Fhaengshia

Storm Valeria the most destructive storm experienced in Larxia in the last 75 years 
By: Haley Garcia
New Larxia- Larxia, on 23rd May, witnessed one of the most devastating storms in the last 75 years. Many people had to evacuate their homes, and go inland to get away from the path of destruction. Luckily, the T20 World Cup Final, taking place in New Larxia, did not have to be delayed, because the stadium was in the northern areas of the city, while the storm passed over the southern parts. We would also like to commend the players and coaches, who pledged thousands of dollars to the Valeria Relief Fund.
 

The path of the Storm Valeria (charted by LMD on 19th May, 1421)
 
The Larxian Meteorological Department should be commended for their vigilant nature in identifying, and quickly alerting the authorities about the destructive storm. The LMD was also very accurate in their predictions about the path of the Storm, and the wind-speeds. 
Total loss was estimated to be somewhere around Σ24 billion- Σ12 billion in losses to households, Σ5 billion in losses to commercial businesses, and Σ7 billion in losses to the public sector. Almost 2.4 million people were displaced due to the storm. Total number of confirmed deaths were around 21 thousand, and around 92 thousand people are still missing. The Valeria Relief Fund, with the help of you, the average citizens of Larxia, was able to raise around Σ10 billion, and many people also contributed by letting the displaced people stay at their homes for a few days, feeding the unfortunate masses, and all in all, just demonstrating the humanitarian side of Larxia. The Windlar Castle also saw some damages, which will be fixed.
The Larxian Military has been working day and night to search for the missing people. At the beginning of the Military operations, around 180 thousand people were missing, but in the 12 days of constant searching and saving, the Larxian military managed to rescue almost 90 thousand people, and around 12 thousand animals. The Army is working tirelessly on their search ops, since the past 12 days. The Air Force has been patrolling the skies, with the helicopters, looking for any signs of life on the ground below, while the Navy has been working to reducing the flooding of the storm-hit regions.
The King, in a statement, said, "Dear citizens of Larxia, while it brings me great sorrow that the people have suffered so much, I am proud to announce that our military, working tirelessly since the past few days, have done a remarkable job in their rescue operations. They have managed to rescue almost 90 thousand people, who are being reunited with their families as I give this statement. We have incurred massive losses due to the storm, and this might set back our economy for some time. While we do have a Disaster Fund, this Storm has overshot our Fund by almost Σ8 billion, but the citizens of Larxia raised almost Σ10 billion, and I am proud, that the people of Larxia stood up for each other. While we did manage to cover the Σ8 billion, we still need to rebuild our cities and towns, so our economy might suffer for some time, but I have been assured by the Economic Advisors that the slump will be very short, and we will be back very soon, even stronger than before. We will focus on rebuilding, and re-establishment of the infrastructure, but we will be aiming to rebuild it better than before, with the newest technologies, and the greenest form of energy. I, King James of Larxia, will also be furnishing the Relief Fund with an extra Σ5 billion from my personal wealth. Also, as you may know, the Windlar Castle has endured some damages. Let me assure you, that only the renovations required for basic security reasons will be done to the Castle for now. The people of Larxia will be given the first priority, and the focus will be completely on the repopulating of the storm-hit areas. That is all I have to say for now. Take care of yourselves, and help the affected people in any way you can."
Never thought we would see a King who prioritises the rebuilding of the general populace's home, even before his own home. The Kingdom of Larxia is definitely very lucky to have a monarch like King James. Other notable contributions were from the Larxian National Sports Teams, some of the richest men of Larxia, Elon Dusk, Steve Task, etc.
Larxia is expected to fully heal by this time next year, with major infrastructure contracts being handed out to major players of the market. Economists reckon that after this rebuilding, Larxia will be even more economically sound that before, as they forecast great weather in the NLSE and LSE in the years to come.

June 7th, 1421
Rajasanagara


Wearing Purple Robe and Nagaran Blue shirt, He prepare his oration on top of soap box with Soervanism Poster on the wall behind him. With pack pedestrian, this will be a good amount of audience. "Hear ME!" he shouted, "Nagaranites! you are an obscurity!". The attention grew and the pedestrian are start to crowding around him.
"I'm with Soerva will help all of us to the way we are meant to be. Salvation! Humanity! and Glory!"
soon after, his head is covered by the brown sack by unknown person in grey trench coat and more of them came out of the seamless rotated wall door. The road from both ways are blocked by tall heavy armored bus with Indranagara Symbol. The people in between the buses are get arrested by the swarm of agent. handcuffed, blind-folded, and mouth covered by rags, the people are forced to get into the buses. as the other agent start sweep the area.

However, one of the particular agent looking at the poster, immersively, standing still, and silent. An explosion suddenly happen in the middle of the road, break the focus of this agent and he soon taking the poster down carefully. Then, he roll the poster and put it on the paper tube. Later, the area is cleared with exception of a crater and fire on the road then the buses start to move away and police and firefighter start to move in as this agent start to walk away with the paper tube with him.

his objective are to clear any tangible evidence from the target's life and make sure it's can not be found or memorize.... The fire radiation from Incinerator is start to warm his face and he throws the paper tube into the incinerator.
and a scissor.
He decided to keep a Soerva Symbol cut from the light-yellow paper poster. A curiosity of his lost past led him to keep it. suddenly, a buzz from the intercom surprise the agent as the buzz is suppose to be expected. "407" as he press and talk on the intercom, then the intercom reply "Ok, 407, is vision memory gone?". "Gone" he reply. then the intercom buzzed for a while. then the intercom replied "alright, that's it. come back to the under. you can have your cheese once you get back." before the agent affirming, the intercom buzzed again and said "don't forget to pick her up again, Roezain" and the intercom cut off.

