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Sporting Hub / Mundus Cycling Cup 2024
« on: February 12, 2024, 10:14:23 PM »
Mundus Cycling Cup 2024

Introduction

The Mundus Cycling Cup is a season-long cycling competition, with a winning individual and a winning team decided at the end of the season. For information how to participate in Mundus Cycling Cup events, you can go to this thread.

The winners of the Mundus Cycling Cup are decided through a points scoring system for the top riders in some of the most important one-day cycling races in Mundus. The winner is the rider/team with the most overall points. Each cycling race is an independent event, though, likely with different organizers, and a trophy and prize given at the winner of the race. The trophy and prize for the Mundus Cycling Cup winners will be announced and given at the end of the season, in a special ceremony.

Format

The points given after each event will be assigned as the following:

Position     Points           
1st25 points
2nd18 points
3rd15 points
4th12 points
5th8 points
6th5 points
7th4 points
8th3 points
9th2 points
10th2 points
11th1 points
12th1 points
13th1 points
14th1 points
15th1 points



Calendar

The Mundus Cycling Cup has both men's and women's categories. It is expected that both will have fifteen cycling events each.

Men's Mundus Cycling CupWomen's Mundus Cycling Cup
Tour of Abydos (Abydos)
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Meridiem Classic (Ardia)
Lacuna Classic(Ardia)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic  (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)                                   
Maradith Pro-Cycling Challenge (Matthelon)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Almabtrieb (Neu Uburzis)
Ktsamdinare Classic (Mktvartvelo)

Cescedia Classic (Ardia)
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Meridiem Classic (Ardia)
Lacuna Classic (Ardia)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Uphill Battle (Neu Uburzis)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)
Maradith Pro-Cycling Challenge (Matthelon)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Sachkhumi-Zestomi-Sachkhumi (Mktvartvelo)                             


The season lasts from February to October, unless there are unexpected circumstances. For announcements and applications for teams go to Cycling 2024 season thread.



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Vignettes / Mktvartvelo: Blood, Soul, and Power
« on: January 23, 2024, 12:37:43 PM »

Holy College of Martvilisi, Unitary State of Mktvartvelo


"This hall was built and inaugurated in the year 2669, Your Supreme Highness", Chancellor Anachadze explained. "Primarily to satisfy the needs of an increase of student those years. However, with the construction of a second building in the following years, the lecture rooms are mostly used by conferences, cultural events, and courses by visiting professors. And of course, as a place for administrative meetings, and a few personal rooms for some professors, including myself, of course".

"I understand", Sinatdedopali Tsiuri replied. "The style is a bit minimalist but it looks professional and comfortable".

"Indeed", the Chancellor said. "I believe my predecessors opted for a practical and relatively affordable project".

The Sinatdedopali nodded. "Let me introduce you some more of our professors and scholars", the Chancellor added as they approached to the conference halls, where nearby the door a number of professors were standing in line along the walls close to the entry. She could easily one face, even if it had passed so many years.

"Nice to see you again...Your Supreme Highness",  Professor Aka Salukvadze said.

"You haven't changed much", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile. "I'm glad to see you here", she added.

Once the salutations and introductions were made, the Chancellor indicated them it was time to enter. As the room was filling, they had still a few minutes left before the start of the ceremony.

"Are these your students?", the Sinatdedopali asked Professor Salukvadze, as they were waiting on the platfrom, behind the curtains, where some appetizers had been prepared.

"Indeed", Aka answered, "some of them are, Your Supreme Highness".

"Oh, come on", the Sinatdedopali cheerfully replied, "such formalities are not required. After all, didn't you drink my blood and didn't I drink your blood?", she asked, not completely with some joyful snide.

"That's right...", Aka replied. "It was, obviously, a long time ago".

"Yes, we were so young", the Sinatdedopali looked back, pensively. "I can remember your face of disgust, after that last sip".

"That's not right!", a surprised but amused Aka replied.

"Maybe so", the Sinatdedopali said with a joyful and calm smile. "But even if that was not the case, I prefer to remember it in that way".

"I was concerned, even if confident, when I read about your situation", the Sinatdedopali added with a more serious voice and intonation. "I'm glad everything ended positively".

"So I am myself", Aka replied with slightly uncomfortable smile. "While I was offered positions in larger universities, I quite enjoy my time here. It is the right atmosphere".

"What are you working now?", the Sinatdedopali inquiried.

"Something calmer and less ambitious, I guess", Aka answered, "a work on the Mitsvalebulta Hymns and adivination. Along some more personal and banal projects".

"I see", the Sinatdedopali. "Have you heard about the situation in Chrdilo-Dasavlet?", she asked.

"I did", Aka replied. "Although I did not visit the shrine, personally. Even if I had the chance, some time ago. Before I had noticed of this...situation. But I had two students who visited it. Not that she said or described anything which may surprise me".

"I was curious", the Sinatdedopali explained, "because, if I am not wrong, you studied together".

"Yes...", Aka replied. "It was a long time ago and we were just teenagers, of course. But this sudden interest, this sudden fame, caught me by surprise I must say. Even then, Sopho gained a reputation for her talent and sophistication. But I still remember that we felt that such erudition was fated to be moved toward being a magistrate or toward...a more honorary position".

"I can see what you mean", her old friend replied. "Anyway", she continued, "so are you happy here?".

"Certainly", Aka answered. "It is, of course, a different kind of happiness that the one I once enjoyed".

"I can imagine", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile, "or rather, I can only imagine. I heard you had a kid".

"Indeed", Aka replied.

"I wouldn't mind to meet her, one day", the Sinatdedopali replied with a friendly smile.

"It will be a honour and a pleasure, surely", Aka simply and cheerfully replied.

The conversation was suddenly postponed, as the Chancellor started her intervention after turning the microphone on.



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Sporting Hub / Cycling season 2024 OOC
« on: January 01, 2024, 09:12:25 PM »
Cycling season 2024



Maybe it's time for another cycling season. Those interested to host a cycling event in the 2024 season, you can apply filling the following form:

Quote
Name: (Name of the race)
Location: (Nation where the race would be held)
Gender: Men's / Women's / Both (Choose one)
Season: Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn / I don't mind (Choose one)
Terrain: (Any info about the event terrain you would like to specify, such as it is mostly flat, it includes hills, around a mountainous region or rather an urban circuit)
More info: (Any info about the race or the organizators you would like to add)


A bit of explanation about the categories required, if needed:
  • A bit self-explanatory, but Gender refers if your race is men's race, a women's race, or if you would be interested to have both races (it's not required to held both the same day, though, so you may indicate so if you wish).
  • Season simply refers which season of the year the race is usually held. You may consider RP considerations, of course (if your nation is too cold on Winter or too hot on Summer, for example, or any other circumstances)
  • Terrain refers the type of the terrain, such as Flat, Medium-mountain, Mountain, Hilly, Cobblestone, etc., or even Time-trial. If it is not specify, it will be considered as a mixed type.


