301 - Forum Diplomacy Only Steel SVC

[IMPERIAL_TARK]

RA -> BL

Hail and Well Met Desert King,
I'm delighted that we are now allies. Let our union be prosperous! Perhaps others will have the wisdom to join us in a formal alliance coalition.
I have a couple of considerations <cough> with your additional requests. My security advisors have indicated that would rather not have me disclose the actual travel path of my groups since enemies of the state could retrace the path back to my PCs if the information were to be acquired by scrying eyes; but rest assured that I will scarcely even need to cross our borders and thus will have no additional scouting info in the S. Sands.
As to the town, the UN already have a PC in Synisvania which he can use as a base. I have already indicated that anyone with a PC in my lands upon my first decree could keep it. It is also probably better located to get the UN closer to the "action" then deep in the S. Sands. However, if the sacrifice of my town is necessary to procure the UN's services and your good graces, I would simply ask that you not turn it over to him until "after" I have gained control of Synisvania so that my resources are not depleted early.
I see your red "cousin" to the North is quite predictable in his diplomacy tactics: bellow, intimidate the weak-minded, and insult. I anticipate that he will want to find my village in the E. Steppes and crush the poor farmers with little more than pitchforks so that he can strut around claiming a "great" victory followed by sending troops into Synisvania as a supposed show of force. We shall be ready.
It is quite curious as to the Dwarven King. It would appear that he is little more than a puppet of the Red Dragon, abdicating his ancient stronghold, and handing him the gateway to both the Talking Mountains and Eastern Steppes. Perhaps the King is old and weak no longer lacks the chops to oppose the firebreather and is simply preparing his kingdom for the inevitable destruction and slavery of his people when the fire wyrm comes for his weakly positioned remains. One would have thought he would have wanted to join me and throw off the shackles of red tyranny. Perhaps he will come to his senses but I must plan for the contingency that he will actually support your cousin with both sword and diplomat.

Lady SteelHawk, Snow Queen of the Rangers

[IMPERIAL_TARK]

RA -> AN

Greeting to the Secret and Mystical Ancient Ones,
I understand that you prefer your anonymity and seclusion so I will be brief and leave you to your worldly ventures. Long have our kingdoms both honored the virtues of what is good and prosperous and shared in a natural distaste for the Trolls that no longer plague your rightful lands in Torvale. Should the coming winters require additional food sources for maintaining your wisened and powerful rule, the Rangers would be happy to become long-term trading partners with your venerable kingdom as we are on opposite ends of the seasonal clock.
If you were to bless me with a return messenger to confirm this it would be appreciated. However, should your attentions not warrant a response, you but need to initiate a trade at the appropriate time and I shall quickly reciprocate. If you should desire other forms of relations between our kingdoms, you have but to ask.

Lady SteelHawk, Snow Queen of the Rangers

[IMPERIAL_TARK]

RA -> UN

Greeting to the Master of Mysteries, Yoda!

The Ranger kingdom has long appreciated the Underworld's cultural richness in its lone village in Synisvania. Rest assured your village shall remain unhindered and we will be happy to assist in its protection if that is desired by you. I shall seek to procure you a second village in the very near future within Synisvania so that you can expand your base of operations here.

I would be very careful allowing Dwarven and Red Dragon interests to utilize the ancient portal that connects Runnimede to the Talking Mountains and allow them to gain holdings in Runnimede under any pretense. Once there, you will never be rid of them, until you suddenly find yourself in chains. You would be wise to warn your Gnome neighbor of these same concerns.

I realize that alliances and NAPs are not in the nature of the UN as business is best when you are able to utilize all your assets without restriction. However, should you find yourself in need of a more formal ally, you would be most welcome.

Lady SteelHawk, Snow Queen of the Rangers

[VballMichael]

EL - UN

Yoda:

As the head of King Loriendalis' secret service, I understand the need for information and covert services such as your agents can provide. Any such communications between us needs to remain secret. As I am sure you understand, His Lordship does not approve of or condone such activities. He barely recognizes the need for even having me conduct a network of informants within our borders to protect our kingdom. I love my king dearly, but his head is often in the clouds and not on the practicalities of defending our borders. He leaves that to me, and prefers to forget that we even have need of such.

I would like to offer you a town from which you can operate within the borders of Oakendell to assist my organization when needed. By the end of the third month, I would expect to have identified a town that you could claim. Once I identify it, it is yours as soon as your emissaries can come claim it. I would expect from such an offering that your agents would exercise their skills elsewhere and that if any offers were made to you to inflict harm on Elves, that it would buy us the opportunity to dissuade you from any such activity.

In addition, we will likely be using your agents on a contract basis if any enemies should appear.

Yours in secrecy,
Kaleolonolis, Adviser to the Throne of Loriendalis

[Archangel]

GI-WA

Once again I send you my greetings oh wise Red Magus! I am exalted that you have accepted the notion of peace and marvel at your expertise in the nature of magic. Would you be interested in signing an extended Non-Aggression Pact?

I await your response..

Dozreg Bloodgulper

[HeadHoncho]

DW - GI & WA

Red Magus and Dozreg Bloodgulper,

I gladly accept the NAP offered by the Red Magus through the end of spring [T10], and would also love to have a NAP with the powerful Giants for the same time period, if they are willing!

Best,
Grundun, Chief Diplomat for the Dwarves

[Archangel]

GI-DW

Hail Grundun!!

We salute you Great King Under the Mountain and accept your Non-Aggression Pact for the duration of 10 turns. Long have we marveled at your skill of craftmanship and the beauty of your dwarven halls adorned in gold!!

Dozreg Bloodgulper

[Mad Hatter]

WA-GI

Hail Bloodgulper! We can agree to a NAP for 10 moons (T10).

Red Magus (w/the Many Hats)

[SylvieRafa]

UN-RA

Thank you, we do. But the portal, we know not.

UN-EL

THANK YOU, even more we do! Secrecy and patience, from us you will have. Good luck, we wish you.

[VballMichael]

Toward that end, we would like to propose a Northern Demi-Human Alliance

My dear Grundun, Chief Diplomat for the Dwarves:

I have been intending to send this missive for some time, but matters of state have intervened. It is important that you and we maintain our belief in ourselves and our people. Stand strong and be true to your Dwarven self. To that end, please do not so denigrate yourself and us as to refer to us or to an alliance of northerners as demi-humans. My archivists have analyzed this to mean: A human-like race or a member thereof. I know that you and your race are young compared to the High Elves, but even your short memory should date back to when humans came to this land, with their rude behaviors and short-lived pursuits. Elves and Dwarves long pre-date the arrogant humans and are not "human-like" in any degree, other than that the humans are generally shaped similarly to us.

We are in agreement to your plan to defend the north in a mutual defense pact and are certainly willing to enter a non-aggression pact with you for 13 months (which seems to be the standard pact floating around). Certainly, we can reassess the situation at that time and renew if appropriate. We hesitate to agree for longer, as we have no idea what interlocking agreements folks will make that could cause someone to be opposed to us without having fully realized that.

Loriendalis, King of the High Elves of the Golden Woods