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THE MERRYWEATHER ACCORD Agreed on this 10th of Tov and Yermey, 374 ES | Agreed on this 10th of Sun’s Smile, 25 SA Between the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the Cerulean Kingdom of Sutica SECTION I - PREAMBLE As usurpers make claims and enforce upon the Cerulean Throne, WE, the righteous majority declare to stand against such transgressions. Be it therefore known to all of what degree and rank soever whom it may concern, that under God’s Divine guidance, His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Karl, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska and Their Royal Majesties, Georg I Conrad and Lina I Johanna declare their mutual recognition of and support for their claims upon their thrones. SECTION II - SOVEREIGNTY The Dual Monarchy of Hanseti and Ruska and the Cerulean Kingdom of Sutica (henceforth referred to as the signatories) pledge to mutually recognise their right of sovereignty, and to rule over their own territories and people, meaning: 1. THAT the Right to Rule over one’s Territories and Peoples shall be mutually recognised by both signatories. 2. THAT the Signatories shall engage in diplomatic functions with one another as independent states, pleading to establish embassies in one another’s capitals. 3. THAT the Signatories do mutually accept the authority of each state’s Sovereign. SECTION III - BARCLAID The Dual Monarchy of Hanseti and Ruska pledges that all of familial relation to either Georg I Conrad of the House of Barclay or Lina I Johanna of the House of Alstreim may henceforth travel to Sutica to aid in the establishment of stability and peace within the nation under its rightful Sovereigns, those once more affirmed to be Georg I Conrad and Lina I Johanna. The Cerulean Kingdom of Sutica pledges that all those of familial relation to either Georg I Conrad of the House of Barclay or Lina I Johanna of the House of Alstreim shall, once the situation in Sutica has been handled and the nation stable under its rightful Sovereigns, be made to return to their usual lives in Haense. SECTION IV - FUTURE NON-AGGRESSION The Dual Monarchy of Hanseti and Ruska and the Cerulean Kingdom of Sutica do pledge and promise, once the situation in Sutica has stabilised under the capable leadership of their rightful Sovereigns, to begin negotiating and drafting a Non-Aggresion Pact with one another. His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Antioch, Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost, Kralta, and Antioch, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. His Royal Majesty, Georg I, By the Grace of God, King of Sutica and King in Atheran Salvus, Sovereign Lord of New Ceru, Lord of Blackwater, Captain of the Snowy Fields Watch. Her Royal Majesty, Johanna I, By the Grace of God, Queen of Sutica and Queen in Atheran Salvus, Princess of Merryweather, Sovereign Lady of New Ceru, Lady of Blackwater. His Excellency, Maric var Ruthern, Margrave of Greyspine, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig. His Grace, Friedrich Wilheim, Lord Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Kretzen, Baron of Freising. His Lordship, Erich Barclay, Baron of Sigradz.

Two rolled up parchments with golden wax sigils that carried the crowned crow left the office of Heinrik Karl. One addressed to Adrian Colborn@JuliusAakerlundand Hildebrand Mondblume @Limo_man. A second letter was addressed to Gwynevere @TheIchorDruid.

