The Entry of the Rhodians

25th of August, 2021

The Empire of Aldovir does hereby announce

Prior to the signing of the Treaty of Roscella and subsequent proclamation of the Empire, not all realms of Aldovir were masters of their own fate.

Whilst the Republic of Cobbleworks (now the State of Lapidovir), the March of Vanakunir and the Second Kingdom of Sironia (now the State of Sironvir) did enjoy the bliss of independence and sovereignty from any and all foreign powers, the same could not be said for the Archduchy of Coenia (now the State of Carn) and the County of Shirakaba (now the State of Adavir). Coenia is of particular interest for us today.

Upon the death of King Amaury of Reyllea, his lands were given to the then-Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal. Mistic Audalad was crowned Queen of Reyllea. Upon the arrival of the Carnians and founding of New Lardburg (now Lestria), the Archduchy was given to them. Under their rule, the name of Reyllea slowly faded into the wastes of time. Coenia came to take its place. Then, at last, Carn.

Yet, despite all these changes, one issue remained constant in those lands: the Kingdom of Rhodia.

Previously an independent realm, the island-based monarchy came to be under the heel of Old Reyllea, losing its independence and sovereignty. They did not prosper under such peoples, being largely left to rot in their neglected island off the shores of Lestria.

Then, under the banner of the Audalad dynasty, hope returned. As a part of the Archduchy of Coenia, the lands of Rhodia were able to blossom once again. Their leadership, previously tossed aside and ignored, was given ample dignity and respect in the court and halls of the Ningal. And so, Rhodia's wish for self-determination was firmly reignited.

This was made apparent to us after the meeting at Roscella. Shortly before, the realm of Rhodia had achieved separation from Coenia and had subsequently evaded the Empire's grasp, remaining firm vassals of the Audalad crown. As per wish of the Rhodians, this changes today.

After a bout of friendly negotiations in the grand city of Lestria, the King of the Rhodians, Centurion, has agreed to commit his country to the command of the Empire. They shall join us, not as subjects of others or mere provinces as they had been in times past, but as equals to the likes of Lapidovir, Adavir and Carn.

May their lands blossom under the Imperial banner.

''The Kingdom of Rhodia hereby pledges to join the Empire of Aldovir and become a subject of the Imperial Realm, under the name of Rodéa. The following terms shall apply, among others:''

The ruler of Rodéa, or the King of the Rhodians, shall be granted the title of Overlord and shall be a member of the Small Council and shall henceforth be charged with the duties and privileges of such a position.

The citizens of Rodéa shall be made to abide by the Constitution of the Empire of Aldovir, and shall be punished accordingly in the event of any transgressions.

The dominions of Rodéa shall be integrated and defined as unconditional and inseparable core territory of the Empire of Adavir and shall, as such, be granted not only the strength and vitality of the Imperial Army but also the benefits of any and all imperial development and growth initiatives. Signed,

Jabberdrake, Emperor of Aldovir

Centurion, King of the Rhodians

Kerplis Everthorne Elernel, Imperial Steward of Aldovir