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Sporting Hub / Jugland Sports Network (OOC Signups)
« on: March 01, 2021, 08:24:50 PM »
Jugland Sports Network, Media Center


Jugland Sports Network (JSNN) is an enterntainment group based in Jugland. The company, established in 2009 and relaunched in late 2020, operates as both a promoter of sport events and a media group which owns several sporting magazines and websites.



OOC explanation: Announcements from Jugland's sport events will be posted in this thread, in case anyone is interested to join. Read the last(s) post(s) for more (updated) information.



List of events: [TBD]






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Diplomacy and Events / Crossing the Illuminic (Jugland, East Moreland)
« on: February 28, 2021, 12:12:55 AM »

From the Federal Union of Jugland

A message from the Office of the National Council - Private communication

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The Federal Union of Jugland would be interested to improve and advance the current existing relation between our nation. Although during the last century the economical and social flow between our country and Alba Karinya was not as large as it was in the past, we recognize the leading and important role that East Moreland plays in both Alba Karinya and the international community.

For that reason, we communicate that we will be willing to send a delegation to your country, in the date that would suit better your government, to improve our diplomatic standing, clarify our differences in both bilateral and international affairs -if there were any-, and explore cooperation in the fields of trade, diplomacy, security, and cultural affairs, between others.

For such occasion, we would gladly receive any suggestion or indication you may offer.

Yours sincerely,
Office of the National Council
Federal Union of Jugland


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Character Guides / ABC of Jugland
« on: January 03, 2021, 12:09:02 PM »
ABC of Jugland



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Vignettes / Inner Jugland
« on: December 07, 2020, 02:31:23 PM »

The Road to Emrta


Time goes by...And still, events lately seem to unleash so fast. It was, of course, like that once, when all this chaos started to hasten on our country. I suppose this was the same for everyone...obviously in different ways. I remember how everyone seemed so abstract, but reality slowly starts to reach everyone, it doesn't matter how distant our lives may seem...

"Your Royal Highness, we are arriving", Heimarr said.

"Ah yes", Mildgyd replied. "Is that black building, Heimarr? I have never seen it before".

"Yes, Ma'am", Heimarr answered. "This area was recently expanded, I believe. Many companies have established in the district in the last months. At leas that what I heard".

"I see, Heimarr", Mildgyd replied.

This city feels sometimes like a strange oasis at this complicated times. I wonder how the rest of the country feel about it.

"We have arrived", Heimarr said, while parking the car.

"Thank you", Mildgyd said as soon as Heimarr opened the door.




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Economics and Industry / Skjolda Inc. - Security Industries
« on: November 10, 2020, 06:02:33 PM »

Skjolda Security Industries Inc.



Description

Skjolda Inc. is a private security company established in Jugland in 2019. Skjolda provides security services to governments, private companies and individuals on a contractual basis. The company has a large training center in Brunnmark, Jugland, and it plans to open another three training centers in the country in the coming months. Since its founding, Skjolda Inc. has large experience as security provider including providing training and bodyguards as well as anti-narcotics operation in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Southeasterrn Jugland.

Skjolda Inc. was established by Juglander businessman Mannwald Alvestrand. The current CEO of the company is Otto Ermen Danielssen, a retired military officer.


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OOC warning - Controversies

The founder of the company, Mannwald Alvestrand, was under warrant by Juglander authorities for several years until recently, being accused of funding the National Army, the largest rebel armed faction in the Jugland civil war. Ragnar Hassel, a former Alvestrand's associate, was allegedly involved in funding the Revolutionary Liberation Front, an armed group created by former members of the National Army, which was involved in terror attacks and war crimes. However, Alvestrand denied any relation with such group. Many Skjolda Inc. employees were identified as former fighters from the National Army and other rebel groups, as well as former officers from Jugland armed forces.

A local newspaper accused Skjolda Inc. of smuggling goods and weapons abroad through a subsidiary company. The company denied such claims and Skjolda Inc. sued the newspaper for libel.



Services provided

Skjolda Inc. offers tactics and weapons training to military, government, law enforcement and security agencies. Skjolda Inc. employees are willing to travel to offer such training, as well as offering enrollment courses, from hand to hand combat, firearm shooting, and tactical and off-road driving in our Training Center.