An edict from the Crown & The Lord Speaker On this 5th of Joma ag Umud, 373ES PREFACE VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, Throughout the century-long history of the Royal Duma, there have been many changes to the body since its inception as an advisory body formed by noble peers. With approval from His Royal Majesty Heinrik II, His Excellency Igor Kort aims to reform the cultural structure and responsibilities of the Duma. These reforms are essential for creating more culture towards our legislature as we reach our thirtieth year of independence. Other additions shall also be added to the responsibilities and prerogatives of the Speaker, as well as further changes to events during the annual General Elections. EDICT CONTENTS Section I - Ceremony of the Bulava & Uniforms Section II - Awards of Service Section III - Additional Prerogatives of the Speaker Section IV - Election Changes & The Oath of Office Section V - Amendments to the Haural Caezk SECTION I CEREMONY OF THE BULAVA The Ceremony of the Black Bulava is an old tradition that was lost in our Royal Duma before it was re-introduced by the previous Speaker, Irene Sarkozy. In the present day, every starting session and concluding session of an elected term in His Majesty’s Royal Duma holds a ceremony of the Black Bulava where the Handler of the Bulava, or a temporary replacement, and the Speaker of the Duma make a march towards the front of the hall where the bulava looks over the session. As both the Handler and Speaker perform the ceremony, all in attendance are required to stand before the bulava. The Black Bulava is meant to represent that peace and order are enforced within each session of Duma, as the body that legislates for peace and stability must also stay true to those values within itself. Only the Speaker or the Handler may hold the bulava unless the Speaker directly orders another to wield it. Despite it being a mace, the Bulava is not made to be used as a weapon, though the Speaker or Handler may wield it for such purposes if needed. Historical precedent suggests that each session of the Royal Duma is deemed unconstitutional and illegal without the presence of the bulava. However, such a law does not exist within our current law codex. Therefore, to secure its integral cultural importance as well as to make it legally binding to have it present in each session, this edict aims to add a small amendment under section 210: ‘The Royal Duma’ that highlights that every session must have the Black Bulava present, and shall be deemed unlawful unless there is direct intervention from the Crown. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS As an attempt to create more culture within the Royal Duma, new robes and sashes have been commissioned by the Lord Speaker to achieve such a goal. These uniforms have been customized based on rank and status within the nobility and elected officials. The following garbs are designed to look professional but also follow the general fashion of the Haeseni populace. These ceremonial garbs are worn during the ceremony of the bulava mentioned in the previous section and shall be worn until the end of the session. Furthermore, the Speaker shall hold the power to mark a member absent if they do not wear the uniforms when they are required to ensure the garbs are enshrined into Haeseni culture. Therefore, the marked absent member cannot present any bills they have planned, vote on any bills presented, or debate those bills presented. However, elected officials are still afforded a vote of absentia. Representatives of Noble houses are not required to wear any of the garbs of their patriarch, but armbands, sashes, ribbons, or any other signals of their house colors are recommended during sessions of Duma. It is also suggested that noble lords and elected officials wear their garbs during other official state occasions such as coronations, royal weddings, or the Herzenvrest. Garbs of Noble Peers Khan I Bossir [!] A brown fur coat lined with black wolf’s fur with a band meant to be filled by the house colors of the specified lord. There is no sash for Bossir’s (Baron) Khan I Vikomit [!] A brown fur coat lined with black wolf’s fur with a band meant to be filled by the house colors of the specified lord. A green sash distinguishes the wearer as the status of a Vikomit (Viscount) Khan I Komit [!] A brown fur coat lined with white wolf’s fur with a band meant to be filled by the house colors of the specified lord. A red sash distinguishes the wearer as the status of a Komit (Count) Khan I Margravir [!] A black fur coat lined with white wolf’s fur with a band meant to be filled by the house colors of the specified lord. A golden sash distinguishes the wearer as the status of a Margravir (Margrave) Khan I Herzen [!] A white fur coat lined with black wolf’s fur with a band meant to be filled by the house colors of the specified lord. A black sash and golden star distinguishes the wearer as the status of a Herzen (Duke) Elected Official & Palatine Sashes Khan I Palatebny [!] A black and gold sash with a silver pin in the shape of a crow that signifies the status of the Palatebny (Palatine) Khan I Maer [!] A blue sash pinned with a silver star that signifies the status of the Grand Maer Khan I Alderman [!] An orange sash pinned with a bronze star signifies the status of a Royal Alderman. SECTION II AWARDS OF SERVICE A new edition to the responsibilities of the Royal Duma shall be handing out awards such as medals, trophies, or ribbons of service to those who have shown much dedication to their branch of service and their Kingdom as a whole. In the past, there have been many variations of medals awarded to veterans of wars though they held very little weight outside of the individual’s prestige during their lifetime. Therefore, an official system integrated within the Royal Duma will create a sense of significance and national pride within these awards and their holders. AWARDS SYSTEM There are three ways that a person may receive an award and all awards must be brought up to the Royal Duma to debate. Those who may make recommendations are elected officials, heads of departments, officers of departments, and the Crown. These recommendations must be submitted to the Office of the Speaker before the dedicated session of Duma. The only department that may bypass the process of the Duma is the Crown. Awards may be handed out either during the recipient’s life or posthumously. Those who are awarded post-mortem may have their family or any in their will receive the award. A session of Duma shall be dedicated every twenty years to decide if the awardee deserves the award in question. If the session is prolonged for an unreasonable amount of time, a second session may be held for debating awards within the same four-year term. The motion is then brought to a vote, with a two-thirds majority required for it to pass to the Crown. Each award must be given royal assent as each award and certification is signed and awarded by the monarch in a ceremony. CLASSIFICATIONS OF AWARDS As there are many different departments within the government and many different occupations within the Kingdom, there will be a large variety of awards given to those who are deemed worthy. To prevent a large cluster of awards in a single category, there will be four general categories that are organized based on occupation. These categories shall have two variants, with or without distinction. For an award to be handed out with distinction, all levels of voting, being the Royal Duma, Department head, and the Aulic Council/Crown shall need to pass the motion unanimously. Only the Crown may bypass this rule. CIVILIAN AWARDS Civilian awards are given to those who contribute or have contributed much to Haeseni culture, society, or history through their field of work or by their merit. Civilian awards are the broadest category of awards, as they may be awarded to anyone by their significant service outside of the other categories listed. Those who are eligible to receive a civilian award are: - Any member of the Queen’s Council - Any member of the Royal Court - Any member of an unlisted but recognized group in Haense - Any civilian who has contributed significantly to the culture, society, or history of Haense - Any civilian that contributes greatly to the well-being of the Kingdom outside of what is expected of them - Any deceased civilian who is eligible for the previous qualifications MEDICAL AWARDS Medical awards are given to those who have excelled in the medical field either through systematic reforms, revolutionary methods, medical research breakthroughs, or performing great medical deeds in countless surgeries, the field of battle, or in times of great medical need. Those who are eligible to receive medical awards are: - Any medical staff working under the Surgeon General - Any field or combat medics in the Haense Royal Army - Any subject who has studied medicine - Any subject who has contributed greatly through the aforementioned topics - Any deceased medic who is eligible for the previous qualifications GOVERNMENT AWARDS Government awards are