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by **Leasath** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:40 pm

28 October, 2016, Saint-Nazaire, the Vannoisian Empire
By Bernard Rouanet (@BRouanet)

Home Secretary blasts secularism movements, warns of 'losses of pious ideal' across nation

CLÉRICOT - Speaking within the gargantuan Cathédrale des Rois in central Cléricot this morning, Home Secretary and top UMP leader Antoine de la Croix seemed to set the tone for the government of Prime Minister Dammartin regarding domestic issues, specifically the never-ending issue in Vannois that is religion. The Home Secretary, a devout Roman Catholic much like the rest of the Empire, said that 'malicious forces have been working within the Empire, with the aim to turn us from the true faith - the faith of the Emperor and his kin, our faiths collected in God' and that such a diversion would only bring harm upon the Empire.

While only a year ago former Prime Minister Astier's government had been calling for full secularization of the Vannoisian Government, and to relative support amongst his core voters, now it is the policy of Dammartin and his Tradition Commission to reinforce 'traditional values' in Vannois, obviously starting with the Roman Catholic faith which has taken a beating outside the confines of the Empire but remains strong within. With more and more leaders opening to the idea of secularization, or even a great conversion to other Catholic faiths within the region, this hard line taken by Dammartin will be well against the curve, though one welcomed by the many devout Catholics that voted for his government and support the strictly Roman Catholic royal family.

He also draws support from the royal family itself, with the Dauphin - who leads the Tradition Commission and admitted some credit for this policy decision as something he had pushed for - speaking in support of de la Croix's announcements in a press release soon after his speech.

"It is the great joy of the Imperial Family to embrace this sort of policy making and action in favor of good and decent Vannoisians across the Empire, who are desperate for the reinforcement of the frail faith where it will always be strongest: Here. Home."

While the Dauphin went on to say that Vannoisians of all faiths "[Are] promised utmost protection and equality under the Imperial Government," he expounded the virtues of the Catholic faith and, in an unsurprising move considering his age and positon, stated that he would personally sign off alongside the Prime Minister and Emperor on any and all legislation passed that involved the reinforcement of the faith.

In Other News
*Marlène Astier "disgusted" at religious revival; "This is not what I joined parliament for"
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by **The Demphorian Kingdoms** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:01 am

Kyran's fundraising triples Eibhlín in final two months of race
Eibhlín campaign makes desperate plea to base for support

Konflania, Demphor: Almira Eibhlín's campaign raised about one third as much as the National Labour Party raised for Donald Kyran's presidential campaign committee in September - October, putting her at a critical disadvantage in the crucial final days Presidential contest.

Eibhlín raised just DR£8.9 million for her campaign over that period, including support from the Liberal Party war chest, a severe fall-off from September, while Kyran's fundraising has helped him rake in DR£28.48 million. The National Labour nominee’s campaign applauded their party and the four joint fundraising committees.

"Your support will help us in the home stretch. We can see the victory of this contest from the disastrous Winsdor government," an email to supporters read Friday.

Winsdor began to campaign for Eibhlín on Friday, finally responding to what staffers called a desperate plea from Eibhlín for support. In doing so, Winsdor asked Liberal supporters to remain engaged, accusing National Labour of actively seeking to suppress turnout by making the election “appear so inevitable that a vote isn't worth your time.”

Liberal Almira Eibhlín and National Labour Donald Kyran each launched fresh attacks against the other on Monday, signaling that harshly negative closing arguments may dominate the final two months of the campaign. Polling released Friday afternoon by the University of Ormania showed Kyran winning with 58% of the vote, with Eibhlín securing 38% and the Green Party securing 2%.

IIwiki Admin · by **Ghant** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:01 am

Gimme News

October 29, 2016

Dowager Empress Teresa Concerned Over Vannoisian Policy
”The Truth Faith is Equality and Justice For All”

CLÉRICOT, VANNOIS – In recent weeks, Empress Dowager Teresa of Vannois has been concerned about the government of Prime Minister Jean-Christophe Dammartin, Duke of Périnesse-Toucourt. In a press release from the Palace, Teresa addressed comments made by Prime Minister Dammartin recently in which he spoke on behalf of her great-grandson, Crown Prince Audric. Dammartin said that:

"The Crown Prince is deeply dissatisfied with the leadership of this nation under the thumb of Teresa, and we are quite sure that this is just the beginning of his plans to ... [roll] back many of the reforms she championed that, frankly, destroyed the centralized power of the Throne for her husband and son."

Teresa responded by saying that “the leadership of this nation was never under my thumb, be it sixty years ago or today. The only thing that leadership of this nation had in common with me is the application of common sense in policy. A government, whether it is elected or monarchial in nature, derives its power from the consent of the governed. Those who would presume to rule must remember that it is only through the will of the people that we are given that privilege. My great-grandson hasn’t learned that lesson yet, young and naïve that he is. As for Dammartin, well, he should know better, not only because he himself has reaped the benefits of these reforms, but also he should know better than to take advantage of Audric in order to advance his elitist reforms that do not benefit all Vannoisians, but a few powerful elites that despise the common people that they took advantage of in order to win the general election.”

“Don’t even get me started on the Tradition Commission,” Teresa went on to say. “Traditional values in Vannois, what’s that anyway? Taking away the ability of the people to choose their own representatives, the Inquisition and absolutism? Tyranny is not the will of God…love, acceptance and compassion for all people is. Jesus died for the sins of all, not just for those who had a social license for Will to Power. These men speak of true faith, but to me the true faith is equality and justice for all.”

Teresa concluded in her press release, “as for the role of religion in Vannois, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the role of the Catholic Church in Vannoisian history, and in Vannois today. It is very much a catholic nation, culturally and politically. However, I believe in a Vannois where the separation of church and state is absolute - where no Catholic prelate would tell the Prime Minister how to act, and no Priest would tell his parishioners for whom to vote - where no church or church school is granted any public funds or political preference - and where no man is denied public office merely because his religion differs from the Catholics who might appoint him or the people who might elect him. where no public official either requests or accepts instructions on public policy from the Church and where no religious body seeks to impose its will directly or indirectly upon the general populace or the public acts of its officials.”

“If Dammartin is so concerned about Christians,” the press release ended, “he will do something about their ongoing persecution in Jedoria.”

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by **New Edom** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:19 pm

New Edomite National News Report

Opening bars of Pictures at an Exhibition play as a globe spins with pins popping up on various points of the world. Split screen images of natural disasters, celebrations, military actions, elections, royal ceremonies, celebrity events are showing, occasionally with New Edomite news anchors talking about them, and then fades to a news desk.

A raven haired woman with olive skin, dark brown eyes with a rosebud mouth, a slim nose and a statuesque figure sat behind a news desk with the New Edomite flag imposed over a silhouette map of the Allied States of New Edom behind her. “Good evening,” she said, looking up with a smile. It was clear that above the waist at least she wore nothing but a gold cross on a chain, though her image was pixelated for those nations censoring such an appearance. “I’m Lavinia Tuller, and this is a NENN Evening News."

"Jedorian-Edomite relations continue to worsen, with requests by the New Edomite Foreign Ministry that the Jedorian government should cease to persecuate Christians and other Abrahamic religions being stonewalled. Rather than even agree to investigate whether or not there were excesses, the Jedorian government outright refused to even consider such a possibility.

"However the Jedorian government has steadily scaled back a human rights record that had been improving under Duke Victor Raceneau. Now, under a new Duke and a new regime, militarism is on the rise, Internal Security controls all communications and movement, and former members of government and their families are dying like flies, including the entire family of the late minister of development, Sebastian Caragiale. One of the last of his family to die was his daughter Alina, who was shot supposedly resisting arrest during a traffic incident.

"The Prophet, Samuel Under, has made a public declaration on this issue:

The Prophet is shown from the waist up for the sake of foreign viewers. A lean hard featured man with a short fierce beard and dark greying hair, his eyes burning with zeal, he says before a murmuring great cfrowd of Edomites in Hillel:

"This day I send out three warnings. Yea, three warnings to the people and rulers of New Edom, to the nations of Cornellia, and to the people and rulers of Jedoria.

"To the people and rulers of New Edom I say this: it is time to stand for righteousness and truth, even though it be hard and bitter to eat. Let out brethren not go down without the greatest protest, even war if it should come to it. Let everybody be resolute in this, prepared to sacrifice if they must, do not be backward neither be ye terrified, for the Lord your God is He that goes before you to fight against your enemies to save you. Speak out by every means against the Jedorian regime which sends your brothers and sisters to the slaughter.

"To the people and rulers of other Christian lands--of Gran Chaco, Rome, Demphor, Vannois, Latium, Ghant, Ashab, Dengali, Lazodiria, Lyncanestria--do you likewise, lest you be judged as the Churches of Thessalonica which preferred the prophecies of the woman Jezebel to the word of the Lord! And for other nations which may not be Christian but which love freedom, I urge you--do what is right, and protest and make demand that the Jedorians change their ways and stop letting the blood of the innocent!

