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 Post subject: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:01 pm 
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Bellena asked the servants to prepare a small room near the dining hall for a dinner guest and herself that evening. She had sent the invitation to the man and gotten a reply so she had prepared herself for a formal guest and waited in the room once it had been prepared. Hearing a knock at the door, Bellena stood as a butler escorted the guest into the room.

"Good evening Don Xavier, thank you for coming." She bowed politely to the man as he approached.



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:41 pm 
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The man offered his trademark sly smile to the woman. He lowered his head in greeting.

"Doña Bellena," he hummed politely. "I am honored - and intrigued - that you extended such invite."

"Oh, and congratulations on your engagement."



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She nodded graciously, "Thank you. It has been a long time coming. I am pleased to have the opportunity to marry a man as noble as Don Salvador."

She motioned for a seat at the small table that had been prepared with all the subtle fineries of the hacienda. "Please have a seat, they'll bring in the food shortly."

After both had taken their seats Bellena looked across the table with a noble and gracious expression, "I've asked you to come, because I wish to discuss the potential futures that face us and our people in the coming days."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:55 pm 
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He took his designated seat and immediately reached for his cup. Her words caused his smile to widen and his hand to raise in a toast. "Indeed, to our champion, Muhaki Saionji."

He took a sip, his expression hidden as she explained the reason for him to come. "Is that right? And what futures are they going to be?"



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:01 am 
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"I believe we know the first step already... your brother moves with your troops... the Almerias are preparing theirs... the Quijano mobilize themselves to free their leader... and Muhaki Saionji is commissioned by the Prince to assist in this incarnation of the Xantellados."

She kept her eyes on him, but they were simply conversational eyes, "With that level of strength, it is unlikely that the King will be able to stay in power. The question then becomes... who will rise to take his place? That is what I have asked you to come and discuss with me. We must find a solution that will provide the best future for our people, and stave off the powers of this world that would seek to destroy us."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:03 pm 
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He laughed at her remarks. "You're dethroning the king already? Careful to sell the milk before the cow gives it."

"My brother has HIS troops. And if you think he will move against the king..." he shrugged. "There is a reason he is the heir. Very similar to my grandfather."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:28 pm 
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"I'm selling nothing before anything... but to vaguely stab in the dark with no thought of how the future can turn out is an exercise in folly. The reason I'm talking to you is precisely because we need to coordinate our efforts not only now... but in the days ahead. I saw how you felt about the betrayal of your grandfather, and know it is your desire to help right that wrong. I believe there is a means to accomplish that." She replied.

"From our previous conversations it appears that there are some things about the relationship the Tortoise occupies in the world that you are not particularly clear on. You discussed wanting to see the end of the Unicorn... or at least their significant weakening. The only significant problem with this aim, is that it runs counter to your current allegiances. The reasoning being that for the past 50 years the Tortoise have been constructing a fleet at the behest of the Hantei emperors that will carry a sizable number of Unicorns across the ocean to their ancestral homes in Rokugan. That fleet will be completed within the next year... and while it is meant for one purpose, it can easily be utilized for another. Moto Hugalu, Khan of the Tarkhanate, would love nothing more than to gain access to that fleet and use it to deploy his troops to Merenae to sack and plunder the land and enslave the populace. This is a future we all wish to avoid. But in order to protect itself against this threat... Merenae must change. It is why there is need at this time to remove the King. And it is why there is need to put a new King in charge than can navigate this current world environment and bring Merenae into the future."

