Giovanniland

Everybody man your posts!
As the sun set, the 24 hour countdown till the semi finals start, started, with Tivarra finishing that day's training with his boys, he ordered them back to their positions on their respective teams, with everybody taking up their place.
"And... GO!"
The game started as the 1º team to 25 points would win, Tivarra sat back and watched, his players were starting to get tired, but he wasn't worried, it would be their last excesice for today, and tomorrow was match day, so they would still be pretty prepared.
Tivarra watching the players crossed names off a list still finalizing his picks for the game tomorrow, as the sun started to set, but Tivarra was confident, his team had the capacity to take on UA.
But now with the tournament's end nearing ever and ever closer, Tivarra had to start thinking about his next career move, he was currently coach for Chacas Rugby Club, but he wanted to move to a better Club, since while he thought the performance at the RWC would boost the Ryxtylopian home league, change wouldn't be fast enough.
So he thought as the teams continued playing, sureley at least some of his players were also thinking about their next career move either in or out of Ryxtylopia, but he didn't know where to go after Chacas, and he feared becomming unemployed if nobody seeked him, so he started to draw up something for next game.
Meanwhile the players continued in the game:
"Wow, this is tough?"
"Tougher than Trichanancó?"
"Honestly, yes, i don't know a lot about leagues in other countries, but ive done pretty well in this tournament id say, so i wanna search for a new place?"
"Me too..."
"Ugh, stop talking and get back to the game!"
Whilst on the opposite team similar conversations took place:
"...You see Piaxica has been my club since i started playing Rugby as a kid, and they never get past quarters, we have this curse with Chacas, and whilst it would be sad to leave the club of my childhood, i want to search for better pay."
"Well Trichanancó's pay is alright, i think i may stay there, depends unless other clubs activley try to purchase me i dont think ill leave."
"Good for you i guess."
"I do think ill move, just leave Ryxtylopia entireley, Polaris looks like a nice place, you got good ol' competitivity, who knows ill probably end up in kicking up in Cambria or UA."
"Well good luck with that, if you plan to do a goodbye party let me know."
"I will, i will."
Meanwhile Tivarra had told his asistant to get him a large piece of carton at a nearby store to use as a sign, as he started to write with a marker he had on hand.
"Alright... For... Sale... in... June..."
"CALL... ME... +2... 58... 154... 4987... and there!"
"You know maybe i should change to a Polari number" He says jokingly as he holds up his sign in front of himself, hoping it would make good publicity during the match, he puts it down as everybody finishes the game 25-19.
"Alright everybody, we're done for the day, back to the bus!"
Tivarra picks up his sign and heads with the players to the bus, getting ready for tomorrow, and to plan what right now was an uncertain future.

The after the storm
Tivarra and the players were all in the training field again, practicing and getting ready for their next match, since they would face a familiar opponent they had faced during the group stage: United Adaikes. UA had made the semi finals after beating Overthinkers by 1 point on the quarterfinals, and on the final day of the groups "The Sharks" had beaten the A.R.R.
So with this in mind a lot of players had revenge in their minds, or at least to remind the Adaikesian team that they were a different team after the matches against Ostronia and Zoran, not to mention the fact that they were so close to finals, making it to the final in a debut would be pretty impressive, and there were still plenty of players that still had a lot of unexploited potential, while for other it seemed they couldn't get any better.
Tivarra, now seeing the sky as the limit after the victory against Zoran, thought that after beating Zoran his team would have the necessary skill and experience to come for the revenge against UA, but nevertheless earlier in the day he had taken them to the field again to train to make sure they didn't fall out of shape, placing them in randomly assigned teams to play against eachother, as he sat calmly on the bench drinking a bottle of water.
As he watched both teams he had assembled play against eachother, he decided to call Gavija, to tell him of his agenda for the match against UA, as he already was thinking of goals to set for his players:
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Tivarra starts calling Gavija, who answers after 5 short seconds.
[Gavija]: Im pretty sure i already congratulated on you on your victory yesterday.
[Tivarra]: Yes i know sir, i just wanted to share with you that the team's currently doing great at training!
[Gavija]: Then they wont need you?
[Tivarra]: They're playing in teams so they'll be busy enough with that for me to be able to call you, as i wanted to share with you some of the goals ive set for them against UA.
[Gavija]: Oh yes, i watched the UA vs Overthinkers game, being brutally honest i wanted Overthinkers to win, but i guess you and your team will get a shot at revenge against UA, so dont let it pass, beacause if you do you may not get another one until the next world cup!
[Tivarra]: I wont, that's why their training right now, also the possibility of reaching the final in our debut is just too good to miss, it will solidify the message i hope we've already sent by making it this far into the tournament.
[Gavija]: I don't think ill interfiere too much with this, since you've already completed the goal of making it to the round of 16, for the next world cup, knowing that the level of our players is more advanced ill probably set up some more advanced goals.
[Tivarra]: But do you think we should try making it to the final.
[Gavija]: I say, do it, our team has become one of the favorites to win the tournament simply for being the underdogs in this situation, if you beat UA, your players will get the sweet, sweet revenge they've are probably looking towards after the groups, and it will basically secure the chances of you being in the top 2 teams of this tournament!
[Tivarra]: You're probably right...
[Gavija]: The worst case scenario here is, you loosing and then you would still go to the 3rd place match against either Cambria or Dalimbar, loosing that match aswell and ending in 4th. But the best case scenario ends with our team becomming the champions of this tournament on their debut.
[Tivarra]: Alright, so its set, we're going to win this, i think they've learnt enough from Zoran, but i want nobody to misunderstand me and think they can easily win this, UA will be as tough as an opponent as when we first faced them in the groups, but if we have the capacity to beat the reigning champions we can make it all the way to the finals.
[Gavija]: I like your enthusiasm, but aren't you stressed?
[Tivarra]: After the match with Zoran all that stress drained away, i completed the goals i set for myself and im starting to be able to handle it better now, since i can trust on the boys to play a good game no matter the opponent.
[Gavija]: You do you, im proud of both you and your team, i hope for the best in the upcomming match!
[Tivarra]: Alright, thanks boss! Goodbye.
[Gavija]: Goodbye.
Tivarra hangs up
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Now having the a pretty straight forward goal Tivarra once again sits down and waits for both teams he had assembled to finish the training, this would help him determine the best players for the next match to put in the starting 15, once they finished he would call them to give them the instructions and re organize again.
And so Tivarra waited looking at the Dalimbari sky, it took a while for the time he had set to finish, but once it did he called everybody for a quick rest and adressed the team.
"Alright listen up everybody, this situation is very similar to the one we found ourselves 2 days prior, on this same pitch, just this time i think i got a way easier goal for all of you, if you don't disagree of course."
"We are going to win this, well maybe that's not easy but the goal is much more straight forward, we wanna reach the final."
"Now i know a lot of you now may be seeing this as a chance for revenge from the groups, but if you look at it that way, we'll loose, i want you to like, with the match against Zoran, look at it as a chance to keep imrpoving and impressing."
"Okay maybe impressing isn't the best option, we didn't come all the way here just to show off, we came here to play well, and that's exactly what i want you to do against UA! So give them your best, if we win we'll be secured secured the second place spot in this tournament at the very least!"
Ending with the speech Tivarra mixes up the teams again and sends them back to the pitch to continue practicing for the next match.

Announcement from the Department of Agriculture
As the wine sector experienced undue hardship in the 1422 harvest season due to environmental effects, the FS Chiefdom of State Development's Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the creation of the Wine Sector Support Program.
This program will provide up to ƒ166.2 million over 2 years (1423-24 to 1424-25) in short-term financial support to licenced Dalimbari wineries as they transition and adapt to ongoing and emerging challenges impacting the financial resilience and competitiveness of the wine industry.
The Wine Sector Support Program will provide non-repayable grant payments to licenced Dalimbari wineries based on their production of bulk wine fermented in Dalimbar from domestic primary agricultural products. Under the program:
Bulk wine may include:
grape wine other fruit wine other primary agriculture product-based wines Primary agricultural products are raw materials, such as:
grapes berries other fruit dandelions sap The payment rate will be calculated by determining the total litres of eligible wine produced in the relevant production year from information provided in applications, once the application intake period for the fiscal year has closed. The grant funding allocation for the fiscal year will then be divided by the total litres of eligible wine determined. The maximum amount an eligible recipient can receive is ƒ25 million in total per fiscal year.
Grant funding awarded to successful applicants is expected to contribute to the following outcomes:
licenced wineries in Dalimbar have access to financial support to adapt to economic impacts on their operations net operating income remains stable for licenced wineries in Dalimbar smaller licenced wineries in Dalimbar maintain their viability the Dalimbari wine industry maintains its current contribution to Dalimbar's economy For more information, please contact the Department of Agriculture Wine Sector Support Program office in Kaisah, District 7.