"And for Jedoria and her rulers and people--beware. Only so far will we tolerate the blood being shed of our brethren, for above our pride we love peace, but there is only so much a peaceful nation may tolerate. Take heed..." his eyes stared into the camera, burning, "I foretell you this, that should you not prefer negotiation over your pride, this shall be your fate. Your gates and fortresses will be as straw in the days tha twill come. Your armies will hesitate, your triggers will be stopped up and your ammunition useless; in the day of reckoning your dreams will become nightmares and your food and wine ashes. You will look to the God you have not heeded for answers, but He will tell you that it is too late. For then mercy shall be withered in the hearts of your enemies, and in the ruin of your industries and farms you will weep and moan that you did not make peace when the time was upon you."

"And those," said the newscaster solemnly "Were the words of the Prophet Under. Generally an ominous silence has been the public response to the Jedorian government's actions. Our own government has been waiting for responses from the governments of Gran Chaco and Adiron to our concerns, hoping that they will be able to persuade the Jedorians to change their ways, but as time goes on, hope is diminishing. There are reports of Jedorian ships bringing greater military strength to the divided island of Peregrino, which is claimed by both New Edom and Jedoria. If this is so, it is a violation of treaty agreements and is goign to be challenged, according to government sources."

"According to Foreign Minister Hosidius Geta, technically it may not be a violation of the border agreement, but as the Minister said, "what other purpose can they have but to improve their military strength against us?""

And we'll be back with more news after these messages, with some talk about whether the Ghantish imperial family, arguably the most 'married into other nations' of the region's royal families is using its influence well.

by **Jedoria** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:44 pm

Study concludes X is indeed going to give it to you

The Silver Rock – Jedoria's Finest News Source

University of Sykios – After an exhaustive five year study involving more than three hundred researchers and scientists from Universities and institutes across the Confederation, an official committee at the University of Sykios has confirmed, indeed, X is going to give it to you.

Announcing the official statement with the customary barks, head researcher Gabriela Ionescu confirmed that her colleagues had arrived to the conclusion after careful examination of the evidence, which was, according to Ionescu, completed in a series of steps that were rigorously tested by numerous scientific groups throughout Jedoria.

“At first, we began with a basic premise that examined the base line of the situation.” Explained Ionescu to reporters, “And after conclusively determining that we wouldn't get it on our own, we worked to set the foundation right. First was was quite obvious, we had to rock, which involved about 70 people and researchers from not only my own staff, but our very helpful colleagues in the Tharkad Provincial University.”

“Following approximately four and a half months of testing, we were confident enough in the accuracy of the results to move on to the next step, which involved a lot of rolling. At this point, we ran into a few difficulties in ascertaining whether the proper procedure was to let it go after we popped. After extensive back and forth discussions with our associates in the University of Applied Physics in Strana Mechty, we were able to confirm that we shouldn't let it go.”

“For verification purposes however, we required that other teams across Jedoria conduct their own investigations to fully determine whether X was going to give it to us. Fortunately, after a year of testing and experiments, we concluded that indeed, X was going to give it to us.”

“We are very pleased over all with the performance of the various teams across Jedoria, as the coordination required to arrive at this conclusion. We are most grateful for our supporters to confirm that this is indeed what they are hearing, and we look forward to further expanding the nation's knowledge with regards to X giving it to us.”

When asked whether conducting research on dated rap music references was a good use of the University's limited funding, Ionescu confirmed “Damn right and I'll do it again.”

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by **The Shrailleeni Empire** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:53 pm

The Eagle's Cry

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Serving the Children of the Mother Goddess and the Region

Statement of Purpose: Founded on the principles of liberty, morality, and matriatism, the staff of the Eagle's Cry are dedicated to the principles of free speech and accessibility of information, except where this information could endanger the well-being of the Shrailleeni people. This news source will report to the Shrailleeni people and the region the true goings-on within the Shrailleeni Empire through foreign electronic and domestic printed mediums.

November, 1293 (2016)

Constitutional Decree Passes National Assembly

Imperial City - In a special session of the Shrailleeni National Assembly yesterday, the assembled representatives voted by clear majority to pass the language of a Constitutional Decree, the first such document to be made law in the history of the Enlightened Matriarchy. With the passing of the Constitutional Decree the Shrailleeni Empire has officially been remade into a democratic state, with sweeping reforms made to the makeup of the empire, its legal processes, and the rights of Shrailleeni citizens. While the precise language of the Constitution will be reviewed, amended, and officially adopted following the first national election, for the time being the Constitution exists as the absolute law of the land to be enforced by Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress Chella Resyanna fe Shrailleen.

The Will of the Goddess, the Will of History

Matriarch of State and Crown Princess Aryni Resyanna fe Shrailleen headed the formal ratification of the Constitutional Decree, and personally added her signature to the list of delegates. The Prince-Regent Bavardo Resyanna fe Shrailleen, the Foreign Minister, and several other prominent members of the Matriarchate and Imperial Family were present as well. Following the signing, the Matriarch of State addressed the entire Assembly and thanked them for their months of service and diligent work in creating the document. Citing the Second Great Enlightenment, which revealed the Will of the Mother Goddess to enable self-government for Her Children, the Matriarch said that:

"...today we change the history of the Children of the Mother Goddess forever. The days of the Imperial Matriarchy are now far behind us, centuries of rule by feudal Queens and my own ancestors has come to a righteous end. The monarchy has had its purpose, it has protected the Empire and it has guided us into the present with wisdom, strength, compassion. But in this modern era there is no longer room for one voice to speak for so many, as the Mother Goddess has made unmistakably clear. This document that you have helped create it our first step in placing the fate of our nation into the hands of all its people, and together we shall guide all of the Children of the Mother Goddess and Her Empire into a near and glorious future."

Also stating that voting procedures will be enacted "as soon as possible," the Matriarch of State promised that the first elected government of the Shrailleeni Empire would meet before the end of the Rains to ratify the Constitution and take charge of the legislative affairs of the empire.

A year-long process

The Constitutional Decree is the culmination of a year-long process of deliberations and meetings by the National Assembly, which was called into being by the Mother Empress following the unrest that swept the empire last year. The unrest, still fresh in the memories of many, resulted in numerous deaths, destruction of property, and instability as groups unhappy with widespread corruption resisted the efforts of Shrailleeni Imperial Guard and the Black Wing to maintain order. Several major cities, including Muldera, Ves'friya, and Tahlmatora, were effectively shut down for almost a month.

In the end, it was the Temple of the Mother Goddess and its High Priestess, along with intervention of Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress, that restored peace and order to the empire. Appealing to the Mother of All for assistance, the Temple received the Revelation of the Second Enlightenment, decreeing that all Children of the Mother Goddess who had reached the age of reason were capable of applying that reason toward the governing of their own lives. Rule by the Shrailleeni nobility was decreed a corruption, and the feudal system which dispersed powers of law, justice, and enforcement to various royal palaces across the islands was ended by Imperial Decree.

In response to the loss of their traditional authority, the Imperial nobility attempted to overthrow Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress in a coup attempt, which they hoped would restore their authority in defiance of the Mother Goddess's Will. With the aid of the Mother of All, however, the coup plot was foiled and the heads of the traitorous families arrested.

Demonstrating her deep faith in the Mother of All and her deep love for the Shrailleeni people, the Mother Empress then declared the creation of a National Assembly composed of prominent members from the Republican factions, minorities, the Temple of the Mother Goddess, business leaders, and what remained of the nobility. Its prerogative was to create a document which would transform the Shrailleeni Empire into a democratic state in which legislative power would be concentrated in the hands of duly elect representatives of the people.

However, there quickly arose disagreements as to what specific form and shape such a system would take in Shrailleen. The Republicans favored a system nearly identical to that found within the Republic of Adiron, while the Temple argued strongly for a system more closely resembling Ali-Zebu. Others groups looked to the Empire of Ghant, to the Allies States of New Edom, to the reforms made by the Late Roman Empire, and even to the Commonwealth of Gloria Regis for inspiration. Ever-present also were the written works the Shrailleen Empire's own Republican philosophers, who proposed numerous solutions for such a system over a century ago.

The debates rages over details both fundamental and minute for over a year, during which time the Mother Empress ruled the country patiently. However, continued stalling eventually prompted Her Enlightened Majesty to introduce the fundamentals of a constitution herself, language proposed to the National Assembly just before Her Enlightened Majesty left for Gloria Regis to resolve the crisis there. In her absence the National Assembly deliberated the final details, until at last the body announced its intentions to move forward only a week ago.

