The Nanterre Discord

[Venissieux]

June 17, 1954 - 1400 Hours
Legnica, Duchy of Nanterre - Avignon

Unity. Peace. The two words that defines Venissieux - a political kingdom comprising of five smaller Venissian kingdoms. Venissieux is home to many people - primarily the French, the Germans and the Dutch. To the outsiders, the Venissians are free and collectively enjoy the country's wealth. This was not true for the Wendowie in the Duchy of Nanterre, situated within the confines of the Kingdom of Avignon.

Avignon is the second smallest kingdom within Venissieux, just nearly beating Brasschatt in total landmass. Unlike their Brasschatte counterpart, the Avignans wield little influence within the union and were poor - specifically, there was a class divide between the poor and the rich especially in the southern regions, riddled with poverty.

While the rest of Venissieux is largely a tolerant and progressive society, the Kingdom of Avignon is rampant with racial and social class discrimination. The Duchy of Nanterre comprises of a majority of the Wendowie people in Avignon, Nanterre is unofficially the ghetto for those people who are too poor to afford to live in northern duchies, accounting for more than half the local population. No one from the Avignan government were willing to solve the problem, the Wendowie cries of help could not reach the Venissian capital of Royeaux.



“This cannot go on any longer Miroslaw! The people are suffering under this tyrannical king! We need to fight this oppression! Fight for our independence!”

“Kurwa! I know Kamil! But we mustn’t act with haste, it will only bring more suffering. There is no need for us to spill blood of our people and those of the authorities.”

The man speaking was Miroslaw Majewski, a Wendowie nationalist and university student majoring in law. He was luckily born into a well off family who had left behind a modest fortune for his education after his parents passed away. As a nationalist, he shunned the society Avignon had built for them. He was arguing some sense into his close friend and collaborator Kamil Novak in his basement. Both wanted independence to escape from the discrimination and lack of representation in Avignon’s government, leading a small but dedicated group of members who tried to push for independence.

“We haven’t exhausted all our dialogue options with the Avignans, there has to be an alternative...”

“Dialogue? Don’t you bullshit me Miroslaw, you know well that they wouldn’t listen to us. Are you going to just wait for more of us die from poverty and discrimination? Each day we stand around with our inaction - debating and negotiating with those fucking cunts, more of us die each day.” While Miroslaw was usually calm, composed, elegant and thoughtful; his friend was militant, overly critical, radical and a man of action. ”Is that what you really want? Our blood means nothing to them!”

“Of course not!” He shouted back to Kamil, before lowering his voice as he tried to elaborate his reasoning. “But think for a second - if we were to fight and resist now, we would be invoking the king’s wrath. No one would be there to help us.”

“That’s because the kurwa king censors whatever’s happening in Nanterre.” Kamil pouted in response.

Miroslaw sighed at his friend’s unelegant addressing of their king, but nodded in confirmation. “That’s why we’re in this situation right now. Few people outside Avignon know about the situation in the Duchy, we’re simply too small to pay any attention to. They would rather trust what the King says than rumours of our condition. The King manipulates the news, restricts our movement and silences our voices. The people in Royeaux can’t hear us, we’re simply noise to them that’s filtered out.”

“Kurwa!” Kamil said under his breath before carefully analyzing what he had to say, prompting a question for Miroslaw. “Then what about the south, to Wendziema? Wouldn’t they hear our cries for help? They are our people after all, they should be able to help us.”

He sadly shook his head in response. “Wendziema only recently freed itself from the Danish oppression, they have more important matters to deal with. Unless given the right reasons to help our cause, their resources have been allocated to internal affairs.” He paused for a brief second before adding on to his statement. “There would need to be pressure internally to help the people in Wendziema… furthermore Avignon is - although not necessarily integral to the political kingdom - a part of Venissieux, meaning they would be facing opposition from five sovereign countries. Military action is not an option they can easily risk.”

“Then what the fuck are we going to do? Sit around and twiddle our thumbs?”

Miroslaw was deep in thought before he shook his head in what he could only describe as the most irrational and insane idea he has ever conceived.

“I have an idea.”

 

[Venissieux]

“Then what are you waiting for? Go on.”

“Well… Its a bit of a far fetched idea but… We could persuade the Duke.”

