NATION

PASSWORD

A Monarch Who Defeated Another with Words. (Vapor only)

Where nations come together and discuss matters of varying degrees of importance. [In character]
User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

A Monarch Who Defeated Another with Words. (Vapor only)

Postby Ardkonia » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:59 am

19th of January - 1889
Ardkonia
Ulitsa Akademika Nosolomova, Gates of Commercialist Directorate and Supreme State Duma - 16:32

Dready dark clouds circled above thousands of protesters, operatives, aristocrats, serednyaks, all standing in one big crowd, chanting five simple words -
GOD BLESS THE TRUE TSAR.
These words were a striking fear, to all who were not opposed to the rule of a tyrant. A man whose first speech was to show his power, a whole military parade who shot dissenters, he dismissed the external and inner councils, the commercialist directorate...He became a dictator. Of course, he has lost his followers, as gazettes about his atrocities circulated throughout the country, he became a symbol of stupidity, and without firing any bullets, he resigned from the post of Supreme Tsar of All Ardkonians.

The golden doors were opened, not from outside, but from inside. The guards joined the cause, others bribed. A lone open car drove straight by the green carpet up the palace, followed by many of many. As they parked on the doors leading inside, a lone figure walked out of the car. Dressed in a simple black trenchcoat, black boots and nice leather gloves. The quality of such clothing was not as good as a normal officer, but fitted a busy man well. The face of a man who we are talking about was young, energetic, and sly. Those were the three attributes that fitted a man who was about to rule a country of 55
million people. With light, a little shabby hair, nicely shaped chin which could already put a good outline on his smile, giving him a look of a rabbit. On top of the mouth was a beautiful moustache, curved for giving him an even more extra-handsome feeling. He walked around, joked a little, generously gave the handshakes to armed guards awaiting him, and along with his men stormed the Tsar's room. As they picked up the depressed man and somehow still kept the spirit of a reform they stuffed him into a car, which then was directed towards the airstrip, where he would then fly off somewhere, just not to stay in here.

-Hey, Gregoriy, good friend! What do you think is a better job for you? Director of The Commercialist Directorate or co-Principal of Supreme State Duma?
The man put up a shy smile.
-Sadk..- The man fixed himself, - Your Royal Highness, i appreciate your care and will review all options.
A funny aura arose, a feeling that soon you are about to become a ruler, and right now you are a nothing. But still, you are in the middle, and that makes you want to run around, do something, but it doesn't really affect anything, just puts salt on the wound.

The coronation went quickly, but with fireworks. Yet the newest, universally fine Zhaoan fireworks bought by big amounts with discount had shaken the Brenstople populace. He was given the honor by the Mitropolit, and went off to make speeches and legislatures. On the next week came the elections of External and Inner Councils, and they remade the Commercialist Directorate, Gregoriy Alritzkiy as the Director. Everything was fine, his speeches has given once more a constitutional ideology to the people, but he feared for his legitimacy, so he decided to create a conference, inviting any and all sovereign countries of Vapor to a Grand Conference. Even though isolationism roamed, he wanted a certain globalisation.

After a heatful debate with Supreme State Duma, External Council, and Commercialist Directorate, on behalf the whole Crown, I, By the Grace of God, Rightful Tsar of Ardkonia, Supreme Autocrat of all Ardkonians, declare the Grand Conference of Promethia open. This is an addressat to all nations of Promethia and Amplector, all who care to ever meet the rich beauty of Ardkonian lands and people.
We are going to discuss many trade points, alliance creation, and sensible ways of taking off the communist rust left on Gaia Atlia.

Sincerely,
Sadko III
Tsar of Ardkonia.
Last edited by Ardkonia on Sun Dec 22, 2013 8:36 am, edited 1 time in total.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Servoth
Senator
 
Posts: 3950
Founded: Nov 30, 2010
Democratic Socialists

Postby Servoth » Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:38 pm

It was a well carved box. In truth it was a large shipping crate that stood upright, about a foot above the height of a normal man. The oaken (and mahogany) wood of the crate, carved in intricate practice. Upon it, beautiful carving of Amplectoran flora, and at the very top a highly stylized double-headed eagle, the Servothian Eagle. Both heads facing to the bird-of-prey's right. Amongst the carving, nailed in the very middle in rude fashion a note. A note, typed, in both Russian and German, the note read-

Hello! From one great people to another!

