World Conference

Whilst Roth had finished off his whisky.
He noticed the Duchess of Cholet made her entrance.
He put his drink down and wandered over to where Chimera was standing.

"Good tidings, your Excellency Chimera", Roth said.
I hope you are enjoying the conference so far, Milady.

He bows to Chimera, and smiles, "it is wonderful to meet you."

Roth introduces himself to the elegant lady.
I am Rothar Rose, from Ayr County Scotland.
Roth straightens his kilt, and polite asks if Chimera would like a drink?

Welcome lady ghostwriter weishui

I hope your excellency is enjoying herself, seeing that
she was all alone. Roth decided to come over and introduce himself.
Rothar Rose - Chancellor of Ayr Capital. Delighted to meet you.

He sat down, straightened his kilt.
Such a big gathering, where are you from Milady, Ghostwriter Weishui?
Roth sat, sipping his whiskey. Smiling at her.

Ghostwriter was drawn from her thoughts by a voice and looking round saw a man approach. She smiled politely and curtsied before replying.

I was just watching the gathering crowd Sir, she said quietly. And drinking a refreshing cup of tea procured for me by milord Seamus, she said indicating the young man stood beside her smiling.

I am from Holywell Sir, she said from where she stood by the sideboard smiling.

Deep in his thoughts, young Seamus is a bit surprised to hear his name spoken. Blinking himself out of his reverie, he understands that the lady to whom he had been speaking earlier has mentioned him in conversation with another guest. At this, he faces the gentleman in question and nods politely. Recalling the glass of single malt in his hand, he takes a goodly drink of it, and continues watching the room at large. Directly a thought occurs to him, and he turns to Lady Ghostwriter once more, murmuring Beg pardon, lass. Perhaps ye'd like tae take a turn about the grounds, havin' mentioned yer discomfort in crowds? I am surre cousin Caiti an' Baldar will find you if yer needed in th' meeting. I could escort yerself, or I can bring one or two of the castle guards if ye'd rather that. It be still a civilized hour, sae none weel question, if tha' concerns you.

Ghost smiled as Seamus spoke and setting her cup down onto the sideboard bowed her head in acceptance.

A turn around the grounds would be pleasant Seamus, she said quietly. I don't think guards will be needed, and yes if I am needed someone will come looking for me.

Roth decides to sit down with Lady Chimera
I feel beat all this running around through the crowds.

Please here is a glass for you Milady.

Just lucky Marie left the entire whisky decanter here beside us.

Roth pours Chimera a glass of whiskey and then pours a glass to himself.
"bottoms up", he lets out a hearty laugh sipping his whiskey.
But it would be for miss of me, if I didn't get you to try
Scotland's finest drink. He smiles, straightens his kilt.

So your excellency please tell us of this Brittany you speak of?
Do you have many towns, and produce resources for much trades?

Seamus quietly drains the last of his drink, sets the goblet on the sideboard, and offers his arm politely to Lady Ghostwriter, murmuring Weel then. Would ye be after a turrn about the gardens, or a walk down the lane by the paddock tae see th' horses, or what, Lady? Oh, an' if ye dinnae mind, I should run an' retrieve something quickly, before we gae outdoors. Tis yer ain choice, lass. Who knows, mayhaps Caiti an Baldar might sneak out an' come round as well.

A walk into the gardens would be nice, thank you Sir, Ghostwriter said taking Seamus' proffered arm. Please feel free to retrieve whatever it is you need, she said intrigued.

Looking into the room Ghost was unsure if she would see Caitlin or Baldar while things were so busy, thinking they were not the sneaking off type, unlike it seemed herself, trying to avoid the large throng that occupied this room.

Satisfied that things were going well with the conference and that the leaders and diplomats were getting to know one another, Cait was off in search of Baldar. She saw him with his cousin Natale. Approaching the two she slipped her arm through her husband's and nodded to her cousin. I am sorry to interrupt but I need to speak to Baldar about an idea that is forming in my mind and I want to discuss it with him before it slips away. If you will kindly excuse us for a moment, Natale. I will return him to you. She smiled softly and made sure that the gentleman had everything he wanted before whisking her husband to a quiet corner to talk.

