City Trade Agreement and Declaration of Mutual Aid

The following are the terms of the contract to establish trade and mutual aid between the Cities of Schendi~Ushindi and Cos.

I. Tariffs

The Tariffs between the Cities of Schendi~Ushindi and Cos are set at 1 per cent of the gross value of goods coming into or leaving either city. The Merchants of the respective cities will be responsible for all aspects of their goods including, but not limited to, the following: transportation, security, quality of said goods, spoilage, and theft all of which will be assumed by said merchant sending the goods.

II. Thefts and improprieties of a Gorean nature

Thefts and improprieties of a Gorean nature shall be addressed by the Security Master or High Council of said City in which it occurs. No raids will be sanctioned by either City against the other.

III. Payment of goods

Payment of goods is due on receipt after inspection and a proffer of the bill of lading. Once payment is made and the signature of receiver affixed to the bill of lading, any loss, including but not limited to, breakage, spoilage, theft, raid, or piracy, is the sole responsibility of the recipient.

IV. Mutual Aid

For the Cities of Schendi~Ushindi and Cos, provided this instrument is not in conflict with a previously dated writ of Alliance, and provided the two Cities are not engaged in the prospect of War between themselves, each city may seek mutual aid of the other by way of its Warriors and naval fleet, on an as needed basis, to ensure safe trade between both cities. The city whose aid is sought is hereby given full rights to deny or grant aid by the Sword of the Rarii.


V. Free Women

Free Women of the Allied Cities, when engaged in trade activities, shall be treated with respect as though they are of the respective cities. Collaring of Free Woman shall be allowed only as dictated by the formal writ of each city. Retainment of a Free Woman under a writ for hearing before the respective High Councils of the City is acceptable; collaring without authority of the respective High Councils is not acceptable. The transgression of courting a collar, as such, shall be addressed by the City Council or Magistrate in the City of occurrence.

VI. Visitation

Visitation of and between the Cities shall be courteously applied for in advance so that arrangements and accommodations can be properly addressed.

VII. Termination

This agreement is personal between the respective Ubars of the allied cities and shall terminate upon the death, retirement or resignation, whichever may first occur, of either.

Affixing of signatures below is legal acceptance of the aforementioned terms, and takes effect immediately.


Signature: Killian Storm Killian Storm, Ubar of Schendi~Ushindi
Date: 3rd day of the fourth hand of the sixth month, 10,157 CA

Signature: ________________ Janas DeWitt, Ubar of Cos
Date: 3rd day of the fourth hand of the sixth month, 10,157 CA

Signature: Kray Aniel Kray Aniel, En'Merchant of Schendi~Ushindi
Date: 3rd day of the fourth hand of the sixth month, 10,157 CA

Signature: __________________ Asher Malakai, En'Merchant of Cos
Date: 3rd day of the fourth hand of the sixth month, 10,157 CA