Eastmarch Agreement

Diplomatic action

While initial passage negotiations with Fainarr had been fruitless due to the kingdoms desire for additional territories, Fainarr had become more desperate for an alliance after the attack on Boragel by Aldurstein. Because Aldurstein had initiated battle in Rossian territory and was allied with Miliim, Fainarr had no choice but pursue an alliance with Zukei. After extensive negotiations, they secured safe passage through Aerdis and Zukei to march their troops up to Rossade from Buern for reinforcements. In exchange, the allies of Zukei were permitted to move through Buern and Kathaya, adding a great many options to the strategy of Zukei.

The Courting of Ejiiri had become a three-pronged war, despite Aldurstein having claimed to ally itself with Miliim in their efforts. The attack on Boragel had drawn Rossade into the fray (and, by extension, Fainarr). While Fainarr had previously held the upper hand in negotiations with Miliim and Zukei, they were now on a more even playing field. They could turn only to Zukei, as Aldurstein and Miliim were already pledged to one another.  

After an extensive negotiation, an agreement was reached with Aerdis and Zukei by Fainarr. They would be permitted to march their troops through Aerdan and Zukein territory--though not conduct conflict there. In exchange, Aerdan and Zukein troops would be permitted to move through Buern and Kathaya. This allowed Fainarr to send reinforcements to Rossade from Buern while Aerdis and Zukei could move through Suorr and even send troops across the mountain range of Indra's Blade. This expanded Zukei's strategy options greatly, and they were not required to give up any territory in exchange for safe passage as had initially been requested during earlier meetings between their nation and Fainarr's.