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Twiggy at 02:27, 22 January 2026

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	The fact that the Empire is currently unable to invade either Free Landing or the Cazar Straits without the aid of a [[navy\|navy]] will cause major problems. The Empire would need to find a solution to this problem before those regions are all that remains to be retaken otherwise, the Lasambrians are going to believe that the Empire has negotiated in bad faith on something it can't achieve.		The fact that the Empire is currently unable to invade either Free Landing or the Cazar Straits without the aid of a [[navy\|navy]] will cause major problems. The Empire would need to find a solution to this problem before those regions are all that remains to be retaken otherwise, the Lasambrians are going to believe that the Empire has negotiated in bad faith on something it can't achieve.

	[[~~Imperial_army~~#Insufficient_Supply\|Supply lines]] are likely to become a problem for the Lasambrians. Even though the Lasambrians would be at peace with the Empire during the joint campaign, running supply lines across foreign territory is a difficult matter. The Lasambrians could readily run supply lines into Segura and Kahraman if necessary (nobody needs to mention the number of times they have done so already), but pushing through those lands into Madruga and Feroz would be incredibly difficult. Unless the Lasambrians controlled regions that allowed them to trace a route back to the territory of Reinos, then they would suffer attrition due to lack of supply in Madruga or Feroz. This is not a situation that the Lasambrians are keen to get into - many are wary of rogue elements within the Empire attempting a surprise attack should they become vulnerable.		[[Army#Insufficient_Supply\|Supply lines]] are likely to become a problem for the Lasambrians. Even though the Lasambrians would be at peace with the Empire during the joint campaign, running supply lines across foreign territory is a difficult matter. The Lasambrians could readily run supply lines into Segura and Kahraman if necessary (nobody needs to mention the number of times they have done so already), but pushing through those lands into Madruga and Feroz would be incredibly difficult. Unless the Lasambrians controlled regions that allowed them to trace a route back to the territory of Reinos, then they would suffer attrition due to lack of supply in Madruga or Feroz. This is not a situation that the Lasambrians are keen to get into - many are wary of rogue elements within the Empire attempting a surprise attack should they become vulnerable.

	===A Gift of Land===		===A Gift of Land===
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	* '''At present, losing Segura and the Iron Qanat would reduce the supply of the Freeborn to one'''		* '''At present, losing Segura and the Iron Qanat would reduce the supply of the Freeborn to one'''
	* '''If the underpopulated quality was removed from Feroz then the supply of the Brass Coast would be reduced to two when Segura was ceded'''		* '''If the underpopulated quality was removed from Feroz then the supply of the Brass Coast would be reduced to two when Segura was ceded'''
	The armies of the Freeborn have recently suffered from severe disruption to the upkeep of their armies. This treaty raises the spectre what will happen after Segura was ceded. In this case, the numbers are ominous. The Freeborn have been able to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|support three armies]] only because they controlled four territories. Indeed, even this by itself was not enough, and the Iron Qanat was required to allow Segura to increase the supply of the Freeborn armies. While the loss of single regions of Kahraman and Feroz would be survivable, the loss of the entire territory of Segura would not. With things as they stand now, the loss of Segura and the Iron Qanat would mean the Freeborn would only be able to support a single army.		The armies of the Freeborn have recently suffered from severe disruption to the upkeep of their armies. This treaty raises the spectre what will happen after Segura was ceded. In this case, the numbers are ominous. The Freeborn have been able to [[Army#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|support three armies]] only because they controlled four territories. Indeed, even this by itself was not enough, and the Iron Qanat was required to allow Segura to increase the supply of the Freeborn armies. While the loss of single regions of Kahraman and Feroz would be survivable, the loss of the entire territory of Segura would not. With things as they stand now, the loss of Segura and the Iron Qanat would mean the Freeborn would only be able to support a single army.

	This problem has been compounded by the devastation left by Rahab in Feroz. A fully functioning and healthy Feroz would contribute only so much to the Imperial war effort, but in its current state its contribution is badly curtailed. If the [[Region_qualities#Underpopulated\|problems of underpopulation]] in Feroz could be resolved before Segura was ceded (or after) then the Freeborn would be able to support two armies.		This problem has been compounded by the devastation left by Rahab in Feroz. A fully functioning and healthy Feroz would contribute only so much to the Imperial war effort, but in its current state its contribution is badly curtailed. If the [[Region_qualities#Underpopulated\|problems of underpopulation]] in Feroz could be resolved before Segura was ceded (or after) then the Freeborn would be able to support two armies.

