From: His Imperial Majesty Ferdinand I Hapsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, King of the Romans and the Germans, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria and Lord Protector of Venice
To: Francis I Valois, King of France, Maximilian I Hapsburg, Duke of Burgundy, King Charles I Hapsburg, King of Castille, Aragon, Granada and All Spain and Henri II d'Albret, King of Navarre and the Basques
This war has cost enough life. Let us not forget that we are all family. (OOC: Assuming, of course, that Francis still married Eleanor of Austria) Let us sign a peace. Austria suggests the following terms:
- Spain withdraws from French territory, and the French reciprocate.
- The Kingdom of Navarre is declared Vassal to the King of France.
- The Duchy of Burgundy is recognised as Vassal to the Archduke of Austria.
- The Hapsburgs relinquish all claims to the Low Countries.
- An alliance is signed between the states of Austria, France and Spain.
- Burgundy is treated as a Hapsburg Principality, to be inherited by the heir of the Austrian Branch as each Duke of Burgundy becomes Archduke of Austria. (OOC: Like the Prince of Wales, but independent)
- Navarre will be compelled to accept Henri II Valois as heir to their throne, and will, following the death of the current king, be treated in the same manner as Burgundy.
- France, Spain and Austria condem the Portuguese invasion of Spanish colonies, and enact an embargo on all Portuguese merchants.
- Spain and Austria pledge assistance to the Catholic Kings of France in restoring order and ending the Protestant riots.
Austria is, of course, willing to negotiate these measures, but a treaty ending the war is of the utmost urgency and importance, and under this treaty, no ruler loses land they do not currently have. There are more important threats to Europe than our fellow Catholic monarchs.
OOC: As a side-note for historical reference, particularly directed at Sheep, Henri II only has one child at this point in time, who happens to be female. It would not be that unusual for three of Europe's stronger nations, and in particular, the two neighbours of Navarre, to compel that state to accept certain conditions on succession, particularly if Henry II of France is married off to Joanna of Navarre.
From Spain
While we appreciate the Holy Roman Emperor's attempt at peacemaking, we feel this treaty should be tipped further in the favor of justice. France attacked us, as well as Portugal. We have never been aggressors. Reparations must be paid.
Navarre-Basques should be a Spanish vassal, or will be retaken by Spain.
France withdraws from Spain, but Spain will keep the lands we have taken from France.
France also pays a modest 8IC fee for reparations.
And then, let our alliance follow God's will.
This ridiculously titled "Most Serene Republic" will be at a state of war with the new alliance. Our lands are no so easily given up.
The Netherlands must also be retaken by Spain.
Portugal is also at war with Spain right now, the alliance need not be involved, if they do not wish to be. This can be settled between us Iberians.
While we do not like spilling the blood of our fellows Christians, we are not meek little girls who will cower in the face of battle. Spaniards fight back when we are attacked.
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To Sweden
From Spain
We would be more than happy to trade with you once the waters become safe for us once again.
To Norway
From Spain
As with the Swedes, we would be more than happy to trade with you once the waters become safe for us once again.
To Portugal
From Spain
Absolutely not. Cede Portugal to us for peace.
To the Ming
From Spain
Regrettably, the bully reigns supreme. We will leave the southern new world for the Incas. We also implore the Aztecs to attack our enemies the Portuguese.
Let trade flourish with us.
To the Incas
From Spain
No lands in the south will be a part of the Spanish Empire. Let peace and trade flow freely.
To the Aztecs
From Spain
You have taken our lands, and because you are merely the cub of a lion, we cannot destroy you. You may have new wealth, but pride and honor is something of which you have none.
The Ming decree that you will be trading with us, is this true?
To the Thieves of Southern Italy
From Spain
If you return those lands to Spain, we will keep you in power as the governors of that province, only to limit bloodshed.
EDIT: Oh yeah.
To NATO
From Spain
You have our most courteous of thanks.