The East-Sea Pact

[Nectorist 12875]

 

The East-Sea Pact

 

A D  O R I E N T A L E M  P L A G A M  M A R I S

 

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 Serene State of Lurin. 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 Serene State of Lurin 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 Northern Crossroads of the Floodplains 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; The middle of the floodplains, known by Lurin as the Marchlands shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Most Serene State of Lurin to claim entirely alone and forever; The southern Lurin coast shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Most Serene State of Lurin to claim entirely alone and forever.

 

Article II: Mutual Guarantee

 

I. The Serene State of Lurin  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: Defensive Alliance

 

I. The Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin and the United Kingdom of Aaun are not endangered.

 

III: The Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin and the United Kingdom of Aaun is threatened.

 

Article IV: Extradition

 

I. The Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin, 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 Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin 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 Serene State of Lurin accepts and allows a merchant quarter to be built within floodplains crossroads within the Serene State’s 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

Lumia Anarion, the Silver Lubba

[Midnus_Anarion 50]

"And with that, the east was locked down." Says Lily, sipping from a comically large cup of coffee.

[TheHeftyDonut 706]

“This is good.” The Lurinite Princess Freya said nodding her head as she read over the agreements, a smile on her face.