Ventel

Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Country of Origin: Nalibia
 
    Herbsan is a state owned Life Science company with more than 200-years of history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. We apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. While Herbsan is not the only pharmaceutical company in Nalibia, we have set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products through out the empire and the globe. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time; not only for ourselves, but all of man-kind.
Olisa Nweke is an Nalibian veterinarian and the chairwoman and chief executive officer of Herbsan. She joined the company in 1393 and has held several executive roles across Herbsan's divisions. She says, "Through rigorous testing, research and development our products have proven to be safer and often more affective than our petroleum based competitors. Nature has provided us with all the chemicals, minerals and extracts we need to live healthy, so why reinvent the wheel? Admittedly it is more effort to source, grow, harvest and isolate the compounds to make our products, but what we get in the end is a non synthetic pharmaceutical that your body recognizes and absorbs easier with less side affects."

Photo of Vertical Farm Complex located in Nalibia

Société Chimique d'Août [Août or August in Common]
Industry: Chemical
Country: Nouveauterra
Société Chimique d'Août is the leading chemical manufacturer in Nouveauterra. It has produced many different kinds and formulations of fertilizers since 1308. These include complex formulas, and simple phosphate fertilizers. Août formed as a result of a government research program to enhance soil fertility and crop yields in the country, as much of the country’s landmass is infertile. Août is still 49 percent owned by the government of Nouveauterra, through the Banque d'Investissement de Nouveauterre, a subsection of Ministère du Développement.
Their current CEO of 4 years, Yves Duboc, has focused most of Août’s efforts into making self-contained delivery mechanisms within pelleted fertilizer. Août has a number of production facilities, with its flagship facility, and its headquarters building being in Tombon, La Ferme.

Headquarters Building in Tombon, La Ferme
 

Speaker Series Day 2
The Future of Artificial Limbs and Organs
Moderator: Vivienne Basseterre, Co-Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners
Key Points
“So many things can happen to us, and yet we’ll still be alive,” Vivienne Basseterre said. “However, in some cases we’re left irreparably changed. Engineers and chemists are working on this very problem, to make losing a limb, an organ, or even parts of our entire body not as impactful as it has been for most of human history.”
“Artificial aids have come in many forms,” said Asuda Yeun, a medical doctor and engineer from Sekiya. “Cochlear implants, prosthetic noses, running blades, and many more. This latest generation looks to essentially rebuild the wheel, not replace it. Much of this has been powered by advances in stem cell and DNA manipulation technology.”
“We’re achieving now what we’ve only been able to dream of before,” Roland Fisk said. He is a practitioner-researcher at a medical hospital in Fujai. “Actual restoration. Although some of our first steps are small, we’ve been able to attach small grafts of skin grown from stem cells, with no rejection. Successfully scaling to larger limbs and more complex organs can lessen or almost undo the impacts of major life saving surgeries, or injuries.”
“These advances have serious implications,” Olívia Fernandes said. She is a bioethicist from Ryxtylopia. “Any gift poorly used can be a torture. The same good governance, humane payment and financing practices, as well as bodily rights practices must apply to these the same as mechanical heart valves, gastric sleeves, or artificial ball joints. In certain cases of full regeneration, the line between what’s considered a ‘pre-existing condition’ and a side effect of medicine has to be clearly distinguished in order to avoid unnecessary harm to people.”
“Medicine is a practice built on trust and expertise,” Vivienne Basseterre said.  “People will only trust medicine when it does good, both for the person and for the society at large. And medical abuses, like grave robbing, forced experimentation, and financial abuse aren’t as far back as people think. Technology as powerful as regrowing limbs will require trust and expertise an order of magnitude greater than I think any of us have seen before.”

Boulaire Médicaments et Produits Biologiques S.A. [Common: Boulaire]
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Country: Nouveauterra
Boulaire S.A. is a contract manufacturing organization in the pharmaceutical industry, providing full development cycle services for contracting companies. Boulaire, formed in 1365 after the merger of Boul Médecine and Laire Biologique, has provided services from drug formulation, development, delivery studies, initial animal studies, clinical trials, business expansion studies, and license production work. Under the tenure of CEO Titus Boul, who has served for 12 years, Boulaire's latest area of growth is in growing its production footprint for the foreign market.
Boulaire has played a part in the production and distribution of many generic drugs within Nouveauterra and around the world. Boulaire has also developed and produced a number of antiretrovirals and vaccines, most notably its contract production of antiretroviral therapies for HIV.

A photo of the main production facility and HQ in Grotte d'Anguilles, in the state of Corne d'Abondance

Ekoprodutti
Industry: Alternative Resources
Country of Origin: Giovanniland
Description: Ekoprodutti is one of the major producers of environmentally friendly products in Giovanniland. The company was founded in 1330 in the capital Giovannia, during an era in Giovannilandian political history where left-wing and green parties rose in prominence due to increasing concerns about the negative effects of industrialization, and how to overcome them while maintaining development. Due to extensive environmental legislation and subsidies when these parties have led the government, the nation became one of the leading powers in Esferos for environmentally friendly economic development, and still is today, with Ekoprodutti at the forefront.
Nowadays, scientifical advancement in Giovanniland and the world allows for a wider than ever range of opportunities to continue bringing together environmental protection and national development. The environmental policies of the 14th century have paid off, and green products are ubiquitous for Giovanniland's customers—so Ekoprodutti is looking forward to display a variety of them in the Esferos Economic Expo, with the goal of expanding its international markets. The company offers both its own green products, for example clothing, furniture and utensils, while also helping other companies adopt environmentally friendly practices, most notably packaging and waste reuse. In many cases, for example plant or fungi-based alternatives, Ekoprodutti works together with local organic farmers and producers so their waste can be used for a good purpose while healthy food is also produced.

A.Q.X. Chemicals
 
Industry: Chemicals
Country of Origin: Ryxtylopia
 
Description:
AQX Chemicals is a ryxtylopian chemical manufacturer, based in Vynitiná, which mainly focuses on producing industrial-grade chemicals at low prices. The company was founded in the year 1348, during the ryxtylopian economic boom in the 50's and during the 50's, the 70's and more recently in the last and current decade saw periods of expansion and massive proffit margins.
 
Its recent success, like with many other cases in Ryxtylopia is mainly due to the low cost of labor in the country, and plenty of demand within Ryxtylopia, however the company also has its fair share of safetey violations which have mostly gone unnoticed by the government, and it has been previously accused of poor and unsanitary working conditions, as well as poor wages; another thing worth mentioning is that the company has been accused of violating enviromental accusations which has contributed to Vynitiná being called "Ryxtylopia's most polluted city".
 
Under current CEO; Marco Disvilexa the company is seeking to improve working conditions and like with many companies in Ryxtylopia, break out and into the international market, which it has the potential to do once it can push aside the controversies and safetey breaches that have gained this company a sort of infamous reputation within Ryxtylopia itself.
 

Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Country: Lzecov Islands
The company was found only 3 years ago in Pescovka village by Dr. Yong, yet it already gained recognotion all over Andolia and beyond! Homeo Sapience is sometimes referred as the main reason tourists visit the Lzecov Islands: to buy some homeopathic medicine that is made with love, care and scientific wisdom.
Homeo Sapience medicaments are free from influence of Big Pharma and AI demon-driven technologies*. HS uses natural ingredients such as mushrooms, berries and penguin feathers, but they do it with care for nature and our patients.
Please take a look at our newest product:

* — said restriction does not apply to any outside contractors hired by Homeo Sapience

Industry: Vehicle (Automobile Manufacturing)
Country of Origin: Nalibia
    Senay Automotive is an automotive company, which designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles. Renown for its reliability and high class attention to detail. The Senay brand is Nalibia's leading car manufacture both domestically and exported outside of the empire.
Here is our 1424 lineup, This year we wish to highlight our reliable safety features. Whether your a cruising PTA parent making your kid the talk of their class, or an adrenaline junky trying to take tighter corners. Our vehicles new built-in AI (standard feature) will make your commute safer for you and everyone around.

Benaventura Corporation
(Giovannese: Korporatio Benaventura)
Industry: Infrastructure
Country of Origin: Giovanniland
Description: Benaventura Corporation is a company that grew out of a local family business to become one of the largest infrastructure companies in Giovanniland and beyond. In 1233, during the industrialization of Giovanniland, Porto Violeto businessman Terentio Benaventura founded the company that initially offered local construction and infrastructure services. Over time, his descendants would then improve the corporation's reach to a nationwide and soon international status, participating in large projects and even being hired for governmental projects. The current CEO is Erasmo Benaventura, who has continued the company's good fortunes and also successfully acted on his father Klaudio's desire to branch out to other areas of the economy, though infrastructure remains the corporation's flagship action.
Some of the company's largest national projects to date include a full-fledged renovation of Porto Violeto's Neurino International Airport, the building of several powerful hydroelectric dams in the large Irto River to improve energy generation in Giovandolia, the pivotal role in completing the 14th century state highway and railway projects to connect every settlement with more than 1,000 inhabitants, and most recently the construction of Porto Violeto's new tallest building, the Prosperita Abria tower. The company has also acted in other high-profile infrastructure projects in Aura, Andolia and other continents.

The Prosperita Abria tower (center) in Porto Violeto.
(OOC: The Benaventura Corporation has formerly appeared in the II Summer Esferiad roleplay thread, where it aided in building or revamping a few venues and also attained official sponsor status, and Erasmo is seen in a discussion with two other companies' CEOs).

Industry: Vehicle (Automobile Manufacturing)
Country of Origin: Nalibia
    Senay Automotive is an automotive company, which designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles. Renown for its reliability and high class attention to detail. The Senay brand is Nalibia's leading car manufacture both domestically and exported outside of the empire.
Here is our 1424 lineup, This year we wish to highlight our reliable safety features. Whether your a cruising PTA parent making your kid the talk of their class, or an adrenaline junky trying to take tighter corners. Our vehicles new built-in AI (standard feature) will make your commute safer for you and everyone around.

Industry: Vehicle (Automobile Manufacturing)
Country of Origin: Nalibia
    Senay Automotive is an automotive company, which designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles. Renown for its reliability and high class attention to detail. The Senay brand is Nalibia's leading car manufacture both domestically and exported outside of the empire.
Here is our 1424 lineup, This year we wish to highlight our reliable safety features. Whether your a cruising PTA parent making your kid the talk of their class, or an adrenaline junky trying to take tighter corners. Our vehicles new built-in AI (standard feature) will make your commute safer for you and everyone around.

Industry: Vehicle (Automobile Manufacturing)
Country of Origin: Nalibia
    Senay Automotive is an automotive company, which designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles. Renown for its reliability and high class attention to detail. The Senay brand is Nalibia's leading car manufacture both domestically and exported outside of the empire.
Here is our 1424 lineup, This year we wish to highlight our reliable safety features. Whether your a cruising PTA parent making your kid the talk of their class, or an adrenaline junky trying to take tighter corners. Our vehicles new built-in AI (standard feature) will make your commute safer for you and everyone around.

Ivaxia Group
 
Industry: Construction
Country of Origin: Ryxtylopia
 
Description:
The Ivaxia Group, is the largest construction company in Ryxtylopia, based in Ivaxia, Ryxenia in the nation's capital, its known for mainly within Ryxtylopia however the company has started to make moves to expand internationally. It was founded in 1289 by Marco Disvelxa Indiravida, during Ryxtylopia's period of industrialization, the company played a large role in the urbanization of Ryxenia, and is still involved in several private and public construction iniciatives.
 
Currently under the management of CEO; Julio Virrandé Disquiverría the company is enjoying steady growth, mainly in part due to the cheap labor costs it enjoys from operating in Ryxtylopia, as well as this the company has cooperated in several construction iniciatives made by the Ryxtylopian government, and enjoys several tax cuts granted by the government (however its important to note that the motives for some of theese tax cuts have been unclear, and the company has ocationally been accused of taking part in bribes and corruption).
 
Its main operations are concentrated in Ryxtylopia's largest cities, mainly Ryxenia, Vynitiná, Tilipaca, etc. And the current vision of CEO; Julio Virrandé is to increase employee training and efficiency, whilst making efforts to retain the low cost of operations that has made the company successful in the first place, with the hopes that the cheap-operation costs will allow the company to keep expanding and making proffits.
 
 
[OOC Note]: Big thanks to @Thane of Kovdor for helping me with the logo for the company.

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Doll Guldur Express
Country of Origin: Candelù.
Sector: Transportation
Description: The D.G.E. is an association which specializes in long, ground trips, through all the mainland of Doll Guldur. Being founded relatively recently, in 1387 (Originally being C.E., Candelù Express) . It has reached high success pretty fast throughout all of Candelù, and eventually turned into a continental company. The main hub for the transportation association is the Candeluian Central Station's Granzian side.
 
It operates on almost all of Doll Guldur, with the only exception of some islands, an issue that will be fixed in the upcoming years, with new cooperations between the D.G.E. and some naval or aerial companies. The company is the only official transportation that connects Zanna and Granzia in the current war times.

The current owner is Carmio Mariglio, a charming man that is trying his hardest to turn the D.G.E. in a more influential company, focusing on current issues, especially the creation of new, more sustainable ways of transport, minimizing the impact on the entire continent.
 

 

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Kopja
(Common: Kopja Rasko's Cars)
 
Country of Origin: Zanna (or, if you don't recognize it, Candelù.)
Sector: Vehicles (mainly Automobiles)
Description: Kopja is the most used car brand in Zanna. The name originates from it's founder, Rasko "Kurrizan" Kopja (1323-1404), who created the company in the year 1355. Originally focusing only on the construction of Motors for other car companies, it evolved into a big and thriving part of the candeluian ground vehicles sector. The company is based in Nicò, capital of the region of Zuni.
 
While it's main success is found in Zanna, the company has, especially in the latest years, started to send cars to foreign nations, especially in Doll Guldur. One important exception is Candelù itself, as the newly proclaimed nation of Zanna has (for now) ordered a block in the production of automobiles for their current enemies. 
 
As of 1424, the owner of the company is Illvy Kopja (born in 1385), Rasko's Grandson. He took the company's lead after the resignation of his father.
His view of automobiles is very "old-styled", as Kopja remains one of the few vehicle manufactors to not research and expand the electric sector.
Illvy himself once said: "For us, cars are more of a feeling than an object, and Electric cars, yeah, they don't give out that feeling."

