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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Federation of Dál Riata & The Kingdom of Eigg
« on: February 12, 2024, 12:19:15 AM »

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: TOP SECRET - Pipes in the Highlands
« on: February 11, 2024, 11:55:39 PM »
With the three other Celtic monarchs likely to attend the meeting Queen Aoife of Eigg made her entrance. Finley had allowed her to arrive the day before and she had been waiting upstairs for the arrival of the others. She was pleased to see Talulah and Etienne, she had meet them once before and liked them. Now though she felt the nerves begin somersaulting in her stomach. "Good Morning, wonderful to see you all again." Aoife said nervously. "I'm sorry to say that I'm the one that has caused Finley to bring us all here. I apologise for the secrecy but when I explain my reasoning then I am sure you'll understand why it had to be this way." She took a deep breath. "As you know we've been working towards Eigg gaining its independence and while I am confident we'll win the upcoming referendum but we have uncovered a concerning matter." Aoife had several folders that she handed around the monarchs in the room.

"It transpires that Grand Marshall Kenneth Macrae has been preparing to have Federal troops seize military bases and depots across the Kingdom of Eigg the moment we vote for independence. We currently are home to a naval establishment that is home to the Federations naval fleet and we also house a air base with two squadrons of fighters located there currently. My fear is that as Eigg also has the Federations second biggest civilian port which lies just 5km away from the border with Eigg and the Federation that Macrae may seek to prevent us acquiring what is on our territory." Inside the folder were several documents that contained evidence of messages being sent by Macrae to various military units. "We have someone who is inside high command who has managed to acquire these documents." She offered as way of explanation to as how the information had come to her possession.

"What I want to ask is that should the referendum go in my favour, and remember we've the Morelanders overseeing its legitimacy, and then Macrae does seek to grab these locations there is no way that Eigg's small militia forces could do anything. As we share a border with Ui Cenneslaig I'd like to ask that the three of you would be willing to bring a task force into Eigg to help us protect ourselves from Federal powerplays. It would not take much I believe, just a show of force and a willingness to support the newly independent Kingdom. I understand this is a big ask but we will not be able to stand alone."

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: A build up to the referendum
« on: March 20, 2023, 10:38:07 PM »
There were 38 days left until the referendum and members of the independent electoral commission headed up by the Morelanders were busy ensuring tallies of those registered to vote were correct. It was a rather straight forward job as Eigg had maintained a local taxation system for a few decades now and all that was really needed was to match those to the electoral rolls for the Federations elections.

Meanwhile Queen Aoife had been touring the Kingdom as part of her campaign to promote independence from the Federation, meanwhile the Grand Marshall was busy trying to put together his own campaign to try and keep the Federation together. The Grand Marshall was on the back foot in many ways whereas Aoife had spent many of her young years preparing for this moment.

Aoife has sent word to Welt in Heyra asking them to prepare for the campaign team a set of reports about the financial future of the Kingdom if it went independent. Aoife had been told by her own advisers that the Kingdom could see some growth but it would be nice to be able to say to the general public that an independent body had also agreed with their assessments.

Aoife's only disappointment was that she hadn't been able to travel to Ui Cenneslaig to watch her people compete in the Shinty competition but with luck their would be future years to do that as the monarch of a free and independent Eigg.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: A build up to the referendum
« on: February 26, 2023, 08:49:56 PM »
OOC - Sorry for going missing. Consider the East Moreland protocol accepted.



The date for the referendum was set, Thursday, 27 April 2023 would determine the future of the Kingdom of Eigg. Large crowds gathered at the border to welcome Queen Aoife home following her release and already graffiti and posters were going up to support the nation becoming independent.

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Convention Centre / Re: Ostlake Movie Awards 2023
« on: February 26, 2023, 08:10:50 PM »
Best Film
Name of Film: Highlander
Genre: Action
Nation: Eigg
Brief Outline: A rich antiques dealer turns out to be an immortal Eiggite part of a unique race of humans who are immortal. Their immortality though comes at a price as they are destined to battle throughout time until only one of them exists.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omOZyLmNMJs

Best Song from a Motion Picture
Name of Artist: Queen
Nation Nominating: Eigg
Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYOE_b4aYD0 - Who Wants to Live Forever
From the Film:- Highlander
YouTube link

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Convention Centre / Re: Queen's Foundation Awards 2022
« on: October 10, 2022, 10:56:23 PM »
Name of Nominee: King David of East Moreland
Field Nominated in: Peace
Reason for Nomination: Working towards a fair and open referendum designed to halt tensions between Celtic nations
Supporting Letter:

While many nations across the world took the recent referendum in Eigg as a situation to take sides the Kingdom of East Moreland were the nation to suggest a pathway forward that it is hoped will one day ensure independence for the Kingdom of Eigg in such a manner as friendships with the Federation can be maintained. While this is a work in progress it is clearly worthy of recognition.

