Ratified by order of the Count and the Court of Bruma · 12 articles · 70–81
The act of a noble encroaching upon, occupying, or appropriating the demesne of another lord without lawful grant, inheritance, or judgment of a competent authority.
Restoration of land, fine, or-if force was used-additional forfeiture and exile.
A vassal wilfully refusing or neglecting to muster forces when lawfully summoned by their liege.
Fine, forfeiture of lands or titles, or-where harm results-attainder and exile.
Granting or selling noble titles, coats of arms, or privileges without Crown authority.
Nullification of titles granted, fine, loss of right to grant titles, or forfeiture of rank.
Levying taxes or duties beyond what is authorised, or imposing extortionate exactions under colour of legitimate taxation.
Full restitution, fine payable to liege, or forfeiture of taxation rights and possible loss of title.
Wilful or negligent failure to provide governance, protection, or justice, causing material harm to subjects.
Censure, fine, or-if severe and persistent-loss of demesne and title.
Where a noble dies without a clear heir or multiple parties claim a title or estate, the matter must be brought before the liege (or Duke/Elder Council for a Count’s seat). No party may occupy or take revenue from disputed holdings without permission. Forcible occupation is treated as Unlawful Seizure of Land.
Judgment is final and binding. Refusal to comply results in forfeiture of all claims and exile.
The nobility of Bruma are subject to trial by their peers for offenses listed above or for grievous disputes.
A nobleman may be placed on charges by another noble or their rightful liege. A nobleman may not be arrested, but is expected to attend trial forthwith.
A jury of 3 to 5 noblemen shall be selected, indifferent toward the accused, as determined by the presiding authority.
Trial by combat may be requested and undertaken only with unanimous assent of the jury.
The challenger must fight personally.
The challenged may appoint a champion.
If the defendant loses and survives, he is guilty.
If victorious, he is acquitted.
The nobility of Bruma bear responsibility for governance, protection, and welfare of their subjects. Accordingly, they are held to a higher standard.
Where any law of Lex Brumae prescribes a fine, a noble offender shall pay five times the amount levied upon a common subject. This multiplier applies to all fines across Crimina and Delicta. It may only be reduced by express order of the Duke or Elder Council under exceptional grounds.
Beyond civil crimes, nobles are bound by ancient obligations and duties to their liege. Violation of these obligations constitutes grounds for charges under Noble Offenses.