Lavionda
(Common: Lavionda Airlines, Giovannese: Lavionda Linie Arie)
Industry: Transport (aerial)
Country of Origin: Giovanniland
Description: Lavionda, a portmanteau of lavanda (lavender) and avio (airplane), is an airline based on Giovanniland that operates flights to numerous destinations across Esferos. Originally a regional airline operating mainly in Lavandula, the region spanning the three Lavender Island countries' northern areas, it has since then positioned itself as one of the main airlines of Giovanniland, competing with the nation's flag carrier and other notable companies. Notably, it has maintained its primary hub in the Violet International Airport of Uryde, adding the Emperor Giovanni the Great International Airport of Giovannia, the nation's main airport, as a secondary hub.
Some of the airline's busiest destinations include Lavandulan cities such as Uryde, Quorivo, Dazano, Kyene, and Lampo; other major cities in Giovanniland such as Giovannia, Porto Violeto and Andoliavilla; and various international routes, especially Lavender Island destinations including Kopai, Forte Lavanda, Kharventhin (in Blue Bubble), Tanba and Shinano (in Minsu). Although previously not very known internationally, the airline rose in prominence after handling thousands of flights for the Quoriv-Kharventhin II Summer Esferiad.
The company was founded in 1378 by Vittoria Peskennio-Lodago and its current CEO since 1419 is Flavio Gigerano. Flavio's current tenure is establishing Lavionda as one of the leading innovators in the aviation industry, particularly in regards to Lavionda's commitment to sustainability. For example, the company is investing in electric airplane technologies and hopes to unveil its first commercial electric flight by the company's 50-year anniversary in 1428. This will greatly reduce fuel costs and maintenance, besides enabling quieter takeoffs and landings.
Lavionda is also notable for a commitment to digitalization of manual processes in both airports and flights, in order to improve the customer experience, and for its partnership with local film producers from the two regions of Lavanda Prima and Lavanda Sekunda, with the goal of promoting Lavandulan culture and offering more in-flight entertainment options for passengers.

Hello and welcome to the first day of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424! My name is Alan Villers, Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners, and I’m glad all of you could join us. 
Day 1 of the exposition will feature transportation companies, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure companies, construction companies, and logistics companies. Tonight will also feature a panel discussion on automation, and how it will affect the logistical networks of the world.

Gué Metropolitan Canton

Gué is situated on the southern coast of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. As the capital of the state of Passage, with a population of 881,402 people, it is an important governmental and economic center.
The city contains a number of locally and nationally important institutions:

The Service de Transport de Gué operates buses and trolleys within the metropolitan area and to outlying localities, while also operating the Air Train for the local Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand.

Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand is a three terminal airport which handles many local and international travel routes. It’s also one of the few airports rated for heavy air transportation planes. (Aérodrome International Pierre Laurel in Agentum and Aérodrome International Boisclôture in Porta Fabianus are the other two)

Le Crieur Gué is a national newspaper which covers local, national, and global issues, from elections to food.

Université Gué is a multidisciplinary university in the heart of the city. Fields of study are as broad as social sciences and the humanities to chemistry and physics.

Loto Nouveau is the operator of the national lottery games of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Its administrative headquarters is in Gué, with branch offices in every state of the Commonwealth to organize management and distribution of tickets.
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The Venue Area: Quartier Économique de Vieille Ancre

On the southern side of the city of Gué is the QÉVA. It was formed in 1405 after the city reclaimed a number of abandoned piers and wharves. These structures were either reinforced, or replaced outright to form a number of different usable spaces. These include: a skate park, a soccer pitch, two wall-ball courts, an ocean viewing area, and a nature walk. The QÉVA’s total area of 404,686 sq meters, excluding the pier space. The QÉVA is serviced by the J Trolley, and the 411 Bus.
Contained within the district are a number of commercial buildings, residential buildings, and a residential complex.
The Esferos Economic Expo (3E) will be held on Pier 42, within the 39,483 sq meter event hall on the pier.

 

Title I: Of the Kingdom of Zoran, its Territory, Government, and Dynasty
Article 1 - The Kingdom of Zoran is the political association of all Zoranian citizens. Zoran shall be an indivisible, secular, constitutional, representative, monarchy. Its territory shall be divided into provinces in the form in which they are at present; they may, however, be subdivided as the good of the State may require.
Article 2 - The Crown of the Kingdom of Zoran belongs to the House of Ani’-Wah’ starting and descending from Adsila Ani’-Wah’ I and executive power shall be inherited by men and women in accordance with the provisions of the Act of Succession to the Throne of May 13, 1422.
Article 3 - The language of the kingdom shall be the Zoranian language.
Article 4 - The political powers recognized by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Zoran are three: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
 
Title II: Of the Royal Family
Article 5 - The Monarch shall not reign in other countries except with the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 6 - The Monarch shall be of age when they have reached eighteen years of age. The same provision shall apply to the Heir to the Throne.
Article 7.1 - The Monarch shall, prior to their accession to the throne, take the following oath before the Council of State and the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai:
“(TBD)”
Article 7.2 - When, for any cause, the Monarch has not undertaken the aforementioned oath upon their accession to the throne, the Council of State shall manage the constitutional obligations of the monarch until the oath has been made unless otherwise provided by statute. When the Monarch has already taken the aforesaid oath as Heir to the Throne, they shall accede to the throne when it is vacant.
Article 8 - Provisions relating to the exercising of sovereign power in the event of the minority, illness, or absence of the Monarch shall be laid down by statute. Should the throne become vacant and it is certified by the Chancellor and the Council of Ministers that there is no monarch nor Heir to the Throne, the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai is empowered to elect a new monarch by a special conference to amend Article 2 of the constitution.
Article 9.1 - Sovereign Allocations shall be granted to the Crown by statute. Any statute which provides a Sovereign Allocation may provide for the State property in care of the Monarch, including the personal real property of the Crown at the disposal of the Monarch. 
Article 9.2 - The Crown may not be charged with debt or obligation by way of Sovereign Allocation. 
Article 10 - Members of the Monarch’s House may be granted annuities by statute. Such annuities shall not be enjoyed outside the Kingdom except with the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
 
