The Dragon-Star Pact

[Nectorist 12869]

The Dragon-Star Pact

 

F O E D V S  I N T E R  D R A C O N E S  E T  A S T R A

 

Anno Domini 1950

PREAMBLE

In the spirit of righteousness and unity between a strengthening understanding of two races, the following articles have been mutually agreed upon by both the parties of the United Kingdom of Aaun and the Principality of Celia’nor. The pact length will be aforementioned within the duration clause, in which it will be renewed once the pact is over. To new beginnings and to the strengthening unity of two nations of diverse cultures and races.

 

Article 1: Sovereignty 

 

I. The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun hereby concur to acknowledge the autonomy and sovereign prerogative of each respective realm. The northern crossroads of the Floodplains and the Lowlands shall be the sovereign right of the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun to claim entirely alone and forever; The Crownlands shall be the sovereign right of the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun to claim entirely alone and forever;

 

II. The north eastern portion of the Midlands, where Celia'nor lies, shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Principality of Celia'nor to claim entirely alone and forever; The soon to be Northern portion of the Principality of Celia'nor’s borders of the southern western likes of the Taiga Highlands shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Principality of Celia'nor to claim entirely alone and forever.

 

Article II: Mutual Guarantee

 

I. The Principality of Celia'nor  and the United Kingdom of Aaun hereby pledge to refrain from engaging in any acts of aggression or military hostilities against one another in any manner.

 

II. In addition, this commitment encompasses the preservation of the right to unrestricted movement of their respective citizens between the signatory nations.

 

III. The citizens of either party shall refrain from accepting military commissions or engaging in mercenary employment from any state with which the other party is involved in a state of war.
 

Article III: Military Alliance

 

I. The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun agree to a defensive military alliance, in which any hostilities from a third party against any one of them will be viewed as an attack against the both of them.

 

II. The Principality of Celia'nor  and the United Kingdom of Aaun confirm and declare that should either party intend offensive military undertakings against a third party nation, then, if in defence of their independence aforementioned, Article III clause I comes into operation; if the declaration of war shall be with intent to conquer, humiliate or any other reason than defence of independence, then they shall immediately consult the other party for assent, for both parties declare that above all the interests of their own inviolable sovereignties are taken into account.

 

III: The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun agree to settle any dispute between them or in which they may be involved through diplomatic means in such a manner that this alliance and the laws of The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun are not endangered.

 

IV: The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun agree to consult together whenever, in the opinion of either of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of the Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun is threatened.

 

Article IV: Extradition

 

I. The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun hereby consent to a reciprocal extradition provision, whereby a citizen of either nation, provided there is justifiable cause for their arrest, may be apprehended and subsequently transferred to the jurisdiction of the courts in the territory where their alleged crime transpired.

 

II. In such instances, an Extradition Request must be formally submitted by the judicial authorities of the first party's state to the Monarch or Trade Prince of the second party for approval.

 

III. Legal representation for the defendant may be provided by the judicial representatives of the nation from which the citizen or subject originates.

 

Article V: Diplomatic Exchange

 

I. The parties collectively affirm the principle of diplomatic exchange between their respective governments, aimed at fostering dialogue and mutual understanding. In accordance with this, the United Kingdom of Aaun shall dispatch a temporary envoy to the Principality of Celia'nor, and reciprocally, the other party stands ready to attend diplomatic meetings at the behest of His Majesty's Government.

 

II. The parties jointly endorse the principle of diplomatic freedom, emphasising the inviolability and immutability thereof. This entails that envoys and government messengers shall enjoy unrestricted movement within the territory of each party. Furthermore, they shall not be subject to prosecution by local or national authorities for any civil or criminal proceedings unless their home country explicitly waives their entitlement to such immunity.

 

III. The parties retain the prerogative to formally expel a diplomat whose actions are deemed to have substantially undermined the national integrity and order of either party's realm.

 

Article VI: Duration

 

I. The Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun hereby stipulate that this treaty shall remain in force until the majority of His Majesty the King; that is to say this treaty and its functional articles shall remain extant for twenty years.

 

II. Should any of the Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun desire to enact modifications to this treaty in the future, they shall engage in consultations with the others to deliberate upon substantiated alterations, in order to prevent the potential dissolution of this agreement through mutual consent.

 

III. Upon the expiration of the treaty's stipulated duration, the Principality of Celia'nor and the United Kingdom of Aaun reserved the option to petition for an extension, to be collectively considered, should it be deemed advantageous to both parties.

 

Article VII: Trade Agreement

 

I. The United Kingdom of Aaun accepts and allows a merchant quarters to be built within the Lowlands Crossroads within the Kingdoms borders. The quarters will not be taxed, and will be expected to be regularly restocked to continue socio-economic growth within the respective nations.

 

II. The Principality of Celia’nor accepts and allows a merchant quarter to be built within Northern Midlands crossroads within the Principalities borders. The quarters will not be taxed and will be expected to be regularly restocked to continue socio-economic growth within the respective nations.

 

 

Signed,

HIS MAJESTY, Edmund II Alstion, by the Grace of God, King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon, Balamena, Protector of the Realm, and etcetera

Her Excellency, the Honourable High Princess, Illyria Ibarellan, The Prophesied, The Reclaimer and Phoenix of the Principality of Celia'nor,

[Captain Crow 63]

When Sarrah read this agreement she raised an imaginary glass and said "To new friends!"