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RP:

    A family of 6 gather round their TV. The father fiddles with the half-off knob, as a signal is caught. A shaky black and white image slowly appears before them. He moves back so the others can see, taking his place on the dirt floor. A soulless presenter speaks.

    "Citizens of the glorious Créafóg, your attention. His Excellency, Chief of the Board of Executives, Cillian Gilmore, has recently entered talks with the lower 3 over possible steps towards unification. Progress is unknown, however..."

    A rodent scurries across the floor behind them. The older brother swings back, shooing it away.

    "Shh! Quiet! Listen!", his mother commands.

    "His Excellency has stated that the talks are not final. The possible outcomes are unknown. Following the catastrophe faced by Árdcarn in the Ardcurr Mine, it seems the lower 3 seek stability and growth with one another. His excellency and the Board will lead any unification, for the betterment of all clients and citizens. In other news, the Board have recently decided upon..."

    The main news had been seen. The 4 children headed towards their room. As he was following his siblings, the eldest son was stopped by his mother.

    "He isn't well."
    "Dad?"
    "They won't do anything for him. They called his condition 'uncritical' - sure what does that even mean? They just gave these pills and a prescription for more. So I need you to go into town and pick them up, I can't. Have to keep an eye on the 3 of them, you know yourself."
    "Main street, right? Fox's?"
    "Yeah, on the right, there as you go in. It's light up hour, they should be fairly clear."
    "Grand."
    "Here's a few quid, it's all we can spare at the moment. It should do it."

    Dusting off their jacket, he walks through the door and out onto the dirt road. Their house was positioned well - halfway between two loudspeakers, meaning their house wasn't as doused with noise as others'. Still, the loud news broadcast could deafen the oldest of ears when walking right on the edge of the road, and so he covered his.

    The road slowly transitioned from dirt to firm tarmac, as he began entering the town itself. A low quality rendition of the anthem from the loudspeakers rounded out his journey, with the bright white lights of Fox's Pharmacy now unmissable. A jaded shopkeeper greeted him.

    "How're ya?"
    "Not too bad now, yourself?"
    "Ah sure, can't complain."
    "Have a prescription here for Da, d'ya have that it by any chance?"
    "Indeed I do, give us a sec ... now, that'll be 50."
    "50!?"
    "50."
    "Ya sure?"
    "What, d'ya not have it?"
    "Christ, no."
    "Don't know what to tell ya so."
    "Well, thanks anyway."

    All the money his mother could muster was not enough. A long march home lay before him, and a hopeless family would be there by its end.

    You look to your left.

    Meeting Our Maker: Will Árdcarn survive another 10 years?, the dozens of neatly stacked newspapers read in the shop window.

    You look right.

    End of It All: Handyman's Guide to Surviving the Laghdú, say the pile of overpriced survival guides and kits.

    You look forward.

    Lines stretch around corners, containing god knows how many people. They shiver in their ragged clothing, waiting for their share of the rare government-supplied food aid.

    The exceptional alarmism Árdcarn is known for has come back stronger and more money-hungry than ever. The shock and fear surrounding the recent coal shortages around the Ardcurr Mine have triggered a media craze of pessimistic predictions. It has been dubbed the 'Laghdú', roughly translating to 'decrease' or 'fall' in Common. A collapse of Árdcarn society - a loss of all essential resources, that will plunge the nation (and with Árdcarn's signature sense of importance, Tírnua as a whole) into another dark age. As with all events in the Union, corporate vultures have sunk their talons into the Laghdú. Reams of articles, predatory ad campaigns and lines of useless products have dominated the cycle.

    You join the others in the queue for aid.

    A paperboy makes rounds of the block, screeching the bleak headlines in an effort to pick up a few more cents for himself.

    The queue is slow moving, but the smell of food at its end becomes gradually clearer. Your journey to the inner city may have been worth it after all.

    At last, you get your share. A single bowl of stew is all that can be spared.

    "Rounds up, no more's left!" the worker shouts. "We'll be back in 2 days time!"

    You were lucky, picking up your portion near the end. Others were not, and will go home empty-stomached, left by their government to live through poverty another while.

    "... progress is being made, that I can assure you. There will be no half measures on a topic so truly integral to the Tírnuan identity."

    Like clockwork, the crowd of journalists spring from their seats, hands erect like schoolchildren querying their teacher.

    "You there, Public Eye News, up front."

    "Taoiseach, sir: on the matter of unification, what will become of the fortifications along the border with Créafóg, along with the soldiers stationed in them?"

    "Excellent question, one that I thought would arise. As we all know, Créafóg and Saorglen have always been historic rivals, what with the Eight Northern Wars our predecessors have fought. But I assure you, that is all in the past. We are civilized people. We forgive and forget. Time has moved on, and so have our relations with Créafóg. In the event of unification, all forts and emplacements will be removed or abandoned. They will become nothing more than a relic of the old, divided Tírnua.

    Thank you all for coming out today. I will keep the nation updated on any further developments."

    Desperate for an extra few lines to their articles, the journalists once again shoot up, yelling for the Taoiseach as he walked off to the backroom.

    Saorglen would embrace any unification with open arms. Their Eight Northern Wars with Créafóg had left the nation crippled militarily, and their lack of coal deposits left them tied to their southern neighbour, Árdcarn, for resources. They had, however, recovered somewhat over the past number of centuries. Their status as the 'tax haven' of Tírnua awarded them a booming economy, which they've used to grant their citizens a relatively comfortable life.

    Though the economy shouldn't blind the eyes of those peering into The Republic of Saorglen. Their situation is delicate. A historic rivalry with Créafóg and coming resource shortages in Árdcarn have thrown their stability into question. Unification, in the end, may be their only saving grace.

    "I speak to you from the home of past legends" - O'Connell, leader of the Kingdom, began. "Legends that have lead Seantír to greatness. My greater grandfathers who united the lands of Tírnua under Seantír's banner, crafting the High Kingdom into the great empire we remember it as. Who lifted Tírnua into another great age.

    Seantír today stands at a crossroads. Unification or division: hope, and despair. We will choose the correct path.

    From glen to glen, Tírnua are one people. Our brothers in the upper 3 lands are no different from us. These artificial borders should not prevent our lands from greatness, and I will make sure they don't.

