International District [OOC, TWI]

[Elvesnwood]

I'm Elvesnwood, or ICily refered as Arkley.

I'm planning to become a democratic and rather peaceful state which hopefully will be focusing mainly on military, economic and domestic worldbuilding rather than any serious expansionist efforts. My nation's background is essentially resettled slaves, immigrants from East Asia alongside Americans immigrating to the once-American-colony to start a new life after the island was pacified fully in 1877. I am roughly little over the size of France.

I'm looking for anyone that's willing to more or less set up in roleplay relations and or the sort, thanks.

[Hyukai]

Greetings! My name is Hyukai and i am sort of like a kingdom i guess.

My nation is a monarchy that tries to make its citizens happy while also having a strong governments and a great economy. Hyukai has a long history but was only declared what it is now on 2002. In the 19th century we were a great empire called the Nordic Empire until defeated by the Russians. Then we were colonised by the Spanish and then the Japanese. After another 70 years of being colonised and decolonised we finally got independence.

The size of my country is not so big about the size of Romania but slightly bigger. The current monarch is King Gustaf and the prime minister is the newly elected Maximilian Akita Jr.

Also I am looking for a nation to have some role-play with so tell me if you would like to role-play with me.

Have a great day!

[Ainslie]

Greetings! My name is Hyukai and i am sort of like a kingdom i guess.

My nation is a monarchy that tries to make its citizens happy while also having a strong governments and a great economy. Hyukai has a long history but was only declared what it is now on 2002. In the 19th century we were a great empire called the Nordic Empire until defeated by the Russians. Then we were colonised by the Spanish and then the Japanese. After another 70 years of being colonised and decolonised we finally got independence.

The size of my country is not so big about the size of Romania but slightly bigger. The current monarch is King Gustaf and the prime minister is the newly elected Maximilian Akita Jr.

Also I am looking for a nation to have some role-play with so tell me if you would like to role-play with me.

Have a great day!

Hey, welcome to The Western Isles! To roleplay in our region, you should join our map: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=391007. From there you can interact with almost all of us. Obviously when you pick a spot on the map that would change the size of your country - although you can calculate the area of prospective spots and go from that.

[Puppaffnia]

Hello TWI! I'm the new emissary from 10000 Islands, Paffnia, and I'll be represented in the region by this, my longtime emissary nation, Puppaffnia. I joined NS in November of 2010 and have been active in 10000 Islands ever since, serving as Delegate, Minister of Labor, and other roles. Currently, I serve as the Islands' Cartographer-General (map here) and Regional Reserve Chair (head of our regional forum economy). I also authored Security Council Resolution #93: Commend The Featured Region Followers and am a bit of a card farmer. Paffnia the nation is a combination of my ideas about government and the real-life country of Macedonia (factbooks here).

You can find out more about 10000 Islands in this dispatch. Glad to be here!

[Pouksland]

Hello! I just joined this region and I'm eager to introduce myself!

Pouksland, ("Land in the sea of glass" in ancient Klevekan) is an island nation found in the northern hemisphere. At the moment, the nation is run as a federal republic, with 16 districts constituting the nation. The district of Tzüche serves as the capital district of the country. It's current president is Rakama Melyta. Pouksland uses the Nuko as currency, and its motto is Hërtiya, Dimokraza et Lerti ("Heritage, democracy and liberty" in Poukslandic)

Founded in 1137 and recognized as an independent nation in 1245, Pouksland has a long and messy history. Starting as a colony for the kingdom of Graekurov until developing as an independent kingdom that has evolved into a republic, a dictatorship and another republic and has stood through three civil wars. For more information on Poukslandic history, check out our factbook: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=pou ... l=factbook
DO BE NOTED, the factbook is continuously updated as more lore and story is written. There are sections that need updating.

Looking forward to TWI!

[Hummusia]

Hello, my name is Eben_jr and I just started playing 3 days ago.

My nation is partially influenced by alternate history videos on Youtube, so I wanted to start something new.
In our world, during the 1500´s, there was a Sultanate that was a vassal of the Ottomans, called the Sultanate of Zanzibar. The area it controlled was a significant portion of the Somali and Mozambique coast, and Oman. During the 1700´s, the British took over Oman, and the Sultan and his family fled to Zanzibar. But what if the British colonized the whole sultanate? Forced the whole population to be deported? In my world, the Sultan, his court, and most of the population of Oman and Yemen had a mass exodus to the East. They looked for home after home, but no one would accept them. In 1855, during the Meiji Restoration, the emperor took these people in and helped them populate Southern Japan. During this time, the Omanese lived as refugees in Japan for nearly a century. They maintained their distinct cultural heritage, but became fascinated by one thing: HUMMUS. Hummus became a national treasured dish among the newly created heritage of Hummusians and the Japanese. The population of the Hummusians rose to over 5 million. They became hard working, free people that were the richest in Japan because of their trade prowess. They partially helped Japan modernize faster during the Meiji Restoration. Hummusian sailors became renowned for their cunning and prowess, especially during the war against Russia in 1905, and WW1. Shortly after WW1, however, the emperor decided to rescind the Hummusian Sultanate´s current status. Instead he decided to incorporate them into the Japanese Empire. The Hummusians were a great treasure to the Japanese, so the harshness experienced to foreigners did not apply to them. Shortly after WW2 Hummusians gained their independence, and created one of the most prevalent trading empires in the world. The economic miracle of Japan was aided by American aid to Hummusia.

