Baltic Council: Teutonic Hotseat IC Thread

[Zim]

The Baltic Council is held on the island of Gotland in the independent city of Visby. Long years of warfare had impressed upon the powers of the region the need for a neutral place to talk, and the merchants who ran Visby were all too happy to provide them with one. The council building consisted of a long rectangular hall filled with tables for each regional power, flanked by two wings which held the sleeping chambers of those diplomats assigned there. In theory this is where representatives from regional powers can publicly debate issues important to the Baltic, and work out alliances or issue proclamations. In reality they mostly bicker with each other, and gloat over victories. Occasionally a Monarch actually graces the floor of the Council Chamber, to issue some proclamation, or even just to harass a foe.

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IC thread for the Teutonic Hotseat 2. Since posts by non-players of the game could cause problems within the hotseat game, I ask that only players post in here.

[Redemption]

The delegation of the Ordensstaat is the first to enter the grand hall of the Baltic Council. A monk with his scribe accompanied by two unarmored knights takes place at the Order’s table. Seeing as the other delegates have still to arrive, he starts reviewing a map of the region and dictates a few letters to his scribe.

[Zim]

The lone delegate for Lithuania, a nervous looking man in worn but high quality robes, steps in to take a seat at his nation's table. As he reaches it, he sends a worried glance towards the Order representatives.

[Zim]

The Lithuanian delegate stands.

The Grand Duke would like to express his peaceful attentions to all of his neighbors. He also demands that the Teutonic Order cease their attacks on Lithuania's sovereign territory.

[Emperor of Graal]

The Holy Roman empire emperor comes through
I wish to show my concern over Novgorod,they are dangerous...
Also I wish that my relations with Poland and the Order become better

[Ignoramus]

The entourage of the Republic of Novgorod files in. Among them are many prominent merchants of the city, as well as skilled diplomats and representatives of the Grand Duke.

We wish peace with all realms, and especially trust that there be no continuation of the unfortunate hostilities that have broken out between ourselves and the Teutons.

We are desirous to increase our trade, and to avoid direct conflict unless it is provoked.