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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Official Opening of the Round Table. The Round Table is a council set up by nations of the region of South East Asia, for the security and well-being of SEA. Today, it officially becomes a security organization. All guests are welcome to witness this occasion.

Members of the Executive Council of the Round Table, step up to the podium to recite your oath.

Please rise as the Executive Council take their oath of duty to the Round Table.

*Reubenlucy rises, eyes fixed on the podium*

OOC: NW10, what the? You are not Reubenlucy.

The Legion of Defence has been notified of the meeting.

Having nothing better to do as of late, a Berëzan delegation (this time with somebody over the age of 20) has been sent to witness the occasion. Unlike other times, the three don't show up fashionably late, and quietly sit down towards the back of the crowd.

*Gemfish steps forward to the podium*

I the Founder of Australia : Cremorne am happy to be at the opening of the Round Table : Congratulations on the opening!!!

A Toast to the fine nations of South East Asia! Hooray Hooray Hooray!!!

*Reube's eyes shift from the podium to New Wave 10, who appears to be lurking near the back of the room*

I must have an admirer in New Wave 10 - it's always good to see that you are loved (even if it is by your enemies)

*Reub clap's politey as Gemfish rises to the poduim, then moves over and slaps Cremorne on the back*

Cremorne me old mate, fancy seeing you here

Oh I see you got invited to this quaint little gathering...

Well I suggest we turn this little event Australian.

Grabs as Eski and Fires up the BBQ

*slips in a little late, snags a glass of wine from a passing waiter and joins the rest of the future exec council*

Aurdmen leaders touch dow via helicopter. Soon, high ranking governmental members walk briskly into the room. Once seated, the presidentwalks to the podium, and takes his place among his fellow nations. Standing proud he waits to recite his oath.

Not a bad turnout. I suggest you invite the Founder of New Zealand since they are another region nearby

The President of Adderton would like to send an observer to such proccedings in his curiosity on regional and national differences.

The Apparent Autarchy would also like to send an observer to learn about inter-regional security.

All nations are welcome to send an observer to this event, as long as they observe proper etiquette. All who are present now, please feel free to find a seat for the 10-course dinner we are serving now with our waiters as we await the last member of the Executive Council. All members of the Council who are now present, please feel free to mingle with the guests as we await the presence of Metens.

On another note, all nations, i would be most grateful if you would inform other nations to join us.

*The King Vampire, the monarch of The Gothic Underworld, glances at the book in front of him, which holds the words of the oath he personlly wrote, and then at a cupboard which holds a secret, and ponders whether he'll get to reveal it. Then his mind wanders to the delay caused by Metens' absence*

(whispers to himself) Where is he? The swearing in cannot start without him..........

*The Delegate from Metens stumbles in 8 courses into the dinner, looking around embaressedly, rushes forward to the Podium (knocking over several chairs and a waiter :oops: ) and takes his Oath*

Suddenly the door of the function room flies open and a man comes running in screaming unaudible things at the top of his lungs. The man dives at the delgate from Gemfish and tackles him to the ground. Drags him up and stands there holding a gun to his head!

The room is deathly silent


then the a sheet of paper rolls from the mans leg...it reads

"Nations Present. We at Pipis have been watching South East Asia for a very long time, and we have not forgotten the past. Pipis has chosen this moment to return to the international scene and the turmoil caused in the past will be a mere gust before the storm.
If you do not meet our demands, This man will die. Our demands are as follows.
1. The return of Pipis to South East Asia.
2. The appointment of Pipis to the permament council.
3. Gemfish's abdication as a UN nation.
4. Gemfish steping down from the permament council.
5. South East Aisa declaring war on the New waves.
5b. South East asia enlisting the support of both Australia's in the war.
6. The banning of Amelika from South East Asia
7. The banning of Gemfish from South East Asia

The Facades security force eliminates the Pipisian with a well-placed sniper round and watchfully eyes the crowd.

*The King Vampire looks at the dead body of the gunman, seeing Facades' security forces take credit for the kill. What they didn't know is that the King Vampire, with his supernatural powers, had already used his vast telekinetic powers, first to send the gun flying from reach, then to reach inside the gunman's skull and mash his brains from inside, just before the bullet apparently killed him*
*The King Vampire looks at the leader of Facades and winks, then looks again at the gunman, and in a solemn voice.....*

Do not underestimate the power of the Round Table. Especially not me.

