Treaty of Üniyodh

Regardless of all other stated reasons and justifications for this conflict, I see it as self-evident that the true objective was control of the River. With this Treaty, control of the River shall no longer be a problem, allowing us the opportunity to begin the painful process of healing and restoring peace. We have much to answer for.

— Diarch Dhözii I of Ozäxa-Lavüdh

The signing of the Treaty of Üniyodh was the act that finally ended the long Central War, shaping politics in central and southern Thurásin for centuries to come.

Backstory

The Central War's beginnings are themselves in conflict, as what event acted as its nucleus depends on who you ask. The official declaration of war came in 28 Plenty, with the Diarchy of Ozäxa-Lavüdh invading the Kingdom of Zdärrözadh. Despite Ozäxa-Lavüdh's claims that they were simply acting to ensure the lawful continuation of the kingdom, many saw it as a blatant effort to expand their territory, and the localised conflict grew steadily larger over the decades.
Ozäxa-Lavüdh's strategy shifted later in the war after diarch Dhözii I, in whose name the war had ostensibly been executed, came to have more control over foreign affairs. She pushed heavily for the war to end, arranging meetings with all the relevant parties and going out of her way to convince them of her sincerity on the issue. In 45 War, drafts of a treaty began to circulate, largely written in her hand.

Treaty

Most of the Treaty of Üniyodh was straightforward. After reaffirming the independence of a few states who had declared neutrality during the war, such as the Duchy of Ovük and the City of Astäfülo, the treaty defines the new borders of southern Thurásin. This largely entailed dissolving the Kingdom of Zdärrözadh and replacing it with two new countries, the Republic of Glinzüchöl and the Kingdom of Sambogen.
The most consequential clause of the Treaty of Üniyodh was the one regarding the River Tsädh. Recognising that control of that river had motivated much of the conflict, the treaty designated it to be a condominium. This meant that all laws regarding the lake had to be decided by all relevant parties, and that the river itself belonged to no single entity.

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Treaty of Üniyodh

The signatories acknowledge and confirm;
That the Duchy of Ovuk is independent, pursuant to clause 25 of the Constitution of Zdärrözadh, enacted on the 24th of Knowledge, 12th year of War. This independence is acknowledged to have begun on that date, regardless of individual states' relations with the Duchy. Its borders are to be defined by that clause, without alteration.
That the City of Astäfülo has been at all relevant times an independent and neutral state in the course of the War, and is thus entitled to retain its borders without alteration.
That the Kingdom of Zdärrözadh is hereafter dissolved.
That the borders relating to this dissolution are defined in the maps overleaf.
That the Republic of Glinzüchöl is recognised to hold territory formerly belonging to Zdärrözadh west of the River Tsädh. This Republic is the successor to the Zdärrözadhayo force headed by General Chixothe, and will be held under his command until fair elections can be held.
That the Kingdom of Sambogen is recognised to hold territory formerly belonging to Zdärrözadh east of the River Tsädh. This Kingdom is the successor to the Zdärrözadhayo force led by Prince Xauvis, and will be held under his command until such time a designated heir is required to take the throne.
That the River Tsädh is hereafter governed as a condominium, belonging to no single country or organisation, with exception to that water directly next to a port along the river at a range of 50 metres.
That all laws relating to this condominium must be negotiated with all relevant parties, currently defined as all signatories of this Treaty.
That this negotiating council may be expanded by vote of those nations who sit on the council.
That the Diarchy of Ozäxa-Lavüdh will, upon signing of this treaty, begin a process through which the voices of its common people will be represented in governance. The exact form of this process is to be decided by the Diarchy, pursuant to the scrutiny of all signatories.
That this is not tantamount to a dissolution, and unless the citizens of Ozäxa-Lavüdh vote as such, the Diarchy and its institutions are to remain intact and free of interference, as with all independent nations.

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Type

Treaty, Diplomatic

Medium

Paper

Ratification Date

46 War 557 Years Ago

Primary Author

Dhözii I

Signatories

Astäfülo
Doifanyäl
Glinzüchöl
Na-ochiixid

Ovük
Ozäxa-Lavüdh
Sambogen
Varrzaxadh

Succession

The war stemmed from a disaster which had killed most of the Zdärrözadhayo royal family, making Princess Dhözii the heir to both Zdärrözadh and Ozäxa-Lavüdh. While initially assumed she would take the throne of Zdärrözadh, the premature death of her father catapulted her to the diarchy first.
This caused Dhözii's cousin, Xauvis, to assume the throne would now fall to him. Dhözii's co-diarch disagreed, and the war evolved from this.

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