Court of Foreign Pleas

The Court of Foreign Pleas is the largest structure in the Embassy District of New Essen. Here, foreign diplomats may bring forward grievances of any kind before Count Palatine Gustav Doch, the Chief Justiciar. It is also where the standings between the Sovereignty of the Viridian Pyre and foreign states recognized as sovereign by the Sovereignty of the Viridian Pyre are listed. Foreign diplomats may request recognition of sovereignty or appeal such standings at any time.

States Recognized as Sovereign

• Gorod Lyudi

Criminal Scum

The Gorod Lyudi are interested in forming trading agreements and a mutual non-aggression pact with the Sovereignty.

"On what grounds does the Gorod Lyudi claim sovereignty over their land?"

"On the grounds of 800 years of development of an interwoven system of canals, granaries, mills, and collectives. On the ground that we persevered against the Shroud's encroachment. On the grounds that Lyudi have recognized no foreign rulers since ages before the Patriarchy rose into power."

"Your sovereignty is hereby recognized. So long as you do violate the sovereignty of another nation, we will not show aggression towards you. You are free to trade with us as you see fit."