Title III: Legislation of the Kingdom
Article 11 - The Legislation of the Kingdom is delegated to dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai with sanction by the Monarch.
Article 12.1 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be made up of only one chamber with members that represent provinces determined by law.
Article 12.2 - The number of members shall from time to time be fixed by law, but the total number of members of dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall not be fixed at less than one member for each thirty thousand of the population, or at more than one member for each twenty thousand of the population.
Article 12.3 - The ratio between the number of members to be elected at any time for each province and the population of each province, as ascertained at the last preceding census, shall, so far as it is practicable, be the same throughout the Kingdom.
Article 12.4 - The members shall be elected on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
Article 12.5 - No law shall be enacted whereby the number of members to be returned for any province shall be less than three.
Article 13.1 - Any Zoranian citizen currently domiciled in the Kingdom and meets the age qualification for suffrage as explained in subsection 2 of this article shall have the right to vote at dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai elections, provided that they have not been declared incapable of conducting their own affairs.
Article 13.2 - The age qualification is set out by statute but no law can be made to make it less than eighteen years.
Article 14 - Any person who is entitled to vote at dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai elections shall be eligible for membership of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, unless they have been convicted of a felony, have not been declared incapable of conducting their own affairs, have not been found to be sound of mind, or are over the age of 70.
Article 15 - Each Legislature shall last four years; each annual session shall last for nine months. The state opening session shall be on the ninth of June every year.
Article 16 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall meet in the place where the Government has its seat, except that in extraordinary circumstances the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may assemble elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Article 17  - At the Grand State Opening of the Legislature in the sessional year the Monarch, or, with express permission from the Monarch, the Chancellor, should the Monarch be unable to be in attendence, shall render an account of the general state of the country and of the measures proposed by the Crown and the Government. Such account shall be made the subject of a general debate.
Article 18 - The Speaker of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall convene the meetings of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, stating the Order of the Day. The Speaker shall convene a meeting of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai upon a request being made in writing by at least two-fifths of the members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai or the Chancellor, stating the Order of the Day.
Article 19 - Ministers shall be entitled to attend the sittings of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai ex officio and to address the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai during the debates as often as they may desire, provided that they abide by the rules of procedure of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai. They shall be entitled to vote only when they are members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 20 - The executive power, through its Ministers of State, is entitled to make its proposals for the enactment of laws; and only after a proposal is examined by a committee of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, can it become a bill.
Article 21.1 - Any member of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be entitled to introduce Bills and other measures.
Article 21.2 - No Bill shall be finally passed until it has been read three times in the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 21.3 - Two-fifths of the members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may request of the Chancellor that the third reading of a Proposed Act shall not take place until twelve weekdays after it has passed the second reading. The request shall be made in writing and signed by the members making it. There shall be no such postponement in connection with Proposed Acts relating to Finance, Supplementary Appropriation, Provisional Appropriation, Government Loans, Naturalization, Expropriation, Indirect Taxation, and, in emergencies, Acts that the enactment of which cannot be postponed because of the intent of the Act.
Article 21.4 - In the case of a new election, and at the end of the sessional year, all Bills and other measures which have not been finally passed shall be void.
Article 22.1 -  If, on the conclusion of the discussion, the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai adopts the bill, it shall reduce it to a decree, and after it is read in session, shall first be sent to the Chancellor for their approval and should they sign on it, it shall be directed to the Monarch in duplicate, asking for their sanction.
Article 22.2 - The Monarch has several forms of refusal to grant their consent:
They may grant sanction to a decree in part, and the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may continue debate on unsanctioned parts They may use a suspensory veto so that when the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai following that which may have approved the bill, return successively to present it in the same terms, it shall be understood that the Monarch has given it their approval. They may use a qualified veto which shall stop the bill unless a two-thirds majority is reached by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai by which the veto shall be overridden and the bill will be presented to the Monarch once more for their approval. The ultimate of these powers is the absolute veto which immediately rejects the bill in its entirety and ends any further discussion on the bill and cannot be overruled. Article 22.3 - The Monarch shall give or refuse their sanction to each decree within a month from the time it is presented with exception of the three day period specified in Article 24, subsection (1).
Article 22.4 - If The Monarch does not give their sanction within the term specified, it shall have the same effect as if The Monarch had expressly refused their sanction, in order that the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may be counted, in which it will be possible to refuse their consent, or in order that it may be ranked as an obligatory decree on account of their having already refused their approval in the two previous dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 22.5 - When the law is signed by the Monarch, referred to the proper Secretary of State, and sealed with the seal of the Kingdom, the original shall be preserved in the public archives and printed copies of it shall be sent to all the chambers of the Kingdom and other places where it should be made public.
Article 23.1 - Where a Bill has been passed by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, one-third of the members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may, within three weekdays from the final passing of the Bill, request of the Speaker that the Bill be submitted to a referendum. Such request shall be made in writing and signed by the members making the request. 
Article 23.2 - No Bill which may be submitted to a referendum (see subsection (6)), shall receive the Royal Assent before the expiration of the time limit stated in sub-section (1), or before a referendum requested as aforesaid has taken place. 
Article 23.3 - Where a referendum on a Bill has been requested the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may, within a period of five weekdays from the final passing of the Bill, resolve that the Bill shall be withdrawn. 
Article 23.4 - Where the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai has made no resolution in accordance with subsection (3), notice that the Bill is to be submitted to a referendum shall be given without delay to the Chancellor, who shall then cause the Bill to be published together with a statement that a referendum is to be held. The referendum shall be held, in accordance with the decision of the Chancellor, not less than twelve and not more than eighteen weekdays after the publication of the Bill. 
Article 23.5 - At the referendum, votes shall be cast for or against the Bill. For the Bill to be rejected, a majority of the electors who vote and not less than thirty percent of all persons who are entitled to vote, shall have voted against the Bill. 
Article 23.6 - Finance Bills, Supplementary Appropriation Bills, Provisional Appropriation Bills, Government Loan Bills, Civil Servants (Amendment) Bills, Salaries and Pensions Bills, Naturalization Bills, Expropriation Bills, Taxation (Direct and Indirect) Bills, as well as Bills introduced for the purpose of discharging existing treaty obligations shall not be submitted to decision by referendum. This provision shall also apply to the Bills referred to in articles 7, 8, 9, and 10, and to such resolutions as are provided for in article 42, if existing in the form of a law, unless it has been prescribed by a special Act that such resolutions shall be submitted to referendum. Amendments to the Constitution shall be governed by the rules laid down in article 80. 
Article 23.7 - Rules for referenda shall be laid down by statute.
Article 24 - No taxes shall be imposed, altered, or repealed except by statute; nor shall any man be conscripted or any public loan be raised except by statute.
Article 25.1 - A Finance Bill for the next fiscal year shall be submitted to the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai no later than four months before the beginning of such fiscal year.
Article 25.2 - Where it is expected that the reading of the Finance Bill for the next fiscal year will not be completed before the commencement of that fiscal year, a Provisional Appropriation Bill shall be laid before the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 26.1 - Taxes shall not be levied before the Finance Act or a Provisional Appropriation Act has been passed by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 26.2 - No expenditure shall be defrayed unless provided for by the Finance Act passed by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, or by a Supplementary Appropriation Act, or by a Provisional Appropriation Act passed by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai.
Article 27.1 - The Public Accounts shall be submitted to the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai not later than six months after the expiration of the fiscal year.
Article 27.2 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall elect a number of auditors. Such auditors shall examine the annual Public Accounts and ensure that all the revenues of the State have been duly entered therein, and that no expenditure has been defrayed unless provided for by the Finance Act or some other Appropriation Act. The auditors shall be entitled to demand all necessary information, and shall have right of access to all necessary documents. Rules providing for the number of auditors and their duties shall be laid down by statute.
Article 27.3 - The Public Accounts, together with the Auditors’ Report, shall be submitted to the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai for its decision.
Article 28 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall lay down its own rules of procedure, including rules governing its conduct of business and the maintenance of order.
Article 29 - The sessions of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be public, except that the Speaker, or such number of members as may be provided for by the rules of procedure, or a Minister, shall be entitled to demand the removal of all unauthorized persons, whereupon it shall be decided without debate whether the matter shall be debated at a public or a secret session.
Article 30 - In order that a decision may be made, more than one-half of the members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be present and take part in the voting.
Article 31 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai may appoint committees from among its members to investigate matters of general importance. Such committees shall be entitled to demand written or oral information both from private citizens and from public authorities.
Article 32 - The election by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai of members to sit on committees and of members to perform special duties shall be according to proportional representation.
Article 33 - With the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, any member thereof may submit for discussion any matter of public interest and request a statement thereon from the Ministers.
Article 34 - Petitions may be submitted to the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai only through one of its members or the executive power.
Article 35 - Statutory provision shall be made for the appointment by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai of one or two persons, who shall not be members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, to supervise the civil and military administration of the State.
Article 36 - The members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be bound solely by their own consciences and not by any directions given by their electors.
Article 37 - No member of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be prosecuted or imprisoned in any manner whatsoever without the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai or the executive power, unless they are taken in flagrante delicto. Outside the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai no member shall be held liable for their utterances in the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai save by the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai or the executive power.
Article 38 - The members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be paid such remuneration as may be provided for in the Electoral Act and members of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, along with their spouses or partners and nuclear family, shall not hold stock in any company.
 
