The Kingdom of Gandhara Name: The kingdom of Gandhara Government: absolute monarchy Language: Greek, Persian, local indic dialects Currency: pana Capital: Bukephala National Anthem: The Golden Sword Leader: Queen Arachidameia Religion: Greek Pantheon, Buddhism and local Persian and Indic gods Color: (181, 165, 213): violet The Gandhara kingdom was founded by the soldiers who had accompanied Alexander the Great to India. They chose to settle down here and their descendants hellenized the area and the people. However, there was much influence of different strains of philosophical thought which along with experience, circumstances and needs brought about social and military changes. Now, this Kingdom stands tall, proud of its military heritage and culture, which accords everyone regardless of gender to bear and use arms in battle. The current queen herself is a proud warrior, general and warleader. She will stop at nothing to make her kingdom an empire, and nothing less. The Most Honourable Queen Arachidameia VI Soteira with her trusted nobles.
The IMPERIVM ROMANVM, on the orders of His Imperial Majesty the Caesar, have stopped negotiations with the Kingdom of Gandhara, on pretext that they have allied with an enemy of Rome. Trade is stopped as well. The Roman embassy in Bukephala is handed back over to the city authorities, and any Gandharan embassy in Rome (if there was one) is ordered to be demolished.
Spiridion Lusi, Prussia's most senior diplomat, proposes to her majesty, Queen Arachidameia VI Soteira, the following: Marriage with his highness Friedrich, King of Prussia, of the House of Hohenzollern -- thus uniting two grand royal houses The name of the new empire will be Prussdhara. If her majesty accepts this proposal, the details will be worked out regarding moves, color, capitals, etc. Herr Lusi points out to Her Majesty, that this proposal accomplishes her end of achieving an empire of the grandest extent. Which is also the aim of His Majesty.
The Queen is interested in carrying forward this relation, but Gandharan laws require the eldest sibling to remain in Bukephala and continue the reign. His or her spouse, after marriage, has to be in the Capital too. She thereby suggests the names of either of her two sisters, Crown Princess Briseis or Princess Andromake, but if your Emperor is ready then (How old is he?) we can work out this arrangement further. Or we can mutually arrange the marriage with Prussian princes related to the royal house. It will be an ultimate union of the East and the West! We look forward to working this out in some manner or the other. Till then, we graciously propose trade rights and alliance with you in return for your most kind proposal.
Spiridion Lusi: Your serene Majesty, Friedrich, King of Prussia, agrees to trade rights and an alliance while discussion of the grand alliance takes place. King Friedrich proposes: Marriage between himself (he is 30 and considered a military genius) and yourself, Most Serene Queen Arachidameia VI Soteira, to join two great empires in a Dual Monarchy with the new name of Prussdhara. He will reside in your capital but hopes you will accompany him to Koenigsberg on administrative visits. The world will not have seen such an arrangement before. Prussia and Gandhara will be administrative units within the Dual Monarchy. Gandhara administered by you, Your Serene Highness, and Prussia by his Majesty. Upon ascention to the throne of the heir apparant (yours and Friedrich's child), Prussdhara will be ruled by both the new ruler and his or her spouse. A true joint union of the male and female principles in the world. Prior to the ascension of the yet to be heir, you, Your Highness, and King Friedrich will coordinate all actions. To the world, there will only by Prussdhara. Internally, the administrative districts of Prussia and Gandhara. It is proposed, Your Serene Highness, that Prussia and Gandhara adopt a new color. The darker shade will be for Prussian use and the lighter for Gandharan use. To show the world we are one. This truly will be the ultimate union of East and West, Your Majesty. And, of course, since there is no rule to the contrary, province count should be the summation of the two party's individual counts. I, Spiridion Lusi, understand the world will howl in anguish and frustration at this unique coup. For coup it is. But it is only fitting that the two brilliant lights of the world should show the world what true civilization is. I await your answer, dare I say, My Queen. It seems, Your Serene Highness, the Ruler of All is opposed to merging regions. In deference to the Higher Power, your humble servant retracts the proposal to unite province count as the Great Game Keeper will not agree to it. The rest of the proposal is still being offered.
The Queen is much pleased that you have also accepted our offers of alliance and trade. As of now, she is of the opinion that we continue as separate factions, though allied. The proposal for mutual marriages does remain, and you are free to accept any of our princes or princesses.
So the Queen, herself, refuses to marry King Friedrich?
No, not at all! Her Majesty, being the Head of the Royal Family, has chosen to marry only when all her younger siblings have found their life partners. She is responsible for them and cares for them less as siblings but more as children. Therefore, she always puts their names first. She is considering the Emperor's proposal, and wishes that if she may have the audacity to request him to wait.......She likes to see her prospective partner in him.......
Then he shall wait.
