Fhaengshia

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
 

Ghomhoeria Tahdaoni ae Kahrijaec   -   Republic Cricket Association
Fhaengshian First XI - The Bounty Hunters
 
Batting Order
Number Name Handed Bowling Style Territory 1 Jeinn Haendohf
RH - UG 2 Fusthien Leiluo
RH - LG 3 Palsin Tosird
LH - TR 4 Cudoelf Errihdas (C)
RH - SH 5 Ealoin Nakienh
LH Medium-fast FH 6 Safdli Arielnk
RH *Wicket keeper SH 7 Iotehps Mhaedhe
RH Medium-fast NS 8 Likleffi Bhoemo
RH Fast AH 9 Cahre Otiel
RH Off spin LG 10 Rhise Tosird
LH Fast AN 11 Ehrtain Mehrndalie
RH Leg spin FH Coach: Fienuf Duegghi
Manager: Kasnieht Uneifhi
Home Stadium: Fhaendhaw Capital Stadium - 83,500 capacity
Local Cricket: There is a club based competition held nationally with 10 teams from major cities, including 3 from Fhaendhaw and 2 from Ganfa.
 

Ghomhoeria Tahdaoni ae Kahrijaec   -   Republic Cricket Association
Fhaengshian First XI - The Bounty Hunters
 
Batting Order
Number Name Handed Bowling Style Territory 1 Jeinn Haendohf
RH - UG 2 Fusthien Leiluo
RH - LG 3 Palsin Tosird
LH - TR 4 Cudoelf Errihdas (C)
RH - SH 5 Ealoin Nakienh
LH Medium-fast FH 6 Safdli Arielnk
RH *Wicket keeper SH 7 Iotehps Mhaedhe
RH Medium-fast NS 8 Likleffi Bhoemo
RH Fast AH 9 Cahre Otiel
RH Off spin LG 10 Rhise Tosird
LH Fast AN 11 Ehrtain Mehrndalie
RH Leg spin FH Coach: Fienuf Duegghi
Manager: Kasnieht Uneifhi
Home Stadium: Fhaendhaw Capital Stadium - 83,500 capacity
Local Cricket: There is a club based competition held nationally with 10 teams from major cities, including 3 from Fhaendhaw and 2 from Ganfa.
 

Ghomhoeria Tahdaoni ae Kahrijaec   -   Republic Cricket Association
Fhaengshian First XI - The Bounty Hunters
 
Batting Order
Number Name Handed Bowling Style Territory 1 Jeinn Haendohf
RH - UG 2 Fusthien Leiluo
RH - LG 3 Palsin Tosird
LH - TR 4 Cudoelf Errihdas (C)
RH - SH 5 Ealoin Nakienh
LH Medium-fast FH 6 Safdli Arielnk
RH *Wicket keeper SH 7 Iotehps Mhaedhe
RH Medium-fast NS 8 Likleffi Bhoemo
RH Fast AH 9 Cahre Otiel
RH Off spin LG 10 Rhise Tosird
LH Fast AN 11 Ehrtain Mehrndalie
RH Leg spin FH Coach: Fienuf Duegghi
Manager: Kasnieht Uneifhi
Home Stadium: Fhaendhaw Capital Stadium - 83,500 capacity
Local Cricket: There is a club based competition held nationally with 10 teams from major cities, including 3 from Fhaendhaw and 2 from Ganfa.
 

May 5, 1420
8:30 AM Over Time
National Zoranian Banking Clan Tower; Yemiduga City, Fisheros, Zoran
(Since it has been a while since the last post, I will remind you all that this event is happening before Atsil has decided to leave CGZ's hide out, for OOC sake I will say that the stories I post here for a time will not go past July 18, 1420 until a post that is in the works is complete because it is necessary for the story to progress. If you are confused about what I mean just DM me on discord and I will explain)
Kunagadoga stands in his office looking out upon the city of Yemiduga, dark clouds loom overhead as rain drops fall upon the city of the Corporates. He is waiting for his team to arrive but they are running late, something which displeases him deeply.
I don't know why I keep surrounding myself with such incompetent people. I ask them to do one simple thing, arrive on time, and yet they manage to fuck that up. If they didn't have inside knowledge on our plans after this war I would fire them.
That was when the door to his office opened and three people, one male and two female, in water soaked suits entered the room panting.
"Sorry Mr. Kunagadoga, sir! We tried to get here as quickly as we could but the protestors kept getting in the way of our car!" said the man. Kuna did not turn around nor reply to what his excuse, leaving an uneasy silence in the room until he heard them walk closer to his desk and set something down on the table. That was when he actually turned around to face them,
"Let's get straight to business. I don't care about your excuses, you already cost me money by having me wait. Have you drafted up plans our plans for after the war?" said Kunagadoga,
"Yes, which would you like to see first. The reconstruction plan or Operation Lavandula Spica Incursio?" asked one of the women,
"The Operation, I already know the reconstruction plan well enough." answered Kunagadoga. The other women sorted through the papers and pulled out a map of Lavender Island to the south of Zoran.
"The biggest opposition we will face on the island is the Giovannilandians, despite having a small army they are well equipped. However, they lack actual combat experience, something which could be to our advantage. But we must be cautious considering they have more knowledge of the terrain there and they have homefield advantage."
"Thank you for stating the obvious Gadiya. Show me what actual invasion plan we have for the island."