Round of 16
Marinsky Stadium
United Adaikes v. Overthinkers
UAD 15-21 OVT
2nd half, 74th minute
OVT's 22-meter line
Tyrell Darwin, the Sharks' fly half, sees the opponent's goalpost with no Overthinkers players in front of him. He's just in between the far left and the middle horizontal-wise. He knows they can score again, but he can feel an Overthinkers player bothering him behind him.
Darwin felt it was his fault that the Overthinkers team scored in the 52nd minute for the Andolian team to get their first lead. He was hesitant to tackle the offloading player straight to the ground. What was the point of tackling hard if the ball was already off the hands of the one he tackled? 
What Darwin did not expect was an Overthinkers player going straight at him from the right. Upon contact, Darwin offloaded the ball to the next Adaikesian on his left, scrum half Ursella Bissette, to prevent a maul.
Bissette is close. She runs diagonally to the center. But she did not notice the Overthinkers player bothering Darwin earlier, getting tackled near the goal line. She buckles and prepares her knees when her body drops to the ground. However, upon grounding, she heard a loud pop in her right knee. For a quick instance, she did not feel any pain until she tried to turn around to cover the ball with her body, with the Overthinkers player trying to take the ball away. With a sharp and sudden pain in her right knee, she howls. Adaikesian players start to surround Bissette, calling for the medical team. The referee, arriving earlier and stops the Overthinkers player from retrieving the ball from the Adaikesian in pain, calls for the medical team and signals a brief stoppage due to the injury.
Coach Ferne Huxtable of the Sharks looked at Bissette's knee and shook her head. Even the fans think the Sharks' title hopes are over with about 5 minutes left.
Returning to the sidelines, Coach Huxtable called Rosie Ruiz, the backup scrum half on the bench. The head coach of the Sharks tapped the shoulder of the incoming player substituting the injured Bissette to tell her to do good before Ruiz ran towards the Andolian team's goal line.
"Crouch," the referee restarts play with a scrum, telling the forwards of both teams to prepare for the resumption of play.
"Bind" was what the forwards heard from the referee before the props, and the hookers of both teams were already shoulder-to-shoulder.
"Set," the referee tells Ruiz as Ruiz throws the ball to the ground below the ongoing scrum. However, Adaikesian Peregrine Norman hooked the ball backward with his left foot.
Albie Thompkins, the Shark's Number-8, was looking for the ball blindly, looking for the ball in the feet of his teammates in the scrum. Upon reaching the ball, Thompkins passed the ball immediately to Darwin, who in turn made a grubber toward the in-goal area. With the Overthinkers players not expecting the play, Adaikesian outside center Ozzie Matthewson dived for and to the ball, scoring a try and reducing the lead to 1, 20-21! (inspiration: https://giphy.com/gifs/try-rugby-smith-6SjdlWVipON0Y)
The Sharks near Matthewson also dived towards him! Coach Huxtable pounded her fist in the air!
With the try occurring near the goalpost, it will be easy for the place kick to score the try conversion and regain the lead!
After the Sharks regained their composure to continue the match, full-back Hernan Jacobson readied for the place kick with less than three minutes left. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before running to the ball. He kicks it.
The ball went through the middle of the goalpost! They retook the lead! 22-21! And the time was not enough for the Overthinkers team to counter!
The United Adaikes national rugby team proceeds to the Semi-Final for the third straight time!
The Sharks all raised their fists in the air. But they know it's not yet over. Coach Huxtable feels it. The team is beginning to become complacent. Or is it just that the teams they fought are strong? The results in the Knock-outs stage tell it all. Who knows the consequences if they cannot hold off the Hertfordians in the Round of 16 to 4 points? And tonight, it was just a one-point margin.
And they know that the team they expect to play in the Semi-Finals will bring their A-game. They have played with the Zoranians. Coach Huxtable knows it will be hard. Despite the Semi-Finals match happening on their group turf, the Central Donlas Stadium.
Three hours later...
At the banquet hall of the hotel the Sharks are staying in
Donlas
While the Adaikesian national team is grateful to Dalimbar for setting up a large screen in the far wall opposite where they get their food to watch games of interest, they did not particularly like what they currently saw. No Shark was eating when the second half of the Zoran-Ryxtylopia match happened.
The Adaikesian team felt like this before. They were watching in their homes in United Adaikes when the first national team scored an upset win against then-defending champions Hertfordshire and Jammbo. The players and staff of the first national team then retired in international competitions after the tournament. Everyone was curious why nobody returned to the national team pool.
The younger former United Adaikes Rugby Academy players are watching how Ryxtylopia are taking the defending champions to school with their rugby.
It was a wake-up call for the Sharks. The Ryxtylopian team they defeated in the Group Stage is not the same team they see winning against the Zoranian team.

Aura or Polaris?


[Railo]: THEY DID IT THEY DID IT THEY ACTUALLY DID IT!!
[Tixica]: ADILIENTI RYXTYLOPIA! ADILIENTI RYXTYLOPIA! OUR TEAM DID IT!
[Eiva]: Calm down you two! We're live already! *chuckle*
[Railo]: Oh crap! Anyways, hello everybody, we're back from that amaizing match between RYXTYLOPIA and ZORAN! Where our team to the joy of the locals defeated the other Auran team 31 to 25 on the score!
[Tixica]: What a match... i say what a match!
[Eiva]: Depending on who you ask it was either an unexpected win, or the team performed to their finest capacities, exploiting all the potential they could've exploited on that match.
[Tixica]: I think both played a bit of a part, i mean didn't Tivarra say to the cameras he wouldn't give his players a second of rest, and would make them train all day?
[Railo]: Yeah he did, but it seems to have worked out for the A.R.R, as they won what so far is their largest victory of this tournament. But we face a familiar opponent on Semi Finals, one we've already faced in the groups.
[Tixica]: We know, we know: United Adaikes, the nation that beat us on the last day of groups and made us drop to 3rd on the group, when we were originally 1rst place, before the match against Aftokratoria of course.
[Eiva]: Well United Adaikes, honestly i dont know if they'll be as tough as Zoran or tougher, they bearly edged over Overthinkers by ONE try, also we've already faced them but now its the Semi Finals, it would be prudent to treat this as a stair of difficulty, with each opponent being harder than the last.
[Tixica]: That's a good point, if United Adaikes wasn't good they wouldn't have knocked out Overthinkers and made it to semi finals, and may i add Overthinkers had a fantastic tournament they played really well and honestly i feel sad for them bearly missing out by only 1 point.
[Railo]: Its regrettable but apart from our attempted revenge against UA, there will be another match, and honestly i don't know which one will be more exciting to watch... Dalimbar vs Cambria
[Tixica]: Oh boy...
[Eiva]: That will be another good one...
[Tixica]: Also, Eiva you're taking too long, i wanna see my man Gaíves, hurry up!
[Eiva]: Oh yeah i forgot about that. *chuckle*
[Tixica]: You...
Eiva starts the call with Gaíves and the camera crew still at the stadium.
[Gaíves]: WHEEEEEEEEEW... WE DID IT
[Tixica]: I WONT SEE YOU FOR ANOTHER 3 DAYS AT THE MINIMUM, NOOO!
[Gaíves]: If you're willing to come here to Dalimbar we can still have a drink toogheter if you want.
[Tixica]: Im in, gotta start packing.
[Railo]: Oh come on, we'll have to get a supplement for you.
[Tixica]: Tough luck Railo!
[Eiva]: Anyways, Gaíves may you bring us to the players?
[Gaíves]: Of course, give me a minute.
Gaíves walks down a corridor, to the changing rooms, as he approached them, the door to the Ryxtylopian changing room was closed, but a lot of noise could be heard from inside.
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Gaíves tries to open the door, but its locked, so he knocks on it only to be left outside for a few minutes.
[Gaíves]: Well uhh... this is akward.
[Gaíves]: Hello? HELLO?! TVNC you gotta tell the nation your feelings, hello?!
He continues pounding at the door with no success, but then it opens and a shower of water soon caught him offguard, as it hit both him and the cameraman.
[Gaíves]: Hel- AH-! What the...
[Andreís Guilbirto]: WE DID IT WE BEAT ZORAN WOOOOOoooooo-
[Pincalo]: Gaíves i think the camera got wet... mind cleaning the lense?
[Gaíves]: Oh yes, uh, sorry for the incovinience, viewers... and... there we go...
[Pincalo]: Alright thanks.
[Gaíves]: Excu-
Gaíves is interrupted by a wave of noise and celebration
[Gaíves]: Excuse-
Gaíves is interrupted by another wave of noise and celebration
[Gaíves]: TVNC, we ne-
[Tivarra]: Oh its you! Calm down, you don't need to ask for statements all the time, just show this to the cameras, i can take a break from my stress.
The camera points to the players jumping, opening bottles of water, and celebrating in the changing room.
[Tivarra]: Its a good day for Ryxtylopia, or i should say night... Well whatever, how about you join us?
[Gaíves]: Would be glad to! But may i at least get one statement?
[Tivarra]: Don't worry ill help you work towards a raise... This match was great, the result couldn't have gone any better, we accomplished more than the goals we originally set ourselves, and now we're the last team representing Aura, despite this i would like to announce my eternal respect for the zoranian team, definetley not a team to mess around with, both teams showed excellent sportsmanship and ability.
[Gaíves]: That's great, and what about the semi finals against UA?
[Tivarra]: While people on social media may already be painting this as revenge for the groups, i would like to add, UA is one of the best rugby teams in the world, and like Zoran, they'll prove a massive challange for our players, basically all the matches at this point of the tournament are challenging as you go up against the best rugby in this world has to offer, im also sure the trainers of the opposing teams are experienced, and so are their players, but if we beat Zoran we can best UA, all we need is good old practice, and im pretty sure my boys have learnt if not a lot at least enough from the zoranians to make this possible.
[Tivarra]: And finally a thanks to our fans, those who came all the way from all corners of Ryxtylopia, those who stayed in Ryxtylopia glued to their televisions, Ryxtylopians living abroad who still watched the match, and even people from other countries who showed support for our team, this debut has probably had the best result possible so far, and what we originally thought would be a debut where we would only reach the Round of 16 turned to a debut where we have the possibility to reach the finals, worse case scenario finishing 4th, so thanks for everything. Now you, come here and take a break from your job, lets PARTY!
[Gaíves]: Thanks, and thanks for having me TVNC, i can't really decline the offer presented, but it was still real nice being with you this evening. Tixica i hope to see ya soon in the warm land of Dalimbar!
[Gaíves]: Come on Pincalo, join us!
[Pincalo]: Alright!
The transmission suddenly cuts, and goes back to the studio.
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[Railo]: Wow... that was really good, glad they're having a good time, they'll rest since i assure you, Tivarra wont let them rest tomorrow!
[Tixica]: Good one, well i should get going if i want to catch the earliest possible flight to Dalimbar!
[Eiva]: Are you really going?
[Tixica]: Yes! I can still participate in this show even from there, we live in the modern age remember?
[Eiva]: True, well i wish for you a safe flight and to have fun seeing Gaíves again!
[Tixica]: Thanks!
[Railo]: Me too and this is where our transmission will end for today, hope our team can replicate this success against UA, and we may keep the dream of reaching the finals alive, but anyways, this has been TVNC news, thanks for watching, and we will catch you on the next one!
The camera zooms out as the TVNC theme plays, and the screen slowly fades away to the next channel.
 

