Redclyfian Treaty of Valfleur | 1922

[Chorale__ 2147]

Redclyfian Treaty of Valfleur

16th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1922

PREAMBLE:

The following contained in this document is the written record of the agreement made between the Commonwealth of Petra and the Grand Principality of Redclyf. This treaty shall bring the two closer to each other via making Redclyf an autonomous territory of the Commonwealth. Together may they ward off each other's enemies and stand stronger united.

 

This treaty is a military, economic, and cultural partnership.

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ARTICLE I: ON ALLEGIANCE & TITLES

 

1. The Grand Principality of Redclyf shall become an autonomous territory and protectorate under the Commonwealth of the Petra.

 

2. The Commonwealth of Petra shall grant the Grand Prince the title of Vavasour of Redloga which shall be linked to lands within Petra that the sovereign of Petra has granted the Grand Prince. The title shall also have the traditional privileges granted to a lord of Petra.

 

3. Any titles held by the Grand Prince of Redclyf prior to this treaty and titles gained outside of Petra post this agreement cannot be revoked by the sovereign nor any official of the Petran Commonwealth. They can neither give it to anyone who claims the titles of the Grand Prince. The Commonwealth neither has any claim to the titles currently held by the Grand Prince.
    

4. The Grand Prince of Redclyf shall likewise recognize the titles, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the greater Commonwealth.

 

5. The Grand Principality of Redclyf shall have the ability to leave the Commonwealth of the Petra. Should Section V be triggered the Grand Principality shall be released from all oaths and duties, ceding all Petran titles and lands back to the Commonwealth and will no longer be considered an autonomous territory of Petra.
    

6. Likewise, the Commonwealth of the Petra shall also retain the right to release the Grand Principality of Redclyf from their oaths and duties should the terms of this agreement be violated and reclaim that which was given under them, but must first seek a diplomatic resolution under these circumstances.
    

7. Additionally, should Section V be triggered, Redclyf will have the opportunity to leave some of their people behind to serve as vassals to Petra if they wish with their consent and that of the greater Commonwealth’s. 

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ARTICLE II: ON MILITARY ENDEAVORS

1. The Grand Principality of Redclyf shall be allowed to raise their own banners and troops for their own defense, though may not engage in any endeavors which might threaten the foreign policy nor sovereignty of the greater Commonwealth.

 

2. The Grand Principality of Redclyf shall have the right to wear their own uniforms and not be forced into wearing the uniform of the Petrine Forces.

 

3. In case of war, The Grand Principality will be obligated to help the Commonwealth of the Petra via sending troops to participate in their battles and provisions to supply their troops.

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ARTICLE III: ON CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

1. The Commonwealth of Petra and the Grand Principality of Redclyf shall enrich each other's cultures through sharing traditions and customs with each other. This includes participating in cultural events between the two, sharing literature, etcetera.

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ARTICLE IV: ON RULING AND ADMINISTRATION

1. The Grand Principality of Redclyf shall have the right to hold their own court and form their own local autonomous government separate from the national government of the Commonwealth

 

2. The Commonwealth of the Petra will not interfere in the succession of the Grand Prince of Redclyf and will recognize the Vavasour of Redloga as also being the inheritor of that title. The duty of determining Redclyfian succession shall fall upon the Witenagemot which are made up of certain nobles/vassals of Redclyf.

 

3. The Grand Principality of Redclyf will have the right to have their own laws which can and will only be altered by the Grand Principality of Redclyf. These laws are only applicable within the lands granted to the Grand Principality of Redclyf. If they conflict with the laws of Petra then a separate agreement will be made. 

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ARTICLE V: ON LAND GRANTS

1. The Commonwealth of Petra will grant land to the Grand Principality of Redclyf to live within. Their people shall accommodate this land, building homes and families on it. Furthermore, The Grand Principality will be able to give out Land Grants to their own vassals within this land to build keeps or manors on. 

 

2. The Grand Principality will be able to petition for more if the need arises in which the Commonwealth can choose to grant or ignore.

