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by The Office of The First Warden. . 253 reads.

Announcing the Ampëz–Weisshaupt Compact


Weisshaupt Fortress, Southern Anderfels.
19th of Nubulis.

The rider tore through the harsh landscape of the Southern Anderfels with its jagged rocks and solemn stone monoliths watching over, cursing as more sand whipped into his face as he pushed near to Weisshaupt. His hand slid down frantically to check the letter from The Republic of The League tucked against his side for the dozenth time along his journey and then he urged his mount faster at the thought of the rest that they both would find in the fortress of the Wardens.

Weisshaupt Fortress rose up before the rider settled with age against the rocky landscape and still as proud as it had been constructed all those centuries ago. Its gates opened to him without ceremony as if expected, and he ushered within grateful to put the eerie wastes behind him. High Constable Sir Merlin met him with an outstretched hand as he dismounted in the fortress courtyard, and the rider shook his head, "I'll be court-martialed in the Republic if this goes to anyone else."

"In that case, you had better follow me." Merlin responded gruffly and set off into the fortress's many corridors and walkways without waiting for the rider. He scrambled after and attempted to dust off the grit clung to his coat from the long journey as the pair made their way higher into Weisshaupt. They reached a partially open door bearing the First Warden's insignia on which Merlin knocked briefly before opening it and gesturing he enter. The rider stepped into the office and wordlessly handed the precious letter from his journey to First Warden Grea Kriopia who appeared to have been waiting for its arrival.

She opened it immediately and her brow scrunched slightly as she read the lengthy response from the Consulate on a matter in which The League and The Order of the Grey Wardens had been corresponding for some weeks. Communication between Weisshaupt and Ampëz, one of the Republic's central cities, had been frequent and amicable over the last year which is what made this letter all the more important. A smile spread across the First Warden's face as she reached the end of the letter and she looked past the rider to call out from her office, "Merlin, tell the Chamberlain we'll need to dust off the Treaties section in the Library this afternoon."

Joint Statement

The Republic of The League and The Order of the Grey Wardens are delighted to announce the ratification of the Ampëz–Weisshaupt Compact by both regions after over a year of friendly diplomatic and military collaboration. This agreement codifies the close relationship held between TL and TGW including provisions of mutual defense, cultural commitments, and longstanding military cooperation with an eye to the future of the Frontiers/Stronghold update. Formalizing the long-held goodwill between our two regions was a most welcome decision on all sides and can only mean a brighter, stronger future ahead.

Ampëz–Weisshaupt Compact
The League – The Order of the Grey Wardens

Section I: Preamble

  • Noting the regular and fruitful cooperation between the Republic of The League (henceforth The League) and The Order of the Grey Wardens (henceforth the Grey Wardens) throughout the last year, largely in the form of military collaboration,

  • Affirming the dedication of both The League and the Grey Wardens to the prosperity and growth of each other’s regional communities,

  • Seeking to continue growing the relationship between The League and the Grey Wardens in both matters of interregional warfare and diplomatic unity,

  • Pursuant to the above, The League and the Grey Wardens hereby agree to the following provisions:

Section II: Mutual Recognition

  • The Grey Wardens will solely recognize the government of The League as established by the Constitution of the Republic and headed by the Consulate, and shall recognize no other government of The League and its associated territories and properties.

  • The League will solely recognize the government of the Grey Wardens as established by The Maker and headed by the First Warden, and shall recognize no other government of The Order of the Grey Wardens and its associated territories and properties.

  • In the event of a change in government in either signatory, this agreement may be applied to the legitimate successor institutions through a memorandum of understanding published by both parties.

Section III: Military Commitments

  • The signatories shall maintain non-aggression against the home region or any territories of the other and will endeavor to resolve any disputes in a diplomatic and peaceful manner.

  • The signatories will refrain from conspiring, either directly or through a third party, to destabilize or overthrow the legitimate government of either signatory.

  • The signatories will refrain from conducting clandestine operations, espionage, or other forms of spying against either signatory.

  • The signatories will, in good faith, report any known threat or concern related to the other signatory's security, to the corresponding security organs.

  • The signatories will adhere to mutual defense obligations extending to both their home regions and any duly declared territories and will provide military assistance in case of a military attack against the aforementioned of the other signatory. For the purposes of this agreement, a territory must be expressly declared as one by one government to the other to qualify for mutual defense obligations. Extant territories will be communicated upon the ratification of this treaty.

  • The signatories agree to aid each other against attempts to illegally overthrow the in-game World Assembly Delegate of their respective home regions and any territories. When feasible, signatories will also aid in Delegacy transitions upon request.

  • The signatories reiterate their commitment to cooperating on various types of defensive military operations as well as offensive operations against invaders and invader territories when possible.

Section IV: Further Undertakings

  • The regions of The League and The Order of the Grey Wardens will maintain an on-site embassy between their two home regions as both a symbol of the alliance between the two communities and as a cross-region communication nexus.

  • The signatories will not conduct deliberate recruitment against the home regions or duly declared territories of the other signatory and will exclude the other signatory from recruitment programs of that nature whenever possible.

  • The signatories will hold cultural festivities on an annual basis which will include but are not necessarily limited to wargames and training exercises between militaries, as well as games and social events.

Section V: Ratification and Amendment Process

  • This document will go into effect upon the agreement of the governments of both signatories as defined by their internal processes.

  • Similarly, this document may be amended with the consent of both signatories’ governments as defined by their internal processes.

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