The Treaty of Mont Lemon

[Inkthorn 1433]

 

— THE TREATY OF MONT LEMON —

 

 

A TREATY BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC & THE PONTIFICAL STATES

FOREWORD

In this momentous act of mutual recognition and understanding, we gather to witness a solemn agreement between the Holy Church and the Republic of Salvo. This treaty, born from both the divine grace of our Lord and the wisdom of earthly rulers, signifies the Republic of Salvo's commitment to uphold the spiritual guidance of the Church, acknowledging its role as a protectorate of the Holy See.

 

Through this treaty, Salvo affirms its loyalty, offering itself as a humble servant to the Church's sacred mission. In turn, the Church promises to provide spiritual guidance, protection, and wisdom to Salvo and its people. The protectorate is not merely a political alignment, but a spiritual covenant, binding Salvo’s destiny with that of the Church in service to God's will.

 

By pledging allegiance to the Church, the Republic of Salvo seeks to cultivate a future of peace, prosperity, and divine favor, united under the banner of faith. This agreement shall foster a bond not just of governance, but of devotion—a commitment to the sacred responsibilities of faith, justice, and charity that guide the hearts and hands of all who walk in the light of the Lord.

 

Yet it must be said that this treaty is careful to preserve the autonomy and sovereignty of the Republic. Rather than being known as a simple vassal, the Salvians are acknowledged as a sovereign nation, a state within the Pontifical States, under the suzerain overlordship of the High Priest. This special relationship is set in place to ensure the Republic may preserve its mandate and institutions from the aggressions of monarchist agitators.

 

Let this covenant be the beginning of a prosperous and blessed era for both the Church and the Republic, grounded in faith, unity, and shared purpose.

 

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CONTENT

§ 1 — On Autonomy

1.1 — Government

1.1a The Republic of Salvo shall be privileged to maintain its own government. 

1.1b This government shall continue to be organized as a democratic republic.

1.2  — Laws

1.2a The Republic follows its own local laws, namely the Constitution of Salvo, and the Statutes of Salvo foremost. Respect of these local laws and accompanying customs must be tolerated, even by the courts.

1.2b However, the Republic, as a constituent state in the Pontifical States, will also be subject to any laws therein relevant, such as pontifical law or canon law, which are not already covered or fall under the Constitution of Salvo or Statutes of Salvo.

1.3 — Sovereignty

1.3a The Republic maintains its status as a sovereign nation.

1.3b The Republic henceforth shall be understood to be under the suzerain overlordship of the High Priest, owing an oath of fealty therein. 

1.3c Accordingly, the Republic retains the right to sign international treaties and otherwise engage in diplomacy, though the Church retains the right to oversee or be involved in such affairs.

1.3d Further, the Republic retains the right to dispatch or deploy its forces abroad, provided they secure Church permission and do not claim to act in the name of the Church.

 

§ 2 — On Territory

2.1 — Transfer of Occupied Lurin to the Pontifical States

2.1a The Republic’s current territory, known as Occupied Lurin, is to be transferred to the Pontifical States for their use as they see fit.

2.1b As thanks for providing many tiles of land to the Pontifical States, the Republic retains the right to expand.

2.2 — Transfer of the Free City of Venic to the Republic of Salvo

2.2a A territory under the control of the Pontifical States, presently known as the Free City of Venic, shall be formally disbanded. 

2.2b The land previously known as Venic is to be transferred to the Republic, for their use as they see fit, to be later incorporated as their capital. This land constitutes one tile, and the Republic retains the right to expand to at least three more tiles in the future. 

 

§ 3 — On Obligations

3.1 — Taxation

3.1a The Republic shall pay a tax of 200 mina per saint’s week to the Pontifical States.

3.1b This tax is subject to change, pending appropriate taxation reform in the Pontifical States.

3.1c Taxes shall remain commensurate with demonstrated financial need. [Must not exceed tile upkeep costs for tiles in use by Salvo.]

3.2 — Military 

3.2a The Republic shall make available its forces for use by the Pontifical States for any reason whatsoever.

3.2b The Republic shall designate a Captain, who will lead their domestic forces, and who will answer to the Captain-General of the Pontifical States.

 

 

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SIGNATORIES

 

President of the Republic
Parzifal Simon af Brasca

High Priest of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD

 

Premier of the Pontifical States, Kohanim of the Sacred Temple of Lemon Hill

 

[kraltan raider 71]

Vyke Ashford smiles brightly.

[JadeStryuu 534]

*Mother Valerie, will enter hypsia with most of the venician in a diaspora forced by the same Brother, She always think they were. She will read it angry at how everything went..and set on fire the letter without want to know more.

Edited December 17, 2024 by JadeStryuu

[AlternisJ 381]

"Well time to figure out who to contact to finally start paying taxes" *Gundanat sighed*