The Opening Ceremony
(OOC: We will be following the old color codes from the 1st Great Tribunal)
After the appointments to the 2nd Great Tribunal were made, multiple delays took place in order to decide on a proper date to open the Great Tribunal. After days of decision-making, June 8 was decided to be the day that the Great Tribunal was to be opened. With that, the ceremony shall now begin.
A few people enter the chamber of the Great Tribunal to act as the spectators to the ceremony, while some media crew from Cavirfi One arrive to record live the event.
10 soldiers of the Cavirfite Sovereign Guard are sent to THE Barn to act as the ceremonial guard for the day, they arrive at the chamber of the Great Tribunal and surround the seats for the ceremony.
Soon enough, Great Farmer Margeaux Tortune arrives in the chamber and one of the guards proclaim.
May everyone, come and welcome, the Right Honorable, Her Excellency, and Her Sire of the White Knight Order, Margeaux Tortune.
The spectators clap.
Slowly, Tortune walks down the hall, greeting and shaking the hands of every soldier present in the ceremony.
Unlike with the First's ceremony however, she decides to simply say her greetings silently. She then heads to the main seat facing the seats of the justices and sits down.
Abbigail Roach, the Chief Justice of Cavirfi during the 1st Great Tribunal arrives.
May everyone, come and welcome, Her Honor, Chief Justice Abbigail Roach.
The spectators clap as Roach walks to the throne of the Chief Justice which she will hand over to Mayson Turner, her appointed successor.
Soon enough the appointed Justices arrive to prepare for their inauguration.
The Justice of Barnumberg and appointed Chief Justice, Mayson Turner, arrives.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Barnumberg and Chief Justice-appointed, Mayson Turner.
Turner enters the Chamber and is greeted with applause by the spectators as he heads to the part of the hall in the middle of the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness (which for this ceremony, the "witness" will be Tortune) as part of secretly given guidelines for inauguration ceremonies of any post-1st Great Tribunals.
The Justice of Edgebol, Corben Francis, who is reappointed to a second term arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Edgebol, Corben Francis
Francis enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The Justice of Ostry, Abu Palacios, who is reappointed to a second term arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Ostry, Abu Palacios
Palacios enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The Justice of Bernchinshot, Kirby Rich, who is reappointed to a second term arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Bernchinshot, Kirby Rich
Rich enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The Justice of Bleshe, Anne-Marie Churchill, who is a new justice arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Bleshe, Anne-Marie Churchill
Churchill enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The Justice of Bornesandgrave, Pharell Wu, who is reappointed to a second term arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Bornesandgrave, Pharell Wu
Wu enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The Justice of Ntwich, Benny Mcloughlin, who is a new justice arrives in the Chamber.
May everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Ntwich, Benny Mcloughlin
Mcloughlin enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
Lastly, the Justice of Dsormere, Alanna Simmonds, who is reappointed to a second term arrives in the Chamber.
Finally, may everyone welcome the Honorable Justice of Dsormere, Alanna Simmonds
Simmonds enters the Chamber and heads to the part of the hall between the seats of the justices and the seat of the witness
The 9th Ceremonial Guard then proclaims
Everyone, we request all of you, to either salute or put your right hand to your heart as we sing the national anthem, For the Free Land.
Everyone does as requested and the tune of the national anthem starts playing
Paer de Freda Nadione. (For the Free Land)
De Freda Nadione Caverfaen. (The Free Cavirfite Land)
Havaek spadaen da gintoen. (Wield the golden sword)
Paer de moralaen. (For morality)
Paer de Freda. (For Freedom)
Paer de taosmae (For the people)
De Statismae (For the leadership).
Tapoesionen nichtmaelakdionen (End abuse).
Havaek buken da puraen (Wield the untorn book)
Paer mael unden pasae (For love and peace).
A struggle, a mighty struggle.
Lasting 500 years.