"What kind of drawing is this?!" Kuna says as he gestures towards the map, "It looks like a five year old drew those lines!"
"Sir, you did ask us to make these plans only about two hours ago. It was hard to get ahold of our officers considering the recent campaigns." said the man. Kuna gave him a withering stare which immediately shut the man up. The man cleared his throat,
"Anyways, this is to depict the various parts of the Operation. From our southern most island, we will launch three naval invasions. One on the northern coast of Giovanniland, one on a nearby island to establish another base from where we will make landfall on directly southwest of the island, and the third on the northern coast of Blue Bubble. Our forces will secure a foothold on the land to allow for supplies to be sent to them. Meanwhile, once we acquire the Zoranian Navy, we will send them to blockade the southwestern coast of Giovanniland. By controlling the northern coast and blockading the south we will cut Giovanniland off from imports." Kuna nodded, pleased at what he was hearing, "From these footholds, we will start a push towards the inland, securing our control over the island as our men make our way inland. As we starve the people of Blue Bubble and Giovanniland, they will become desperate, weak, and divided as they face unrest from the people. This should make the job of our troops easier when we secure a solid front after we push to the first dotted line you see there. Once that is secure, we will have a three pronged push to Giovannia, hopefully with air support and missile strikes. We will ensure that our men use a scorched earth policy to further starve the city as we burn the farmland around the urban areas. The missile bombardment and the air support should assist in the final push where we surround the capital city and ensure no one gets in and no one gets out. We starve them out for a few days with occasional bombardments and give them a three day ultimatum. If they do not comply we will push into the city, round up the monarchy and members of the legislature and force them to sign a surrender. From there, we will execute the monarch, the royal family, and all members of the government we capture live on television and have the military control the country until we send our own people in to govern the area. Blue Bubble should follow suit with Giovanniland if they know what is good for them." Kuna was very pleased by this plan, he didn't need the specifics of how these plans will be carried out as he will let his officers decide how to do that. Lavender Island will be the first of his future corporate empire, the rich will get richer and the land will be reaped of all it holds, no matter how many lives it will cost. Kuna opened a drawer in his desk and took out four cigars and handed one to each of them. He cut off the bits for all of them and lit his own before raising it up in a form of toast,
"To profit, my friends." He could tell none of them were smokers by their reluctance to accept his offer to light their cigars, but they were too scared to refuse and they followed suit,
"To profit." they said somewhat half heartedly.

Fhaengshia is joining the comp
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=fhaengshia

Fhaengshia is joining the comp
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=fhaengshia

T20 World Cup Signups & OOC
Welcome to the 1st T20 World Cup! As the tournament name suggests, we will be role playing Cricket this time! For those that have been participants of previous sports roleplay (the 1st World Cup of Football, and the Rugby World Cups, among others), then you know there will be something like this. For those that have not, don't you worry!
To enter the 1st T20 World Cup, just add a reply to this topic by saying "I want to sign up for the 1st T20 World Cup", or anything along the lines there. Also include the link of your nation in TWP to ensure that you won't get disqualified when we review entries for signups. Though, same with the RMB, we won't allow double posting (except for me to post my intentions in signing up ). You can always edit your reply at any given time how many times you want. Also, this thread is for signups and OOC (out of context) posts, like questions about the tournament. If you don't like asking questions here, you can ask them in #sports or #roleplay-chat in our RP Discord server (join us here: https://discord.gg/pNNm2amb) or message me there directly. The IC (in context) thread where we will be posting our nations' team information (players, kits, logo, anything related to such), roleplay (preparations, match day events), and results will be separate and shall have the link be announced in Discord or can be viewed here in our forums starting May 8, 2021.
In addition, I will be scorinating this tournament, but if you want your country to host the 1st T20 World Cup, signify the same in your reply for signing up. A little bit of something new from the previous versions of role play, we will be assigning responsibilities for the nation that will host this World Cup (to be selected on May 6, 2021, announced on May 7, 2021), including but not limited to posting info about their nation, posting about venues, the role play during the opening ceremony, and the role play during the closing ceremony.
Bids for hosting will be accepted until May 6, 2021 at 8 PM EDT, while signups will close on May 7, 2021 at 8 PM EDT.
That's all for now. Confused about how we will be doing this? New with scorinating? Taking a page from Resu's book, read below.
 
