New Bassia Negotiation Crisis

Causes and buildup
On December 17, 2023, the Second Verian Imperium Declared independence from Kharithia because Ben didn’t tell Ace nor Aiden, leaders of Kharithian provinces, about a merge that was happening. It’s first day was spent stabilizing the nation, but their second day they expanded on their frontiers. They were threatened by the Kharithian Imperium, but never declared war upon. Scared of being invaded, Veria found Allies all across the world to back them. Both sides were afraid of getting invaded by the other side at this point, and a sort of Cold War broke out. Bela, one of the Consuls of Kharithia, agreed to meet Aiden, one of the Caesars of Veria, in the city of New Bassia. The other two Caesars, Ace and Fyre, quickly got word of this and arrived. The meeting was hosted by Slav Panda, who helped civilize the argument.

Crisis
The meeting started off very tense, with both sides alternating between putting on armor to threaten the other. But that mostly calmed down due to Slav Panda. Prices were negotiated, and Kharithia initially agreed to pay 400k to Veria, but Fyre tried to make it higher. Fyre also demanded the city of New Bassia itself. Ace on the other hand, was very harsh with his demands. He demanded 1 Million Dollars, Vassalization of Kharithia, and for their land to be carved up between Veria and it’s allies. Both Fyre and Aiden told Ace that it was too much. It was negotiated down a bit. Aiden was about to shake Bela of Kharithia’s hand, but then Fyre leaped across the table and hit Aiden with an axe. Aiden was thrown back, and Kharithian guards rushed to protect Aiden. Aiden respected the Kharithian soldiers, as even though they were on opposite sides of this conflict they were still willing to protect him. Ace also quickly took action, and both sides rushed to put their armor on. There was a clear divide down the middle of the city between Ace and Fyre on one side and the Kharithians as well as Aiden on the other. War, the second consul of Kharithia, gave Aiden an axe and bow. Aiden pulled out the shield he had been hiding, ready to face of against Ace and Fyre. Both sides were in full armor. Fyre then once again jumped across the field, pushing Aiden into a shallow pit. Ace and Fyre stood on both sides, holding Aiden hostage. Ace and Fyre stepped up as they were distracted, which gave Aiden the chance to dash across the field, standing with the Kharithians. “Ace, what has gotten into you?” He yelled. Offers and demands were shouted across the field. Fyre agreed to around 600k and the city of New Bassia. Kharithia was about to agree to this deal, but then Sebi, leader of the Yumato Imperium arrived to stand with Ace and Fyre. The Kharithians were pushed back, with many being killed, including Slav Panda and a Kharithian official. Aiden was chased across the field by Sebi, and fearing that he would get hurt, Aiden ran and escaped. They all hid all over the field, until they eventually came to a solution.

Result
Kharithia would come to give Veria 100k which they would have to pay back. A Non-Aggression pact was signed. Peace was preserved. Ace, although annoyed that he did not get a his demands, said “Aiden wants Peace, Fyre wants 600k and New Bassia, I want death to Kharithia. these are three seperate goals.” But for now, war was avoided, and the meeting was mainly a success.