Saint Mark

HUGO DASHER ENGAGED!
 

Hugo Dasher, Left Wing of the Saint Mark Lions
 
The dashing Lions' Left Wing is engaged! 
Yesterday, on the practice field, Hugo Dasher ran into the stands through a small crowd of admirers and retrieved his long-time girlfriend Emily Clement-Bosworth, daughter of industrialist Sir Aston Clement and Lady Phyllis Clement-Bosworth. On the field, he went down on one knee and pulled a five-carat sparkler from his helmet. Clearly overjoyed, Ms. Clement-Bosworth said yes.
The couple has been dating for the past three years, having met at the wedding of mutual friend, Kent Wixham, noted fashion designer. They plan to marry in June of next year.
Sorry ladies ... but you knew that was coming!

HUGO DASHER ENGAGED!
 

Hugo Dasher, Left Wing of the Saint Mark Lions
 
The dashing Lions' Left Wing is engaged! 
Yesterday, on the practice field, Hugo Dasher ran into the stands through a small crowd of admirers and retrieved his long-time girlfriend Emily Clement-Bosworth, daughter of industrialist Sir Aston Clement and Lady Phyllis Clement-Bosworth. On the field, he went down on one knee and pulled a five-carat sparkler from his helmet. Clearly overjoyed, Ms. Clement-Bosworth said yes.
The couple has been dating for the past three years, having met at the wedding of mutual friend, Kent Wixham, noted fashion designer. They plan to marry in June of next year.
Sorry ladies ... but you knew that was coming!

HUGO DASHER ENGAGED!
 

Hugo Dasher, Left Wing of the Saint Mark Lions
 
The dashing Lions' Left Wing is engaged! 
Yesterday, on the practice field, Hugo Dasher ran into the stands through a small crowd of admirers and retrieved his long-time girlfriend Emily Clement-Bosworth, daughter of industrialist Sir Aston Clement and Lady Phyllis Clement-Bosworth. On the field, he went down on one knee and pulled a five-carat sparkler from his helmet. Clearly overjoyed, Ms. Clement-Bosworth said yes.
The couple has been dating for the past three years, having met at the wedding of mutual friend, Kent Wixham, noted fashion designer. They plan to marry in June of next year.
Sorry ladies ... but you knew that was coming!

HUGO DASHER ENGAGED!
 

Hugo Dasher, Left Wing of the Saint Mark Lions
 
The dashing Lions' Left Wing is engaged! 
Yesterday, on the practice field, Hugo Dasher ran into the stands through a small crowd of admirers and retrieved his long-time girlfriend Emily Clement-Bosworth, daughter of industrialist Sir Aston Clement and Lady Phyllis Clement-Bosworth. On the field, he went down on one knee and pulled a five-carat sparkler from his helmet. Clearly overjoyed, Ms. Clement-Bosworth said yes.
The couple has been dating for the past three years, having met at the wedding of mutual friend, Kent Wixham, noted fashion designer. They plan to marry in June of next year.
Sorry ladies ... but you knew that was coming!

