Federation of Inner Ryxtylopia

A look into the league - Part 4, Matchdays 18-24.
 
After a short animated introduction, the scene opens in the TVNC studio, with Liandre and Xiava already at the desk, Liandre seemed to be talking about something, not noticing the cameras had already turned on for a moment.
 
[Liandre]: So they will probably decide on it today.
[Xiava]: Think they are going to give it to Ryxtylopiana?
[Liandre]: I mean, Dinco did provoke them sorta out of nowhere, especially since they're still on the relegation spo- Oh crap, we're live? (cough) Good evening everybody! Welcome to the TVNC report on the league, we've had a lot happening since the last time we were live.
[Xiava]: Indeed, from the top 3 still battling it out to comebacks and poor performances!
[Liandre]: Well how about we start from the bottom this time? Its pretty interesting.
[Xiava]: Im okay with that, hopefully our audience is ready... Since the relegation race keeps getting more interesting.
[Liandre]: It does, starting with the 2 relegation spots, occupied by Ryxtylopiana and Garravas only separated by 1 point, and only a win or so away from safetey, with Carraizal once again on edge.
[Xiava]: Tirilpense got some key wins against easy opponents, and they shot way past relegation, now they're 17th.
[Liandre]: Carraizal and Pinilaca are on the risk zone if Garravas and Ryxtylopiana win or draw more games, so they need more wins or draws.
[Xiava]: Ystiandes is slipping, and from what it seems, they will loose the 3 points in the suspended game with Ryxtylopiana.
[Liandre]: A moment to talk about that. The actions by the crowd were bad of course, but don't you think Dinco Arvaléz provoked it?
[Xiava]: Well the celebration, depends how you take it... But i think to most people its obvious, the gesture he was saying meant; "Ryxtylopiana Out!" he was joking that they were on the relegation spot and he knew it.
[Liandre]: Ryxtylopiana could get out of the relegation zone with that boost and a few more wins.
[Xiava]: That is if either Pinilaca or Carraizal stay the same, but who knows with this race.
[Liandre]: Anyways, San Liarvas continue their mediocre campaign, with Cintral Liípica doing surprisingly good for this season, while Qixas after almost reaching the top 8 drops another spot.
[Xiava]: I actually thought Obriros could stand a chance this time around at making the top 8, but their attack is pretty bad, they are now behind the U. of Ryxenia and above the U. of Saxatí.
[Liandre]: Pinichaca also is starting to slip away from the top 8, whilst Vynitiná is closeley tailing Myvas for the last spot in the top 8, where the positions have not really changed except for Priava and Libre now being tied in both points and goal difference!
[Xiava]: Dont forget Mytapixas, the team with the best goal difference so far, their attack and Libre's are the best we've seen in a while.
[Liandre]: Indeed, it will be interesting to see who makes it to the final.
[Liandre]: Also... have you noticed something?
[Xiava]: That we're still missing someone?
[Liandre]: Exactly! Pablo always goes in at the same time we finish the preliminary look into this...
[Xiava]: Should we wait for him?
[Liandre]: Nahhh, id say we continue as normal.
[Xiava]: Alright, then let me get the top scorers board!
 
The Screen Changes to a table of the top goalscorers:
 
Player Team Goals Scored Ezicaiel Barvas Mytapixas 24 Inzé Fransquixa Rio Priava 23 Andreís Richava Bixas 22 Ezicaiel Xiviscarra Raquivas 20 Rauíl Disquiverria Libre 20 Randé Tsilvana Tsalapaní 20 Julio Indrava Rio Priava 20 Rauíl Disquerravia Isportivo Ryxenia 19 Andreís Dixilfane Mytapixas 19 Andreís Diavarra Libre 19  
[Xiava]: Fransquixa lost first place on this table for once.
[Liandre]: But we've seen some wonderful performances from him still!
[Xiava]: Id say, a lot of players here are still relativley young, Diavarra will probably leave Libre at the end of this season, he's having an amaizing start to his career.
[Liandre]: No players from outside of the top 8, but its understandable, i have to say in particularly, Randé is being Tsalapaní's hero, he got them in the top 8 after a pretty bad start for them.
[Xiava]: Mhm, well but they wouldn't be able to score goals if nobody helped them, so its time we move on to top assisters.
 
The Screen Changes to a table of the top assisters:
 
Player Team Goals Assisted Andreís Yirapa Libre 31 Luque Pirrava Rio Priava 30 Enrico Irrasvasquia Mytapixas 29 Lardo Armatez Bixas 27 Andreís Irrestafica Isportivo Ryxenia 27  
[Liandre]: Nobody new so far! This table remains exclusive to the top 5!
[Xiava]: I only see a few changes, Irrasvaquia has had a pretty good season too.
[Liandre]: What about GK's?
[Xiava]: Going right up.
 
Finally, the list of top goalkeepers shows up on screen:
 
Player Team Saves Andreís Yirapa Tsalapaní 36 Julian Xirvés Unydo di Vynitiná 32 Isidro Darrias Raquivas 30 Marco Valandrés Bixas 29 Tincho Quilivixas Myvas 27  
[Xiava]: I have to say, Yirapa's game against Myvas was just brilliant, eating their attacks a lot of the time, he and the Tsalapaní defenders have a lot of good coordination and to an extent condition their rivals into attacking with poor positioning.
[Liandre]: But Julian is also having a pretty amaizing season, he's helped Vynitiná recover and move on to 9th place, he's been pretty busy with shot-stopping now.
[Xiava]: Yes, he has.
[Liandre]: Anything else we should add?
[Xiava]: I think Mytapixas will take first place at this rate, also we could continue seeing the relegation race get more intense.
[Liandre]: Well, i think Vynitiná have a good chance at making the top 8 if Myvas continues loosing or drawing.
[Xiava]: Dont think Pinichaca and Obriros could retake their spots.
At this point, Pablo finally arrives.
[Pablo]: Im-
[Liandre]: Anyways and that's it for this edition of the program, we'll keep you informed on more developments later.
[Pablo]: You...
[Xiava]: That's deserved, have you seen the time?!
 
Xiava and Pablo would begin to argue with Liandre laughing at both as the camera zooms away and the transmission switches to ads.

Local Government | 地方自治体
According to Article 92 of the Constitution, the local governments of Minsu (地方公共団体) are local public entities whose body and functions are defined by law in accordance with the principle of local autonomy. The main law that defines them is the Local Autonomy Law. They are given limited executive and legislative powers by the Jinrui Constitution. Governors, mayors and members of assemblies are constitutionally elected by the residents.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs intervenes significantly in local government, as do other ministries. This is done chiefly financially because many local government jobs need funding initiated by national ministries. This is dubbed as the "thirty-percent autonomy".
The result of this power is a high level of organizational and policy standardization among the different local jurisdictions allowing them to preserve the uniqueness of their prefecture, city, or town.
Structure | 体制
Each jurisdiction has a chief executive, called a governor (知事, chiji) in prefectures and a mayor (市町村長, shichōsonchō) in municipalities. Most jurisdictions also have a unicameral assembly (議会, gikai), although towns and villages may opt for direct governance by citizens in a general assembly (総会, sōkai). Both the executive and assembly are elected by popular vote every three years.
Local governments follow a modified version of the separation of powers used in the national government. An assembly may pass a vote of no confidence in the executive, in which case the executive must either dissolve the assembly within ten days or automatically lose their office. Following the next election, however, the executive remains in office unless the new assembly again passes a no confidence resolution.
The primary methods of local lawmaking are local ordinance (条例, jōrei) and local regulations (規則, kisoku). Ordinances, similar to statutes in the national system, are passed by the assembly and may impose limited criminal penalties for violations (up to 2 years in prison and/or 1 million yen in fines). Regulations, similar to cabinet orders in the national system, are passed by the executive unilaterally, are superseded by any conflicting ordinances, and may only impose a fine of up to 50,000 yen.
Local governments also generally have multiple committees such as school boards, public safety committees (responsible for overseeing the police), personnel committees, election committees and auditing committees. These may be directly elected or chosen by the assembly, executive or both.
All provinces are required to maintain departments of general affairs, finance, welfare, health, and labor. Departments of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, commerce, and industry are optional, depending on local needs. The Governor is responsible for all activities supported through local taxation or the national government.
Administrative Division | 行政区分
Minsu is divided into seven prefectures and 1 special administrative prefecture, each overseen by an elected governor and legislature. The eight prefectures are: ?. As of the 1422 census, Hinomaru-to, the sole-special administrative prefecture, is the most-populous and most densely populated prefecture with 4.82 million residents.
In the State Local Government Code of 1331, a local government unit (LGU) can take the form of a prefecture, a district , or a municipality. All LGUs have local legislatures and local chief executives (governor, administrator, mayor, or district head) that are elected by popular vote.
Minsu is divided into four levels of administrative divisions with the lower three being defined in the State Local Government Code of 1331 as local government units (LGUs). They are, from the highest to the lowest:
Prefectures (県, -ken) and Special Administrative Prefecture (-to), mostly used to organize state services.
Districts (郡, -gun/-chiku), divide prefectures into localities.
Municipalities (-ku) such as a city (市, -shi), town (町, -cho/-machi), or village (村, -mura/-son); component localities.
Sub Municipal Wards (行政区, -gyosei-ku), local divisions of component localities; within municipalities.
 

