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| Yied-Open, Transit Treaty; Status; active, 25g | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 4 2009, 01:46 AM (211 Views) | |
| Myke | Jul 4 2009, 01:46 AM Post #1 |
Shine on forever, benevolent sun...
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To whom it may concern, One extends kindest greetings to his peers and offers his deepest respects. To the mighty kings, emporers, queens and high priests of the world, one bows his head in the name of Yied and all who fall under its border. One would like to take a moment to discuss the horrific war that splits our continent in half. One is haunted with the deepest regret for the victims of this ordeal and opens his borders to all who are rendered homeless by this strife. Yied took its roots as an asylum for refugees and will proudly continue to serve to support them. In addition to the main order of business, this treatise will serve as an official declaration of neutrality until a time where this is no longer possible. Now, while one mourns the victims of war - the widows, the homeless, the dead - one fully understands the causes for it. Sometimes a man feels he deserves more than what he is given, or perhaps he seeks reparations for a crime against his people. As such, Yied opens its borders to marching armies. For the cost of twenty-five gold pieces per road used, the troops of any given nation may pass freely through Yied's borders. As set in negotiations with Arden of Miletos, one insists the roads into and out of Yied are counted - passing, for instance, from Barhara to Saxon will use four roads and come to a total of one-hundred gold pieces per man. While these prices may seem steep, one asserts that the costs of war are far worse. One would like to be certain his clients have fully considered the repercussions of taking a territory and are willing to pay for the oppurtunity to. Sincerest respects, King Tyranus of Elzor.
First Addendum; Addressed by Arden of Miletos, one notes he didn't clarify the costs for the return trip. One only requests toll when Yied's roads are being used offensively. If the client is moving in defense of a distant ally or merely crossing Yied's borders, one asks for no payment. Second Addendum; Because of the public nature of this system, it is entirely possible the victims of an assault will not be particularly glad to hear of an incoming army. This clause may seem pure profiteering, but one would like to offer the defending party the option to counter the attacking party's offer. If you are offering more than the attacker is paying, Yied will decline them passage - but they may offer more gold to overturn this decision. Basically, it will then break down to a bidding war. Edited by Myke, Jul 4 2009, 02:07 AM.
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| Kamaitachi | Jul 4 2009, 02:03 AM Post #2 |
Classy
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Honoured King Tyranus, We of Isaac find it odd that while you abhor said horrors of war, you in Yied would seek to profit from it whilst keeping your own territory clean. Such a deed does not go unnoticed, it strikes us as both cowardly and greedy. However, for the time being, we have no choice but to accept such a treaty until further options become available to us. We accept your conditions, albeit begrudgingly. ~Gabriel Falk, Secretary of International Affairs. |
   
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| Myke | Jul 4 2009, 02:16 AM Post #3 |
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Shine on forever, benevolent sun...
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Honourable Gabriel Falk of Isaac, Your words do not go unheeded. Particularly the words 'cowardly' and 'greedy,' but one does not seek to make enemies. One requests the secretary takes a more civil tongue in future. In response to the raised subject, one is contritely in agreeance. However, were Yied to keep its borders closed, it would do nothing to cease the bloodshed that storms around the continent - it is entirely possible certain war-hungry kings would punch straight through Yied to get at their foes, and this is a risk one is not willing to take. Better to adapt to this political climate and find some way to survive in it than become a casualty of it. One is sorry the nation of Isaac feels this way, sincerely, but cannot withdraw its only current method of economic growth. Perhaps, some day, we will begin marching across borders and taking land by force, but as things stand, one cannot endure the guilt of doing so. Sincerely, King Tyranus of Elzor. |
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| Arden Nailo | Jul 4 2009, 04:10 AM Post #4 |
 
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Nation: Miletos Troops: 8 Route: 3 roads to barhara Total: 600 gp Edit: There fixed, but I had the route marked itn the battle sign up in my first post there. Any bidders? Edited by Arden Nailo, Jul 5 2009, 11:59 PM.
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| Sentenal | Jul 5 2009, 11:49 PM Post #5 |
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
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Thracia deems it is well within your rights to engage in profiteering, with regards to the current war, as both Miletos and Grandbell are mostly full of worthless dogs. However, what Thracia does have a problem with, is Yied apparentlying violating the spirit in which you claims to function. You claim this to be public, to give a defending party the option of trying to out-bid an opponent from crossing your lands, and yet you let Miletos pay for a secret route that only you two know of? This is pointless secrecy, as it is almost clear that Miletos is trying to pay for a route to Barhara. While I don't have anything against the belligerent, arrogant people of Miletos (so long as they pay well), I do have a problem with a third party claiming neutrality, and yet violating their principles that make them "neutral". As it stands right now, Yied looks like it is pretending to be neutral, yet clearly supporting a side in this engagement. For the sake of your country, so long as you engage in this business of profiteering, you should strive to be as transparent as possible, lest other sides look to end your greedy ways. -Prince Reach Sento Thracia |
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| Arden Nailo | Jul 6 2009, 12:00 AM Post #6 |
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I have the route posted in the battle sign up page if anyone payed attention. Edit: better for you oh hairy one? Edited by Arden Nailo, Jul 6 2009, 07:19 AM.