Example:

Quote
Name: Albrektberg Classic
Location: Unitary State of Mktvartvelo
Gender: Women's
Season: Spring
Terrain: Flat
More info: The Albrektberg Classic is a women's one-day cycling race held in the Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland, Mktvartvelo, since 2006. The race is organized by Jugland Sports Network (JSNN).

These races will be races belonging to the Mundus Cycling Cup. The Season category, however, as last year, will be only orientative (unless there are major IC reasons to be the case) to keep a balance in the cycling calendar through the season. All Mundus Cycling Cup cycling events are one-day races, not   stage races.

The active events from last season are the following:
WinterSpringSummerAutumn
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic  (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Ktsamdinare Classic (Mktvartvelo) [only men's]
Sachkhumi-Zestomi-Sachkhumi (Mktvartvelo)  [only women's]



Teams application



Those interested to have an elite cycling team in the 2024 season  may fill and post the following form in this thread:

Quote
Team name: (The name of the team)
Nation: (The team's nation)
Gender: (If it's a men's or women's team)
Riders:
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]


  • There will be a limit of two teams per nation, independently if they are you're primary or secondary nation.
  • A team will be considered to belong to a nation from the point of view where the team is in-character registered, even when the team may be jointly owned or sponsored by companies/governments for two different nations. A team can only be registered in one nation (even in case where the management/ownership may be divided at a 50%).
  • For simplicity, the age of the rider will not change during the season. That's, if you list a rider as 24 years old, he was supposed to be born in 1999 and be that age during all events that season. The only purpose is to know if a rider may be available for the Youth classification prize, in events where it may exist. If you have previously stated in any character post the birthday of said rider, you can link it and I'll make an exception.


Explanation for Types of riders

Each rider will be assigned a fixed type of rider or specialism which will affect the perfomance of the rider. The performance of a rider will be determined by either the terrain of the race or the role the rider has in his team. The ranking/score system will be similar to the last season but with wider margins.

Category              Explanation
Time-trialistTime-trialists are riders that can generate high power over long periods of time in a race against the clock, therefore having the best performances in stage such as ITT (individual time-trial) or TTT (team time trial) stages. They have a more than decent performance in flat stages but they will be penalized in mass sprints and have a quite low performance in mountain stages.

A time trialist is not expected to be a contender for the general classification of a stage tour race. However, they can be useful for the team along as they will have the highest performance in time-trial stages.
SprinterA sprinter is a rider who can generate high power over short periods (a minute or less) allowing him for great finishing speeds. Sprinters will have a high performance in flat stages, particularly where a mass sprint is involved, while they will have an extremely low performance in mountain and time-trial stages.

Sprinters are not likely to be contenders at the general classification in a stage race due to their poor performance in mountain or time-trial stages. However, they are likely to give your team some important wins in one-day races (as long as the terrain is favourable) or individual stages in a stage race. They are also expected to have a greater chance of winning secondary prizes such as the Points classification. Sprinters will be given a bonus in mass sprints, particularly against other type of riders.
ClimberA climber is a rider who speclializes in riding uphill terrain faster than any other kind of rider. His high performance in hilly and mountain stages will allow him to win stages in these kind of stages and even be a contender for the general classification in a stage race. However, they have a very low performance in terrain such as flat and time-trial stages.

Climbers will have the highest performance in mountain stages, which allow them to be contenders in stage races such as the Tour of Ardia. However, their result in the general classification will be highly determined in the number of mountain stages a stage race may have.
PuncheurThe Puncheur or Classic rider is a type of rider who specializes in terrain with short but steep climbs. They will perform the best in hilly stages, while still having a decent performance in other terrains, such as flat, time-trial and even mountain stages.

Their consistence in different terrains make them riders who may bring a number of wins in either individual stages or one-day races to your team. They may still perform well enough in the general classification of a stage race for the same reasons, although their average performance in mountain stages make them less likely to be a contender for the final victory compared to climbers and GC riders.
All-rounderThe All-rounder rider is a rider who can perform consistently in any kind of terrain (including mountain and time-trial stages) which make them great contenders for the general classification of stage race such as the Tour of Ardia.

A All-rounder rider will have a higher than average performance in every kind of terrain, even if they -unlike the previous categories- they will not have the highest performance for a specific terrain. While that may reduce their chances to win many one-day or individual stages, they are likely to be the favourites to win the the general classification of a multi-day stage race, being usually the team leader for that kind of cycling races.

DomestiqueA domestique or servant is a rider which main role is to protect the leader or most talented riders of the team, particularly in stage races. They will be useful to help the leader or leaders of the team to win the general classification. However, they are unlikely to win any race or stage, as they will have the lowest performance in any kind of terrain.

While they are not likely to win many races or stages (or any at all), they can be useful for your team, particularly in stage races. They will give a bonus to the leader or most talented rider of the team. On the other hand, they will have a negative impact on the team chances to win the Team classification.

If you're not exactly familiarized with cycling and this category sounds too complicated (or you simply don't care) and still want to participate you can just leave the [Type of rider] category blank and I'll choose a specialism for your rider. If that was the case, it would be still helpful to indicate if you wish that your team focuses in one-day races or stage races.

If a rider was part of the 2023 season, it is not required to indicate the type of rider either.




Example of a team submission:

Quote
Team name: Valori Cycling Team
Nation: Mktvartvelo
Gender: Men's
Riders:
1. Malkhaz Zivzivadze (33) All-rounder rider
2. Sigivald Gunnarsen (27) Sprinter
3. Imeda Kuputadze (28) Climber
4. Lasha Kiteishvili (32) Time-trialist
5. Zviad Azarovi (29) Puncheur
6. Levan Chabradze (26) Domestique



Deadline to register for 2024 cycling races will be opened until the last day of January 2024.

Teams registration will be open through the season, but keep in mind that registration for the first Mundus Cycling Cup events on February will be closed as well the last day of January 2024.


You can find the 2024 Ranking of Riders here.




