Aeia Sign-up Thread [MT, Open]

[West Azenyanistan]

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I approve this app. I suggest you join our Discord as most of our discussions take place there and you should be able to join the Arabekh server to world build and contact Midrasia and Tiwura.

I think 15.9 million is acceptable.

I have posted several RP samples. Please consider my application again when you have the time. Thank you.

[Midrasia]

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Accepted.

[Bugsay]

IC nation name: The Military Dictatorship of Bugsay
Capital: Karakoa
Government type: Military Junta
RP population: 40 Million
Ethnic Group(s): Bugsuanon(Other ethnic groups will be discussed later)
Language(s): Bugsuanon, English
GDP per capita (USD): $10,000
HDI: 0.800
Brief background of nation (or IIWiki): Originally a collection of independent Barangays turned into a Monarchy that was overthrown by the military.
Map claim (Imgur):

Geography and climate of nation: Tropical Mountainous Woodlands
How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): Depends. This will discussed on Discord.
If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: Depends. This will discuss on Discord.

How did you hear about Aeia? Friends(I heard it's a good worldbuilding region)
What other nations do you use on NS? Tyr Neo Philippine Empire
Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role): viewtopic.php?f=5&t=447562&start=25 Look for a post made by Tyr or something

Any other info you wish to add (Optional): Discord tag: Colonel Neo#8800

[Onza]

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Hey there, and many thanks for applying!

I see you said you will discuss how you'll fit in the power structure on Discord. While doing that, I encourage you to reach out to your prospective neighbors and see about fleshing out the background portion of your application a bit more as it's somewhat lacking in its current state.

Stat-wise, I would ask that you lower your HDI given that your nation is a military junta and has a fairly low GDPPC. Ajerrin -- one of your neighbors that is considerably advanced -- only has an HDI of 0.7, so I think something a bit lower is more balanced.

Feel free to message me or any of the other mods directly with concerns or help with fleshing out your application. Welcome to the region!

[Bugsay]

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Hey there, and many thanks for applying!

I see you said you will discuss how you'll fit in the power structure on Discord. While doing that, I encourage you to reach out to your prospective neighbors and see about fleshing out the background portion of your application a bit more as it's somewhat lacking in its current state.

Stat-wise, I would ask that you lower your HDI given that your nation is a military junta and has a fairly low GDPPC. Ajerrin -- one of your neighbors that is considerably advanced -- only has an HDI of 0.7, so I think something a bit lower is more balanced.

Feel free to message me or any of the other mods directly with concerns or help with fleshing out your application. Welcome to the region!

Alright.

What do you think about a 0.5-ish HDI?

Additionally, what do you think if I claim the rest of the island save the part Songdang is claiming?

[Midrasia]

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It would be preferable if your claim was a little more aesthetically pleasing. Would an Algerian style spot between Cebragas and Hipasia be acceptable?

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Given your location, it would also be preferable for your GDP to be reduced to a level comparable to your neighbours.

[Fahran]

IC nation name: The Second Arab Republic of Fahran
Capital: Haqara
Government type: Semi-Presidential Unitary Republic
RP population: 18,653,831 (Fahran Proper), 9,430,500 (Tammuz)
Ethnic Group(s): Fahrani Arabs, Nimanis, Kanso, Resenya
Language(s): Modern Standard Arabic, Classical Fahranic (South Arabian), Nimanheric (Semitic), Kanso (Mix of Berber and Somali), Resenga (Amharic-Nubian)
GDP per capita (USD): 13,495 USD
HDI: 0.745
Brief background of nation: Factbook (WIP), I'm hoping to develop my history in concert with the nations neighboring me or those who have similar cultures. The territories comprising Fahran would have been conquered by the Irsadic Caliphate at some point.
Map claim (Imgur): Map, It's to the west of Naharin.

Geography and climate of nation: We're NS Saudi Arabia mixed with NS Yemen. So, generally, pretty dry.
How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): Fahran would likely be a power on par with Iraq under Saddam Hussein given its proximity to the Iranian nations and the relative competence of its more elite military units. However, as a republic, the country is plutocratic and corrupt. The nationalists and Islamists and Sunnis and Shias (or equivalents for Irsad) are at each others throats constantly. True power rests with oligarchs, corporate interests, and powerful tribal leaders.
If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: Well, I'm planning a civil war soon, so there's that. I could also have the price of petroleum collapse since the nation is a monoculture on par with Argentina.