Nations signed up:
 
Nations who placed a bid to host:
 

MAHARADENINGRAD OF NAGARANINGRAD

BACKGROUND :
Nagaraningrad was formed by 8 nations united under one banner and declared sovereignty in 15 February, 1399 AF as a Repoeblik Federasi Nagaraningrad (Federal Republic of Nagaraningrad). as the new nation was got more centralized, a deep government that called by many Nagaranites as Oerang Ningrad managed to establish a Monarchy Government without any major resentment from Nagaranites due to their popularity of commitment, making an efficient bureaucracy, and trust from Nagaranites which led a great admiration to Oerang Ningrad. By 21 December, 1412 AF Nagaraningrad held an Unannounced Government Reformation that led to Re-institute a Monarchy Government under The House of Kartarajasa, a feudal system that reward Oerang Ningrad, and changing the name of government into Maharadeningrad of Nagaraningrad. The Reformation was believed to be carried by an Infamous Intelligence Secret Thoughtpolice called The Indranagara. Their duty is to make sure nobody will intervene in the reformation by any means necessary.
GEOGRAPHY:

Location Middle-north heartland of Andolia, South of Fhaengshia, West of Overthinkers
Area Total : 720.588 km2
Terrain grasslands, canyon, plateau, forest in the north
Population Distribution From Eastern North Coast trough southwest and south with high density in every city that near water bodies
 
PEOPLE AND SOCIETY:
Population 12.825.956
Nationality noun: Nagaran
adjective : Nagaranian
plural : Nagaranites
Ethnic Groups accuracy is disputed, Nagaranites : 83.5%, other: 16.5%.
Languages Ningrad, common, other.
Religions 75% are believed to be an Agnostic to the unknown being.
 
GOVERNMENT:
Country Name Conventional long form : Maharadeningrad of Nagaraningrad
Conventional short form : Nagaraningrad
Etymology : Consist of word "Nagara" which means a Nation, a Sovereign State, Negara in Ningrad language and "Ningrad" meaning Noble or Nobility.
Government Type Absolute Monarchy
Capital Name : Rajasanagara
Etymology : from word Raja, meaning "king" and Nagara, meaning "Nation" in which combined into "King's Nation"
Administrative Division 8 Region with 5 Castles and 10 Bentengningrad (Forts of Noble)
Constitution History : Re-institution in 1412, effective on 15 February 1413 on 12 years of unification.
Amendments: proposed by the Maharaden directly or proposed to the Maharaden by the Karatonigrad or by the Kapalaningrad (Head of every Noble House); passage by the king through royal decree; Basic Law amended many times, last in 2017
Legal System Customary laws on state level and regional level; judicial review of legislative acts
Citizenship Only granted by any member of the Ruling Maharaden Noble House(with approval of Maharaden or Head of the Noble House) and recognition of merit (physical and oral approval) from any Radeningrad (Duchy).
Executive Branch Head of State : Maharaden Kartarajasa
Head of Government : Pardanaraden Roezain
Legislative Branch unicameral consultative council or Karatoningrad, Consist of all Radeningrad, Nagaranites chosen by Maharaden (mostly from one of the cities merchant guild), and Kapalaningrad.
Judicial Branch Highest Court : Paradilan Maharaden (Archduchy Verdict)
Region Court : Nagaraningrad Regional Court
Subordinate Court : Pangamanankota (City Security Council)
Flag Description Prussian blue, a representation of noble blood, with golden circle line surrounding 8 golden triangles encircle another golden circle line depicting Suryanagara, a national symbol.
National Symbol(s) Circle line surrounding 8 golden triangles encircles another circle line depicting a sun, a mark that is believed to be old kingdom marks that once united.
National Anthem ~