To end tyranny
To end cruelty
In the home and state.
We are united, in our fight against hate.
Hateful division sows;
against the seeds of love.
So we reap what we sow.
We need to plant a new crop
A new crop that's peaceful and meek
Meek but still tough
Tough against evil
Evil that spreads it's roots.
Its roots is what harms us;
and what harms us, harms others.
So how do we spread peace and the benign?
When we cannot fight this root.
So fight this root, for the meek
For the meek, that is our free land
The free land for the heroic
THE FREE CAVIRFITE LAND.
The tune stops and everyone puts their hands down.
The 9th Ceremonial Guard says
You may now resume your seats, the Great Farmer shall now speak.
Tortune stands up heads to the witness podium, adjusts the microphone, and starts speaking.
To the Honorable Chief Justice, the Honorable Chief Justice appointed, and the Justices of the Municipality of this Land,
It is of honor to say that we Cavirfi have made it a year into our sovereignty, considering the political instabilities of 2 of the 3 sections of the triworld in the modern era. It is really impressive how our nation has been able to function and develop within this quick timespan so with that we have proven that the Cavirfite nationstate can survive and it can survive with serving its good people and not follow the conventional route of manipulative and malicious politicking that the modern world order has based itself on since the turn of the latter half of the 20th Century.
With the 22nd year of the 21st Century now on our midst, I now assign to you a new responsibility, to preserve what progress we have made. To protect the rights of the people, to uphold human rights, the rule of law, and the goodness of our nation. Do what it is you can to prevent any forces whether it's me, the Council, yourselves, the people, the Chancellor, the military, or any being that is capable of leading this country from backsliding our liberties and bringing us back to our dark age before 2021.
I said it here last year and I will say it again. We have a Constitution, your main job is to uphold it to prevent abuse, to prevent illegality, and to keep alive the flame that warms our people.
If you swear to the rights and responsibilities assigned to you on this day and keep your promises dearly, then your appointments were not in vain.
With that said, thank you.
Everyone claps before the Ceremonial Guards call them to order, while the 9th Ceremonial Guard commands
MAY THE GREAT FARMER READ THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES OF THIS NEW LAND!
Tortune grabs for one of the pockets on her coat and from that pocket, she grabs a piece of paper containing a copy of the Cavirfite Constitution. She opens the paper and reads it.
The Rights and Responsibilities for the New Land of Love.
Preamble
We, the Wolf Pack and the new people solemnly swear to create a new land that will expand the realm of value, in a world where that kind of opportunity is continuously being rotten under the banner of "progress".
Details
The article in which the creation of this land is ratified is divided into 7 amendments and 25 articles, the amendments of this article are meant to act as sub articles pertaining to the certain rights and responsibilities of the government, the people, and the military, as well as the values that Cavirfi as a nation is built upon.
AMENDMENT I - THE CAVIRFITE VALUES
The foundation of this new nation is based on the 4 key rotting principles: Chivalry, Loyalty, Love, and Peace.
Article I - Chivalry
Chivalry, in which the medieval military orders were built on has changed over the years, as the saying goes: Chivalry Is Dead!
But with the creation of this new land, chivalry shall be revived, it's definition remodeled, and it's usage institutionalized.
Now, with the creation of Cavirfi. 17 Key Rules must be followed in order for chivalry to be valued:
1. A man must respect women, as he would respect other men.
2. A man must recognize that women, like him, are human beings. With a great sense of autonomy in thinking, sociability, and behavior.
3. A man must respect the decisions of women.
4. A man must respect other men, as he would respect women.
5. A man must recognize that other men, like him, are human beings. With a great sense of autonomy in thinking, sociability, and behavior.
6. A man must respect the decisions of other men.
7. A woman must respect men, as she would respect other women.
8. A woman must recognize that men, like her, are human beings. With a great sense of autonomy in thinking, sociability, and behavior.