Kamil couldn’t believe what he heard, coming from Miroslaw’s mouth. He was probably the most rational, intelligent and logical person Kamil has met, so hearing it must have been confounding. “... Are you fucking insane? Persuading the Duke? Persuade what? He governs the fucking Duchy! He’s that kurwa’s pawn! How the fuck are we going to persuade him?” He grabbed Miroslaw’s shoulders before promptly ending his statement with an added emphasis on his proposal. “You better fucking tell me ONE good reason why you think this is a good idea.”

Despite his friend’s outrage Miroslaw remained somewhat calm and composed, explaining his idea. “But he also is the highest local figure of authority in the Duchy.” He retorted back. “The local authorities will have to listen to him - this is his jurisdiction and the local French have more respect for the Duke than the King. It’s not like we’re the only ones suffering in Nanterre, the French are in the same boat as we are but for different reasons.”

Miroslaw took a deep breath and then sighed as Kamil let go of his shoulders, waiting for more reasons. “Look - if nobody listens to us, we can just directly talk to the Duke. Persuade him to be on our side. Duke Basile can call for a referendum for independence, get everyone’s attention from Venissieux and Germania - invite observers from the world if we have to. The majority of Nanterre’s population is Wendowie, everyone of us wants independence, we’ll win the referendum and secede from Avignon. Royeaux will have to accept it as a fact, the King wouldn't be able to do anything about it.”

He paused for a moment before letting the cynicalism settle in. “Though I’m not sure what Serafin will think of this...”

“Fuck what Serafin thinks, we’re going to have a little talk with the Duke and see if your plan holds up.”

Miroslaw was bewildered by his friend’s response, he expected a more no nonsense reply. “Wait, what? But I’m not even confident that my idea would work.”

Kamil twitched at his followup before proceeding to express his dissatisfaction at his response. “What? You don’t even believe your own idea? Then why the fuck do you even bring up your bold glorious proposition up to me? Miroslaw - grow a pair and a backbone for fuck’s sake. I don’t want to hear a fucking plan that’s all talk but no bite, don’t waste my time. I swear to god each day you’re becoming like one of those fucking spineless politicians around the world.”

He slowly calmed down and chuckled to himself a little before continuing on. “Besides, I think I’ve got it all figured out in my head. How to… persuade the Duke to be on our side. Get to him. I get your idea. Nobody else in this organization is a better strategist and advisor than you anyways. But I’ve got to hand it to you - a law student who’s going to try to force an illegal referendum.”

Miroslaw was surprised by this new development, before sighing to the backhand compliment. “Laws aren’t absolute… Laws are there for the betterment of people, at least that’s what I think… Also what’s this plan of yours getting to the Duke and convincing him?”

“Oh you’ll see... Just trust me.”

 

[Venissieux]

June 25, 1954 - 2100 Hours
Legnica, Duchy of Nanterre - Avignon

The Ligaludowa (People’s League) is a Wendowie-based underground nationalist and independence movement in Nanterre, of which Miroslaw and Kamil are a part of. It has a small number of dedicated members, numbering more than a hundred members. The organization is known to the Government of Avignon and has been classified as a terrorist organization - But they have few documents and intelligence on its activities, size and influence thanks to an underfunded intelligence agency. Due to the lack of Liga Nanterre’s publicity the government has not publicised its existence to the public in fear of facilitating the number of local Wendowie joining the organization.

Its leader is Zygfryd Serafin. Serafin is brash, intimidating, cunning and a capable leader. While competent with strategies, he prefers to delegate them to Miroslaw Majewski - a man Serafin rightfully believes surpasses his own abilities in strategic planning. Kamil Novak is his right hand man and his most trusted man within the organization. Lastly there is Roza Kozlow, an influential young lady who secretly finances the Ligaludowa with her family’s fortunes from their business “Kozlow” in Brasschatt. While Roza is largely absent and removed from Ligaludowa’s daily activities - her financial contributions gave her considerable influence within the organization to be included as part of its leadership. Due to her close association with the company, she is given the codename “Godmother” to disguise her real name.

