Legate's Report of 142 B.A.

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Legate’s Report of 142 B.A.

A Summary of John II’s Foreign Affairs

2009 I.T.

By Sir Marcel Elio Harald Vuiller

 

 

Overview

 

The years before the affirmation of John II as King of Balian were quiet in terms of diplomacy, as the Regency was limited in its ability to pursue meaningful relations with other nations; however, since around the start of John II’s reign, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity for the nation. Thus, it was deemed wise to publish a comprehensive report of these activities to inform the population of the Nation on our diplomatic status, and to seek to recruit new diplomats to the Office, to help maintain close, regular, and friendly relations with our friends and allies.

 

In all, we have signed five treaties within the reign of John II - a renewal of our longstanding defensive alliance with Haense, along with treaties of recognition, non-aggression, legal cooperation, extradition, military cooperation against Darkspawn, trade, and friendship with Reinmar, Hyspia, Haelun’or, and Celia’nor. These pacts should lead to the availability of a wide array of foreign goods in the Balianese Market, along with an opportunity for Balianese merchants and craftsmen to sell their goods abroad in our Treaty Stalls. We also plan to have collaborations between La Cort de la Taronja and these other nations to host joint cultural festivals to further foster friendship, understanding, and cultural exchange between our nations. We have also opened relations and dialogs towards pacts with Ravenmire and Petra, to further secure our peace, friendship, and cooperation with the rest of Canondom.

 

 

On Treaties:

 

• The Pact of Monterosa:

 

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/243159-the-pact-of-monterosa/

 

• A Pact of Sand and Snow: 

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/242968-a-pact-of-sand-and-snow/

 

• Tratado del Dorada: 

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/243066-tratado-del-dorada/

 

• The Pact of Purple and Silver: 

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/243015-the-pact-of-the-purple-and-the-silver/

• Treaty of Starry Saints

                 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/243598-treaty-of-starry-saints/

 

On Recruitment

 

The most important parts of diplomacy are trust, communication, respect, and understanding, as upon these foundations true friendship is built. Thus, it is a priority of this administration to do all we can to facilitate strong and regular communication between ourselves and our friends and allies. In order to do this, we would like to build a strong, large core of diplomats, each to serve as an ambassador to a nation, so that there may be regular, friendly dialogue - casual or official - with each of our friends, and so each may receive the proper attention deserved them. To apply, one should meet the following requirements:

 

• Diplomats should be at least 16 years of age
• Diplomats should be Balianese Citizens
• Diplomats should be willing to visit the nation to whom they are assigned at least once each Saint’s Week, to maintain active communication, friendship, and situational awareness
• Diplomats should be aware of proper etiquette, apt with the pen, and in good legal standing with Balian

 

If one is interested in Foreign Affairs, but is too young or inexperienced to take the full office of Diplomat and Ambassador immediately, they may join the Office as a Ward to learn the trade. They will be given tasks according to their experience and age to help to learn how treaties are structured, diplomatic etiquette, cultural literacy, writing, and any similar skills by shadowing the Legate or another Ambassador in their work, before eventually being elevated to their own appointment, should they prove competent. The requirements for Wards are as follows:

 

• Wards should be at least 8 years of age
• Wards should be Balianese Citizens
• Wards should have an interest, willingness, and eagerness to learn and excel, so they may work towards a full position

 

The nations which we see as the priority for assigning ambassadors are the ones we have already established relationships with: Haense, Reinmar, Hyspia, Haelun’or, Celia’nor, Petra, and Ravenmire. If enough can be gained to fill these spots, we shall consider making appointments to other nations beyond this as well.

 

On Appointments

 

In the preliminary search for diplomats, a few interested people have been found and placed into appointments:

 

• Malcolm d’Arkent is appointed Ambassador to Haense
• Laurelie Vuiller is appointed Ambassador to Celia’nor
• Achillius d’Arkent is appointed Diplomat, with his post to be determined
• Ledicort Vuiller is appointed Diplomat, with his post to be determined
• Odrin Falkner is appointed Diplomat, with his post to be determined

 

 

Signed,

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Marcel Elio Harald Vuiller, Duke of Aquilae,

Cavalier of the Order of St. Michael, Royal Sentinel of Balian,

Royal Legate of the Kingdom of Balian

 

Spoiler

For Inquiries into Diplomacy, contact Marcel Vuiller ((Discord: smartscout, IGN: InfiniteMalloc))

 

Edited January 2, 2025 by SmartScout