Title IV: Of The Kingdom
Chapter I: Of the Executive Power
Article 39 - The Monarch is the chief of the executive power and supreme chief of the nation. They shall have supreme authority in all the affairs of the Kingdom, and may exercise it themselves or through their Ministers.
Article 40 - The Monarch shall appoint and dismiss the Chancellor and the other Ministers. They shall decide upon the number of Ministers and upon the distribution of the duties of government among them. The signature of the Monarch to resolutions relating to legislation and government shall make such resolutions valid, provided that the signature of the Monarch is accompanied by the signature or signatures of one or more Ministers. A Minister who has signed a resolution shall be responsible for the resolution.
Article 41.1 - The Monarch shall act on behalf of the Kingdom in international affairs, but, if treaties made in time of peace involve the cession or exchange of territory of the Kingdom or of possessions to which the kingdom has a right, they shall not be ratified without the approval of dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai. Otherwise they are permitted to make treaties of alliance, both defensive and offensive, commerce, and to bring them, when concluded, to the knowledge of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai when the interest and security of the State permits it. However, The Monarch may not terminate any international treaty without the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai
Article 41.2 - Except for purposes of defence against an armed attack upon the Kingdom or Zoranian forces the Monarch shall not use military force or declare war against any foreign state without the approval of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai. Any measure which the Monarch may take in pursuance of this provision shall be submitted to the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai. If the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai is not in session it shall be convened immediately
Article 41.3 - The dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall appoint from among its members a Foreign Policy Committee, which the government shall consult before making any decision of major importance to foreign policy. Rules applying to the Foreign Policy Committee shall be laid down by statute.
Article 42 - The Monarch shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. They shall preside over the higher national defense councils and committees. All Zoranian troops are bound to obey the commands of the Monarch unconditionally, such is part of their oath.
Article 43 - The Monarch, usually in an emergency, may, when the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai cannot assemble, issue provisional laws, provided that they shall not be at variance with the Constitution, and that they shall always, immediately on the assembling of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, be submitted to it for approval or rejection.
Article 44 - The Monarch can prorogue, adjourn, or dissolve the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai; convoking immediately another to take its place should it be dissolved.
Article 45 - In an emergency, the Monarch may convoke the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai in the intervals of the sessions when the good of the Kingdom makes it necessary
Article 46 - The Monarch shall have the prerogative of mercy and of granting amnesty. The Monarch may grant Ministers a pardon for sentences passed upon them by the Court of Impeachment of Zoran.
Article 47 - The Monarch may cause money to be minted as provided by statute.
Article 48.1 - Rules governing the appointment of civil servants shall be laid down by statute. No person shall be appointed a civil servant unless they are a Zoranian citizen. Civil servants who are appointed by the Monarch shall make a solemn declaration of loyalty to the Crown and the Constitution.
Article 48.2 - Rules governing the dismissal, transfer, and pensioning of civil servants shall be laid down by statute – see Article 59.
Article 48.3 - Civil servants appointed by the Monarch shall be transferred without their consent only provided that they do not suffer loss of income in respect of their posts or offices, and that they have been offered the choice of such transfer or retirement on pension under the general rules and regulations
 
Chapter II: Of the Ministry
Article 49.1 - A Minister shall not remain in office after the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai has approved a vote of no confidence in them.
Article 49.2 - When the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai passes a vote of no confidence in the Chancellor, they shall ask for the dismissal of the Ministry unless writs are to be issued for a general election. Where a vote of censure has been passed on a Ministry, or it has asked for its dismissal, it shall continue in office until a new Ministry has been appointed. Ministers who remain in office as aforesaid shall perform only what may be necessary to ensure the uninterrupted conduct of official business.
Article 50 - Ministers may be impeached by the Monarch or the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai for maladministration of office. The Court of Impeachment of Zoran shall try cases of impeachment brought against Ministers for maladministration of office.
Article 51 - Foreigners, even though naturalized, cannot be Chancellor
 
Chapter III: Of the Council of State
Article 52.1 - The body of Ministers shall form the Council of State, in which the Heir to the Throne shall have a seat when of age. The Council of State shall be presided over by the Monarch except in the instance mentioned in Article 7, and in instances where the legislature in pursuance of Article 8 may have delegated the conduct of government to the Council of State.
Article 52.2 - All Bills and important government measures shall be discussed in the Council of State.
Article 53 - Should the Monarch be prevented from holding a Council of State they may entrust the discussion of any matter to a Council of Ministers. Such Council of Ministers shall consist of all the Ministers, and shall be presided over by the Chancellor. The vote of each Minister shall be entered in a minute book, and any question shall be decided by a majority vote. The Chancellor shall submit the minutes, signed by the Ministers present, to the Monarch, who shall decide whether they will immediately consent to the recommendations of the Council of Ministers, or have the matter brought before them in a Council of State.
 
Title V: Of Judicial Authority
Article 54.1 - The Court of Impeachment of Zoran shall consist of up to thirteen of the most senior members of the Supreme Court of Zoran (according to length of office) and an equal number of members elected for six years by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai according to proportional representation. One or more substitutes shall be elected for each elected member. No member of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall be elected a member of the Court of Impeachment, nor shall a member of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai act as a member of the Court of Impeachment. Where, in a particular instance, some of the members of the Supreme Court of Zoran are prevented from taking part in the trial of a case, an equal number of the members of the Court of Impeachment last elected by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall retire from their seats.
Article 54.2 - The Court of Impeachment shall elect a Chief Justice from among its members.
Article 54.3 - Where a case has been brought before the Court of Impeachment, the members elected by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai shall retain their seats in the Court of Impeachment for the duration of such case, even if the period for which they were elected has expired.
Article 54.4 - Rules for the Court of Impeachment shall be provided by statute.
Article 55.1 - The Court of Impeachment shall try such actions as may be brought by the Monarch or the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai against Ministers.
Article 55.2 - With the consent of the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, the Monarch may also cause other persons to be tried before the Court of Impeachment for crimes which he may deem to be particularly dangerous to the State.
Article 56 - The exercise of judicial authority shall be governed only by statute. Extraordinary courts of justice with judicial authority shall not be established.
Article 57 - The administration of justice shall always remain independent of executive authority. Rules to this effect shall be laid down by statute.
Article 58.1 - The courts of justice shall be empowered to decide any question relating to the scope of the executive’s authority; though any person wishing to question such authority shall not, by taking the case to the courts of justice, avoid temporary compliance with orders given by the executive authority.
Article 58.2 - Questions relating to the scope of the executive’s authority may, by statute, be referred for decision to one or more administrative courts, except that an appeal against the decision of the administrative courts shall be referred to the highest court of the Realm. Rules governing this procedure shall be laid down by statute.
Article 59 - In the performance of their duties the judges shall be governed solely by the law. Judges shall not be dismissed except by judgement, nor shall they be transferred against their will, except in such cases where a rearrangement of the courts of justice is made. A judge who has completed his sixty-fifth year may, however, be retired, but without loss of income up to the time when he is due for retirement on account of age.
Article 60.1 - In the administration of justice all proceedings shall to the widest possible extent be public and oral.
Article 60.2 - Laymen shall participate in criminal proceedings. The cases and the form in which such participation shall take place, including which cases shall be tried by jury, shall be provided for by statute.
 
