NationStates Jolt Archive

After years of internal rebuilding and inward focus, Jarridia has decided to reemerge on the international stage and reestablish its worldly power. Many years ago, Jarridia shrunk back into the WWA and focused on better our internal structure and building the power of our people. Now, that we have become economically strengthened and our military capacity has reached new heights, we are ready to open ourselves up. President Branam, has made the following international announcement:

Dearest International Community,

After all these years, Jarridia lives on, and now returns with a stronger will and determination to right the wrongs of the world. Although our name may have been forgotten throughout this time, we are determined to be known again. We expect that our allies will welcome us and usher us back into the international community, while our enemies could, and should tremble. Make no mistake, Jarridia will continue its righteous ways and promote the peace and prosperity for all people, but we will not tolerate any sort of abuse to any sort of violation to general human rights.

We are not a warmongering people, but we will react if provoked. We do not wish violence, but will take every precaution to insure that all people are treated correctly and given the chance to succeed. At this time, we would like to invite all national leaders to a meeting here in Shelbin to discuss matters that mean most to you and field any questions you may have about Jarridia and its intentions. Thank you.

Kasilyn J. Branam
President of the Pure Democracy of Jarridia

President Kelly read over the report on Jarridia's return, a large smile flashing across her face. "Kasilyn, she has always been such a nice lady, a good friend. This is very exciting news!" she exclaimed.

ViZion, which has also been reserved to its own world for many a years, does not have any plans immediately to mark its return, planning on mostly keeping to its self while continuing to strengthen the inner-workings of ViZion.

Kelly turned to her Press Advisor; "Let's welcome them back to the world stage!" she demanded, excitedly.

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Kelly stepped out into view in the large, white auditorium and walked to the solid oak podium. Smiling, she raised her hand in acknowledgement of the crowd before asking people to quiet down.

Today marks the return of ViZion's greatest ally, Jarridia, back to the world stage! While we are proud of her return, we must ask why she even has to mention that she expects her allies to welcome her back to the world stage. Is that not a given? I hope, Kasilyn, that you know ViZion will always, like in the page, welcome you with open arms!

Jarridia, it has been a long time coming. Unfortunately, ViZion, while of course remaining your staunches of allies in the Jaro-ViZo Alliance, does not have any set plans to return largely to th world stage. However, you should know that should you ever come under pressure, come into need of any aid of any sort, we will be there, as we know you will return such a favor to us.

Long Live The Jaro-ViZo Alliance! Long Live Jarridia, Long Live ViZion! And welcome back, Jarridia, welcome back!"
Kelly then turned and exited out of view of the crowd, not answering any questions.

Sethanis read the message from Vlad twice over. He smiled and headed straight to Alaric's office. A quick knock, and he went through the door.

"Alaric, guess who's back?" He handed the message to him, and Alaric let out a "whoop". "Jarridia! Shit, what's it been....twenty/thirty years? We have to go. Tell whoever it is that's in charge there that if it's alright, we're gonna stop by on our way out to Neo-Gaia."

At that particular moment, a volley of shots rang out, several bullets hitting the wall directly behind the Xeraphian Emperor's chair. They all hit the floor........


In the shocked silence, they waited a minute or so, then Sethanis poked his head up over Alaric's desk and looked around. The Palace Guard were pouring into the room, weapons leveled and ready for action. "Looks clear."

Alaric got up and dusted himself off. He was not pleased. "OK, what the fuck....?"

A junior officer rushed into the room. "A thousand apologies, Imperator. I took my attention off of Elric for just a minute, and he got hold of a Walther PPK."

Alaric and Sethanis looked at each other and smiled. "Where is the little bastard, commander?"

"I have him....contained....your Majesty."

Elric was one of Alaric's many "love children". He was 14 years old, and full of piss and vinegar. He was the very picture of Alaric when he was that age.

"Well, I think it's about time that we introduce him to the world. If the Jarridians OK it, I'm gonna bring him to Jarridia. From there we can go on to Neo-Gaia. Arrange it, commander."

The junior officer breathed a mental sigh of relief. He thought his career was over, but now he was being catapulted into new realms of authority.

Little did the commander know how the scene would ultimately play out......................