    Seasfaimid go láidir le chéile, gualainn go gualainn."

    O'Connell had always been an advocate of Tírnuan unification. The weak nation he ruled had struggled for centuries, but the coming strife could work in their favour. Resource shortages would drag the other 3 down to their level, forcing his idea of all Tírnuans being equal to the fore of any discussion.

    With any luck, the ongoing talks could lead to an early unification. Maybe O'Connell's dream of a restored High Kingdom could prevent a plunge to ruin. Maybe.

Redpeppers and Northern new solingarch

RP: Western Interests: Avidina
July 8th, 2156
It was a rather muggy day on the East Evven peninsula. A dispute at a supermarket in Carcosa ended in a blade-shoe fight that left both participants badly injured and greatly demoralized, a dog's alleged self-portrait sold for eight-hundred-thousand evvies, and in the Evven capital of Sere, history was about to be made.

A petition, made by notoriously moral-devoid scientist Paul'eve DuQuois, to explore the recently-discovered nation of Avidina in the name His Radiance, has been approved by His Radiance's Council of the Public. DuQuois will be escorted to the mysterious nation by a small Evven naval craft, and accompanied by a science dispatch consisting of Evven soldiers and a number of his trusted colleagues (many of whom barely trust him to begin with).

Avidina

RP: Diplomats assembled to help cure and gather resources
The Dream Kingdom is offering any nation to come and meet with them as they need help with a cure to defeat the nightmares as scientists have found a way to cure Comarakans. Alex Vrance is one of the top diplomats to help deal with negotiations.

Evve terre, Icewindia, Northern new solingarch, and Midribbonia

Evve terre wrote:RP: Western Interests: Avidina
July 8th, 2156
It was a rather muggy day on the East Evven peninsula. A dispute at a supermarket in Carcosa ended in a blade-shoe fight that left both participants badly injured and greatly demoralized, a dog's alleged self-portrait sold for eight-hundred-thousand evvies, and in the Evven capital of Sere, history was about to be made.

A petition, made by notoriously moral-devoid scientist Paul'eve DuQuois, to explore the recently-discovered nation of Avidina in the name His Radiance, has been approved by His Radiance's Council of the Public. DuQuois will be escorted to the mysterious nation by a small Evven naval craft, and accompanied by a science dispatch consisting of Evven soldiers and a number of his trusted colleagues (many of whom barely trust him to begin with).

RP: The Evves Arrival

I asked Evve if I could do this, he said yes

July 12th, 2156, The HRS (His Radiance's Ship) Meilleures Intentions (Best Intentions) was midday to arriving within Avidina. Paul'eve DuQuois and his crew would be at smooth sailing. However, before shipping out, DuQuois had failed to do a further background check of his crew. Coincidentally, all of the members apart from the Chef, have motives to hate each other. Tensions being at a all time high, Nightfall would have set in, causing some nerves to unwind. The Bridge however, would be tense. Members of the crew would refuse to communicate and look at each other. The onboard chef would deliver the nightly champagne for the officials on board

"Merci" DuQuois thanked the man. He nodded and went to another Official.

[In Evven] "I don't want any, thank you"

The Chef would tilt his head

"Im sorry sir, I don't understand."

The mans eyes darted towards the chef. His body became enraged with Anger.

"What do you not understand? Its Evven is it not?"
"Y-Yes sir but I don't speak it".

"He's the Cenagradian THIS idiot hired!"

A man, in charge of the navigation stood and said

[DuQuois, in Evven] "Who are you calling the Idiot? I am surprised you managed to get that position in the first place!"

The Man balled his fists and grabbed a stamp bar. He threw it at DuQuois. DuQuois would dodge the stamp

"Are you crazy?! We are on a ship!"
"You told my brother I was addicted to Snakes!"

Another man said as he grabbed the Champagne bottle and slammed it over his head, breaking it. DuQuois hit the floor groaning

[DuQuois] "Don't hit me! Hit the Cenagradian! He is the real threat here!"

The Chef would look and step back

[In Cenagradian] "Please! I needed money"

"He is using his natural tongue! Get him!"

Members of the Bridge began to rush the Cenagradian and beat him severely. Meanwhile, DuQuois had Accidentally flipped the Intercom switch on when he took his fall. Now the entire of the Ship would hear the brawl on the Bridge. In turn, men down in the lower levels began to get enraged

[In Evven] "Hey Piper! You said I was a slug huh?! I remember that!"
One engine worker said as he grabbed a wrench and began beating another to death. All around the ship, men began taking their personal hatred out on each other.

Within the Bridge as the fighting continues, one man would be thrown over the steering, turning the ship towards the backwards side of the mountain. No one, would fix this till arrival

The Next Day

The Next Day, men would get up and resume their jobs. By an unknown miracle, no one would be dead. The Cenagradian however, would be thrown into the storage room, and fed regularly. Though fed, would not see the light of day until the end of the journey

[OORP]
I cannot stress this enough that Evve greenlighted this and told me it was ok. Quoting Evve, yes he really said this, "Just go for it champ"

RP: Ending the Visitation

Once the Wolfinite royalty departed, the Snowkies would begin focusing their look on the Razor heads. Lady Arc, upon getting a Rifle from Ranger, would dismantle and begin drawing up weapon designs. After a hours, she would come up with a rough sketch,The SKR (SKS). SHe would request parts that she needed to be made to the Blacksmiths and to the wood workers. Showing them what size and shape she needed. Once she had all the parts she would create the first SKR prototype. These models began to be created within the Center

Apart of the meeting between the Officials, land would be set aside for the Werewolf Islands and Icewindia.

As well, Arc would travel to see the "customer" that Ranger was headed to see. She brought the SKR Prototype, to show Ranger

Evve terre and Blayredeshia

Icewindia

Avidina wrote:

RP: Ending the Visitation

Once the Wolfinite royalty departed, the Snowkies would begin focusing their look on the Razor heads. Lady Arc, upon getting a Rifle from Ranger, would dismantle and begin drawing up weapon designs. After a hours, she would come up with a rough sketch,The SKR (SKS). SHe would request parts that she needed to be made to the Blacksmiths and to the wood workers. Showing them what size and shape she needed. Once she had all the parts she would create the first SKR prototype. These models began to be created within the Center

Apart of the meeting between the Officials, land would be set aside for the Werewolf Islands and Icewindia.

