NationStates Jolt Archive

The vast ballroom gleamed as the sun began to rise through the ancient stained glass windows that flanked both sides of the entire room. The light rose with a powerful gleam as the freshly polished white marble floors and bounced into the alabaster walls of the room. Yet, the shining white stone was not the only thing to adorn the room as the ancient crystal chandeliers dispersed the light radiantly, the ancient statues of Emperors of the past seemed to smile in the morning sun, and the various paintings took on new life when the light shone onto their ancient canvas. Seeing the fine of the room the Palace Steward was rather pleased with the weeks of work that had gone into making sure everything in the palace was spit spot for the upcoming ball that the Emperor had planning since the very start of his reign several years ago.

The Emperor Ingolf III, upon receiving the news of the preparations for the being completed, ordered the Imperial Steward, Lord Erida, to set a call to the international community welcoming the monarchs, presidents, royalty, prime minister, nobility, and various dignitaries to the Ball. As well, he ordered Lord Erida to make clear fitting accommodations would be made for anyone and that security will be extremely tight around the palace so all foreign bodyguards accompanying any of the visiting persons must only be armed with rubber bullets or melee weapons. Also, he noted in the letter that all people attending the ball should make use of the full sized airport that is located on the grounds of the Scandinvan Imperial Palace.

Despite, the appearance of Ball being nothing more then the standard one being thrown by the Scandinvan Emperor, Ingolf III had some of his own personal purposes for the Ball. The Ball itself was more of a personal matter for him as he a matter of importance to announce during the course of the ball to the Scandinvan Empire and to the international community as a whole.

OOC: Quick note can choose to send a representative to the Ball. Also, there will be no murders, no stealing, no abductions, no spies, and certainly no Godmodding. Though money laundering, in-trading, corporate deals, and back room politics are allowed.;)

OOC: You double posted this.

Do we have to announce our leader being on the way? Or can we just say that they arrived?

OOC: You double posted this.

Do we have to announce our leader being on the way? Or can we just say that they arrived?OOC: No just posting them arriving.

Also, I know I posted this thread twice.

President Norheim, of the USSY arrived, punctual as he was often inclined to be. He arrived with a single guard, a Captain in the Navy. The captain, in his Dress Whites carried with him a sabre which clinked as he walked.

OOC: Obviously assuming that this is after the other Errikan conferences, what with Norheim being here as well. On a related note, for both Yanitaria and the Scandinvans, are our current RPs still going?

The Empire had long highly valued her relationship with the Scandinvans, and was certainly not going to miss this event. The Emperor himself, dressed in the ceremonial wear of his station, was to be there, as was his wife, the Empress Helen.

OOC: Note that I'm here in my MT capacity as the German Empire.

IC:The Deutsches Reich, reckoning itself directly above it's landing ground (although still above the level of a few low-hung clouds, cut all engines abruptly.

Fortunately, it was a zeppelin, so didn't have quite the result you might have expected. Bleeding gas at a controlled rate, the Imperial ship entered a leisurely descent.

Aeroplanes, Kaiser Georg Friedrich Ferdinand Hohenzollern had always thought, were undignified, unsafe gas-guzzlers which should be reserved to military use. Of course his role as head of state meant he did have to use them every now and again, a guilty necessity. But not here. This was a grand trip. There were going to be a lot of important people here, and he wanted to enter in style.

He also wnated to come in full force. He had cajoled every other king in Germany into coming (except Adolf-Friedrich of Livonia, who was always first on board for foreign trips, and didn't need cajoling), and they'd brought with them a couple of trained negotiators and a man who drafted treaties, a full domestic staff, and, of course, the guard.

Kompanie Ein did not really have an official existance. There incredibly elaborate uniforms might have seemed to contradict this until you realized that they were equipped out of the Emperor's own pocket. They were simply thirty-something men, recomended by regimente everywhere in the Empire, from Estonia to Luxemburg, Austria to North Schleswig. They were the best.

The Deutsches Reich was nevertheless not that big a ship. This was important, as it allowed to go lower than official docking height. You couldn't be secure or dignified wriglling your way down a ladder, so down came the underhull stairs.

Several men from Kompanie Ein were the first down, of course, swords drawn and pistols out. It really was irritating, being denied proper weapons. Understandable, sensible, even, but highly irritating. But they were often put in such circumstances. They all knew their way around swords and rubber bullets.

Then the stairway reached the bottom and the door opened

Georg Friedrich, German Emperor, King of Prussia and of Poland, and a paragraph's worth of lesser titles, took hsi first look into Scandinvans

OOC: Obviously assuming that this is after the other Errikan conferences, what with Norheim being here as well. On a related note, for both Yanitaria and the Scandinvans, are our current RPs still going?

The Empire had long highly valued her relationship with the Scandinvans, and was certainly not going to miss this event. The Emperor himself, dressed in the ceremonial wear of his station, was to be there, as was his wife, the Empress Helen.

OOC: I sorta ran out of things to say.

The Empire's Prime Minister, Särden Evergreen, arrived wearing traditional Kiravian formal attire: A black cloak with silver ropework. He was accompanied by Lord Blackfield and Lord Speyside, as well as two guards. The guards carried swords. Not the lightweight alloy ones used by the Imperial Army in combat, but traditional steel blades.

President Norheim, of the USSY arrived, punctual as he was often inclined to be. He arrived with a single guard, a Captain in the Navy. The captain, in his Dress Whites carried with him a sabre which clinked as he walked.A small rentinue of servants approached the President and the man leading them bowed, waiting for a reply that the President had acknowledged him.

OOC: Obviously assuming that this is after the other Errikan conferences, what with Norheim being here as well. On a related note, for both Yanitaria and the Scandinvans, are our current RPs still going?

The Empire had long highly valued her relationship with the Scandinvans, and was certainly not going to miss this event. The Emperor himself, dressed in the ceremonial wear of his station, was to be there, as was his wife, the Empress Helen.OOC: The war is kinda of over since not a lot of external support materilized to help the rebellion and since my government had the overwhelming support of the military and population a long term war was not really feasible.

IC: A cohort of Imperial guards, dressed in silver plate mail, went to greet the newly arrivied Erikkan Imperials and as they approached they all kneeled and their leader said," Welcome, your Imperial Majesty to the Scandinvan Empire and we wish to welcome your graces with open arms to our Lord's lands."

A small rentinue of servants approached the President and the man leading them bowed, waiting for a reply that the President had acknowledged him.

"Please, do not bow. I am just a person." he extended a hand to the nearest servant.

OOC: In Yanitaria, equality is a big thing.

OOC: Note that I'm here in my MT capacity as the German Empire.

IC:The Deutsches Reich, reckoning itself directly above it's landing ground (although still above the level of a few low-hung clouds, cut all engines abruptly.

Fortunately, it was a zeppelin, so didn't have quite the result you might have expected. Bleeding gas at a controlled rate, the Imperial ship entered a leisurely descent.

Aeroplanes, Kaiser Georg Friedrich Ferdinand Hohenzollern had always thought, were undignified, unsafe gas-guzzlers which should be reserved to military use. Of course his role as head of state meant he did have to use them every now and again, a guilty necessity. But not here. This was a grand trip. There were going to be a lot of important people here, and he wanted to enter in style.

He also wnated to come in full force. He had cajoled every other king in Germany into coming (except Adolf-Friedrich of Livonia, who was always first on board for foreign trips, and didn't need cajoling), and they'd brought with them a couple of trained negotiators and a man who drafted treaties, a full domestic staff, and, of course, the guard.

Kompanie Ein did not really have an official existance. There incredibly elaborate uniforms might have seemed to contradict this until you realized that they were equipped out of the Emperor's own pocket. They were simply thirty-something men, recomended by regimente everywhere in the Empire, from Estonia to Luxemburg, Austria to North Schleswig. They were the best.

The Deutsches Reich was nevertheless not that big a ship. This was important, as it allowed to go lower than official docking height. You couldn't be secure or dignified wriglling your way down a ladder, so down came the underhull stairs.

Several men from Kompanie Ein were the first down, of course, swords drawn and pistols out. It really was irritating, being denied proper weapons. Understandable, sensible, even, but highly irritating. But they were often put in such circumstances. They all knew their way around swords and rubber bullets.

Then the stairway reached the bottom and the door opened

Georg Friedrich, German Emperor, King of Prussia and of Poland, and a paragraph's worth of lesser titles, took hsi first look into ScandinvansTo meet the German Emperor came a long line of guards dressed in the ancient plate mail armor of old Vaglard. At their head was a man dressed in the same in the same type of armor, save that it was accented with gold tracing and he wore a distinctive purple cloack. Advancing upon them the men said in German," Greetings Emperor Friedrich, and welcome to the Scandinvan Empire. We are here to escort you to the Scandinvan Imperial Palace."

The Empire's Prime Minister, Särden Evergreen, arrived wearing traditional Kiravian formal attire: A black cloak with silver ropework. He was accompanied by Lord Blackfield and Lord Speyside, as well as two guards. The guards carried swords. Not the lightweight alloy ones used by the Imperial Army in combat, but traditional steel blades.To greet them came an envoy, dressed in the flowing robes of ancient Valgard and had on his side the ancient long swords of the old empire. Approaching the group of Kiravains the envoy said," Welcome good sire, to the Scandinvan Empire. I have been sent to bring you the palace quickly as the Emperor Ingolf wishes to have a personal audience with you as soon as you are avaible."

To greet them came an envoy, dressed in the flowing robes of ancient Valgard and had on his side the ancient long swords of the old empire. Approaching the group of Kiravains the envoy said," Welcome good sire, to the Scandinvan Empire. I have been sent to bring you the palace quickly as the Emperor Ingolf wishes to have a personal audience with you as soon as you are avaible."

"We would be honoured, sir. And thank you for your welcome." Evergreen motioned to the guards and Lords, and they began to follow the envoy towards the palace.

"Please, do not bow. I am just a person." he extended a hand to the nearest servant.

OOC: In Yanitaria, equality is a big thing.The man simply replied," Yet, our mannerisms are nothing more then part of our culture and it is considered proper for a man who does not hold office to bow to those who do."

"We would be honoured, sir. And thank you for your welcome." Evergreen motioned to the guards and Lords, and they began to follow the envoy towards the palace.Bowing the envoy then, while still bowing, turned around and then advacned up a marble pathway. After, walking for a few minutes the vast palace of the Scandinvan Emperor streched for all around; tall obelisks reached into the sky, great doomed churches embraced the heavens, great theaters dottted the landscape, and countless other buildings of every type were also present.

Official Communique

The Scandinavian Emperor:

I, Imperator Moran Argelev of the Allied States of Durium, wishes to send my compliments, and a message regarding our representative to your royal ball. We are a newcomer to the world stage, and wish to integrate ourselves into the international community as quickly and smoothly as possible. I will be sending via helicopter my brother, Warmaster Terramir Argelev, commander of all military affairs and forces in the field. He will be accompanied by six bodyguards, two being Secret Service agents, and four being Veteran Rangers of the Special Operations Corps.

Imperator Moran Argelev

OOC: Where is the airfield? :P

Bowing the envoy then, while still bowing, turned around and then advacned up a marble pathway. After, walking for a few minutes the vast palace of the Scandinvan Emperor streched for all around; tall obelisks reached into the sky, great doomed churches embraced the heavens, great theaters dottted the landscape, and countless other buildings of every type were also present.

"If I may say so, sir, I am always impressed by foreign architecture. But these...these are truly a testament to humanity's creative beauty," he said, gesturing out at the buildings spread before them, "Were they all built during a single era, or have individual Emperors added to it?"

OOC: Where is the airfield? :POOC: On the grounds of the palace complex.

IC: You have permision to land at the Imperial Palace's airport.

"If I may say so, sir, I am always impressed by foreign architecture. But these...these are truly a testament to humanity's creative beauty," he said, gesturing out at the buildings spread before them, "Were they all built during a single era, or have individual Emperors added to it?"The envoy responded," Most of the structures have been built over the last two hundred years, yet the older structures of the palace complex can be dated by up to fifteen hundred years."

The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was a military-issue helicopter, but was used to transport government officials nonetheless. "Air Traffic Control, this is the Durian Helo Flight Oiler Echo Eight-Wun. We are carrying the Durian emissary to the Royal Ball and request permission to land, over."

"Roger that, Oiler Echo. You have clearance to land at the helipad at the far southern end of the airfield. Out."

The Blackhawk came in for a smooth touchdown, credit to the superb government pilots. Warmaster Terramir Argelev stepped out as the rotors ceased their whirl, dressed in a black dress uniform with four golden stripes on the cuffs and the generic general officer's epaulets. Six more men stepped out after him as he walked down off the helipad. Four of them wore long black cloaks, likely to stay unnoticed by the crowd, the largest of which wore a hood covering his face in either cloth or shadow. The other two men wore generic government-issue tuxedos, sunglasses, and the classic earwigs, hands clasped down in front of them and their faces expressionless.

"Come on, men. This is a fine chance to step out from the sidelines and onto the stage," said Argelev, walking toward the palace.

"Hmph," grunted the hooded man.

"Oh, come off it, Jack. You can't help but be impressed by the grandeur and architecture of this palace."

"Hmph," the hooded man, Jack, grunted again.

"Have it your way, just don't make us look bad."

Jack nodded. "I know how to act," he said softly.

The Imperial Palace Runway

"Allan....Allan...wake up!" his wife Sofie nudged him. The king moaned and then a tired "Are we there yet?" blurted out as he awoke from the long plane ride.

"Were in Scandinavia now, and were on the runway," she explained.

"Okay," Allan said as he woke up, and he saught himself fit.

"Good, now lets go, we don't want to be late," She said as she departed the plane.

"Where is Roland?" He asked.

"He is already off of the plane wating for you Your Majesty." The Pilot said.

Go, now Im ready he thought.

The man simply replied," Yet, our mannerisms are nothing more then part of our culture and it is considered proper for a man who does not hold office to bow to those who do."

"In that case, I can accept that. Can you perhaps do me a favor? I need to ask the Emperor something important... and private. When he has a moment, I'd like to talk to him. Also, can you point me in the direction of a good bottle of wine?"

The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was a military-issue helicopter, but was used to transport government officials nonetheless. "Air Traffic Control, this is the Durian Helo Flight Oiler Echo Eight-Wun. We are carrying the Durian emissary to the Royal Ball and request permission to land, over."

"Roger that, Oiler Echo. You have clearance to land at the helipad at the far southern end of the airfield. Out."