Government |政 府
The Imperial Government of the Sacred Empire of Minsu (Minsunese: 神聖ミンス帝国の帝国政府) is the government of Minsu. It is governed as a unitary state under a parliamentary democratic and a semi-constitutional monarchy wherein the Sacred Emperor functions as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government of the country within a pluriform multi-party system. 
The government is divided into three interdependent branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The Jinrui Constitution vests the following authorities in the branches: Executive power is exercised by the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The Congress of Minsu has two chambers: the Senate is the upper chamber, and the House of Representatives is the lower chamber. The courts have judicial power, with the Supreme Court of Minsu serving as the highest judicial body.
The Sacred Emperor is the head of state, the religious leader, and the supreme commander of the Imperial Armed Forces. He is the guarantor of the country's independence and the Sacred Empire's territorial integrity within its original borders. He wields imperial prerogatives, administrative and political powers conferred by the constitution.
History | 歴史
Historically influenced by Gaoist religious law, the Minsunese legal system developed independently during the era of Sacred Empress Chomei with the Gadoji Constitution. 
In 1272 BF, Minsu established a civil code, the Gadoji Constitution, which remained in effect until the era of the Shogunates in 1099 BF.
The Jinrui Constitution, adopted in 1330 was drafted by Sacred Emperor Min Fujiro. Statutory law originates in the legislature, and the constitution requires that the emperor to promulgate legislation passed by the Congress and gives him the power to oppose legislation. The main body of Minsunese statutory law is called the Six Codes. The Minsunese court system is divided into four basic tiers: the Supreme Court and three levels of lower courts.
The Sacred Emperor | 天皇
The Sacred Emperor of Minsu (天皇) is the head of the Imperial Family and the head of state of the country. He is defined by the Constitution to be "the symbol of the State, supreme and religious head, the Guarantor of Independence, and the symbol of the unity of the people". The emperor performs ceremonial, administrative, and political duties. As a semi-constitutional monarch, the emperor wields imperial prerogatives, administrative and political powers conferred by the constitution. 
The Sacred Emperor is the source of sovereign power and the government acts under his name. Article 5 of the Jinrui Constitution, in accordance with the Imperial Household Law, allows a regency to be established in the Emperor's name, should the Emperor be unable to perform his duties.
The current Sacred Emperor of Minsu (今上天皇) is Min Asashio. He was officially enthroned on May 1, 1409, following the abdication of his father. He is styled as His Imperial Majesty (天皇陛下). Prince Kishida is the heir presumptive to the Imperial Throne.
Executive Branch | 管 理 の
The executive branch of Minsu is headed by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet, and is designated by the Sacred Emperor. The Cabinet consists of the Ministers of State and may be appointed or dismissed by the Prime Minister or the Sacred Emperor at any time. Explicitly defined to be the source of executive power, it is in practice, however, mainly exercised by the Sacred Emperor and his representative to the government, the Prime Minister. The practice of its powers is responsible to the Congress, and as a whole, should the Cabinet lose confidence and support to be in office by the Congress, the Congress may dismiss the Cabinet en masse with a motion of no confidence.
Prime Minister | 首相
The Prime Minister of Minsu is designated by the Sacred Emperor and the Congress, serving a term of six years or less; with no limits imposed on the number of terms the Prime Minister may hold. The Prime Minister heads the Cabinet and exercises "control and supervision in the emperor's stead" of the executive branch, and is the head of government. The Prime Minister is vested with the power to present bills to the Congress, to sign laws, to declare a state of emergency, and may also dissolve the Congress' House of Representatives at will. He or she presides over the Cabinet and appoints, or dismisses, the other Cabinet ministers.
Both houses of the Congress and the Sacred Emperor designates the Prime Minister with a ballot cast under the run-off system. Under the Jinrui Constitution, should both houses not agree on a common candidate, then a joint committee is allowed to be established to agree on the matter; specifically within a period of ten days, exclusive of the period of recess. However, if both houses still do not agree to each other, the decision made by the Sacred Emperor is deemed to be that of Congress. Upon designation, the Prime Minister is presented with their commission, and then formally appointed to office by the Sacred Emperor.
As a candidate designated by the Congress and the Emperor, he or she is required to report to the Congress and to the imperial throne whenever demanded. The Prime Minister must also be both a civilian and a member of either house of the Congress.
The Cabinet | 内閣 
The Cabinet of Minsu consists of the Ministers of State and the Prime Minister. The members of the Cabinet are appointed by the Prime Minister, and under the Cabinet Law, the number of members of the Cabinet appointed, excluding the Prime Minister, must be 15 or less, but may only be increased to twenty-four should a special need arise. Article 68 of the Jinrui Constitution states that all members of the Cabinet must be civilians and the majority of them must be chosen from among the members of either house of the Congress. The precise wording leaves an opportunity for the Prime Minister to appoint some non-elected Congress officials. The Cabinet is required to resign en masse while still continuing its functions, till the appointment of a new Prime Minister.
Under the Constitution, all laws and cabinet orders must be signed by the competent Minister and countersigned by the Prime Minister, before being formally promulgated by the Sacred Emperor. Also, all members of the Cabinet cannot be subject to legal action without the consent of the Prime Minister; however, without impairing the right to take legal action.
The current cabinet was formed on 10 May 1422. It is headed by Prime Minister Sakaki Kono.
Ministries | 省庁
The Ministries of State of Minsu consist of eleven executive ministries, 1 special office, 2 cabinet-level agencies, and the Cabinet Office. Each ministry is headed by a Minister of State, which are mainly senior legislators, and are appointed from among the members of the Cabinet by the Prime Minister. The Cabinet Office, formally headed by the Prime Minister, is an agency that handles the day-to-day affairs of the Cabinet. The ministries are the most influential part of the daily-exercised executive power, and since few ministers serve for more than a year or so necessary to grab hold of the organisation, most of its power lies within the senior bureaucrats.
Below is a series of ministry-affiliated government agencies and bureaus responsible for government procedures and activities as of 23 August 1422.
OFFICE DESIGNATION Imperial Household SPECIAL OFFICE Cabinet Office CABINET OFFICE Agriculture MINISTRY Defense MINISTRY Economy, Trade and Industry MINISTRY Education, Science and Technology MINISTRY Environment MINISTRY Finance MINISTRY Foreign Affairs MINISTRY Health, Labour and Welfare MINISTRY Internal Affairs and Communications MINISTRY Justice MINISTRY Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism MINISTRY Digital Agency CABINET AGENCY Religious Affairs CABINET AGENCY
 

Politics | 政 治 Overview 
The politics of Minsu are conducted in a framework of a multi-party bicameral parliamentary representative democratic semi-constitutional monarchy in which the Sacred Emperor is the Head-of-State, with reserved political, administrative and military powers; and the Prime Minister as the Head-of-Government and the Cabinet, which directs the executive branch.
Legislative power is vested in the Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of ? members and the House of Representatives has ? members.
Judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and sovereignty is vested in the Imperial Throne and their people by the Constitution. Minsu is considered a semi-constitutional monarchy with a system of reserved imperial and civil law. 
Constitution | 会則 
The Jinrui Constitution was drafted into law by Sacred Emperor Min Fujiro, on the first hour of the new year of 1330. It was promulgated on the 2nd of January 1330 and came into effect on the 20th of January 1330. 
The 1330 Jinrui Constitution established clear limits on the power of the executive branch and the Sacred Emperor. It also created a semi-independent judiciary. Civil rights and civil liberties were allowed, though they were freely subject to limitation by law. Free speech, freedom of association and freedom of religion were all limited by laws. The leaders of the government, politicians, and the judges were left with the task of interpreting the laws using the Jinrui Constitution to justify imperial sovereignty and democracy. 
Government | 政府 
The 1330 Jinrui Constitution defines the Emperor as "the symbol of the State, supreme and religious head, the Guarantor of Independence, and the symbol of the unity of the people". He performs ceremonial, administrative, and political duties. "Political power" is held mainly by the Prime Minister and other elected members of the Congress as representatives of the will of the Imperial Throne. The Imperial Throne is succeeded by a member of the Imperial House as designated by the Imperial Household Law.
The chief of the executive branch, the Prime Minister, is appointed by the Sacred Emperor as the chosen representative of His Majesty to the government. They are a member of the Senate and must be a civilian. The Cabinet members are nominated by the Prime Minister, and are also required to be civilian. It has been convention that the President of the majority political party serves as the Prime Minister of the country.
Legislature | 議会 
According to the Jinrui constitution, the Congress, which enacts laws, shall be composed of two Houses, namely the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress is the highest organ of state power aside the Imperial Throne. It stipulates that both Houses shall be composed of elected members who represent all citizens, and that the number of members in each House shall be established by legislation. For legislation to become law, both houses must pass it in identical form. Similarly to other parliamentary systems, the government proposes the majority of legislation examined by the Congress. The cabinet then depends on the bureaucracy's competence to write actual bills.
The Senate has the legislative authority to oversee budget passage, treaty ratification, and Prime Minister appointment. Senators are chosen for a six-year term with a three-term restriction. Every three years, half of the members are elected. 
The lower chamber, the House of Representatives, writes bills that are then transmitted to the Senate. Members of the lower house are chosen for three-year periods from each prefecture's districts.
Foreign Relations | 外交関係
Minsu is a member state of the World Assembly. It attaches great importance to economic, trade, and mutual defense treaties among its neighbors. 
As of November 1421, Minsu is a signatory of the Multinational Working Group Regarding Passport Security and Travel Document Standards (MWG). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1421 has released four new state passports that follows eMRTD standards.

 

Geography | 地理
Minsu is a country covering the eastern-half of Lavender island with 9 territorial islands along the great coast of Lavender island. The territory covers 190,900 km² (73,707 sq mi.) The northwestern portion of the country, which encompasses most of ? prefecture, is characterized by a flat terrain extending east from the coastline toward the Aoi Central mountains.
The climate varies from subtropical in the north to humid subtropical and tropical rainforest in the south. These differences in climate and landscape have allowed the development of a diverse flora and fauna, with some rare endemic species, especially in the Oga Islands.
The 9 territorial islands are Taka, Himiko, Shojin, Kikyo, Mitsuha, Seijin, Suzuna, Mikumo, and Nakajima.
Because of Minsu's many far-flung outlying islands and long coastline, the country has extensive marine life and mineral resources in the ocean.
Natural Resources | 天然資源
Land Resources | 土地資源
There are medium deposits of coal, oil, iron and minerals in the Minsunese territory. Minsu is rich in natural resources and has long been exporting its vast resources such as energy and raw materials. The oil crisis in 1378 encouraged the efficient use of energy in the country. Minsu has aimed to diversify its sources and maintain high levels of energy efficiency. In regards to agricultural products, the self-sufficiency rate of most items is between 60-80% except for rice. Rice has a 100% food self-sufficiency. This made it easy to meet Minsu's food demand and food security goals.
Marine Resources | 海洋資源
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Minsu has an estimated large quantities of mineral resources such as methane clathrate, natural gas, metallic minerals and rare-earth mineral reserves. Seabed mineral resources such as manganese nodules, cobalt-rich crust and submarine hydrothermal deposits are located at depths over 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Most of these deep sea resources are unexplored at the seabed.
It is estimated that there are approximately 40 trillion cubic feet of methane clathrate in the northeastern Tankai Trough of Minsu. As of 1419, the methane clathrate in the deep sea remains unexploited, because the necessary technology is not established yet. This is why currently Minsu has only proven reserves like crude oil and natural gas.
The ? prefecture alone is estimated to have over 450 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. 
In 1418, 190 km (118 mi) east of Nakajima island at 5,700 m (18,700 ft) deep, approximately 21 million tons of rare-earth minerals were discovered by MAMSTEC in collaboration with Shokaku University and Kongo University.
Energy | 電気
As of 1411, 46.1% of energy in Minsu was produced from petroleum, 21.3% from coal, 21.4% from natural gas, 7.3% from combined solar, wind, and hydropower.  Minsu's is self-sufficient in terms of energy production with its extensive offshore oil reserves. 
Reforms of the electricity and gas sectors, including full liberalization of Minsu's energy market in April 1416 and gas market in April 1417, constitute an important part of Prime Minister ? economic program.
Minsu has a large geothermal reserves in the world. Geothermal energy is being heavily focused on as a source of power. The Ministry of Energy (MOEn) is exploring over 15 locations for potential geothermal energy plants.
On 1423, Minsu's government pledged to increase renewable energy sources from 15% to 22–24% including wind and solar by 2030. This will help Minsu meet climate change commitments and the Green Initiative.