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Diplomacy and Events / Through Gungju to Lijiang
« on: December 30, 2023, 06:58:52 PM »
Message to the Government of Lijiang | Private communication

The Great Kingdom of Asadal offers you an invitation to Inner Hwangjin for representatives of your government. We hope to strengthen and expand our diplomatic relations, and explore agreements in trade, security, and regional diplomacy.

We await your response and we hope this initiative would relaunch a new future for both our nations.

Secretary of the Foreign Office
Great Kingdom of Asadal




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Diplomacy and Events / Mktvartvelo: First Step Into Ardia (Daito)
« on: November 24, 2023, 03:15:13 PM »

Office of the Prime Minister of the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo



To the Empire of Daito


As part of a regional visit to East Ardia, Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia would be interested for an official visit to your nation, in the first official visit between government representatives in years, to discuss issues including trade, security, and international cooperation.

We hope the meeting between Daitojin and Mktvartvelian will contribute to a better understanding and cooperation between our nations.




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Diplomacy and Events / Asadal: A Heavenly Invitation
« on: October 07, 2023, 07:47:48 PM »

The Great Kingdom of Asadal

The city of Hwangjin, capital city of the Great Kingdom of Asadal, as most cities and provinces in the country, was already in the middle of the celebrations of the Midyear Moon Festival, one of the most important cultural and religious festivities held in the country through the year. In Inner Hwangjin, it also coincided with the postponed celebrations of the third anniversay of Great King Wohnyo's coronation, and his ceremonial union with Noble Lady Im.

While the Great Kingdom of Asadal may be the most diplomatically active in the Ardian continents, invitations were provided not only to the religious authorities and prominent members of the country, as well as relatives of the future consort, but to several foreign representatives as a continuation of the strengthened of diplomatic relations started since the coronation of Grand King Wonhyo, three years ago.

For those invitees from outside the city and the country, accomodations in Inner Hwangjin were offered. Inner Hwangjin is the most exclusive part of the capital city, in which tourists are rarely allowed. Its streets were unusually decorated and colourful, in celebration of the Midyear Moon Festival. The ceremonial union is expected to take place in one of the courtyards of the Heavenly Palace, the residence of the monarch and the royal family, as well as seat of the highest offices of the national government.




OOC: unless there is a legitimate reason why your government wouldn't have been invited, everyone is free to send a representative.




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Sporting Hub / Tour of Khelvakheli 2023
« on: September 28, 2023, 11:00:49 AM »

Women's Tour of Khelvakheli 2023


Introduction

The Tour of Khelvakheli is a stage race held in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. It is usually held in early Fall




Teams participating:
  • Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • Higabana (Daito)
  • Kommuna Ladies (Mktvartvelo)
  • MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
  • Pelagiya-Semelberg (Lodja)
  • Naukles (Themyscira)
  • Eyrie Racing Club (Gusano)
  • Exiles Sport Club (Cassiopeia)
  • Gamsbärte 1890 EV (Neu Uburzis)
  • Världens ormar (Union of Vynlandia & the Balthnian Republics)



Route and stages

Stage     Type stage     Distance     
1Individual Time Trial5 km
2Flat stage136  km
3Flat stage96 km
4Hilly stage121 km
5Flat stage176 km
6Hilly stage115 km
7Mountain stage127 km
8Mountain stage92 km
9Flat stage91 km
10Mountain stage113 km



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Khelvakheli is determined. It is decided by totaling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Khelvakheli. The leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Khelvakheli becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Khelvakheli. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.



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Press Offices / Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal
« on: August 27, 2023, 02:43:55 PM »

Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal


Welcome to the Official Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal.

The Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal is maintained by the Central Bureau of International Communications of the Ministry of the State.




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Economics and Industry / Asadal: A Call for Energy #2 Rayyu
« on: July 16, 2023, 11:44:46 AM »

Gyeongseon, Great Kingdom of Asadal

The delegation from the Rayyu Sovereign Oil arrived to the Gyeongseon International Aiport. A helicopter was already prepared for them. State Councillor Mangjul, who had professional experience in the energy sector, was waiting from the guests from Rayyu.

They had been informed that their visit may require more than a few days, given the ambitious nature of their bid. For that reason, they were invited to visit the capital city, Hwangjin, as one government official was interested to interview them personally. Before that, State Councillor Mangjul was instructed to receive them, inform them of the expectations, and show the state of the infrastructures and current investment in the location they planned to operate.



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Economics and Industry / Asadal: A Call for Energy #1 DAIPEX
« on: July 16, 2023, 10:51:39 AM »

Gyeongseon, Great Kingdom of Asadal


The delegation was received in the International Aiport of Gyeongseon, the largest airport in the country. The airport is located about 15 km southwest of downtown Gyeongseon, being the busiest airport in the country with a great difference.

They were received by Secretary Ryu, the Secretary of Investment and Trade. "Welcome", the Secretary said as they arrived. "It is your first time in our country, I assume?".


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Economics and Industry / Asadal: A Call for Energy Investment
« on: July 08, 2023, 10:54:47 AM »
Office of International Trade and Commerce
Ministry of Taxation and Finance
Great Kingdom of Asadal



Public announcement

Our office announces that the Ministry of Taxation and Finance has opened official tenders and bids on the energy sector. Any company, national and foreign, is available to apply, always they meet the legal requirements and their operations have not been suspended or sanctioned by any government office in the Great Kingdom of Asadal.

LocationTender SectorTender DescriptionStatus
Bukjjeo regionEnergyExpansion and maintenance of gas pipelinesStatus
Bukjjeo and YeogaehanamEnergyExtraction of oilStatus
Bukjjeo and YeogaehanamEnergyExtraction of natural gasStatus
Bukjjeo and YeogaehanamEnergyConstruction and operation of refinery centersStatus
YeogaehanamEnergyDevelopment of hydraulic fracturing in gas wellsStatus
Mongchongyang, BukjjeoEnergyExpansion and modernization of existing refinery centersStatus
NationwideEnergyStudy and development of existing natural gas and oil pipelines, with the aim toward their modernization and better maintenanceStatus



Application of company candidates
Quote
Name: Name of your company
Nation: Nation in which the company is based or headquarters established
Ownership: If company is state-owned or private, or any information about largest shareholders in the company
Tender: Please specify which offer(s) you would be applying to
Bid: Initial offer of investment (it may be renegotiated later)
More information: Any additional information about your company or application you wish to add



The tender process will be divided in three stages:
The first stage will be a review of the candidate companies by the State Council, in which according to the established legal requirements it will announced if the offers advance this stage or they are rejected.
The second stage will require a formal interview with representatives of the candidate company which tender bid were accepted, in order to determine the technical and logistical capacities of the company candidates. The interview will be held in person and it could only be held in a location in the Great Kingdom of Asadal.
The third stage will require a negotiation of the final contract, in accordance to the technological needs and the adequate investment of the economic activity of each tender.



