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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.


[[File:Uelamanpu'ue.png|thumb|Banner of the clan]]
[[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]].
The Uelamanpu'ue are a Loa clan of minor nobility, of the [[Huelaban]] ethnic group and the [[List of Ilaseuasa|Masa Ilaseuasa]]. There are no members of the clan remaining in the [[Loa Republic]], all of them having fled to [[Sudmoll]], [[Sarolasta]] and [[Corumm|Corummese]] [[Stenza]] during the years immediately following the [[Burning of the Floating Palace]] in 1856 and the subsequent wars that followed. There are approximately 6,983 members of the clan, of which 2,146 live in Sudmoll, 2,941 live in Stenza along with 5,273 ethnic Huelaban retainers and 1,896 live in Sarolasta.
=== Yonderre ===
== Nations of Sarpedon ==
=== Aciria ===
''Main article: [[Aciria-Metzetta Relations]]''


The Uelamanpu'ue clan is aligned with the Juiganban [[gatisu'o]], which represents predominantly the fiber and textile industry of the Loa Republic, which numbers approximately ₮25 billion a year. However, the Uelamanpu'ue see a very small number of these returns given their very small size, with the whole clan in general receiving 15 million taler a year to divide between all the members and their retainers. The Uelamanpu'ue in general are pivotal for arranging and regulating trade with Stenza, [[Alstin]], [[Kiravia]] and the Vallosian base of operations.
[[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]].
 