The Blackhawk came in for a smooth touchdown, credit to the superb government pilots. Warmaster Terramir Argelev stepped out as the rotors ceased their whirl, dressed in a black dress uniform with four golden stripes on the cuffs and the generic general officer's epaulets. Six more men stepped out after him as he walked down off the helipad. Four of them wore long black cloaks, likely to stay unnoticed by the crowd, the largest of which wore a hood covering his face in either cloth or shadow. The other two men wore generic government-issue tuxedos, sunglasses, and the classic earwigs, hands clasped down in front of them and their faces expressionless.

"Come on, men. This is a fine chance to step out from the sidelines and onto the stage," said Argelev, walking toward the palace.

"Hmph," grunted the hooded man.

"Oh, come off it, Jack. You can't help but be impressed by the grandeur and architecture of this palace."

"Hmph," the hooded man, Jack, grunted again.

"Have it your way, just don't make us look bad."

Jack nodded. "I know how to act," he said softly.A group of well dressed men approached the group and then the one in the middle said," Greetings good sirs and welcome to the Scandinvan Empire. I have been sent to bring you to the main palace where your personal quarters have already been prepared."

OOC: I sorta ran out of things to say.

OOC: The war is kinda of over since not a lot of external support materilized to help the rebellion and since my government had the overwhelming support of the military and population a long term war was not really feasible.

IC: A cohort of Imperial guards, dressed in silver plate mail, went to greet the newly arrivied Erikkan Imperials and as they approached they all kneeled and their leader said," Welcome, your Imperial Majesty to the Scandinvan Empire and we wish to welcome your graces with open arms to our Lord's lands."

OOC: @Yanitaria- Okay.
@The Scandinvans- ‘kay.
Sorry not much to say yet, but not yet in the ball.

“Thank you for the warm welcome,” Emperor Christian I answered, advancing with his party to follow them towards the rest of the ball, “We are most honored to be here.”

The Imperial Palace Runway

"Allan....Allan...wake up!" his wife Sofie nudged him. The king moaned and then a tired "Are we there yet?" blurted out as he awoke from the long plane ride.

"Were in Scandinavia now, and were on the runway," she explained.

"Okay," Allan said as he woke up, and he saught himself fit.

"Good, now lets go, we don't want to be late," She said as she departed the plane.

"Where is Roland?" He asked.

"He is already off of the plane wating for you Your Majesty." The Pilot said.

Go, now Im ready he thought.A number of persons dressed in traditional Valgardian flowing robes approached the group of outlanders and they then kneeled waiting to be acknowledged.

A number of persons dressed in traditional Valgardian flowing robes approached the group of outlanders and they then kneeled waiting to be acknowledged.

"Thank you, but there is no need to bow," Roland acknoledged. "Your Majesty, the welcome wagon is here."

"Oh how lovely! Thank you!" Sofie exclaimed.

"Yes quite." Allan said to himself as he smiled.

"In that case, I can accept that. Can you perhaps do me a favor? I need to ask the Emperor something important... and private. When he has a moment, I'd like to talk to him. Also, can you point me in the direction of a good bottle of wine?"The man replied," Yes good sir, infact I can be you to meet the Emperor as this moment if you wish."

OOC: To note please do not consider this as the two groups currently going to meet the Emperor will overlap in time segments as I am currently operating under the assumption of the times for each person being different.

The man replied," Yes good sir, infact I can be you to meet the Emperor as this moment if you wish."

OOC: To note please do not consider this as the two groups currently going to meet the Emperor will overlap in time segments as I am currently operating under the assumption of the times for each person being different.

OOC: Sure thing. I assumed the servants start leading Norheim to the Emperor after he agrees.

IC: "Very good." Norheim nodded to the Captain, who held a bottle of Yanitarian-Errikan wine wrapped in a bow. They two followed the man.

OOC: @Yanitaria- Okay.
@The Scandinvans- ‘kay.
Sorry not much to say yet, but not yet in the ball.

“Thank you for the warm welcome,” Emperor Christian I answered, advancing with his party to follow them towards the rest of the ball, “We are most honored to be here.”Walking the envoy turned around and asked the Emperor," Your Majesty, would like to go to your quarters first in order to relax and/or get ready for the party?"

"Thank you, but there is no need to bow," Roland acknoledged. "Your Majesty, the welcome wagon is here."

"Oh how lovely! Thank you!" Sofie exclaimed.

"Yes quite." Allan said to himself as he smiled.A noble woman then stood up in the center and said," Good day your grace, and welcome to the Scandinvan Empire. The Emperor himself has requested that I escort you to wherever you wish to go first and to answer any questions that you might have?"

OOC: Sure thing. I assumed the servants start leading Norheim to the Emperor after he agrees.

IC: "Very good." Norheim nodded to the Captain, who held a bottle of Yanitarian-Errikan wine wrapped in a bow. They two followed the man.OOC: Alright, since I are bored I will speed things up a bit. Okay?:p

IC: The person leading the group, after walking for about fifteen minutes. Hit a hidden panel and a large elevator appeared out of the wall. The man then said," Alright then your majesty, I and two me of my fellows shall accompany you up to one of the various meeting halls of the palace where the Emperor Ingolf III is currently waiting to meet you. So if you would enter the elevator we shall be there within a minute or so."

Walking the envoy turned around and asked the Emperor," Your Majesty, would like to go to your quarters first in order to relax and/or get ready for the party?"

With that he paused, looking briefly to the Empress ( http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/Errikans-Others/hv.png). After a moment of this exchange, he turned back to the envoy.

“That would be perfect, thank you.”

OOC: Alright, since I are bored I will speed things up a bit. Okay?:p

IC: The person leading the group, after walking for about fifteen minutes. Hit a hidden panel and a large elevator appeared out of the wall. The man then said," Alright then your majesty, I and two me of my fellows shall accompany you up to one of the various meeting halls of the palace where the Emperor Ingolf III is currently waiting to meet you. So if you would enter the elevator we shall be there within a minute or so."

"Alright, let's get going then." Norheim entered the elevator.

An old man in his 60s carefully walks into the room. He is dressed in a black two-piece tuxedo. His face, while slightly wrinkled, also shows great wisdom. His name tag reads "Kyle I.;Collective Gov. of NeoAztec". He takes a drag on a "Tlotec 8th" cigarette, commonly found in Tenochtitlan city.OOC: Kay, I have no idea what room you are in and what the heck you are doing here.

With that he paused, looking briefly to the Empress ( http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/Errikans-Others/hv.png). After a moment of this exchange, he turned back to the envoy.

“That would be perfect, thank you.”After a brief walk the man brought them to a entire wing of the main palace had been reserved for them, the main entrance to the wing of the palace were two large bronze doors. Hitting a panel to the side of the doors, at which the doors began to slowly open up, the man then said," Your graces, your quarters. If you need anything you have your own servants, your own maids, and your own cooks. So feel free to ask for anything and if you wish feel free to request anything from your cooks as the palace staff has cooks from around the world and we can assure that any dishes will be fresh."

"Alright, let's get going then." Norheim entered the elevator.The three men who had been delegated to escort the visiting delegates entered to the side of the elevator and then their leader hit a switch which brought the elevator to start. After a minute of going up however the elevator had gone up two hundred and fifty feet. Coming to a stop the doors opened to the exact room where Emperor Ingolf III was already, though flanked by two guards who were armed only with what looked like spears. The man who had brought them up muttered to Norheim," I apologize, for the somewhat unusual custom, but right now please take seats, in even numbers, on the left and the right side of the Emperoror. Mr. Norheim, it is considered proper for you to take one of the seats closest to the Emperor."

After a brief walk the man brought them to a entire wing of the main palace had been reserved for them, the main entrance to the wing of the palace were two large bronze doors. Hitting a panel to the side of the doors, at which the doors began to slowly open up, the man then said," Your graces, your quarters. If you need anything you have your own servants, your own maids, and your own cooks. So feel free to ask for anything and if you wish feel free to request anything from your cooks as the palace staff has cooks from around the world and we can assure that any dishes will be fresh."

My lord, Christian thought, Our Scandinvan friends certainly are hospitable. This level of lavishing was worthy of the greatest of Errikan hospitality, and then some. The similarities the Scandinvans held with the Errikans never ceased to amaze.

“Thank you; is there any formal time for the ball?”

He expected to actually meet the current Scandinvan Emperor face to face tonight; though he had watched the evolving situation in the Scandinvan Empire closely, watched their succession, he had never personally met the man who now held the throne.

OOC: Sorry, left account on when brother went onto the PC. He decided to RP a bit. Again, sorry.

Norheim moved to the seat that had been indicated, but before sitting down, took the bottle of wine, and offered it to the emperor. "For you, sir."

He and the Captain sat down. Norheim felt a bit uncomfortable, meeting the emperor, who was clearly more experienced in diplomacy than he. None of this showed, though, as he smiled.

My lord, Christian thought, Our Scandinvan friends certainly are hospitable. This level of lavishing was worthy of the greatest of Errikan hospitality, and then some. The similarities the Scandinvans held with the Errikans never ceased to amaze.

“Thank you; is there any formal time for the ball?”

He expected to actually meet the current Scandinvan Emperor face to face tonight; though he had watched the evolving situation in the Scandinvan Empire closely, watched their succession, he had never personally met the man who now held the throne.The man bowed his head and replied," Your majesty, the ball will begin at around seven P.M. Yet, before the Ball the Emperor has invited your Graces to dine with him at about 5:15 P.M."

Norheim moved to the seat that had been indicated, but before sitting down, took the bottle of wine, and offered it to the emperor. "For you, sir."

He and the Captain sat down. Norheim felt a bit uncomfortable, meeting the emperor, who was clearly more experienced in diplomacy than he. None of this showed, though, as he smiled.The Emperor picked up the bottle and inspecting the bottle's produced and vintage he gave the bottle to a standing by servant who then brought it away. Then after a couple of seconds of silence the Ingolf III said," Thank you for the fine bottle of wine would you mind sharing it with me later tonight?"

The Emperor picked up the bottle and inspecting the bottle's produced and vintage he gave the bottle to a standing by servant who then brought it away. Then after a couple of seconds of silence the Ingolf III said," Thank you for the fine bottle of wine would you mind sharing it with me later tonight?"

"Absolutely. But first, we should move on to the business at hand. I have a small favor to ask of you, aside from keeping this a secret which cannot leave this room until the time comes."

The man bowed his head and replied," Your majesty, the ball will begin at around seven P.M. Yet, before the Ball the Emperor has invited your Graces to dine with him at about 5:15 P.M."

“Good, good. We shall certainly be most honored to meet with him for this dinner.”

"Absolutely. But first, we should move on to the business at hand. I have a small favor to ask of you, aside from keeping this a secret which cannot leave this room until the time comes."The Emperor thinking for a moment, then replied," Very well, I promise you that the words spoken here shall not leave this room."

He gave a hand gesture at which all the servants left the room and the only other Scandinvans left in the room where six Imperial Guards.

The Emperor thinking for a moment, then replied," Very well, I promise you that the words spoken here shall not leave this room."

He gave a hand gesture at which all the servants left the room and the only other Scandinvans left in the room where six Imperial Guards.

"As you know, my government is socialist. We give our people an excessive amount of rights, and everyone is generally happy. However, the nation of Akimonad has recently denounced communism, and in particular my Socialist nation. I pointed out that the statements about my nation simply weren't true, specifically that my people are free, and pointed out that Akimonad is an Autocratic republic.

"Well, they didn't take to kindly to it, and the entire situation is far out of hand, and spiraling towards war. The Akimonadi government even destroyed one of their own Battlecruisers to create a causus belli.

"However, do not think I became a member of the Confederacy of Scandinvan Protectorates to ask for military help. Yanitaria can protect it self." Norheim frowned, "I would like to secretly evacuate my executive cabinet to the Scandinvan capitol, so that in the event of war, my cabinet, highest ranking Field Marshal, and our families will be safe from reprisal.

"Also, in the event that the enemy cannot be stopped at the beaches, and Yanitaria City becomes open to attack, I'd like for Parliament to evacuate and join me here.

"My government, and possibly the New Oslo Pact will pay for all the expenses, and even rent an appropriate building, if you'll agree."

"As you know, my government is socialist. We give our people an excessive amount of rights, and everyone is generally happy. However, the nation of Akimonad has recently denounced communism, and in particular my Socialist nation. I pointed out that the statements about my nation simply weren't true, specifically that my people are free, and pointed out that Akimonad is an Autocratic republic.

"Well, they didn't take to kindly to it, and the entire situation is far out of hand, and spiraling towards war. The Akimonadi government even destroyed one of their own Battlecruisers to create a causus belli.

"However, do not think I became a member of the Confederacy of Scandinvan Protectorates to ask for military help. Yanitaria can protect it self." Norheim frowned, "I would like to secretly evacuate my executive cabinet to the Scandinvan capitol, so that in the event of war, my cabinet, highest ranking Field Marshal, and our families will be safe from reprisal.

"Also, in the event that the enemy cannot be stopped at the beaches, and Yanitaria City becomes open to attack, I'd like for Parliament to evacuate and join me here.

"My government, and possibly the New Oslo Pact will pay for all the expenses, and even rent an appropriate building, if you'll agree."Thinking for a minute the Emperor responded," Those conditions are fair. Though since you do not wish for the intervention of our forces into the war we therefore then will not enter the war on your behalf. We shall gladly though accept your government's important officals and their families into the Scandinvan will be kept safe.

To note however, if it comes to it and there is the need for a trial by let us say a mlitary offical who orders that civilians be killed then a fair trial shall be held in the Scandinvan Empire, though however the penalties will be limitede the law of your nation. As well, we will refuse to turn over persons who we believe have done nothing more then attempt to serve their people well.

Furthermore, if the worse comes then any refugees shall be welcome into our nation. However, as by our nation's laws do limit even me I cannot extend full ctizenship (to note this means that have full legal protection, but just not the right to vote or hold elected offices) to adult refugees automatically, however I will be willing to grant full citizenship to all persons under the age of fourteen.

Added, we shall be willing to help pay for for the maitence of your government's operations based in the Scandinvan Empire, and I shall also grant safe private residences to your nation's officals who choose to flee to my nation.

I would like to note two things though, first though Socialists and regular communists are free political parties in my nation, outright Stalinists cannot legally hold public office in my nation due to the fact in the past Stalinists attempted to led a coup against one of my ancestors, however they can be granted political aslyum with full freedom of movements as long as they do not call for or particpated in violent activites. Secondly, it would be best for your cabinet, your ranking field marshall, and their families and yours to stay in the Imperial Palace as it is the safest place for them in my nation."