April 12, 1423
8:00 AM, Polaris Eastern Team (IAT-2)
Sapphire Hotel, Gasple, Adaikes
First Day of the Gasple Security Conference
It's just been two weeks since Theodore Guerrero started his job (his first) for the Red Palace. Fresh from North Shil University, the premier university for politics-related degrees in the United Adaikes, his thesis advisor and Dean of Politics Studies of the University Nicol Emmett suggested that Ted should work for the President of the United Adaikes, a close family friend of Emmett.
A big rugby fan, and with the Rugby World Cup still ongoing and the United Adaikes already ensured of qualification, he just wants to see an Adaikesian match live, even if it’s just on the broadcast.
Now, he didn't imagine that he would be part of the junior staff invited to the Gasple Security Conference. It's a big thing for him, actually. Who else with the same dream as his would not like that? Not even a year in, not only he'll be seeing the most prominent individuals running the United Adaikes government, but he'll also be seeing the Cambrian Minister of State, the Teralyon Minister of Foreign Relations, and the Teralyon President.
An hour before the expected arrival of all dignitaries to the Grand Ballroom of the Sapphire Hotel, Executive Assistant to the Red Palace Chief of Staff Gina Marvin told Guerrero that he would be in the room as utility personnel in the meeting. That is, do what is told when being told to do so.
Twenty-five minutes before the meeting started, Adaikesian Foreign Affairs Secretary Anne Duncan and Assistant Trade Secretary for Foreign Trade Wilfred Woolf and their staff arrived at the Grand Ballroom. Everything seemed choreographed after their arrival. Every after five minutes, someone arrives in the Grand Ballroom. The President of the United Adaikes was the next to arrive, followed by the Teralyon Minister of Foreign Relations, Ijana Delicia. Then it was Anton Tiber, the Teralyon President. Cambrian Minister of State Ain Klavan arrived five minutes before the meeting started. Everyone exchanged pleasantries with every person who came and took their seats at the large circular table in the middle of the hall, with their staff taking the long tables assigned to each delegation.
"First of all," Salazar started, "I would like to express my utmost gratitude for the presence of our visitors from our most-valued allies, from the Federated Teralyon Republic, and of course, from the United Kingdom of Tara and Cambria."
Tiber also spoke, always surprised with the easily-likable climate of the United Adaikes, with the Cambrian Minister asking jokingly about the difference between the climate of the two northern countries.
After an hour, with the room still jolly from Minister Klavan's curiosity about Dalimbar Marshall Briand's preference for Mille-mer lemons, Klavan asked if she could have the room. “The Ministers and Secretaries present can also stay with us. Jed [Gill, Salazar's Chief of Staff] can also stay. Any person lower than their current designation should leave this room for a moment," she added.
After 20 minutes, Gill stepped out of the Hall and asked for Ted, with Marvin moving closer, "Hey, Ted, if my memory serves me right, you're classmates with Marlena Harrell back at North Shil U, right? I know that she's currently the Junior Chief of Staff of [Trade] Secretary Colbert. Do you have her number?" Marvin looked at Guerrero with a raised eyebrow, with Guerrero responding to the first question with a nod and replying to the second question, "Yes, sir."
Gill then faced Marvin and said, "Gina, please accompany Ted here to somewhere private. Make sure Ted calls Marlena. Ask her where she currently is and where her Trade Secretary is. Find all means to contact her, well, the two of them, if you please. Maybe that room is quiet," pointing to an unlit room two rooms away from the entrance of the Grand Ballroom.
After entering the room, Ted called Harrell. Just before the first ring ended, Harrell answered the call. Ted asked the questions Gill asked him to ask Harrell, with Marvin guiding him.
After the call, they went out and knocked on the entrance door of the Grand Ballroom. The Presidential Security Service in charge on the other side of the door opened the room ajar. "Chief of Staff Gill, please," Marvin requested.
“One moment," the PSS agent replied.
"Let them enter," Marvin heard Gill from the other side of the door.
When Guerrero and Marvin entered, PSS escorted them to the circular table where the Presidents, Ministers, and Secretaries looked at them.
Gill broke the silence, "Ted, tell us what you've heard from Marlena."
Wow, that was bewildering. Guerrero never thought he'd get to talk today with the dignitaries listening.
"Er…" Ted started.
"You can relax, Ted," Salazar told Ted, which just made him more nervous.
“Marlena said that Secretary Colbert had not shown up for three days already since the Secretary told Marlena that she'll just be going to the coffee shop in front of their hotel," Ted said, a slight shaking of his voice distinctly heard by the dignitaries.
"Has she not told any Adaikesian senior officer about the Secretary's 'disappearance'?" Salazar asked Guerrero.
Marvin answered on behalf of the new hire, "I also tried calling Secretary Colbert's roaming number, but she is not picking up. The next officer by seniority and designation is Assistant Foreign Affairs Secretary for Polaris Affairs Garnet Sinclair. Harrell has already told Assistant Secretary Sinclair about Felice's disappearance. However, Harrell also told me with the assurance that Sinclair told her that the Department of Foreign Affairs already knows about the Trade Secretary's disappearance."
Everyone looked at Duncan, but the Adaikesian Foreign Affairs Secretary just shook her head.
"Well, thank you, Ted," Gill broke the silence, "you can now leave us."
Salazar then told Duncan, "Tell Sinclair he's now the Adaikesian government caretaker of the National Rugby Team. Make sure that Sinclair can see Harrell at all times. I want a report from him about the recent events, and I should be able to read it right after this meeting ends at 5. Also, upon their return to Adaikes Central, he reports to the Red Palace right after arriving at the airport and personally report to me on the latest updates." Duncan nodded silently.
Gina," Gill urged Marvin to come over to the table. When Gill showed a picture to Marvin, she had to cover her mouth from opening due to shock.
She recognized Secretary Colbert in the picture. The Trade Secretary was clinking her wine glass with two individuals, the faces she only knew from intelligence briefers she received from the Office of the National Security Adviser to be readied for the Red Palace Chief of Staff's daily morning brief with the President.
Felice Colbert was seen hanging out with Dalimbar's Chief of Finance and Trade Rear Admiral Arman Mlakar and Chief of External Affairs Rear Admiral Aleksey Klement, with the picture timestamped 10 hours ago.
2:00 PM, Polaris Eastern Team (IAT-2)
Red Palace Press Room, Adaikes Central, Adaikes
“Esteemed members of the Press Corps of the Red Palace," it was Press Secretary Vikki Boatwright, "good afternoon." It was a hastily called press release, the press noticed.
"While I can confidently say that the talks at the Gasple Security Conference have been nothing short of productive, I turn your attention to Dalimbar and the current Rugby World Cup. While our National Team is making us proud, the Adaikesian government caretaker for the team, Trade Secretary Felice Colbert, announced her intention to resign from her current and all posts in the Federal Government of the United Adaikes effective immediately due to health concerns. Our President, though already foreboding about the country's trade situation with this loss, accepted it as how the President considers the personal interest of his Cabinet first, most especially if it's about health. Secretary Colbert will return to the country at an undisclosed time and date as we respect her wishes to be with her family. We hope and look forward to your utmost regard and cooperation in not invading their privacy during this crucial time. Thank you."

