The Icemule Trace and Ta'Vaalor Military Accord
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IC or OOC dates?
Timeline of Events
January 2018: Icemule requests an audience with King Qalinor by letter. Lord Chamberlain Retassal denies this request due to an improper communication attempt.
January 2018: Baron Malwind of Vornavis holds a court session. Elven representatives from Ta'Illistim and Ta'Vaalor are insulted by a representative of Icemule. Word of this reaches back to the Argent Mirror of Ta'Illistim and King Qalinor of Ta'Vaalor.
January 2018 to July 2018: An incident of direct and open insult of King Qalinor occurs within Ta'Vaalor itself by a representative of Icemule.
July 2018: Icemule Mayor Tawariell agrees to terms with Ta'Vaalor that allow "free and permanent military access and troop movements of Vaalorian Legions" through Icemule lands. This includes airspace.
Initial Interactions (2017)
Two elven delegates went to a Vornavis Court Session as Ambassadors of the Mirror and Qalinor. During the session, one of the delegates gave Baron Malwind a very old and precious item that represented diplomacy and charity and made a case for improved relations between east and west. An Icemule delegate then had their turn to petition on behalf of ICICLE and insulted the delegate that offered the gift, by making snide comments about not bringing fancy gifts, etc. The delegate, and their fellow elves, were very insulted by this. The delegate relayed this information in their letter back home to the Mirror, who duly told Qalinor, who then basically responded very harshly to the ICICLE representative when they approached Vaalor as an envoy. Qalinor essentially sent them packing.
Icemule Trace Mayor Tawariell and the Meeting with High Lord Chamberlain Retassal of Ta'Vaalor (July 2018)
What follows is a "stripped to the essentials" log of the meeting between Tawariell and Retassal. Please see the saved posts page for the less edited, but still edited version posted on the forums.
Speaking in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell says, "As you know I am only recently elected Mayor. I have come here because of the negligence of others, that I have only just been made aware of. I am nae certain of the situation, or its particulars, but I know there was great offense to Vaalor and I know I mentioned it in the letter... However I would like to apologize in person, we are deeply sorry, for the actions of the offenders." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Your apologies are appreciated and speak well of you as a leader." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "If you would, we may speak of the offenses and some remedies." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "As there have been several..." Speaking in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell says, "It is my hope that Vaalor and Icemule Trace can find some sort of accord, and everything can be smoothed out as it were. I have brought gifts, in the hopes of peace, if I may give them." Speaking in Elven, Tawariell explains, "These gifts are to remember this day. The alexandrite is the stone of the Peacemakers, amongst the Truefolk. And the lark represents a new dawn, signaling the hope that I have for a new beginning." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "This is beautiful. Such craftsmanship." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Thank you." Speaking quietly in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell says, "Very welcome, my Lord." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Now then. We would discuss this organizarion in your town. It seems to be the cause of much tension between our realms." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Discounting the abhorrent breach of protocol in the initial approach, which I think we can all agree was half-hearted at best, members of this organization openly ridiculed members of our delegation to the western barony of Vornavis. Additionally, one member in particular has taken it upon herself to openly insult My Sovereign, His Majesty King Qalior Vaalor the Sovereign Commander of the Crimson Legions, openly within our fortress." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Despite cautions and reprimands from guards on duty, the insults continued until the guard captain was nearly consulted." Speaking in Elven, Retassal says, "This, of course, is unacceptable behavior." Speaking firmly in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell agrees, "Absolutely." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Now then, in our society, as it should be in all, an organization is only as good as its leaders. And as such, good leaders are responsible for the actions of their subordinates." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Your gracious words, excellent protocol, and thoughtful gift do you credit. I wonder though..." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "House Vaalor will accept the following as recompense for the offense given. A military accord with the community of Ice Mule Trace allowing free and permanent military access and troop movements of Vaalorian Legions through your lands." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "As well as the expulsion of said individual from further dealings." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "At this time, the Crown does not wish to establish a permanent outpost, simply the abilty to move troops through your lands unhindered." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "I understand if you need time to consider. Or wish to seek council on this matter." Speaking in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell says, "I will agree to these terms and happily, in good faith, remove the offender. I will also allow the movement of your troops though Icemule Trace and surrounding lands. However, I ask that your troops treat my citizens without harassment, and that Icemuleans, per'aps be a little more welcome, in Vaalor. That is my hope." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "I can speak for the troops behavior in your lands. You will have no issues there. I, sadly cannot change every Vaalorian's mind or heart. I will put forth that My Sovereign has been welcoming of all in recent years." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "I believe your apologies will go further to changing their treatment here than any accord." Speaking in Elven to Tawariell, Retassal says, "Then we are agreed. We can have our scribes work out the lesser details." Speaking confidently in Elven to Retassal, Tawariell agrees, "We are agreed." Retassal gives Tawariell a firm handshake. Retassal recites in Elven: "Let it be known that the city state of Ice Mule Trace and the elven House Vaalor have come to an accord."
Formal Announcement of Agreement (July 2018)
A crier in crimson livery belts out nearby, "Hear ye, hear ye. Let it be formally known that a military accord has been reached between the city-state of Icemule Trace and the elven House of Vaalor allowing for the free movement of Vaalorian troops through Icemulian territory and airspace from this day forth!" Reading from a scroll, he continues with the particulars, "In a meeting between Icemule Trace's Mayor Tawariell and High Lord Chamberlain Retassal, a military accord was agreed to in principal allowing movement of Vaalorian troops through any territory, or airspace, controlled by Icemule Trace. This agreement was struck as a show of contrition and recompense for several slights against Vaalorian delegates by representatives of the western city-state. High Lord Chamberlain shook the Mayor's hand and thanked her for the positive move in relations between the two entities."
Additional Official Interactions
NEED DATE: Icemule Trace Town Councilor (at the time) Arianiss requests King Qalinor to supply laser crystals to aid in air defense against the Ravager. This was refused as they are Ta'Illistim tech and unable to be handed out by anyone but the Argent Mirror.
NEED DATE: Icemule Trace Town Councilor (at the time) Arianiss requests Aureliano, High Legionnaire of the First Reserve Troupe of the Fortress of Ta'Vaalor, to assist Icemule in defense of Zeban. Aureliano arrived with a Troupe under permission of performing, at his discretion, various training exercises in the area.
Areas of Misinformation
A Ta'Vaalor Airship is Docked in Icemule
Here is a clip from January of 2017, which predates the agreement...
[Icemule Trace, West Road] On the north side of the cobblestone road everything seems quiet, almost too quiet. To the south, you can hear the rowdy shouts of people in the taverns and the gaming hall. You also see a towering airship hangar.
I believe this hangar was for the Firebird until it was moved outside of town, however this is still speculation. The hangar is currently not present.