The Servothian Monarchy, the Crowned Family of Krauss, congratulates you on your ascension to the throne Tsar Sadko! We hope we can honor you in the greatest way possible, and that our people may align ourselves in most friendly ways. May our futures be intertwined together.
As a gesture of our goodwill and friendship, we freely give this gift to you.

Thank you for your time,
Kaiser Heinz Krauss IX of the Greater Federal Empire of Servoth


The crate appeared on the steps of the Duma in the middle of the night, it came without warning, put there by men unknown, in uttermost secrecy. But in goodwill in all.
Unfortunately for the men that would be ordered to carry the crate inside, it weighed in the upper range of 700 pounds.
How did I get this gay?

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sun Dec 29, 2013 3:12 am

21th of January - 1889
Ardkonia
Ulitsa Akademika Nosolomova, Gates of Commercialist Directorate and Supreme State Duma - 22:34

-Davai Davai! Net! Duraki! (Come on come on! No! Fools!)
A rather beefy man waved his hands around at the skinny, old men who were ordered to take the strange present in.
-Gospodin Valisensko, Potřebovat Traktor.. (Sir Valisenko, need a Tractor..)
One of the more tired men moaned as he almost fell in the snow. Valisenko didn't want his men to go by without work, but understood that something big was indeed be waiting to opened.
-Ladi, Drugovi, Obezbediti Nam Machinku. (Fine, Comrades, Lend us your car.)
A big, yellow monster of metal and concrete roared through the snowy streets, soon overwhelmingly waiting to destroy the poor eardrums of those standing by. The men tied the crate to the machine, and soon the gates opened, followed by a tractor, and the crate.

-Vashe Visokoprevoshoditelstvo, i beg you! Do not fire Dictatorial Conductor Mulecki and Chancellor Jifagorin! I strongly advise, the men have lines all over Amplector!
-Georgiy, do not forfeit your ideals. If they still have any loyalty to the former monarch, they should be moved out. I care not for their lines whatsoever, and if they are so stubborn to use it, I'll cut their lines off. Serpuko shall not also be the Ober Politzmeister of Svetoslavl, but the Dictatorial Conductor to the External and Inner Councils. Pojarsky shall have the title of Chancellor.
Georgiy Kastunin, the future Monocratic Officer of The Kommisariat of External Deals, shyly went out for a refreshing walk. The Tsar prepared his important speech.

"People of Brenstople, no, People of Ardkonia! For the good of your lifestyle, for the protection of your loved ones, for a way for you to be called humans, I will look and care for you, you will have a choice of action! You will advise and understand! Corporate Worker Organizations will tell their ideals, Individuals from the Middle and High Classes shall appoint the best options of interest, for whom will carefully review all the issues in our society, to slowly yet somehow swiftly inch towards a more presentable, just structure.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:45 pm

The sun hung low and cast a golden glow over the south courtyard of Palace Evander. Queen Autumn was reclining on a wicker chair with a light blanket and a book on her lap, her feet resting on the edge of the fountain. Her koi fish swam about aimlessly in the fountain, occasionally sending the sound of a soft splash from their mottled backs carrying over the gentle gurgle of the fountain. A steaming cup of rose hip tea spiked with just a hint of spiced rum waited for her on a small metal table beside her. Hearing footsteps approaching, she looked up from her book. "Miss Alans! Good evening!"

"You look nice and relaxed, m'Lady," her friend smiled as she came towards the young queen.

"It's a beautiful day, Miss Alans. Why wouldn't I be?"

"Fair enough," she chuckled. She was happy to see the queen finally finding an opportunity to relax. With those damned Vjiayans causing all sorts of trouble on the railroad, she had been under a lot of stress as of late. Perhaps the news she brought would help her further get her mind off of things. "I've come by to inform you that you've received an invitation to a conference in Ardkonia; a new tzar has just risen to power and would like to use the opportunity to welcome the leaders of Amplector and Promethia to his nation."

"A conference?" She reflected, taking a sip of her tea. "Sounds splendid. Shame it's got to be in such a chilly place, but I can't help but be intrigued about meeting this new tzar."

"I shall let him know, m'lady."

"Thank you, Miss Alans." Miss Alans did not need to reply; the two dear friends were close beyond that necessity. She simply curtsied, flashed kind and knowing smile, and departed to write the letter on the queen's behalf.