How did you hear about Aeia? I've been lurking on NS for awhile.
What other nations do you use on NS? At the moment? I use a couple for raiding and defending, but this is my principal role-playing nation.
Roleplay Sample: I'll give you a couple from previous nations and a couple from this one. I can revive any of these nations if further confirmation is needed that this is in fact my writing and role-playing.

Stjernland
One.
Two.
Three.

Ozena
Mandakh-Timuri War

Fahran
The Queen's Birthday

Any other info you wish to add (Optional): We have petroleum and refineries. That's a pretty big part of my nation's economic setup.

[Onza]

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Hey there, and thanks for getting back to me so soon.

I think 0.5 is fine if you want your nation to be really lackluster in terms of quality of life, but to be honest I'd even be okay with something like 0.6. As for the map claim, I'll let Mid decide since he's the one who does the map updates, but honestly I don't see you getting that much territory because it'd be quite a bit and I think that space would be better if it went to another nation in order to diversify that region. I think your original map claim is about right to be honest, at least given your population.

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Thanks for applying! I think your application is fine as it currently stands and thus I'm going to go ahead and accept you. However, I think you should nix the portion of your map claim that bleeds over into Majula as I feel it's somewhat unrealistic and unsightly. Like the above, I'll defer to Midrasia for final judgment as to your location, though it should be fine.

The only other thing I'd mention is to be sure to work with your existing neighbors to ensure your nation's history and story mesh well with what's already existing. You have a fair bit of creative freedom there, though.

[Manches]

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It would be preferable if your claim was a little more aesthetically pleasing. Would an Algerian style spot between Cebragas and Hipasia be acceptable?

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Given your location, it would also be preferable for your GDP to be reduced to a level comparable to your neighbours.

If my neighbours are industrialised first world economies I will happily reduce it, otherwise I contest your request.

[Fahran]

Thanks for applying! I think your application is fine as it currently stands and thus I'm going to go ahead and accept you.

Thank you.

However, I think you should nix the portion of your map claim that bleeds over into Majula as I feel it's somewhat unrealistic and unsightly. Like the above, I'll defer to Midrasia for final judgment as to your location, though it should be fine.

I had actually hoped to make Majula my nation's principal homeland since it's culture is described as Arabian and Iranian in nature. My nation's people are a rough approximation of South Arabians and Yemenis with an avid mixture of various other cultural and linguistic influences. I also found the prospect of a rivalry with Indo-Iranian neighbors compelling. With regard to my map claims in !Africa, my intention was to create a rough approximation of the relationship between Yemen and Eritrea/Ethiopia - since these populations share a lot culturally and genetically in real life.

I'm willing to alter my claim and lore to accommodate the region's standards, however. As such, I defer to both you and Midrasia on such matters and will take any recommendations or suggestions in stride. What would you advise given everything I've said?

The only other thing I'd mention is to be sure to work with your existing neighbors to ensure your nation's history and story mesh well with what's already existing. You have a fair bit of creative freedom there, though.

I already sent out preemptive telegrams.

[Midrasia]

If my neighbours are industrialised first world economies I will happily reduce it, otherwise I contest your request.

You are a nation in our Caribbean, it does not make sense for you to have a GDP per capita so far removed from your neighbours in its current location. Unless you have a satisfactory reason why it should be a whole three times larger.

[Manches]

If my neighbours are industrialised first world economies I will happily reduce it, otherwise I contest your request.

You are a nation in our Caribbean, it does not make sense for you to have a GDP per capita so far removed from your neighbours in its current location. Unless you have a satisfactory reason why it should be a whole three times larger.

My reasoning is because, unlike the Caribbean I wasn't a neglected colony built on enslaved plantation workers, instead having a skilled flow of migrants from Newrey as well as strong economic investments from said country, unlike the Britain of IRL (Who Newrey resembles quite well), there doesn't appear to have been dozens of other colonies that would've been more worthwhile, my possession of rubber would have made me a massively important location for Newrey's Empire until synthetic rubber became viable decades later.

