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The Kingdom of Norland's borders are not properly documented here, at least in reference to roleplay. The Western region is essentially a Swiss Canton headed by the Principality of Wessrik, not beholden to much of the political machinations of the Kingdom itself. I don't know if you care to trouble yourself with Roleplay boundaries, but at minimum the OOC bounds are correct.

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TREATY OF NUREMBACH THE BLACK HILLS COLONIZATION Bound in Blood, Faith, and Flame in the Year 24 AOD | 5th of THOROMIRSANGR, IAÁ 535, AGE OF DRAGONSFYRE Between the Krol & Sejm-Rada of Wessrik and the Kingdom of Norland THE PRINCIPALITY OF WESSR AND HIGH KINGDOM OF NORLAND Who are hereby designated as the SIGNATORIES agree to a pact of complete non-aggression. No man of the KINGDOM OF NORLAND nor the PRINCIPALITY OF WESSR shall draw blades upon the other, nor shall the constituent vassals of either Kingdom or the armies of their respective Sovereigns come to meet each other in battle. As per ancient Narvaukiaan tradition, a Purifier shall be sent to the PRINCIPALITY OF WESSR to deliver a sword forged in the flames of the Hearthfire, & from a branch of the Ashwood Tree. Any breach of this term shall be resolved through the appropriate diplomatic channels of either State. ARTICLE I: RECOGNITION OF SOVEREIGNTY, COLONIZATION, STATE LOAN & PAYMENT The HIGH KINGDOM OF NORLAND will recognize the sovereignty of the PRINCIPALITY OF WESSR; that NO INFRINGEMENT of their sovereignty will be made past the outlined borders. The KINGDOM OF NORLAND will provide to the monetary funds not covered by the Wessr for the colonization of the Black Hills as well as a momentary standing force to repel the daemons that lurk there. In RETURN, the PRINCIPALITY OF WESSR will provide an annual tribute of furs, fish, and weaponry & that coin which is made from the sale of these until the DEBT is paid in FULL to the KINGDOM OF NORLAND. ARTICLE II: MARTIAL INTEGRATION & ALLIANCE The SIGNATORIES hereby engage in a full martial alliance in time of war. If war is ever waged against either signatory, the other shall muster arms to defend their mutual ally’s territories, claims, & titles. If war is ever waged against the enemies of either signatory, the other shall muster arms to wage war alongside their ally’s armies. Henceforth the SIGNATORIES will commit to a martial integration in said times of war, the Wessr providing adequate heavy Dragoon/light Huzar, livestock, gunpowder & cannonry; the Norlander providing daemonsteel, ferrum, and other raw resources. BUREAUCRACY ARTICLE III: SUMMONING OF THE PURIFIERS Hereby the SIGNATORIES establish the right for the Wessr to summon, at will, the Purifiers. In efforts to handle any potential threats of ‘Darkspawn’; by classification of the Red Faith. The Purifiers will act as auxiliaries to the Sovereign of the Wessr, taking direct order from the Sovereign itself & functioning as elite guards for the Sovereign. The Purifiers will act as per the laws of the Red Faith & will adhere to the honor of the Red-Lord. Furthermore, the KINGDOM OF NORLAND will extradite Maleficarum of the Wessr, returning said individuals ‘unspoiled’, to the best of their ability. ARTICLE IV: EXTRADITION Hereby the SIGNATORIES establish the right of both nations to request extradition of criminals to one another’s nation. To incur such, a letter must be sent to each respective government to call for the extradition of the criminals for trial. Once such is arranged, the respective lands shall prosecute as they see fit without intervention. ARTICLE V: TRADE Hereby the SIGNATORIES establish the right for those who consider themselves as merchants to trade & sell in the signatory states, provided it breaks no known law of the land. ARTICLE VI: DURATION Hereby the SIGNATORIES establish the duration of the treaty to be indefinite. Should leadership change on any side, the parties involved reserve the right to reevaluate this agreement as they see fit. Any changes to the terms of this agreement require the unanimous approval of all signatories. If one of them opts to depart the alliance at that time, it will be done without complexity. AND SO IT SHALL BE, BY THE WILL OF THE FATHER, High Regent of the House of Ruric, Regent of the Ashwood Throne, Master of the Order of the First Flame, High Keeper of the Red Faith & the Flame Imperishable, Ellenore av Eiriksdóttir

