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The foreign relations of Metzetta are under the control of the Metzettan Ministry of Diplomacy and, ultimately, The Emperor. Historically one of Metzetta's favourite diplomatic tools was the arranged marriage between a high-ranking foreigner and a cadet member of the Imperial Family, and modern-day Metzetta also employs the tactic of twinning its cities with those abroad to foster friendly relations. Metzettan Emperors often bestow honours upon foreign heads of state as a display of friendship. A large number of Metzettan diplomats are minor royals.

International organisations

League of Nations

Metzetta has been a member of the League of Nations since its inception. Two Metzettans have held the office of Provost-General of the LoN; Haruka Kang in 2003 and Unmyeong Jin in 2016.

Nations of Alshar

Canpei

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Nicheng; the embassy of Canpei can be found in Hanzeong with an additional consulate in Ankae. Princess Seunsi married in 1955 to Satō Miyamoto of Canpei.

Corumm

Corumm is one of the earliest foreign states mentioned in Metzettan literature, and it was one of the only nations to have any significant impact on the ancient culture of Metzetta. The nations have maintained friendly relations for most of history, often finding a common enemy in Tanhai during historic disputes, but found themselves on opposing sides during the Second Great War. Metzetta maintains an embassy in Mirzak, with Corumm's embassy found in Hanzeong. Emperor Hachi has made state visits to Corumm, as did his predecessor Rindo.

Duamacia

Kandara

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Luwenhök; the embassy of Kandara can be found in Hanzeong.

Kloistan

Peshabiwar

Pukhgundi

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Pukhjabad; the embassy of Pukhgundi can be found in Hanzeong.

Pursat

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Vishnasi; the embassy of Pursat can be found in Hanzeong.

Oyashima

Consular services for citizens of Oyashima are available in Ankae.

Rusana

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Tabish; the embassy of Rusana can be found in Hanzeong.

Tanhai

Metzetta and Tanhai have a history of disputed territories on the archipelago between the two countries as well as Tanhai's northern peninsula. Following the Second Great War treaties were signed marking the first time in history the two nations had been in full agreement on their borders, with relations warming since then. Consular services for Tanhai citizens are available in Ankae, with the main embassy for Tanhai located in Hanzeong. Metzetta maintains an embassy in Jiushi.

Tapakdore

Nations of Audonia

Battganuur

Bulkh

U.A.E.

Umardwal

Yanuban

Zaclaria

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Bayen; the embassy of Zaclaria can be found in Hanzeong.

Nations of Australis and Kiro-Borealis

Kiravia

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Kartika; the embassy of Kiravia can be found in Hanzeong.

Stenza

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Rakahanga; the embassy of Stenza can be found in Hanzeong.

Vithinja

Nations of Crona

Alstin

Several city-twinning agreements exist between Metzetta and Alstin; Hanzeong and Alstin are twinned and host each other's embassies, while pairings also exist between Ankae and Pressley, and Jamsu and Dalton.

Arcerion

Seongnam University of Metzetta has an agreement with Arcerion's Carnish Anglican University so that both universities host campuses for each other. Arcerion's embassy can be found in Hanzeong, while Metzetta maintains an embassy in Kurst. Emperor Hachi made a state visit to Arceion in 2024.

The Cape

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Cape Town, while the Cape's embassy in Metzetta is located in Hanzeong. Relations between the states had been virtually non-existent due to the Cape's distaste for monarchy, however Emperor Hachi made a landmark (but not uncontroversial) state visit to the country in 2025.

Etzil

Iriquona

Paulastra

Quetzenkel

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Akwesasne; the embassy of Quetzenkel can be found in Hanzeong.

Varshan

Nations of Levantia

Anglei

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Stretton; the embassy of Anglei can be found in Hanzeong. Princess Pomewa Seulgi's second son Boon married Laura Scudder of Anglei, daughter of Lionel Scudder and grand-daughter of Harold Scudder.

Burgundie

Metzetta has been critical of Burgundie's presence in Alshar, claiming the nation should revoke at least some of the territories in the region it currently holds, with Ayermer, Salarive and Antilles all proving contentious due to Burgundie's complete chokehold on the internal sea between Alshar and Audonia. The two nations were however on the same side in the Second Great War and cultural exchanges between the two countries have been common since their first contact.

Caergwynn

Carna

Eldmora-Regulus

Faneria

Fiannria

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Bridhavn; the embassy of Fiannria can be found in Hanzeong.

Hendalarsk

Jamsu is twinned with Schullerhausen.

Hollona and Diorisia

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Mesellianum; the embassy of Hollona and Diorisia can be found in Hanzeong.

