Gunnland
FTR
SECRET
Officium Ducis + Regnum Marpesiae
Office of the Leader + Kingdom of Gunnland
Xinhaiese deployments to Calidia and the Elbenese border have destabilized the north Germanian security environment. Kadikistan's commitment to the Status Quo Treaty is uncertain. Meanwhile, I doubt the resolve of the Gallian great powers to protect the northern kingdoms, worse, there are reports that Grand Duke Charles dreams of restoring the Holy Frankish Empire and returning to an expansionary mode. Even if Bourgogne were willing to guarantee Gunnish security, our Foreign Office reports, it would inflame tensions with Ivar considerably.
On behalf of the Thing, I ask that you send competent diplomatic personnel and military attachés to the coronation of Queen Julian, for private consultation about a coöperative defense scheme, and a mutual defense scheme in the event of Burgundian or Kadikistani aggression.
It may be the case that Her Majesty Queen Julian will need to be convinced of the merits of such an arrangement, but I trust your discretion in this sensitive matter, and am yours,
James B. Blackthorn
Leader of the Thing of All Gunnishmen
Officium Ducis + Regnum Marpesiae
Office of the Leader + Kingdom of Gunnland
Xinhaiese deployments to Calidia and the Elbenese border have destabilized the north Germanian security environment. Kadikistan's commitment to the Status Quo Treaty is uncertain. Meanwhile, I doubt the resolve of the Gallian great powers to protect the northern kingdoms, worse, there are reports that Grand Duke Charles dreams of restoring the Holy Frankish Empire and returning to an expansionary mode. Even if Bourgogne were willing to guarantee Gunnish security, our Foreign Office reports, it would inflame tensions with Ivar considerably.
On behalf of the Thing, I ask that you send competent diplomatic personnel and military attachés to the coronation of Queen Julian, for private consultation about a coöperative defense scheme, and a mutual defense scheme in the event of Burgundian or Kadikistani aggression.
It may be the case that Her Majesty Queen Julian will need to be convinced of the merits of such an arrangement, but I trust your discretion in this sensitive matter, and am yours,
James B. Blackthorn
Leader of the Thing of All Gunnishmen