given to those who have excelled within their own offices, the general government, or in the Royal Duma. All government workers may only receive their awards with the approval of their office head. However, officers or senior members of these offices may put in recommendations. As to prevent these office heads from awarding themselves, Aulic Councilors may only receive awards after retirement or posthumously. As the Military has its separate category of awards, the Office of The Marshal is excluded from the eligible list, though members of the HRA may still receive an award if they prove their eligibility in other sectors of government. Those who are eligible to receive government awards are: - Any worker in the Aulic Government (excluding the HRA & Knightly Orders) - Any sitting or former member of the Royal Duma (either noble, representative, or elected) - Any former Aulic Councilor (retired or deceased) - Any other unlisted workers who serve the government MILITARY AWARDS Military awards are given to soldiers of the HRA, knights of the knightly orders, hired military organizations, or auxiliaries (during the war) and contains the most distinguished awards of the kingdom. All recipients of these awards may be exemplary warriors, master strategists, inspiring leaders, or dedicated soldiers. All military awards must have the approval of the Marshal, but officers may put in recommendations. Those who are eligible to receive government awards are: - Any active, retired, or deceased soldier of the HRA - Any active, retired, or deceased knight of the knightly orders - Any member of a hired military order (during times of conflict) - Any auxiliary forces (during times of conflict) - Any allied forces (during times of conflict) SECTION III ADDITIONAL PREROGATIVES OF THE SPEAKER With the current expansion and reforms of the Royal Duma, the Crown and the Office of the Speaker deems it fit to expand the prerogatives of the Speaker to maintain an orderly and functioning legislative body. Other prerogatives that have been set by precedent but not law shall also be listed. Speaker Prerogatives: With the Crown’s approval, the Speaker holds the authority to remove a noble seat if they have left the seat vacant for three consecutive sessions. Furthermore, their seat shall be suspended for the entirety of the next four-year term and must request an appeal to the Speaker The Speaker holds the authority to remove any viewer or sitting member from the Duma hall if their conduct is deemed inappropriate or unfit for the legislative process The Speaker holds the authority to overturn a motion to vote if they deem it unnecessary or if the current bill in question requires further debate The Speaker holds the authority to run by-elections if an elected official is deceased or removed from office The Speaker holds the authority to break a tied vote as they are the legislative advisor to the Crown and therefore qualified The Speaker holds the authority to make a session private if they deem it necessary or if they are asked by the Crown The Speaker holds the authority to create and enforce elections rules, though these rules must not contradict the Haural Caezk The Speaker holds the authority to command the Duma Guard during sessions or ceremonies of the Royal Duma. SECTION IV ELECTION CHANGES Upon further inspection of the sitting Lord Speaker, Igor Kort, it has come to the attention of the Crown that the process of debates proved to do the opposite of its intention to engage the populace in the elective process. With the previous election of 370 ES, it is evident that a more interactive system is needed. Therefore, the following has now been changed in the elections: Campaign posts are required for a nomination to be legitimate Debates are now considered optional By-Elections shall be held if an incumbent dies or is removed while in office Election ties shall be decided by a vote between the certified winners If a consensus cannot be reached by the elected officials, the Speaker shall decide via krawn toss Upon winning an election, candidates are known as Maer-Elect or Alderman-Elect An Oath of Office is required to be held before the first session The candidate is considered illegitimate if they do not recite their oath of office THE OATH OF OFFICE A new requirement and tradition in the Royal Duma shall be the Oath of Office. This oath is only required to the elected officials, as all noble peers are required to swear an oath before the Koeng. All oaths must be recited before the Black Bulava and the Holy Scrolls. If an elected official fails or refuses to recite their oath, then they are not considered sitting members of the Duma. GRAND MAER OATH - “I [state your name] do so swear to faithfully serve, represent, and defend the denizens of Hanseti-Ruska against all who oppose His/Her Majesty [monarch name] reign and crown. To govern the capital and to legislate the public’s voice is my duty, and I shall serve this office to the best of my ability. This I do so swear in the name of Godani.” ROYAL ALDERMAN OATH - “I [state your name] do so swear to faithfully serve, represent, and defend the denizens of Hanseti-Ruska against all who oppose His/Her Majesty [monarch name] reign and crown. To legislate as the public’s voice is my duty, and I shall serve this office to the best of my ability. This I do so swear in the name of Godani.” SECTION V AMENDMENTS TO THE HAURAL CAEZK To summarize and solidify the contents of the edict, the Crown and the Office of the Speaker see it fit to add and amend the following in the Haural Caezk: In section 204: The Speaker of the Duma, the following shall be included 204.03: Prerogatives of the Speaker 204.031: With the approval of the Crown, The Speaker holds the authority to remove a noble seat if they have left the seat vacant for three consecutive sessions; 204.0312: The removed seat shall remain vacant for the next four-year term unless an appeal is approved by the Speaker or if the Crown overrides the decision; 204.032: The Speaker holds the authority to remove any viewer or sitting member from the Duma hall if their conduct is deemed inappropriate; 204.033: The Speaker holds the authority to overturn a motion to vote if they deem it unnecessary or if the current bill in question requires further debate; 204.034: The Speaker holds the authority to run by-elections if an elected official is deceased or removed from office; 204.035: The Speaker holds the authority to decide a vote if its conclusion is a tie; 204.036: The Speaker holds the authority to make a session private if they deem it necessary or if it is requested by the Crown; 204.037: The Speaker holds the authority to create and enforce election rules; 204.038: The Speaker holds the authority to command the Duma Guard during sessions and ceremonies. In section 210: The Royal Duma, the following shall be included (amended sections bolded) 210.06: A quorum of nine Members of the Duma must be met for a sitting of the Royal Duma to be called to session; 210.061: Members of the Duma are required to wear their respective uniforms according to their noble status or position 210.061: The Marshal is not required to wear a uniform, as they are constantly on duty; 210.062: Members not wearing their respective uniforms shall be counted as absent The following shall also be included: 210.08: The Black Bulava 210.081: Every session of the Royal Duma must be in the presence of the Black Bulava 210.0812: Each session that is not in the presence of the Black Bulava is considered unlawful In section 211: Elections to the Royal Duma, the following shall be included: 211.07: By-Elections 211.071: In the event of the death, removal, or any other condition that renders an incumbent elected official unable to perform their duties, a by-election will be held within the same year; 211.072: By-Elections shall follow the same rules as a normal election, only with less time to prepare; 211.08: Oath of Office 211.081: Upon winning an election, candidates will be known as Maer-Elect or Alderman-Elect; 211.082: Elected officials are required to recite an oath of office in the presence of the black Bulava and the holy scrolls; 211.083: Any elected official who refuses or fails to recite the oath shall be denied a vote and a voice in the Royal Duma. In section 212: Functioning of the Royal Duma, the following shall be included: 212.08: Awards of Service 212.081: The Royal Duma shall have the extended duty of handing out awards to servicemen throughout the Kingdom; 212.0811: Awards with distinction must be passed unanimously throughout all levels of authorization; 212.082: Any elected official, department heads, department officers, and the Crown may make recommendations; 212.083: Posthumous awards shall go to the recipients family or anyone labeled in their will; 212.0831: Family shall hold precedent unless specified otherwise in their will; 212.0832: If there are no other alternatives, the medals shall be buried with the recipient. Signed, His Excellency, Igor Kort, Lord Speaker of Hanseti-Ruska His Royal Majesty, Heinrik Karl, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