As well, Arc would travel to see the "customer" that Ranger was headed to see. She brought the SKR Prototype, to show Ranger

Blayredeshia
Basaran
RP: The Customer, The SKR and the Borbs!

Ranger noted that Basaran Borbs were in land and he was personally mad. He sent an official out to confront Basaran Borbs to make it clear... "My House, My Rules" in Avidina. Ranger was still waiting for King Jorg to head over to Avidina so he can interpret between him and The Saint. It seems Ranger's Mercenary Company has taken control of Avidina. 200,000 Mercenaries spread out to take control of Region and enforce it.

Meanwhile before Saint-Jorg Meeting happens Ranger went to see Arc to help her with her Prototype SKR the two having fun as quick Best Friends. He also was curious on who this customer was.

Meanwhile Akulda would run City of New Catherine of which Deijans are building an New City on land provided. Akulda sends a message to Hemlock about her idea. Marshall Hemlock wanting to prevent Blayredeshia from getting ideas agree's and sends a message asking to put Two City's under a Joint Entity with two leaders. He reccomends Akulda and Solis Rule the two City's together until the War ends.

Blayredeshia

RP: Campbell Bombing

On July 15, 2156, another RISO terrorist attack occurred on a busy highway in the city of Campbell. A pickup truck, loaded with a bomb, blew up near a car and caused a huge car accident. 10 cars and 1 truck were involved in the accident, and the number of deaths and injuries are believed to total up to 32, but it is still unconfirmed. The bombing is confirmed to come from RISO, the same terrorist organization which caused half of an apartment to collapse in another city named Kenneth, which is located near Campbell. Both cities in which the terrorist attacks happened are located near the Cascut region, so troops will now be mobilized to cities and towns that are near the Cascut region.

Blayredeshia

Avidina wrote:RP: The Evves Arrival

I asked Evve if I could do this, he said yes

July 12th, 2156, The HRS (His Radiance's Ship) Meilleures Intentions (Best Intentions) was midday to arriving within Avidina. Paul'eve DuQuois and his crew would be at smooth sailing. However, before shipping out, DuQuois had failed to do a further background check of his crew. Coincidentally, all of the members apart from the Chef, have motives to hate each other. Tensions being at a all time high, Nightfall would have set in, causing some nerves to unwind. The Bridge however, would be tense. Members of the crew would refuse to communicate and look at each other. The onboard chef would deliver the nightly champagne for the officials on board

"Merci" DuQuois thanked the man. He nodded and went to another Official.

[In Evven] "I don't want any, thank you"

The Chef would tilt his head

"Im sorry sir, I don't understand."

The mans eyes darted towards the chef. His body became enraged with Anger.

"What do you not understand? Its Evven is it not?"
"Y-Yes sir but I don't speak it".

"He's the Cenagradian THIS idiot hired!"

A man, in charge of the navigation stood and said

[DuQuois, in Evven] "Who are you calling the Idiot? I am surprised you managed to get that position in the first place!"

The Man balled his fists and grabbed a stamp bar. He threw it at DuQuois. DuQuois would dodge the stamp

"Are you crazy?! We are on a ship!"
"You told my brother I was addicted to Snakes!"

Another man said as he grabbed the Champagne bottle and slammed it over his head, breaking it. DuQuois hit the floor groaning

[DuQuois] "Don't hit me! Hit the Cenagradian! He is the real threat here!"

The Chef would look and step back

[In Cenagradian] "Please! I needed money"

"He is using his natural tongue! Get him!"

Members of the Bridge began to rush the Cenagradian and beat him severely. Meanwhile, DuQuois had Accidentally flipped the Intercom switch on when he took his fall. Now the entire of the Ship would hear the brawl on the Bridge. In turn, men down in the lower levels began to get enraged

[In Evven] "Hey Piper! You said I was a slug huh?! I remember that!"
One engine worker said as he grabbed a wrench and began beating another to death. All around the ship, men began taking their personal hatred out on each other.

Within the Bridge as the fighting continues, one man would be thrown over the steering, turning the ship towards the backwards side of the mountain. No one, would fix this till arrival

The Next Day

The Next Day, men would get up and resume their jobs. By an unknown miracle, no one would be dead. The Cenagradian however, would be thrown into the storage room, and fed regularly. Though fed, would not see the light of day until the end of the journey

[OORP]
I cannot stress this enough that Evve greenlighted this and told me it was ok. Quoting Evve, yes he really said this, "Just go for it champ"

RP: Ending the Visitation

Once the Wolfinite royalty departed, the Snowkies would begin focusing their look on the Razor heads. Lady Arc, upon getting a Rifle from Ranger, would dismantle and begin drawing up weapon designs. After a hours, she would come up with a rough sketch,The SKR (SKS). SHe would request parts that she needed to be made to the Blacksmiths and to the wood workers. Showing them what size and shape she needed. Once she had all the parts she would create the first SKR prototype. These models began to be created within the Center

Apart of the meeting between the Officials, land would be set aside for the Werewolf Islands and Icewindia.

As well, Arc would travel to see the "customer" that Ranger was headed to see. She brought the SKR Prototype, to show Ranger

Icewindia wrote:Blayredeshia
Basaran
RP: The Customer, The SKR and the Borbs!

Ranger noted that Basaran Borbs were in land and he was personally mad. He sent an official out to confront Basaran Borbs to make it clear... "My House, My Rules" in Avidina. Ranger was still waiting for King Jorg to head over to Avidina so he can interpret between him and The Saint. It seems Ranger's Mercenary Company has taken control of Avidina. 200,000 Mercenaries spread out to take control of Region and enforce it.

Meanwhile before Saint-Jorg Meeting happens Ranger went to see Arc to help her with her Prototype SKR the two having fun as quick Best Friends. He also was curious on who this customer was.

Meanwhile Akulda would run City of New Catherine of which Deijans are building an New City on land provided. Akulda sends a message to Hemlock about her idea. Marshall Hemlock wanting to prevent Blayredeshia from getting ideas agree's and sends a message asking to put Two City's under a Joint Entity with two leaders. He reccomends Akulda and Solis Rule the two City's together until the War ends.