Lutsana

Urcea

Despite being located on opposite sides of the globe, Urcea has managed to exert influence on Metzetta's politics and culture by virtue of being one of the world's foremost powers and most extensive holders of overseas territories. Emperor Daeku's attempts to westernise Metzetta were primarily driven by a desire to curry favour with Urcea; all Urcean monarchs since Aedanicus VIII have been offered the highest honour Metzetta currently had since their establishment in 1860; Aedenicus IX was the first foreign recipient of the Supreme Order of Taeyang when it became the new highest honour in 2000.

Princess Haeki married Niall de Weluta of Urcea in 1965. Their oldest child Leo de Weluta has been the Urcean ambassador to Metzetta since 1998. Urcea's embassy to Metzetta is located in Hanzeong, while Metzetta's embassy in Urcea can be found in Urceopolis.

Yonderre

Nations of Sarpedon

Aciria

Main article: Aciria-Metzetta Relations

Ankae is twinned with Soleramo. Princess Seunsi's daughter Hanyeo married Silvano of Aciria in 1978; their first son Gi became Metzetta's ambassador to Aciria in 2010. Aciria-Metzetta relations have a long and storied history beginning around 1600 with the meeting of Fulvio Pisani and Jaenan Sungho, with Pisani becoming the first Acirian ambassador to Metzetta.

Asteklion

Caphiria

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Venceia; Caphiria's embassy can be found in Hanzeong.

Cartadania

Hanzeong is twinned with Alahuela; the two cities also host embassies for one another.

Grajnidar

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Minvras; the embassy of Grajnidar can be found in Hanzeong.

Pelaxia

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Albalitor; the embassy of Pelaxia can be found in Hanzeong.

Takatta Loa

Metzetta maintains an embassy in Ninao; the embassy of the Loa Republic can be found in Hanzeong.

