2nd Forum Only Diplomacy

[Acererak]

GN

The Gnomes have always had a philosophy that other kingdoms do not need to earn our respect. It is freely given. Our disrespect has to be earned.

The Nomads inadvertently captured our baron. It should have been a simple thing to return him as agreed. It would have maintained the respect that the gnomes have for our neighbors. Instead they have reneged on their agreement and have done so in an insulting way. It may be that our small stature causes people to underestimate us. The gnomes have long memories. We don't forget a favor and we especially don't forget a sleight. Our decision to invade this turn was based on the disrespect shown us by the nomads and is independent of the Sacred Order's invasion. If the Nomad feels he has too many enemies then he needs to examine his own actions toward his neighbors.

SA-GN very well said my friend, did you go after that NO village on your northern border in Torvale? What did you move against in the Sands if you can say? I must not have been paying attention during our secret meeting. 

 Rellgar

(NO) What I said was more along the lines of : "sign a longer NAP and I'll be glad to release him". You're actually telling me you wouldn't have jumped in if I released your Baron? Please. 

I'm examining my actions against my neighbors and here's what I came up with:

Neighbor to West: NAP through turn 20, forgave his early screw up on town trade and asked for nothing in return, stood down from SA on his request.
Neighbor to North: 20 turn NAP, haven't had a single disagreement
Neighbor in 1 (via dimension portal): Game long NAP and stood down.

What other actions against neighbors should I be examining? Makes no sense at all.

Like I said- enjoy the 4vs1, there's no honor in it and you guys will clearly win. But it isn't anything to be proud of.

GN - NO

If you had released my baron as agreed then we would not have had a quarrel. My agreement with RA and SA is a mutual defense alliance. I am under no obligation to join in attacks. Your response to my multiple requests has been nothing short of insulting and it is even more insulting that you use my emissary as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Sacred Order. You have never bothered to initiate any type of agreement with the Gnome kingdom. Possibly because you erroneously thought that the Tyrant would make short work of us. Possibly you intended to invade all along. In any case, you have yourself to blame for our presence in the Southern Sands

(NO) Well, I will give you one thing- I never considered talking to you. Funny though, you did the same thing by not reaching out to me until I happen to be in control of your emissary. If you look back, it was with the RA not the SA. No matter. You may want to look up the word "hypocrisy" though. Seems to me it's something you should know- since you are practicing it.