Giovanniland

A small group of family members and/or close friends, of course: "We shouldn't allow someone to leave our presence without feeling better and happier." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Final Stage
Championship Game
(played at 10 AM local time)
Faraday Rough Striders 21 28 23 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 30 25 Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) forced a Do-or-Die Championship Game by 8 PM local time.
 
Do-or-Die Championship Game
Golden Sierra Griffins 23 25 25 25 Faraday Rough Striders 25 13 20 19  
1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Gold Medalist: Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI)
Silver Medalist: Faraday Rough Striders (LUD)
Bronze Medalist: Panorama Chargers (SAY)

The Republic of Candelù
Overview;
Geography;
Divisions of Candelù;
The Royal Family
 
Still work in progress...
 
 

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Final Stage
Losers' Bracket Round 4
Golden Sierra Griffins 15 25 17 25 18 Panorama Chargers 25 19 25 20 16 Panorama Chargers (SAY) are the Bronze Medalists.
Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) plays the Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) in the Championship Game.
 
Championship Game
Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI)
Griffins needs to win twice to win the Gold Medal. The loser takes the Silver Medal.

Shortly after the unexpected fall of the Italian Republic, the peninsula got divided, like it had in the past. It turned into a shattered land, made up by small states led by families that were part of the city's bourgeoisie.


The various wars about these states aren't what I'm going to focus on, so let's talk about the main protagonist of the story, shall we?


At the time, Candelù wasn't more than a small fraction of the land owned by Venice. In fact, it remained under Venetian control until the fall of the Venetian Republic itself.

After this event, one of the villages tried to take over; its name was Breda.
 
Breda was a heavily weaponized city in the Venetian era; its people were experts when it came to weapons: guns, bows, crossbows, even melee weapons—they had it all. It was a threat to everyone in the region.
 
One of the cities most at risk was Candelù itself. At the time, Candelù was just a small village, specialized in everything related to art. Painting, music, architecture—Candelù was simply full of works of art; it focused so much on culture that it didn't even have an army.


In this time, where war was almost certain, art wouldn't be what could save them. That's why they reached out to another city close by for help; that city was Maserada.


Maserada was the opposite of Candelù, having almost no history as it was one of the newest Venetian cities, made shortly before the fall of the Republic, though it was almost as weaponized as Breda. People from maserada were expert blacksmiths; they created the best weapons present on the Peninsula.
 
At first, both the leader and the people of Maserada weren't positive about supporting Candelù, fearing that, after the inevitable fall of the city, they'd become the main objective of Breda.

Eventually, the alliance was signed. Breda saw this as a threat to its power, so the leader moved the army closer to the border with Candelù. War was about to begin, and Candelù formed its first ever army, made up of a very small number of volunteers.


Breda eventually launched a massive attack, but the united forces of Candelù and Maserada proved to be too strong. With their combined strength and skills, they were able to defeat the enemy and protect their Cities.


Breda was then defeated and annexed to Candelù.


After years of collaboration, the government of Maserada organized a referendum, supported by Candelù, proposing to join the city to receive economic aid in exchange for their fighting and smithing skills.


The final vote resulted in a "yes," and, to date, the autonomous region of Maserada is still part of Candelù's Empire, being the second most populated region.






PS. Remember, i made this out of free time, sorry if this isn't clear or if it has grammar-related errors, i'm still studying to make my english better 🫡
 
 
 
 
 
Long live the Emperor.

Driver Name: Tes Tinovic
Name Trigram: TET
Nationality Trigram: TRL
Preferred Car Number: 69
Second Choice Car Number: 66
Reliability: 3.3
Aggression: 4.2
Technique: 4.5
Driver's bio: 

Driver Name: Matis Hardic
Name Trigram: MHC
Nationality Trigram: TRL
Preferred Car Number: 77
Second Choice Car Number: 99
Reliability: 3.5
Aggression: 4.1
Technique: 4.4
Driver's bio: 

Circuit Name: Terajeva Super Speedway
Race Name: Teralyon Grand Prix
Track Length (km): 5.55 km
Qualifying Type: Two Tier
Track aggressiveness: 6
Track technicality: 4
Overtaking Difficulty: 2
Margin for error: 4
Info: 222,000 capacity
Track Image: 