Now, Hummusia is a proud leader of human rights and freedom. Though the nation still only has a population of 7 million, they are very determined to make their mark on this world. Hummusia wants to perpetrate all abusers of human rights, and aggressors in this world. The Hummusian upper class is interested in trade deals and economic development of Hummusia to a paradise.

Thank you for reading and I am looking forward to RP!

[Ainslie]

Hello! I just joined this region and I'm eager to introduce myself!

Looking forward to TWI!

Cool! What is the kingdom of Graekurov? If it's something that won't be in your nation, it could be worth looking for someone in TWI that already has a colonial empire and see if you're into any of them coming in. That'd be a good way to intertwine your history with TWI from day dot and make the most of your future stay here in TWI.

On that note - have you applied to join the map? If you haven't done so, it is where all the roleplay happens so I really recommend you read this dispatch and then telegram Vancouvia with what he asks for in it: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=391007

Hello, my name is Eben_jr and I just started playing 3 days ago.


Thank you for reading and I am looking forward to RP!

Gday! Sounds interesting but I'm hardly a student of history so I'm not sure what you're saying half of the time there

Just a heads up, it could be worth it to try and write your way into independence after World War I. That way you can stride into Imperial War One discussions - a conflict that happens in the 1940s and make the most of that event, since it appears that war is a very significant part of what you have planned for your history.

Also, if you haven't written to Vancouvia to join the map yet - take a glance further up in this post and read the linked dispatch so you can jump into the roleplay with all of us

Looking forward to seeing what you two come up with - as always, if you've got any questions feel free to write them on our regional message board. If you'd like to ask something privately or just need someone to bounce ideas off of feel free to telegram our Secretary of Roleplay Roendavar or myself or any of the other active members in TWI.

[Shanzie]

Hello, my name is Eben_jr and I just started playing 3 days ago.

My nation is partially influenced by alternate history videos on Youtube, so I wanted to start something new.
In our world, during the 1500´s, there was a Sultanate that was a vassal of the Ottomans, called the Sultanate of Zanzibar. The area it controlled was a significant portion of the Somali and Mozambique coast, and Oman. During the 1700´s, the British took over Oman, and the Sultan and his family fled to Zanzibar. But what if the British colonized the whole sultanate? Forced the whole population to be deported? In my world, the Sultan, his court, and most of the population of Oman and Yemen had a mass exodus to the East. They looked for home after home, but no one would accept them. In 1855, during the Meiji Restoration, the emperor took these people in and helped them populate Southern Japan. During this time, the Omanese lived as refugees in Japan for nearly a century. They maintained their distinct cultural heritage, but became fascinated by one thing: HUMMUS. Hummus became a national treasured dish among the newly created heritage of Hummusians and the Japanese. The population of the Hummusians rose to over 5 million. They became hard working, free people that were the richest in Japan because of their trade prowess. They partially helped Japan modernize faster during the Meiji Restoration. Hummusian sailors became renowned for their cunning and prowess, especially during the war against Russia in 1905, and WW1. Shortly after WW1, however, the emperor decided to rescind the Hummusian Sultanate´s current status. Instead he decided to incorporate them into the Japanese Empire. The Hummusians were a great treasure to the Japanese, so the harshness experienced to foreigners did not apply to them. Shortly after WW2 Hummusians gained their independence, and created one of the most prevalent trading empires in the world. The economic miracle of Japan was aided by American aid to Hummusia.

Now, Hummusia is a proud leader of human rights and freedom. Though the nation still only has a population of 7 million, they are very determined to make their mark on this world. Hummusia wants to perpetrate all abusers of human rights, and aggressors in this world. The Hummusian upper class is interested in trade deals and economic development of Hummusia to a paradise.

Thank you for reading and I am looking forward to RP!

One thing we generally do accept here is standard world history. However, its very possible that such an event could have happened just after ww1 without the alternate history. France and GB took large chunks of the mideast and that would be a great way to adapt your history to this. Doing as Ains said and writing your independence into ww1 is a good idea.