The Lions were still elated over their shut-out against Saranzio which had advanced them to the next round. They were gathered in Sir Evan's suite to review strategy but were having a hard time focusing. 
While the coach pointed out areas for improvement in their play, the squeaking whiteboard competed with a low murmur.
"Maybe we can really go all the way," whispered Shoreman to Goldwash.
"We have been on our game," Goldwash responded.
"Don't let a few wins get into your head," interjected Saint Mark, the often unofficial team leader. "We have only had a couple of top-tier opponents so far. Defeating Overthinkers is going to take our best. The time for celebrating is done. Pay attention to the coach, gentlemen."
The chastened players ended their conversation and turned toward Sir Evan's whiteboard.
 
The coach was saying, "When Michael runs, it creates an extra player in the line. So exploit that to create gaps between the opposition 10 and open-side flanker at the scrum. This play should be used from a left-side scrum.
The angles run here will give the back-line options to attack their weakest tackler or take the ball wide.
In practice, we started by running this move at half pace and without any defense.
Then, we added a defense, comprising a four-man back-line and an open-side flanker.
First, Paul passes to Michael, who will run around from the left side of the scrum. Then Michael has options to pass to Rudolph or Hugo. Either one should call if they feel the pass is on. Rudolph runs out and then cuts in on a hard line toward the outside shoulder of their 10. Hugo tracks behind 10 and then 12 to run on 12’s outside shoulder.
Nelson runs behind 12 to be in a position to pass deep to Blaze. Alan runs out and then cuts in to connect with 11 or 12. Blaze and Christopher stay deep to offer the outside option but must be ready to support Alan."
The review went on until dinner.

The Lions were still elated over their shut-out against Saranzio which had advanced them to the next round. They were gathered in Sir Evan's suite to review strategy but were having a hard time focusing. 
While the coach pointed out areas for improvement in their play, the squeaking whiteboard competed with a low murmur.
"Maybe we can really go all the way," whispered Shoreman to Goldwash.
"We have been on our game," Goldwash responded.
"Don't let a few wins get into your head," interjected Saint Mark, the often unofficial team leader. "We have only had a couple of top-tier opponents so far. Defeating Overthinkers is going to take our best. The time for celebrating is done. Pay attention to the coach, gentlemen."
The chastened players ended their conversation and turned toward Sir Evan's whiteboard.
 
The coach was saying, "When Michael runs, it creates an extra player in the line. So exploit that to create gaps between the opposition 10 and open-side flanker at the scrum. This play should be used from a left-side scrum.
The angles run here will give the back-line options to attack their weakest tackler or take the ball wide.
In practice, we started by running this move at half pace and without any defense.
Then, we added a defense, comprising a four-man back-line and an open-side flanker.
First, Paul passes to Michael, who will run around from the left side of the scrum. Then Michael has options to pass to Rudolph or Hugo. Either one should call if they feel the pass is on. Rudolph runs out and then cuts in on a hard line toward the outside shoulder of their 10. Hugo tracks behind 10 and then 12 to run on 12’s outside shoulder.
Nelson runs behind 12 to be in a position to pass deep to Blaze. Alan runs out and then cuts in to connect with 11 or 12. Blaze and Christopher stay deep to offer the outside option but must be ready to support Alan."
The review went on until dinner.

The Lions were still elated over their shut-out against Saranzio which had advanced them to the next round. They were gathered in Sir Evan's suite to review strategy but were having a hard time focusing. 
While the coach pointed out areas for improvement in their play, the squeaking whiteboard competed with a low murmur.
"Maybe we can really go all the way," whispered Shoreman to Goldwash.
"We have been on our game," Goldwash responded.
"Don't let a few wins get into your head," interjected Saint Mark, the often unofficial team leader. "We have only had a couple of top-tier opponents so far. Defeating Overthinkers is going to take our best. The time for celebrating is done. Pay attention to the coach, gentlemen."
The chastened players ended their conversation and turned toward Sir Evan's whiteboard.
 
