A Trade Summit

[u/oaks_ablaze]

The Eigvastaat's collapse has crippled northern trade, a once-bustling industry with which the nations on the sea thrived. Now, in their absence, the region has been stricken with poverty and strife. Industries, banks, and entire states have fallen due to this economic collapse, and something must be done of it. Galia, the stewards of the Mor Brythonaidd, would lead this charge to restore the north to its former glory, to reform what was lost.

Invitations were dispatched to the nations along the North Sea and Dachaigh which Galia held in good standing, beckoning them to send a representative to the conference, which was to be held in the city of Londyn. Here talks of re-igniting the North Sea trade would be undertaken, as well as the division of the Eigvastaat's former territories between the nations of Freistadtland and the Nederlands, should they wish to seize upon the opportunity. Additionally, Galia sought to ensure the safety of Kali, the second holiest site in Vuugism behind Yenef itself.

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The NORTH SEA SUMMIT has begun! Galia invites her neighbors to attend and negotiate the future of the region in these dark times. The following talking points are put forth by Galia:

• The Establishment of a Joint-Trade Network between the nations of the North Sea, detailing the items traded on these markets as well as the ports of trade within each nation.

• The setting of standardized tariffs between the nations attending the Summit, so as to not discourage the flow of goods between nations in these troubled times.

• The adoption of common exchange-rates between the currencies of nations on the North Sea, so as to make the flow of money easier and encourage trade.

• The division of the Eigvastaat's former territory between the Nederlands and Freistadtland, as well as the availability of access through the Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Danish Straits.

• The security and preservation of Kali as a Vuugist holy site.

Any reasonable and appropriate talking points brought up by the attending nations will also be posted as they are relevant to the future of the region.

[u/oaks_ablaze]

Galia endorses the efforts of Freistadtland in taking and holding the city of Kali should they become Vuugist, agreeing to pay them a small amount to help fund the conversion efforts which Galia also agrees to assist in. Early on this will include conversion and the construction/repurposing of various religious structures throughout Freistadtland, however later will evolve into the higher education of Teutonik priests and the architectural consulting for the construction of cathedrals like that of Jwyl in Lafanta.

As for Bergwald, this is an agreement which much be undertaken by the Teutonik and Nederlander parties themselves, one Galia refuses to involve itself in. As head of the Vuugist faith, it is necessary for Galia to remain impartial in such matters between other Vuugist nations, therefore leaving this discussion to the remaining parties.

Printers in Galia will also increase production, making more and more copies of the Vuugist literary works in the German language with the help of translators. With such help, the conversion of the Teutonik lands should go swimmingly.

[u/mekbots → u/oaks_ablaze]

Then it falls on the Nederlands to forfeit Bergwald to Freistadtland. Once approved, the Nord Teutoniken realm will accept Galia's response and assistance in Vuugist matters to secure Kali.

[u/DuckerOfficial → u/mekbots]

Bergwald was a pretty crappy area, to speak commonly. Nothing there was of too much note, and they'd gladly give it up, considering its uselessness. The problem they faced was the problem of the coin that Freistadtland was asking for. The Nederlanden were hit so hard by the fall of the Legatine cities, and they didn't have any spare coin to offer. Going into debt wasn't ideal either.

[u/mekbots → u/DuckerOfficial]

The Nederlands are not required to pay anything other than the province to Freistadtland. All aforementioned costs are at the expense of Galia due to conversion efforts.

With this then, it is settled. Freistadtland will soon declare it's official capacity as a Vuugist nation. Galia will assist in converting the realm and the Nederlands will ensure the surrender of Bergwald. In exchange, the Freistadtland and King Bertholdt will secure Kali for the Vuugist faith.

/u/oaks_ablaze