Post by Katherine on Jan 15, 2015 21:34:02 GMT
Be it known:
Tomorrow evening, soon after the sun sets, we will hold court in the Lord's Chambers in the inn.
At particular issue will be the attempted murder from several weeks ago and Clan Paravicci's status in the Manor. Anyone who wishes to speak to the issue is invited to give testimony. Written testimony will also be accepted in advance, so long as the testimony is signed and delivered to me by midnight tonight.
Cathmoore
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This issue has been settled to the assent of all who were present at court.
The judgment is as follows:
Avalon, in her role as acting Bandoleer discharged her duties according to that station to the best of her understanding, but registered her personal dissent with the necessary murder by not presiding over the rite. According to her testimony, she made this clear to those present. No one has disputed this assertion.
Gilliante, in his role as Bandoleer, made clear (after the fact) that dispensation of the rite would have been the appropriate action. Unfortunately, this was not understood by the acting Bandoleer. Though this misunderstanding led to grief, it is understandable.
Matthias acted in good faith in his investigation of his option prior to the commission of the crime. Though House Cathmoore wishes that he had consulted the Lord prior to his action, I find that the sentence passed on him by Avalon in her capacity as Knight was sufficient punishment for his actions. No further sentence will be given.
Shade acted in accordance with my ideals for a member of House Cathmoore when he sought the help of Cobbs. His intervention saved Aslynn's life, and he has received the House's commendation for his actions.
Cobbs' quick action was directly responsible for saving Aslynn's life, and he has the thanks and commendation of House Cathmoore.
Mama Linden's intervention was also timely, and for her restoration of the Aslynn's life, she also has the thanks and commendation of House Cathmoore. She remains a paragon of the House.
Aslynn, for her part, is the victim of this circumstance, and I find no wrongdoing on her part. I hope that she will choose her next relationship with more deliberation and care.
Avalon, in her capacity as Dame, meted out appropriate punishment on Matthias. It is not the sentence I would have passed, but I can find no fault with it. Further, House Cathmoore understands that the same person was acting in conflicting roles in this matter, and upholds that she did as well as could have been expected under the circumstance to discharge her honorable duties to both roles. In the future, however, House Cathmoore hopes that she will seek to find a solution which does not threaten the peace of the Manor if she is ever again faced with a similar dilemma.
Finally, Clan Paravicci, as a body, is a guest in Dragon's Hearth Manor. Though I uphold their right to exercise their customs as they see fit with regard to internal matters, I do not acknowledge any right of theirs to threaten the peace of the Manor or violate its laws while within its territory. All guests in Dragon's Hearth Manor are expected to abide by the laws set forth by House Cathmoore within the Manor, and in circumstances when their rites and customs are not in accordance with the peace and laws of the Manor, they are obliged to travel elsewhere to exercise them. In such cases, they are encouraged to find a place wherein these customs and rites will not violate local law, especially as they are acknowledge friends of the House. Because of their role in the incident in question, Clan Paravicci is formally censured, and in consideration that the ultimate result was limited to an attempted murder for which the perpetrator has willingly submitted to House Cathmoore's justice, is fined ten gold due no later than May Day of our second year in the new world.
Unless someone who was not present at court and who holds vested interest in this matter raises reasonable objection, formally submitted in writing to Michael Cathmoore himself within ten days, this judgment will stand.
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As there has been no objection raised, I will consider this issue closed pending payment of the fine.
Cathmoore
Tomorrow evening, soon after the sun sets, we will hold court in the Lord's Chambers in the inn.
At particular issue will be the attempted murder from several weeks ago and Clan Paravicci's status in the Manor. Anyone who wishes to speak to the issue is invited to give testimony. Written testimony will also be accepted in advance, so long as the testimony is signed and delivered to me by midnight tonight.
Cathmoore
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This issue has been settled to the assent of all who were present at court.
The judgment is as follows:
Avalon, in her role as acting Bandoleer discharged her duties according to that station to the best of her understanding, but registered her personal dissent with the necessary murder by not presiding over the rite. According to her testimony, she made this clear to those present. No one has disputed this assertion.
Gilliante, in his role as Bandoleer, made clear (after the fact) that dispensation of the rite would have been the appropriate action. Unfortunately, this was not understood by the acting Bandoleer. Though this misunderstanding led to grief, it is understandable.
Matthias acted in good faith in his investigation of his option prior to the commission of the crime. Though House Cathmoore wishes that he had consulted the Lord prior to his action, I find that the sentence passed on him by Avalon in her capacity as Knight was sufficient punishment for his actions. No further sentence will be given.
Shade acted in accordance with my ideals for a member of House Cathmoore when he sought the help of Cobbs. His intervention saved Aslynn's life, and he has received the House's commendation for his actions.
Cobbs' quick action was directly responsible for saving Aslynn's life, and he has the thanks and commendation of House Cathmoore.
Mama Linden's intervention was also timely, and for her restoration of the Aslynn's life, she also has the thanks and commendation of House Cathmoore. She remains a paragon of the House.
Aslynn, for her part, is the victim of this circumstance, and I find no wrongdoing on her part. I hope that she will choose her next relationship with more deliberation and care.
Avalon, in her capacity as Dame, meted out appropriate punishment on Matthias. It is not the sentence I would have passed, but I can find no fault with it. Further, House Cathmoore understands that the same person was acting in conflicting roles in this matter, and upholds that she did as well as could have been expected under the circumstance to discharge her honorable duties to both roles. In the future, however, House Cathmoore hopes that she will seek to find a solution which does not threaten the peace of the Manor if she is ever again faced with a similar dilemma.
Finally, Clan Paravicci, as a body, is a guest in Dragon's Hearth Manor. Though I uphold their right to exercise their customs as they see fit with regard to internal matters, I do not acknowledge any right of theirs to threaten the peace of the Manor or violate its laws while within its territory. All guests in Dragon's Hearth Manor are expected to abide by the laws set forth by House Cathmoore within the Manor, and in circumstances when their rites and customs are not in accordance with the peace and laws of the Manor, they are obliged to travel elsewhere to exercise them. In such cases, they are encouraged to find a place wherein these customs and rites will not violate local law, especially as they are acknowledge friends of the House. Because of their role in the incident in question, Clan Paravicci is formally censured, and in consideration that the ultimate result was limited to an attempted murder for which the perpetrator has willingly submitted to House Cathmoore's justice, is fined ten gold due no later than May Day of our second year in the new world.
Unless someone who was not present at court and who holds vested interest in this matter raises reasonable objection, formally submitted in writing to Michael Cathmoore himself within ten days, this judgment will stand.
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As there has been no objection raised, I will consider this issue closed pending payment of the fine.
Cathmoore