Roza’s social status and family influence enabled her to arrange a meeting with Duke Basile for Ligaludowa’s leadership, disguised as business matter for her company. She was reluctant to arrange this meeting upon Kamil’s request due to the direct ties it would have upon herself and her family’s business, until Miroslaw assured her with his contingency plan should they fail to persuade the Duke. He convinced that Ligaludowa affiliates would be placed on standby to assault the manor - the place of meeting - for either an extraction or forcible seizure of the Duke if the plan goes awry. Miroslaw also noted that the hypothetical Kozlow representative who was supposed to meet the Duke would be kidnapped by Ligaludowa.

Miroslaw still couldn’t believe that Serafin of all people would agree to dialogue with Duke Basile, as he stands there beside him and Kamil in their business suits. But he had a bad feeling about Kamil and Serafin not being frank to him about something. The briefcase he passed over to Kamil felt unusually heavy, Kamil joked that they had to put something heavy inside to make it seem convincing. He was given a handgun incase they will need to use it for self-defence should things go wrong. This was after all a very large gamble, the core leadership was meeting with the Duke in his very own manor. With the exception of Roza, being apprehended would pretty much spell the end of Ligaludowa.

The three entered the manor and were escorted to his office, which was also used for local government meetings with his advisers and officials from the capital. Duke Basile sat at his grand desk situated at the back of the office right by the windows, promptly standing up to give a firm handshake with Serafin before dismissing the servant. Miroslaw was surprised that the security didn’t bother doing a clearance check on them, now presuming it was a symbol of trust and respect for Kozlow representatives. Duke Basil looked to be in his early 30’s and showed a relatively pleasant and natural face with neatly kempt blonde hair.

“Ah, it is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Zabek. I look forward to what Kozlow has to offer for the people of Nanterre.” Duke Basile said to Serafin. Zabek was the surname Serafin was using to conceal his true identity. The real Zabek was an actual employee working at Kozlow.

“No, the pleasure is mine, your highness…” Serafin kept his distaste for the nobility in check very well, he usually rants about the Avignan nobilities and aristocracy that plagues the nation. “I brought along two assistants to aide me in presenting my proposition for the future of Nanterre. I’m sure you’ll find our proposal fantastic, so I would like to get down to business right away. My sincere… apologies that we had to keep our proposal under wraps until we get to meet you face to face.”

“Oh, no. No worries at all. Please, do present your proposition. I am quite interested.”

“You see…” Serafin began slowly, before shifting his tone to be calm but with emphasis added to certain words. “The Wendowie truly deserve better. Their livelihoods, their families, their freedom… That we don’t continue to sink deeper into sickening poverty and look at the aristocrats in disgust. That we do not fear and hate authorities because they wish to spill our blood and rape us for our ethnicity. That we are treated worse than dirt and are second class citizens. That we have a choice in our fate and destiny. Wouldn’t you agree? Therefore, I have came to the conclusion to wash away all our problems... I only have one humble request for you.”

“I want you to hold a referendum in Nanterre on the issue of independence.”

Serafin looked towards at Kamil, who nodded and proceeded to quickly open the briefcase he was holding earlier. He took out a pump-action shotgun and pointed it at the Duke. The Duke who was already surprised by Serafin’s speech, was shocked to know he was being held at gunpoint now. Miroslaw’s gut feeling and fear was right all along about something mischievous would happen during their dialogue with the Duke.

“What? What is the meaning of this Mr. Zabek?” Serafin chuckled a little bit as he pulled out his sidearm and pointed it at the Duke as well.

“I believe this is what they call shotgun diplomacy, your highness.”

 

[Venissieux]

June 29, 1954 - 1600 Hours
Legnica, Duchy of Nanterre - Avignon

It was four days since the Ligaludowa had the Duke at gunpoint and forced him to issue a referendum. It was all too surreal that everything went according to plan - without anyone getting injured and arrested. To Miroslaw's surprise, Duke Basile was surprising cooperative and sympathized with their cause. He disagreed with his father's policies and constant negligence of Nanterre's problems. The Duchy's funds were slashed every time Basile tried to convince his father to allocate more money to Nanterre to help the locals and Wendowie. Local taxes were largely sent the Avignon government, which was mostly spent on improving the northern regions and for the royalty. He was utterly powerless to help the people. However Serafin remained skeptical about his story - insisting to have the Duke under surveillance as insurance.

