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Diplomacy and Events / OPENning up to Altromine
« on: December 27, 2020, 06:51:42 PM »

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE PALACE OF QUINTELIA

To: Arch-Protector Annakol Araanon

Greetings of Peace! As of the moment, Quintelia is yet to decide on the admission of Altromine to OPEN. This is mainly due to lack of official delegation and a general animosity between our two nations. As of now, Quintelia and Quintelian corporations have investments throughout the Midaranyen region mainly in Tamora and Royal Seleucid.

Thus, we hope to change this through a diplomatic visit based on the time and place of your choosing. In lieu of my absence due to other matters however, my son and the Quintelian Minister of Energy, Prince Fernando Ernesto Adartse would meet your excellency.

We hope to meet you soon and may the glory of God/Aten be with you!

Truly yours,
King Lapu

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Diplomacy and Events / Quintelian Neo-Colonialism (To Zimalia)
« on: December 27, 2020, 05:21:50 PM »

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE PALACE OF QUINTELIA

To: His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal, Head Physician and Doctor Binyamin Elwes Hero of the People, Lord of All the Beasts of Mundus and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the unjust and protector of the people

Greetings! Both Quintelia and Zimalia have a few things in common: prominence of tribes in politics, close relations with Midaranye, a developing economy, and being blessed with resources. I would like to invite His Excellency to a luxurious beach resort near the city of Maalat to discuss the future of both of our countries. I would also like to personally present some deals which would ensure the safety and security of your people should things go unexpectedly. I hope to hear from you soon!

Yours Truly,
King Lapu of Quintelia

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Vignettes / A Query on a Quarry
« on: March 27, 2020, 08:11:32 AM »
A small town in the jungles of Abra Province hasn’t had something new since a train station was built there in the nineties. The residents of Santa Maria, however, have lived mostly simple yet discontent lives, living on customary traditions while slowly trying to incorporate the modern world. However, with the new economic plans the administration has rolled out, Santa Maria may face a dilemma: go along with this change or go against the development.

This vignette will be (mostly?) in the first-person perspective of Tadeo Balangtik, an 18-year old working student and resident of Santa Maria.

This will be my first time writing in first-person, so criticisms are very welcome. :D

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LETTER FROM THE PALACE OF QUINTELIA

To her Divine Majesty of Kodumaa,

I, along with President Feish of the Reunified Socialist Federation of New Derusmia and Emperor Jingduming of the Second Imperial Chinese Republic, would like to visit your nation as representatives of our respective states to discuss about a few things. Kodumaa is not only situated at the southern borders of Quintelia and SICR, but also houses a sizeable minority of Chinese and Quintelian people; with this said, it is quite remarkable to say that there are no treaties or agreements between our current governments. We would also like to discuss concerns mainly in the South Ardian region and in our continent and how we can effectively take action on it.

In an unrelated note, I personally am very interested in discovering the Kodumaan culture, especially in the aesthetic and gastronomic field. It would be great to experience Kodumaa, especially Stolitsa, as a tourist after the talks. We would like to hear from her majesty as soon as possible.

Truly yours,
King Lapu
Kingdom of Quintelia

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Press Offices / Kingdom of Quintelia Press OFfice
« on: December 07, 2019, 06:22:16 PM »
QUINTELIAN PRESS OFFICE

Based in The Palace, the press office of Quintelia has handled statements from the King, Ministers, and other government officials since the establishment of the current government in 2010. The press office releases statements, announcements, briefings, and other official declarations both from the King and from other government officials. Questions raised and addressed to the King and other government officials are welcome.


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In the ancient times of 2010, Quintelia was under the presidency of President Benigno Roxas, who was against the Wewazkangz tribe. The Wewazkangz tribe is a very prominent tribe that has influenced Quintelia greatly, with members including King Lapu, Omarelle Dizon, etc. So in Roxas's third State of the Nation Address, he announced that the Wewazkangz tribe to be illegitimate and traitors due to historically having helped Krimeonite colonizers a few centuries ago. Ferdinand Adartse, a representative of the Wewazkangz Tribe in the congress and present in the State of the Nation Address, spoke against this and declared a mutiny. The Wewazkangz Tribe and the government forces mostly fought in the National Capital Region, though skirmishes occurred in other provinces. The fighting lasted for thirteen months, destroying the financial center of Fort Bonifacio City. In the end, the Wewazkangz Tribe becomes successful, and Ferdinand Adartse takes the throne, being named King Lapu.