The coach was saying, "When Michael runs, it creates an extra player in the line. So exploit that to create gaps between the opposition 10 and open-side flanker at the scrum. This play should be used from a left-side scrum.
The angles run here will give the back-line options to attack their weakest tackler or take the ball wide.
In practice, we started by running this move at half pace and without any defense.
Then, we added a defense, comprising a four-man back-line and an open-side flanker.
First, Paul passes to Michael, who will run around from the left side of the scrum. Then Michael has options to pass to Rudolph or Hugo. Either one should call if they feel the pass is on. Rudolph runs out and then cuts in on a hard line toward the outside shoulder of their 10. Hugo tracks behind 10 and then 12 to run on 12’s outside shoulder.
Nelson runs behind 12 to be in a position to pass deep to Blaze. Alan runs out and then cuts in to connect with 11 or 12. Blaze and Christopher stay deep to offer the outside option but must be ready to support Alan."
The review went on until dinner.

The Lions were still elated over their shut-out against Saranzio which had advanced them to the next round. They were gathered in Sir Evan's suite to review strategy but were having a hard time focusing. 
While the coach pointed out areas for improvement in their play, the squeaking whiteboard competed with a low murmur.
"Maybe we can really go all the way," whispered Shoreman to Goldwash.
"We have been on our game," Goldwash responded.
"Don't let a few wins get into your head," interjected Saint Mark, the often unofficial team leader. "We have only had a couple of top-tier opponents so far. Defeating Overthinkers is going to take our best. The time for celebrating is done. Pay attention to the coach, gentlemen."
The chastened players ended their conversation and turned toward Sir Evan's whiteboard.
 
The coach was saying, "When Michael runs, it creates an extra player in the line. So exploit that to create gaps between the opposition 10 and open-side flanker at the scrum. This play should be used from a left-side scrum.
The angles run here will give the back-line options to attack their weakest tackler or take the ball wide.
In practice, we started by running this move at half pace and without any defense.
Then, we added a defense, comprising a four-man back-line and an open-side flanker.
First, Paul passes to Michael, who will run around from the left side of the scrum. Then Michael has options to pass to Rudolph or Hugo. Either one should call if they feel the pass is on. Rudolph runs out and then cuts in on a hard line toward the outside shoulder of their 10. Hugo tracks behind 10 and then 12 to run on 12’s outside shoulder.
Nelson runs behind 12 to be in a position to pass deep to Blaze. Alan runs out and then cuts in to connect with 11 or 12. Blaze and Christopher stay deep to offer the outside option but must be ready to support Alan."
The review went on until dinner.

