The treaty of Utrond

The treaty of Utrond is the first treaty in the history of the Old World signed between the Republic of Tabard and the island nation of Trinsulae in the year Zero. In it the two maritime powers divide their sphere of influences.

## **Content**

In the treaty of Utrond 3 articles and 2 clauses are presented. The first two articles create a sphere of influence on the many islands in the western hemisphere of the Old World. The latter establishes a defensive alliance between the two powers if one of these spheres of influence gets attacked or contested. The clauses talk about the possibility of war and consequences for breaking and upholding the treaty.

### Article 1

Article 1 states that ownership of the Dragon Isle (south-west of the mainland) is in the hands of the republic of Tabard. Any foreign invaders of this territory will be driven off by the combined armies and navies of the two powers.

### Article 2

Article 2 is similar too article 1 as this article also establishes a common response to an attack on claimed territory. In this case the claimed territory belongs to Trinsulae and it encompasses all the islands within the Midsea.

### Article 3

Article 3 establishes a defensive pact between the two sea-faring powers if one of the two, or both, are being attacked in their home provinces or in the claimed territories. The difference between the previous articles is that this article clearly emphasizes that an attack on the home territories of both powers is seen as an attack on both and will trigger a military and diplomatic response, whereas previous articles only established this for claimed territories.

### Clause 1

Clause 1 seeks to protect the validity of the treaty even when both sides are drawn into war whether it be by allies or other conflict. It seeks to protect the agreements made in this treaty by stating that even in times of war these sphere of influences remain. This to guarantee that neither state gets to much power over the other and that the treaty will continue to be.

### Clause 2

This clause warns any party thinking of ending the treaty that this treaty is binding forever and breaking it will destroy your reputation. It also states that the treaty has no expiration date and is thus binding for ever.

### Article 4

Later in spring the two signatories added an article and added the Miderian Republic to the agreement, giving him the Dragon's mouth island as sphere of influence as well as adding the republic to the defensive pact.

## **Significance**

### International

Internationally the treaty of Utrond was the first of its kind and it introduced a diplomatic revolution that would soon lead to other similar treaties, such as the treaty of the Citadel; modelled after Utrond. Together with the downing of year Zero this let the world know that a new age had begun, an age where empires would dominate the continent instead of peace.

The treaty also had a big impact on international relations. It established a defensive pact between two maritime powers who sought to dominate the waves and split it between themselves, sidelining the Maritime republic of Mideria and the independent state of Macarmonil. This issue was resolved concerning the republic of Mideria as they were included in the treaty later. Laurelorn has rejected the treaty and laid claim to the forest island to his north, he has found support in Apowidu. Initially the Council of the Horselords supported the Laurelorn claim as well but with the Steppe Accord they withdrew this claim in exchange for hegemony over the steppe.

### Local

Within the Republic of Tabard the treaty is seen as the first fulfilment of one of the ambitious goals Polleander has set for his term as one of the Igetos. The Dragon Isle is seen as the ancestral home of the Teklion in the republic and reclaiming it had gained enormous popularity within the first few months of year Zero. The treaty is seen as an immense victory for the political ambitions of Polleander and has given him significant popularity within the Teklion community. The treaty also removed the threat of a clash with the young democracy of Trinsulae and Polleander is seen as a guarantor of peace and prosperity within the republic.