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ISLE OF TELETUS LAWS
Section 2 – Caste Law of the Isle of Teletus
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2.1. General Requirement
2.1.1 All the free of Teletus must be within a caste, and remains active in their caste Otherwise, they will be considered outlaws and treated accordingly..
2.1.2 Admission into the Warrior Caste shall be restricted to those Free Persons who have sworn allegiance to the Home Stone or swear allegiance to the Ubar.
2.1.3 Eligibility for appointment to the High Council, or to any other ruling office of the Isle of Teletus, shall be restricted to Free Persons who have sworn allegiance to the Home Stone or Ubar.
2.1.4 Any Free Person found without Caste membership shall be required to petition for admittance into a Caste desired through either the Head of that Caste with a Caste Registration Record certified by a Scribe, Failure to secure membership shall result in outlawry and forfeiture of all rights and privileges of Citizenship.
2.1.5 Newly sworn or pledged Citizens shall be granted a period of 3 hands ((two weeks)) to obtain Caste membership without penalty.
2.1.6 Free Persons who are Residents but not sworn Citizens shall retain Caste membership but shall forfeit the right of Caste Sanctuary, defined as protection, financial assistance, and support in cases of crisis.
2.1.7 Free Women may hold membership in any Caste except the Initiates or the Assassins. Free Men may hold membership in any Caste without restriction and must practice Caste work or file a Retirement Record with a Scribe.
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2.2. Caste Membership
2.2.1 Petition for membership in a Caste shall be submitted either to the Head of Caste or by filing a certified Caste Registration Record with a Scribe of the Isle of Teletus.
2.2.2 Where a Caste lacks a Head or official representative, registration shall be certified by the Ubar.
2.2.3 Any Free Person may petition the head of his current caste and the head of the desired caste to change Caste. Such a petition shall not in itself grant rights or privileges of membership.
2.2.4 Full membership shall be conferred only upon satisfaction of training and skill requirements, as determined by the Head of Caste.
2.2.5 A Free Woman may assume the Caste of her companion upon acceptance by the intended Caste. She shall not perform Caste duties until completion of apprenticeship training, as certified by the Head of Caste.
2.2.6 A Free Person may hold membership in only one Caste. Ownership of or employment within a business related to personal skill shall be permitted, provided that such activity does not constitute unauthorized performance of another Caste’s duties. Evidence of such unauthorized conduct shall permit intervention by the Magistrates.
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2.3. Caste Structure and Training
2.3.1 Each Caste shall establish and maintain explicit requirements, procedures, training systems, and ranking structures, which shall be made available to prospective members upon request.
2.3.2 The internal structure, ranks, and order of a Caste shall be determined by its Head, subject to review by the Ubar.
2.3.3 Heads of Caste shall ensure that all apprentices receive training that is fair, uniform, and consistent in application.
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2.4. Change of Caste
2.4.1 Any Free Person seeking to change Caste shall submit a petition to the Scribes of the Isle of Teletus.
2.4.2 Such petition for a Change of Caste shall bear the signatures of the petitioner’s current Head of Caste, intended Head of Caste, and certification by a Scribe.
2.4.3 No petition for change of Caste shall be valid unless approved by both the current and intended Heads of Caste.
2.4.4 Approval of a petition for Caste change shall not be presumed. The needs of the Home Stone will be taken into account.
2.4.5 No Free Person shall be admitted into a new Caste without execution of a Change of Caste Contract, except Free Women assuming the Caste of their companion.
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2.5. Caste Expulsion and Denial
2.5.1 Provisional members may be removed from a Caste at the sole discretion of the Head of Caste, without the requirement of justification or evidence.
2.5.2 The Head of Caste may, at their discretion, remove an apprentice by issuing a written report substantiating that removal
The Head of Caste shall submit the report to the prior Head of Caste, the apprentice’s Head of Household, and the High Council.
2.5.3 Full members may be expelled only upon presentation of evidence of misconduct, malfeasance, or dereliction of duty, where such offenses cannot be remedied through lesser punitive measures.
2.5.4 Any Free Person denied admission to, or expelled from, a Caste shall retain the right of appeal before the High Council.
2.5.5 Any Free Person found guilty of crimes during trial may be expelled from their Caste or declared outlaw by order of the High Council or the Ubar.
2.5.6 Any Head of Caste found guilty of abusing their position for personal gain, including but not limited to unjust denial of membership or unlawful expulsion, shall be deemed guilty of treason against the Home Stone.
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2.6. Duties and Obligations
2.6.1 Every Free Man shall be required to perform the duties of his Caste.
Any Free Person who refuses to practice their Caste without a Retirement Record on file or who alters Caste without lawful authorization, shall be stripped of membership and declared outlaw.
2.6.2 All unaccompanied women are expected to perform caste duties. Companioned Free Women may do so at the discretion of their companions.”
2.6.3 Any Free Man unable to fulfill his Caste obligations must submit formal retirement papers. Failure to do so may result in judicial proceedings.
2.6.4 Caste members who have lawfully retired shall retain Caste Sanctuary, the right to vote, and the right to attend Caste meetings
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2.7. Enforcement of Caste Law and codes
2.7.1 Each Head of Caste shall be responsible for the enforcement of their respective Caste Laws and Codes. ensuring that all Caste-related incidents are dealt with accordingly and successfully. When such incidents are not dealt with swiftly and efficiently, Ubar, Regent and the High Magistrate retain the right to intervene"
2.7.2 Where enforcement is neglected, delayed, or unjustly withheld, the Ubar and the Magistrates of the Isle of Teletus shall retain the authority to intervene.
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2.8. Caste Rulers
2.8.1 The Head of Caste shall be the highest authority within their Caste. They shall represent the Caste in the High Council and ensure the enforcement of its laws and codes.
2.8.2 Heads of Caste shall be selected from among the most qualified members of their Caste, through appointment by the membership in accordance with established procedure.
2.8.3 Members of a Caste may petition the High Council for the removal of their Head of Caste, provided that such a petition is substantiated by evidence.
2.8.4 The Head of Caste shall have authority to establish sub-castes, ranks, and offices as necessary for the administration of the Caste.
2.8.5 The Head of Caste shall have authority to discipline or remove members from office or position for failure of duty, neglect of Caste work, or dishonorable conduct. Punishments may include demotion, assignment of remedial duties, or expulsion from the Caste.
2.8.6 The Ubar shall retain supreme authority to appoint or remove any Head of Caste at his discretion.
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2.9
CASTE RECORDS
2.9.1 Scribes may be assigned or offered to High and Low Castes to assist with record keeping and clerical needs at the discretion of the Heads of Castes.
2.9.2 Copies of Caste Records shall be provided to the Head Scribe upon request and kept in the Records Hall with the exception of Medical Records, the Warrior Caste Aphorism, Assassin Caste Records, Thieves Caste Records, Initiate Caste Records, and other records per the High Council's votes.
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