May 26th, 1421
Rajasanagara, Capital City of Nagaraningrad

An Unknown Figure, an everyday face around Rajasanagara. With hope of salvation, hope of humanity and, hope of glory, he will set fire to this rain. Now, the irrational, nonsensical lines written for him as he must deliver to the people. A path to surreal Insanity, the way for restoring Soerva.

May 18, 1421 5:45 PM IAT; right after the Cambrian captain was interviewed
Albrekktson gave Kane Finch a dap and a pound hug after he was interviewed. Before the interviewer could asked a question, Albrekktson started, "Our hearts and thoughts to everyone in Cambria, especially to what happened. Props to the Cambrian team for coming out to play, and playing strong with us today despite of what happened."
"We were lucky there at the end," Albrekktson replied when asked about the final outcome of the game. "If there was another over played," he continued, "they could've won the game easily. This stage has brought the best eight teams, and of course, everyone's bringing their A-game and doing their best, and that there should be no complacency towards any opponents even if we're leading as long as we are still playing."
"The coaching staff were looking at the scenarios last night," Albrekktson answered about the team going forward and advancing to the knock-outs, "and while we got 2 wins here in Super Eight, we're hoping Nieubasria win their last two games, regardless of the outcome of our game with the Fhaengshians. We dislike having to tie with the others as we know everyone will be in a sticky position, and that feeling that you gave your best in this tournament, only to be eliminated because of a tiebreaker. So yeah, the team does not like the idea tying with the other teams."

The evening found Prince Marcarius in his study reviewing some pending legislation. A glass of Royal Heritage Special Anniversary Very Old Tawny sat next to the late edition of The Markan Mail. The crackling fire was a delightful contrast to the howling storm hammering at the windows. A soft knock on the door broke his concentration.
"Come in."
"Your Serene Highness," began Howard Gresham as he entered and bowed. "I'm sorry to disturb you, but this invitation from the Larxian king has just arrived by courier."
Crossing the room soundlessly on the thick rug, the prince's Private Secretary handed the letter to the prince, who took it and looked it over.
"Hmm ... that would entail pushing up our plans and flying out to Larxia tonight."
"Yes, sir. What excuse would you like to give?"
"Excuse? Oh, no, Howard, I would like to attend. I've just been reading how our team has been fighting for their lives ... fantastic skills, but variable focus. I should like to give them my support. This next match is crucial. Also, I have yet to meet King James. He seems like a fascinating fellow ... taking his nation in a new direction. Yes, I would like to attend. Please send our acceptance and make the arrangements. The crew of the RAF Gryphon is top-notch. I'm unconcerned about the weather."
"Yes, sir," Gresham replied as he backed out of the study.
Hurrying down the corridor, he muttered to himself, "Holy One be with us! The prince may not be concerned, but someone needs to be!"

Official Communique from the office of King James to the office of Prince Marcarius
Dear Friend,
I am really sorry for not responding to your invitation to drink tea in each other's company. I was a little busy with the final formalities of the transfer to complete monarchy. Coming back to the topic at point.
It has been brought to my attention that our nations are pitted against each other in a bid to secure qualification on the last day of the Super 8 matches. I believe this match will be extremely fun to watch together, so I want to invite you to La Marina, to watch the last game of the Super 8 stages. As for your invitation for tea, I would request you to let me play host in my country, and would like to invite you to my beach-side estate in La Marina, and later the Windlar Castle in New Larxia. We can sit and enjoy each other's company, while we enjoy the tea. You can come here tomorrow, to watch the Larxia v/s Saint Mark game, and then stay here for 5 days, and leave after the finals. I believe it will be an interesting game, as both the teams will be dead-set on securing the qualification for the semi-finals.
I am once again sorry for not replying to your invitation sooner. Please confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly,
King James of Larxia
 
 

