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Signup/OOC Thread | Roleplay/IC Thread (you are here) | Results Thread | Signup Creator | Host Bid Dear Leaders and Citizens of Esferos, The Leaders of Giovanniland and Blue Bubble would like to welcome you to the II Summer Esferiad, hosted within Quoriv & Kharventhin as well as other cities across our glorious nations. The II Summer Esferiad has given our nations an opportunity. An opportunity to highlight what Lavender Island holds. An opportunity to mark our relations as positive worldwide for the first time in history. An opportunity to show our citizens that we are strong together. During our bid, we realised what we wanted these games to mean to us - Friendship born from Rivalry, Individuality born from Belief, Trust born from Understanding. Our teamwork has risen from ashes of two nations who have a long history, and we are hoping to become fruitful from this labour. We would also like to thank the Esferiad committee for accepting our bid, and we hope that these games will inspire you, readers, to continue the ideals we have come to realise are our greatest strengths and of which we have chosen to highlight in our time of hosting this worldwide event. Friendship. Individuality. Trust. We hope you enjoy the Games and our Nations, Kassakira Petrovikan, Leader of Blue Bubble King Giovanni VI, Monarch of Giovanniland Welcome to the roleplay thread for the Games of the Second Summer Esferiad! Replies to this thread should be In-Character—any OOC replies should be posted either in the OOC thread linked above or in #esferiad in the RP Discord. If you have not signed up for this event, do not post anything here! Information on venues and the host cities and countries can be found in the posts immediately below by the respective IC hosts. The Games will run over 15 days from the 24th of October to the 7th of November RP Cutoffs will be at 9 pm ET (1 am UTC the following day) each day and results will be posted soon after The schedule of events can be found in the OOC thread

Blue Bubble and Kharventhin The Coat of Arms of Kharventhin and Flag of Blue Bubble respectively. A map of Blue Bubble showing Kharventhin in the north along the coast- the closest city in Blue Bubble is Avaratra. Basic Information Blue Bubble is located on the west side of Lavender Island, and has a rich history which is entwined with Giovanniland. As the current Mpitarika attempts to come out of the isolation culture the previous leaders have adopted, working with Giovanniland offers the perfect stage for new relations that Blue Bubble is wanting to begin. Kharventhin is perhaps the most ancient city in Blue Bubble, with its origins in the Lavandulan civilization. It was founded during Lavandula’s westward expansion in the 16th century BF and served as an important outpost. During the fall of the Lavandulan Empire, it became abandoned for a while, but was reconquered by the Duchy of Quoriv after the Battle of Kharventhin in 187 BF, becoming the main access to the western north of Lavender Island. It remained a major northern city during the Giovannian Empire, and later became the main northern centre for Blue Bubble’s struggle for independence. Its importance of culture is still well noted now, with plenty of monuments and history buildings across the central city landscape. During the time of Blue Bubble, it has been identified as a quietly expanding city, with many close villages becoming suburbs for the city, and is the 3rd largest city in Blue Bubble. It is noted as one of the upcoming cities of Blue Bubble for 1421, and a well-loved holiday for many Glenpavians. For the games, the airport has received an update, along with the train station, which is located near the athletes village. These and the network of main 61’ Roads are the easiest way of leaving and entering the city. Also highlighted on the map are venues, and places of culture within the city- often around these places you will see places to stay and to eat. Due to The previous stance on immigration and foreign travel, you will see a lot more Blue Bubble based eateries which host a range of native cultural dishes. These dishes include stews with seafood, grains and vegetables, Salted Beef in red wine, and fish in a tender tomato, garlic, ginger and herb sauce. Map of Kharventhin with major Places of Culture and Esferiad Venues. Venues Rano Aquatics Centre - Aquatics Built for the Esferiad games, this new venue for Aquatics is part of the Enrichment program for young Glenpavians, and will be used for training and education purposes after the games. Kharventhin Boxing Stadium - Boxing, Wrestling Boxing is a popular event to watch at bars across the country, with major matches being filmed at Kharventhin Boxing Stadium often. Kharventhin National Park, City, and Violet Lake - Canoeing, Rowing, Triathlon The National Park is a focal point for Glenpavians to visit Kharventhin due to the range of camping grounds, hiking routes, as well as parts of the Reni river dedicated to canoeing and other outdoor water activities like fishing, and Violet Lake, where many fish and row. The city will be used with the river to host the Triathlon. The National GKA Budo Dojo - Fencing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo The Glenpavia Karate Association set up this dojo for all Budo to perform seminars and competitions. As a dedicated space for these arts with large seating areas, Kharventhin