Title VI: Rights Ensured by the State
Article 61 - The principle of any sovereignty lies firstly in the nation. No other body, nor individual or collective may exercise any authority that does not expressly emanate from it.
Article 62 - All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 63 -The state has the right to forbid actions that are injurious to society. Nothing that is not forbidden by law may be hindered, and no one may be compelled to do what the law does not ordain.
Article 64 - Citizens of the Kingdom are guaranteed inviolability of the person. No person may be placed under arrest except by decision of a court or with the sanction of a procurator. House search, seizure, and examination of any form of correspondence both digital and physical, or any breach of the secrecy that shall be observed in postal, digital, and telephone matters, shall not take place except under a judicial order, unless particular exception is warranted by statute.
Article 65 - None shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Article 66 - Equality of rights of citizens of the Kingdom, irrespective of their sexuality, gender, nationality, or race, in all spheres of economic, state, cultural, social, and political life, is an indefeasible right.
Any direct or indirect restriction of the rights of, or, conversely, any establishment of direct or indirect privileges for citizens on account of their sexuality, gender, race, or nationality, as well as any advocacy of sexual, gender, racial, or national exclusivity or hatred and contempt, is punishable by law.
Article 67 - In order to ensure citizens freedom of conscience, religion in the Kingdom is separated from the state, and the school from all religions. Freedom of religious worship is recognised for all citizens insofar as said religious practices do not bring harm or threaten the health, security, or general well being of the people.
Article 68 - In conformity with the interests of the people, the citizens of the Kingdom are guaranteed by law:
Freedom of expression; except what is tantamount to the abuse of this right in the cases determined by law. Freedom of the Independent Press; Freedom of assembly Article 69 - Citizens of the Kingdom are guaranteed the right to qualified, high quality healthcare without the barrier of payment. The state is obligated to provide these healthcare services and promote the health and wellbeing of the citizenry.
Article 70 - Citizens of the Kingdom have the right to education regardless of age. The government is responsible for providing high quality education from primary to tertiary level and through the organization, in the factories and farms, of vocational, technical and agronomic training for citizens of the country without barrier of payment. Instructions in schools are to be conducted in the Zoranian language.
Article 71.1 - Citizens of the Kingdom shall, without previous permission, be free to form associations for any lawful purpose. 
Article 71.2 - Associations employing violence, or aiming at the attainment of their object by violence, by instigation to violence, or by similar punishable influence on persons holding other views, shall be dissolved by court judgement.
Article 71.3 - No association shall be dissolved by any government measure; but an association may be temporarily prohibited, provided that immediate proceedings be taken for its dissolution.
Article 71.4 - Cases relating to the dissolution of political associations may, without special permission, be brought before the Supreme Court of Zoran.
Article 71.5 - The legal effects of the dissolution shall be determined by statute.
Article 72 - Citizens of the Kingdom have the right to rest and leisure. This is ensured by the reduction of the working day to seven hours and limiting the work week to thirty hours for the overwhelming majority of workers, with exception to those professions and necessities as determined by statute, and the institution of annual vacations with pay for workers and other employees as determined by statute.
Article 73 -  The inviolability of the property of citizens without a warrant and privacy of correspondence are protected by law.
Article 74 - None shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
Article 75 - Child labour is prohibited
Article 76 - All citizens have the right to own property alone as well as in association with others and no one shall be deprived of their property by the state without serious reason.
Article 77 - All persons of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality, gender, sexuality, or religion, have the right to marry and found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage, and at its dissolution.
Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. The family, both nuclear and extended, is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection, promotion, and support by society and the State.
Article 78.1 - All citizens have the right to petition the government on the local or national level as well as petitioning the executive authority directly.
Article 78.2- Rules for petitions shall be laid down by statute.
Article 79 -  The right of municipalities to manage their own affairs independently, under State supervision, shall be laid down by statute.
 
Title VII: Changes to the Constitution
Article 80 - Should the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai pass a Bill for the purposes of a new constitutional provision, and the Government wishes to proceed with the matter, writs shall be issued for the election of members of a new dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai. If the Bill is passed unamended by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai assembling after the election, the Bill shall, within six months after its final passage, be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection by direct voting. Rules for this voting shall be laid down by statute. If a majority of the persons taking part in the voting, and at least 40 percent of the electorate, have voted in favour of the Bill as passed by the dikahnawadvsdi aninotlvsgi iyunadai, and if the Bill receives the Monarch’s sanction, it shall form an integral part of the Constitution.

Issue One- Travels in Dór
Anrad, the traveller's friend and your window to the world

PART ONE- Vúlo and Balveren

When you think of the Fysla of Dór in the very north of Ageros you think of serene mountains, gentle streams and towering intimidating, cliffs. You'd be right to think this. Its an accurate description. But few know just how remote the very north of the evergreen isle can get. My stay would take place in Dór over the course of three days, in a small cottage just outside of the Ókunreach forest where I would be living completely off grid. 

The village of Vúlo lay around a twenty minute walk from the small wooden cabin I was staying at in the foothills of the Dór mountains. Thick conifer forest enveloped all around the property. Finding it was difficult. The satnav that I was using to get there cut off in the middle of the road to announce that I had arrived. I was almost certain that the endless forest in front of me was not in fact my destination. So turning to go back again I discovered that I had completely missed a tiny dirt path to my left that brought me at last to my home for the next three days.

The view was stunning, mist in the early morning on my first day rose over the trees below and shielded the rest of the horizon from my view. The Ageran word for this phenomonon is 'Ándanadrail' which translates to 'spirit's breath'. 

I walked the twenty minute walk to Vúlo. It had rained that night and continued to drizzle but nevertheless I found it a wholly pleasant experience. In the village I got coffee in the local book store. This is common in Ageros. Book stores are a surprisingly common occurrence and all of them double up as cafés serving local cakes and pastry as well as coffee and tea. There is an Ageran hot drink called 'Strále' which I bought a cup of after my coffee. It is made among other things with meadow sweet and nettles. It is a yellow greenish liquid and is served in a small cup. I have to say it is an acquired taste but Agerans cannot get enough of it and it is consumed daily in most Ageran households.

I went on a walk then, to the ruins of the local monastery. It had been burned down by constitutionalist forces during the Ageran civil war to force out a batallion of men loyal to Prince Áinur within. Great effort and a government grant have been used to restore what is left of the ancient building and it now sits elegantly tucked away towards the south of the village. 