A look into the league - Part 4, Matchdays 18-24.
 
After a short animated introduction, the scene opens in the TVNC studio, with Liandre and Xiava already at the desk, Liandre seemed to be talking about something, not noticing the cameras had already turned on for a moment.
 
[Liandre]: So they will probably decide on it today.
[Xiava]: Think they are going to give it to Ryxtylopiana?
[Liandre]: I mean, Dinco did provoke them sorta out of nowhere, especially since they're still on the relegation spo- Oh crap, we're live? (cough) Good evening everybody! Welcome to the TVNC report on the league, we've had a lot happening since the last time we were live.
[Xiava]: Indeed, from the top 3 still battling it out to comebacks and poor performances!
[Liandre]: Well how about we start from the bottom this time? Its pretty interesting.
[Xiava]: Im okay with that, hopefully our audience is ready... Since the relegation race keeps getting more interesting.
[Liandre]: It does, starting with the 2 relegation spots, occupied by Ryxtylopiana and Garravas only separated by 1 point, and only a win or so away from safetey, with Carraizal once again on edge.
[Xiava]: Tirilpense got some key wins against easy opponents, and they shot way past relegation, now they're 17th.
[Liandre]: Carraizal and Pinilaca are on the risk zone if Garravas and Ryxtylopiana win or draw more games, so they need more wins or draws.
[Xiava]: Ystiandes is slipping, and from what it seems, they will loose the 3 points in the suspended game with Ryxtylopiana.
[Liandre]: A moment to talk about that. The actions by the crowd were bad of course, but don't you think Dinco Arvaléz provoked it?
[Xiava]: Well the celebration, depends how you take it... But i think to most people its obvious, the gesture he was saying meant; "Ryxtylopiana Out!" he was joking that they were on the relegation spot and he knew it.
[Liandre]: Ryxtylopiana could get out of the relegation zone with that boost and a few more wins.
[Xiava]: That is if either Pinilaca or Carraizal stay the same, but who knows with this race.
[Liandre]: Anyways, San Liarvas continue their mediocre campaign, with Cintral Liípica doing surprisingly good for this season, while Qixas after almost reaching the top 8 drops another spot.
[Xiava]: I actually thought Obriros could stand a chance this time around at making the top 8, but their attack is pretty bad, they are now behind the U. of Ryxenia and above the U. of Saxatí.
[Liandre]: Pinichaca also is starting to slip away from the top 8, whilst Vynitiná is closeley tailing Myvas for the last spot in the top 8, where the positions have not really changed except for Priava and Libre now being tied in both points and goal difference!
[Xiava]: Dont forget Mytapixas, the team with the best goal difference so far, their attack and Libre's are the best we've seen in a while.
[Liandre]: Indeed, it will be interesting to see who makes it to the final.
[Liandre]: Also... have you noticed something?
[Xiava]: That we're still missing someone?
[Liandre]: Exactly! Pablo always goes in at the same time we finish the preliminary look into this...
[Xiava]: Should we wait for him?
[Liandre]: Nahhh, id say we continue as normal.
[Xiava]: Alright, then let me get the top scorers board!
 
The Screen Changes to a table of the top goalscorers:
 
Player Team Goals Scored Ezicaiel Barvas Mytapixas 24 Inzé Fransquixa Rio Priava 23 Andreís Richava Bixas 22 Ezicaiel Xiviscarra Raquivas 20 Rauíl Disquiverria Libre 20 Randé Tsilvana Tsalapaní 20 Julio Indrava Rio Priava 20 Rauíl Disquerravia Isportivo Ryxenia 19 Andreís Dixilfane Mytapixas 19 Andreís Diavarra Libre 19  
[Xiava]: Fransquixa lost first place on this table for once.
[Liandre]: But we've seen some wonderful performances from him still!
[Xiava]: Id say, a lot of players here are still relativley young, Diavarra will probably leave Libre at the end of this season, he's having an amaizing start to his career.
[Liandre]: No players from outside of the top 8, but its understandable, i have to say in particularly, Randé is being Tsalapaní's hero, he got them in the top 8 after a pretty bad start for them.
[Xiava]: Mhm, well but they wouldn't be able to score goals if nobody helped them, so its time we move on to top assisters.
 
The Screen Changes to a table of the top assisters:
 
Player Team Goals Assisted Andreís Yirapa Libre 31 Luque Pirrava Rio Priava 30 Enrico Irrasvasquia Mytapixas 29 Lardo Armatez Bixas 27 Andreís Irrestafica Isportivo Ryxenia 27  
[Liandre]: Nobody new so far! This table remains exclusive to the top 5!
[Xiava]: I only see a few changes, Irrasvaquia has had a pretty good season too.
[Liandre]: What about GK's?
[Xiava]: Going right up.
 
Finally, the list of top goalkeepers shows up on screen:
 
Player Team Saves Andreís Yirapa Tsalapaní 36 Julian Xirvés Unydo di Vynitiná 32 Isidro Darrias Raquivas 30 Marco Valandrés Bixas 29 Tincho Quilivixas Myvas 27  
[Xiava]: I have to say, Yirapa's game against Myvas was just brilliant, eating their attacks a lot of the time, he and the Tsalapaní defenders have a lot of good coordination and to an extent condition their rivals into attacking with poor positioning.
[Liandre]: But Julian is also having a pretty amaizing season, he's helped Vynitiná recover and move on to 9th place, he's been pretty busy with shot-stopping now.
[Xiava]: Yes, he has.
[Liandre]: Anything else we should add?
[Xiava]: I think Mytapixas will take first place at this rate, also we could continue seeing the relegation race get more intense.
[Liandre]: Well, i think Vynitiná have a good chance at making the top 8 if Myvas continues loosing or drawing.
[Xiava]: Dont think Pinichaca and Obriros could retake their spots.
At this point, Pablo finally arrives.
[Pablo]: Im-
[Liandre]: Anyways and that's it for this edition of the program, we'll keep you informed on more developments later.
[Pablo]: You...
[Xiava]: That's deserved, have you seen the time?!
 
Xiava and Pablo would begin to argue with Liandre laughing at both as the camera zooms away and the transmission switches to ads.

Twenty-Third Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
 3-0 
Lardo Armatez 49' + 61'                                              
Andreís Richava 78'                                                             
 
      1-0 
Rauíl Armatez 73'                                   
                                       Diaxve Barravez 70'
 
 0-0 
 
    0-2 
                                 Theo Isdriva 61'
                                                 Andreís Diavarra 80'
 
 1-1                             
    Franco Viranpá 76'      Marco Indrivanda 64'
 
 2-1         
Dranve Ixilva 57' + 82'      Tincho Richava 69'     
 Tarraiva Milatacha 45'          Ezicaiel Dixisvas 53'     
                                              Andreís Diaxilva 62'
                                             Andreís Diaxilva 80'   
 
  2-0 
Andreís Diraberua 48'                                          
Randé Tsilvana 87' (P)                                                 
                                            Tincho Erresquivas 86'
 
 1-1 
Ernysto Disquivarria 79'      Emailio Taracana 54'     
 
 2-1 
  Enrique Rafaela 66'      Julio Dipartí 81' (OG)
Marco Dirabeura 74'                                             
                                            Andreís Armavilla 77'
 
 2-0 
Inzé Fransquixa 38'                                       
Luque Pirrava 75'                                                  
 
        1-3 
               Ernysto Raivinas 78'      Theo Dixilfane 43' + 67' + 73'
Ernysto Raivinas 66'                                            
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 23 20 3 0 60 18 42 63 2 Mytapixas 23 19 4 0 56 16 40 61 3 Rio Priava 23 19 2 2 59 18 41 59 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 23 17 5 1 48 18 30 56 5 Bixas 23 17 3 3 47 18 29 54 6 Raquivas 23 14 6 3 46 24 22 48 7 Tsalapaní 23 13 5 5 33 21 12 44 8 Myvas 23 12 3 8 32 25 7 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 23 9 9 5 32 26 6 36 10 Pinichaca 23 9 6 8 27 26 1 33 11 Obriros 23 8 6 9 26 26 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 23 8 6 9 20 22 -2 30 13 Qixas 23 7 5 11 25 33 -8 26 14 U. di Saxatí 23 6 6 11 20 30 -10 24 15 Cintral Liipica 23 5 4 14 19 36 -17 19 16 San Liarvas 23 5 4 14 11 30 -19 19 17 Ystiandes 22 3 4 15 14 32 -18 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 23 3 4 16 14 46 -32 13 19 Pinilaca 23 3 3 17 13 45 -32 12 20 Tirilpense 23 2 3 17 10 42 -32 12 21 Garravas 23 0 8 15 7 30 -23 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 22 2 1 19 9 46 -37 7

Twenty-Fourth Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
   1-1 
Ernysto Raivinas 72'      Marco Disvartía 51'    
 
 2-0       
Andreís Richava 61'                                         
Lardo Armatez 79'                                                  
 
 0-2    
                                            Julian Firverria 53' + 80'
                                     Rauíl Barravez 74'
 
 1-1  
Marco Tixalva 67'     Theo Isdriva 43'     
 
 0-3 
                                           Ezicaiel Barvas 32' + 81'
                                             Marco Indrivanda 57'
Pablo Carraizé 49'                                        
 
 1-1                                    
Esteban Invaras 53'      Marco Viraxa 77'        
 
 2-1            
Franco Viranpá 37' + 83'      Andreís Viriaxa 59'             
 
  2-1       
Andreís Diraberua 48'      Emailio Taracana 85'      
Randé Tsilvana 75'                                                           
 
 2-1      
Ernysto Disquivarria 54' + 78'      Viarre Findierra 84'                    
 
 0-1             
                                  Railo Asvarruna 81'
 
    2-0 
Inzé Fransquixa 61'                                          
Luque Pirrava 79'                                                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 24 20 4 0 61 19 42 64 2 Rio Priava 24 20 4 0 58 16 42 64 3 Mytapixas 24 20 2 2 62 18 44 62 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 24 18 5 1 50 18 32 59 5 Bixas 24 18 3 3 49 18 31 57 6 Raquivas 24 14 6 4 46 26 20 48 7 Tsalapaní 24 14 5 5 35 22 13 47 8 Myvas 24 12 4 8 33 26 7 40 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 24 9 10 5 33 27 6 37 10 Pinichaca 24 9 6 9 28 28 0 33 11 U. di Ryxenia 24 8 7 9 27 27 0 31 12 Obriros 24 8 6 10 21 24 -3 30 13 U. di Saxatí 24 8 5 11 27 34 -7 29 14 Qixas 24 7 6 11 21 30 -9 27 15 Cintral Liipica 24 5 5 14 12 31 -19 20 16 San Liarvas 24 5 4 15 19 37 -18 19 17 Tirilpense 24 4 4 16 16 47 -31 16 18 Ystiandes 23 3 5 15 15 33 -18 14 19 Pinilaca 24 3 3 18 11 44 -33 12 20 Unydo di Carraizal 24 3 3 18 13 48 -35 12 21 Garravas 24 0 8 16 7 32 -25 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 23 2 1 20 9 48 -39 7

January 9th 1424, 00:00 am, Tiveronian time.
A' Candela Mattutina 1/9/1424

Peace keeping forces are able to keep peace between the two nations, as a sort of "demilitarized zone" is created on the border.
Crysis is closer than ever for the candeluian land, now that both nations are organizing a national army.
Candeluians are still being forcebly removed from Zannese lands, and violence seems to be used much more, since the instauration of the temporary government.

