Diplomacy's Last Resort

[i.uomini 2552]

 

Diplomacy’s Last Resort
Penned and Signed on 16th of Deep Cold, 198 S.A.

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Dire Straits
 

Despite such long times and intense efforts being expended in the construction of diplomatic foundations, we find ourselves quickly reversed upon. Chanting to high heights the calls of friendship, we are caught off guard when “friendships” long held, lay entirely broken after only a moment; and with not an envoy sent nor a request for meeting given.

 

These times therefore, are dire.

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Assistances promised
 

All hope is not lost, however, since through prudence, the council of Diplomatic experts did not cease the search for co-operation beyond our neighbors, as some had wished. But instead pursued the degree of good faith with all States of renown which is becoming of Sovereignty.

 

To Haense

The Office of Arch-Delegate thusly requests the fulfillment of the attached pact with the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Our portion of Humanity so often under the insult of the masses, has trust that the totality of its agreements were not signed in vain, and that a select few of moral superiority might rout the oncoming of so many blind aggressors.

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/239892-highlander-brotherhood/ 

(Military Agreements - Article II: Mutual Defense) @Dogged

 

To Hyspia

The Office of Arch-Delegate thusly requests the fulfillment of the attached pact with the Sovereignty of Hyspia. Since by history’s example, our state has not yet been seen deceptive to its word, we pray that trust bypasses all concern for our intentions, for we are in defense of our state, and so have no truer face to show.

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/239805-treaty-of-birch-and-palm/ 

(Martial Agreements - Article III: Mutual Defense) @tadabug2000

 

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Friendships Spurned.
 

For shame, you treacherous folk. Other sovereigns bribed and whispered to by schemers are to be somewhat excused, for their incentive is not first checked by the expectation of honorable conduct in a broken world. But you who have announced your friendship by quill and oath, ought have more decency.

 

“If you are indeed faithful…” so says the court of  ‘friends’ in Balian - as if faith depended on the laying down of arms during a time of war. A state which, in the history of either of our polities, has never once sent a denunciation of parties at war with ourselves for their own domination, neither have they allowed the trek of a single sword toward our defense in the constant string of wars declared upon us. Not even threat for threat could be asked for in our defense.
And so, faithful to policy is their council, but faithful to trust, sadly not.

Now this same entity issues ultimatums, and demands once again for our concessions to terms forced upon us by external enemies. All without hearing our side. All with result (though perhaps not the intention) of diminishing our means of defense.

This is all I will say upon the subject. The public nature of treaties and declarations shall speak for themselves in the course of history, as will the actions of that Statehood.

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/239296-treaty-of-martiel-119-ba/  @__Stal27 @Wavey

To the Court & Council of Balian, we call upon you to remember your words given, take heed to the memory of our Sovereigns past and present whom were intent upon amicable relations, and joint-endeavors to a better future.

Refrain from marching upon the lands or protectorates of Silasia, as is in accordance with the standing treaty. Indeed, if faithfulness and truth are not bereft from your courts, send aid to our cause.

 

With regard to that continuous Rogue State of the Orcs, violation of our treaty so soon after its signing is not a useful tact. However beneficial it may be in the short term. For as much as your race has taken a reputation not unlike that of some houses labeled ‘Bandits’, continued opportunities for redemption have not yet produced in your population a tradition of trustworthiness. So to you I send; for shame.

 

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Outreaches neglected.
 

Other parties subject to the spirit of malice against our people are noted, but not addressed for the time being. Your continual rejection of Eastern unity and diplomatic delegacy is contemptable.

 

ALL SWORDS WHO REFUSE TO MARCH WITH THE BANNERS OF DESTRUCTION, ARE IN THE THANKS AND PRAYERS OF THE HALFLINGS, SILASIA, AND OTHER STATES WISHING TO EXIST OUTSIDE OF THE SPHERE OF COLLECTIVIST POWERS.
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With love toward friends, and patience toward enemies, Lothair.

Arch Delegate.

 

Spoiler

didnt realize the alt-codes would come out as hearts lol.

 

[Le_Psit 405]

Spoiler

Epib diplo +1

 

[DizzyGrey 1229]

“The love hearts truly do add a unique flair to it.” Narithen Uialben murmurs with amusement as he looked over the passage, grinning.

[Frisket 4538]

"zhis won't go vell for any of zhese realms"

 

Alexa read the other missive after criticizing the other...

[nunlover 579]

“They should honor their agreements, to deceive would displease GOD.” Tobias would comment.

 

+1

[shortchangehero 4217]

Gaylord de Felsen, the Watcher-General, sits in his war camp with roughly 40 (4) other Watchmen, sharpening his blade with a whetstone. The mercenary leader patiently awaits someone to hire his soldiers.

 

 

 

[Jaslaw 602]

"Would be nice to get some help against the Orcs and those hybrids that spit on the purity od both of our races, just saying." *Mused out a certain proud racist not hiding his distain for both of the groups that attacked Silesia and the Halflings*

[i.uomini 2552]

9 minutes ago, nunlover said:

“They should honor their agreements, to deceive would displease GOD.” Tobias would comment.

