"And to add to this year's manifesto, the Eskaeban Conservatives will push for an entry into the lucrative Artemian Union." 

These were the words used by Conservative leader Ioannis Stratos during his address at a Conservative rally in Vrosina, a long-standing Conservative stronghold. His party had finally conceded on the calls of its members to add an entry into the Artemian Union in its manifesto, in an attempt to pull in on-the-fence Labour and Crown Party voters to challenge the reign of Luscaris' Martios! party, who has won a majority in the Senate in the past four elections.

Many voters tuned into channel 109, where EL (Eskaeban Labour) leader Chara Leou and Greens leader Mikail Goulas hosted a televised debate on environmental issues. It marked the first time the Greens had been able to gather a large audience since Leonidas Livas gave his famous speech to thousands in Palimpela, where he scored a record 14.1% of the votes in the 1995 election, an unmatched Green high.

Luscaris was still beaming with confidence in his nationalist Martios! party. The Artemian Union had divided the Conservatives for years and they had never really recovered, losing a lot of their membership to Martios! when Stratos announced the party's stance on the Union. Luscaris had won the prior three elections by a margin of at least a million votes, and the streak showed no signs of stopping.

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"Welcome to the ENN, where today usual programming is suspended to bring you 100% live coverage of the Eskaeban elections."

Running Candidates

Proclus Luscaris (Martios!)
Ioannis Stratos (Conservative)
Chara Leou (Labour)
Dimos Menas (Crown Party)
Mikail Goulas (Greens)


Electorate Size: 31,782,710
Registered Votes: 19,726,938
Turnout: 62.07%

"And the results are in: "



Martios! | 49.08% - 9,681,981 votes
Labour | 22.76% - 4,489,851 votes
Conservatives | 18.18% - 3,586,357 votes
Crown Party | 7.74% - 1,526,865 votes
Greens | 2.24% - 441,883 votes

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"ENN reports that Conservative leader Ioannes Stratos has stepped down after the party's worst performance since the 1960s."

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BREAKING NEWS
"It is reported that Theodosius IV has been shot outside his palace by an unknown bystander, authorities and medical personnel are on the scene but it is unclear if the Basileus will make it out alive."

The Basileus was pronounced dead three minutes later, the killer was never apprehended. Theodosius died at the age of 57 and without an heir. His death would mark a major turning point in the politics of Eskaeba. An acting council headed by Luscaris has been sworn in temporarily.

"ENN has been made aware that the assassin was a rogue Republican, and strongly advocated against the monarchy. It is also understood that he is likely to have come from the Jokimli people in the West of Eskaeba."

OOC: Anyone is free to make in-character posts here*. I will mostly be posting results and announcing changes or new events. Direct OOC posts to Comments on The International I guess cause I don't wanna make another OOC comment thread.

*Obviously must be relevant.

Sea of Baal
CSG 3
Flagship Aegion
2.11.2019

Commodore Artos was a man of few words. His stoic expression and dedication to the nation and his men was legendary among the fleets. He had passed up promotion twice much to the ire of the politicians in Troea. He preferred the position he had. The life on the seas was what called him to the navy many years prior and one that he didn't want to lose by becoming one of the bureaucratic admirals. Besides the Aegion was his ship and one he was not willing to just give up any time soon.

After putting on his uniform and heading to the mess for a cup of coffee he headed to the bridge. CIC would be second on his list to get some operational intelligence but the bridge would be first because he wanted to see the ocean for himself. Nothing reassured him like the ocean did, well that is other than his wife Leya. The woman wanted him to take the promotion so he could be back home with her and see their children more often. He would have if it was fifteen years prior when they were still actually adolescents and not the grown adults they were now. Regardless he sympathized with her wish to see one another more. That would in fact be the only thing Artos missed while away.

The Group was made up of three task forces with the flagship Aegion and her escorts forming the core. In all there were twenty five ships including five non-combat vessels to support the group’s supply needs along with one medical ship. A storm had caused a couple destroyers to be forced out and away from the formation. As of his quick briefing in the mess he had been informed they would rejoin the formation within a couple hours. One had minor issues with their engine they needed to fix which had delayed their rejoining. The second ship had rendered that one assistance.

“Officer on deck,” The room stood to attention till he waved his hand. Artos really didn’t like that overall believing it to be somewhat archaic.

“Status of the destroyers?” the question was directed at his second in command, Commander Litos murmured to a junior officer next to her before answering the Commodore’s question.

“Captain Verros of the Pelas reported in a half hour ago that they were on schedule to rejoin the fleet by this afternoon. He has noted that the communication system on the Dorion is down and will need to be repaired by our fleet tender once they rejoin the rest of us.” Artos scowled a bit as he did rather despise the situation but was glad that the Captain of the Pelas had rendered assistance to the Dorion.