Team Name: Eriunius Racing
Team Nation: Federated Teralyon Republic
Nationality Trigram: TRL
Team color (in hex code): #2c0880
Reliability: 4
Acceleration: 5
Turning: 3
Team bio:
Eriunius Racing is the dynamic formula team division of Eriunius Motors, a renowned luxury and supercar manufacturer that has been producing world-class vehicles since its inception. Based on a foundation of innovation, precision, and a relentless drive to succeed, Eriunius Racing has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of formula racing.
The team is led by a talented group of engineers, designers, and drivers, who work tirelessly to push the limits of performance and technology. With a passion for speed and a commitment to excellence, Eriunius Racing consistently delivers impressive results on the track.
Drawing on the expertise and resources of its parent company, Eriunius Racing is able to leverage cutting-edge technologies and engineering techniques to develop advanced racing vehicles that are second to none. These vehicles feature state-of-the-art aerodynamics, powerful engines, and advanced electronics, all carefully calibrated for maximum speed and performance.
Thanks to their unrivaled expertise and a deep commitment to excellence, Eriunius Racing has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable teams in the world of formula racing. With a track record of success and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this team is sure to continue setting new records and thrilling fans around the globe for years to come.
Engine Manufacturer: Eriunius
Engine Name: Eriunius-Y2J HITC
Reliability (between -1 and 1):  -0.3
Actuation (between -1 and 1):  -0.2
Tare (between -1 and 1): +0.5
Info: 1.6 L direct injection I6 turbocharged engine
Tire Manufacturer: Fenris 
Tire Name: Fenris NWO Stinger
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.2
Traction (Between -1 and 1): +0.2
Info: For dry/slick conditions

Hello, I'm Joãozinho (for those closest to you, Vinícius). I started playing Nationstates on January 19, 2022 through a youtuber known as Flannel who promoted the game in one of his videos and I have been a longtime member of the Flannelistan region. After meeting former delegate Giovanniland, I decided to join TWP to venture into the Pacific seas that were unknown to me until then, and also have a lot of fun, of course. A good morning, good afternoon, good night or good morning to anyone who took the time to read this :) Signed: Me.

[OOC: Malfunction of computer forced this sign-up to arrive later than the intended posting time at 02:00 GMT] Drivers Driver Name: Richard Hammond Name Trigram: RHA Nationality Trigram: HEJ Preferred Car Number: 00 Second Choice Car Number: 8 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 2 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 5 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 Information: This driver is known as Sir Crash-A-Lot. Driver Name: James May Name Trigram: JMA Nationality Trigram: HEJ Preferred Car Number: 0 Second Choice Car Number: 3 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 2 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 Information: This driver is known as Captain Slow. -------------------------------------------------- Circuit Circuit Name: Sleetgrave Cemetery Circuit Race Name: The Hertfordshire-Jammbo Grand Prix Track Image: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/577959042631204895/1097306236996833280/image.png?width=797&height=585 Track Length (km): 8.4404km Qualifying Type: Traditional Track aggressiveness (1-10): 1 Track technicality (1-10): 9 Overtaking Difficulty: 3.9 Margin for error: 4.5 -------------------------------------------------- Team Team Name: Regalia Genesis (Full Name: Racing Team Regalia Genesis) Team Nation: Hertfordshire and Jammbo Nationality Trigram: HEJ Team colour (in hex code): #000000 Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4 Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3 Turning (Between 2 and 5): 5 -------------------------------------------------- Engine Engine manufacturer: Flag of Convenience Engine name (if different): Mihashira Reliability (between -1 and 1): 0.6 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.8 Tare (between -1 and 1): 0.2 -------------------------------------------------- Tires Manufacturer Name: Eclipse Reliability (Between -1 and 1): 0.3 Traction (Between -1 and 1): -0.3 -------------------------------------------------- The vehicle used by Regalia Genesis: https://images.nightcafe.studio/jobs/ivjtmizXjCPhc7tbpGeI/ivjtmizXjCPhc7tbpGeI--1--2v3s1.jpg?tr=w-1600,c-at_max The logo of Regalia Genesis: ERROR 404 - Image Not Found

I, Joaozinho, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, or any laws made pursuant to it.

Hello everyone, i'm the owner and player behind the nation of Candelù (Candelu in NationStates). 
Even though i joined the forum just recently (yesterday, lol.) I've been in NationStates for arround 3-4 months, destroying my count- i mean, making Candelù the country we know today.
My country was born already years before joining NS, in fact, it was a project me and 4 other friends had, and who knows, maybe we'll eventually create a real micro nation called Candelù. 🤔
I hope that i might bring something interesting here, in the discord servers and in NationState's site itself too, and, with this, i'll be going, bye everyone.








Long live the Emperor.

Automobilismo Giovanniterra
Driver Signups
Driver Name: Lukas Taval-Sabino
Name Trigram: LTS
Nationality Trigram: GIO
Preferred Car Number: 16
Second Choice Car Number: 25
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 2
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5
Driver Name: Sabina Dava-Gyasso
Name Trigram: SDG
Nationality Trigram: GIO
Preferred Car Number: 20
Second Choice Car Number: 66
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4
Circuit Signup
Circuit Name: Kirkone de la Arara (Macaw's Circuit)
Race Name: Magnopremo de Porto Violeto 
Track Image:

Track Length (km): 4.096 km
Qualifying Type: Elimination
Track aggressiveness (1-10): 2
Track technicality (1-10): 8
(Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10)
Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 4
Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3
Team Signup
Team Name: Las Lavandas
Team Nation: Giovanniland
Nationality Trigram: GIO
Team color (in hex code):  #8D3DFF 
Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 5
Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3.5
Turning (Between 2 and 5): 3.5
Engine Signup
Engine manufacturer: Quintana-Urbolina
Engine name (if different): Velite 1420
Reliability (between -1 and 1): 0.2
Actuation (between -1 and 1): 0.2
Tare (between -1 and 1): -0.4
Tire Signup
Manufacturer Name: Giovagoma
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.3
Traction (Between -1 and 1): 0.3