As she walked with Baldar she spoke of her idea, quietly whispering. She ended with a quick smile and kissed his cheek. My beloved, you know I'm no good at treaty writing but in these times of international trade and long dangerous sea voyages, I believe it is something that the nations of the world could agree upon. Caitilin looked up at her husband and searched his face. What do you think, my love? There could be a standard set for all nations and there would be no question as to what price a pirate would pay for molesting a legitimate trading vessel. She was excited about the idea but would leave the formalities in Baldar's hands.

As they prepare to depart, Seamus says to Lady Ghostwriter, If you will, I shall take you tae the entrance tae the gardens, then run quick tae the armoury, then come back tae ye. It should be but a moment, then yer escape.



((RP between Lady Ghost and Seamus will move to the Castle Gardens))

After speaking with his wife on a certain topic, he kisses her on the cheek, and turns to his guests


Baldar asks for the attention of the guests,

Your Highness, Princes, Dukes, Lords and Ladies, I am pleased to see so many representatives of the countries of Europe.

As said before the object of this meeting is to make people meet, and discuss various topics. One that I would like to bring to discussion is sea-lanes and sea trading.
He looks at the people in the room; we all have problems with brigands and criminals that cause havoc to land trade and our cities, which at times makes it hard to travel.

With sea-lanes, opening trade can now be quicker, but we have the first reports of piracy, how can we best protect our shipping.

I would like to propose the creation of an international Judicial Law against piracy, where all the countries that will sign to this document will guarantee that no pirate ship will be given a safe port, or assistance, that the captain and crew of that pirate ship is condemned by that countries laws for criminal acts, or as part of this treaty a specific law is put to hang pirates in whatever country they are caught in.

I ask all the nobles present to put down any ideas that they think would work and while hear we can come up with a document.

Baldar bows to the guests and taking another goblet of wine takes a sip waiting for ideas and answers.

Cait stepped forward. All good questions, my Lord Rothar. This is why we bring this up to the those assembled here. I would like to see them all addressed. I personally would like to have this gathering to be the author of a document that can be agreed on and can be enforceable, signed and sealed. She paused a moment and took a sip from a goblet. Some kingdoms have delved deeply into sea faring and others are yet new to it, struggling to even build ports. To truly unite our world each of us must feel safe and secure when traveling on the open sea. Each of us need to take an active roll in keeping that sea safe.

Natale… Sorry, the Viscount of Rabat, was going to kiss her hand when Caitlin kissed his cheek to welcome him.
- Madam… My dear cousin. Nice to meet you.
They dranked…
- Sasto ! And thank you for all.
He adds:
- If Baldar can move mountains, I am sure that a however charming woman as you is his source of inspiration. Your couple illuminates this place and I am sure that we thank you all for the energy which you invest in this project.
He murmurs to her :
- I still don’t know all our family, if you indeed want to present us...
Then, of a smile he leash her speak again to his cousin of husband.

The time to drink just a little and to listen to the various interventions.
In the words of the Regent he tilts then respectfully the leader and releases a light:
- Your Highness

He left all these persons come from everywhere of the Known World to speak between them. He allowed then to speak.
- Coming from the South of France, I can advance without any doubt, that the shortest road between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean crosses by Narbonne, Toulouse, the Garonne river.
We can form a League to secure this road which will take always more importance by the time.
Conscious that he was only himself in all this story, he preferred to keep silent and to let these people take back their affairs. Maybe that it would interest them who knows?
He glanced at the French Chancellor and at red-haired Breton Chancellor.


( Sorry for the time of answer and for the faults)

Cait returned to Natale's side, listening to him speak of his homeland. S'il vous plaît dites-moi plus de votre patrie, Natale.* She smiles at her cousin warmly. Un jour, je voudrais Voyage en France. Peut-être que tu pourrais être mon guide là-bas. Ne vous inquiétez pas il est temps de répondre à mes Falconfire dérange pas, ma sœur, et ma Kayra Seamus cousin. Ils sont présents. Il ya d'autres qui visitent rarement chez nous.**




*Please tell me more of your homeland, Natale.

**One day I would like to travel to France. Maybe you could be my guide there. Don't be concerned there is time to meet my bother Falconfire, my sister, Kayra and my cousin Seamus. They are present. There are others that rarely visit our home.

I would like to bring to the attention of all present a treaty that I would like to propose as a base for international cooperation.

