Peace talks between Kanoshu and Torshavnese Empire

[Kanoshu]

The Art of Diplomacy

The president of Kanoshu looked across at the sea of faces before her. The faces came from every corner of Delusia, diplomats and dignitaries of nations both near and far.

It was an imposing sight. Ayaka had note even stepped foot in these hallowed halls before today – now she stood behind a podium, tasked with arguing her nation’s case before all Delusia.

As her eyes passed over those assembled in the hall, the weight of the moment and the burden of her role threatened to rip away her composure. It was only when her eyes fell upon her own people’s delegation, the turquoise banner of her homeland displayed proudly behind them, were her spirits lifted.

Filled with sudden resolve and thunder she leant forward, her lips hesitated but a moment before the microphone, and she began to speak.

‘Nations and peoples of the world. I address you here today under grave circumstances. We have been reminded that peace is not a constant we can take for granted. Peace is fragile, it is something that must be maintained with great effort. Peace is not the natural state of life – the natural state of life is violence and desperate and bloody struggle for survival. Peace is a hard labour to be undertaken, a state that can only be achieved when sapient life overcomes its dark urges, when dialogue and restraint are able to reign in the dark pull of the abyss.

We have seen what happens when we let our resolve falter, when we let our primal instincts of greed and violence lead nations astray. A war has been thrust on a world that did not wish it, a war between my motherland and the Empire of the Torshavnese.’

Her gaze drifted to the Empire’s delegation for a moment, but her voice did not stray from its composed hardness.

‘This is not a war where two nations have fallen to arms over territorial dispute or ancient rivalry. No, this is a war that was thrust upon us in a brutal and blatant display of imperialist conquest. Some half-million of my comrades, my siblings, my people - are dead. Some 300,000 Torshavnese invaders lie dead upon our shores besides them. They died needlessly. They died for the greed and ambition of one man.

We are here today to seek peace. If any chance exists to end my nations occupation without further bloodshed, then I owe it to my people to pursue it with all my strength. But know this, we are not a weak people, if the invader can not be convinced to depart then we will not abandon our fight – if a million of us more must die to drive them out we will do so, we will die on our feet before we live on our knees, we will never surrender, we will never grant the enemy the peace they have denied us – we will fight them day and night, as long as it takes we will fight.’

Her voice rose to a fevered height before it faltered and began to crack, the mask of composed serenity breaking for just a moment, and the barely contained rage and hatred beneath briefly exposed. She could not stop the tears from forming in her eyes as she steadied herself on the podium.

‘Peoples of the world. If the grievances my people have endured are not addressed, if this act of unspeakable violence is not struck down and punished with all our might, then the fate of Kanoshu will be the fate of all your nations. It may not come at once; you may think yourselves safe having sacrificed small Kanoshu on the altar of peace – but it will be an illusion. The imperialist’s hunger is never truly sated, soon it will rise again - and if not the Torshavnese then it will be another.

This is not a threat but a warning. If Kanoshu is partitioned, if any part of it should be sundered and served to the imperialist then he will only grow bolder. A precedent will have been set, that enough violence will see a state attain its goals, and once released into the world that precedent will grow slowly poisoning our world – and then we will all truly see the fragility of peace and the horror of war.’

She looked back at her own delegation sat at the back of the hall and they silently nodded in acknowledgment.

‘We hereby demand the following terms…’

Kanoshuan Demands:

- Torshavn must immediately withdraw from all Kanoshuan territory. - Torshavn must pay 500,000,000 DSA Labour Credits in reparations. - The Government of Torshavn must step down and be replaced by the previous legitimate government. - Emperor Jan Ådlen Ådelfenssen must immediately abdicate and travel to Kanoshu to be tried and sentenced for crimes against the nation.

[Atma Kathina Vela]

The delegation of Atma Kathina Vela, a decadently ornate biolithic sentinel of roses and lotuses, applauds the speech, indifferent of anyone else's reactions.

[Danku-Chan - Kmaujk]

The delegation of the Second Kmaujki Empire, the 4th Petal of the Amaryllis Throne, Prince Hjkaika Kon-Suika, makes his statement on the matter.

"We find a demand for war reparations and the withdrawal of Torshavn from the region to both be reasonable and fair demands from the Kanoshuan delegation, but the toppling of the government and extradition of the rightful Emperor Jan Ådlen Ådelfenssen to be unreasonable requests on the part of the Kanoshuan delegation."