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Office of General Education and Human Resources of the Gyeongseon National University, Great Kingdom of Asadal



Public Statement

For first time in history, following the 33/041 Grand Royal Decree of 21 June 2023, the Gyeongseon National University and the Bukbu Royal College announce that it will offer courses for their students in international languages, in the pursuit of a higher quality education.

For that reason, our education institutions, one of the most prestigious in the Great Kingdom of Asadal, seek to appoint candidates as visiting scholars, assistants or associate professors in the fields of Medicine, Sociology, Linguistics, Economics, Psychology, Sciences of the Education, Political Science, Geography and History of the Ardian continent, and Anthropology.

Candidates shall have at least a master's degree or completed Ph.D. program in the field they would be applying, with significant experience either in teaching and applied research, as well as additional experience in the private sector, in the case the latter would apply.

Those interested shall contact as soon as possible to the Office of General Education and Human Resources of the Gyeongseon National University.



As reference, you can take the following file card in your reply (both ooc and ic replies are welcome):

Name (of the candidate)
Nationality / Place of residence
Languages spoken
Field of Education
Position you would like to apply (you may indicate the candidate's background or specialization)
Brief biography of the candidate
Any additional info you would like to add





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Vignettes / Asadal Playhouse
« on: June 30, 2023, 10:42:07 AM »
Asadal Playhouse



Index
I. The Wedding
II. The Royal Pardon
III. The Doctor: Arrival
IV. The Goodbye
V. The Doctor: Diagnosis
VI. Preparations at the House of Jungjin Um
VII. The Garden of Lamentations
VIII. A Break Before the Assault
IX. The Doctor: Recovery
X. Choosing a Consort
XI. A Hand and a Cross
XII. The Regency
XIII. The Wife and the Consort
XIV. The Silence of the Execution
XV. A Heresy and A Thousand Rivers of Blood
XVI. The Return of the Grand King
XVII. The Return of the Grand King (II)
XVIII. The Celestial Defeat

Characters
  • Grand King Wonhyo, the 33th Grand King of Asadal
  • Queen Hong, the Grand King's wife
  • Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um
  • Queen Dowager Shin
  • Gyuri, Queen Dowager Shin's younger sister
  • Chief State Minister, the head of the government (also Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um's younger brother
  • Deputy Chief Minister Oh, Minister of Justice and State Security
  • Third Minister Hongju, Minister of the Armed Forces
  • Royal Secretary Hongju
  • Prince Yun, head of the Grand Royal Guard
  • Lady Officer Ko, the First Palace Lady, at the service of the Queen herself
  • Lady Officer Cha, one of the Leading Palace Ladies
  • Lady Officer Myung, a young palace lady
  • Doctor Soon, the Palace head doctor
  • Lady Kwon, former personal assistant of Queen Dowager Shin
  • Commander Lee, head officer of the Grand Royal Guard
  • Lady Officer Song, another palace lady
  • Chief General Kim, head of the Central Ground Army



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Factbooks and Maps / The Great Kingdom of Asadal
« on: June 29, 2023, 05:24:16 PM »

The Great Kingdom of Asadal




The Great Kingdom of Asadal is a landlocked country situated in Ardia. It has a population of over 32,977,046. It borders Lijiang to the west, Basong to the south, Cassiopeia to the east, and the Iwi to the northeast. It is a highly mountainous country, particularly in the southern, central, and eastern regions, with the north of the country mostly covered with uninhabitable deserts and dry grasslands. The capital city is Hwangjin, located in the Jungganuk southern region, while the largest city, Gyongseon, is located in the Bukjjeo northern region.



Capital city: Hwangjin
Largest city: Gyeongseon
Government: Monarchy
Head of state: Grand King Wonhyo
Head of government: Chief State Minister Um, head of the State Council
Population: 32,977,046
GDP: $177.52 billion
GDPpc: $5,383.14
Currency: mun (문)
Demonym: Asadaleoin
Religion: TBD




History

The Great Kingdom of Asadal was established in 1373 after a long civil war. Asadal is a monarchy with a Grand King as head of state and a Chief State Minister as head of the government. The first Grand King was Hyegong the Great who ruled from 1373 to 1393. Since then, the Great Kingdom has been ruled by the Yun Dynasty.

Grand King Seungjeon, the 29th Grand King of Asadal had chosen his grandson Boyang (1923-1971) as heir. After Seungjeon’s death in 1947, Boyang became Grand King. In an attempt to balance political factions which opposed his reign, he appointed General Moon, the founder of the Patriotic Club, as Chief State Minister in 1951. After a failed conspiracy to depose Grand King Boyang in 1955, General Moon became the de-facto ruler of the country. He attempted a policy of rapid industrialization and modernization of the administration while at the same time imposing increasingly authoritarian policies.

Grand King Boyang died in 1971 in unclear circumstances, when his son Daehyeon was only ten years old. General Moon attempted to continue to rule as a regent, but he was deposed in a military coup. The Patriotic Club was dissolved and General Moon and a group of his closer followers were executed the next year. Grand King Daehyeon suffered poor illness since he was a child and he would eventually died in 2004, aged 45. His only son, Crown Prince Sabok had died a year before in a hunting accident. Sabok's son, Wongwang, was then only seven years old.

From 2004 to 2010, Queen Jungjin Um became regent, with Daehyeon’s grandson Wongwang (born in 1997) appointed as heir. Chief State Councillor Hongju replaced Jungjin Um as regent in 2010 until his death, in 2016. Then, a second regency by Queen Jungjin Um continued until 2019. However, only a few months, Grand King Wongwang suffered a stroke in late 2019. After a second stroke in 2020, the Great Kingdom was left again in a third (official) regency by Queen Jungjin Um. Wongwang would finally die in June 2020.

Without a direct heir, a distant member of the Yun Dynasty, Prince Wonhyo, Grand King Seungjeon’s great-great-grandson, was announced as heir to the throne, becoming Grand King at the age of 31 years old.



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Sporting Hub / Tour of Ardia 2023 - Men's
« on: June 13, 2023, 06:12:25 PM »

Men's Tour of Ardia 2023


Introduction

The Tour of Ardia is a stage race held in the Allied States of Ardia, one of the most important cycling events of the continent.