Tamaric University of Saint Aiaden, Saint Aiaden

"-and that is why I am proud to be here today at my alma mater to inaugurate the Aarden Biomedical Sciences building in honour of Jens Aarden, the noted researcher, philanthropist, and posthumous Fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences. This magnificent building was made possible by a generous donation made by his estate, and may it serve as a center of learning and scientific advancement for generations to come!" Cadogan Ayers turns to face the building, a bottle of beer in hand. As per tradition, he tosses the brown glass bottle unopened towards the cornerstone, where it shatters against the dedication plaque and spills its contents about. The small crowd gathered for the dedication ceremony claps politely and Cadogan shakes the hand of the University's President. 
The president takes the podium, "You are all invited to remain for refreshments which will be served presently. Thank you all for coming today." He turns to Killian, "Estates-Minister will you do us the honour of joining us for the short reception?" 
"Certainly, Mr. Finlay though I am afraid I cannot stay very long - I must be back in Clarendon by this afternoon." Estates-Minister Ayers smiles at the man, ensuring the smile reaches his eyes. A waiter offers a selection of coffee, tea, or champagne to which Cadogan requests coffee with one sugar. His assistant comes forward and Cadogan informs him that they'll only stay about minutes, and to have the jet push back the timeline as necessary.
A few minutes pass as guests make their way through the crowd and making polite conversation with the Estates-Minister. As some guests begin to peel off from the event, an individual with a press pass and a voice recorder approaches unceremoniously. Cadogan's assistant intercepts them, "I am sorry but the Estates-Minister is not taking any questions today." 
The reporter's eyes narrow a bit through her glasses, and she clicks a button on the device. Speaking loudly enough that nearly all the remaining guests turn to stare, she asks regardless, "Estates-Minister Ayers, do you have anything to say about the training incident in Cambria the other day? Do you believe TLI is capable of such an attack?" All the guests staring now, some impolitely gawking. 
Cadogan's assistant attempts to intervene again while the Estates-Minister sets down his still-full coffee on the nearest tray. "I am sorry, but as I said the Estates-Minister will not be taking questions today. If you would like, please submit your questions to the Public Relations Department of the Estates-Ministry of The Prince's Peace." Seeing Cadogan start setting off, the assistant adds- "The Estates-Minister is very busy today and must be going. Thank you for your time."
The reporter continues despite the warning, "Sir, if its true that LTI can intervene with Cambrian military training, isn't that something the public should know about?" No response, yet she continues- "Sir! It is YOUR job to keep people safe and to know about these things, don't you have a DUTY to say something? The government has not made any real statements about this incident!"
Cadogan stops briefly and steps toward the reporter with a terrifically stern face. "The Estates-Ministry has no further information to release at this time. I am presently on my way to a Preifat meeting, now if you please excuse me, Ms...." he pauses to read her press badge, "Ms. Spence of The Monitor, I must be on my way." 

FlySD plagued by airline workers' strike and passenger complaints,  begins internal review
Today, Santo-Dominian national flag carrier FlySD (frequently stylised as flySD) announced that it would be starting an internal review of its practices, operations, finances and other matters. The airline, one of the biggest corporations and employers in the Federal Republic, is currently plagued by a massive strike initiated by its employees, as well as an increasing number of complaints from passengers. The strike has significantly affected FlySD's operations throughout the world, and police officers have been dispatched to Friberne International Airport to keep the striking workers at a safe distance from bewildered and confused flyers in its five terminals.
FlySD CEO Penelope Kalington held a press conference where she announced the internal review. "We have listened to the public and our employees," Kalington said, "and we will be investigating our company, finding solutions to problems and improving FlySD to become a model employer that gives people a chance to succeed". This was, however, received poorly by the striking workers, who saw Kalington as out of touch. Strike leader David Menzies, a union representative and airplane co-pilot, pointed out that the Kalington family is one of the richest families in the Federal Republic and owns major companies and businesses. "She just can't be trusted to do good," Menzies said.
Kalington is also being heavily criticised by passengers and FlySD frequent flyers. Many passengers have recently lodged complaints to the Ministry of Commerce, citing bad service, unclean plane cabins and seats, poor staff attitudes and behaviour, as well as frequent flight delays and overbooking. Senator Francois A. Bains(DCB-FR), Minister of Commerce, told the Santo-Dominian Post that he would be directing his ministry to launch an investigation into FlySD, stating that "the Ministry of Commerce has the duty to uphold the consumer's rights and interests". When emailed questions about the complaints and Sen. Bains' comments, Kalington refused to reply to the Santo-Dominian Post and instead informed our reporters that her office would be blocking the Post.
With FlySD and Kalington both under heavy fire, some investors have began to pull out. Harriet Stuyvesant-Callaghan, CEO of Dominion Bank, told reporters that she would be selling her FlySD stocks. Major investment firm A&A Unlimited announced that it would be doing the same as well. FlySD stocks in the Friberne Stock Exchange(FESE) have dropped, and other members of the Kalington family, like SD Logging CEO Hubert Kalington, have distanced themselves from Penelope.
In a press conference at the Fribernese Fortress, President Paul Goldberg(DCB) offered a mixed reaction. He supported Sen. Bains' decision to initiate an investigation into FlySD, calling it "a wise and smart decision", but also voiced his concerns on hurting FlySD too much, remarking that "we mustn't harm one of the biggest employers in the Federal Republic too much, or they will lay off employees and we will have killed jobs and people's livelihoods".

The logo(pictured above) of FlySD, Santos-Dominius' beleaguered national flag carrier

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Founding & Signatory nations: The Great Empire of Larxia, The Most Gilt Republic of Fhaengshia
Signatory Nations: Greenman Occupied Territory

The Andolian Association for Regional Cooperation
 
Preamble
Keeping in mind, the differences between the nations, in the interest of lasting peace, prosperity and to increase and solidify relations with each other, the representatives of the signatory nations, recognise the existence of the Andolian Association for Regional Cooperation (AARC).
 
The Charter of the AARC:
 
 Article I: Mutual Coexistence and Recognition
The signatory nations shall provide recognition to each other:
1. The signatory nations shall agree to grant full recognition to the sovereignty of other signatory nations and their Governments.
2. The signatory nations shall respect each other’s territorial integrity and internal and foreign policies including all legal elections and referenda.
 
 Article II: Mutual Trade and Movement
The signatory nations shall open their markets to each other, without undue restrictions, and allow free movement of each other’s citizens:
1. The signatory nations shall not impose tariffs or embargoes on each other.
2. The signatory nations shall not dump goods unsaleable in their home markets to signatory nations below fair value.
3. The signatory nations shall not support an official trade embargo placed upon any other signatory nation by a non-signatory nation.
4. The signatory nations shall allow visa-free travel, and free movement of citizens within their borders, as long as these citizens travel in peace.
 
