DRAGON COUNCIL LOOK TO "HOME" In 1913 a group of merchants from Lijiang began aquiring land in the Charterlands and became known as the Dragon Council just two years later. Since then they have been a magnet for many LIjiangians wishing to explore the world outside the Majestic Empire and have become an economically powerful part of the Charterlands. Today it was confirmed by Lady Cica Mok, leader of the Charter of Mokux, has invited the Dragon Emperor to visit during the Council's annual leaders summit. Each year the three territories that make up the Dragon Council meet to discuss policies and agreements for the year ahead with each of the territories leaders taking it in turns to act as Chairperson of the Council. This year Lady Cica has determined that the Dragon Emperor should also attend. The 50 year old runs several businesses including Moks Box, an online sports streaming business as well as overseeing her families Charter. She explained that it was important to tie the Council to its ancestoral lands. "Here we have built new lives and businesses. We do not wish to return to the Empire but we do wish to be friends with the Empire. Our ancestors built the Temples there, worked the paddy fields and mined the hills. Our spirits are part of those lands and so we shall ensure that we are like their siblings. I'm proud that we will hopefully have the Dragon Emperor here soon and look forward to discussing our future relations."
The current Charter Lord of Reenberg, Lady Charlotte Reenberg, has also supported the move. Speaking from Reenberghöfn Lady Charlotte said, "I wish the Dragon Council well. When one of the Charterlands finds success it helps us all. Lijiang seems an interesting place and I hope that any agreement Lady Cica makes is one that allows me a chance to visit that ancient homeland of hers." While the Dragon Council are free to enter into agreements with Lijiang they must ensure that the agreement conforms with the Central Charter. Lady Charlotte has in the past visited the Dragon Council during their annual summit while working for Reenberg Media Enterprises as a superviser, there is speculation that she will attend this year for the first time as Charter Lord as a mark of respect to the visiting guest should the invitation be accepted.
DEORA REAFFIRM COVENANT The Kingdom of Deora was established in 1682 having seen Nirajan Rayamajhi purchase a Charter from the Reenberg family and then naming himself as King over his small agricultural acquisition. Today the Charter has just over 180,000 citizens and is an important part of the agrarian economy of the Charterlands. The first King agreed with the Reenberg family that rather than paying an annual rent an agreement was made that a force of 800 soldiers would be maintained by the Kingdom for use by the Charter Lord. This agreement would last ten years and be renegotiated giving the monarch of the Kingdom a choice to continue with the Covenant or begin paying a formal rent. This year Lady Charlotte Reenberg has meet with King Khadka II and renewed the agreement to supply a military force. Speaking following the meeting Lady Charlotte said, "I'm proud that King Khadka has supported this arrangement. The Deoran Light Infantry Regiment are a fantastic group of men and have been a steadfast force in the Charterlands military since the 17th Century. I leave her today not just with a continuation of the Covenant but also 64 new recruits will be returning with me to Reenberghöfn and I wish these young men well with their careers."
King Khadka II said talks were, "Wonderfully productive and short. Its clear the relationship between the Charter Lord and our Kingdom is vital for us and I am delighted it is valued by Lady Charlotte. We are a small but happy Kingdom proud to be part of the Charterlands." The agreement also confirmed the Kingdoms access to a port, protection for naming of several regional products and investment into irrigation.