decided the Dojo will be perfect. They have recently increased the seating as a gift for hosting the most events in Kharventhin during the games, as there is expectation of increased interest of what the dojo has to offer in the near future. Masina Marina - Sailing Near the mouth of the Reni River, this Marina is popular with new international visitors and those who can afford a space on the spacious dock Moka Centre of Shooting - Shooting Just like the Aquatics centre, this centre is built for the games, and will be used as practice afterwards. Masina Beach - Surfing The popular place to chill and surf, this beach is perfect for the games. Patin Skate Park - Skateboarding This Park is newly built as part of the Enrichment program, but has been given additional grants for seating for the games. Skateboarding is a popular pastime for youths, and this park will be free to use after the games. Sarana Stadium - Beach Volleyball Built for the games, this Stadium sits on Masina Beach, further up from where the surfing will take place. Siraka Stadium - Indoor Volleyball Situated in the city, this Stadium is actually multi-purpose, and many regional school tournaments are hosted here. Places of Culture Lavandulan Ruins and Museum These ruins are well-preserved evidence of Lavandulan culture. The Museum includes further artefacts and information about the ruins outside. The Duchy Estate This Medieval Castle was built for the Duchy of Quoriv, and is open to visitors to look inside and learn more about Kharventhin’s role in the Duchy. You can also eat on the promenade in front of the small man-made lake which covers a part of the grounds. Glendora Sailing Boats These boats are built in the style of the Glendora Nomads who decided to settle on Lavender Island. This kind of attraction is common across many seaside cities in Blue Bubble, but is still a fun trip on the waters. Uprising Memorial and Museum This Statue marks the memorial of the 1091 uprisings of the Giovannian Empire, and allows those to mourn those who lost their lives across both nations. It is a solemn place, and is marked with Lavender flowers every August during the Independence period of mourning and celebrations.

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City of Quoriv, Giovanniland (Giovannese: Quorivo — Lavandulan: ཀླུང་ཆེན) Giovanniland is a kingdom located in Aura and Andolia, bordering Blue Bubble to the west of the Auran lands. Although relations with its western neighbor Blue Bubble were previously tense due to the Giovannian Empire's occupation for almost four centuries, ever since the 13th century they have improved, and now the two countries have been close allies. The northern region was chosen to host the games due to the proximity of its main cities to the Blue Bubble border, with the northwestern city of Quorivo taking on the host role. Some venues are located in the nearby cities of Uryde, Dazano, Medottone, and Kyene. Quorivo is one of the nation's most ancient cities, being founded in around 2200 BF in the Lavandulan civilization and becoming one of the most important centers of Violetism. After the Lavandulan Empire's fall, it served as capital of the Duchy of Quorivo, bringing wealth and prosperity to the city. Even after the conquest by the Giovannian Empire, it remained important and was one of the first cities to industrialize during the Industrial Revolution. Today it's the second largest city in the Lavanda Prima region and ninth largest in Giovanniland overall, with 262,144 inhabitants. It contains well integrated, technological and sustainable services, for example a great transport network that includes the Airoporto Lavandula (Lavandula Airport). Visiting Giovanniland Arrival and Transport Giovanniland has a strong and well connected network of railroads, highways, waterways, harbors, airports, and more. For visitors only seeking to watch the Esferiad, there is little to worry besides airports and highways. The Airoporto Lavandula is the main place of entry into the city, and although it was mostly used for domestic and regional flights before, it has been recently repurposed and expanded for visitors and teams from all around Esferos to arrive, with millions of Abrios spent on this project. Visitors can also choose to arrive through the Airoporto Internationale Violeto (Violet International Airport) in Uryde, if they wish to focus on the games that will be played on that city and the adjacent ones of Medottone and Dazano. Once you are here, there are many options of places to stay in Quorivo and the other auxiliary host cities. Whether you're looking for a five-star hotel, a good place to sleep but also not that expensive, or even homestays for vacation rentals, an online search will reveal many choices for all kinds of tourists. The Giovannilandian highway system is divided into the great national roads, and the regional and provincial roads supporting them. The most important highway for people watching the Esferiad is the Grande Autovia Boria (Great Northern Highway) which connects various cities in the regions of Lavanda Prima and Lavanda Sekunda. It connects the many cities of the north such as Quorivo, Uryde, Dazano, Medottone and Kyene, passing through other cities including Lampo and Kastellavando, and finally having Rivomonte as the southern terminus. Quorivo also features a highway to the west, passing through the Blue Bubble border, for easy transport between