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ARTICLE VI: DURATION

1. This Treaty shall be in place for as long as the Grand Principality of Redclyf lives within the Commonwealth of Petra.

 

2. If any of the two parties attempts to or breaks any of the articles, then a summit shall be held where a peaceful solution can be achieved. 

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Signed,

 

HER SERENE GRACE, Renilde I, Archduchess of the Petra, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Marchioness of the Eastern March, Hero of the Petra

 

HIS PRINCELY HIGHNESS, Pyeter I of Redclyf, Grand Prince of Redclyf, Duke of Rozania, Vavasour of Redloga, Protector of Almar, Head of House Mösu

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, Adaranth Ravamyar, Chancellor of Redclyf, Head of House Ravamyar, Lord-Protector of Rozania

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Laurens Henri ‘the Unwavering’ Halcourt d'Artois, Chanzlé of the Commonwealth of the Petra, Marquis of Clermont, Baron of Artois, Knight of the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel, Knight-Commander of the Order of Saint Emma, Hero of the Petra

[Apohet 1265]

After signing the treaty, Adaranth grinned and said to his cousin,  whom he had definitely not attempted to kill the day before, "ahnd heah a new age foah ze redclyfian people will begin!"

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[MisterBlitzkrieg 1357]

Pyeter I of Redclyf signs the treaty before Ad'ah as he thought long and hard of how the future would end up. Hopefully his reign and generation would bring in a golden age for Redclyf and it's people...

[Chorale__ 2147]

Sir Laurens Halcourt fixed the forum post — but first, he affixed his signature onto the treaty.

[marikandaperc 1817]

Ingreid Freyja of Redclyf-Rozania was happy to finally have a new land to call home!

[Your Stepdad 711]

Arno de Bolivar reads the treaty before congratulating the Redcyfians as they left Centinela, "Your people deserve such a prestigious title and land!"

[JediMaestro 240]

"Thus begins a long and glorious reign as Redclyf is born anew," Isidore Mösu proclaims, surveying his copy of the document. He prepared quill and ink, carefully placing the treaty in the government library and returning to his seat. "As Chief Scribe, I shall surely mark the importance of this moment in The Histories of Redclyf." So saying, he bends over his desk and begins to write.

[L1veLaughLich 425]

"This is where the fun begins" Commented Sig

[SmokingGear 46]

It took Ivar several read-throughs before he was finally able to understand the entirety of the document's contents. Upon his understanding, he beamed proudly for not only his Brother's achievements, but of the future this document promises for his people.

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[Clearon 47]

Clearon Steelguard of Redclyf was in the midst of his fencing practice when he received word of the new treaty. Although he was not consulted prior to the treaty, he was pleased to learn that his family had been granted new lands and autonomy. He paused for a moment to consider the implications of the treaty, and then began to think: "Does this treaty allow us to expand our territory by annexing enemy lands through force? Although I have no complaints about the agreement, I would like to clearly understand its terms."

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Clearon Steelguard of Redclyf, The Last Steelguard of Almaris

[Zemzy_Oakheart 347]

Rhosyn Mösu smiled as she'd read over the parchment her brother Pyeter had brought home for her to find, the young teen's nerves a bit more at ease. "A new home? Closer t' others & cultural benefits?" She couldn't help as she could feel a new era of flourishing for the town about to begin as she looked over to her mule, Eeyore, resting within his stable.

 

"Eeyore~! Ah' hope yer bags can carry all the journals downstairs~!"

[AmericanSniper52 272]

"Those people are brutes, bandits, and scoundrels. To see my friend doing business with them sorrows me" a youthful druid commented as he read the missive with disappointment in his tone. 

 

[_yink_ 578]

Siora Ravamyar had been settled nicely in her home with partner at her side and infant in her lap. The notice of the treaty having been sent by bird. Upon reading, she smiled, holding the letter for her partner to see, “Looks like this is it, Dear. My family. A home. I must begin packing for my visit.”

[tilly 5115]

“Oh my god Laurens, did you let the children copy this down with their crayons for penmanship practice?” Renilde eyed the document at arms length with a warm smile amid the company of her newest tenants.