New Revelations
 
May 4th, 1423 - 7:20 AM - The office of Partalí News, Ryxenia.
It had been about a month and a half since the Farryvas-Pincalo Debacle had started, and with silence from the federal goverment and independent investigations having grinded to a halt after all evidence dried up, it seemed for the people involved in the situation, the mess was finally over, as the people had mostly calmed down, at least on the streets, Ryxtylopian social media was still a mess, opposition parties to the current goverment still moaning at the fact the case hadn't been resolved, especially when it could involve figures as high in rank as state governors and even the president.
This "peace" would abruptly end when the left-wing Partalí News, never wanting to miss an opportunity to criticize the goverment's desicions opened their morning broadcast with new information regarding the scandle, the figure of the ammount stolen was still pretty vague. But during the morning broadcast Partalí openly accused the Pestalpan governor: Farryvás Vizchaca of embezzlement, presenting that over the past years one of his companies had seen "increased activity".
This single broadcast made Farryvás the centre of attention, and he was also accused of potentially interviening in DII operations in Pestalpa, as people had started to notice inconsistencies in the way documents were stored, with many having gone missing in the last two months.
So as eyes turned to the Pestalpan goverment and demonstrations rekindled the goverment figures who had thought they had escaped intact from a huge fiasco were back in the spotlight, especially Farryvás who now had to be accompanied by a police escort considering the danger to him was at an all time high.
This trapped Pincalo in a difficult spot since he had a close relation with Farryvás but now he had to either ditch him or risk the public's anger, if he ditched him and opened an investigation, he could risk Farryvás leaking everything to save himself and draw attention elsewhere, but if he didn't do anything the public would inmediatley draw a connection. The third option was telling Farryvás that they would open "investigaiton" but that would only delay the inevitable as eventually without any results from the investigation, the public would either get very angry or figure out the relation between Farryvás and Pincalo.
 
 
May 5th, 1423 - 9:00 PM - The DII office in Pinilaca, Pestalpa.
Pincalo had once again returned to the DII office in Pinilaca, walked through part of the archive phone firmly next to his ear as he was in a call with Farryvás deciding what to do, while Farryvás still thought the situation could be salvaged Pincalo thought otherwise;
"No Farryvás! If we take no action it will be blatantly obvious what's going on and both you and me will find ourselves linched, behind bars or worse!" Says Pincalo.
"Ugh okay, then what do you propose? Do i have to leave the country?!" Responds Farryvás.
"In total honesty probably, a lot of us could end up somewhere else, but for that we must delay, ill select some DII staff who are in on this to open an investigation into you, you get what i mean right?"
"I do."
"That will give us more time to come with another potential solution, or drop out if the worst comes to be."
"Ive already packed up, im ready to go if its necessary."
"Good to see you're planning ahead, whatever you do, don't do anything to arouse the public's anger, if any further leaks come out, it will be time to get out of this mess."
"Understood, unforunatley i have to conviene with the pestalpan state assembly tomorrow, remember?"
"Oh crap, right... in that case avoid touching the topic for as long as possible and if you get to it try to de-rail the conversation to something else."
"Alright, well ill hope for the best, we should start informing the rest soon."
"Ill take care of it don't worry, hope you have a nice evening."
Pincalo hung up, he knew all of that would just buy time and he was divided on if he should drop out and flee somewhere else or trying to save his allies and fortune in Ryxtylopia, something to him was clear tho, he was thinking on borrowed time.

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Group Finals
Group 1 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 25 20 15 West Bridge Reds 19 27 22 25 8 Group 2 Elk Valley Grizzlies 21 25 25 22 15 Eastview Infernos 25 21 21 25 11 Group 3 Faraday Rough Striders 22 22 32 25 15 Pinewood Bullets 25 25 30 22 8 Group 4 Panorama Chargers 17 23 19 Oakwood Pirates 25 25 25 Oakwood Pirates need to beat Panorama Chargers twice to win the group.
Group Finals
Do-or-die Game
 
Oakwood Pirates 22 8 25 25 12 Panorama Chargers 25 25 23 21 15  
Final Stage
(played in Multi-purpose Indoor Sports Coliseum, New Thraproy Sports Complex, Sportstown, Steskia, Thraproy)
Losers' Bracket Round 1 Matchups
West Bridge Reds (EMI) vs. Eastview Infernos (SAY)
Pinewood Bullets (ADA) vs. Oakwood Pirates (LUD)
Winners' Bracket Round 1/Semi-Finals Matchups
Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) vs. Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA)
Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Panorama Chargers (SAY)

