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Kantrian Government The Royal Family King: Cerian Basileus Rex Quilor Anumia I Queen:Eliora Lockwood Government Ministers General of the RKA: Christopher Bishop Minister of Culture: Eliora Lockwood Minister of the Interior: SPQR Minister of Foreign Affairs: Krimson Vulika The Senate Krimson Vulika Jimothy Wright Edward Leben Caldemar Leutria Kantrias Regional Update UPDATE VIII 18th of March, 2013 Regional Population: 202 Greetings from Kantrias - The Land of the Sword and the Gavel! Ah! Spring is in the air! And what better way is there to celebrate new life than with, you guessed it, a new senate! But that's not all Kantrias is doing to celebrate this scintillating season, as we launch in to the activity filled Cherry Blossom festival, crown a short story contest winner, and sweep to victory in a number of skillfully timed military machinations. So read on, friends, and let us take you on a proverbial skip through the spring meadow which is Kantrias! Electric Electioneering - The Fifth Senate Elected! The Fifth Senate Elected, Selected, and Dissected Elections, huh? It just seems like a month ago I was here telling you about the last lot. Wait.. it was a month ago? Well that must mean it's time for the election of the Fifth Senate! And of course with a new senate we need new ministerial nominations. And heck, why not throw in a new High Tribunal Justice as well! Spring is a time for new beginning after all! The election for the fifth senate saw a strong mix of experienced hands and newcomers vying for the four incredibly comfy seats up for grabs. Edward Leben, Jimothy Wright, Krimson Vulika and Caldemar Leutria, all experienced senators, claimed the seats, despite an excellent showing by newcomer Valfor. The senate moved swiftly to the business at hand, electing Jimothy Wright to the role of senate speaker, before swiftly moving on to the approving the King's ministerial nominations.Christopher Bishop returned as General of the Royal Kantrian Army, along with Queen Eliora Lockwood to the role of Minister for Culture. SPQR was appointed minister of the Interior and Krimson Vulika was selected to take on the mantle of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The second piece of business for the senate was to approve the King's nomination to fill the free spot in the Kantrian High Tribunal. Edward Leben was selected by the king for his sound legal mind and soon joined the Tribunal as the newest justice. Capital Culture - We'll put a spring in your step! Cherryblossom festival: Involves a lot of Cherryblossoms Spring has indeed sprung in Kantrias, and the Ministry of Culture was quick to celebrate by launching the inaugural Cherryblossom festival! But that's not all that's happened in the realm of regional culture, as the results for the Folklore Short Story completion votes are released. The Cherryblossom festival! Birds in the trees, wind in your hair! Spring! After the cold days of winter, it's definitely something to celebrate! The Kantrian fairgrounds are buzzing with spring based activities, ranging from story and poetry competitions, games and chat, to all manner of other seasonally based diversions! The festival is open to all, so come and apply for fast tracked cultural visa and take a look! The second Kantrian short story competition, Folklore and Fireside Tales, has finished with a bang, with a winner announced after three excellent entries were engaged in a close race for the top spot. After an exhaustive public vote that was, as usual, riven with ties and deadlocks, Cerian Quilor's short story was declared the winner, with Eliora Lockwood coming second and Caldemar Leutria coming third. Royal Army Rumble - The RKA Takes to the Field Regions, Castles..uh.. Pokemon... The RKA catches them all! What's the most dangerous thing about spring? Pollen?...No! I'm talking about that redoubtable fighting force known as the Royal Kantrian Army of course! This month has seen the forces of Kantrias aid raids, co-operate on conquests, and generally just remain active across the board. The month started with an excellently timed series of raids which saw The United Defense Directorate, independent Nations of Minnesota, and Singapura falling in very quick succession. Forces of the RKA also aided Europeia in their conquest and occupation of the Greater German Reich aligned region Newsman. At the same time Kantrian troops, with the able assistance of Ainur, captured the Region of Discordia. In another allied movement, the Royal Kantrian army aided The New Inquisition in the conquest of Scotland. And finally The Free Land was captured as a surprise tribute to Kantrias' favourite general, Christopher Bishop. And that's the Kantrias Regional Update - Goodnight and Goodluck! Interested in taking a look around? Check out our forums z13.invisionfree.com/Kantrias Written by Lucy Delacroix