With a keen smile Heinrik Karl read over the final count of the turbulent election process. Resting his chin in the palm of his hand, he dismissed a little wooden statue of St. Lucien off his desk, he muttered with a frown „Ouch.. A splinter. How annoying.“ and locked it away in a dark chest.

Smooth sutican jazz in the background, a warm fire feeding of logs, Heinrik Karl filled himself another glass of auvergnian wine. Topless, laying on a side, on a Kharajir-leopard pelt, covered only by a white cloth, the man carefully stroked the Kha's head while gently almost affectionate stroking the newspaper. It would be a night of secret desires and passion.. Something every man needs once in a while!

Let it be known that with this writ, the appeal of the Lord Palatine has been looked over by his majesty, After many hours of deep thought and consideration, his majesty has come to the conclusion that amount of mina in compensation has to be lowered to 310 mina. Nonetheless his majesty regrets the circumstances that had lead to the current situation. Godani in his heart and the people of Haense behind him, his majesty demands and issues swift actions to ensure that none of these things ever happen again. The Surgeon-General of Haense is to be held responsible for the lack of transparency and is expected to write a personal genuine apology to house Baruch within the next three saint days. For this reason the current Surgeon-Genera is required to list and catalog every single corpse and has to inform the family of each person's body which has found its way into the morgue. Every body that cannot be identified has to be reported to the office of the High Justicar to start an identification process. Every body will remain in the morgue for a maximum amount of thirteen months after the letter or the identification process has started. After the thirteen months period has passed, and the body has not been identified or picked up by the responsible family, the body is to be burned by the hospital staff. Every single burned body by the hospital is to be reported to either: a) the responsible family or b) to the office of the High Justicar, in case of an unidentified body. IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 367 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

THE GREYSPINE CONVENTION 4th of Tov and Yermey, 371 ES KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM We enter a period of conflict between the Kingdom of Norland, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the Holy Orenian Empire. Yet, while the Kingdom of Haense may not be involved in such conflict, our hearts all burn with great Canonist fervour, and do thus pledge that the sanctity and protection of the Holy Canonist Church is paramount to the Crown. The Crown stresses that, while this is a conflict between sovereign states of different religious practices, this is not a conflict between the Canonist Church, the Red Faith, or the Brathmordakin Pantheon, but rather a conflict of secular interests. Yet, in the best interests of the Canonist Church and its safety, we have negotiated with our Norlandic partners through the Iron Accord, and come to the following terms: 1. That no Norlandic nor Urguani citizen shall attack the Priests of the Canonist Church. 2. That no Norlandic nor Urguani citizen shall descrecate and destroy the Churches, Abbeys, Cathedrals, nor any other building, belonging to the Canonist Church. 3. That any Norlandic or Urguani citizen found to be in violation of this treaty shall be condemned and handed over to the Kingdom of Haense, to receive punishment according to Haeseni law. For the Kingdom of Norland or the Grand Kingdom of Urguan to violate these terms would be a most severe offense and betrayal of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, of which they would face great consequences. IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost, Kralta and Antioch, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera Grand King of Urguan, Elder of Clan Starbreaker, Father of the Articles, Herald of Khaz’A’Dentrumm Sven II, King of Norland, Duke of Varhelm, Protector of Highlanders

Heinrik Karl sighed as he first swiped left "Too absent.." then left again "Too loud.." left once more "..Too mature" then right "Oh a match?!