Teams participating:
  • AureaTerra-Sinus (Ardia)
  • AABL (Mktvartvelo)
  • MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
  • Naukles (Themyscira)
  • Calvadari (Gusano)
  • Exiles Sports Club (Cassiopeia)
  • Credit Omega Team (Heyra/Ardia)



Route and stages

Stage     Type stage     Distance     
1Hilly Stage209 km
2Flat stage170 km
3Flat stage180 km
4Mountain stage182 km
5Flat stage182 km
6Mountain stage145 km
7Hilly stage201 km
8Mountain stage180 km
9Hilly stage186 km
10Mountain stage133 km
11Flat stage173 km
12Hilly stage169 km
13Mountain stage152 km
14Individual time trial22 km



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totaling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.



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Sporting Hub / Tour of Ardia 2023 - Women's
« on: May 07, 2023, 07:32:19 AM »
Women's Tour of Ardia 2023


Introduction

The Tour of Ardia is a stage race held in the Allied States of Ardia, one of the most important cycling events of the continent.




Teams participating:
  • AureaTerra-Sinus (Ardia)
  • Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • Higabana (Daito)
  • Kommuna Ladies (Mktvartvelo)
  • MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
  • Pelagiya-Semelberg (Lodja)



Route and stages

Stage     Type stage     Distance     
1Team Time Trial15 km
2Hilly stage121 km
3Hilly stage115 km
4Individual Time Trial22 km
5Mountain stage113 km
6Mountain stage92 km
7Mountain stage112 km
8Flat stage113 km
9Mountain stage90 km
10Flat stage91 km



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.



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Sporting Hub / Ashina Grand Tour 2023
« on: April 03, 2023, 09:15:40 PM »

Ashina Grand Tour 2023


Introduction

The Ashina Grand Tour is a seven stage men's cycling race held in Daito since 2002, organized by the Zayasu Conglomerate.



Teams participating

  • Hachinobu Suisei (Daito)
  • Rogue Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • AABL (Jugland)
  • MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
  • AureaTerra-Sinus (Ardia)
  • Credit Omega Team (Heyra/Ardia)



Route and stages

Stage     Type stage     Distance     
1ITT12 km
2Flat stage213 km
3Flat stage219 km
4Hilly stage214 km
5Mountain stage170 km
6Hilly stage195 km
7Flat stage151 km




Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Ashina Grand Tour is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Ashina Grand Tour. The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Ashina Grand Tour becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Ashina Grand Tour. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.



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Vignettes / Djabidjan: Angels and Shadows
« on: March 28, 2023, 10:46:49 PM »

Valesteril county, Republic of Djabidjan


They advanced through the crowd which had gathered around the area, which was getting more and more dense as they walked. The crowd certainly looked rather diverse, with people of all ages and both genres (although there were a higher number of women, Cawil realized), and both families and solitary people. There were certainly a number of people who were likely just curious, as well as certain people who were members of the community but they were not too familiar with these lands (or at least gave such impression). But in both cases, they seemed hungry to see something that they could have only vaguely heard about it.

"It is right there", Patriarch Suleymaan told him, as they approached a house on one of the main hills of the village. He was easily recognized, Cawil understood, as people around the home started to push aside as they approached, while the sounds of them murmuring were increasing. As they arrived there was a younger man wearing similar clothing than Suleymaan's, only with frugal embroidery. The man respectfully bowed before them, after the Patriarch invited him to so, he softly knocked the door.

A woman, likely in her fifties, but who looked slightly older, or at least that was an accurate description of Cawil's impression, opened the door.

"Good evening, good woman", the Patriarch greeted her. "I introduce you to Father Cawil. While he's not a member of the community, but he wish to see your niece, as we talked before".

"Of course, I remember", the woman replied with a rather unfriendly but unthreatening and rather indifferent attitude.

"Nice to meet you", Cawil Magan replied. "Thank you for your welcoming".

They finally entered the room. The house was rather small, although not too much. There were some cracks on the halls and ceiling as the moved through the house. Still, Cawil had seen much worse houses in their travels through the country.

"Here she is", the young priest said.

Cawil saw a young woman sat on the bed. She was looking fixedly to the wall. As they were introduced, as if you be called so as she only looked at them without saying a word. She was repeatedly nodding as she was hearing.

The young priest, who seemed to have at least some knowledge of the family before the incidents, repeated the general situation of the case. Most of those details, Cawil knew them already. Others were not easy to believe, even consider seriously, even as his main task in the Church, Cawil had experienced quite weird things in the last two decades. The Falashites had gained a reputation of deranged or weird cult even by fellow Christians, still Cawil was curious enough about the case that he was willing to see the situation by himself. He has relatively open minded and he was glad that he found in the Patriarch as someone more reasonable, even intelligent, than he expected.

He feared that the community was taking advantage of a poor soul for their own ends. He was surprised that the woman did not seem to be affected to the symptoms which would be identified as a mental problem of any kind. While the woman seemed to be in her own thoughts, she was responsive and calm. She was actually so calm that she almost scared Cawil. She seemed to understand what happened and what was said around her, even if she did not seem to have any wish to communicate. Cawil was also surprised after seeing older recordings of the woman, some of them when she was a child or a teen, a two more recent ones. That seemed to contradict the existence of any kind of physical or behavior disorder that could explain the case, Cawil thought, even if he was not a trained psychologist.

It was not similar to those situations Cawil faced and experience in his role either. The conversation about the case with Patriarch Suleymaan for another several minutes. He heard and read many things about the community and the man himself before his travel, but Cawil felt his assumptions were not exactly right. It was said that the community was in disarray after the former late Patriarch had suddenly died, and there were many rumours about Suleymaan since he took over the leadership of the small Falashite Church. However, while there were many things he didn't understand about the community, he felt he acted as an experienced and patient spiritual leaders, and it did not seem that other members of the community feared him, or that he promoted eccentric or ignoble behavior between those close to him.

"This situation defies the senses, indeed", the Patriarch argued, "but so these days as well. After all...And in those days, the men will be tormented, wars and hunger willl afflict the men, and the dark blood of the righteous will cover the land".

Cawil was not sure what to say.

"Misunderstanding have separated us for many centuries, indeed", the Patriarch continued. "However, the main difference is that, while you have ignored us for long, we have continue to study carefully your literature and deeds, without devotion toward the error-prone way but with respect. It is only studying the errant path we can survive and continue through the just one".

"I guess that make sense", Cawil replied. "I have seen too many things to judge with severity our disagreement". He had not been completely sincere this time, although he realized why those verses felt convenient for his interlocutor.