v15.0 - 25 March 2021

A Civil War of our own? Let's hope not.
By: James Matthews
New Larxia- The Government of the Democratic Republic of Larxia will be organising a referendum in all the 7 States and 3 Union Territories in the next week, to determine whether the Parliament of the nation should be dissolved and complete power be given to King Maddy IV. This referendum comes after the sharp reduction in the confidence of the populace in President Jules McEnroe's policies and his lack of involvement with the people of Larxia.
In normal circumstances, the population would have asked for a re-do of elections, but populace has, to say in the words of majority of the people, lost their faith in the politicians. They have noted that even though the King is a permanent entity, he is still more involved with the common populace, while these politicians have to be re-elected to office, but still show no interest whatsoever after being elected.
The major economists have also noted that the growth of economy under an Absolute Monarchy was much higher than under a Democratic Republic.The growth of the economy has slowed a lot in the recent years and many a people have been losing their money because of this.
The people of Larxia have lost all their confidence in the Democratic Republic. The populace is so desperate to abolish the Government that they are willing to turn to Absolute Monarchy even though it means sacrificing some civil rights. The people have been demonstrating against the Democratic Republic for 3 days now, and the announcement of this refrendum comes as a small victory to the demonstrators, but getting here was not easy. The Democratic government was not feeling very Democratic. They ordered the police to tear-gas the demonstrators while they were in the peaceful phase of the movement.The tear-gassing of fellow Larxians was the last straw. The protests soon became a lot violent, with many injuries to both the protestors and the police force. Things turned ugly pretty quickly as the protests took the capital by storm. The Governments move to disperse the people in such a way came to bite them back.   
We did manage to get a statement from the King. He expressed his deep displeasure at the state of the nation he loves so much. He also requested the protestors to stop being violent and try to go through with this peacefully. The King asked the Government to hold a dialogue with who the protestors identify as their chief. He requested the Government to do so before it turns even more ugly and takes the face of a Civil War. 
The Government was forced to hold a dialogue with the people in the fear of a Civil War. The person rallying the people to protest, Hal Jones, sat with major politician in a round table conference. He asked the Government to hold referenda in all the states to determine the fate of the Democracy. 
The referendum will be exactly where the Presidential Elections are held in your states. Be sure to vote to make sure your voices are also heard in this historic decision as Larxia looms on the edge of a Civil War. I'm sure that everyone would like to solve this issue without a Civil War. It will just be a waste of resources and we have seen what happened in Zoran, the destruction, the fighting, the deaths. I sure hope we can avoid all that. 

May 4, 1420
6:32 AM Over Time
National Zoranian Banking Clan Tower; Yemiduga City, Fisheros, Zoran
Kunagadoga was looking over some data collected on the average expenditure of the war effort to see where he could potentially cut costs when his secretary buzzed in through the intercom,
“Sir, your Director of PR wishes to speak with you.” Kunagadoga sighed,
“Send them in.”
The doors open as a very frantic woman rushes into the room holding a stack of papers. They put it on his desk before they spoke,
“Mr. Kunagadoga have you seen the news?”
“Not particularly, why do you ask?”
“Fujai and Giovanniland have changed their support!” Kunagadoga clapped his hands together with glee,
“Excellent! I knew putting that idea into the mind of that stupid general would pay off! Now they will be ba-”
“Before you get too excited sir, they have not declared that they would be supporting us. In fact, many politicians in those countries have shown open disdain towards us. Both Giovanniland and Fujai have voted to side with the Monarchists. On top of this, Fujai passed a vote to hold those accountable for those responsible for the bombing of Zoradia,” Kunagadoga sat still and remained ominously silent as they continued, “which if they question General Lagodo they might link it back to you…” Kunagadoga slammed his fist on the table, causing the stack of papers that the director of PR brought in to fall all over the ground.
“Damn it! Grrr I don’t know why I thought those dirty hippy socialists would align with us but I thought the idea of economic growth in Zoran and a valuable trade partner would motivate them!” he sighs before downing a cup of gin he had on his desk, “Has there been any word from the GDC on this at all?” The director shook her head in response, “Well let me know when they do, I am not letting this ruin my plans. I am going to have to turn to Plan D.”
“Plan D sir? What happened to plans B and C?
“Those plans are too cliche and over rated, Plan D can’t possibly fail! Plus it will deal a blow to not just the Monarchists but to Atsil personally. It will also demoralize the working class and poor of the country while removing a thorn from our side that has existed for years. Send an order to our Chief Business officer to get me in touch with a Cambrian official ASAP!” The director nodded, cleaned up the papers that were knocked onto the floor, and rushed out of the room to fulfill the order.
Kunagadoga swiveled in his chair to look out the window behind him and he recalled the meeting he had with CGZ two days ago.
You always come knocking for trouble CGZ, you and your ancestors have always managed to escape it but this time your luck is going to run out.
May 4, 1420
7:50 AM Over Time
Temporary Grand Defense Council Building in Southern Zoran
The meeting chamber is active with discussion on recent events. The GDC has not agreed on a plan of attack or defense and has essentially been paralyzed while conflict still rages in the country they have lost control over. The people of Zoran are furious over the bombing of Zoradia and the benefits of the move have been called into question. Speaker Quadelo called the room to order with a slam of their gavel and everyone took their seats. 
General Lagodo, still confident in his ability to be the hero of Zoran, stands up and requests permission to speak and the speaker accepts his request,
“Representatives, I know what we did was hard but think about it! Now no side in this madness can claim the capital and support their claim to be the rightful Zoranian government. We still have international ba-” Representative Tsolaquo then interrupted him,
“False! Don’t even finish that statement! Have you not forgotten what happened yesterday! Both Fujai and Giovanniland, the only countries that have publicly recognized us, have announced that they are supporting the Monarchists! To add insult to injury, all of us here would be brought to court in Fujai over the planning and execution of the bombing of Zoradia! We are now without international support and recognition thanks to the plan you put forth!” General Lagodo, as well as the rest of the room, was caught off guard by this abrupt interruption. He wiped his brow nervously,
“We didn’t need them, they uh...they didn’t even provide us with funds or arms, only recognition and humanitaria-”
“Yes but we wouldn’t have needed arms or funds if it wasn’t for the bombing which wasted not just jet fuel but also missiles and fighter rounds! This is not some video game where you don’t have to worry about supplies but this is real life Lagodo! This is real life war! You can’t win by doing brash actions like this! Every action has consequences!” Speaker Quadelo slammed his gavel,
“Representative Tsolaquo please stop interrupting General Lagodo, I did not give you permission to interrupt or to speak for that matter.” Representative Tsolaquo grumbled as he leaned back into his seat as General Lagodo continued,
“Thank you Speaker, now my plan is simple, we gather our troops here in the area we control and fight off any attacks that the other factions send at us.” More experienced representatives groaned at the sound of this plan as the session went on without any actual plan to be voted on.
May 4, 1420
10:25 AM Over Time
Unknown location
A young recruit came into General Waholi’s office and stood at attention until he was recognized,
“What is it, recruit?” said Waholi as he looked over the plans for the upcoming Uweyv Nunnehi Campaign,
“I was ordered to tell you that Fujai and Giovanniland have both changed their support in the war to supporting our cause. Giovanniland has  stated that, for now, they are only recognizing us as the true Zoranian government. Fujai on the other hand continues to provide humanitarian aid but they also intend on giving us funds and supplies as well as legitimacy. There is a possibility we can be given more support from Giovanniland if we can convince them.” Waholi smiled slightly and turned to face the recruit,
“Thank you for that message, it was much needed good news! You are dismissed.” The recruit salutes before running on back to training. Waholi was relieved by that news as he looks at the plans for the campaign with renewed confidence in their ability to win this war.