it and the other host city Kharventhin. A map of Lavender Island's major cities, including the two host cities. Tourism and Cuisine Most people reading this will of course be looking to follow the various types of sports that will happen during the Esferiad. However, for those seeking to do more besides watching the athletes competing, there are several options for tourism in the northern region of Giovanniland. The city of Quorivo contains a beautiful historical center with a few buildings dating back to the era of the Lavandulan Empire, many Violetist churches and royal houses from the Duchy of Quorivo decorated with precious metals, and at the same time several modern buildings. The Lavandulan History Museum, pictured below, contains not only many artefacts made by the native Lavandulan peoples, but also others earned by trade with foreign powers such as Saint Mark. The nearby city of Uryde is the 4th largest and one of the busiest cities of Giovanniland, with much to see there such as the historic district with buildings dating back to medieval times, and the great Violet Carnival and Lavender festival celebrations! Dazano is another important city with a millennia-long history, and today it's also home to several technological hubs that are certainly worth visiting. Another auxiliary host city is Medottone, known for the nearby national parks where one can see the Giovannilandian nature and wildlife of the tropical moist broadleaf forests. Last but not least there's the city of Kyene, whose most famous feature is the Great Tomb of the Violet Father (the founder of Violetism that lived from around 2048 to 1963 BF), one of the most holy sites for the national religion. Staple foods of Giovanniland's cuisine include most notably pizza and pasta, and the Lavandulan cuisine has its own variations on them. Dishes with marine food are common in the tropical north coast, in which paella is a regional dish featuring seafood and the rice coming from the farms in the southern part of the region, whereas pasta with seafood is also a common dish. The national drink is violet tea, made from the leaves of the national flower, and in Quorivo local teahouses commonly use the leaves of violets from the city's Great Violet Park. The world-renowned restaurants that mix flavors from the Giovauran and Giovandolian cuisines are also worth visiting. The Lavandulan History Museum of Quorivo, and the historic district of Uryde. Host Venues Venues not in the host city are marked with an asterisk Stadio Abreo-Florino* - Located in the nearby city of Uryde, this is one of the five football stadiums that will host the football games of the Esferiad. Named after the wealthy and influential Abreo-Florino family, which in the past has produced several Prime Ministers of Giovanniland and today has many athletes and businessmen in its ranks, it is the home of the Uryde Pedesfera team also sponsored by the family. Kentro Ginastiko Velanio Umberti - One of the largest gymnastics centres in the country, this venue is named after one of the best Giovannilandian athletes in this sport from decades ago, Lukretio Velanio Umberti. In this Esferiad, it will host the gymnastics events of Individual All-Around, Team All-Around, Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Parallel Bars, Rings, and Vault. Novo Kentro Volanisfere* - The recently-built badminton center of the city of Dazano and the Lavanda Prima region as a whole, the New Badminton Center will host both the singles and doubles modalities of the Esferiad. Badminton is not a very popular sport in the country, but when it does participate in international tournaments, Dazano is where most of the Giovannilandian athletes come from. The name refers to the fact that it has now replaced the older and smaller center, which is now a museum about the sport's history in Giovanniland. Monte Zodeno I - Due to the Monte Zodeno I’s status as the highest mountain of the Lidoborio Province, where Quorivo is located, and its closeness to the host city, this venue will host the Mountain Biking events. The mountain is named after the Lavandulan emperor Zodeno or Chöden the First, which ruled between 1026-1013 BF and started a new era of expansion for Lavandula, ushering in the peak of the empire. Arena Benaventura - Located in the southern part of Quorivo, this arena will host Field Hockey events in the Esferiad. It was one of the few venues that had to be built for the games, since this sport is not played at the professional level in the country and few Giovannilandians are interested. It bears the name of the company who built it, currently led by businessman Erasmo Benaventura. Verderia Ludi Olibrio Vigellio - The selected venue for the BMX Cycling events, this park is one of the oldest verderie ludi (sports parks) in Giovanniland and has recently undergone reforms so that it can host visitors from around the world for the Esferiad. It was originally founded by Olibrio Vigellio in the 12th century, during the late Giovannian Empire. Perkurso Mallisfere Medottoni* - An interesting tourist attraction in the nearby city of Medottone, it's the largest golf course of Giovanniland, a sport called mallisfera in Giovannese, from the words for hammer and ball. Visitors and athletes alike at the venue will not only be able to see the sport itself, but also the breathtaking nature of the nearby tropical forests. Stadio Lidoborano - This venue is one of the two