TREATY OF THE SPIRES

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TREATY OF THE SPIRES

 BALIAN - AAUN

 

Ratified, Published, and Averred by the Kingdom of Balian and the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun

121. BA

 

 

 

FOREWORD,

The Kingdom of Balian and the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun are pleased and do hereby announce the renewal of the former treaties held between the once more independent Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun 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 Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun.

 

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

 

I. ON SOVEREIGNTY

The Kingdom of Balian and The Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun 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 ther recognised government.

 

II. 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 Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun take up arms against the other, All other clauses of this pact will be thereby null and void, unless reinstated by both nations.

 

III. ON MILITARY

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.

 

IV. 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.

V. 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.

 

VI. ON DIPLOMATIC PROTECTIONS

The signatories shall abide by and uphold the privileges of diplomats. The privileges being these; diplomatic immunity, right of safe passage, inviolability of premises and inviolability of documents. 

For the signatories to break any of these privileges bestowed unto diplomats, shall be considered hostile action.

 

VII. ON THE MATTER OF DARKSPAWN

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.

 

VIII. ON FREE MOVEMENT

The Kingdom of Balian and The Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun 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.

 

IX. ON DURATION

This treaty shall remain in effect for 15 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 ROYAL AND APOSTOLIC MAJESTY, Charles II,
King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Vienne, the Lowlands, the Franklands, Balemena and Corazon, Margrave of High Peak, Count of Whitespire, Florentine and Talentine, Baron of Blanchet, Gotfridcher and Virdain, Protector of the Realm

 

HER ROYAL AND APOSTOLIC MAJESTY, Hedwig of Warsovia,
Queen-consort of Aaun, Princess-consort of Alstion, Duchess-consort of Vienne, the Lowlands, the Franklands, Balemena and Corazon, Margravine-consort of High Peak, Countess-consort of Whitespire, Florentine and Talentine, Baroness-consort of Blanchet, Gotfridcher and Virdain

 

  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 HIGHNESS, Johannes von Alstreim,

Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine, Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater, Ulrichsburg and Apfelberg, Master of Langkette Pass, High Commissioner of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun

 

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The Princess Cecily, privy to the meeting amidst councillors and Sovereigns, became contented by the good will between the two distinct Heartlandic crowns. Many words were spoken by those in attendance, many of which were too complex for the youth to entirely understand, but she did remember one phrase in particular: “A United Future.” That was enough to enliven her.