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Kantrian Government The Royal Family King: Cerian Basileus Rex Quilor Anumia I Queen:Eliora Lockwood Government Ministers General of the RKA: Christopher Bishop Minister of Culture: Eliora Lockwood Minister of the Interior: MagentaFairy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lucy Delacroix The Senate Krimson Vulika Christian Wright Edward Leben MagentaFairy SPQR Kantrias Regional Update UPDATE VII 20th of February, 2013 Regional Population: 202 Greetings from Kantrias – The Land of the Sword and the Gavel! Do you like Elections? Of course you do! And that's just as well, because in the past two weeks we have had elections and accolades, ministries and media, competitions and culture, treaties and talkback, as well as the precision manoeuvring one expects from the Military forces of Kantrias. So follow us, fair friends, as all these exciting items, and plenty more, are to be found in this awfully energetic edition of the Kantrias Regional Update! Dazzling Democracy – Senate Sits, Accolades Awarded, Treaties Transacted The Fourth Senate Elected The political scene in Kantrias has been incredibly active over recent weeks, with the election of a new senate, the signing of two important treaties, and awards and honours granted to several citizens for exemplary services to the Kingdom of the Sword and the Gavel. The 4th senate of Kantrias was elected in a poll unique in Kantrian history in that it didn’t end with a tie, deadlock or run-off vote. Returning senators Christian Wright and MagentaFairy were joined by new faces Krimson Vulkia, Edward Leben, and SPQR. Christian Wright was chosen unanimously by the senate to serve as the Speaker for the new government. The first act of business for this sensational senate was the approval of the King’s ministerial nominations. Christopher Bishop was returned to his post as General of the Royal Kantrian Army, MagentaFairy was reaffirmed in her position as Minister of the Interior, and Lucy Delacroix remained Minster of Foreign Affairs. Queen Eliora Lockwood was selected to be the Minister for Culture, returning to a position she held very successfully a term ago. The Treaty of Baden was signed between Kantrias and the The New Inquisition, cementing an alliance between the two imperialist regions which has already borne fruit with a number of successful joint military operations. In light of the changes to the Telegram system, and the new rules governing recruitment in User Created Regions, the Kantrian Senate passed legislation ratifying the Arnhelm Declaration of Recruitment Standards. In recognition of their outstanding and enduring service to the realm, King Cerian Quilor raised Jimothy Wright and Christian Wright to the peerage of Kantrias with the rank of Patrician. The King made special mention of Jimothy Wright’s hard work and achievement in service to the senate. The King also singled out Christian Wright’s exceptional work in helping to formulate and clarify the laws of Kantrias. The awards didn’t stop there as the King also awarded several members of the region for their service to Kantrias. Magenta Fair was awarded the Order of the Lotus, 3rd Class for services to the Interior. Eliora Lockwood was awarded the Order of the Lily 3rd Class, for her services to regional Culture. Lucy Delacroix was awarded the Order of the Orchid, 3rd Class for services to Foreign Affairs. Capacious Culture – Fiction, Foreign affairs, and Folkore! Time to sit back with a good book and take in the Kantrian Culture With the election of the 4th senate the forums have really kicked into gear, with the Kantrian Public News Service (KPNS) producing several exciting new pieces of regional culture, the creation of a new roleplaying game, and the Ministry of Culture launches a new short story competition to explore the myths and folklore of Kantrias. Do you love literature? The Delphinium Throne, written by Gustavus Adolphus Rex, has taken the forum by storm! This ongoing fantasy steampunk story sees the people of Kantrias grapple with events that may threaten to overwhelm the kingdom. With three chapters already finished, and a fourth on the way, stay tuned to find out how this entertaining drama plays out. Turn the volume up and relax in your favourite chair as you listen to the latest edition of