Giovanniland Eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 4th Rugby World Cup
Kaisah, Dalimbar — In an upset match, Giovanniland lost to Nieubasria 6 to 13 in Port Kaisah Stadium. The game started with number 8 Giovanna Antonia scoring a drop goal and left wing Markio Telliano Ulpio adding to the score after a penalty, with the Giovannilandians maintaining the advantage at half time. However, the Basrians surprised everyone in the second half, their players Fabian Carver and Isaak Quintero each achieving a try, and Teo Nelson completing the final score of 6-13 with a drop goal. Nieubasria advanced to the quarterfinals, but eventually lost to hosts Dalimbar.
Several major prediction sites picked Giovanniland as the winner, especially considering the team's upwards improvement in the last few group stage matches, but they were left disappointed. In the last group stage match, the Giovannilandians had defeated the Fluvians in another clean sheet, 15 to 0. Demetro Gianluka was the star of the match, earning ten points alone with his two tries scored, and Lavinia Tullio-Kesari completed the game with a late try with five minutes remaining on the game.
 
King and Prime Minister visit Oborin Palace
Saint Andreisburg, Dalimbar — King Giovanni VI and PM Elisa Anario-Silva have arrived at the Oborin Palace in the capital of Dalimbar, Saint Andreisburg. The head of state and government are visiting Marshal Markus Briand for a state dinner alongside His Serene Highness Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark. The leaders of the three major Esferian economies are meeting at a famous palace that once served as the residence for the Marshals of Dalimbar built by Marshal Petrov Oborin and now hosts state and cultural events.
Accompanying the Giovannilandian King and Prime Minister are Tarquino Albio-Tertullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Flavio Lavandino, Minister of Trade, while the Dalimbari and Saint Markan delegations will similarly feature other high officials of each nation. The three countries are hoping to strengthen ties between each other and propose ideas for new partnerships, at this cordial moment during the 4th Rugby World Cup that Dalimbar is hosting. We at the Nuntikarta Giovanniterrana will continue to watch the developments of this important occasion and deliver live news to all our readers.

Giovanniland Eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 4th Rugby World Cup
Kaisah, Dalimbar — In an upset match, Giovanniland lost to Nieubasria 6 to 13 in Port Kaisah Stadium. The game started with number 8 Giovanna Antonia scoring a drop goal and left wing Markio Telliano Ulpio adding to the score after a penalty, with the Giovannilandians maintaining the advantage at half time. However, the Basrians surprised everyone in the second half, their players Fabian Carver and Isaak Quintero each achieving a try, and Teo Nelson completing the final score of 6-13 with a drop goal. Nieubasria advanced to the quarterfinals, but eventually lost to hosts Dalimbar.
Several major prediction sites picked Giovanniland as the winner, especially considering the team's upwards improvement in the last few group stage matches, but they were left disappointed. In the last group stage match, the Giovannilandians had defeated the Fluvians in another clean sheet, 15 to 0. Demetro Gianluka was the star of the match, earning ten points alone with his two tries scored, and Lavinia Tullio-Kesari completed the game with a late try with five minutes remaining on the game.
 
King and Prime Minister visit Oborin Palace
Saint Andreisburg, Dalimbar — King Giovanni VI and PM Elisa Anario-Silva have arrived at the Oborin Palace in the capital of Dalimbar, Saint Andreisburg. The head of state and government are visiting Marshal Markus Briand for a state dinner alongside His Serene Highness Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark. The leaders of the three major Esferian economies are meeting at a famous palace that once served as the residence for the Marshals of Dalimbar built by Marshal Petrov Oborin and now hosts state and cultural events.
Accompanying the Giovannilandian King and Prime Minister are Tarquino Albio-Tertullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Flavio Lavandino, Minister of Trade, while the Dalimbari and Saint Markan delegations will similarly feature other high officials of each nation. The three countries are hoping to strengthen ties between each other and propose ideas for new partnerships, at this cordial moment during the 4th Rugby World Cup that Dalimbar is hosting. We at the Nuntikarta Giovanniterrana will continue to watch the developments of this important occasion and deliver live news to all our readers.

Giovanniland Eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 4th Rugby World Cup
Kaisah, Dalimbar — In an upset match, Giovanniland lost to Nieubasria 6 to 13 in Port Kaisah Stadium. The game started with number 8 Giovanna Antonia scoring a drop goal and left wing Markio Telliano Ulpio adding to the score after a penalty, with the Giovannilandians maintaining the advantage at half time. However, the Basrians surprised everyone in the second half, their players Fabian Carver and Isaak Quintero each achieving a try, and Teo Nelson completing the final score of 6-13 with a drop goal. Nieubasria advanced to the quarterfinals, but eventually lost to hosts Dalimbar.
Several major prediction sites picked Giovanniland as the winner, especially considering the team's upwards improvement in the last few group stage matches, but they were left disappointed. In the last group stage match, the Giovannilandians had defeated the Fluvians in another clean sheet, 15 to 0. Demetro Gianluka was the star of the match, earning ten points alone with his two tries scored, and Lavinia Tullio-Kesari completed the game with a late try with five minutes remaining on the game.
 
King and Prime Minister visit Oborin Palace
Saint Andreisburg, Dalimbar — King Giovanni VI and PM Elisa Anario-Silva have arrived at the Oborin Palace in the capital of Dalimbar, Saint Andreisburg. The head of state and government are visiting Marshal Markus Briand for a state dinner alongside His Serene Highness Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark. The leaders of the three major Esferian economies are meeting at a famous palace that once served as the residence for the Marshals of Dalimbar built by Marshal Petrov Oborin and now hosts state and cultural events.
Accompanying the Giovannilandian King and Prime Minister are Tarquino Albio-Tertullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Flavio Lavandino, Minister of Trade, while the Dalimbari and Saint Markan delegations will similarly feature other high officials of each nation. The three countries are hoping to strengthen ties between each other and propose ideas for new partnerships, at this cordial moment during the 4th Rugby World Cup that Dalimbar is hosting. We at the Nuntikarta Giovanniterrana will continue to watch the developments of this important occasion and deliver live news to all our readers.

Giovanniland Eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 4th Rugby World Cup
Kaisah, Dalimbar — In an upset match, Giovanniland lost to Nieubasria 6 to 13 in Port Kaisah Stadium. The game started with number 8 Giovanna Antonia scoring a drop goal and left wing Markio Telliano Ulpio adding to the score after a penalty, with the Giovannilandians maintaining the advantage at half time. However, the Basrians surprised everyone in the second half, their players Fabian Carver and Isaak Quintero each achieving a try, and Teo Nelson completing the final score of 6-13 with a drop goal. Nieubasria advanced to the quarterfinals, but eventually lost to hosts Dalimbar.
Several major prediction sites picked Giovanniland as the winner, especially considering the team's upwards improvement in the last few group stage matches, but they were left disappointed. In the last group stage match, the Giovannilandians had defeated the Fluvians in another clean sheet, 15 to 0. Demetro Gianluka was the star of the match, earning ten points alone with his two tries scored, and Lavinia Tullio-Kesari completed the game with a late try with five minutes remaining on the game.
 
King and Prime Minister visit Oborin Palace
Saint Andreisburg, Dalimbar — King Giovanni VI and PM Elisa Anario-Silva have arrived at the Oborin Palace in the capital of Dalimbar, Saint Andreisburg. The head of state and government are visiting Marshal Markus Briand for a state dinner alongside His Serene Highness Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark. The leaders of the three major Esferian economies are meeting at a famous palace that once served as the residence for the Marshals of Dalimbar built by Marshal Petrov Oborin and now hosts state and cultural events.
Accompanying the Giovannilandian King and Prime Minister are Tarquino Albio-Tertullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Flavio Lavandino, Minister of Trade, while the Dalimbari and Saint Markan delegations will similarly feature other high officials of each nation. The three countries are hoping to strengthen ties between each other and propose ideas for new partnerships, at this cordial moment during the 4th Rugby World Cup that Dalimbar is hosting. We at the Nuntikarta Giovanniterrana will continue to watch the developments of this important occasion and deliver live news to all our readers.