The Shrailleeni Constitution: What You Should Know

While the full language of the Constitution is too lengthy to reproduce in full here, copies of the Constitution will be distributed throughout the Shrailleeni Empire, Kurungarra, and Dressanna in the coming weeks. All Shrailleeni citizens are expected to be familiar with the language of the Constitution before voting begins. However, The Eagle's Cry has highlighted some of the most crucial details in the following bullets, to answer the most pressing questions that our readers both domestic and foreign may have:

The Official Religion of the Shrailleeni Empire is Mother Goddess Worship - Perhaps not surprisingly, the Mother Goddess is featured prominently in the language of the Constitution. The opening articles re-affirm the place of the Temple of the Mother Goddess as the official religion of the empire, and make holding faith in the Mother Goddess in any form a prerequisite not only of government service but also of Shrailleeni citizenship. Additionally, the Temple of the Mother Goddess has been granted a new direct place in Shrailleeni government, and is to act not only as the arbiter of traditional civil law but also as a check to the powers of the legislature and the Mother Empress.
Eight Nations of the Empire - Gone from the language of the Constitution are the old Five High Queendoms of the Shrailleeni Empire. In their place now exist eight entities described as having "come together under the wisdom of the Mother Goddess to become a single people, Her Children, and to be led with one voice and with singular purpose." These nations are listed as "Ra’ilti, Muldera, Vangar, Fromathra, Sevreen, Navarett, the Ashland Confederation, and Kurungo," and their new definition divides the islands of Home Island, Fromathra, and Sevreen each into two entities. However, it is not expected that these new divisions will result in any change to the lives of the Shrailleeni people living there, as their primary purpose is reportedly to smooth the process of representation.
The National Imperial Shrailleeni Assembly - By far the most anticipated part of the Constitution, all legislative power in the empire has been designated to a new entity referred to as the National Imperial Shrailleeni Assembly, or NISA. The NISA itself has been composed as two branches, the People’s Representative Council and the Imperial Matriarchate. This division represents an important compromise on one of the most divisive issues which arose in the National Assembly, namely the place of men in the new democratic system. For months the National Assembly stagnated over strong arguments both for and against the ability of men to serve representative office over their women constituents. In the Constitution, men are permitted to act as representatives in the People's Representative Council, which is the larger body, but only women may be elected to the Imperial Matriarchate, which consists only of one representative form each of eight new nations. It is expected that this provision will receive the most scrutiny when the first NISA meets to formally ratify the new Constitution.
Citizen and Subject - Participation in this new democratic system is dictate by two new categories to which all Shrailleeni will belong. Shrailleeni citizens are now defined as "all persons who have attained the age of twenty years, who profess their faith in the Mother of All, and who have been born on soil governed by the Enlightened Matriarchy of the Shrailleeni Empire or who have passed a test of Requirements of Citizenship therein." Only Shrailleeni citizens shall have the rights to both vote for representatives and to serve as representatives in the National Imperial Shrailleeni Assembly. All who fail to meet the requirements of the citizenship, including children, those who profess other faiths, and Guests of the Empire, fall into the category of "Shrailleeni Subject." Subjects shall essentially enjoy all of the same rights and privileges afforded to the Shrailleeni people prior to this Constitution, but shall lack the rights to vote and to serve public office.
The Mother Empress - The Mother Empress and the Imperial Family still exist in the Constitution, as befitting the bloodline that establish justice, peace, and security in the empire for so many centuries. However, all ability to create legislation has been removed from the office of Mother Empress, making the Constitutional Decree the last Imperial Decree in the history of the Enlightened Matriarchy. Instead, the Imperial Throne now exists to enforce the will of the NISA and to ensure that the empire follows the Will of the Mother Goddess. While the Mother Empress may object to a law passed by the NISA, she is forbidden from overturning any law without a special allowance from the Temple of the Mother Goddess. Furthermore, control of the military has passed from the Imperial Throne directly to the NISA, save for the Imperial Guard which shall remain under the Imperial Palace's control.
Change and Continuity - Until the first Shrailleeni elections can be held, the Mother Empress will continue to act as the head of state and of government for the Shrailleeni Empire. Additionally, the Constitutional Decree maintains all previous Imperial Decrees, including those regarding international relations. alliances, and foreign policy, until such as time as these can be reviewed and ratified by the NISA.

The process of constructing a voting apparatus is now underway, and soon the power of democracy will be firmly in the hands of the Shrailleeni people. Until then, Her Enlightened Majesty will continue to guide the Shrailleeni Empire with a wise and compassionate hand, keep the Children of the Mother Goddess safe from Her enemies, and promote the blessings of peace and prosperity both within the empire and throughout the region.

by **The Demphorian Kingdoms** » Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:45 pm

King Robert, Queen Annabelle expecting twins
Thérørdon line will continue for further generation

Ormania, Demphor: The King and Queen are expecting their first children, with the news comes just over 10 months after their marriage.

According to a statement from the Cinarion Palace, “The members of both families are delighted with the news that His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen are expecting twins.” The Palace stated that she was not yet past the 12-week mark. The news confirms speculation of the pregnancy, which was neither confirmed or denied by the Palace.

Many commentators said they expect the twins, who will be first in line to the thrones of Demphor and Deweden. Prince John, Duke of Duringshold and great uncle to Robert I is the next in line to the Demphorian throne currently, followed by his son, Prince John. When the new babies is born, these members and their children will be moved down several pegs.

Demphorian President John Winsdor issued a statement being among the first to congratulate the couple.

Eibhlín makes last stand only month before election
Staffers reported bickering amongst current strategy

Clydesbourne, Demphor: There are many divisions within the Eibhlín campaign—between those who believe she should drop out and those who believe she should continue to fight on. But more than any of them, Eibhlín is herself filled with resentment, feeling abandoned by the party.

In the campaign’s final month, President Winsdor has been one of few Liberal politicians who have come out and campaign for Eibhlín, demonstrating the huge divide in the relationship with Senator Eibhlín and her colleagues, who almost all endorsed Senator Chris MacDonald in the primary campaign.

Donald Kyran and his allies have aimed in the final month of the 2016 contest to drive up the score so dramatically in both the electoral college, House races and Senate races that the Liberal Party will be unable to regain political power in 2018 or the 2020 elections. The opportunity to regain the Senate and climb back in the House also explains why Kyran has started to give surplus cash to down ballot races, while Eibhlín struggles to raise money for her own campaign.

by **Leasath** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:19 pm

21 November, 2016, Saint-Nazaire, the Vannoisian Empire
By Bernard Rouanet (@BRouanet)

The Prime Minister, who is a cousin to the Imperial Family, announcing the Emperor's condition

CLÉRICOT - Prince Minister Dammartin has announced today in dual capacities as Prime Minister and as the Duke of Périnesse-Toucourt the progressing illness of Emperor Charles XII, beloved head of state of the Vannoisian Empire since 1992 with the death of his late father, Thibault II. It has been released to the public that the Emperor, who has been rumored to be suffering from some debilitating illness that could involve trouble with his motor skills and basic mental capacities at times, was rushed late last night to the Royal Hospital in Cléricot, and from there on to the massive Hospital of Saint Raphael in eastern Saint-Nazaire for further treatment; his current condition is unknown as of print time.

Alongside this news is the further release that the Crown Prince Audric, grandson to the Emperor and his direct heir, has been confined as is traditional of Imperial heirs to the residence of Mont Saint-Lô alongside his sisters and mother. The Crown Prince, who had been rumored to be in Latium negotiating with the pretenders to that throne, made an appearance at the entrance to the bridge to the island that Saint-Lô is situated on before disappearing inside alongside his siblings and various cousins. The Prince Rémy as well as his brother Gérome, both uncles to the Crown Prince and directly after him in the line of succession, have reportedly also been confined to Imperial residences across the Empire separately from one another so as to preserve the line of succession.

This sudden flurry of Royal action has thrown the already distinctly shaky Vannoisian government into a new tailspin, only just after recovering from the aftermath of Maximilien Astier's fall from power. While it is not anticipated that the Crown Prince will be any less competent in his actions in comparison to his direct ancestors, it is thought that he will bring far different policies and ideals to the table than his father would have were he still alive and in line to inherit; Alexandre de Niort-Parthenay was a noted socialist and liberal, a monarch in the mold of his father and grandfather, but it is anticipated that a Vannois led by Audric I - or whatever his regnal name could be - will be a strikingly different, even independent, ruler as compared to his predecessors. With much of his education coming from the long-suppressed Vannoisian nobility and what is perceived to be a dislike of Ghantish interference in Imperial politics, should the Emperor's condition continue to deteriorate then the international community could be preparing for a far different Vannoisian state than has been seen since the early 1970s.

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by **Leasath** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:43 pm

22 November, 2016, Saint-Nazaire, the Vannoisian Empire
By Bernard Rouanet (@BRouanet)

SAINT-NAZAIRE - The Imperial Palace has announced today that Emperor Charles XII, taken ill early yesterday for as-yet unknown reasons, passed away this afternoon surrounded by his family and closest friends peacefully at the Saint Raphael Hospital in the capitol. The Emperor, who has long been in bad health and was expected to name his grandson and heir Prince Audric as Emperor-Designate as soon as possible to deal with his frailties, had apparently suffered a collapse at his residence in Cléricot which required a rush to hospital in the Royal city; subsequently the doctors there found reason to transfer His Imperial Majesty to the larger Saint-Nazaire facility, where it seems nothing could be done for whatever had happened to the man referred to by many as 'le petit père.'

