Event:Narasi Independence

Succesful completion of much-needed reforms has reinvigorated the state, both internally and externally. Despotate’s economy is booming, fueled by trade goods from all corners of Aoshtai flowing into Calamina. Reformists and statists have disbanded their camps and have fully committed to exploiting the sudden economic growth to state’s and people’s best interests.

As vigor returns to Mazsandyr, its name sounds of profit and well-being. Neighbouring states watchfully observe the rising power of the Despotate, yet the turn of the scales did not raise the Council’s appetite for territory. Metropolies gossip of a colonization program, in which the state might find bountiful investments.

* *Reforms have concluded successfully. The Four Marches will expect larger subsidies from Mzs a’Ndir.*
* *Council discusses the matter of Narasi independence in Dediysse March and turning it into a buffer state. Other states may endorse Narasi independence.*

**The following states have endorsed Narasi independence:**

* - **Concourse Commonwealth**
* - **Orientum Compact**
* - Karstedt
* - Phero Ecumene
* - Unified Neegwein Realm Royalty
* - Heavenly Kingdom of Brasaeat Dot

Following the uneventful conclusion of reforms in Mazsandyr, the Narasi are once more boldly addressing their ultimate goal of regaining independence. As troublesome as they can be for the Despotate, the Council, for the first time since the fall of Ascendancy, considers their claims valid and are open to discuss it.

Tensions in the Concourse have brought the Despotate, Compact and Commonwealth closer than these states have ever been before, yet the Four Marches are still the bone of contention in the eastern fringes of the region. The Despotate begins to find more trouble than worth in controlling Dediysse and begins internal consultations with the foremost Narasi individuals.

The Epiythalei, on the other hand, are troubled by this turn of the events. In contrary to their niehgbours, they find Maz overlordship favorable, at least for the time being.

***MAZSANDYR DESPOTATE BEGINS ORGANIZING A MEETING IN NARASI CAPITAL OF DEDIYSSE MARCH, DEDÓSSA.*** *The meeting is planned for 23 NAC.*

 ***► Abandon the Dediysse March***Mazsandyr will retreat its forces from the Dediysse March and leave Narasi to their own devices.
 ***► Propose a Summit***The Emberhall Council will begin preparations for a diplomatic summit hosted on Narasi capital, Dedóssa.
-10 - *Strategic interests*
-10 - *Undermined relations with Narasi*
+50 - *Potential diplomatic and economic gains*
❕ ***The Emberhall Council chose this course of action.***

 ***► Give the Narasi Independence (Option 2)***Letting the Narasi govern themselves with little interruptions from their neighbours may be chosen as the course of action, should the attending powers conclude that they are not worth their time.
 ***► No Agreements Made***Should the delegations not come to a compromise, the status quo in the region will continue. The Narasi will be very unhappy about this turn of events and their unrest will almost certainly grow further.
0 - *No modifiers*

* 14.10, Day 0
* 15.10, Day 1
* 16.10, Day 2

The Narasi will be represented by **Djua Gioi Qoxia**, chosen by her brethren to voice their demands during the summit.

* *Rumors are that Djua Gioi Qoxia distrusts Oragon and hopes that the Orientum Compact and Concourse Commonwealth will favor the option 2 as well.*
* *Orágon Meüven Fyn is reported to have called the Narasi "ungrateful". This has not been found to be true and Oragon declined stating such a thing.*

   The C.C.C. delegation is headed by **Grand Marshal Stojan Zima** himself, representing the Commonwealth Secretariat, along with representatives from the monarchies and republics which comprise the Commonwealth Council. The aging Grand Marshal spoke in favor of Narasi self-determination, keeping his remarks brief, sharp, and strictly focused on the issue before the conference.
* *It is well understood that the grand strategy of the Concourse Commonwealth relies on getting as many states to join the Commonwealth as possible, for two reasons: (1) to suppress security conflicts between powers in the East Concourse by committing them all to collectively take action if one of them were to take aggressive action against the others, and (2) to increase the size of the federation budget, and thus the federation navy, through the addition of more members. The recent addition of the  Orientum Compact to the Commonwealth is the latest diplomatic coup accomplished by Zima and his staff, fundamentally altering geopolitical realities in the region.*
* *The Commonwealthers have been careful not to mention overtly the possibility of the Narasi joining the Commonwealth and have shown proper deference and restraint when addressing the status of the Mazsandyr marches, carefully striking any mention of terms like "occupation," "imperialism," and "foreign power," although within Rogancia (the station-state which from which Zima's Commonwealthers originate), many consider the Mazsandyr to be an imperialistic, cowardly, and opportunistic power and also consider their occupation of the northern regions illegitimate. It is possible that Zima's team, who have displayed themselves to be more than capable of cold-eyed pragmatism in the past decade, might be considering the pros and cons of inviting the Narasi to the Commonwealth after they gain independence as a measure to protect that independence.*
* *The degree to which Zima might be willing to provoke conflict with the Mazsandyr Despotate in the future is unknown, as he has not yet been tested on the issue.*

  **Isaias Sibylla**, Magister Diplomatum of the Aoshanti Kingdom of Titian, the largest of the Concourse Commonwealth's member states also arranged to have equal time to speak in favor of Narasi independence.
* *The Kingdom of Titian was the previous overlord of the region under Ascendancy times, and possesses a larger astronavy than the whole Commonwealth put together. While they are one of the region's most preponderant powers, they've been kept in check by the presence of the Commonwealth, geopolitical realities, and external guarantees.*
* *The recent joining of the  Orientum Compact has hemmed Titian in even more, preventing their leaving the federation for at least another decade.*

