The Treaty of Sgaren

Where two became one

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In 4994 EA, the countries of Serukis and Sgaren became one after the signing of a treaty between the then High Lord Vaifale and the Treelord of Sgaren.

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Sgaren was a small country in the north of the continent of Caia. In the mid 4450s, it was annexed by renewed expansion efforts by the Erish Empire, and was only able to to throw off the yoke of that oppression in the late 4930s. However, by the 4990s, it seemed as though the Empire was gearing up to retake Sgaren, with some minor skirmishes occuring off Sgaren's northern coast.
The Treelord, wanting to ensure his people's continued freedom, approached the High Lord Vaifale for aid. It was decided that Sgaren would be brought within the borders of Serukis and pay taxes, and in return the Seruic army would protect Sgaren as it would any other part of Serukis. One of the terms the Treelord made sure was written into the treaty was that the Usgar people would be allowed to continue to practise their cultural traditions and speak their native language. The High Lords agreed. This was better than what would happen under the Empire, as taxes would be higher and the Empire imposes their beliefs and traditions on their subjects. Therefore, the Treelord agreed to the terms, and Sgaren became part of Serukis under the jurisdiction of the High Lord Vaifale. Whilst many Usgar were not happy with this turn of events, the majority agreed that it was the lesser of two evils.
The treaty was based off the treaty drawn up with the Erozyans several centuries prior.