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The Elysian Isles
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Far from the homeland of the Dominion lay a pristine and beautiful island, untouched by man and unscathed by machine. Its sands were as rich as time and the grassy fields were matched by only those of Elysium. The waters surrounding the isle were shallow, rich, and stunningly aqua colored with waves breaking softly against the rocks in the warm morning air. It was said to be so beautiful that no man could resist its temptations. Thus it was dubbed the first of the Elysian Isles and quickly brought under Dominion control for the benefit of all humanity...

Quickly entrepreneurs began expressing great interest in the island, drawing up plans for their enterprises. Precious metal and oil reserves were discovered to be located not far from the land's surface and the surrounding waters could possibly hide much more. However, before any plans came to fruition, the Dominion set up the Elysian Isle Council to set regulations and rules for developing the island and eventually become the island's ruling body. In response, the Council of five created the following regulations, much to the chagrin of many a fortune-seeker:

I. No mining or acquiring natural resources from in, on, or around (including territorial waters) the island.
a) There is to be no mining of precious metals, cutting of trees, digging for oil, or any other natural resources
II. No displacement or destruction of the naturally existing environment.
a) The natural environment existing before the arrival of humans is to be preserved to the absolute.
i) Grass, sand, and soil are obviously not included
ii) For personal landscaping preferences, some work may be done if cleared by the Council
III. All presence of humans in any form must lend themselves to being eco-friendly if not eco-positive.
a) Recycling of products and water, clean energy, etc.
IV. All constructions of any kind must be designed esthetically to compliment the natural environment (i.e. no massive concrete constructions or eye soars).
V. No structures are to be built higher than the Solari Obelisk (http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/obelisk.jpg), which is approximately twenty meters or six stories.
VI. The Dominion Liberal Code of Conduct will act as the laws of the island, punishable by fines, limited jail time, or ejection (temporary or permanent) from the island.

The island's preliminary infrastructure and buildings have been established by small, environmentally sound companies that were granted contracts when DMI - the largest civil company in the country with a monopoly on almost everything - decided to decline purchasing the rights to facilitating the island. The infrastructure was designed very uniquely for the island:
-The roads are an artificial, firm material that has the appearance and feel of grass.
-The power and communication lines were buried underground and at no point are visible anywhere on the island.
-All parts of the water supply run and are housed underground.
-Energy is supplied by wind turbines in the form of trees on the northern slope.

Because the natural environment is not to be disturbed or affected, all food is to be transported in daily via aircraft or ship. There is, in fact, an "airport" on the island, but it is only a couple of grassy airstrips and landing pads for small aircraft. Anything other than very small aircraft must land at the floating airstrips some five miles from the island. From there one can either take a complimentary flight by small aircraft or helicopter to the island or take the high-speed ferry to the seaport. The seaport is quite small, only supporting around twenty boats and designed to merely have the appearance of a sea cave - it has a small entrance on the face of a twenty-foot rock cliff (the highest point with a vertical slope on the island), which leads into the reinforced cave. It has very good natural protection against the ocean (and if a storm ever hit), but also has a door that could seal it off from ocean floor (ten feet down) to the top. If contacted ahead of time, seaplanes are allowed to anchor just outside the cave and then take a quick dinghy in. In addition, all transportation to and from the island of any kind must be run through the Elysian airport or seaport system (i.e. no private transportation facilities).

The island contains three resorts: Paradiso Isola, The Riviera, La Stella D'argenta. Paradiso Isola, known commonly as "Paradiso," is a 'destination resort' [see: Atlantis] with everything anyone would ever need - it is the largest and also the least expensive. The Riviera is a quaint, old style resort that is secluded from most of the island - it is average price, quite romantic, and a great getaway. La Stella D'Argenta is an extreme luxury, high price resort for the rich and famous to relax at. Between them, the resort hotels operate sporting venues (both facilities to play at and events to watch including two golf courses), casinos, shopping, entertainment, services, and everything else.

Other than the resorts there are actually towns on the island where people can buy property and live normal lives... in paradise. There are medical services, schools, supermarkets, and everything else found in a normal town. The weather is pleasant and warm year round with only occasional light rains and roughly a major storm only once a century.