RP: An irritated Wolf

After the meeting, Aerial has been visibly scarred and has refused to talk about the trip. Wolfy is understandably upset about the situation and wonder if the story they're telling was true, it seemed that the owl's leadership and hierarchy seems to be quite discriminatory in ways, as well being a visibly violent to enemies. Wolfy isn't sure how to take this entirely but she won't let it go. Concerning the joint city idea, Wolfy was hesitant calling it a 'city'. More of an outpost. Nontheless Wolfy agrees and insists Akulda sits this one out in Deija, she sets forth that Solis and either Luna or Ares can have joint administration over the land.

RP: TSE

The Serene Ether meeting goes smoothly, not much for the Republic other then Akulda being with and some note taking.

Candain, Blayredeshia, and Avidina

Werewolf Islands wrote:RP: An irritated Wolf

After the meeting, Aerial has been visibly scarred and has refused to talk about the trip. Wolfy is understandably upset about the situation and wonder if the story they're telling was true, it seemed that the owl's leadership and hierarchy seems to be quite discriminatory in ways, as well being a visibly violent to enemies. Wolfy isn't sure how to take this entirely but she won't let it go. Concerning the joint city idea, Wolfy was hesitant calling it a 'city'. More of an outpost. Nontheless Wolfy agrees and insists Akulda sits this one out in Deija, she sets forth that Solis and either Luna or Ares can have joint administration over the land.

RP: Please!

Akulda insists that she rule two city's with Solis until Post-War. Hemlock is unsure how to respond but leaves Wolfy to make Final Decision. Akulda insists she has learned alot along way and wants to make her Step-Mother Wolfy Proud. She asks for this chance to show Wolfy what she is capable of.

Northern new solingarch

RP

    Etrius
    Concordaia
    Blayredeshia

    01 November 2155
    =================================

    It had been 5 days since what had come to be known as the 'October Tragedy' had struck 5 Cities across the Confederation, 5 days since millions were killed in the most deadly attack in Confederate History.
    Immediately after the attacks had occurred, videos were released displaying that, days prior to the attacks, individuals in Rubatin Military Uniforms had planted the weapons in their target locations across the impacted Cities. Following the release of the videos, an immediate cut of communications between the Skorraviki and Rubatin Governments took place. Envoys, given they had survived the bombings, were immediately withdrawn from their posts in Rubati and Skorravik, and a 'diplomatic wall' was enacted almost immediately. Soon followed a total communications blackout from the Skorraviki Government, following a short but harsh insult to the Rubatin Government.

    For 5 days, this Diplomatic Blackout had remained, as Rubati and several Confederate Envoys attempted to regain communications with Skorravik only to be met with unyielding silence. Of course, Civilian News broadcasts still escaped Skorravik, as per normal. These broadcasts detailed - in horrific detail - the true scale of the Atlasi and Kwayedzan Detonations.
    In the 5 days since the detonation in Atlasi, the counted death toll has risen from an estimated 200,000 to a counted 454,000 individuals killed - many from the effects of radiation exposure and the resulting effects. More than 1,700,000 had been counted as injured in Atlasi, though this category ranged from paralysis to full body burns, and everything in between. In Kwayedza, however, the situation was far more grim. The death toll has risen from an estimated 500,000 to a staggering 774,000, with nearly 2,200,000 counted as 'injured'. News Broadcasts showed, in their graphic detail, the survivors of the Atlasi and Kwayedzan Blasts - some with little 'normal' flesh remaining on their bodies, others with burns having created boils in their skin and cracks around their orifices. Binary or other, elderly or toddler, the blasts had discriminated against none of their victims with their deadly effects, and in total more than 1,000,000 were counted as killed - with nearly 4,000,000 having been counted as injured in the aftermath.
    The News Reports also told of a sudden and worsening displacement crisis - as a result of the Blasts, more than 10,000,000 civilians had been displaced from their homes - many with just the clothes on their backs and their closest personal items to them - and left with nowhere to go. Many attempted to flee to Rubati, only for most to be rejected as the Rubatin Government, faced with an overwhelming border surge, let in only the most suited to Rubatin Society. Others attempted to flee to Caerus, only for their ships to face stagnation as hundreds of other ships clogged the ports of Tithonus and other major cities. As a result, many began to attempt the journey to the Western Republics - Ivery, Audoti, Akara, Asheakhan, and Columbia. Many others attempted to cross through the VOT and through Vale's Mountains to the nearby Etrius. Regardless of their destination, millions of innocent souls began a harrowing journey across the Confederation in hopes of finding some form of salvation.

    On the dawn of the 6th Day, Rubatin Defenses rang out in alarm as they detected large numbers of aircraft approaching the remaining Rubatin Population Centers. Skorraviki Aircraft, to be exact. The bulk of Skorravik's surviving Air Force had been sent to Rubati, carrying payloads of various bombs within. Their goal, though unknown to the Rubatin Government, was simple; indiscriminate bombing of Rubatin Population Centers. As a sick form of 'Retribution', the Skorraviki Military had decided in conjunction with the Federal Minister to carry out the campaign against Rubati.
    The Rubatin Military began to scramble an emergency defense of their Cities, only to find out they were too late when the first Skorraviki Bombs fell over Rubatin Cities. Firebombs, Cluster Bombs, Anti-Armor Warheads - weapons of all type were dropped over Rubatin Cities without discrimination over location. Hospitals, Schools, Residential Zones alike were hit with bombs within the first 5 minutes, as destruction began to rain over the remaining major Rubatin Population Centers.
    By the time the Rubatin Defenses were scrambled and land-based defenses activated, much of the targeted regions were damaged far beyond repair. Fires raged across Rubatin Cities, with the unburned areas hit by bombs of varying sorts. Hospitals and Schools alike were destroyed in the bombings, as well as residential zones and commerce zones. Ports, Military Bases, Farmlands alike were also hit by firebombing runs in order to deal damage to Rubati.
    The attack was countered semi-successfully by Rubatin Defenses, but the attack was only truly ended by the time that an "end attack" order was given, after Skorraviki Special Forces Members - appalled by the actions taken by the Federal Minister and the rest of the Military - forced their way into the Minister's Office and shot him and the various leaders of the Armed Forces dead.
    The end attack order was given too late to change any outcome, however, as by the time the order was enacted the campaign had already ended in success, and Rubati was burning as a sick form of 'retribution' to the Dirty Bombings, which Skorravik believed was a Rubatin Operation.