 Article III: Mutual Respect for Andolian Culture and Heritage
The signatory nations agree that other signatory nations have a rich, valuable culture, and agree to:
1. Engage with each other’s cultures from time-to-time.
2. Promote the study of signatory nations' cultures within their universities.
3. Acceptance of the various cultures within their borders, and to combat discrimination.
4. Accept that each signatory nation produces Andolian cheese that is of equal importance on the world culinary stage, and prepare a heritage list to protect the status of regional cheese varieties produced in Andolia.
5. Conduct a week-long joint annual cultural event beginning a month after initial ratification of this Association, celebrating signatory nations’ culture and history, to promote the friendliness between the citizens of signatory nations.
 
 Article IV: Mutual Defense Understanding
Looking to protect the people of Andolia from possible foreign invasions, the signatory nations agree that:
1. No signatory nation shall take military action against another signatory nation, nor join any coalition against a signatory nation.
2. No signatory nation shall conduct espionage against other signatory nations.
3. Should any signatory nation be attacked by a non-signatory nation, or have its territorial integrity threatened, other signatory nations shall provide aid to the threatened signatory nation.
4. Signatory nations shall offer preferential pricing on locally produced military equipment for other signatory nations.
 
Article V: Changes to Membership and Admittance of New Members
The signatory nations agree that signatory nations and nations applying to become a signatory must abide by this Association or risk suspension or non-acceptance of their membership:
1. Membership of signatory nations can be suspended for breach of this Association and later resumed by a majority vote of all signatory nations should that nation again meet the standards of this Association.
2. Nations applying to become a signatory to this Association must already meet the standards of this Association.
3. Signatory nations shall vote on whether applying nations become a signatory to this Association, with all signatory nations voting for, or present if a majority of signatory nations vote for, to accept the applying nation as a signatory.
4. Signatory nations may voluntarily withdraw from this Association without prejudice and knowing they will no longer enjoy the protections of this Association.
 
Article VI: Observer Status
The signatory nations agree that non-signatory nations can apply for observer status:
1. Should any non-signatory nation wish to participate in the cultural and heritage events and agreements of the AARC, they may apply for observer status.
2. Signatory nations shall vote on observer status applications with all signatory nations voting for, or present if a majority of signatory nations vote for, to allow the applying nation observer status.
3. Non-signatory nations with observer status may have their status removed for inactivity, failure to comply with Article III, or hostile actions towards signatory nations with a majority vote by all signatory nations removing the observer status.
4. Observer status nations may voluntarily withdraw from this Association without prejudice.

The new Spring City Memorial Hospital wing is nearing completion. Combining legacy brick buildings with a new, modernized inpatient wing, Spring City Memorial looks poised to bring cutting edge high quality care to the capital of Fuentana.

above: Spring City Memorial with the new wing at the top.
In an interview with the hospital CEO Dr. Rowan Creeko, we learned that the intention behind the new wing was to move beyond the generic common hospital ward and to create a more luxurious and relaxing environment. "People heal better when they feel better about the hospital space," Creeko explained. "For this reason, we made sure to create as many semi-private and private rooms as possible with natural light, plenty of plants, and with private bathrooms instead of typical open 'stepdown' units and intensive care units. We also had a landscaper come and work on outdoor gardens and park space. We're very excited about the new look." 

Above: a closer look at the inpatient wings. 
Spring City Memorial is already considered a leader in neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery, but there are talks of creating an inter-regional specialty trauma care wing that will take select, tough cases from across Aura. "I think our established expertise will allow us to attract leaders in other fields to create one of the best trauma units in all the West." 
There are even rumblings about a possible acquisition of Fountainhead Hospital, an older but renowned hospital on the south side of Spring City with a lively orthopedic and general surgery practice. But Creeko explained that the more immediate task after launching this revamped hospital is to establish a better working relationship with the Fuentana Public City Hospital, which has been marred by scandals due to several bungled cases and inefficient case management. "We want to optimize care, and if we can make Public City Hospital an affiliate, think there will be a great trickledown effect. Our residents will rotate there to run clinics under faculty supervision, and we'll be able to tackle some of the toughest cases possible and standardize care there." 
A reception is planned to celebrate the completion of the new wing on 25 May. 

Results of the 3rd Match Day of the First Round

 

 
Super Eight Group Draw

 

T20 World Cup Matchday 1 - Review - Defeat
 149/6 (19.1 overs)
 148/9 (20 overs)
Cambria won against Hertfordia Heathens by 4 wickets
Batting   Runs Bats Fours Sixes Đe Kaiser 7 5 0 1 Bowled Yomiel Stasyuk 55 43 9 0 Bowled Diego Adamov 11 12 0 0 Caught Patchouli Knalide 40 18 7 2 Run out Faust Ḩarełeudeiem 13 10 2 0 Not out Dynamis Dudka 6 5 1 0 Bowled Derek Sokolov 2 5 0 0 Caught Reimu Hadjieva 10 10 1 0 Caught Yuuya Kovalchuk 1 5 0 0 Bowled Patrick Manev 3 7 0 0 Caught Scorers of Wickets: Robert Cherganski (3), Richard Hammond (1), Kyosuke Miķelsons (1), Naho Sotirova (1)
 
