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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.
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