Establishment of the Far Eastern Fleet

To: Sa Hebiðdräkh af Kreg, Hans Gruber
From: Samuel Coltain, Councilor of Arms


Dear Sir,

On behalf of The Empress Regent, the Divinian Government, the Latin League, and my right as a councilor of the Concilium Sapientiae, I wish to express our vehement disapproval in regards to the actions taken by the Moderali in this matter. Their disregard for the sanctity of free travel of the seas came as an unwelcome surprise to us all, and in no way reflects the position of Her Ephemeral Majesty nor her Council. Therefore, to ensure the peace between our people is maintained in good faith, we will accept the above mentioned proposal. Divinium will, furthermore, cover the cost of fitting and fueling these vessels, as well as the salaries of her crew and compliment. We ask Sadalen only to accept repair costs or damages that may occur outside of her expected duties on patrol. Furthermore, we would expect the understanding that this agreement not be expected to be upheld should either nation enter a state of war, as the vessels are a bulk of our naval force and would naturally be needed in such an instance.

In turn, Her Ephemeral Majesty has expressed interest in the Emperor receiving a commission of at least a battalion commander of Sadalen. We hope this could be considered an equivalent exchange for your government to cover their expenses in turn, outside of any unforeseen expenses not covered by your state, to be compensated by the Divinian Government. It would be preferable that this unit be stationed in Divinium, for ease of access by the commander to his unit. As required, the emperor would accept field command should the unit be called upon. In the unlikely event of armed conflict between our two nations, the Emperor would accept a change of command and allow the men to return home, without prejudice. We hope this is an acceptable offer.

Salve,
Samuel Coltain, Councilor of Arms

I, Florin-Aurelius Valentinian Charles Eincrois von Marcum-Hollestra, do hereby swear to uphold all laws and regulations of þis Raikh af hize Dalin and to obey all orders issued to me by a superior officer. I swear to protect the Raikh and its interests and swear fealty to the Hauhkunoleiks Swersgesat and Haukuno. My word is my bond and as a sign of good faith, I hereby deposit nine-thousand Schillinge or an equivalent value for the purchase of my commission and a surety for my good behaviour as a Halbfruma af þamma Raikhsharjis. Should I break my oaths or bring dishonour to my office, I will suffer consequences of my actions and forfeit my commission without any compensation. I swear to serve for a period of no less than twelve years or until death or honourable discharge, be it in the reserves or active service, and to do so with conduct befitting an officer and a gentleman. Should I live through this service and do so without blemish, I shall be entitled to the value of my commission at the end of it. I understand that in the course of my service, I might be called upon to sacrifice health and life for the Raikh, but am to be entitled to three months of paid holiday time every year, with time not taken being paid to me as a bonus at the start of the next calendar year. I am also to be entitled to eight hours of rest every day of work and one day of rest every week during peace time. I am also to be entitled to all the same honours, benefits, and wages of a man of my office as they might be within the Raikh at large. I agree that all contract disputes are to be dealt with by the Lahgarden af þis Raikh af hize Dalin.

With all of these things said, I so undersign.

Florin-Aurelius Valentinian Charles Eincrois von Marcum-Hollestra of the Imperium Divinium and Holy Prussoian Empire on Saturday, the eleventh of July, 1908.

This document does hereby attest to the identity and description of its rightful bearer and entitles him to all the rights that are customary to one of his position within and without thata Raikh af hize Dalin by the grace of the Swersgesat and through the might of the Raikhsharjis and any treaties that pertain to such things. Under the watch of the gods and seven witnesses, this document is issued forth in the district of Divina Magna within the Land of ly Imperium Divinium on the day of Saturday], the eleventh of July in the 1908 of thata Raikh of hize Dalin and the second of Emperor Florin-Aurelius. This document does attest that its bearer is a patrician in good standing and of good character by the names of Florin Aurelius Marcum Difid’i’tu’us and is the son of Octavius who is the son of Arcturus III who is the son of Altair of the Hollestra, who are kin to the (N/A) and are part of the (N/A). The bearer of this document also claims descent from Catherine von Marcum-Hollestra of the Marcum, who are kin to the Eincrois and are a part of the Difid’i’tu’us. The bearer of this document is of its issuing one with thick, dark brown hair, two dark-brown, almond eyes, and olive skin of a clear complexion. The bearer weighs in at 3.1 stone, with a height of 3.72 feet, and a circumference of 22in, 22.5in, and 25in at the bust, waist, and hips respectively. The legs are average and there are indeed two of them, with notably delicate ankles. There are two feet, with ten toes and normal arches. The arms, of which there are two, are also average in diameter and length ending in similarly delicate wrists, with two slender and long hands. Toes and fingers number 20 in total, with 5 fingers and toes on the left respectively, and 5 fingers and toes on the right, with. In total, the bearer has 10 fingers and 10 toes. The bearer is also of the male sex and of the age of 6, being born on the day of Thursday, the 6th of February in the 1902 of thata Raikh of hize Dalin and the second of Florin Aurelius, in the district of Divina Magna within the Land of ly Imperium Divinium. The bearer is unmarried. If any of this should prove to be false, let he who provided such a false account be put to death

Message to Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake
From: The Gasca Families
For: The Families of Proca and Barcă.

Grotings Karl Helgi Drake! Bidjan unsara fregan faur donan hwat kätilin.

Proca udn Barcă Þagks Karl Helgi Drake.

Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake.

We attempt to reach out a hand in peace and you insult us. We would have no issue with your vessels patrolling those waters if you had simply asked. The issue we take is with you transporting an entire fleet across waters that are key to the survival of hundreds of people in the south. Instead of attempting to drive you back, with force if necessary, we offered you a reasonable fee.

Your trade vessels will be free to move throughout the waters, however you military vessels will be required to inform us of where they will be operating.

From: The Gasca Family
For: The Barcâ and Proca family.

To Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake;

Then your ships will be treated as any other potential threat and asked for a fee or driven out.

A simple response was given:

'Captain, we have looked at all available maps and have found no oceans accepted as the sovereign territory of Moderal. As such, we wish to inform you that you have entered the patrolled area of so Fairraesteins Flutt af þis Raikh af hize Dalin.'

'By order of Raikhsgamotjing and Hauhkuno, we are not to do so as that would lend legitimacy to your claims over these waters and compromise our anti-piracy patrols.'

'By order of the Raikhsgamotjing and Hauhkuno, we are to issue the following ultimatum: The Moderali are to only be allowed such claims under the conditions that they accept the Hauhkuno and Swersgesat as their suzerain and pay a yearly tribute of one and a third Gulder for every man, woman, child, and slave residing within the Moderali realm. Furthermore, the Moderali are to recognise our supremacy and are to no longer question nor impede nor seek to restrict our activities militarily and economically, on land and at sea. The Moderali are to finally pay homage to the Swersgesat, with all subsequent governments and leading families being required to do so as well. End of ultimatum.'

'We do not have such power, we are simply charged with delivering this ultimatum and refusing your demands.'