OOC: 1587-1588 HLE Diplomatic Initiatives

[Tivona Shneider]

Eskkya is admittedly quite concerned about the HLE's visit to Carpathia, especially since relations with Carpathia have worsened in recent weeks and will likely deteriorate further if Eskkya's role in the upcoming coup in Svarna is brought to light. Eskkya values its friendship with the HLE more than any other relationship, except perhaps the love affair with Strathae (you know, family and all that nonsense), since Eskkya benefits immensely in terms of economic gain and defence. Eskkyan leaders are keen to get the HLE formally involved in the SBTO so this should be discussed at our upcoming meeting.

As mentioned, Eskkya is incredibly suspicious about the HLE's latest efforts to reach out to Carpathia, especially since it fears it could cause a rift between it and the HLE. Carpathia's rhetoric regarding Strathae puts Eskkya in an incredibly difficult position, with Braidzonig nationalists in Eskkya calling for sanctions against Carpathia to punish it for its rhetoric and actions against Strathae, which Braidzonig nationalists consider family. The Svarna issue will also worsen relations between Eskkya and Carpathia for sure, so yes, for now it seems Eskkya will be staunchly opposed. There may come a time when things change and Eskkya will be more open to Carpathia and its involvement in regional organisations.