Thinking for a minute the Emperor responded," Those conditions are fair. Though since you do not wish for the intervention of our forces into the war we therefore then will not enter the war on your behalf. We shall gladly though accept your government's important officals and their families into the Scandinvan will be kept safe.

To note however, if it comes to it and there is the need for a trial by let us say a mlitary offical who orders that civilians be killed then a fair trial shall be held in the Scandinvan Empire, though however the penalties will be limitede the law of your nation. As well, we will refuse to turn over persons who we believe have done nothing more then attempt to serve their people well.

Furthermore, if the worse comes then any refugees shall be welcome into our nation. However, as by our nation's laws do limit even me I cannot extend full ctizenship (to note this means that have full legal protection, but just not the right to vote or hold elected offices) to adult refugees automatically, however I will be willing to grant full citizenship to all persons under the age of fourteen.

Added, we shall be willing to help pay for for the maitence of your government's operations based in the Scandinvan Empire, and I shall also grant safe private residences to your nation's officals who choose to flee to my nation.

I would like to note two things though, first though Socialists and regular communists are free political parties in my nation, outright Stalinists cannot legally hold public office in my nation due to the fact in the past Stalinists attempted to led a coup against one of my ancestors, however they can be granted political aslyum with full freedom of movements as long as they do not call for or particpated in violent activites. Secondly, it would be best for your cabinet, your ranking field marshall, and their families and yours to stay in the Imperial Palace as it is the safest place for them in my nation."

"This is all very generous of you, sir. I don't think we have to worry about war crimes on our side, although Akimonad, I am told, has a less than stellar reputation. Further, the USSY dislikes Stalinists just as much, and our people are very unlikely to actively follow that philosophy. My cabinet, field marshal, and our families will stay in there palace then. Perhaps we could have a room, and connect it to a Yanitarian Governmental Communications Network. With a few laptops, and a few pieces of equipment, we'd be able to run the government from the safety of the Palace."

OOC: My main problem with the "I hate communists" trend is that people don't know why they hate them, other than the cold war era bias. They don't even bother to differentiate between, say, Stalinists, and other, more peaceful types of communism or socialism, like the type practiced in Yanitaria.

"This is all very generous of you, sir. I don't think we have to worry about war crimes on our side, although Akimonad, I am told, has a less than stellar reputation. Further, the USSY dislikes Stalinists just as much, and our people are very unlikely to actively follow that philosophy. My cabinet, field marshal, and our families will stay in there palace then. Perhaps we could have a room, and connect it to a Yanitarian Governmental Communications Network. With a few laptops, and a few pieces of equipment, we'd be able to run the government from the safety of the Palace."

OOC: My main problem with the "I hate communists" trend is that people don't know why they hate them, other than the cold war era bias. They don't even bother to differentiate between, say, Stalinists, and other, more peaceful types of communism or socialism, like the type practiced in Yanitaria."That is of relatively good news as people in my nation do not really mind socialists all that much, except the ones who call for the violent overthrew of all governments. Regarding your people I am sure that there is a wing in the palace that can be set aside for their sole use and also that a room can be found where matters can be discussed by your government secretly and safely. Alas, though what can be done to save your nation may be limited as the drums of was I hear are growing ever wider. Yet, perhaps before the invansion begins your people can begin a general evac from your nation to the Scandinvan Empire. If it comes to it we can even grant an autonomous state within the Empire."

OOC: True, true, years of cold war can do that to a people.

"When the enemy fleets move past Gibraltar, a fleet of specially modified An-225s, marked with symbols of an aide organization will evacuate as many people as possible. I'll also send properly marked ships, I just hope that the Akimonadi fleet allows them past.

"Still, many will not go. Many will stay and resist the enemy as much as they can, they are very proud, you know. In any case, various national treasures will be sent immediately, so as to not tie up civilians. As we speak, weapons are being sent to caches in allied nations to support an insurgency. However, I am extremely confident that Yanitaria will weather this invasion very well, and come out on top. We have every advantage possible, so I don't see why we shouldn't.

"The offer of an autonomous state is very generous. I promise that if it comes to that, my people will very grateful. We would be willing to abide by any Scandinvan laws, and contribute to the economy. And I would personally be willing to have laws passed requiring community service to the Empire.

"And you don't have to worry about anyone wanting to violently overthrow any government. Yanitarian culture revolves around helping others, and developing creativity. This breeds peacefulness, and indeed, murder or assault is a rare and shocking event."

President Norheim smiled, "again, I thank you for your generosity."

OOC: I hope this won't disrupt anything too much, but over the next eight days or so I'll be in Italy with pay-for-use internet, so my replies will have to be irregular, not huge, and making liberal use of fluid time.

IC: "Thank you," Friedrich replied to the guard. "It would be excellent if you could show my staff to their quarters, but I'd appreciate a meeting with the Emperor as soon as he has the time."

Georg Friedrich was impressed. Of course the Scandinvans would have found someone who spoke German, but he could still appreciate the gesture. Especially since he was fluent in Polish and French, so he rarely felt very linguisticly outclassed.

But the palace itself was overwhelming. Germans, especially from the big cities, set alot of store by architecture. The annual showdown between Berlin, Vienna, and Cologne for the Outstanding Architecture prize was a big event in some circles, and everywhere from Munich to Riga had some famous monument or cathedral to boast about. But even in the Imperial Capital, there was nothing quite like this.

"Just how old is this place?", thought Franz Adalbert of Bavaria out loud.

"Indeed... how old is it?", the Kaiser repeated, to reassure there escort that the question was for answering.

A group of well dressed men approached the group and then the one in the middle said," Greetings good sirs and welcome to the Scandinvan Empire. I have been sent to bring you to the main palace where your personal quarters have already been prepared."

Thank you very much, sirs. If I may introduce myself and attendants, these two men are Jeremy Hall and Heinrich von Graf," he said, pointing to the two men in tuxedos and glasses. "This man," he said, pointing to Jack,"is Master Sergeant Jack Foley, Durian Ranger Battalion. He doesn't talk much. The two men at the back are Senior Sergeants Frederick Webb and Thomas Corrion of the Delta Force, and the last soldier is Senior Sergeant Katelyn Hendricks of the Airborne."

“Good, good. We shall certainly be most honored to meet with him for this dinner.”"Very well, then I shall take my leave as I have other matters to attend, but if you need anything feel free to call upon the palace staff."

"When the enemy fleets move past Gibraltar, a fleet of specially modified An-225s, marked with symbols of an aide organization will evacuate as many people as possible. I'll also send properly marked ships, I just hope that the Akimonadi fleet allows them past.

"Still, many will not go. Many will stay and resist the enemy as much as they can, they are very proud, you know. In any case, various national treasures will be sent immediately, so as to not tie up civilians. As we speak, weapons are being sent to caches in allied nations to support an insurgency. However, I am extremely confident that Yanitaria will weather this invasion very well, and come out on top. We have every advantage possible, so I don't see why we shouldn't.

"The offer of an autonomous state is very generous. I promise that if it comes to that, my people will very grateful. We would be willing to abide by any Scandinvan laws, and contribute to the economy. And I would personally be willing to have laws passed requiring community service to the Empire.

"And you don't have to worry about anyone wanting to violently overthrow any government. Yanitarian culture revolves around helping others, and developing creativity. This breeds peacefulness, and indeed, murder or assault is a rare and shocking event."

President Norheim smiled, "again, I thank you for your generosity."" Let us hope that the invaders of your country will show at least some civil operations when invading a country where they have done nothing save stand up for their political idealogies. As well, if the war becomes somewhat uncivilized then my nation will be forced to act in order to help protect the people of your nation. Though, we shall not intervene in the war as you requested. Though to note we cannot support any armed insurgency, yet if the Akimonadi do begin to oppress your people beyond what is needed to maintain order then my nation will support loyalists groups with arms, supplies, and monetary aide.

Would you mind storing your nation's treausres in a treasure vault beneath the palace as we do not want any possible puppet government established attempting to claim the treasures for nothing more then a monetary boost.

Regarding the set up of a possible autonomous state the only requirements set upon your nation is that you allow for pratice of peaceful religions, freedom of speech, and that you recognize that you are a part of the Scandinvan Empire. However, you will be granted the right to form your own politicla systems, the right to maintain control over large industries, and the right to maintain your language(s) and customs without Scandinvan interefence. To state though, the main languages of main nation are English (the most commonly understood language), German, Scandinvan, Norwegian, Old Norse, and Valgardian. So it will be advisable to implement into your eduction the teaching of English.

Yet, let us hope that your nation weathers the assualt of the Akomaondi forces."

OOC: I hope this won't disrupt anything too much, but over the next eight days or so I'll be in Italy with pay-for-use internet, so my replies will have to be irregular, not huge, and making liberal use of fluid time.

IC: "Thank you," Friedrich replied to the guard. "It would be excellent if you could show my staff to their quarters, but I'd appreciate a meeting with the Emperor as soon as he has the time."

Georg Friedrich was impressed. Of course the Scandinvans would have found someone who spoke German, but he could still appreciate the gesture. Especially since he was fluent in Polish and French, so he rarely felt very linguisticly outclassed.

But the palace itself was overwhelming. Germans, especially from the big cities, set alot of store by architecture. The annual showdown between Berlin, Vienna, and Cologne for the Outstanding Architecture prize was a big event in some circles, and everywhere from Munich to Riga had some famous monument or cathedral to boast about. But even in the Imperial Capital, there was nothing quite like this.

"Just how old is this place?", thought Franz Adalbert of Bavaria out loud.

"Indeed... how old is it?", the Kaiser repeated, to reassure there escort that the question was for answering.The leader of the Scandinvan group responded," Well to be clear the majority of the palace has been constructed over the last two hundred years or so. Yet, large parts of the palace are centuries older then that still and some of the older parts of the palace are around fifteen years old."

Thank you very much, sirs. If I may introduce myself and attendants, these two men are Jeremy Hall and Heinrich von Graf," he said, pointing to the two men in tuxedos and glasses. "This man," he said, pointing to Jack,"is Master Sergeant Jack Foley, Durian Ranger Battalion. He doesn't talk much. The two men at the back are Senior Sergeants Frederick Webb and Thomas Corrion of the Delta Force, and the last soldier is Senior Sergeant Katelyn Hendricks of the Airborne."The man responded," Good day to you all, I am Sir Francis Hardor."

" Let us hope that the invaders of your country will show at least some civil operations when invading a country where they have done nothing save stand up for their political idealogies. As well, if the war becomes somewhat uncivilized then my nation will be forced to act in order to help protect the people of your nation. Though, we shall not intervene in the war as you requested. Though to note we cannot support any armed insurgency, yet if the Akimonadi do begin to oppress your people beyond what is needed to maintain order then my nation will support loyalists groups with arms, supplies, and monetary aide.

Would you mind storing your nation's treausres in a treasure vault beneath the palace as we do not want any possible puppet government established attempting to claim the treasures for nothing more then a monetary boost.

Regarding the set up of a possible autonomous state the only requirements set upon your nation is that you allow for pratice of peaceful religions, freedom of speech, and that you recognize that you are a part of the Scandinvan Empire. However, you will be granted the right to form your own politicla systems, the right to maintain control over large industries, and the right to maintain your language(s) and customs without Scandinvan interefence. To state though, the main languages of main nation are English (the most commonly understood language), German, Scandinvan, Norwegian, Old Norse, and Valgardian. So it will be advisable to implement into your eduction the teaching of English.

Yet, let us hope that your nation weathers the assualt of the Akomaondi forces."

"Hopefully intervention will not be necessary. I fear that bringing your nation into this will be cause for the Questrian Commonwealth to act.

"I don't mind storing the national treasures in the vault. They will be safe there. As for the autonomous state, none of that is a problem. We allow for the freedom of religion and speech, and recognizing that our nation is part of the empire is only natural. English is already universally understood in Yanitaria, with Norwegian and French being secondary languages. You'd be hard pressed to find a Yanitarian that isn't bi- or trilingual."

"Hopefully intervention will not be necessary. I fear that bringing your nation into this will be cause for the Questrian Commonwealth to act.

"I don't mind storing the national treasures in the vault. They will be safe there. As for the autonomous state, none of that is a problem. We allow for the freedom of religion and speech, and recognizing that our nation is part of the empire is only natural. English is already universally understood in Yanitaria, with Norwegian and French being secondary languages. You'd be hard pressed to find a Yanitarian that isn't bi- or trilingual."OOC: Lol, good point as we do not an all out war between a number of giant nations on your nation's soil, which if it did happen would probably destory huge parts of your nation.

IC: "I share your fears as any large scale war that occurs as a result of the invansion of your nation will probably spread and in the end take tens of millions of lives, be they Scandinvan, the folk of Yanitaria, Akimondi, or Questrian. So I will reserve war as a last resort only, though I believe I can use diplomatic pressure to hellp maintain the integrity of Yanitaria. As well, I shall keep the ports of my nation open to people fleeing from your nation.

Very well, the everything should be quite well then regarding the autonomous state and I am sure your people will be fairly happy there as the climate is temperate and it has large natural resvoirs of freshwater for your people and their already a number of hydroelectric plants to generate electricty for your people. Furthermore, my people have already begun construction of housing for around three hundred thousand people and have already begun the construction of irragation into the thousands of sqaure kilometers of arable land that the province offers.

Though about the treasures I shall place them in a vault and entrust the keys to my steward and to yourself."

The man responded," Good day to you all, I am Sir Francis Hardor."

"Can you tell me more about Scandinvan government and history?"

"Very well, then I shall take my leave as I have other matters to attend, but if you need anything feel free to call upon the palace staff."

“Thank you very much.”

When the envoy had left, the royal couple advanced into the—their—wing of the palace.

“We have a little time,” Christian said to his wife as they looked at the splendor of the halls they walked through.

“Yes,” the Empress responded to her husband, “We had expected it to be a bit earlier, starting about when we arrived, right?”

“Well, to be fair,” he smiled, “traffic was a lot better than we expected.”

“Air traffic? You expected us to be delayed by air traffic?”

“Yes, air traffic.”

She laughed as they approached the top of the staircase they were then climbing.

“You are so clever,” she said, her voice not without a hint of sarcasm.

“That’s why you keep me around,” he chuckled in return. Helen stopped at the top of the stairs, turning back to Christian, several steps below her.

“You are good for more than that, my husband,” Helen said, reaching down towards him.

“I see, my wife,” he responded, glancing at his watch briefly before reaching out to her, “I suppose we do have time.”