"Good morning Giovanniland! I am Vanessa Desniana and here is my colleague Karlo Nakamura-Edrense, and now we'll present the last edition of our special Giovannilandian Football Report covering the finals, 3rd place matches, and a Giovannilandian retrospective!"
Vanessa continued: "The 3rd place match was fought between Cambria and Nagaraningrad. During the match, the Cambrian goalkeeper only conceded one goal, however the Nagaranite defense was unluckier and failed to defend four goals by their adversary. Therefore, the match ended with a 4-1 win for the Cambrians. Now, onto the final between Nieubasria and Larxia! Unlike the 3rd place match, the final only had one goal scored throughout the match, with many other close attempts. In the end, the sole goal was scored by the Nieubasrians, and they were then crowned the Champions of the 1st World Cup of Football, while the Larxian team earned the second place."
Karlo then started talking: "Now, here is the second part of what we promised yesterday—some statistics about our team! Giovanniland had three draws, two defeats and one win, and in the table below you can see all of our game results and who scored for our team in each match! There were five different scorers and six goals scored, with Gustavo Zapata scoring two of those and the other players one each. Coincidentally, all of our goals were scored in the first half of the matches. We also conceded eight goals, with six coming from our defeats against Larxia and Irador, and the other two from our draws against Fhaengshia and Libterraria."
Game Scorers Giovanniland 1-1 Fhaengshia Kassio Fidustio-Severi (40') Giovanniland 0-0 Pallandole — Giovanniland 1-3 Larxia Gustavo Zapata (15') Giovanniland 2-0 Dalimbar Klementina de Abreo-Florino (7'), Giustiniano Nottua-Glabrio (40') Giovanniland 1-1 Libterraria Herbina Gavio Horati (22')  Giovanniland 1-3 Irador Gustavo Zapata (10')

