Gisreddepact (concept)
The Gisreddepact is the legal basis for Gisreddean independence that has guided its relationship with Chevalie since the 239 IS Shoemaker Rebellion. The signing of the pact was a pivotal moment in Gisreddean history and ended the era of Pre-Pact Gisredde and began that of Pre-Collapse Gisredde.
After High King Aloysian's defeat in the Shoemaker Rebellion, the threat of the High King's retaliation led to the Council of Gisredde offering concessions in return for independence. With little enthusiasm for a bloody and long-lasting war for naught but prestige, the Gisreddepact was signed into law. The Pact claims itself as the sole authority between the city and Chevalie, and that only unanimous (and uncoerced) agreement between the Council and the High King of Chevalie could change it. None have ever done so.
Guaranteeing the city's self-rule and the banning of all foreign soldiers, in return the city delivers 'suitable tithes' of wealth to the High King and accepts them as their technical suzerain, as well as granting the High King a permanent seat on the Council (which immediately grew from 25 members to 150 in response). Despite its authority, however, many warlords have violated it, pointing out that the Gisreddepact is only an agreement with the oft-nonexistent High Kingdom. The Pact also serves as a legal basis for rebellions against foreign rulers, however, and Peti Gisredde has (technically) maintained independence since its establishment.