Tribunal: "Silk Law" Ruling

Officers of the Imperial Watch circulate handbills and post bulletins across the Empire of Fastheld that detail the results of a recent law that was submitted to the Imperial Tribunal, and upon which said agency of the Imperial Law has finally reached a final ruling. It reads:

Lanternglow, the 14th day of Seedwarming in the Year by the Light 627 After the Aegis.

Let it be known to the esteemed Nobility and the Free Citizens of the Empire of Fastheld that the IMPERIAL TRIBUNAL has reached a final ruling upon the issue of law regarding the use and wear of the material of SILK by those not of the Noble class.

In regards to the issue of making it illegal for those of the Freelander class to sell items made of silk to those not of the Nobility, and for those of the Freelander class to wear items made of said material, the great Houses of Fastheld voted:

Kahar: Ney

Lomasa: Yea

Mikin: Abstained

Nillu: Abstained

Seamel: Ney

Zahir: Ney

Let it be seen that the great Noble Houses have voted (3) Against, (1) For, and (2) Abstained.

Duke Lomasa and Duke Seamel voted for their respective Houses. Due to the unavailability of His Majesty the Prince Kahar, and Duchess Mikin, Marquis Syke Kahar was empowered to vote for House Kahar, while House Mikin abstained by majority ballot. Due to the recent trouble in the Nillu's Lode area, Duke Nillu was unavailable and a vote of abstination was lodged on his behalf.

His Grace Crown Regent Zahir opted to vote on behalf of his House rather than veto the law in favor of a personal ruling on the issue, once again demonstrating his dedication to the People of the Empire.

By the dictates of superior referendum by the Honorable Dukes and Duchesses of the esteemed Noble Houses of the Great Empire of Fastheld, the Imperial Tribunal has written into the Imperial Law the LEGALITY for Freelanders to sell, purchase, and wear, items of clothing that are created from the material of SILK.

Let none challenge this ruling lest they invoke challenge upon the authority of the Imperial Law and the Empire herself. By the grace of the Light, His Majesty the Prince, and his Grace the Crown Regent of the illustrious Empire of Fastheld, as it is written so shall it be done.

The final ruling is being hailed by most Nobles and Freelanders alike across the Empire, as silk is a major source of income for all, regardless of their place upon the social ladder. The result of the ruling may shine a negative light upon Duke Lomasa and House Lomasa through no fault of their own as a result, however, perhaps convincing some to move away from Lomasa territory.

The Imperial Watch are also said to be relieved at not having to take on extra policing duties in searching for silk items as contraband.