March 1, 2021; 9 PM Polaris Eastern Time; New Thraproy Sports Complex Main Stadium
The Nieubasrian national team are running around the pitch, celebrating and hugging, as if not believing that they won the 1st World Cup of Football. The action-filled (and close) match ended in 1-0. The technical and utility units of the United Adaikes World Cup of Football Organizing Committee were busy preparing the podiums and the stage riser in the middle of the pitch for the awarding and closing ceremonies. United Adaikes President Luke Salazar, after congratulating the Nieubasria Ambassador in the VIP box, went down with him and the Larxian Ambassador to the field to congratulate the players.
When everything was in place, the United Adaikes Football Association Head Myron Lillakis started, "Before we continue in congratulating and awarding the champions of the 1st World Cup of Football that is hosted in our very own nation," he turns to Salazar, "Mr. President, I would like to congratulate and give awards to individuals who performed exemplarily during this tournament. First off, the Golden Glove award is given to the best goalkeeper we have seen in this tournament, and after allowing 5 goals only since their first match in the group stage until bagging 3rd Place in this tournament, congratulations to the Tara and Cambray Union Football goalkeeper Stefan Keller!" As Keller climbs the stage riser, he slaps his chest three times, points and looks to the sky before receiving the award from United Adaikes Sports Commission Chief Pouria Barr.
"This next award," Lillakis continued, "is given to the player who scored most in this tournament, and though they lost today, he drove his team on top of Group B and helped his team tie with the most goals scored in the group stage. They have the most scored goals in the tournament with 20, and he scored every goal that mattered in the knockout rounds. Help me in congratulating him, from Federacion de Futbol Larxia, winger Leo Messy!" Though grateful with the award presented to him by the Larxian ambassador and smiled for the cameras, the look on Messy's face can be seen that he thought he should have done more.
"Lastly," Lillakis read from his cue cards, "this next award is given to the best player of the tournament, voted by football fans here and abroad from the start of the knockout rounds up to the semi-finals, selected by the international sports media, and chosen by the United Adaikes Football Association from the pool of players that came from the votes of the fans and selection of the media, who nonetheless, shown great character, sportsmanship and the best of football during this World Cup, help me congratulate Nieubasria forward Camdyn Cartwrighte!" Upon receiving the award from the Nieubasria ambassador, he clenched his fist, kissed it, pointed and looked to the sky and mouthed, "For you, Earc." "Once again", Lillakis said before stepping off from the podium, "congratulations to the winners!"
United Adaikes Sports Commission Chief Pouria Barr then went to the podium and spoke. "Mr. President, esteemed guests, players, and to the fans here and around the world watching, out of the 24 teams that entered this tournament, they won a feat only dreamed by few, help me in congratulating our Runner-ups in this tournament, the Federacion de Futbol Larxia!" Everyone in the stadium clapped hard, with all fans in the stadium shouting in unison "Larxia!" repeatedly before the team went off the stage.
As Barr stepped off from the podium, United Adaikes President Luke Salazar went to the opposite side of the riser to his Executive Podium, "I will not make this long, I know, you want to celebrate with your team and everyone, but I would like to thank all participating nations for the trust in our country to host the 1st World Cup of Football. This won't happen without your earnest cooperation. To the Football Association, a job well done for heading in the organization of this event. To the Sports Commission, our work is not yet done. We need to continue to improve the state of our competitive sports in the country to be at par with our international counterparts. And expect the utmost cooperation and participation of the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes to other international sports tournaments that will happen in the future. I'm sorry if I made that long - so, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, your 1st World Cup of Football champions, the Sovereign Estates of Nieubasria!"

Final Ranking*

*This is based on the positions after the matches in group stage and the knockout rounds. The numerical rankings will be given in the coming days.

Championship Match Results
Nieubasria - Larxia
 

Battle for 3rd Place Results
Nagaraningrad - Tara and Cambray

Quarterfinals Results
 
 

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    .  .    Police: 2 Injured, 1 Dead After Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Median Outside Steskia
February 27, 1421, 3:54 am
The two inner lanes of the westbound Thraproy Regional Highway heading in to Steskia are currently closed after a stolen vehicle crashed into the median. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the car, according to police. 
Police declined to answer whether this accident has any connection to the homicide-car jacking in Perthdoches.
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The Basric Soccer Association, through its Convenor Baron-Esquire Conrad Ellise, expresses its deepest sorrow at announcing the death of captain Earc Velding last night during a senseless and unprovoked attack. 
Earc will go down in history as someone who set soccer in Nieubasria alight and thrilled fans young and old with his brilliance. We mourn for the loss of Earc, you will always be in our hearts.
 
 
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It is with heartfelt appreciation for the legacy of Earc Velding in the promotion of youths in
sport in Nieubasria that the Endowment is inaugurating the Velding Family Trust Award
which will annually select a secondary and a post-secondary student for excellence
in the promotion of sport in youths for a 25,000฿ scholarship and a 5000฿ grant
towards a youths sports organization of the honouree's choosing. 
 
