Essotori - Kemet Relations

== Essotori - Kemet Relations ==
Essotori and Kemet share close relations in the modern day, with both countries being members of the Laurel Pact, as well as CSAT (through Suntterland). There are close dynastic ties, with representatives of both houses travelling to and from each other at various points in history. While partially an alliance of convenience, the two nations have many cultural similarities, which are empathised by both governments. 
== History ==
=== Pre Esso Conquest ===
Virtually all of our reliable knowledge of the Tori Kingdoms comes from the Kemeti National Archives, primarily diplomatic communications, maps, and correspondence, as well as reports by Kemeti explorers and diplomats. These documents have confirmed the existence of a longstanding thriving relationship between the Despotate of Radon and several Dynasties, from approximately 900 to 1500. After this point, Radon fell into isolationism, and letters became far more infrequent, and hostile. for reasons that are explained by letters from the Despot, though they are coated in diplomatic language, exaggerations and poetry. They talk of the world's ending, the shadows approaching and enveloping cities, causing mass chaos. 
=== Destruction of the Tori Kingdoms ===
The various Tori Kingdoms were invaded and destroyed by the Kingdom of Conland Sagadahoc, with very limited outside aid, the various Tori Kingdoms were gradually overwhelmed by superior troop quality, cohesion, and technology. The letters to Kemet increased once more, though this time, they were appeals for aid, and prophesying doom. However, very little specifics are given, they are coated in diplomatic language, exaggerations and poetry. They talk of the world's ending, the shadows approaching and enveloping cities, causing mass chaos. 
=== The Nightmare Awakens ===
In 1697, the first representative of Essotori arrived on the shores of Kemet, with a Tori interpreter. He spoke with the Pharaoh of the time, and presented the new regime as a prosperous nation, led by seafaring prophets. The Kemeti government was deeply confused by the use of Essospeak, and was concerned about the eradication of various religious and cultural groups. This led to an intense military rivalry, with three wars taking place between 1700 and 1750, with both nations engaging in struggles on sea, as well as Essotori backing the Pam Empire at several points. Essotori failed to achieve strategic gains in the first war (1710 - 1712), though assured the independence of the Pam Empire in the Second War (1723 - 1729), and achieved true peace after the Third War.
=== Thawing of Relations ===
After the Third Essotori - Kemet War, peace was achieved, in the Treaty of Peace and Happiness, which mandated friendship and cooperation. However, Kemet would eventually fall into Corusconian influence, while the Pam Empire continued to decline, relying on Essotori support more and more with time. 
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