Results of the Quarterfinals
Dalimbar 31–10 Nieubasria
Cambria 15–7 Teralyon
Zoran 25–31 Ryxtylopia
United Adaikes 22–21 Overthinkers

Semi-Finals Matchups
Evening Matches
Dalimbar v. Cambria
Posadka Stadium
Ryxtylopia v. United Adaikes
Central Donlas Stadium

The day of the match


[Railo]: Alright just make sure the camera is pointing... take a seat, okay... 3... 2... 1... Good Afternoon Ryxtylopia and the rest of the world, you're currently watching Televiza Natsinal di Cuiltura, or TVNC for short!  Im Tivan Railo and as usual ill be joined by my co-workers; Nixta Eiva and Marco Tixica!
[Tixica]: Today will be quite the day for our rugby squad, they got their toughest opponent yet; Zoran!
[Railo]: Mhm, we talked a bit about Zoran last broadcast day, but since today's the match we'll talk more today, so what can we say about Zoran?
[Eiva]: Well their team was champions of this tournament last edition, Dalimbar comming in second.
[Tixica]: And they're on a 7-match unbeaten streak, came first in their group, and they demolished the Peourouin team 30-5, also i belive in the rugby rankings they currently sit about 3rd while we're in 9th.
[Railo]: From that alone, the chances of our team being able to win this match look slim.
[Tixica]: I mean, considering Zoran won against Dalimbar in the last edition of the tournament i think for all intensive porpuses we might aswell be playing on our home turf.
[Railo]: Haha, good one, but true, maybe the Dalimbaris who don't go to the match between their country and Nieubasria will cheer our team on.
[Tixica]: I mean our jersey is mostly blue so i guess it isn't out of the picture.
[Eiva]: Well but eventually it will come down to the players on the pitch, and the Zoranians have more experience than our team, i don't know how competitive their home league is, but its probably better than our league since in our league you have Chacas RC and Trichanancó RC just trading the title every year.
[Tixica]: Considering how some of our players have done in our home league im surprised at their performace, finally being able to exploit their potential must be huge.
[Railo]: Indeed, i mean for them and the coach its an opportunity to advance their careers, if not in Ryxtylopia, then the wider world as a whole.
[Tixica]: Nothing wrong with advancing your career 
Tixica reaches down for a bottle of soda he had under his chair, taking a sip.
[Tixica]: Ah- So about Zoran again, how do you think their team will do?
[Eiva]: Lets be honest the chances of them playing ultra-agressive are low.
[Railo]: Agreed, its not like they will suddenly be overconfident against a team that has proven themselves by reaching this far into the tournament, while individual players may get overconfident, the team as a whole wont, they're playing in the quarter finals not the group stage.
[Tixica]: But i think most of our players on avarage are younger, do you think that will have an impact?
[Railo]: While our players may have unexploited potential for this game, like we've said previously their players are more experienced, they could be able to counter our team's strategy, whatever that may be.
[Eiva]: Well, we won't be able to know for certain until the match starts, and both sides move out on the field, so Tixica, how about i start the call with Gaíves now?
[Tixica]: Oh yes please!
[Eiva]: Alright, working on it... just and... there! Hello Gaíves!
[Gaíves]: G'day everybody.
[Railo]: Hello.
[Tixica]: Gaíves, what a miracle i finally get to see you again after 3 days.
[Gaíves]: Miracle i can hope for our team, the stadium's starting to fill up and the team has arrived, as per usual that means its time for the interviews are you all ready?
[Railo]: Give us the story!
[Gaíves]: Alright!
Gaíves and the camera crew walk towards the players exiting the team's bus.
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Gaíves reaches the players exiting the bus.
[Gaíves]: Excuse me, TVNC news may i get a comment on the match you're going to have shortly?
[Marco Xilta]: Oh sure, well i think it will be challenging, that's all, the zoranians are a really good team, they have gone unbeaten this entire tournament, but we hope to present a challange so they dont get too confident with future opponents.
[Gaíves]: Alright, how about... you?
[Avilita Mataña]: I really want our team to win! It will help everybody in Ryxtylopia, but the zoranians! they're a tough opponent, but i do think we have the capacity to beat them and if not put on a good game.
[Gaíves]: Understandable, well don't worry you'll have the entirety of Dalimbar cheering for you.
[Avilita Mataña]: Hahaha! That's good to hear!
[Gaíves]: Well thank you for your time!
[Avilita Mataña]: Anytime, pal.
Gaíves heads to another group of players
[Gaíves]: Afternoon! TVNC, may i get a comment on the game you are all about to play?
[Andreís Guilbirto]: We're going to play well, and to any zoranians watching i want them to know that, Ryxtylopia won't be a cakewalk since we have all trained, practiced and are ready for this moment! Adilienti Ryxtylopia!
[Pailo Darrias]: I agree, the zoranians wont overlook us, beacause we've made it clear, some of us want and will go for the win!
[Gaíves]: Your enthusiasm is good for the cameras, good luck!
[Pailo Darrias]: Thanks!
[Gaíves]: Hey you how abou-
[Rinaco Zicha]: The Zoran game?
[Gaíves]: Yes, may i get a comment?
[Rinaco Zicha]: Im worried, but i belive in my and my teamates capacity to be able to if not win do well, we'll give them our best, and hope they don't give us their best!
[Santigo Guivaldi]: Hey Rinaco, give me, my turn!
[Gaíves]: Do you have to say something?
[Santigo Guivaldi]: I would like to thank not only the ryxtylopians, but any fans of any nations who cheer for our team, its been a real one this tournament, and our team has learnt a lot, we've gotten a chance to play at the top of world rugby, and hopefully our lives and our careers will improve after this tournament, if we loose i just wanted to say its been real, and thanks for the support.
[Gaíves]: Thanks for being incredibly emotional that's good for viewer retention!
[Ernysto Rivas]: We'll give them our best, no matter the temperature, the wind, if its sunny or raining, if we have a lot of fans, or the zoranians somehow flood the stadium, we'll play Rugby to the best of our capacities and give a good show.
[Gaíves]: Interesting, thanks!
Gaíves finally walks out to the players about to enter the stadium.
[Gaíves]: Excuse me, TVNC, may i get a comment on well, the match that's now literally less than an hour away?
[Tivarra]: We'll give them all we have, im having a headache, ive been preparing for all of this for the last 3 days, ive gotten almost no rest but the team will do well against Zoran!!
[Gaíves]: Really?
[Tivarra]: I can show you.
Tivarra whistles to his players to gather round.
"ALRIGHT EVERYBODY, JUST LIKE WE PRACTICED, 3, 2, 1... GO!"
Everybody looked confused until Tivarra started with the classic:
 
"Adilienti Ryxtylopia... Adilienti a vyncér, e diporte la pasion, di noistra naxion quista di pie!"
It didn't take long for the entire team to catch up
"Adilienti Ryxtylopia... Adilienti a vyncér, e diporte la pasion, di noistra naxion quista di pie!"
"Adilienti Ryxtylopia... Adilienti a vyncér, e diporte la pasion, di noistra naxion quista di pie!"
"Die Nyrte a Sur, e diporte triunfirá, por a Ryxtylopia a musica reysonará!"
"Di Xarrvaís a Montís! Di Ñavis a Aziul, Ryxtylopia si prepara, parai diporte a vyncerá!"
"Adilienti Ryxtylopia... Adilienti a vyncér, e diporte la pasion, di noistra naxion quista di pie!"
"Adilienti Ryxtylopia... Adilienti a vyncér, e diporte la pasion, di noistra naxion quista... di... PIEEEEEEEEEE!"
"RYXTYLOPIA A VYNCER!!!"
The team cheers and aplauses as they end the short but emotional song.
[Gaíves]: Well, television audience there you go, and that's where ill end this since the team has to go to the stadium now, the game starts shortly, and we'll be all watching it, thanks for having me again Railo and ill see you next time!
The transmission cuts back to the studio.
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[Tixica]: IM STILL UP FOR A DRINK!
[Railo]: Well, good luck to them, they look excited and nervous for this match, just like the one against Ostronia, but that one ended well for them so who knows, maybe luck is on their side.
[Eiva]: I hope.
[Tixica]: They have a big challange ahead of them, so like you two have said best of luck to them...
[Railo]: Imagine if we won the world cup...
The three laugh
[Railo]: Hahahah- well the match is soo close, we should get some popcorn and soda, i mean Tixica you already have one.
[Tixica]: Yeah, i came prepared.
[Railo]: And also let our sponsors roll in, so we can have our break for the match, do you three agree?
[Eiva]: I do!
[Tixica]: Me too!
[Railo]: Alright then, to our viewers, go cheer for our team, Adilienti Ryxtylopia! And we will see you shortly!
The camera zooms out as the TVNC music plays, soon after it goes to ads, with a countdown to the time of the match in the corner.