9. A woman must respect the decisions of men.
10. A woman must respect other women, as she would respect men.
11. A woman must recognize that other women, like her, are human beings. With a great sense of autonomy in thinking, sociability, and behavior.
12. A woman must respect the decisions of other women.
13. A man must protect women
14. A man must protect other men
15. A women must protect men
16. A woman must protect other women.
17. Everyone shall see each other indifferently on the basis of the color of their skin, the gender they prefer most romantically, the language they speak, and lastly the gender they identify with. Everyone must see each other differently on the basis of the content of their character and must act accordingly so.
One must follow the rules of chivalry to call themselves men or women in Cavirfi, otherwise they can call themselves boys and girls instead.
Article II - Loyalty
Loyalty, be it, an essential value, crucial to diplomacy. It is the second value that Cavirfi must stand by.
For one to be worthy of calling themselves loyal they must follow 7 rules
1. One shall not betray their friends, family, and people they hold dear by accusing them of misdemeanors or felonies they never committed.
2. A man in love with a woman shall not be with another.
3. A man in love with another man shall not be with another
4. A woman in love with a man shall not be with another
5. A woman in love with another woman shall not be with another.
6. One shall not help others with the intent of reward, only to harm them (others) when such reward is failed to be presented to them (one).
7. One shall practice Chivalry while they practice Loyalty.
These rules must be followed in order for one to call themselves loyal, otherwise they can call themselves naive.
Article III - Love
Love, it is an underrated value, it moves bridges, it builds societies, it brings peace. Yet with societies that shall not be named abusing such value, no wonder they have descended into chaos.
In order for stability to remain in the new land, 4 rules.
1. One shall love his neighbor, as they would love their family, friends, and other people they hold dear.
2. One shall not hate another person as a human being, but rather one shall hate another person as a wrongdoer.
3. One shall help others in times of need, regardless of the benefits they will receive.
4. One shall practice Chivalry and Loyalty as they would practice Love.
The individual shall follow these 4 rules to call themselves a loving person, otherwise they can call themselves a poser instead.
Article IV - Peace
Peace, the fourth value, it is what builds society, without it, the average life a person would be cut short. The world and the multiverse recognizes the importance of peace.
In order for one to call themselves peaceful they must follow 4 rules
1. One shall not enter into dispute, if they are in a position where that isn't necessary. If one needs dispute to live life, they must either solve it or agree-to-disagree.
2. One in a dispute, shall solve it with words rather than fists.
3. In fact, one shall not use their fists against another, unless the other directly threatens their life. This is the right to self defense.
4. One shall practice Chivalry, Loyalty, and Love while practicing peace.
One must follow all 4 rules, to call themselves peaceful, otherwise they are in a state of neutrality.
Now that the 4 values of Cavirfi have been defined, this constution shall conclude the 1st Amendment, and begin the 2nd Amendment
Amendment II - The Rights of the State
Article V - The Rights of the Wolf Pack
The Wolf Pack shall be recognized and legitimized as the true and sole government of Cavirfi. They have powers that they can use to manage the country, the Wolf Pack shall not be recogonized as FALSE, as for this government has founded this new land, and therefore has the first Rights to use and control it.
The Rights of the Wolf Pack are as follows:
- The Right to have total control of the land in times of crisis
- The Right to approve or veto bills passed by the Technocratic Council and/or petitioned by the people.
- The Right to declare Martial Law without Technocratic Council approval.
- The Right to monitor suspicious assemblies for suspicions of terrorism and/or organized crime.
- The Right to set up regulations without Technocratic Council Approval.
- The Right to control government spending
These rights are permanent and can only be changed if more than three-forths of the the Technocratic Council wishes so.
Article VI - The Rights of the Great Farmer
The Great Farmer shall be recognized as the sole head of state of Cavirfi. No one can identify as head of state but the Great Farmer. Any claims otherwise are FALSE, for the Great Farmer is also the leader of the Wolf Pack, and therefore has every right to it.
