Brelish Recognition of Valenar Independence

Diplomatic action

Worried about the build-up of Warforged troops in Cyre King Boranel recognizes Valenar as a sovereign state to get a discount on elf mercenaries.

In an effort to replace the unreliable goblinoids, Breland contacted House Cannith about stepping up the delivery of warforged. King Boranel was politely informed that production was running at full capacity and that the majority of the troops were pledged to Cyre.   Although there had been no true hostilities between Breland and Cyre in decades, this news worried Boranel. He decided to seek greater help from House Deneith. The house offered a fairly large number of Valenar elves. Better yet, War Leader Shaeras Vadallia had given his dragonmarked brokers permission to lower the asking price for any country willing to formally recognize Valenar claims to southern Cyre.   King Boranel was sorely tempted by the terms—his treasury was significantly depleted. He reasoned that Cyre had made no move to retake the Valenar territory and Queen Dannel’s statements on the subject remained ambiguous. Furthermore, Cyre's failure to support Breland's aborted efforts in Darguun or its assault on Thrane showed it was no true friend of Breland. After a great debate with his advisors, the adventurer-king agreed to the Valenar proposal.   Breland's proclamation seriously undermined Queen Dannel. Vadallia pressed Cyre for a final statement on the issue, using highly inflammatory language. Cyre would not concede Valenar independence, but it was still not in a position to invade. In the end, several Valenar warclans remained in Cyran service, but the bulk of Vadallia’s elite fighters departed. Brelish-Cyran relations instantly became more tense.