    Little did they know, however, that their assumptions were wrong... and that the Skorraviki had all but signed their executioner's paycheck.

    Concordaia

    Following a meeting between Inanna von Crossfeld of the NRA and Sylvia Copeland of the Solinare Royalty, a deal has been secured between the two parties. With Sylvia having pulled a few favors and given influence to a few decisions of a few nations, she garnered the support of the Commonwealth of Audoti, the Akaran Union, and the Caerusan Federation to the NRA - with their Governments declaring their support for the NRA in opposition to High King Oliver's Government. Their Armed Forces were given command-authorization by Inanna von Crossfeld, and thereby linked to the NRA. Furthermore, a Naval Mobilization of the Audotiani and Caerusan Navies was ordered to take place, to afterwards route to a rally point in NRA Waters.
    Furthermore, Sylvia was able to authorize an upgrade of NRA Equipment to more Modern Technologies. Along with the supply of various Walker Units and modern Tanks, Aircraft, and Infantry Support Items, Sylvia put in a requisition for a personalized suit of Annihilator Power Armor for her wife.

Candain, Blayredeshia, and Midribbonia

Icewindia wrote:Blayredeshia
Basaran
RP: The Customer, The SKR and the Borbs!

Ranger noted that Basaran Borbs were in land and he was personally mad. He sent an official out to confront Basaran Borbs to make it clear... "My House, My Rules" in Avidina. Ranger was still waiting for King Jorg to head over to Avidina so he can interpret between him and The Saint. It seems Ranger's Mercenary Company has taken control of Avidina. 200,000 Mercenaries spread out to take control of Region and enforce it.

Meanwhile before Saint-Jorg Meeting happens Ranger went to see Arc to help her with her Prototype SKR the two having fun as quick Best Friends. He also was curious on who this customer was.

Meanwhile Akulda would run City of New Catherine of which Deijans are building an New City on land provided. Akulda sends a message to Hemlock about her idea. Marshall Hemlock wanting to prevent Blayredeshia from getting ideas agree's and sends a message asking to put Two City's under a Joint Entity with two leaders. He reccomends Akulda and Solis Rule the two City's together until the War ends.

RP: Stranger in a Strange Land Part 2: The Meeting (Secret to all)
With the meeting secured; Colonel Isaacs has gone to meet with Ranger.

RP: A Gift from Afar

Hoping to keep within good relations with Dwarf land4 the Sprites of the Dominion have sent an merchant airship filled with wines and hard ciders to them. The bottles would be more on the small size described as halves listed flavours and types would be 𝒲inter 𝒲hite 𝒲ine, Aspberry Hard-Cider, Bapple Cider, and a rarer one called Blood Wine which seems to have bit of a fishy smell to it. Around twenty of the crates are dropped off with a small note stating that they hope the Liranas are keeping their spirits up.

RP: watching the Outsider

After staying out of the meeting for most of it, Arc would come down from the top of the house and report Razorbacks nearby. Out of nowhere, the Colonel would proceed to go gungho and go after them. Arc attempted to help him but only to be stopped by Ranger. Coming to a compromise, the two decide to sit and watch

Blayredeshia

Avidina wrote:RP: watching the Outsider

After staying out of the meeting for most of it, Arc would come down from the top of the house and report Razorbacks nearby. Out of nowhere, the Colonel would proceed to go gungho and go after them. Arc attempted to help him but only to be stopped by Ranger. Coming to a compromise, the two decide to sit and watch

RP: Were Going Hunting!

Ranger decided to stay on side as Ranger would teach Arc how to snipe. Just encase Colonel gets overwhelmed. However later Ranger will talk to The Saint about Outsider Problem.

Blayredeshia

RP: Stranger in a Strange Land Part 3: Hog Hunt
After finishing his discussion with Ranger and offering to make his future trip to Blayredeshia easier by offering transport after the Razorbacks in Avidina were dealt with; Colonel Isaacs would proceed to leave the barn and single handedly kill an entire Razorback patrol near the barn with his sword possibly as both a show of force and dominance to Ranger.

Avidina

Icewindia wrote:RP: Were Going Hunting!

Ranger decided to stay on side as Ranger would teach Arc how to snipe. Just encase Colonel gets overwhelmed. However later Ranger will talk to The Saint about Outsider Problem.

Blayredeshia wrote:RP: Stranger in a Strange Land Part 3: Hog Hunt
After finishing his discussion with Ranger and offering to make his future trip to Blayredeshia easier by offering transport after the Razorbacks in Avidina were dealt with; Colonel Isaacs would proceed to leave the barn and single handedly kill an entire Razorback patrol near the barn with his sword possibly as both a show of force and dominance to Ranger.

RP: Meeting the Saint

After watching the Colonel Single handily taking out an entire patrol, Arc would be astounded. Regardless of what ranger says, she has left the SKR within the Farmhouse and has lead Ranger to speak with The Saint.

Blayredeshia

RP: Victory in the West (Northern new solingarch)

Joint strike operations between the National Revolutionary Army and Solingarchi against the encircled government forces in the west proved to be as successful as predicted. NRA forces closed in on the loyalist enclaves with military forces from the Solinargchi republics of Audotil, Caerus, and Akara launching a surprise offensive along the national border, catching the enclosed soldiers off guard. General Inanna, the architect behind much of the western strategy, led at the front. Decked in a suit of Soligarchi power armor gifted by her wife, the General was seen fighting alongside the common soldiery. Within a matter of two weeks, the majority of the western encirclements were thinned out as troops surrendered en mass. Remaining loyalist holdouts have resisted with a fierce fighting ability, though it is assumed that they will have been dealt with by the end of the month.

RP: Vengeance for the Dead

Terror attacks in the form of car bombings by Blayredeshian CIS agents have seen an uptick in frequency across the NRA's territories. While to the central enclaves and isolated southern holdouts viewed the bombings with great fear, the NRA's main western territory were instead galvanized by the attacks. The CIS' fortunes would turn against them as the campaign of terror bombings further villainized the crown government, viewing it as a state who had sold out its own people toward terrible deaths by foreign actors. NRA leaders have capitalized on the outrage by using it to recruit more members of Concordaian society into their ranks.