[torshavn]

Mar 15, 2022 23:50:11 GMT Kanoshu said:

The Art of Diplomacy

The president of Kanoshu looked across at the sea of faces before her. The faces came from every corner of Delusia, diplomats and dignitaries of nations both near and far.

It was an imposing sight. Ayaka had note even stepped foot in these hallowed halls before today – now she stood behind a podium, tasked with arguing her nation’s case before all Delusia.

As her eyes passed over those assembled in the hall, the weight of the moment and the burden of her role threatened to rip away her composure. It was only when her eyes fell upon her own people’s delegation, the turquoise banner of her homeland displayed proudly behind them, were her spirits lifted.

Filled with sudden resolve and thunder she leant forward, her lips hesitated but a moment before the microphone, and she began to speak.

‘Nations and peoples of the world. I address you here today under grave circumstances. We have been reminded that peace is not a constant we can take for granted. Peace is fragile, it is something that must be maintained with great effort. Peace is not the natural state of life – the natural state of life is violence and desperate and bloody struggle for survival. Peace is a hard labour to be undertaken, a state that can only be achieved when sapient life overcomes its dark urges, when dialogue and restraint are able to reign in the dark pull of the abyss.

We have seen what happens when we let our resolve falter, when we let our primal instincts of greed and violence lead nations astray. A war has been thrust on a world that did not wish it, a war between my motherland and the Empire of the Torshavnese.’

Her gaze drifted to the Empire’s delegation for a moment, but her voice did not stray from its composed hardness.

‘This is not a war where two nations have fallen to arms over territorial dispute or ancient rivalry. No, this is a war that was thrust upon us in a brutal and blatant display of imperialist conquest. Some half-million of my comrades, my siblings, my people - are dead. Some 300,000 Torshavnese invaders lie dead upon our shores besides them. They died needlessly. They died for the greed and ambition of one man.

We are here today to seek peace. If any chance exists to end my nations occupation without further bloodshed, then I owe it to my people to pursue it with all my strength. But know this, we are not a weak people, if the invader can not be convinced to depart then we will not abandon our fight – if a million of us more must die to drive them out we will do so, we will die on our feet before we live on our knees, we will never surrender, we will never grant the enemy the peace they have denied us – we will fight them day and night, as long as it takes we will fight.’

Her voice rose to a fevered height before it faltered and began to crack, the mask of composed serenity breaking for just a moment, and the barely contained rage and hatred beneath briefly exposed. She could not stop the tears from forming in her eyes as she steadied herself on the podium.

‘Peoples of the world. If the grievances my people have endured are not addressed, if this act of unspeakable violence is not struck down and punished with all our might, then the fate of Kanoshu will be the fate of all your nations. It may not come at once; you may think yourselves safe having sacrificed small Kanoshu on the altar of peace – but it will be an illusion. The imperialist’s hunger is never truly sated, soon it will rise again - and if not the Torshavnese then it will be another.

This is not a threat but a warning. If Kanoshu is partitioned, if any part of it should be sundered and served to the imperialist then he will only grow bolder. A precedent will have been set, that enough violence will see a state attain its goals, and once released into the world that precedent will grow slowly poisoning our world – and then we will all truly see the fragility of peace and the horror of war.’

She looked back at her own delegation sat at the back of the hall and they silently nodded in acknowledgment.

‘We hereby demand the following terms…’

Kanoshuan Demands:

- Torshavn must immediately withdraw from all Kanoshuan territory. - Torshavn must pay 500,000,000 DSA Labour Credits in reparations. - The Government of Torshavn must step down and be replaced by the previous legitimate government. - Emperor Jan Ådlen Ådelfenssen must immediately abdicate and travel to Kanoshu to be tried and sentenced for crimes against the nation.

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The Previous Leader was shot by some random people, but we can do the first 2, as they are pretty Ok
the Fourth one is not that easy to do, but we'll agree

[Atma Kathina Vela]

The AKV's delegation applauds again, indifferent to the reactions. Again.

[Ukotrium]

Mar 15, 2022 23:50:11 GMT Kanoshu said:

Kanoshuan Demands:

- Torshavn must immediately withdraw from all Kanoshuan territory. - Torshavn must pay 500,000,000 DSA Labour Credits in reparations. - The Government of Torshavn must step down and be replaced by the previous legitimate government. - Emperor Jan Ådlen Ådelfenssen must immediately abdicate and travel to Kanoshu to be tried and sentenced for crimes against the nation.