And here, in the middle of the night, the Candeluian cities gradually start to get gradually quieter, until.

(A photo from the streets of Clementia, the fire starts spreading.)
The city of Clementia was shook from an explosion in the main plaza, which then caused a large fire that spreaded to the close-by appartments, causing many injured, and 4 deaths.
While there's no culprit found as the incident just happened, many already speculate that this was a terrorist attack, programmed by radical zannese supporters.
We will bring news about the incident as soon as they're present, and we give our full support to Clementese people.

Twenty-Third Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
 3-0 
Lardo Armatez 49' + 61'                                              
Andreís Richava 78'                                                             
 
      1-0 
Rauíl Armatez 73'                                   
                                       Diaxve Barravez 70'
 
 0-0 
 
    0-2 
                                 Theo Isdriva 61'
                                                 Andreís Diavarra 80'
 
 1-1                             
    Franco Viranpá 76'      Marco Indrivanda 64'
 
 2-1         
Dranve Ixilva 57' + 82'      Tincho Richava 69'     
 Tarraiva Milatacha 45'          Ezicaiel Dixisvas 53'     
                                              Andreís Diaxilva 62'
                                             Andreís Diaxilva 80'   
 
  2-0 
Andreís Diraberua 48'                                          
Randé Tsilvana 87' (P)                                                 
                                            Tincho Erresquivas 86'
 
 1-1 
Ernysto Disquivarria 79'      Emailio Taracana 54'     
 
 2-1 
  Enrique Rafaela 66'      Julio Dipartí 81' (OG)
Marco Dirabeura 74'                                             
                                            Andreís Armavilla 77'
 
 2-0 
Inzé Fransquixa 38'                                       
Luque Pirrava 75'                                                  
 
        1-3 
               Ernysto Raivinas 78'      Theo Dixilfane 43' + 67' + 73'
Ernysto Raivinas 66'                                            
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 23 20 3 0 60 18 42 63 2 Mytapixas 23 19 4 0 56 16 40 61 3 Rio Priava 23 19 2 2 59 18 41 59 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 23 17 5 1 48 18 30 56 5 Bixas 23 17 3 3 47 18 29 54 6 Raquivas 23 14 6 3 46 24 22 48 7 Tsalapaní 23 13 5 5 33 21 12 44 8 Myvas 23 12 3 8 32 25 7 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 23 9 9 5 32 26 6 36 10 Pinichaca 23 9 6 8 27 26 1 33 11 Obriros 23 8 6 9 26 26 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 23 8 6 9 20 22 -2 30 13 Qixas 23 7 5 11 25 33 -8 26 14 U. di Saxatí 23 6 6 11 20 30 -10 24 15 Cintral Liipica 23 5 4 14 19 36 -17 19 16 San Liarvas 23 5 4 14 11 30 -19 19 17 Ystiandes 22 3 4 15 14 32 -18 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 23 3 4 16 14 46 -32 13 19 Pinilaca 23 3 3 17 13 45 -32 12 20 Tirilpense 23 2 3 17 10 42 -32 12 21 Garravas 23 0 8 15 7 30 -23 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 22 2 1 19 9 46 -37 7

Twenty-Third Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
 3-0 
Lardo Armatez 49' + 61'                                              
Andreís Richava 78'                                                             
 
      1-0 
Rauíl Armatez 73'                                   
                                       Diaxve Barravez 70'
 
 0-0 
 
    0-2 
                                 Theo Isdriva 61'
                                                 Andreís Diavarra 80'
 
 1-1                             
    Franco Viranpá 76'      Marco Indrivanda 64'
 
 2-1         
Dranve Ixilva 57' + 82'      Tincho Richava 69'     
 Tarraiva Milatacha 45'          Ezicaiel Dixisvas 53'     
                                              Andreís Diaxilva 62'
                                             Andreís Diaxilva 80'   
 
  2-0 
Andreís Diraberua 48'                                          
Randé Tsilvana 87' (P)                                                 
                                            Tincho Erresquivas 86'
 
 1-1 
Ernysto Disquivarria 79'      Emailio Taracana 54'     
 
 2-1 
  Enrique Rafaela 66'      Julio Dipartí 81' (OG)
Marco Dirabeura 74'                                             
                                            Andreís Armavilla 77'
 
 2-0 
Inzé Fransquixa 38'                                       
Luque Pirrava 75'                                                  
 
        1-3 
               Ernysto Raivinas 78'      Theo Dixilfane 43' + 67' + 73'
Ernysto Raivinas 66'                                            
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 23 20 3 0 60 18 42 63 2 Mytapixas 23 19 4 0 56 16 40 61 3 Rio Priava 23 19 2 2 59 18 41 59 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 23 17 5 1 48 18 30 56 5 Bixas 23 17 3 3 47 18 29 54 6 Raquivas 23 14 6 3 46 24 22 48 7 Tsalapaní 23 13 5 5 33 21 12 44 8 Myvas 23 12 3 8 32 25 7 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 23 9 9 5 32 26 6 36 10 Pinichaca 23 9 6 8 27 26 1 33 11 Obriros 23 8 6 9 26 26 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 23 8 6 9 20 22 -2 30 13 Qixas 23 7 5 11 25 33 -8 26 14 U. di Saxatí 23 6 6 11 20 30 -10 24 15 Cintral Liipica 23 5 4 14 19 36 -17 19 16 San Liarvas 23 5 4 14 11 30 -19 19 17 Ystiandes 22 3 4 15 14 32 -18 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 23 3 4 16 14 46 -32 13 19 Pinilaca 23 3 3 17 13 45 -32 12 20 Tirilpense 23 2 3 17 10 42 -32 12 21 Garravas 23 0 8 15 7 30 -23 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 22 2 1 19 9 46 -37 7

Twenty-Second Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
  0-1 
                                 Lardo Armatez 73'
 
   1-0 
Julio Carreveiza 84'                                           
 
 3-0     
Terado Armandí 30'                                           
Marco Hiritapa 64'                                                     
Marco Tixalva 82'                                                       
 
 1-2   
           Emailio Tundas 57'      Rauíl Disquerravia 45' + 74'
 
 1-1                                
Franco Viranpá 77'      Theo Isdriva 54'       
 
 0-2        
                                              Andreís Dixilfane 61' + 79'
 
 1-0  
Andreís Diraberua 72'                                             
 
 2-1     
Ernysto Disquivarria 50' + 81'      Marco Diarvuna 74'                   
 2-2          
Enrique Rafaela 46' + 79'      Pablo Arvaléz 68'               
                                              Emailio Taracana 90'
 
 3-0   
Inzé Fransquixa 54'                                         
Julio Indrava 69' + 75'                                              
 
 2-1           
Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 67' + 80'      Marco Dipartí 57'                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 22 19 3 0 58 18 40 60 2 Mytapixas 22 19 1 2 58 17 41 58 3 Rio Priava 22 18 4 0 54 16 38 58 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 22 17 4 1 48 18 30 55 5 Bixas 22 16 3 3 44 18 26 51 6 Raquivas 22 13 6 3 43 23 20 45 7 Tsalapaní 22 12 5 5 31 21 10 41 8 Myvas 22 12 3 7 31 23 8 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 22 9 8 5 32 26 6 35 10 Pinichaca 22 9 6 7 26 24 2 33 11 Obriros 22 8 6 8 20 20 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 22 8 5 9 25 25 0 29 13 Qixas 22 6 6 10 20 28 -8 24 14 U. di Saxatí 22 6 5 11 23 32 -9 23 15 Cintral Liipica 22 5 4 13 11 27 -16 19 16 San Liarvas 22 5 3 14 18 35 -17 18 17 Ystiandes 21 3 4 14 13 29 -16 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 22 3 3 16 13 43 -30 12 19 Pinilaca 22 3 2 17 9 41 -32 11 20 Tirilpense 22 2 4 16 12 45 -33 10 21 Garravas 22 0 8 14 7 29 -22 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 21 1 1 19 8 46 -38 4  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Twenty-Second Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
  0-1 
                                 Lardo Armatez 73'
 
   1-0 
Julio Carreveiza 84'                                           
 
 3-0     
Terado Armandí 30'                                           
Marco Hiritapa 64'                                                     
Marco Tixalva 82'                                                       
 
 1-2   
           Emailio Tundas 57'      Rauíl Disquerravia 45' + 74'
 
 1-1                                
Franco Viranpá 77'      Theo Isdriva 54'       
 
 0-2        
                                              Andreís Dixilfane 61' + 79'
 
 1-0  
Andreís Diraberua 72'                                             
 
 2-1     
Ernysto Disquivarria 50' + 81'      Marco Diarvuna 74'                   
 2-2          
Enrique Rafaela 46' + 79'      Pablo Arvaléz 68'               
                                              Emailio Taracana 90'
 
 3-0   
Inzé Fransquixa 54'                                         
Julio Indrava 69' + 75'                                              
 
 2-1           
Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 67' + 80'      Marco Dipartí 57'                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 22 19 3 0 58 18 40 60 2 Mytapixas 22 19 1 2 58 17 41 58 3 Rio Priava 22 18 4 0 54 16 38 58 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 22 17 4 1 48 18 30 55 5 Bixas 22 16 3 3 44 18 26 51 6 Raquivas 22 13 6 3 43 23 20 45 7 Tsalapaní 22 12 5 5 31 21 10 41 8 Myvas 22 12 3 7 31 23 8 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 22 9 8 5 32 26 6 35 10 Pinichaca 22 9 6 7 26 24 2 33 11 Obriros 22 8 6 8 20 20 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 22 8 5 9 25 25 0 29 13 Qixas 22 6 6 10 20 28 -8 24 14 U. di Saxatí 22 6 5 11 23 32 -9 23 15 Cintral Liipica 22 5 4 13 11 27 -16 19 16 San Liarvas 22 5 3 14 18 35 -17 18 17 Ystiandes 21 3 4 14 13 29 -16 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 22 3 3 16 13 43 -30 12 19 Pinilaca 22 3 2 17 9 41 -32 11 20 Tirilpense 22 2 4 16 12 45 -33 10 21 Garravas 22 0 8 14 7 29 -22 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 21 1 1 19 8 46 -38 4  
 