Volonia

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-'''Warfare in Ancient Ultmar''' covers military structures and norms in Northern and Western [[Levantia]] up until 1000 AD, including Antiquity, the Classical Era, and the Early Medieval period.
+The '''foreign relations of [[Metzetta]]''' are under the control of the [[Metzettan Ministry of Diplomacy]] and, ultimately, [[Emperor of Metzetta|The Emperor]]. Historically one of Metzetta's favourite diplomatic tools was the arranged marriage between a high-ranking foreigner and a cadet member of the Imperial Family, and modern-day Metzetta also employs the tactic of twinning its cities with those abroad to foster friendly relations. Metzettan Emperors often bestow [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] upon foreign heads of state as a display of friendship. A large number of [[List of Metzettan diplomats|Metzettan diplomats]] are minor royals.
+== International organisations ==
+=== League of Nations ===
+Metzetta has been a member of the [[League of Nations]] since its inception. Two Metzettans have held the office of [[Provost-General of the League of Nations|Provost-General]] of the LoN; [[Haruka Kang]] in 2003 and [[Unmyeong Jin]] in 2016.
+== Nations of Alshar ==
+=== Canpei ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Nicheng]]; the embassy of [[Canpei]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]] with an additional consulate in [[Ankae]]. [[Pomewa Seunsi|Princess Seunsi]] married in 1955 to Satō Miyamoto of Canpei.
+=== Corumm ===
+[[Corumm]] is one of the earliest foreign states mentioned in [[Metzettan literature]], and it was one of the only nations to have any significant impact on the ancient [[culture of Metzetta]]. The nations have maintained friendly relations for most of history, often finding a common enemy in [[Tanhai]] during historic disputes, but found themselves on opposing sides during the [[Second Great War]]. [[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Mirzak]], with Corumm's embassy found in [[Hanzeong]]. [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]] has made state visits to Corumm, as did his predecessor [[Joya Rindo|Rindo]].
+=== Duamacia ===
+=== Kandara ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Luwenhök]]; the embassy of [[Kandara]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Kloistan ===
+=== Peshabiwar ===
+=== Pukhgundi ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Pukhjabad]]; the embassy of [[Pukhgundi]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Pursat ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Vishnasi]]; the embassy of [[Pursat]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Oyashima ===
+Consular services for citizens of [[Oyashima]] are available in [[Ankae]].
+=== Rusana ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Tabish]]; the embassy of [[Rusana]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Tanhai ===
+[[Metzetta]] and [[Tanhai]] have a history of disputed territories on the archipelago between the two countries as well as Tanhai's northern peninsula. Following the [[Second Great War]] treaties were signed marking the first time in history the two nations had been in full agreement on their borders, with relations warming since then. Consular services for Tanhai citizens are available in [[Ankae]], with the main embassy for Tanhai located in [[Hanzeong]]. Metzetta maintains an embassy in [[Jiushi]].
+=== Tapakdore ===
+== Nations of Audonia ==
+=== Battganuur ===
+=== Bulkh ===
+=== U.A.E. ===
+=== Umardwal ===
+=== Yanuban ===
+=== Zaclaria ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Bayen]]; the embassy of [[Zaclaria]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+== Nations of Australis and Kiro-Borealis ==
+=== Kiravia ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Kartika]]; the embassy of [[Kiravia]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Stenza ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Rakahanga]]; the embassy of [[Stenza]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Vithinja ===
+== Nations of Crona ==
+=== Alstin ===
+Several city-twinning agreements exist between [[Metzetta]] and [[Alstin]]; [[Hanzeong]] and [[Alstin (City)|Alstin]] are twinned and host each other's embassies, while pairings also exist between [[Ankae]] and [[Pressley]], and [[Jamsu]] and [[Dalton]].
+=== Arcerion ===
+Seongnam University of [[Metzetta]] has an agreement with [[Arcerion|Arcerion's]] Carnish Anglican University so that both universities host campuses for each other. Arcerion's embassy can be found in [[Hanzeong]], while Metzetta maintains an embassy in [[Kurst]]. [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]] made a state visit to Arceion in 2024.
+=== The Cape ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Cape Town]], while [[The Cape|the Cape's]] embassy in Metzetta is located in [[Hanzeong]]. Relations between the states had been virtually non-existent due to the Cape's distaste for monarchy, however [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]] made a landmark (but not uncontroversial) state visit to the country in 2025.
+=== Etzil ===
+=== Iriquona ===
+=== Paulastra ===
+=== Quetzenkel ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Akwesasne]]; the embassy of [[Quetzenkel]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Varshan ===
+== Nations of Levantia ==
+=== Anglei ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Stretton]]; the embassy of [[Anglei]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]]. Princess [[Pomewa Seulgi|Pomewa Seulgi's]] second son Boon married [[Laura Scudder]] of Anglei, daughter of Lionel Scudder and grand-daughter of Harold Scudder.
+=== Burgundie ===
+[[Metzetta]] has been critical of [[Burgundie|Burgundie's]] presence in [[Alshar]], claiming the nation should revoke at least some of the territories in the region it currently holds, with Ayermer, Salarive and Antilles all proving contentious due to Burgundie's complete chokehold on the internal sea between Alshar and [[Audonia]]. The two nations were however on the same side in the [[Second Great War]] and cultural exchanges between the two countries have been common since their first contact.
+=== Caergwynn ===
+=== Carna ===
+=== Eldmora-Regulus ===
+=== Faneria ===
+=== Fiannria ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Bridhavn]]; the embassy of [[Fiannria]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Hendalarsk ===
+[[Jamsu]] is twinned with [[Schullerhausen]].
+=== Hollona and Diorisia ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Mesellianum]]; the embassy of [[Hollona and Diorisia]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
+=== Lutsana ===
+=== Urcea ===