Artificial light is rare in this part of the isle. The northern parts of rural Ageros around the Dór mountains, Lake Haeferí and the Northern Upland are designated as dark sky areas. The stars at night here are awe inspiring. Nowhere is there a better place to stare into the heavens than northern Ageros. If you wish to take a closer look there is an observatory about an hour an a half to the east just outside of Sorfalinn in the Norká Fylsa.

On day two I recieved an invite from two friends to visit them at their new home. This was in Parvóy, the second most northerly of the two northern isles of Ageros. To get there I wouldd need to go and get the local island ferry from the village of Balveren. The Balveren ferry to put it mildly has a reputation. The sea between Balveren and Parvóy is rarely calm. I have heard plenty of horror stories about the contents of countless stomachs being projected into the turbulent sea below. If I thought any more about it the contents of mine would be on the floor of the cabin. Not wanting to be rude I accepted the invitation and my my fate.

I was greeted by a cheerful ferry captain at the pier at Balveren that afernoon. I asked him where the ferry was after handing him the 12,000 Kroná needed to board (That's around $12). He pointed to a small orange boat that looked like it would sink if the wind blew too hard directly at it. "That's it?!?" I said in sheer bewilderment. He replied with a curt nod, looking slightly hurt like I'd just gravely insulted a loved one. 

The following journey was something I wish to never, in my entire life experience again. I stayed on deck having been told my Jón and Marie my friends whom I'd be visiting on Parvóy that if I went into the cabin i'd get sick quicker. I was not sick but the rough waves and tumbling downpour soaked me through. None of the three man crew seemed phased and after what felt like an age, with a thanks to the captain and the other men. I arrived on Parvóy.

PART TWO COMING SOON- Involving a storm, a rescue and another awful ferry journey.

Hashimiyyia's 30-Year Leap: Unveiling a Transformative Roadmap for Economic Power, Military Strength, and Technological Brilliance
Dated: 24th April

In a resounding declaration of commitment to progress and prosperity, the Hashimiyyia Sharifian Republic, recognized also as the Federal Republic of Hashimiyyia or The Sharifian Republic, proudly presents its transformative initiative, the "30-Year Roadmap." This visionary project is poised to usher in an era of cutting-edge technology, economic resilience, infrastructure excellence, diplomatic prowess, military advancement, and overall national prosperity.
The 30-Year Roadmap unfolds in three meticulously planned phases, each strategically designed to address specific aspects of national development. Rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation will ensure the project's successful execution.

I. Economic Renaissance:
Phase 1: Foundation Building (Years 1-8)
Implementation of robust economic policies focused on stability and growth. Incentivizing innovation through targeted investment in research and development. Establishment of Special Economic Zones to attract foreign investment and bolster domestic industries. Phase 2: Diversification and Expansion (Years 9-18)
Introducing initiatives to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on traditional sectors. Scaling up investments in emerging industries such as technology, renewable energy, and biotechnology. Strengthening regulatory frameworks to create a business-friendly environment. Phase 3: Global Economic Leadership (Years 19-30)
Establishing the Hashemites Sharifian Republic as a global economic leader. Fostering international collaborations and trade partnerships. Continual adaptation to emerging economic trends to maintain a competitive edge.
The City of Odyra - an illustration part of contemporary development
II. Infrastructure Revolution:
Phase 1: Immediate Improvements (Years 1-10)
Initiating an extensive modernization drive for transportation networks. Launching projects to enhance connectivity, including roads, railways, and airports. Commencing the development of smart cities as hubs of technological innovation. Phase 2: Sustainable Development (Years 11-20)
Implementing eco-friendly infrastructure projects to promote environmental sustainability. Advancing the integration of renewable energy sources into the national energy grid. Expanding smart city initiatives, with a focus on efficient urban planning. Phase 3: Technological Integration (Years 21-30)
Achieving seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into national infrastructure. Establishing a nationwide network of smart infrastructure, including smart grids and transportation systems. Positioning the Hashemites Sharifian Republic as a global leader in sustainable and tech-driven infrastructure. III. Diplomatic Outreach:
Phase 1: Strengthening Regional Ties (Years 1-9)
Consolidating diplomatic relations with neighboring nations. Participating actively in regional forums and collaborative initiatives. Promoting regional stability through diplomatic engagement. Phase 2: Global Partnerships (Years 10-20)
Expanding diplomatic missions worldwide to foster global collaboration. Engaging in international initiatives for peace, security, and sustainable development. Establishing the Hashemites Sharifian Republic as a key player on the global diplomatic stage. Phase 3: Sustained Global Impact (Years 21-30)
Strengthening the nation's influence in international organizations. Leading efforts on global issues, such as climate change, human rights, and economic development. Forging enduring partnerships that contribute to global peace and prosperity.  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
IV. Military Advancement:
Phase 1: Modernization Kickstart (Years 1-8)
Launching a comprehensive military modernization program. Equipping defense forces with cutting-edge technology and weaponry. Prioritizing research and development to enhance national defense capabilities. Phase 2: Defense Readiness (Years 9-18)
Continual upgrades to maintain technological superiority. Strengthening cybersecurity measures to protect national security. Active participation in joint military exercises to enhance interoperability. Phase 3: Global Security Contribution (Years 19-30)
Expanding participation in international peacekeeping missions. Providing leadership in regional and global security initiatives. Collaborating on research and development with allied nations for shared security goals. V. Technological Innovation:
Phase 1: Research and Development Acceleration (Years 1-10)
Promoting a culture of innovation through targeted investments in R&D. Establishing technology parks and innovation hubs to foster collaboration. Encouraging partnerships between academia, industry, and startups. Phase 2: Emerging Technologies Integration (Years 11-20)
Focusing on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Implementing policies to facilitate the adoption of emerging technologies. Providing incentives for businesses to invest in tech-driven solutions. Phase 3: Digital Transformation (Years 21-30)
Full-scale implementation of digitalization initiatives in public services. Ensuring digital literacy for citizens through educational programs. Establishing the Hashemites Sharifian Republic as a global hub for technological innovation. At the conference, President Hashim Ibn La-Ahaq spoke to the nation:
My fellow citizens, today marks a monumental moment in the history of our great nation as we unveil our '30-Year Roadmap.' This comprehensive initiative is not just a plan; it is a commitment to shaping a future where the Hashimiyyia Sharifian Republic stands tall among global leaders, a beacon of progress, innovation, and prosperity.
This roadmap is a testament to our collective vision, a vision that envisions our nation not only overcoming the challenges of today but emerging stronger and more resilient. It is a commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.
Together, let us embark on this transformative journey. With unity, determination, and innovation, we will realize a future where the Hashimiyyia Sharifian Republic is synonymous with progress, prosperity, and unwavering success. May this roadmap guide us towards a future where every citizen is a stakeholder in our collective achievement."
 
National Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Acknowledging that true progress is a collective effort, the Hashimiyyia Sharifian Republic invites collaboration from government entities, the private sector, academia, and the public at large. A series of national forums, workshops, and consultations will be conducted to gather diverse perspectives and ensure the inclusivity of the roadmap.

A Pivotal Moment in History:
The unveiling of the 30-Year Roadmap marks a watershed moment for the Hashimiyyia Sharifian Republic, symbolizing a commitment to shaping a prosperous and influential future. The nation aspires not only to meet the challenges of the present but to surpass them, emerging as a global leader in innovation, economic resilience, and diplomatic excellence.