 
 
 
 
 

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    21:09
懿月三蓝周
End of the 1424 Yìyuè festival season
Today marks the last day of the 1424 Yìyuè celebrations across Sekiya and other starist-aligned nations. 
For those of you living under a rock, the Yìyuè festival spans the second week of Sekiya's 11th month, Yìyuè. The festival celebrates the supposed birth of Kang, the founder of the starist church. Kang was born on Hǔzhōu, and this is the day that the majority of celebrations take place. This day, second only to the Sekiyan New Year, is the day in which the most fireworks are set off on any day in Sekiya! This year set a new record, with a 48 minute long fireworks display in Xingyuan, the longest ever in Sekiya.
The week is considered Sekiya's national holiday. During the week, all schools are closed, and many businesses and shops are closed or open for half a day. Due to this, several other events have been tied into the week. As Yìyuè is also the month dedicated to the diety of Justice, Sekiya's shrines and temples are packed throughout the entire week, as tens of millions across the country seek to improve their standings with the gods, to ensure good dreams throughout Mèngyuè, next month.
In this article, we will be covering the traditional week of the Yìyuè Festival.
A note for our non-Sekiyan readers: The Sekiyan calendar is very different to the Markan Calendar! Instead of 12 months of varying lengths, the Sekiyan Calendar has 13 months, each with 30 days spread across 4 weeks, except for the 7th month, Yángyuè, which has an extra day as a national holiday on the Sekiyan solstice! 
The Sekiyan days of the week are Fěnzhōu, Gànzhōu, Lánzhōu, Cuìzhōu, Huángzhōu, Hǔzhōu and Chìzhōu, with Fěnzhōu and Gànzhōu being the two days of the week considered as the 'weekend'. In Sekiya, dates aren't typically written as the number of a month (I.e '20th Yiyue'), instead dates are written as the week and the day (I.e '2 Fěnzhōu' - aka 'Week 2, Fěnzhōu').
2 Fěnzhōu (7 Apr) & 2 Gànzhōu (8 Apr)
Whilst the fesitval hasn't officially started yet, typically people spend these days with their families and preparing stalls and food for the upcoming week.
2 Lánzhōu (9 Apr)
2 Lánzhōu is considered the first day of festivities, and is the day that most festival stalls will open. The majority of all towns and cities will have a 'festival area', with food stalls, gift stalls, outdoor games, and other recreation. 
2 Cuìzhōu (10 Apr)
On 2 Cuìzhōu, the festivities from the previous day continue. Mainly, people on this day will be worrying about preparing for the next two days of the festival, however on the early evening, cities and big towns will have a precession through the streets, composed of performers, dancers, musicians and other moving displays. 
2 Huángzhōu (11 Apr)
On 2 Huángzhōu, families tend to have their biggest meal of the year. Traditionally, families will have a 13 course meal, spread across the entire day, from breakfast to bedtime. Different parts of the meal are prepared by different people within the family, and often, neighboring smaller families may join together to share a bigger meal. The tradition of this feast comes from the idea that the population of the country should be well fed and energised in preparation for Kang's birthday. 
2 Hǔzhōu (12 Apr)
3 Hǔzhōu is the day that Kang was born, and Sekiya's national day, thus making it the most important day of the week. Many spend the day preparing for the evenings celebrations and attenting to festival stalls. In the evening, the stalls close for around an hour, for the crowds to watch the firework displays. It is said that each year on Kang's birthday, there is a chance that they will be reborn, and so cities and towns host firework displays so that it can be hoped that Kang will be able to find Sekiya and return.
2 Chìzhōu (13 Apr)
3 Chìzhōu is generally a day of rest, however many festival activities will carry over, such as the food stalls, outdoor games etc. for those that missed them. In the evening, to draw an end to the week, many people will attend a viewing of one of Sekiya's many traditional plays. These are done often by Schools, Amatuer theatre groups and professional theatre groups. These plays are between 20-30 minutes long, and are typically based on ancient literatary works in Sekiya, and feature storytelling, music and dance.
One of the popular stories told through play, written around a millenia ago in Sekiya, tells the tale of a young scholar on their journey to the Sekiyan capital to find greatness. Along the way, the scholar encounters a diverse array of people that challenge his original views on life, teaching him the importance of society, family and home. Upon reaching the capital, the scholar meets the emperor and is offered a position in the imperial court, however the scholar refuses, deciding that his place is instead back at his home village with his family. 
The play is unique in that the main character in the story is ambiguous, perhaps intended to allow the reader/watcher to fill the shoes of the protagonist. The tale is by far the most acted play in Sekiya.
3 Fěnzhōu (14 Apr) & 3 Gànzhōu (15 Apr)
Whilst the holiday is at this point, officially over, 3 Fěnzhōu and 3 Gànzhōu are not typically working days in Sekiya, meaning many people have these days off! Across these days, there is a big effort into the cleanup of the Yìyuè festival. Additionally, as the 'last chance' before returning to work, many will take one last visit to a shrine or a temple. There is also lots of charitable work done on these days.
3 Lánzhōu (16 Apr)
3 Lánzhōu marks the first day back to work and school for Sekiyans. With less than 2 months to go until the Sekiyan new year, students and workers alike will find the next several weeks to go quickly in the lead up to Sekiya's next big festival week.

Twenty-First Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
 0-1 
                                          Marco Tixalva 65'
 
       1-1 
   Diaxve Barravez 83'      Pablo Carraizé 76'
 
                                       2-0 
Andreís Dixilfane 48' + 77'                                            
 
        2-1 
 Rauíl Disquiverria 63'      Enrico Disvixa 85'
Marco Liandres 79'                                              
 
   3-2 
Marco Indrivanda 41' + 79'      Randé Tsilvana 55'       
Ezicaiel Barvas 50'                           Andreís Diraberua 70'   
Marco Indrivanda 88'                                                          
 
       2-0 
Marco Viraxa  54' + 82'                                       
 
              2-0 
Andreís Viriaxa 39'                                
Marco Diarvuna 74'                                       
                                           Enrique Rafaela 73'
 
       2-3 
    Pablo Arvaléz 53' + 74'      Julio Indrava 45' + 80'
                                                     Inzé Fransquixa 67'
 
            0-2 
                                                         Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 54' + 80'
 
     1-1 
          Marco Dipartí 65'      Ernysto Raivinas 84'
 
 1-4 
                     Rauíl Armatez 90+1'      Terado Irrasvasquia 27' + 76'
                                                              Andreís Richava 54' + 68'
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 21 19 2 0 57 17 40 59 2 Mytapixas 21 18 1 2 56 17 39 55 3 Rio Priava 21 17 4 0 51 16 35 55 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 21 16 4 1 46 17 29 52 5 Bixas 21 15 3 3 43 18 25 48 6 Raquivas 21 12 6 3 41 22 19 42 7 Myvas 21 12 3 6 31 22 9 39 8 Tsalapaní 21 11 5 5 30 21 9 38 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 21 8 8 5 29 26 3 32 10 Pinichaca 21 9 5 7 24 22 2 32 11 Obriros 21 8 6 7 19 18 1 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 21 8 4 9 24 24 0 28 13 Qixas 21 6 6 9 19 26 -7 24 14 U. di Saxatí 21 6 5 10 23 30 -7 23 15 Cintral Liipica 21 5 4 12 11 26 -15 19 16 San Liarvas 21 5 2 14 16 33 -17 17 17 Ystiandes 20 3 4 13 13 28 -15 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 21 3 3 15 12 41 -29 12 19 Pinilaca 21 3 2 16 9 38 -29 11 20 Garravas 21 0 8 13 7 26 -19 8 21 Tirilpense 21 1 4 16 10 44 -34 7 22 Ryxtylopiana 20 0 1 19 7 46 -39 1

Twenty-Second Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
  0-1 
                                 Lardo Armatez 73'
 
   1-0 
Julio Carreveiza 84'                                           
 
 3-0     
Terado Armandí 30'                                           
Marco Hiritapa 64'                                                     
Marco Tixalva 82'                                                       
 
 1-2   
           Emailio Tundas 57'      Rauíl Disquerravia 45' + 74'
 
 1-1                                
Franco Viranpá 77'      Theo Isdriva 54'       
 
 0-2        
                                              Andreís Dixilfane 61' + 79'
 
 1-0  
Andreís Diraberua 72'                                             
 
 2-1     
Ernysto Disquivarria 50' + 81'      Marco Diarvuna 74'                   
 2-2          
Enrique Rafaela 46' + 79'      Pablo Arvaléz 68'               
                                              Emailio Taracana 90'
 
 3-0   
Inzé Fransquixa 54'                                         
Julio Indrava 69' + 75'                                              
 
 2-1           
Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 67' + 80'      Marco Dipartí 57'                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 22 19 3 0 58 18 40 60 2 Mytapixas 22 19 1 2 58 17 41 58 3 Rio Priava 22 18 4 0 54 16 38 58 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 22 17 4 1 48 18 30 55 5 Bixas 22 16 3 3 44 18 26 51 6 Raquivas 22 13 6 3 43 23 20 45 7 Tsalapaní 22 12 5 5 31 21 10 41 8 Myvas 22 12 3 7 31 23 8 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 22 9 8 5 32 26 6 35 10 Pinichaca 22 9 6 7 26 24 2 33 11 Obriros 22 8 6 8 20 20 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 22 8 5 9 25 25 0 29 13 Qixas 22 6 6 10 20 28 -8 24 14 U. di Saxatí 22 6 5 11 23 32 -9 23 15 Cintral Liipica 22 5 4 13 11 27 -16 19 16 San Liarvas 22 5 3 14 18 35 -17 18 17 Ystiandes 21 3 4 14 13 29 -16 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 22 3 3 16 13 43 -30 12 19 Pinilaca 22 3 2 17 9 41 -32 11 20 Tirilpense 22 2 4 16 12 45 -33 10 21 Garravas 22 0 8 14 7 29 -22 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 21 1 1 19 8 46 -38 4  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Twenty-First Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
 0-1 
                                          Marco Tixalva 65'
 
       1-1 
   Diaxve Barravez 83'      Pablo Carraizé 76'
 
                                       2-0 
Andreís Dixilfane 48' + 77'                                            
 
        2-1 
 Rauíl Disquiverria 63'      Enrico Disvixa 85'
Marco Liandres 79'                                              
 
   3-2 
Marco Indrivanda 41' + 79'      Randé Tsilvana 55'       
Ezicaiel Barvas 50'                           Andreís Diraberua 70'   
Marco Indrivanda 88'                                                          
 