Quietly Heinrik Karl wept with a rosary in hand. His children surrounding him Heinrik planted a kiss on each of their heads before he went to cells. The man would not see the light of the next day. His knuckles cracked

With a heavy sigh Heinrik Karl, took another name off his King-friends-to-have-an-arm-wrestling-match-with- list. What a year..

Saying Goodbye is never easy. Especially not, if you have lost many others the course of the year. Another tragedy hit Heinrik Karl, as he heard the news about the death of his comrade. Simply defeated, exhausted, he fell back against the chair. A man of honor he was, he thought. A man who stood to his word and didn't hesitate to aid his allies. A man who put Krugmar back on the map. Heinrik touched his forehead, the spot where theirs heads had clashed many times with his rosary. He prayed and smiled for him.

Still dressed in dark robes, Heinrik Karl glanced over the aftermath of the latest outburst of destruction in their struggles with the hungry creatures from the northern wastes. Like his clothes it was the darkest year for him yet, losing friends and family he grew attached to. The monarch peered over the land scar that reminded him of the particular knight. The drill, the sweat, the shouts in waldenian. But also the feeling of accomplishment and success when he trained with his late wife; the shared wisdom during officer tea time in his office. Brandt was something he'd have considered something close to his father. Sharing advice and wisdom when it was needed and a strong grip to shake sense into someone. "Vermisst aber nicht vergessen." he murmured in the little waldenian he knew, before he departed. But also a small smile appeared on his face as he looked at the pole-arm in his hand.

Heinrik Karl remembered the first day him and Mariya were told about their engagement. "Nie mamej! I do nie wanna! Aunt say something! I do nie want to marry her!" He protested, threw things, shoved his mother and aunt aside, he was far from being happy with it. Why would he. Mariya was his friend. His first and only friend back then. The thought of marrying this girl, he had just smuggled alcohol into a den, played boyish pranks on adults or even trained with under the guidance of Ser Brandt, was now meant to be his wife. Ridiculous. Nonetheless it happened. It had to happen, Heinrik knew their marriage would not be a happy one. He tried to force her into a role she was not comfortable with, in hopes to find something that simply wasn't there. The more he tried, the more stubborn she got. Unmovable object meeting unstoppable object. He hated himself for his treatment of her. He hated himself for his thoughts. He hated himself for not being capable of returning the love she was willing to give for him. He was not meant to be hers and didn't deserve the love she still offered to her. And he'd hate himself for it in all eternity.

THE HINTERLANDS COMPACT Agreed on this Gronna ag Droba 369 E.S. Between Ve Koengzem of Hanseti-Ruska and the Crown of Elvenesse VE KRAWN I HANSETI-RUSKA AG VE KRAWN I ELVENESSE I. The Princedom of Elvenesse and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska agree to enter into a pact of non-aggression for 10 years, expiring in 379 ES. On its expiration, this pact can be renewed by mutual consent of both signatories. II. The Princedom of Elvenesse hereby agrees to guarantee the following rights to any subject of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, within its own respective borders or otherwise: The Rights to life, religion and due process. III. The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska hereby agrees to guarantee the following rights to any subject of the Princedom of Elvenesse, within its own respective borders or otherwise: The Rights to life, religion and due process. VI. Both signatories hereby agree to grant the other the right to seek an education in the other nation free of tax, harassment, or other burdens. This particularly concerns the Royal Academy of Haense and the Circle of Healing in Elvenesse. V. Both signatories hereby agree to grant the other an untaxed space for the other signatory to establish an Embassy in their capital. VI. Any future grievances held by either signatories, through the duration of this pact, are sworn to be conveyed via appropriate and peaceful diplomatic channels. VII. In the event that either signatory should be found in contempt of the terms of this pact, then the articles above shall remain in effect whilst a diplomatic resolution is negotiated. IV JOVEO MAAN His Royal Majesty, Henrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Fëanor of House Sylvaeri, High Prince of Elvenesse, Wielder of the Crown of Malinor, Protector of the Almenodrim and Irrinites

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Duelling Reform Bill 366 ES Introduced in the Duma. An act to reform duelling so one can better defend their honour. INTRODUCTION This bill aims to amend the duelling code so as to allow those of rank or possessing honor to defend their honour from attack. As it stands, the duelling process is slow and has an unnecessary crown acceptance requirement. I. Amendments 501: On Duelling 501.01: Disputing parties, in non-criminal matters, may legally resolve their dispute by agreeing to duel with at least two witnesses; 501.011: Both disputing parties must have a witness that represents their side; 501.012: Both disputing parties may bring up to three combatants to each side; 501.0121: Combatants do not have to be of an equal number; 501.02: The terms of winning a duel shall be stated clearly and with explicit agreement from both parties before the witnesses, and such terms shall be legally binding; 501.04: Duels shall be to first blood, to yield, to submission, or to death, with such clearly agreed between the parties between the parties before the duel; 501.041: If one party intentionally kills another in a duel to first blood, to yield or to submission, that party shall be guilty of murder under the Jura i Krima; 501.042: If one party unintentionally kills another in a duel to first blood, yield or submission through reckless conduct, such as striking the vital organs of the opposing party, that party shall be guilty of manslaughter under the Jura i Krima; 501.043: In a duel to the death one party may still yield to preserve their life, and the other party shall be obliged to accept this yield as victory; 501.044: Once a party, in any type of duel, has yielded or submitted, the duel is deemed to have ended and any further violence shall constitute a criminal offence under the Jura i Krima; 501.045: A Haeseni Peer must receive crown consent to a duel if the parties agree to duel to the death; 501.05: Those below the age of fourteen may not participate in a duel regardless of consent; 501.06: Those of unsound mind may not participate in a duel regardless of consent; 501.061: If both witnesses believe a duellist not of sound mind, they may force the duel to not take place; 501.07: If, following a mutually consented duel, one party refuses to honour the terms of the duel, the other may petition the Aulic Court to enforce this as a contract. 501.08: If a duel is denied by the party challenged, the matter shall be settled inside of the Aulic Court 603: Rights of the Nobility 603.11: A Haeseni Peer may enter into agreed upon duels of over three combatants on each side if assented by the crown. Introduced in Duma by Margrave Maric var Ruthern of Greyspine, Lord Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska on 366 IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 367 His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost, Kralta, and Antioch, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