Image
Royaume de Fanaglia
Kingdom of Fanaglia
Communiqué Officiel Diplomatique
Official Diplomatic Communiqué




22 January, 1889
To His Imperial Majesty, Sadko III, Tzar of Ardkonia
From the office of Her Majesty Autumn, By the Grace of God, Queen of Fanaglia


I write on behalf of Her Majesty to inform you of her delight at receiving your invitation. Her Majesty shall arrive in your great nation by the grand airship, the HMY Rosalind, escorted by the HMM Banquo and a small security detail which shall accompany her on her journey. Pending the receipt from your administration of docking and mooring procedures and locations, Her Majesty shall arrive two weeks hence. She looks forward to finally meeting you in person.

May the wind be always at your back,
Miss Lucy Alans
Chief, Fanaglian Department of Agriculture
Last edited by Fanaglia on Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:06 pm

The ants aimlessly ran around, while the Tsar observed them. He seemed like a child, but he did not have the ability to roam in his fathers' gardens, he could only be a delivery boy running around in Amplector earning his bread. Now he's had no need for that hard work, but instead needed peace, focus, and fixation on his mind. Officer Boris fon Zeidlitz carefully made his way through the bushes towards him. A small bow, and an instant stretch forward. A box of chocolate? No, a small convert. Reaching out he did a strange, abrupt, and reckless motion so to unveil his professionality at unwrapping the messages. Once he's seen the emblem of Fanaglia, he smiled.

The meeting troop parade boomed around, trumpets and drums filling up the tense air. A beautiful firework orchestra showcased their large assortment of Zhaoan fireworks. The riflemen were carefully instructed not to fire in the direction of the airships, and had to fire over the sea. Svetoslavl was a grand city, and not to tire the guests with the long train ride over to Brenstople, the Tsar has agreed to house the Conference there. Quickly moving over to the grand hotel "Barmaley", he soon arranged a meeting between him and Her Majesty Autumn, Kafe "Buratino", his own chain of Cafes.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Servoth
Senator
 
Posts: 3950
Founded: Nov 30, 2010
Democratic Socialists

Postby Servoth » Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:06 am

Inside the Duma Building


With the wooden panels of the fine crate removed, an automaton stood there. The automaton was designed in the stature of a man, though its' head was replaced with that of a lynx. It was mechanicals, and made of painted porcelain. It was painted to look as realistic as possible, but failed to do so on any real level of life. It stayed mechanical looking.

The Lynx was dressed in a fine red jacket, it uniformed as a Servothian soldier. His whole uniform fancifully embroidered with gold and silver thread, twisting and turning with grand curves and swirls. Its' pickelhaube golden, the spike long and pointed finely.

In front of the Lynx Soldier, a skinny box like thing, with a slot about a foot wide so that brass disks with holes punched into them could be inserted into it. With the automaton came a box of twelve brass disks, each unlabeled, except one which was itself engraved with the number one in its' center. Obviously this was the disks that gifter requested to be played first.

The automaton stood there, unmoving, waiting for a viewer to insert the first disk, so that the machine could come to life and perform!
How did I get this gay?

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:53 am

-Change the uniform, paint it khaki, or green. Shall enjoy the music while you do so.
The young king ambitiously fell into his chair,unculturally gurgling on his drink, until being caught by surprise by Serpuko, who officiously reminding him of the manners, to which he submissively replied with what was inteded. The Music played more like a background tone, yet the one that still catches you in the middle of nowhere, simultaneously making you look out the window, question the meaning of life, and how it can be taken away so easily. Soon his Camerdiner entered the room. He needed to leave for the train. Hastily gathering the things and hiring the liftmen, he jumped into the car, soon followed by the truck in which was the Automaton.

The irritating sounds of the noisy train bothered him for a little, but seemingly as he was only a Tzar he could not make the time turn back, or anything of godly powers.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:53 pm

Queen Autumn was in her cabin aboard the HMY Rosalind as she descended over the Ardkonian airfield. She drank her tea uneasily, noting the absence of Captain Gonzalo, who customarily preferred to check on his passengers before docking (especially when the passenger was the young and beloved queen). She understood, though -- the HMM Banquo, flying just a few hundred meters to starboard, appeared to be struggling to remain airborne, its envelope puckered and wrinkled in the frigid air over Ardkonia. She knew the Rosalind would be struggling nearly as much and Gonzalo understandably preferred to have personal control of the great airship's flight in such difficult flying conditions.

There was a knock at the door. "Come in," Autumn said as she took another sip. It was Miss Alans, buttoning her long fur coat.

