CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF PROVENCE

We, the Knights and Dons of Lombardy, heirs to ancient Italic traditions who have found our second Fatherland here — in Provence.

Section I. General Provisions

1. The Kingdom of Provence is a sovereign state and a full subject of international law.

2. Freedom of religion is recognized within the state under the supremacy of the Holy See of Vatican, alongside equality before the law for all peoples residing therein. English is recognized as the official language of judicial proceedings.

3. The Order of Hospitallers is recognized as the spiritual-chivalric institution of the Crown, ensuring the defense of the state while operating under the supreme patronage of the Monarch.

Section II. Legal System

1. Hierarchy of legal acts: International treaties ratified by the Signoria, Constitution, Orders of the Monarch, Edicts of the Signoria.

2. The highest instance of judicial authority is the Order of Hospitallers. Cases of heresy are adjudicated by an Ecclesiastical court with mandatory confirmation by secular authorities prior to the execution of the sentence.

Section III. Demographics

The residents of the Kingdom are divided into three statuses (which may be combined):

1. House of Visconti: Guarantor of the state's existence. Members of the House are obligated to fund the state at their own expense. They occupy the highest government posts by right of outstanding merit.

2. Order of Hospitallers. The economic and military foundation of the nation. Possesses extraterritorial rights over its castles and is exempt from taxes.

3. Free citizens and guests of the Kingdom.

Section IV. Structure of Power

1. Monarch and Grand Master. Unifies supreme secular power within himself. Serves as Commander-in-Chief of the army and navy. Is elected by the Council of the House of Visconti. Holds the right of Absolute Veto over any decree of the Signoria (which can only be overridden by a unanimous decision of the Order of Hospitallers in case of high treason).

2. Synyeria — The supreme body of legislative power and state control. Members are appointed by the Monarch from among the elder brethren of the House of Visconti.

3. Great Priory — The executive body. It includes:

- Great Commander, responsible for the military department.

- Great Chancellor, responsible for the diplomatic department.

- Great Hospitaller, responsible for the social department.

- Keeper-Treasurer, responsible for the financial department.

Section V. Economic Framework

1. Mineral resources, mines, and military hardware production are distributed among the brethren of the House of Visconti.

2. Strategic development decisions are made by the Signoria. Tactical matters are resolved by the Treasurer.

Section VI. Final Provisions

1. In the event of the extinction of the direct male line of the House of Visconti or the incapacitation of the Monarch, until the election of a new ruler, power shall pass to the Regency Council.

2. In the event of a Crusade being declared by the Pope, general mobilization shall take place.

3. Amendments are introduced by an edict of the Signoria with a two-thirds majority vote and approved by the personal signature of the Monarch. Changes affecting the sovereignty of the Visconti dynasty or the status of the Holy See cannot be adopted.