The Cornerstone Declaration
Declaration of Defense
There has been a lot of accusations and ‘back and forth’ over the forums and if we are honest, most of us are really in the dark as regards to who is at fault for the war. Mensa says Rose for an ad and Rose says Mensa for attacking Vanguard. Syndicate says Rose for attacking them for having nothing to do with the war. The truth is always murky but I feel this much we can reasonably say. Late last week, Mensa HQ raided two Rose protectorates and then attacked Vanguard. They claim it was in response to an out of character attack on their leader.
We say we can fault none for refusing to fight where their enemy wanted them to. It is not cowardice to refuse advantage to an enemy but a sad fact of war, but it is a war started without diplomacy against one that was only involved by proximity. Vanguard could’ve been Cornerstone. Imagine if there was no way you can say “I wish to live in peace. I wish to prosper and have you prosper as well". That is the world being built by the strategic moves that have been started. Cornerstone does not wish such a world.
It is for one simple reason that we must fight. It is to live in a world where you can know where you stand without being attacked for the actions of others. If you take pleasure in the simple things of life as we do, then you may do so without fear of the raiders breaking through your door but if we do not assist in the defense of a safe Orbis, then I fear the old saying that I leave you with shall be proven true… “It has been said that for evil men to accomplish their purpose, it is only necessary that good men should do nothing.â€
Therefore, Cornerstone declares it shall defend Viridian Entente, and will attack any nations of Mensa HQ and TEst, engaged in war against them currently or in the future of this conflict. Peace with Viridian Entente will result in peace with Cornerstone. Let Orbis know that Cornerstone honours it pacts.
Signed for Cornerstone,
Archon, Restius
Vice Archon, Senatorius
Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Aristide
Secretary of Interior Affairs, Novarus