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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Procellia - 07-03-2016
National News Broadcast; With Italian Subtitles
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The People's Army was mobilized this afternoon in response to the unexpectedly early arrival of two nations to the meeting being held in the western city of Afgurla.
The nation of Boredomo has been indicated by inside sources as the cause of the commotion. Some sources even suggesting they arrived in fully armed air craft, à short backed up by civilian footage taken from several small villages near the regions military base.
The Prime Minister has issued a public statement, condemning the choice of transportation and asking the public to remain calm. His Majesty, Dras Ishay, has also issued a statement that the crown will make all future visits contingent soon travel in civilian style aircraft.
Protests of what has been seen as an aggressive move have emerged around the country, with twenty thousand protesters surrounding Cusarit Castle in Afgurla. Récent polls show that in the past few hours support for the meeting has slid below 48% among the general public.
In related news the protests against opening of relations with foreign nations have entered their third week, with over a million participants nation wide. The movement is strongest in the atheist majority provinces, who have also called for the People's Assembly to block all trade deals presented. The National Socialist Party has adopted protectionism into its official platform and has already begun a campaign to gain seats in the regional elections next year.
The Royalist Party has disavowed these protests as "unholy and blasphemous" and restates their support for the Dras. Counter protests in favor of trade relations, headed by the luxury goods union and the state church, has begun as a show of support for the demon King.
The head of the Luxury Goods Union, Anganlac Igaa, has officially endorsed a recent trade deal with the nation of Pontilier. The trade deal, which was negotiated by His Majesty and passed in the Assembly by 56%, has allowed the trade of luxury goods between the two nations.
According to Igaa this trade deal will allow Procellia's clothing manufacturers to increase their markets. His union projects that the workers will see increased wages of 5% in this deal alone.
Lord Cuz, who is the one responsible for the oversight of the deal, wishes to assure his country men that tariffs imposed will protect domestic industry from price undercutting.
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[IC] The Great Meeting - Pontilear - 07-03-2016
Archbishop Unferold felt his stomach turn as his plane made its decent into Afgurla. The newly appointed Cardinal, Francis O'Cronin, began his tenure with a new foreign policy. He served under two other Cardinals, how was he overlooked?
All these thoughts followed through the Archbishop's mind. Between the re-introduction of Pontilear to the world and its acceptance of the Fornoire Royal Family; Archbishop Unferold began to doubt his faith. He didn't doubt his Catholic faith but rather his faith in the Cardinal.
This would be the place to make allies, he thought while watching the country grow closer. A meeting of the those who could help him overthrow the Cardinal?
"All I need is a secular expansionist..."
"Your Grace?"
The Archbishop did not know someone was so close. The new man, Father Ash Wagner, turned from seat his one row opposite. The Archbishop smiled.
"Father Wagner, yes?"
"Yes, Your Grace?"
"I believe we have plenty in our foreign correspondence . Why don't you fly back to St. Christopher's. I wish not to be burden on Procellia. From there take a short sabbatical, I believe you deserve it".
"Your Grace, I just..."
"I will prepare the paperwork. You have been through enough already. Please, I insist".
"Of course, Your Grace".
The Archbishop started the messages to Pontilear and Sister Ignatius. She was as disturbed by Cardinal O'Cronin's actions as he.
He would look for someone in Afgurla to start the trouble and let Sister Ignatius take care of Father Wagner as well as the internal affairs.
"I will not let The Holy Empire fall..."
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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Procellia - 07-03-2016
Time Jump: One Day
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Cusarit Castle, Afgurla, Procellia
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The phone rings in all of the guest rooms at 8:00.
"Good morning! Please join us for breakfast at 9:00 in the central dining hall. His Majesty Dras Ishay will be in attendance. The meeting will begin as soon as the meal begins. We thank you, and look forward to productive negotiations."
With the final word the servant hangs up the phone, leaving the guests with an hour to make their final plans and hash out what they hope to gain.
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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Procellia - 07-03-2016
Cusarit Castle, Afgurla, Procellia
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"Your majesty?" Col-ri sais inquisitively as he entered the King's room. The demon King was already awake, relaxing in the window seat gazing over the city towering above them
"You can hardly even see the sun" Ishay said, using a hand to push his white locks out of his face.
