C: Pei Tan (Fuzhou Bats)
C: Dewa Liang (Islamabad Snow Leopards)
1B: Nawang Gurung (Righteous Bay Lions -- North Prarie)
2B: Usha Chawa (Lhasa Lamas)
3B: Phinjo Modi (Changsha Turtles)
SS: Phurba Desai (Jaipur Jewelers)
IF: Debashish Morrison (Darjeeling Green Sox)
IF: Dorjee Sherpa (Kunming Dragons)
IF: Yangzhi Yi (Nanjing Mandarins)
LF: Seojun Sherpa (Jessicaville Millionaires -- Newmanistan)
RF: Kusang Banerjee (Bengal Tigers)
CF: Dachhiri Chao (Kunming Dragons)
OF: Rajinder Singh (Bengal Tigers)
OF: Anwar Sedhai (Khumbu Icefall Doctors)
Starting Rotation:
Mingma Al Ali (Jaipur Jewelers)
Tsheri Pham (Guangzhou Pirates)
Kaji Thepgumpanat (Guilin Pangolins)
Hanyi Yang (Chengdu Pandas)
Bullpen:
Luochong Zhuang (Hangzhou Brewers)
Tashi Siedler (Islamabad Snow Leopards)
Khalil Tsui (Guangzhou Pirates)
Sunil Das (Jaipur Jewelers)
Lakpa Fang (closer, Guilin Pangolins)
Gyurme Hammad (Guiyang Grasshoppers)
Coaches: Bishnu Khan, Apa Shah, Sarang Oli, Finjhok Chang
Manager: Dinesh Mohn
Normal Batting Order
1. Modi
2. Tan
3. Chawa
4. S. Sherpa
5. Banerjee
6. Chao
7. Gurung
8. Desai
9. Pitcher's slot
Batting Order With DH
1. Modi
2. Tan
3. Chawa
4. Banerjee
5. Singh or Morrison
6. S. Sherpa
7. Chao
8. Gurung
9. Desai
General National Information
The Sherpa Empire sprawls across much of Asia. The culture and terrain can vary dramatically from one region to the next. Although the official language is Sherpa and most official signs and documents are written in Sherpa, many other languages are spoken. Most people know more than one language, but it's usually two or three different Asian languages and nothing from outside the Empire. Sherpa can be written in either the Tibetan alphabet or devanagari. The Empire uses both, with Tibetan script being more common in the North, devanagari being more common in the South.
The Empire is officially Buddhist and the government actively supports Buddhist institutions, but the practice of other religions is legal and there are large Hindu and Muslim minorities. The government is run by a mix of hereditary, religious, and democratically elected authorities, and the relationships between the different types of authorities are sometimes very confusing an inefficient.
Most people can enter the Empire without a visa. There are very few restrictions on transporting money or goods into or out of the country. However, civil rights like freedom of speech are not as extensive as in some countries, and if you do get in trouble with the local authorities, the punishments tend to be a bit harsh.
The economy is not great and the Sherpa rupee is undervalued. This means you can find some great bargain prices, so fans from wealthy nations might want to come for a combination of baseball and shopping spree. Poverty rates are high and there are some beggars in the cities. The age of consent is 16. People drive like maniacs. Drug laws are poorly enforced. Alcoholic beverages including baijiu, chang, beer, and raksi are common at ballparks and sports bars. Tap water and local food are usually safe to eat/drink, but it's a good idea to boil the water just in case.
The current exchange rate is ₹117=$1NSD.
Magic exists, but is relatively rare. There are 5 kinds of magic:
Divine magic
Demonic magic
Tao (magical equivalent to background radiation)
Blood magic (hereditary powers)
Talismans (their properties depend on what sort of magic was used to create them)
Stadiums
Syangboche Athletic Complex
Location: Namche, Capital District
Capacity: 43,800
Syangboche is the home of the Khumbu Icefall Doctors and the Sherpa Imperial Baseball Museum. At an elevation of 3780m (12,402ft), it is one of the world's highest ballparks. Visiting teams are recommended to arrive early and give themselves some time to acclimate to the altitude if their schedule allows it. The thin air and slightly short left field make it a hitter's paradise. The high elevation also comes with cold temperatures, strong winds, and occasional snow -- but the gift shop and concessions have plenty of blankets, jackets, hot beverages, and thukpa for anyone that needs to warm up!