A noble woman then stood up in the center and said," Good day your grace, and welcome to the Scandinvan Empire. The Emperor himself has requested that I escort you to wherever you wish to go first and to answer any questions that you might have?"

"Thank you, were were intending on going to the Ballroom first for the moment." Allan explained.

"Oh! Allan, maybe we can ask for a tour of the city first!" Sofie suggested, "You have always said that you wanted to see other nations cultures."

"I don't know...." The king started.

"And your majestey if im not correct, you did intend to catch a glimpse of the surrounding area." Roland added.

"You want to go to dont you?" Allan smiled as he looked at Roland.

"Yep," Roland replied happily, finally seeing that the logical reasoning in his King kicked in.

"Well I guess there is no harm....." he said, and then asked. "Is there any possible way that we can tour the city before the ball starts?" Allan asked the noble woman.

"Can you tell me more about Scandinvan government and history?""Well my nation's government is based upon a type of government with power being roughly divided between the Parliament and the Emperor.

Regarding, the history of my nation its can be traced back to a period nearly five thousand years ago when the first Emperor of the Valgardians began a long era of conquests which gradually expanded the empire for thousands of years till it reached its modern boundaries."

“Thank you very much.”

When the envoy had left, the royal couple advanced into the—their—wing of the palace.

“We have a little time,” Christian said to his wife as they looked at the splendor of the halls they walked through.

“Yes,” the Empress responded to her husband, “We had expected it to be a bit earlier, starting about when we arrived, right?”

“Well, to be fair,” he smiled, “traffic was a lot better than we expected.”

“Air traffic? You expected us to be delayed by air traffic?”

“Yes, air traffic.”

She laughed as they approached the top of the staircase they were then climbing.

“You are so clever,” she said, her voice not without a hint of sarcasm.

“That’s why you keep me around,” he chuckled in return. Helen stopped at the top of the stairs, turning back to Christian, several steps below her.

“You are good for more than that, my husband,” Helen said, reaching down towards him.

“I see, my wife,” he responded, glancing at his watch briefly before reaching out to her, “I suppose we do have time.”OOC: Lol, what exactly are you going to do for the time being?;)

"Thank you, were were intending on going to the Ballroom first for the moment." Allan explained.

"Oh! Allan, maybe we can ask for a tour of the city first!" Sofie suggested, "You have always said that you wanted to see other nations cultures."

"I don't know...." The king started.

"And your majestey if im not correct, you did intend to catch a glimpse of the surrounding area." Roland added.

"You want to go to dont you?" Allan smiled as he looked at Roland.

"Yep," Roland replied happily, finally seeing that the logical reasoning in his King kicked in.

"Well I guess there is no harm....." he said, and then asked. "Is there any possible way that we can tour the city before the ball starts?" Allan asked the noble woman.The noble woamn replied," Sadly, the city of Valgard is not a city in the traditional sense as the city is more of a seat of the Scandinvan nobility as such the actual 'city' is little more then a collection of palaces of the nobility, though there are number of shopping centers with exhoberent prices due to their elite nature."

OOC: Lol, what exactly are you going to do for the time being?;)

OOC: Well, I will just be waiting for the current meeting with the Yanitarian president to be over, which would mean that the time for the dinner meeting will be coming up. Maybe I'll have a little bit of charactering in the middle, if it goes on for a while.

As for what my characters are doing . . . well, there is a discreet scene change. Why, what did you think was going on?

OOC: Lol, good point as we do not an all out war between a number of giant nations on your nation's soil, which if it did happen would probably destory huge parts of your nation.

IC: "I share your fears as any large scale war that occurs as a result of the invansion of your nation will probably spread and in the end take tens of millions of lives, be they Scandinvan, the folk of Yanitaria, Akimondi, or Questrian. So I will reserve war as a last resort only, though I believe I can use diplomatic pressure to hellp maintain the integrity of Yanitaria. As well, I shall keep the ports of my nation open to people fleeing from your nation.

Very well, the everything should be quite well then regarding the autonomous state and I am sure your people will be fairly happy there as the climate is temperate and it has large natural resvoirs of freshwater for your people and their already a number of hydroelectric plants to generate electricty for your people. Furthermore, my people have already begun construction of housing for around three hundred thousand people and have already begun the construction of irragation into the thousands of sqaure kilometers of arable land that the province offers.

Though about the treasures I shall place them in a vault and entrust the keys to my steward and to yourself."

"Indeed, it seems our business is done. But before we enjoy the pleasures of wine and good conversation, allow me to invite you to my coronation. I will be crowned the King of Yanitaria in a few weeks, reinstating the monarchy. It has been suggested that you should be part of the ceremony, where the Yanitarian People present a Field Marshal with the crown, who presents it to you, who will crown, and symbolically approve my reign as the king of my nation. It's only fitting, since we no longer recognize the authority of the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch, who would traditionally fill that role, and since Yanitaria is one of your protectorates."

OOC: Well, I will just be waiting for the current meeting with the Yanitarian president to be over, which would mean that the time for the dinner meeting will be coming up. Maybe I'll have a little bit of charactering in the middle, if it goes on for a while.

As for what my characters are doing . . . well, there is a discreet scene change. Why, what did you think was going on?OOC: Unartig. Unartig.

"Indeed, it seems our business is done. But before we enjoy the pleasures of wine and good conversation, allow me to invite you to my coronation. I will be crowned the King of Yanitaria in a few weeks, reinstating the monarchy. It has been suggested that you should be part of the ceremony, where the Yanitarian People present a Field Marshal with the crown, who presents it to you, who will crown, and symbolically approve my reign as the king of my nation. It's only fitting, since we no longer recognize the authority of the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch, who would traditionally fill that role, and since Yanitaria is one of your protectorates.""Acceptable, as I do hold an older position then yourself and my family line is well established as monarchs in our nation. Yet, to note how exactly will the ceremony go?"

"Acceptable, as I do hold an older position then yourself and my family line is well established as monarchs in our nation. Yet, to note how exactly will the ceremony go?"

It will begin with a parade through the gates of the older city of Yanitaria city, which has an ancient wall around it. Traditionally a monarch would ride on horseback followed by the elite cavalry. There will be one stop at the park where I will symbolically take a last stroll before the burden of being a monarch is put on my sholders. Finally, I will walk the last kilometer to Trotsky place, and into the parliament building. There, a representative of the people, who has traditionally been the oldest Yanitarian still alive while recieve the crown. He will present it to the guardian of the people, represented by the Field Marshal. Finally the patron of the nation, traditionally the Eastern Othodox Patriarch, will recieve the crown, and hand it to the monarch, in this case, me. I will put the crown on, and the head of parliament will say to the crowd 'I Introduce His Royal Majesty, King Norheim II'. Afterwards is the ball, which is much like any other ball. Also, there will be cake."

"Well my nation's government is based upon a type of government with power being roughly divided between the Parliament and the Emperor.

Regarding, the history of my nation its can be traced back to a period nearly five thousand years ago when the first Emperor of the Valgardians began a long era of conquests which gradually expanded the empire for thousands of years till it reached its modern boundaries."

"I guess both our nations are somewhat similar in government, as our Imperator, while he holds the majority of power, still shares some with the representatives of the Allied States. Our nation primarily revolves around the military - registration for service, active or reserve, is required at age 16. In addition we have some of the best soldiers in the world, trained in the inhospitable jungle and polar regions that dominate 90% of our nation." Argelev noticed that his guards were still standing silently behind him. "Go enjoy yourselves. I'll be fine," he said, waving them off. "What other major nations are attending the Royal Ball tonight?"

The two Secret Service Agents sat down at the bar. "Martini, stirred, not shaken," said one.

"Vodka, if you please," said the Germanic Agent.

Jack Foley leaned up against the wall in a corner and lit a cigar. Durian cigarrettes weren't much to talk about, but their cigars were fantastic.

It will begin with a parade through the gates of the older city of Yanitaria city, which has an ancient wall around it. Traditionally a monarch would ride on horseback followed by the elite cavalry. There will be one stop at the park where I will symbolically take a last stroll before the burden of being a monarch is put on my sholders. Finally, I will walk the last kilometer to Trotsky place, and into the parliament building. There, a representative of the people, who has traditionally been the oldest Yanitarian still alive while recieve the crown. He will present it to the guardian of the people, represented by the Field Marshal. Finally the patron of the nation, traditionally the Eastern Othodox Patriarch, will recieve the crown, and hand it to the monarch, in this case, me. I will put the crown on, and the head of parliament will say to the crowd 'I Introduce His Royal Majesty, King Norheim II'. Afterwards is the ball, which is much like any other ball. Also, there will be cake.""It sounds like a rather normal ceremony, one that will not take much pratice and study, save for studying some of the elements of the ceremony which belong to your nation's culture. As well is there anything else you wish to discuss?"

"I guess both our nations are somewhat similar in government, as our Imperator, while he holds the majority of power, still shares some with the representatives of the Allied States. Our nation primarily revolves around the military - registration for service, active or reserve, is required at age 16. In addition we have some of the best soldiers in the world, trained in the inhospitable jungle and polar regions that dominate 90% of our nation." Argelev noticed that his guards were still standing silently behind him. "Go enjoy yourselves. I'll be fine," he said, waving them off. "What other major nations are attending the Royal Ball tonight?"

The two Secret Service Agents sat down at the bar. "Martini, stirred, not shaken," said one.

"Vodka, if you please," said the Germanic Agent.

Jack Foley leaned up against the wall in a corner and lit a cigar. Durian cigarrettes weren't much to talk about, but their cigars were fantastic."Well your maejsty, the nations of Yanitaria, Errikland, Nova Boozia, and Kirav are amongst the other major nations that are currently attending the ball."

"It sounds like a rather normal ceremony, one that will not take much pratice and study, save for studying some of the elements of the ceremony which belong to your nation's culture. As well is there anything else you wish to discuss?"

"I believe we have gotten to everything. Shall we rejoin the party then?"

"I believe we have gotten to everything. Shall we rejoin the party then?""To question do have the 'noble' blood to back your claim to the crown of your nation?"

"To question do have the 'noble' blood to back your claim to the crown of your nation?"

"Alas, nobility runs with the Arkadians (OOC: ethnic group, they were traditionally the nobility). I am a Yanitarii (OOC: Major ethnic group, makes up the bulk of Yanitarians), however my father was the first democratically elected president, and a national hero for his role in the revolution. Is that a problem?"

"Alas, nobility runs with the Arkadians (OOC: ethnic group, they were traditionally the nobility). I am a Yanitarii (OOC: Major ethnic group, makes up the bulk of Yanitarians), however my father was the first democratically elected president, and a national hero for his role in the revolution. Is that a problem?""Nay, as I was just curious as if there is a person with a claim to the throne if might be just to have them present at least as it would be a honorable thing to do. To note though, igt truly does not matter to me who rules your nation as long as the person, or persons, are just and have the consent of the people, which I believe you have and are also the most suitable candidate to assume the throne of your nation."

"Nay, as I was just curious as if there is a person with a claim to the throne if might be just to have them present at least as it would be a honorable thing to do. To note though, igt truly does not matter to me who rules your nation as long as the person, or persons, are just and have the consent of the people, which I believe you have and are also the most suitable candidate to assume the throne of your nation."

"Why thank you sir. I really appreciate the kind words."

“Wait.”

“’Wait’? That’s not the wo—”

“No, no, dear,” he said, sitting up and pausing to inhale deeply, “It is nearly half past four.”

“Oh, blast,” she huffed, scooting over and sitting up as well, “We do need to get ready for the dinner.”

“Yes,” Christian stood, standing up and crossing the room, standing up the fallen dresser on the way, “Though I think we can rely on the staff here to aid us.”

By five past five, the Imperial couple were well prepared—back to their level at the time of arrival—for their dinner with the Scandinvan Emperor.

OOC: Transition post; originally was going to have them touch upon how strange it was that they, particularly she, were able to get all dolled up so effectively in a half hour, but I variously eliminated the parts of the conversation I stuck it in.

"Why thank you sir. I really appreciate the kind words.""To note you are probably to get used to having people call you your grace, your majesty, your highness, etc."

"To note you are probably to get used to having people call you your grace, your majesty, your highness, etc."

"I don't know if I could get used to that. I'm so used to being called 'Citizen Norheim', even as president. I don't suppose I'd force anyone to call me by those titles."

“Wait.”

“’Wait’? That’s not the wo—”

“No, no, dear,” he said, sitting up and pausing to inhale deeply, “It is nearly half past four.”

“Oh, blast,” she huffed, scooting over and sitting up as well, “We do need to get ready for the dinner.”

“Yes,” Christian stood, standing up and crossing the room, standing up the fallen dresser on the way, “Though I think we can rely on the staff here to aid us.”

By five past five, the Imperial couple were well prepared—back to their level at the time of arrival—for their dinner with the Scandinvan Emperor.

OOC: Transition post; originally was going to have them touch upon how strange it was that they, particularly she, were able to get all dolled up so effectively in a half hour, but I variously eliminated the parts of the conversation I stuck it in. A knock rang at their door.

"That is why I support you for the king of your nation, as you are a man of the people."

"It's what my father would have wanted."

"I don't know if I could get used to that. I'm so used to being called 'Citizen Norheim', even as president. I don't suppose I'd force anyone to call me by those titles.""That is why I support you for the king of your nation, as you are a man of the people."

A knock rang at their door.

“Ah, what good timing,” the Empress said cheerily as they stepped off the stairs, the very same stairs they stepped up shortly after their arrival; she then turned to the available staff, standing near the door, “Please, open the door.”

“Ah, what good timing,” the Empress said cheerily as they stepped off the stairs, the very same stairs they stepped up shortly after their arrival; she then turned to the available staff, standing near the door, “Please, open the door.”A servant went to tthe door, after a minute he returend and said," Good Lady, a mean bearing the seal of the Emperor has been sent to escort you to the dining hall."

"Well your maejsty, the nations of Yanitaria, Errikland, Nova Boozia, and Kirav are amongst the other major nations that are currently attending the ball."

"Perhaps I should walk around and 'socialize.' Thank you for the hospitality and information."

A servant went to tthe door, after a minute he returend and said," Good Lady, a mean bearing the seal of the Emperor has been sent to escort you to the dining hall."

“Thank you,” she said; they went to the door to accompany the escort to the dinner.

"That is why I support you for the king of your nation, as you are a man of the people."

Norheim smiled, and said "Thank you sir."