the Kantrian Podcast, the Kantricast. Episode 6 discusses the recent senatorial elections, touches briefly on foreign affairs, delves deeply into the proposed regional economy, and rushes headlong into debate about constitutional corrections. KPNS in association with the Foreign Ministry has produced a new current affairs publication, Eye on the World. This semi-regular periodical examines the major themes and movements in foreign affairs in the wider NationStates world, and discusses what they might mean for Kantrias. Citizens of Kantrias will soon by saving the world from undead hoards in Eliora Lockwood’s fantasy roleplaying game Arundel. Will the motley band of heroes triumph against evil forces which gather on the fringes of civilisation? Or will sinister powers cover the world in a second darkness? The Ministry of Culture has launched a new short story competition, this time exploring the fireside tales and folklore of Kantrias. Entries must be 500-5000 words long and be submitted by March 4th, 2013. No matter which story take the prize, the real winner will be Kantrian Culture. Kantrias Strikes - Sweeping Victories for the RKA The Royal Kantrian Army - Faster than lightning Ah! I love the smell of raiding in the morning… it smells rather like victory! The Royal Kantrian Army has been exceptionally busy in recent days, aiding allies in the capture of several regions, supporting ongoing occupations, and striking out on their own to seize The Herd The resurgent military forces of Kantrias captured The Herd in an expert display of martial precision, which saw the purple banner of the Sword and Gavel resplendently raised above the region. In the first stroke of a very successful series of allied military manoeuvres, units of the Royal Kantrian Army supported the New Inquisition as they captured the region of CATS. Co-operation continued closely in a joint operation which successfully took control of Romania De Aur. This victory was celebrated by the blissful banning of several defeated defenders. Delightful! Kantrias also aided Europeia in their capture of the region of Avalon, which was magnificently seized from right under the noses of the rather lackadaisical defenders. And to top it all off, units of the Royal Kantrian Army Reserve continue to aid the Black Riders in their ongoing occupation of The Middle East. And that’s the Kantrias Regional Update – Goodnight and Goodluck! Interested in taking a look around? Check out our forums z13.invisionfree.com/Kantrias Written by Lucy Delacroix

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Kantrian Government The Royal Family King: Cerian Basileus Rex Quilor Anumia I Queen:Eliora Lockwood Government Ministers General of the RKA: Christopher Bishop Minister of Culture: Eliora Lockwood Minister of the Interior Caldemar Leutria Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lucy Delacroix The Senate Jimothy Wright Ice Eliora Lockwood Caldemar Leutria Roman Pierce Kantrias Regional Update UPDATE III 12th December, 2012 Regional Population: 188 Greetings from Kantrias – The Land of the Sword and the Gavel! Election excitement has gripped Kantrias with the determination of a new Senate, a World Assembly Delegate and a winner in the Twisted Fairy-tales short story competition. The region is still experiencing tremendous growth, reaching 188 nations and entering into the Top 50 largest regions for the first time. So read on, friends, and let us elucidate these electrifying events in this exhilarating edition of the Kantrias Regional Update! Election Extravaganza – The Sensational New Senate Results are in! Elections for the new senate have finished, with a record five senators being selected by the population to serve in the next term. The election saw the return of experienced senators Jimothy Wright and Ice, as well as newcomers to the role, Caldemar Leutria and Eliora Lockwood. The final seat came down to thrilling contest between Roman Pierce and Christian Wright, with Roman Pierce winning the by-election after a close tussle. Despite the excitement of the election, the day to day business of Senate was still under-way, with the passing of two important pieces of legislation. The World Assembly Bill codified the process for becoming World Assembly delegate. The resultant election was won unopposed by Interior Minister Caldemar Leutria. Security was also on the agenda with the passing of the Information Act in order to safeguard critical state secrets. The King instituted a peerage system to reward those who have performed services to the realm with titles of nobility. The system awards those who have