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Office of the Praetor of Vetalia

As previously stated, the former Praetor of Vetalia, Ivan Melnikov, has retired from office and his successor Valerian Kosyachenko will be assuming power at the start of next year. We plan to host an inaugural ball in order for interested nations to learn more about our new leader and to witness the first change of power in 12 years.

We wish to cordially invite nations from around the world to attend this event and celebrate this change in power. This will be a valuable opportunity to showcase our country to the world, build up ties with other nations, and give the world a view of our new leader. Specifics of the events will be provided as they are planned, and we welcome commentary from attending nations as to their specific needs and suggestions. Security will be provided for this event and foreign guards are required to remain outside of the Palace for the duration of the ceremony.

You may RSVP here, and details regarding the event will be provided as they are planned. In addition, we will provide helpful information regarding travel, health, and culture in Vetalia to ensure this is as pleasant an event as possible.

Attendees

Vetalia: Praetor Kosyachenko et al.
Calizorinstan: General John Arnold
British Londinium: Consul Flavia Davidson
Lord Sumguy, also representing the Hegemony: Lord Sumguy
Cookesland: President Alan Foxswift
Fordock: President Kichler
Cazelia: Secretary of Intl. Affairs Ingram Hasley
Zoingo: Prime Minister of Zoingo Colet
Cynapsia: President-Kommissariat Maximillian S. Coltrane
New Manth: Ambassador(?) Sayyed Ghali
Wagdog: Lady Uthiria Tóriel Lathíriel nós Farlond
Akimonad: First Minister Dr. Jules Hodz
Vontanas: Prime Minister Erika Redmark
New Brittonia: Dept. Prime Minister Mohammed Javaid
Skgorria: Paw-In-Waiting Svetlanka Beckenbauer
Greal: Foreign Ambassador (Name?)
Reloria: Matriarch Zelella Rocca
Pan-Arab Barronia: Chancelloress Santina Verona-Barron
The VDB: Prince Thomas Vanek
Mer des Ennuis: Officers of the Death's Head
Central Prestonia: Pres. Justin M. Gannon

General John Arnold will attend the Praetorial Ball, seeing as how Vetalia is an ally of ours.


Terry Max
General John Arnold's Assistant
Calizorinstan

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Official Londinian Communiqué

I would be delighed to attend this event in the name of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Flavia Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

Lord Sumguy looked at thedocument that had appeared on his desk. "New Praetor eh? Hopefully this one will be less imperialistic and aggresive." He turned to his PC and began typing.

To: Office of the Praetor of Vetalia
From: Lord Sumguy

I will be attending the ball personally, and wish to extend my congratulations to the new Praetor. Unfortunately, i am ignorant as to the customs of Vetalia, and wish to know what manner of dress will be appropriate at the inaugural ball.

-Lord Sumguy, Hegemon

OOC: sorry 'bout the crappy post, im tired.

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Official Diplomatic Message

I would love to attend The Praetorial Ball, and to help improve realtions with Vetalia.

Best Wishes,
Alan Foxswift
Alan Foxswift
President
The United States of Cookesland

Office of the Praetor of Vetalia

The dress code for this event is white tie. Obviously, attendees can dress as they wish prior to and after the event, but the ball itself is strictly white tie. However, exceptions can be made for religious and cultural reasons as we wish for all attendees to be as comfortable as possible during this event. Any exceptions to the dress code and etiquette for this event must be negotiated beforehand to ensure that, to prevent any potential problems, all of our security staff are notified of these changes.

Imperial Message From: His Imminence Harold the Cardinal Thousis Cenobiarch of the Holy Waldenburg Church
To: Office of His Excellency the Praetor of Vetalia

We first wish to begin by offering our Congratulations to Ivan Melnikov, we understand he has done great things for the Vetalia and the world. We wish to present his with an estate inside Waldenburg, a villa in the Allumna islands. There is no pressure and he may do with it what he wishes, but it seems the least we can do. At any rate it would be my very great honor to attend the ball myself, as head of government of The Most Divine and Illustrious Empire of Waldenburg I shall also hold Sovereign autonomy, we may discuss any matters of state that should mark such an event. I greatly look forward to the day of my arrival, it seems like an excellent chance to exchange diplomatic greetings.