Esferos 1.17

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Companies, economic thinkers, and researchers all over Esferos come together in the city of Gué in Nouveauterra
to discuss economic matters, as well as show themselves to the world.
COMPANY TABLING ITINERARY

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SPEAKER SERIES ITINERARY

OOC: Rules
The event lasts from April 1 to April 5. (Haha yes April 1st)
You can post one company per category in the day’s itinerary.
(Ex. You can only post one transportation company, one vehicle manufacturer, one infrastructure company,
one construction company, and/or one logistics company on April 1st)
Here’s a format to make things standard:
[Company Logo]
[Name] [trade name or name used in advertising]
Industry: [insert industry here], [Country of Origin]
[Description]
Description word count should be between 100 and 350 words (to reduce clutter). Add any pictures and logos you feel would show the company best. If the company was previously featured in an RP event, or a news event, feel free to link it in the post.
 
Community-wide posting rules apply.
 

The North Eastern Territories
modern TNET Flag:

Ancient flag of TNET/Xertinia:

TNET or Republic of North Eastern Territories is a federation of states and kingdoms united together that form TNET. They are situated north east of the Nur continent centered around the 7th Parallel North and 120th Meridian East. There are 7 states and 1 kingdom that currently exist in the Republic. It is decently sized, slightly bigger than some of its neighbors but many times smaller than the largest nation in the continent, Kalmach. It cares greatly about its citizens and would protect their safety at all cost, even if this means taking away a few rights during tough times. Its government type is classified mainly as a constitutional republican monarchy. The king nowadays is mostly ceremonial. The king is currently from the house of estile. While the people's vote is directly proportional to everyone else's each state getting representatives proportional to that, however in case there is an issue that comes up a back up house that has 3 elected officials for each state and kingdom if the House can't make a decision the Senators house of lords will decide for them instead. There is also a great fascination with the ocean and deer in the nation.
 
There are 8 time periods that exist for TNET. 
 
1st. Establishment of Xertinia 700-800
 
2nd. Rise of the monarchy 800-835
 
3rd. Expansion 835-950
 
4th. Destabilization and re-stabilization of the kingdom 900-1123
 
5th. Industrialization 1123-1249
 
6th. Second great expansion 1223-1374
 
7th. Forming of a Republic 1374-1400
 
8th. Modern TNET 1400-Present
TNET for most of its existence has been a moderately liberal nation with the king held in high regard, established years ago when the many clans of Xertinia united into one when someone who would be be considered a knight fought both in wars and politically to unite the island in order to stop the fighting between them all, the reason for this was the he saw a vision from the Deer God of Xertinai, thought to be one of the strongest deities that created the island of alsindia. The name of the “Knight” was Theodoric, later becoming the great after improving the nation and bringing it into slight prosperity during his 35 year reign.
 
Currently however the nation is in a slight bit of a criss as it is going though a time of great political divisions with the conservatives currently leading the House of representatives by a slim majority but they do not rule the SHL. meaning that their decisions  are both controversial due to them clashing with the still strong liberal ideals, and the fact that they usually barely pass in the house and rarely in the SHL. Occasionally when they are passed in the larger cities revolts occasionally happen when the laws or acts are passed generally causing lots of property damage and hurt civilians and police. however there has been no sustained nationwide revolt so their slim grip on power is still strong enough to keep their hold. There is however an uncertainty on if that grip is able to be held down and if the revolts still stay small.
 
Extras:
 
States and Kingdom that make up TNET:

(Representatives per state/Kingdom will be added later)

Revolutionizing Defense: Sharifian Republic Passes Historic Military Reform Act
Dated: 1423
In a momentous occasion for the Sharifian Republic, the "Military Structural Reform 1423 Act" has been overwhelmingly passed by both the Senate and the House of Deputies. This landmark legislation ushers in sweeping changes to the organization and command structure of the Armed Forces of the Sharifian Republic (AFSR), marking a significant departure from the previous "Arms Independent Act."
Under the visionary leadership of the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and with the resounding support of military experts, this reform is poised to usher in a new era of efficiency, clarity, and effectiveness within the AFSR.
Background: A Need for Reform
The preceding "Arms Independent Act" introduced several noteworthy changes, including the separation of the Organization of Sharifian Intelligence Networks (OSIN) from the official armed forces branches and its placement directly under the MOD. Additionally, this act saw the dissolution of the Hashemites National Auxiliary Corps (HNAC), replaced by the Hashemite Strategic Missile Command (HSMC) and the Hashemite Defense and Security Force (HDSF). While these changes were undoubtedly significant, they also introduced challenges in terms of command structure and jurisdiction, particularly within the HDSF, encompassing diverse units such as the National Guard, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Military Police.
The New Order: Military Structural Reform 2092 Act
Under the visionary and strategic guidance of the MOD, the Military Structural Reform 1423 Act introduces a comprehensive set of changes aimed at modernizing and streamlining the AFSR. The previous structure of six branches will evolve into a more coherent and efficient arrangement, reflecting the evolving needs of the Sharifian Republic and the international security landscape.
Pictured: Airborne Troops from 11th Airborne "Baaz" performing a HAHO insertion

Key Changes under the Act:
Streamlined Command Structure: The Hashemite Defense and Security Force (HDSF) will be dissolved, and its various commands will be restructured and placed under different branches to ensure clarity of command and jurisdiction. The National Guard will fall under the Hashemite Sharifian Army (HSA), the Coast Guard under the Hashemite Sharifian Navy (HSN), and the Air Guard and Space Force under the newly renamed Hashemite Sharifian Aerospace Forces (HSAF). Transformation of Air Force: The Hashemite Sharifian Air Force (HSAF) will undergo a significant transformation, becoming the Hashemite Sharifian Aerospace Forces (HSAF) with the inclusion of the Space Force previously under HDSF. New Branches: Two new branches will be established to enhance the AFSR's capabilities: Hashemite Sharifian Marine Corps (HSMC): A dedicated branch to bolster maritime operations and defense. In addition to Marines and Marine Special Forces, the Jungle Warfare Divisions will also be transferred under HSMC Command. Hashemite Airborne Forces (HAF): A specialized force designed for rapid deployment and airborne operations. Airborne Divisions, Air Assault Divisions, and Ranger Divisions will be transferred to HAF command. Strategic Missile Command (SMC): The Hashemite Strategic Missile Command (HSMC) will be renamed Strategic Missile Command (SMC), reflecting its broader role in the nation's strategic defense Repositioning of ISDA: The Integrated Strategic Defense Agency (ISDA), like OSIN, will be shifted under the MOD as an Independent Inter-Service Agency, ensuring seamless coordination across various defense functions. Pictured: Sharifian Marines from 30th Marines "Behrooz"

Conclusion
The passing of the "Military Structural Reform 1423 Act" is a historic moment for the Sharifian Republic. It underscores our commitment to adapt and modernize our armed forces to meet the challenges of the 15th century. These reforms are a testament to the visionary leadership of the MOD and the dedication of our military experts, who have carefully crafted a structure that is agile, efficient, and capable of safeguarding our nation's interests.
As these changes are implemented, the Sharifian Republic looks ahead with confidence, knowing that our armed forces are better prepared than ever to defend our sovereignty and contribute to regional and global stability.