A referendum was hardly some news that the Avignon government could try to censor - especially when the press were primarily invited outside of Avignon and from the Venissian kingdoms. The Avignan government most certainly didn't expect the Duke of all people to side with the Wendowie. While invitations were sent out internationally, Serafin personally wrote a special letter to the Wendziema - in the hopes that they would pay attention to their referendum.


To the Wendowie Government in Wendziema - Classified

My name is Zygfryd Serafin. I am the leader of Ligaludowa - a Wendowie underground resistance group in Nanterre. I am here to represent the interest of the Wendowie people and speak on Duke Basile’s behalf.

As leader of the Ligaludowa, I would like to formally invite the Wendowie government to observe the referendum that will take place in Nanterre.

The Wendowie people in Nanterre are suffering from poverty and oppression. The Avignans have failed us. We lack representation in this country - constantly ignored by the authorities. They silence our cries for help to Royeaux, the rest of Avignon and the outside world. They rape our women and spill our blood when we question their authority. The royalty does not care for us - they would rather steal from us and build their grand palace while we starve to death because we have no food.

But today is different. Today we take matters into our hands. We Wendowie must stand up for ourselves. But we do not wish to spill blood. That is why we peacefully seek a solution with the Avignans - with the help from Duke Basile and with help from Wendziema. This referendum will decide and dictate the fate of our people in Nanterre. We will humbly accept any help from Wendziema and would eternally be indebted to you.

Join us - together we can free the Wendowie people from oppression.

Signed,
Zygfryd Serafin

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[Josepania]

Revolutionary Palace, Zairsk, Wendziema
30 / 6 / 1954, 0834 Hours​

The government of the Rzeczpospolita was indeed paying attention to its northwestern neighbors, and the Wendowie that resided in them. There were reports from the previous Dansk Reich government that the Wendowie were, at minimum, treated poorly compared to the rest of the population of the Venissian Kingdoms. The Rzeczpospolita, however, chose to stay silent about the matter despite the protests of the more nationalist factions of the communist wing, on the advice of the Chief Overseer of the Revolution and his Assembly of Overseers for one reason: practicality. The Rzeczpospolita was, after all, in a difficult position on the international stage, trying to achieve recognition and respect from less than sympathetic and certainly far from leftist governments. To unilaterally stir up trouble now was not advisable, no matter how justified it may be, for the line the Wendowie were already toeing with their ideology was a fine one.

Recent developments, however, were beginning to change things. Through the Overseer of Intelligence, Admiral Piotr Szczurek reported to the Assembly of Overseers that the Ligaludowa, a Wendowie resistance group that up till this point had taken no decisive action, were preparing to do just that, and they needed to be observed closely. Despite the brewing troubles in the east with the Carpathians, the Assembly agreed, for they were beginning to see opportunity to change their policies without risking, at least as much, their international good will.

Then came the letter, landing on the desk of the Overseer of International Affairs through back channels and otherwise shady connections, an effort to keep its contents classified from all except those it addressed. If the intelligence of trouble brewing in the Venissian Kingdoms had gotten the attention of the Wendowie, this letter captured it completely, for now it offered the opportunity the Rzeczpospolita were looking for to play a role in bringing peace, prosperity and partnership to the Wendowie in the so-called Duchy of Nanterre. There was little argument against declining assistance to the Ligaludowa, there was only debate as to how exactly the Rzeczpospolita would involve itself, and if the Rzeczpospolita Assembly would be bypassed considering this was an international affair, something the Assembly of Overseers was assigned to deal with while the Rzeczpospolita Assembly would deal with internal affairs.

The Chief Overseer, Franciszek Komorowski however, insisted upon achieving the approval of the Rzeczpospolita Assembly before acting, and tasked the Overseer of the Assembly, Krzysztof Kowalseki, to bring forth the plea for assistance to the Assembly and call upon its delegates to support it. Overseer Kowaleski agreed, and assured the other Overseers that achieving approval would be swift and easy.

He was as good as his word.

For only twelve hours after the Assembly of Overseers had dispersed and Overseer Kowaleski had gone on his way, he sent a report to the Assembly of Overseers that the Rzeczpospolita Assembly, in an emergency session to hear the plea, had voted overwhelmingly by acclamation to accept and allow the Assembly of Overseers to do what was necessary to assist the Wendowie.