“Any issues with IA vessels? We should be entering their nominal controlled area within a few hours I imagine.” Artos stated. The truth to the matter was that Parthenopian naval ships weren't exactly the most welcome in the Sea of Baal. The Cold War had been raging for decades and tensions were high due to several recent issues, not least the issues between Ara’den and Parthenopias.

“No sir,” the response was quick and orderly. Then came the muffled din of a distant explosion. At first Artos thought it was something else, then the room jumped to life as a distress signal was received from the Pelas.

“Under attack… unknown vessel… significant damage… Dorion lost… Ne-” the signal cut out followed by what sounded like another explosion.

“General quarters! Status report on the other ships? Get a rescue flight in the air now!” Artos barked. Crew scrambled about doing their jobs. The situation was tense. Two destroyers in unknown condition, the integrity of the fleet could be compromised and whether or not there were survivors was also in question. “Bring the fleet about and head to the last known coordinates of the two destroyers. Also send a communication to Fleet Command and let them know the situation.”

I Kfar State
Lūt el-Mansouri
The Candidate from the Kfar State, he advocates for less restrictions on tobacco and alcohol. Popular in the Kfar State, he will have a strong lead in the north,  but little too none in the south. 

Rūwmania
Rafeeq el-Omer al Rūm
The historic Rūm family, enemy to the current family that the past Caliph was in, is running for the seat of Caliph. Rafeeq is a conservative Tawhidist, the most popular political ideology in the NCAF. He promises to improve the industrial strength of the NCAF and make it more competitive with surrounding nations. 

Sahelī
Muslim al-Khalaf
Muslim is a Conservitive Tawhidist. A strong believer in isolationism, Muslim also believes in the revitalization of  a stronger Madinat Alshams hold on the nations power. 

Bakrī 
Taalib al-Hariri
Taalib al Hariri is a  Conservative Tawhidist. He believes in internationalism and stronger states, without the current Majlis Al Shura. 

Western Qurashī 
Fawz al-Morad
Fawz is a Traditional Tawhidist. Traditional Tawhidists believe in the traditional way of ruling the Caliphate (i.e the first few caliphs in the old CAF) these four states usually are most popular in the last legs of the election. The following runners will have the same ideals for the state. Such as semi isolationism, semi internationalism, and imperialism. 

Central Qurashī
Musheer el-Ibrahim

Eastern Qurashī
Hātim al-Khalili

State of Alshams
Āqil el-Attar ibn Al Khalifa
Son of the Caliph. 

The Court had decided...

It was time to reveal the winner...

And who won?

"The Lords and Ladies of the Realm have chosen..."

Augustús was frustrated. Democracy would never come in this generation, perhaps never...will force make them change?

Loúis was nervous. Had his supporters switched allegiance to Luciánę, or was it all talk?

Luciánę, however, was calm. She had a small smile, knowing what would immediately transpire. But something troubled her. Was it all worth it? Would it all be worth it? Could it be worth it? Can she reform the state to make it her perfect paradise, or something similar? Her people educated, cultured, industrious, happy, free, secure, and healthy?

Most of all, how can she beat the inevitable coup d'etat from the conservatives?

All has to be determined in the future. But she said to herself that the present must be enjoyed. All can come later. This night was one of glory, after all...

Glory indeed...glory to Ardinat.

"Her Highness, the Princess Luciánę of Ardinat"

"She is to take the title of, By the Grace of God, Her Primal Highness, the Crown Princess Luciánę of Ardinat, Archmarchioness of Roitálę, Lady of the Ardinatan Waters, Princess of Tiguria, Princess of Vordeis, Lady of the Southern Realm, Silverine of the Realm, and Captain of the Royal Silver Regiment"

"The next in line for the throne shall be His Highness, the Prince Loúis. He is to take the title of, By the Grace of God, His Silverine Highness, the Pretender Prince Loúis of Ardinat, Lord of the Arvesta Estates, Bronzerine of the Realm, and Captain of the Royal Bronze Regiment"

Excellent. How absolutely charming.

It is now time to wear the crown of the heir.

As Luciánę felt the crown go over her head, she could feel the glory...

...She shall share it with all.

The following is the account of a Tawhidist Explorer's stay in the Princedom of Viemais.

Near the southeastern gate of Viemais, Eméron stood waiting. His job, as said by the Prince, was to meet up with an schalor from the Far East. According to accounts from a town down south, he was due to arrive sometime before noon. As Eméron looked up at the sun to check the sun, one of the guards accompanying him tapped his shoulder and pointed down the road. He quickly lowered his gaze in the mentioned direction and surveyed what  seemed to be a group of people moving up the road.