The first serving of food and drinks began to arrive. As the servants entered and placed the food in front of the pair, Bellena paused and waited for them to leave. Upon leaving she continued, "Along with opposing the rise of Moto Hugalu, Merenae must seek alliances with other interested parties in order to cement its place in the world. We are in decline as a result of the actions of the king and his forebears, this trend must be stopped and Merenae must find a means to assert itself globally if it is to survive. As a result, Muhaki Saionji has declared his intention to seek the throne of Merenae and has received approval from Hantei Jama in this request. As part of this agreement, the house of Cornejo... allies of your family... will be restored to their holdings in La Corna, and the Brego and other allies of Enrique will be punished for their overreach. Muhaki Saionji is well positioned internationally, being of integral importance to the aims of the Unicorn, to be able to provide time and space for the kingdom to avoid destruction at the hands of the Tarkhanate. He is also positioned to begin the process of seeking to integrate Merenae into a world-scale Empire. Members of our society who have been discriminated against due to our race will be granted proper rank and position within this new system. Merenae will be able to solidify its own defense, maintain its autonomy, and exercise greater influence on the world under his rule. The Cornejo will be redeemed, your enemies punished and your family rewarded, the Almeria's concerns for stability be met, and the Quijano will have their daughter as a queen... This coalition should be able to provide stability and strength for the Kingdom when it needs it most."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:11 pm 
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Xabier pondered her words, listening in silence as she made her case. Once she finished speaking he took his cup once more and took a sip, enjoying the wine's taste as the silence prolonged. After a tense period of silence, he placed the cup on the table and smiled. "No."

"I will not lift a finger to help you with those terms," he explained as he leaned back. "Empty promises. Words in the wind," he gestured. "You want my help? You want me to make sure my brother's little escapade to help the king fails? Then it certainly will take MUCH more than that. And trust me, you will need Aberri and the Arrigorriagakoa if you're to challenge the King."

"Now let me tell you what I want. The Cornejo should be restored and the bonds of friendship that my grandfather hurt should be mended through marriage; La Corna and Lekeitio will once more stand together bound by blood and friendship," he paused to gauge her reaction. "I shall marry their first daughter and their son should marry my first daughter. Furthermore, my second child will be educated in La Corna, just as their second child will be in Lekeitio. The head of each family will act as the guardian for that child."

"Second," he continued. "The lands of the Brego should be divided. The farmlands and the coast will be given to Aberri in reparations for the past injuries, including the multiple Autos de Fé and the culling of the rebels. And I'm not even speaking of the years of persecution and religious intolerance. Furthermore, any and all debts incurred by the Arrigorriagakoa and Aberri shall be pardoned. "

"Third," he smiled. "I shall be recognized as the head of the Arrigorriagakoa. That one is pretty simple. I shall worry about culling all the royalists from my lands."

"Fourth," he smiled. "Aberri will be granted independence and recognized as an independent entity. A pact of mutual protection and friendship will be redacted and both Merenae and Aberri will honor to protect each other. Trade deals and details can be dealt with after we get your husband crowned."

"Finally and to avoid any problems. A representant of each party will sign these terms and vow to honor them. Under the penalty of incurring the wrath of both your Gods and mine."

"Those are my terms."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:17 pm 
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Bellena listened attentively. She replied calmly and graciously to his comments, saying, "Your first three provisions are definitely within the realm of possibility. But I am afraid the fourth is not something that can be permitted. A divided Merenae is a doomed Merenae. To divide off a part of Merenae and make it a new country will create conditions that will weaken Merenae for generations to come. It is not in your own people's interest to have to compete with the other lords of Merenae for trade. You will be cutting your people off from the food, goods, and supplies they receive as part of being a member of Merenae. Tariffs and other punitive measures will deprive your family of the things that they need to be prosperous. There is much more to be gained for you and your people by inclusion into the Kingdom than retraction from it... that is why your family has stayed for generations. To abandon that truth is to put your people in very serious danger. Additionally, creating a neighboring state with strong connections to families within the Kingdom will breed discontent and war. I do not believe that your people in future generations would want to have to square off against the Kingdom and its collected allies. Even if a promise is made by us, and we honor that promise, you must think of the future of your people when none of us are around anymore and no such agreement holds sway. Future kings will look upon your people as traitors... and they will undoubtedly bring suffering to them as a result of this perceived betrayal."

