We Are Not A Problem To Be Handled; A Midaranye Declaration Of IndependenceThe Pharaoh delivered a surprise address to the Kingdom in which she declared a stance of defiance against the 'noble superpowers' of Mundus. In common discussion amongst those in the homogeneous world Midaranye is often viewed as a problem which must be dealt with, or a challenge which their leaders must solve. Both of these notions go to the very root of why I speak out so forcefully: these enlightened superpowers believe that a region which they are not a part of, indeed in
all cases actually, one which they don't even border, is an area of concern which they have to address. This ignores the fact that Midaranye is comprised of several native peoples, ruled by several sovereign governments, all of which are capable of addressing the needs of Midaranye. Our Midaranye is not a problem for you to deal with, it is not a problem for you to solve, nor is it a
'concern' which is your responsibility to address; indeed it is most certainly not a domain in which you, or your rulers, have any say or influence over.
No matter how they dress themselves, with purported values of equality and universal rights, these powers trample over the rights of sovereign states to govern themselves in accordance with their traditions and cultures unless, as is the case of the Maori, you placate them, serve their interests and in doing so buy their protection. As we saw with Seaforth, one of the most outspoken of critics of Midaranye nations and their cultures, who elected to celebrate holidays through the implementation of sanctions against Tamora, or when King David of East Moreland spoke of Morelander concerns for Midaranye whilst proclaiming that a "...Midaranye that is free of slavery, religious intollereance and nuclear weapons" is the "dream of Helus" which they must "work to try and...bring about." Excuse me, but let me stop you right there.
The dreams of your 'god' are irrelevant outside of the borders of your Kingdom; it is not Helus who commands the fate of Midaranye, or you for that matter. What happens within the borders of Tamora are for its Emperor and People to determine, in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet. You are entitled to be offended by slavery, but you are not entitled to enforcing your views, principles or beliefs upon Tamora and its People because of your offense. Tamora is a sovereign state, just as East Moreland is, and despite the many attempts of East Moreland and its Helusian minions Tamora remains standing in proud defiance of the cultural genocide which East Moreland and its ilk would wish to visit upon Midaranye.
When will such foolish leaders learn that the era where their word was the law beyond their borders is long over? They cling to an era where their word, backed by the might of their arms or coin, extended imperialism beyond physical control and occupation. Today employing the power of their 'Cult' to occupy hearts and minds, or principles exported from their lands and forced upon Peoples who have no want nor desire to assimilate into this growing mass devoid of native cultures and directions. Countless peoples removed from their roots as a flower cut from a plant, made to sip upon the words of Helus as water in a vase, only it cannot sustain them; inevitably, they wilt and die, fading into the mass of the Cult itself.
Or we've the self-proclaimed 'Born Again Sons of Helus', who arrived on the coasts of Aranye from Ui Cennselaig, forcing the native Peoples from their lands to build the Kingdom of Thieves. When King Andrew cast his eyes upon Clysperis and imposed sanctions in response to the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Clysperis he was merely honouring his heritage: both as the King of a People who look well beyond their own affairs, and as a Son of Helus who views the world around him as his birthright: if it is not prescribed by his faith, it must be wrong, yes? Thus he's compelled to act, removed from his native lands, the faith of his forefathers, on soil that rightfully belongs not to him or his Ardian peoples, he shows the world that he will act upon principles he has no understanding of while incorporating the Kingdom of Thieves as an effective satellite of the Helusian Empire.
Speaking of Midaranye we've the Holy Empire of Achkaerin while, not a Helusian satellite itself, effectively dedicates its existence to the upholding of its world order at the expense of its fellow Aranye peoples. Instead of using its myriad international treaties and respectable positions in economic and diplomatic power in the support of those it shares a continent with, the Holy Empire is content in remaining a complacent bystander who few could be forgiven for suspecting it of holding vast sympathies for its traditional Helusian allies and their pursuits upon the world stage. Like many of this cartel of nations it views itself as a shining city on a hill, a bastion which holds values superior to those who live in the darkness of the world around it. Historically it has inserted itself into conflicts and situations across Mundus and, while not as outspoken as their allies, is most certainly not a part of any solution to checking the ambitions of these powers.
I have digressed, however, such matters are an intricate web which can touch upon countless tangents as one looks at the whole sum of the situation as it presently stands. To be certain there are shimmers of light such as Nyx, a state which thus far stands as a stark contrast to the Sons of Helus and his countless bastards. A state which has an interest in addressing the historic injustices imposed upon Midaranye by foreign powers, has put its money where its mouth is, and offers an example which is woefully lacking in Mundus. As I said before, returning to my original statement, Midaranye is not a problem, challenge or puzzle to be solved by foreign powers playing their games.
We are a region of countless unique cultures and traditions which have withstood the tests of time, standing today where many around us have either faded or assimilated (by force or otherwise) into other cultures.
We are a region which is home to many Peoples, who are the legitimate masters of the destiny of Midaranye and, obviously, their nations. It is not the place of a Morelander, Seaforthian, Rokkenjiman, Cennselaig or even Achkaerinese monarch to determine its fate, or what transpires within the borders of Midaranye's sovereign nations.
We are a region of principles and beliefs, perhaps not
your principles and beliefs, but they're just as valid and worthy of defense as those you and your leaders espouse.
We are Midaranye, and we declare our irrevocable independence. Not that it had to be declared or that it didn't exist before, however, so long as your lot remains focused upon attempting to exert all manners of influence upon Midaranye perhaps it's best that we ensure that you get the memo. Nor do we require your validation for this statement of fact. Be aware that as strongly as you push upon our Peoples and Nations your beliefs and morals, we shall push back and, following the example of Tamora, we shall not yield an inch of our land or even a sliver of our souls to your rule.
Perhaps we shall see a day where the tables are turned, one in which Midaranye is in a position to impose upon you as you have imposed upon it, to intervene in your sovereign affairs as you've interfered in ours. Instead of imposing, intervening and declaring our right over your Peoples and Lands, we'll leave you be; as I've tried to make clear your ways are not our ways. What happens in Seaforth is not consequential to the Clysperi People, and if only you shared that wisdom in kind, maybe Mundus would be the better place the noble superpowers so wish it to be.