Luthori

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The Imperial Confederation - long an informal union between the Luthorian Empire and the Commonwealth of Mordusia for centuries seems to have finally been confirmed by both states. On the last day of Emperor Richard II's state visit in Mordusia, both nations have concluded longtime negociations on the exact nature of their shared relationship. These negotiations concluded in the signature by both states of the Randworth Agreement, in which both parties agree that their "shared loyalty to the Crown" be the defining nature of their relationship.

The agreement was signed by Luthorian High Commissioner to Mordusia, Sir Michael Gordon and the Mordusian Prime Minister Henry Humperdinck, both on behalf of His Imperial & Royal Majesty, Emperor-King Richard II, who has long been in favour of expanding and deepening the diplomatic relations between both of his realms. The Emperor, in visit in Mordusia, looked, satisfied with the outcome, the two dignitaries signing the last remaining documents related to the agreement.

The Luthorian Empire and the Commonwealth of Mordusia has long since been brothers-in-arms, in fact, the Luthorian imperial family has been ruling Mordusia as well for the best part of the five last centuries, but no real moves have been made to bind the two nations together forevermore. Both Luthori and Mordusia intervened in each others' wars, supporting each other in time of need, the Mordusians intervened during the Kundrati Wars, Luthori intervened during the Aldurian War, the Luthorians have reaffirmed their commitment to defend Mordusia if push comes to shove numerous times and the Mordusians have also shown their willingness at supporting and defending their Artanian cousins and their former motherland.

The formation of the Kerisian Empire changed things. The Kingdom of Egelion now found itself in an empire, alongside the Nadiyan Confederation and the Kingdom of New Endralon and Kizenia. The formation of this new geopolitical entity inspired both Luthorian & Mordusian statesmen into making a geopolitical, formal organisation where the Holy Luthori Empire and the Commonwealth of Mordusia could be brought together. The Commonwealth was an unsuccesful attempt at consolidating relations with other Luthorian-speaking states, the Confederation is a mean to reassure relations between nations which share the Luthorian monarch as their head of state.

The agreement defines a few issues, the first being the issue of the monarch, his representation in the other realms and territories that aren't Luthori, the harmonisation of succession and inheritance laws related to the imperial family between the two nations, with current Luthorian law on the question being accepted as the basis for now and the matter of the Imperial household. Furthermore, the agreement define the Imperial Confederation as the "gathering of nations which shares common loyalty towards the Crown", which is the case for both Luthori and Mordusia.

It has also created the ability of calling an "Imperial Conference" to discuss about all matters related to the Imperial Confederation and the relationship shared between its states, be it economic, military or other. This ability has been granted to the Emperor-King and his successors at the request of both countries' foreign ministers.

It also entered the way for potential future members of the Confederation, detailing entry and withdrawal procedures. Any state that recognises the Emperor of Luthori and King of Mordusia as their legitimate head of state will be recognised as a member of the Imperial Confederation following the tenure of an imperial conference to formally accept their entry.

It also reaffirmed the silent statement of support of each nation' sovereignty, with both renewing a silent and tacit agreement about coming to the aid of the others in times of need. Luthorian Prime Minister Davy Harper stated on social media: "Luthori and Mordusia, united forevermore under the Confederation", this optimism was seen throughout the political spectrum, with every party (except the Communist Party - which opposes the monarchy) welcoming the signature of the Randworth Agreement.

The signature of the agreement is expected to be rapidly followed by the ratification of the agreement by both nations' parliaments.

Celebrations erupted in both nations, with both capitals organising fireworks to commemorate the event, in Luthori, there is talks of making the day of the proclamation of the Imperial Confederation a bank holiday for commemoration.

Luthori and Mordusia, now share together a common destiny, brought together by their shared loyalty towards the Crown, their similar cultures, their love for their respective democratic processes. A page of history has turned and another chapter now opens, leaving both nations, now united under the Confederation to face the future.