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Since the horn peeps for example got their own thread which pretty much discusses their potential history together, sharing a common imperial legacy etc. I thought that the continent of Albion, or at least those in the southern hemisphere should have a common "identity" together, a history of mutual respect, tolerance and cooperation between each other despite the vast differences in cultures and governments (although at least with the southern nations such as ES, AT and Lodja common characteristics include absolute monarchies which in some way have a connection with the divine, respect of anicent traditions etc.)
Which is why I brought up once again the discussion of a potential war between the Albionite powers and the pirates in the 1710s-1720s which marked the last golden age of this controversial activity and finally brought this scourge of the seas to an end (at least to a much threatening degree). Depending on how this discussion unfolds, I suppose one of the Albionite leaderships realises the issues that priracy contributes, such as worsened economic situations and shipping capabilities due to these pirates roaming around, looting treasure/trade goods and taking sailors etc. as slaves while establishing a permanent presence among those islands east of Albion; perhaps they decided to form some sort of Pirate confederacy and elected a common Pirate Overlord/King to lead them. All of this prompted the need for the Albionite powers to form an alliance; the first meeting to come up with a plan would have perhaps taken place in a neutral territory of some kind.
Now, feel free to add opinions/suggestions etc!