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Narvaukiaan Bronze THE BLACK METAL OF MIR A Huskarl of an ancient Jarl of Mir, standing amidst a desolated field of battle, his armor dull & emblazoned in the dark patina of the Black Metal. NARVAUKRBRÚNN This alloy is known to the common tongue colloquially as ‘Narvaukiaan Bronze,’ accurately hailing its origins & composition but neglecting the specific detail that those of a much more ancient Highlander lineage may attribute to it. To the Highlander that keeps to the most ancient of rites, this bronze is further categorized as Rauðrbrúnn & Myrkrbrúnn, ‘Red Bronze’ & ‘Dark Bronze’ respectively. This distinction is essential, as the two forms of the Black Metal heavily influence its desired applications. Regardless of the linguistic nuance of Narvaukiaan Bronze, this metal is an alloy composed primarily of copper, having lesser quantities of gold & silver. It holds a weight only slightly heavier than steel but to a degree that is unnoticeable unless one opts to weigh it upon scales, & unlike the aforementioned, it holds a feeble constitution. As like other bronzes, it is normally brittle in comparison to the more commonly refined steels. Thus, Narvaukiaan Bronze is prone to snapping & chipping under adverse pressures, instead of warping or bending like low carbon steels or iron. Though, this detail neglects the two forms of the bronze, & only describes mutually shared characteristics. RAUÐRBRÚNN As Rauðrbrúnn, the unpatinated form of Narvaukiaan Bronze, it is a darkly hued reddish gold, bright & consistent in shade throughout its form. It catches the light quite pleasantly & gleams like fire, easily polished to a shine. In this way, it is capable of having a sharpened edge but is more prone to chipping & snapping when in excessive use. Most notably, due to the amount of gold & silver alloyed into the bronze, Rauðrbrúnn has effects similar to that of gold, but to a lesser degree akin to slayersteel. MYRKRBRÚNN As Myrkrbrúnn, the patinated form of Narvaukiaan Bronze, it is black hued purplish, similar in color to liver & may be further treated to become a much darker shade, more like pitch than anything in particular. It will not gleam like its previous form, but not necessarily be dull. It is still capable of being polished to softly shine under the light. However, it is not capable of having a sharpened edge whilst this way, & is, to a degree, somewhat more durable when subjected to adverse conditions. Further, unlike its previously mentioned form, Myrkrbrúnn does not have the effects gold might give it. REFINING METHOD Narvaukiaan Bronze is a metal that has gone by many names throughout various cultures. Thus, there are a variety of applicable techniques to create the famed alloy & of course, use it. So long as the ratio of metal is three parts copper, two parts silver, & one part gold, one may create ‘Narvaukiaan Bronze’ at their discretion. To apply the patina, one would need to use a chemical bath. This could be vinegar, copper salts, alum, or any variety of acidic liquids. It would take at least an IRP hour to apply a patina to an object the size of a shortsword. RED LINES Narvaukbrúnn, ‘Narvaukiaan Bronze,’ will never bend under pressure - it is a brittle alloy that is prone to snapping & chipping. This does not necessarily mean it has low durability, but how it breaks is specific to its nature. Rauðrbrúnn, ‘Red Bronze,’ has a durability comparable to that of slayersteel or iron in strength, somewhat weaker than other types of bronze and significantly weaker than steel. Rauðrbrúnn has the effects of aurum. Rauðrbrúnn will not cause a burning sensation upon contact with undead or other weak creatures to aurum unless cited otherwise. Rauðrbrúnn will inflict damage onto the undead and creatures weak to aurum like steel would do to descendants. For example, a sword of Red Bronze will do just as much damage to an undead as a steel sword does to a descendant. Myrkrbrúnn, ‘Dark Bronze,’ has a durability comparable to that of steel, placing it to be on par in relative strength & application. Myrkrbrúnn does not have the effects of aurum. Mykrbrúnn is Narvaukiaan Bronze that has formed a ‘patina,’ a layer of purposeful ‘corrosion’ on the surface of the metal. Thus, it impairs any potential. Purpose This is an intentionally light material submission with no strings attached; it is a widely known craft that is only exclusive in the sense that IRP, minerals like copper, silver & gold are all highly valued. Black Bronze is a real alloy more commonly known as Hepatizon (Greek Antiquity) & Shakudō (Classical Japan). Thus, such is already fully replicable on LotC. Still, for the material to have presence & support its aurum (gold) effects (harming undead), it is only appropriate for it to have a lore submission. I believe this piece works perfectly standalone & should not need further lore pieces attached to it. I wish for it to be simple & concise, working only as it is intended & nothing further. I have taken some creative liberties to enhance ‘Black Bronze’ beyond what real life describes, but nothing in any extreme.

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