"M'Lady, you haven't got your coat on yet," she observed.

"I wanted to finish my tea first, Miss Alans."

"We'll be landed soon."

"I know."

"Surely you can't be nervous?"

"It's awfully cold. It's affecting the gas inside the ships."

"Dear, you've got the best pilot in the whole of the Royal Air Service at the helm of the greatest ship in the fleet. We've nothing to worry about."

"I know, I know. It's just...I've never seen them wrinkle up like that. I know he has it under control, but sometimes you can't help but feel a touch nervous, you know?"

"Yes, yes; I know. But you must get ready to disembark. Ah! There we are!" There was a sound from towards the bow as the bow line was lowered and the ship began to be winched down, a soft KSSSSSHHHHHHH sound from above as the bridge valved gas for the descent. Within two minutes, the bow line was secured safely and without incident. The auxiliary mooring lines, likewise, were lowered and secured within another five minutes. With a thud against the outer hull, the two ladies knew that the grand, faux-mahogany staircase was placed against the main double doors.

"Hope the mooring wasn't too stressful," said Captain Gonzalo, beaming as he stepped through the open cabin door.

"Perfectly executed, as always, Gonzalo," Queen Autumn smiled.

"Shall we disembark together? The Ardkonian greeting party is already waiting for us below."

"Yes. Please do lead the way." With a final adjustment to her wide-brimmed fur hat, the young queen followed him to the double doors, which, when opened, let in a gust of swirling, snowy air around their ankles. Shivering, she joked, "Next time, we invite them to Fanaglia."
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:03 am

The young, pragmatic ruler watched from the distant, grandest building in Svetoslavl, Otel Barin. He did an extravagant, lazy motion with his right hand, and a great noise boomed close on the other, neighboring buildings. The Queen of Fanaglia would think of this as muskets being fired, perhaps this was all a mesh, an ambush? But no, they would see the riflemen. Instead fancy particles of the rainbow spectre whirled over them, sending a tremendous gasp vibrating through the crowds, and the newcomers, of course. Sadkosius smiled and waved, hoping they would see him.

Queen Autumn would see a beautifully decorated carriage emerge, while the guards kept some people from emerging closer, it would look sinister, while really a careful eye would see they were not angry or any of that kind, but actually interested, but cautious. Instead, the guards took it too serious, even arresting some youths, only to release them seconds after.

Soon the guests were taken to Otel Barin, and Tsar Sadko asked if he could talk to Queen Autumn.
Last edited by Ardkonia on Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:33 pm

OOC: I changed it to "carriage" because the first vehicle to be called a "limousine" was a motorcar produced in 1902

IC:

Queen Autumn clutched frightfully at her coat. It was not the pressing in of the crowd of Ardkonian citizens that had her worried, but the policemen's sudden, swift, and violent response, swinging clubs at the mass to keep them at bay. With such reflexive barbarism by the present officials, she wondered why it was that the people were rushing the carriage in the first place. She was used to close-pressing crowds of adoring people trying to get a better look at her; perhaps this was different. Sinister, even. She was willing to give the violent policemen the benefit of the doubt...for the time being. She, Miss Alans, and Captain Gonzalo rushed into the hotel through the path cleared by the policemen while the crowd was still relatively under control. The queen's mind was full of questions as the doormen closed the gate in the wall that surrounded the hotel. Above them rumbled a fireworks show, which seemed an anachronism in light of the chaos taking place just a few feet behind them, as did the young man -- presumably the new young tzar -- waving happily to them from the front door of the hotel.
Last edited by Fanaglia on Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:11 pm

As the carriage rode to Otel Barin, the Queen would hear the trumpets and drums of the soldiers, the military parade. Afterwards, she arrived.

Otel Barin was a beautifully decorated place, fantasic works of Ardkonian painters on the walls for everyone to witness, the grandest wines of all grandest harvests, this was quite the place of luxury.