Quote :

TREATY OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Following the International Peace and Trade Conference held at the Castle de Stryke in Nov/Dec 1458,

In reference to the will of all the contractors to increase, international trade in Europe to contribute to wealth and prosperity for all populations concerned,

With the common desire that through this cooperation we can reduce as much as possible any conflict in the region and ensure peace.

The Contracting Parties bind themselves to sign and respect this treaty of trade and economic cooperation.

Article I
1. The Contracting Parties bind themselves to send to a room specially designated of the Royal Embassy in England their Trade Ministers, Ambassadors or other persons delegated by them.
2. In this room, representatives of each contracting party may report the goods they intend to buy or sell, in order to facilitate trade in the countries/counties concerned.
3. In this room, all those who have access are required to communicate in English.

Article II
1. The Contracting Parties bind themselves to participate actively in trade cooperation, ensuring the passage of goods from one province/County/ country to another.
2. Each Contracting Party binds itself to appoint one or more merchants in its border/port cities to facilitate such cooperation.
3. The Government of each Contracting Party binds itself to cooperate in the sale of goods held by other parties. Such collaboration requires a constant communication and use of warrants for the transfer of goods in the region.
4. In the attached is proposed an example of this trade system of how it should work.

Article III
1. Any merchant that provides the service on behalf of this trade cooperation will receive for each day of travel a salary of XX pounds.
2. Each “transition province/County/Country” has the right of compensation equal to XX pounds each time they must give their aid to the cooperation system.
3. These costs should be divided equally between the province/county/country that sells goods and the province/county/country that buys the goods. These provinces may also agree in a different way.

Article IV
1. The Contracting Parties bind themselves to ensure where possible to the safety of merchants and the success of trade.
2. The responsibility of the goods belongs to the province/county/country where the goods are located.
3. All Contracting Parties bind themselves to prosecute under there Judicial agreements, any Thieves/Pirates that impede the conclusion of trade held in the name of this Treaty, even if the act of thievery occurs outside its territory.
4. The merchants who are appointed for the purpose of trade cooperation that in any way impede or steal the goods will be pursued and prosecuted as per judicial laws agreed between the parties.

Article V
1. In case of dispute about the application of the Treaty or on the system of trade cooperation, the Parties shall decide by majority vote.
2: The Contracting Parties bind themselves to respect the decisions taken by majority vote.

Article VI
1. The Contracting Parties bind themselves to organize at least once a year a trade and economic conference to check the state of cooperation and evaluate any proposals for improvement.
2. The seat of this Conference will be decided by vote of the Contracting Parties between the provinces/counties/countries that are proposed to host.


Article VII
1. All provinces participating in the conference in Nov/Dec 1458 may sign this treaty and become fully-fledged Parties thereto.
2. Any new contractors must have the consent of all contractors to participate in the treaty.

Article VIII
1. This Treaty shall enter into force without limit of time after the ratification by the contractors, who undertake their lands and their peoples.
2. By mutual consent, the rewriting of the Treaty may be made in full or in part.
3. The contractor who wishes to terminate this treaty will have to send an official letter to the other contractors and to publish this letter at the room in the Royal Embassy (see Article 1). The treaty will be considered for this contractor canceled a week after the publication of the official letter.


Done in xxxx, 1458

Your thoughts Mi Lords and Ladies

Caitilin lifts the parchment and reads it over. I know there will be questions on this, comments and revisions. Now my Lords and Ladies is a time we can all work as one to prepare a document that we can all be happy with. Cait looks around the room at the faces of those assembled.

Depuis le début, Melian était installée, silencieuse. Etant arrivée en retard, elle n'avait pas osé se présenter, ne voulant pas interrompre les discussions.

Lorsqu'il fut question de ports et de pirateries, elle en prit note sur son calepin mais ne dit rien, le Béarn n'ayant aucune ville portuaire. Dans la montagne, vous pensez...

Un traité leur fut alors présenté. Elle en prit un exemplaire, remercia Son Excellence Baldar d'un signe de tête et d'un sourire, puis se mit à le lire avec attention.

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From the beginning, Melian was installed, silently. She arrived late, so she did not introduce herself, not wanting to interrupt the discussion.

When the question of ports and piracy had been tackled, she took notes on his notebook but said nothing, Bearn having no port city. In the mountains, you think ...

A treaty was then submitted them. She took a copy, thanked His Excellency Baldar with a nod and a smile, then began to read it carefully.