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Commentary by Vessol Mithridates 2 October 1013
A few days ago with the current war progressing and little information to be found I decided to write to his highness Vessol Mithridates the Kronogos (King) of Nivemus to see what the war in the north was all about. He gave this insightful answer that I hope all of you will enjoy reading and will hopefully give some answers to those wondering what the war between the islanders and Nivemus is all about.
Q. Why has Nivemus reignited hostilities with the Obsidian Islands and what are the objectives of Nivemus?
When the realm of Nivemus was first founded out of the ashes of the Sultanite of Asena, we sought to create a strong relationship with both our former realm of Sirion as well as the Obsidian Islands. I helped establish the Northern Confederation primarily out of concerns of a potential conflict with Perdan. During this time discussions were going together smoothly and the final points were agreed upon. Nivemus and Sirion both signed this treaty, but the Obsidian Islands delayed.
It was not that long when suddenly Perdan declared war on Nivemus, with King Atanamir citing some fabricated claim about protecting the Haradrim tribesmen. Only a day or so later, the PMW crossed from the Obsidian Islands into Nivemus, solidifying their two-faced position. It was the access that the OI allowed to Perdan to access our inner regions that tore our realm to pieces. The Obsidian Islands took advantage of this and began a takeover of one of our rogue regions, Juazeiro. In response to this as well as their continual agreement to let Perdanese forces through their territory, Nivemus declared war on them.
Eventually the conflict in the south was expanded and eventually subsided. A peace treaty was signed between Nivemus and Westmoor, while a white peace was found with Nivemus and Perdan. I was approached for a white peace by Emperor Epoch. I considered the idea, but it was then that a unit from the Obsidian Islands had landed in Juazeiro and attacked the local garrison there. Whether it was a lost noble or a potential scouting incursion, I am not sure. However, it reminded me of how the Obsidian Islands had been opportunists and two-faced in the past.
And that brings us to the present. This is a war between Nivemus and the Obsidian Islands and should remain that. The Omsk/Kazakh Peninsula was originally taken by the OI when they betrayed their allies of the Sultanite when they realized they were on the losing side. It is our objective objective to take the Omsk Peninsula, the capital of Old Rancagua, for the realm of Nivemus.
Vessol Mithridates
Kronogos of Nivemus
Editor: To Learn more about Nivemus and the Omsk Tribe see this.
East Continent Drinking Association
If you're not a member of Perdanese Duke Atanamir of Umbar's marvelous drinking association then you should be. The guild has been going for about a month now and has members across many different realms. Erik Eyolf Serpentis of Sirion mentioned over a few beers recently that "Sirion decide to not march into OI, giving the chance to Nivemus. It's not a secret that I gave my word to OI that we will take the peninsula back in case of a new betrayal. Now, it's up to Nivemus to turn it into reality.". He also revealed intentions to travel south to Perdan and find a new wife. We wish the best of luck to him.
In other news...
Armonia chose Furious Bendix as it's new King. As many of you will know the Bendix family has ruled Armonia before. Autrey Bendix was well known for her rivalry with Queen Siana Deytheur that is until the war with Perdan broke out. Autrey was also known for a curious collection of different shaped and sized hats and it will be interesting to see if either the politics or hats of the old regime follow with her into Furious' reign over the realm.
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