"Perhaps I should walk around and 'socialize.' Thank you for the hospitality and information.""Very well, but feel free to ask for help anytime from the palace staff."

“Thank you,” she said; they went to the door to accompany the escort to the dinner.Seeing the group of Erikkan Imperials come froth the man bowed his head, removed his plume hat, and said," Greets your graces, I am the Imperia House Steward Lord Erida. I have been sent here to bring you to attend your dinner with my Lord. Yet, for the time being do you have any questions or requests your lordships?"

The noble woamn replied," Sadly, the city of Valgard is not a city in the traditional sense as the city is more of a seat of the Scandinvan nobility as such the actual 'city' is little more then a collection of palaces of the nobility, though there are number of shopping centers with exhoberent prices due to their elite nature."

"Really, well...it was nice knowing for future reference, I guess we will just go inside for now." Sofie said nicely. "We have a similar image in our capital, but it functions more as a city...a well alas." As she walked inside, Allan followed, and then Roland.

"Thank you...this is probably going to be a good night for them, we will tell you if their is anything else that they need." Roland smiled to the noble woman.

Norheim smiled, and said "Thank you sir."The Emperor responded," I have a question for you. How is your country currently faring?"

The Emperor responded," I have a question for you. How is your country currently faring?"

"We were having an economic boom a few months ago, with an all time high of $34,000 GDP per capita, but since has dropped and hovered around $31,000. The people are very happy, and the military is among the best trained in the region. Yanitarian Arms, like most of our industries, develops new products every week. Environmentally, pollution has only gone up slightly since cars were re-legalized under the last ruler. People still mainly prefer public transportation.

"Is there anything more specific you would like to know, sir?"

"We were having an economic boom a few months ago, with an all time high of $34,000 GDP per capita, but since has dropped and hovered around $31,000. The people are very happy, and the military is among the best trained in the region. Yanitarian Arms, like most of our industries, develops new products every week. Environmentally, pollution has only gone up slightly since cars were re-legalized under the last ruler. People still mainly prefer public transportation.

"Is there anything more specific you would like to know, sir?""Very good, your nation's GPD is a decent bit higher then my own nation's, however with smaller populations it is easier to maintain a higher GDP per capita. As well, my nation's military is looking for a new supplier of arms, so I was wondering if your nation could produce sufficent arms, muntions, and vechiles needed to arm around fifteen million soldiers?"

Seeing the group of Erikkan Imperials come froth the man bowed his head, removed his plume hat, and said," Greets your graces, I am the Imperia House Steward Lord Erida. I have been sent here to bring you to attend your dinner with my Lord. Yet, for the time being do you have any questions or requests your lordships?"

"Greetings," the Emperor said, returning Lord Erida's greeting, "And, no, sir, thank you, we don't currently have any questions for you."

"Greetings," the Emperor said, returning Lord Erida's greeting, "And, no, sir, thank you, we don't currently have any questions for you.""As you say, so if you would follow me to the dining chamber."

"As you say, so if you would follow me to the dining chamber."

"Of course," he responded, following him.*

*Exciting post

"Of course," he responded, following him.*

*Exciting postThe Steward bowed and then began to walk to the dining hall.

"Very good, your nation's GPD is a decent bit higher then my own nation's, however with smaller populations it is easier to maintain a higher GDP per capita. As well, my nation's military is looking for a new supplier of arms, so I was wondering if your nation could produce sufficent arms, muntions, and vechiles needed to arm around fifteen million soldiers?"

Norheim smiled. "We've done it before. Yanitarian Arms has the capacity to arm several nations, and Yanitaria is always squirreling away weapons in caches hidden in our ally's lands. Actually, 15 million isn't that bad at all, our military is similar in size.

"At the moment the YA catalog is geared more towards ground warfare, and there are several projects going on, such as a suitable replacement for the S-400 Triumf or Patriot Missile system, but I am sure that if you needed anything in particular, we could accommodate."

OOC: I'm back and able to make regular posts, and currently catching up. I'm afraid I can't see anywhere to go with my guys. They're still just waiting for an audience. Your move?

Terribly sorry to make an OOC post.

Norheim smiled. "We've done it before. Yanitarian Arms has the capacity to arm several nations, and Yanitaria is always squirreling away weapons in caches hidden in our ally's lands. Actually, 15 million isn't that bad at all, our military is similar in size.

"At the moment the YA catalog is geared more towards ground warfare, and there are several projects going on, such as a suitable replacement for the S-400 Triumf or Patriot Missile system, but I am sure that if you needed anything in particular, we could accommodate.""I was more wondering about the exact specifications of the main assualt rifles that your nation can offer to my Empire's military."

"Really, well...it was nice knowing for future reference, I guess we will just go inside for now." Sofie said nicely. "We have a similar image in our capital, but it functions more as a city...a well alas." As she walked inside, Allan followed, and then Roland.

"Thank you...this is probably going to be a good night for them, we will tell you if their is anything else that they need." Roland smiled to the noble woman.The noble woman responded," Very well then your graces if you wish I can arrange a meeting with the Emperor for you both."

Jack walked over to the two Secret Service Agents sipping their drinks. "Should you two really be drinking on duty?" he snapped, removing his cigar and blowing out a stream of smoke.

"Oh, c'mon Jack! Siddown, we'll buy you a drink."

"I'm all set right now, thanks. But I swear, if you two get drunk, I'll kick your asses. Understood?"

"Yeah, sure, Jack. Go run along and sulk." The two men laughed and slapped each other on the back.

"Assholes." Jack walked over to his corner and drew his hood further over his face, illuminated only by his cigar.

OOC: This is mostly a filler post. I can pretty much only say the same. I'd rather have someone approach me. It doesn't matter who, just approach. :P

"I was more wondering about the exact specifications of the main assualt rifles that your nation can offer to my Empire's military."

"The AY-142 is what I would recommend. It brings accuracy to the Kalashnikov based designs, and uses the intermediate 6.5mm cartridge which provides excellent stopping power. I think I happen to have a brochure here about it."

Norheim pulled out a red and white brochure. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13268839&postcount=8)

"As you can see, it's compact, rugged, modern, and accurate. I think Yanitarian arms is coming out with an upgrade for it soon, though, the AY-143, but I am told that all rifles sold to allies will be exchanged for the new ones for free."

"The AY-142 is what I would recommend. It brings accuracy to the Kalashnikov based designs, and uses the intermediate 6.5mm cartridge which provides excellent stopping power. I think I happen to have a brochure here about it."

Norheim pulled out a red and white brochure. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13268839&postcount=8)

"As you can see, it's compact, rugged, modern, and accurate. I think Yanitarian arms is coming out with an upgrade for it soon, though, the AY-143, but I am told that all rifles sold to allies will be exchanged for the new ones for free.""Efficent and well designed. As soon as this ball is over the Scandinvan Empire shall make the purchause of five million of the AY-162s. Moving onto a seperate topic I was wondering does your nation have any need for precious metals or oil?"

"I have a feeling that oil will become a great commodity when the war comes, and I'd love to have our reserves, and that which is shipped from neighboring nations supplemented. The Yanitarian Military uses many, many vehicles.

"However, the people usually use the subway or train, which are electric, and the bus, which means that in peace time, our need for oil isn't too big."

The Steward bowed and then began to walk to the dining hall.

They then followed the Steward to the dining hall, where they were to meet with the Scandinvan Emperor.

Argelev also walked into the dining room, as he was very hungry and hoped there would be an excellent feast. He was followed by Master Sergeant Foley, who immediately stood in a corner of the dining and leaned against the wall, smoking his cigar.

"I have a feeling that oil will become a great commodity when the war comes, and I'd love to have our reserves, and that which is shipped from neighboring nations supplemented. The Yanitarian Military uses many, many vehicles.

"However, the people usually use the subway or train, which are electric, and the bus, which means that in peace time, our need for oil isn't too big.""Excellent then, though to ask how much oil do you believe you will need?"

"Excellent then, though to ask how much oil do you believe you will need?"

"I am not entirely sure. My generals can give me estimates, but it depends on how aggressive the enemy is, and whether or not they fall for certain traps."

They then followed the Steward to the dining hall, where they were to meet with the Scandinvan Emperor.The Steward went to the main door the hall, hit a number pad, and then opened the door. Then the Steward said," Please take a seat next to the Emperor Ingolf III your graces."

"I am not entirely sure. My generals can give me estimates, but it depends on how aggressive the enemy is, and whether or not they fall for certain traps.""Well currently my nation can send a total of two million barrels within a week or so. We will be able to send a good deal more oil if you can wait about two more weeks."

"Well currently my nation can send a total of two million barrels within a week or so. We will be able to send a good deal more oil if you can wait about two more weeks."

OOC: This a bit farther in the future, but Yanitaria ends up seeking diplomatic talks.

IC: "Yes, we can wait for two weeks."

The Steward went to the main door the hall, hit a number pad, and then opened the door. Then the Steward said," Please take a seat next to the Emperor Ingolf III your graces."

"Thank you, sir."

The royal couple entered the dining hall, advancing to the Scandinvan Emperor, Emperor Ingolf III.

"Hello, your highness," Emperor Christian said, "I am the Errikan Emperor, Christian I, and this is my wife, Empress Helen."

OOC: This a bit farther in the future, but Yanitaria ends up seeking diplomatic talks.

IC: "Yes, we can wait for two weeks.""Very well, do you need anything else?"

"Thank you, sir."

The royal couple entered the dining hall, advancing to the Scandinvan Emperor, Emperor Ingolf III.

"Hello, your highness," Emperor Christian said, "I am the Errikan Emperor, Christian I, and this is my wife, Empress Helen."The Emperor looked at the Imperial couple and replied," There is no need to greet me in such a formal way in private as we are all equals in status and we are friends. Yet, I do greet you both warmly and welcome you as my honored guests."

The Emperor looked at the Imperial couple and replied," There is no need to greet me in such a formal way in private as we are all equals in status and we are friends. Yet, I do greet you both warmly and welcome you as my honored guests."

“We are most honored to be given such status in your eyes, friend,” he responded affably, taking the nearest seat beside the one his wife had just taken, looking momentarily outward, “And must say that you truly know how to treat guests.”

“We are most honored to be given such status in your eyes, friend,” he responded affably, taking the nearest seat beside the one his wife had just taken, looking momentarily outward, “And must say that you truly know how to treat guests.”"Thank you very much my honored guest. Might I ask what type of food you would desire for tonight?"

"Thank you very much my honored guest. Might I ask what type of food you would desire for tonight?"

“I believe we would both would prefer cuts of beef, three quarter pounds for my husband, one half for me, well done for him and medium for me. I suppose you have something along those lines?” Empress Helen broke in, asking pleasantly. Christian chuckled.

“Ah, my wife certainly does know me,” he said, “Oh, by the way, how would you wish us to address you? Your given name, Ingolf?”

"Very well, do you need anything else?"

"No, thank you, sir. You've offered my nation so much, and I thank you immensely on behalf of them."

Argelev took his seat near, but not too near, the Scandinvan Emperor. "Greetings, your highness, it is an honor to meet you. I am Warmaster Terramir Argelev, commander of the Durian military forces."

“I believe we would both would prefer cuts of beef, three quarter pounds for my husband, one half for me, well done for him and medium for me. I suppose you have something along those lines?” Empress Helen broke in, asking pleasantly. Christian chuckled.

“Ah, my wife certainly does know me,” he said, “Oh, by the way, how would you wish us to address you? Your given name, Ingolf?”A servant hearing the orders quickly left the room to the kitchen. Then the Emperor responded," Your food should be ready in about twenty minutes. As well, feel free to call me Ingolf."

"No, thank you, sir. You've offered my nation so much, and I thank you immensely on behalf of them.""In that case know that if your people, or you, are in need of my help or my Empire's assitance then all you have to do is ask and it shall be given freely to your and/or your nation."

A limosuine with the emblem of the Grand Duchy of Phanar pulled up at the front door of the Imperial Palace; its occupants had arrived to attend the Scandinavan Ball and meet the Scandinavan Emperor and other leaders. Dressed in an expensive tuxedo, Grand Duke Constantine stepped out of the limosuine with his wife, Grand Duchess Sophia, and Princess Violet, who was one of his seven daughters. The two young women were dressed in expensive and exquisite formal dresses that showed off their social status. Constantine greeted the guards at the front door with a smile and introduced himself and his family members before he walked inside; looking upon the foreign guests with a smile on his face and his wife holding his arm while Violet studied the ballroom; it looked absolutely amazing to her. Constantine noticed Ingolf in the distance as he took his seat at a table with Violet and Sophia. "There are plenty of guests here; we should get to know them better."

Argelev took his seat near, but not too near, the Scandinvan Emperor. "Greetings, your highness, it is an honor to meet you. I am Warmaster Terramir Argelev, commander of the Durian military forces."OOC: So you just walked into a well guarded room without saying good day to the guards?

A limosuine with the emblem of the Grand Duchy of Phanar pulled up at the front door of the Imperial Palace; its occupants had arrived to attend the Scandinavan Ball and meet the Scandinavan Emperor and other leaders. Dressed in an expensive tuxedo, Grand Duke Constantine stepped out of the limosuine with his wife, Grand Duchess Sophia, and Princess Violet, who was one of his seven daughters. The two young women were dressed in expensive and exquisite formal dresses that showed off their social status. Constantine greeted the guards at the front door with a smile and introduced himself and his family members before he walked inside; looking upon the foreign guests with a smile on his face and his wife holding his arm while Violet studied the ballroom; it looked absolutely amazing to her. Constantine noticed Ingolf in the distance as he took his seat at a table with Violet and Sophia. "There are plenty of guests here; we should get to know them better."The guard at the door leading to the dining room, looking rathered abashed, had a background check made on the royal to make sure they were whom they claimed to be. After having their I.D.'s confirmed the guard let them in.

Constantine and Sophia walked together to the food court to partake in some food while Violet decided to stay at the table; looking at the guests that she could see. It was her first time attending a ball in a foreign nation but she was glad that she was able to attend; perhaps, she thought, she could talk to one of the guests; that was what Constantine and Sophia, her parents, wanted for themselves. They had all come to the ball to meet new people and make friends; and gain recognition for Phanar. "I wonder if I will talk to anyone here...other than my parents or the workers." Violet thought to herself before she adjusted herself on her seat. "Maybe a foreign prince or even the Scandinvan Emperor....that would be a pleasurable honor!"