So, during this time, what were your nations doing and did any of them consider helping? Would there be any nations willing to accept refugees temporarily? IC thread will be posted in the next few weeks.

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Diplomacy and Events / Between A Rokk and a Hard Place (Attn Josai)
« on: May 30, 2019, 11:44:32 AM »

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE PALACE OF QUINTELIA

To: President Seiko Kumoya

Greetings! We see that your nation, may it be small, is already developed and became an innovation center for technology. Therefore, we are inviting you, and a few key players in the technology industry to the city of Nueva Lungsod to discuss a few diplomatic matters as well as to help expand the influences of companies from both of our nations. We hope that this brings our nations together and help bring stability in the continent. We wish you well and may God/s bless you.

Truly yours,

King Lapu

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International Organisations / South Ardian New Electorate (SANE)
« on: April 30, 2019, 06:25:12 PM »

Spoiler: Charter • show

Charter of the South Ardian New Electorate (SANE)

Hosted and signed at Nanjing, Republic of China, April 2019

Rewritten at Nueva Lungsod, September 2019

Having determined that an alliance would be beneficial for the betterment of the continent and the member nations, a charter was made to bring the Southern nations of Ardia together.

Section 1

1. Members of the South Ardian New Electorate (SANE) shall all be members of the Ardian Assembly and shall agree with all the decisions made by that body.

2. Member states shall appoint a representative for the alliance. This representative shall be permanently based (with staff) at the Headquarters of SANE in the city of Nueva Lungsod, Dagohoy Province, Quintelia. This representative will vote in SANE meetings, taking into account the nation’s current opinions, stances, and beliefs.

3. Decisions of SANE are taken by the entire membership following a discussion in which the membership and any pertinent nation may participate. Decisions are made by vote in which each member of SANE shall have a single vote with a simple majority carrying the ballot. In the case of amendments to the SANE Charter a two thirds (66%) super majority will be required.

Section 2

1. All nations agree to lift any tariffs on any goods from any member of the alliance.

2. All member nations shall be given access to the Exclusive Economic Zones of each other and shall have the right to do any commercial or industrial activity subject to the provisions of articles 55-75 of the Fair Seas Concordat.

3. Citizens who come from SANE member nations can apply for a special visa that will allow 30-days travel between SANE member nations. Citizens with a criminal record cannot apply for said visa. If a citizen from a SANE member nation commits a crime, overseas or within their nation’s borders, their visa will be revoked.

Section 3

1. All member nations shall agree desist any aggressive military action against another member nation.

2. All member nations agree that an unprovoked attack against one is an attack against all.

3. All member nations agree that the use of military force of any kind is a final resort.

4. When deploying military force sanctioned by a vote of the SANE membership the members of SANE shall agree upon a commander for that operation and offer all reasonable support to that person.

5. All member nations agree to abide by the terms of the Uppsala Convention in any military action.

6. The member nations shall have a joint military exercise at once a year. Each member nation will have a turn at hosting the exercise each year.

Section 4

1. Any nation that has interest to be part of the alliance shall be able to apply for as long as it fulfills the following requirements:
a. The applicant is a member of the Assembly of Ardia
b. Accept all aspects and provisions of the treaty, and
c. Gain the support of the majority of voting

2. Any successful applicant nation must, unless they have already done so, within seven (7) days of admission into SANE sign the MCUR, Uppsala Convention and Fair Seas Concordat. If they have not, but are still a member of SANE, they must apply for the said organisations within 7 days of the passing of this treaty.

3.Observer states will assign a representative to take part in SANE meetings to voice their opinion, however, said representative does not have the right to vote. The representative will also be permanently based at the SANE Headquarters. Observer nations must also go through the same application process as other prospective members.

4. A Nation may withdraw from SANE by giving 60 days written notice to the organisation, the notice shall effect from the date of notice being served.