Charles XII, born on 9 October 1942 as Charles Maximilien Thibault de Niort-Parthenay to then-Dauphin Thibault and his wife, Princess Teresa of Ghant, was well beloved as both Crown Prince and as Emperor of Vannois; his close relationship with his mother was a well documented part of his life, and though his marriage was arranged with the highly-born Lady Alice of Charluçon-Roanne their match was exceedingly plentiful; no less than eight children were fathered by His Imperial Majesty, with 6 boys ensuring the succession would remain stable within his progeny. Though there were troubles encountered early in his reign, including the mass event that was the death of Pascal Robichaud so shortly after that of his late father, Emperor Thibault II, it is commonly thought that the past twenty years have been golden for the Empire. Though many had expected a lessening of his influence on future policy due to the loss of Maximilien Astier - a close adviser to the Emperor since his ascension to the position of Prime Minister in the early part of the last decade - his death still brings much worry and, of course, mourning to the people of Vannois.

He will be dearly missed.

Emperor-to-be and Dauphin Audric has apparently traveled to Saint-Nazaire with utmost haste to pay his respects to his grandfather - as is traditional, himself and the other potential successors to His Imperial Majesty were kept in seclusion once the Emperor's condition became known - and will be making an announcement at the Imperial Palace in the capitol some time tonight or tomorrow morning to his future subjects. Though there was previously major betting on his choice of a regnal name - as Audric has not been used by any Vannoisian monarch in history, either under the Cornellian Empire or after, and it is not expected that he would continue to use his given name - but that has been suspended in respect to the past and future monarch. Prior to this suspension, bets were heavily in favor of the possibilities of Louis XIX, as well as Charles XIII and even such names as George or Alexandre I. Many suspect that the Prince will be using one of his middle names and while Joseph and Philippe are less popular choices than Louis or Charles - mostly due to the former also not having been used by a Vannoisian monarch, and negative connotations to the latter - many believe it will be one of those four.

That being said, the staff of Le Cit and the Empire at large sends its condolences and prayers to the Royal Family in this time of mourning. Long Live His Imperial Majesty, and may God Bless the Vannoisian Empire.

by **Jedoria** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:07 am

Fire ravages Sumphink forests, homes damaged and lives lost

Province of Sumphink – To the shock of experts and fire watch officials in the province, a forest fire broke out in the province of Sumphink, approximately 60 miles from the border with the Republic of Vozgarnor. Although fire department and forestry services from the Ministry of Land Management and Services were able to contain and eventually put out the fire, initial reports indicate that almost 55 square kilometers of forest have burned away in the flames. In addition, at least three people are believed dead with fourteen more hospitalized with respiratory issues associated with smoke inhalation and serious burns.

According to fire watch officials responsible for working to recognize such natural disasters, the wild fire was an unexpected and tragic occurrence. Officials from the Ministry of Land Management and Services started their efforts at containment were limited by the lack of preparedness the Ministry had due to the assumption that the cold weather and recent rain would prevent forest fires for the rest of the year.

The Department of Internal Security, who conducted their own investigation alongside the Ministry of the Environment, reported that initial suspicions indicated negligence on the part of local campers.

“We suspect at this time the fire began with a controlled blaze, possibly a campfire, that was either improperly attended or simply forgotten.” A Ministry spokesperson said.

Due to the damage done and lives lost, the Ministry of Land Management and Services announced a large construction project to create new fire breaks and construct new containment areas to limit future forest fires, as well as establish an observatory to further watch out against future fires in the region. The Ministry of the Environment announced it would began replanting vegetation in the affected areas later this month.

To help out those affected by the fire, contact your local charities and Environmental Services facility.

by **Jedoria** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:51 pm

Department of Internal Security absorbs other agencies in expansion of responsibility

STRANA MECHTY - Minister of Internal Affairs Otillia Țurcanu, speaking to reporters outside her office, confirmed earlier today that the Department of Internal Security, Jedoria’s national law enforcement service, subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, would officially take up the responsibilities of several other government agencies, departments and bureaus, absorbing their assets and assuming control of their spheres of work.

Supreme Chief Pyotr Olsogovic confirmed in a later press conference the decision was made primarily out of a desire to more efficiently manage the demands of the Ministry, as well as a growing concern over the bloated bureaucratic situation the existence of so many agencies had created. Olsogovic expressed a hope to further work with his new found colleagues and to ensure an efficient transfer of responsibility as a result of the expansion.

Agencies that would officially be dissolved or otherwise brought under the control of Internal Security include the Department of National Security, the Department of Border Security, the Bureau of Identification, and the Bureau of International Relations. Personnel, financial resources and capital will be transferred to Internal Security control over the next few weeks.

This act effectively makes Internal Affairs the largest government subdivisions after the Ministry of Defense, employing nearly a million personnel. Minister Țurcanu admitted that the expansion now meant Internal Security would have to effectively manage a large number of tasks related to national and domestic security, but stated her faith in Supreme Chief Olsogovic, and the men and women of Internal Security.

“The Department of Internal Security has time and time again proven it’s ability to adapt and overcome the challenges it has faced. When this nation was struck by the tragic death of our Duke, the brave agents of Internal Security rushed to apprehend his murders and bring them to justice. In the face of many dangers and immense tasks, the Department has risen to the occasion in every instance. The Jedorian people should take pride in the efficiency and effectiveness of their law enforcement.”

In other news, a peace agreement aimed at defusing tensions between the Imperium of Arbites and the Republic of Adiron has been reached following negotiations mediated by the Allied States of New Edom. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dragomir Rotaru commented briefly on the development by expressing hope that “the foundation of peace has been established to prevent further bloodshed in the continent of Ceti.”

As part of the agreement, the Republic of Adiron agreed to bring an end to it’s embargo on the Imperium, an act which has caused a great deal of controversy in Adiran cities, as critics have argued the Republic is now supporting the economy of a state that has tried to destroy the Republic on three occasions now. With the Adiran embargo over, the only nations still embargoing Arbiter goods remain the Confederation of Jedoria and the Empire of Ghant. There has been no indication on the part of the Ghantar as to whether this development will change the Empire’s official stance on the Imperium. The Confederation has given no indication it will end it’s embargo, or re-establish diplomatic ties with the Imperium, which were severed following the invasion of Adiron in 2010 at the onset of the Second Burnt Hills War.

by **EsToVnIa** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:24 pm

Nordic Front Votes to Write Legislation to Remove Monarchy
Nordic Front announces intention to remove all power from the Monarchy.

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Chairman of the Congress Kristvinnur Edviinsson announcing the results of the 13th Congress to reporters earlier this morning. (AP photo)

Krisuvik, Estovnia - After a 751 for, 714 against victory, it was announced by General Secretary of the Nordic Front Kristvinnur Edviinsson that it will be proposing legislation to remove all political, social, and economic power from the Monarch. This announcement comes at the conclusion of the 13th National Congress of the Nordic Front, a week-long conference held biennially where all political parties encompassing the Nordic Front meet to discuss general policies, voting strategies, and the overarching political platform for the organisation at large.

In the annual "Report on the Status of the Royal Family and Her Serene Majesty," Vice-Chairwoman of the Central Committee of the Nordic Front Irja Ulfraavnsdottir stated "the very nature of the [Crown] holding complete and absolute political power over a free people is not only undemocratic but an antiquated and tyrannical form of governance" which was met with thunderous applause from the representatives present, including General Secretary Edviinsson and Elder Thegn Lítiingursson. As a follow-up, Vice-Chairwoman Ulfaavnsdottir addressed criticism from Civil Rights and Political Freedom groups and opposition parties in Parliament, saying "...the Grand Council for National Progress was formed not out of a malicious vault for power like our opponents and adversaries claim, but was formed out of a parental instinct to protect the Royal Family and State from the very real possibility of a populist revolution akin to the likeness of those in Estoni and Rietumimark destroying the very ideals and institutions this nation stands for." The report in its entirety discussed the disastrous rule of Her Serene Majesty's father, the late-Emil V, and the status of the country had Her Serene Majesty not recognised the passing of the Emergency Powers Act, and then the subsequent conclusion that the monarchy in its entirety should be relegated to purely a ceremonial role, with the Vice-Chairwoman saying "...Removing the Crown outright would be a foolish endeavour... The Sovereign is a symbol for our citizenry to look up to and aspire to be."