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Losers' Bracket Round 1
Group 1:
Big Valley Crocodiles 25 25 17 26 Marble Hills Mavericks 14 19 25 24 Westside Serpents 14 12 23 Oakleaf Oracles 25 25 25 Evergreen Rangers 25 23 22 Mountainview Shades 27 25 25 Clearwater Lions 18 18 17 Somerset Rockets 25 25 25  
Group 2:
Maple Leaf Nationals 24 25 25 17 11 Paramount Bisons 26 16 23 25 15 Wildwood Vipers 25 25 17 25 Willow Braves 19 21 25 19 Waterford Wolverines 24 21 13 Oak Grove Sharks 26 25 25 Palm Valley Iron Bulls 25 25 17 25 River Valley Boars 22 19 25 21  
Group 3:
Willow Creek Beasts 26 25 25 Seacoast Pit Bulls 24 23 12 Elk Creek Saints 25 24 25 16 9 Lakewood Stags 16 26 23 25 15 Golden Oak Foxes 26 22 20 25 15 East Bridge Titans 24 25 25 18 13 Big Pine Orcs 23 25 25 20 17 Saint Helena Sailors 25 18 22 25 15  
Group 4:
Spring Hill Blitz 25 20 19 25 11 Springfield Arrows 20 25 25 23 15 Sunny Hills Earnest 22 25 25 22 15 Maple Hills Giants 25 20 20 25 11 Woodcreek Tigers 25 26 23 20 12 Monarch Royals 18 24 25 25 15 Granite Hills Silver Novas 18 20 21 Little Valley Rovers 25 25 25  
Winners' Bracket Round 2/Quarterfinals
Group 1:
Darwin Rams 16 26 29 25 11 Grapevine Trojans 25 28 27 15 15 Golden Sierra Griffins 27 17 25 25 15 Silverleaf Goblins 29 25 22 12 10 Hillview Stallions 19 25 12 23 Pleasant Valley Monsters 25 22 25 25 Ocean View Warhawks 24 24 20 West Bridge Reds 26 26 25  
Group 2:
Eastview Infernos 26 22 14 13 Mountain Oak Pumas 24 25 25 25 Blue River Rhinos 25 25 25 25 Ravenwood Buffalo 19 22 27 19 Elk Valley Grizzlies 25 25 25 Redwood Orcas 23 16 14 Summerfield Crocs 25 25 25 Apple Valley Mambas 19 21 20  
Group 3:
Oceanside Mythics 13 26 9 Faraday Rough Striders 25 28 25 Northride Howlers 25 25 25 Greenlands Gators 19 22 21 Foothill Kraken 25 20 25 22 11 Pinewood Bullets 16 25 19 25 15 Trinity Cavaliers 21 15 25 13 Silver Creek Iron 25 25 23 25  
Group 4:
Laguna Bay Grand 23 14 16 Sunshine Cougars 25 25 25 Green Valley Raptors 25 25 25 Deer Valley Stingers 23 21 20 Oakwood Pirates 22 20 25 29 12 Panorama Chargers 25 25 22 27 15 Forest Lake Mammoths 25 25 25 Paradise Broncos 21 16 19  
Losers' Bracket Round 2 Matchups
Group 1:
Ocean View Warhawks (SAY) vs. Big Valley Crocodiles (THU)
Hillview Stallions (NGA) vs. Oakleaf Oracles (LUD)
Silverleaf Goblins (SAY) vs. Mountainview Shades (EMI)
Darwin Rams (EMI) vs. Somerset Rockets (ADA)
Group 2:
Apple Valley Mambas (THR) vs. Paramount Bisons (NGA)
Redwood Orcas (THU) vs. Wildwood Vipers (WMI)
Ravenwood Buffalo (THU) vs. Oak Grove Sharks (EMI)
Eastview Infernos (SAY) vs. Palm Valley Iron Bulls (THU)
Group 3:
Trinity Cavaliers (THU) vs. Willow Creek Beasts (LUD)
Foothill Kraken (THR) vs. Lakewood Stags (SAY)
Greenland Gators (LUD) vs. Golden Oak Foxes (WMI)
Oceanside Mythics (EMI) vs. Big Pine Orcs (THR)
Group 4:
Paradise Broncos (THU) vs. Springfield Arrows (THR)
Oakwood Pirates (LUD) vs. Sunny Hills Earnest (WMI)
Deer Valley Stingers (SAY) vs. Monarch Royals (NGA)
Laguna Bay Grand (LUD) vs. Little Valley Rovers (SAY)
After the end of this round of this bracket, the winners play with their pairs (1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4) in the Losers' Bracket Round 3 at the same time as the Winners' Bracket Round 3/Semi-Finals. The winners in the Losers' Bracket Round 3 play against the losers in the Winner's Bracket Round 3/Semi-Finals in the Losers' Bracket Round 4.
Winners' Bracket Round 3/Semi-Finals
Group 1:
Grapevine Trojans (WMI) vs. Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI)
Pleasant Valley Monsters (THR) vs. West Bridge Reds (EMI)
Group 2:
Mountain Oak Pumas (WMI) vs. Blue River Rhinos (NGA)
Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA) vs. Summerfield Crocs (SAY)
Group 3:
Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Northride Howlers (NGA)
Pinewood Bullets (ADA) vs. Silver Creek Iron (THR)
Group 4:
Sunshine Cougars (EMI) vs. Green Valley Raptors (NGA)
Panorama Chargers (SAY) vs. Forest Lake Mammoths (ADA)