Perhaps the most unique aspect, among many, of the island is that while nominally under Dominion control and rule, it is completely open to any and all immigrants. There are no quotas or limits on any particular nation nor lists of persons that cannot enter. The only rules for immigrating are that the person must not bring weapons of any form, unnatural flora or fauna, and must find a place to stay within a month (be it home or hotel). That is absolutely no weapon of any kind. Other than the Council of five that has ultimate oversight and regulatory powers over the island, there is little presence of the Dominion. There are no known or documented military assets on the island and it is protected by a minimal Constable force of forty persons.

The island is approximately two hundred square kilometers and has a population cap of one hundred thousand people. Roughly eighty square kilometers (or twenty thousand acres) are still available for sale at a price of about two hundred thousand USDs per acre. Note, however, that we will not be selling vast amounts of land

The Elysian Isles are officially open to everyone...

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

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OOC: This thread can be for anything - you don't simply have to purchase land. You could offer a contract, threaten to invade, create a spin-off RP, or anything else you can think of. It's very open to ideas.

Landholders:
Lord Halthor - Kolvokia, 100 acres (Personal use)
Colonial Oil Production/Exportation Co - Shazbotdam, 4000 acres (Corporate Resort)
Bill Richardson - Kampfers, 5 acres (Stop-over, meeting place, and vacation spot)
HealthCore - Naasha, 15 acres (Mental health facility)
Chancelloress Santina Verona-Barron - Pan-Arab Barronia, 100 acres (Personal use)

Official Statement from the Office of Her Excellency the Chancelloress of Pan-Arab Barronia

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have recently been in the market for a new overseas property for which to escape the pressures of Ministerial life, a place where I can entertain leaders of the various nations of the world, and that I can relax, call my own, and leave my Prime Minister to the runnings of the country.

As such, I would like to enquire as to the cost of land purchases on the island, upon which I can build a mid-sized estate. Naturally, all environmental concerns would be taken care of, and local labour would be sought in preference to our own building staff.

I await your reply with great anticipation.

Yours most faithfully,

Santina Verona-Barron
Chancelloress of Pan-Arab Barronia

Dear Chancelloress,

We are honored that you wish to purchase a parcel of land in the Elysian Isles to create your home away from home. I assure you that the island is quite beautiful and relaxing - well worth its value. There is currently more than enough land to be sold, but demand is expected to be high from the entire world's inhabitants, so in accordance with our expectations the value for land is already high. Current sales are being made at two hundred thousand USDs per acre.

Before committing to anything, however, I would like to remind you that no weapons are allowed in the Isles. Thus personal security of both yourself and any guests you may have must be limited to non-lethal defenses. I assure you, though, that the Constables will be sure to keep watch on your safety.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Sir, or Madam

I have recently become aware of the Elysian Isles. Naturally, so beautiful and undespoiled a land has caught my interest. I wish to purchase one hundered acres of land.

On another note, I wish to inquire what qualifies as a bannable weapon. It is my habit, as it is that of all of the Hill Lords, to carry with me at all times a personal blade.

~Lord Halthor

OFFICIAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONColonial Oil Production/Exportation Co would like to purchase 4,000 Acres to be used as a resort for employees wishing to get away from the termoil of city life and their job. A total of $800,000,000 will be sent to your accounts within 2 hours of the authorization of the transaction.

How much would it cost to buy all the remaining space?

Dear Sir or Madam,

There is roughly fifty square kilometers left for sale, and each acre is currently going or roughly two hundred thousand USDs. Square kilometers, if you do not know, are roughly two hundred fifty acres (actually slightly less), so if you care to do the math, you will have your answer.

However, you need not do the math for we are not willing nor wanting to sell you the entire or even a large piece of the island. Do not bother asking, anything but a small purchase by your nation will be denied.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Sir, or Madam

I have recently become aware of the Elysian Isles. Naturally, so beautiful and undespoiled a land has caught my interest. I wish to purchase one hundered acres of land.

On another note, I wish to inquire what qualifies as a bannable weapon. It is my habit, as it is that of all of the Hill Lords, to carry with me at all times a personal blade.

~Lord Halthor

Dear Lord,

One hundred acres of land will cost twenty million USDs up front. You can view the catalog at will to pick your parcels, and note that they do not have to be connected.

The policy on blades can be loosely defined as only those necessary for eating or preparing a meal. Basically, blades that are desgined as weapons are not permitted.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Please delete your post since i removed my previous order i now made a new one

Your secondary order is denied.

[ooc: Sorry mate, I don't feel like selling to you. Please delete your second and third posts and do not post here again.]

