I imagined that the New Republic of Videssia, because of its isolation from the Midsea (the Empire of Videssia assumably not allowing strategic resources to be traded inland) would look to the south for resources and labour. Hence the change in Republican policy. On the Onagir Compact, it has yet to prove its permanence. Given the nature of most frontier societies, it could fall apart (in the short-term, or after a generation), or prove more permanent (and a mixing of the two cultures - though the Videssian would prove the stronger cultural influence). As you correctly pointed out, it was made with only one clan (and extended to related groups in the vicinity of the Republican-Onagir frontier). Its impact (if any) on the Onagir to the south and east is unknown. I'd imagine other clans could be accepted into the Compact though. Most importantly, I imagined this event to be a potential turning point in Videssian-Onagiri relations. It could lead to greater cooperation and a new society that was orientated away from the Midsea and the old Orasareni culture, or it could collapse after a while (say, after one generation, or the next Videssian population spurt, or the death of Ardentius Fossernius, etc). Ibrahim -----Original Message----- From: bounces@phoenyx.net [mailto:bounces@phoenyx.net] On Behalf Of Juha Vesanto Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:08 AM To: celandra@phoenyx.net Subject: Re: [Cel] Origin of the New Republic of Videssia Ibrahim wrote: > A brief history of Republican Videssia: the "New Republic of > Videssia". The most interesting change I added was the alliance forged > between the Republic and the Onagir - the long term consequences of > which i haven't really discussed. It's a fine story, but the alliance between Republic and Onagir. I'd value Keaton's input here. I have nothing against the alliance as such, but I'd like Keaton's opinion on how the Onagir view it. And how the alliance of basically a single clan with the Republic reflects on the rest of the Onagir. juuso ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