Originally written by King Ferdinand ‘Lapu’ Adartse (Quintelia), Emperor-Admiral Jingduming von Nanjing (SICR), and President Ebston Feish (New Derusmia)

Rewritten by Lord Emerson Ravenswood (Achkaerin), Empress Beatrice Anselmo (Rokkenjima), Emperor Axel Poniatowski-Esterházy (Krimeon), Secretary of State Keiko Uwi (Josai), Emperor-Admiral Jingduming von Nanjing (SICR) and President Ebston Feish (New Derusmia)


Member Nations:

Reunified Socialist Federation of New Derusmia
Kingdom of Quintelia
Second Imperial Chinese Republic

Observer State:
Heyra

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Diplomacy and Events / Money Talks (Attn Phuebra)
« on: April 19, 2019, 07:20:09 AM »

To President Son Chariya and Prime Minister Sharaf bin Zaahid,

Almost a year ago, Quintelia landed its troops in Phuebra as a way to help eliminate any potential threats to Quintelia and to the continent. A strike fleet was deployed along with more than a thousand troops in Baarya. Of those, ninety-eight Quintelian troops were confirmed to be killed with nineteen others missing. However, I'm neither writing this letter to grieve on the people that we both lost nor to ask for favors. Instead, I am writing this letter as an invitation to you to go to Quintelia and meet with me to discuss a few details regarding the security of our nations. I wish you good luck and safe travelling and may God/Allah bless us all.

Truly Yours,

King Lapu

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Factbooks and Maps / Socram and Sarandib Military Factbook
« on: February 24, 2019, 10:51:00 AM »

Founded in 1655 as a way of suppressing revolts and insurgencies in Sarandib, the armed forces has seen centuries of combat. From fighting anti-Royalist rebels to slave revolts and many insurrections, the armed forces has remained loyal to the Emperor. Now, with the Empire of Socram re-emerging to the international stage, the armed forces is in standby if ever the needs arise.

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International News Networks / Socram and Sarandib News Network
« on: January 08, 2019, 12:32:09 AM »
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Diplomacy and Events / Lungsod University [OPEN]
« on: November 18, 2018, 09:38:17 AM »
OOC: If you remember the Chanal university rp, then it will be like that, but hopefully, it would move a bit faster and would remain active for a long time. For those who don’t know what I’m talking about, it would be a slice of life rp for university students that would like to enter Lungsod University. Send just the amount of characters you think you can rp effectively and hope this would be successful.

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Dear Students,

We would like to announce, with our honour, that you have been accepted to Lungsod University under the student and cultural exchange program. Attached to this letter is a plane ticket to Lungsod City, stipend for the first week amounting to $100, and a beginner’s guide to speaking Tagalog. Student interpreters will still be given to those that are not proficient in speaking either English or Tagalog.

Tertiary education in Quintelia is paid, however, scholarship programs such as this grants free education for those with very high General Weighted Averages. By entering this program, you, as a student, are required to follow Quintelian law and assure the University that you have no criminal record and has an above average intelligence or skill in sports.

Truly Yours,

Minister of Education
Julio Briones



Lungsod International Airport was full of tourists entering and expats leaving, just a typical Sunday afternoon for the airport. A small part of the food court in terminal 3 is allocated for the arriving students to wait at for a few minutes, complete with a few food kiosks and stands that sell souvenirs. The allocated area also has a few guards stationed and a registration booth for the students to enter their details and verify that they indeed receive a letter from the Minisitry of Education. A few meters from the food court would be the entrance to a duty free shop where the students can buy a their essentials such as bathroom and school supplies. Signs were also placed throughout the terminal as to avoid the students from getting lost.

OOC: just give an intro to your character and have them mingle with the others while waiting for people to show up.

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Factbooks and Maps / Empire of Socram Factbook - WIP
« on: November 07, 2018, 09:35:07 AM »
WIP
Motto:- WIP
National Anthem:- WIP

BACKGROUND

The Empire of Socram is a nation composed of two states: Socram Island and Sarandib Region. The country is heavily influenced by Tamoran tradition and Manist beliefs due to their shared history. Socram was first settled by Tamorans, establishing the city of Yunkgabat as a trading post to nearby nations.

Socram Island, the urban center of commerce, industry, and politics of the country, is under the direct rule of the Emperor. The mountainous interior of the island makes it rich in rare earth minerals and coal, while the flatter exterior is littered with kasbahs, factories, and refineries. Socram, starting out as a chain of small trading posts grew in population and became its own empire under the Qajarmion Dynasty. The Socramese then started sailing through the Sea of Kyne in search of land to expand on, raiding coastal Midaranyen towns. Eventually the Sarandib Peninsula was discovered, colonized, and ultimately assimilated.