+Despite being located on opposite sides of the globe, [[Urcea]] has managed to exert influence on [[Metzetta|Metzetta's]] politics and culture by virtue of being one of the world's foremost powers and most extensive holders of overseas territories. [[Anru Daeku|Emperor Daeku's]] attempts to westernise Metzetta were primarily driven by a desire to curry favour with Urcea; all [[List of Urcean monarchs|Urcean monarchs]] since [[Aedanicus VIII]] have been offered the highest [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honour]] Metzetta currently had since their establishment in 1860; Aedenicus IX was the first foreign recipient of the Supreme Order of Taeyang when it became the new highest honour in 2000.
+[[Pomewa Haeki|Princess Haeki]] married Niall de Weluta of Urcea in 1965. Their oldest child Leo de Weluta has been the Urcean ambassador to Metzetta since 1998. Urcea's embassy to Metzetta is located in [[Hanzeong]], while Metzetta's embassy in Urcea can be found in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]].
+=== Yonderre ===
+== Nations of Sarpedon ==
+=== Aciria ===
+''Main article: [[Aciria-Metzetta Relations]]''
-=Tribal Warfare=
+[[Ankae]] is twinned with [[Soleramo]]. [[Pomewa Seunsi|Princess Seunsi's]] daughter Hanyeo married Silvano of [[Aciria]] in 1978; their first son Gi became [[Metzetta|Metzetta's]] ambassador to Aciria in 2010. Aciria-Metzetta relations have a long and storied history beginning around 1600 with the meeting of [[Fulvio Pisani]] and [[Jaenan Sungho]], with Pisani becoming the first [[Aciria|Acirian]] ambassador to [[Metzetta]].
-===In the Ninerivers===
+=== Asteklion ===
-In the Ninerivers, in modern southern [[Faneria]], the typical soldier (known as a ''Ceiternin'') was armed with a sword (''deamhbah''), javelins (''gah''), and various daggers. They generally favored no armor or padded cloth, as tribal tactics focused on skirmishes and ambush over pitched fighting. These troops were organized into rough units collectively referred to as ''Ceiternn'', or warbands, which numbered anywhere from thirty to four hundred men depending on the size of the populations from which they were raised. The leader of each warband was either elected or lead by charisma and was referred to as a ''Ceiternna,'' and responded directly to the commanding noble or official, assuming they themselves were not operating autonomously. Many local bands fought against invading forces both foreign and native without a call to arms, often boiling the distinction between soldiery and highwaymen down to a matter of loyalties. This made colonization by Latin settlers in the region incredibly difficult, as they could not rely on local auxiliaries.
+=== Caphiria ===
-===Interclan Warfare===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Venceia]]; [[Caphiria|Caphiria's]] embassy can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
-=Latin Invasions and Innovations=
+=== Cartadania ===
-===Gallowglasses===
+[[Hanzeong]] is twinned with [[Alahuela]]; the two cities also host embassies for one another.
+=== Grajnidar ===
-=== Latinized Ceiterninn ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Minvras]]; the embassy of [[Grajnidar]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
-Though heavy infantry existed in the Ninerivers for centuries in small numbers, the formation of large contingents of heavy infantry was supposedly popularized by [[Eleglass of Cranwyrth|Prince Eleglass]] of the City of Daingean in the 730s. During his generalship of a coalition of Gaelic states, '''Ardceiterninn'' equipped in the Latin fashion' appeared during the Gothic War and subsequently were mentioned in writings until roughly the 900s. Archaeological digs have shown that these troops were not outfitted specifically as the old Legions, but instead wore chain hauberks and heavy shields, with larger ''spatha'' swords meant for hacking and cutting more than stabbing. They also lacked javelins, though the light infantry retained them. Such heavy infantry were considered 'Latinized' namely in their role as line units, replacing gallowglasses in most Fhainnin states. Regardless, they were fewer in number than the mounted Ardceiterninn, and were later indistinguishable from men-at-arms of various makes during the High and Late Middle Ages.
+=== Pelaxia ===
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Albalitor]]; the embassy of [[Pelaxia]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
-=Introduction of Horses=
+=== Takatta Loa ===
-The introduction of horses into Gallia, in particular, was a major shock to warfare in the region. Initially, Latin cavalry held a huge advantage over Faeskt troops, who rarely used ranged weapons, as well as the lighter and less organized Fhainnin skirmish troops. This would lead to an arms race by Gaelic tribes and states to capture, buy, and breed warhorses of their own, which inadvertently lead to Gaelic mercenaries such as the [[Leukahippoi]] being scattered across Levantia and even Sarpedon in search of suitable horses worth more than their weight in gold or spices.
+[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Ninao]]; the embassy of the [[Loa Republic]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
-===Ardceiterninn===
+=== Volonia ===
-In Faneria, horses became an enormous status symbol. Earlier breeds had been seen as mere amusements, but draft horses became crucial to farming and trade quickly, and the effect of Latin cavalry was readily apparent. From the [[Gallian War]] onwards, Fhainnin city-states and principalities sought to obtain horses, eventually being able to field full wings of cavalry. Simple spear and javelin cavalry were essential in the [[Gothic War]] in the 700s, but mercenary experience fighting Audonian invaders in Sarpedon, along with the natural evolution of warfare in Levantia itself, gave rise to a professional class of soldier called ''Ardceiterninn'', who served as part of an ''Adrceitern'' in battle. These soldiers continued to use javelins and swords, but additionally took up shortbows along with rounded wooden shields and metal armor (most commonly mail coats or lamellar designs copied from Latin and Coscivian designs). Most also trained to fight on foot as their ''Ceiterninn'' auxiliaries did, largely replacing both other cavalry and heavier foot skirmishers by the tenth century. While not bearing the same degree of social prestige or the full plate of later Latin knights, these soldiers typically fought with similar discipline and pride, earning a reputation as competent bodyguards and cavalry mercenaries throughout the Occident.
+[[Category:Metzetta]]
-[[Category:History]]
+[[Category:Diplomacy]]
-[[Category:Military]]
-[[Category:Faneria]]
-[[Category:Caergwynn]]
-[[Category:Fiannria]]
-[[Category:Hendalarsk]]
-[[Category:Eldmora-Regulus]]
-[[Category:IXWB]]