But Suleymaan did not seem to have listened to him. "And the angel told him, the soul of the son will return and shatter the parents, and their sisters will be blindfolded by such light. And only then, the faces of the kings will be fill with a darkness never felt, and shame will be their dwelling, and they will have no fill their despair and disbelief", he added.

This time, Cawil felt something more ominous, as the Patriarch's face seemed to be covered with an uneasy joy, increasingly as he said those words.

"But maybe it is not the right time", Suleymaan said. "It is getting late and we should not disturb our hosts. If you do not mind to share it with myself tonight, there is a room upstair, even if only a modest but honourable lodging. It is quite dark outside and there are certain things I hope you can witness before you leave us".

"It will be a honour", Cawil replied, who was both surprised and curious about the offer.






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Sporting Hub / Mundus Cycling Cup 2023
« on: February 26, 2023, 11:21:24 PM »

Mundus Cycling Cup 2023

Introduction

The Mundus Cycling Cup is a season-long cycling competition, with a winning individual and a winning team decided at the end of the season. For information how to participate in Mundus Cycling Cup events, you can go to this thread.

The winners of the Mundus Cycling Cup are decided through a points scoring system for the top riders in some of the most important one-day cycling races in Mundus. The winner is the rider/team with the most overall points. Each cycling race is an independent event, though, likely with different organizers, and a trophy and prize given at the winner of the race. The trophy and prize for the Mundus Cycling Cup winners will be announced and given at the end of the season, in a special ceremony.

Format

The points given after each event will be assigned as the following:

Position     Points           
1st25 points
2nd18 points
3rd15 points
4th12 points
5th8 points
6th5 points
7th4 points
8th3 points
9th2 points
10th2 points
11th1 points
12th1 points
13th1 points
14th1 points
15th1 points



Calendar

The Mundus Cycling Cup has both men's and women's categories. It is expected that both will have fourteen cycling events each.

Men's Mundus Cycling CupWomen's Mundus Cycling Cup
Tour of Abydos (Abydos)
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Meridiem Classic (Ardia)
Lacuna Classic(Ardia)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic  (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)                                   
Tour de Mountalon (Marseilles)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Ktsamdinare Classic (Mktvartvelo)

Cescedia Classic (Ardia)
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Meridiem Classic (Ardia)
Lacuna Classic (Ardia)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)
GP de Avignane (Aquitaine)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Sachkhumi-Zestomi-Sachkhumi (Mktvartvelo)                             


The season lasts from February to October, unless there are unexpected circumstances. For announcements and applications for teams go to Cycling 2023 season thread.



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Sporting Hub / Cycling season 2023 OOC
« on: December 02, 2022, 01:17:45 PM »

Cycling season 2023



Another cycling season may start. Those interested to have their own elite cycling events (for road cycling) for professional teams through the season can apply here. Those interested to host a cycling event the coming year, you can apply filling the following form:

Quote
Name: (Name of the race)
Location: (Nation where the race would be held)
Gender: Men's / Women's / Both (Choose one)
Season: Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn / I don't mind (Choose one)
Terrain: (Any info about the event terrain you would like to specify, such as it is mostly flat, it includes hills, around a mountainous region or rather an urban circuit)
More info: (Any info about the race or the organizators you would like to add)

A bit of explanation about the categories required, if needed:
  • A bit self-explanatory, I guess, but Gender refers if your race is men's race, a women's race, or if you would be interested to have both races (it's not required to held both the same day, though, so you may indicate so if you wish).
  • Season simply refers which season of the year the race is usually held. You may consider RP considerations, of course (if your nation is too cold on Winter or too hot on Summer, for example, or any other circumstances)
  • Terrain refers the type of the terrain, such as Flat, Medium-mountain, Mountain, Hilly, Cobblestone, etc., or even Time-trial. If it is not specify, it will be considered as a mixed type.


Example:

Quote
Name: Albrektberg Classic
Location: Unitary State of Mktvartvelo
Gender: Women's
Season: Spring
Terrain: Flat
More info: The Albrektberg Classic is a women's one-day cycling race held in the Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland, Mktvartvelo, since 2006. The race is organized by Jugland Sports Network (JSNN).

At first, I will not introduce any limitation on the number of cycling events a country can host through the season, as I'd prefer to reduce the number of NPC races through the season. However, you shall keep in mind that these races will be races belonging to the Mundus Cycling Cup, and I would try that, as much as possible, there is a reasonable balance between the number of events in every continent, in case there would be more than expected applications. As last year, you may consider population and geographic limitations (or other RP situations going on in your nation).

Those who applied last year to the cycling season (with some exception) will be given preference, so the Season category will be only orientative (unless there are major IC reasons to be the case) to keep a balance in the cycling calendar through the season.

This time, I'm leaving out stage races for the application, but if you think you have a strong RP reason to have one, you can contact me. In either case, I'd encourage you to apply for one-day races, as they will be the only races that will be part of the Mundus Cycling Cup.

The deadline for applications to host a cycling event will be January 15, 2023. Applications for teams will be open in the next weeks as well. As usual, if anyone has any suggestion is free to do so.








 

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Sporting Hub / Tour of Ardia 2022 - Men's
« on: September 28, 2022, 09:31:43 PM »

Men's Tour of Ardia 2022


Introduction

The Tour of Ardia is a stage race held in the Allied States of Ardia, one of the most important cycling events of the continent.




Teams participating:
  • Solace Cycling Club (Solace)
  • Sebastian's (Zaporozh / Samantra)
  • Rogue Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • Hochinobu Seisei (Daito)
  • MTK-ZSD (Mktvartvelo)
  • AABL-AD (Mktvartvelo)
  • Koryonggang (Djabidjan)
  • Sinus Cycling (Ardia)
  • Canthus Cycling (Ardia)
  • NisSam Racers (Samantra / Nis)
  • URET Bikers (Samantra



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.







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Character Guides / Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia
« on: September 16, 2022, 10:31:07 PM »


Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia


Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia is a reference book of articles covering sports and sporting games throughout the world, published once a year by Sandviksten-Kukkiva Publishing House, a company based in Albrektberg, Jugland, in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. The Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia, published for first time in 2001, has been translated into dozens of languages, and it has run continously since that year.



Index
TBC






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Sporting Hub / Tour of Ardia 2022 - Women's
« on: September 13, 2022, 10:20:08 PM »
Women's Tour of Ardia 2022


Introduction

The Tour of Ardia is a stage race held in the Allied States of Ardia, one of the most important cycling events of the continent.