The Imperial Baseball Museum is open from 9AM to 6PM and admission is free. Stop by before the game to learn about the history of baseball in the Sherpa Empire and see the nation's largest collection of baseball memorabilia.
Queen of the Hills Sports Complex
Location: Darjeeling, Gorkhaland
Capacity: capacity 37,300
Queen of the Hills Sports Complex is the home of the Darjeeling Green Sox, as well as various other local sports teams and public recreational facilities. As well as a ballpark, the complex includes a swimming pool, ice rink, mini golf course, and picnic grounds. The mini golf is normally closed this time of year, but will be open in the mornings on game days. The ballpark is one of the smaller ones in the Empire, but its cozy feel, quaint brick work, and the pretty landscaping around the park are beloved by the fans. At an elevation of 2,042 (6,700 ft), it's not quite as dizzying as Syangboche, but the altitude still allows fly balls to fly a little farther than normal. A short outfield also contributes to making this a hitter's park, though the outfield wall is relatively tall and it's somewhat common for balls to bounce off instead of going out.
Chengdu Sports Centre
Location: Chengdu, Sichuan Territory
Capacity: 42,000
Chengdu Sports Centre, home of the Chengdu Pandas, is a modern multi-use stadium. It is a hitter's park, but not as extreme as Syangboche or Queen of the Hills. Altitude is not a factor here, or it shouldn't be. (If it is, your wussiness will be immortalized in memes for all eternity.) The Pandas mascots Momo and Juju are crowd favorites, and Chengdu is known for staging elaborate dances or Sichuan opera skits during the 7th inning stretch.
The city of Chengdu is known for its spicy hot pot, bustling night life, and many teahouses. Visitors looking for something a little quieter might enjoy a day trip to Mount Qingcheng, which boasts lush foliage, scenic waterfalls, and several Taoist temples.
Chokpori Stadium
Location: Lhasa, Tibet
Capacity: 29,000
Chokpori is the home stadium of the Lhasa Lamas. It isn't the biggest ballpark in the Empire, but it's gold tile roofs and traditional Tibetan architecture make it one of the most beautiful and distinctive. Here and at Syangboche, fans sometimes bring prayer wheels to pray for their team to win. Chokpori is around 3800m above sea level, and visiting teams are advised to allow some time to acclimate before their game if possible. It has a fairly large outfield, but the high elevation still makes it a good hitter's park. Extra base hits are common because there is so much ground for outfielders to cover.
Lhasa has an important place in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, and remains a popular destination for religious pilgrimages from across the Empire. If you have a lot of money, it's also a great place to shop for talismans and magically-enhanced products such as infinite suitcases or bottomless trash barrels.
Jinnah Stadium
Location: Islamabad Municipal District
Capacity: 48,200
Jinnah Stadium is the home of the Islamabad Snow Leopards. It's a well-built park, but not a very distinctive one. Islamabad is in the western part of the Empire where there is a large Muslim population, so all food sold in the stadium is halal. Snow Leopards games have prayer breaks so that Muslim players and fans can do their salah. SIBA (Sherpa Imperial Baseball Association) regulations require that these breaks be held between innings, not during an inning.
All three games being held at this ballpark will be day games, and will include a break for afternoon prayers. Most of the Sherpa players are not Muslim, and it's fine if you're not either -- visitors who are not Muslim should not feel obligated to pray -- but it was decided to go ahead and have the prayer break for the benefit of the local fans. Due to a spate of Islamic terrorism this year, security will be especially tight. Fans who get rowdy may be investigated as terror suspects. People that get into drunken shouting matches or minor scuffles will generally be released after questioning, but more serious altercations may lead to lengthy prison sentences or even executions.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Capacity: 43,000
Home of the Jaipur Jewelers, one of the better teams in SIBA. This stadium has been the site of a few violent incidents this year, so security will be tight here as well. The Jaipur Jewelers have been at the center of a fierce debate over women's place in sports, as well as the role of blood magic. There were also a couple of failed Taliban attacks. Government officials don't believe further attacks are likely, but they have still deployed some extra security personnel and will be thorough about searching any bags that fans bring into the stadium.