=== Asteklion ===
==History==
=== Caphiria ===
The Uelamanpu'ue first arose to prominence when Uelaman, the founder of the clan, was appointed the lord of the village of Kandosa by Mangaba the first king of the imperial subject state of Batana in 1068. From then onwards, the clan was one of seven that constantly vied for power within the kingdom. By the year 1569, this culminated in the Imiji War that saw the dissolution of Mangabapu'ue clan and the appointment of the Uelamanpu'ue as the sovereign lords of the Batana coast by the current Emperor of the [[Loa Imperial Domain]]. This was a markedly controversial decision as the preceding rulers and the majority of the Batana coast was of the Insular scion church while the clan was of the Masa scion. This was one of the four inciting incidents that led to the formation of the [[Sacred Order of the Golden Flame]], which in this instance contested how the imperial domain sought to establish secular dominance over religious jurisprudence.
[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Venceia]]; [[Caphiria|Caphiria's]] embassy can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
===Rule over Batana===
=== Cartadania ===
The rule of the Uelamanpu'ue was marked by a significant centralization of power. Being one of several noble clans wrestling control of the nation from one another convinced the clan that any influence beyond that of the royalty itself was an active threat to the state. As such, in 1575 Queen Uesamanakasu declared that all members of the ''[[anairia]]'' must submit to the royalty, yielding all assets to the throne and personally allowing their lineages to be abolished via marriages favorable to Uelamanpu'ue succession. This was met with a revolt that was quickly settled. In addition, the clan also established a different taxing standard for the followers of the Masa and Insular scions, with the Insular being forced to pay half more than the Masa.
[[Hanzeong]] is twinned with [[Alahuela]]; the two cities also host embassies for one another.
However, their rule wasn't entirely oppressive as the Kingdom of Batana benefited greatly from the Loa Golden Age. Under the reign of kings Uehaganaraia (1600-1645) and Uelamanta (1645-1695), the Batana coast became a major center of jute production, which saw exports across the imperial domain and even into the [[Occident]]. Uehaganaraia oversaw the building of numerous temples as well as the University of Uelakono, and the establishment of the modern day city of Junokalia as the major trade city of the Batana coast and the Masa Highlands. Uelamanta meanwhile sponsored several trade voyages to what is now modern day Corumm, Kiravia and Alstin to trade luxury textiles and bring back silver and gold. By coronation of Queen Uekokono in 1695, the Uelamanpu'ue dynasty ruled over an economically fortunate client kingdom, where even the Insular commoners could commonly afford goods such as wine, silk and gold in limited quantities despite the heavy tax levied upon them. Famines had not been observed for generations
=== Grajnidar ===
However, this era of prosperity began to fade during the reign of Uekokono (1695-1736). The activities of the Sacred Order began to increase during this time, leading to the increased surveillance of the Insular population. When the sage of the Order Sarau'ara came to Uelakono to discuss the limiting of Masa authority, and especially authority over a non Masa population, the queen had the royal guard storm the university to arrest him. The sage had been warned and escaped, fleeing east, but the unrest continued for months following his departure. This resulted in Uekokono closing the university to all non Masa students in the kingdom. In 1721, when the Masa Revolt overthrew the rule of of 15 Shrines, the queen of Batana quelled the revolt against the Shrine of Bounding Serenity near the capital of Uelako, thus ensuring the survival of shrine authority in Batana. Furthermore, she utilized it to launch a campaign against the Insular population, accusing them of fomenting the revolts. Approximately 4,000 Insular followers were executed and the tax was doubled. During the reign of the kings Malandeue (1736-1791) and Uesipoko (1792-1842), the Insular population continuously experienced pogroms and violent assaults, but never successfully revolted. In addition, the wealth of the state was increasingly centralized into the coffers of the Uelamanpu'ue clan, with little being invested into the maintenance of the state. This saw the emigration of many Masa followers, who sought fortune in the highlands.
[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Minvras]]; the embassy of [[Grajnidar]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
===Reign of Uekandu'a and Interregnum===
=== Pelaxia ===
King Uekandu'a (1842-1873) was the last king of the Batana Kingdom, and sought to undo the legacy of his forefathers. He equalized the tax alongside opening up many institutions to the Insular followers. His affection for the Insular was unprecedented given his father and grandfather's harsh policies. In addition, he met with the village heads of every city and town in Batana to gauge where the prodigious royal funds needed to be distributed. This was eventually established into an official council, creating a somewhat parliamentary system. However, a year later, the Floating Palace was burned and capsized when [[Ansarama]] incited the [[Iliolaia]] to revolt against the Imperial Clan, which signified the end of Imperial support for Batana. The troops supplied by the empire returned to their home provinces, and the military of the Uelamanpu'ue was weak and underdeveloped. As a result, the local village chieftains became more emboldened and demanded greater concessions and freedoms, which Uekandu'a obliged. For the majority of his reign, peace presided in Batana unlike in much of the Loa Republic, which was disintegrating into chaos. However, when he died in 1873, an interregnum took place as the queen mother had given birth to triplets; Princess Kasasumano, Prince Anadika and Prince Laitopoa. This unprecedented result required deliberation on the part of the Masa scion as each sibling presented a reasoning for their ascension to a judge. However, the council of chieftains was especially irate that none of the siblings sought their approval, and in 1874 had agreed to deny any taxes towards the crown until whichever monarch amended this insult. The Interregnum was eventually settled in 1875 with Anadika being crowned Uenadika, King of Batana on the basis that he inherited the most property, unlike his sister, and that his birth did not cause the death of his mother, unlike his brother. However, Unadika was not a benevolent sovereign and sent troops after the villages to extract taxes and end the council's protests. The villages however resisted this and retaliated against the crown. This war endured until 1877 when the peasants stormed the palace at Uelako. Uenadika, in fear, killed his wives and children before taking his life. This meant that the succession passed to the eldest of the triplets, Kasasumano, crowned Uesumano. However, the Insular population demanded the exile of the Uelamanpu'ue clan and the end of Masa rule in Batana. Uesumano, unable to refuse, accepted on the condition that she was allowed to keep on material possessions and wealth and sell all the crownlands of the Uelamanpu'ue. The council acquiesced, and Uesumano quickly liquidated and consolidated the majority of the family wealth, reaching approximately 10 million Taler. With this, the clan of roughly 5,000 along with 3,000 retainers fled the Loa Republic.
[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Albalitor]]; the embassy of [[Pelaxia]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
===Exile===
=== Takatta Loa ===
[[File:Uesumano.jpg|thumb|Lady Uesumano, First Katu of the Uelamanpu'ue in exile]]
[[Metzetta]] maintains an embassy in [[Ninao]]; the embassy of the [[Loa Republic]] can be found in [[Hanzeong]].
The Uelamanpu'ue left the Batana Coast entirely, eventually coming to stay in Usomo. From there, they tapped into the trade networks that the dynasty had established, seeking refuge in Sarolasta. However, the Katu had also heard from the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] merchants on the island that there was a rush to Sudmoll given the collapsing Alshari colonies. As such, the two remaining triplets, Uesumano and Laitopoa traveled to Burgundie and Sudmoll, and Kiravia and Sarolasta respectively. They had both found the two colonies to be quite agreeable, and seeking to establish new Occidental ties as well as maintaining existing Kiravian and Cronan ties, decided to split the clan into the Topoa and Sumano branches, in Sarolasta and Sudmoll respectively. In addition, Uesumano's second eldest son was sent to Corumm to petition the Corummese state for the structure of a small cotton plantation in what is now modern day Stenza to be staffed entirely by Huelaban retainers and the Uelamanpu'ue lesser nobles. This was approved, and thus the clan was extended to Stenza. Approximately 900 members, including Uesumano, settled in Sudmoll, 1,500 in Stenza along with 3,000 retainers and 800 in Sarolasta.
=== Volonia ===
 
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Revision as of 13:09, 20 September 2022

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