The Office of the Overseer of International Affairs quickly drafted a reply to the letter.

Biuro Nadzorcy Spraw Międzynarodowych
Pałac Rewolucyjna - Zairsk, Wendziema

Rzeczpospolita Wendziema W Najwyższej Godności • In the highest dignity

Sciśle tajny (Top Secret)

Sekret (Secret)

Poufny (Confidential)

Ograniczony (Restricted)

z 1954

Oznaczenia są w kolorze czerwonym. Dokumenty nieoznaczone są niesklasyfikowana. • Markings are in red. Unmarked documents are unclassified.

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Comrade,

The Rzeczpospolita Wendziema has watched from afar the plight of our fellow Wendowie in the Venissian Kingdoms, and silently cursed the bonds that prevented our unilateral assistance to relieve their oppression by a government that does not care for them. We swore, however, that when the time came and the opportunity presented itself, the Rzeczpospolita would do whatever it took to bring peace, prosperity and partnership to the Wendowie outside of the borders of Wendziema.

That time has now come.

With the approval of the Rzeczpospolita Assembly and the Assembly of Overseers of the Revolution behind me, I hereby inform Comrade Serafin and the Ligaludowa that we will, through legal means, assist the Wendowie in the Duchy of Nanterre in their peaceful, laudable efforts to throw off the shackles of tyranny from afar. We will, therefore, accept the invitation to observe the referendum in the Duchy of Nanterre and be certain that it is free, fair, and correct in its results. If the results meet all three criteria, no matter if it is independence or remaining in the Venissian Kingdoms, the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema will respect those results and react accordingly.

Should the referendum be refused, or interfered with, rest assured that the Rzeczpospolita will react accordingly in that regard as well.

Finally, we congratulate the Wendowie for their bold, yet peaceful, methods to achieve peace, prosperity and partnership, and wish them the best of luck in the turbulent times ahead, and our hope that we will be able to join hands and work towards a better life for all Wendowie, living in and beyond the Rzeczpospolita.

Sincerely,
Boleslaw Zalenski
Overseer of International Affairs

Spokój. Dobrobyt. Współpraca.

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[Venissieux]

To the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema Government - Classified

You have the Ligaludowa's and Wendowie's sincerest gratitude for your participation over the referendum. Unfortunately Nanterre lacks adequate infrastructure to accommodate flights due to the government's negligence of improving Nanterre. The previously closed off border check points will be open for the observers into the Duchy to compensate for this.

Should you require any further information on our organization and the referendum we are more than willing to provide the necessary information for the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema.

May justice prevail over tyranny.

Signed,
Zygfryd Serafin

 

[Újország]

A single message made it's way to the offices of various Venissieux officials and statesmen deemed 'favorable' to the pragmatic solution of potential cooperation with Carpathia as a deterrent to perceived Wendzieman aggression.

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Magyarország Külügyminisztérium
Carpathian Foreign Ministry
TOP SECRET​

7 július 1954​

To those involved,

We understand the issues the relatively newborn government of Wendziema has created in it's desperate need for regional clout, I have been authorized to inform the right people that Carpathia is willing to discuss a partnership based on the mutual discomfort the Government of Wendziema has created for the both of us through it's aggressive and unreasonable policies. This includes the potential for military support in the event of Wendzieman aggression against the Kingdom of Avignon, we eagerly await your response if you find us a worthy ally for the diffusion of conflict in Central Europe.

Signed,
András Hadik
Külügyminiszter
Felszabad, Magyarország

 

[Venissieux]

You must be registered for see images Royaume-Uni de Venissieux ​ Avignan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TOP SECRET) ​ We will keep your offer in mind should Wendziema show its aggression towards the Kingdom of Avignon. ((OOC: I should note that only the Avignans have received this message - because Venissieux is also a military alliance and accepting help from other countries outside the alliance would probably have serious complications.))

