The Peace of Merryweather

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THE PEACE OF MERRYWEATHER, 1780

Treaty between the Holy Orenian Emperor and

the King of Sutica and their respective allies.

PREAMBLE

 

Be it known to all whom it may concern, and in the name of God:

 

That in years past our Descendant peoples have been embroiled in lengthy and disastrous wars within and without, and that these civil divisions and violent discords have been stirred within our hearts so that all conflicts have been magnified beyond their original scope and intention. 

 

We have suffered a loss of Descendant blood over conflict of years passed, and long forgotten by living peoples, and in these circumstances we have seen the desolation of territories, kingdoms, and empires.

 

From this conflict two sides emerged with intent to drive the other into the sea, neglecting the prosperity of their peoples in peace, and maligned to see hellfire upon each of their belligerents.

 

And in this dark night the Church of the Canon has committed itself to tranquility between nations and peoples of all blood, such is the disposition of His Holiness that we now end our feuds, replacing them with domestic and international tranquility.

 

For this purpose we hereby mutually agree and bind to this covenant, in the year 1780, a peace of both parties with the following articles consented to fully.

 

DEO GRATIAS,

Vice-Chancellor Amadeus Cardinal Sutica

The Church of the Canon, harbouring such thoughts of peace, did call a series of assemblies amongst plenipotentiary ambassadors in the year 1778. On the one side, and on behalf of His Imperial Majesty, His Excellency Sir Simon Basrid KCS, Imperial Archchancellor. On behalf of the Sutican State, His Royal Majesty Corwin von Alstreim, Trade Monarch of the Free State of Sutica. And by mediation of His Excellency Amadeus d’Aryn, Vice-Chancellor to the High Pontiff, who had been inclined to be an impartial mediator in the peace. The peace herein was agreed to and publicated in 1780.

ARTICLE I.

 

That the Basrid Ministry, on behalf of the Holy Orenian Empire, acknowledges concession of strategic aim and fault in escalation of this war, particularly in light of the Inferi invasion, and endeavors to adhere to the terms of the General Concordat for Canonist States in the future, that such a conflict does not repeat; and that its challenge to Sutican sovereignty is put to an end and all forces are withdrawn from this effort, dismissing all previously raised points of contention with that government, and seeks to restore historical diplomatic relations per the Treaty of Sutica, 1543, naming Amadeus d’Aryn as its ambassador to the Sutican government. 

ARTICLE II.

 

That there shall be a Canonist peace which is universal, perpetual and sincere, between His Imperial Majesty and His Royal Majesty; and also between all respective allies, and that this will be true for His Imperial Majesty, the House of Helane, its heirs and successors; as will it be true for His Royal Majesty, the House von Alstreim, and the Sutican government’s heirs and successors. 

ARTICLE III.

 

That there shall be a declaration from His Holiness, the High Pontiff James II that all sins are to be absolved and all crimes pardoned since the beginning of the conflict, as well as a general amnesty to all belligerents; and that there shall not be hostilities by way of persons, governments or militaries, neither of themselves or by others, directly or indirectly, privately or otherwise. That the King of Sutica will extradite the remains of Peter Amadeus and the Countess Pompourelia to the Holy Orenian Empire, for a Canonist burial.

ARTICLE IV.

 

That none who are a signatory of this treaty shall provide armaments, soldiers, money or protection to enemies of other signatories to this treaty in the future, and shall abjure those belligerents should they make themselves known.

ARTICLE V.

 

That in future controversies arising, arbitrators shall be nominated and upheld by both sides, giving favor to the Church of the Canon, and that all possible friendly means of diplomacy shall be exhausted entirely before any hostile action.

ARTICLE VI.

 

That the territories and estates owned by the signatories shall be left at the full liberty and disposal of their masters and that their rights to sovereignty shall not be infringed upon; and that no external Lord shall make an attempt to exert themselves upon the sovereign territory of another. That finally the signatories of the treaty mutually recognize the legitimacy of their respective monarchs within their own realms, and the processes governing their successions.

ARTICLE VII.

 

That according to the general amnesty, all prisoners on either side, without distinction to status, shall be released and allowed to be restored peacefully to their homes without damage or delay

ARTICLE VIII.

 

That pursuant to the Palatine Concordat, as soon as this peace has been signed all hostilities shall immediately cease and parties shall put all that has been written into execution; and that all remaining troops that are making war be discharged and placed elsewhere by each party. That all parties agree to ratify this peace.

ARTICLE IX.

 

That no soldier or garrison shall oppose the execution of this peace, but that it shall be promoted; and that any ordeal to the contrary shall be suppressed by all parties and executors of this treaty.

ARTICLE X.

 

That they who shall contravene this peace or oppose its execution, or by the promulgation of laws, decrees, edicts, adjudications, appeals or exemptions that go against the spirit of the treaty after ratification has been made; he shall be declared an infringer of the peace and punishment shall be taken against them. That likewise all parties shall be obliged to defend and protect all articles of this peace.

 

Done and concluded the 4th of Horen’s Calling, 1780.

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HIS HOLINESS, James II, By the Grace of God High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD signs the treaty.

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His Imperial Excellency, Simon Basrid KCS, Archchancellor of the Holy Orenian Empire, signs the treaty.

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The Trade King of Sutica pens his signature in Waldenian blackletter above his grand title.

 

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HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Corwin of the House of Alstreim, By the Grace of God, King of Sutica and in Atheran Salvus, Triumvir of the State, Sovereign Lord of the Whispering Isles, Lord of Alstreim and Blackwater, Renatian Knight of Alstreim and Waldenia, Blood-Raven of Lorraine, Pilgrim to Aesterwald

[Ducklingator 795]

“What a boring end to this tale.” Lilach comments upon hearing the news, satisfied nevertheless.

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Mika Goldhand Would stop sharpening his blade along the grindstone as the treaty had been signed officially, letting out a sigh of relief ”No more two front war, now it’s just one front” he’d them promptly continue sharpening his blade, muttering something about space demons

[Elite Snipes 3542]

Bakir’Ireheart laughs “The Empire has lost, such a predicted but embarrassing thing, Humans.”

[D3F4LT 607]

Wyn II Var Norton would chuckle at the empire’s “peace”. He would then just continue his personal investigation in Sutica.

 

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The High Keeper reads over the document with a quiet, jaded cackle of amusement.