*whispers an order to his vampire minions*
*the vampire minions proceed to pool their powers together, and soon located the villians of Launch Base. Using psychic powers, they soon sent the LB villians into a dreamscape, where their wishes apparently happened in front of them, without the real world being affected whatsoever*

Ah-hem. Now that this minor interruption has been resolved, let us go back to more pressing matters.

OOC: If you don't understand what i've been rambling about, basically, just ignore Pipis and anyone else who tries to sabotage the meeting. We are all safe. The forces of The Gothic Underworld guarantees it.

Right, now that everyone is here......

*glances at the tardiness of Metens' envoy*

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your time. We at SEA are grateful that you have taken time off to witness this occasion. Now, please be seated, as the members of the Executive Council of the Round Table takes their oath to the Round Table.

*waits until everyone is settled down, and the ExC grouped together on the podium, then proceeds*

Fellow Councillors, some time ago, the Round Table was conceived, as a security organization to serve the interests of South East Asia. Today, the Round Table is officially open!

However, an organization is nothing without the dedication of its leaders. This is why we are here today, fellow Councillors. Today, we take the oath that will bind us to our duty. Let us begin!

*opens the book*

*The King Vampire sighs, taking in this momentous occasion, then opens and reads the oath, and looks up*

The Executive Council, attention! This is the oath! Repeat after me!

The Oath of the Round Table:

I, <title of leader>, of <full name of nation>,
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood,
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

<end of oath>

Once you have said your oath, you will be sworn in as an Executive Councillor of the Round Table.

The Barilochense representant arrives and is asked for credentials at the door.

"I'm Chancellor Gregorio DeMarco of the Community of Bariloche, Protector of the Legion of Defence; and this is Federico Hernández, Vice-Minister of Defense".

After he signs the entrance, the two officials and the four Diplomatic Guards join everyone else, but they feel really outsiders, and start wishing someone from their allies show up.

Arriving just the oath is being read, DeMarco feels that this could be a worthy cause, but as he sees the leader of The Gothic Underworld the hairs of his neck stand up like copper wires.

"Hey Federico, is there something strange with that guy, or is just me?"

This is an OOC post:

The Barilochense representant...

This post was brought to you by a Bariloche puppet nation, sorry for any inconvenience, have a nice day... :lol:

*Reubenlucy smiles and grabs a chop off Cremorne's barbie*

mate these chops are fantastic, better than the grub that those SEAsian's whacked on.

*glances up at the stage to see the exec council in the thows of reciting the pledge*

sh*t mate, they take this whole government thing pretty serious don't they. Maybe we could send a few slab of fine australian ales (prefereably coopers, but boags or cascade would do at a pinch) to their next round table meeting and see if it doesn't help proceedings

*glances again and his eyes fix on gemfish, a smile crosses his face*

sh*t mate, that gemfish is a bit of a looker isn't she ... i tell ya what, she can hang her delegate robes on my bedpost anytime she likes ;)

*The King Vampire sees the Protector of the Legion of Defense enter, and silently wished that latecoming isn't such a problem. But then, the gift of mind-reading kicked in unexpectedly, and he realises that the Bariloche representative has been alarmed......by his clearly unnatural appearance, one that his fellow SEAsians have long learned to accept, but which may still spook those not in the know*

*whispering to himself* Oh no......i better make this clear to him or trouble may result.

*whispers an order to a minion, who then disappears......*

Back at the table of the Bariloche representative.........

*the vampire silently slithers up to him and whispers, all the while fousing his mental powers to keep them calm......*

Be not afraid. That which you see up there, is a vampire. Oh yes, he is an Undead, that which you have learned to fear the most. But do not be afraid, my friend. We mean you no harm. We have no intention to ham anyone here, now or ever. You are safe, far more safe than you think. Be not afraid. The Monarch of The Gothic Underworld guarantees your safety.

*the vampire vanishes*

*the leader of Metens recites the oath*


I, Duncan, of The Aquaphobic Empire of Metens,
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood,
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

Frederick LeBlanc, Mad Psycho's Minister for Internal Security, walks in briskly after touching down by helicopter, quite embarassed that he is late for such a formal event. *Grabs some food from the table*

The Nanakaland/LoD representative entered the room. "Sorry I'm late," he said.