 
 

WITH THE WILL OF OUR MAHARADEN
THE PATHWAY TO BE THE CHAMPION OF
WORLD CUP OF FOOTBALL
NAGARANINGRAD VS FUJAI
FEBRUARY 25, 1421
 V
1 - 0
NAGARANINGRAD VS BADGERIA
FEBRUARY 26, 1421
 V
2 - 0
(FROM OUR OWN SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)
FEBRUARY 27, 1421
Glorious Nagaraningrad National Football (NNF) Finally beat Fujais Fotbollforbund (FjFF) in qualification group and Badgeria Football in round of sixteen. The new specification of Individual Training has been implemented since the glorious match against United Adaikes.
The Badgeria are famous for it's six goals against Alchera however, NNF manage to beat Badgeria with first goal by the Captain Bambang Karajan, after fifteen minute from the start of second half and with Badgeria went stun, NNF manage to steal the ball and score another with only one minute fifty six second from the kick off start by Jaka Wiranagara. As Badgeria looks loss on morale, they are unable to make any opportunity with loose offensive stance. With score of two - nil, Nagaraningrad pass into quarter-final
At quarter-final, NNF will match against The Iradorian National Football Team. "Our Nagaraningrad National Football are playing graciously for the last three matches. We are very excited and as the teams also must retain a high focus and stay agile for the next match until Nagaraningrad is the Champions" said the NNF Head coach, Raden Jaka Batoebara.

NNF Head coach, Raden Jaka Batoebara

The Lineup of 4-3-3 formation
As for NNF preperation they will prepare an manageable tactic called "tiki-taka" with 4-3-3 formation. "Our teams will be train to be more agile and more discipline with counter". With that all preparation, the biggest hope from all Nagaranites will carry the NNF to Champion of World Cup of Football.

July 18, 1420
5:00 AM Over Time
Unknown location
 
Where You Wish To Go, I Cannot Follow
Adsila sits at the table where she has been spending a lot of her time for the past two months. She has been taking her time to read and learn the skills taught in the SIC training manual, everything from being forgettable, pulling quick changes, how to use certain gadgets, how to resist torture, etc. She has also been practicing how to use the techniques she learned with CGZ, she was surprised how willing he was to help her and how hospitable he has been towards her. He has been willing to teach her some basic martial arts and how to use a firearm. He explained to her that he never uses guns or lethal force like his ancestors before him, but he learned how to know how they work, how to best avoid getting shot, and so he knows what they are capable of. While Adsila did not like the idea of killing, she knew that in her situation it is going to be unavoidable.
After two long months of learning and basic training she is almost ready to leave the thief’s sanctum and join the war. She turns the page of the training manual and read the title of the new chapter she was on and she heard a voice behind her say,
“‘Sexpionage - The Art of Seduction,’ that sounds like a fun chapter. I wonder which one of your ancestors developed this one?”
Atils yelped in surprise when she heard CGZ and quickly slammed the book shut. Adsila’s face was a bright red out of embarrassment and CGZ began laughing at her reaction. She growled in annoyance before getting back to her reading. CGZ’s laughter stopped and he sat at the opposite side of the table from her, still wearing a ski mask and sunglasses to conceal his identity.
“So, do you think you’re ready to go out there yet?” asked CGZ,
“Almost, I just have to read this slightly controversial chapter and I should be ready to...to go out there.” she answered without looking up from the book. CGZ nodded before saying,
“Have you thought about what you’re going to do once you go out there and join the monarchists?”
“I have a bit, based on some of the news I have been reading things seem to be going in their favor as they are receiving a lot of international support. If they manage to focus on pushing the corporates out the northern island they will be able to have more resources freed up to focus on attacking the south. It’s simple, I know, but it’s a start.” CGZ chuckled,
“Understandable, I have to ask, do you even know who is leading the Corporates?” Adsila shakes her head as she turns a page in the manual.
“Do you remember a certain Kunagadoga Quasena from your years in secondary school?” Adsila paused at that name and looked up from the manual to look at the lenses of CGZ’s sunglasses,
“I do...are you saying tha-”
“Yes, Kunagadoga is the leader of the Corporates.” Adsila stops for a second and recalls a dream she had two weeks ago. One where a lady spoke to her and said that the son of the basket weaver sought to kill the heir to Ani’-Wah’. She conveys this to CGZ who shrugs in response,
“I am not one to put stock in dreams but I would be lying if I said he didn’t want to kill you.” There was silence between them for a while before she broke it,
“I can read this chapter later when I have time, I need to go there now.” CGZ seemed to have blinked a few times behind his sunglasses before nodding with understanding.
“Ok, I will take you to the monarchists today. Gather up what you need and we will depart.” CGZ got up and made his way to leave the room when Adsila stopped him by asking,
“Why have you really been helping me? I know you said that it was because you felt bad for my situation in all of this but I don’t think that’s your true motive.” CGZ stopped at the open door leading to his library before looking back at her. He let out a sigh,
“Because Kuna should never be allowed to take power, it is no secret that he is a cruel cold hearted bastard but I have a personal vendetta against him for what he did to my sister. Not too long ago, before the mess I made in Saint Jocelyn during the Olympics, my sister met Kunagadonga and for a few months they were friends. However, I knew better and tried to warn her but she didn’t believe me when I said he was a scumbag. Then one day she went to see him and she didn’t come home. That’s when I knew something was wrong and I went out to find Kunagadoga and confront him about my sister. When I found him we got into a fist fight where I ended up coming out on top and demanded to know where my sister was. All he said was that she was ‘anywhere but here.’ I pressed him to tell me what he meant by that only to find out he sold her to human traffickers…” CGZ’s head hung low with defeat, “She’s only a year older than me, nineteen. I have been trying to find her since but to no avail, and when I saw that you became a potential threat to Kuna I didn’t even hesitate to find you. So my actions weren’t entirely selfless, they were primarily driven by a selfish desire for revenge.” Adsila didn’t know what to say, she empathized with him and felt his pain, sorrow, and hate. Her voice was only a whisper when she spoke,
“The room I’m staying in...that was her room wasn’t it?” CGZ nodded,
“Adsila...when you leave here you will not get any aid from me...for where you wish to go I cannot follow. After the stunt I pulled in Cambria they are probably planning on a way of killing me and I don’t think I will be able to survive that when it comes. So I ask this of you, unify the country, avenge its people, and let nothing stand in your way. Build a better Zoran, a better place for the torchbearers of tomorrow.” CGZ’s voice began to crack as he spoke and when he finished he walked through the doorway and left Adsila alone with the weight of the conversation weighing down upon her thoughts.
I didn’t think CGZ was about my age, I guess part of his persona is to appear older than he is. But the pain he must have experienced makes me think of the pain of the Zoranian people. Many are probably seeing me of some sort of savior...but I am just one woman.
She held her head in her hands as she realized the weight of her role she plays in all this. But the words of CGZ echo in her head,
Unify the country, avenge its people, and let nothing stand in your way.
“I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try.” She said to herself before getting up to gather her things as she prepares to leave.