From the pages of the Hestmere Herald, Sports section:
What to watch for: Overthinkers vs. United Adaikes
Overthinkers’ national rugby team has their work cut out for them tonight against United Adaikes. The Sharks are looking to make it three straight semifinals in the World Cup, and have not lost a match yet this year. But oddsmakers had Saint Mark taking us out in the Round of 16, a game we won handily, so we’re already defying expectations.
    Of course, U-A is no Saint Mark, seeing as one of those teams takes the pitch with helmets on. Our team has done its best work when it establishes control early and can choose how they play. U-A is a fluid team that doesn’t rattle easy and knows how to put a stop to a run. In this writer’s opinion, here’s the three keys to an OT victory.
      Star power. Outside centre Jason Stella has been the man we trust to kick, and he’s only gotten better as the World Cup has progressed. However, he’s prone to getting in his own head after a miss and letting that throw him off for the rest of the game. Every conversion will count against this strong U-A defense, who allowed only 4 points more than Overthinkers in group play.
     Immovable object. So far, OT’s defense has clicked at key moments, but been sloppy in others—if seldom punsihed. David Nauta and the rest of our front eight need to maintain a constant pressure to contain U-A, giving our flashy offense the opportunity to shine. In the loss to Cambria, once they were up 11-0 the game was over.
     Spread the love. Hype is big around left wing Lee Julius, but there are plenty of other weapons in Coach Ed’s arsenal. Jules can only do so much if teams are ready and waiting for them to make a break for it. Knight, Knight, Bryan with a Y—any of them can make plays happen if the attention is focused on that left edge.
      This match will come down to whose will is stronger and who can impose that will on the pitch. For OT, this will be redemption for falling short against Cambria. I fully expect those players to leave it all out on the field. They will have nothing to be ashamed of either way. Still, a semifinal berth would be pretty damn nice.

Yemiduga City, Zoran
5:00 PM Overtime
"Have you arrived in Zoran?" asked Tanamara Tsinohewu over the line,
"I have, just got to my hotel room too. Thank you for the accommodations by the way." answered the man on the other side of the line,
"Costed us an arm and a leg with our limited resources. You know your assignment and your time frame. From here on out you will be on your own."
"Relax, I won't need any further support. I have all I need in my case and luggage, this should be a piece of cake."
"Good, but do not get too cocky. Should you fail this will put an end to any hopes we may have of recovering from Kuna's failure."
"Didn't you leave him to his fate?" he asked as he settled his black case onto his bed,
"Yes, because it was either me or him and I had a good chunk of our remaining funds, some of which I have been using to pay you. Now get the job done and be careful."
"I always am, I will see you when the job is done."
With that he hung up and opened his case to reveal his trusty rifle, the very one he struck fear into the hearts of his opponents in the jungle three years ago. His assignment will be his hardest and might very well be his last, but he has a good feeling about this one. The plan has gone smoothly so far, but the arrival was the easy part. Actually finding the target will be the first of his many complications. It will take days before he will actually complete his assignment but the reward for doing so will set him up for life.
Atsil Ani'-Wah', Queen of the Zoranians, Hero of the Revolution, Defender of the Nation...despite all these titles she is still just a child compared to those she surrounds herself with. The Corporatocracy might have been weakened but now defeated, we still survive in the shadows like cockroaches forced to retreat from the light from the "Warrior Queen." But once my rifle finds its mark...she will be but a memory in the minds of her people and we will rise to prominence once more, completing that which Kuna failed to do. While my success is not guaranteed, I know that someone's blood will be spilt by the end of this and I fully intend for that blood to be that of the Ani'-Wah' brat.
He thought to himself as he cleaned his rifle only to quickly put back in the case and hide it away as a knock came to his door. He carefully approached the door, ready for a surprise appearance by the SIC but when he looked through the peephole, he was delighted to see the champaign he had requested at the lobby. He opened the door, took the champaign, tipped the mindless drone, and went to enjoy the drink on the balcony.
But until then, he thought to himself as he poured the drink into the glass, I might as well enjoy myself. Its not every day you get tasked to kill a queen.

Treasury Targets Corporatist Financial Facilitator and Sanctions Evaders Around the World
PRESS STATEMENT
April 14, 1423
The fight against the Remnant Corporatist regime continues as the Cambrian Ministry of the Treasury’s Commission for the Control of Foreign Assets (CCFA) takes further action to limit their access to the global financial system. This latest move targets the facilitation network of an individual who is already subject to sanctions in multiple jurisdictions, Koowisguwi Dvslago, CFO of the Zoranian Banking Clan, and reinforces existing measures to disrupt the regime's importation of critical technologies.
In total, CCFA has designated five individuals and six entities with touchpoints in two jurisdictions, in an effort to disrupt evasion schemes that support the regime's rebuilding efforts. Concurrently, the Cambrian Ministry of State is designating several entities operating in Orandia's defense sector and additional entities associated with Alchera's State Energy Corporation (Alsec).
Associate Minister of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Fiona Lindholm, emphasized the Cambrian government's dedication to implementing the AU commitment to imposing severe costs on third-country actors who support the Remnant Corporatist's war efforts. "As these bad actors seek ways around the expansive multilateral sanctions and export controls, Cambria and our allies and partners will continue to disrupt evasion schemes," Lindholm said.
This latest action by the CCFA highlights the ongoing efforts of Cambria and its partners to combat the Remnant Corporatist regime and disrupt its attempts to rebuild and facilitate future conflicts in Zoran. The Fact Sheet accompanying the State's announcement provides further details on the entities and individuals targeted by the sanctions.
Special thanks to Zoran for his input.

Two Outcomes
The players had just finished their last training session before the match against Zoran, they would head back to the hotel to go get something to eat and rest before the big game, a good chunk of Ryxtylopia was going to be glued to their television watching them to see if they would be able to beat Zoran in the RWC.
Tivarra was getting very nervous as time passed and the match got nearer and nearer, he wondered if his team had trained enough, and he certainly didn't want to see the Ryxtylopians builled and humiliated on the pitch by the Zoranians, for a reason he had set the score margin as one of the goals, to try motivate his players to not let a humiliation of their team happen.
Most players tried to be optimistic, while others like Tivarra were pretty nervous for the match, it would very probably from their point of view be their last and they didn't want to waste it giving out points, so as everybody was on the bus heading back to the hotel a conversation quickly started.
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"Well, today's the day, i hadn't really thought that in a few hours we'll be up against Zoran" Said Pailo Darrias
"It is, our final judgment i suppose" Responded Andreís Guilberto
"Don't be silly, its not a judgment! Its just a match like any other, only this time our opponent happens to be a really good one."
"Well i guess you're right, im excited, hope we can put on a good show"
"I also hope you 2 will, you've been doing pretty good so far in the tournament" Interrupted Tivarra.
"We will boss" Answered Darrias
"And i hope everybody in this bus will put on a good show, i am determined to either win this or loose trying..." Said Tivarra to the whole crowd.
"Don't worry coach."
"Yea!"
"We'll do well enough"
More responses came through as Tivarra got up
"While it may be hard, we'll have support from our fans and im pretty sure many Dalimbari's aswell, this team has come a long way since our defeat to Fujai, and we have the capacity to put up a good fight, i want you all to eat well and rest well as we'll have the time of our lives later against Zoran"
"Also i would like to thank you for having taken not only me but eachother this far, its been an honor."
Soon the bus arrives at the hotel and everybody starts getting off as they head to eat, and rest before the big match.

The three limousines and two SUV security vehicles made a small parade on the way to the Oborin Palace. Prince Marcarius was in the middle limousine, its gleaming green finish reflecting the Saint Mark flags flying in front. With him, seated on the rich brown leather, were his valet, Clarkson, who would remain with the vehicle along with the driver, and Lord Brock. The other limousines, black with soft, gray leather interiors, held Lady Arlene and Archbishop Lumendei in one, and Colonel Dawson and Ms. Ardmore in the other. 
The Prince mused quietly as they glided through the city toward the impressive palace.
This state dinner could potentially be an important meeting. Trade was one topic that would be discussed, but although always important, of course, Saint Mark had no shortage of trading partners. What was even more important was beginning a closer relationship with this mysterious country. Who knows where this could lead? In the medium-term, he hoped it would lead to an opening for the missionaries from The Faith. In the long-term, perhaps the relationship with Saint Mark could be a help to these people ... perhaps opening it up a little. 
He wondered what the Marshall was like. He had governed his nation for quite some time now. How much longer would he continue in power? Who was waiting to take over? Would the transition, whenever that happened lead to more opportunities, or squash this little start?