Sarandib is a more rural region under an elected governor. It’s flatter and more humid climate makes it the agricultural hub of the Empire. The denser and more populous Sarandib is also the main source of “human resource” for Socram Island due to differences in wealth and ethnicity.

Government Type:- Absolute Monarchy
Population:-:- 32,450,000
Capital City:- Yunkgabat City (1,570,000)
Demonym:- Socramese


ECONOMY

Currency:- SSE Manat (₹)
GDP per Capita:- $1,350
Unemployment Rate:- 4%
Main Industries:- Rare Earth Mining
Textile Manufacturing
Human Trafficking(Slavery)


PEOPLE

Ethnicity:- 54% Tamoran
20% Mixed
11% Sarandibian (rl Zanzibar)
9% Seleucid
6% Others

Languages:- Parthian
Seleucid
Sarandibian (rl Swahilli)

Religions:- Islam
Manism
Anahitaism

Average Life Expectancy:- Male: 56 years, Female: 63 years


GOVERNMENT

Head of State:- Emperor Abdullah Qajarmion
Head of Government:- Emperor Abdullah Qajarmon
Name of Legislative Body:- The Imperial Council

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Vignettes / When Shit Hits the Fan
« on: October 21, 2018, 04:43:57 PM »
OOC:
A short vignette series that will show how much one mundane thing can change a person's life. Based from the Black Mirror episode "Shut Up and Dance", it features the same idea but will focus in four different characters instead on two. This vignette will feature five episodes and hopefully, be done by the end of the year.

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Economics and Industry / Maritime Security (to Seaforth)
« on: July 19, 2018, 10:26:52 AM »

To the CEOs of Shipping Companies in Seaforth,

Greetings! With the recent Borlander attack coming from shipping containers, our revenue and company value have been at an all time low. As a way of saving our company before anything worse happens, we would like to visit your nation and meet on how to protect international trade, and probably form a private organizations between us shipping companies. I look forward to the replies and may God bless you all.

Truly Yours,

Matias Tan,
CEO of PAL Shipping Corporation

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Diplomacy and Events / Immoral Economics (ATTN Tamora)
« on: July 15, 2018, 04:04:09 PM »
OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE PALACE


To Emperor Abbas Safavid,

Greetings! In the recent weeks, we’ve seen Tamora get heavily tariffed by various nations due to cultural differences. Even though I am a bit against the legality of slavery, I’m not writing this to argue or debate, but I’m writing this as a request to visit your wonderful nation as a tourist and as a diplomat. I would like to visit your capital for signing of treaties that would benefit both of us. I would also request a visit the Kingdom of Attica as to have a talk with the queen. I hope that I gain understanding from your culture and beliefs and I hope that the ties that we will create become stronger in time.

Truly Yours,

King Lapu

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Factbooks and Maps / Pardclinnese Armed Forces
« on: June 08, 2018, 05:54:32 PM »
(OOC: Jordan Fenose approved, also heavy WIP)

Pardclinnese Navy
Active Personnel: 71,000
Reserve Personnel: 18,000

ClassShipAmarments
Democracy Class Aircraft CarrierPNS Sopranum2 × 0.5-inch machine guns
3 × sextuple Sadral launchers for Mistral surface-to-air missiles

Carries:
10Sea Hawk

Can carry 2 Harriers
Liberation Class Submarine?
?
?
6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes, Anti-Ship missiles

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History / Quintelia (1620-1885)
« on: May 01, 2018, 04:04:30 AM »
CHAPTER 1: ECCLESIASTICAL ASSIMILATION

EPISODE 1: DISCOVERIES

Manag-isda, along with his son Manag-lambat, are out in the bay again, as they began pulling their nets from the water. Manag-Isda's arm, heavily tattooed by the local priestess with symbols stating he was a soldier or a warrior a few years back, flexed as the heavy net resurfaced from the water. With each quick pull from the father and son, the net came closer to the small boat made from deer skin. A few more minutes, and the net full of fishes desperate fishes is on the boat. Manag-isda began rowing back to the beach, with probably their most successful catch this moon cycle as Manag-lambat counted the fish instead of helping his brother row. "More than a hundred! More than a hundred!" Manag-lambat exclaimed to his father to which he replied. "Ah, you could feed more than two hundred people with that, and that's more than everyone in our village. I told you the gods challenged us and we are rewarded for being strong." Their village, called by those living in Lungsod as "Palaisdaan" thanks to the abundance of fish, has 197 citizens in it. "Could I keep five of them?" Manag-lambat asked, Manag-Isda nodded as he focused on rowing the boat.