New Zoradia, Zoran
13 April 1423
Adsila’s Office
9:00 AM Overtime
Adsila scowled at Markarius's letter before tearing it up and aggressively throwing it into the overflowing recycle bin.
Poor quality, what does he know about military aircraft. Everyone is against me these days, I should have just kept to myself like this the who-
A loud knock comes from the door, drawing Adsila’s bloodshot eyes to glare at the door,
“Go away!” she yells,
The knock becomes louder this time and a voice booms through the door,
“Your Majesty!” proclaims the voice, “We demand an audience!”
“You will get an audience when I have time, now go away!”
On the other side of the door, Yenuha and the other ministers looked at each other before giving a nod to Waholi who proceeded to try and kick open the door only to hurt their leg in the process. Yenuha rolled their eyes as they opened the door like a normal person and marched inside followed by the other ministers.
“Are you deaf? I s-”
“We know what you said, your Majesty, but I’m afraid we cannot allow you to continue driving this country into the ground.” He pulls the letter out from his internal suit pocket and places it on the desk, staring Adsila down as he does. Adsila frowns but takes the letter and proceeds to read it,
To our dear Queen Adsila,
In the three years since the end of the revolution, you have proven yourself to be a brave and competent leader that has inspired many to follow the example you have set. Yet your behavior as of late has brought your ability to lead into question amongst us, your ministers.Your recent irrational and hostile behavior is putting this country at risk as you proceed to follow down a path that will isolate us from our allies and threaten the livelihoods of millions of Zoranians. As a result, to uphold our oath as ministers of the state, we demand that you temporarily back away from your duties as queen to prioritize your mental wellbeing and take a break. This decision was not made lightly but we cannot stand by as you proceed to follow a course of action that will certainly do more harm than good for our country In your absence, we will take care of your duties collectively until you return with a note from a therapist that states that your condition is acceptable to return to stately duties. Should you not comply with our demands, we will refuse to continue our duties and bring work in our ministries to a halt.
Adsila stared at the letter, shocked at the actions her ministers are taking. Her instinct reaction was to brand them all as traitors but she instead took a moment to think about her actions the past few days and began to look at the state of her office. The usually tidy and somewhat organized space looked as though a hurricane had occurred within it. Books lay scattered across the room, papers randomly lying about, some knocked over furniture, it all made her realize just how out of control she has let herself become. She sighed and let the letter fall onto her desk,
“I-I guess I have been…”
“Problematic?” finished Ministress Wakusa,
“Yes,” began Adsila, “I thought that by going my own way I could do a lot of good…yet instead I have embarrassed myself and the nation.”
“Adsila, what event caused this? Soyohata told us about the decrypted message but we don't understand how that has caused you to act so strangely.” said Ministress Lanesa,
“Let’s just say…a friend who I believed to have been dead for the past three year is actually alive and that made me question a lot that has been going on. This pushed me over the edge and you saw what happened. I’m sorry for all the issues I have caused and I-I will comply with your demands. But first, we need to set things ri-”
“You will get ready for your vacation,” began Yenuha, “we will take care of sorting out this whole Kalmach arms deal affair. I will call up Cambria and Nieubasria to discuss the situation in a meeting and pursue a different course of action and Dr. Quadala will assist in finding you a therapist to your liking.”
Adsila nodded but before getting up from her desk, she passed an inspecting gaze over Yenuha, seeing something in him that she had not seen before.
“Very well, you all have given me confidence that the nation will be in good hands while I am away.” She says as she gets up and walks towards the door, “And I believe I may have found someone who may be a good candidate for the first Prime Minister of Zoran.”
Everyone was surprised by the statement but Adsila made no other comment on it besides a singular smirk before walking out of the office. Dr. Quadala soon followed after her and the ministers quickly got to work on managing the country's affairs. Yenuha felt a burden had been lifted from him, relieved that the confrontation had gone so peacefully, and proceeded to make a phone call to set up a meeting between him and the AU member states interested to discuss the Kalmach deal and propose an alternative solution he had proposed to Adsila a while ago.

Results of the Last Matchday of the Group Stage
Group A Sekiya 7–17 Hertfordshire and Jammbo Ionia 14–12 Larxia Ostronia 8–20 Dalimbar Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Dalimbar 6 5 1 0 130 56 +74 22 2 Ostronia 6 4 1 1 128 94 +34 18 3 Teralyon 6 4 0 2 120 79 +41 16 4 Hertfordshire and Jammbo 6 2 1 3 96 90 +6 10 5 Sekiya 6 2 0 4 85 101 −16 8 6 Ionia 6 2 0 4 59 133 −74 8 7 Larxia 6 0 1 5 59 124 −65 2 Group B Rivalfiume 0–15 Giovanniland Saranzio 0–12 Saint Mark Apexiala 0–26 Zoran Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Zoran 6 6 0 0 113 29 +84 24 2 Giovanniland 6 4 1 1 62 26 +36 18 3 Saint Mark 6 4 0 2 68 40 +28 16 4 Saranzio 6 2 1 3 60 86 −26 10 5 Varanius 6 2 0 4 79 98 −19 8 6 Rivalfiume 6 2 0 4 59 80 −21 8 7 Apexiala 6 0 0 6 31 113 −82 0 Group C Cyrylic 7–23 Nieubasria Peourouin 15–6 Libterraria (NPC) Overthinkers 7–11 Cambria Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Cambria 6 6 0 0 128 53 +75 24 2 Overthinkers 6 5 0 1 104 32 +72 20 3 Nieubasria 6 4 0 2 63 67 −4 16 4 Peourouin 6 3 0 3 78 76 +2 12 5 Libterraria (NPC) 6 2 0 4 58 90 −32 8 6 Cyrylic 6 1 0 5 60 122 −62 4 7 Einherfell (NPC) 6 0 0 6 49 100 −51 0 Group D Aftokratoria 13–0 Dilber Kalmach 26–18 Fujai Ryxtylopia 3–13 United Adaikes Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 United Adaikes 6 6 0 0 91 36 +55 24 2 Fujai 6 4 0 2 55 43 +12 16 3 Ryxtylopia 6 3 0 3 77 39 +38 12 4 Kalmach 6 3 0 3 75 91 −16 12 5 Aftokratoria 6 2 0 4 63 68 −5 8 6 Dilber 6 1 1 4 32 70 −38 6 7 Arifiyyah 6 1 1 4 44 90 −46 6  