VE ELFENBACH EDYKT THE ELFENBACH EDICT Issued and Confirmed by His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II On the 14th of Joma and Umund, 367 ES KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM PREMABLE With the growing debate around the Barony of Elfenbach within the Kongzem, it is necessary that a solution be made that accommodates for both sides and rewards our subjects adequately while not infringing on the precedents that our forefathers have set decades ago. With this in mind, the Crown does issue the Elfenbach Edict, which shall come into effect immediately. SECTION I: The Barony of Elfenbach The Barony of Elfenbach, currently held by the Baroness Tarathiel Elreden is revoked by the Crown, along with all of the lands pertaining to the Barony. The title of the Barony of Elfenbach is destroyed by King Heinrik II. SECTION II: The Laurir of Elfenbach A new ignoble title shall be created, named the Laurir of Elfenbach to oversee effectively the responsibilities and the lands of what was formerly the Barony of Elfenbach. The lands governed by the Laurir are to be known as the ‘Governorate of Elfenbach’. The title of the Laurir shall be a bureaucratic and a non-hereditary title, appointed by the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska for a term of fifty years, after which the Crown may appoint a new Laurir, or grant the incumbent another term. The Laurir shall not get a vote within the Royal Duma of Hanseti-Ruska unless elected. The Laurir may, as such, run in elections for the position of Alderman, but may not run for Grand Maer of Karosgrad, due to the conflicting nature of the latter two positions. The Laurir of Elfenbach must be a Canonist, considered mentally and physically fit to administer lands granted to them by the Crown. The Laurir of Elfenbach shall be entitled to seek private audience with the Crown, to be considered to receive and administer lands at the will of the Crown, to request an armed escort from the Haeseni Royal Army to ensure safe travel, and to attend the Herzenvrest. The Laurir of Elfenbach shall be entitled to use the Malzyeokimmit, arms and heraldry assigned to the Governorate itself, as their personal arms for the duration of their term. SECTION III: Duties of the Laurir The Laurir shall raise a contributive family, active in the pursuit of the Kingdom’s welfare and betterment, whether through military, politics or otherwise. The Laurir shall manage the Governorate of Elfenbach, and administrate the lands fairly and efficiently. The Laurir shall offer advice and help for the Elven enclave of Hanseti-Ruska and offer guidance in integration of the community into Hanseti-Ruska as a whole. SECTION IV: The Governorate of Elfenbach The Governorate of Elfenbach shall consist of the lands that previously encompassed the Barony of Elfenbach, managed at the hands of the Laurir of Elfenbach. And all construction on the lands encompassing the Governorate of Elfenbach shall require the consent and oversight of the Crown. SECTION V: Amendments to the Haurul Caezk Section 222: The Governorate of Elfenbach shall be created in the Haurul Caezk: 222: The Governorate of Elfenbach 222.01: The Governorate of Elfenbach shall be defined as an area of land bestowed to a capable elven subject of the Kingdom, who shall bear the title of Laurir of Elfenbach. 222.011: All construction within the Governorate of Elfenbach must be approved and overseen by the Crown. 222.02: The Laurir of Elfenbach 222.021: The Laurir of Elfenbach shall be the governor of the Governorate of Elfenbach; 222.022: The Laurir of Elfenbach is appointed by the Crown; 222.023: The Laurir of Elfenbach serves for a term of fifty years, whereafter the Crown will appoint a new Laurir, or grant the incumbent Laurir another term; 222.024: The Laurir of Elfenbach shall not receive a seat on the Royal Duma, but is allowed to run in elections; 222.0241: The Laurir of Elfenbach may only run for the position of Alderman within the Royal Duma; 222.025: The Laurir of Elfenbach shall bear the Malzyeokommit as their personal arms and heraldry during their term. 222.03: Duties of the Laurir 222.031: The Laurir shall raise a contributive family, active in the pursuit of the Kingdom’s welfare and betterment, whether through military, politics or otherwise; 222.032: The Laurir shall manage the Governorate of Elfenbach, and administrate the lands fairly and efficiently; 222.033: The Laurir shall offer advice and help for the Elven enclave of the Kingdom and offer guidance in integration of the community into the Kingdom as a whole; 222.04: Privileges of the Laurir 222.041: The Laurir shall be entitled to seek private audience with the Crown; 222.042: The Laurir shall be considered to receive and administer lands at the will of the Crown; 222.043: The Laurir shall be entitled to request an armed escort from the Haeseni Royal Army to ensure safe travel; 222.044: The Laurir shall be entitled to attend the Herzenvrest. IV JOVEO MANN, His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost, Kralta, and Antioch, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera Ser Osvald Barclay KML KC