Near the horizon, the two can see other men rowing back towards the beaches. "One day, I want you to conquer the waters for us. I want your name to be remembered like Wewazkangz." Without realizing it, they have reached the shore. They  pulled the net through the sands, with some of the fishes still flipping, folding their gills for water. "Take ten more and put it in the jar and put it in our house, then go to the market with me." Manag-Isda carried the net over to a cart with a carabao tied to it. He whipped the carabao and he moved. The rays of the sun fiercely struck his back, although Manag-Isda has been doing this for a long time. After a few minutes, he arrived at the market place, which was a large hut with most of the vendors sitting on the ground with their wares. Looking around, Manag-Isda saw the usual people. Babaylan1 Danal was there, selling numerous talismans, including a necklace made out of wolf's teeth. Then there was the blacksmith, which was his friend back when he was a member of the King's guard. Finally, he saw the owner of the market, May-ari. "There's more than a hundred freshly caught fish in this net." A group of men took his net and emptied the contents to boxes and baskets, while May-ari gave Manag-Isda a gold coin from his pouch made of crocodile skin. "What? This isn't enough. I cannot support a family with this little money?" He opened his hands asking for more. "You know that I need to sort my family as well. Plus, King Nakakit has ordered is market owners to pay to continue our business." He reluctantly gave two more coins to Manag-Isda.

"Please, give me more. You know how hard I work for this." He extended his arms and joined his hand asking for more. "You're getting on my nerves. How do you not understand something as simple as that. I know you work hard, but so does the other men and women here. You're not unique, you're not special." May-ari turned around from Manag-Isda, who grabbed him by the shoulder and punched him in the chin. "What did you say about me? I'm someone more important than you." He punched May-ari more until a few of his men pushed the two array from each other. "I'll make sure you get what you deserve, you greedy scum." Manag-Isda tried to fee himself from the grips if give men but to no avail. "THE GODS HAVE COME! THE GODS HAVE COME." Manag-Lambat came running towards the market, prompting the fight to stop as everyone looked at Manag-Lambat. "Son, calm down. Explain what's happening." Manag-Lambat pointed towards the sea, which was still visible in the horizon. "They've come for us. It's the day Bathala will see what his creations have done." Babaylan Danal exclaimed, before raising a talisman and murmuring prayers and chants. "No, we need to confront them, and maybe have one man inform Lungsod." Manag-Isda said, before he looked at the other people. "What are you all waiting for?" He ran towards the coasts, with fifty people following him. May-ari and Babaylan Danal were left in the market, as May-ari's men ran towards the road which goes to Lungsod while Babaylan Danal recited her chants. Both men and women, and even children, have gathered at the coasts, with a few of those with their weapons: spears, swords, and bow and arrows. At the distance, the caravels can be seen, with their sails fully spread.



1. Babaylan- animist priestess.

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Diplomacy and Events / Rulers in Carnival
« on: February 25, 2018, 04:27:37 PM »

To Prince Regent Albrecht and Emperor Orion,

Greetings! It is with my joy to invite you to Quintelia for a chat regarding our relations. Even though are nations ate very far apart and we share little history, I think that it is important for us to establish strong ties with each other. It is also my pleasure to say that the Carnival season is approaching and I invite you to celebrate with us. I'm looking forward to our meeting.

Signed,

King Lapu

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Diplomacy and Events / South Ardian Monarch Meetings (ATTN: Ui Ceinnselaig)
« on: February 23, 2018, 12:59:59 AM »

To King Finley;

Greetings! It would be of much honour for me to visit your nation for some diplomatic discussion. As far as our relations go, our only interactions are in the Trans-Ardian Partnership. I hope that we can expand our relations from there and strengthen our ties as the major nations in Southern Ardia. I wish that our relations will last many years.

Yours Truly,

King Lapu

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Vignettes / The King Of The Road
« on: February 11, 2018, 07:57:09 AM »

A new vignette series made by yours truly, General Jaws. This would follow the life of a jeepney driver and his family. For those who still don't know, a jeepney, or usually shortened to jeep, is a cheap but colorful public utility vehicle common in Philippines Quintelia that could seat fifteen to twenty passengers, depending on its length. So sit back, relax, and pay your fare as we start yet another journey in Lungsod City and its surrounding cities.

