[center][b][h2][color=blueviolet]The Tyrian Empire[/color][/h2][/b]
[color=blueviolet][b][i]"Unbowed and Unbroken"
May, 1905[/i][/b][/color][/center][hr][hr]
[center][b]The Emperor's Address[/b][/CENTER]
"To my people. It was my fervent wish to consecrate these past years of my reign to works of peace and the protection of my people from the heavy sacrifices and burdens of war. Providence, in its wisdom, has otherwise decreed for the intrigues of a malicious and spiteful foe compel me, in the defense of the honor of my Monarchy and this nation, for the protection of its dignity and welfare, and for the security of its possessions, to grasp the sword and once more turn to war. 

The Helroxi Empire, whom have for years trodden the path of open hostility to Tyria have made their ambitions evident with less and less disguise. The flame of its hatred for this nation and international peace has blazed always higher and has now been made manifest with the stationing of it's armed forces upon the consecrated borders of several nations including our hallowed own. Unjustified and unmerited, such an act speaks only of a dark heart and violent intent towards the people whom I hold in dear and paternal affection.   

A halt must be called to these intolerable proceedings and an end must be put to the incessant provocations of Helrox which threatens to undo that noble peace currently enjoyed by our nations. In vain did my Government make a last attempt to accomplish this noble goal by peaceful means and to induce Helrox, by means of a serious ultimatum, to desist. Helrox in it's belligerence has rejected the just and moderate demands of my Government and refused to conform to those obligations which form the natural and necessary foundation of peace between states. We are left therefore, with no other option but to proceed by force of arms to secure tranquility and lasting peace for this nation. 

In this solemn hour I am fully conscious of the significance of my words and stand assured in my resolve and responsibility. I have examined and weighed everything, and with a serene conscience I set out on the path to which my duty now points. I trust in my people to rally in unity and loyalty to my throne and this nation. I trust in Tyria's brave and devoted forces, and I trust in the righteousness of our cause to give victory to our arms."

[right][i]- Transcript of the Emperor Adalar von Wolfram's speech before an assembled crowd of international journalists, diplomats and the public, hours following the deadline set by the Tyrian Ultimatum to the Helroxi Empire and the subsequent mobilization of the Imperial Tyrian Army.[/i][/right]

[hr][center][b]The Tri-Academy[/b][/CENTER]

Running the rounds through the Imperial Diet since the dawn of May had been the 'Tri-Academy Proposal' proposed by the Itheraen Kingdom. After several weeks of deliberation the proposal for a multinational military academy had been accepted by the Imperial Diet and the Emperor but not without amendments proposed by the Tyrian government which had in turn been accepted by both the Itheraen and Cydernian delegations. 

[hider=Tri-Academy Proposal (Amended)]Whereas, the Government of the Cydernian Republic, the Government of the High Kingdom of Itherae, and the Government of the Tyrian Empire desirous of the advancement of learning for aspiring officers and commanders, as well as goodwill between the three nations, will agree to the following:

[b]ARTICLE I:[/b] 
The Tri-Academy will be founded out of goodwill and will be constructed as neutral ground by the Tyrian town of Lindau, close to the borders of all signatories. 
[hider=Location of the Tri-Academy]
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[b]ARTICLE II:[/b]
 Funding for the Academy will be divided as so between the three governments with a total funding of $2 Million:
                        -Tyrian Empire - 60% - $1,200,000
                        -High Kingdom of Itherae - 25% - $500,000
                        -Cydernian Republic - 15% - $300,000

[b]ARTICLE III:[/b] 
The Tri-Academy will act as an Embassy between all three governments, where concerns between all parties may be discussed and settled, with the backing of each government, through friendly exchange.

[b]ARTICLE IV:[/b] 
Neither of the three High Contracting Parties shall participate in any grouping of powers whatsoever that is directly or indirectly aimed at any other contracting party.

[B]ARTICLE V:[/b] 
The present treaty is concluded for a period of five years, with the proviso that, in so far as one of the High Contracting Parties does not denounce it one year prior to the expiration of this period, the validity of this treaty shall automatically be extended for another five years.

[X] With Support of the Itheraen Government,
[i]Finn Mahler[/i]
[X] With Support of the Itheraen Government
[i]Herodes Pittheus[/i]
[X] With Support of the Cydernian Government,
[i]Foreign Minister Boris Curidic[/i]
[X] With Support of the Tyrian Government,
[i]Emperor Adalar von Wolfram[/i]
[X] With Support of the Tyrian Government
[i]Foreign Minister Alexander von Koller[/i][/hider]
[hr][hr][b]OOC:[/b] +1 to all actions of May