Teams participating:
  • Solace Cycling Club (Solace)
  • Sebastian's (Zaporozh / Samantra)
  • Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • Higabana (Daito)
  • ZSD-Laparaki (Mktvartvelo)
  • Kommuna Ladies (Mktvartvelo)
  • DEK Yeoseong-Fanm (Djabidjan)
  • Sinus Cycling (Ardia)
  • Canthus Cycling (Ardia)
  • NisSam Racers (Samantra / Nis)
  • URET Ladies (Samantra



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.







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Sporting Hub / Mundus Games 2022 - Azavrelia
« on: August 10, 2022, 08:09:29 PM »

Mundus Games 2022 - Azavrelia



More than ever, the day which not a long time ago was unthinkable or at least unexpected had arrived, and Azavrelia prepared to receive the Mundus Games. The ceremony started with the Azavrelia National Orchestra welcoming the Mundus Games. As soon as the last ended, the Azavrelia National Stadium was suddenly  covered by diverse number of lights and colours as a swath of dancers and performers invaded the scenario.


The Azavrelia National Stadium

The opening ceremony started with 100 drums sounding in crecendo accompanied by an all-female polyphonic choir. The core of the opening ceremony was the unity between tradition and modernity.  The first performance was a depiction of the  “Pirveli Katsebi”, which some may describe as the creation myth, combining acrobatic dancing with horsemen, symboling, according to the well-known legend, the birth of the Mktvartvelian people. The performers wore a large variety of folk costumes and dresses, and folk music played an important role during the ceremony.

Many of the dances and performance depited other national myths and legends, particularly those associated with the Order of Simartlea, the national religion in Mktvartvelo, as well as festivities, both secular and religious including one slightly similar to the Khishsuli festivity and their well-known whirling and twisting movements and dances, which was performed by young dancers from the Azavrelia Ballet Academy, one of the most prestigious of its kind in the country. Still, the performances attempted to avoid anything that could be seen overtly political or a show of banality and trivialization of real traditions. Even when some of the performances may depict stories or historical figures from more controversial historical events such as the Abydos invasion or contemporary history, those chosen were light-hearted ones, even if the foreign public was likely to ignore those references anyway. In a general way, the ceremony focused to be entertaining rather than educational. As the ceremony advanced, it included references to past Mundus Games or important achievements in sports by sportpeople from many countries, and technology played an increasing role in show, compared to the early choreographies where basic elements were used prominently, such as fire and torches, giving way to a wide use of LED technology and a variety of fireworks.

Youth was prominent during the ceremony, with hundreds of children participating, sometimes in highly skilled coreographies. One of the most celebrated choreographies, at least for the local public, was one involving a large number of performers and dances attempting to give life to a huge, colourful and sinuous snake (considered a sacred animal in Mktvartvelo). Finally, the moment came when a young woman in a wheel chair approached the podium and was offered a bow and arrow by women wearing white tunics. The woman looked up, as the final bearer of the Mundus Games torch lighted the arrow. Then, the archer shot the flaming arrow toward the flame cauldron. She did not miss, lighting the cauldron to the joy of the local public. Finally, a performance of a veteran local artist, singing a dreamy and cheerful traditional rural song, well-known for the Mktvartvelian public, was followed by another wave of fireworks just before the speaker announced the official welcoming of the Azavrelia 2022 Mundus  Games.

After the speeches of the authorities, including the Mundus Games authorities and Brzdmtsveli Ketevan, who expressed the welcome to both athletes and visitors, withing the best of luck for the formers and the happiest experience for the latter, officially declaring the Mundus Games as open. After that, the traditional parade of the athletes by alfabetical order followed, with a final musical performance by another well-known artist closed the night. The time in which it was the turn of the athletes to speak through their achievements and feats have finally arrived.



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Sporting Hub / Ashina Grand Tour 2022
« on: June 01, 2022, 11:47:41 AM »
Ashina Grand Tour 2022


Introduction

The Ashina Grand Tour is a seven stage men's cycling race held in Daito since 2002, organized by the Zayasu Conglomerate.




Teams participating:
  • Solace Cycling Club (Solace)
  • Sebastian's (Zaporozh / Samantra)
  • Rogue Cycling (Achkaerin)
  • Hochinobu Suisei (Daito)
  • MTK-ZSD (Mktvartvelo)
  • AABL-AD (Mktvartvelo)
  • Koryonggang (Djabidjan)
  • Sinus Cycling (Ardia)



Classifications


General classification

The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Ashina Grand Tour is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Ashina Grand Tour. The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.


Points classification

The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Ashina Grand Tour becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


Youth classification

The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.


Team classification

The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Ashina Grand Tour. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.




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Diplomacy and Events / Waves of Sovereignty (Djabidjan-Lijiang)
« on: May 24, 2022, 11:57:06 AM »

Private communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Djabidjan
To Government of Lijiang



Our government would be interested to improve and forge trade and diplomatic relations between our government, as well as improving the understanding and cooperation between our nations. For that reason, we will be interested in an official visit to your country at the highest level, at a time of your choosing. We await your reply and we hope you find interest at our proposal.

Yours sincerely,
Minister Lee Jung-nam
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Djabidjan

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War and Conflict / Djabidjan: Stained Borderlands
« on: May 10, 2022, 02:53:30 PM »

Ministry of Defense, Republic of Djabidjan


Minister Yoo Sung-soo looked for a last time the dossier on his table. A succinct title, "Detachment 135th", had been written on the cover of the folder. Yoo opened it for a last time.

It was briefly after he was appointed Minister of Defense when his predecessor General Park Si-woo, during a casual one-hour conversation, mentioned him for first time the existence of such dossier. Park had not recommended its implementation, an opinion that had convinced then President Shin to, at least, set aside this project.

Now, the circumstances were different. Under Min Tae-joon's presidency, and backed by recent developments, the project was again under consideration. His doubts, which were of a different nature than Park's, remained, but Yoo felt he was in a corner and had no option but to accept it.

He looked for his ministerial stamp, inside of one of the drawers, to a seven-page report he added to the dossier. Then, he called to his assistant to sent the dossier back to the White Tower.



A few days have passed when, in the same place, his secretary announced Yoo that Director Kim Sung-mo had arrived.

"Tell him to enter immediately", Yoo ordered.

"Yes, sir", the secretary replied.

Kim Sung-mo entered the room patiently, looking around as it was his habit, even at a room that he knew so well, as it was his own for a few weeks, after all.

"Welcome", Yoo said. "Let's sit on those armchairs", he added, pointing out at one corner of the room.