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Diplomacy and Events / La Nueva Ciudad (Open RP)
« on: January 21, 2018, 07:26:15 AM »
OOC: Right so, this is a meeting that anyone and everyone can attend and is intended for both government officials and other VIPs (business executives, investors, etc) to join, basically if you have a hunch that they might have an interest in this project, feel free to have them drop in. As a bonus, if we have yet to establish formal relations, this presents itself as a great opportunity to do so. The RP itself will begin Friday, in the meantime feel free to drop official responses here. Also, many thanks to tama for giving me this idea.



OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE PALACE OF QUINTELIA

To the people of Mundus,

It is an incredible honour to present you with this opportunity. For years have Minister of Trade and Industry Miguel Ibañez, Minister of Public Works Gavielle Cesa, and myself dreamed of this day, where our plan to found a brand new city in Quintelia came to be something greater, and finally, under King Lapu's leadership, this dream has reached into the real world. So, it with great pleasure that I write this invitation to the public.

We formally invite the leaders, political figures, executives and the interested public of Mundus to join us for the opening ceremony of Nueva Lungsod City in Dagohoy province. There will be many opportunities to ask questions to the Quintelian leaders and executives, as well as plan future developments within the new city. We dearly appreciate your consideration as you read this open letter and sincerely hope to see you in Nueva Lungsod City.

Yours truly,

Minister of Internal Affairs Josepha Ladra-Buenarbe

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Vignettes / Urban Explorers
« on: January 17, 2018, 05:52:42 AM »
Episode 1: Pilot

"... Then, we're going to push through the security system and you, Totoy Brown, will carry the bottles to the water fountains and fill them up. The rest of us four will distract the security guards. Once all the bottles are filled up to half, light this pack of triangles and go to the underpass exit. Once back in the Ayala Avenue, ride a jeepney going to the Fort Bonifacio area. For us, we escape through the footbridge and proceed to the nearest slums. And remember, when we're running around the mall, steal a few clothes and food. Any questions?" An eighteen year old boy said to four other boys, all younger than him. Mateo Balthazar looked up from the paper he drew on as he explained.

The greased up boy Totoy Brown then asked. "Why this certain mall? Couldn't we just target other malls instead?" Poor him, not only is he dirt poor, but he was named by his parents like that: 'Totoy Brown', the child destined to be born poor, live poor, and die poor. "I mean, why this certain mall that has security guards? They would shot us dead!" The other kids nodded in approval.

"Because I've been going to this mall my entire life. I know each store there, that mall was my childhood! Plus, security guards are only allowed to carry tasers and even then, King Lapu has recently ordered that children shouldn't be shot at. Am I clear?" Mateo answered and everyone else replied a yes. "Good, we'll do this tomorrow. Juan Lucas, you'll be the starting guard." He pointed to another boy who was older than Totoy, but younger than Mateo. The candles were put out and Juan Lucas stayed awake until he felt sleepy and woke up Mateo. They changed guard every few hours until the sky lit up a bit.



After a brief jeep ride and walking for one hour, they were set. On time, the mall opened and the weekend shoppers were coming in. When the crowd subsided, they started to move. Some people were eyeing the five children, as if suspicious of their motives. Three of them stated begging at the people, making puppy eyes and looking innocent. A few strangers gave coins while others ignored and shooed them. Mateo and Totoy Brown were a hundred meters away and waited. Juan Lucas then nodded to the two and the duo started running towards the entrance. One of the guards were knocked surprised while the other started to radio in for support. The three kids then followed, kicking both guards' balls and then grabbing their radios. Of course, other employees saw this and tried to catch them, but to no avail. Totoy finally arrived at one of the water fountain stations and started to refill three 1 liter bottles. Mateo was cornered, but was able to push through. He grabbed a high-heeled shoe and threw it to one of the sales lady, who was knocked unconscious. He ran with 'hypebeast' clothing with him and ran to a fitting room. He bit of the price tags and wore them. To remain unnoticed, he tore his old clothes and put them in the other stall and ran. Mateo then got into a well secluded ATM machine and pulled out a Royal Bank of Quintelia Card he snatched from his parent and withdrew amounting to $500. The fire alarms went off as Mateo went back to the boutique where most of the commotion was. Everyone was trying to run away aside for a few security guards. "Hoy, mga putangina!" (OOC: Translation: Hey, you sons of whores!) Mateo saw then grab their tasers and ran. The kids managed to grab some clothes and escape. Finally, Mateo was able to outrun them and join the crowd. Luckily, there were people who were wearing the same clothes as him. Unluckily, his face was still recognizable and the guards caught up to him. On one side were the guards and on the other, a crowd that is packed like sardines. He was stuck on the footbridge so he jumped into the oncoming traffic. The car's roof he landed on was dented by his force, he rolled over into the street and started running, as if he was in an action movie. Running, he went to the side walk and jumped into a jeepney. Looking at his bruised arm, he paid his fare and looked outside for anyone looking for him. The sirens can be heard and a police car just drove by. Ayala City is dense with towering skyscrapers and can be seen from the slum-infested Fort Bonifacio City.