The Ukotri delegation stood up and made their statement

"We find the ideas of peace important to the crisis but we see a problem with the demands but first we agree that the return of the lands to the Kanoshuan territory. The problems that we see are the following: 


Firstly, the amount of reparations could instigate an economic crisis within the Torshavn territory and instigate a bigger feeling of revanchism between the nations.

Secondly, the second demand of the interfering with a sovereign nation could or even better instigate a bigger conflict between the parties and may instigate a bigger problem with the two nation. If accepted the demands this would create a jurisdiction approved by the DIA to topple any legitimate government for the interest of other nations

Thirdly and lastly, there should be a trial to the actions made by Jan Ådlen Ådelfenssen but it shouldn't be done by the Kenoshu government due to the conflict of interest. It should be done by an impartial trial supervised and approved by the DIA. 

That's what we have to say." 

The Ukotri delegation concluded and sat back

[torshavn]

The Tórshavnese delagators accept the Uktori offer, and looks on the Kanoshians with evil smile on their face

[Kanoshu]

Again the President took to the podium and addressed the delegates before her. Once the applause from the Akani being of stone and flower had subsided, she began to speak.
The talks had not gone as she had expected, she was unsure whether to feel shock or relief at the willingness of the Torshavnese to accede to her sides terms.

First she turned towards the Ukotori delegation. 'Your points are well made and your concerns valid comrade. We are willing to drop our demand of a trial for the tyrant Ådelfenssen and entrust this august body with the task of delivering justice.'

She paused.

'As for the reparations, these are non-negotiable. There is no amount of money in the world that can reimburse my people for the loss of life nor trauma they have endured - but it can help us rebuild, to recover... to begin to heal our shattered cities and infrastructure. The return of all occupied Kanoshuan territory is likewise not up for negotiation. However, in return we are willing to grant amnesty to all Teochikeon fighters that still remain. They will be given safe passage to Torshavn if they wish to take it, otherwise only the firing squad awaits the traitors. Should Torshavn accept these terms we will have peace.'

Again she took her seat, and uttered a silent prayer for her people.

[torshavn]

Mar 22, 2022 18:53:26 GMT Kanoshu said:

Again the President took to the podium and addressed the delegates before her. Once the applause from the Akani being of stone and flower had subsided, she began to speak.
The talks had not gone as she had expected, she was unsure whether to feel shock or relief at the willingness of the Torshavnese to accede to her sides terms.

First she turned towards the Ukotori delegation. 'Your points are well made and your concerns valid comrade. We are willing to drop our demand of a trial for the tyrant Ådelfenssen and entrust this august body with the task of delivering justice.'

She paused.

'As for the reparations, these are non-negotiable. There is no amount of money in the world that can reimburse my people for the loss of life nor trauma they have endured - but it can help us rebuild, to recover... to begin to heal our shattered cities and infrastructure. The return of all occupied Kanoshuan territory is likewise not up for negotiation. However, in return we are willing to grant amnesty to all Teochikeon fighters that still remain. They will be given safe passage to Torshavn if they wish to take it, otherwise only the firing squad awaits the traitors. Should Torshavn accept these terms we will have peace.'

Again she took her seat, and uttered a silent prayer for her people.

The Delegators won't accept the offer, "we will offer you more money, but you will let the Teotchi lands alone" says Oalsa Søreniik

"You can offer the value for West Ishia, New West Seoskia, Sunkiru, and we could probably sell you ½ of the Territory of Suceavalgid"

[Kanoshu]

'There is no such thing as 'Teotchi' lands!' Ayaka spat angrily, again she stood before the assembly, and again her hands gripped the sides of the podium as if she wished to strangle it. 'The Teochikeon are not a cultural group, they are a fringe political movement - a movement that was funded and armed by yourselves as part of an imperialist ploy. The group itself contained less than 5,000 members, most are most likely now dead. To suggest that we would give up territories containing tens of millions of our brothers and sisters and hand them over to a cult that acts as a mere puppet insults us all. The return of every inch of the Motherland is not up for debate. We will never surrender our ancestral lands and people to you even - if we must turn our cities to mass graves in the process. We do not come to these talks out of fear, we came here to prevent more needless bloodshed. We will endure a thousand Kurosatos if that is what it takes, do not throw away your soldiers lives for a land that will never accept them as their masters, a land that you will never govern. Send them home to their families alive or we will send them home in boxes.'

Her hands were still trembling as she finished the speech, a peaceful resolution suddenly seemed more and more fragile.