Dear Sir/Madam,

The nation of Kampfers would be interested in purchasing 5 acres of land as a stopping-over point for some of our nations employees. The site will also be used for vacations for some of our higher executives. The price will be 100,000 dollars, and we are prepared to wire this to your account. We also wish to inquire about your weapons ban. May we loosen this for these 5 acres to allow semi-automatic handguns? The people here are of special importance, and they must be able to defend themselves. We await your reply.

Yours truely,

Bill Richardson
Director, Kampferian Intelligence Bureau (KIB)

OFFICIAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONColonial Oil Production/Exportation Co would like to purchase 4,000 Acres to be used as a resort for employees wishing to get away from the turmoil of city life and their job. A total of $800,000,000 will be sent to your accounts within 2 hours of the authorization of the transaction.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Your purchase has been accepted by the Council for eight hundred million USDs. A secluded section of the island, away from other built up areas, has been reserved for the establishment of your private resort.

However, we will have you note that even though your corporation now owns enough land to theoretically create a private airport, such a construction is not to be created. All transportation to and from the island must go through the Elysian airport or seaport system. This is not an accusation or a warning, just a friendly note that was not spelled out earlier.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Sir/Madam,

The nation of Kampfers would be interested in purchasing 5 acres of land as a stopping-over point for some of our nations employees. The site will also be used for vacations for some of our higher executives. The price will be 100,000 dollars, and we are prepared to wire this to your account. We also wish to inquire about your weapons ban. May we loosen this for these 5 acres to allow semi-automatic handguns? The people here are of special importance, and they must be able to defend themselves. We await your reply.

Yours truly,

Bill Richardson
Director, Kampferian Intelligence Bureau (KIB)

Dear Director,

We are happy to hear that you would like to purchase a portion of the island for a vacation getaway for your employees. However, the price for five acres is one million USDs, not one hundred thousand USDs.

Furthermore, on the issue of the weapons ban, we are sorry, but we cannot loosen the policy for anybody. Many people who are purchasing land or staying in the Elysian Isles are of great importance for some reason or another (be it political, economic, or what have you), and granting an exception to one landholder would require we do for so many others. In addition, loosening the weapons ban for a group would only hasten and ease the ability of dangerous people to get weapons into the isles. We assure you that our Constable force, which is highly trained and uses very high-tech equipment, will protect your executives well.

As we are experiencing an increasing concern for security measures every day, we will be increasing the Constable force in the near future.

However, we understand if you cannot accept this policy and wish to seek property elsewhere.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Sir or Madam,

Your purchase has been accepted by the Council for eight hundred million USDs. A secluded section of the island, away from other built up areas, has been reserved for the establishment of your private resort.

However, we will have you note that even though your corporation now owns enough land to theoretically create a private airport, such a construction is not to be created. All transportation to and from the island must go through the Elysian airport or seaport system. This is not an accusation or a warning, just a friendly note that was not spelled out earlier.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

OFFICIAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
We would rather use local transportation facilities as it helps with the local economy. Thank you for selling us this land. Money will be wired in 2 hours as soon as we get into contact with the bank.

Dear Director,

We are happy to hear that you would like to purchase a portion of the island for a vacation getaway for your employees. However, the price for five acres is one million USDs, not one hundred thousand USDs.

Furthermore, on the issue of the weapons ban, we are sorry, but we cannot loosen the policy for anybody. Many people who are purchasing land or staying in the Elysian Isles are of great importance for some reason or another (be it political, economic, or what have you), and granting an exception to one landholder would require we do for so many others. In addition, loosening the weapons ban for a group would only hasten and ease the ability of dangerous people to get weapons into the isles. We assure you that our Constable force, which is highly trained and uses very high-tech equipment, will protect your executives well.

As we are experiencing an increasing concern for security measures every day, we will be increasing the Constable force in the near future.

However, we understand if you cannot accept this policy and wish to seek property elsewhere.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Sir/Madam,

We understand. All the same, we wish to purchase this land, and will wire you the proper amountof 1 million dollars. We look foward to seeing this land in person and beginning the process of construction.

Yours truely,

Bill Richardson
Director, Kampferian Intelligence Bureau (KIB)

Dear Sir/Madam,

We understand. All the same, we wish to purchase this land, and will wire you the proper amountof 1 million dollars. We look foward to seeing this land in person and beginning the process of construction.

