Gyrkin Law

Gyrkin Law refers to the laws, rules and regulations of the kingdom of Gyr, which are created by the Cabinet and enforced by the Guard.

Common Laws

 * The eldest son (or, if there are no sons, the eldest daughter) of the current king will become king (or queen) in his place once his/her father has passed. The second-eldest will become Head of the Cabinet, and any sons/daughters younger than that have the ability to become Generals of the Guard or prominent members of the Cabinet.
 * It is forbidden to enter the chamber of the High Priest/High Priestess unless without special permission. The king and queen, their offspring, the Head of the Cabinet and the Generals of the Guard are allowed to enter the chamber without permission and are free to roost there if necessary.
 * All young male gyrfalcons must enter into the Guard on the first day of their second year. Female gyrfalcons may enter the Guard during their third year but are not expected to do so unless by personal choice.
 * Only relatives of the king and his kin can become Generals of the Guard. Captains, lieutenants and cadets can be gyrfalcons of any upbringing. *NOTE: this law was changed under the kingship of Laat the Savior, allowing any falcon that shows courage, intelligence, cunning and great physical skill to become a General. 
 * It is against the law to muddle the bloodline of the Gyrkin and mate with other species of falcon, including pergrín and kestrel. These "half-breed" falcons are to be exiled from the kingdom to prevent the blood of the Gyrkin from losing its purity. *NOTE: this law was changed under the kingship of Laat the Savior. Half-breed falcons were allowed to live safely in the kingdom and breed as they chose. Laat himself adopted a half-gyr half-pergrín falcon named Liel (in honor of Liel the Companion) into his family to solidify his decision. 
 * Worship of the Goddess is mandatory. *NOTE: this law was changed under the kingship of Deucan the Usurper and was later revised by Laat the Savior. Under Deucan's law, the Goddess's name was forbidden to be spoken and all paraphenilia associated with her was to be destroyed, including the altar in the Temple. Under Laat's law, the Goddess could be worshipped if the Gyrkin so chose, but those who were skeptical or chose to worship other deities could do so freely and without persecution.