The Ewiger Landsfriede promulgated in 1495 has officially made feuds within the Empire illegal. Yet, despite this, the Welfs of Lower Saxony continue to feud amongst themselves. On behalf of King Charles V, the Elector of Mainz has decreed the following:

• war within the Empire has been illegal since 1495

• all armies besides those of the Bishop of Hildesheim must immediately withdraw from the Bishopric of Hildensheim

• all Welf armies making war in the vicinity of Hildesheim must stand down and return home

• on October 1, 1519, a mediation session will begin in the Mainzer town of Duderstadt, presided over by the Elector of Mainz. The Bishop of Hildesheim and all three Welf Dukes are commanded to appear at this mediation session. Failure to attend will be punished by Imperial Ban.

• any warmongering after October 1, 1519 will be punished by Imperial Ban.