Yours truely,

Bill Richardson
Director, Kampferian Intelligence Bureau (KIB)

Dear Director,

We are even happier than before that despite the strict enforcement of our regulations you have decided to purchase lands in the Isles.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

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Dear Sir, or Madam

I understand your decision to ban blades, and, as a visitor to your land, I will comply. Regarding the placement of my land, I thank you for your consideration, but wish to purchase a single hundred acre piece of land.

I do, however, wish to inquire into the legality of building a small port for personal yachts. Such a port would be built in the strictest compliance with enviromental regulations, and furthermore, the yachts would use only oars or sails within one hundered nautical miles of the island.

~Lord Halthor

And just to be different...

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing on behalf of HealthCore, Naasha's main private healthcare company regarding the purchase of land on the Elysian Isles. Having reviewed your own writings as well as the testimonials of other visitors to the island, I believe it to be every bit as much of a paradise as you claim it to be.

I write to negotiate the purchase of fifteen acres of land on the island for $3,000,000 USD to be used by our organisation to establish a mental healthcare and treatment facility there. Such facilities have been very succesful in Naasha and we hope to house around fifty permanent residents with shorter courses of treatment also being operated for less severe cases.

Although we expect our customer base to be primarily Naashan, the facility will be open to patients of all nationalities, we hope to be able to work alongside existing medical establishments on the island to share our expertise and benefit from local knowledge too.

We will endeavour to hire a local construction firm in order to meet your building standards and although some security measures must naturally be taken, we will keep these inside the building so as not to marr the landscape. We feel that we will be able to adhere to your restrictions on weapons and will strive to offer a course to the local constabulary in dealing with the mentally handicapped, if they so wish it.

I await your favourable response,

Yours Faithfully,

Jack Unster,
Head of Purchasing, HealthCore.

OOC Note- Can you change Bill Richardsons name to just his initials, BR, to protect his identity? Also, add meeting place to the use. Thanks!

Dear Sir, or Madam

I understand your decision to ban blades, and, as a visitor to your land, I will comply. Regarding the placement of my land, I thank you for your consideration, but wish to purchase a single hundred acre piece of land.

I do, however, wish to inquire into the legality of building a small port for personal yachts. Such a port would be built in the strictest compliance with enviromental regulations, and furthermore, the yachts would use only oars or sails within one hundered nautical miles of the island.

~Lord Halthor

Dear Lord,

We are glad to see you have accepted our regulations and would still like to purchase land in the Isles.

A small port for personal yachts is fine. However, I would like to inform you of some important information first. Logistically, the sea around the island is quite shallow, so any large ships will find themselves running aground if they come to close. More importantly is that the port cannot be used to enter the island (from a foreign port) or bring in any unchecked persons or things.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

And just to be different...

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing on behalf of HealthCore, Naasha's main private healthcare company regarding the purchase of land on the Elysian Isles. Having reviewed your own writings as well as the testimonials of other visitors to the island, I believe it to be every bit as much of a paradise as you claim it to be.

I write to negotiate the purchase of fifteen acres of land on the island for $3,000,000 USD to be used by our organisation to establish a mental healthcare and treatment facility there. Such facilities have been very succesful in Naasha and we hope to house around fifty permanent residents with shorter courses of treatment also being operated for less severe cases.

Although we expect our customer base to be primarily Naashan, the facility will be open to patients of all nationalities, we hope to be able to work alongside existing medical establishments on the island to share our expertise and benefit from local knowledge too.

We will endeavour to hire a local construction firm in order to meet your building standards and although some security measures must naturally be taken, we will keep these inside the building so as not to marr the landscape. We feel that we will be able to adhere to your restrictions on weapons and will strive to offer a course to the local constabulary in dealing with the mentally handicapped, if they so wish it.

I await your favourable response,

Yours Faithfully,

Jack Unster,
Head of Purchasing, HealthCore.

Dear Jack,

We are happy to confirm your order and plans to construct a mental health facility on the island. The Council has reviewed the proposal and has accepted all of it with one condition. The fifteen acres will have to be in a secluded area of the island, preferably blocked by the trees or other natural barrier. You have to understand that people operate under the NIMBY ideology, and would rather not have a mental health facility near them.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

OOC Note- Can you change Bill Richardsons name to just his initials, BR, to protect his identity? Also, add meeting place to the use. Thanks!

OOC: I will if you want. But I hope you realize that the list is an OOC list, so the information cannot be known ICly (at least from looking at the list)...

OOC: I will if you want. But I hope you realize that the list is an OOC list, so the information cannot be known ICly (at least from looking at the list)...
OOC: Oh, ok. Well I guess it is fine then.