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	The conduct of such a joint campaign would necessarily be a matter for the Military Council to direct. However, the Lasambrians are very clear that they expect that such a campaign would be commenced with all practical haste should the treaty be passed. Should they believe the Empire to be dragging its heels unnecessarily in prosecuting this war, then diplomatic relations would turn increasingly sour.		The conduct of such a joint campaign would necessarily be a matter for the Military Council to direct. However, the Lasambrians are very clear that they expect that such a campaign would be commenced with all practical haste should the treaty be passed. Should they believe the Empire to be dragging its heels unnecessarily in prosecuting this war, then diplomatic relations would turn increasingly sour.

	The fact that the Empire is currently unable to invade either Free Landing or the Cazar Straits without the aid of a [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navy]] will cause major problems. The Empire would need to find a solution to this problem before those regions are all that remains to be retaken otherwise, the Lasambrians are going to believe that the Empire has negotiated in bad faith on something it can't achieve.		The fact that the Empire is currently unable to invade either Free Landing or the Cazar Straits without the aid of a [[navy\|navy]] will cause major problems. The Empire would need to find a solution to this problem before those regions are all that remains to be retaken otherwise, the Lasambrians are going to believe that the Empire has negotiated in bad faith on something it can't achieve.

	[[Imperial_army#Insufficient_Supply\|Supply lines]] are likely to become a problem for the Lasambrians. Even though the Lasambrians would be at peace with the Empire during the joint campaign, running supply lines across foreign territory is a difficult matter. The Lasambrians could readily run supply lines into Segura and Kahraman if necessary (nobody needs to mention the number of times they have done so already), but pushing through those lands into Madruga and Feroz would be incredibly difficult. Unless the Lasambrians controlled regions that allowed them to trace a route back to the territory of Reinos, then they would suffer attrition due to lack of supply in Madruga or Feroz. This is not a situation that the Lasambrians are keen to get into - many are wary of rogue elements within the Empire attempting a surprise attack should they become vulnerable.		[[Imperial_army#Insufficient_Supply\|Supply lines]] are likely to become a problem for the Lasambrians. Even though the Lasambrians would be at peace with the Empire during the joint campaign, running supply lines across foreign territory is a difficult matter. The Lasambrians could readily run supply lines into Segura and Kahraman if necessary (nobody needs to mention the number of times they have done so already), but pushing through those lands into Madruga and Feroz would be incredibly difficult. Unless the Lasambrians controlled regions that allowed them to trace a route back to the territory of Reinos, then they would suffer attrition due to lack of supply in Madruga or Feroz. This is not a situation that the Lasambrians are keen to get into - many are wary of rogue elements within the Empire attempting a surprise attack should they become vulnerable.

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	{{PDFLink\|align=right\|link=File:So far so fast.pdf\|caption=Click for pdf version}}		{{PDFLink\|align=right\|link=File:So far so fast.pdf\|caption=Click for pdf version}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In Autumn 386YE, a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited [[Anvil]] to discuss peace with the Empire. While the exact details of what occurred are known only to those who were present, it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to accept was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth between the Lasambrians and the [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service]], as well as the Lasambrians and their [[Jotun]] allies. Details of the latter discussions are once again unknown, but some time before the Winter summit, the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty.		In Autumn 386YE, a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited [[Anvil]] to discuss peace with the Empire. While the exact details of what occurred are known only to those who were present, it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to accept was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth between the Lasambrians and the [[Civil Service]], as well as the Lasambrians and their [[Jotun]] allies. Details of the latter discussions are once again unknown, but some time before the Winter summit, the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty.

	The Lasambrians have, as a people, discussed the treaty and accepted it in principle. It falls far short of what they would want, but it does give them enough land to form a nation of their own. Of course, that comes at a heavy price that would have to be paid by the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] whose land they claim. But the nation has - grudgingly - accepted this deal.		The Lasambrians have, as a people, discussed the treaty and accepted it in principle. It falls far short of what they would want, but it does give them enough land to form a nation of their own. Of course, that comes at a heavy price that would have to be paid by the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] whose land they claim. But the nation has - grudgingly - accepted this deal.