contributed to the region in the fields of Military endeavour, legislative and judicial service, and civilian executive functions. The first to receive this honour was Minister Caldemar who was raised to the rank of Viscount for his sterling work in building the region. In other news, experienced NationStates player, Rix Cremieux, has been elevated to the Royal Council. Although a relatively recent arrival, he has already articulated several ideas for the betterment of the region, one of which is currently being implemented, and delivered a number of thought provoking lectures at the Royal Kantrian Academy of the Arts and Sciences. Continuous Culture – Wonders of the Written Word! Read all about it! There has been a lot of creativity on display in the region, with the publication of three newspapers, a successful short story competition, a project charting the history of Kantrias, and a new instalment of the Kantrian Talk show! In great news for subway commuters and lovers of relaxing breakfasts, the streets of Kantrias have been humming to the sounds of printing presses, as three of the region’s newspapers publish captivating new editions. Jimothy Wright’s Reactionary Watchman has kicked in to gear, settling into a regular weekly release which examines the political and cultural life of Kantrias from a conservative perspective. The Insanity Parties’ Asylum News delved cheerfully into regional events, with the usual dose of Poptart Cats. Finally, The Kantrian Monitor published an in-depth interview with Senator Ice, which discussed his previous term in the senate and his hopes for the future. It was a tale of tension and excitement – and that was just the vote! After an incredibly close race, the Ministry of Culture’s first short story competition, Twisted Fairy-Tales, has ended with a win by Roman Pierce’s story, Deep Sea Diving. This clever twist on The Little Mermaid raced neck and neck to the finish line with MagentaFairy’s A Lone Soul. After the first vote ended in a tie, it seemed that the second vote would also end the same way, until Deep Sea Divingeventually took the lead. The close nature of the race is testament to the two competitor’s excellent writing skills, but by the narrowest margin, it was determined by the public that Mr Pierce had best expressed the theme of the competition. Other entries included Lucy Delacroix’s The Piper, and Gorilla Black’s The Emperor is not silly! The quality of all entries involved marked this as a very successful end to the Ministry of Culture’s first competition and will hopefully serve as a taste of things to come. A fascinating project is underway as King Cerian Quilor launches A Complete and Running History of Kantrias. This first instalment, entitled The Foundation, charted the establishment and initial growth of the region. The Second, Forward to a Constitution, illuminated the founding of the first political parties and early forays into foreign affairs. This continuing narrative looks like it will prove to be both an enthralling and insightful chronicle, and an invaluable resource. The hills were alive with the sound of … music? No! Chat! Yes, that’s right, it’s the latest episode the Kantrian Public News Services Skype talk show! This wide-ranging discussion covered foreign affairs, different aspects of military gameplay, and the nature of colonies and protectorates in the NationStates world. Once again it was edited wonderfully by our very own Queen Eliora. Military Manoeuvres – The Royal Kantrian Army sweeps to victory Victory to Kantrias! With their trademark precision and perfect drill, Kantrian forces have raised the banner of the Sword and Gavel over captured several regions and aided allied troops in the occupation of others. Under the leadership of King Cerian Quilor and General Christopher Bishop, units of the Royal Kantrian Army seized control of The Free Land, Phoenix 1, and Defranco Nation. Both The Free Land and Phoenix 1 were captured in the same update, a startling demonstration of Kantrian military organisation. The Kantrian Army also aided in the Black Rider’s occupation of the region of Ether. Ether was formerly under the control of the Glass Gallows, a region famed for its support of Aretism. The King stated Kantrias’ continued opposition to this undemocratic and corrosive philosophy, and reaffirmed the region’s commitment to oppose it wherever it might be found. And that’s the Kantrias Regional Update – Goodnight and Goodluck! Interested in taking a look around? Check out our forums z13.invisionfree.com/Kantrias Written by Lucy Delacroix

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