IC: "I admire your persistence Leopold, I do. Still, I cannot accept your gifts. You see, I am at an age where I have get used to the fact that I may not even see the sun set on the horizon nor the moon rise at the end of it, so to me it doesn't make too much to accept a gift that I will not have the time to cherish it. You said that this belonged to one of my ancestors, now that is interesting but it doesn't serve me any purpose despite it being hundreds of years old and having some kind of relation to me and my family. Plus, King Jon III is a very distant relative of mine that there may be someone else living nowadays who is more closely related to him than I am to him, so it isn't some kind of relic which I will go out of my way to have it.
This is the truth about monarchs and monarchies, in the end it doesn't matter to whom I am related to. I owed my position not to King Jon III nor to Dunnius Ghanor, the one who truly matters is King Alvito IV and even him had his affairs and there are several people alive that are related to him."
"Thanks anyways Tybolt. I guess I will donate these to a museum or something. Anyways, I came here to tell you something. Not as a King, not as an ally, not as a delegate, but rather... as a friend. The truth is... I'm dying Tybolt. Cancer, two months max. I resigned as King when I heard the news. When I received the news of my diagnosis, I knew it was time for a change. It's only been getting worse since the coronation. Since then, I have had to walk with a cane, and even now that can barely support me. I came here to say thanks. Thanks for all that you have done. Our time is nearing ever so closer. And you are right about the horizons. There will be a day where we nought to live the full 24 hours of it."
IC: "I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis... my advice would be for you to treasure each remaining day you have left. No need to thank me for nothing, I have tried my best to live a good life."
Just requested embassies & pinned an anti-anti-fascist dispatch in my region, The Austrian SS Were Anti Fascist, which I think you'll find intriguing. Hope you'll start an embassy and pin my dispatch (I think would have value at the top of the list!)
"...Of course old friend. We both have led excellent lives. From humble beginnings... to now, on the brink of not knowing when death will take us out of the realm we call life. We were both kings, helping our people. Now... the future is uncertain. Our nations are heading new directions. I don't even know if Kiago will remain a monarchy much longer."
IC: “To be honest, my beginnings weren’t humble at all.” Tybolt says chuckling to himself under his breath. I don’t know about you but the future is very certain for me, I’ll die, end of story. I simply do not know when or how, a wise man once said that there only two certain things in life, taxes and death. If I were you, I wouldn’t care about how my nation carries on. Of course, I care about the well being of others and all that but it doesn’t matter much as it won’t much effect on me. One of the priviledges of being as old as we both are, is that you don’t have to care about things. Once you get that on your mind, you can die in peace.”
Goliath Nazar has been sworn in as Submetta's second Patriarch, and has been ceremoniously recognized by the High Priestess of the Aetherist Temple. The significance of Nazar's assumption into power has brought in a new ideal; that the reasoning behind Submetta's recent troubles was the result of Rodinian neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism. The return of the Rodinians has brought in a great suffering to Zothique, but especially the Submettans. The goal of this new leader, is to unite nations across the world, who are tired and frustrated with this Rodinian re-emergence. The fall of Hanover, and the failed liberation effort for Aldus City - brings only infamy.
Goliath Nazar has come to form and announce the Axis Pact to the world.
"...We will no longer take any more hits from the Rodinians...when we attempted to make peace with the Hedrans, President Otto Alduin of Sovern shot down our founder...in the name of personal vengeance, and assert his power as the President of the Sovern Federation. Their annexation of Hanover is an act of warmongering, and their occupation of southern Diraqi is intolerable. If we don't cut off the heads of the hydra soon, it will only become out of control. One by one, the Rodinians will take us down and steal our resources and women. If we don't act now, this will become a reality. I ask nations of the world, to follow us...join us in this coalition against these warlords."
The diplomats from Krinkulon have finally arrived in central Valis, where they're taken directly to Memorial Park. There waiting for them is Vice President Wilkiv, who is also being attended by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. The diplomats are taken to the company, where Vice President Wilkiv introduces himself.
Meanwhile President Alduin is arriving in Aluris, where he is meeting with President Ion of Tritra. This historic summit is being broadcasted throughout the world, with one side waving either flag in the name of peace. Prior to the summit, both Presidents were negotiating a possible continental union, where the economy and military might of every Rodinian country could stand together against the rising threats to world stability. President Alduin announces the initial draft for one such continental union.
"Soverns, Rodinians, and countries abroad; hear me loud and clear. The time of grudges, continental wars, and endless disputes must end. The time of collaboration, alliance, and economic strength can be achieved, if we all come together and form a continental economic and military alliance. A similar model to that of what the Hedrans thought of in the early 2000's. I say we put this model into practice, lay down our arms at each other, and unite the continent under three principles; unity, adversity, and trust. I am proposing the creation of the Rodinian Union. If you'd volunteer your nation to the Rodinian Union, there will be the opportunity for everyone to benefit, but it can only be achieved if you sign. I will be hosting a continental summit in Valis, where the invited nations may either send an envoy, representative, or their head-of-state on behalf of their nation. Those who attend, and ratify the treaty, will henceforth become allies and agree to stand arms together in war and peace. Thank you."
This is the document that formalizes the previous treaties and alliances that effectively formed the Rodinian Union (RU). In order to preserve and protect Rodinian culture and heritage, as well as to promote diplomacy and trade between members states, here follows a list of what the Rodinian Union is and the requirements that need to be followed in order to be accepted into it.
Definition: The Rodinian Union is an alliance made up of nations primarily located in the continent of Rodinia that aims to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the internal market; enact legislation in justice and home affairs; and maintain common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries and regional development; protect it’s members from any types of aggressions by means of a military alliance; and to promote peace.
Military Alliance: -The nations of the Rodinian Union agree to be part of a military alliance. -Members of this Union agree that an attack on one of it’s members will be considered an attack on all members. -If a party attacks another fellow member of the Union, such party will be immediately removed from the RU. -Conspiring with a foreign power with malicious intent towards another member nation will result in the immediate removal of this member state. -The parties agree to form an united army, navy and air force in order to organise the joint effort of all parties to preserve peace and security in Rodinia.
Diplomacy: -All conflicts that may arise between member states are to be resolved in a peaceful and diplomatic manner. -The parties agree to send envoys to the headquarters of the RU to form a Council. -The parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of them is threatened. -Any decision and/or statement that has to be made in the name of the Rodinian Union shall be discussed between the member states prior to it’s release.
Trade, Transport and Monetary Union: -Members of the Rodinian Union will agree to a Free Trade Policy in which no tariffs on any goods comercialized between it’s members shall be placed. -The member states agree to common policies in agriculture, fisheries, services etc. -To better integrate the nations of Rodinia, the parties agree to a common policy on transportation eliminating any barriers that currently exist. -Member nations are allowed to adopt the Rodin as their new currency as long as they possess a “Powerhouse” Level Economy or higher. -The Central Bank of Rodinia is to be created in order to manage this new currency.
Requirements to be a part of the Rodinian Union:
(a) Be a sovereign state located in Rodinia or it’s immediate sphere of influence known as Legal Rodinia.
(b) Follow the rules and policies of the Union.
Signatories: -Alpenstein (not part of the Rodin Zone) -Aurgle Revskittlayon -Cea-Dicee -Celephais -Hedra -Highland-Orkney Union -Nordheim -Pfaffland -Prundenland -Tsarist Ruskia -San Mercedes -Skandilund -Stalclaft -Subspais