TREATY OF THE SPIRES

[Harald 2875]

TREATY OF THE SPIRES BALIAN - NUMENDIL

 

Ratified and Published by the Kingdom of Balian and the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil

on

13th of Peter's Glory, 112 BA

 

 

FOREWORD,

The Kingdom of Balian and The Exilic Kingdom of Númendil are pleased and do hereby announce the renewal of the treaty known as 'TREATY OF PORTOREGNE'. The renewal emphasises a common commitment to peace, cooperation, and prosperity and is a testament to the relationships that have been carefully cultivated over time. As we move forward, may this revitalised treaty operate as a beacon of our unwavering dedication to these ideals, directing our decisions and actions. To a world of peace and prosperity in the future for all of humanity.

 

DEFINITIONS. 

 

THE CO-SIGNATORIES shall henceforth signify the Kingdom of Balian and the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil.

 

HEAD OF STATE shall henceforth signify either the Sovereign of Balian or the Sovereign of the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil.

 

1. ON SOVEREIGNTY

• The Kingdom of Balian and The Exilic Kingdom of Númendil hereby recognise each other’s claims to sovereignty and their right to the lands they claim as their own, ruled by their respected leaders. They also recognise their ability to claim land that is not part of their recognised government.

 

2. ON NON-AGGRESSION

• The signatories swear to not take up arms against the other and pursue diplomatic means to upkeep peace. Should the Kingdom of Balian and The Exilic Kingdom of Númendil take up arms against the other, All other clauses of this pact will be thereby null and void, unless reinstated by both nations.

 

3. ON DIPLOMACY

• The co-signatories thus agree to adhere to promote the Diplomatic Privileges. These are as follows; 

(1) inviolability of official documents, or property belonging to the co-signatory state

(2) diplomatic immunity of designated diplomats, and

(3) assurance of good faith during cooperative endeavors between states.

• Any violation of these above granted privileges, by dignitaries of the co-signatory states, will be considered hostile activity.

• The Co-Signatories thusly adhere to promote the principle of ‘diplomacy-first’; whereas hostile actions be taken between the signatories, will first and foremost be resolved through discourse between the sovereignty of issue, and the designated diplomats aforementioned.

 

4. REGARDING THE MATTER OF EFFORT

• The signatories shall engage in a combined martial and spiritual effort to combat the influences of darkspawn and other such agents of ruin. The signatories henceforth agree to a combining of forces and supplies alike to combat the threat of the darkspawn that has grown in recent years.

 

5. ON FREE MOVEMENT

• The Kingdom of Balian and The Sovereign Exilic Kingdom of Númendil hereby pledge that the citizens of both states are allowed complete free movement between their lands. However, any military matters conducted on the other’s land must require written consent to do so.

 

6. CULTURAL EXCHANGE & EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE

• Thus does the Kingdom of Balian and the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil engage in the matter of cultural exchanges between their realms, promising to hold feasts, festivals and events within the lands of the other to further the relations, cooperation and understanding between the two realms.

• The Signatories do henceforth promise the exchange of knowledge between the realm’s citizens, with citizens of each realm able to freely procure knowledge from the other’s libraries etc. This covers all texts and books of knowledge.

 

7. ON DURATION

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

 

 

Signed,

His Royal Majesty, Alexandros II, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Count of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Keeper of of St Lothars Hold, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera

 

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