RomeW
16-03-2004, 11:41
The Roman Free Press, March 16, 2004
A couple of Roman fishermen made an important discovery today, landing at an unknown landmass north of MuchBoards after veering off course.
"We did not expect this find," said Brutus Colonius, an experienced longfisherman who was leading a fishing expedition off the coast of Rome when he discovered the continent. "I told our team, 'let's do a little exploring' as the fish just were not biting, and somehow we bumped into this continent."
Colonius does not expect Roman Emperor Paul XII to grant him governorship of any provice the Romans establish there (as he led this unexpected discovery), but he did say "it would be nice. A governor's life is a lot more luxurious than that of a fisherman."
The Roman government also echoed Colonius' sentiment, as Paul reports that his "office was doing somersaults of joy upon hearing the news."
"It's not every day that you discover a continent," said Paul. "So, naturally, we are excited." Paul hopes that the new colony will "add to Rome's coffers" but hastens to point out that "no Columbian-style politics will be found here. We are not interested in enslaving millions- we would rather work with and help out any indigenous population we find there."
Paul said that he will be sending colonists to the continent soon. In the meantime, he has already named the continent "Vicendum", because, as he says, "it will mark an important victory in Roman discovery".
OOC: I do intend on making Vicendum NS' version of "The Scramble For Africa" (or, at least, another volume of it), at least at some point. Everyone is allowed to participate, but for now, please do not make extensive land claims (i.e., a few ports are allowed, but that's it), start any wars for now and I ask that you RP a discovery of the continent (and have a reason for discovering it), as, outside of RomeW, this continent is unknown.
Once you've "discovered" the continent, re-create your nation and add a "V" to the end of it. After doing this, join the Vicendum region, which I created a while ago to serve this purpose. Three nations I created- RomeW (as RomeV there- I've had that nation for a while, but just assume it's a small but heavily fortified and strong Roman colony for now), BitingReality and the Bactrians- are already in the region but I am going to RP a reason for them to be there tommorow (as it's pretty late tonight). (further edit- there's some other countries I have there as the indigenous population- but I don't want them involved just yet)
Thank you.
A couple of Roman fishermen made an important discovery today, landing at an unknown landmass north of MuchBoards after veering off course.
"We did not expect this find," said Brutus Colonius, an experienced longfisherman who was leading a fishing expedition off the coast of Rome when he discovered the continent. "I told our team, 'let's do a little exploring' as the fish just were not biting, and somehow we bumped into this continent."
Colonius does not expect Roman Emperor Paul XII to grant him governorship of any provice the Romans establish there (as he led this unexpected discovery), but he did say "it would be nice. A governor's life is a lot more luxurious than that of a fisherman."
The Roman government also echoed Colonius' sentiment, as Paul reports that his "office was doing somersaults of joy upon hearing the news."
"It's not every day that you discover a continent," said Paul. "So, naturally, we are excited." Paul hopes that the new colony will "add to Rome's coffers" but hastens to point out that "no Columbian-style politics will be found here. We are not interested in enslaving millions- we would rather work with and help out any indigenous population we find there."
Paul said that he will be sending colonists to the continent soon. In the meantime, he has already named the continent "Vicendum", because, as he says, "it will mark an important victory in Roman discovery".
OOC: I do intend on making Vicendum NS' version of "The Scramble For Africa" (or, at least, another volume of it), at least at some point. Everyone is allowed to participate, but for now, please do not make extensive land claims (i.e., a few ports are allowed, but that's it), start any wars for now and I ask that you RP a discovery of the continent (and have a reason for discovering it), as, outside of RomeW, this continent is unknown.
Once you've "discovered" the continent, re-create your nation and add a "V" to the end of it. After doing this, join the Vicendum region, which I created a while ago to serve this purpose. Three nations I created- RomeW (as RomeV there- I've had that nation for a while, but just assume it's a small but heavily fortified and strong Roman colony for now), BitingReality and the Bactrians- are already in the region but I am going to RP a reason for them to be there tommorow (as it's pretty late tonight). (further edit- there's some other countries I have there as the indigenous population- but I don't want them involved just yet)
Thank you.