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Post by zurajai on Jul 7, 2017 22:43:03 GMT
Orcland and the United Kingdoms had an undefined past with little interactions outside of wars they both technically took part in. The War of Northern Secession saw the two meet and part ways in the span of a day sharing vaguely the same goals while the last Great War put them at odds but never found them on the field together, both remaining on the outside of the conflict. However, and likely one of the most similar qualities shared by the two nations, both had a knack for commerce.
It was because of this similarity that the Orzag had elected to send a special representative to talk terms with the entire confederation, desiring to deal with each individual nation within the Greater Tribe of Orcland in order to create beneficial trade ties between the many nations of Orcland and the United Kingdoms. Taking one of the few Gurhim made ships up to Thundercrown, a party of representatives led by one Harun Dencir Erdogan made landing in the busied ports of Thundercrown. Before the party was sent a messenger baring word from the Naryur and the Orzag making clear their intentions; to set official economic ties with the constituent members of Orcland.
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Post by talis on Jul 21, 2017 0:54:37 GMT
The Great Hall of Orcland stood tall on the hills of Thundercrown, a celebratory testament to the power of the new Orcish nation. Built with Firetooth funds shortly after the founding of the alliance, it was nearly as large as the Cathedral of Erasmus, which faced it from the southern hill. Around those great buildings sprawled Thundercrown, the great city of the Orcs. In the last century it had expanded from a fortress and trading city into a true metropolis. Ships plied the great Lake Orzan, shipping goods up and down the Ryn, while houses and buildings of all kinds stretched out for miles to the east.
Guards, primarily Firetooth but also from different Clans, stood at the open doors to the enormous building. They nodded in acknowledgement as Harun and his party entered. Inside, great stone pillars and walls held the enormous hall up. They were carved to look like trees rather than stone, and etched with murals and figures from old stories. Light from windows in the upper stories lit the great hall. Orcs of many Houses crowded the hall, coming to and fro, or speaking in huddled clusters, while at the far end of the hall a raised semicircle dais rose, and upon it sat the Elder Council.
A Firetooth Thane, probably the Council's primary guard, greeted Harun as he approached. Leading them before the council, he introduced the representative: "Harun Dencir Erdogan and Companions, speaking as representatives of United Kingdoms."
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Post by zurajai on Jul 29, 2017 19:53:10 GMT
Harun Dencir Erdogan presented himself respectfully, bowing before the council presented before him deeply with his beard held in his hand to keep it from touching the floor. His staff did the same, bowing deeply just behind the representative before rising at his beck.
"Honored Elders," he began to speak, flourishing his hand as he stood, "I must thank you deeply for your welcoming of me to your Great Hall; truly its like is the envy of all others. I bring before your Council and this storied structure an offer from the Orzag and His Valiance, the Naryur, Kharok Szaboyar-Szekeres. My masters, your counterparts back in the United Kingdom, see the great benefit of our peoples opening trade together. As it is, the ports and markets of Almuria are open and free. What would the wise Council of Orcland say to such an offer, I ask?"
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Post by talis on Jul 31, 2017 20:34:11 GMT
"Your words bring us joy and honor, Erdogan." One of the Elders, a Firetooth named Feyor Maidenshot, replied. "Trade is most certainly welcome. Personally, I cannot see any reason to restrict exchange between the United Kingdom and any members of Orcland who wish it. However, we must not be rash in our decision-making. I must ask - does the United Kingdom have facilities great enough to trade with all members of Orcland who might wish it?
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Post by zurajai on Aug 4, 2017 17:35:19 GMT
"Indeed it does, wise Elder," replied Erdogan with a flourish, reaching back to one of his functionaries handing a writ to him in a well practiced motion, "The Orzag has been preparing fr some time to welcome Orcish traders in Mog Bhelnom and as such, our ports and markets are open to all your constituent members. Certain organizational discussion will be necessary to plot out the most efficient paths but Almuria does, indeed, have more than enough room for our esteemed Orcish counterparts."
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