This marks the second time in just three years that the legislation has been proposed to limit the political, economic, and social power of the Monarchy and the Royal Family. The first time was in 2014 with the passing of the Emergency Powers Act. Under this piece of legislation, the Grand Council for National Progress was formed and given the majority of executive powers that had constitutionally belonged to the Monarch. These gifted executive powers included allowing the Grand Council to propose bills to Parliament and the ability enact short-term policies without the expressed consent of the Sovereign or Parliament. Should the yet-to-be-named piece of legislation that is being proposed pass, the Grand Council would gain the ability to enact long-term economic, social, and political policies without consent of Parliament or the Monarch, and legislative bills would no longer need royal assent to be passed onto the Grand Council to be signed into law by the Elder Thegn.

Popular anti-monarchical sentiment largely stems from the rule of His Majesty Emil V, who is blamed for causing the Recessions of 1994 and 2002 and the Housing Market Crash of 2010. The coronation of Her Serene Majesty in 2013 initially only heightened such sentiment and thoughts, her inexperience and age fearing that a repeat of her father's rule was imminent. Her Serene Majesty's so far enlightened rule have done nothing but vanquish those fears.

The motion to propose the legislation was brought to the floor by Representative Tomas Ulfuursson of the People's Progressive Party. The motion was seconded by Representative Arei Nikolaasdottir of the One Nation Party. The motion barely passed with a vote of 751 for to 714 against, with 30 representatives abstaining. Despite the close vote, there were not reported calls for a recount to challenge to vote. It currently is unknown whether or not the bill would pass in Parliament, which requires 500 out of the 550 members to vote in favour of the proposal.

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by **The Demphorian Kingdoms** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:10 pm

DONALD KYRAN FOR PRESIDENT

From: ~~A bunch of godless commies~~ The Ormania Daily Herald Editorial Board

As the election looms, the Ormania Daily Herald's Editorial Board convened to make a serious choice about who we believe will be the best President for our country. During this tumultuous time from outside forces, the most pressing questions to many citizens is: Why should they continue to support a party they disdain? Why should they be asked to support a party that, while in government, has not done little to anything to help the average Demphorian?

The 2016 campaign has brought to the surface the hard economic realities that middle-class Demphorians, who say their government has done little to ease the burdens that had been thrust upon them by civil conflict, foreign competition and war have heaped on their families. This is the moment to look at the candidates on this year's ballot. This is the moment to see this election as not so much about them as about the Demphorian people and where their country is heading.

The Liberals have nominated Almira Eibhlín, who, by contrast, is undeniably capable of leading the Kingdom. Electing her the second woman president would cement in our society the ideals of progressivism we hold near to ourselves. But for reasons we'll explain — her intent to greatly decrease national spending on domestic services such as healthcare, education and pensions — we cannot endorse her.

Eibhlín's vision of minimizing an already-depleted government is in such denial of what the country truly needs. In a party that is based on practicality and moderate spending, concerned only with what the Liberals call "smart budget", she has positioned herself so far to the right on spending that her presidency would seriously harm the Demphorian middle class. Almira Eibhlín throws away many liberal priorities priorities, as she has publicly endorsed the Cornellian Trade Organization, she is a spending hawk and dangerous deregulation on banks and corporations which threatens private sector growth and thus tax revenues.

With the demand for a president invested in the Demphorian people, we turn to the candidate we can recommend. The National-Labour Party led by Donald Kyran, a progressive firebrand with more concern for the Demphorian people than any patriot of this time. They offer an agenda that appeals not only to the Herald's principles but to those of the many Demphorians who desire the improvement of their daily lives.

They speak of reunifying a Demphor now divided into economic groups. In a rally two days ago, Kryan said this:

Mere passive citizenship is not enough. We must be aggressive for what is right if government is to be saved from those who are aggressive for what is wrong. There's work for everyone. The field is large. It is a glorious service, this service for the country. The call comes to every citizen. It is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative. Each one should count it a patriotic duty to build at least a part of his life into the life of our country, to do our share in the making of Demphor according to the plan of our founders.

We wish the Liberal Party had not run away from the Demphorian nationalism this progressive country desires. Just as we wish either of their candidates evoked the principles that a Ormania Daily Herald now in its 50th year espouses, among them high integrity, government responsibility and an increased role for government in the lives of the governed. We hope Kyran does well enough that Liberals get the message — and that his ideas make progress over time.

This year no Liberal presents a good option. So the Ormania Daily Herald today endorses National Labour Donald Kyran for president of the Kingdom of Demphor. Every Demphorian who casts a vote for him is standing for principles — and can be proud of that vote.

by **Leasath** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:47 pm

1 December, 2016, Saint-Nazaire, the Vannoisian Empire
By Bernard Rouanet (@BRouanet)

Emperor Louis XIX

CLÉRICOT - Crown Prince Audric Niort-Parthenay has been officially proclaimed Emperor of Vannois today, nine days precisely since the death of his grandfather Charles XII and on the first of December. He has claimed the name Louis, which has not been taken since before the fall of the Cornellian Empire, and is the nineteenth Niort-Parthenay monarch by that name; it is also one of his middle names, and a late top entry in betting pools.

The Emperor has announced that his coronation will be taking place at the conclusion of the civil war in Latium "Whatever its outcome ...," and many expect that he will marry near the date of the coronation so as to streamline the process of succession. Already he has been heavily delayed, first due to the customary week-long wait for his proclamation in order to properly mourn, and then for two extra days as he traveled in between Vannoisian forces current positions in Latium and the capitol in preparation for the next phase of Vannoisian involvement in Latin affairs.

Though no policy has been officially released in these early days, some major Tradition Commission items are likely to come up within the next hundred or so days including multiple resolutions on the primacy of the Catholic faith, various marriage laws especially considering youth betrothals, and a single proposal for the Emperor to withdraw Vannois from the Cornellian Human Rights council; most of the propositions are expected to pass with His Imperial Majesty's blessing besides the latter, which was approved in Astier's last days as Prime Minister and has not seen major objection from the Imperial Palace despite outcries from UMP leadership including the Prime Minister himself.

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by **The Demphorian Kingdoms** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:13 pm

Konflania Enquirer endorses Almira Eibhlín for President

From: The Konflania Enquirer Editorial Board

During this election cycle, we find that there is a well-qualified, well-principles candidate on the ballot. Almira Eibhlín has the potential to be an excellent President of Demphor, and we are incredibly confident in our decision to endorse her.

We recognize that many Demphorians find frustration with the Liberal Party. This outlook reflects in part the anger directed towards the nation’s national government. We are not blind to those. Yet this temptation is to begin a “revolution,” as her chief opponent imagines, is dead end as Senator Eibhlín understands. If this country is to benefit in the next few years, achieved through common sense policies rather than the expansion of an already robust welfare state.

Kryans policy ideas are poorly formed and wildly impractical. His approach is one based largely on rallying his base. Mr. Kyran would radically reduce Demphorian military activity, preferring diplomacy to respond, for example, to Rietumish Paramount Leader Janis Ozoliņš. But when asked what would make his diplomacy more successful than the Cornellian Peace Organization process, that has failed to end the fighting in Deweden, Latium and other states, he prefers the neglect a response.

Ms. Eibhlín not only possesses strong principles, but her running mate, current Prime Minister Andrew Wilson, is a person of excellent judgment, with robust legislative experience and unquestionable capacity to serve as Prime Minister for the next several years.

by **Leasath** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:38 pm

2 December, 2016, Saint-Nazaire, the Vannoisian Empire
By Editor-in-Chief Gaëtan Boutroux (@LeCitChief)

Le Citoyen's main office in Saint-Nazaire

SAINT-NAZAIRE, LE CIT MAIN OFFICE - Though the law has not yet been passed - nor has it even been officially approved for Parliamentary discussion by His Imperial Majesty at this point - it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of this publication, the safety of our contributors and staff, and the ability for our words to reach Vannoisians and the world at large. As has been reported in recent articles by Le Cit contributors both prior to and directly after the ascension of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Louis XIX, it seems that renewed lèse-majesté laws once cut away by the administration of Maximilien Astier will be making a return at full force under the direction of Prime Minister Dammartin and the Emperor himself. As such, Le Cit will no longer be able to report on the Royal Family - including figures ranging from His Imperial Majesty the Emperor to the Princess Dominique in Ghish to even the youngest babe in arms by the name of Niort-Parthenay.

Le Cit is not opposed to the values of Vannoisian society, and it must be said that Vannois supports these new-old laws; some 63% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by the Royal University at Sarssy stated that they were 'in favor' of renewing lèse-majesté laws that had previously fallen by the wayside under Emperors such as Thibault I and Charles XII, as well as parliamentary leaders such as the aforementioned former Prime Minister and Pascal Robichaud himself. This organization prides itself on its absolute support for stability, safety, and taking responsibility for any actions that endanger such ideas that are so close to Vannoisian hearts - and so we must take responsibility now, before we do endanger not only our own safety but the safety of all Vannoisian subjects.