Other Islamic states are here in Shanzie and my neighbor, Aprosia. Would love it if you could join our little island:)

[Frajland]

Hello.
We are Frajland, a nation formed of the burning scattered remnants of the Third Reich after the success of the 20th July Plot.
Now a large and successful democracy, we searched mostly to stick to ourselves and leave others alone and be. But with recent developments we have realized the error of our ways and searched far for a region to promote our democratic ideals from and to safeguard democratic ideals.

[Oo-ah-oo-tiki-tiki]

Hello~ Name's Tanya, Started playing yesterday. (I hope this is where this introduction is meant to go)

* How did you hear about The Western Isles?

I got a telegram or notice talking about The Western Isles, and it seems like the most fun region i got a telegram for, so i've joined.

*What's some information about yourself (hobbies, interests, country, etc.)?

I enjoy cooking, playing video games, and astrophotography.

*What kind of nation are you trying to make?

the nation i am trying to make is a very primitive nation, a nation that was so isolated until recently, that only just discovered what "society" is. the nation is somewhat democratic, and doesn't have an internal economy. the currency in the nation is used only to trade with outsiders, while on the inside, resources are distributed amongst the population. the Tiki lands are located in a small rainforest, and so the main resources are wood and fiber, the lands also contain a bit of uranium, copper and gold (shiny rocks), and cinnabar, sulfur, and have access to clams and seaweed. the military is small and uses spears and slings, and primitive cannons (boom tubes). the main productions of the Tiki are woodworks, fishing, salt, spices, and baskets. the concept of language isn't fully developed within the Tiki yet.

[Einnstadt]

Hi, I am here to represent Einnstadt government. Since we found an island on the edge of Western Isles. We join this small international organization. But we still not decide the island's name because the leader refuses to use her name to named after it.

We discussed about many names. In the begining, the island gave our sailors a safety shelter to avoid storm while their cargo ship was broken.

But Shelter will not be a good name for register it or......tourism in the future.

Einnstadian Vidua Insel.

This is her name after our discussion. Right now we have around 100 researchers and 500 soldiers on the main island. Focus on research its plentiful nature to solve our nation's resource crisis.

We already deliver official request to TWI founder to correct the name. Hope we can do something real achievements for the region soon!

[Ryreza]

Greetings friends, I am the Kingdom of Ryreza. I am an archipelago nation with warm climates and sunny beaches. The national hobby of Ryreza is reading and the arts. I first heard of The Western Isles when I received a telegram from the Free Lands Of Vancouvia. It is the hope of the government and the people of Ryreza to become a world power and colonial empire and for our name to be known the world over.

[Lunapatria]

Hi. So I am Lunapatria. This is a new nation of mine, although I have been on NS for years now. To be completely honest, I am still not fully decided on what direction I am going to go with this country at least in terms of climate and geography. As for politics, so far, I know that it is a democracy with reclusive foreign policy in how it interacts at least with international organizations. In terms of individual relationships, it is very dedicated to humanitarianism and providing development aid within the limits of its' own capabilities. History-wise, like with other areas, there is still a lot of work to do and we'll see how things move along. So far, I know it is a "moon-themed" country, so its' history and possibly mythology will focus around the world's satellite.

[Belantica]

Hello, I'm Belantica. I've been on NS for around 4 years now. I came to TWI to try something new and hopefully jumpstart my interest in roleplaying again. In terms of basic information, I'm working on doing a massive overhaul to fit within TWI's canon and the rules so it might be a bit until it gets sorted out (that and school, can't mess around too much). Right now, I'm shooting for a population of around 18 million and a GDP per capita of 24K NSD.

Politically, Belantica is basically a republic that transitions into a monarchy while retaining a parliament and is fairly decentralized since the federal government has the states handle most affairs. In terms of foreign affairs, Belantica tries to stay relatively neutral, but is open to joining pacts or alliances depending on the circumstances implied relating to such manners. Economic wise, it is heavily dominated by heavy manufacturing (most notably in the automotive sector), agriculture and providing financial services, and would mostly import raw materials, food, and a variety of other consumer products to make it a competitive market for both domestic and international firms. It uses the imperial system for most measurements.

[Lesva]

I am Lesva. The post above Belantica by Lunapatria was from me. I decided to switch nations, which is the one you see before you. Since Lesva is still so fresh, I cannot say much about what kind of an image I am going to follow. I know that Lesva is a democracy of a semi-presidential type, but leaning towards parliamentarism. It is a nation that has nicknamed itself the "Corner of Liberty" almost to an ideological level, because of how committed it is to freedom, democracy, civil rights, independence, sovereignty, liberty from domination and other freeing values. The cultural, linguistic and religious make-up will also be largely determined by the kind of neighbors we have and how our cultures will influence each other to make sense for us to be neighbors at all. In terms of climate, I picture Lesva being a nation on the warmer side. Maybe not a tropical country, but on the level of maybe Southern Europe weather-wise. I know that a lot of this is abstract, but I will developed Lesva as I move into the IC after I am on the map. Thanks for reading.