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	The Lasambrians are deeply committed to their faith, and the seven Virtues have rapidly come to permeate all aspects of their society. This common faith has helped to bring them to the negotiating table and will likely form the bedrock of any future relations between Lasambria and the Empire.		The Lasambrians are deeply committed to their faith, and the seven Virtues have rapidly come to permeate all aspects of their society. This common faith has helped to bring them to the negotiating table and will likely form the bedrock of any future relations between Lasambria and the Empire.

	However these similarities only go so far. The Lasambrians embrace the Virtues wholeheartedly, but have no interest whatsoever in the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith\|Doctrines of the Way]]. Those who have interacted with them describe the Lasambrians as deeply anti-clerical, rejecting the authority of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] and having no corresponding religious body themselves. While they acknowledge that there are some whose knowledge of the Virtues is greater and more worth listening to, there is a strong and pervasive belief in their society that each individual must seek a deep and personal understanding of the Virtues within themselves.		However these similarities only go so far. The Lasambrians embrace the Virtues wholeheartedly, but have no interest whatsoever in the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith\|Doctrines of the Way]]. Those who have interacted with them describe the Lasambrians as deeply anti-clerical, rejecting the authority of the [[Synod]] and having no corresponding religious body themselves. While they acknowledge that there are some whose knowledge of the Virtues is greater and more worth listening to, there is a strong and pervasive belief in their society that each individual must seek a deep and personal understanding of the Virtues within themselves.

	As such, the Lasambrians might notice statements in the Imperial Synod, they would have no power to sway them in their beliefs. They are on their own path towards Virtue, and while they might engage in mutual discussion, they would certainly not take kindly to any attempts to tell them that they are doing it wrong. It would take a drastic change of circumstances for the Lasambrians to embrace the Way.		As such, the Lasambrians might notice statements in the Imperial Synod, they would have no power to sway them in their beliefs. They are on their own path towards Virtue, and while they might engage in mutual discussion, they would certainly not take kindly to any attempts to tell them that they are doing it wrong. It would take a drastic change of circumstances for the Lasambrians to embrace the Way.

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	The Lasambrians have, as a people, discussed the treaty and accepted it in principle. It falls far short of what they would want, but it does give them enough land to form a nation of their own. Of course, that comes at a heavy price that would have to be paid by the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] whose land they claim. But the nation has - grudgingly - accepted this deal.		The Lasambrians have, as a people, discussed the treaty and accepted it in principle. It falls far short of what they would want, but it does give them enough land to form a nation of their own. Of course, that comes at a heavy price that would have to be paid by the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] whose land they claim. But the nation has - grudgingly - accepted this deal.

	The only remaining hurdle is the approval of the relevant Imperial bodies of state. To become law, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] would need to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|pass the treaty]] with a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], and it would still be subject to veto by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The only remaining hurdle is the approval of the relevant Imperial bodies of state. To become law, the [[Senate]] would need to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|pass the treaty]] with a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], and it would still be subject to veto by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	==The Text==		==The Text==

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	* '''The Empire cannot currently complete this goal without the assistance of a navy'''		* '''The Empire cannot currently complete this goal without the assistance of a navy'''
	* '''If Lasambrian armies enter Madruga or Feroz they will suffer attrition if they cannot trace supply lines back to Reinos through regions they control'''		* '''If Lasambrian armies enter Madruga or Feroz they will suffer attrition if they cannot trace supply lines back to Reinos through regions they control'''
	The commitment of the Lasambrians to assist in the reconquest of Imperial territory is not the first time that Imperial forces have cooperated with foreign orcs in recent years - the armies of the [[Thule]] have fought as allies across the northern Empire, most notably in the conquest of [[Ossium]] and [[Sermersuaq]]. While the treaty includes no practical details, presumably the Lasambrians would arrange communication with the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] in order to put together a unified campaign plan.		The commitment of the Lasambrians to assist in the reconquest of Imperial territory is not the first time that Imperial forces have cooperated with foreign orcs in recent years - the armies of the [[Thule]] have fought as allies across the northern Empire, most notably in the conquest of [[Ossium]] and [[Sermersuaq]]. While the treaty includes no practical details, presumably the Lasambrians would arrange communication with the [[Military Council]] in order to put together a unified campaign plan.