The Great Farmer's position can only be appointed by the Wolf Pack and any other modes are not legitimate.
The Rights of the Great Farmer are as follows:- The Right to block proposals for the Technocratic Council if it contradicts their vision for what Cavirfi should be.
- The Right to dissolve the Great Tribunal
- The Right to appoint Juries to the Great Tribunal
- The Right to appoint the Chancellor
- The Right to appoint the Commander-In-Chief of the military
- The Right to merge and create administrative divisions.
These right are permanent, and can only be changed by approval of more than 3/4 of the Technocratic Council and the approval of the Chancellor.
Article VII - The Rights of the Chancellor
The Chancellor shall be recognized as the Head of Government of Cavirfi, they shall be in charge of the ministries and domestic affairs of the nation.
The Chancellor is appointed by the Technocratic Council and approved by the Chancellor.
The Chancellor is also the leader of the Technocratic Council, therefore the position of Chancellor is also the position of House Speaker.
The rights of the Chancellor are:
- The right to appoint and dissolve Technocratic Council members
- The right to open and close Technocratic Council sessions
- The right to make proposals for the Technocratic Council
- The right to appoint the various ministers of the government
- The right to approve and veto petitions
These rights are permanent and require the approval of more than 1/2 of the Technocratic Council and approval by the Wolf Pack for modification.
Article VIII - The Rights of the Technocratic Council
The Technocratic Council shall be recognized as the legitimate legislature of Cavirfi. As they are led by the Wolf Pack and as the Wolf Pack makes the law, the Technocratic Council shall represent them in making the laws of the land.
The Technocratic Council shall have 80 members, 10 for each municipality established in the charter code for this land. They shall be appointed by the Wolf Pack and approved by the Great Tribunal.
The rights are as follow:- The right to make proposals
- The right to veto laws made by the Wolf Pack
- The right to pass petitions on the people's behalf
- The right to appoint and depose the Chancellor
- The right to appoint and depose the municipal governments.
These rights are permanent and can only be changed with a decision of more than 1/2 of the approval of the Wolf Pack.
Article IX - The Rights of the Great Tribunal
The Great Tribunal shall be recognized as the highest judiciary in all of the land. As they shall review each and every law and resolution, to see if it is in accordance to this Constitution. The Great Tribunal shall not represent the Wolf Pack or the people, but the articles in which they have written.
The Great Tribunal shall have 8 members, 1 for each municipality recognized under the charter code. The Great Tribunal shall be appointed by the Wolf Pack and approved by the Minister of Justice.
The rights of the Great Tribunal are as follows:
- The right to veto laws passed by the Great Farmer or the Wolf Pack, if they deem it unconstitutional.
- The right to cancel depositions if they sense any bias.
- The right to cancel Martial Law if declared during peacetimes.
- The right to appoint the Minister of Justice (who shall be approved by the Chancellor)
- The right to carry out penalties for crimes committed during war times. (Like genocide or killing medics)
These rights are only permanent and must be approved for modification by a unanimous decision by the Technocratic Council and more than 1/2 of the Wolf Pack.
Now that all 3 branches of the government's rights have been clarified, we declare the 2nd Amendment Legitimate.
Amendment III - The Rights of the People
The people of Cavirfi, like the state, shall have inalienable rights. That, just like the state's rights, must be respected in all due regards (see: Article I - Chivalry).
Article X - The Right to Free Speech
The people of Cavirfi shall have the right to criticize the government, as well as criticize each other's opinions, freely. Without interference from the state. For as long, as it doesn't incite violence directly against a certain group. Speech critical of certain communities and identities or speech in support of said communities and identities, shall be protected by the State.
Article XI - The Right to Free Press
The people shall have the right to report on anything they deem important, without state approval. Whether that be exposing the flaws of the state, creating propoganda for the state, or even sharing the stories of other people. Anything that doesn't infringe on the rights of others, can be reported, without interference of the state.