 

+1

Spoiler

+1

 

[Borin 7645]

"I think in the circumstances of the conflict and due to the situation regarding the Dreadlands in Silasia, those nations with whom Silasia have pacts with are within their rights to renege on them" Bishop Franz concludes having read the missive

[Zqppy 918]

Earoslav reads the desperate missive arching his brow "They actively aide those God has condemned justly and then land brigands assuming the name of the ancient oppressor of the Haenseti and expect them to rally to their aggressive call?" Earoslav was dumbfounded truly he lost count of his coins and would have to restart counting

[BlauRps 545]

A man clad in armor of black and blue, Artur Helfgott,would read the missive and the attached terms between Silasia and those it had made treaties with as he sat by a campfire somewhere on Aevos. A sigh escaped his lips as he pinched the bridge of his nose “Why must fellow Canonist brothers and sisters fight amongst themselves? The Grand Duchy has its rights and obligations to protect those that have helped them.. It is only through a love of peace in our world that we may unite our differing cultures to face the most true and dangerous threats against us…GOTT help us all..” He spoke to himself before looking out into the distance, seeing the faint light of a small hamlet in the distance miles away from his camp.

 

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Haitham, the Son of the Light, looks upon the missive, one of disgust as he saw that some of the Canonist realms may be violating their agreements with Silasia “This war is slowly becoming less of purging Isfet’s influence or territorial gains by the day, it sounds more so that those who are siding with the Luraki are being manipulated by forces most likely hiding within FALSE LIGHT they see as true reason for their decisions..” He spoke to himself before looking up towards the almost completely restored shrine to RA’TUHMET, THE ETERNAL SUNLIGHT, before giving a sigh and continuing his work.

 

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Within a scholar’s study, Varn, The Scholar, would read the missive aloud in Waldenian as a fellow scholar, Klaus von Berkhoven (@Digit_005), before looking over to the elderly Highlander “Wub duz lat gruk ob diz, Klawz?” The red-skinned Canonist Orc asked wanting to have a scholarly and theological discussion with his friend.

[Crymson 535]

“I do wonder what happpened to Orcish strength that they have to lean so heavily on canonism. Good on Silasia for reminding others that these are false converts.” A veteran mused after reading.

Edited September 18, 2024 by Crymson

[Digit___ 1225]

The missive would find itself passed into the ash-colored hands of the Lord-Regent of Rah'tuma by a palace servant. His ember-hued eyes would read the page and go over the attached treaties and terms specified within each one in detail, a look of frustration permeated his usually stoic visage. "Isfet's influence hangs above the heads of many in this war, its fogs will cloud their minds and their better judgement as a result." Elahern Tal would then stand up from his desk and exit his office, passing the missive to Pharaoh Atemu-Ta ( @Boknice275 ).

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1 hour ago, BlauRps said:

A man clad in armor of black and blue, Artur Helfgott,would read the missive and the attached terms between Silasia and those it had made treaties with as he sat by a campfire somewhere on Aevos. A sigh escaped his lips as he pinched the bridge of his nose “Why must fellow Canonist brothers and sisters fight amongst themselves? The Grand Duchy has its rights and obligations to protect those that have helped them.. It is only through a love of peace in our world that we may unite our differing cultures to face the most true and dangerous threats against us…GOTT help us all..” He spoke to himself before looking out into the distance, seeing the faint light of a small hamlet in the distance miles away from his camp.

 

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Haitham, the Son of the Light, looks upon the missive, one of disgust as he saw that some of the Canonist realms may be violating their agreements with Silasia “This war is slowly becoming less of purging Isfet’s influence or territorial gains by the day, it sounds more so that those who are siding with the Luraki are being manipulated by forces most likely hiding within FALSE LIGHT they see as true reason for their decisions..” He spoke to himself before looking up towards the almost completely restored shrine to RA’TUHMET, THE ETERNAL SUNLIGHT, before giving a sigh and continuing his work.

 

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Within a scholar’s study, Varn, The Scholar, would read the missive aloud in Waldenian as a fellow scholar, Klaus von Berkhoven (@Digit_005), before looking over to the elderly Highlander “Wub duz lat gruk ob diz, Klawz?” The red-skinned Canonist Orc asked wanting to have a scholarly and theological discussion with his friend.

 

Klaus von Berkhoven, a Waldenic Scholar, rubbed his greyed auburn goatee in thought before engaging in the discussion. "This war has seemingly shown that those within the highest positions of power within the nations believe their treaties to be nothing but a piece of legislation they can disregard whenever they pleased. However the Grand Duchy has shown that it will respect its treaties and pacts with other nations. Their goals are noble in this preventable fight against their fellow Canonist." He explained to Varn ( @BlauRps ). "We can only pray that the nations called here will respond to their ally. So let us pray." The old Highlander added on before he bowed his head and lead a prayer.

[sam33497 7356]

Silwyn read the missive carefully, before ultimately shaking his head. "War is not a desirable thing- but Silasia would not be involved had they not reneged on their pact to the Khanate."

[MadOne 4945]

"You land bandits that raid and pillage lands randomly, you already chose war over diplomacy, stop pretending like you are righteous when you land bandits." says Adelmar von Kanunsberg to no one in particular as he read out the missive in seething rage.