Đe Kaiser - A typical performance really. A six on his first bat showed everyone that he still had it. The next few bats showed everyone that he really didn't.
Yomiel Stasyuk - Arguably the star performer for Hertfordia Heathens, needing the equivalent of 25 bats to reach a score of 55. Not bad for a so-called dead man walking. If anyone is wondering about the fact that he clearly got 18 runs with 0, that is possible in cricket. We found that out a few hours earlier.
Diego Adamov - Didn't exactly take things quickly. One run at a time here, not quite ideal for high run scoring.
Patchouli Knalide - The librarian of knowledge and shade, if not Yomiel then she was the top performer. Scoring 7 fours and 2 sixes, meaning she needed just 9 runs to make 40, before her progress screeched to a halt. No wonder, this 'Eastern style Western magician' is actually rather sickly and probably wasn't feeling well. Again.
Faust Ḩarełeudeiem - This guy probably wasn't expecting the arrival and flag plant debacle, so wasn't really on point when he came late on. If he was, we might have won this match. Still, he was still in by the time our allocated innings, and 20 overs, had concluded.
Dynamis Dudka: Didn't do much to help his case, either in selection for cricket matches or convincing his colleagues that the 'will of the heavens' actually exists. A solitary 4 was a highlight of the match though.
Derek Sokolov - Done almost nothing at all and just as well, for a citizen had become gravely injured just outside the stadium in a crash. We can report that he succeeded in the on-site operation.
Reimu Hadjieva - One name for Hertfordshire and Jammbo's cricket team is the Hertfordia Shrine Maidens, which came 3rd in the poll behind Heathens & Snowstorm. Enter the actual shrine maiden, who was one of the better performers really despite only earning 10 runs. That score isn't likely to help earn any shrine donations, what little she ever sees anyway.
Yuuya Kovalchuk - The solitary run followed by a lorry full of nothing. Unlike Derek, he had no excuse for that pitiful display.
Patrick Manev - Done rather well when he came on near the end. Consistent, but what looked like a clear six was cancelled with a superb catch right at the edge by a Cambrian fielder. Well done to that guy, through gritted teeth might we add. Despite the performance then, he had almost nothing to show for it.
 
So, if you are confused about this new reporting format, here we are to explain it. Each cricket result we have will receive the most complicated looking scoreboard we have ever seen as well as judgements on each of the batters that took part. We will also have the wicket takers, those who were successful in dismissing the opposition players below the main scoreboard itself. Do not ask us to report on it like the rugby and football lot do, because we know the square root of nothing about cricket. That, and also because if we did, the report would have the same levels of boredom as one of Prime Minister Clarkov's explanations. Death by boredom would be appropriate.
Anyway, as you all saw, we were narrowly defeated by the larger of the two Astorian nations, Tara & Cambray Cambria by 4 wickets. This is because Cambria surpassed our score by a single run with 4 wickets (that's 4 batters) to spare. They achieved this target with 5 bats remaining, so it really was crunch time when the final over of the second innings began. In our next match we shall do battle with Teralyon who were defeated by, er, Blue Bubble? Glenpavia? Oh whatever you get what we mean. So we shall see you on the next report. Also, we thought we would also give you results from other matches but in a way that will brighten up your days back in the dismal cold place we call home after our unfortunate loss. Never mind that the scores are already on display!
 
Matchday 1 - Results
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Group A
Hosts Close By - 133/6 (14.1 overs)
Steelbats, Not Steelbacks! - 132/4 (20 overs)
 
From The Continent That Time Forgot - 94 (17.1 overs)*
Infernal Sponsor Islands - 187/7 (20 overs)
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Group B
Bluebublenpavia - 145/2 (15.4 overs)
Sword At A Bat Fight - 141/5 (20 overs)
 
Polaris Supremacy Gang - 149/6 (19.1 overs)
Middle Of Scenic Nowhere - 148/9 (20 overs)
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Group C
Drug Facility - 155/4 (20 overs)**
The Aristocrat - 155/2 (20 overs)
 
Home To Esferos' Most Baffling Language - 144/7 (15 overs)*
Corporate Invasion Landing Point - 141/6 (20 overs)
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Group D
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Landmine Junta - 142/7 (20 overs)*
Guess Who Won The Civil War - 198/8 (20 overs)*
 
Frozen Northern Hippies - 146/6 (20 overs)
Adblocker Required - 164/2 (20 overs)
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* = Denieria, Fhaengshia, Dalimbar & Zoran have not yet submitted official logos for their cricket team.
** = This is not the official Dilberian "cricket" team logo, we just put it there for laughs. We're not sorry.
 
                                  

Results of the 2nd Match Day of the First Round

 

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
BOUNTY ON THE INLAND SEA
10-05-1421. story by Lurienh Geonts.
Larxia. Landing in La Marina in the deep south of Andolia, the Republic's cricket team, the Bounty Hunters, went straight to the nets to stretch their legs and get the last bit of practice in before the tournament began. Facing Darkesian Sea rivals Giovanniland in the first round of the group matches, the Bounty Hunters were not going to take unnecessary risks. Fielding first, the team weren't able to make a major impact, with the conservatively playing Aurans only losing 6 wickets but also not running away with a high run score. Knowing they just had to aim for a higher run rate, the Bounty Hunters played a straight game and while losing an extra wicket, beat Giovanniland with plenty of time to spare.
Following the draw between other Auran teams Dilber and Saint Mark in the same group stage, Fhaengshia stands at the top of the group showing what Andolian cricket is all about. The host team Larxia won their match against United Adaikes, in Group A, while Hertfordshire and Jammbo couldn't quite stop the sporting powerhouse of Cambria. Overall a good result for the continental teams. Other Auran Islander teams fared better than Giovanniland with wins going to Blue Bubble, Santos-Dominius and Zoran, with Nieubasria being the other winner of the first Match Day. 
La Marina, the host for Group C and the Bounty Hunters for now, sits on Lake Falcon; the largest lake in Andolia, and is a tourist hotspot for the region. Though it's a little further away, and not as well known as the more populous capital, New Larxia, La Marina offers a new experience for the tourists with Fhaengshian fans treated to exotic seafood cooked in the southern style. Those that came to watch the Bounty Hunters have scored a bountiful treasure in this hunt for gold.

