Emerald Binding 1489

Summary: The Emerald Binding is a document that formally annexes the mali’ame in roughly 1489, turning it into a province for the Kingdom of Oren, under the rule of then King Olivier de Savoie. This is a resultant action after its previous ruler, King Andrik Vydra, was assassinated by the mali’aheral.

Actual document [1]

Insignia of House de Savoie [2]

History Behind It: With the defiant tide of the Silver State of Haelun’or and the effrontery of all Elvenkind, the time for definitive action has been called. The Orenic sphere of influence must be extended to encompass this obstinate race, and its people must be quelled and tempered by the hand of Humanity. The assurance of a stable and serene southern border is paramount in the agenda of the Kingdom of Oren, and so for the sake of prosperity within, the following desire has been expressed to the State of Cerulin. Long has Cerulin been harassed by foreign foes; the Kingdom of Oren sees the State in need of nurturing and guidance, and is willing to offer this for the sake of both their continued existence and opulence.

This document, known henceforth as the Emerald Binding, will absorb the independent State of Cerulin under the dominion of the Kingdom of Oren. It will act as a subsidiary client state under the will of the Kingdom and abide by the following stipulations:

The complete recognition that the former State of Cerulin is henceforth a client state of the Kingdom of Oren, known as the Province of Cerulin. The former State of Cerulin abdicating its independence and officially absorbing itself into the Kingdom of Oren as a province. The agreement to recognize the King of Oren as the supreme matter of authority within the Province of Cerulin. The agreement to abide by the laws of the Kingdom of Oren, and hold no exceptions or province-specific laws without approval from the Lord Justiciar. The agreement to make no foreign agreements, pacts, alliances or otherwise without the express consent from the King of Oren. The complete destruction of any false religious icons, temples or otherwise that praise anything other than the Creator. Furthermore, the worship of Malin is hereby forbidden. The agreement to suppress any and all publications that may incite contempt within the Kingdom of Oren. The agreement to expel any persons declared as fugitives within the Province of Cerulin or any of its affiliate subsidiaries.

The Kingdom of Oren, as the protector of Cerulin, will hereby agree to the following: To protect the Province of Cerulin from any internal or external threat that is also deemed a threat by the Kingdom of Oren. To ensure the stability and relative peace of the Province by whatever means necessary. To ensure the survival and growth of the Wood Elven race. To defend the rights of loyal Elven subjects that live under the laws of the Kingdom of Oren. To appoint a Provincial Governor approved by the King to act as the regional subordinate of the Kingdom.

The obligations and promises stated in this document will be upheld indefinitely; any violation in obligation will cause an immediate termination in the treaty, and all its former obligations becoming null and void. The following signatories hereby render this treaty agreeable and bind their respective nations under its terms:

The Kingdom of Oren King Olivier de Savoie, Lord Chancellor Guy de Bar

The Province of Cerulin Tristin Tresery, Provincial Governor