In this spirit of safety and stability, I can say that Le Citoyen and other organizations affiliated with it under the banner of the Citizen Media Group will not be engaging in attacking these new laws. The private life of our monarch is just that - private. While we will in the future have to run by many articles referencing His Imperial Majesty, and at times we may run certain articles at their behest, know that these will be clearly marked and it is my belief that no matter what happens, our journalists remain our journalists. The Voice of Vannois remains just that, and all subjects of the Empire deserve to hear it. I hope that any concerns have been assuaged, and that any further issues can be brought to me in good spirits. We are as strong as ever, just as the Empire, just as our beloved Monarch.

God Save the Emperor.

- Gaëtan Boutroux, Editor-in-Chief, Le Citoyen

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Battle of the Marble Palace

Michael’s forces attack Ghantish Embassy

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Ghish, Ghant- During the late hours of the day, an apparent assault was launched upon the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum, popularly known as the Marble Palace. The details of this incident are still coming in as it is breaking news, but here is what we know for sure, per sources close to the situation).

The Ghantish embassy stayed open and operational even after the death of Jason Augustus of Latium and the ensuing succession war between his eldest son, Constantine and his second son Michael. The Ghantish Ambassador, Lord Laurendi Langa, younger brother of Lord Marcos Langa in southern Dakmoor, insisted that the embassy remain open, given its historical significance.

The Marble Palace was built in 1870 as a wedding gift for the newly wedded Princess Alexandra of Ghant, third daughter of Emperor Nathan II of Ghant and Empress Elena, nee Princess of Garza, and Prince John, second son of the Latin Emperor Theophylactus I. The palace, while not especially large, was renowned for its exquisite marble architecture and sprawling gardens. After John became Emperor of Latium upon the death of his older brother, the palace was designated the Ghantish Embassy in Latium, with Alexandra and John’s great art collection remaining intact. So did the status of the embassy, which remained open ever since, even during the Latin Social War.

That tradition has come to an end as of this night. According to eyewitness accounts, Princess Theodora of Ghant, who had been kept a prisoner by Michael of Latium, was somehow able to escape with the help of a young Latin nobleman. Michael had ordered his Scholarians to surround and barricade the Ghantish embassy, but the young lord, named Leon, and Theodora broke through it and the embassy’s outer gate using an automobile.

Following this, Ambassador Langa ordered embassy guards to identify the pair, who confirmed their identities. In some haste they were taken into the embassy, where Ambassador Langa, who had planned for the possibility of Theodora turning up at the embassy, ordered Theodora and Leon taken to the H-21 helicopter in the central courtyard for extraction.

The Scholarians, realizing what was happening, subsequently attacked the embassy with ground forces and tanks, first firing upon Ghantish guards who tried to hold their advance, and then upon the embassy itself, causing significant damage to the marble structure and to the priceless art collection within.

When the helicopter took off, however, the Scholarian forces, tanks included, began to fire upon it in order to bring it down. Those within the helicopter (who provided us at the Ghish Post with a highly detailed account of events), were fortunate enough to escape. Those at the embassy were not so lucky.

According to them, the embassy was viciously shelled by tank artillery, and was then infiltrated by Scholarians. There has been no word as to the status of Lord Ambassador Laurendi Langa or his ambassadorial staff, who may have been killed or captured during the attack. Fortunately their sacrifices were not in vain as the helicopter reached its destination, which we will not disclose in order to protect the Princess, her rescuers and our own reports on the ground.

In Ghant, the reaction has been one of shock, horror and dismay. Never in the modern history of Ghant has a Ghantish embassy abroad been so thoroughly violated as the one in Castellum, and to think that Michael’s forces would besiege a Ghantish diplomatic post that has been continuously operation for almost 130 years, kill Ghantish citizens and attempt to murder a Princess of Ghant (our own Emperor’s sister no less) is beyond fathomable.

The Prime Minister of Ghant released a public statement a few minutes ago during a press conference, in which he was visibly shaken and teary eyed. The Imperial Palace on the other hand could not be reached for comment, although sources close to the Emperor tell us that the mood there is one of rage unlike anything anyone has witnessed during his nineteen year reign.

Per Prime Minister Nymun Izarbegiratzeak:

“It is with a solemn and heavy heart that I must inform the people of Ghant, and the people of the world, that the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum, also known as the Marble Palace, has been besieged by the Scholarian forces of Michael of Latium. Ghant has been in communication with the government of Michael, exploring ways to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and the safe return of our own Princess Theodora to Ghant.

From what we have gathered, Princess Theodora escaped custody and together with a young Greco-Latin nobleman by the name of Leon, somehow arrived at the embassy in a state of duress. According to Ghantish military personnel that were present at the embassy, Ambassador Laurendi Langa ordered that the Princess and her companion be evacuated via helicopter, while Scholarian forces attacked the embassy in order to prevent Theodora from escaping.

A firefight ensued, and many brave Ghantish embassy guards lost their lives as they held their ground. The Scholarians brought their strength to bear, including tanks, which they used not only to fire upon the embassy, but to try to shoot down the fleeing helicopter carrying the princess to safety. No word has been received as to the status of Lord-Ambassador Laurendi Langa, but he is presumed dead or captured by Scholarian forces.

Those at the Ghantish embassy who sacrificed their lives have not done so in vain, as I can confirm that Princess Theodora and her companions have reached safety at a location that I will not disclose in order to ensure their safety. The fact that these Scholari were willing to attempt to shoot down the helicopter bearing her tells the world all that it needs to know- that Michael was willing to kill her rather then let her escape to safety. In times past, to attack another nations sovereign soil is to commit an act of war, as is attempting to murder a member of a foreign royal family. What I ask the world tonight is, is Michael of Latium a worthy Emperor of Latium, when he so brazenly commits atrocities against nations that have not given him just cause for retaliation?

As a result of this deliberate and blatant violation of Ghantish sovereignty, it has become clear that the government of Michael of Latium cares little for diplomatic jurisprudence, or for the safety and security of Ghantish citizens abroad who have conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and valor in the face of wanton aggression and intimidation. Many Ghantish lives have been lost, and the safety and security that we as nations of rule of law had once taken for granted for our embassies is now called into question.

As the Prime Minister of Ghant, I hereby authorize my assent to the Emperor of Ghant, who as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghantish Armed Forces has directed that all measures be taken for our defense, and to right the wrongs that have been committed against us as a nation and a people.”

IIwiki Admin · by **Ghant** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:37 pm

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Dowager Empress Teresa criticizes return of lèse-majesté laws
"Freedom of the Press is the mark of a free and fair society”

CLÉRICOT, VANNOIS – The right-wing political agenda of the Dammert Government and the newly established reign of Emperor Louis XIX, formerly Crown Prince Audric of Vannois, continues manifest, as the government plans to roll out reforms meant to reestablish the traditional conservative catholic identity of the Empire of Vannois. Chief among these reforms are the controversial lèse-majesté laws meant to elevate the Vannosian monarchy into a realm of inaccessibility to the press.

Gaëtan Boutroux, the Editor-in-Chief of Le Citoyen, recently made the announcement that Le Citoyen would no longer "be able to report on the Royal Family - including figures ranging from His Imperial Majesty the Emperor to the Princess Dominique in Ghish to even the youngest babe in arms by the name of Niort-Parthenay," and that "this organization prides itself on its absolute support for stability, safety, and taking responsibility for any actions that endanger such ideas that are so close to Vannoisian hearts - and so we must take responsibility now, before we do endanger not only our own safety but the safety of all Vannoisian subjects."

One outspoken critic is the matriarch of the Royal Family herself, Empress Dowager Teresa. The great-grandmother of Emperor Louis XIX, Teresa has been highly outspoken against the Dammert Government and the policies of her great-grandson, with her comments made about the restoration of lèse-majesté laws only the latest in recent months.

"I've been talking to Le Citoyen for sixty years," the Empress Dowager said in a press release. "I'm not going to stop now because of lèse-majesté laws. What are they going to do, lock me up in my private chambers? Unlike the press, I won't be silenced. Vannoisian people might ask why I oppose lèse-majesté laws meant to protect my family. It's because my family consists of people, just like the rest of Vannois, and should my family be above the scope and scrutiny of our fellow citizens? The moment that we are above reproach is the moment that we become above accountability."

"As Empress of Vannois," Teresa went on to say," I worked long and hard to ensure that the people of Vannois that myself, my late husband and my family were given the privilege to serve as royals, had the ability to know what we were doing, and could communicate with us. Freedom of the Press is the mark of a free and fair society. I believe access to free press is the right of good, hard-working, tax-paying and law-abiding citizens of Vannois. So what I would ask the people of Vannois is this. Will you insist upon being treated like well-informed and hard-working adults, or will you allow yourselves to be treated like children?"

Teresa concluded her statement by saying that "laws only have power so long as the citizenry grant them legitimacy by acknowledging them. The same goes with the press. I'd hope that my friends at Le Citoyen and other valued publications in Vannois don't allow themselves to be intimidated by dinosaurs that seek to turn those publications into propaganda mills. The people of Vannois deserve better than that."

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by **Leasath** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 2:35 pm

Vannois Aujourd'hui: International

3 December, 2016
By the Honorable Élaine Vaillancourt, MP (VP - Saint-Lô 2)

We Will Not Be Controlled.

