Government Resources
In the vast annals of the Grand Archive, there are texts that do not merely record history—they shape it. Government resources stand as the laws, declarations, and official records that dictate the course of civilizations. Whether inscribed upon royal decrees, etched into enchanted tablets of law, or sealed with the sigils of ruling councils, these documents ensure that the will of rulers, councils, and governing bodies is preserved for the ages.
Unlike traditional scholarly texts, government resources have unique citation elements, including:
The issuing authority or governing body, as authorship belongs to institutions rather than individuals.
The official document title, often bearing legal weight.
The act, bill, or decree number, ensuring precise identification.
The date of issue, as rulings and mandates evolve over time.
A digital or archival source, particularly for historical proclamations and government databases.
Below, you will find examples of government resource citations, ensuring that the laws and decrees that govern realms are properly recorded and acknowledged.
Royal Decrees & Ruling Proclamations
Issued with the weight of crowns and councils, these documents solidify the laws of the land, governing trade, magical practices, and the rights of the people.
Example (Harvard Style): Council of Elders. (Year 1582). The Arcane Practice Regulation Act (Decree No. 47). Grand Ethereal Tribunal Archives.
Legislative Acts & Official Mandates
Whether written in scrolls of gold ink or issued through high courts, official mandates shape the legal landscape of civilizations, determining rights, governance, and forbidden practices.
Example (APA 7th Edition): Celestial Senate. (Year 1427). The Binding of Celestial Magic Act (Act No. 203). Grand Library of Etherea.
Public Records & Government Reports
Beyond laws and proclamations, governments keep detailed reports of census data, diplomatic treaties, and infrastructure development, ensuring that history is preserved for future rulers and scholars alike.
Example (Chicago Style): Ministry of Arcane Affairs. 1693. Annual Report on Ley Line Stability. Starlit Kingdom Records Archive.
Government resources are not merely records—they are the foundations upon which civilizations rise and fall. By citing them, scholars ensure that the decrees of rulers, the rulings of courts, and the laws of the land remain part of the ever-growing tapestry of history. To wield knowledge is to wield power itself.