Constantine and Sophia walked together to the food court to partake in some food while Violet decided to stay at the table; looking at the guests that she could see. It was her first time attending a ball in a foreign nation but she was glad that she was able to attend; perhaps, she thought, she could talk to one of the guests; that was what Constantine and Sophia, her parents, wanted for themselves. They had all come to the ball to meet new people and make friends; and gain recognition for Phanar. "I wonder if I will talk to anyone here...other than my parents or the workers." Violet thought to herself before she adjusted herself on her seat. "Maybe a foreign prince or even the Scandinvan Emperor....that would be a pleasurable honor!"A servant came up to the three and asked," Your graces, what would you like for your dinners?"

"We would like to have some Scandinvan food for our dinner; it would be nice to try some of the local cuisine."

"We would like to have some Scandinvan food for our dinner; it would be nice to try some of the local cuisine.""How would lobster, salmon, lamb, king crab, and corn beef suit your palates?”

"How would lobster, salmon, lamb, king crab, and corn beef suit your palates?”

They talked in Phanarian for a few seconds before looking at the waiter. "Those are acceptable to us; we would like some of each if possible. Thank you."

They talked in Phanarian for a few seconds before looking at the waiter. "Those are acceptable to us; we would like some of each if possible. Thank you.""Very well then, though to ask what type of drink would you prefer?"

"I think some champagne would be nice." Constantine said with a smile. "Red wine would be acceptable to me." Sophia said. "I would like to try a non-alcoholic beverage; something Scandinvan." Violet said after a few seconds.

"I think some champagne would be nice." Constantine said with a smile. "Red wine would be acceptable to me." Sophia said. "I would like to try a non-alcoholic beverage; something Scandinvan." Violet said after a few seconds."Your graces your drinks shall be out in a minute or so. My Lady, would you mind trying Scandinvan honey water?"

Violet smiled at the waiter. "I do not mind trying some honey water, sir."

Violet smiled at the waiter. "I do not mind trying some honey water, sir."The servant bowed and took the order back to the kitche with him.

Within about sixty seconds another servant came out with all the drinks that the group had ordered. Then the servant said," Do you desire anything before you eat your graces? Such as a salad or some soup?"

"Three salads will be nice." Constantine said as he took the cup of champagne in his hands; taking a small sip. "If you know of any Scandinavan appetizers, sir, then you can bring us those."

"Three salads will be nice." Constantine said as he took the cup of champagne in his hands; taking a small sip. "If you know of any Scandinavan appetizers, sir, then you can bring us those."The servant bowed his head," I shall bring your salads soon, but I must say that there a few Scandinvan dishes suitable for a proper meal such as this. Yet, I can bring you some marinated reindeer, fresh cod slices, and some mutton if you would like."

"Those would be acceptable, sir; the marinated reindeer interests me. I await the arrival of our main courses with trepidation; thank you."

"Those would be acceptable, sir; the marinated reindeer interests me. I await the arrival of our main courses with trepidation; thank you.""Very well then your graces," the servant responded and with that said he went into the kitchen.

After the servant left them, Constatine and the others looked at the other guests; hoping that they could talk to some of them. Violet was occassionally taking sips from her honey water while talking to her mother. "I think that attending this ball was a good idea; I am glad to be able to be here."

After the servant left them, Constatine and the others looked at the other guests; hoping that they could talk to some of them. Violet was occassionally taking sips from her honey water while talking to her mother. "I think that attending this ball was a good idea; I am glad to be able to be here."OOC: Since you are new to NS, though you seem to be at least a fairly skilled rp, I wish to state to you, and to everyone. That what I am doing right now is not at the same time the Emperor is talking to anyone other characters.

IC: Looking at the three new arrivals the Emperor Ingolf III said," Welcome most honored guests to my palace and how might I enterain all of you?"

OOC: Thank you for the compliment; but Phanar is actually a puppet of Neo-Ixania.

"Sir, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Constantine, the Grand Duke of Phanar and these two ladies are my wife, Grand Duchess Sophia, and Princess Violet, one of my seven daughters. Would it be possible for you to talk to us? I would be interested in learning more about your nation."

OOC: Thank you for the compliment; but Phanar is actually a puppet of Neo-Ixania.

"Sir, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Constantine, the Grand Duke of Phanar and these two ladies are my wife, Grand Duchess Sophia, and Princess Violet, one of my seven daughters. Would it be possible for you to talk to us? I would be interested in learning more about your nation; perhaps we can establish dipomatic relations."OOC: Dang, how many puppet states do you have Ixania?

IC: "Well said, and I am interested in establishing relations with your country and what might I ask do you wish to talk about first?"

OOC: Just two.

"We could discuss an embassy exchange. I am only a constitutional monarch; but the Prime Minister should be pleased to hear that your nation, Your Majesty, is interested in establishing a friendship."

OOC: Just two.

"We could discuss an embassy exchange. I am only a constitutional monarch; but the Prime Minister should be pleased to hear that your nation, Your Majesty, is interested in establishing a friendship.""Fair enough an embassy exchange would be a pleasent thing for both of our countries."

"That would be great. By the way, if you are a married man, perhaps our wives can talk to each other while we monarchs discuss diplomatic relations. As for my daughter, there must be people who she can talk to. We are going to be partaking in Scandinvan cuisine soon, sir, the waiter has only brought us our drinks."

"That would be great. By the way, if you are a married man, perhaps our wives can talk to each other while we monarchs discuss diplomatic relations. As for my daughter, there must be people who she can talk to. We are going to be partaking in Scandinvan cuisine soon, sir, the waiter has only brought us our drinks.""I sadly am not currently married, but if you wife and daughter wish they may talk to one of my kin. As well, the food should be ready in about ten minutes."

"I am sure they would be interested in talking to one of your kin while we talk about diplomatic relations. Perhaps you could introduce them to members of your family or people high on the ladder of social status; though any guest would be fine for us."

"I am sure they would be interested in talking to one of your kin while we talk about diplomatic relations. Perhaps you could introduce them to members of your family or people high on the ladder of social status; though any guest would be fine for us.""Fine then, though to ask when do your family members want to meet my kinsfolk?"

"We can meet them after our dinner, sir." Sophia said with a smile. "Who will we be able to meet after dinner?"

"We can meet them after our dinner, sir." Sophia said with a smile. "Who will we be able to meet after dinner?""My sisters, some of my cousins, my mother, and possibly some of my aunts."

"It would be nice to meet them." Sophia said with a smile. "Perhaps I could meet one of your sisters or cousins, sir." Violet said before taking a sip of her honey water.

"It would be nice to meet them." Sophia said with a smile. "Perhaps I could meet one of your sisters or cousins, sir." Violet said before taking a sip of her honey water."Quite good, quite good. Might I inquire are there any other matters you wish to discuss before dinner is served?"

"Other than diplomatic relations; I do not think there is anything I would want to discuss. Is there anything you wish to discuss, Your Majesty?"

"Other than diplomatic relations; I do not think there is anything I would want to discuss. Is there anything you wish to discuss, Your Majesty?""I wish to know more about the culture of your nation."

"I can tell you more about that; perhaps you could tell me about your nation's culture. If you want, you can join me and my family for dinner and we can talk about our nation's cultures."

"I can tell you more about that; perhaps you could tell me about your nation's culture. If you want, you can join me and my family for dinner and we can talk about our nation's cultures.""Reasonable, to state my country's own culture is based upon millenia old traditions, serving the Empire, loyalty to one's friends, honor, and in a belief that soceity is best left to govern itself rather then have the government decide what is apporiate."

"Phanar is similar to your nation in that sense; loyalty, merit and honor are a trinity of values in the Grand Duchy. Society does have independence but sometimes the government steps in. The Grand Duchy is a constitutional monarchy; I have reigned for several years now and I have a wife and eight children to support me."

"Phanar is similar to your nation in that sense; loyalty, merit and honor are a trinity of values in the Grand Duchy. Society does have independence but sometimes the government steps in. The Grand Duchy is a constitutional monarchy; I have reigned for several years now and I have a wife and eight children to support me.""Our nations differ in the role the monarchs play as in the Scandinvan Empire I still control the army and have a good deal of both executive and legilative powers."

"I am recognized as the Commander-in-Chief of the military and I do have some powers as the head of state; but they are limited by the Constitution. The Prime Minister is recognized as the head of government. I believe that a majority of Phanarians support the status quo."

"I am recognized as the Commander-in-Chief of the military and I do have some powers as the head of state; but they are limited by the Constitution. The Prime Minister is recognized as the head of government. I believe that a majority of Phanarians support the status quo.""Interesting as in my nation I seem to be far more empowered then you."

"At least I still have my throne; and one day I will pass it onto my son. I have seven daughters and one son; which gives me a total of eight children."

"At least I still have my throne; and one day I will pass it onto my son. I have seven daughters and one son; which gives me a total of eight children.""Seven daughters, and one son. What will become of your seven daughters since they will not inherit the throne?"

"They may marry foreign monarchs or become successful doctors, etc. I believe that succession laws in Phanar are organized in cognatic primogeniture (OOC: I have not worked out succession laws yet); so it may have been possible for Violet, the eldest daughter, to inherit the throne if my eldest child, Nicholas, was not the firstborn. To be honest, I am a tad...protective of them and I would, if need be, judge any suitors who approach them."

"They may marry foreign monarchs or become successful doctors, etc. I believe that succession laws in Phanar are organized in cognatic primogeniture (OOC: I have not worked out succession laws yet); so it may have been possible for Violet, the eldest daughter, to inherit the throne if my eldest child, Nicholas, was not the firstborn. To be honest, I am a tad...protective of them and I would, if need be, judge any suitors who approach them.""I might be interested in your daughers as I myself am not married, and currently my nation's noble families seek to add more foreign blood due to a number of genetic diseases that have become common."

"I could arrange a meeting with one of my daughters if you wish, Your Majesty. Perhaps you could get to know Violet better; Phanar also has other women that may be suitable for you or the members of your nation's noble families."

"I could arrange a meeting with one of my daughters if you wish, Your Majesty. Perhaps you could get to know Violet better; Phanar also has other women that may be suitable for you or the members of your nation's noble families.""Alright then, but in regards to my nation's nobility tends to be rather xenophobic of people of foreign blood and sadly this my play a major part in whom I select as a bride for myself."

"I understand, Your Majesty. If you do choose to marry a woman from Phanar, you should be able to find a refined and fertile woman. If you are interested in one of my daughters such
as Violet; I would have to approve but I am sure that you are a good man."

"I understand, Your Majesty. If you do choose to marry a woman from Phanar, you should be able to find a refined and fertile woman. If you are interested in one of my daughters such;as Violet; I would have to approve but I am sure that you are a good man.""Thank you very much for the compliment and to state when I have the free time I shall try to get to know your daughter better."

"You are welcome. Violet, my eldest daughter, is refined, intelligent and is an excellent harpist. I am sure that she would be interested in knowing you more."

"You are welcome. Violet, my eldest daughter, is refined, intelligent and is an excellent harpist. I am sure that she would be interested in knowing you more.""Ah, it seems that Violet has learned the various traditional skills of a proper princess."

"Yes; she has learned those skills and so have her sisters; my wife taught her various things during her life. I am protective of Violet; and I hope that marries a loyal and honest man one day."

"Yes; she has learned those skills and so have her sisters; my wife taught her various things during her life. I am protective of Violet; and I hope that marries a loyal and honest man one day.""Aye, in these late days it is hard to find a person, of any gender, who follows the old ways of honor and loyalty, before they follow the whims of greed."

"That is true; I only hope that an honorable man will marry Violet; I do not want her to be deceived."

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"That is true; I only hope that an honorable man will marry Violet; I do not want her to be deceived.""Only such a man is worthy of marrying a person of royal blood and such proper upbringing."

"I believe that is true; only honorable men will marry my daughters. By the way, do you know when dinner will be ready? I think five to ten minutes have passed."

"I believe that is true; only honorable men will marry my daughters. By the way, do you know when dinner will be ready? I think five to ten minutes have passed.""I shall summon the servants to bring the food," Ingolf replied. By simply tapping his hand lightly against the table the food was quickly brought out. Each person was then served enough food to feed three people. As well, with them they brought the various dishes that the group of free foreign royals had ordered. At the same time though they brought their Emperor a medium sized steak, some venison, some salmon, a little crab, and mead.

The Grand Duke and his group thanked the waiters before they began to eat; Violet occassionally looked at the Emperor. She knew that her father had been talking to him and she wanted to talk to him before she had to leave. "This food is delicious, Sophia. The Scandinvan chefs have good culinary skills." Constantine smiled at his wife before taking a sip from his glass of champagne. "I agree; the food is of good quality."

While her parents were chatting; Violet looked at the Emperor but decided to restrain herself after a while because she did not want to be rude. She was a beautiful young woman who was refined and polite; she wanted to keep that image. She took a sip of her honey water and continued eating; thinking about her seven sisters and one brother; who were still in Phanar; she also spent time listening to her parents talk about the ball; apparently Grand Duke Constantine wanted to have Emperor Ingolf as a friend. "Violet, would you like to meet the Emperor after dinner?"

"Yes! Yes I would!"

Violet felt like screaming that she would love to meet Ingolf but decided not to do that. "Yes; I would like to meet him, it would be nice to meet the host who was generous enough to give us Scandinvan hospitality." Constantine smiled; telling his daughter that he would introduce her to Ingolf after dinner.

The Grand Duke and his group thanked the waiters before they began to eat; Violet occassionally looked at the Emperor. She knew that her father had been talking to him and she wanted to talk to him before she had to leave. "This food is delicious, Sophia. The Scandinvan chefs have good culinary skills." Constantine smiled at his wife before taking a sip from his glass of champagne. "I agree; the food is of good quality."

While her parents were chatting; Violet looked at the Emperor but decided to restrain herself after a while because she did not want to be rude. She was a beautiful young woman who was refined and polite; she wanted to keep that image. She took a sip of her honey water and continued eating; thinking about her seven sisters and one brother; who were still in Phanar; she also spent time listening to her parents talk about the ball; apparently Grand Duke Constantine wanted to have Emperor Ingolf as a friend. "Violet, would you like to meet the Emperor after dinner?"

"Yes! Yes I would!"

Violet felt like screaming that she would love to meet Ingolf but decided not to do that. "Yes; I would like to meet him, it would be nice to meet the host who was generous enough to give us Scandinvan hospitality." Constantine smiled; telling his daughter that he would introduce her to Ingolf after dinner.Over dinner Ingolf was talking to a number of his guards, who went off after a couple of minutes. Then after drinking some mead the Emperor then said," How is you dinner faring so far?"