The day of the Storm
Tivarra was watching his players train, unlike yesterday he had given them more time to rest, as it would be the day of the game against Zoran, and they would leave for the stadium a bit early, he intended for his players to put on a show.
Ryxtylopia so far had done really well in the tournament, and had risen to be in the Top 10 in Rugby rankings, sitting in 9th, and in the world cup had done better than some nations with higher rankings, but Zoran had also done really well, and they would probably expect a challange from the Ryxtylopian team, since they had made it so far, if Ryxtylopia wasn't a challange it wouldn't have made it that far.
He continued watching his players run through the field, surpassing obstacles and ocasionally tripping on the grass, suddenly he got a call from the president of the A.R.R; Lixati Gavija, as he reached for his pocket and grabbed his phone answering the call.
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[Tivarra]: Hello?
[Gavija]: I was told you were under considerable stress, so i thought i check in and perhaps see your goals for the upcomming match.
[Tivarra]: Who told you that? Well i am under considerable stress, the zoranians have gone unbeaten this tournament, and while ending their streak at the hands of the A.R.R would be nice, i need to be optimistic, victory will be hard to achieve against such a team.
[Gavija]: I see, well maybe the news im bringing will take some off that stress off, you're getting a bonus and a raise next week, for your amaizing performance as coach of the team.
[Tivarra]: Oh that does help, thanks boss.
[Gavija]: Well you still haven't told me your goals for next game.
[Tivarra]: Oh right, well victory won't be my main goal, but i want to aim to not loose by an excessive margin if that makes sense, i don't want a 15-0... a 30-7... or a 24-3... i want something closer to let's say...  25-21... or 11-7... if you get the point.
[Gavija]: I sure do, but do you think the team has the capacity to do it, or should we just accept that this match will be doomed from the start?
[Tivarra]: Of course, i think my team has the capacity, we have talent and potential, both things the zoranians have, so in that regard it should be equal. However, something the zoranians have that we don't, or at least not in the quantity that they do... is experience, unlike them we're debuting, we've had 3 defeats and 4 wins in our 7 games, and 7 games isn't a lot, they probably still have experience not only from their home league but from previous Rugby World Cups.
[Gavija]: That's a good point.
[Tivarra]: So i think a secondary goal is to make the players learn from them if they show any tactical superiority in the field, even if we end up loosing the match.
[Gavija]: Alright.
[Tivarra]: And those id say are my two goals for the upcomming match.
[Gavija]: Alright, if you have any further news to communicate call me, ill be watching the match later so good luck!
[Tivarra]: Thanks boss, ill see you back in Ryxtylopia soon.
[Gavija]: Aye, goodbye.
Tivarra hangs up, as he goes back to watching the players
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Viewing the players run, jump, and run again Tivarra again thought of the match, before standing up and getting ready to tell his players the goals for the match later on the day.
"Alright everybody, gather around for a bit, i should tell you all the goals ive set for you for this match"
Everybody gathers around Tivarra
"As everybody knows our next match is Zoran, a previous champion of this tournament, so i need you all to give your best, i don't want a 20-0 loss, i want it to if not end in a victory at least be close. Zoran has gone too far without any challanger and we'll be the challanger they need."
"My aim is to loose by a margin equal or lower than 7, but preferably id like it to be equal or lower than 5, dragging the game to extra time with a draw would also be a good sign."
"You can all learn so much from this match and the opposing team helping our talent and making rugby in Ryxtylopia more than that sport that attracts people who want to gain attention but never get it."
"I hope i can count on you to fufill theese goals, and if you can keep your spirits high, perhaps even win the match and move on to semi-finals, you can go back to training."
As everybody goes back to the pitch or the bench Tivarra sits down again, now a bit releived that no matter the result his efforts hadn't gone unoticed, and nor had the team's effort.

State Dinner
Between: The Free State of Dalimbar, the Kingdom of Giovanniland, and the Holy Principality of Saint Mark

Markus Briand, the Marshal of Dalimbar, walks into his office at the Oborin Palace accompanied by his trusted assistant, Colonel Natalia Kuznetsova. They have just returned from a tour of the palace, checking the final preparations for the State Dinner, which will be attended by Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark and King Giovanni VI of Giovanniland, along with their entourages.
While no longer the residence of the Marshal, he maintains an office in one of the many ornate rooms of Oborin Palace. The walls are adorned with intricate gold leaf designs and priceless paintings, while the ceiling features a breathtaking fresco of a hunting scene. The room is illuminated by dozens of crystal chandeliers, which cast a warm glow over the elegant furnishings.
The Marshal takes a moment to gaze around the room, admiring the opulence of the palace. "Oborin Palace truly is a sight to behold" he remarks to Kuznetsova. "We are lucky that my predecessors built and maintained this. Col. Kuznetsova, how are the preparations for the State Dinner coming along?" Briand asks, taking a seat behind his desk.
Kuznetsova nods in agreement. "Sir, everything is going according to plan and we have spared no expense in preparing for this event. The kitchen staff is putting the finishing touches on the menu, which includes dishes from several districts of the Free State, and the floral arrangements have arrived and are being set up as we speak."
The Marshal smiles, knowing that Col. Kuznetsova's attention to detail is second to none. "Excellent work, Colonel. We have an opportunity here to showcase our hospitality to the world", the Marshal begins. "As a state often away from the rest, we must make the most of this occasion to strengthen our ties with these foreign powers, Saint Mark and Giovanniland."
Colonel Kuznetsova nods in agreement. "It is an exciting time for Dalimbar, sir," she says. "Hosting the Rugby World Cup, now a state dinner with two foreign powers. It has been a lot of work but our guests will be impressed and comfortable here in Oborin Palace."
Briand smiles. "Good work, Colonel. I know I can count on your attention to detail."
"Thank you, sir," Kuznetsova replies with a smile.
Markus walks over to the window, overlooking the grand gardens of the palace. "This event is crucial to our foreign relations. It is an opportunity for us to strengthen the ties between our countries and build new partnerships. Perhaps with things less tense with the Astorian Union bloc, we need to explore the rest of the world for opportunity and trade."
Colonel Kuznetsova chimes in, "Absolutely, sir. And we must ensure that our guests from Saint Mark and Giovanniland leave with nothing but positive impressions of our country."
Markus nods in agreement. "Precisely. We must show them the best of our traditions, culture, and cuisine."
As Colonel Kuznetsova leaves the room, Markus takes one last look out the window, taking a deep breath before turning back to his desk. With the preparations in the capable hands of his trusted assistant, he can rest easy knowing that the State Dinner will be a success and that the guests from Saint Mark and Giovanniland will be impressed with the hospitality of Dalimbar. Markus Briand remembers another crucial detail. "Oh, one more thing, Colonel. Don't forget to have the highlights of the Rugby World Cup playing on the televisions throughout the palace. We are hosting the tournament, after all."
"Of course, sir," Kuznetsova replies with a nod. "And congratulations on Dalimbar's victory yesterday. We have advanced to the Quarter Finals."
Markus grins with pride. "Yes, it was a great victory against Kalmach. But let's not forget that Saint Mark and Giovanniland lost their matches in the Round of 16. We must be gracious hosts and ensure that they enjoy their time here despite the results on the rugby field."
"Absolutely, sir," Kuznetsova agrees, and with a final nod, she exits the room.
Markus takes a deep breath, feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders as he prepares to host this important State Dinner. But with the preparations well underway and the hospitality of Dalimbar in full display, he is confident that the evening will be a success.

Driver
Driver Name: Aaron Deering
Name Trigram: DEE
Nationality Trigram: UAD
Preferred Car Number: 28
Second Choice Car Number: 93
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Driver's bio: 
 
Circuit Name: Steskia International Circuit
Race Name: Adaikesian Grand Prix
Track Image: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/577959042631204895/1093538275609817248/Steskia_International_Circuit.png
Track Length (km): 5.94
Qualifying Type: Two-tiered
Track aggressiveness (1-10): 6.20
Track technicality (1-10): 3.80
(Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10)
Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 3.20
Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3.40
Info:
 
Team
Team Name: CopperUA
Team Nation: United Adaikes
Nationality Trigram: UAD
Team color (in hex code): 398a41
Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4.00
Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3.00
Turning (Between 2 and 5): 5.00
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Team bio:
 
Engine
Engine manufacturer: CopperUA
Engine name (if different): Sheer N-Gine
Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.50
Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.50
Tare (between -1 and 1): 1.00
 
Tire
Manufacturer Name: Welltime
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.50
Traction (Between -1 and 1): 0.50
R & T ratings should add up to no more than 0.

Signups and OOC Thread
There's already a lot of talk about doing an F1-like competition for Esferos. But while I open this signup and OOC thread, this gives me a gauge of how many people actually want to do it and provides an initial baseline of the number of users willing to RP until the end of the season/calendar of this competition.
This competition (emphasis on the word I used, "competition," rather than "tournament") will be different from the usual because this will not happen and will end in just one (1) month. I am currently looking at the season/calendar for this competition will roughly be eight (8) months, depending on the number of signups. However, we will only utilize a maximum of one week per event per month to minimize RP-writing burnouts. A race weekend will start on a Friday with practice, with qualifyings happening on Saturday, and the competitive race on Sunday.
For roleplays in the season, I will allow as much as one (1) week before the start of the practice for RPs to be posted. Cut-offs will happen three times in a race weekend, one before scorinating the results of the practice (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), one before scorinating the results of the qualifying (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and one before scorinating the results of the race (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), for a total of three (3) points from RPing for the whole weekend.
A season-wide RP bonus will also be given for teams and drivers RPing on the signing of a driver for the team (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), the teams and engine manufacturers coming to terms on which engine to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and the teams and tire manufacturers coming to terms which tire to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point). If no RP is posted but only announced in this OOC thread, there will only be 0.1 points for each decision made by a team. A team is allowed to have a maximum of two (2) drivers.
Multiple signups will happen in this thread, of which the IC thread will be posted after many signups are posted. The IC thread will start with the pre-season, for teams deciding to roleplay which driver to sign and which engine and tire to use. However, the Team, Engine, and Tire Signups will only be reserved for Veteran Storytellers (subject to change with the agreement between Loremasters and Lorekeepers). All Storytellers will be able to signup a driver and circuit (circuit signups are subject to scrutiny by Loremasters for realism), with Veteran Storytellers being able to signup a maximum of two (2) drivers for this competition.
I will only select 3-4 tire suppliers, with no limit to the number of approved engine suppliers.
This season, we will use The Racing Scorinator (TRS) v2.5.6, the standard Motorsports / Auto Racing RP scorinator of NS Sport.
Again, no double-posting (except for me to submit my signups)! You can always edit your post to include any necessary edits that you need to your post.
Driver Signups
(All drivers will be free agents at the start of the pre-season until signed by a team.)
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups
Received Signups
Driver Signups
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups

