The Prince's Pact

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THE PACT OF PRINCES

Agreed and established on this
10th of Wzuvar i Byvca, 407 ES  | 10th of Snow’s Maiden, 1854
Between the KONGZEM OF HANSETI-RUSKA and the PRINCIPALITY OF SAVOY

 

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Let it be known to all of the realms of Almaris that despite the current turbulent and violent times we live in, there is still peace and unity to be found between the two true Canonist Realms of Hanseti-Ruska and Savoy. It is the pleasure of both parties to reaffirm their longstanding peace under this treaty before the eyes of Godan and to their realms.

 

I
These brothers in God shall pledge recognition of each other’s sovereignty, and that they shall recognize no other claimant to their titles, nor invaders of their territory.
 
II
These brothers in God shall pledge not to draw arms against one another, and if such tensions arise, to solve them by peace of plea.
 
III
These brothers in God pledge to protect Haeseni within Savoyard land, and Savoyards within Haeseni lands, so long as they do not flout the law of either.
 
IV
These brothers in God pledge to trade freely by allowing merchants of their sovereigns to trading free of tax within their lands through the provision of a tax-free stall, and that the goods sold in these stalls shall not offend the laws and beliefs of the nation.
 
V
These brothers in God shall, at their discretion, agreement, and invitation, assist each other in times of war.
 
VI
These brothers in God shall commit to fostering bonds among their people through sending representatives to each others’ court addresses and inviting their peoples to revelries and festivals.

 

VII

These brothers in God shall recognize fugitives, sinners, those who have committed wrongndoings, and criminals on their territories and shall transfer them to the proper courts so that justice may be served.
 
VIII
These brothers in God pledge that this Peace shall last for ten years.

 

 

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IV JOVEO MAAN
His Royal Majesty SIGISMUND III by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, FIDEI DEFENSOR, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera.

 

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Olivier II Laurene, Prince of Savoy, Duke of Corazon, Count of San Luciano and Sarissa

 

His Royal Highness, Andrik Nikolas Bihar-Barbanov, Prince of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Akovia, Haeseni Ambassador to Savoy

 

Her Excellency, Lady Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid, Lady Chancellor of Savoy, Lady Regent of Savoy
 

[Borin 5245]

Friar Viktor frowns

[TheosVult 325]

[ ! ] Dracomir Rorikov sighed upon reading the contents of the treaty with Savoy. 
"Ea mognnen niet be asked va respect a Savoyard"

[GoodGuyMatt 7060]

Hieromonk Ernst, the former Count of Freimark smiles the son's smile as he sees his two homelands come to such a pact. "This is what brotherhood in GOTT truly looks like"

[Axelu 3691]

The Princess of Savoy, Katharina, had spoken to the Lord Palatine and the Duke of Akovia some time ago and recognized them to be wonderful men of good nature. Queen Emma herself, being a dear friend, was too recognized by the Barclay scion as a pillar of Haeseni excellence. Despite the climactic difference between these two nations, they held a common interest unbreakable by even geography - GOD. She would hope this friendship would be enjoyed by citizens of the Northern and Sovereign realms.

[zuziee 3213]

Nikoleta, full of a sickening worry from the nights prior ran to Eleanore - throwing the notice in front of the aging woman. “Do vy think he is still lying to me?” she’d croak out. 
@MikoMonster

[erictafoya 2302]

In the offices of the Embassy, a certain Prince would be hard at work on blueprints for a building in Savoy. Despite the recent requests for him to resign, despite the controversies that haunt him, and despite him being an innocent man, Andrik was still hard at work. If he could not calm these rumors down, he might as well be productive.

...Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock...

Someone's at the door. It was Andrik's courier. "Come in", said the prince. "Vyr Royal Highness" said the courier with a bow of his head. "Your treaty, Vyr Highness, it's been signed and approved. The ceremony is soon" The Duke of Akovia managed to smile at this news. Even though there was many delays and even controversies leading up to this treaty, his first project was finally completed. No longer was he just an ambassador with no resume, but one with at least one noticeable mark on his record.  Well, at least a positive one now. "Inform His Royal Majesty I'll be late. I've much work to do" he said simply before dismissing his courier. In truth, Andrik was not too busy. In fact, it was much unlike him to miss out on a diplomatic ceremony. However... he knew that he would only look bad if he were to make himself present with her. 

Despite being innocent, despite knowing the truth, and despite still having admirations for the very lady that was the center of the drama, Andrik simply closed his door and went back to work.