Treaty of Saragoça

In 2019, the Second Inquisition efforts were very much limited, at great cost to some Mage Chantries that supported either Tremere or other Vampires. Because of this, some princes decided to put forward support for Chantries in need or impacted by their efforts to aid the Kindred

## Overview

The events leading to this Treaty start from the 2016 Lisbon fires, that put the mages in a very bad light in the Kindred community

### Lisbon Fires

Most of the area affected by the 1755 earthquake was hit by a terrible blaze. The mortals believe it to have been an accident, but the vampiric community blames the ex-Prince turned anarch Arnauld and the mages that aided him.

### Europe Attacks

Multiple attacks happen against chantries of mages in Europe. The attackers leave no trail, but the Order of Hermes leaks that the attacks were a byproduct of the protection of vampiric allies.

### US Cease-fire

Across the US, Chantries serve as sanctuary to vampires that see their havens destroyed. After the news from Europe reach America, an informal “cease-fire” is established between Tremere and the Order of Hermes across the globe, including locations there the heat was more proeminent, like Lisbon.

Treaty Signature

In the 3rd of August 2019 the signature from all participants was achieved in the Aljafería Palace in Saragoça.

## Participants

Prince of Lisbon: Maria Vicente de Olisipo

Prince of Madrid: Lucita de Aragon

Prince of Paris: François Villon

Prince of Rome: Tryphosa

Prince of Vienna: Leopold

Deacon of Lisbon Hermetic Chantry: Hezekiah Sandler

Deacon of Darksong Citadel: Kevin Liebermann

Master of The Creascendo: Eveliina Soro

Master of The Spire Sanctum: Pio Braga

## Treaty Texts

TREATY OF SARAGOÇA

PREAMBLE

The Princes of Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Vienna, recognizing the important role of the Tradition of Hospitality in promoting peaceful relations between Kindred and Mages, hereby agree to grant Mages the right to invoke this tradition within their domains. This Treaty sets forth the terms and conditions under which Mages may seek shelter and protection from Kindred, and under which Kindred may provide such shelter and protection.

ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Kindred" shall refer to any vampire subject to the authority of a Prince who is a signatory to this Treaty.

1.2 "Mages" shall refer to any Awakened practitioner of Magick who is subject to the authority of a Chantry or other Magical institution.

1.3 "Tradition of Hospitality" shall refer to the ancient practice of providing shelter and protection to travelers and guests, regardless of their identity or affiliation.

ARTICLE II: RIGHTS OF MAGES

2.1 Mages shall have the right to invoke the Tradition of Hospitality within the domains of the signatory Princes.

2.2 Kindred shall provide Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality with safe haven and protection from harm, subject to the terms and conditions of this Treaty.

2.3 Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality shall not be subject to any harm or aggression from Kindred, except in cases of self-defense or as otherwise provided for under this Treaty.

ARTICLE III: RESPONSIBILITIES OF KINDRED

3.1 Kindred providing shelter and protection to Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality shall be responsible for the safety and security of their guests.

3.2 Kindred shall not take any action to harm or endanger Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality, except in cases of self-defense or as otherwise provided for under this Treaty.

3.3 Kindred shall be responsible for ensuring that their domains are safe and free from any threats or dangers to Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality.

ARTICLE IV: LIMITATIONS ON INVOCATION OF THE TRADITION OF HOSPITALITY

4.1 Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality shall not engage in any actions that threaten the Masquerade or the safety of Kindred or other supernatural beings.

4.2 Mages invoking the Tradition of Hospitality shall not engage in any actions that threaten the safety or security of the domains of the signatory Princes.

4.3 The signatory Princes reserve the right to limit or revoke the invocation of the Tradition of Hospitality by Mages in cases where such invocation would be contrary to the interests of the Camarilla or the safety of their domains.

ARTICLE V: IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT

5.1 The signatory Princes shall establish Vampiric foundations to provide financial support for the implementation of this Treaty, with the Ventrue clan providing additional financial support.

5.2 The signatory Princes shall establish procedures for the implementation and enforcement of this Treaty, including the appointment of mediators to resolve disputes between Kindred and Mages.

5.3 Violations of this Treaty may be subject to sanctions or other penalties as determined by the signatory Princes.

DONE at Saragoça on this 3rd of August 2019, in the English, French, and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic and stored on each of the Madrid, Paris and Lisbon Elysiums.

FOR THE PRINCE OF LISBON

FOR THE PRINCE OF MADRID

FOR THE PRINCE OF PARIS

FOR THE PRINCE OF ROME

FOR THE PRINCE OF VIENNA