Council of Britain and Ireland

[Zim]

The Council of Britain and Ireland is held in an undisclosed location in neutral France. Diplomats scurry to and fro within its hallowed halls. In the center is a large Council Chamber, where representatives of the 5 powers of Britain and Ireland can negotiate in public. In theory this is where representatives from the countries can publically debate issues important to the region, and work out alliances or issue proclamations. In reality they mostly bicker iwth eachother, and gloat over victories. Occassionally a Monarch actually graces the floor of the Council Chamber, to issue some proclamation, or even to harrass a foe.

IC thread for the Britannia hotseat game. Since posts by non-players of the game could cause problems within the hotseat game, I ask that only players post in here. If you would like to comment on in-game events IC, an ORG member has started a sort of IC discussion thread here. https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...00#post1774200

[RoadKill]

Welsh Diplomat:

King of England,
We have laid seige to one of your bordering settlements. Here are your choices. Give us Cardiff south to us or we will assualt the walls immidiatly, and slaughter your men without mercy, we will exterminate every single one of them. You choice have been given King of England, obey it or perish.

[Zim]

The English representative jumps to his feet, face red. "How dare you! The Kingdom of England does not accept ultimatums from powers a tenth its size! Why, we'll...what?". He's interrupted by a messenger from England who immediately hands him a letter. The representative reads it, scowling but seeming to calm down. He takes a deep breath, "Well, it would appear that his Majesty wishes to show that he prefers peace with all of his neighbors. A diplomat will be sent as soon as the snows melt, and if you accept, he will sign a ceasefire and trade agreement in exchange for the ethnically Welsh town of Cardiff. However, he would prevail upon you to pursue your objectives more diplomatically in the future".

[Privateerkev]

The Scottish representative stands up.

First off, on behalf of my Lord, King Alexander of Scotland, I wish to thank you all for this chance to speak before this august body.

My King wishes to publicly affirm his feelings of loyalty and friendship towards his father-in-law, King Henry of England.

My King wishes to affirm his feelings of brotherhood towards his fellow Celtic people.

But my King wishes that the Celtic peoples of this land attempt to work things out peacefully.

Finally, my King wishes to state his intention to bring all "rebel" settlements that are peopled by a predominately Scottish population, under his rule as soon as is logistically feasible. He assumes no one will object to this. A large host of Scottish soldiers advances on the 2 western rebel settlements as we speak.

In a related manner, my King hopes him and the Norse can come to some sort of agreement regarding Scottish settlements under Norwegian control.

[RoadKill]

The English representative jumps to his feet, face red. "How dare you! The Kingdom of England does not accept ultimatums from powers a tenth its size! Why, we'll...what?". He's interrupted by a messenger from England who immediately hands him a letter. The representative reads it, scowling but seeming to calm down. He takes a deep breath, "Well, it would appear that his Majesty wishes to show that he prefers peace with all of his neighbors. A diplomat will be sent as soon as the snows melt, and if you accept, he will sign a ceasefire and trade agreement in exchange for the ethnically Welsh town of Cardiff. However, he would prevail upon you to pursue your objectives more diplomatically in the future".

King of Wales has great pride on such great chivalry. We are happy we have reached an agreement. My forces will immidatly withdraw once Cardiff is given to us. Once again we are pleased by your decision. I will gladly accept the ceasefire and trade aggrement

The Welsh diplomat stands and bows.

[Privateerkev]

The Scottish representative stands up

My good gentlemen,

My Lord, King Alexander wishes to state before this august body his territorial claims.

The rebel settlements to the west of Scotland, Inverlochly and Dunstaffnage, and the islands of Skye and Islay, are to be brought into the Scottish Kingdom as soon as it is feasible.

The Isle of Skye has a population that is 85% Scottish.

Dunstaffnage has a population that is 80% Scottish.

Inverlochly has a population that is 70% Scottish.

The Isle of Islay has a population that is 40% Scottish, 30% Irish, and 30% Norwegian. Since the Scottish make up the largest percentage of the population, it is only proper that they be ruled by Scotland.

These are the only territorial claims that Scotland is making at this time. While the Norwegian territories of Mull, Arran, and Wick have sizable Scottish minorities, King Alexander does recognize that they have Norwegian majorities.

As we speak, mighty Scottish armies are marching on Dunstaffnage and Inverlochly. And ships are sailing to meet with these armies and take them to the Isles of Skye and Islay when their campaigns in West Scotland are finished.

We trust that these claims will be respected and not interfered with. King Alexander appreciates your understanding on this matter.

[Zim]

The English representative stands

"It has come to our attention that a Welsh fort lies within English borders, not far from the English city their king has sieged. If we are to sign a peace deal and give you Cardiff, this fort will have to be abandoned. We cannot suffer it to remain on English soil. I would also like to announce that we hope that the Norwegian Prince and Scotland can work out the division of Northern settlements and islands between them peacefully."

He sits back down