	The exact force numbers are not public knowledge, but the Lasambrians are known to field three armies: the ''Hierro'', the ''Corazon'', and the ''Escuta''. The treaty refers to multiple independent warbands, but only one such group is large enough to be registered on the strategic scale: the followers of the youthful Shepherd-Warrior Yantan Tethrasson. The Lasambrians have confirmed this is the limit of their forces.		The exact force numbers are not public knowledge, but the Lasambrians are known to field three armies: the ''Hierro'', the ''Corazon'', and the ''Escuta''. The treaty refers to multiple independent warbands, but only one such group is large enough to be registered on the strategic scale: the followers of the youthful Shepherd-Warrior Yantan Tethrasson. The Lasambrians have confirmed this is the limit of their forces.
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	No treaty can bind the hands of future senators, and as such, the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding of the land]] would require a separate [[Senate motion]] when it happened. That motion could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Assembly of Nine or the Freeborn National Assembly. If the Senate did not pass the motion or it was vetoed then the land would not be ceded. This would do enormous damage to the Empire's reputation for trustworthiness, which has slowly recovered and improved in recent years.		No treaty can bind the hands of future senators, and as such, the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding of the land]] would require a separate [[Senate motion]] when it happened. That motion could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Assembly of Nine or the Freeborn National Assembly. If the Senate did not pass the motion or it was vetoed then the land would not be ceded. This would do enormous damage to the Empire's reputation for trustworthiness, which has slowly recovered and improved in recent years.

	In theory, the damage could be mitigated if the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] elected not to defend the territory from the Lasambrian advance. Such a strategy would be reliant on unanimity in the Military Council as any individual general could take their army to Segura to oppose the attack, and the action would be completely legal. It would however have [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|serious negative consequences]] for the people who live there. When land is ceded, the civil service ensure that the Imperial citizens who dwell in the affected areas are duly informed and do everything possible to help them evacuate the area. None of that aid would be forthcoming if the land was invaded and instead people might die trying to defend their homes from the advancing Lasambrian armies.		In theory, the damage could be mitigated if the [[Military Council]] elected not to defend the territory from the Lasambrian advance. Such a strategy would be reliant on unanimity in the Military Council as any individual general could take their army to Segura to oppose the attack, and the action would be completely legal. It would however have [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|serious negative consequences]] for the people who live there. When land is ceded, the civil service ensure that the Imperial citizens who dwell in the affected areas are duly informed and do everything possible to help them evacuate the area. None of that aid would be forthcoming if the land was invaded and instead people might die trying to defend their homes from the advancing Lasambrian armies.

	The grace period for the departure of the Freeborn inhabitants of these lands is the cause of some discussion between the Civil Service and their Lasambrian counterparts. The Lasambrians are quick to assure the Empire that they will not do any harm to any Freeborn who choose not to leave their ancestral homes. Instead, the grace period will give the Freeborn time to set their affairs in order before the Lasambrians impose the higher rate of taxation that applies to foreigners who live in their lands. However, the Civil Service would withdraw all but the most basic of support upon the territory being ceded, meaning that any Freeborn taking advantage of this grace period would still take penalties to their personal resources for [[Resource#Conquered_Territories\|living in conquered territory]].		The grace period for the departure of the Freeborn inhabitants of these lands is the cause of some discussion between the Civil Service and their Lasambrian counterparts. The Lasambrians are quick to assure the Empire that they will not do any harm to any Freeborn who choose not to leave their ancestral homes. Instead, the grace period will give the Freeborn time to set their affairs in order before the Lasambrians impose the higher rate of taxation that applies to foreigners who live in their lands. However, the Civil Service would withdraw all but the most basic of support upon the territory being ceded, meaning that any Freeborn taking advantage of this grace period would still take penalties to their personal resources for [[Resource#Conquered_Territories\|living in conquered territory]].

