Viceroyal Law
The tradition of viceroyal law derives from the rule of the Eleven Thracian Viceroys (Lukkha Sampushá) over the Kalikán Empire. Although the Kalikán no more have power or sway, the succeeding duchies that emerged from this rule are the precedent for many international laws and principles, particularly between states that trace their origin to the Thracian duchies. The bulk of Viceroyal Law was codified during the New Kalikán Empire in the twenty sixth century.
Viceroyal law governed the relationship between the Thracian Viceroy (Lukkha Sampushá) with the King of Thrace, with the subjects of the viceroy, and with the viceroy's relations with his fellow viceroys, including the right of aerial passage over his dominion. The King of Thrace was the representative of the gods, particularly Sky Father also known as Tuvar and was considered to act in the name of the interests of heaven. The king was thus the true intermediary between the land and the people of the land with heaven. The lukkha sampushá acted in the place of the king and in effect in the place of heaven, although he was required to obey the laws of the king. As long as the king and his viceroyal dukes were righteous, the people of the land were expected to be obedient to him and his governors, just as they were to the gods. This was one of the main doctrines of the revived Thwarrish Religion from the first half of the twenty sixth century.
Viceroyal Law as a body no longer has any official hold since the fall of the New Kalikán Empire and the liberation of Thrace's subjects. However, the influence of many elements of viceroyal law persist in international dealings, in the nature of treaties, and in the interpretation of laws inherited from the Thracian period.
Taspizaisha
Sometimes called 'surcelian right,' this is the right asserted and enforced by the Lukkha Sampushá of one duchy to fly troops and officials over another duchy of the Kalikán Empire. Surcelian Right persisted in principle after the collapse of the First Kalikán Empire and the principle persisted after the Great Sky War in the Pallathantic Region, but has gradually deteriorated with the growing assertion of state sovereignty.
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