Le Palais du Étrimont, Saint-Nazaire - As I wrote this short missive regarding the yet-to-be proposed lèse-majesté laws so heavily supported by my colleagues across the aisle and by the Imperial Palace itself, I was pleased to hear of and subsequently read comments made by Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Dowager, Teresa of Ghant, on this horrifying attack against Vannoisian rights. It has not often been the case that I find myself in hearty agreement with our Royal Family; indeed, even in my campaign for the leadership of the Parti Socialiste I was not the favored candidate of many and more of those who claim dominion over this nation, but the Empress Dowager has been an ally.

That is why I must fully endorse her comments, and add to them my own. Vannois is not the plaything of the UMP; it is not, despite outward appearances that he may well believe so, the plaything of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor, either. And though Le Citoyen will no longer print such words, it can be assured that until these laws pass many other organizations and individuals will be saying them wholeheartedly. The Imperial Palace must be reminded that we, the subjects of the Empire, are not going to lay down as our rights - to speak, to marry as we please, to learn what we must to keep our great nation just that - are stripped from us by an overzealous conservative government and an all too willing monarch. I, like many Vannoisians, love our monarch and our Emperor with all my heart; he is our leader at home and abroad, and we must give him all of our support for it is he who keeps us as safe as we are.

However. When he is being misguided and lied to by those closest to him, we must act as citizens of this nation and as concerned friends of the Imperial Family. We are all One Vannois, and it is in these situations that we must prove that. Our Royalty has been more accessible than ever before in recent years, and this sudden attempt to return to cutting us off completely is unwelcome as it is hurtful. We cannot begin sliding down this slippery slope. It is my belief that the Emperor has our best interests in heart, that is certain; but do those around him hold those same beliefs? And do they even know how to best ensure that we are kept 'safe and secure' as has been their mantra?

I implore all Vannoisians to oppose this egregious infringement on our rights to free speech; I will be leading the fight in Parliament alongside my likeminded colleagues, and will do all that I can to block this and future attempts to restrict and control us in ways once unimaginable. I hope that I can count on many of you to join me in this call; we must protect ourselves and our futures, and sometimes to do that, 'stability' ought to be rocked. I will gladly do so to ensure my own rights. Will you?

Signed,
Élaine Vaillancourt, MP Saint-Lô arrondissement 2, Président de Vannois Première

by **Jedoria** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:56 pm

Nationalists rally together in call for stronger borders, national and cultural defense

Major Cities across Jedoria - More than 800,000 citizens gathered in cities across the Confederation today to call for a tougher stance on border security and a more aggressive treatment of foreign powers attempting to interfere in Jedorian affairs. Crowds numbering in the tens of thousands gathered in the major metropolitan areas of Sykios, Strana Mechty, Tharkad, Aizis and Kypsela. Even famously liberal areas like Los Matar were not spared from the outreach, as 11,000 nationalist supporters marched down Central Boulevard.

Chanting the usual cries of “Slavă!” and wielding three finger salutes alongside banners and flags of the Jedorian National Front and National Action Union, the nationalist crowds argued for greater strengthening of the Confederation’s borders and a stronger response at foreign attempts at interfering with Jedorian internal affairs. Criticism was directed at the decision to demobilize the armed forces on the southern border with New Edom, still a sore subject among some nationalist circles, and at the current state of affairs with regards to the Republic of Vozgarnor.

The rallies are believed to have been spurred on by the admittance of Foreign Minister Dragomir Rotaru that efforts at securing pacts of non-aggression with both the Allied States of New Edom and Vozgarnor had fallen through. Already a controversial decision according to several nationalist leaders, the apparent failure of the initiative only seems to have further fueled the fire and supported the belief that peace with either nation is not possible in the long run.

National Action Union Premier Augustin Checicheș spoke at length to supporters in the city of Sykios, calling for a tougher stance on border security and a demand that the Jedorian government act to strongly and vigorously defend Jedorian interests from foreign powers. “It’s clear that the infidels don’t want peace.” Checicheș said to a gathered assembly in the Sykios City Square. “They demanded an end to the border defenses, and now that they have been dismantled they have revealed their true colors. They don’t want peace, they just want to weaken us so they can spread their cancer of a faith throughout the whole region.”

Speaking in Los Matar, representative of the Jedorian National Front Marcel Vladimirescu spoke at length, criticising the government’s current allocation of resources and forces to the eastern border. “The paraziți subumane in the east outnumber our border forces two-to-one! They have allied with their fellow sălbaticii to our south, and now they work to wrap a coil around us! The infidels continue to conspire and act against the Confederation. Are we truly resigned to just sitting back and letting that happen?!”

Supporters of the Jedorian National Front, the largest political youth group in the Confederation, staged rallies and gatherings across northern and central Jedoria calling for a tougher stance on Jedoria’s borders, as well as a more thorough vetting of immigrants coming to Jedoria to ensure they are not of communist or radical Christian origin. Symbols of Christianity and gathering places were vandalized by youth gangs, and places of non-Catholic worship were sites of protests by various groups of nationalist supporters.

The Magi states were not spared criticism, especially by Checicheș, who called recent developments in Ceti “proof of the weakness of liberals and the dangers of fundamentalists.”

“And now in Ceti, the leftist cowards have in effect surrendered themselves to the Arbiters. They had pledged to end their embargo on the Imperium, a state which has tried to destroy them three times! The dangers of liberalism is on display; it weakens the fiber and backbone of a strong people. And now the cultists will surely turn their attention across the Tempesta to the shores of places where people reject their backwards worship of a dead man. And lo and behold, the infidels are in an alliance of evil among themselves. And yet we leave our borders open and our defenses undermanned.”

Reinforcing of Jedoria’s borders were chief among the points raised by the nationalists, and a general improvement of the Confederation’s national defense standards. Foreign Minister Dragomir Rotaru responded to the rallies by insisting that diplomatic efforts were still underway, and that major decisions like these naturally took time to develop and cultivate.

“We are still hopeful for peace after all.” Rotaru said in a follow up press conference. “And our citizens would do well to remember that our enemies are best defeated when we make friends of them. The Confederation has no intention of changing our current defensive strategy, and our borders are fine as they are. I urge our citizens to remain calm and have faith in the process of making peace. The All Mother does not look kindly on harmful intentions towards non-believers, that should be kept in mind as well.”

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by **Allamunnic States** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:49 pm

Allamunnic States Daily
Politics

Republicans No More!
Center-Left Party releases statement announcing dissolution, says purpose is fulfilled.
by Graagur Andertunn

Roan, RFD --- 7/29/2016 --- Following the renewal of the alliance between the Federalist Party and the Republican/Labor alliance that has been in place since the ratification of the Century Constitution, the Republican Party's convention announced that the party would be dissolving, effective immediately.

The party leaders issued a statement addressing the decision:

In light of today's affirmation of cooperation between our Labor allies and the Federalist Party, we have decided that the proper course forward is to dissolve the Republican Party, effective immediately.

While there was much initial consternation among our number regarding this possibility, discussion among the members of the party at all levels of government rapidly lead to a single conclusion: that the cooperation of the Federalists and Labor renders the Republican Party and its mission of forming a home for the center-left in Allamunnic politics, is no longer needed. Lest we become a source of internal division that weakens our common mission, we find it appropriate that the party be dissolved until it is needed again.

All members of the Republican Party have been made aware of this decision, and those informed have invariably indicated plans to join either the Federalist Party or Labor Party, based on their personal preference and which party they feels represents their positions best.

We look forward to continuing to represent you and working for a brighter future for all Allamunnae.

-The Republican Party Leadership Committee

The move will reduce the risk of a split in the ruling Progressive Coalition that has run the country since 2011 in conjunction with the Grimmeburger regime. The move is also expected to increase pressure on the Nationalist Party as they bid to unseat the ruling coalition.

by **Hittanryan** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:43 pm

Breaking: President DeGroot Hospitalized, VP Colombo Named Acting President

President Tavish DeGroot has been rushed to the intensive care unit at Clarke Hospital after collapsing in his office. Amid widespread speculation surrounding an ambulance visit to 1 Sierra at 11 o'clock last night, Press Secretary Ghozem announced this morning that the President has been hospitalized due to complications from pneumonia. Diagnosed with pneumonia roughly two weeks ago, the President has since developed a potentially life-threatening infection. The President's current condition was reported by Mr. Ghozem as "serious but stable." Due to the President's confinement to the ICU, he is not receiving visitors except for close family and friends.

Having been rendered physically incapable of carrying out his duties of state, the President has directed his Cabinet to confirm Vice President Daria Colombo as Acting President of the Republic, making Ms. Colombo the first Vice President in Adiran history to do so. She takes office at a critical time for the nation, with the party caucuses mere days away and immediately following the conclusion of a key round of peace talks. The SDP is faced with serious internal divisions, and negotiations with the Imperium are ongoing. Most recently Imperial state media suggested that the Curia may not accept the extradition of Cardinal Dawes.