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA The Good Faith Act of 367 Introduced in the Duma.367 An act to make sure those acting in good faith are not criminally charged for trying to help another. INTRODUCTION This bill will amend the assault and murder crimes to exclude those who tried their best to help someone in an emergency but failed due to inexperience. I. Necessary Definitions Things being amended will be bolded. Someone acting in good faith- A person who acts in their best ability to aid another despite inexperience when no trained person can help. For example, a person attempting to resuscitate another despite having no training to do so. Medical Emergency- A state in which someone is immediately in danger of dying due to an ailment unless immediate action is taken. Amendments shall be bolded II. Amendments 310: Legal Defenses 310.01: Inadmissible Evidence 310.011: Where a party submits evidence to the Aulic Court that was obtained through illegal means, this evidence will be inadmissible; 310.02: Duress 310.021: Where a party was forced into the commission of a crime through force or threat, the party responsible for the force or threat shall be held liable instead; 310.03: Infancy 310.03: A party below the age of fourteen shall not be convicted for minor or middling offences, and shall receive reduced punishment for severe offences; 310.04: Acknowledged Risk 310.04: Where a party knowingly and willingly placed themselves in a situation which held risk for them, they cannot petition the Aulic Court if that risk occurs; 310.05: Necessity 310.05: Where a party was forced to commit a crime to prevent a greater crime or unsolicited self-harm, such as in self-defense, they shall not be held liable or receive reduced punishment. 310.06: Insanity 310.061: Where a party committed a crime while insane or not of sound mind, they shall not be held liable or shall receive reduced punishment. 310.0611: Insanity must be proven by a medical official who has been certified by the Haeseni Surgeon General. 310.07: Good Faith 310.07: Where a party damages another while acting in good faith by aiding them in a medical emergency they shall not be held liable or receive reduced punishment. Introduced in Duma by Stefan B. Vyronov on 367 IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 367 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Privilege Bill of 365 ES Introduced in the Duma. An act to establish the legal protection of privilege. INTRODUCTION There are many cases in which a subject of Haense may expect to maintain secrecy of any information disclosed. These situations include when speaking to one’s private legal representation, when secret documents of the Royal Government are created, when one confesses to an ordained member of the clergy, etc. This bill seeks to establish circumstances under which a person may not disclose any information related to the subject at hand. I. Necessary Definitions Privilege: the right to resist compulsory disclosure of information during a trial. Priest: any member of the clergy capable of hearing confession. Penitent: any non-excommunicated Canonist believer that partakes in the sacrament of confession. Attorney: anyone who serves as legal representation for another person. Client: anyone who hires legal representation for a trial. II. Amendments The Haurul Caezk shall be modified to create the following new section: 312: Privilege 312.01: Royal Prerogative: 312.011: When documents or subjects pertaining to the governance of the realm are relevant to the case at hand, and these matters are confidential for security purposes, this information may not be presented at trial. 312.012: Royal Prerogative can be waived by the King, if it is deemed that the matters may be made public and will not cause harm to the state. 312.02: Priest-Penitent Privilege: 312.021: When a penitent confesses to committing a crime to a member of the clergy, that clergyman may not be called to testify in trial, and any testimony provided by the clergyman will be disregarded (following the clergyman’s immediate excommunication per Canon law.) 312.022: Priest-Penitent privilege may not be applied when a priest is the alleged victim of the accused criminal. 312.03: Client-Attorney Privilege: 312.031: When a person accused of a crime discusses matters pertaining to that crime to their hired attorney, the attorney may not be called upon to testify against their client at trial. 312.032: Client-Attorney privilege may not be applied when an accused criminal’s lawyer is their alleged victim. 312.04: Spousal Privilege: 312.041: When a person accused of a crime discusses matters pertaining to that crime to their spouse, the spouse may not be called upon to testify against the accused. 312.042: In the event of a dissolution of the marriage, spousal privilege may still apply if the statements pertaining to the crime were made while the two were still married. 312.043: Spousal privilege may not be applied when an accused criminal’s spouse is their alleged victim. 312.05: Self-Incrimination: 312.051: When a person is accused of a crime and brought to trial, they may be called to testify in that trial, but they may choose not to answer any questions at no legal cost. Introduced in Duma by Aldrik Baruch, J.V. on Wsuvar & Byvca IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 365 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Marriage Amendment Bill of 364 ES Introduced in the Duma. An act to amend part of Section 703 of the Haurul Caezk. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bill is to amend Section 703.011 of the Haurul Caezk, so that it prevents any kind of interracial marriage at all, rather than just interracial marriage between non-humans and humans. I. Necessary Definitions 703.021: A non-human may not marry a human. II. Amendments Section 703.021 of the Haurul Caezk shall be amended to the following: 703.021: Two people of different races may not marry. Introduced in Duma by Grand Maer Franz Barbanov on whenever 364 ES Co-Sponsored by Tribune Konrad Lauritsen IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 364 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Endangered Species Repeal Bill of 364 ES Introduced in the Duma. An act to repeal the Endangered Species Act INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bill is to repeal the unused and impractical Endangered Species Bill of 361 ES, and thus remove it from the Haurul Caezk. I. Necessary Definitions Repeal: Annul an act Endangered Species Bill of 361 ES: The Endangered Species Bill of 361 ES, which created Section 436 of the Haurul Caezk. II. Amendments Section 436: Endangered Species shall be removed from the Haurul Caezk, and all other numbers shall be moved accordingly with this change. Introduced in Duma by Grand Maer Franz Barbanov on whenever, 364 ES Co-Sponsored by Tribune Konrad Lauritsen IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 364 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Marriage Act Viscount Amendment of 362 ES Introduced in the Duma. A bill to amend the section of the Haurul Caezk on marriage to include the title of Viscount. INTRODUCTION As it stands, the Haurul Caezk has a section regarding the ‘Consort’ status that says “A husband or wife marrying a titled peer shall assume the title of Duke-Consort or Duchess-Consort, Margrave-Consort or Margravine-Consort, Count-Consort or Countess-Consort, or Baron-Consort or Baroness-Consort”. This does not account for the title of Viscount, and therefore this bill seeks to amend the section of the Haurul Caezk to include this title. I. Necessary Definitions Viscount: A noble Lord of Haense ranking above a Baron and below a Count. II. Amendments Section 703: Marriage shall be amended to state the following: 703: Marriage 703.03: A husband or wife marrying a titled peer shall assume the title of Duke-Consort or Duchess-Consort, Margrave-Consort or Margravine-Consort, Count-Consort or Countess-Consort, Viscount-Consort or Viscountess-Consort or Baron-Consort or Baroness-Consort; Introduced in Duma by Ser Fiske Vanir on 362 ES IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 362 ES His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Defining Nobility Viscount Amendment of 362 E.S. Introduced in the Duma. An bill to amend the section of the Haurul Caezk defining nobility to include the title of Viscount. INTRODUCTION As it stands, the Haurul Caezk defines nobility as “A man or woman who lawfully holds the noble title of Grand Prince, Grand Princess, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Margrave, Margravine, Count, Countess, Baron or Baroness (...)”. This does not account for the title of Viscount, and therefore this bill seeks to amend the section of the Haurul Caezk to include this title. I. Necessary Definitions Viscount: A noble Lord of Haense ranking above a Baron and below a Count. II. Amendments Section 601: Defining Nobility shall be amended to state the following: 601: Defining Nobility 601.01: A man or woman who lawfully holds the noble title of Grand Prince, Grand Princess, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Margrave, Margravine, Count, Countess, Viscount or Viscountess, Baron or Baroness and affirmed by the Crown within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska shall be deemed a Haeseni Peer, of esteemed birth and social standing and upon whom is bestowed obligations and expectations to serve the Kingdom more arduously than those of lesser birth; Introduced in Duma by Ser Fiske Vanir on 362 ES IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Essenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