Gagotigakanvsgi Campaign
(Duration: 19 days)
 
Faction:
Monarchists
GDC
Corporates
Strength:
3000
2000 men
6,020 men
Losses:
250 Killed
~4 MIA
~400 killed
10 MIA
24 taken prisoner
~300 Killed
20 MIA

  Remaining:
~2746 retreated
~1566 retreated
~5,700 remain
Corporate Victory
 
Campaign Report:
July 15, 1420
Dear Mr. Quasena,
The Monarchists made a push into one of our provinces in the northern island which resulted in us receiving 4,020 of our men joining our hold here. We decided to make a push to assert our control over the contested province of Gagotigakanvsgi using our forces here to make a push. Using the equipment you purchased from Dalimbar we were able to inflict significant casualties on the GDC troops in that territory. Many of them appeared to be poorly trained and poorly equipped, allowing our men to pick them off easily. However, the monarchist rebels in the area gave us a bit more trouble. They appear to be proficient with guerilla and urban warfare, able to move quickly and concealing themselves with their surroundings. We lost a significant amount of men as we fought in the cities and the jungles but after a few days of fighting we were able to push them out of the province. The attack you ordered on the province that borders Gagotigakanvsgi to the west must have had them decide to pull out of the province in favor of keeping their territory. We are still rooting out small pockets of GDC troops and monarchists scouts but the province should be under your complete control over the course of a few weeks.
From,
General Adanite

Hvar Vi Ikkje Er // Where We Aren't // 1
Mess Hall, KV Sjøfell, Zoradia Harbor
"GO FOR THE SHOT!!! THERE'S NO MORE TIME!!!" Elin screamed, listening to the announcer as Tosin Dawar rush toward the Nagaraningrad goal on the mess radio.
They didn't go for it.
"NOOoo WHY WHY!??!" they yelled again, surrounded by half a dozen similarly yelling Fujar.
Dawar passed to Hellem, and by the time they had gotten close enough for another pass, time was up. Elin slumped down into their chair as the referee called full time at 92 minutes, the others doing the same or beginning to wander the hall in despair. They leaned back in the rickety folding chair and ran their fingers through their hair, sighing loudly.
Hege turned from their seat, "Was the match really that big a deal? I thought were already doing well?"
"Well...yeah but it always helps to have more wins." Elin said, looking at the ceiling, "After the other matches finish today we'll know better how it looks."
"Ahh, alright, everyone was so into it I thought there was more to it," Hege said,
"Well yeah! It's hard not to get into it!" Elin replied, "I know it's not your thing and all, but it's fun to cheer on the team, y'know? To feel a part of something happening across the world."
Hege smiled, "Oh I get it, I'm just more interested in the whole thing except the match itself. The whole world coming together, even in the midst of such hardship, is nice..." They paused, looking into nothing, "Maybe though...the world could be more focused on finding peace here instead of...creating a distraction somewhere else..."
Elin looked down, thinking, and sighed, "Can't say you're wrong there."