Best Regards

Queen Aoife of Eigg

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: A build up to the referendum
« on: October 10, 2022, 10:14:54 PM »
Macrae hid his disappointment that he was meeting the King's cousin and not the King. "I completley understand." he agreed despite believing it was best had the King attended for the Federation as it would have given the idea that the Federation was pro-monarch which was not entirely too far from the truth. Like many of the Celts they believed that the old Chieftain hierarchies was part of the normal order of the world, where he didn't agree was that an overarching monarch who was unelected needed to be in charge. A Chief of Chiefs was more to his liking and in the position of Grand Marshall that was almost what he was. He escorted the Morelanders into the conference room. "My hope is we'll be joined by representatives of the Celtic nations, the aim there is to ensure we can put the mess of the current situation behind us. Once we have everyone then I'm able to ask Queen Aoife to be escorted here. We can then begin sorting this mess out."

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Diplomacy and Events / A build up to the referendum
« on: September 24, 2022, 05:34:10 PM »
The Grand Marshall,  Kenneth Macrae, had invited a delegation from East Moreland to the Federation to discuss the arrangements for a future referendum. The last one had seemingly split Mundus. The old fashioned and backward looking Celtic world clinged to their notion of hierachy among clans where as many in the Federation saw unity of all people under a single, merit based system was better than clans still being influenced by in some cases centuries ago blood feuds. The fact the other Celtic nations had swung to support Queen Aoife of Eigg left him in an awkward spot yet he had been pleased to see some such as Zaparozah fully support the Federation while others like East Moreland had tightrope walked between them. Now it was up to him to ensure a schedule and outline was in place so they could finish this Eigg non-sense once and for all.

The Grand Marshall had hoped it would be the King himself who would come to the Grand Marshall's Palace but as the car approached he was unsure who would actually step out. It was set to be one of the most significant moments in the Federations history to date.

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Press Offices / Press Office of The Federation of Dál Riata
« on: September 13, 2022, 07:33:02 PM »

Following several nations making statements on our ongoing situation the Federation is appalled that our nearest Celtic neighbours have imposed sanctions on us in all but name. We though welcome some of the wise judgements from people such as King David of East Moreland.

In the following few days the Federation shall do the following.

1) Fix a date for six months hence at which all Eigg citizens, not just those residing in the Kingdom, can have a vote on the future of their homeland. The referendum shall feature three options those being full independence, maintaining the current situation or more devolved powers to the Kingdom.

2) Arrangements shall be made with East Moreland for them to be the chief observers of the referendum.

3) Queen Aoife shall be released from Federal detention pending a trial for sedition. Prior to her trial she shall be held at the McKinley Estate which is often used for hosting visiting dignitaries. While there the Queen will be free to communicate with the world, so far as she does not prejudice her trial, she may also receive guests but she may not leave the estate nor have overnight guests without prior authorisation.

It is our belief these measures provide both an authorised oppurtunity for the people of Eigg while also ensuring Federal laws are respected.

Grand Marshall Kenneth Macrae

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Press Offices / Royal Press Office of Eigg
« on: September 01, 2022, 11:05:26 PM »


Two days ago I was asked by Her Majesty Queen Aoife of Eigg to look after a letter in-case of any situation where she was unable to speak further with her subjects. Having witnessed members of the Federal Police arrest her and watched as she refused to allow members of her own security and militia to free her using force such a situation has occured. Her Majesty is currently sat in a police cell in Federal custody just like a common criminal. As a Thane in the Kingdom of Eigg it is therefore my duty to carry out Her Majesties wishes and so I share the attached letter with not just the people of Eigg but the world.

Signed

Thane Rupert Gorman
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If you are reading this then Thane Rupert has reason to believe it may be some time, if ever, that I can speak to the people of Eigg. If this is to be the last time I communicate with my people I pray it is with a free Eigg and that my sister Lilian shall have taken up the throne. The Kingdom of Eigg is a proud Celtic nation and Celts are fiercely proud of their homelands. In the past decades the idea of a Federation of Dal Riata has grown into one of creating a single identity of a Celtic nation. To achieve this the Federation imposes a set of one size fits all policies and Eigg has found itself repeatedly as not fitting in. What was once about collective strength and security in the 18th Century is now a movement to control every aspect of our society. We will not and can not accept this, but we must also not lose sight that the Celts though living under different flags are family. Our clans run throughout the Celtic world, from as far north as Seaforth to as far West as Kaitaine we can find Celts who share a bond as strong as granite. We do not fight family. Independence for Eigg should be achieved without a drop of blood being spilled. Recently I was privileged to meet the leaders of many other Celtic Kingdoms, Ui Cennesliag, Cantabria, Ruasalibh and Arciabh, we recognised the potential of Celtic co-operation, of Celtic unity but also of celebrating our independence. To those monarchs I urge you to support the people of Eigg while I can not.

