Smyrna rises from ruin (An Introduction to NS)
We peaceful people of Smyrna, tormented throughout history by foriegn invaders, have overthrown our oppressors and declared this humble city an Empire Republic to rival all. Firstly, we cast our eyes across the Aegean to the devious Acheans, who began our enslavement, and swear to send every last one to the Gates of Cerberus.
Respectfully, we wish to open dialogue with nations that share our political views. Consider this an open invitation to all non-Achean nations throughout the world to visit Kadifekale, our mighty citadale perched atop Mt. Ayasuluk.
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Emperor-Elect Bazyli Ercole
The Trojan Empire
09-10-2003, 00:45
Ah, welcome my noble comrade from Symrna! We, too, agree with your hate of the Achaeans. The Achaeans have plagued the peoples of the world. They pillaged and razed our glorious city. They raped and enslaved our women.
We shall deploy an emissary of Troy, Ambassador Peleus, to greet our noble, and recently freed counterparts. Welcome!
King Priam of Troy
-The Trojan Empire-
Meeting a Trojan emissary was a dream come true for Cpt. Kratos. As a child he played "The Trojan War" with kids from his neighborhood. Sarpedon he thought, I always wanted to be Sarpedon, leader of the Lycians. And to think he was a Smyrnaean like me!
Kratos checked his uniform for any lint or fuzzies. Everything had to be perfect here. His men stood rigidly in formation, decorated in the finest dress uniforms his Emperors military had to offer. The fourteen opposed each other across a red velvet carpet ran from the Captain's feet to the landing pad infront of him. This was meant to symbolize each of the heroes and gods of the Trojan War.
It was well known throughout the Empire that a dignitary from Troy would be arriving today. Photographers and members of the press were held twenty yards back by armed guards. Behind Kratos towered Kadifkale, the massive fortress at the peak of Mt. Ayasuluk that has overlooked Smyrna Bay for nearly four thousand years.
He should be arriving any minute now...
The Trojan Empire
09-10-2003, 02:01
OOC: Might as well move to Asia Minor region.
IC: Ambassador Peleus arrived with a magnificient convoy of dark black limousines with tinted windows. His ride was the second in the convoy and he waited patiently as the convoy rolled over the southern roads to Smynra.
The sky was a beautiful and clear of any clouds. Peleus smiled.
Ah, we must thank the great gods for bestowing such a precious day upon us he thought to himself.
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Forty-five minutes of serenity passed until the convoy reached the main road of its destination.
Peleus was greeted by several large crowds as he walked towards Kratos. "Greetings, Mr. Kratos, I am Peleus of Troy," he spoke thus.
-The Trojan Empire-
"Welcome to Kadifekale Ambassador," Kratos responded. Turning to his left, he gestured towards the magnificant forty foot doorway. "The Emperor awaits inside."
Climbing marble steps and crossing through a row of marble columns, the pair entered the Grand Foyer. The vaulted cielings reaching sixty feet in the air were covered with fescos of gods and myths. Ionic columns stretched upward along the walls, supporting a marble ledge lined with statues of historical figures.
Kratos lead the ambassador up a broad staircase and into an opulant office were, behind a huge cedar desk, the Emperor rose to greet his guest.
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"Welcome Abassador Peleus, please have a seat." He motioned to a cushy leather chair in front of his desk. "We have a great deal to discuss, let me offer you a drink." The Emperor motioned to the Captain, who quietly slipped out of the room "so... were shall we begin?"
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Emperor Bazyli
[Communication from Daecon]
Greetings to you a new nation, I am Daecon, Advisor to The Lady and High Priest of Her Church of The Word. I offer you our friendly greetings on behalf of The Lady and offer to send to your nation missionaries from The Church of The Word to spead The Word to your people and allow them to forget their sorrow and pain and feel eternal joy in being Synchronized with The Word of The Lady.
[Communication Ends]
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Daecon: Advisor to the Lady and
High Priest of The Church of The Word
There Is Only One, And The One Is Daemon
The Dominion of Synchronized
[Communication from Daecon]
Greetings to you a new nation, I am Daecon, Advisor to The Lady and High Priest of Her Church of The Word. I offer you our friendly greetings on behalf of The Lady and offer to send to your nation missionaries from The Church of The Word to spead The Word to your people and allow them to forget their sorrow and pain and feel eternal joy in being Synchronized with The Word of The Lady.
[Communication Ends]
The Empire extends its apologies, but at this time we will not accept religious missionaries.
Our deepest respect to the Lady, and your offer to "Synchronize" our people. We hope this is not the last communication between our nations.
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Emperor Bazyli
[Communication from Daecon]
It won't be... It won't be.
[Communication Ends]
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Daecon: Advisor to the Lady and
High Priest of The Church of The Word
There Is Only One, And The One Is Daemon
The Dominion of Synchronized
Naori wishes you well...
The people of the Empire return the same well wishes to Naori.
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Emperor Bazyli
The Trojan Empire
09-10-2003, 19:39
"Greetings, Emperor. I'll decline for that drink for now," spoke Peleus, who sat down.
"Now, our first discussion should be trade between our nations. Next, we have our concerns with the Achaeans, Argives, and such other infidels," he continued.
"Troy has a variety of silks and other luxorious clothing material to offer to the great Smynrans..."
Ambassador Peleus
-The Trojan Empire-
"Smyrna's economy is growing strong, and our people are developing a taste for the finer things in life, silk among them. There is also a growing demand amoung the quilting societies for linen and wool," Bazyli raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are these things Troy could provide to us?"
"Further more," Bazyli continued, "the vinyards of the Ayasuluk produce some of the finest wine in Aegean. It is cheap for us to produce, very cheap." The Emperor stood and motioned for Peleus to come to the window. "See there," he said as he pointed to an open square in the center of town. "That is the Agora, a magnificent fountain crafted by our finest masons centuries ago... It flows not with water, but with wine! We just cannot sell it quickly enough; We face an invasion of grape vines."
"The wine we will sell to Troy for the price of the barrel that contains it."
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Emperor Bazyli
The Trojan Empire
10-10-2003, 03:00
"Ah, such a fine deal that has been offered by thou. Of course, Troy will need to consult thy Council of Elders, whom shall decide whether this pact is approved," spoke Peleus with grace.
He straightened his tie and spoke once more,"Now, Troy has begun development and production of products of variety in the military department. Our economy has yet to be ignited and thrown into to full swing yet, thus, we ask for assisted funding in the upcoming projects. In return, Troy shall discount any of these products you may wish to purchase for thyself."
Ambassador Peleus
-The Trojan Empire-