He tried to smile, but the Director of the Gendarmerie seemingly did not listen to him, he tried to hide his fury, but knew he was going to bring serious reforms into his nation. "Please excuse me for this, showcase of instability. My reforms are underway and we try to edge towards a more, pacifistic resolution to such events you have witnessed there." He spoke in fluent French, one that even a normal, for instance, Fanaglian Artisan would not know of. "Take a seat." He gave his best smile, as to try to move their eyes away from the unprofessional and violent work of the policemen.
Last edited by Ardkonia on Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:55 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:00 am

The Ardkonian carriage pulled up in front of the grand Otel Barin not far from the airfield. All around were pressing in hundreds of people -- Ardkonian citizens -- trying to get a better look at the Fanaglian queen. A group of policemen was on-site to help keep the pressing crowd at a reasonable distance as fireworks heralded their arrival from above. The fireworks were nearly on par with some of the famous Pat-Goulashian shows, but the Fanaglians found they could take little notice of them; what caught their attention instead was the treatment of some of the crowd of citizens by the police force there, who seemed inclined to retaliate with unnecessary displays of violence and force.

Frightfully clutching at her coat and followed closely by Miss Alans and Captain Gonzalo, Queen Autumn rushed through the path cleared by the Ardkonian police (while making sure to make a show of waving and smiling to the crowd as she did so) and through the gate leading to the hotel's courtyard, which was promptly shut behind her. The close-pressing crowd was not what had bothered her; she was used to eager crowds of adoring people. No, what sat ill with her was the tendency towards violence the Ardkonian police seemed to possess. Anachronistically, the cheery fireworks show continued above their heads while the young new tzar waved welcomingly from the front door of the hotel. As they neared, they could spy a note of agitation barely concealed beneath his outwardly pleasant demeanor.

"Please excuse me for this...showcase of instability. My reforms are underway and we try to edge towards a more...pacifistic resolution to such events you have witnessed there," he apologized as he escorted them into the beautifully and luxuriously adorned foyer. "Take a seat," he gestured towards a soft, plush sofa. He spoke curtly, yet warmly, and in excellent French.

"Graciously, your excellency," Queen Autumn replied as she curtsied and settled into the comfortable seat, with Miss Alans and Gonzalo taking their seats on either side of her. Not terribly familiar with Ardkonian customs, she allowed a respectful moment to pass in expectance of Tzar Sadko's having something else to add to what he had said. She decided to speak herself when he instead simply sat there, smiling, before the moment of silence could pass long enough to have felt uncomfortable. "It certainly is a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Tzar Sadko. Of course, I am Queen Autumn; this is Miss Lucy Alans, chief of the Fanaglian Department of agriculture, and this is Captain Peter Gonzalo of the Queen's Guard and captain of the HMY Rosalind, upon which I have been conveyed to your beautiful country. I'm sorry, but I must ask about the rather...'unstable,' as you called it, scene we witnessed upon our arrival outside." Out of politeness and respect, she would not have brought it up otherwise had he not already apologized for it; now she sought the answer to the question all three of them had been silently wondering. "Is there some need to be concerned for our safety that would be cause for such a swift and heavy reaction by your police?"
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:07 am

He was smiling all the time, but knowing as he's brought up the subject, his duty was to talk about the subject. He's bit into his lip, formulating the response. "Perhaps by the time preparing for this trip, you have gotten a gist of our rich Ardkonian history?" He took a moment for her to nod, and then he continued on: "There is a funny rhyme among some of our children:
Bogoslav has defeated his foes,
readied his fancy royal clothes,
oh wait, here is his foes, to the other world he goes!
"
He laughed a little. "Don't take it too seriously, it never happened, but indeed god cares for the one who is cautious. Even though I loathe such brutal measures to keep us safe, sometimes it is indeed the neccessary evil. But let us talk about something else, perhaps the presentable just society we can achieve with the alliance between Fanaglia and Ardkonia?" His eyes shifted elsewhere as he noticed Gospodin Pojarsky coming into the room. "Oh, It is our Chancellor Pojarsky." The latter smiled, bowed, and sat close to the Tsar. "You're quite late."
Last edited by Ardkonia on Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:43 am, edited 1 time in total.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:11 pm

What a strange young man, Autumn thought to herself of the czar and his casual, almost careless demeanor. She had to admit to herself that she was a tad disappointed with his dismissive response to their earlier reception, yet he did certainly seem to be a far kinder and gentler leader than his predecessor; perhaps he simply had some learning to do. She could help with that, she figured -- hopefully without having to employ much diplomatic pressure, for he seemed to have taken somewhat of a liking to her. Besides, with the historically icy relationship between Dalraunzakal and Fanaglia's ally, Inoroth, the queen could certainly use more allies in the region. It was to this relationship that the young czar steered the conversation. "Yes; such a renewed friendship between our two great nations would be a wonderful thing, indeed, which is why we were so eager to make such a voyage to your beautiful empire." She was all smiles when they were joined by another man, whom Czar Sadko introduced as Chancellor Pojarsky. When he had taken his seat beside the czar, she added, "And what a pleasure it is to meet you today, as well, Chancellor. I am Queen Autumn of Fanaglia, though of this I am sure you were already aware."
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:34 pm