Longtime Organized Crime Fugitive Busted In The Alcheran Riviera After Posting A Cooking Video Online
By Marcell Margaran
Though Polari smuggler Claude Bergara made sure to hide his face in the videos, authorities recognized his distinctive tattoos. The mobster who was on the lam in the Alchera was caught and extradited last week after posting videos of himself giving cooking tutorials on a popular video-sharing website.
According to The Sentenet, Claude Bergara is a member of the Capicola family within an infamous mafia-like Covington group, which has long been increasing its reach and destructive influences. The organization is believed to be responsible for most of the cocaine that enters Polaris.
Bergara had been a fugitive since June 1420, when Basric prosecutors issued a warrant for his arrest for trafficking cocaine into Nieubasria in connection with other major investigations against organized crime. According to NB News, he escaped to a Kurabian ex-pat community in the Riviera late last year, where he remained under the radar until posting a cooking video that featured himself and his wife on his video channel.
It is unclear how many videos he has posted to his channel and for how long he was hosting these cooking tutorials before he was caught. Though he carefully avoided showing his face on camera, Bergara was nonetheless identified by his distinctive tattoos. The 33-year-old was consequently extradited on Monday and flown to Clarendon to face trial. 
According to NB News, when asked about the possibility of extradition to face trial for the charges Bergara faces in other nations, Basric prosecutors insisted that "there are established processes and those will be followed".
For the Basric authorities, Bergara's arrest was the latest in a string of operations aimed to weaken and expose the Covington syndicate. The Estates-Minister of the Prince's Peace, the head law-enforcement official in the country, issued a warning in November 1420 that Nieubasria has reason to believe that the syndicate is present "on each continent" and it called on each nation to recognize the international threat. 
Bergara had been living quietly in the Alcheran Riviera for at least eight months before his arrest.
 
 
Screenshot of one of the cooking videos posted by Bergara, carefully cropped away from his face but failing to cover identifiable tattoos
 

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
BOUNTY ON THE INLAND SEA
10-05-1421. story by Lurienh Geonts.
Larxia. Landing in La Marina in the deep south of Andolia, the Republic's cricket team, the Bounty Hunters, went straight to the nets to stretch their legs and get the last bit of practice in before the tournament began. Facing Darkesian Sea rivals Giovanniland in the first round of the group matches, the Bounty Hunters were not going to take unnecessary risks. Fielding first, the team weren't able to make a major impact, with the conservatively playing Aurans only losing 6 wickets but also not running away with a high run score. Knowing they just had to aim for a higher run rate, the Bounty Hunters played a straight game and while losing an extra wicket, beat Giovanniland with plenty of time to spare.
Following the draw between other Auran teams Dilber and Saint Mark in the same group stage, Fhaengshia stands at the top of the group showing what Andolian cricket is all about. The host team Larxia won their match against United Adaikes, in Group A, while Hertfordshire and Jammbo couldn't quite stop the sporting powerhouse of Cambria. Overall a good result for the continental teams. Other Auran Islander teams fared better than Giovanniland with wins going to Blue Bubble, Santos-Dominius and Zoran, with Nieubasria being the other winner of the first Match Day. 
La Marina, the host for Group C and the Bounty Hunters for now, sits on Lake Falcon; the largest lake in Andolia, and is a tourist hotspot for the region. Though it's a little further away, and not as well known as the more populous capital, New Larxia, La Marina offers a new experience for the tourists with Fhaengshian fans treated to exotic seafood cooked in the southern style. Those that came to watch the Bounty Hunters have scored a bountiful treasure in this hunt for gold.

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
BOUNTY ON THE INLAND SEA
10-05-1421. story by Lurienh Geonts.
Larxia. Landing in La Marina in the deep south of Andolia, the Republic's cricket team, the Bounty Hunters, went straight to the nets to stretch their legs and get the last bit of practice in before the tournament began. Facing Darkesian Sea rivals Giovanniland in the first round of the group matches, the Bounty Hunters were not going to take unnecessary risks. Fielding first, the team weren't able to make a major impact, with the conservatively playing Aurans only losing 6 wickets but also not running away with a high run score. Knowing they just had to aim for a higher run rate, the Bounty Hunters played a straight game and while losing an extra wicket, beat Giovanniland with plenty of time to spare.
Following the draw between other Auran teams Dilber and Saint Mark in the same group stage, Fhaengshia stands at the top of the group showing what Andolian cricket is all about. The host team Larxia won their match against United Adaikes, in Group A, while Hertfordshire and Jammbo couldn't quite stop the sporting powerhouse of Cambria. Overall a good result for the continental teams. Other Auran Islander teams fared better than Giovanniland with wins going to Blue Bubble, Santos-Dominius and Zoran, with Nieubasria being the other winner of the first Match Day. 
La Marina, the host for Group C and the Bounty Hunters for now, sits on Lake Falcon; the largest lake in Andolia, and is a tourist hotspot for the region. Though it's a little further away, and not as well known as the more populous capital, New Larxia, La Marina offers a new experience for the tourists with Fhaengshian fans treated to exotic seafood cooked in the southern style. Those that came to watch the Bounty Hunters have scored a bountiful treasure in this hunt for gold.