 

[Venissieux]

King Cyril IV has made his decision known to the international community: the referendum was illegal and was deemed as a threat to the government. Avignan soldiers crossed into the Duchy of Nanterre to reinforce the central government's rulership - much to the chagrin of the local Wendowie population. Martial law was declared by the capital city (Sevres) - the soldiers had come with an arrest warranty for Duke Basile for treason against the nation. The Ligaludowa struggled to come with a solution to the arrest warranty, which in hindsight they should have expected but ultimately didn't. The Duke served as the public figurehead for their interests, losing him so quickly would be a blow for the organization. They would be prudent to not hand him over to the central authority. For now, they wait as Legnica and the surrounding countryside come under siege by the Avignan army - as they stand them off by lengthening the referendum period and to recruit more members for Ligaludowa.

 

[Josepania]

Revolutionary Palace, Zairsk, Wendziema
18 / 7 / 1954, 0745 Hours​

The situation was unsurprisingly but unfortunately growing more and more complicated. Although the northern kingdoms of the Venissian Union seemed sympathetic to the idea of a referendum, and the central (in the loosest sense of the term) government of Royeaux was committed to investigating the claims of the Duchy of Nanterre and weigh them against the claims of the Avignan Kingdom, the Avignans were refusing to cooperate, and were instead doing their utmost to hold off the Venissian Commission and the calls of the international community while their soldiers entered the Duchy of Nanterre to arrest Duke Basile.

The significance of such a scenario was not lost upon the Assembly of Overseers. They knew that if the Duke was seized, the momentum of the Ligaludowa would be put in jeopardy. There were, of course, options put forward that the Duke could be made a symbolic martyr by allowing him to be arrested, providing more fuel to the fire that was brewing in Nanterre, but it was ultimately decided that such a scenario could only be a backup option, and should not be pursued unless necessary. The risk of him succumbing to pressure from the Avignan royalty while in captivity was too great to make it a primary plan. Instead, the Assembly decided to make that primary plan one committed to keeping the Duke and leadership of Ligaludowa hidden. Going underground would buy time, time that could be spent turning international opinion away from the Avignan Kingdom, and further alienate the Venissian Union from its increasingly rogue memberstate, which had already threatened secession over this, a scenario the Rzeczpospolita was publicly against, but privately hoping for, as such a scenario could open up new options.

Because as of now, the Rzeczpospolita had few other options. A risk had already been taken in mobilizing the border forces to ensure the security of the Wendowie. To commit to a larger mobilization at this stage would turn international and Venissian opinion against the Rzeczpospolita and the Duchy of Nanterre, a scenario unacceptable to the Assembly of Overseers. Instead, the Overseer of Intelligence, Admiral Piotr Szczurek, put forward an interesting proposal: smuggling a small team of special forces into the Duchy of Nanterre in order to assist Ligaludowa and Duke Basile in their attempt to buy time and stay out of the hands of the Avignan Royal Army. Sending in professionals could potentially buy extra, critical time for the referendum to be completed and the Venissian Commission to conclude that the Avignan claims are false and illegal. The risk, of course, was that the agents would be uncovered, which would deal a severe blow to the cause of the Rzeczpospolita and the Duchy of Nanterre.

The vote in the Assembly of Overseers was close, leaving it to the Chief Overseer himself to break the deadlock. After Overseer Komorowski's vote, a classified message was drafted by Overseer Zalenski and sent to the Ligaludowa.

Biuro Nadzorcy Spraw Międzynarodowych
Pałac Rewolucyjna - Zairsk, Wendziema

Rzeczpospolita Wendziema W Najwyższej Godności • In the highest dignity

Sciśle tajny (Top Secret)

Sekret (Secret)

Poufny (Confidential)

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Comrades,

The Rzeczpospolita Wendziema remains committed to ensuring that the will of the people of Nanterre be followed, and we wish to express our deepest regrets and frustrations that we must remain limited in our public shows of support, for to push any further would endanger the moral high ground Ligaludowa and Duke Basile have fought so hard for and make such efforts in vain, a scenario completely unacceptable to the Wendowie. This does not mean, however, that the Rzeczpospolita will remain inactive while the tyrants from Sevres invade in their futile attempt to silence the people, and we therefore wish to make a proposal to the Ligaludowa that could buy time for the referendum to be completed and the actions of the Avignan Kingdom be found illegal by the Venissian Commission and the international community.