I, Martin,of Facades,
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood,
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

*The King Vampire steps off the podium, then turns around and starts*

I, King Louis the Second, of The Gothic Underworld,
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood,
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

*moves back up to the podium, and looks at the Presidentess of Gemfish and the President of Audremen*

I, Justin Miller of The Peoples Republic of Audremen
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood,
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

I, Presidentess Robyn of The Fiefdom of Gemfish
do hereby pledge,
to take up the responsibility of power,
and use it with a fair mind,
never for self-gain.
I swear to serve the people,
to fulfil the promise,
of peace and security,
and freedom for all.
I swear to uphold the values,
of transparency and leadership,
courage and brotherhood (and sisterhood),
wisdom and counsel,
devotion and friendship,
purity and justice.
I swear to be,
a representative,
of the great region,
of South East Asia.
I hereby pledge
my allegiance,
to the Round Table,
and to SEA!

OOC: it's not over yet!

IC:

Ladies and Gentlemen, the oath is completed, and the Executive Council of the Round Table has been sworn in! The Round Table is now officially open, and now, there's only one thing left to do.......

*The King Vampire carries out the box which holds the secret*

Behold!!! The Sceptres of the Executives!!!

*the box opens. Inside are 5 jewelled staffs, known as sceptres. Beautifully made, these sceptres give off an air of power and responsibility, and although not as exquisite as the works of the elves, they are well-made enough. The staff in the middle is made from a white wood which is not immediately apparent as to what wood it is, but it is studded all over with diamonds big and small, and ends in 4 forks at the end, made up of 4 diamond pieces. Flanking the diamond sceptre is a fiery red sceptre studded with rubies and crowned at the top, a deep blue sceptre decorated with wavy patterns of sapphires and spiked at the top, a teal sceptre decorated with 4 vertical lines of emeralds on the staff and fanned at the top, and finally a white sceptre, rounded at the top, that's entirely made of pearl*

Behold! My fellow Councillors, each of you shall hold one of these sceptres! Let this remind you of your duty and your commitment!

*The King Vampire pauses, then continues*

Presidentess of Gemfish, assume the Diamond Sceptre!

*presents the diamond-studded sceptre to the Presidentess*

Let this sceptre hold true in your heart, the values of transparency of government, and leadership!

*watches as the Presidentess takes the Diamond Sceptre*

Now, Presidentess, you shall present us with the rest of the Sceptres.

*steps down from the podium*

OOC: Gemfish, you have to present us with the rest of the sceptres. Use the same kind of ceremony i just did. The Ruby Sceptre holds the values of courage and brotherhood, the Sapphire Sceptre holds the values of wisdom and counsel, the Emerald Sceptre holds the values of devotion and friendship, and the Pearl Sceptre holds the value of purity and justice.

*Reub, transfixed by the reflection of the diamond sceptre in Pesidentess Robyn's eyes stare blankly at the stage .... until he is aroused from his torpor by Cremorne who places a beer in his hand*

Geez Mate, i think i've got it bad ... what do yu know about this Presidentess Robyn chick, ya reckon there's any chance of a royal wedding?

You know, sort of bring together the regions of australia, new australia and south east asia together in a cultural meeting friendhip and goodwill?

*Reub takes a sip on his beer, and comtemplates his next move .... how is he, a ruffian from Australia/New Australia with a checkered political past going to win the hand of the beautiful presidentess Robyn of gemfish*

*Reub, transfixed by the reflection of the diamond sceptre in Pesidentess Robyn's eyes stare blankly at the stage .... until he is aroused from his torpor by Cremorne who places a beer in his hand*

Geez Mate, i think i've got it bad ... what do yu know about this Presidentess Robyn chick, ya reckon there's any chance of a royal wedding?

You know, sort of bring together the regions of australia, new australia and south east asia together in a cultural meeting friendhip and goodwill?

*Reub takes a sip on his beer, and comtemplates his next move .... how is he, a ruffian from Australia/New Australia with a checkered political past going to win the hand of the beautiful presidentess Robyn of gemfish*

*At this point, the King Vampire's powers kicks in again, and he has only a moment to reflect on his recent lack of training on reining in his powers, before seeing into Reubenlucy's mind. Even though dead for 2000+ years, he remembers the times of hot-bloodedness when he was still human, and frowns, contemplating whether to take up the Sapphire Sceptre and whack Reubenlucy's backside with it, before deciding that it would cause a furore, and that's not he wanted*

Besides, thought King Louis, it's Robyn's problems anyway.

*Reubenlucy feels a tingling in his brain, and for a moment is compelled to turn his gaze towards the big strange looking bloke on the podium ....

a sudden chill comes over him and he is forced to turn away from King Louis's steely gaze*

hey Cremorne, did you just feel a strange tingling down your back?