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
BOUNTY ON THE INLAND SEA
10-05-1421. story by Lurienh Geonts.
Larxia. Landing in La Marina in the deep south of Andolia, the Republic's cricket team, the Bounty Hunters, went straight to the nets to stretch their legs and get the last bit of practice in before the tournament began. Facing Darkesian Sea rivals Giovanniland in the first round of the group matches, the Bounty Hunters were not going to take unnecessary risks. Fielding first, the team weren't able to make a major impact, with the conservatively playing Aurans only losing 6 wickets but also not running away with a high run score. Knowing they just had to aim for a higher run rate, the Bounty Hunters played a straight game and while losing an extra wicket, beat Giovanniland with plenty of time to spare.
Following the draw between other Auran teams Dilber and Saint Mark in the same group stage, Fhaengshia stands at the top of the group showing what Andolian cricket is all about. The host team Larxia won their match against United Adaikes, in Group A, while Hertfordshire and Jammbo couldn't quite stop the sporting powerhouse of Cambria. Overall a good result for the continental teams. Other Auran Islander teams fared better than Giovanniland with wins going to Blue Bubble, Santos-Dominius and Zoran, with Nieubasria being the other winner of the first Match Day. 
La Marina, the host for Group C and the Bounty Hunters for now, sits on Lake Falcon; the largest lake in Andolia, and is a tourist hotspot for the region. Though it's a little further away, and not as well known as the more populous capital, New Larxia, La Marina offers a new experience for the tourists with Fhaengshian fans treated to exotic seafood cooked in the southern style. Those that came to watch the Bounty Hunters have scored a bountiful treasure in this hunt for gold.

Pero and Franjo just finished their shift at the Teralyon Naval base located on a small island northeast of the mainland known as Sandrja, every few days before they head their separate ways home they stop at their favourite pub on the island to have a few pints and complain about some new stupid idea the mainlanders are coming up with and today was no exception...
Pero and Franjo walk into the pub known as the Plavi Galeb (Blue Seagul) and sit down at their favourite stools along the bar, the bar owner walks up, a burley perpetually angry man known to the locals as Toni.
Toni: You two lazy bums better order more then one pint this time if your going to start arguing again, id prefer to see some actual entertainment then you too just arguing over where your favourite cafe was located in Tarajeva.
Pero: Relax we already said we're sorry plus we were both right, that café is now a franchise so there's multiple places.
Franjo: Ugh... Mainlanders ruin everything. 
Toni: Whatever, keep it down I'm trying to watch the game.
Pero: What is that?
Toni: It's the Cricket World Cup! Don't you knuckleheads pay attention to anything besides this Island?!
Franjo: You know darn well we don't care about anything outside Teralyon
Toni: Then shut up and watch! Teralyon is playing!

"Welcome, Viewers, to the game that kicks off the Blue Runner's conquest in the T20 World Cup Tournament! How are you Jak?"
Franjo: Wait we have a Team? Why did they name them the Blue Runners?
Pero: Are we winning?
Toni: The game just started, and that's isn't our team, Its a GSN rebroadcast on TSPN, Now quiet! 
Franjo: Why do we have a team? Who's paying for this?
Pero: So let me get this straight, Were watching a sport on some channel across the world while I cant find a channel that covers the Teralyon Water Polo League?!
Toni: Only you watch that now order something and shut up.
Pero and Franjo both reply with "Two pints please."
Toni: Each?
Pero and Franjo just stare at Toni, Toni sighs..
"Oh well, I was, I mean... I cannot wait to spot Kassacira tonight, and the team were so confident. I hope that confidence pays off in the right way today. I'll bet you 5 Blues I will see her first!"
Pero: What are those subtitles saying? Whos that suppose to be? Can I get in on this bet?
Franjo: It's their leader. Don't you always brag about how smart and worldly you are? shouldn't you know this?
Toni: His hole world is this Island HAH!
Pero: Ha-Ha you just wait till I win.
Toni: Win what? They didn't shake your hand.
Pero: You just wait
Franjo slaps down a 20 Dinar bill, "I'm In"
Pero: See?
Toni sighs again and goes back to cleaning glasses
Pero: Oh and two gyros!
Toni: For bot.. nevermind.
"Welcome back to the Glenpavia Sports Network: Cricket Edition! The Teraljonska (As they say in the local language) team has just walked onto the pitch along with the Runners. I have a feeling this is going to be tough!"
Toni: Hey! Look! There's our team!
Franjo: Who picked THAT as the uniform? This must be funded by the Government.
Pero: What a stupid logo, do they have to slap that sword on EVERYTHING?!
Toni: Show some respect!
Franjo: He's right though, why couldn't they have some animal and a different colour for once?
Pero: Yea! like the Jevoi Swordfish on like some cool water blue?
Toni: Really? A Swordfish? That's What you want? Yes, lets replace the sword with a swordfish! Oh and lets use blue so we can look just like the other team who's already blue!
Pero: Well yea, but we could be bluer.
Toni: No We're Purple. Like we have always been and like it should be.
Pero: Fish would of been cooler though.
Toni: THEY HAVE A FISH!
"I mean, the Teralyon team is a very aggressive team according to training and the Glenpavian team are pretty defensive, so it's a very well evened match. We are just going to have to watch this out. Looks like… Yup! The Teralyons are going first for batting"
Franjo: Wait wasn't that guy on the rugby team?
Pero: Why are we always labeled aggressive in every sport, Its not our fault the other team isn't as dedicated.
Toni: I suspect it has something to do with the doping scandal after they found all those Soccer players going to facilites in Dilber
Franjo: That was never proven, stop spreading rumours.
Pero: Is that guy is holding the stick upside down?
Franjo: Reminds me of that dumb movie "Golfketball"
"The runners are quick- Look at that throw, right that's two runs for the Teralyon on the first bat. Very good"
Franjo: I don't get it, are we winning?
Pero: I think so?
Toni: How have you two never watched a cricket game?
Pero: I got more important things to do then watch some weird mainlander game.
Franjo: Look, I just want to know if we're winning.
Toni: You both are born on the mainland, stop using that as a excuse.
Franjo: I never said that, now answer my question.
Toni: No. Pay attention.
Franjo: *mockingly* I'll pay you attention.
Toni: What?
Franjo: Hey we hit the thing again!