  **Yuda Adron**, President of the Orientum Compact, has decided to personally partake in the summit, despite the imminent addition of said state to the ranks of the Concourse Commonwealth. Adron has long been an opponent of Mazsandyr control in former Ascendancy territories, and hopes to assist in the negotiation of an independent Narasi.
* *Adron hopes that an independent Narasi would form a stable buffer between themselves and the Mazsandyr sphere of influence, reducing what he perceives as undue influence into a region not belonging to them.*
* *Adron also hopes that supporting an independent Narasi would help form a positive relationship with the nascent state, opening up trade and improving regional security.*

  **Theresa Mind**, the Deputy Minister of State of Karstedt, is personally attending the summit to support Narasi independence.
* *The Karians were reportedly not happy when Mazsandyr waited for years while other nations sacrificed blood and treasure to defeat the Ascendancy, only to enter the war at the last minute for the exclusive purpose of expanding their territory, and relations have been chilly since. They did nothing about it at the time, but seem to consider this as a way of righting that fundamental wrong.*
* *Karstedt appears to be hinting at the fact that they will provide military and economic subsidies to Narasi once it gains independence, as well as a diplomatic guarantee.*
* *Karstedt is already providing military aid to the Commonwealth, its assistance (𝔛100 quintillion) accounting for half of the federation's defense budget.*

   Ambassador **Kenihvua-Prouon** has been dispatched by the Phero Ecumene to attend the summit, with a small delegation. Ecumene grand strategy generally involves proactive presence such as this, in the interest of its local allies' security and general peace, as well as diplomatic support for regional alliances such as the Commonwealth.
* *While no direct mention of the fact is made, the Ecumene's overall international strategy suggests it would at least diplomatically support the accession of an independent Narasi state to the Commonwealth. Some Ecumene leaders are also rumored to consider the Commonwealth a kindred polity, resembling the early Ecumene and its predecessors in a number of ways.*
* *The Ecumene historically reacted to the Mazsandyr conquest of the Four Marches with some degree of alarm, though distance and demobilization prevented it from taking any action. However, it has begun to approach its relations with the Despotate more normally as a result of its recent openness to trade and diplomacy. The Ecumenical Conclave Diplomacy Council reportedly views this summit as a final judge of the Mazsandyr Despotate as an equal, normal participant in the galactic community.*

  Vice Prime Minister **Saechao Rithisak** is in attendance. With the grand strategy of Brasaet Dot rotating around national sovereignty and self-preservation, it is expected that they will voice support for Narasi independence.
* *With the above in mind, one possibility is that Braseat Dot may be supporting Narasi independence so the idea of self-determination and a desire of national sovereignty, in international norms, may have more precedent supporting it in regards to whether a state should exist or not. In-turn, this will make their own strategic situation at home less precarious, and give support for their own sovereignty as a nation.*

   Neegweinian Deputy Foreign Minister **Tlavs'tor Noi'dlavjur** is attending the summit personally. Since the 17 NAC coalition was formed, the Neegweinian foreign policy surrounding the Concourse has been one of great caution and focused on containing and potentially executing threats against its allies present in the region, a mindset that has continued with the 22 NAC coalition. With the nascent Reformed League strengthening its power and the current Imperial crisis, Neegwein believes it to be urgent to voice its opinion on the Narasi matter in the region that could potentially affect the stances of regional threats.
* *In the summit, Noi'dlavjur voices support for an independent Narasi state. The Neegweinian delegate cites the increasing Narasi desire for independence as well as the openness of dialogue from the Mazsandyr side as a precedent for Narasi self-determination and therefore, with their demands, independence. He also states his belief that with the Mazsandyr increasingly finding more trouble in keeping Dediysse in as well as recent openness to outside trade and diplomacy created expectations from outsiders to mediate the Four Marches situation, a topic that has been highly controversial since their submission to Mazsandyr, that allowing Narasi independence would be in everyone's interest.*
* *Neegwein intentionally has avoided using words related to subjugation such as 'imperialist' and 'occupation' or any mention of its opinion on the Four Marches to prevent any detracting in the summit. It's a fairly well-known fact, however, that like other GCTO states, internal Neegweinian opinion has been very negative regarding the Four Marches and Neegwein historically reacted to the Mazsandyr invasion with distrust and alarm, although the changing state of affairs has meant Neegwein is likely able to move on from that. Analysts have speculated potential support for Narasi membership into the Commonwealth, as it would secure a newly born Narasi state from outside influence in addition to strengthening regional security against the Reformed League, although Neegwein has remained silent on such a possibility.*

The overwhelming support received from other nations pleases the hopeful Narasi. They view the Orientum Compact and the C.C.C. as potential allies, but will most likely continue to hold the grudge against the Mazsandyr Despotate. Nonetheless, Narasi are somewhat thankful towards the Despotate, which, despite its interests in the region, hopes to befriend them in the future.
* *The official Mazsandrian stance on the matter is that the Dediysse March was abandoned by them because of economic and administrative inefficiency they experienced in the region.*
* *The Narasi are certain of attaining independence within the coming days.*

 ***► Support Narasi independence***The following nations support Narasi independence:* Brasaeat Dot
* Phero Ecumene
* Commonwealth
* Karstedt
* Aoshanti Republic
* Unified Neegwein Realm Royalty
* Orientum Compact

As the last Mazsandrian frigates leave the Narasi space, some ask - *Who will defend us now?**The littlest awakes to stand among the tall.*
* The Emberhall Council of the Mazsandyr Despotate chose to host the Dedóssa Summit and invited various states to participate.
* During the Summit, all invited powers supported Narasi cause for independence.
* The voting session ended with majority of attendants supporting Narasi independence.

***The Narasi have gained independence.***
* *Mazsandyr Despotate abandons its claims and possessions in the Dèdiyssë March.*
* *Mazsandyr Despotate withdraws its military forces from the region.*