The noon sunlight streamed through the grand stained-glass windows of the First Citadel Grand Hall, illuminating the vast circular oak table where delegates from all ten sovereign member states sat as equal partners.
"We welcome the delegations from First Citadel, Ironvale, Harbor Bay, Olympia, Capital, Kald, Torrel Bend, Verrin, the Feselian Enclave, and the Dragon Dynasty," Chief Justice Tor-Kael proclaimed, his voice echoing across the chamber.
"Nineteen days after the liberation of our capital, we gather to transform the principles of our charter into a funded, operational Continental Accord," Lady Seraphina announced, presenting the illuminated parchment scrolls.
"The accord establishes shared budgets for continental defense, open transit highways, universal public education, and decentralized Meridian energy trusts," Sir Owen explained, reviewing the articles.