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Gripesitator // Pull Quotes
Volldag, 26 snaumånad 107 // Tuesday, 10 April 1423
Kornelius Ramsland, Koalisjon1 VR2 and ranking member of the Velktingets Utanrikskomite on recent Kalmash arms purchases
   “Our work to end the long war in Hallessekratamia still continues, yes. We are watching closely as Kalmach has doubled down on their choice of violence with the recent purchase of a large number of new Zoranian fighter jets. It is of grave concern that some nations still see war profiteering as an acceptable policy.”
Zandar Vassbotn, independent sports commentator, on the Fujansk showing at the Rugby World Cup
   “After several important wins, the Landslag has secured a place in the knockout round of the Rugby World Cup! Currently second in their group, they will likely play against Teralyon, Ostronia, or Hertfordia. in their first knockout match.”
Ferdinand Koren, Director of corruption watchdog Passepåare, posted on social media site, Galpås on crackdowns in United Adaikes
   “Blatant violations of political freedoms cannot be allowed to stand. The government must push for an Astorian Union investigation into the imprisonment of Adaikesian blogger Brendan Shelton for criticizing Secretary of Trade Felice Colbert.”
Maiken Dahl, Professor of Sociology at Universitet i Rønnøn, in a lecture on piracy in the Mille-Mer
   “You see, the issue here is not one of crime. It rarely is, in fact, as many of you know. Piracy flourishes in areas with high volumes of trade, low security, and low standard of living—making the southern Mille-Mer a perfect confluence of these. The deepest and easiest-to-navigate water lies just off the Auran coast, parts of the coast, especially in Dilber and Bilyad, have little in the way of stable collective authority, and because of this and historic exploitation, these areas have a very low standard of living. We cannot hardly blame people for seeking out opportunities to feed for their families, much as our own ancestors were forced to do a thousand years ago. I don’t think jets and warships will do much to fill a child's belly.”
Gert Sunde, member Fujais Landslaget i Rugby, on the team’s World Cup performance at presser in St. Andreisburg
   “Honestly we’re just thrilled to play and we try to focus on that. Yeah at the end of the day someone has to win, but all of us are just here to play the sport we love and give the folks back home a good show. The outcome doesn’t matter in the end.”
Ayub Haugen, Utanriksstatsekretare3, on active military operations in the Mille-Mer
   “We are watching the situation in the Mille-Mer closely. Teralyian jets have been sent to United Adaikes, and we are aware of a Teralyian and Adaikesian naval build up in the area. We have been apprised of the situation by our allies and have not yet received word of active threat. No Fujar are involved in the current deployment.”
1. Koalisjon is a small, internationalist party in the Velkting, the Fujansk Parliament. It focuses on international leftist cooperation and countering Dalimbari influence.
2. Stands for Velktingsrepresentare. Same concept as MP meaning Member of Parliament.
3. State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, one of two who are second in command at the Utanriksministerjon (Foreign Affairs Ministry)

Completing The Security Triangle for Ryxtylopia's Future
Recently the goverments of Ryxtylopia, Cambria, United Adaikes and Teralyon have come to an agreement to build a base in Matixarrati Bay bordering the Mille-Mer, in the state of Carraizal, on the south-western coast of the Ryxtylopian Federation.The base will be Cambrian owned, with personnel and equipment from the United Adaikes and Teralyon permitted to access the base at any time for logistical reasons.
The mission of said base is: To enhance regional stability and security with the aid of the Cambrian, Adaikesian, and Teralyan government aiding in the fight against the infernal menace of piracy and warlords.
 
MATIXARRATI BASE CONTRACT:
Funding and Construction:
I- Cambria, with the support of the United Adaikes and Teralyon, shall fund and utilize their own resources for the construction of the base.
Base Operations:
I- Ryxtylopia will pledge to not interfere in the daily operations of the base unless required.
II- Ryxtylopia will establish an exclusion perimeter around the base to ensure outside actors don't interfere in the operations of the base.
III- Cambrian, Adaikesian and Teralyan military personnel will have free access to the base as well as the exclusion perimeter around the base.
IV- Ryxtylopia will allow sea access to Cambrian, Adaikesian and Teralyan naval assets to enter Matixarrati bay, as well as restrict civilian entry into said bay.
V- Ryxtylopia will allow Cambrian, Adaikesian and Teralyan aerial assets, to fly to, from and in an area around the base without soliciting permission to enter Ryxtylopian airspace.
VI- Ryxtylopian military personnel and civilians will be prohibited from entering the base or the exclusion zone.
VII- Base personnel, military or civilian, will only be allowed in Ryxtylopian soil for security and diplomatic reasons with the approval of the Ryxtylopian government.
Miscellaneous:
I- Foreign civilian contractors from the abovementioned countries for infrastructure projects in Ryxtylopia, complying with the necessary regulations of the host country and its approval, shall use the base as its primary dwelling and stockpile of resources.
II- To cancel the contract (RXY); Ryxtylopia must inform the Cambrian, Adaikesian and Teralyan governments with a year’s notice minimum, and all parties involved must agree to the cancellation of the contract to validate such action.
III- To cancel the contract (TCM, UAD, TRL); The signatories must inform the Ryxtylopian government with a minimum two year’s notice, and will oversee the withdrawal of military assets by themselves.
IV- This contract is valid until canceled.
 