football stadiums located in the main host city, and the only one of those that isn’t a new venue built for the event. Named after the province where the city of Quorivo is located, this is one of the oldest football stadiums of Giovanniland and also the home stadium of the Quire Quorivane (Spears of Quorivo), the city’s most popular team. Among the football matches it will host is the third-place match! Arena Rivi Purpuri - The name of this stadium refers to one of the most important Giovannilandian rivers, the Purpuro River, which starts on the Great Violet Range in the central part of the country, and also runs through the city of Quorivo. It is located near the margins of the river, and will host all events of Baseball for the Esferiad. Manosferio Quorivano - The Manosferio Quorivano, Handball Arena of Quorivo, is one of the largest handball stadiums of the country and notably serves as the home stadium for the national handball team! While many sports' national teams have in fact their seats in the capital Giovannia, handball is one of the exceptions due to the fact it is better known in the northern part of the country but not much elsewhere. Stadio Giordano Magisto - The venue for the Esferiad's Rugby Sevens events, it is located in eastern Quorivo and bears the name of a famous Giovannilandian player of both sevens and union, who currently also coaches both national teams. The Stadio Giordano Magisto is also the oldest rugby stadium of the country, founded in the early 14th century when the sport was introduced in Giovanniland. Stadio Zerino* - This is another football stadium that will be used as a venue for certain matches during the Esferiad. It is named after an important person in Lavandulan history, who reunited his people after centuries of division after the Lavandulan Empire's fall and sought an alliance with the powerful Abrentans to defend against external threats, eventually ushering in the foundation of the Giovannian Empire. Grande Stadio Sferiko - In a prominent location of downtown Quorivo lies this grand stadium, near the margins of the Purpuro River. It was one of the few venues built for the Esferiad, and is planned to host the opening ceremony on the 24th of October, with the Esferic Flame to be lit there and then transported to Blue Bubble for the closing ceremony. Throughout the remainder of the event, the Grande Stadio Sferiko (Grand Esferic Stadium) will host various field and track athletic events. Grande Kentro Violeto - The main spot for basketball in Quorivo, this center was of course selected and expanded to serve as a venue for the Esferiad’s Basketball events. It is located near the Great Violet Park, which is an important place of worship for the Violetist religion and is filled with violet flowers, hence the basketball center also adopting this name. Kentro Equestre Lavandulo - A new venue built for the event, the Lavandula Equestrian Center will host all equestrian events of the Esferiad, i.e. both individual and team versions of Dressing, Eventing and Jumping. It is located on the western part of Quorivo, near the Purpuro River. Stadio Sferiko Rege Karlo III - While lacrosse is not very popular among the Giovannilandians, it was one of the former monarch Karlo III’s favorite sports, and thus he was honored by becoming the namesake of the main lacrosse stadium of Giovanniland. The venue was recently expanded so that it could host all events of this sport for the Esferiad. Stadio Sferiko Rege Giovanni VI - A new football stadium built for the Esferiad and one bearing the current monarch’s name, it has a high capacity that rivals the Arena Abrentana in the capital Giovannia, where the national team is located. It will host several football matches for the Esferiad, including the final match where the gold and silver medals will be decided. Via Firkella Herennio - This cycling road is the largest in the city of Quorivo and is named after a famous Giovannilandian cyclist from the 14th century. It is located in the southern part of the city near the Arena Benaventura, and will host the Esferiad’s Road Cycling events. Bella Verderia Arquaris - This venue name means the Beautiful Park of the Archers, and is located in an open area in the extreme west of the city. It's been chosen for the Archery events of the Esferiad, and is also halfway between downtown Quorivo and the iconic Monte Zodeno I with its nearby tropical forest! Magna Arena Gyalbana* - The last of the five football stadiums in this list, it is located in the city of Kyene, which is the capital of the nearby Gyalbo Province of the Lavanda Prima region. It will host certain football matches in the Esferiad, and is the home stadium of the Kunigli Kyenesi (Rabbits of Kyene) team as well. Velodromo Kelsano-Vikenti - Named after Giovannilandian track cyclist Lodena Kelsano-Vikenti, it is the indoor velodrome chosen to host the Esferiad’s track events. One of the most important velodromes in the country, it also recently underwent various reforms to host bigger national and international events. Stadio Galerio-Dellina* - Last but certainly not least in this list is the Stadio Galerio-Dellina, which will host both the singles and doubles modalities of tennis for the Esferiad. The venue's namesake is a famous tennis player from Uryde, called Zelya Galerio-Dellina, which was posthumously honored with a change in the stadium's name to recognize her national and international achievements.