Kim nodded, rather satisfied, as General Park would rather keep his guests standing in front of his desk, no matter how much times the meeting may last.

"How do you see the current situation?", Yoo asked, while throwing on the top of the table a few reports that Kim was quite familiar with.

"The situation may be serious", Kim replied, "but it's in our hands to solve it. It's not such a serious threat, always that we act decisively".

"That's my feeling", Yoo replied. "They are not a scaring adversary, that's for sure...but after his week, I understand some people may be more concerned...What's your concern about the alleged infiltration?".

"It's a risk that has been highly exaggerated, I must say while being cautious", Kim coldly replied. "It is true that we have face some complications, but their urban element, while it seems to act unpredictably, does not posses a very serious threat. We were able to dismantle at least two of their cells, and the scope of the actions is highly limited. That's why they are trying to act big, in my opinion. But we're ready to hunt them".

"Wouldn't it be easier to decapitate them?", Yoo inquiried.

"Compared to the first epoch", Kim argued, "their operational organization seems highly divided in three groups: a firsts based in small and isolated cells, a territorial one mostly in the countryside, much more organized, and finally, their leadership which does not seem to be permanently based in the country".

"The last one should be a priority", Yoo said, "but our current emphasis should be to eliminate the second threat".

"I agree", Kim replied. "We, of course, are prepared to us all our methods and resources to hunt them, independently where they are found, but we'll try to assist you as much as we can. I have increased our resources in the south, but we're facing some obstacles on the local level".

"Yes, it is understandable", Yoo replied. "We're pressuring the cabinet so we can have new tools soon as well".

"Returning to the issue of the infiltration", Kim continued, "despite promises of the Catholic leadership, we have found information that in certain areas, religious organizations, even members of the clergy, are certainly suspicious of providing them with coverage, or at least openly sympathizing with their cause. We are ready to strike them as well, but we find some obstacles before we can do so".

"Yes, it's rather inconvenient", Yoo complained. "Right now, our hands are moderately tied up, you may say. Considering what's on the news this week, the cabinet wouldn't like if people would feel we're meddling in religious affairs. Just keep an eye on them".

"I understand", Kim replied. "But I'm also concerned that this operation will be rather in no man's land, in term of both logistics and organization".

"That was my concern, indeed", Yoo replied. "On the other hand, it is a bit convenient, if things do not move in the right direction. We will be forced to cooperate with Home Affairs while the logistics and the supervision will be on State Security's roof, but the training and operational organization will be still in our hands".

"How many people have been informed, minister?", Kim asked.

"Not more than ten, I'm told", Yoo replied, "counting the two gone foxes".

"I can see", Kim said. "It surely adds more risks in this whole affair".

"It should be manageable", Yoo replied. "That's why we need the State Department, not just to provide enough information, but to provide us information about the development of the operation. We can not allow new mistakes. For that, we need extra eyes".

"You can count in us, sir", Kim replied. "We're ready to move forward".

"I'm happy to hear that...", Yoo replied, "...I had no doubts. You can retire now. I'll provide you with more details when I have them".

"Yes, sir", Director Kim simply replied, leaving the room.





OOC: This RP is open to those interested, but keep in mind that some of the posts may describe confidential events or outside public knowledge. You can contact me for further details, of course.





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Economics and Industry / An Ardian Bargain
« on: May 09, 2022, 10:23:01 PM »
OOC: Anyone interested can reply. Note: the communications are not public but private (likely sent to those petrochemical, pharma, industrial, construction, etc...companies or corporations that may be provide such services). Therefore, the messages should not be considered public knowledge or public statement. Of course, any company from your nations that is likely to receive one or both messages may share the message with third parties.

For those interested, simply specify which message or company you're replying.






Order #1 - Message from Lejitam Operations

We are Letijam Operations Inc., a corporation based in Heyra. Our companies specializes in the production of petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals products. We have supplied dozens of companies in the Ardian continent in the last decade, but we are currently aiming to increase our activities in the field of technological and medical research, as well as expanding our suppliers. For that reason, we contact you. It would be highly appreciated if we could do business together. For the reasons mentioned, we contact you for the purpose of acquiring the following products, which we need for our industrial operations:

Quote
Bacillus anthracis
Botulinum toxin
Cyanogen bromide
Cyanogen chloride 
Dichlorethane
Diethyl parathion
Diethylethanolamine
Dimethyl methylphosphonate
Hydrogen fluoride
Organophosphate
Phosphorus trichloride
Thallium
Thionyl chloride
...
[other related substances/products may be included)

Yours sincerely,
Yeong Eun-Jung
Lejitam Operations





Order #2 - Message from Ileise Pharma Corporation

Our name is Ileise Pharma Corporation, a pharmaceutical corporation based in Heyra. One of our clients (which unfortunately we can not disclose in this message, for confidiality and contractual reasons, we hope you understand) have contacted us for the construction of a pharmaceutical plant in an Ardian country.

For that reason, we would be honoured to hire your services for the construction of an underground industrial complex, which shall include a storage building, a steel mill, and a tower for the burning of waste gas, as well as supplies related to the required automation equipment and electronic control system, for the operation of the plant. For the construction of the plant we require as well materials such as sandstone, reinforced concrete, air-purification systems protected by fire-resistant materials, and a computerized process control for automated chemical production, as well as general-purpose machine tools.

We can disclose that the aim of this project is a pharmaceutical complex associated to a aquifer system project to funnel water from aquifers from inland to coastal cities, for civilian purposes. We hope to provide more information in person.

Yours sincerely,
Jong Sung-ho
Ileise Pharma Corporation




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Diplomacy and Events / From Gulf To Gulf (Mktvartvelo-Rayyu)
« on: March 19, 2022, 04:01:21 PM »

Message of the Emirate of Rayyu


Our administration is considerably interested to strengthen relations with Southern Coft Aranye nations, including the Emirate of Rayyu, in order to build a more constructive diplomatic relation. For that reason, our administration has scheduled different initiatives to improve trade and diplomatic ties with government and authorites of the region in the coming months and years.

In that context, our government would be interested to send a delegation to your nation, at a time of your choosing, to discuss potential cooperation in the most direct and constructive way possible.

Yours sincerely,
Lasha Katsarava, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Unitary State of Mktvartvelo



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Economics and Industry / Parebi Systems Intelligent Designs
« on: March 04, 2022, 01:48:08 PM »

Parebi Systems | Intelligent Designs



Parebi Systems is a aircraft engine, rocket engine, aerospace-component and defense corporation, established in 1999, based in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo.

WIP

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