Skjolda Inc. employees can also be hired for protection of buildings or people. Many Skjolda Inc. employees have a military background with real conflict experience.

Skjolda Inc. also offers security consulting and intelligence analyst support for companies and governments.

Skjolda Inc. also offers transportation and logistics services. This service may include the sale of weaponry and other goods not be available for government and state agencies in some cases.



If you are intersted to hire any services from Skjolda Inc., you can post below. A template and example is gived as reference below.

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Name(Name of the customer - Person/Company/Organization/Government
Country(The country where the customer is based in)
Services hired(Training / Protection / Security consulting / Transport / Weaponry) You can choose several
Reason(Why do you need to hire Skjolda Inc. services?)
More info(any extra information about the customer and the services hired that you want to add)



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Name: Jugland Teachers Union
Country: Jugland
Services hired: Training and Weaponry
Reason: To protect our schools
More info: We have 2,000 teachers from 200 schools





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Vignettes / The Soul of Jugland
« on: October 18, 2020, 09:09:54 PM »

Rodfestnes Palace, Hernstadt


"Such a silence!", Albyna said with her voice still shivering. "Has it already ended?".

"I hope so", Roza replied. "But what does that mean now? What is going to happen?".

"Someone is approaching...", Astrid added. "I can hear the steps. They are coming closer...".

"Be calm, girls", Gottwyna said with calm but barely lively voice. "Let's just wait".

"Yes, Your Highness", the young women replied in unison.



"Captain! Captain! Come here" could be heard after the main door was knocked down and a group of armed men entered into the cellar.

"Don't worry ladies", one of the men said, "you are safe now".

"Oh", the man who just entered the room said, "could this be possible? Be careful with your language!".

"Sorry, sir", the younger man replied.

"Can you move?", the captain said. "Perfect", he continued as some of the young women nodded their head, "come with us, we have already the situation under control, we'll take you back to home as soon as possible".

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Economics and Industry / Emrta Economic Forum
« on: October 15, 2020, 01:43:40 PM »

Emrta Economic Forum


The Emrta Economic Forum is an economic conference and trade show, hosted in the city of Amvkhar, Jugland, sponsored by Amvkhar local government. The event is inspired in the Albrektberg International Initiative, an annual international conference which stopped to be held in 2014.

The aim of the Emrta Economic Forum is to gather those governments, organizations, companies, and investors interested in participate in the Reconstruction, state-building, and economic development of Jugland.



You can post below if you are interested to participate directly in the reconstruction and development of the country. Just to have an idea which nations would be interested to have a closer relation to Jugland or willing to have influence. I included a template in the spoiler below to make it easier (but you may post any kind of IC official communication or statement as well if you prefer so). Thanks.  :)



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[quote]Name: (Name of your government/company/organization/other)]
Nation: (Name of the nation)
Interested in:(Choose those you are interested:
#1 Investing in Jugland
#2 Takeover/investing in Juglander companies
#3 Loan to Jugland government
#4 Buying Jugland government's bonds
#5 Donation to the Jugland Reconstruction Fund)
#6 Other (such as humanitarian aid, scholarships programs, etc, anything you have in mind)

(You can choose several if you wish - Specify the amount if possible)

More information: (if you would like a meeting with the government, set conditions for the offer, or any other information you'd like to provide)
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Name:Bank of Independent Order
Nation:Orderland
Interested in:#5 Donation to the Jugland Reconstruction Fund ($100 million)
More information:None





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War and Conflict / Jugland national war
« on: November 02, 2019, 01:47:11 PM »
Note: Anyone who is willing to participate is invited to do so - I plan this RP as an open scenario with two possible outcomes (one default and an alternative one). Before doing so, though, you can write me a PM for any questions or ideas.




Albrektberg, Headquarters of Jugland's Royal Armed Forces

"Welcome, Sir", the young man said, "Major-General Egor Meremam arrived a few minutes ago".

"Good", General Sepp Nupekam replied. "Told him to wait in my main office. We have still two hours before the general meeting this afternoon", he added before moving toward the main hall.

"I'm glad to see you again", Sepp told Egor as soon he entered into the room, "although certainly not in such circumstances".

"Yes, Sir", Egor said. "I was just informed that our men were attacked on our way to Nasvnga".