Article XII - The Right to Free Assembly
The people of Cavirfi shall have the right to form their own groups whether political or apolitical without government interference, for as long as it respects the values of Cavirfi.
Article XIII - The Right to Identity
The people have the right to identify with any ethnic group, political ideology, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. Without discrimination from the state in terms of benefits, punishments for crimes, or taxation rates.
Article XIV - The Right to Petition
The people shall have the inalienable right to make their own suggestions for laws of the land. In which if the movement is large enough, the Technocratic Council shall look into such proposal.
The rights of the people have been ratified and therefore concluding the 3rd Amendment
Amendment IV - The Rights of the Military
The fourth amendment shall recognize that the military and its members are individuals like the people as well. Therefore, deserving of rights and a say in how the society functions as well.
Article XV - The Right to a Coup
The military has the right to use force against the civilian government, should they feel that the State isn't obeying by both the Constitution and Cavirfi's value. Therefore, recognizing that the Military has the right to legally initiate a coup d'etat if the government is abusing their power and is on the verge of becoming what it sought to not become.
Article XVI - The Right to Conscientious Objection
A soldier, a squad, a corps, or even the whole military have the right to oppose serving in war if they reason that the goal of such a war is either against the core values of Cavirfi or forcefully pushing Cavirfi to commit war crimes (which in itself is against the core values of Cavirfi).
The Rights of the Military have been ratified, therefore concluding the fourth Amendment
Amendment V - The Duties of the State
The Government, as it has rights, also has responsibilities, responsibilities they must follow to consider themselves "Constitutional".
Article XVII - The Duty of Respecting the Constitution
The state shall recognize that, though they might have power, those powers have limits, and such limits need to be respected in order for a healthy balance between Authority and Freedom is observed.
Article XVIII - The Duty of Upholding the Law
As with great power, comes great responsibility. The state shall recognize that with their power, they must create and enforce law that act as the driver of society, otherwise it shall be recognized as Anarchy rather than Meritocracy.
Article XIX - The Duty of Respecting the Rights of the People and the Military
As with having power not upheld by the people or the military, the state shall respect the rights given to the people and the military, by this constitution.
The duties of the State have now been ratified, concluding the 5th Amendment
Amendment VI - The Duties of the People
The people, like the state, shall have duties that exist with their rights. Duties they must follow to claim a foothold in deserving their rights.
Article XX - The Duty of Paying Taxes
The people shall give the state whatever taxation it requests, no matter the rate (for so long as the State can promise a return). Refusal to do such will result in punishment (in which the form depends on the scale of the tax evasion).
Article XXI - The Duty of Obeying Law
The people shall follow whatever law or resolution in which the State enforces, refusal to do so will lead to dependable punishments.
Article XXII - The Duty of Upholding the Cavirfite Values
The people shall follow, observe, and believe in the 4 Cavirfite Values, as for they have come here, they shall follow our values.
The duties of the people have been ratified, therefore concluding the sixth Amendment
Amendment VII - The Duties of the Military
With the military having the right to initiate a coup and the right to conscientiously object. The duties they have are only fair.
Article XXIII - The Duty of Defending the Country
In times of war, the military shall have the right to refuse offensive strikes, however they must be prepared to initiate defensive strikes. Refusal will lead to punishments ranging from corporal punishment to the deposition of all officers.
Article XXIV - The Duty of Upholding the Cavirfite Values
The military shall strike against the enemy if the cause is upholding the Cavirfite Values, for which they must defend at all costs. Refusal will lead to punishments ranging from corporal punishment to the deposition of all officers.
Article XXV - The Duty of Leading the Country in times of Martial Law
The military shall be in charged of advising the Wolf Pack during times of Martial Law and Political Instability, to help the country get back to a fully-civil state. For it is their purpose to defend the land from exterior forces and defend the land from interior forces.
With the duties of the military ratified, Amendment Seven has now been concluded.