[Kodrat]

PLEASE IGNORE. THIS ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE USED.

[Bugsay]

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It would be preferable if your claim was a little more aesthetically pleasing. Would an Algerian style spot between Cebragas and Hipasia be acceptable?

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Given your location, it would also be preferable for your GDP to be reduced to a level comparable to your neighbours.

Alright.

[Belgoria]

IC nation name: Republic of Belgor
Capital: Nadvodev
Government type: parliamentary democracy
RP population: 34,785,000
Ethnic Group(s): Belgorian, (Belgor-)Miersan, Remulian
Language(s): Belgorian, (regionally: Belgor-Miersan, Remulian)
GDP per capita (USD): $ 19,750 (nominal), $ 32,500 (PPP)
HDI: 0.7544
Brief background of nation (or IIWiki):

Belgor (or Belgoria) is a parliamentary democracy in Asura. It historically has been ruled by foreign powers on several occasions, (perhaps being a part of the Fiorentine Empire once, at least partially) and is independent once again since the fall of the ASU. After the ASU fell, the country chose to democratize and open up and has since experienced massive economic growth, although parts of the nation still are relatively poor.

The economy is based on agriculture in rural areas with urban areas being dependent on industries such as manufacturing, machinery or mining as well as tourism. Along the coast, there also has been a historical fishing industry although it does not cover the domestic need.

Major exports of the nation include fruits and vegetables and other industrial goods as well as raw materials. Major imports include oil-based products, fuel, high-tech products, food (mostly fish and meat) as well as many other goods not produced within the nation.

The three main ethnolinguistic groups (by percentage of the population) are Belgorians, (Belgor-)Miersans and Remulians. All but the last are Sclavonic ethnicities with the Belgor-Miersans being related to the Miersans, but with an own national identity and the Remulians being closely related to the Veleazans with limited mutual intelligibility.

The capital is Nadvodev. Other major cities are Pyermansk, Lesopol, Byelgorod, Grazhnayevsk, Noviysas and Novgorod.

Map claim (Imgur):

Geography and climate of nation:

Geographically and climate-wise, Belgor is similar to its Asuran neighbours. Besides some border regions, it is a rather flat country.

Some regions are rich in natural resources such as black coal, iron and in some region also small oil deposits.

Large parts of the nation are forrested.

How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses):

It would probably have been partly ruled by the Fiorentines back in the day (hence the Remulians). Having been part of the ASU is kinda necessary given the location. I am ot yet sure who it would have sided with during the Great War™ or if it even was independent back then, but I would most certainly want to figure this out with my neighbours.

It’s location, population and maybe economy could be regarded as strengths while its ethnolinguistic diversity and the tensions arising from it most definitely are a weakness.

If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?:

Some sort of political instability. Maybe a worse economy or economic disparaties.

How did you hear about Aeia? I am already here (Belad), but I initially heard about it by Abu.
What other nations do you use on NS? Biladia (NS account «Beladiyah»), Hagieria and Agrilan, Slovunia. +God knows how many mostly inactive nations I don’t use for RP purposes.
Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role):

Any other info you wish to add (Optional):
I hope this is an acceptable claim.

[Erlinia]

IC nation name: The Republic of Erlinia

Capital: Epirin

Government type: Representative Parliamentary Democracy.

The head of state of Erlinia is a President who is elected by common vote from all eligible voters (all citizens over the age of 18, and residents in the country of five years or more). The President serves a five year term, and the position carries a three term limit. Largely a figure head and ceremonial role, the Presidents' office is a rubber stamp institution in passing the laws of the legislative house.