"I know", Sepp answered. "They have denied any involvement, but nobody can believe their word anymore".

"Anyway", Egor said, "how was your meeting with His Majesty?".

"Well, I was offered the position of the Prime Minister", Sepp answered. "As you may have heard, the Prime Minister resigned this morning".

"I know very well it is not an easy task", Egor said. "Did you accept?".

"Nothing is official so far", Sepp replied indiferently, while switching on a screen. A map of the country appeared. "I recommend you to organize our forces in Nasvnga".

"It will be a honour that I didn't expect, Sir", Egor answered.

"It won't be an easy task either", Sepp said. "I have confidence and trust in your capabilities. And the monarch seems to agree, despite everything".

"In any case", Sepp continue, "we will have a lot of work to do here, before our forces are prepared to recover and move forward. Fortunately, the enemy is not likely to advance for a while".

"Indeed", Egor replied. "In some way, taking Rangingta will be a sort of punishment, as soon as we are able to organise ourselves and attack with all our force".

"While the southern provinces remain safe, we will have to face a more serious challenge in the eastern provinces", Sepp continued. "Meanwhile, the western provinces remain under our control, we have been weakened as I was forced to transfer our troops toward here and Rangingta to deter the advance of the enemy. We'll have to rely on the United League militias to keep order and defend those lands".

"Will Kepp remain here?", Egor suddenly asked.

"I had the chance of meeting him yesterday", Sepp answered. "I have told the king that Kepp would do a better service leading our forces in the west. As you may know, he has still a great confidence in him".

"That's my understanding", Egor replied. "20 days is not a long time", we have to do a lot to change the current situation".

"You can retire now", Sepp told Egor. "You have probably tired and some rest would make you good. We'll have time to discuss the situation again tomorrow".

Sepp switched the screen off and simply waited until his secretary came back.

"Call palace and confirm I will be there at 8:00 am", he told her.

"Yes, Sir", she said before leaving.




 






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International News Networks / Juglander Review
« on: November 01, 2019, 11:53:21 AM »
Juglander Review


Juglander Review, established in 1931, is a multi-lingual newspaper reporting on events in the territory of Jugland, for both local and international readers. The paper is published weekly.




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Factbooks and Maps / Factbook of Jugland
« on: November 01, 2019, 11:24:47 AM »
Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland



Government Type: Devolved autonomy under an elected executive system
Population: 5,196,000
Capital City: Albrektberg
Demonym: Juglander
Ethnicity: Juglander 94%; Other Coft Aranye ethnicities 5%; Others 1%
Official languages: Csletian and Mktvartvelian
Religions: no official religion



Background

Jugland is an associated state within the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. Originally founded by West Coft Aranye settlers, Jugland is a metropolitan area and region on the Gulf of Safraen.

Under the Agreement of Azavrelia, Jugland is a special administrative region within the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. Jugland has its own constitution, adopted in 2008 and amended in 2019, and wide self-autonomy in many areas. Basic Laws passed in Mktvartvelo's parliament have constitutional status in both Mktvartvelo and Jugland, although the latter can be granted exception regarding a basic law, although that both sides agree - if not, any basic law becomes law in Jugland's territory. However, the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo acts on behalf of Jugland in foreign policy and defense issues, and Jugland has no armed forces.

Most notoriously, Jugland has a strict separation between church and state, and Mktvartvelo's religious and inheriance legislation do not apply in the territory of the Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland.

All Juglander residents were granted Mktvartvelian citizenship, and as such, there is no Juglander citizenship. However, Jugland's authorities have the right to issue its own identity cards, which are granted according Jugland's legislation, and it does not operate under Mktvartvelo's own citizenship legislation. For Juglander citizens born after 2010, however, Mktvartvelian citizeship legislation applies. Only Mktvartvelian citizens can vote in elections to the parliament, although Juglander authorities are granted the right to have their own electoral law for local and regional elections.









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Vignettes / From Stykkaeyjar to Tavík
« on: June 12, 2018, 04:55:22 PM »

Tavík, Eyrifjorduric Federation

It had been a calm month for Lúdvik Gudmuntursson since he was replaced as President of the Republic of Narthaur by his own political heir, elected president Baldur Steinnsson. Notwithstanding, he had remained as Chairman of the National Democratic Party, although it was unclear if he was going to remain for long in that post after leaving office.