Mandarin Park
Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu Territory
Capacity: 61,443
Mandarin Park is the home stadium of the Nanjing Mandarins. It is known for its sleek modern design and was voted as having the best food of any ballpark in the Sherpa Empire. The stands are decorated with red Chinese lanterns, giving the park a bit of local flair. Because it is a large park, it doesn't get many home runs. Weather in Nanjing is usually cool and wet this time of year, but not bitterly cold. Nanjing is known for its universities, its imposing city wall, and the ruins of the old Chinese capital.
Eden Gardens
Location: Kolkata, Bengal Province
Capacity: 66,000
Eden Gardens is the home stadium of the Bengal Tigers, and the Sherpa Empire's largest ballpark. Originally built in 1864, it is also the nation's oldest ballpark still in use. It has been renovated many times and very little remains of the original structure, but there is a museum documenting the history of the park, both as the home of the Tigers and as a cricket stadium. Most of the seating area is sheltered by colorful awnings. The field has more ground than usual in foul territory, giving fielders plenty of room to chase down foul balls that are hit in the air. This, as well as a deep outfield, make Eden Gardens a pitcher's park.
Kolkata is known for its artistic and literary history and is home to many museums. Some artists also take their creativity to the streets, decorating the city with graffiti. Although the Sherpa Empire's official language is Sherpa and it's national religion is Buddhism, much of Kolkata's population still speaks Bengali and practices Hinduism.
Schedule
MD1- @ South Covello
MD2- @Eraman
MD3- vs. West Phoenicia @ Syangboche
MD4- @Tenburg
MD5- vs. Shayla @ Queen of the Hills
MD6- vs. South Covello @ Queen of the Hills
MD7- vs. Eraman @ Queen of the Hills
MD8- @West Phoenicia
MD9- vs. Tenburg @ Chengdu
MD10-@Shayla
MD11- @South Covello
MD12- @Eraman
MD13- vs. West Phoenicia @ Chokpori Stadium
MD14- @Tenburg
MD15- vs. Shayla @ Jinnah Stadium
MD16- vs. South Covello @ Jinnah Stadium
MD17- vs. Eraman @ Jinnah Stadium
MD18- @West Phoenicia
MD19- vs. Tenburg @ Sawai Mansingh Stadium
MD20-@Shayla
MD21- @South Covello
MD22- @Eraman
MD23- vs. West Phoenicia @ Mandarin Park
MD24- @Tenburg
MD25- vs. Shayla @ Eden Gardens
MD26- vs. South Covello @ Eden Gardens
MD27- vs. Eraman @ Eden Gardens
MD28- @West Phoenicia
MD29- vs. Tenburg @ Syangboche
MD30-@Shayla
RP Permissions
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: Yes, within reason. Don't have anyone playing a position they don't play, don't have pitchers batting if they're not also pitching -- but it is OK to put my bench players in the game, or swap a couple of players' batting order.
Follow my pitching rotation: Follow the rotation I posted, but if you're RPing about the later innings, you can decide when the starter got pulled and which relief pitcher was brought in.
Godmod scoring events: Within reason. You can be very specific about what my players did, but keep it realistic please.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but let me determine severity
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes, but if you eject more than one of my people, you need to eject a similar number of your own.
Godmod other events: TG for permission.
Use DH at home: No.
Other: My people are pretty well-behaved on the field and there is not a lot of drama llama nonsense like hitting batters on purpose. Hanyi Yang might do it by accident because he's a doofus, but that's a different issue. My team is not terribly aggressive about stealing bases, and they are not terribly quick to go to the bullpen.
WBC 44 takes place before WC 81 in the Sherpa Empire's timeline. National security issues that were mostly wrapped up by the time of WC 81 are still going on during WBC 44.