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Losers' Bracket Round 2
Group 1:
Ocean View Warhawks 25 11 20 21 Big Valley Crocodiles 18 25 25 25 Hillview Stallions 11 18 25 25 17 Oakleaf Oracles 25 25 19 21 15 Silverleaf Goblins 25 25 25 Mountainview Shades 18 19 22 Darwin Rams 25 25 25 Somerset Rockets 23 16 22  
Group 2:
Apple Valley Mambas 25 17 25 18 15 Paramount Bisons 23 25 19 25 17 Redwood Orcas 25 25 19 22 Wildwood Vipers 21 27 25 25 Ravenwood Buffalo 25 23 13 18 Oak Grove Sharks 17 25 25 25 Eastview Infernos 25 25 22 25 Palm Valley Iron Bulls 21 20 25 18  
Group 3:
Trinity Cavaliers 26 25 25 22 21 Willow Creek Beasts 24 22 27 25 19 Foothill Kraken 25 25 25 Lakewood Stags 20 13 23 Greenlands Gators 25 19 25 25 Golden Oak Foxes 16 25 15 22 Oceanside Mythics 21 14 22 Big Pine Orcs 25 25 25  
Group 4:
Paradise Broncos 25 21 25 27 Springfield Arrows 18 25 13 25 Oakwood Pirates 25 29 25 Sunny Hills Earnest 19 27 21 Deer Valley Stingers 19 17 25 15 Monarch Royals 25 25 23 25 Laguna Bay Grand 16 25 30 18 15 Little Valley Rovers 25 18 28 25 3  
Losers' Bracket Round 3
Group 1:
Big Valley Crocodiles 25 25 25 Hillview Stallions 21 23 14 Silverleaf Goblins 25 25 25 Darwin Rams 23 23 21  
Group 2:
Paramount Bisons 25 19 25 28 Wildwood Vipers 22 25 18 26 Oak Grove Sharks 20 11 25 25 10 Eastview Infernos 25 25 12 18 15  
Group 3:
Trinity Cavaliers 25 26 22 25 Foothill Kraken 21 24 25 23 Greenlands Gators 25 25 15 25 Big Pine Orcs 19 19 25 22  
Group 4:
Paradise Broncos 9 20 18 Oakwood Pirates 25 25 25 Monarch Royals 25 21 16 20 Laguna Bay Grand 22 25 25 25  
Winners' Bracket Round 3/Semi-Finals
Group 1:
Grapevine Trojans 22 9 16 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 25 Pleasant Valley Monsters 11 20 25 15 West Bridge Reds 25 25 15 25  
Group 2:
Mountain Oak Pumas 25 21 25 19 15 Blue River Rhinos 21 25 16 25 13 Elk Valley Grizzlies 25 19 25 25 Summerfield Crocs 22 25 21 21  
Group 3:
Faraday Rough Striders 25 25 25 Northride Howlers 17 21 16 Pinewood Bullets 22 25 21 25 15 Silver Creek Iron 25 20 25 14 11  
Group 4:
Sunshine Cougars 25 23 31 10 15 Green Valley Raptors 22 25 29 25 13 Panorama Chargers 21 25 25 18 15 Forest Lake Mammoths 25 21 23 25 12  
Losers' Bracket Round 4 Matchups
Group 1:
Pleasant Valley Monsters (THR) vs. Big Valley Crocodiles (THU)
Grapevine Trojans (WMI) vs. Silverleaf Goblins (SAY)
Group 2:
Summerfield Crocs (SAY) vs. Paramount Bisons (NGA)
Blue River Rhinos (NGA) Eastview Infernos (SAY)
Group 3:
Silver Creek Iron (THR) vs. Trinity Cavaliers (THU)
Northride Howlers (NGA) vs. Greenlands Gators (LUD)
Group 4:
Forest Lake Mammoths (ADA) vs. Oakwood Pirates (LUD)
Green Valley Raptors (NGA) vs. Laguna Bay Grand (LUD)
After the end of this round of this bracket, the winners play with their pairs (1 vs. 2) in the Losers' Bracket Round 5 at the same time as the Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals. The winners in the Losers' Bracket Round 5 play against the losers in the Winner's Bracket Round 4/Finals in the Losers' Bracket Round 6.
Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals
Group 1:
Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) vs. West Bridge Reds (EMI)
Group 2:
Mountain Oak Pumas (WMI) vs. Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA)
Group 3:
Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Pinewood Bullets (ADA)
Group 4:
Sunshine Cougars (EMI) vs. Panorama Chargers (SAY)
The winners in the Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals will directly qualify for the Final Stage of the UAAUA Volleyball Championships.