       2-0 
Marco Viraxa  54' + 82'                                       
 
              2-0 
Andreís Viriaxa 39'                                
Marco Diarvuna 74'                                       
                                           Enrique Rafaela 73'
 
       2-3 
    Pablo Arvaléz 53' + 74'      Julio Indrava 45' + 80'
                                                     Inzé Fransquixa 67'
 
            0-2 
                                                         Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 54' + 80'
 
     1-1 
          Marco Dipartí 65'      Ernysto Raivinas 84'
 
 1-4 
                     Rauíl Armatez 90+1'      Terado Irrasvasquia 27' + 76'
                                                              Andreís Richava 54' + 68'
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 21 19 2 0 57 17 40 59 2 Mytapixas 21 18 1 2 56 17 39 55 3 Rio Priava 21 17 4 0 51 16 35 55 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 21 16 4 1 46 17 29 52 5 Bixas 21 15 3 3 43 18 25 48 6 Raquivas 21 12 6 3 41 22 19 42 7 Myvas 21 12 3 6 31 22 9 39 8 Tsalapaní 21 11 5 5 30 21 9 38 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 21 8 8 5 29 26 3 32 10 Pinichaca 21 9 5 7 24 22 2 32 11 Obriros 21 8 6 7 19 18 1 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 21 8 4 9 24 24 0 28 13 Qixas 21 6 6 9 19 26 -7 24 14 U. di Saxatí 21 6 5 10 23 30 -7 23 15 Cintral Liipica 21 5 4 12 11 26 -15 19 16 San Liarvas 21 5 2 14 16 33 -17 17 17 Ystiandes 20 3 4 13 13 28 -15 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 21 3 3 15 12 41 -29 12 19 Pinilaca 21 3 2 16 9 38 -29 11 20 Garravas 21 0 8 13 7 26 -19 8 21 Tirilpense 21 1 4 16 10 44 -34 7 22 Ryxtylopiana 20 0 1 19 7 46 -39 1

Twenty-Second Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
  0-1 
                                 Lardo Armatez 73'
 
   1-0 
Julio Carreveiza 84'                                           
 
 3-0     
Terado Armandí 30'                                           
Marco Hiritapa 64'                                                     
Marco Tixalva 82'                                                       
 
 1-2   
           Emailio Tundas 57'      Rauíl Disquerravia 45' + 74'
 
 1-1                                
Franco Viranpá 77'      Theo Isdriva 54'       
 
 0-2        
                                              Andreís Dixilfane 61' + 79'
 
 1-0  
Andreís Diraberua 72'                                             
 
 2-1     
Ernysto Disquivarria 50' + 81'      Marco Diarvuna 74'                   
 2-2          
Enrique Rafaela 46' + 79'      Pablo Arvaléz 68'               
                                              Emailio Taracana 90'
 
 3-0   
Inzé Fransquixa 54'                                         
Julio Indrava 69' + 75'                                              
 
 2-1           
Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 67' + 80'      Marco Dipartí 57'                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 22 19 3 0 58 18 40 60 2 Mytapixas 22 19 1 2 58 17 41 58 3 Rio Priava 22 18 4 0 54 16 38 58 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 22 17 4 1 48 18 30 55 5 Bixas 22 16 3 3 44 18 26 51 6 Raquivas 22 13 6 3 43 23 20 45 7 Tsalapaní 22 12 5 5 31 21 10 41 8 Myvas 22 12 3 7 31 23 8 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 22 9 8 5 32 26 6 35 10 Pinichaca 22 9 6 7 26 24 2 33 11 Obriros 22 8 6 8 20 20 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 22 8 5 9 25 25 0 29 13 Qixas 22 6 6 10 20 28 -8 24 14 U. di Saxatí 22 6 5 11 23 32 -9 23 15 Cintral Liipica 22 5 4 13 11 27 -16 19 16 San Liarvas 22 5 3 14 18 35 -17 18 17 Ystiandes 21 3 4 14 13 29 -16 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 22 3 3 16 13 43 -30 12 19 Pinilaca 22 3 2 17 9 41 -32 11 20 Tirilpense 22 2 4 16 12 45 -33 10 21 Garravas 22 0 8 14 7 29 -22 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 21 1 1 19 8 46 -38 4  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Twenty-Second Match day of the Ryxtylopian League
 
  0-1 
                                 Lardo Armatez 73'
 
   1-0 
Julio Carreveiza 84'                                           
 
 3-0     
Terado Armandí 30'                                           
Marco Hiritapa 64'                                                     
Marco Tixalva 82'                                                       
 
 1-2   
           Emailio Tundas 57'      Rauíl Disquerravia 45' + 74'
 
 1-1                                
Franco Viranpá 77'      Theo Isdriva 54'       
 
 0-2        
                                              Andreís Dixilfane 61' + 79'
 
 1-0  
Andreís Diraberua 72'                                             
 
 2-1     
Ernysto Disquivarria 50' + 81'      Marco Diarvuna 74'                   
 2-2          
Enrique Rafaela 46' + 79'      Pablo Arvaléz 68'               
                                              Emailio Taracana 90'
 
 3-0   
Inzé Fransquixa 54'                                         
Julio Indrava 69' + 75'                                              
 
 2-1           
Ezicaiel Xiviscarra 67' + 80'      Marco Dipartí 57'                    
 
 
Pos.   Team. Pld. W D L GF. GA. GD. Pts. 1 Libre 22 19 3 0 58 18 40 60 2 Mytapixas 22 19 1 2 58 17 41 58 3 Rio Priava 22 18 4 0 54 16 38 58 4 Isportivo Ryxenia 22 17 4 1 48 18 30 55 5 Bixas 22 16 3 3 44 18 26 51 6 Raquivas 22 13 6 3 43 23 20 45 7 Tsalapaní 22 12 5 5 31 21 10 41 8 Myvas 22 12 3 7 31 23 8 39 9 Unydo di Vynitiná 22 9 8 5 32 26 6 35 10 Pinichaca 22 9 6 7 26 24 2 33 11 Obriros 22 8 6 8 20 20 0 30 12 U. di Ryxenia 22 8 5 9 25 25 0 29 13 Qixas 22 6 6 10 20 28 -8 24 14 U. di Saxatí 22 6 5 11 23 32 -9 23 15 Cintral Liipica 22 5 4 13 11 27 -16 19 16 San Liarvas 22 5 3 14 18 35 -17 18 17 Ystiandes 21 3 4 14 13 29 -16 13 18 Unydo di Carraizal 22 3 3 16 13 43 -30 12 19 Pinilaca 22 3 2 17 9 41 -32 11 20 Tirilpense 22 2 4 16 12 45 -33 10 21 Garravas 22 0 8 14 7 29 -22 8 22 Ryxtylopiana 21 1 1 19 8 46 -38 4  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Introduction
For the first part of this Travel Guide, before delving deeper into each of the sixteen regions, we have decided to start with an overview of them. This introduction features a description and some statistics for each region, and the regions are also listed here in the same order they will appear in the guide, starting with the most populous region Giovannia Magna, as mentioned in the preface. 
(OOC: The images for each region are AI-generated).
Giovannia Magna
Population: 3,591,220 Area: 13,061 km² Density: 275/km² Capital: Giovannia (pop. 1,563,119) Notable cities: Vinikiana (pop. 240,927), Raffellara (pop. 228,012), Mattenia (pop. 154,225) Giovannia Magna is the heart of the country, its most populous and most densely populated region. The national capital Giovannia lies at the central part of the region, near the confluence of the Keleste River with its tributary, the Terente. An area of more recent population, as the city was built as a planned new capital for the Giovannian Empire, the region stands today as a testament of the nation's development. Giovannia offers a range of historical and cultural attractions such as the old Imperial Palace and the National Museum side by side with very futuristic buildings, and beyond the capital, other cities within its metropolitan area of 3 million inhabitants are also well worth the visit.

Giovannia, the national capital.
Lavanda Prima
Population: 2,877,251 Area: 18,686 km² Density: 154/km² Capital: Uryde (pop. 509,819) Notable cities: Quorivo (pop. 262,144), Dazane (pop. 181,632), Kyene (pop. 150,825) The cradle of the ancient Lavandulan civilization, Lavanda Prima is one of the main travel destinations of Giovanniland. Its capital Uryde was once the capital of the Lavandulan Empire, under its old name of Lavandula, and retains several historical buildings from antiquity, the city of Quorivo is known for the powerful medieval duchy that bears its name and for being one of the two II Summer Esferiad host cities, and more to the south, Kyene is the birthplace of Violetism and a site of pilgrimage featuring the largest Violetist temple in Esferos. Furthermore, Lavanda Prima is also notable for its beautiful and popular beaches on the northern coasts, and for its two famous festivals, the Lavender Festival and Violet Carnival.

The historical district of Uryde.
Lavanda Sekunda
Population: 1,260,934 Area: 22,342 km² Density: 56/km² Capital: Kastellavando (pop. 116,205) Notable cities: Rivomonte (pop. 104,333), Pelkarma (pop. 70,822), Lyogalla (pop. 52,830) Lavanda Sekunda offers the feeling of Lavandulan history and culture just like Lavanda Prima, but also a respite from the multiple large and bustling cities of its northern neighbor. The region name is a historical reference to the fact the Lavandulan civilization first grew near the coastal lowlands to the north, and then expanded southwards during the Lavandulan Empire to the hilly areas that today compose Lavanda Sekunda. Some of its attractions are its beautiful broadleaf forests and multiple Violetist temples throughout the countryside; as well as the area to the south where the contact between the Lavandulan and Abrentan civilizations happened during the Middle Ages, home to the first capital of the Giovannian Empire, Rivomonte.

A Violetist temple in the countryside.
Verdiante
Population: 755,901 Area: 21,968 km² Density: 34/km² Capital: Valsereno (pop. 81,559) Notable cities: Gile (pop. 54,270), Pradobeno (pop. 50,245), Amarena (pop. 39,522) Verdiante is a region known for its natural wonders. It contains a majority of the Ameno River's basin, a significant river that marks the southern section of the border with Blue Bubble, with many beautiful lakes, valleys and waterfalls. The capital Valserene is the starting point of many itineraries that traverse the region, from the western plains to the northern highlands, passing through numerous smaller, charming cities with a calm atmosphere. These itineraries are a notable example of eco-tourism in Giovanniland, showing the region's commitment to preserving its natural beauty. A known landmark of the region is the Abrio Peak, the highest point of Giovaura, near the small town of Altario.

