§7.2 - Militia Mobilization and Defense of Realm Provisions

(a) The Council of Rivermarch, through the Warden or appointed General, shall have exclusive authority to mobilize militia forces—including the Volunteer Guard, reservists, and civilian auxiliaries—in response to threats, invasions, magical or planar incursions, or declared emergencies.

(b) Mobilization orders shall clearly specify:

(i) Nature and severity of the threat;
(ii) Duration and scope of mobilization;
(iii) Geographic areas or strategic points requiring defense or containment.

(c) Mobilization may be invoked immediately in urgent circumstances, with formal notice provided to the Council within twenty-four (24) hours.

§7.2.2 - Obligations of Citizens During Mobilization

(a) Upon lawful mobilization order, all able-bodied citizens of Rivermarch between the ages of sixteen (16) and fifty-five (55) shall present themselves for militia service unless expressly exempted due to disability, critical occupation, or tribunal ruling.

(b) Citizens serving in militia mobilization shall:

(i) Comply with lawful orders issued by the Warden, General, or commissioned officers;
(ii) Participate in defense, emergency relief, fortification, or other strategic activities as required;
(iii) Be entitled to reasonable compensation, supplies, and protective wards for the duration of service.

(c) Noncompliance or evasion of mobilization orders without lawful exemption constitutes a Minor or Major Offense under §4.1, subject to tribunal adjudication.

§7.2.3 - Defense Preparedness and Resource Allocation

(a) The Council shall allocate funds and resources annually to ensure adequate militia preparedness, training, and maintenance of fortifications and magical defenses.

(b) Strategic resources, including arms, armor, magical implements, and leyline stabilization equipment, shall be stored at designated armories or secure facilities under the Warden’s direct supervision.

(c) Periodic drills and inspections shall be conducted to evaluate readiness and effectiveness of militia forces, with results reported quarterly to the Council.

§7.2.4 - Command Structure and Discipline

(a) During mobilization, all militia forces shall operate under unified command, with the Warden or General holding supreme authority over strategic operations, subject only to Council oversight.

(b) Discipline shall be strictly enforced, with adherence to established martial and magical conduct codes, and violations subject to immediate disciplinary action or post-mobilization tribunal review.

(c) The chain of command shall remain clearly defined, with ranks and responsibilities recorded and distributed to all active militia personnel.

§7.2.5 - Duration, Extension, and Demobilization

(a) Militia mobilization shall not exceed thirty (30) continuous days without formal Council review and reaffirmation of necessity.

(b) Extensions beyond initial mobilization require documented justification presented to the Council, clearly stating continued threats and proposed strategies.

(c) Demobilization shall commence immediately upon cessation of the triggering threat, with militia members returning to civilian life, compensated for service rendered, and released from temporary duty unless reassigned under tribunal or Council order.

§7.2.6 - Special Provisions for Arcane and Planar Threats

(a) Mobilization in response to magical or planar threats shall trigger mandatory consultation with arcane experts, leyline specialists, or planar authorities registered with the Office of Arcane Stability.

(b) Militia personnel responding to arcane threats shall receive supplemental training or briefing regarding magical containment, planar sealing, and extraplanar protocols.

(c) Magical barriers, wards, or extraplanar gates established during mobilization must be documented, secured, and reviewed by the Council post-event for compliance with Rivermarch’s magical security protocols.