RP: Respite

High King Oliver has secretly left the nation to visit the nation of Redpeppersin lieu of the current situation preventing the establishment of traditional embassies. Chief Castellan Rylan Arthrope would be left in charge of the nation during the King's state visit. The King has viewed the trip as a brief moment of respite from the chaos back home, being well worn from constant internal backroom politics.

Evve terre

Avidina wrote:RP: The Evves Arrival

I asked Evve if I could do this, he said yes

July 12th, 2156, The HRS (His Radiance's Ship) Meilleures Intentions (Best Intentions) was midday to arriving within Avidina. Paul'eve DuQuois and his crew would be at smooth sailing. However, before shipping out, DuQuois had failed to do a further background check of his crew. Coincidentally, all of the members apart from the Chef, have motives to hate each other. Tensions being at a all time high, Nightfall would have set in, causing some nerves to unwind. The Bridge however, would be tense. Members of the crew would refuse to communicate and look at each other. The onboard chef would deliver the nightly champagne for the officials on board

"Merci" DuQuois thanked the man. He nodded and went to another Official.

[In Evven] "I don't want any, thank you"

The Chef would tilt his head

"Im sorry sir, I don't understand."

The mans eyes darted towards the chef. His body became enraged with Anger.

"What do you not understand? Its Evven is it not?"
"Y-Yes sir but I don't speak it".

"He's the Cenagradian THIS idiot hired!"

A man, in charge of the navigation stood and said

[DuQuois, in Evven] "Who are you calling the Idiot? I am surprised you managed to get that position in the first place!"

The Man balled his fists and grabbed a stamp bar. He threw it at DuQuois. DuQuois would dodge the stamp

"Are you crazy?! We are on a ship!"
"You told my brother I was addicted to Snakes!"

Another man said as he grabbed the Champagne bottle and slammed it over his head, breaking it. DuQuois hit the floor groaning

[DuQuois] "Don't hit me! Hit the Cenagradian! He is the real threat here!"

The Chef would look and step back

[In Cenagradian] "Please! I needed money"

"He is using his natural tongue! Get him!"

Members of the Bridge began to rush the Cenagradian and beat him severely. Meanwhile, DuQuois had Accidentally flipped the Intercom switch on when he took his fall. Now the entire of the Ship would hear the brawl on the Bridge. In turn, men down in the lower levels began to get enraged

[In Evven] "Hey Piper! You said I was a slug huh?! I remember that!"
One engine worker said as he grabbed a wrench and began beating another to death. All around the ship, men began taking their personal hatred out on each other.

Within the Bridge as the fighting continues, one man would be thrown over the steering, turning the ship towards the backwards side of the mountain. No one, would fix this till arrival

The Next Day

The Next Day, men would get up and resume their jobs. By an unknown miracle, no one would be dead. The Cenagradian however, would be thrown into the storage room, and fed regularly. Though fed, would not see the light of day until the end of the journey

[OORP]
I cannot stress this enough that Evve greenlighted this and told me it was ok. Quoting Evve, yes he really said this, "Just go for it champ"

RP: Finally...
The following is written from the perspective of Paul'eve DuQuois.
22nd July, 2156

After fourteen argument-laden, injury and near disaster-beset days at sea, the HRS Best Intentions and her science dispatch have arrived in The Avidines. Originally intending to arrive in the south, someone had to keep their hands off the helm long enough to run us aground north of the mountainside near the Basar border. We know not what awaits us (of course, that's why we're here), but it certainly can't be more dangerous than the waters that carried us here... Or the boiler-man that nearly killed Piper.

OORP
An IC is imminent... Or at least will be coming.

Avidina wrote:RP: Meeting the Saint

After watching the Colonel Single handily taking out an entire patrol, Arc would be astounded. Regardless of what ranger says, she has left the SKR within the Farmhouse and has lead Ranger to speak with The Saint.

RP: Rabbit Stew And Red

Ranger leaves Arc and Saint Alone. He orders his men to Hunt Rabit's and find Red. He is training snowkies Industrial Guerilla Warfare in Preparation to present them in future meeting.

Avidina

Icewindia wrote:RP: Rabbit Stew And Red

Ranger leaves Arc and Saint Alone. He orders his men to Hunt Rabit's and find Red. He is training snowkies Industrial Guerilla Warfare in Preparation to present them in future meeting.

Evve terre wrote:RP: Finally...
The following is written from the perspective of Paul'eve DuQuois.
22nd July, 2156

After fourteen argument-laden, injury and near disaster-beset days at sea, the HRS Best Intentions and her science dispatch have arrived in The Avidines. Originally intending to arrive in the south, someone had to keep their hands off the helm long enough to run us aground north of the mountainside near the Basar border. We know not what awaits us (of course, that's why we're here), but it certainly can't be more dangerous than the waters that carried us here... Or the boiler-man that nearly killed Piper.

OORP
An IC is imminent... Or at least will be coming.

RP: The Little Owl

Running through the Forest, her heart beating loud and hard. Her breathing erratic. Her running was quiet but not quiet enough from the savages above. Her Cloth wrapped around her tightly, and tears running down her eyes, she feared the outside world. Taking a quick and sharp turn, she had slid and tripped. Her foot would get caught on an exposed tree limb she would desperately try to get herself free. But it would be too late. A Razorback would land and extend their talons. A evil and horrendous laughter would escape from its lungs. She screamed and screamed for help, but it wouldn't come. She stared at the Razorback with utter fear

"Little Snowkies shouldn't wander the woods alone. Otherwise, this happens!"

The Razorback swung down and slashed the Snowkie several times on her right side of her face. Leaving irreversible damage. Just as he was to swing again, a voice yelled out from the dark

"Enough!"

A purple light dashed straight into the Razorback, cutting them in two. The Snowkie would barely understand what was happening. More Razorbacks appeared but, there was nothing to fear. A figure armored in silver armor began one by one, taking them out. Using Brutal methods to do so. Once he finished, he stood over the Snowkie, blood dripping from his hands

"Oh little one... What have they done?"

