Surely Cree does not lay claim to the whole of the South American continent?
Hail!
The Cree acknowledge the Mayan’s sovereignty over those southern lands, and the Cree will not allow any new foreign settlements on what small land is left within all the Americas. Especially with so much uncharted lands to the east of your territory.
The Cree welcome trade and good relations, but if you continue with your current intent to usurp these lands, we will henceforth ignore the sovereignty of France and respond in kind.
France understands and respects the position Cree have taken with regard to their close neighbour however, the barbaric Maya launched an unprovoked attack on a French survey vessel. Furthermore the Maya incited Bologna in to attacking in the very heart of France destroying a precious Missionary in the process and this conflict is still raging on.
As a result Queen Eleanor no longer recognises the Maya as a civilized society and cannot therefore regard South America as anything other than barbarian lands.
A survey led by a general and backed up to two caravels, you ain’t fooling anyone…
Hail!
As the Mayan’s point out, we too noticed the military form of your ‘survey’.
The Mayan’s and the Cree have our own differences with each other, but as our diplomats expressed before, any landing on the shores of the Americas will be seen as a threat to both our empires.
If this occurs then the Cree will put aside our disputes and join our southern neighbours in sending some of our settlers across the seas to see what the farming lands are like in France.
If however you both wish to halt hostilities and make amends, the Cree will help facilitate finding some common ground to build on. Possibly leading to a more profitable relationship, and respecting of both your and our sovereignty for a safer region.
We await your choice and look forward to the possibilities that the right decision can produce.
Greetings Lady Six Sky and Hail Crazyhorse.
I note your comments regarding our expedition. It would have been imprudent to send a single galley across the oceans hence two caravel. The General was to access the interior of unclaimed lands in order to seek out remote civilizations and City States. All for the purposes of friendship and trade.
France is open to peace talks. Perhaps the Maya would compensate France with a little sugar?
P.S. Nice artwork, Crazyhorse!
Hail!
Excellent news and praise the wise people of France.
We will begin negotiations with the Mayans immediately to help facilitate an understanding that will suit all parties.
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if no objections I’m going to resign from this game
I only have 3 cities and am laughably far behind
No objection from me.
Ditto. Fine with me.
No objection from me!
yeah that’s fine
Sorry Egypt (@LonExStaR) but France is feeling a little ‘hemmed in’ here in our tiny corner of Europe and Spain is an Ally with whom we have a strong cultural and trade relationship. Any further attempts to conquer Spain will be viewed very dimly by the French People 
@Pete I see.
BTW, Happy 3rd Anniversary for this game (Started 8 Sept 2021). Longest running game ever for me. So ridiculous! 
Reflecting back on how it all started for me (spawn location sucked!): Michaqel's game! Huge Earth (3d53c284) - #18 by LonExStaR
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I wasn’t around for the beginning but Maya had a really unfortunate start, impossible to take full advantage of the cities within 6 tiles bonus. nevertheless i’m enjoying the game.
Yep, tricky starting positions. Paris, London and Madrid are all right next to each other, made things very cosy!
@Pete I did not ask for this war with Spain. They started it with me. It has cost me and I want to recoup it by taking Madrid. You and I can have an alliance that is more lucrative. Spain is finished.
I see. However, taking Madrid would provide you with a major city immediately bordering my capital. That’s the sort of thing that might make some a little nervous 
You have nothing to worry about. I already said that I would be an ally to you and I will keep my word. I do not want war. So unproductive. But this war was brought to me, so I will finish it and then return to our peaceful existence.
Yep, now that is hilarious! 
We started this game at the beginning of COVID19 what fun we have had…