"Our dinner is excellent, sir. I cannot complain." the Grand Duchess said with a smile while the others nodded their heads in approval; Violet was silently studying Ingolf with her eyes for a few minutes before she continued to eat.

"Your Majesty, do you know how many guests are here right now? I am interested in meeting guests from foreign nations." Constantine finished his champagne and smiled. "Perhaps I can try a new drink; what are you drinking, Your Majesty?"

"Our dinner is excellent, sir. I cannot complain." the Grand Duchess said with a smile while the others nodded their heads in approval; Violet was silently studying Ingolf with her eyes for a few minutes before she continued to eat.

"Your Majesty, do you know how many guests are here right now? I am interested in meeting guests from foreign nations." Constantine finished his champagne and smiled. "Perhaps I can try a new drink; what are you drinking, Your Majesty?""Currently, I would estimate between six to ten foreign persons who are visiting, without including their various attendents. As for what I am drinking, it is mead, a sweet ale."

"Perhaps we could talk to some of these guests; if possible. I think I would like to try a glass of mead." Constantine said with a smile before he could hear his daughter's voice. "By the way, perhaps while my wife and I talk to other guests, you could talk to my daughter; she was anxious to meet you before we arrived."

Violet smiled at her father; glad to know that he would help her get an audience with the Emperor; she was anxious to meet her host; she did not have any problem being honest about that.

"Perhaps we could talk to some of these guests; if possible. I think I would like to try a glass of mead." Constantine said with a smile before he could hear his daughter's voice. "By the way, perhaps while my wife and I talk to other guests, you could talk to my daughter; she was anxious to meet you before we arrived."

Violet smiled at her father; glad to know that he would help her get an audience with the Emperor; she was anxious to meet her host; she did not have any problem being honest about that."Very well," Emperor Ingolf III responded. After he said this a servant came out with a stout glass of mead.

Constantine thanked the servant for the mead while Violet finished her honey water quickly; she was glad to hear that could possibly have a private audience with the Scandinvan Emperor. "Thank you, sir. I would be honored to talk to you." Violet told Ingolf in a polite tone of voice.

After a while, Constantine and the others finished eating their dinner and prepared to meet the other guests. Violet, anxious to meet Ingolf, rose from her seat and stared at him; she could see Ingolf in the distance. Constantine beckoned Ingolf over with a smile before walking away with Sophia. "Your Majesty, I am Princess Violet of Phanar. I must say that it is a pleasurable honor to meet you; the host of this ball. The food was delicious and the honey water had a good taste."

Constantine thanked the servant for the mead while Violet finished her honey water quickly; she was glad to hear that could possibly have a private audience with the Scandinvan Emperor. "Thank you, sir. I would be honored to talk to you." Violet told Ingolf in a polite tone of voice.

After a while, Constantine and the others finished eating their dinner and prepared to meet the other guests. Violet, anxious to meet Ingolf, rose from her seat and stared at him; she could see Ingolf in the distance. Constantine beckoned Ingolf over with a smile before walking away with Sophia. "Your Majesty, I am Princess Violet of Phanar. I must say that it is a pleasurable honor to meet you; the host of this ball. The food was delicious and the honey water had a good taste."The Emperor, bound by ancient customs of honor and nobility, rose up and placing his hand upon his sword he replied in Latin," I humbly introduce myself to you as the Emperor Ingolf III of the Scandinvan and as the High King of the Nine Kingdoms, Marshall of the Imperial legions, defender of the Scandinvan Catholic Faith, Emperor of the Eastern Isles of Ismire, King of Trimot, Duke of the Firery Delta, Kahn of the Xi tribe, hammer of the Southern Desert, holder of the scepter of the Empire, and rightful bearer of the Imperial Crown of Valgard."

"You have so many titles, Your Majesty but I am sure they all reflect on your life's achievements and those of your ancestors. Please, tell me about yourself and your nation. What is Scandinavan Catholicism? Who are the Xi? What is your nation like? Do Trimot, the Firery Delta and Ismire still exist? I would ask you what being an Emperor is like but I am sure that it is just paperwork and engagements. May I call you Ingolf? If you allow that, you are more than welcome to call me Violet. I am the eldest daughter of the Grand Duke of Phanar and I do have some experience in modeling. Your Majesty, can you show me around the palace if possible? I would enjoy that."

OOC: Is it too late to join in the fun and frivolity?

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"You have so many titles, Your Majesty but I am sure they all reflect on your life's achievements and those of your ancestors. Please, tell me about yourself and your nation. What is Scandinavan Catholicism? Who are the Xi? What is your nation like? Do Trimot, the Firery Delta and Ismire still exist? I would ask you what being an Emperor is like but I am sure that it is just paperwork and engagements. May I call you Ingolf? If you allow that, you are more than welcome to call me Violet. I am the eldest daughter of the Grand Duke of Phanar and I do have some experience in modeling. Your Majesty, can you show me around the palace if possible? I would enjoy that.""Many questions, yet the root comes from one simply one. What is the history of my people and that of my people's Empire. To answer simply though Scandinvan Catholicism is a branch of Catholicism that is more conservative and has a Patriarch to lead our Church. The Xi are Tatar people that were subdued centuries ago and various regions named exist currently in memory, though the Fiery Delta is still the proper name of that region. Regarding my name a person who is of equal rank can address me by my birth name. As well, I sadly lack the time to give you a tour of my palace."

"Ingolf, I must say that was interesting information to listen to. Most Catholics are under the jurisdiction of the Pope but yours are under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch. Does the Scandinvan Catholic Church have recognition from the Papal Church? As for the Xi and Tatar, I assume that they were subdued because of their warlike attitude towards other nations. How did you become the duke of the Fiery Delta? I understand that you can not give me a tour of the palace but being in your prescence is enough compensation for me; I was anxious to meet you."

Violet smiled at Ingolf; showing him her pearl white teeth. "You can call me Violet; though my parents and friends often call me Vi. I have some titles but my brother has the most because he is my father's heir; I also have some fame as a model. Can you tell me about yourself, Ingolf? I know about you as an Emperor but I want to know more about the person behind the titles."

"Ingolf, I must say that was interesting information to listen to. Most Catholics are under the jurisdiction of the Pope but yours are under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch. Does the Scandinvan Catholic Church have recognition from the Papal Church? As for the Xi and Tatar, I assume that they were subdued because of their warlike attitude towards other nations. How did you become the duke of the Fiery Delta? I understand that you can not give me a tour of the palace but being in your prescence is enough compensation for me; I was anxious to meet you."

Violet smiled at Ingolf; showing him her pearl white teeth. "You can call me Violet; though my parents and friends often call me Vi. I have some titles but my brother has the most because he is my father's heir; I also have some fame as a model. Can you tell me about yourself, Ingolf? I know about you as an Emperor but I want to know more about the person behind the titles.""My nation's church exists in communion with the mainstream Catholic Church, but preserves its own rites and traditions. In regards to the Xi Tatars they were not conquered due to the threat that they presented as in the earlier years of my nation my ancestors created our vast Empire by the sword, spear, axe, arrow, and bullet. For centuries did our expansion continue as my people brought more and more civilizations under our rule, all the while spreading our pure stock throughout all the conquered regions while the natives were either displaced or dwindled without leaving any of their blood in our people's veins.

I myself have served in the Imperial military and have fought, and killed, to preserve the unity of my Empire. Before that though I was educated in the various schools of the Empire and gaijned an education that covers many different fields."

"My nation's church exists in communion with the mainstream Catholic Church, but preserves its own rites and traditions. In regards to the Xi Tatars they were not conquered due to the threat that they presented as in the earlier years of my nation my ancestors created our vast Empire by the sword, spear, axe, arrow, and bullet. For centuries did our expansion continue as my people brought more and more civilizations under our rule, all the while spreading our pure stock throughout all the conquered regions while the natives were either displaced or dwindled without leaving any of their blood in our people's veins.

"My nation's people mostly have Phanarian blood in their veins; though a few have the blood of various European groups in theirs. I know that my family is fullblooded Phanarian; there have been no recorded marriages of members of the Grand Ducal family with foreigners as far as I know. As for religion, we are mostly Protestant but we do have Catholics and others; I believe a group of Orthodox Christians recently opened up a chapel in Redwall, the capital of the Grand Duchy. I do not think it would be a problem for Scandinvan immigrants in Phanar; if there are any, to open a Scandinvan Catholic chapel in Phanar."

I myself have served in the Imperial military and have fought, and killed, to preserve the unity of my Empire. Before that though I was educated in the various schools of the Empire and gaijned an education that covers many different fields.

"I gained an education that covers many different fields like you did, Ingolf; though I never have fought in the military. I have been a model for a while; appearing in several magazines and I have been seen doing other things as well; all my siblings have been seen doing various things that interest them. My youngest sister, Princess Delphine, provided the voice of a character on Phanar's popular cartoon, Darlene."

"My nation's people mostly have Phanarian blood in their veins; though a few have the blood of various European groups in theirs. I know that my family is fullblooded Phanarian; there have been no recorded marriages of members of the Grand Ducal family with foreigners as far as I know. As for religion, we are mostly Protestant but we do have Catholics and others; I believe a group of Orthodox Christians recently opened up a chapel in Redwall, the capital of the Grand Duchy. I do not think it would be a problem for Scandinvan immigrants in Phanar; if there are any, to open a Scandinvan Catholic chapel in Phanar."

"I gained an education that covers many different fields like you did, Ingolf; though I never have fought in the military. I have been a model for a while; appearing in several magazines and I have been seen doing other things as well; all my siblings have been seen doing various things that interest them. My youngest sister, Princess Delphine, provided the voice of a character on Phanar's popular cartoon, Darlene.""My people in the past few decades have rarely left our nation and only then its was mostly for conducting business, trade, or on military campiagns, so though I thank you for assurances, I believe that it would be unlikely for them for my people to open a chapel or church in your nation any time soon.

In regards to my more, public past, I have mostly only appeared at large public events, otherwise though I have spent nearly all my life preparing to become the Emperor of my nation."

"My brother spent many days preparing to becoming the next Grand Duke; since he is the heir. He recently appeared at a public event with my eldest sister, Princess Veronica. Would it be possible for Phanarians to immigrate to your nation; I ask out of curiosity. Perhaps, if possible, I could have a tour of your nation one day; I would enjoy it."

"My brother spent many days preparing to becoming the next Grand Duke; since he is the heir. He recently appeared at a public event with my eldest sister, Princess Victoria. Would it be possible for Phanarians to immigrate to your nation; I ask out of curiosity. Perhaps, if possible, I could have a tour of your nation one day; I would enjoy it.""It is quite possible for your people ot immigrate to my natio as though my people are many land is still readily open to any who seek to create a new existance for themselves and their families in the less populated areas of the Scandinvan Empire. As for a tour you would have to choose a particular region sadly as my Empire spans untold millions of square miles and cannot even be seen partially in a life time."

"It would be nice to see the capital of your Empire, Ingolf; you could visit Phanar if you want one day."

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A servant hearing the orders quickly left the room to the kitchen. Then the Emperor responded," Your food should be ready in about twenty minutes. As well, feel free to call me Ingolf."

“Ingolf,” he said, half turning the word over in his mouth and half addressing the Scandinvan Emperor, “You can also refer to me as Christian, and my wife as Helen; how have affairs in the Scandinvan Empire been evolving since our last correspondence?”

"It would be nice to see the capital of your Empire, Ingolf; you could visit Phanar if you want one day.""Well the tour or my nation's capital city would have to be informal due to security reasons; though any trip of mine to your nation could be quite different if you wish."

"I do not think security would be a problem during a trip of yours to Phanar; all you would need to do is tell my nation's government when you will be visiting is all. I would not mind being your tour guide; it would be nice to know you more while I show you my beloved nation. Also, what security reasons would make my tour of your nation's capital city informal? I ask out of curiosity."

OOC: Is it too late to join in on the Ball?

If not:

IC: A man wearing a golden hardhat, and black pleated coveralls walks in, and begins to chatter quietly with one of his national animals- a coal miner, and his vice supremacy.

His Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy Tarren Zerdoff III sits down, covered in sweat and soot. He orders a bottle of vodka, requesting it as, "As tall as my face."

HSAKI T. Zerdoff III begins greeting other Coal Miners, and soon, a little group of Spice Miners begins monopolizing one corner, talking about how much gold, oil, coal, natural gas, marble, limestone, salt, etc., etc., they pulled in last week.

"I would not have a problem with those conditions, Ingolf; they are necessary for my safety. When do you think would be a good time for me to have my tour?"

HSAKI T. Zerdoff III goes off in search of a woman with which to dance. Seeing as there is no running water, showers, or baths in the Spice Mines, this takes some effort.

OOC: No it is not to late to join, but would you mind clarifying what exactly your people are doing and where they actually are.

In one of (if not the) the southern corners, currently arguing about whether it's easier to mine for coal or salt. They came because the All Knowing Idiocy wanted to dance with a girl that smelled better than he did.

“Ingolf,” he said, half turning the word over in his mouth and half addressing the Scandinvan Emperor, “You can also refer to me as Christian, and my wife as Helen; how have affairs in the Scandinvan Empire been evolving since our last correspondence?”"Well, I have managed to take total control of the Scandinvan Empire, though sadly a large number of people had to be sacked from office in order to allow for my rule to be firmly established."

OOC: I think it would be good to do this....

As Violet talks to the Scandinvan Emperor, Constantine and Sophia decide to separate and talk to the various guests that they could find; perhaps a foreign monarch or someone from the Scandinvan aristocracy (OOC: assuming there are some aristocrats attending the ball). As Constantine was talking to some aristocrats, Grand Duchess Sophia was exploring the ballroom; a man in miner's clothes caught her eye. She stares at Zerdoff briefly; finding his choice in clothes to be odd. She continues to explore the ballroom; looking for another guest to talk to but the thought of that miner still is in her mind. She looks at him again; still perplexed about his choice in clothes. "A miner in the gathering of aristocrats..."

Constantine begins to talk to the aristocrats he has found about life in the upper class; making jokes and comparing their wealth and posessions. He occassionally glances at Sophia but decides not to bother her.

"I do not think security would be a problem during a trip of yours to Phanar; all you would need to do is tell my nation's government when you will be visiting is all. I would not mind being your tour guide; it would be nice to know you more while I show you my beloved nation. Also, what security reasons would make my tour of your nation's capital city informal? I ask out of curiosity.""Simply that you shall travel in a stadnard government vechile and shall only have four guards, though the Scandinvan military will make sure that you are kept safe."