He kneeled and removed her foot from the tether

"My little Owl... I will protect you forever... And Ever"
Days later

The Figure would fixate a wooden plate onto the Snowkies face. She looked at him and awaited his response

"There... You look Beautiful!"

He let out a laugh. She laughed as well and felt the Mask. Her face frowned

"What is wrong?"

The Figure asked

"Who are you? Why am I like this?"

The Figure kneeled

"I am The Saint, protector of the Snowkies. Your Forever Guardian"

The Snowkie would feel the wooden mask once again

Present Day

Arc would feel a wooden plate on her face. A tear fell down her face

"I am the Arcwind, Protector of the Snowkies. Eternal Guardian"

A red light pierced through the hole meant for the eye, of the Wooden mask

RP: The Meeting

Arc delivered a letter to the Mercenary's outpost within Avia. Within the Letter would contain the Saint to be switched with herself instead.

RP: Arriving behind the Mountain

With the Evven ship coming into view, the Razor backs have begun to fear a offensive on their back coast. Many have moved to deal with the problem and to observe

Evve terre and Icewindia

RP : Hog Attack / Minor RP

In a breath-taking news in Seibalath, a prominent military regimental commander going by the name of Yiak Lukha has been assaulted by six maddened wild boars during his trip to his hometown of Utheryn resulting into his death and the dismemberment of all limbs of his body. This came to be a relief to his mother who had known him to be a savage man that harvests organs for money. Experts suggests this to be an event of pure chance and coincidence, ending up badly for the now-dead commander Yiak. The Republic of Seibalath's public now watches out for this gang of six wild boars that are on the rove, with hunters deployed around the local scenes.

Concordaia and Empire of Gora

RP: New Avia Rises

After a meeting with Basaran and Ranger, The Queedom of Avidina was born. Queen Arcwind at the mantle with King Ranger at her side. The Saint, however, would seemingly would faded out of the public view and be overtaken by Queen Arcwinds instructions for a push to modernization
Icewindia

Candain and Basaran

Avidina wrote:RP: New Avia Rises

After a meeting with Basaran and Ranger, The Queedom of Avidina was born. Queen Arcwind at the mantle with King Ranger at her side. The Saint, however, would seemingly would faded out of the public view and be overtaken by Queen Arcwinds instructions for a push to modernization
Icewindia

RP: The Formation of the First Dominion
King Oswald met with the leadership of the southern tribal nation and through a little bit of back and forth, achieved a deal which cements the fledgling queendom as a Dominion of the Jorgeson Kingdom. Under the guidance and protection of the Basar Kingdom, King Oswald proclaimed that any outside action is an action against the kingdom itself.

Concordaia wrote:

RP: Respite

High King Oliver has secretly left the nation to visit the nation of Redpeppersin lieu of the current situation preventing the establishment of traditional embassies. Chief Castellan Rylan Arthrope would be left in charge of the nation during the King's state visit. The King has viewed the trip as a brief moment of respite from the chaos back home, being well worn from constant internal backroom politics.

The delegation awaited the arrival of the High King in the rain. High Chancellor Aralim, Councillor of Foreign Affairs Kharis Fenric, several high ranking foreign affairs officials, all awaiting the High King beneath the cover of umbrellas held by members of the Revolutionary Guard.

Aralim leaned in to his Councillor of Foreign Affairs. “I know you explained this to me,” he muttered, “but what was the reason we couldn’t just build an embassy again?”

“His country is in open rebellion against him. His administration decided that it was not safe for us to build an embassy while the war was ongoing. We weren’t given a choice in this.”

No, Aralim thought, we probably would have ignored the risk to personnel entirely. The fact that the Concordaians were more concerned about the safety of Redpeppersian citizens than their own High Councillor was somewhat unsettling. But that was politics.

“I could be misremembering,” Aralim whispered, “but I don’t recall the reports being very positive about his chances of winning this war?”

Fenric gave a soft snort at that, though nothing of amusement showed on his face. “If the reports agree on one thing, it’s that the High King is not winning. If I had to guess, that’s partially why he’s here.”

Any further conversation was broken off by the approach of the Concordaian delegation.

Concordaia, Empire of Gora, and Blayredeshia

OORP: Emissary Report

Greetings from 10000 Islands! Our diplomatic staff is pleased to present the latest regional report, highlighting XKI news and events from May. To view the report dispatch in full, please follow this link.


10000 Islands Emissary Report


Date: May, 2021
Population: 1129 nations
Delegate Endorsement: 350
Forum: Link10000islands.proboards.com
Discord: Linkdiscord.gg/4uWZbNS

TITO Command


Has your region been invaded, or do you want to get in touch with TITO? If so, contact one of the following nations:
~Chief Executive: Hakketomat
~Field Commander: Kanta Hame
~Tactical Officers: Shy Guyia, Smugglers and Mercs (TITO EF), Controlitia, Wischland, Sulenia, Flying Eagles
~Executive Officers: HN67, Eastern New England

Government


As of this report's publication, the Government of 10000 Islands consists of:
~Chief Executive: Hakketomat
~WA Delegate: Wischland
~Senior Senator for Himes West (RP): Zaberaz hapang
~Senator for New Republica South (Debates and Discussions): Valentian Elysium
~Senator for Lyonnesse East (Houses): Kohnhead
~Senator for Blue Canaria North (Emissary Report): Porflox
~Minister of Education: Free Las Pinas
~Minister of Labor: Wille-Harlia
~Minister of Immigration: Margaux


Information about other government officials of 10000 Islands can be found Linkhere.

May Senatorial Elections


The May elections saw the Blue Canaria North and New Republica South seats go up for grabs. Incumbent BCN senator Porflox ran uncontested and was re-elected to the post. The NRS seat was a completely different story. Three major competitors emerged, with Valentian Elysium, Flying Eagles, and Silvedania all announcing their candidacy. After a hotly contested initial round of voting, Valentian Elysium was able to achieve only 50 percent of the vote, triggering a voting run-off between Flying Eagles and Valentian Elysium. This too ended in a tie, which left the final decision to the Council of 9, which voted for Valentian Elysium. Congratulations to all the candidates who ran great campaigns this month, and Valentian Elysium and Porflox who won!