Following a vote in the Assembly of Overseers, I am authorized to propose that a small team of five members of the Wendowie special forces be smuggled across the border into the Duchy of Nanterre in order to advise and assist Duke Basile and the Ligaludowa leadership on their efforts to remain out of reach of the Avignan Royal Army, so that the momentum of our noble and righteous cause shall not be snatched away at such a critical phase. These agents will have no identification tying them to the Rzeczpospolita, and will for all intents and purposes be identified as members of Ligaludowa, with your cooperation. They will do their utmost to assist efforts in hiding the Duke, and the option to seek private asylum in the Rzeczpospolita will remain open if absolutely necessary. We wish to state, however, that such a scenario be a last resort, and the option to make the Duke a symbolic martyr and allow him to be forcibly seized by the Avignan Royal Army remain a possible, if currently unpleasant, scenario.

We also wish to request to the Ligaludowa, regardless if our proposal is accepted or declined (either option will be respected by the Rzeczpospolita) that they practice restraint against the actions of the Avignan Royal Army. Specifically, that they refrain from armed resistance, for such actions will put this just mission to achieve peace, prosperity and partnership for the Wendowie in the Duchy of Nanterre at serious risk. It is far better, in the long term, to practice civil disobedience, for it forces the Avignan royal government to take increasingly unpopular and ill-advised actions that will further increase its pariah status in the Venissian Union if not the region as a whole. It is a hard request to make, for the Rzeczpospolita understands all too well the necessity of armed resistance in times of dire peril, but the Assembly of Overseers is convinced that, at this time, to actively spill the blood of the tyrant can only lead to disaster in the long term.

We await your reply.

Sincerely,
Boleslaw Zalenski
Overseer of International Affairs

Spokój. Dobrobyt. Współpraca.

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[Rheinbund]

Kanzleramt des Königreichs Eiffelland Trier, Eiffelland To the Overseeer of the Revolution, Mr. Komorowski Dear Sir, As you probably noticed, my government is following the situation in Avignon as well. We agree with you that the government of Nanterre isn't governing Avignon in the right way. Furthermore, we also see that Duke Basile had a plan to improve the situation in Avignon. Therefore, we completely understand that you are supporting the Duke. However, my government is also concerned about the build-up of tensions aroung Avignon. You know that Nanterre is not representative for the complete High Kingdom of Venissieux. However, a war with Nanterre will mean a war with Venissieux. Furthermore, there is a country to your East that might see possibillities as soon as a war between Wendziema and Venissieux breaks out. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you operate with caution in Avignon. Very much caution. It remains to be seen whether we can assist you in the case of a war between you and Nanterre. If an eventual casus belli is too obviously against Wendziema, we won't be able to do anything. Matthias Graf von Seydewitz, Chancellor

 

[Venissieux]

To the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema Government - Classified

We appreciate any help from the Rzeczpospolita and will gladly accept it with open arms. Wendowie agents will be granted permission to be smuggled across the border, they will rendezvous with Ligaludowa members near the border. Duke Basile will be relocated away from his manor to a safer location away from Legnica and out into the country side of Nanterre. In a show of respect for the Rzeczpospolita and out of sensibility, we will refrain ourselves from inducing violence. However there remains the possibility that civilians may incite violence without the help or encouragement of our organization. This is an element that we cannot control on our own. In addition I have been informed to let the Rzeczpospolita know should the Avignan army injury or kill civilians outside of self-defense, we may take matters into our own hands and cease the requested restraint.

As the core leadership of Ligaludowa has been busy in preparation of the referendum and the Avignan soldiers I have been tasked to handle all communications and dialogue with the Rzeczpospolita in place of our leader unless noted otherwise.

Signed,
Miroslaw Majewski
Head Coordinator & Strategist

 

[Josepania]

Biuro Nadzorcy Spraw Międzynarodowych
Pałac Rewolucyjna - Zairsk, Wendziema

Rzeczpospolita Wendziema W Najwyższej Godności • In the highest dignity

Sciśle tajny (Top Secret)

Sekret (Secret)

Poufny (Confidential)

Ograniczony (Restricted)

z 1954

Oznaczenia są w kolorze czerwonym. Dokumenty nieoznaczone są niesklasyfikowana. • Markings are in red. Unmarked documents are unclassified.