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Losers' Bracket Round 4
Group 1:
Pleasant Valley Monsters 25 16 20 14 Big Valley Crocodiles 17 25 25 25 Grapevine Trojans 22 25 15 21 Silverleaf Goblins 25 23 25 25  
Group 2:
Summerfield Crocs 25 23 21 25 6 Paramount Bisons 19 25 25 13 15 Blue River Rhinos 25 14 25 22 12 Eastview Infernos 18 25 18 25 15  
Group 3:
Silver Creek Iron 22 25 25 22 14 Trinity Cavaliers 25 13 16 25 16 Northride Howlers 22 25 21 25 17 Greenlands Gators 25 21 25 22 15  
Group 4:
Forest Lake Mammoths 25 16 23 25 Oakwood Pirates 18 25 25 27 Green Valley Raptors 17 26 22 Laguna Bay Grand 25 28 25  
Losers' Bracket Round 5
Group 1 Big Valley Crocodiles 26 23 21 17 Silverleaf Goblins 24 25 25 25 Group 2 Paramount Bisons 24 20 25 20 Eastview Infernos 26 25 23 25 Group 3 Trinity Cavaliers 23 17 18 Northride Howlers 25 25 25 Group 4 Oakwood Pirates 25 25 12 25 Laguna Bay Grand 18 21 25 18  
Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals
Group 1 Golden Sierra Griffins 24 25 25 19 15 West Bridge Reds 26 22 19 25 13 Group 2 Mountain Oak Pumas 25 23 25 25 9 Elk Valley Grizzlies 23 25 20 27 15 Group 3 Faraday Rough Striders 25 30 20 25 Pinewood Bullets 22 28 25 22 Group 4 Sunshine Cougars 25 25 11 21 11 Panorama Chargers 23 20 25 25 15 Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI), Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA), Faraday Rough Striders (LUD), and Panorama Chargers (SAY) qualify for the Final Stage of the Volleyball Championships.
Losers' Bracket Round 6 Matchups
Group 1:
West Bridge Reds (EMI) vs. Silverleaf Goblins (SAY)
Group 2:
Mountain Oak Pumas (WMI) vs. Eastview Infernos (SAY)
Group 3:
Pinewood Bullets (ADA) vs. Northride Howlers (NGA)
Group 4:
Sunshine Cougars (EMI) vs. Oakwood Pirates (LUD)
Winners of this stage meet the winners of the Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals for the Group Finals. Winners of the Winners' Bracket Round 4/Finals need to be beaten twice for teams winning in the Losers' Bracket Round 6 to win the group.

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Losers' Bracket Round 6
Group 1 West Bridge Reds 13 25 26 13 15 Silverleaf Goblins 25 19 24 25 9 Group 2 Mountain Oak Pumas 12 25 23 24 Eastview Infernos 25 17 25 26 Group 3 Pinewood Bullets 27 17 25 20 16 Northride Howlers 25 25 17 25 14 Group 4 Sunshine Cougars 23 9 26 25 10 Oakwood Pirates 25 25 24 21 15 West Bridge Reds (EMI), Eastview Infernos (SAY), Pinewood Bullets (ADA), and Oakwood Pirates (LUD) qualify for the Final Stage of the Volleyball Championships.
Group Finals Matchups
Group 1:
Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) vs. West Bridge Reds (EMI)
Group 2:
Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA) vs. Eastview Infernos (SAY)
Group 3:
Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Pinewood Bullets (ADA)
Group 4:
Panorama Chargers (SAY) vs. Oakwood Pirates (LUD)

May 2nd, 1423 - Aftokratorian Federal Election Results Report
 
Nea Dimosiografos: “Good evening Aftokratoria, I’m Nea Dimosiografos, and this is Aftokratorian News at 6:00 - 1423 election edition. Today is Tuesday, May 2nd, and the temperature is currently 12 degrees above 0. Today we will be reviewing the federal election results. So for that report, let’s go to Kalpi Eklogi”
Kalpi Eklogi: “Thanks Nea. Well, unsurprisingly Otto Kracy, leader of the Aftokratorian Party, won with 75.9% of the votes, over Igetis Foveros, the former Prime Minister, who ended up with 16.4%. The minute midnight struck, and enough votes had been counted that it was impossible for Otto to lose, he began his celebration speech in front of a huge crowd of supporters in Omoskratia. The first thing he addressed was that since he would now be head of government, his response to Kerglom Hafth, an anti-Aftokratorian politician from Fauthur, would be the official one. Mr. Kracy then yelled “F*ck Kerglom Hafth! Let Aftokratoria rule supreme!”, which was met with an uproar of support.”
Nea Dimosiografos: “Interesting. Have either Mr. Kracy or Mr. Foveros made any responses this morning?”
Kalpi Eklogi: “While on one hand, Otto Kracy has made many Twittur posts, calling out his foes such as Igetis Foveros and Kerglom Hafth as well as post simply celebrating, but Igetis has not said anything since his short farewell speech last night. This would break his streak of posting every day since the beginning of his campaign in 1418. Our associates here at ANBC did reach out to both of those main candidates, but Otto understandably had many other press conferences taking up his time, and Igetis simply did not respond. In fact, Mr. Kracy went as far as to call his supporters “enlightened voters”, in his first celebratory post this morning. In the same tweet, he took a little snap at the Fauthurians, who have been one of his main enemies in his campaign since February 16th when Kerglom Hafth first displayed his hate for Aftokratoria.”
Nea Dimosiografos: “Well that certainly is a bold statement Kalpi. So when can we expect to see the official transition into office?”
Kalpi Eklogi: “That date has not been announced yet, but most likely before May 20th. Though, considering the personality and past actions of Otto, he will probably try his best to make it as soon as possible, maybe even by May 10th. The leader of the Aftokratorian Party has even implied in another Twittur post that he has already begun pre-packing to move into the official Prime Minister’s housing office."
Nea Dimosiografos: “Thanks Kalpi. You can see Mr. Kracy’s tweets on our website, where was have uploaded this report as an article, with images. Thank you for listening, and we will be back with more political reports at 6:30”

