TREATY OF MARTIEL, 119 B.A.

[Kingdom of Balian 730]

TREATY OF MARTIEL

 BALIAN - SILASIA

 

Ratified, Published and Averred by the Kingdom of Balian and the Grand Duchy of Silasia

119 BA

 

 

 

FOREWORD,

The Kingdom of Balian and the Grand Duchy of Silasia are pleased and do hereby announce the renewal of the former treaties held between the Grand Duchy of Silasia and the Kingdom of Balian. 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 Grand Duchy of Silasia.

 

HEAD OF STATE shall henceforth signify either the Sovereign of Balian or the Sovereign of Silasia.

 

1. ON SOVEREIGNTY

   1. The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Duchy of Silasia 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

   1. 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 Grand Duchy of Silasia 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 MILITARY

   1. The signatories agree to a defensive alliance, in which any hostilities from a third party against either state will be viewed as an attack against the both of them, and neither state shall enter a conflict that may place them in conflict with the other.

   2. In addition, the signatories agree to a full military alliance, with the sovereigns of both nations agreeing to raise up arms in any offensive or defensive actions if necessary, under the agreement of both nations.

 

4. ON DIPLOMACY

   1. 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.

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

3. 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.

 

5. ON THE MATTER OF DARKSPAWN

   1. The signatories shall engage in a combined martial and spiritual effort to combat the influences of darkspawn and other such agents of ruin containing also followers of Iblees who seek to demonize the Holy Mother Church. 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.

 

6. ON FREE MOVEMENT

   1. The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Duchy of Silasia 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.

 

7. ON ECONOMIC AGREEMENTS

   1. Signatories will enable the management of a tax-free shop within the primary market of the co-signatory.

   2. Upon the completion of logistical infrastructure, the signatories endeavor to temporarily exchange ships of trade between harbors of the co-signatory’s primary port.

 

8. ON DURATION

   1. This treaty shall remain in effect for 25 Years.

 

 

 

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander 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

 

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Lavanya of Cresonia, 

Queen-Consort of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess-Consort of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Countess-Consort of Pompourelia and Kositz, Vicountess-Consort of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness-Consort of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Protector of the Heartlands and the South, etcetera

 

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Ser Sterling Blaxton-Whitewood,

Grand Duke of Silasia, Marquis of Lotusgrad, Lilenburg and Swan’s Keep, Lord of the

Peaks, Protector of the Weefolk.

 

HER HIGHNESS, Arowyn Scarlet Whitewood

Baroness of Blackwell.

 

  HIS EXCELLENCY, Kristoff var Ruthern, 

Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Royal Duana.

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, August Benedict Temesch, 

Count of San Adriano, Count of Martiel, Vice-Amiratus of Balian, Royal-Legate of Balian,

Militant & Watcher of the Order of Saint Lothar.

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, LOTHAIR OF BARBANT,

Arch-Delegate of Silasia

 

Edited July 26, 2024 by Kingdom of Balian