"You have to credit them, they are great at what they do"
Franjo: We got this.
Pero: Basically slaughtered them.
Toni: You two are idiots.
Pero: Your just not patriotic, 'nother round!
Toni: Mainlanders......
"And that's it for the first Inning! What a good score to beat..."
Pero: We won!
"I think the Runners can totally beat it- just watch this space. We will be back!"
Pero: Guess not.
*Toni Laughs in the background*
 "And we are back, for Blue Bubble's time to bat. This is going to be fun but a lot of hard work for the team. Yup, and we have Delkee and Jakano coming up to bat first. We wish them all the luck against Bowler Nayden Polonsky."
Franjo: Wait, Polonsky? Like...
Toni: Yup.
Franjo: And now Cricket?
Toni: Yup.
Franjo: After the hole mess with..
Toni: Yup.
Pero: Shut up, I want to watch our Swords win
Toni: Oh now your a sword fan?
"Wow, the Blue Runners have really kept up with the speed of their gameplay, they may have a real chance of winning this"
Franjo: This is all Polonsky's fault.
Pero: Wait are we losing? How are we losing weren't we winning?
Toni: Get off your phone and pay attention and you'll find out.
Pero: Im watching videos trying to figure out what I'm watching since your no help.
Franjo: Classic Polonsky.
"Well, that's one way to make a statement, go Blue Runners!"
Pero: Huh, So we lost?
Franjo: Yea and its all Polonsky's fault
Toni: Not exactly.
Pero: How did we lose? I thought we won? This game makes so sense.
Toni: The other team just wanted the win more.
Franjo: Oh I didn't know we were going to give generic coach excuses, let me guess the Blue Runners had more heart too? 
Pero: Do they even have coaches in this game?
"That is one great win for the start of this tournament, I cannot wait to see what the guys bring to the next match!"
*Camera starts panning over the crowds*
Pero: Hey there's the Marshal!
Franjo: What the hell is he doing there?
Pero: Probably the same thing every state figurehead does.
Toni: Waste taxpayer money?
Franjo: If it was that useless politician we elected then yea id agree, but that's no politician.
Toni: Who knows or cares.
Pero: HEY LOOK ITS THE LEADER OF BLUE BUBBLE! WHERES MY MONEY!
Franjo: That's not them, they look like their hiding.
Pero: YES IT IS! 

Pero pulls out his smartphone and starts showing pictures of the Blue Bubble leader while Franjo and now Toni both refuse to look and give Pero their money, they continue arguing into the evening while the sunsets on another typical day on Sandrja Island.
 
(OOC: Thanks @embubbleblue for the fun collab)
 

 

Blue Bubble
Known Locally as Glenpavia
Motto: "Ahoana amana Ianao." ("Tradition and Courage")
Capital City: Kopai
Largest City: Fort Lavanda
 
Official Language: Glendulan
National Language: Glendulan, Common
Demonym: Bubblean
 
Head of Government: Kassakira Petrovikan
Currency: Blues
 

Blue Bubble - 1420AF
 
 
 

ETYMOLOGY 
The name Arifiyyah is taken from the founder of the Sultanate of Arifiyyah, Sultan Arif I. The name Arifiyyah was inspired by the names of a few kingdoms irl such as the Abbasid(Abbasiyyah in Arabic spell)sultanate, the Ottomans(Uthmaniyyah in Arabic spell),Ayyubid(Ayubiyyah in Arabic spell)and others.

Arifiyyah's Times
22 April 1421
Sultan Arifiyyah's Birthday Celebration
           A celebration of the birthday of Sultan Arifiyyah IV, Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah was held on 22 April 1421 at the Royal Grand Palace of Arifiyyah. The celebration was held to celebrate the birthday of the youngest Sultan, who turns 16 this year.
Although the celebration is held during the month of Ramadhan, which is the month of fasting, it is still enlivened with the sound of nobat, cultural performances and parade ceremonies of the National Security Agency (Soldiers, Police etc). Tuanku Sultan also agreed to attend the national level congregational iftar ceremony at Shah Bandar square also for his birthday.
 

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY PARADE CEREMONY
 

HIS MAJESTY SULTAN(TWO FROM BOTTOM RIGHT) TALKING TO THE CHIEF MINISTER