She shook her head ever so slightly, "Additionally, any mutual defense pact would require us to be responsible for your possible belligerence, which if not established through a vassal-lord relationship is entirely unacceptable. If an increased measure of power and influence is what you are after, then I would advise staying within the kingdom. It is Saionji's eventual design to see that Merenae is included into the Empire, the hidalgo elevated to the warrior class, and the Tortoise to whom they owe loyalty are elevated to a Great Clan. There will need to be bureaucratic restructuring that takes place over the next several years to make this possible. If you and your family cooperate, you may be placed in control of more than just the lands redistributed from the Brego. A position of relative autonomy as the head of an entire family of a Great Clan could very much be on the horizon. Saionji is a man who understands the great value that you and your family provide. We feel that your inclusion into this new system is vastly important to its success and will reward you accordingly. If there is one thing that can be said of the Tortoise it is that rewards, power, and positions are closely tied to merit. If you fulfill your duties, you will be rewarded and your people will prosper. In my estimation, this arrangement is what is best for your people. It is also what is best for you individually."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:15 pm 
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His face remained immutable as he reached for his cup once more. He nodded at the end of her rebuttal. "That is all very good but Aberri remembers. The persecution. The forced conversions. The empty promises. When Thrane and Merenae fought it was the Arrigorriagakoa that spearheaded the attacks against the Thranish. We became feared among them. We imprinted ourselves into their cultural memory. A warning that they will always remember."

"How were we paid? With blood. Treated as less than scum just because we would not bow to your faith," he spoke calmly- "In fact, if not for the Cornejo we would have been independent for ages. And now, when you need us, you come again, offering promises but not wishing to pay the price."

He sighed. "But I am a reasonable man," he smiled. "I am willing to forego independence in return for certain concessions."

"Aberri shall be exempted from paying taxes for 100 years. This works upon what was asked in the second point. We will also be allowed self-rule, answering to nobody but the King as well as having privileges over which trade charters to create and which laws to enact."

"To guarantee these privileges, besides the binding contract we shall sign in perpetuity, a right of religious freedom and tolerance will be enacted. No more will any Abertzale be discriminated on basis of his beliefs. Additionally, no churches nor missionaries will be allowed in Aberri. Churches shall be allowed in the former lands of the Brego and one church shall be allowed in Lekeitio. The faith of the Kharsite has its place, it's just not in Aberri."

"Finally, and given the plans to merge Merenae into the Empire. The Arrigorriagakoa shall be one of the Great Families and their Daimyo shall always be the Grand Admiral of the Tortoise fleets.

"Finally, there will be no persecution nor objection against any and all acts of privateering by the Abertzale. In turn, we will be granted letters of marque to ensure our maritime superiority."

He paused and looked at her, awaiting for her response.



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:47 pm 
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She nodded as he spoke, "There are things that are on that list that may be possible. But there are also things that are not. Religious tolerance is something that should be respected throughout the kingdom, Aberri included. Me and my family have not repaid your followers with blood. We have always strove to unite and solidify the kingdom despite our differences. There are countless members of your own citizens that also are believers in Kharsis. The King would have as much responsibility to protect their rights as he would to protect the rights of those of your belief system in other provinces. The number of missionaries, churches and other things are well within your rights as lord to control. But persecution and tyranny over your own subjects based on belief will draw the attention of the throne."

She continued down the list, "Taxation may be exempted or reduced, but not for the length that you have specified; each province has a moral obligation to the whole exempting one would cause that to decay over time. The Quijano will not be exempt, neither will the Muxaqui. Despite how the throne has conducted itself as of late, taxes are not meant to make the ruler wealthy, they are meant to improve the conditions of the state and the people. If your people are to benefit from the labors of others, there needs to be an expectation that they will do their part. A more realistic request would be a reduction of taxes on a certain type of good or activity for a more reasonable period."

And again, "It is possible that you could be selected to be given special authority within the navy, but that is largely based off of your qualifications and your willingness to defend your people and our country at whatever cost. You are deserving. If your family would maintain that same level of dedication and continue to hone their skills from generation to generation, then the conditions you speak of may be possible. But nepotism is the root of decay. We have seen it with the current rulers. They flaunt their status and bloodline over proper leadership. Lineage creates opportunity for people to rise to their better selves, but both lineage and merit are necessary. Rewarding undeserving individuals results in ineffective and improper rule. Remain skilled at your duties, and work on behalf of the clan and Kingdom... and you and your family will be rewarded."