The day before the storm
It was a chilly morning, and the team had gotten up early, Tivarra wanted them to get to training as soon as possible, to prepare for the match against Zoran, since this could be Ryxtylopia's last match in the tournament, for one of the debutant teams Ryxtylopia had done pretty well, and had reached the quarter finals, were they would the fellow Auran nation of Zoran, the previous champions of the tournament, victory wasn't out of the picture yet, but it did seem particularly challanging.
The zoranian team was on a 7 game winning streak, they had been the top team in their group, they had destroyed the peourouin team 30-5 and now they would go for their 8th victory against the players of the A.R.R.
But that was still a day away, and Tivarra had been pretty clear in yesterday's interview that the team wouldn't get a single bit of rest today since they had to train if they wanted to have the chance to beat Zoran, some saw this as reasonable, others didn't as they headed to the team's bus waiting outside the hotel lobby.
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Everybody had gathered in a line to board the bus, Tivarra had a list as he waited next to the entrance, opinions about getting up at 6:10 AM (IAT-4) were mixed to say the least.
"Ugh, i think Tivarra is overreacting again, i could've used some more sleep after the party we had on the lobby yesterday." Said Andreís Guilbirto
To this his friend, Pailo Darrias responded: "Well, i do also think he is overreacting, but then again, its Zoran who we're talking about, you and me are at the front we must be prepared"
"I guess, but i feel like he could have let us eat breakfast in peace like 2 hours later, then go to train."
"Well that's a good point..."
Meanwhile at the back of the line, Tivarra had gotten into an argument with another player
"Im telling you, why bother, you were pretty stressed with the Ostronia match and looked what happened, now you want to make us train all day?" Said Rinaco Zicha
To this Tivarra responded; "I would like to remind you we also trained pretty heavily for the Ostronia match, and it went very well."
"Yes, but it was exhausting, maybe you would know if you were running in a field with us, you just stand there shouting instructions and making us stand up and sit every now and then!"
"Hold on, i think both of you have some reason." Interviened Crystivas Ticacha. "Tivarra we understand that you want to put on a show, but you have to remember that we also need rest and recreation, theese matches are pretty intense sometimes, and this may be our last, so perhaps, tone it down a bit?"
"Ugh fine, ill let us go back earlier than expected" Responded Tivarra as he walked away frustrated.
"Phew, thanks Crystivas, i was worried we would stay there until dark."
"Its okay, he also seems pretty stressed out, but let's be honest its not out of the usual."
Tivarra walked back to the entrance of the bus, ready to call out to the 23 players that he would take to training.
"Hope the ride isn't long, im looking forward to this." Said Jilvian Ampardí
"Me too!" Said Rinaco Patochá
"Me three!" Responded Zincho Ampardia
"I mean, you three are always up for a challange aren't you?" Responded Adila Quistra
"I guess" Said Jilvian
"Alright everybody, get on the bus, the sooner we arrive the sooner you get to come back!" Shouted Tivarra, as he waited for everybody to board.
Then he boarded, as he told the driver; "Alright let's get going, so they dont complain to me all day about why we woke up early, i got a busy day ahead of me."
Then he sat down, as the bus began heading on its way, he was thinking a lot about the Zoran match, trying to come up with something to win the game, but he really couldn't think as the stress that had been present since the first matchday when the team played Fujai was still there.
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Tivarra continued thinking during the trip, he was having a hard time dealing with not only the stress of preparing for the upcomming games but also taking care of his player's needs, if Ryxtylopia won against Zoran it could not only massivley advance his career but his players careers too as many other rugby teams from other leagues would seek them, with their potential now being shown, and they could bring competitivity to the uncompetitive Ryxtylopian Rugby League.
But for now he reclined on the seat, and closed his eyes, maybe after all they had made it far enough and he could take a rest since taking on Zoran might be too hard of a challange, he really didn't know, but he would try his best even as his brain begged him to stop.

An Uphill Battle
 


 
[Railo]: Alright, and we areeeee... BACK!
[Tixica]: Wow, i guess the players did have reason to be confident.
[Railo]: Well, we saw them before the match, and now shortly we'll see them after the match.
[Eiva]: And you'll get to see Gaíves again, Tixica *chuckle*
[Tixica]: Guess that invitation to have a drink when he comes back home will be a little later than expected.
[Railo]: Don't be sad, be happy about the match we just watched, Ostronia 10, Ryxtylopia 29, we made it further than most, and currently are one out of two Auran teams that remain, but we'll soon go against Zoran.
[Eiva]: Oh boy...
[Tixica]: The winners of last RWC?
[Railo]: Yes, there will be two outcomes, either Ryxtylopia holds the auran torch past the quarter finals, or we exit the tournament at the quarter finals.
[Eiva]: Probably the latter.
[Tixica]: Id say we still got a chance, Zoran dropped to 4th.
[Railo]: But currently we're 15th *the three laugh*
[Tixica]: Hahaha- ha- well, but we'll go up in the rankings.
[Railo]: But by how much? You know what, nevermind, lets just been hopeful and cheer for our team in seemingly difficult games, like we did with Dilber still at the start of the tournament.
[Eiva]: Agreed, anywho, Tixica i hope you're ready to see Gaíves.
[Tixica]: Hurry up already, let me see my man.
[Eiva]: Alright! Just let me... and... there!
[Gaíves]: Hello again!
[Tixica]: Gaíves, my man! How is it there in Dalimbar?
[Gaívas]: Not that cold actually.
[Tixica]: I meant the ambience dummy.
[Gaívas]: The ambience is one of partying! The fans are celebrating, the players are getting ready to go back to the bus, and all of Ryxtylopia is in a very good mood this night.
[Railo]: Fantastic, good to see our compatriots are having a good time.
[Eiva]: Well Gaívas, will you give us the player's side of the story?
[Gaívas]: I will, give us a moment.
Gaívas and the camera crew head to the side of the stadium where the players of the A.R.R were exiting.
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When Gaívas arrived, everybody was jumping around and celebrating.
[Gaívas]: Uh, excuse me- ah-! Hello again Tivarra, its us again.
[Tivarra]: Oh hello again!
[Gaívas]: Do you have any comments on the match you just played?
[Tivarra]: Fantastic! The result couldn't have gone any better, and the squad deserves a good old rest beacause tomorrow im not giving them any of that, they will train.
[Gaívas]: I wonder why?
[Tivarra]: Zoran, Zoran and Zoran, they will be our toughest opponent yet probably, did you see what they did to peourouin?
[Gaívas]: We did, 30-5, i guess your attitude isn't that off considering the next match.
[Tivarra]: I won't be surprised if tomorrow i have a mental breakdown, the stress is already getting to me, but hey at least everybody else is having a good time.
[Gaívas]: Do you have any other comments you would like to make?
[Tivarra]: No, im good, ill also go to sleep early, since tomorrow im going to go Drill Sergant mode on the squad, Ryxtylopia wants entretainment and im going to provide it.
[Gaívas]: Alright, thanks for your time!
Gaívas heads to some of the players ahead of him
[Gaívas]: Hey, hey, may we get some comments on the game you just played?
[Rinaco Zicha]: Great!
[Mirta Palmiras]: Fantastic!
[Angilina Nivas]: Let's go Ryxtylopia!!
[Ernysto Fydó]: Its the best day ever!
[Gaívas]: Great from all of you, any of you wants to give me a comment?
[Ernysto Fydó]: Ostronia played really well, especially at the start, but we pulled through at the end, and got a victory, this may aswell be our last.
[Mirta Palmiras]: Be positive, Zoran will be our toughest opponent for sure, but we have and will continue practicing, we'll give them a challange, just like they'll give us one.
[Gaívas]: Alright, thanks for your time!
Gaívas walks to some other players
[Gaívas]: Excuse me, may i get a commentary on the match you just played?
[Quista Farris]: Oh its you again! Sure, i think we had a great match, and im looking forward to the next one, Zoran might knock us out but we'll make sure to give our best and fight to become the team to represent Aura in this tournament!
[Gaívas]: Alright, thanks!
Gaívas goes to another corridor as the team starts going for the bus.
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[Gaívas]: You heard 'em, you saw 'em, there you go Eiva, you can thank me later.
[Eiva]: Ill do it right now, what an amaizing game.
[Railo]: Indeed, Ryxtylopia has done really good, and hopefully we can impress the world by beating Zoran!
[Tixica]: Don't get too excited yet, if someone should be excited its me, Gaívas i would like to invite you on a date.
[Gaívas]: Oh uhhh, what a... wonderful surprise...
[Tixica]: Yeah you and me, at the bar, watching the tv in the corner as we drink ourselves into the floor.
[Gaívas]: Oh haha, well once i return ill be up for that.
[Railo]: And so will i!
[Eiva]: I might be unable to join you on that one, but i will join you on our next appearance here at TVNC!
[Railo]: Yeah, well time to say bye to Gaívas, Tixica...
[Tixica]: NO! Come on! Ugh, Gaívas you better answer my calls.
[Gaívas]: Don't worry Tixica, i will. Anyways, see ya everybody!
[Tixica]: ANSWER THE CALLS...!
[Railo]: Bye!
[Eiva]: Cya!
[Railo]: And its our time to say goodbye now, to the viewers, it was a wonderful night, but its time for us to end the broadcast, BUT we'll be back to you in two days!
[Tixicala]: Night everybody.
[Eiva]: See you next time on TVNC!
The camera zooms out as the TVNC theme plays, and the screen slowly fades away to the next channel.
 