Sadko blushed as his lands were called a beautiful empire, giving him some enthusiasm to really bring Ardkonia to such heights. He was delighted to hear her literal agreement to an alliance, and even though glad to see Chancellor Pojarsky come, would rather continue to talk about an alliance instead of tiring introduction, he hoped Chancellor wouldn't list his full titles and was amazed he didn't, as he heard the man was so ambitious he sometimes only talked about his great house Pojarsky and his holdings. Pojarsky was a funny, small man with a grey face and a seemingly extraordinary multi-curled russian moustache which gave out a look of a muzhik dressed in royal clothes, however his charisma would be on fair with Sadko as he almost talked in as if he read some Ardkonian poem.

"Indeed I was notified of your presence, and it brought me much delight Your Majesty." he also spoke in great Fanaglian, but not as great as Sadko. Sadko shifted from his seat, and smiled uncomfortably as to continue talks about the alliance.

"What would be your conditions? I think this is a good time to discuss the intertwined future of our two great nations." Pojarsky nodded as Sadko brought the talks back into the rightful subject.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:06 pm

"Of course I should like to see trade between our nations encouraged; Fanaglian Central Textiles has much to offer, not just in the industry of fabric and clothing, but also in airship technology and even weapons. Evans Transportation has also made much progress in developing steam engines and electric motors." The queen paused just a moment, a smile gracing her face as she did so. "However, trade agreements, while certainly desirable, are not my primary concern at the moment. We live in turbulent times, with ancient tensions little subsided. I am sure you know of which tensions I speak. In such uncertain times as these, one could always use the extra assurance of knowing she has a friend she can..." she leaned forward before continuing, "count on," she said with a raise of an eyebrow. "Likewise, I am quite sure you could use some of that same assurance. And an assurance from Fanaglia also means an assurance from Inoroth, our eternal allies. That's quite an assurance, if I do say so myself. Friends take care of friends, my dear Sadko." She leaned back again in her seat. "And what of Ardkonia? What has your excellency to offer?"
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:46 pm

Sadko has been certainly enjoying the moments she spoke, and when it came to saying what Ardkonia was to offer, He already knew he could convince the ever-growing Fanaglian giant to be his ally. "What has Ardkonia to offer?" He chuckled, overlapping his legs. "Our land is rich with minerals many will be jealous of, our manpower is one not be trifled with. Our military is soon to bloom like a great flower of war, one which can make its' opponents wither. We have several tribal countries under our grip, which brings us to a point that almost all Promethia has known Ardkonian boots march on it. We are hardened by war, skillfull in peace and trade, we are Ardkonian peoples who would be very much deserving of an alliance." He stopped and glanced at Chancellor Pojarsky, who was smiling. His voice was soft yet booming in a way the Ardkonian Soldiers guarding them began to hum the national anthem.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:34 pm

Queen Autumn smiled. "Excuse me please for one moment, dear Sadko, while I confer with Miss Alans here." Turning to her friend, she shielded her lips and the sound from the two Ardkonian men as she whispered into the ear of her trusted friend and adviser. "A bit cocky, isn't he?"

"Yes, mlady, but not without reason. His might cannot compare to ours, but they are a force to be reckoned with."

"What do you say, then?"

"I am unsure of the extent of Ardkonia's mineral riches, but, as you yourself have already pointed out, any ally near to Dalraunzakal is an asset."

"Yes, yes, of course."

"It's settled, then?"