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[Entertainment]
How one app has changed language learning
Published May 2, 1423
Written by Kain Jokinen
 
Almost everyone who has been on the internet has heard of the app DualDialect. It was originally intended to be used solely for language learning but has also had its mascot, a Czuleck Arctic Bear named Dual, coopted in various online memes, depicting them attacking users for not completing lessons. However, the history of DualDialect hasn't been discussed much, and thus begs the question, where did things begin?
 
DualDialect was first designed in 1417 as an easy and mobile way for Czulian diplomats to learn Common, the international language used in numerous global organizations. The founder of the website was Linnéa Hedlund, who previously worked as a web developer in the Foreign Affairs Office. Around her workplace, they heard many accounts from colleagues about the difficulty of learning Common.
 
"Learning a language can be tough, even with those who are the most dedicated to studying it," they said. "I wanted to help as much as I can, so I tried this. It [DualDialect] was something I thought only would be marginally used." However, after the website was released, it was an instant hit. Even those who weren't in diplomatic roles took time to use the program and learn Common for themselves.
 
DualDialect kept much of its format as it did on day one. It uses various characters and animals to help teach users the language they desire. Along with this, language learning is made in a level system, where words and phrases taught become more complex as you progress. Finally, it brought leaderboards into the mix, where you would compete to complete the most levels at once with other users, both local and global. 
 
This explosion in popularity sparked an idea in Hedlund. Why stop at Common when the world has so many languages to explore? Hedlund immediately started working on including other languages through contacts they met while working at the Foreign Affairs Office. Although limited in who she could contact, they were able to expand the website over the years.
 
In 1419, Aftokratorian was added, along with the development of a mobile app to reach a larger audience. Both additions were well received by audiences, especially by those traveling or immigrating to Czuleck. At this time too, the team running DualDialect had expanded from just Hedlund and a few of her friends to hundreds of people, all with the same goal of expanding language learning.
 
Over the following years, numerous updates were released that modernized how the app looked, brought in brand-new languages, and introduced new features. Giovannese and podcasts were added in 1420, programs to connect with Czuleckian universities and schools were introduced in 1421, and a community-based tutoring program was just released last year in 1422. As of this year, Fluvian, Cyrylican, and Apexilian were announced to be in development, and all three will release together sometime either this or next year. 
 
DualDialect has received critical acclaim for both its ease of use and no-cost learning. Millions globally have made accounts, with interest appearing to rise year by year. Studies have shown that users who put forty hours into one of the language programs can receive the same level of knowledge as taking a semester of a college-level language class. In a recent press release, Hedlund expressed her excitement for the road ahead.
 
"With an app like this, the limits are almost endless," Hedlund said. "I am hopeful that the nations of the world can come together for such a project, as this benefits everyone. Being able to communicate with someone across the globe shows how we all are people, no matter where we were born, and how working together could lead to great things."

