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Iran Reaches Out; Iran tries to find its rightful place
Topic Started: May 9 2009, 07:22 AM (341 Views)
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Inside the Shah's palace in Esfahan he was worried. After centuries of struggle Iran was finally stable, the Zands were now part of the royal family, though not entirely too happy about it, Afghanistan was still a rugged no-mans land but was part of the empire, and cities abound in riches being found and produced by all members of society. But this was not what was on his mind. Iran had found itself, but in finding itself it had forgotten the world. It had forgotten its place, no its rightful place.

That would need to be remedied.

The Uzbeks up north were stratign to cause trouble and would need to be dealt with eventually, either culled or brokered with he was not sure, but that could come later. He needed ports of Trade in india controlled by Iranians. But that too could come later.

What he needed to do was discover Iran's place between the two sides of the middle east. Would the Shah join one or the other... or go a third way. He had enough power to maintain the position of power broker, keeping a balance of power in the Levant, Caucus, Persian Gulf and Baluchistan. But he was not sure how long Iran could hold that position without weakening one or more of the powers surrounding him.

Putting that thought aside, he decided it would be best to seek relations with both the Byzantines, and Al-Qalaa. Sure his choice was between Europeans and those that abandoned the Iranian people to the ravaging Turk hordes while they hid behind their walls... but he was sure they had their redemption qualities. Even if it was that they were getting ready to dash their soldiers against each other.

And so the Shah sat down and began to write.

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From the Shahanshah of Iran, Abbas Safsharid IV
To: John X Autocrat of the Romans

I have come to the conclusion that open relations between our two empires would be beneficial to both of our respective nations. And given the tense history between our nations in the past this would be a first and most welcome change from the various wars between Iran and the Romans.

As such I believe that a good beginning and start would be an exchange of embassies in our respective capitals. And if we find enough common ground in our affairs then a meeting between our persons would be in order.

Signed

Shah Abbas Safsharid IV

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From: the Shahanshah of Iran, Abbas Safsharid IV
To: Emir Muhammed Shah Qajar

I have recently come to the decision that given the politics of the region that a re-establishment of relations between our two empires is in order and would be best for the region. All we seek in the region is stability, and this stability we seek will best be served with open relations and the establishment of embassies in our respective capitals.

There is much I believe we can discuss and plan. While I believe a face to face meeting would serve us best at some point in the future I understand that given the current situation it may not occur for some time, if at all.

Signed
Shah Abbas Safsharid IV
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OOC: Anytime now RD/AlQ... Have some stuff I would like to get to in this RP, but before I go there I will be requiring a response form you guys. You know, at your paced leisure.
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Draxis
May 17 2009, 01:09 AM
OOC: Anytime now RD/AlQ... Have some stuff I would like to get to in this RP, but before I go there I will be requiring a response form you guys. You know, at your paced leisure.
OOC: Sorry... I really *will* get to this though!
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OOC: Al Q's gone awol and his NS2 account in hiatus. Haven't even seen him on AIM in the longest time.
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OOC: Actually, it might be acceptable for me to step in on behalf of AlQ. I think I'm the larger power player in the region at this point anyway...
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May 19 2009, 01:04 PM
OOC: Actually, it might be acceptable for me to step in on behalf of AlQ. I think I'm the larger power player in the region at this point anyway...
OOC: I don't see why not. While I'd rather wait for Al Q to get back, I really would like to move onto the second and third stages of this RP.
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May 9 2009, 07:22 AM
From the Shahanshah of Iran, Abbas Safsharid IV
To: John X Autocrat of the Romans

I have come to the conclusion that open relations between our two empires would be beneficial to both of our respective nations. And given the tense history between our nations in the past this would be a first and most welcome change from the various wars between Iran and the Romans.

As such I believe that a good beginning and start would be an exchange of embassies in our respective capitals. And if we find enough common ground in our affairs then a meeting between our persons would be in order.

Signed

Shah Abbas Safsharid IV
From: John X, Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans
To: Abbas Safsharid IV, Shahanshah of Iran

It is our opinion that such relations would only be a good thing, and for this reason, we will henceforth address you as a beloved friend. This is a wonderful and fortunate occurance, for as you say, our past is littered with bloodshed - the many wars between Romans and Persians, and before that, the wars between Hellenes and Persians. It seems that for millenia our fathers have been at eachother's throats, but now we will achieve a new thing, and there shall be friendship between our lands.

It is our delight to recall a time when there were only two powers: the Romans and the Persians. It was once, and perhaps it can be again. But even now, my emissary reports, nations in the Americas conspire to overturn the Old World with strange theories and outlandish ideas. We would gladly exchange embassies with you, and would find a meeting with you desirable.

Yours in God,
John

P.S. Do not trust the Qalai.
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To: John X Emperor and Autocrat of Rome
From: Abbas Safsharid IV Shahanshah of Iran

I am gladdened to hear that you are a wise ruler and that we will be able to put aside millenia of bloodshed. I believe that there will be much our two empires can find in common with each other. It is because of this that I agree that we should meet. Of course when it comes to deciding where to meet I think that we should meet upon Roman soil as I am sure there is much to be seen in the Roman nation. I would be partial to Jerusalem as it is holy to both of our nations and people.

Yours,
Abbas Safsharid IV
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From: John X, Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans
To: Abbas Safsharid IV, Shahanshah of Iran

That is acceptable to us. We would pleased to prepare a reception for you in Jerusalem as well as to arrange for a tour of the Holy Sites of your Faith that are within that city and any other sites within in our borders that you desire to see. Let this portend a new era between our nations.

Yours in God,
John
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The Shah departed Esfahan by train. But all too soon the tracks ended for there were none connecting Iran and the Romans, just as there were none connecting Iran to their misguided brethren living under the Qajars. This would need to be fixed in time of course. Soon after he was able to board another train, this time heading towards Jerusalem.

For Shah Abbas IV to see the lands of the levant with his own eyes was moving. It was the lands of his forefathers, the lands of his faith, and the lands caught between two different worlds and historical narratives. One narrative that of the Europeans and Romans, the other that of his own, of a destiny disrupted.

Finally his long journey was over as he entered Jerusalem. He had entered the city just in time for his afternoon prayer before his meeting with John X.

OOC: Not sure if the Dome of the Rock exists as I'm not entirely sure of your history of the Byzantine Empire especially in relation to the spread of Islam and the Caliphate. So I just kind of skipped over that...
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OOC: It exists. And why not? Its a great example of Byzantine architecture :lol:
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Jul 22 2009, 07:37 AM
OOC: It exists. And why not? Its a great example of Byzantine architecture :lol:
OOC: Given the Byzantine's history of oppression of all non-state faiths, which was one of the reasons for the quick conversion to Islam after the Arab conquests of the Levant and parts of Ionia as well as how unsure I was to the nature of your history in regards to said conquests (wether they occurred as they did IRL or if there were significant differences or discrepancies). :)
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OOC: My prior reply was somewhat facetious. The general tenor is that yes, those events occurred as real. The reversal occurred later during the high medieval period.
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