"Indeed your grace" the advisor replied, knowing that the blocked sun was the last thing on his leader's mind
"It seems that today's the day"
"Yes indeed, are you ready?"
"Well I suppose as ready as I can be." Ishay sighed loudly
"I've taken the liberty of placing automatic translators at all the seats"
"Thank you" He sighed, upset at himself for overlooking such a detail
"You're still young my King. Don't fret, this meeting is important yes. But, you have many years ahead of you so don't jump the gun or forget your principals."
"To young to be wise, but to old to be ignorant" he mused
"Wisdom can be borrowed, but time can not"
"And I'll need your wisdom now, more than ever"
"Just focus on what you have. The luxuries union has publicly backed you. So for now focus on rewarding them, if all goes well the other unions will be begging for a chance to export their wares"
"It doesn't help when nations send idiots in armed military planes"
The advisor winced at the accusation "We are ignorant of their customs, and them of ours. We need to tell them not to do not in the future, but don't let it sour the negotiations"
Looking at the clock on the wall Col-ri noted "It's time your Holiness."
With a single graceful move, which caused his dark purple robe to flutter, he stood an turned. Upon the Demon King's head was an elegant silver rope, from which hung diamonds strung like beads; one of the many crowns his family had been gifted over the centuries
"Going simple?" The advisor noted
"You know how I despise opulence. Besides, those bigger ones are uncomfortable."
"It seems socialism has finally creeped into the royal family" he joked
"Yes, and on that subject please drop the formalities already. You practically raised me"
"Of course your gracious, magnanimous, holiness who graces the earth with your presence" he needled, earning an eye roll for his efforts
"I'll go meet our guests, you stay here and make sure that bothersome Mayor doesn't come anywhere near the meeting. That bothersome atheist is bound to try something."
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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Justinian Kalominos - 07-03-2016
Cusarit Castle
Marco Valerio took a step forward, closer to the Cusarit Castle. It would be a lie to say he was impressed by the architecture -only buildings in Selene managed to get that reaction from him- but he was nonetheless appreciative of the kind of buildings he had been seeing in Procellia. Earlier that morning he had received a message to all attending leaders, an invitation to have breakfast at the Castle. At the time he had been sitting on the couch next to his bed, fully concentrated reading a fiction novel. Since the previous year, it had been his ritual to dedicate at least one hour a day to reading a book, as a way of retaining some sense of normalcy in his life, given how busy he would tend to be with the affairs of government. It had been in the climatic moment when an aide told him about the invitation. He quickly put on his suit and went to his car, which was already waiting to take him to the Castle.
Once there, an aide had opened the door, and he stepped out of the car. He looked up and then sideways, paying close attention to the Castle itself. He addressed his aide: "Do you know if anyone was supposed to meet us outside?"
Marco Valerio took a step forward, closer to the Cusarit Castle. It would be a lie to say he was impressed by the architecture -only buildings in Selene managed to get that reaction from him- but he was nonetheless appreciative of the kind of buildings he had been seeing in Procellia. Earlier that morning he had received a message to all attending leaders, an invitation to have breakfast at the Castle. At the time he had been sitting on the couch next to his bed, fully concentrated reading a fiction novel. Since the previous year, it had been his ritual to dedicate at least one hour a day to reading a book, as a way of retaining some sense of normalcy in his life, given how busy he would tend to be with the affairs of government. It had been in the climatic moment when an aide told him about the invitation. He quickly put on his suit and went to his car, which was already waiting to take him to the Castle.
Once there, an aide had opened the door, and he stepped out of the car. He looked up and then sideways, paying close attention to the Castle itself. He addressed his aide: "Do you know if anyone was supposed to meet us outside?"
RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Procellia - 07-04-2016
Cusarit Castle, Procellia
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"It looks like we have a lost delegate" noted a rather bored looking guard eyeing with suspicion the new arrivals
"And it looks like he decided the car ban is optional" added his companion, his tone hinting at distane
Adopting their military baring they descended the stairs to address the group using the translators they had been issued the day before
"You seem lost sir. Did you need help?" The first soldier asked, noting how oddly pale the group was. They looked as if they'd attempted to mimic the royal family. Was it possible it was natural?
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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Justinian Kalominos - 07-04-2016
How different Procellia seemed to be from home. In Sartoria there was always someone ready to meet a visiting leader. He tried to hide his slight annoyance:
"Marco Valerio, President of the Privy Council of Sartoria. I am expected by Dras Ishay."
He stood there, waiting for the soldier to lead the way to the central dining hall.
"Marco Valerio, President of the Privy Council of Sartoria. I am expected by Dras Ishay."
He stood there, waiting for the soldier to lead the way to the central dining hall.
RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Procellia - 07-04-2016
The two men, out of habit more than than respect, bowed slightly and without a further word guided their guest to the dining hall. The room was simply decorated, with a large glass table at the center. On thé back of each seat was placed a ribbon with the name of all the attendees.
Sartoria was located in the approximate center of the table, where a translator lay on top of a set of fine China.
"His Majesty will be here shortly" the second soldier said simply, but not rudely
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Cusarit Castle
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The Dras was seated at a desk in a room down the hall from the dining hall, reviewing papers as he waited to make his entry.
Cal-ri knocked on the door and entered unbidden
"Looks like Sartoria is annoyed your grace"
Setting down his notes the king replied "What could it be? They already decided to stay in a hotel"
"There wasn't a formal greeting. Two guards ended up showing him to the dining hall. They're the ones that said he wasn't happy"
"We only do formal greetings for house guests, you know that."
"Your majesty mind your patience. He's accustomed to being treated well"
Ishay sighed "For a puppet of Selene he sure is full of himself"
Looking at the clock he said "well anyway everyone else should be there soon, besides I'm more worried about the countries close by"
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RE: [IC] The Great Meeting - Kitty Cat Paradise - 07-07-2016
Ranxiagrir frowns as a stranger enters his Sanctuary, escorted by no less than five well armed guards of course.
'His Holiness the Pride Leader Ranxiagrir, we have a letter from' The chief of guard pauses to look at the name on the badly worn sheet of paper 'a Procellia, your Holiness'
'Hmm yes another country we'll have to make relations with, first Boredomo then that Selene Empire now this' Ranxiagrir hissed, an annoyed tone in his voice 'very well read it'
The Chief of Guard jabs the translator in the ribs, as Ranxiagrir's hand twitches in annoyance. The translators head shoots up and he nervously begins to read the letter in Nouyarhi.
'Dear Honoured Leader,
On behalf of the People's Assembly, and the People of the Procellian Empire, I do hereby extend an invitation to a summit to be held in the port city of Afgurla. This purpose of this summit is discuss the great conflicts and stresses that our world faces in these ever more challenging times. Our hope is to promote open dialogue and diplomacy as an alternative to the wars that have plagued your nations for centuries, as well as provide you the unparalleled opportunity to see one of the great cities of the winter kingdom. We will happily provide you with quarters in Cuzarit Castle which we assure you will be most comfortable, if desired you are of course welcome to stay in any hotel within the city limits. In between meetings we highly encourage you to visit Dreta and Carolornur, our top attractions in the city. I pray for your prompt reply and safe journey.
His Holiness the Imperial Ruler of Procellia,
Dras Ishay'
The translator looks up from the sheet at Ranxiagrir's face. Ranxiagrir's face creases as he thinks. 'Ready the jet and bring 50 armed guards to the carriers, I'm going to need an escort, but before that use the' Ranxiagrir squints in concentration 'the ... telephone and ring our friends at Selene and tell them to get us in contact with Procellia'
The Chief of Guard nods and as they leave the room Ranxiagrir sinks deeper into his fir covered throne and sighs in comfort.
[sry bout the large font I'll not do it again]
[IC] The Great Meeting - Pontilear - 07-08-2016
Archbishop Unferold decided he must attend breakfast, even with his stomach in turmoil. One must be apart of the community, especially now.
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