"Ah, that should be them," he said after studying the group.

Mounting his horse, he motioned for the two accompanying guards to follow him and sent his horse into a trot.

Books of Order, The Flammaen Orders
Book One, Book of Humanities



Introduction
Under the ever watchful God, He has set unto man protections here they shall be written on paper. So that no man or woman shall be removed such rights that have been sent down upon us.

The Right to life 
The Right to life shall not be crossed, all of humanity shall be respected and dealt with only the up most respect. If an Offspring of Adam takes the life of another in murder, and not in self defense, shall be put into a proper and competent court which will be able to decide whether or not an individual has forfeited his right to life by disregarding the right to life and peace of other human beings.

 The Right of Safty of Life
The Right of safety of life is to be given to all of humanity. To those in other nations and to those in the Caliphate. Should a human come into the nation calling for sanctuary shall be let in, however if they have fled a nation to run from punishment of the murder of a human, treason, corruption, crimes of economic nature, political scandals, or other evils, let them know they have not a place in the Nation.

Onto all there is the duty of saving the life of humans, there are several forms of saving the human from death. A human may be ill or wounded, irrespective of his nationality, race or colour. If the witness knows that the human is in need of help, then it is your duty that you should arrange for it’s treatment for disease or wound. If it is dying of starvation, then it is your duty to feed him so that it can ward off death. If the human is drowning or his life is at stake, then it is your duty to save the human.

The Right of Women
The Right of preserving respect for the chastity of Women
A woman's chastity shall be respected and protected under all circumstances, whether she belongs to our own nation or to the nation of an enemy, whether we find her in the wild forest or in a conquered city; whether she is our co-religionist or belongs to some other religion or has no religion at all. A citizen cannot outrage her under any circumstances. All promiscuous relationship has been forbidden to the males, irrespective of the status or position of the woman, whether the woman is a willing or an unwilling partner to the act.

The Right to a Basic Standard of Life
The Right to a Basic Standard of Life
And to all shall be guaranteed a basic living standard. Anyone who asks for help and anyone who is suffering from deprivation has a right in the property and wealth of the Tawhidists; irrespective of the fact whether they belong to this nation or to that nation, to this country or to that country, to this race or to that race. If you are in a position to help and a needy person asks you for help or if you come to know that they are in need, then it is your duty to help them. God has established His right over you, which you have to honour as a Tawhidists.

The Individual’s Right to Freedom
Tawhidism has clearly and categorically forbidden the primitive practice of capturing a free man, to make him a slave or to sell him into slavery. This has not been qualified or made applicable to a particular nation, race, country or followers of a particular religion.
All shall be protected under this law.

The Right to Justice 
This is a very important and valuable right which has been written here to be preserved

All of those in statuses of power, whether in the courts, in the houses of Government, in the libraries and in the schools, from every abode and from every farm and niche of the world, they shall to just not only with ordinary human beings but even with their enemies. In other words, the justice to which the New Caliphate of Auri Flammae invites these citizens is not limited only to the citizens of their own country, or the people of their own tribe, nation or race, or the Tawhidist community as a whole, but it is meant for all the human beings of the world.

All holdings of power shall have a permanent habit and character that should be such that no man should ever fear injustice at their hands, and they should treat every human being everywhere with justice and fairness.

The Equality of Human Beings
The state not only recognizes absolute equality between its subjects, irrespective of any distinction of colour, race or nationality, it it makes it an important and significant principle, a reality. All human beings are brothers and sisters to one another. They all are the descendants from one father and one mother.

This means that the division of human beings into nations, races, groups and tribes is for the sake of distinction, so that people of one race or tribe may meet and be acquainted with the people belonging to another race or tribe and cooperate with one another. This division of the human race is neither meant for one nation to take pride in its superiority over others nor is it meant for one nation to treat another with contempt or disgrace, or regard them as a mean and degraded race and usurp their rights.

The superiority of one man over another, in the eyes of God, is only on the basis of God-consciousness, purity of character and high morals, and not on the basis of colour, race, language or nationality, and even this superiority based on piety and pure conduct does not justify that such people should play lord or assume airs of superiority over other human beings.

Assuming airs of superiority is in itself a reprehensible vice which no God-fearing and pious man can ever dream of perpetrating. Nor does the righteous have more privileged rights over others, because this runs counter to human equality, which has been laid down in the beginning of this verse as a general principle. From the moral point of view, goodness and virtue is in all cases better than vice and evil.

None shall be rejected a job, economic affair, political affair, or the rights listed herein by this Book.