She then tilted her head slightly the other way, "The specifics of all of some of these things can be worked out at a later date. I do not think that we are that far off from one another. I fully understand your apprehension. The prior king and his kin have betrayed you and your family. This is something that is most egregious for any lord to do; and breaks the social contract of our people. We are willing to extend a hand of trust and friendship to you and your people, to help you right the wrongs that have been committed against you. For we see your people and ours as one... and wish for all of us to come out of this together stronger on the other side. There is much to be gained here Xavier. The concessions I've offered may not be all that you've desired, but they are more than one could reasonably expect be given. Honoring one's word is of great import to me and to my family. I know you view it quite differently... but we will see our promises through. That is as much what we are, as any virtue that you consider yourselves to follow."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:06 pm 
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[Everything is in Merenese, I'm on my phone]

"Kind words yes, but words never the less," he said with a half smile. "If these concessions are not guaranteed through a binding document under the eyes of both the laws of God and Men then I am not interested. Do you really wish to test your luck against the harrying of the Abertzale? That is without even going into the details that you will be facing my brother with or without my support."

"Regarding the taxation, don't think we will be asking for money from the crown. Allow us to organize ourselves, collect our taxes and develop our own region. My region is not as rich as La Quinta or Tartessos. This is but fair and would allow our descendants to enjoy a much more prosperous region."

"There is already freedom of belief among the Abertzale. You forget that it was my Goddess that avenged Kharsis demise. Yet despite that, even those that follow Kharsis in Aberri are branded as heretics for their heterodoxy. Enough. I will not suffer the Inquisition or the Misiones anymore in Aberri."

"To conclude, the Abertzale and in particular my family have always been the most excellent seafarers. We were the ones that properly managed to use the developments of the Cornejo and our contributions in seafaring and navigation are second to none. Despite this, we have been snubbed from any relevant position since my ancestor married the King and brought Aberri into Merenae," he shook his head. "This position is but justice."

"You know my terms and believe me, you need me more than I need you. Invading Aberri is a fool's errand," he calmly stated. "Accept my terms and we will bleed for your cause."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
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"There are a couple of logical fallacies in your comments that you need to be aware of fine Don Xavier. Exemptions of taxation are 'taking' something from the kingdom. Those funds are to be used for all of us collectively, including for you and your family. Maintenance of the state and of its citizenry is a central purpose of governance. That which you do not provide must be taken from others, increasing the burden upon them. We can lessen the burdens on you and your people temporarily and on a reasonable scale. If you wish to see your family be hated and turned on by the other families then what you ask for is what will bring that... But I don't feel that is what you are after. You are seeking peace, strength, and stability for your people. We can see to it that you and your people will emerge strong. But these things must be balanced... there are limits to what the state can generously offer and still continue to function as it should."

She tilted her head, "The other question is who needs who more... that is not clear fine sir. I have no desire to see our country torn apart by civil war, but rest assured... against the might of the Unicorn or against the Emerald Empire... your family does not stand a chance despite its cunning. I do not wish to see your people's cities and towns sacked by invading forces. In fact, I would despise a future where that is the case. Without you these things become much more difficult, but they are not impossible. The truth is... we both need each other if we want to see a world where Merenae emerges strong and able to define its destiny. Your people setting out on their own... will lead to destruction. Similarly, you are also free to repeat the mistakes of your grandfather and side with the king and his men if you so choose. You will be supporting the decline of Merenae, and its eventual destruction. I would prefer a situation where you are able to show the goodness of your people; what you have expounded to me about their virtues and skills. Where you can enter into this new order on an elevated footing; displacing the years of oppression your people have endured. And from that elevated position you would be able to influence the world for the better; bringing your people's specific skill set to bear on the world at large. But you are free to make your own choices on what you think are your best interests. I hope to persuade you to join this cause... but I will not coerce you."



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 Post subject: Re: Conspiracy Theories (D11, EE Closed)
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"Those words are all beautiful. A melody. But again," he sighed. "They're words."

"What I mean is that Aberri would finance its own infrastructure development. We would not need any help from the crown and we would levy our own taxes for that purpose. In return the crown leaves us without taxes until a hundred years from the fall of the King."



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"Unacceptable." She said clearly. "For the reasons I stated previously. Taxes are not merely financial in nature, they are symbolic and show collective effort and dedication to the Kingdom. Any situation where you are outside of that symbolic fraternity would result in animosity and discord. And 100 years is well beyond what a state can promise and continue to function." She shook her head.

"A certain portion of taxation, and for a much shorter period may be possible. The specifics need to be hammered out with Saionji. But I can assure you, your current demands are a non-starter."



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