The Thanes of the villages of the realm of Östlond govern Östron society with the ruler of the realm as their rightful leader hereby establish this Dömboc as the guiding law of the realm.

Dom I | Rights of the Östron People

The Östron people are entitled to free speech in all forms of communication.
The right to own weapons is protected.
The Östron people are entitled to a fair trial. The Östron people are also entitled to know their accuser and the charges they are accused of in a court of law, with the local Thane or any higher authority above their local Thane and their hall to act as said court of law.
The Östron people are entitled to not be slaves.
The Östron people are entitled to freedom from discrimination.

Dom II | Organization of the Realm

This Dom details the territorial divisions of the Östron realm of Östlond, the political ranks of these territories, and their representation on the Thanesmoot.

Territorial Divisions

Hamlet

Any place where few people live and the people of that place have assigned a Thane.

Village

Any place where at least twenty structures exist.

Town

Any place where at least 100 structures exist.

City

A collection of towns, villages, and hamlets numbering at least 1 town and 3 villages and/or hamlets. Each may be represented on the Thanesmoot by their Thane.

Farthing

An area roughly equivalent to one average geo-climatic region. This designation is used when at least one Village is present. When more than one Hamlet/Village/Town is present, a Eorl will be assigned from the leading Thane of the Farthing, otherwise, the sole Thane will be in charge of the Farthing.

Shire

A Shire consists of at least three Farthings.

II. Titles

Thane

A Thane is the chosen leader of a Hamlet, Village, or Town. They are typically chosen because of their wealth and respect within their community. Their title is hereditary, and the terms of that inheritance is determined with accordance to Östron inheritance law.

Eorl

A Eorl is the leading Thane of a Farthing with multiple villages. The other Thanes of that Farthing become their vassals. Thanes are formally promoted to Eorl by the ruler of Östlond only.

Gröteorl

A Gröteorl is the leader of multiple Farthings. Eorls are formally promoted to Gröteorl by the ruler of Östlond only.

Ealdorman

The Ealdorman is the ruler of the entire realm of Östlond. This title is hereditary, and the terms of that inheritance is determined with accordance to Östron inheritance law. The Ealdorman serves as the tiebreaking vote for the Thanesmoot.

III. Thanesmoot

The Thanesmoot is a legally binding council that meets every season at the Östur in Acholm, and consists of Thanes, Eorls, Gröteorls, and Knights. Knights do not have a vote, but are welcome to attend.

The laws they pass are legally binding.. Laws, decrees, and statutes are passed by this council by a simple majority.

Thanes not within the realm of Östlond are not entitled to a vote, but are entitled to have a presence on this council.

Dom III | The Östronweard

The Östronweard is composed of the militia, soldiers, Knights, Sailors, and Sea-Knights. Knights serve as the highest rank.

Thanes control the actions of the local Östronweard, with higher ranks serving as higher military authority where applicable.

Defensive locations include Forts, Castles, Strongholds, and Fortresses. Other bases may exist, primarily for supply purposes or the construction of ships and weapons of war.

The monarchy of Östlond is entitled to call upon all citizens to serve in the militia in times of war or other great need.

Dom IV | Taxes

The Ealdorman of the realm is entitled to collect taxes from his subjects. These taxes are collected from the public, and cannot exceed 10% of all income. the Ealdorman is entitled to spend these funds as he sees fit to provide for the defense and infrastructure of the realm.

Dom V | Foreign Policies

The Ealdorman reserves all rights to sign alliances, peace treaties, and trade agreements with whichever realms of the Mercurian Empire and realms not in Empire as he sees fit.
Foreign citizens may own property with permission of the highest local authority.
Foreign religions are prohibited from constructing houses of worship or spreading their religion within the realm of Östlond.
Foreign militaries are not entitled to base out of Östlond unless allied with the realm of Östlond.
Foreign military vessels are permitted to dock peacefully in order to resupply on their journeys.
The permissions in sections IV and V may be revoked at the Ealdorman’s wishes with regards to an individual realm at any time.


Dom VI | The Mercurian Empire

As a realm of the Mercurian Empire, the realm of Östlond shall agree to all laws passed by the House of Dukes and the Council of the Crowned of the Mercurian Empire.

Dom VII | Inheritance Law

The oldest child is entitled to the full wealth, debt, and titles of their father/mother unless otherwise declared.

Dom VIII | Universal Education

Every Östron is entitled to a free education funded by the national income tax.

Dom IX | Protection of Östron mythology

Worship of any spirits important to Östron mythology is to be permissible and protected. The construction of shrines and temples are permitted.

Dom X | Production Rights of Mind Altering Substances

Commercial quantities of ale, mead, wine, whiskey, magical mushrooms, and pipeweed may be produced by any licensed guild or household.

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Ealdorman Cerdic Beoden Accynnafon of Östlond
Runner Up of the Glas Claddach Boat Building Competition
Minister of Justice