Nova Carpathia
13-08-2006, 00:30
In the 16th century, a group of Arab explorers discovered a continent after being adrift in the sea for months. Their leader, however, was a Hungarian-born man named Laszlo Tartar. The explorers landed on the northwest tip of the continent, which comprised of a large desert that closely resembled their homeland. Laszlo knew he would never see his home of Hungary again, so he named the continent Nova Carpathia.
The group of explorers were cut off from ever returning home, as their supplies were gone and their ships badly damaged from storms. They were, however, accustomed to living in the desert, and they prospered. Many of the explorers had brought their wives with them on the voyage, though Laszlo was unmarried.
The following year, Laslo died of illness, and 14 Carpathians were born. Civilization was brough to that remote continent at last. For the next 500 years, they would not make contact with foreigners. Their population would grow from 50 to 5 million, and the inhabited lands expanded.
Many ideas that were abandoned in 16th century Europe lived on, and new ones were formed as well. The inhabitants adopted a strongly feudal society, though lords were the highest ranking government officials. This resulted in many petty squabbles between cities, mainly in the interest of power.
Over the years, they unwittingly adopted a more communist-style of ruling. The peasants collectively owned property, while remaining under the watchful eyes of their lords. The lords, meanwhile, controlled the economy and ruled the country.
It wasn't until modern times that a Carpathian destroyer, thrown off-course by a storm, first made contact with a foreign power. This event caused fear and confusion among the Carpathian populace. The lords were forced to create a place of council in the capital, Antor, and to elect a chairman to speak on behalf of the country.
Fadi al-Ghalib was elected by the council of lords to speak on behalf of Nova Carpathia, though all power remained with the council. Following the encounter with the foreign vessel, Fadi al-Ghalib issued the following statement to the international community:
~Transmission to the international community~
I am Fadi al-Ghalib, spokesperson of Nova Carpathia. Our ancestors told stories of foreign nations from long ago, though we have never had the means to make contact until now. We are suddenly placed in a very vulnerable position, as we felt safe and alone for so many years. The council of lords has decided to open the borders of Nova Carpathia to all foreigners, for we wish to learn of other cultures.
We also seek technologies and potential trading partners. We have a very basic understanding of politics in the outside world, but I have learned that you place embassies in other nations for diplomatic relations. Also know that we are descended from a long line of warriors and explorers. Though we may not have sophisticated military technology by comparison to you, we wage war for sport and it would not be wise to cross us.
On behalf of Nova Carpathia, we await replies from any who recieve this message.
The group of explorers were cut off from ever returning home, as their supplies were gone and their ships badly damaged from storms. They were, however, accustomed to living in the desert, and they prospered. Many of the explorers had brought their wives with them on the voyage, though Laszlo was unmarried.
The following year, Laslo died of illness, and 14 Carpathians were born. Civilization was brough to that remote continent at last. For the next 500 years, they would not make contact with foreigners. Their population would grow from 50 to 5 million, and the inhabited lands expanded.
Many ideas that were abandoned in 16th century Europe lived on, and new ones were formed as well. The inhabitants adopted a strongly feudal society, though lords were the highest ranking government officials. This resulted in many petty squabbles between cities, mainly in the interest of power.
Over the years, they unwittingly adopted a more communist-style of ruling. The peasants collectively owned property, while remaining under the watchful eyes of their lords. The lords, meanwhile, controlled the economy and ruled the country.
It wasn't until modern times that a Carpathian destroyer, thrown off-course by a storm, first made contact with a foreign power. This event caused fear and confusion among the Carpathian populace. The lords were forced to create a place of council in the capital, Antor, and to elect a chairman to speak on behalf of the country.
Fadi al-Ghalib was elected by the council of lords to speak on behalf of Nova Carpathia, though all power remained with the council. Following the encounter with the foreign vessel, Fadi al-Ghalib issued the following statement to the international community:
~Transmission to the international community~
I am Fadi al-Ghalib, spokesperson of Nova Carpathia. Our ancestors told stories of foreign nations from long ago, though we have never had the means to make contact until now. We are suddenly placed in a very vulnerable position, as we felt safe and alone for so many years. The council of lords has decided to open the borders of Nova Carpathia to all foreigners, for we wish to learn of other cultures.
We also seek technologies and potential trading partners. We have a very basic understanding of politics in the outside world, but I have learned that you place embassies in other nations for diplomatic relations. Also know that we are descended from a long line of warriors and explorers. Though we may not have sophisticated military technology by comparison to you, we wage war for sport and it would not be wise to cross us.
On behalf of Nova Carpathia, we await replies from any who recieve this message.