The Arcanum Empire had a very layered diplomatic tongue. Official texts were written in a formal register that never mentioned any single kingdom by name—so the words could be read by anyone without a party being singled out. They used phrases like “the circle of balance” or “shared horizons” to hint at mutual benefit, while the underlying code within the margins spelled out the exact terms for each signatory. It’s a clever way to keep the public version respectful yet the hidden version unambiguous. In short, they traded politeness for precision, ensuring that the treaty looked fair on the surface but protected their strategic interests behind a veil of courtesy.