Around the Islands


~ Tsuki no hana/Aeslann was named featured nation of May by Minister of Education Free Las Pinas! Tsuki no hana/Aeslann has been an very active participant in our regional defense organization TITO since they arrived. They also did exceptionally well during the Defender Olympics, winning a gold medal in spotting for our region. You can read more about this here.


~ The May House Cup and Shield competition saw 10000 Islands' many houses go toe to toe and compete in recruitment contests. The House of Wordy blew the competition out of the water in total recruiting and telegrams per nation thanks to furious recruitment from New Fjordland who single handedly sent over 11 thousand tgs! Free Las Pinas brought the House of Aersoldorf the House Scepter award for highest success rate tg success rate over their more than 600 telegrams. You can read more about it Linkhere.


~ Zaberaz hapang and Haivon launched the new 10001th Island RP on 10000 Islands' discord server. All are invited to join, and all you have to do is join the discord!

Islander Achievements


~ 10000 Islands' artists have been active this month, with the advent of regional banners inspiring Porymonia and Cannicat to create their own art about our RP region, A Taco Archipelago! You can check Porymonia's out Linkhere, and Cannicat's here.

~ Jedinsto iii (on Jedinsto) passed their first WA resolution with over 80 percent support on GA Resolution #555 "Protecting Imprisoned Youths". Congratulations on a job well done, and hopefully a future of even more great resolution writing!

XKI Game-Side


Regional pollster Jabberwocky took a look at cloning with questions about human and animal cloning. In a poll about cloning of non-human cloning where islander's overwhelmingly voted for in order to help solve global hunger. Meanwhile, the poll on human cloning saw much more diverse answers with islander's split between creating extra organs and accelerating research, while others arguing for the rights of clones.


~ We're featured!?
~ We must get Joe to endorse Wischland!
~ You're nowhere near as low as me!
~ A wild legend has appeared!

Meet The Nation


This month, I spoke with Tsuki no hana/Aeslann. They're an active member of TITO and our monthly featured nation, and we spoke about their time so far in XKI.


Porflox: Is there a particular reason you decided to join XKI?
Tsuki: I really liked the recruitment telegram. It listed so many possibilities, it was impossible not to move to XKI! The promise of TITO enforced safety was also very appealing to me.
Although I was new to the game, I was determined to experience as much as possible.
XKI seemed like a golden opportunity for that. And it is.
Porflox: Cool! Now, is there something non-TITO related that you really enjoyed in XKI?
Tsuki: In my early days of NS, I didn't really get involved in much activity, and I still don't, really. But I think the most enjoyable thing about my non-TITO time in XKI is the RMB. The people there were very welcoming, and made me feel right at home. They were amazing at answering questions, and giving me pointers. This alone made me love XKI.
Porflox: Now after you joined TITO, is there an experience that you really enjoyed?
Tsuki: I think my favorite part of my TITO time thus far is the people. The banter we share during updates is actually quite nice for me (especially calling Hame a caveman xD). The TITO group is also quite welcoming and patient, which really helped during my first few weeks as a defender. All in all, an amazing experience.
Porflox: Is there a particular person who really helped make your NS journey enjoyable?
Tsuki: There's so many! There's so many people who have helped make NS an wonferful experience for me. Some from XKI, and some from abroad. If I had to pick a single person, I would choose my boyfriend, whom I met here on NS. If I had to pick someone in XKI... there's way too many. So many wonderful people. Flying Eagles, Control, Hame, Wisch, Val... all of XKI has really been a blessing to me, and each and every one of them has made my NS experience truly special.
Porflox: Now looking back, what would you say to your former self before joining TITO?
Tsuki: I would say to me, "You've found gold. XKI is a wonderful place, full if wonderful people. Stop being afraid, and go participate!"
I was too afraid to get into defending, which is why it took me several months to join.
Porflox: Ok :) Thanks for your time!
Tsuki: It was my pleasure ^-^

Until next month, your XKI Update Staff is signing off!
Porflox


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Basaran wrote:RP: The Formation of the First Dominion
King Oswald met with the leadership of the southern tribal nation and through a little bit of back and forth, achieved a deal which cements the fledgling queendom as a Dominion of the Jorgeson Kingdom. Under the guidance and protection of the Basar Kingdom, King Oswald proclaimed that any outside action is an action against the kingdom itself.

Avidina wrote:RP: New Avia Rises

After a meeting with Basaran and Ranger, The Queedom of Avidina was born. Queen Arcwind at the mantle with King Ranger at her side. The Saint, however, would seemingly would faded out of the public view and be overtaken by Queen Arcwinds instructions for a push to modernization
Icewindia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC3j-9K0pHU
RP: Its Good to be King

King Ranger smoking his Cigar continues forth mopping up the Razorbacks with his Huey's, Napalm and Mercenaries. Soon Avidina becomes... Mercenaries with a State. However King Ranger decides to rule alongside his Queen Arcwind knowing one day he will have to relieve power to his Queen.... But until then Ranger is busy ordering Factory parts and handeling small-scale Industrialization while trying to preserve Nature as much as possible. Knowing the Primitive lifestyle and Nature is advantage this country has. The profits begin to flow and Ranger buys Queen Arcwind tons of Rabbit Stew and Red everything.

A Few of the Icewindian Traditions that Ranger holds and his own ideas begins to leak into society. Ranger begins to lay foundations for a De-Centralized Military. Ranger has always hated Extreme Military Control and Backwards thinking of authoritarian totalitarianism organization. Much like his mercenaries he begins to organize foundation of Avidina Forces much like his mercenaries. Still respecting Western Doctrine of Rank and File but a loose Chain of Command with a good deal autonomy allowing them to take initiative. Ranger furthermore tries to instill absolute respect towards its Military Members in Society. Lastly Ranger prefers good education where necessary. Apart of his Get it Done Mentality. He see's no reason why you should have college education when you are pushing a factory button. Preferring on hand work experience teaching. Now Ranger looks south to deal with loose ends the Icewindian city and Wolfinite City/outpost?

As for the 200,000 Mercenaries in Avidina. Once an Army of 200,000 Avidina Mercenaries are made the original 200,000 Mercenaries in Avidina shall return to Ranger's mercenary Company HQ in Basaran.

Ranger almost forgot.... he invites Blayredeshia CIS Colonel to meet him again as he has reconsidered his contract.

Blayredeshia and Avidina

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