The Islana Conflict Memo - By Tarnink

Introduction

The Islana conflict was a series of events between King Koraki S. Kanosis and King Feros of Islana. The king of Islana had taken captive all who shown signs of magic and placed them in a facility. Kimeko, a half-celestial and half-Gaian child found a piece of the Ancient Scrying Mirror of Kyrazosanz. Using the mirror fragment she did as her mother taught her and prayed to "the spartan." The memo to the war counsel of Aldaria by King Koraki was the result of actions that occurred after Koraki answered the girls prayer by investigating the voice he heard from his fragment of the mirror.
The document is a rather famous document as it was not long after the empire had fallen and Koraki took the throne. His brash manner compared to Gori's apparent smooth manipulative diplomatic tactics were eye opening to both the Royal and Aristocratic class as well to the common folk who saw the memo posted publicly when it was declared we were to go to war with Islana.

Purpose

To justify actions taken by the newly crowned King of Aldaria against King Feros of Islana as well as to argue for declaration of war.

Document Structure

Publication Status

It is in public record and accessible for any citizen.

Historical Details

Public Reaction

Many of the public were aghast that once more we were at war. There were a few who supported the move and many did appreciate the openness of the new government.

Legacy

It led to the Islana Conflict and a new ruler was chosen by the people of Islana. Placing their hopes in the child Kimeko she is the "child queen."

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The Islana Conflict Memo - By Tarnink

Islana Conflict Memo: Request to Declare War

Napidő 8, Nyǻ Közep

Per the request of the war council, I am writing this memo. As you are aware, my father had recently passed and I, Koraki, was handed his staff. The fallout from the end of his rule meant it is time that all Lysandor met to redraw political lines. This record is the interaction between me and the King of Islana after the rescue of the half-Celestial child Kimeko. The subject discussed was his intolerance toward magical blood and his failure to attend the Imperial Alliance Meeting. This memo is to report on my conduct and on possibility of declaring war.

I had marched straight to Islana’s palace doors after discovering the king was holding magicals in death prisons. He also failed to attend the Imperial Dissolution Council, the first of the “Ally Meetings”. I had not required attendance to these but smaller countries that were once part of Aldaria were recommended to send a representative to be prepared for dissolution.

I dodged arrows as soon as I entered. The palace guards attacked me. I had to rip the arrows from my flesh and tossed them aside. They shot at my eyes, which were useless as I am blind, my eyes being dead and empty. Due to my rot, chunks of flesh clung to arrows, but I drank a potion to regenerate the lost bits, so do not worry about my health, good sirs. My wrath burned hot at this uncalled-for hostility. I was about to blast the guards when the king summoned them back. He greeted me thus and I quote:

“What gives us the honor of the great Lord Koraki’s presence?”

His attitude was disdainful, and so my reply was equally so.

“I would watch your tone Mortal. You earned my presence by shutting away magicals and refusing the invitation to the Imperial Dissolution Council. Remedy this and I will let you live.” I threatened him, “You get me. See war with Islana would mean sending the Eternal to kill you that’s how long a war with your little country would last.”

He cared not for my threats and responded. I believe here was the response the council has most interest in, including my own reply.

“Zandikar is dead, and Akron does not scare me. He is untrained, wild even. The meeting was optional. I am not required to follow your laws and customs. My people may have pleaded for your help, but they owe allegiance to me.”

“In return, you are to provide for them a safe government where all sentient beings are treated equally and given respect due. Zandikar is not dead, and nothing is stopping me from destroying this place like I did your little institution.”

I know I was angry, as venom dripped liberally from my teeth. I am not a diplomat, and I am sure records have shown what the diplomatic envoy I sent said on the matters and whether my behavior in this instance, one of my first foreign policy acts, was appropriate. I admit I made threats concluding with:

“You have a week if I don’t hear a response, I will make you pay.”

He glared at me when I said this. I know because Socrates was with me. I was not in a forgiving mood, and he gave off a terribly uncomfortable vibe. What I said must have had its intended effect, because he replied with a promise to remedy the situation. Quoting:

“Understood. I will fix this. Please just leave us in peace and we will attend the next meeting.”

I clarified in my usual fashion:

“Do I have your word? Would you stake your soul upon it?”

“My word is my life, my spirit, and my soul. You have it.” He answered.

“We will see how well you honor that,” I replied.

And thus summarizes this missive concerning my interaction between myself and the King Feros of Islana as per the request of the War Council. He has broken his word and I am now requesting a declaration of war to free the people of Islana.

- King Koraki Saros Kanosis

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Type

Record, Memo

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

Napidő 8, Nyǻ Közep