She stares at Zerdoff briefly; finding his choice in clothes to be odd. She continues to explore the ballroom; looking for another guest to talk to but the thought of that miner still is in her mind. She looks at him again; still perplexed about his choice in clothes. "A miner in the gathering of aristocrats..."

You see that the hardhat is cut in the relative shape of a crown, while still looking round and, well, hard hattish.

OOC: Is it too late to join in on the Ball?

If not:

IC: A man wearing a golden hardhat, and black pleated coveralls walks in, and begins to chatter quietly with one of his national animals- a coal miner, and his vice supremacy.

His Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy Tarren Zerdoff III sits down, covered in sweat and soot. He orders a bottle of vodka, requesting it as, "As tall as my face."

HSAKI T. Zerdoff III begins greeting other Coal Miners, and soon, a little group of Spice Miners begins monopolizing one corner, talking about how much gold, oil, coal, natural gas, marble, limestone, salt, etc., etc., they pulled in last week.OOC: No it is not to late to join, but would you mind clarifying what exactly your people are doing and where they actually are.

You see that the hardhat is cut in the relative shape of a crown, while still looking round and, well, hard hattish.

"He must be the head miner if he has such a hardhat; a hardhat in the shape of a crown." Sophia begins to think as she takes her seat at one of the tables. "I wonder why he chose to dress like a miner though....doesn't he have any formal clothes?"

"He must be the head miner if he has such a hardhat; a hardhat in the shape of a crown." Sophia begins to think as she takes her seat at one of the tables. "I wonder why he chose to dress like a miner though....doesn't he have any formal clothes?"

A relatively poor looking miner walks in with a message to the Vice Idiocy. He is dressed in an eloquent suit and doesn't wear a hardhat. An iron pickaxe is strapped to his back, well worn. It seems that miner's gear is the sign of the wealthy and well off.

OOC: Spice Mines, feel free to have your All Knowing Idiocy talk to my Grand Duchess.

OOC: Well then I have no problem, though to note it wouldn't be very hard to find a Scandinvan noble woman who smells better then ALI because they rarely even lift a finger in work.

That's very good to know. Now to find one that won't be repulsed by his smell. And one that will understand that most of the colloquial version of English the miners speak is reversed.

Belgium is the f-bomb (of course), idiot means one with a superior intelligence to mine, genius is a wish granting light bulb, etc., etc.

IC: Tarren asks a woman to dance.

OOC: Spice Mines, feel free to have your All Knowing Idiocy talk to my Grand Duchess.

His Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy, Tarren Zerdoff III waves his hand in disgust at the woman he just asked to dance, seeing instead the Grand Duchess.

He walks up to her and curtsies deeply (yes, even this is out of whack).

In one of (if not the) the southern corners, currently arguing about whether it's easier to mine for coal or salt. They came because the All Knowing Idiocy wanted to dance with a girl that smelled better than he did.OOC: Well then I have no problem, though to note it wouldn't be very hard to find a Scandinvan noble woman who smells better then ALI because they rarely even lift a finger in work.

OOC: To understand my nation has a complex culture that has traditions of honor and ritual dating back thousands of years, so everything has to be done a certain way.

IC: The Lady responded in Latin," Does thou not know the ancient pratices needed to ask a daughter of the High Houses of Valgard to dance with a fellow? Yet, you are of lowly birth and I doubt that you even understand what I am saying right now."

He responds in the colloquial form of Latin common in the Spice Mines.

"Tu es clunes et caput."

(Literally, "You are a butt and a head.")

This is obviously meant to be some form of compliment.

That's very good to know. Now to find one that won't be repulsed by his smell. And one that will understand that most of the colloquial version of English the miners speak is reversed.

Belgium is the f-bomb (of course), idiot means one with a superior intelligence to mine, genius is a wish granting light bulb, etc., etc.

IC: Tarren asks a woman to dance.OOC: To understand my nation has a complex culture that has traditions of honor and ritual dating back thousands of years, so everything has to be done a certain way.

IC: The Lady responded in Latin," Does thou not know the ancient pratices needed to ask a daughter of the High Houses of Valgard to dance with a fellow? Yet, you are of lowly birth and I doubt that you even understand what I am saying right now."

He responds in the colloquial form of Latin common in the Spice Mines.

"Tu es clunes et caput."

(Literally, "You are a butt and a head.")

This is obviously meant to be some form of compliment.Switching to Old Norse she replied," You speak in a manner befitting little more then a common peon. Yet, you display wealth. So that begs the question why do you speak in the vulgar manner of the commoners?"

His Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy, Tarren Zerdoff III waves his hand in disgust at the woman he just asked to dance, seeing instead the Grand Duchess.

He walks up to her and curtsies deeply (yes, even this is out of whack).

"Greetings. It is nice to meet you, sir. I am Grand Duchess Sophia of Phanar. You are?"

Switching to Old Norse she replied," You speak in a manner befitting little more then a common peon. Yet, you display wealth. So that begs the question why do you speak in the vulgar manner of the commoners?"

He begins speaking in Olde English:

"I eth knoweth noteth whatest you er are eth say est ing. You er are eth conerfusethingden me eth."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Tarren. I must say that your choice in clothes is interesting; but I do not consider you inferior to me, I would enjoy making you a friend."

He seems appalled. One of his viziers runs up to him, and explains that what the Miners call an enemy is most often referred to friends in the rest of the civilized world.

"Yes, I would also enjoy being your enemy."

The vizier coughs, and Tarren begins stammering, "Er, friend."

The well dressed peasant runs back up to the dictator, and gives him another note.

"You're Welcome, Cole."

"Thank you, sir."

"Greetings. It is nice to meet you, sir. I am Grand Duchess Sophia of Phanar. You are?"

"I am His Most Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy Tarren Zerdoff the Third. HSAKI for short. I am the High Foreman of the Spice Mines."

"I am His Most Supreme and All Knowing Idiocy Tarren Zerdoff the Third. HSAKI for short. I am the High Foreman of the Spice Mines."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Tarren. I must say that your choice in clothes is interesting; but I do not consider you inferior to me, I would enjoy making you a friend."

He seems appalled. One of his viziers runs up to him, and explains that what the Miners call an enemy is most often referred to friends in the rest of the civilized world.

"Yes, I would also enjoy being your enemy."

The vizier coughs, and Tarren begins stammering, "Er, friend."

The well dressed peasant runs back up to the dictator, and gives him another note.

"You're Welcome, Cole."

"Thank you, sir."

"Thank you for the information; I will try to remember it. If you would like, you can sit at this table with me; I'd be glad to talk to you. Could you tell me about yourself, Tarren?"

"Thank you for the information; I will try to remember it. If you would like, you can sit at this table with me; I'd be glad to talk to you. Could you tell me about yourself, Tarren?"

"Yes. I'm an Idiot."

The translator explains that this means Genius.

"I'm the elected president," the translator explains that this means forced dictator, "of the Spice Mines. My cabinet," party, "have some of the most competent Miners in the country," each of them are less competent than the average actor, "and because of them, our country is very poor, clean, aboveground, law abiding state," it's their fault that we're filthy, filthy rich, stuck in Strip Mines, Coal Mines, mines in general, and rife with crime.

"Now. It's my turn."

The translator indicates that you can begin speaking.

"My nation, the Grand Duchy of Phanar, is a constitutional monarchy; we have a Grand Duke and a Prime Minister. I am the Grand Duchess because I have been married to the Grand Duke for several years; and I have eight children (seven daughters, one son) in total. We are a peaceful nation and we try to make life good for our nation's people. Phanar is a lovely nation; it has plenty of natural beauty. Life for me and my family is generally good."

"My nation, the Grand Duchy of Phanar, is a constitutional monarchy; we have a Grand Duke and a Prime Minister. I am the Grand Duchess because I have been married to the Grand Duke for several years; and I have eight children (seven daughters, one son) in total. We are a peaceful nation and we try to make life good for our nation's people. Phanar is a lovely nation; it has plenty of natural beauty. Life for me and my family is generally good."

"Our citizens are our national animal."

The translator does not translate. It seems there is no discrepancy.

"Why are they your national animal?"

"Because all attempts by Gleemax to introduce animals into our mines have failed. Apparently, only bats and rats live in rooms," caves, "but most of the cabinet," only HSAKI, "are afraid of them. So, the miners that mine coal, not gold, not rock, coal, are our national animal."

"Our citizens are our national animal."

The translator does not translate. It seems there is no discrepancy.

"Why are they your national animal?"

"Because all attempts by Gleemax to introduce animals into our mines have failed. Apparently, only bats and rats live in rooms," caves, "but most of the cabinet," only HSAKI, "are afraid of them. So, the miners that mine coal, not gold, not rock, coal, are our national animal."

"Can you tell me more about Gleemax?"

"I would like to learn more about the organization known as Gleemax; but who is the deity known as Gleemax?"

"Can you tell me more about Gleemax?"

"The organization or the god?"

OOC: A bunch of us from the WotC forums (now the Gleemax forums) came to the NationStates, and joined together under the name of the M:tG brain, and leader of Wizards of the Coast R&D. Some people kept their Gleemax ARG characters, but mine are just way too overpowered. I have two that could hold up entire armies.

OOC: Thanks for the information. "I would like to learn more about the organization known as Gleemax; but who is the deity known as Gleemax?"

"The Elder God Gleemax is an almighty brain."

The translator is saying all this. Tarren is speaking in the Gleemaxian form of German. It sounds like Icelandic.

"He created the region known as Gleemax for all to enjoy, but only so if they agreed to worship him. He gave the Spice Mines a crapload of ore, minerals, salt, and nonrenewable resources, more of which are discovered each year, ironically."

He clears his throat, and HSAKI begins talking again.

"The group is his worshipers, all of whom are in the same area. He's frickin' stupid," frickin' sweet.

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"The Elder God Gleemax is an almighty brain."

The translator is saying all this. Tarren is speaking in the Gleemaxian form of German. It sounds like Icelandic.

"An almighty brain? Really?"

"He created the region known as Gleemax for all to enjoy, but only so if they agreed to worship him. He gave the Spice Mines a crapload of ore, minerals, salt, and nonrenewable resources, more of which are discovered each year, ironically."

"Most deities create things for their followers and, according to the faithful, take the bounties away from the disobedient. It is nice to know that you have plenty of natural resources; they can fuel your nation's economy if used responsibility."

He clears his throat, and HSAKI begins talking again.

"The group is his worshipers, all of whom are in the same area. He's frickin' stupid," frickin' sweet.

"I must thank you for the information about Gleemax; I will remember it. I must say that it is nice to talk to you, sir; I enjoy learning about the Spice Mines."

"An almighty brain? Really?"

"Yes."

"Most deities create things for their followers and, according to the faithful, take the bounties away from the disobedient. It is nice to know that you have plenty of natural resources; they can fuel your nation's economy if used responsibility."

"But Gleemax has actually been seen pubicly. He held a press conference last year, and took over the minds of six invaders, who managed to convince their countries to stop."

"I must thank you for the information about Gleemax; I will remember it. I must say that it is nice to talk to you, sir; I enjoy learning about the Spice Mines."

"It was bad to meet you too."

The translator provides the correct adjective.

"Yes."



"But Gleemax has actually been seen pubicly. He held a press conference last year, and took over the minds of six invaders, who managed to convince their countries to stop."

"Gleemax really did that? He must be very protective of his followers; but I am sure he has limits to his benevolence. Tell me, do Gleemax's followers try to convert foreigners?"


"It was bad to meet you too."

The translator provides the correct adjective.

Sophia smiled at Tarren; he could see her pearl white teeth. "Perhaps you would like to visit Phanar sometime? Perhaps I could visit your nation? It would be nice for our nations to be friends in this world."

"Gleemax really did that? He must be very protective of his followers; but I am sure he has limits to his benevolence. Tell me, do Gleemax's followers try to convert foreigners?"

"Yes. Yes."

Sophia smiled at Tarren; he could see her pearl white teeth. "Perhaps you would like to visit Phanar sometime? Perhaps I could visit your nation? It would be nice for our nations to be friends in this world."

"Yes. The mines smell wonderful," horrendous, like a really bad action movie, "and there are as many baths and showers as you'll ever need," absolutely none.

You finally notice the translator's nametag. It says, "Cole Miner I. Father of the Spice Mines."

"What is Phanar like? Underground?" Aboveground? "Filthy?" Clean? "Poor?" Rich? "Stupid?" Intelligent?

"Yes. Yes."

"Have foreigners accepted the gospel of Gleemax or do most of them reject it?"


"Yes. The mines smell wonderful," horrendous, like a really bad action movie, "and there are as many baths and showers as you'll ever need," absolutely none.

You finally notice the translator's nametag. It says, "Cole Miner I. Father of the Spice Mines."

"What is Phanar like? Underground?" Aboveground? "Filthy?" Clean? "Poor?" Rich? "Stupid?" Intelligent?

"The Grand Duchy of Phanar is above ground, clean and is filled with plenty of natural beauty and we have fully developed cities and towns. People in Phanar are both rich and poor; some have money and some do not. I think that it would be a new experience for you if you visited Phanar; if you do choose to, then please tell me so I know. We are a constutional monarchy; I am the consort of the Grand Duke; hence my title."

"Have foreigners accepted the gospel of Gleemax or do most of them reject it?"

"I dunno."

"The Grand Duchy of Phanar is above ground, clean and is filled with plenty of natural beauty and we have fully developed cities and towns. People in Phanar are both rich and poor; some have money and some do not. I think that it would be a new experience for you if you visited Phanar; if you do choose to, then please tell me so I know. We are a constutional monarchy; I am the consort of the Grand Duke; hence my title."

"Ours is just one town. I would like to see the place."

"You could visit Phanar after the Imperial Ball if you want, Tarren."

"I hope you will have a good time during your visit."

"You could visit Phanar after the Imperial Ball if you want, Tarren."

"Please, for the love of all that is good and holy, no."

Cole nods, saying yes. That means yes.

Sophia smiled. "How have you liked this ball, Tarren? By the way, you can call me Sophia; we do not have to address each other by our titles."

"I hope you will have a good time during your visit."

"I will try."

He nods. "Yes, Sophia. It is very bad."

He asks if her if, "You would mind dancing?"

Sophia rose from her seat with a smile on her face. "I would not mind dancing with you, Tarren."

"I am left handed, Tarren."

Sophia smiled. "How have you liked this ball, Tarren? By the way, you can call me Sophia; we do not have to address each other by our titles."

He nods. "Yes, Sophia. It is very bad."

He asks if her if, "You would mind dancing?"