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One Last Thing

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	Cathan Canae is unlikely to care what treaties the Empire signs - she will only care at the point where the Empire actually cede the land. She might care if the Empire break their word, but such a thing is more likely to be an issue to the [[Realm#Autumn_Eternals\|Sovereign-Lords of the Labyrinth]].		Cathan Canae is unlikely to care what treaties the Empire signs - she will only care at the point where the Empire actually cede the land. She might care if the Empire break their word, but such a thing is more likely to be an issue to the [[Realm#Autumn_Eternals\|Sovereign-Lords of the Labyrinth]].

			==Resolution==
			The treaty was [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Lasambrian_Treaty\|proposed]] to the Senate who voted against ratifying it. This was followed by the Imperial [[Follow me my friend\|invasion]] of [[Reinos]] and the Lasambrians joining the Jotun in their [[If one be gone we carry on\|conquest]] of [[Bregasland]].

	<ic>The scrivener laid back in their chair, the fine sheet of paper falling softly to the table. Outside the little office, the hustle and bustle of Anozel barely made enough noise to cover their faint groan.		<ic>The scrivener laid back in their chair, the fine sheet of paper falling softly to the table. Outside the little office, the hustle and bustle of Anozel barely made enough noise to cover their faint groan.

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	<ic>“Are you ready?”		<ic>“Are you ready?”

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	A soft hubbub of voices arose all across the arena. Esperanza looked around, trying her hardest not to focus too much on Reyes practically jumping for joy off to one side. It had been a good speech, but it would take more than one of those to push this treaty to its conclusion.</ic>		A soft hubbub of voices arose all across the arena. Esperanza looked around, trying her hardest not to focus too much on Reyes practically jumping for joy off to one side. It had been a good speech, but it would take more than one of those to push this treaty to its conclusion.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ReinosRegions.png\|align=left\|caption=Reinos is currently the only territory that might be considered "Lasambria", but the orcs of the hills are ambitious...\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ReinosRegions.png\|align=left\|caption=Reinos is currently the only territory that might be considered "Lasambria", but the orcs of the hills are ambitious...\|width=300}}</div>
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In Autumn 386YE, a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited [[Anvil]] to discuss peace with the Empire. While the exact details of what occurred are known only to those who were present, it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to accept was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth between the Lasambrians and the [[Imperial Civil Service]], as well as the Lasambrians and their [[Jotun]] allies. Details of the latter discussions are once again unknown, but some time before the Winter summit, the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty.		In Autumn 386YE, a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited [[Anvil]] to discuss peace with the Empire. While the exact details of what occurred are known only to those who were present, it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to accept was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth between the Lasambrians and the [[Imperial Civil Service]], as well as the Lasambrians and their [[Jotun]] allies. Details of the latter discussions are once again unknown, but some time before the Winter summit, the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty.

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One Last Thing

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	* '''A plenipotentiary would give the Empire a chance to convince the eternal that this was not a defeat for the Empire'''		* '''A plenipotentiary would give the Empire a chance to convince the eternal that this was not a defeat for the Empire'''

	Finally, the civil service received a request from '''Chauntecleer Words''', noted seneschal of Dawn, to investigate how a response from the [[Cathan Canae\|Lady of the Frost]] might look to this treaty. Having discussed the matter with one of her heralds, it is clear that the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' is likely to decide that ceding land to the Lasambrians would be a show of weakness by the Empire and react accordingly.		Finally, the civil service received a request from '''Chauntecleer Words''', noted seneschal of Dawn, to investigate how a response from the [[Cathan Canae\|Lady of the Frost]] might look to this treaty. Having discussed the matter with one of her heralds, it is clear that the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' is likely to decide that ceding land to the Lasambrians would be a show of weakness by the Empire and react accordingly. Whilst there is no certainty what the reaction would look like, it would not be possible for ''Breath of Winter'' to remove the ability for Imperial ritualists to call [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|citadels]] from her demesne; it would not break the [[Frozen_Citadel_of_Cathan_Canae#Assurance\|assurance]] of the ritual.

	The Archmage of Summer could use a plenipotentiary to ask Cathan Canae for an audience to discuss the matter. It might be possible for the Empire to persuade ''The Immovable One'' to change her mind, but there is no certainty of success.		The Archmage of Summer could use a plenipotentiary to ask Cathan Canae for an audience to discuss the matter. It might be possible for the Empire to persuade ''The Immovable One'' to change her mind, but there is no certainty of success.