A view of the Abrio Peak and the forests surrounding it.
Primolido
Population: 3,141,592 Area: 12,376 km² Density: 254/km² Capital: Porto Violeto (pop. 1,004,153) Notable cities: Annavilla (pop. 305,746), Amorante (pop. 213,504), Kampobello (pop. 147,069) Primolido is Giovanniland's third most populous region, known for its beautiful coasts, rich culture, and very advanced development. The region's name pays homage to being the first lands settled by the Abrentan civilization, which then expanded throughout southwestern Lavender Island and laid the basis for Giovanniland's modern history together with the Lavandulans. The capital Porto Violeto is the nation's most important port and also a hub of tourism, featuring several famous waterfronts and promenades. Other cities such as Annavilla and Amorante are popular for their many beaches and nightlife, while the northern part of the region features some off the beaten path locations and the Isla Abrenta, a major island. 

Porto Violeto, Giovanniland's second largest city.
Akallia
Population: 1,599,678 Area: 19,987 km² Density: 80/km² Capital: Salvoregno (pop. 162,087) Notable cities: Lurtone (pop. 120,631), Sonserina (pop. 103,715), Lastrilla (pop. 75,963) Often overlooked, the region of Akallia is not only a gateway between Giovannia Magna and Primolido, but also a very unique travel destination on its own. Settled in the early and middle periods (95 BF-349 AF) of the Abrentan Classical Era, this region offers some of the best preserved castles and villages of that civilization. Its capital and other large cities still show strong traits of the medieval Abrentan architecture and culture to this day, learning to conciliate modern development with their rich history. One can also visit smaller cities where these storied buildings are still nearly intact, the inhabitants offer warm hospitality, and the streets tell tales of a bygone era. 

The city of Salvoregno and its Great Castle.
Spandorto
Population: 856,196 Area: 42,001 km² Density: 20/km² Capital: Tommasia (pop. 76,920) Notable cities: Uprino (pop. 64,833), Kornelio (pop. 41,609), Kurrente (pop. 31,728) Similar to the region of Verdiante, Spandorto is also a good destination for those seeking to explore the nature of Lavender Island and enjoy the local culture in some smaller cities. The region features plains to the west, notable for being one of the areas in Giovanniland with the highest amount of farmland, and more mountainous territory to the east, which is sparsely populated. Some notable destinations include the two largest cities Tommasia and Uprino, often the first stops in a trip in this region, the iconic city of Oddolino surrounded by many hills and known for its beautiful buildings, and the famous waterfalls of the Gratioso River, a tourist attraction on the Giovannilandian-Minsunese border.

The central district of Oddolino.
Abrenosto
Population: 3,571,249 Area: 29,550 km² Density: 121/km² Capital: Abrentopole (pop. 425,870) Notable cities: Karlopole (pop. 347,106), Portovini (pop. 134,057), Bayabrenti (133,574) Abrenosto is a region best known for its lively culture, with a name meaning Southern Abrento and alluding to the southern expansion of the Abrentan civilization and foundation of their second capital, Abrentopole, which today continues on as an important city. This city is often called the Giovannilandian Capital of Culture, owing to its famous festivals, art exhibitions and culinary scene. Many traditional meals from Giovanniland originated in this region, such as the world-famous pizza and the many recipes featuring seafood. Other notable destinations include Portovini, aptly named for the vineyards near the city, and Karlopole, a city of more recent settlement which is located near the Minsunese border and offers a distinct blend of cultures.

Waterfront and restaurants in Abrentopole.
Lido Flavi
Population: 2,011,284 Area: 12,870 km² Density: 156/km² Capital: Andoliavilla (pop. 640,816) Notable cities: Flaviopole (pop. 219,422), Giuvenoria (pop. 123,855), Einotta (pop. 108,162) Lido Flavi is home to Giovandolia's capital Andoliavilla, the third largest city and second largest port in Giovanniland, a coastal haven notable for its vibrant nightlife and culture, alongside historical buildings from the time of Giovannian Empire and large museums. Also notable is Flaviopole, founded on the site that the expedition to Andolia by the general Flaviopole first landed, and other coastal cities like Giuvenoria and Delliaro. Lido Flavi is also home to the Irto River's delta and several different biomes, such as moist and dry broadleaf forests, as well as arid and semiarid shrublands, a nice combination for eco-tourism. 

Andoliavilla, Giovanniland's third largest city.
Feragia
Population: 2,402,339 Area: 23,586 km² Density: 102/km² Capital: Nenofre (pop. 237,690) Notable cities: Urbevittori (pop. 128,165), Kantemo (pop. 101,472), Novo Uryde (pop. 88,125) To the south of Lido Flavio lies the region of Feragia, the most populous of Giovandolia, with its vast plains and shrublands. The capital Nenofre is located on the plains crossed by the Irto River, being one of the many settlements dating back to the ancient Beremean civilization that flourish until today, while others. The region's mostly plain territory and fertile lands are perfect for agriculture, while tourism is also significant due to the many ancient ruins. There are also cities that have a strong Lavandulan influence, such as Novo Uryde and Vallespi, with many Violetist temples.

Landscape in Feragia, featuring ruins of an ancient city.
Terra Violeta
Population: 1,138,762 Area: 18,703 km² Density: 61/km² Capital: Villaflori (pop. 145,603) Notable cities: Antoniopole (pop. 62,921), Bevimo (pop. 51,470), Urbeleoni (pop. 44,314) Terra Violeta is a land of many valleys and mountains located to the south of Feragia, known for its beautiful savannas and grasslands. Villaflori, the City of Flowers, is Terra Violeta's capital and fits its name well, featuring large gardens alongside its modern buildings that are worth the visit. The capital and other major cities are mostly located on the lowlands of the Irto River and its tributaries, while the highlands have smaller settlements and breathtaking views. There are several itineraries that explore the rural lands of Terra Violeta, with the aforementioned valleys and mountains.

The largest garden in Villaflori.
Altana
Population: 1,652,036 Area: 13,518 km² Density: 122/km² Capital: Islamagna (pop. 321,874) Notable cities: Bayabella (pop. 170,236), Potestana (pop. 111,382), Nova Annavilla (pop. 105,190) Altana, nicknamed the Land of Eternal Coasts, is the second most densely populated region in Giovandolia and also the northernmost, when considering the Islas dell'Annovo province. In the coastline of Altana, golden sands stretch as far as the eye can see, and some of the most famous beaches in the entire country can be found here. The capital Islamagna is located on the archipelago and developed from a medieval fort called Forte Giovanni, one of the earliest conquered areas by the Giovannian Empire outside Lavender Island, therefore it has plenty of historical places to visit. Other interesting destinations are on the mainland, like the popular coastal cities Bayabella and Potestana, as well as Oddabrio (Altan-qota), the historical capital of the Ardala Khanate.

The coast of Islamagna.
Doruna
Population: 1,055,820 Area: 12,856 km² Density: 82/km² Capital: Markellia (pop. 119,456) Notable cities: Sekundia (pop. 87,635), Granfoge (pop. 62,910), Murengo (pop. 52,162)  Doruna, meaning the Eastern Region, features many valleys and mountains and has a similar vegetation to Terra Violeta. The capital Markellia is a picturesque town surrounded by vineyards and orchards, offering a taste of the region's agricultural richness, while Tenge is notable for its seaside resorts, both located on the more densely populated northern part of the region. Meanwhile, the southern cities of Kadivale and Urruma offer a gateway to the mountainous and sparsely populated lands of south Vallivante, where many explorers partake in travels towards the upper reaches of the Irto River.

The landscape around the city of Murengo.
Oltoveno
Population: 903,482 Area: 21,561 km² Density: 42/km² Capital: Gallasera (pop. 60,781) Notable cities: Ettore (pop. 52,410), Andona (pop. 42,345), Giakinia (pop. 41,859) Oltoveno is located on the central lands of Giovandolia and offers diverse landscapes. In the north, cities such as Andona and Quirino are good starting points for itineraries to explore the valleys of the Mellito River and the Altandobbo Mountains located on its northern border. The capital Gallasera and the city of Giakinia are known for their lively culture and nightlife, while in the south, the city of Ettore is the gateway for the southern regions of Kordelleria and Vallemuni.

The capital Gallasera and the Irto River.
Vallemuni
Population: 1,748,631 Area: 28,009 km² Density: 62/km² Capital: Gioseppole (pop. 161,914) Notable cities: Daurone (pop. 115,477), Purpurana (pop. 100,336), Amorio (pop. 63,209) Vallemuni is known both for its artistic prowess and scenic nature. The capital Gioseppole is known for its grand theaters, art galleries, and street performances, as well as the Gioseppole Arts Festival, the largest in southern Giovandolia. Other cities such as Amorio and Daurone feature interesting architecture on the riverbanks of the Emuno, while the southern areas (the extreme south of Giovanniland overall) are known for eco-tourism and natural reserves. There are many options of trails and safaris for the tourists seeking to uncover the vast diversity of the grasslands and savannas, while being mindful about protecting the environment.

The city of Gioseppole during one of its Arts Festivals.
Kordelleria
Population: 738,765 Area: 84,020 km² Density: 9/km² Capital: L'Apertura (pop. 49,512) Notable cities: Monteventi (pop. 30,190), Pando (pop. 22,246), Larone (pop. 19,121)  Last but not least, Kordelleria is the largest and also most sparsely populated region of Giovanniland, dominated by the majestic peaks and tranquil valleys of the Giovandolian Mountains, and home to coniferous forests not found anywhere else in the country. The capital L'Apertura is located in the main mountain pass that connects the lands north and south of the mountains. It's also a common starting point on tours to explore the vast mountainous region, while the small villages throughout the way are serene and idyllic places to stop by between the large hiking trails of an itinerary. If one is daring enough, an unique experience is to visit the Violeta Peak, the highest point of Giovanniland.

The Violet Peak during winter.

Welcome to the ultimate travel guide to all regions of Giovanniland!
We are a family of eager travelers who have visited a multitude of nations of Esferos, experienced wonderful adventures, and met many great people along the way! Now, we wish to help others uncover the passion of travel by writing all about our home country, for all kinds of tourists.
For each region of the country, we'll start with some important facts you should know, introduce the subdivisions and describe the major cities. Then there's the best part, which is to share with you our favorite places, travel tips, beautiful images, and much more!
The guide starts in Giovannia, the capital and also our home city, alongside its associated region called Giovannia Magna. From there, we'll explore the other regions of the country, and embark on this great journey—and we hope that you join us!
- The Firkellio Family

Part 3: The Grasslands

Flags and banners flew high above the Wildelande as two masses of men and might stood opposed to one another. Breastplate and arms shone in the morning light. Men took short breaths in anticipation, kissing small talismans around their necks, and lighting slow wicks for their guns.
“Just as we planned,” Captain Leyus said. “My men will hold the center. Bertol, Garek, you two will go into the long grasses and attack them from the sides and behind. You must move fast yet quietly. Attack only when you see the backs of their heads.”
The Principality of Saint Mark had been expanding its influence in the Nouveauterran southern coast since 930 AF, however it hadn’t faced a unified force. They would encounter their main adversary for the rest of War in 951. The Langbord Confederacy, headed by the Neberseck. The Confederacy was made of a number of villages, fiefdoms, clan democracies, and semi-nomadic peoples in the grasslands beyond the monsoon ridden coast. This area, often called The Buckle, is a grassland with rich soil and plentiful rainfall, making it easy to live in, but also easy to invade.
It was around this time that Markans wrote a number of ethnographic documents. Paired with archeology, and modern cultural anthropology, we can look at the cultural groups present in the Nouveauterran peninsula during the 900s. 