"Mr. Lüdvik", his secretary suddenly announced, "Mister Fannar Erlendursson has just arrived".

"Excellent", Lúdvik simply replied. "Tell him to enter immediately to enter to my office".

Lúdvik greeted Fannar Erlendursson coldy. "Glad to see you again, please sit down".

"What does it bring you to Tavík?", Lúdvik asked.

"I am coming here because we need to prepare our federal campaign, I am sure you are well aware of that. But I have other things in mine when I asked you this meeting".

"Go ahead", Lúdvik replied.

"Eiríkur Haraldursson is in your list to the assembly", Fannar bluntly said. "There are rumours that he will be a candidate to the Eyrifjorduric Council".

"I can not confirm you that, as you may understand", Lúdvik said. "But Eiríkur is an experienced diplomat. We are certainly honoured we decided to join us".

"That is what I was afraid of", Fannar replied. "Not only it is well-known that he is a Catholic, but he has been ambassador in Celestis the last decade. That's not a nomination we would approve".

"I am not sure about Eiríkur's beliefs", Lúdvik answered, "but that's not the point. I don't know him personally, but I only heard positive comments in the ministry".

"Look", Lúdvik continued after a pause. "I will be busy as well as consequence of the campaign and I will have to leave Tavík this afternoon. Next week, I will be at my home in Stykkaeyjar. Come to visit, and send any of your men, and we will discuss this and other issues in detail. There is room for a new cooperation between our parties, I can't think why that couldn't be the case".






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Diplomacy and Events / In a Heavenly Mission (ES)
« on: April 23, 2018, 03:10:20 PM »

Eiríkur Haraldursson had been Eyrifjorduric ambassador in the Ecclesiastical State for the last six years. It seemed just another day until his secretary suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

"There is a call from Eyrifjorduric Council, Mr. Ambassador", she said.

"Very well, Unnar", Ambassador Eiríkur Haraldursson said. "I will reply immediately".



Eyrifjorduric Federation

To the Ecclesiastical State:

It is our will and believe that both our nations have much to offer and gain of an strengthening of our relations. We consider that it would not be a better moment that this year, now once the 50th anniversary of the year in which our states wisely decided to reestablish full diplomatic relations again. For that reason, we offer to send -if you government consider such well-meaning gesture- the first official diplomatic visit of the Eyrifjorduric Federation to the Ecclesiastical State, as soon as your government considers necessary.

We hope that an improvement on our diplomatic, economic, trade relations -and other affairs you consider necessary to discuss during such visit.

Syndur Geirrsson, President of the Eyrifjorduric Council
Eyrifjorduric Federation




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Vignettes / Toward the Middle City
« on: April 23, 2018, 12:44:19 PM »
Federal city of Midverslund

While Fannar and Gudmuntur had been invited at the party at Hotel Magnús, they had different plans. Their car left the central district, soon entering the Midvogur borough. The grey and small buildings of the neighborhood, including a few remaining stone constructions, contrasted with the modern central district. If it were a more gloomy day, probably the contrast could have been a bit depressing. Although it was raining, it was a rather a dull day.

"There is nothing to do there. I am glad the election is over, I couldn't stand another three weeks", Fannar said as soon as their taxi stopped in front of Dymkur Club.

They advanced through the dense smoke. As soon as one of the waiters recognized Gudmuntur, they were invited to the VIP zone, which was barely more than just a podium nearby one of the corners of the club.

"Now we have serious things to deal with", Gudmuntur said once the waitress left after bringing the two cocktails. "Let's hope there will not be surprises".

While they were talking, the alternate chill out and dark music was followed by silence. A young woman wearing unisex clothing approached the stage after her name was announced. She timidly started to play her acoustic guitar and to sing a rhythmic melody with a deep voice.

"Even if everything goes alright in Stykkaeyjar, I am concerned abou the situation in Tavík", Fannar said. "You should tell your brother that our future will depend if they take the city this year. I will cause use serious problems if they fail...Now let me go to the toilet".

A blue-haired woman approached the table. She had a small basket in one of ther hands. "What do you want, girl?", Gudmuntur asked.

