Over the past few weeks, as Lazarus has recovered from its coup and gotten back on its feet, I have been discussing with their delegate, our very own Funkadelia, about a treaty of alliance between us.
The new Lazarene government shares many things with Taijitu - a commitment to democracy on a level only known by people who have seen it oppressed themselves previously, an open legislature open to all residents, and an active, thriving new community.
In addition, many Taijituans including (in no particular order), Eluvatar, Gulliver, Church of Satan, St. Oz, and myself have been active over there since the legitimate government's restoration. St. Oz in particular devoted a great deal of his time to creating a map for their first-ever RP community and helping to foster it as it grows.
I strongly urge the Ecclesia to look over the following treaty carefully, and hope you endorse it.
The Bethany Accords
A treaty of friendship between Taijitu and Lazarus
Preamble
The sovereign regions of Taijitu and Lazarus, as governed democratically by the open legislatures of the respective regions, are independent and sovereign. The two regions share citizens, political and military interests, and directly-democratic forms of government. Recognizing these similarities, as well as the friendship between the two regions’ peoples, they hereby enact the following treaty of amity and friendship.
Article One
1. The parties agree to maintain a mutual embassy relationship, onsite and offsite.
2. The parties agree to penalize willful violation of the other party’s rules for RMB posts on that party’s RMB, should the other party allow embassy RMB posts.
3. From time to time, the parties will organize cultural events on the regional offsite forums or RMB of one or the other party.
Article Two
1. If the sovereignty of a party’s legitimate government is threatened, the other party will assist proportionately in coordination with and by the consent of the threatened party.
2. Military activity in another region does not constitute extension of the region’s sovereignty.
3. The parties will collaborate militarily on request when their forces are not otherwise needed.
4. Cooperation may only be requested for operations consistent with Article Three, other agreements entered into by the requested party, and the requested party’s regional law.
Article Three
1. The parties, recognizing the overriding principles of respect for regional sovereignty, diplomatic integrity, and interregional cooperation, pledge to one another to hold faith with all their treaties and behave honorably with their diplomatic partners.
Article Four
1. Any violation of this treaty is grounds for immediate termination.
2. Either party may withdraw from the treaty with seven days’ notice.
Article Five
1. This treaty may be amended by mutual consent, through the normal ratification processes of the two parties.