Interview with Zakilevo Lapallanch 12 August 1012
What with the recent tournament in Sirion along with progress on the possibility of a peace treaty between Sirion and Westmoor, it seemed a good time for this paper to do an interview. Hence somewhat unusually we have published an interview with Sirion's current primeminister Zakilevo. You've all heard this newspaper's opinion of Sirion so now it's time to let Sirion speak for itself as the primeminister has kindly agreed to do so. We're most greatful for the time he spent to answer the following questions.
1: Sirion it has been noticed has recently changed its national flag. What was the reason and do both the elves and humans appreciate the change?
We've been using our previous flag for over a decade. I tried to freshen things up a little. Thankfully, our nobles do not mind the change.
2: Relations between Sirion and Westmoor are obviously at an all-time low. Do you think this will stay the way it is or improve in the coming months?
I cannot say much about this issue as I will be leaving Sirion to join the new colony soon. But I can say this for sure. If Westmoor can show that they can become a trustworthy ally, Sirion will also open up. To do this, Westmoor will probably have to prove that they are not an opportunistic realm.
3: The city of Sirion is hosting possibly one of the biggest tournaments held on East Continent in a long time. Does the Republic have any favourite champions that they think might scoop some or all of the prizes?
I am already seeing promising swordsmen. But I do not see anyone impressive in the jousting arena. Maybe people are just being shy on showing themselves off to the crowd.
4: It's been noticed that Sirion as a realm doesn't want to speak to King Jor in negotiations but rather through Ambassador & Judge Antonius Turner. Why is this and is there anything that can be done?
I did not have any problem talking to King Jor until I saw a letter from Lady Katalynfae. After that I lost any trust I had in King Jor. I cannot speak for the entirety of the council but some members probably do agree with me on not trusting King Jor.
5: Due to Nivemus' respect of the northern tribes it could be argued that Nivemus has a claim to regions containing the Omsk tribe in the rurals on the mainland territories claimed from the sultanate by the Obsidian Islanders. If Nivemus were to pursue its claims would Sirion support it?
Again, I cannot speak much about this issue as I will be leaving Sirion soon. But if I was not planning on leaving, I would probably convinced the council to stay out of any conflict between OI and Nivemus unless another realm involved itself. Both OI and Nivemus are Sirion's allies and we do not just aid one side and not the other. All allies of Sirion are valued.
6: After the mass banning of nobles from Nivemus have relations between Sirion improved? Has Sirion itself had any problems with undesirable immigrant nobles trying to stir up trouble?
Yes. It indeed has. I have been talking to my friends in Nivemus to improve the relations between our two realms and I believe we have succeeded in becoming truly allies. As for troublesome nobles, Sirion did ban a couple nobles already and things are quite pleasant now.
Sir Zakilevo Lapallanch
Prime Minister of Sirion
Fontan city ceded to create Dunnera!
This would be front page news if we knew anything about Dunnera at all. Hopefully news will trickle in over the coming days. Dunnera is formed out of former Fontanese territories and looks set to expand notably into the city of Krimml however regions such as Oberndorf and Commonyr which have already been claimed by Nivemus and Sirion will probably not be included in the new kingdom.
The new realm is currently ruled by King Traemlin Augulus who some may remember as the former High Marshal of Caligus. As per Zakilevo's interview above it seems that he'll eventually be heading in that direction once his business in Sirion is concluded.
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