"It is just twenty-five peningars", she said while leaving a homemade CD on the table.

"Alright", Gudmuntur gruntly replied. "You can keep the change", he added, after leaving a bill on the table and just before he put the CD inside his jacket.














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International News Networks / Eyrifjorduric Review
« on: April 15, 2018, 02:02:26 AM »
Eyrifjorduric Review


Eyrifjorduric Review, established in 1988, provides readers with daily updates of news from the Eyrifjorduric Federation, as well as reports on Eyrifjorduric traditions, history, culture and sports.


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Factbooks and Maps / Eyrifjorduric Federation
« on: April 12, 2018, 12:37:15 AM »
Eyrifjorduric Federation | Eyrifjordurbaer Ríkjabandalag





Motto:- "It is never dark enough"
National Anthem:- "Lag af hugrakkur"

BACKGROUND

The history of Eyrifjordur, as the country is also known, began with the settlement by explorers from Albion and Alba Karinya, in the 13th century. Eyrifjordur was still uninhabited, unlike most of Coft Aranye. The country obtained independence in 1818. After the constitutional convention of 1843, a monarchy was established and the country was renamed as the Northern Kingdom. Ulrik Vandenburg, also known as Ulrik I the Wise, became King the next year and the Vandenburg Dinasty was established, and the country expanded to southern lands. After being invaded and occupied for a few years in late 19th century, Eyrifjordur regained independence in 1901, under a second dinasty. After the 1904 political crisis, the country was split and the Republic of Narthaur (originally the United States of Narthaur) was established. In 1911, King Konrad III abdicated, and the Northern Kingdom would be abolished in 1914. The Eyrifjorduric Federation would be established in 1918, unifying the Republic of Narthaur with the former territories of the Northern Kingdom, following the approval of the Constitution of Eyrifjordur in early 1918.

Since then, the Eyrifjorduric Federation has remained as a confederation of several territories, of which Narthaur (where is located the capital city of the federation) remains the largest and most populated one. The federal government is mostly on charge of trade, defense, and foreign policy, as every territory retains their own constitution, parliament, and regional government.


Government Type: Confederation
Population: 97,127,881.
Capital City: Tavik
Demonym: Eyrifjorduric
Other names: Eyrifjordur


ECONOMY
Currency: Peningar (EyP)
GDP per Capita:  $44,121
Unemployment Rate: 4%
Main Industries: Banking, fishing, forestry, mining industry.


PEOPLE
Languages: Eyrifjorduric (97%), Tseemeegian language (5%).
Ethnicity: Eyrifjorduric (89%), Tseemtxias people (6%), Other.
Religion: Hrothgard Church (42%), other Christian denominations (24%), Folk native religion (4%), Odinism (5%), Non-religious/Agnostic/Atheism (19%), Other.


GOVERNMENT
Official name: Eyrifjorduric Federation
Capital city: Tavik
Official language: Eyrifjorduric
Recognized languages: Tseemeegian language
Type of Government: Multi-party parliamentary directorial federation
Government: Eyrifjorduric Council (federal government)
Head of State and government: Bjartur Hrafnsson, President of the Eyrifjorduric Council
Legislature: Federal Council
  • Lower House: National Assembly
  • Upper House: Senate



ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS

The Eyrifjorduric Federation consists of four states, two federal cities and one federal territory. Each member state has its individual structure for further subdivisions.


StateCapitalGovernmentPopulation
Republic of NarthaurStykkaeyjarSemi-presidential republic46,920,219
State of HöfnárblárHöfnárjavíkParliamentary republic18,454,297
Grand-Duchy of VestlandVestfellbaerConstitutional monarchy14,569,182
State of NýttgrundEskárkrókurParliamentary republic5,827,673
TavíkTavíkFederal city7,097,788
MidverslundMidverslundFederal city2,913,836
Protectorate of TsevdarsvaedyKevadaFederal territory74,769

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Introductions / Hello
« on: April 11, 2018, 08:30:46 PM »

After a quite long pause, I am willing to Roleplay again, so I decided to stop here for another try.  I recognized a few names, so (maybe) some of you remember me, my nation was Ndambia back then. I hope anyway we'll have some fun soon.  See you later (hopefully).  :)

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