The legislative house of Erlinia is the National Assembly, known locally as 'Chional Rigi', is a parliament house with 124 seats for members. Political parties are disallowed in Erlinia, and as such each member is elected by constituents as an independent representative of their locality. The head of government, that is the Chancellor, is selected via an internal election system within the Chional Rigi. Any representative can nominate themselves for the running, but to be on the ballot they must have the backing of at least ten other Assembly members. The Chancellor is then free to hand pick their own cabinet members and assemble a government. This process usually takes one week from the formation of a new assembly. One week after the formation of the new cabinet, the Chancellor must answer to the Executive Panel as to their choice of government. This Executive Panel is sat on by the President, Chief Justice, previous Chancellor, and two Supreme Court Judges. The deliberations here usually take 2-4 days and is ended by the President either approving or disapproving the new government (on advice of the rest of the panel). If approved, the government can get to work immediately, if disapproved, depending on the severity of the disapproval, a new Chancellor may have to be elected from Assembly. (The government can be disapproved at various levels, least severe is the disapproval of one single cabinet member if they can be determined by the Executive Panel as being unfit for the cabinet position, most severe being the dismissal of the entire proposed government on the grounds of cronyism and corruption.)

Any member of the Assembly can draft a legislation or bill in attempt to enact it into law, but to take it to the floor they must have the support of another ten assembly members, or else a public support petition with at least twenty-thousand signatures. When brought to the Assembly floor the legislation is deliberated on by all present members, and a vote is had to pass it through or not by way of simple majority. Legislation which makes it through must be signed off on by the President before being enacted into law, and although the Presidents' office is largely ceremonial, it does carry the right to refuse signing a passed bill if the holder believes it to be against the national interest of the public.

RP population: 1,205,320

Ethnic Group(s): Erlinia is mostly made up of descendants of Northern European settlers, particularly those of Slavic, Norse, and Celtic regions. These people make up around 75% of the population, with another 12% being Caribbean, 10% being Native or Meso-American, and 3% being other mixed nationalities.

Language(s): Erlinian, a pidgley concoxion of IRL English, Estonian, and Irish

GDP per capita (USD): (PPP) $34,982

HDI: 0.918

Brief background of nation (or IIWiki): Standard background of a colonist settler country. I will develop the hitory in greater detail in order to match existing nations in the area if accepted, but the basic line would be a number of trading posts that grew into towns and larger settlements banded together in a loose confederation, to later consolidate into a republic.

Map claim (Imgur): https://i.imgur.com/siySbkw.jpg

Geography and climate of nation: Will expand later, I assume it akin to the Louisianna/Florida area of the IRL USA?

How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): As a small nation in the area, Erlinia could serve as a front for larger regional powers to attempt to exert their influence and as such be a possible catalyst for power struggle RPs.

If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: By decreasing its GDP and knocking down its punching weight in terms of economy, as the military is small enough any other reduction in strength would render it null and useless.

How did you hear about Aeia? On Factbooks and National Information

What other nations do you use on NS? None

Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role): Will add later

Any other info you wish to add (Optional): This is more of a placeholder application to reserve the land claimed and stake an interest. I will develop in more detail at a more suitable time for myself IRL.

[Brilinako]

IC nation name: Republic of Brilliania
Capital: Hegoalde
Government type: Unitary presidential democratic republic
RP population: 16,518,815
Ethnic Group(s):
79% Brillian
16% Iparinan
3% Sclavonic
0.7% Other Asuran
0.6% Miersans
0.4% Veleazans
0.3% Other non-Asuran
Language(s): Brillian (Basque) and Fiarakent (Hungarian)
GDP per capita (USD): $23,965
HDI: 0.803
Brief background of nation (or IIWiki): https://iiwiki.com/wiki/Brilliania
Map claim (Imgur): I'll keep my old spot. I saw that Biladia requested a multi on the same spot. I will talk to Biladia about it if needed.

Geography and climate of nation: Moderately high. The highest peak, the Saran Peak near Hegoalde, is around 560 metres high.
How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): Brilliania is relatively small and not really rich, it won't influence much.
If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: A population decrease could be done if needed.

How did you hear about Aeia? Returning again
What other nations do you use on NS? Herian Republic
Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role): See Newsnet and Aeiavision posts

Any other info you wish to add (Optional): I have been unbanned from IIwiki so I have returned.

[Midrasia]

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It would be preferable if your GDP per capita was slightly lower, say $14,000 max.