[torshavn]

Mar 23, 2022 18:51:04 GMT Kanoshu said:

'There is no such thing as 'Teotchi' lands!' Ayaka spat angrily, again she stood before the assembly, and again her hands gripped the sides of the podium as if she wished to strangle it. 'The Teochikeon are not a cultural group, they are a fringe political movement - a movement that was funded and armed by yourselves as part of an imperialist ploy. The group itself contained less than 5,000 members, most are most likely now dead. To suggest that we would give up territories containing tens of millions of our brothers and sisters and hand them over to a cult that acts as a mere puppet insults us all. The return of every inch of the Motherland is not up for debate. We will never surrender our ancestral lands and people to you even - if we must turn our cities to mass graves in the process. We do not come to these talks out of fear, we came here to prevent more needless bloodshed. We will endure a thousand Kurosatos if that is what it takes, do not throw away your soldiers lives for a land that will never accept them as their masters, a land that you will never govern. Send them home to their families alive or we will send them home in boxes.'

Her hands were still trembling as she finished the speech, a peaceful resolution suddenly seemed more and more fragile.

"Hey" says Oalsa Søreniik "We don't want to make corners, but we'll offer our last idea, Y'all Kanosuans will give me just one half of Nam Oloua for science, and we'll accept your other offers"

[Kanoshu]

The president nodded with a sigh - it was the best deal she was likely to negotiate. Nam Ololua was a research outpost, barely settled 6 months ago and manned by some 3,000 civilians, in other words it was not something that could be considered an integral or ancestral part of the nation.

'Very well, Kanoshu accepts the offer'

With barely concealed hatred the president shook the hand of Oalsa Søreniik and signed the papers before her.

'Let us have peace'

Final Terms:
1.) Torshavan returns all conquered territory apart from Western Nam Ololua.
2.) Torshhavan pays 500 million DSA Labour Credits in reparations to Kanoshu.
3.) Ådelfenssen to be tried by the DIA (with no Kanoshuan involvement).
4.) All members of the Teochikeon will be granted safe passage to Torshavn.
5.) Each side will return any prisoners of war to the other.
6.) Kanoshu will lift its embargo on Torshavn and recognise the new government in Torshavn as legitimate.

[Atma Kathina Vela]

The Stoneflower stands and requests the floor.

[Kanoshu]

Mar 23, 2022 20:01:51 GMT Atma Kathina Vela said:

The Stoneflower stands and requests the floor.

The Kanoshuans nod respectfully for the revered being to speak.

[Ukotrium]

Mar 22, 2022 18:53:26 GMT Kanoshu said:

Again the President took to the podium and addressed the delegates before her. Once the applause from the Akani being of stone and flower had subsided, she began to speak.
The talks had not gone as she had expected, she was unsure whether to feel shock or relief at the willingness of the Torshavnese to accede to her sides terms.

First she turned towards the Ukotori delegation. 'Your points are well made and your concerns valid comrade. We are willing to drop our demand of a trial for the tyrant Ådelfenssen and entrust this august body with the task of delivering justice.'

She paused.

'As for the reparations, these are non-negotiable. There is no amount of money in the world that can reimburse my people for the loss of life nor trauma they have endured - but it can help us rebuild, to recover... to begin to heal our shattered cities and infrastructure. The return of all occupied Kanoshuan territory is likewise not up for negotiation. However, in return we are willing to grant amnesty to all Teochikeon fighters that still remain. They will be given safe passage to Torshavn if they wish to take it, otherwise only the firing squad awaits the traitors. Should Torshavn accept these terms we will have peace.'

Again she took her seat, and uttered a silent prayer for her people.

"Thanks, comrade for understanding our concerns for the future events it can ignite. We understand that there's a need of reparations for the damages made. We were just pointing out the plausible events that could come" 

[Atma Kathina Vela]

Mar 24, 2022 16:27:10 GMT Kanoshu said:

Mar 23, 2022 20:01:51 GMT Atma Kathina Vela said:

The Stoneflower stands and requests the floor.

The Kanoshuans nod respectfully for the revered being to speak.

"We'd like to match the reparations payments from the belligerents. And offer comfort to any one of your country who has experienced misfortune because of the aggression. You also have help in reconstruction, if your people would accept it."

[Kanoshu]

'We would be truly honoured by such a gesture, we would of course gratefully accept any aid your people would offer us. We are in your debt, esteemed friends.'

[jacktheripper/St petersbury]

we will be senting are red cross to help the prisoners of war on both sides

[Kanoshu]

Kanoshu gratefully accepts the offer of aid form our friends in St Petersbury.

- END -