THE PACT OF CROW AND DRAGON Agreed on this 11th of Tov and Yermey, 367 ES ARTICLE I: ON SOVEREIGNTY Yong Ping City, The Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska, hereon referred to as “the signatories”, do pledge to mutually recognize each other’s status as sovereign powers over their peoples, meaning: I: THAT the power of rule of each signatory in their respective territories be fully respected by the other. II: THAT the signatories agree to engage in diplomatic functions. III: THAT the signatories accept the authorities of the heads of state of each party. ARTICLE II: FREE TRADE The signatories enumerated do mutually agree to afford merchants from each respective party to trade in each other's lands free of tax, tariff, harassment, or other imposed burden. The signatories do mutually agree to grant the other signatories a tax-free stall within the borders of their respective capitals. The signatories do mutually agree that large-scale trading agreements between each party can be of either the purchasing kind (meaning that wares are purchased for minae) or of the bartering kind (meaning that different wares are traded on rates mutually agreed upon or previously set by precedent). ARTICLE III: DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE The signatories enumerated do mutually agree to a defensive alliance, on the conditions: I: THAT, in the case of outward aggression by an external force upon Yong Ping City or the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the signatories will work together militarily to defend the sovereignty of the offended nation. II: THAT, in case of aggression by an Iron Accord member upon Yong Ping City, the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska will dedicate itself to mediating between the two and find a diplomatic solution and thus will NOT join Yong Ping City. III: THAT, if Yong Ping City initiates a conflict against an Iron Accord member, the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska will be obligated to fulfill its pledges to the Iron Accord and WILL take up arms against Yong Ping City as a result of the nature of the Iron Accord. ARTICLE IV: MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE The signatories enumerated do mutually agree to train their militaries together when the chance is afforded to better vest themselves in the maintenance of good relations between the two aforementioned parties. ARTICLE V: DURATION The signatories enumerated do mutually agree that the pact is to last the period of twenty years with the option of renewal or abrogation once the duration has expired. IV JOVEO MAAN His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera Li Xiuying, Matriarch and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yong Ping. Duhu Tianrui Ren, Patriarch and Minister of Defense of Yong Ping