Mate, i get the feeling that big creepy Kin Louis bloke was giving me the evil eye or something? Its as if he could read my thoughts and was pissed off about them or something ..... never mind, hand me another stubbie would ya, listening to all this oath stuff is making me thirsty!

The Leader of Metens glares at both Reubenlucy and The King Vampire.
its a look of "grow up! and lets get back to the giving out of the nice shiny sticks"

*Reubenlucy feels a tingling in his brain, and for a moment is compelled to turn his gaze towards the big strange looking bloke on the podium ....

a sudden chill comes over him and he is forced to turn away from King Louis's steely gaze*

hey Cremorne, did you just feel a strange tingling down your back?

Mate, i get the feeling that big creepy Kin Louis bloke was giving me the evil eye or something? Its as if he could read my thoughts and was pissed off about them or something ..... never mind, hand me another stubbie would ya, listening to all this oath stuff is making me thirsty!


Yeah I did, and to your earlier. Post these SEA urchins I mean Asians do take things very seriously. Well you need more beer. Exits briefly to get some more beer

*Reub takes the top slab of Cascade from cremorne and start to put it on some ice*

thanks mate - maybe we should pull our heads in a little until they get all the official sh*t over and done with?

*Rips open the second slab and puts all but two in the esky, hands one to Cremorne, opens the top of his and takes a long drink*

ah mate - i knew you taswegians were good for something other than boonie!

Right well, sorry I'm so inattentive. All the alcohol fumes must have gone to my head. I can't even remember which spectres are for who. (OOC: really Gothic, I can't).

So first I call forward the receiver of the Ruby Sceptre, which holds the values of courage and brotherhood.

*Holds forward sceptre for Executive Councillor*

use it well

*Reub's ears prick up*

Did she just say Reubie?

*Reub starts towards the stage, but is stopped by a tug on the sleave from Cremorne*

Cremorne whispers "get back here fool, she's talking about the staff, not you!"

(nb - sorry to put words in your mouth cremorne, but i thought it added to the story)

Right well, sorry I'm so inattentive. All the alcohol fumes must have gone to my head. I can't even remember which spectres are for who. (OOC: really Gothic, I can't).


OOC: Not surprising you didn't remember, i didn't even specify which ones are for whom lol. It's your call who gets what.

I'm a little off-track myself, these things are supposed to be spelled "Scepters", not "Sceptre" like i said. Sorry.

Anyway, i'll take the Ruby Scepter, since you didn't specify for whom, and i'll just save you from a little embarassment.

IC: The King Vampire steps up to the podium, and receives the Ruby Scepter from The Presidentess. In his heart, he feels proud to be a member of this community, and feels that a brighter future is ahead.

Jolly good... er *applauds reverently with the rest of the assembly as the newly Sceptered Gothic takes his seat*

*Selects the Saphire Scepter*

Facades, I call you forward to take this symbol of wisdom and counsel.

*Facades steps up and humbly accepts the scepter from Gemfish*

May I honor your faith in my wisdom and counsel SEA well through a prosperous future.

*applauds Facades heartily*

The next Scepter, the Emerald Sceptre holding the values of devotion and friendship I present to Metens.

The Leader of Metens steps forward. Bows before the Presidentess and takes the Emerald Scepter.

Duncan turns around Thanks the nations present and returns to his seat.

*Reub smiles and claps ... claps and smiles ...*

hey Cremorne, pass me another beer would ya - i'm hoping this party will get pumping soon

*Reub looks towards the stage and briefly his eyes meet those of Presidentess Robyn, his heart flutters, and blushing he turns away*

*Colours slightly as she looks in Reub's direction, but averts her eyes and hastily claps Duncan*

Bravo Metens!

The last Scepter, the Pearl Scepter holding the values of purity and justice, I present to Justin Miller of The Peoples Republic of Audremen.

Justin accepts the scepter with great pride.

'Long live South East Asia, Long live our great leader Gemfish, long live all friends of this great region! May we all now live in peace. And if the threat of war shall insue this region, or any other region that we call friend, may we all work together to rid the world of that scourge. May we all work together in a caring and respectful relationship that God willing willl last for many many years to come."

We shall see.

OOC to Pipis: You shall fall.

IC: The ceremony ended, the King Vampire announces:

"And hereby ends the ceremony. The Round Table has been sworn in, and its members have committed themselves to the cause! Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you very much for your time. Your presence at this reception is much appreciated. Please enjoy your dinner. Again, thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and have a pleasant night."