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[thraveboy]

The fair people of Lanka have shown no hostility toward their border brothers and sisters, and wish no harm to them over the next year. We have been attacked when these nations could have expanded in unclaimed lands as we have in order to avoid provoking those of the lands around us.

What has been said is the fair plea.

Also, let it be known that the people of Lanka have many, many alliances with those that do not share our borders but do share borders with those around us. These that we have alliances with are in no threat of colliding with our forces for many years when the pack has been thinned.

So, you have a choice. To leave us alone and join with the strong and many, or.....

[vfb]

The Nation of Mictlan admits to feeling guilty about attacking Lanka unprovoked. But while Lanka was busy concentrating on improving their research, our nation has been pursuing more martial avenues of development. It is not the fault of Mictlan that Lanka's army is weak.

The Prophet of Mictlan has consulted our God. He responded this way:

"Is it good blood sport when Centeotl brings Metzlti to fight together against Nanauatzin in the arena? When 100 fight against 50, then the blood of 50 will be spilt. But when 50 men of Centeotl fight 50 men of Nanauatzin, the blood of 100 may be spilt in a glorious and fair battle."

We are chastened by this parable. And we also look to the justice shown earlier to Mictlan, by the honorable nation of Helheim.

Mictlan will keep the single province of the Were Wood as a lesson to Lanka to keep its army as well maintained as its schools. Other than that Mictlan will commit no further aggressive acts against Lanka without just cause.

If Lanka disputes the strength of our armies, then we urge them to come meet us in Were Wood this month on the glorious field of battle. We are positive Lanka will be completely destroyed. As we write, both army groups of Mictlan converge on Were Wood.

Mictlan has no control over the actions of the nation of Abysia. But if Lanka chooses to fight Mictlan in Were Wood, and Abysia takes unbloodsportsmanlike advantage of the destruction of Lanka's army, then Mictlan will march North on Abysia in pursuit of greater blood sport!

If Abysia wishes to continue its war on Lanka on even terms, that is not our concern. And if Lanka makes peace with Abysia, and sends their army to die in our fields, we will build a great temple in honor of the courage of their dead warriors.

Signed in Blood,

Zotz, Prophet of Mictlan

(ooc Edit: Added the bit about no further unprovoked attacks on Lanka, since Zotz was kind of silly not to be clearer about that.)

[jimkehn]

The common ancestry that binds the hearts of Mictlan and Abysia, along with a common faith that dates back millenia has stricken the hearts of Abysians as well. Through messengers of lands with evil intent, Abysia was deceived into thinking Lanka had ill will at heart. Now it grieves the souls of the Lords of Abysia, that we raised hand against the peace loving neighbor that is Lanka. Abysia admits that it moved with far too much haste against his friend, and repents of this deed. Abysia offers its hand in peace, and as a token of good faith hath sent a gift of no small measure to the Lords of Lanka. In addition, Abysia concedes the northern passage provinces of Bergamum (196) and Pivotal (192) to allow Lanka's needed expansion east. Abysia further declares she will vacate the Great Plains without plunder, without pillage and without demanding tribute, having raised no militia. In addition, Abysia declares, if Lanka accepts, a pact of mutual defense. Whosoever attacks Lanka has attacked Abysia.

Let the world witness this day the ammends Abysia makes to Lanka. Let the world witness this day the contrite spirit and penitence of a nation who wrongfully believed the lies of others that hurt the innocent. Let the world judge who's heart is true. Abysia will not war with Lanka in future days, save Lanka be the first to attack. Let the world judge who shall be upright.


So say we all.

[thraveboy]

The Kings of Lanka bow to the peaceful gestures of Michtlan and Abysia and accept theirs pacts.

At the session of the large alliance, all of the nations have also agreed to accept the terms that Michtlan and Abysia have put forth, even though three nations thought that the actions against us were unjust. We have convinced them all that we are happy with the gestures that were made in the name of peace.

[jimkehn]

Abysia agrees that her actions were without cause. Save the mailicious rumors spread to put enmity between Lanka and Abysia. Let our hearts be true. Let us endeavor to right the wrongs caused by the true oppressors of the world. Let us go forth and make war with those who would spread bile and hate, and rid the world of their evildoing and whoremongering. (wait....sometimes whore mongering aint that bad!!).

[vfb]

When the council of Mictlan saw that Abysia had offered peace to Lanka, a burden of guilt was lifted. Our warriors could engage in glorious battle with a free conscience, knowing that at least the balance of Nations was fairly matched, even if our armies were not!

However, Lanka has accepted our offer of peace, on the terms we proposed, so peace it will be.

We have no choice but to entertain Necocyaotl with some circus clowns, instead of the blood sport he prefers. Gulp

[vfb]

Mictlan desires a trade. We are quite interested in obtaining a Dwarven hammer. In return for this level 2 item, we will negotiate to supply you with a level 4 item, excluding items that need earth to be crafted. And if you have a Dwarven hammer to trade but are not interested in items, we are certainly open to any other trade you may suggest.

Reply in confidence using a PM to vfb.

[jutetrea]

who is Ryleh?