[Serpoje]

Hi, I'm Serpoje. The vast majority of my people belong to the religion of Islam. Its capital and largest city are Bolu. I can't wait to improve my nation and do RP with you!

Note: I need to be 13 years old to do Rp. Apart from this day, I will be able to do RP in 12 days. For now, I'm updating my nation's factbooks.

[Jeriga]

This is The State of Jeriga, hoping to be west of Tsunterland. It is a constitutional monarchy which has dived headlong into Democractic Socialism while still loving its king, which has always been more aligned with the people of the nation and against the nobles. We will be an island nation, focusing on diplomacy and filling an active role in the international community.

Thanks

[Torom]

Greetings peasants, partners friends,

I'm Torom, an old member of TWI who arrived in late 2017 and left a year later if I remember correctly, but now I have returned. You may find me now owning the Northern Argus canal as the most hyper-consumerist capitalist paradise you have ever seen that is somehow still prospering. However, I will be adding things slowly in factbooks and interactions to prevent myself from burning out and growing tired with NS like before. Hope to have fun with y'all!

[Closnia]

Hi! I'm Closnia, I'm new here and I'd like to make a lot of allies through this region. I'm looking forward to all that's to come!

[Zephyrisia]

Hello! I'm pleased to both participate in and expand the roleplay world of The Western Isles. I have been on NS for around 7 years or so now as Bauscland, who I brought here a couple months ago to RP with. Unfortunately, school caught up with me and I wasn't able to do as much as I wanted. Thankfully, now that I'm out of school I'll be able to more RPing. Regardless, I look forward to working with you all.

Nestled around the Great Lakes of South Argus, Zephyrisia is a verdant nation built on the foundations of many preceding civilizations. The current state was established in the early 1820s following the Wars of Liberation against its former Wellsian overlords. In the time since, Zephyrisia has had to balance its own ambitions with the constraint of having a more powerful neighbor to the North in the form of the Estral Republic; a nation that wishes to keep their hegemony over South Argus intact. Simultaneously, Zephryisia's efforts to project power are also hampered by a strong sense of regionalism among its provinces. These have fiercely defended their historical privileges and identities. As such, both the cities of the lakes and the territories beyond have resisted efforts to politically centralize, much to the frustration of those in the nation's capital of Leiden.

While currently having a republican and democratic form of government, Zephyrisia has struggled with a legacy of authoritarianism and corruption left behind by previous regimes. In that sense then, Zephyrisia is a flawed republic. However, much progress has been made in the last half century toward a more open, tolerant and integrated society. From the natives who first landed on her shores to those who followed, Zephyrisia has acted as a place where worlds collide, meld together, and begin anew. The nation has redefined itself in the past, and the decades to come may bring more changes to the fledgling nation.

[Fawarak]

We are a nation based on the sea, with many islands.
My goal is to establish a hub of trade and a haven for pirate to raid our enemy's settlement, attacked and loot their trading vessels, disrupt their sea trade route.
We also interested in open trade and guarantee that our pirate ship will protect your trade ship ( as long as you maintain trading relationship with us mwahahaha )

[Southern Xenick]

Xenick is a nation bordering Keomora and Aprosia in the Southern sea. We are a capitalist democracy, who has a long as time struggle with Communist influence in the west, and in a result, we have frequent insurgencies that destroys land in a “killzone” where capitalist and communist factions battle it out for its rich material resources, which the nations fragile economy relies entirely on. Whoever controls the killzone, controls the nation as a whole. The government is desperate to get aid or material support, and the communists are always vying to get communist funding and support to bring down the battered government.
The history of Xenick is a sordid one, with communist forces from the west backstabbing to attain their power, and a politically divided populace, scarred from the ancient civilization that mistreated them, lend massive support for the social agenda.

[Awesome Imperium]

I'm the Awesome Imperium.
I'm Looking to launch an embassy program and expand my military.
let me know if you want to go to war or do a diplomatic rp like a cold war, civil war, or World war.

[Awesome Imperium]

I also have plans for joining alliances and expanding my empire and international contributions,

[Sylvaynia]

Good day, I am the kingdom of Sylvaynia, situated on the large island south of Keomora . Our people have suffered long under the rule of a foreign revolutionary despot, and he was overthrown in 1996 by a hidden member of the Old Kraka royal dynasty. The monarchy was restored and the old capitol of our nation rebuilt. We now return to the world stage, we seek to trade and establish or join a coalition for military protection, preferably with other monarchists, until our military is as powerful as it was in the days of the old kingdom. We were once feared as raiders and pirates by our enemies, yet beloved as traders and protectors by our friends. The new King Zan-Vier Kraka, seeks to re-earn this reputation.