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Chancellor,

The Rzeczpospolita Wendziema is pleased to hear of the Kingdom of Eiffelland's support for the Wendowie in the Duchy of Nanterre, whose legitimate demands for a referendum with the support of Duke Basile have met unreasonable resistance from the Kingdom of Avignon. The Rzeczpospolita, furthermore, understands your concerns in regards to the build-up of tensions between the Wendowie and the Avignan Kingdom, for a conflict between our peoples will destroy our collective march towards regional peace, prosperity, and partnership.

I have been authorized by the Overseer of the Revolution to inform your government that the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema has no intention of declaring aggressive war upon the Kingdom of Avignon, for the conflict will not only bring death and destruction to the Wendowie in both the Rzeczpospolita and the Duchy of Nanterre, but will also destroy the moral high ground that they currently hold. Our guns will fire only if we are attacked, and we will consider offensive warfare only if unthinkable atrocities are committed by the Avignan Royal Army, a scenario the Assembly of Overseers finds near impossible at best. Furthermore, I am authorized to inform your government that we are in classified contact with the Ligaludowa, the movement that has begun the process of bringing the referendum to the Duchy of Nanterre, and we have insisted to them that they practice restraint against the Avignan Royal Army, and if at all possible commit themselves to civil disobedience over armed resistance in near any scenario. They have, as of this moment, assented that their organization shall not instigate any violence unless absolutely necessary, and given the circumstances, it is the best anyone can hope for at this time.

Finally, we are well aware of the insidious opportunism the Carpathians may wish to practice to the east, and we shall, therefore, practice restraint to the best of our abilities, confident in the solidarity the Kingdom of [MENTION=18]Eiffelland[/MENTION] has shown towards us thus far. Hopefully, together, we shall bring peace, prosperity and partnership to the people of our region once more.

Sincerely,
Boleslaw Zalenski
Overseer of International Affairs

Spokój. Dobrobyt. Współpraca.

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Biuro Nadzorcy Spraw Międzynarodowych
Pałac Rewolucyjna - Zairsk, Wendziema

Rzeczpospolita Wendziema W Najwyższej Godności • In the highest dignity

Sciśle tajny (Top Secret)

Sekret (Secret)

Poufny (Confidential)

Ograniczony (Restricted)

z 1954

Oznaczenia są w kolorze czerwonym. Dokumenty nieoznaczone są niesklasyfikowana. • Markings are in red. Unmarked documents are unclassified.

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Comrade Majewski,

The Overseer of Intelligence has been informed of your acceptance of our proposal, and he has begun preparations to insert our team of five commandos into the Duchy of Nanterre to assist you in your efforts to keep the Duke and the leadership of Ligaludowa safe in these times of hardship. Your conditions regarding our calls for restraint have been noted with understanding, but remember that we shall continue to insist upon passive resistance and civil disobedience, even in the face of blatant aggression and tyranny from the Royal Avignan Army, Furthermore, our calls extend only to the public policies of Ligaludowa, so as to ensure that sympathy remain for as long as possible on the side of peace, prosperity and partnership. It is a cold calculation to make, especially with the threat the Kingdom of Avignon brings, but it is our deepest hope that it shall not be in vain.

Sincerely,
Boleslaw Zalenski
Overseer of International Affairs

Spokój. Dobrobyt. Współpraca.

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[Venissieux]

To the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema Government - Classified

As previously discussed Duke Basile and his family has been relocated away from Legnica. He has been moved to Sanok - a small community a few miles away from the Nanterre-Wendziema borders. The Avignan Royal Army have surrounded the capital and it will not be long before they realise the Duke is not within the confines of Legnica. While this may come off as obvious, but the local news is effectively propaganda for Avignon. Locals are not not pleased to see soldiers running around the town and stationing themselves at voting stations for the independence referendum. In addition journalists and citizens displaying signs of civil disobedience have been arrested. We are attempting to persuade the community to stall off the soldiers and relocate the voting stations through our members - though unaffiliated with Ligaludowa to the public. We will remain vigilant on maintaining our organization as invisible to the public for now until the right opportunity arises.

We will keep you updated on the situation.

Signed,
Miroslaw Majewski
Head Coordinator & Strategist