With Regard:
His Imminence Cardinal Harold Thousis Cenobiarch of the Holy Church

Office of the Praetor of Vetalia

Our government graciously accepts your gift of an estate in Waldenburg, and the Praetor has announced he will personally donate $50 million of his personal fortune to the Holy Waldenburg Church for charitable use as a move of gratitude for this generous gift.

In addition, we welcome His Immenence to this event and look forward to developing closer ties between our nations.

I would be delighted to attend this event. We are unaware of local customs though and require information so that we do not offend your people.

Sincerely
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President of Fordock

Official Message from the Secretary of International affairs

I will attend this ball, as the President is unavailable at this time

Sincerely,
Ingram J Hasley
Secretary of International affairs

Office of the Praetor of Vetalia

A primer on Vetalian culture and etiquette are in the works as we speak to provide guidance on proper behavior in our country. However, if you are polite and respectful of others you should be more than welcomed by our people.

To:Vetalia

The Prime Minister of Zoingo, Mr. Colet, will be attending. Our President currently has some business to attend to, and sends his regards.

Sincerely,
Francis Barcona
Director of International Affairs

Official Diplomatic Communique

I would be delighted to attend the Praetorial Ball personally.

President-Kommissariat Maximillian S. Coltrane

(OOC: Am on UK time here, so won't be able to post until my lunch-break at work tomorrow at the earliest, unless I wake up early. Hope things don't advance too far without me. :) )

A Primer on Vetalian Culture and Etiquette from 'Orlov's Guides: Greater Vetalia'

Vetalian culture is the product of centuries, even millenia of slow evolution combined with decades of rapid change. As a result, it is a mix of old and new that can seem unusual to an outsider.

-Arguments and hostility are never openly fought, and shouting is considered boorish and inappropriate in any public situation no matter the situation. In fact, many people will lower their voices as an argument grows more intense.

-Drinking is a common activity, although public drunkeness is frowned upon. Wine is the most popular social drink, with knowledge of wines a major status symbol. A wide variety of liquors and beers are consumed by the lower classes and for more informal occasions.

-Wealth and status are generally shown through the quality of goods rather than their extravagance, although elaborate architecture and design are common. Vetalians respect self-reliance and hard-earned wealth, and do enjoy hearing stories of individual business success or attained fortunes, although this necessarily entails a similar tale from the listener. Business clothing tends to be more professional, and the knowledge of formal clothing and behavior is a must for entering the highest social circles.

-Gifts are traditionally given when visiting the home of a friend. This does not necessarily apply to state dinners, although personal friends of the Praetor and allied nations are welcome to do so as a show of friendship.

-Never, never, never use a royal title or nobility as an excuse for rudeness or condescention. The overthrow of the imperial family in 1951-1955 and centuries of noble rule have ingrained a strong disdain for authority via bloodline and many Vetalians are angered by the use of said titles to look down on others.

-Unfortunately, many Vetalian citizens have a sense of cultural supremacy that goes above patriotism. Avoid denigrating or criticising our culture without justification. However, Vetalians are also very open-minded and will hear both sides of an issue before making a decision.

-The country's hot climate and rainy monsoon season are the source of many jokes and idioms. Be prepared to hear them and hear them, no matter how irritating or unintelligible they seem.

-Russian is the native language and Cyrillic the native alphabet. Foreign visitors who can speak and read them fluently, especially the Vetalian dialect, will be warmly received and given special insight in to Vetalian culture. However, most Vetalians know another language, English the most common, and there are multilingual staff available at government facilities should they be needed.

We hope this aids you in your dealings with Vetalian citizens before, during and after the ball.

Ambassadorial Office
1 КAД-1, Vetalia City, Vetalia

I wish to congratulate Mr. Melnikov on the excellent legacy he leaves for Vetalia, and I am confident that Praetor Kosyachenko will follow in his predecessors' footsteps in maintaining Vetalia as a powerful and respected nation.

I will be pleased to attend the inaugural ball on behalf of the Manthian government, and look forward to working with the Praetor's administration to continue building the friendship between our two countries.

With deepest regards,
Sayyed Ghali

Office of the Praetor of Vetalia

Excellent. We are very pleased that emissary from New Manth can attend this event and hope it will further strengthen our alliance.