 

УКАЗ
Ставка Фреистат Далимбар
230415-03
О полевом командовании Дальневосточной контрольной зоны
Ставка Фреистат Далимбар:
1. Принимает отставку генерала Валериан Викторов от командования Дальневосточной контрольной зоной и членство в Ставка;
...A. Награждение Героем Фреистат (первой степени) за образцовые героические заслуги перед Фреистат.
...Б. Начисление выходного пособия и пенсионного обеспечения в соответствии с УКАЗ-091026-02
...В. Далее присуждает госдачу в Районе 8 для его исключительного и частного использования
2. Назначает генерал-лейтенанта армии ФС Иосипа Франка полевым командующим Дальневосточной контрольной зоны;
...A. Повышается до полного генеральского ранга
…Б. Вводится в Ставка на время своего срока
От имени Ставка,
Маршал Маркус Брианд
Председатель Ставка
Маршал Фреистат Далимбар
On the Field Command of the Far-Eastern Control Zone 
Stavka of the Free State of Dalimbar:
1. Accepts the resignation of Gen. Valerian Viktorov from command of the Far-Eastern Control Zone and membership in Stavka;
...A. Awards the "Hero of the Free State (First Class)" for exemplary heroic services to the Free State 
...B. Awards severance and retirement package in accordance with UKAZ-091026-02
...C. Further awards a gosdacha in District 8 for his exclusive and private use
2. Appoints Lt. Gen. Iosip Franc of FS Army as Field Commander of the Far-Eastern Control Zone;
...A. Promotes to full General rank
...B. Inducts into Stavka for the duration of his term
On behalf of Stavka,
Mar. Markus Briand,
Chairman of Stavka
Marshal of the Free State of Dalimbar

Results of the Round of 16
Dalimbar 37–11 Kalmach
Giovanniland 6–13 Nieubasria
Cambria 20–6 Saranzio
Fujai 3–7 Teralyon
Zoran 30–5 Peourouin
Ostronia 10–29 Ryxtylopia
United Adaikes 12–8 Hertfordshire and Jammbo
Overthinkers 24–3 Saint Mark

Afternoon matches:
Cambria v. Teralyon
Donuzlav Stadium
United Adaikes v. Overthinkers
Marinsky Stadium
Evening matches:
Dalimbar v. Nieubasria
Nadu Naval Stadium
Zoran v. Ryxtylopia
Fort Kaisah Stadium

With training complete and nothing else to do, Nagisa gathered some O.S.T. made back home and had everyone choose a personal theme...
Shizune H.: ... [Sign language -> Translation: The rest of you presumably already know of my inability to take part.]
Rococo U.: ... [Sign language -> Translation: Oh right. I'd forgotten that you're deaf and mute.]
Rago N.: That just means the rest of us will listen to our chosen OST without her.
Gwyn R.: It's none of my business, but we should find a way to allow Shizune and The Stig to experience this. I mean, Lisa and I have already figured out a way to bypass the deafness.
Nagisa I.: Really? But how?
Seiya N.: I know you two are intellectual prodigies in the conventional sense, but is that even possible?
Lisa L.: Yesh. With the help of my latest invention, we will be able to transhlate the shound of the O.Sh.T. into electronical information that will be transhmitted to the brain through theshe wiresh. It will be ash if you were lishtening to it in your head. Gwyn'sh mathematical calculationsh formed the bashish of thish technology. I am sure it will sholve the problems that come with the shircumshtancesh behind Shizune's mutenessh.
[Lisa makes it abundantly clear that she has a lisp, hence the 's' sounds being (OOC: written as) 'sh' instead. Gwyn signs Lisa's words to Shizune.]
Nagisa I.: Wow...
Julian K.: I'm meant to be the most talented person in the country, and I could never create that.
Tess D.: Looks like some of us have more free time than others.
Seiya N.: They've probably been working on this for a while now.
[Seiya glances over at The Stig, who acts as translator for Shizune when the others aren't directly conversing with her.]
Seiya N.: Still, I never would have imagined something like that was even possible.
Shizune H.: ... [Sign language -> Translation: If this works, then it would prove useful. Come on Origami, we need to get this sorted, follow my lead.]
[Shizune took command of the situation to Lisa's surprise and showed the rest of the team just how much of a fearsome taskmaster she can be. Gwyn was unimpressed.]
Origami T.: This attaches to your head?
Rago N.: That's what it appears to be for.
Krux H.: Can you get on with it? We don't have all day.
Shu K.: Don't rush them Krux. They know what they're doing.
Delta Z.: No scientist is immune from making mistakes. The same goes for Lisa.
[Gwyn has the urge to chime up and mention how math played a part, but decides not to. Delta notices Gwyn in his peripheral vision.]
Delta Z.: Hm?
Gwyn R.: However, there is no guarantee that it will work. This is its first use.
Eirin Y.: It's too bad, if it does disappoint.
[The rest of the team ponder which one of the geniuses out of Lisa, Gwyn and Eirin to believe.]
Arthur P.: I hope it fails. James, you agree, don't you? ...James, I command you to stop ignoring me!
James M.: I'm not convinced by that though because I think electricity is a mystery. It is. Yep. I don't actually believe in it. Nobody really understands it.
Delta Z.: You don't believe in electricity?
Richard H.: What you're witnessing here is Asperger's made real.
Futo M.: Is that the item that makes thy urine smell most hilarious?
Hyouka F.: No!
Naho S.: No, that's asparagus.
Mizore S.: I think Shizune is ready, shall I turn on the device?
Clarkov S.: I'd wait, seems to me like Lisa is in the middle of something.
The Stig: ... [Sign langauge -> Translation: Where did you appear from?]
Seiya N.: That reminds me, I have some news you'll need to hear. Zoranian queen Atsil has been sent off by her ministers to seek therapy. It seems like something you normally don't care about, but keep listening.
Delta Z.: When we saw that, we quickly realised that for all the 10-11 years of emotional and mental torment you've had to put up with over your childhood, coupled with the time you had to spend as Prime Minister because of a previous imbecilic lack of age limits (which are not in place for this team), you still haven't done the same.
Rococo U.: It's a lucky thing you never had to attend full time besides events such as the Esferiad. The country effectively ran like an absolute monarchy before that lack of limit was remedied. Anyway, what we're saying is you need to book counselling after this tournament. It'll do a great job for your wellbeing.
Shizune H.: ... [Sign language -> Translation: I concur. You've already been able to be your true self, but you can't shoulder recovery alone. You'll end up pushing away those who care about you. Take it from someone with experience of doing just that. You'll mentally cripple yourself if you don't seek help.]
Eirin Y.: There'll be no need for waiting. Free has already requested me to be the therapist.
Rago N.: You were the one that planned this?
Free d. l. H.: That's right. I'm not about to let Clarkov destroy themselves.
[Clarkov is in mild shock over hearing this and takes some time to process what they just heard. They simply turn to Free and nod and flash a small smile in appreciation as thanks.]
Rago N.: Sometimes your goodness annoys me.
Rococo U.: So that's settled. Don't worry, Snow Sage, you'll benefit from this. Lisa, we're all set, right? Let's kick off!
[Lisa attaches the device to Shizune's head and the OST list begins. Along the way, everyone wonders what the words in some of the themes are. They chalk them off as the H&J equivalent of "Ominous Marcarian Chanting". Even when it clearly wasn't. Some also get creeped out by a few of the choices. Most notably was the often ridiculous names each of them had chosen for the OST.]
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Julian's Theme - Emperor Konstantinov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWKbi13wE54
Shizune's Theme - The Student Council: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2eWjPEA8Sc
James' Theme - Big Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt1PVYiHr6o
Free's Theme - Golden God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBxsZSckvO0
Mizore's Theme - Prisoner of Passion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ79MYctZ4
Stig's Theme - Top Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwX-KS1816c
Lits' Theme - Another Beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kAM42Z9gd4
Seiya's Theme - A Heated Battle With Lunar Prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZgR4FPfzg
Promestein's Theme - Promestein 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHrftVDITso
Gankyou's Theme - Violence Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15X7QsyJMAs
Hyouka's Theme - Another Face: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BERBNmUesOM
Damian's Theme - Gates of Hell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6syedhzF_U
Naho's Theme - Solitude of Frenzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m2i5vKVvRk
Faust's Theme - Twisted Tempo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ybfMqA7uk
Futo's Theme - Legend of the Great Gods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POUxrKNkbA4
Eirin's Theme - History of the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-xhqldl_mw
Jeremy's Theme - Classical Gas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKCvYyVTJ6Q
Rococo's Theme - Birth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB2j6qBUWsM
Arthur's Theme - The New King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pynw4Exsvr0
Tess' Theme - Bloodstained Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9LvC9WkkQ
Clarkov's Theme - The Snow Sage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Ev-wurPT0
Kanako's Theme - Venerable Ancient Battlefield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITYCfbE76ZM
Krux's Theme - Hands of Time Reunited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-QRIaGhjn8
Lain's Theme - Pitch-Black Flame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7loJRR9hOgg + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npm_UDb487w
Shu's Theme - Spirit of Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HAKWe9mWZQ
Richard's Theme - Blast Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBUh1XzTMSg
Delta's Theme - The Shining Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4duurmpu8Q
Gwyn's Theme - Beginning Equation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvqd9UPulqI
Origami's Theme - AHIH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKZbwuwXTNY
Rago's Theme - Diablo Nemesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9JVtBrFVgI
Sage's Theme - To Whom?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMaNTdn7Y90
Lisa's Theme - Periodic Table Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxSe_Zrig_g
Fuusuke's Theme - Superhuman Team Diamond Dust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DOZ4hcwpog
Nagisa's Theme - Midnight Music Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2yPtY0uvmM
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It would appear that one of the team members is now finally set to receive a therapy session of their own. Multiple of them.