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All have a right to exist
The Kindred of
Verdant Falls shall be judged on their actions and their actions alone.
No Garou shall take act against an individual on the sole basis of
their alleged 'Wyrm taint'. No Kindred shall act against an individual
on the sole basis of their clan, sect or bloodline.
The punishment for this transgression is to be
determined by the Council. If the wronged individual is killed, the
punishment is death.
Recognize the peace between our kinds
Acts of
violence are not to be tolerated. Any individual who sheds Kindred
blood shall forfeit his life to that Kindred, his sire, or the leader
of his sect. The infliction of harm shall be punished by an infliction
of harm. An act of murder shall be punished by death.
Kindred and Garou may only attack other Kindred or
Garou in response to violence or threat of violence, directed towards
himself or others. The protection of this accord does not extend to
mortals, with the exception of Garou kinfolk and Kindred ghouls.
Do not tempt the Beast
Both Kindred
and Garou must recognize their own propensity to rage and frenzy. No
Kindred or Garou shall attempt to bring on the frenzy in others,
through words or actions. There is no direct punishment for
transgression, but those that violate this law are not under the
protection of the accord for any actions taken against him as a result.
However, he is responsible under the accord for any harm that comes to
the original victim, even if acting in self-defense.
Control the Beast
No Kindred or
Garou shall be held repsonsible for any and all actions taken while
under a frenzy. However, those responsible for the frenzy; be they
antagonists, irresponsible sires or mentors, or even the negligent
frenzy victim himself, shall bear the punishments for any violation of
the Accord or any laws of their faction.
Garou land is Garou land
No Kindred
shall set foot in Garou territory without first seeking the permission
of a Garou. In the event that a Kindred must by necessity or immediate
threat to his continued existence pass through or remain in Garou land,
all efforts should be made to contact the Garou immediately.
Garou finding Kindred in their lands must first
assume Kindred have legitimate permission to be in their land or are
there by necessity before taking any action. Kindred may be directly
confronted or silently observed at the discretion of the Garou.
Violence may not be taken against the trespassing Kindred until he has
violated the accord.
Likewise, Kindred who refuse to leave Garou land
when asked to do so are in violation of the accord and are no longer
under its protection. A Kindred found trespassing, even if he leaves
peacefully, may be subject to additional punishment at the discretion
of the Council.
Amendment: Kindred entering the Garou Caern may be removed forcefully or killed without repercussion, unless said Kindred was invited in.
Kindred land is free land
Any Kindred
has the right to travel peacefully throughout Verdant Falls, regardless
of whether the land is claimed by the Sabbat, Camarilla, or by an
independent Autarch. Lands declared as Elysium are open to all Kindred,
and any unprovoked acts of violence are punishable by final death.
These rights of free passage do not extend to the
havens of any Kindred, nor to the dwelling-homes of kinfolk or ghouls.
Kindred have the right to defend their havens, and will not be punished
under the accord unless the transgressor was invited into said haven.
Garou have the same permission to travel freely
within Verdant Falls, but before entering an Elysium their presence
must be announced to the Council or to the highest-ranking Kindred
available.
Fledgling Garou are to be protected
In the event
that a new Garou is found to be frenzying inside Kindred borders, the
Garou must be given adequate time to track down and claim this
fledgling as their own. The Garou are allowed three nights to find this
child. Although the fledgling presents a clear danger to the Kindred of
the city, they must take all steps necessary to avoid contact with it.
The fledgling is in a state of frenzy, and is not responsible for its
actions.
If, after three nights have passed, the fledgling
has not been found, it is no longer under the protection of the accord.
The Garou pack leader will be punished physically for any actions the
fledgling takes after this time. Kindred may actuvely pursue the
fledgling and may destroy it or turn it over to its people as the
Kindred sees fit.
Amendment:
The fledgling again falls under the protection of the accord if it is
subsequently found by the Garou and trained in their ways.
The Council's consensus is law
A council of
representatives must be free to communicate and convene at all times.
The council shall consist of the following: The Camarilla Prince, The
Sabbat Cardinal (or group-appointed representative), an elected
representative of the Autarch community, and the Alpha of the Garou
tribe. Normal restrictions on passage do not apply to council members.
Any changes to the Accord must be unanimous or the
motion is not passed. In the judgement of a transgressor, the Council
member representing his associated sect must abstain from voting during
arbitration.
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