With the values of the land, the responsibilities and rights of the state, people, and military now ratified. The New Constitution shall now be concluded, and the Free Land of Cavirfi, now, a sovereign state.
The 1st Ceremonial Guard commands
THE GREAT FARMER SHALL NOW ASK...
...do you remember your Rights and Responsibilities
Hear!
What is your 1st Right?
Our right to veto laws passed by the Technocratic Council or the Wolf Pack, if we deem it unconstitutional.
Your 2nd Right?
Our right to cancel depositions if we sense any bias.
Your 3rd?
Our right to cancel Martial Law during peacetimes
4th?...
Our right to appoint the Minister of Justice.
...and your last?
Our right to carry out cases for war crimes.
Alright then, what responsibility have I assigned to you as the Second Great Tribunal?
To preserve what progress we have made. To protect the rights of the people, to uphold human rights, the rule of law, and the goodness of our nation. Do what it is we can to prevent any forces whether it's me, the Council, ourselves, the people, the Chancellor, the military, or any being that is capable of leading this country from backsliding our liberties and bringing us back to our dark age before 2021.
The 9th Ceremonial Guard commands
MAY THE OUTGOING CHIEF JUSTICE INAUGURATE THE JUSTICES.
Roach approaches each of the Justices to ratify their appointments
Corben Francis, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mister Corben Francis, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Edgebol.
Everyone claps as Francis takes his justice seat for a second year in office.
Roach approaches Palacios
Abu Palacios, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mister Abu Palacios, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Ostry.
Everyone claps as Palacios takes his justice seat for a second year in office.
Roach approaches Rich
Kirby Rich, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mister Kirby Rich, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Bernchinshot.
Everyone claps as Rich takes his justice seat for a second year in office.
Roach approaches Churchill
Anne-Marie Churchill, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mrs. Anne-Marie Churchill, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Bleshe.
Everyone claps as Churchill takes her justice seat for her first year in office.
Roach approaches Wu
Pharell Wu, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mister Pharell Wu, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Bornesandgrave.
Everyone claps as Wu takes his justice seat for a second year in office.
Roach approaches Mcloughlin
Benny Mcloughlin, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Mister Benny Mcloughlin, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Ntwich.
Everyone claps as Mcloughlin takes his justice seat for his first year in office.
Roach approaches Simmonds
Alanna Simmonds, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you recognize that you shall fulfill your assigned duties?
I do.
Then Miss Alanna Simmonds, under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify your appointment as the Justice of Dsormere.
Everyone claps as Simmonds takes her justice seat for a second year in office.
Roach then finally approaches Mayson Turner
(OOC: Turner is in yellow and Roach is in brown for this part)
Mayson Turner, do you recognize that you shall exercise your rights?
I do.
Do you accept that you shall fulfill your assigned duties as the Justice of Barnumberg?
I do.
Do you accept that you shall fulfill your assigned duties as the Chief Justice of the 2nd Great Tribunal of the Free Land of Cavirfi?
I do.
Then I hereby surrender and ratify the complete dissolution of the 1st Great Tribunal. Under the authority of the Great Farmer, I hereby ratify the appointment of you, Mayson Turner, as Justice of Barnumberg and Chief Justice of the 2nd Great Tribunal.
Everyone claps
(OOC: Turner is in brown)
Turner takes his seat on the Chief Justice's throne, stands up, and proclaims:
As the ratified Chief Justice of the 2nd Great Tribunal of the Free Land of Cavirfi, I hereby declare that the 2nd Great Tribunal is now open!
He strikes his gavel three times and the audience claps. Loud cheering takes place before it subsides.
The ceremonial guard makes a final march out of the chamber before everyone else leaves.
The opening ceremony of the 2nd Great Tribunal of the Free Land of Cavirfi is now over, the 1st Great Tribunal is officially null and void, and the 2nd Great Tribunal is now a fully legal entity.