Dear Ms Valerious,

I give my most heartfelt thanks for allowing my request. The only other housing outside of the nation is that in Colonia Munatiana, and, whilst the view is spectacular in the evening, it cannot beat human company.

With that in mind, I should like to request the purchase of 100 acres for personal use. Planning permission requests would most likely entail mainly landscaping work for the grounds, and the construction of a helicopter landing site, big enough for a Sikorsky S-92, plus a storage hanger, and various garages for personal vehicles.

We are fully willing to abide by local bylaws regarding weaponry, and place our full trust in the local constabulary.

I am looking forward to a confirmation of permission.

Yours most sincerely,

Chancelloress Santina Verona-Barron

Dear Jack,

We are happy to confirm your order and plans to construct a mental health facility on the island. The Council has reviewed the proposal and has accepted all of it with one condition. The fifteen acres will have to be in a secluded area of the island, preferably blocked by the trees or other natural barrier. You have to understand that people operate under the NIMBY ideology, and would rather not have a mental health facility near them.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Ms Valerious,

I am delighted to hear your acceptance of our proposal. We will be glad accept your terms and will dispatch a surveyor in the near future to select the perfect plot of land for the facility.

Yours Sincerely,

Jack Unster,
Head of Purchasing, HealthCore.

Dear Ms Valerious,

I give my most heartfelt thanks for allowing my request. The only other housing outside of the nation is that in Colonia Munatiana, and, whilst the view is spectacular in the evening, it cannot beat human company.

With that in mind, I should like to request the purchase of 100 acres for personal use. Planning permission requests would most likely entail mainly landscaping work for the grounds, and the construction of a helicopter landing site, big enough for a Sikorsky S-92, plus a storage hanger, and various garages for personal vehicles.

We are fully willing to abide by local bylaws regarding weaponry, and place our full trust in the local constabulary.

I am looking forward to a confirmation of permission.

Yours most sincerely,

Chancelloress Santina Verona-Barron

Dear Chancelloress,

Your request is confirmed for 100 acres of land at a total price of twenty million USDs. I will also assure you that your building permits will most likely be accepted so long as they are as environmentally friendly and esthetic. However, as per regulations, I have to remind you that your helicopter landing pad cannot be used to enter the island (internationally). All traffic must be routed through the Elysian airport or seaport system (and then you can fly to your personal landing pad). You can, however, arrive at the floating port (a few miles off the coast) through any means desirable and then take a helicopter to your personal landing pad.

We hope there are no problems.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

Dear Ms. Valerious

I am afraid that I must once again ask a few questions of you. First, I plan to occasionally entertain guests at my residence on your beautiful island. Therefore, I would like to inquire into the necessary procedures for temporary visitors regarding passports, visas, etcetera.

Second, I wish to inquire into the legality of constructing the majority of my residence underground, or into the side of a large hill located on my property so as to avoid despoiling more of the natural beauty of your island than is absolutely necessary.

Sincerely,
~Lord Halthor.

Dear Ms. Valerious

I am afraid that I must once again ask a few questions of you. First, I plan to occasionally entertain guests at my residence on your beautiful island. Therefore, I would like to inquire into the necessary procedures for temporary visitors regarding passports, visas, etcetera.

Second, I wish to inquire into the legality of constructing the majority of my residence underground, or into the side of a large hill located on my property so as to avoid despoiling more of the natural beauty of your island than is absolutely necessary.

Sincerely,
~Lord Halthor.

Dear Lord,

Please, continue asking your questions - they are beneficial to both you and us. Guests need only valid proof of their identity and to register with the Elysian Council.

The question of construction is completely okay and even encouraged by the Council. You will see that a bunch of the already constructed structures are built the same way.

[signed]
Persephone Valerious
Arch-Director
Elysian Isles Council of Five

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OOC: DMG, heads up, I'm about to use the isles in an RP...

OOC: DMG, heads up, I'm about to use the isles in an RP...

[ooc: Really? Awesome...!]

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OOC: Heads up, going to use Halthor's home away from home to host some peace talks.

In service of which, do the other party and I need to RP the folks going through customs?

OOC: Heads up, going to use Halthor's home away from home to host some peace talks.

In service of which, do the other party and I need to RP the folks going through customs?

[ooc: You don't necessarily have to RP it as long as everyone understands that it happened (i.e. they registered with the Council, they can't have weapons, they have to arrive via Elysian airport or seaport, etc.).]

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