Trade agreements across Isekai govern the paths of trade that cross borders and span continents, but no agreement could set the precedent that came from the first trade agreement between the surface and
Káto. The
Eldritch War brought great change to both the surface and below, those that lived their lives in the twisted tunnels set foot into the blazing sun. Curiosity brought races together and created trade agreements that would stand the centuries.
The first such agreement that came from the meeting between the fair folk of the surface and the
Silver Elves of the underground was the Eryndlyn Trade Agreement. Originally between
House Baenre and the outskirts of the
Human Empire, this agreement would bring the movement of
Silver Elf-made weapons to the surface and various goods to
Káto.
Discussions of this agreement were rough in the early stages, often leading to near wars due to their disagreements. As the discussions continued, the diplomats of the
Llanowen Clan were asked to step in, facilitating the discussions to a point of agreement instead of chaos. After nearly a year of discussion, the agreement was reached, beginning the first trade route out of
Káto.
The Eryndlyn Trade Agreement set a precedent in more ways than one. While it was the first trade route out of
Káto, it was also the first trade route to be protected and facilitated by the
Barbarians of the
Spine of Kallex. Soon, the names
House Baenre and the
Llanowen Clan would become tied to one of the largest trade routes in the
Northern Continent.
The purpose of the agreement was to establish a trade route between the western end of the
Great Tunnel and entities on the surface. The original agreement was between
House Baenre and the outskirts of the
Human Empire, but over the last two decades, the agreement has grown to be between the
Ruling Council of Eryndlyn and many of the kingdoms on the surface.
I like the description of how the agreement has grown and expanded in recent years. That seems very natural.
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