I would of course be honored and obliged to attend this ball, in celebration of the Vetalian people's transition from an old government to a new. May the achievements of Praetor Melnikov be remembered, and his mistakes corrected in the government of Praetor Kosyachenko to come. I need only some time to coordinate with any potential Vetakan delegation, and then I can arrive with all due speed.

Sincerely in Expectation and Humility,
Lady Uthiria Tóriel Lathíriel nós Farlond
Deputy Party Secretary, Wagdian Greenwood Coalition
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from The United Socialist States of Wagdog to The Free Dominion of Vetaka

OOC clarification: 2 months of my NS time= 2 days. That should be enough time for all interested parties to sign up.

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Official Communnique

First Minister Dr. Jules Hodz would be delighted to attend the ball. We feel this will help strengthen relations between out two countries as former EVIL allies.

~Division of Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Erika Redmark will be attending the Praetorial Ball on behalf of the Free Empire of Great Vantania. We wish to maintain our good ties with the nations of the former EVIL alliance bloc, particulary British Londinium, Vetalia, Gataway, Vanek Drury Brienes, and Akimonad. That is all, thank you for your time.

Bump.

Depurt Prime Minister of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia, Mohammed Javaid, wishes to attend.

Bump

The Greal Foreign Minister would like to attend the Ball.

Vetalia, couldn't you always start the ball now and allow for RSVPs throughout the course of the event?

Official Communication from the Empire of the Wolf

I will be attending this ceremony as a representative of the Empire of the Wolf and of the God-Wolf, Emperor Ianovich I.

Paw-In-Waiting Svetlanka Beckenbauer
Pax Lupum!

OOC: No, because I'll be moving back in to my dorm this Sunday, so my schedule is iffy during most of this week. I'd prefer to have everyone know about it now and then start it when I'm certain I'll have time to keep an eye on it and keep it moving.

However, late RSVPs are accepted.

The Armed Republic will be sending a small delegation to pay our respects to the new Praetor. Due to pending hostilities between The Armed Republic and other nations, we are sad to report that neither the Arch Arsonist nor senior members of his cabinent are able to attend. In their stead, we will be sending the commanding officer of the Death's Head unit; two colonels from the Death's Head, an intelligence officer for protocol purposes, and one staff member. We hope this is accecptable.

-Viktor Krzysztof
Director, International Relations

Dear Organizers of Praetorial Ball,

Prince Thomas Vanek of the VDB would like to attend your ball representing the VDB. We wish to inform you he is a vampire, but can control himself as he carries around blood with him, not visibly.

Signed,

The Princes of the VDB.

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The Chancelloress Santina Verona-Barron would be pleasured to attend this ball.

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Official Government Statement
Constitutional Matriarchy of Reloria
"For a brighter tomorrow."

Greetings to the illustrious leaders of Vetalia,

I would be delighted to personally attend this event. It seems as though each opportunity our two country's have had for a formal meeting have passed us by, so this would be a good opportunity for us all I think.

I would also like to pass on my congratulations to both Ivan Melnikov and Valerian Kosyachenko, and wish the former a happy retirement, and the latter a successful and peaceful career.

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Matriarch Zelella Rocca
Leader of the Constitutional Matriarchy of Reloria

ooc
well Emperor Carlos only wears Formal uniform with Dragon Skin Body Armor and Tactical thigh holster with his Dragoon Combat Pistol

all so he would not go with out Colonel David Scott and he only wears Battle dress with Dragon Skin Body Armor and would not go without his Imperial Anudis Assault Rifle or Tactical thigh holster with his Dragoon Combat Pistol

so it not worth Carlos time writing back to the message

OOC: He's Vetalia, not Vetaka. Vetaka is my phoenix-loving UFAN ally. Vetalia is a Roman Republic-style state of Russians.
IC:
Pres. Justin M. Gannon and wishes to attend the ceremony. As a token of appreciation, he will be bringing a gift to the new Praetor in the form of a vintage 1769 bottle of cognac.

OOC: I'll be starting this tonight. Also, the list has been updated.

OOC Ingram Hasley mm gets around don't he
IC

Emperor Carlos and Colonel David Scott be there only for 6 hours
list of thing you should know (read other ooc)

from
IMHQ

OOC Ingram Hasley mm gets around don't he
IC

Emperor Carlos and Colonel David Scott be there only for 6 hours
list of thing you should know (read other ooc)

from
IMHQ

It's his job