Back in their home, or if you'd call a room as small as a queen-sized bed a home, Totoy Brown and his friends were waiting for Mateo. As the sun set, the city became a center of crime. Underground clubs started blaring out music, the galvanized steel roofs of the shacks started to rumble, as another syndicate group climbs a house to either steal or kill or both. Gunshots echo from all corners of the slums. It seems that Mateo may not be able to go home, and is captured by the police. The four children were left orphaned once again.

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Factbooks and Maps / History of Quintelia, I guess
« on: January 13, 2018, 02:51:15 PM »
(OOC: Expect amateurish writing and things that should have been edited months ago. Oh well, heavy WIP.)

For those who want to know what happened in Quintelia before the turn of the millennia, this place will fill you up with the information about this nation.

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Vignettes / Quintelia's Pillars
« on: December 12, 2017, 06:14:01 AM »
The Minister Hall is a twin tower where ministers and sometimes the King meet to discuss about audits, problems, choices of the government, andmany others. Since there's no parliament or congress or a Senate, the Ministers would vote for the policies they think they will help them, the country, and the lobbying companies.



The Minister Hall, Lungsod City, National Capital Region of Quintelia



"No, we cannot block the protests of those pesky atheists. It's in our constitution that anyone has the right to protest peacefully." The Minister of State Eduardo Buenarbe exclaimed while he punched the table. "I don't want to hear the news saying that we attacked the protesters just because of their irreverence. There should be a separation of church and state." He finished as another minister sighed and stated speaking.

"Their all violent, why would you trust them? Remember when they attacked people walking by like, a week ago?" The very religious Minister of Internal Affairs Josepha Ladra-Buenarbe retorted, catering newspapers to back up her claims. "I understand that there should be a freedom of speech but toy should also understand that protests should be peaceful, emphasis on peace." She finished while most ministers rolled their eyes.

"Yeah but if you read the same article, it says that it's another group that is not associated with the protesters." Eduardo said while pointing to the newspaper. Their heated argument continues on got an hour, like husband and wife, except, they really are husband and wife. They babble on until another person took the courage to speak.

"If I may," the Minister of Treasury Emmanuel Garcia said, prompting the two to stop. "How about we vote on the matter instead of eating our time?" He said. The next day,  the Association of Atheists and Non-Catholics started to harass pilgrims with the police called in to round up the culprits.

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Economics and Industry / Dizon Farms
« on: December 06, 2017, 11:37:51 AM »
DIZON FARMS


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Dizon Farms is a Quintelian corporation that, established in 1917, focuses on generating raw materials to be exported or consumed locally. From our humble beginnings where we only had a hundred men to the advancements in techniques, Dizon Farms has seen a century of progress, ingenuity, and diligence  that had shaped us to what we are today. Although we have agriculture as our main sector, we also have extended to mining, logging, fishing, and distilling. We use both indigenous and advanced techniques to make the best things nature can offer. Even though we are the largest corporation in Quintelia, we are still expanding to meet the needs of the people. We, along with our subsidiaries, will buy arable lands at a high price and your nation will have the 10% of the profit made by the properties in your country.

Notable properties:
Spoiler: "Headquarters" • show


The Dizon Farms headquarters, built in 1975, is a twin tower. The building symbolizes that the company and the people we serve are equal in importance.

Spoiler: "Terraces" • show


One of our very first great feats, The Terraces, completed in 1927, are a series of "steps" made on the side of the mountain where cross are planted. Thanks to the help and ideas of the indigenous people, we have gained a position in the Quintelian market.

