The Treaty of the Tribes

The agreement which serves as the foundation of the Pereqaian Alliance.

Purpose

This treaty defines the terms of cooperation between the eight founding tribes of the Pereqaian Alliance. It covers aspects such as core cultural values, common organizational structures and military as well as economic support.

Document Structure

Clauses

The document is divided into several articles, each of which deals with a different aspect of the Pereqaian Alliance.

1. Core Values: Respecting the other tribes' culture, laws and ethics.
2. Membership: Rules for joining and leaving the alliance.
3. Standards: The common ground for coordination and communication.
4. Government: The governmental body of the alliance.
5. Military: The military structure and chains of command.
6. Resources: The distribution of resources between the tribes.

Publication Status

The original document was written down in eight different languages, translated for each founding tribe. The scrolls holding the original words are kept in the Council Archives in Bêxuròtu. Once the Pereqaian language was established, the Treaty of the Tribes was translated accordingly and this version became the definitive official reference.
Most chieftains in Pereqaia own a copy of the treaty so that they can ensure their tribe's adherence to it. Who else has access to this document depends strongly on the governmental structure and educational system of the tribe in question.

Historical Details

Background

The Pereqaian Alliance was established in response to the threat posed by the Nimýric Empire. Their aggressive conquest policy, which not only subjugated people but also sought to eradicate their cultural identity, drove the founding tribes to seek out eachother's help in defending their ancestral lands.

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The Treaty of the Tribes

Core Values

Cultural Identity

The member tribes agree on respecting the other tribes' cultural heritage, traditions and ideologies, no matter how different they may be to their own. A tribe may offer advice or criticism at any time, but never force its own views onto the people of a different tribe.

Freedom of Choice

Citizens of the Pereqaian Alliance are free to identify with whichever tribe they please. They may not be punished for leaving one tribe for another, and are to be treated as equals by their new peers.

Hospitality

Temporary visitors acknowledge that they are bound by the laws and moral standards of their hosts. At the same time, the host tribe acknowledges the possibility of cultural misunderstandings and is advised to grant any guest the benefit of doubt.

Membership

Joining

Any tribe or similar governmental structure is free to apply for joining the alliance. The only prerequisite is the willingness to adhere to the terms of this treaty.

Suspension

If at any time a tribe is found to violate these terms, their membership will be suspended until the tribe in question has made amends.

Leaving

Any tribe is free to leave the alliance at any time. If they do, the alliance is under no obligation to grant them further protection or support of any kind.

Standards

Common Name

The territories under the protection of this alliance will collectively be referred to as Pereqaia.

Common Language

To facilitate communication between the tribes, a shared Pereqaian language will be established. It is to be based on existing commonalities between the founding tribes' native languages. Once the language is established, every official document concerning more than one tribe must be written in Pereqaian.

Common Calendar

A central Pereqaian calendar will be established for the unambiguous measurement of time and scheduling appointments that concern more than one tribe. It is to begin counting on the day that this treaty is signed.

Government

Tribal Council

The alliance will be overseen by a common governmental body, known as the Tribal Council. This council will debate and decide every issue that concerns more than one member tribe.

Representatives

Every tribe is to appoint one representative to the Tribal Council. This person is granted the right to speak on their tribe's behalf in every respect. How this representative is chosen is up to the tribe in question.

Tribal Governments

The internal governmental structure of a member tribe can take any form, as long as it adheres to the core values of the Pereqaian Alliance.

Military

Contribution

A common military force is to be established for the purpose of protecting Pereqaia against the Nimýric Empire and any of their allies. Every member tribe agrees to provide at least 10% of its population as military personnel and train them to the best of the tribe's ability. They may specialize in whatever strategic role the tribe prefers.

Command Structure

Every deployment of Pereqaian military units needs to be authorized by the Tribal Council. A command council is to be appointed for every offensive or defensive mission, composed of the leaders of every involved unit. The internal organization of the units is up to the tribes which provide them.

Conflict between Tribes

Tribes within the Pereqaian Alliance are allowed to settle their differences on the battlefield as long as all involved parties respect the core values of the alliance. For instance, wars may be fought over territory and resources, but not with the goal of forcing one's own culture onto the defeated population.

Resources

Strategic Supplies

Every tribe agrees to support the common military force to the best of its abilities. Military personnel stationed in a different tribe's territory are to be provided with food, equipment and lodging. Their tribe of origin is to compensate the host tribe accordingly.

Trade

Member tribes must not interfere with eachother's trade activities. They may prevent their own population from trading with another tribe, but may not intercept or place taxes on goods that are in transit to a third party.

Solidarity

If one or more member tribes should be suffering from severe resource shortages, the other tribes are to provide the resource in question to ensure that the affected tribe can support its population. The amount to be provided depends on each donor tribe's ability to produce this resource beyond its own population's needs.

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Alternative name(s)

Gelòixo Zaxoxtib

Type

Treaty, Diplomatic

Medium

Papyrus

Authoring Date

0 TGZ, Mu Lilisi 1

Location

Bêxuròtu

Signatories (Organizations)

• Dùnurazia
• Fêd'èria
• Nèmtua
• Renxoxia
• Sni'opea
• Sòzushulea
• Xurushia
• Zipaqia

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