••THE WICKED RULINGS (RULES)

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These are the demands and expectations of your King, AWRY

••Awry is the one and only king
••Everything the King says goes. There shall be no exceptions.
••In the absence of the King his Queen is in command.
••The Queen is to be respected by all. If she is not respected, she may give out punishment where she sees fit.
••The Heir is to be given the same respect as the King; however, he is not able to determine punishment before his third year.
••The King, the Queen, and their Commandant are the only ones able to give out punishments

••All members of the herd are equal unless under punishment or protected by the King
••The King has first pick of all mares
••Mares are expected to carry a foal for the King upon or soon after joining the herd, though they may seek his pardon.
••Mares may avoid punishment by opting to carry a foal for the King
••Mares may challenge the queen for her position, with the King's permission

••All foals by the King are eligible to be his heir
••The Queen's firstborn is the heir until his second year
••At the heir's second year he may be challenged by another of the King's offspring for his place. If the challenger wins, he shall become heir to the throne
••The Heir must always be the strongest of the King's offspring

••Stallions are welcome to join the King's army and vie for the position of Commandant
••Stallions who are part of the herd may take mates, though the King still has first claim to these mares should he wish to take them
••The Commandant may also have his pick of the mares, so long as he respects the King
••The Commandant is also in charge of punishment of soldiers who disobey

••Challengers will be met by the King, or brought to the King by a member of his army
••The match is forfeit should the challenger harm any member of the herd other than the King.
••The fight is for the King's lands and titles; if challengers wish to rule under him, they may challenge the Lords
••New Lords are expected to report to the King following their triumph

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