SIGNED:
 
Sabine III, Holy Mother of Tara and of all Cambrians, Queen United Kingdom of Tara and Cambria
 
Anton Tiber, President Federated Teralyon Republic
 
Luke Salazar, President Federal Republic of the United Adaikes

Edyuardó Etsañó, President of the Ryxtylopian Federation

BREAKING: DAMAGE FROM TSUNAMI AFTERMATH
Following the cliff collapse and the subsequent tsunami, damage seen throughout the coasts on the Gulf of Qukquk were expected.
Coastal, pastoral regions up to 8 km inland were affected.
Evacuations, from witnesses of the disaster, were successful in mitigating harm to life.
Citizens in Haoux-Polter, the closest major mainland metropolitan area that the waves reached, was prepared and mostly unscathed. However, the old Ibuet Theme Pier was completely inundated and washed away.
Residents in Aibuz and Criim experienced surge and damage almost confined across the plains of the Criim isthmus.
Feziklyr had some coastal flooding, partially submerging the University of Saint Adaikes Zoo. Flood protection across the Peouroun coast were put to the test and the expected 2-meter waves forecasted were only measured as extreme high tide conditions.
No reports of waves or rough sea was reported in Jairprozhia or Uhulask, therefore, the Sekiyan coast was not threatened by the tsunami.
Threat of tsunami to Andolia or Aura was eliminated due to distance and energy dispersion of wave would have dissipated to normal ocean current.
This concludes the reporting of the recent tsunami. Recovery efforts are underway. Stay safe, stay sane, stay responsible.
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*You turn on the TV to the Aftokratorian News at 6:00 intro theme playing*
 
Nea Dimosiografos: Good evening Aftokratoria! My name is Nea Dimosiografos, and this is Aftokratorian News at 6:00! Today is Wednesday, April 12th, and the temperature is currently 4 degrees above 0. Later on in the evening, we’ll talk to a local baker here in Evimeronia about how he set up a new bakery with extremely cheap bread for the poor in his neighbourhood, as well as what the city of Gatankri is doing to combat litter being left on the ground. But first, let’s go to Antago Nizomai for an update on sports.
Antago Nizomai: Thanks Nea. Well, as you all know, our national rugby team has been doing exceptionally well in Dalimbar, scoring their first win against Ryxtyltopia just a few days ago, but sadly they lost against Fujai last night. It was an intense game, with the defensive players on both sides being so skilled, in fact, with the final score being only 3-0. Tonight they will face Dilber, and lets just hope they do as well against them as they did against the Ryxtyltopians! They have fallen back into last place in their grouping because of Fujai, but they can pick themselves back up! At one point they were in 5th, only one placement away from advancing. Either way, in the end they are an amazing team! Back to you Nea.
Nea Dimosiografos: Thanks Antago. Our national team is great! The fact that they even made the tournament is impressive. Just a few days ago we aired an interview with Rankampi Kepatanios, the captain, and it just showed what a determined player and leader he was. Now we go to Synen Tefktis and what the city of Gatankri is implementing to combat litter.
 
*You switch off the TV, as all you wanted to hear about were the rugby games*

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prior to the final group stage match against Sekiya, the trio decided to discuss a few things with no clear structure...
Jeremy Clarkson: I've noticed that a couple of dates on the HNDRJ score boards are incorrect.
Richard Hammond: I'm sure it won't matter too much.
Jeremy Clarkson: Right, I've seen this image of what looks like penguins in military uniform.

