The Citadel treaty

The Citadel treaty is a treaty between the Council of the Horselords and the Deutschmeister empire. It established a clear line where either empire could expand too and it showed the great ambitions of both states.

Article 1
Article 1 establishes a border where future expansion of the two empires ends, namely in the north-western lake between the Steppe and the Mountains. It also states that the Council will not expand further northwards and that the Germans do not expand further south, seeking to prevent conflict in the long run.

Clause 1
Clause 1 speaks of the repercussions of breaking the treaty, stating that: "He who breaks this treaty will see his name denounced and his reputation tarnished forever."

Reception
There were no public statements against the treaty nor was there any uproar from the international community. Ambassadors of The republic of Tabard and the island nation of Trinsulae were both present in the Citadel when it was signed and both did not protest.

Significance
The treaty of the Citadel did not only define two spheres of influences of two important empires it also showed ambitious plans from both sides. The Council of the Horselords seeks to not only control the Steppe but expand further northwards as well. The Deutschmeister empire showcased similar plans but towards the mountainous and resource rich North. This treaty marks cooperation between two powerful, expansionist empires and could shift the balance of power in the world in their favour.