The Acting President in these circumstances continues the normal affairs of state with the current Cabinet until new elections can be held. The role of Acting President is meant to be an interim one, whether the President is temporarily or permanently incapacitated. If the President is expected with reasonable certainty to return to his duties within one hundred days, the Acting President simply relinquishes power upon his return. If the President is incapacitated permanently or for an indeterminate length of time, then the process for a new election begins immediately. Because 2016 was an election year and the President was hospitalized so close to the caucuses, it is expected that the election will go on as originally planned.

The office of the Vice President has not traditionally played a major role in the Adiran political discourse, perhaps due to the fact that no sitting President to date has yet been incapacitated while in office. Until now, the Vice President's primary duty has been to act as a surrogate for the President in the Assembly. Vice Presidents keep their seats in the Assembly and continue to represent their constituencies, but they receive updates on key national security issues which ordinary MAs are not privy to. If the President is not present while the Assembly is in session, the Vice President speaks for the government, including standing in during Question Time.

Most Vice Presidents, including Ms. Colombo, acted simply as loyal soldiers of the government, with the notable exception of President Russell's Vice President William Hutchens who was selected as a compromise to represent skeptical minor parties in that government. Although Hutchens drew national attention to the office of the Vice President for the first time by leading and winning a no-confidence vote against Russell, the appointment of Colombo as Acting President represents a first in Adiran history. All eyes will be on her as she inherits all of the decade's major domestic and foreign policy issues and faces what will undoubtedly be a hotly-contested caucus season with DeGroot's exit.

by **Estoni** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:12 pm

Our People's Republic

42 People's Representatives Expelled From Ozolinsist Party

In a move which has appalled party members throughout the nation a total of 42 People's Representatives have been removed from our party for their treacherous beliefs and actions. Party Leader, and national Foreign Minister, Roki Vukovic announced their expulsion in his weekly radio address to the people. He revealed details of their plot to remove him as party leader and announce a strategy of reconciliation with Kulgrinden nationalists in defiance of party doctrine.

The 42 traitors were planning to vote with our governing coalition partners the Eesti People's Party's representatives and offer an amnesty to Kulgrinden militants in an attempt to end the state of civil war which has effectively existed since independence. Such a move would forgive the criminal elements of the seperatist east and allow them a role in the governing of our fatherland in spite of their crimes against the people.

The issue of an amnesty has long divided our party, the true bearer of the people's standard, and our coalition partner the EPP. The EPP has always been weak and sought a "peaceful" solution while our party has remained committed to defeating the terrorists on the field of battle and making them answer for their crimes. In this we have always had the people's support but the attempted treachery of the 42 would have given the EPP with support from opposition parties the majority they needed to offer this amnesty.

Party Leader Vukovic is demanding the 42 now partyless representatives resign their seats as they have no mandate to continue in parliament, however they have thus far refused to resign and seem committed to their treacherous course and have declared they will support the EPP in Fridays vote effectively granting freedom to the eastern terrorists.

We as loyal party members call upon you our comrades to march upon the offices of these traitors and demand their resignation. No anti-party elements can be tolerated, nor can peace with criminals. It is the duty of every true Ozonlinsist to march. It is your duty to tear down any barrier to stop you, it is your duty to ensure our party triumphs. We have always been the people's choice, now we must show the people's will.

Death to the traitors, and death to the terrorists! The revolution will be complete!

by **Vozgarnor** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:54 am

Military industries ramp up production

"The current National Defense Initiative is very ambitious" - Say industry representatives

8 December 2016
By Galerna Eposz

Combat aircraft being assembled at the SAmF factory in Karaszon.

As a result of the new National Defense Initiative being taken into force, the defense industries of the Republic have received billions of ducats worth of government contracts to fulfill the new goals for the Armed Forces as quick as they may. Industries and corporations part of the Republic's military industry are going through a large shift, RPS Automotive, the State Rifle Factory Conglomerate and Electrim are among those companies that have taken large defense contracts and increased production. Several are also taking part in the Military Industrial Region Project, with plants and industries being constructed in the center of the country to both increase production levels and to alleviate unemployment, as some parts of the region suffer from high levels of it which leads to further emigration to large cities.

"We are currently constructing a missile assembly plant in Szalakrosz, with the transport infrastructure to support the plant mostly present already we are tapping the potential of the location." - Says a spokesperson for Radiance, a major producer of war materials in the Republic.

"We greatly welcome the investment and our talks with representatives of Radiance have been very promising." - Says the Mayor of Szalakorsz, Faredír Loszthor. "We hope that the presence of such industries can entice some of the young Szalakroszians who have left to look for work in the cities return now that many new openings are appearing, that includes those that are studying as this plant will need workers of the great skill and education that they are now acquiring."

However, the very hasty departure from the former National Defense Initiative has negatively impacted other sectors of the defense industry. The past focus on expanding the navy and Vozgarni power-projection capabilities across the region have been abandoned as South Acheron falls into unrest after the death of the past Jedorian Duke months ago, his predecessor greatly remilitarizing the border with the Republic, it is apparent the Enemy in the South rears his ugly head once more and should the worst come to pass, the Land Forces and Airforce must be ready to meet them, repulse them and drive them from the soil they have stolen. As such, while the corporations producing the arms, equipment and machinery needed by those parts of the Armed Forces, those that used to sit on naval contracts are facing difficulties.

"We will be forced to fire over two hundred workers as the submarine contracts and funds coming with them are now gone." - Says Helédrion Ethrediladún, CEO of Magnigár Shipping Solutions. This situation is reported by several shipyards in the country that were supposed to construct hulls and bridges for the new ships, and shipyards are not the only ones as both producers of electronics, artillery and guided munitions are projecting a decrease in revenue.

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by **New Edom** » Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:14 pm

New Edomite National News Report

Opening bars of Pictures at an Exhibition play as a globe spins with pins popping up on various points of the world. Split screen images of natural disasters, celebrations, military actions, elections, royal ceremonies, celebrity events are showing, occasionally with New Edomite news anchors talking about them, and then fades to a news desk.

A raven haired woman with olive skin, dark brown eyes with a rosebud mouth, a slim nose and a statuesque figure sat behind a news desk with the New Edomite flag imposed over a silhouette map of the Allied States of New Edom behind her. “Good evening,” she said, looking up with a smile. It was clear that above the waist at least she wore nothing but a gold cross on a chain, though her image was pixelated for those nations censoring such an appearance. “I’m Lavinia Tuller, and this is a NENN Evening News."

"The standoff between Jedorian and Edomite forces near Peregrino has continued, with the Shrailleeni government attempting to mediate. The Jedorians have enormously reinforced the island and have continued to pour supplies, troops, planes and ships into the island, threatening Edomite soverignty. The Jedorians claim that with the annexation of the former Republic of Peregrino that previous treaties no longer apply. No warning was given for this. However the Jedorian government not only has failed to express remorse but shows no reason for undertaking this action. Government officials are entirey suspicious of this and the ikelihood of war with Jedoria remains strong.

"In other news, initial support for Emperor Michael of Latium has proven politically controversial, as Scholarian forces attacked the Ghantish embassy with such overwhelming force as to appear to be no accident. Acording to witnesses from New Edomite news, commercial travelers and diplomats, it has been demonstrated that a mechanized force backed up by a tank platoon attacked the embassy when apparently a member of the Ghantish Imperial family had been escorted into it. The reasons for this attack are not known, but it is suspected by a former member of the Council Police that it is likely that Princess Theodora had been intended to be a hostage. The Council of Ministers are reviewing the matter of support for Michael and as a result of this attack movement of military support for his government has been delayed.

"Our heroic forces have destroyed another nest of Arvo pirates in the Lesser Diols, as Admiral Esarhaddon leads our forces there closer to victory, ensuring safe passage of commercial and fishing trade in cooperation with the Cetian States.

"In Delvian States, New Edomite forces continue to harass those of the rebel state of Brod, which has led a coalition of rebel states intent on continuing the slave trade and providing safe havens for pirates. In support of the Tsar of Delvian States, our forces along with those of Ghant, Lyscania and the Hellenic States have invaded the province of Brod. It is of concern that other rebel states may join Brod in direct military action.

"The King continues to be ill, and Queen Mara has met with members of the Council of Ministers and Chamber of Deputies to discuss the appointment of a new President of the Council of Ministers. The most likely candidates appear to be General Adam Nicanor, the Minister of Defense and conqueror of Damoclea; Prince Enoch Tubal-Cain, the Royal Master of Offices; or Count Thomas Lalery, the Minister of Defense. However some in the Chamber have proposed that there should be a bill that recommends that the Council of Ministers should be appointed from persons elected by the Chamber in order to have democratic representation directly advising the Monarch or Monarchs. It is hoped that this will be resolved at a general council to be held in Fineberg later this week.

"For NENN News, I'm Lavinia Tuller...

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