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| Kovu | Jul 6 2009, 12:09 AM Post #7 |
Judge/Veteran/One of oldest members/Never been a global mod cause staff is racist against furries
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Give Judges the ability to edit posts here, so I can make Arden's posts legible. ._.; ~ Kovu |
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| Ryoku | Jul 6 2009, 01:36 AM Post #8 |
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Fine and Most Esteemed Prince Reach Sento Thracia, To be forthright, we are caught in a situation in which we must engage in equal profiteering as the only way that we can remain neutral. Looking at the political climate, Miletos looks to beseige Barhara with upmost speed and efficiency, and would nary care to turn their blades towards us as long as their route through the sands of Yied is secured. Should we let them pass freely, we will be seen as enemies to the great nation of Grandbell, a situation that we certainly do not wish to be in. And should we deny the opportunity for passage, we will be put to the blade, a situation that I believe you can understand us choosing to avoid. Although this may seem to be naught but pure profiteering, we are merely allowing both sides to argue over whether or not we will let them use our roads, using their own economic situation as a fair stick by which we can measure their worth, offering preference to none, and thusly drawing the ire of none, for it would be their own choice to secure our roads for their purposes or not. O prince, while I cannot in any way avert your mind from whatever stance it may have had, currently possesses, or will eventually take, I do wish for you to know that this is our finest attempt to secure our own borders and minimize all possible repercussions. Signed, Marquise Lachesis of Yied |
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| Sentenal | Jul 6 2009, 03:27 AM Post #9 |
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It appears the blood of the rogues and exiles still plagues the intelligence of the people of Yied to this day. My complain was one of transparency, not of profiteering. As I said, both those of Miletos and Grandbell are mere dogs, who happen to be a convenient source of income. I don't care if you extract funds from either side. But iIf Yied is to open their borders to all sides equally, and charge equally, and even allow defending parties to attempt to out bid their aggressors, shouldn't it then follow that all of your customers must openly declare what route they are going to use? My complaint was directed at the manner in which Arden of Miletos requested his passage through your country. It was referred to a secret, though now he has revealed it. If the principles of your neutrality is to treat both sides equally and fairly, then one must reject under the table deals, as what seemed to have been going on, before I brought it to light. He has revealed his plans now, so I currently do not have any complaints, but now my warning simply applies to future deals. If you are going to be neutral, stick to your principles, or terrible things may befall your country. -Prince Reach Sento Thracia |
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| Laharl | Jul 6 2009, 03:48 AM Post #10 |
Narcissistic Bastard With A Hint Of Mental Insanity Or Mentally Insane With A Hint Of Narcissism
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Dear Prince Reach Sento Thracia, You will never have our money! -Emperor Brahms |
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| +Hollie | Jul 6 2009, 12:32 PM Post #11 |
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Your Majesty, King Tyranus of Elzor, First of all, I would like to make clear that this is my own opinion and in no way reflects the opinion of Agustria, Prince Lanthus, Princess Aurenia, or any associated parties or government representatives thereof. Now that that's out of the way... I advise caution in this enterprise. Allowing or disallowing armies to cross your borders for only the price of gold is a dangerous pursuit. All it would take for your plan to remain neutral to backfire is for an army to attack whilst passing through your lands. Should an attacker be outbid by a defender, said attacker might well choose to travel the road through force - or they may simply decide that the cost of gold is too high, and forgo all pretense of payment. It seems, to myself, that this enterprise is far too risky for a King who seeks to defend his subjects rather than simply expand his coffers. In addition, your manner of speech seems to be of one affecting a noble, rather than one who is noble born. (To be precise, using 'one' so often in place of 'you' or 'I'.) Perhaps rumours of a puppet king in Yied have some substance, although it pains me to think that a man such as yourself would allow such a thing. After all, a king has a duty to look after his people; a duty which I don't think this shadowy puppeteer holds him or herself to. In summary: I think this is one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard and you talk like a bad actor. Yours with all due respect, Iago Shantar of Agustria. |
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| Arden Nailo | Jul 13 2009, 09:45 PM Post #12 |
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Miletos pays the 600 gold to use the roads. |
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| Askio | Jul 18 2009, 11:13 AM Post #13 |
Crit McGee on Speed
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Honorable Leaders and Figures of our Fellow Nations While the complaint of head of Thracia in their mind may seem reasonable, when one thinks about it more clearly, and says it out loud, it is far from that. If a plan for war is in the works, is it wise to carelessly declare the means of your battle strategy? Furthermore, does it not occur that when we declared we would take the capital of Grandbell, we were serious, and that such a route when it was evident on maps for all to see going through Yied could easily allow us to do such a thing directly? I understand the concerns of Thracia in Yied's market, and I too am concerned in the future of this enterprise. Yet the route was stated when it was known for certain that we of Miletos, the ones paying for it, were certain. My fellow leader Arden was correct in saying it was secret until we were sure that we could afford it and travel along this route. So in truth, your concerns have yet to occur. You knew when we knew for certain. Though Lord Arden and I differ in our opinions for the means, we agree on the ends. So Yied has yet to commit any misdeed with their business. That being said, I believe the honored King Tyranus can learn from the possible misgivings and prevent them from actually occurring in the future. Sincerely, Askio Dessar of Miletos |
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