Spoiler: "Vertex" • show


Our latest engineering marvel, the Vertex is an underground vertical farm that can produce ten times more per cubed meter. Like any company, we are going with the flow and adapt to the current technology.




International Properties:

Spoiler: Foxtrove • show

Specifications: 3 ha of Taiga forest with a creek running through with a heavy population of salmon.
Value Sold: $175,000
Possible Structures and Development: Coastal Fishing Lodge and Docks, Small logging and hunting camp, Small apartment to house and accommodate workers, 2 fishing boats.
Final Property Value: $673,000
$500,000 = Fishing Lodge and Docks
$20,000 = Logging Camp
$30,000 = Hunting Camp
$103,000 = Apartments.
Possible Annual Revenue: $546,000
Possible Annual Revenue of Foxtrove: $54,600


Spoiler: Ecclesiastical State • show

Specifications: 1000 hectares of plains, hills, and forests with easy access to the coast, Celestis, and small towns.
Value Sold: $22,000,000
Possible Structures and Development:
600 hectares of farmland, orchards, vineyards, and pastures, large logging camp, small mine on the hills, churches with the statues of Saint Isidore, Saint Gummarus, and Saint Barbara. Small town for the workers, and a small helipad.


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Diplomacy and Events / A Friendly Discussion (To Ecclesiastical State)
« on: November 19, 2017, 05:30:19 AM »
King Lapu has just returned from his trip to Sirinisi and revisits the grave of his wife. He reminisced his memories and decided to leave the nation once again to forget his grief. He then decided to go to the Ecclesiastical State to reinstate agreements from the last decade. The King opens his laptop and starts typing an encrypted letter

Spoiler: A Letter to the Pope • show


Official Letter From The Palace of Quintelia



Salutations,

Greetings, Pope Peter II. If you don't mind a surprise visit to your nation. We shall talk about strengthening our relationship even further. I hope that there could be a press conference and a private talk afterwards. To Goid be the Glory!

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Signed,

King Lapu.
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He hits send and sighs as he reclines to his chair. He ordered his pilots to ready his private plane for tomorrow.

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International News Networks / 24 Hours Quintelian News Service
« on: November 08, 2017, 01:22:34 PM »
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Character Guides / Quintelian People
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:38:42 AM »
Table of Contents

EVERYTHING IS WIP. DON'T EXPECT GOOD CONTENT YET!!!!!!

Spoiler: The Royal Family • show


Spoiler: Ministers and Royal Aides • show
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Spoiler: Military People • show
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Spoiler: Historical Figures • show
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Vignettes / A Reservation Invasion
« on: September 12, 2017, 12:09:27 AM »
North Quintelia Native Reservation

"I'm very sorry, but we already purchased the lands." A man in a business suit slowly said in Filipino. He seems out of place with the indigenous wearing nothing but covers of their private areas.

"We're humans. You just cannot build on our lands. This is our sacred territory." Utut Tae, a native, explained.

"I know, but you do know those gods of yours don't exist. Plus, I'll donate some of my earnings." The flashy-looking man explained. Some tribesmen cocked their guns. The Esiha tribe might have primitive houses and clothing, but their main source of income is hunting. "Let's not use violence here. I build a mall and an apartment here, I'll let you live in one of the apartments free of charge for one year. Deal?" The business man said. He wasn't informed that the area was a native reservation. When he arrived, he told his boss about the confusion, but his boss insists on having the land for some reason.

"You can't understand. First of all, that tree over there is where the hundredth generation priest is buried, and therefore, that tree is one of our gods. And that tree clearly exists. Next, Bathala's second scripture wouldn't allow us to live inside rocks, as rocks are part of the earth." Utut Tae exclaimed. A few more men and women gathered around, shouting at the man for being an insensitive fuck disrespecting their culture. The man tried to calm them but the shouting continued. He seems defeated.

A few kilometers South, a group of women are walking, taking loudly. They're looking for another cell tower to destroy. They weren't a hiking group or an all-women demolition team. They are the terrorist group of Warriors for Gaia. They have crossed the border of the Reservation, and, unknown to them, is now approaching  a village fast. From the distance, screaming of people, the loudest of which for female, echoed through the tropical forest. They walked faster, but was easily tied by their fat bellies. When they strived, the village seemed abandoned, with a few animals inside their cages. The group let out the animals but killed some of the male ones. They then saw a group of tribesmen huddled around something.

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