[Fahran]

It would be preferable if your GDP per capita was slightly lower, say $14,000 max.

I'll lower it a bit in accordance with your wishes.

And done.

[Hergemoth]

Can Daskoviland be moved? Can I keep the Vezmazzia area but also have a large expanse northward of that? About the size of Motsvara stretching north. Thanks, I just don't like the idea of a sea divide.

[Midrasia]

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Accepted, though I will note your map claim is subject to minor changes (the general area will remain the same)
I suggest you join our discord server.

[Yunlin]

IC nation name: The Enlightened State of Yunlin | 開明國
Capital: Dunsan
Government type: Theocratic Republic under a Socialist Market Economy (think china or vietnam in the 90s)
RP population: 132,091,761
Ethnic Group(s): Yen, Karajau, Sukhbaataryn
Language(s): As above
GDP per capita (USD): $3,912, differs by region
HDI: Differs by region, approx 0.561
Brief background of nation (or IIWiki): http://iiwiki.com/wiki/Yunlin
Map claim (Imgur): https://imgur.com/vLD2swa

Geography and climate of nation: Very similar to Xinjiang IRL, with deserts and high mountains split between numerous rivers. The climate is mild overall, with some hot deserts but mainly colder due to altitude.
How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): It provides a sort of foil to the mainstream cotric nations in Yidao, as it is a highly heretical one, but maintains close ties with them out of mutual need to defeat the State of Truth. Provides a base for the Pure White Banner of the Unity of the Sage's Holy Teaching, which is valuable as well to planned things in Yidao. Also just gives a new opportunity for economic ties as its liberalising etc.
If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: Population I guess

How did you hear about Aeia? Its Naharin
What other nations do you use on NS? Naharin, Nunalik, Negarakita (N's are a cool letter)
Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role): You have one from me

Any other info you wish to add (Optional):

[Onza]

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Hey there, and thanks for applying.

As you work on fleshing out your application, allow me to call attention to the following factors:

• Your proposed GDPPC is far too high for our standards. I would suggest bringing it down to ~$40k for a very wealthy nation and ~$25k for an average economic power.
• I can appreciate the small nation you are aiming for, but if you wanted to counteract slashing your GDPPC by growing your population, I'm not opposed.
• This is more of a pointer: as you flesh out your national background, I recommend reaching out to your soon-to-be neighbors and ironing out some details with them.

Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.

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Hey Belad,

I wanted to let you know that I've seen your application and will get back to you with a final decision ASAP on its status. It's not being ignored or neglected, but I wanted to let the other mods look at it (since it's a multi) and give me their thoughts before I proceed with anything. I'll keep you posted, but don't hesitate to message me for updates if you find yourself wondering!

[Hergemoth]

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Hey there, and thanks for applying.

As you work on fleshing out your application, allow me to call attention to the following factors:

• Your proposed GDPPC is far too high for our standards. I would suggest bringing it down to ~$40k for a very wealthy nation and ~$25k for an average economic power.
• I can appreciate the small nation you are aiming for, but if you wanted to counteract slashing your GDPPC by growing your population, I'm not opposed.
• This is more of a pointer: as you flesh out your national background, I recommend reaching out to your soon-to-be neighbors and ironing out some details with them.

Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.

Another thing I'd like to point out is that I successfully applied for that area a long time ago, but since it's a tiny peninsula I'll let him have it, provided he cooperates with the mods.

[Erlinia]

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Hey there, and thanks for applying.

As you work on fleshing out your application, allow me to call attention to the following factors:

• Your proposed GDPPC is far too high for our standards. I would suggest bringing it down to ~$40k for a very wealthy nation and ~$25k for an average economic power.
• I can appreciate the small nation you are aiming for, but if you wanted to counteract slashing your GDPPC by growing your population, I'm not opposed.
• This is more of a pointer: as you flesh out your national background, I recommend reaching out to your soon-to-be neighbors and ironing out some details with them.

Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.

Thanks for getting back to me!

I understand completely about the GDPPC, I just took the Irish GDPPC and ran with that. I'd still like to be a fairly wealthy state and smaller in population, so perhaps if I drop it to around $35k would that be alight?