A historical artistic representation of the Xenoxeno, the "aliens of the alien land." Based on sociological evidence, this group of people came from a migratory era that predates the common Del Ghuldin population encountered by Markans in the 900s. Many Xenoxeno exist today, with cultural festivals and holidays celebrated by their descendants. There's a movement to have their common government name changed to Danav, meaning "of the sea." This name is more commonly used among the descendants.
The common language of the Xenoxeno, Dhuku, is most closely related to pre-Bronze age Darkesian-like languages. The Xenoxeno, often nomadic, were some of the last to integrate into Markan, and eventually Nouveauterran society.
 
 

 
A historical artistic representation of the Neberseck. Neberseck referred to both people within the official clan systems of the Neberseck, and their subjects. They are a subsection of the Del Ghuldin linguistic-cultural group, and the dominant culture seen in The Buckle during the 900s. Their direct descendants are recognized by the current Nouveauterran government as Viellegulderriene, or Old Guldurian.
 
 
 

A historical artistic representation of the Sudermak. This cultural group present on the southern side of the peninsula was formed from itinerant populations of Min-su and Gulderian peoples who co-mingled for some time. This cultural grouping disappeared as Markan influence grew in the area, and its said that the clamping down on piratical sea people by the Markans caused the main economic engine for this group's existence to disappear. Only sparse archeological remnants exist for this group, however they're often referenced in writings from established people groups.
 
 
 

 
A historical artistic representation of 10th century southern Del Ghuldin cultural members, known as Sulghuldin This group formed as a result of northern Del Ghuldin peoples who migrated south and encountered pre-existing inhabitants who were related to the Xenoxeno, another people group who had migrated to the peninsula in the 4th century BF. This cultural mixing created a group with both ancient Darkesian, and Dul Ghuldin language markers and structures. They were the dominant cultural group throughout the Nouveauterran peninsula in the 900s, and quickly integrated into the encroaching Markan culture.
 
 
The Langbord Confederacy was formed with the purpose of protecting the area from mountain marauders and raiders from the jungle. The leading party of the Confederacy was the Neberseck, a massive democratic city at the heart of The Buckle. It had plentiful farming areas, and access to the Bron, a river that went from the mountains all the way to the coast. The Langbord in the Langbord Confederacy came from the area where Neberseck had settled.
When the Confederacy heard of the spread of the Aelebach Federation, they began preparing their people for warfare. The Confederacy assembled many soldiers by the year 951, and when the Markans struck out from the forest, they were met with fierce resistance. The first decisive engagement at Goete von Bron in 949 led to a Markan defeat. Captain Andreosus, who had formed the Aelebach Federation in the first place, had died in 946 of black foot disease, now known as gangrene. A series of captains would be run through by the MSTC, with incompetence or lack of experience plaguing the army, as well as many defeats.
Captain Leyus Florius, often referred to as Captain Leyus, was new to the MSTC Captain’s Corps, was assigned to lead the warfront in the Nouveauterran heartland. Captain Leyus had been brought on without much hope for success, as the MSTC expected that it would take a long stretch of attrition to defeat The Confederacy. To the leadership it didn't matter if it was a brilliant captain, or a disaster-case, just a warm body was enough.
Captain Leyus began his tenure by observing the Langbord Confederacy in combat with other peoples. He noticed that the Langbords utilized highly organized blocks of soldiers with long spears and guns. This was only possible because The Buckle’s terrain of flat land or rolling hills without many trees, and only sparse streams and rivers. This allowed for large formations to move together without many impediments. The combination of many gunners, and pikes to defend them from melee attack meant they could rain lead on the heads of anyone, and go toe to toe with ease.
Captain Leyus, upon learning of these tactics, began changing the structure of his army and that of the Aelebach Federation. Swordsmen were given long pikes, and many men were equipped in full body armor. Members of the Federation were equipped solely with long range weapons, and drilled on shooting as groups. Markans were used to more fluid combat, but they were able to adapt to fighting as in formations because of prior high discipline. Bulbi became the way to reference one-eigth of a large formation, while a bulbo was the new way of referencing a large block of soldiers, either gunners or melee fighters. By the end of Leyus’ rapid reforms, the army had evolved to fight like the Langbords except for one exception. Leyus’ and the Aelebach gunners were formed into independent units, able to move on their own to shooting positions.
The first battle with this reformed army was at Grenkrümmen in 953

Captain Leyus stood his pikemen at the edge of the forest. The Langbord Confederacy’s 3rd Army was stationed in the field, facing the forest. Two Aelebach captains, only known now as Bertol and Garek, moved their masses of gunners to the flanks utilizing high grasses. The Langbords marched forward with spears lowered and guns firing. Captain Leyus gave orders to his men to crouch down, with spears and halberds still pointed out to the enemy. The gunners, numbering in the thousands, gather along the sides of the Langbord army, creating a crescent around the Langbord army. The Markans made contact with the Langbords. The Aelebach opened fire. Blankets of lead tore apart the Langbords, driving them to rout.
Captain Leyus and the Aelebach would utilize this tactic to great effect for the next year, at the battles of Mäuseloch, Kleinerbeken, and Dunkelgrün, without much response from the Langbords. By the end of 955, two years later, the Langbord was severely weakened, and many constituent nations capitulated. The Langbord officially surrendered in the winter of 955, and the surrendering nations were spared the sword. However, they were forced to pay steep war debts for the next 80 years.

Part 2: Tall Palms

Emperor Tenebrosus stood with his fists on his hips as he stared at the enormous map table before him. He took up a miniature figure of a soldier with a rifle, and placed it on a blank part of the map. His advisers look up at him with some confusion.
“War, Emperor?” an advisor said.
“Absolutely,” Emperor Tenebrosus said. “If the reports are true, there is wealth in those fields. Cut out the salesman, and get the sale for ourselves, so to speak.”
“Who shall perform the fighting?” the same adviser asked.
“The Company of course. We can’t spread ourselves too thin.”
The Principality of Saint Mark controlled a burgeoning coastal trading kingdom in Nouveauterra by 929 AF through the Markan Seas Trade Company. The Principality garnered a great deal of wealth in the form of foods, spices, stimulants, and psychedelics. It also had the two major statios of Traiectus and Montes Magnos, as well as many local allies. Emperor Tenebrosus wanted more wealth from this trading venture, and gave the MSTC an expanded mandate: exert direct control over the coast and the interior.

Captain Andreosus Mylopopos, commissioned in 928 AF, painted by Aelos Volpes
Captain Andreosus, a skilled land and sea fighter for the MSTC, was elevated to the position of Field Marshall, and assigned a retinue of nearly 1000 soldiers in order to complete the task of exerting more control in the region. However, 1000 soldiers was a far cry from even conservative estimates of the required forces. The Emperor wanted thousands upon thousands of miles of jungle, grasslands, and mountain holds under his control. Captain Andreosus began his duties by talking to the locals.
The locals of the southern coast were once a part of a Peombroek Confederacy, but the idea fell apart due to apathetic leadership and poor finances. Captain Andreosus took this concept and sold it to the locals once again. With Imperial financial backing, he could easily convince local leaders that their old confederacy would have legs this time.
Captain Andreosus gathered together his retinue, local lords, and interested people in the Long House in Aelebach, a short hike beyond the walls of the Montes Magnos statio. The men drew lines on ball and stick maps, and talked numbers in nearly four languages. The men raised their weapons to the air, and shouted AYE in affirmation of the crafted deal after a week's worth of discussion. That shout gave birth to the Aelebach Federation, the nail to Captain Andreosus’ hammer.
Captain Andreosus, with the backing of his Aelebach Federation, began to sweep the southern coast and the interior in 930 AF. The Federation contained 1000 trained men-at-arms from the Markan Imperium, 8,000 skirmishers and shock troops known as langeschnäbel, and 2,000 men at the ready from local militias.
Markan warfare in the 900s evolved to suit a tropical environment. Combat was performed in loose bulbi, blended units consisting of gunners, halberds, swordsmen, and sometimes even grenadiers. (In order from left to right, a recreation of a 10th century hand-gun, a recreation of a 10th century Markan mercenary sword, and a museum recreation of a 10th century Markan royal halberd, however simplified halberds were more common in the MSTC)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bulbi were flexible and could quickly move through the forest in loose formation, assembling together for a strike in a moment’s notice. The blend of long and short range attack meant a bulbo could cause havoc to whoever it came across.

Armor commonly seen on veteran Markan fighters
Armor was light, only a helmet, and a breastplate. Some soldiers specializing in close fighting bought steel chaps to protect their legs, however some abandoned armor altogether, such as gunners or lieutenant message runners.
Captain Andreosus’ army was composed mostly of this bulbi style, while soldiers of the Aelebach fought in skirmishing formation, blending long distance gunnery and archery together with intermittent close range fighting.
Fighting would come in the form of skirmishes for nearly 22 years. Clan or local officials would often capitulate upon seeing Captain Andreosus’ force, however disgruntled or opposed locals would skirmish with the force until they were forced to retreat or died. It took reaching the grasslands in 951 for the Markans to encounter a formidable hostile force, the Neberseck and the Langbord Confederacy.

The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai has passed a bill that, if approved, will grant the Royal Aviation Administration the power to regulate the prices of airline tickets. People worry that these regulations will make air travel less affordable as the price of tickets would no longer change with market while supporters of the bill believe it would allow Zoranian airlines to focus on quality of travel and quality of service on their airline flights which would allow airlines to compete with each other over the quality of their service domestically and internationally. Opposition to the bill believe that these prices would cripple the Zoranian aviation industry as Zoranian airlines would not be able to compete with the potentially lower prices of the international market.
"It's no longer the 1360s," says Lawmaker Tsosie of the Republican Action Party, "the Zoranian economy is more connected to the international market than back then where regulations like this were to help make a new industry a viable option for travel. But now the aviation industry is a huge part of the global economy that has flourished under its deregulation and its ability to set its own price based on supply and demand. By enforcing these regulations upon the industry, we are likely to see Zoranian airlines be unable to compete with the international market and thus potentially risk an entire industry in our economy along with the thousands of jobs it supplies for potentially a higher quality of service that is not guaranteed."
Regardless, this bill will not become law until the Queen gives her approval on it but this hasn't stopped Zoranian airlines from scrambling as they seek to draft plans for if the regulations pass.