"Yes, Miss Alans. It's settled."
Clearing her throat, she sat up and turned to address the gentlemen again. "Dear fellows, do please consider this the beginning of what looks to be a long and prosperous friendship between our two great nations! You have got yourselves a deal."
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:06 pm

While the women has spoke between the two, Chancellor Pojarsky gave Sadko, or Alexander as most close friends and advisors spoke to him, a very menacing glare, showing that he had overdone some things. Yet when they had heard about the alliance finally being forged strongly, even Chancellor made such a big smile it seemed they were relatives. For some time, nobody spoke. Just enjoying the looks of each other's smiles.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Fri Mar 14, 2014 7:44 pm

The two Ardkonian men responded to Autumn's agreement only with smiles. A moment passed with no more words passed between them; it certainly made the queen feel slightly ill-at-ease, but she did not show her discomfort. A few moments later, she finally broke the awkward silence with a clearing of her throat. "Well, dear Sadko and friend Pojarsky, I really must thank you for having us and for this wonderful tête-à-tête and for making us feel so welcome in your glorious empire, as well as the pleasant conclusion of our political agreements. Now, if there is no more business to attend to...?" She trailed off with an open-ended question to provide the young man with an opportunity to suggest something himself, whether it be some sort of social invitation, like perhaps a dinner, or a simple conclusion of their conference and a pleasant bid farewell.
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.

User avatar
Ardkonia
Diplomat
 
Posts: 709
Founded: Apr 16, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Ardkonia » Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:17 am

"While it'll be fantastically pleasant to talk more, there are many reforms I must attend to, at the very least to clean off the mess my predecessor left before his resignation." About his alleged father, he spoke almost spitting. Of course he loathed him more than anything. He had to go through fire and water to achieve such a status and finally kick the tyrant off the throne, unceremoniously and shamefully. "I bid you the greatest farewell, for we have reached the conclusion of our conference. There are presents awaiting you outside." Pojarsky almost transparently grinned, obviously proud of the Tsar's fantastic french, and how he curtsied with the Fanaglian guests.

As the Fanaglians would walk out of Otel Barin, accompanied by Ardkonian soldiers, of big complexity, with fancy green uniforms, and intimidating yet caring faces, they would see a tamed leopon in a cage. The beautiful animal would have cut nails and seemingly blunt teeth. It would dance around and roar funnily. Alongside of it were beautiful sculptures of Queen Autumn. They had a strange style, but they were absolutely fantastic. An orchestra of professional musicians sang about Kraftenberg and Roth, and about Brenstople. They sang beautiful ballads on any kind of language, making the Fanaglians feel home.
Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
I'm actually an Ordoliberal.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=270920
Tsardom of Ardkonia factbook.

User avatar
Fanaglia
Senator
 
Posts: 4096
Founded: Nov 09, 2009
Ex-Nation

Postby Fanaglia » Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:14 am

"I understand, dear Sadko, for not long ago was I going through much the same affair after I took over after my own father. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Adieu," Autumn said with a low curtsy before taking her leave of them, escorted by Ardkonian soldiers. Once outside, the three Fanaglians gasped when they saw the gifts granted to them by His Excellency: a strange animal which had a short mane like a lion's and spots similar to a leopard's which was hopping about in a large cage, several sculptures of Queen Autumn, and a full orchestra playing tunes celebrating friendship between Ardkonia, Fanaglia, and Inoroth. With an exasperated hand to her breast, the queen turned to one of the soldiers escorting them and said, "It's beautiful. You must convey my deepest thanks to His Excellency!" The three Fanaglians stood in the courtyard of the hotel while the orchestra finished playing, then Captain Gonzalo set about making arrangements for the big cat (which they learned was called a "leopon" -- a cross between a lion and a leopard) and the artwork to be transported back to the Rosalind. Much of the arrangements had already been set in order and, before long, they were seated once more in their carriage and were conveyed back to the airfield, followed by two wagons carrying the cat and the sculptures. Before long, they parted ways with terra firma and soared off into the chilly night sky, leaving behind them the strange and beautiful lands of Ardkonia and their even more unusual (yet also strangely handsome) czar behind them, carrying the warm feeling of friendship within their breasts.
Map Mistress of Vapor
Factbook
OOC: Fanaglia is a steampunk nation; whenever I post IC, I'm posting from 1886. That, or from some sort of weird time rift in which my characters don't realize they are in fact 127 years in the future.
Barringtonia wrote:Only dirty hippies ride bicycles, white supremacists don't ride bicycles EVER, although the Nazis did steal a lot of bicycles from the Dutch, but that was to use the steel to make TANKS!

Dumb Ideologies wrote:Jesus H. Christ on a jelly pogo stick of justice.

Dumb Ideologies wrote:NS forums are SUPERGOOGLE.

The power of dozens of ordinary humans simultaneously interrogating a search engine with slightly different keywords. I'm getting all teared up just thinking of the power.


Advertisement

Remove ads

Return to NationStates

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Dayganistan

Advertisement

Remove ads