TREATY OF THE WHITE TOWERS

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TREATY OF THE WHITE TOWERS

Issued the 3rd of the Deep Cold, in the Year 178 of the Second Age

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   With the signing and promulgation of this document, the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil and the Heartlander Confederation, henceforth referred to as ‘the signatories’, do agree on their honor to the terms laid forth hereafter.

 

ARTICLE I: Non-Aggression

  The signatories agree in the absolute to a pact of non-aggression. There shall be no military conflict between either state, nor between their constituent vassals or noble Houses. The signatories, adhering to Adunian cultural traditions of peace, shall dedicate a bench to the Monarch of the other signatory within their lands. Any breaches of this term shall be resolved through the appropriate diplomatic channels.

 

ARTICLE II: Sovereignty

  The signatories mutually recognize the other as the sole sovereign state over their respective lands, and all titles affiliated with their respective styling.

 

ARTICLE III: Defensive Alliance

  The signatories shall, in the event of war, rise to each other’s defense. This term shall apply only to defensive conflicts. In the event that a signatory party is the aggressing party, however, participation may be discussed as a separate agreement.

 

ARTICLE IV: Trade

  The signatories shall, pursuant to mutual benefit, commit to free trade, and shall permit merchants from either nation to travel and trade free from tariff or harassment. Additionally, a stall shall be provided, waiving annual rents, in either signatory’s capital. An effort shall furthermore be made to exchange written works for the benefit of the Realms of Men.

 

ARTICLE V: Extradition

  The signatories pledge to aid one another in the case of extradition at given request, and shall not lend assistance to known criminals in their hiding or escape from the appropriate powers.

 

ARTICLE VI: Duration

  This treaty shall remain in effect for the duration of the reigns of Tar-Caraneth Aryantë, King John of Aaun, and Queen Catherine of the Petra, whichever should come to an end first. In such an event, this agreement will be open to renewal or renegotiation.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written.

Signed,

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of the House Arthalionath, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Númenedain, Princess of Númenost and Minas Amath, Protector of the Adunians, Master of the Sharadûn, Templar of the Archangel Michael, Knight of the Realm

 

Her Royal Majesty, Catherine I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Viscountess of Mies, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Brasca, Hrenthorne, Resmore, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty

 

His Apostolic Majesty, John I, by the Grace of GOD, Apostolic King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Vienne, the Lowlands, Balemena and Corazon, Count of Whitespire, Enswerp and Florentine, Baron of Blanchet, Protector of the Realm

 

Witnessed,

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Eriantiel Caranethiel of the House Arthalionath, Princess of Númenost, Lady of Aran-în-Eryn, and Royal Castellan of the White Court of the Númenaranyë