The Conference of Sárospatak

On the 1st of September, Consul Scroll120 handed out several invitations to Sárospatak to several representatives from the many states across the server, inviting them to the Palace of the Republic, to a conference. Uninterrupted, the talks went on for 11 days, focusing on one major topic: the foundation of a new nation through unification. On the 11th of September, the talks came to an end with the annunciation of the Empire of Meridium taking place, establishing a strong nation in the south.

## Background

After the decisive victory of Ostenbourg in the The One Hour War over Ottacorp the question of national security in the south rose up. With the independence of many free states/cities in the south in danger, Consul Scroll came up with the idea of the conference between all these states, to find an answer to the pending danger.

## The Conference

### Attendees

* Scroll120 [Reprensetative from Neuburg]
* Swatman002 [Reprensetative from Sárospatak]
* Yung Voterfraud [Representative from NARO]
* CK Wagner [Representative from UN]
* JediKid [Representative from Orcale]
* Arny the I. [Representative from Gavel]
* VFox32 [Reprensetative from Sárospatak]
* Rienboom [Representative from Premysl]
* Porgsky [Representative from Porgistan]

### Initial Talks

The initial talks of the conference went slow, with the situation presented to the attendees, Consul Scroll aired the idea of uniting the south into one nation for mutual protection and growth. After further debating and hearing sides, it came down to three choices.

* Joining the nation.
* Joining the alliance.
* Not taking part.

The territories of Sárospatak, Neuburg, Orcale and Gavel chose to join the nation, the territories of Premysl chose to join the alliance, whilst the territories of Porgistan chose to not take part.

### The Imperial Diet

With the decision made from each representative, the conference shifted to the ones taking part in the nation, to lay down the foundations of Meridium. The talks can be split up into 5 groups.

#### I. The Name of the Nation

The first question of the foundation of a new empire was under what name the nation will be known as. With several options suggested by all members, eventually it came down the Imperia Meridium, standing for the Empire of the South in the sacred language of latin.

#### II. The Constitution

The second question of the Diet, was the writing of the constitution of the new nation. Being an seasoned statesman, Scroll took up the work to word the constitution, sharing each draft with the others for changes, additions and removals. Eventually the constitution reached a state on which all Electors could agree upon.

#### III. The Flag/Coat of Arms

The third question was what will be the flag and coat of arms of the new nation. Several color schemes were explored, but eventually one was picked.

#### IV. Territorial Claims

The fourth question saw which lands will be known as the territories of the nation. Splitting it down to the member states, each state provided it's own territorial claims. Uniting these claims, the nations borders were drawn out, encompassing the southern lands of the server.

#### V. The Capital

The last question of the conference was of where the capital will be of the nation, and under what name will it be known. Exploring several locations for suitable ground, a grand field in the southern side of the nation was picked with numerous natural borders and wast resources. The name of the capital was picked to be Elysium.

### Aftermath

After the conference concluded, an annunciation was aired to the server with the details of the Empire's borders, claims, and existence.