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1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Group Stage
Winner's Bracket Round 1/Round of 16
Group 1: (played in Multi-purpose Indoor Sports Coliseum, New Thraproy Sports Complex, Sportstown, Steskia, Thraproy)
Darwin Rams 25 25 15 25 Big Valley Crocodiles 23 20 25 10 Marble Hills Mavericks 17 25 19 18 Grapevine Trojans 25 19 25 25 Westside Serpents 22 22 25 24 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 22 26 Silverleaf Goblins 19 25 25 30 Oakleaf Oracles 25 21 23 28 Evergreen Rangers 19 18 25 25 Hillview Stallions 25 25 20 27 Pleasant Valley Monsters 25 25 18 25 Mountainview Shades 11 21 25 10 Clearwater Lions 20 25 26 21 5 Ocean View Warhawks 25 20 24 25 15 West Bridge Reds 9 25 25 25 Somerset Rockets 25 20 15 14  
Group 2: (played in Apple Valley University Sports Complex, Bracoastos Heights, Wrarnerbadshot, Thraproy)
Maple Leaf Nationals 23 17 25 25 9 Eastview Infernos 25 25 17 17 15 Paramount Bisons 13 22 25 16 Mountain Oak Pumas 25 25 16 25 Wildwood Vipers 25 21 27 21 Blue River Rhinos 18 25 29 25 Willow Braves 25 23 25 24 10 Ravenwood Buffalo 13 25 15 26 15 Elk Valley Grizzlies 10 25 25 25 Waterford Wolverines 25 20 23 22 Oak Grove Sharks 22 17 25 25 11 Redwood Orcas 25 25 22 16 15 Summerfield Crocs 25 25 25 Palm Valley Iron Bulls 14 23 19 River Valley Boars 21 18 16 Apple Valley Mambas 25 25 25  
Group 3: (played in Lakewood University Sports Complex, Lower Smarvaict, Priceprud, Saymacrell)
Oceanside Mythics 25 25 19 25 Willow Creek Beasts 17 19 25 22 Seacoast Pit Bulls 21 25 25 18 15 Faraday Rough Striders 25 13 23 25 17 Elk Creek Saints 17 19 25 20 Northride Howlers 25 25 20 25 Greenlands Gators 12 27 25 25 Lakewood Stags 25 25 18 14 Golden Oak Foxes 23 13 16 Foothill Kraken 25 25 25 Pinewood Bullets 25 23 25 25 East Bridge Titans 22 25 20 20 Big Pine Orcs 21 25 29 25 18 Trinity Cavaliers 25 27 27 21 20 Saint Helena Sailors 25 25 19 23 9 Silver Creek Iron 19 23 25 25 15  
Group 4: (played in Granite Hills University Sports Complex, West Ladwod, New Roenage, Thurhope)
Laguna Bay Grand 25 25 25 Spring Hill Blitz 22 22 22 Sunshine Cougars 22 20 25 25 15 Springfield Arrows 25 25 22 19 13 Green Valley Raptors 25 25 13 25 Sunny Hills Earnest 18 16 25 23 Deer Valley Stingers 20 25 26 25 15 Maple Hills Giants 25 13 28 22 13 Woodcreek Tigers 17 25 24 22 Oakwood Pirates 25 23 26 25 Monarch Royals 25 18 21 19 Panorama Chargers 19 25 25 25 Granite Hills Silver Novas 22 23 26 25 13 Forest Lake Mammoths 25 25 24 14 15 Little Valley Rovers 28 20 25 25 8 Paradise Broncos 30 25 17 13 15  
Losers' Bracket Round 1 Matchups (played in the morning)
Group 1:
Big Valley Crocodiles (THU) vs. Marble Hills Mavericks (LUD)
Westside Serpents (THR) vs. Oakleaf Oracles (LUD)
Evergreen Rangers (THU) vs. Mountainview Shades (EMI)
Clearwater Lions (WMI) vs. Somerset Rockets (ADA)
Group 2:
Maple Leaf Nationals (EMI) vs. Paramount Bisons (NGA)
Wildwood Vipers (WMI) vs. Willow Braves (ADA)
Waterford Wolverines (NGA) vs. Oak Grove Sharks (WMI)
Palm Valley Iron Bulls (THU) vs. River Valley Boars (LUD)
Group 3:
Willow Creek Beasts (LUD) vs. Seacoast Pit Bulls (ADA)
Elk Creek Saints (THR) vs. Lakewood Stags (SAY)
Golden Oak Foxes (WMI) vs. East Bridge Titans (EMI)
Big Pine Orcs (THR) vs. Saint Helena Sailors (WMI)
Group 4:
Spring Hill Blitz (ADA) vs. Springfield Arrows (THR)
Sunny Hills Earnest (WMI) vs. Maple Hills Giants (ADA)
Woodcreek Tigers (NGA) vs. Monarch Royals (NGA)
Granite Hills Silver Novas (THU) vs. Little Valley Rovers (SAY)
 
Winners' Bracket Round 2/Quarterfinals Matchups (played in the afternoon/evening)
Group 1:
Darwin Rams (EMI) vs. Grapevine Trojans (WMI)
Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) vs. Silverleaf Goblins (SAY)
Hillview Stallions (NGA) vs. Pleasant Valley Monsters (THR)
Ocean View Warhawks (SAY) vs. West Bridge Reds (EMI)
Group 2:
Eastview Infernos (SAY) vs. Mountain Oak Pumas (WMI)
Blue River Rhinos (NGA) vs. Ravenwood Buffalo (THU)
Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA) vs. Redwood Orcas (THU)
Summerfield Crocs (SAY) vs. Apple Valley Mambas (THR)
Group 3:
Oceanside Mythics (EMI) vs. Faraday Rough Striders (LUD)
Northride Howlers (NGA) vs. Greenlands Gators (LUD)
Foothill Kraken (THR) vs. Pinewood Bullets (ADA)
Trinity Cavaliers (THU) vs. Silver Creek Iron (THR)
Group 4:
Laguna Bay Grand (LUD) vs. Sunshine Cougars (EMI)
Green Valley Raptors (NGA) vs. Deer Valley Stingers (SAY)
Oakwood Pirates (LUD) vs. Panorama Chargers (SAY)
Forest Lake Mammoths (ADA) vs. Paradise Broncos (THU)