The Hertmerian War Penguins. Disclaimer: These are not an existing part of the Hertfordian military. Probably.
Richard Hammond: You're right. I think they could be part of the H&J armed forces.
Jeremy Clarkson: Penguins don't exist in Hertfordshire and Jammbo.
Richard Hammond: Well, not that we know of. So James, want to discuss the war penguins?
James May: Well actually I'll discuss the war penguins in a minute 'cause first I want to say a couple more things about the car you attached a log to. You see, you said there that it was like a slab of old Hertfordia.
Jeremy Clarkson: Yes.
James May: But, Blencathra is owned by Piplar.
Jeremy Clarkson: Yes.
James May: That log was probably styled in a gulag and the car was engineered by a man called Yaroslav Tytarenko. Doesn't sound very Hertfordian.
Jeremy Clarkson: Are you joining us here or are you writing a letter to the Daily Diamond?
James May: Well, I'm just saying that you know immediately that that log is Dalimbari 'cause it had too much power when it smashed your window. They've overdone it, as usual... like they did on their Fujansk holiday in 1309.
[Hammond winces.]
Jeremy Clarkson: James! James, our language script is the same as theirs, but you don't say "Vashe Dorov'ye! Urra Dalimbar!" whenever Free State Television comes on the television, do you?
James May: Well I do actually.
Richard Hammond: Yeah he does.
[Clarkson quietly laughs.]
Richard Hammond: He does.
Jeremy Clarkson: So there we are.
James May: Can I just say something?
Jeremy Clarkson: What?
James May: Before we go on, is that actually a picture of real penguins?
[Clarkson is baffled that May has actually asked that question.]
Richard Hammond: Seriously?
Jeremy Clarkson: Forgetting, well, that, I received an email from the Tsar about a message sent from him to the Marshall of this country. Mecislavs has allowed us to share it with you viewing this through the phone camera that the Stig is holding up.
James May: What happened to Kilt Stig?
Jeremy Clarkson: Apparently they went back to Cambria.
Richard Hammond: Can we see the letter then?
Jeremy Clarkson: Here you go.
[Clarkson, Hammond and May look at the letter and summarily burst into various degrees of laughter after finishing it.]
James May: I really want to overthrow the junta.
Richard Hammond: You're gonna get a knock on your door in the morning and two big blokes in a black car outside.
Jeremy Clarkson: "Okay, I'm sliding toward the circular saw, Dalimbar is the only civilised nation in Esferos, turn it off! Turn it off!"
Richard Hammond: "I love Briand's leadership, now release me from the gulag!" I- it's... it's scary.
Jeremy Clarkson: It is and I will get him to post it on the intranet.
[Clarkson points at May.]
Richard Hammond: Yes you can do that one.
James May: No- yeah, but it's n- I don't really like Marshall Briand though actually.
Richard Hammond: Okay, f-fair enough.
Jeremy Clarkson: Oorh.
[May quizzically eyes Clarkson and Hammond.]
Jeremy Clarkson: The LATE James May there, making one of his, uh, final remarks.
Richard Hammond: Don't answer the door.

The letter that the Tsar had sent. The image he spoke of was a collage made by H&J natives of two double-headed eagles - one navy blue with swords, one black and lavender purple with two crowns - facing each-other off. More accurately, the black and lavender purple double-headed eagle was mauling the navy blue double-headed eagle.
It's not often that the Tsar themselves gets involved. They clearly enjoyed themselves enough to allow a leak of it by the trio.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Prince Marcarius put the letter down next to the glass of Solurian 20-year-old on his desk. He was alone in the suite, having sent Clarkson away on an errand. His face revealed a mixture of relief and concern. The highly confidential report he had just read was from Mother Angelica, Lady Abbess of the Order of Saint Clare. The Sisters of The Mind had answered his question regarding Queen Atsil.
Many centuries ago, in the Age of Mystics, The Seers, as the Sisters of The Mind were called then, were wild, living in caves and unattached to any specific service to God. Since shortly after The Founding, however, they have been attached to The Faith, first as part of a separate Order and later under the protection of The Order of Saint Clare. Their special gifts had been used many times to guide The Faith as well as the Principality.
The prince had known that something wasn't right. He knew Atsil personally and had dealt with her on several occasions. Her public response to the global pressure against her decision had been uncharacteristic. Well, now he knew why. He couldn't reach out to her to offer assistance, since no one could know he knew, but he could hope this worked out and offer a prayer for her aid.

Building Hope and Roads in Ryxtylopia
PRESS RELEASE
April 12, 1423
Cambria is pleased to announce the launch of an extensive construction project that will include the establishment of a naval base in Matixarrati Bay, Ryxtylopia. This project is a collaborative effort between Ryxtylopia and close Allies Teralyon and United Adaikes, and its positive impact will be felt across the region.
This construction project is not just about building infrastructure, but it is also about improving the quality of life for the people of Ryxtylopia. By creating new jobs and spurring economic growth, this project will bring much-needed relief to the struggling population.
In addition, the establishment of a naval base will enhance the military presence in the region and enable us to better combat piracy and petty warlords, particularly in the unstable nation of Bilyad. The Cambrian government recognizes the importance of regional stability and security, and we remain committed to collaborating with our international partners to achieve these goals.
We hope that this project will serve as a beacon of progress and cooperation for the entire region. Cambria looks forward to continuing to work closely with our international partners to promote stability and prosperity in Ryxtylopia and beyond.