The Pact of Mutual Bandit Defense
Signed on the 13th of The First Seed, 1773
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PREAMBLE
With the recent rise in tensions in Arcas’ southern reaches, the nations of the realm have come together to discuss what may be done to prevent further influxes of bandits, and reduce current rogue populations. The sovereign states that sign this, henceforth referred to as “Signatories”, shall uphold a pact of mutual defense and aggression against any law-breaking persons or nations who threaten the prosperity of the realm. A “Bandit Nation” Shall be unanimously agreed upon by signatories to be defined as “A Nation or State that actively and knowingly is harbouring a populous that participates in the inter-national illegal activity of banditry.” To preserve the free roads of our lands, we will cleanse this world of such villainous individuals.
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All Signatories of this pact do hereby agree to adhere to such principles that have been agreed upon in the Conference of Al-Faiz. These shall be signed in Honor and be respected by all Signatories. If one group or nation are to break this pact it shall still live on with the others, unless decided otherwise.
SECTION I - DEFENSE
Those who sign this pact do swear to strict non-aggression amongst each other. Moreover, they agree to an alliance against any nation deemed to be built upon the illegal ideas of banditry.
Signatories also confirm that the establishment of military cooperation will be adhered as to make this pact truly efficient.
SECTION II - RECOGNITION OF TERRITORIES
All signatories do adhere and conform to the established lands of each signatory. That if such crime is faced in their lands. Such persons will be tried in the laws of the land they are caught in. The map of such lands shall have been confirmed in the Conference of Al-Faiz.
SECTION III - AGGRESSION
Signatories do agree and adhere that if an aggressive war is to be started, all groups and nations shall swear their allegiance to the cause and fight alongside the other signatories until a peace conference is taken into effect. Failure to contribute shall be seen as breaking the pact and such Signatory to do so will be expelled from the alliance. All signatories do also recognize the established Bandit Nation named The Principality of Vira’ker as a hostile enemy. And do swear to prevent its growth in the realm. Should this mean war, all signatories do adhere to military cooperation.
SECTION IV - ADDITION OF NEW SIGNATORIES
If any new Signatories are to be added to “The Pact of Mutual Bandit Defense” A new alliance shall be written. Where a new Signatory will make an Alliance with the Pact instead of an individual state. All current Signatories must agree and be aware of a new member and will vote on their acceptance into the Pact if such is required.
SECTION V - DURATION
This Pact shall stay in effect for a minimum of 5 Qali Weeks. After this time, signatories will determine if more time is required for this pact to stay in effect. If so a new deadline shall be decided by signatories at this meeting.
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Issued and Signed By
SAYYID AS’SADAAT, Ameen “Al-Mujjadid” Al-Nabeel, Sultan of Korvassa, Sheikh of Al-Faiz, Sword of Allah, Defender of Faiths, Defender and follower of Al’Iman Rashidun, Supreme Leader of the Qalasheen, Defender and Protector of the Farfolk people, Commander of the Sultanate’s Armed Forces, Sovereign of Korvassa
THE ARCHON OF RENELIA
Ailmar Velulaei’onn
Princess-Dowager Sapphira Loretta Napoliza, Regent of Vitenna, Countess-Dowager of Pestilles
Lunar Sage of Asimu'lei
Valentina Ashwood
Asimu'lei
His Imperial Excellency, Armande de Falstaff, Vice Chancellor of the Holy Orenian Empire
Lord Sovreign of Talons Grotto
Castiel Valaker