The Morrigan watches over Eigg, the three Goddesses in one. Macha, Nemian and Badb. The Goddesses love only one thing more than victory and that is love and peace. If we give the world peace they will give us victory. In the days to come you must not seek to shed Celtic blood, you must pray that Nemian will guide us through to the victory we are sure to gain.

Long Live an Independent Eigg.


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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: September 01, 2022, 10:28:09 PM »


QUEEN AOIFE ARRESTED


At 10:05pm this evening it was confirmed that Federal Police had arrested Queen Aoife and 16 others during the announcement of the "referendum" result from within Eigg. Members of the Federal Police's Tactical Support Group managed to enter the Guild Hall in Cappielow and placed the 21 year old Queen under arrest for "Election Fraud", "Sedition" and "Inciting Violence", other people in attendance were arrested for assaulting Police officers, criminal damage and similar offences as the Queen.

Head of the Tactical Support Group said, "We had been issued a warrant that gave us permission to arrest Queen Aoife if the results were read out and having managed to secure entrance to the Guild Hall we observed that happening. As such we have placed her under arrest and taken her into custody in Dunadd. She will be interviewed under caution and then if neceessary taken in front of a Federal Judge. While the Queen may have significant power and influence in Eigg she is still a citizen of the Federation and as such not above its laws." Eye witnesses say members of the Eigg Militia were preparing to open fire on the Tactical Support Ground but were ordered to stand down by the Queen who according to one witness "passively resisted by simply becoming a dead weight." Images and video later emerged of six members of the Tactical Support Group carrying the Queen horizontally into a waiting Police car which sped away under an armed escort.

Despite the efforts of the Police and the Tactical Support Group the results were still read out with 61% of the votes cast supporting independence for Eigg. Grand Marshall of the Federation, Kenneth Macrae, said "The supposed referendum proves nothing. Many who wish to remain in the Federation did not recognise the legitimacy of the vote, rightly so, and as such did not vote. Yes 61% voted for independence but in a one sided scenario. We will be ignoring this and ensuring the rabble roousers who have sought to undermine the Federation are prevented from doing so. We now need to move forward to make the Federation stronger for all its members." 

Turnout however was around 66% with a further 10% suspected of being prevented from being permitted or able to cast their vote because of Federal Police action. Thane Rupert Gorman spoke on behalf of the Queen of Eigg and said, "Between stopping people getting back to Eigg to vote, closing voting stations and trying to seize ballot boxes it is clear that the 61% figure would have been much higher had the Federal repression not taken place. We now face a situation where a nation is kept under the yoke of an unwanted master and has seen its sovereign kidnapped on pretence that we must recognise their authority over her. Queen Aoife has urged us to remain peaceful and we shall seek to remain so but the Queen must be released immediately and returned to her Kingdom."

If found guilty of sedition the Queen could face up to 25 years in prison.

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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: September 01, 2022, 09:07:15 PM »


FEDERAL POLICE ATTEMPT TO ARREST RETURNING OFFICERS


As the referendum opened across Eigg today the Federal Police force arrived at polling stations in various locations with warrants to arrest those acting as Returning Officers. With the Grand Marshall of the Federation, Kenneth Macrae, having obtained warrants for their arrest on charges of "Impersonating a Federal Offical" and "Election Fraud" the Federal Police managed to make six arrests at towns and villages close to the border however by the time they reached the capital of Cappielow streets around the Polling Stations had been barricaded by members of the public using industrial size waste bins and parked cars. Riot Police were deployed and attempted to approach two Polling Stations in Cappielow but were meet with a crowd of around 300 youths who refused to let them pass. This resulted in a further 28 arrests and two Police officers were hospitalised.

Eiggite members of the Federal Police resigned en-mass with a total of 128 in Cappielow handing their badges and warrant cards to former colleagues. One was John Stannmuir who said, "The job of the Police should be to keep the peace. Today the only people breaching the peace are the Federal Police. They are causing harassment an alarm by turning up looking like black clad stormtroopers when all anyone wants to do is stand in line and peacefully vote."  Despite the disruption by the Federal Police Eiggites remained peaceful with members of the Eigg Royal Militia acting as observers to the Police actions with video cameras. This did lead to a stand off in Stranburgh where an overzealous Police Officer tried to seize one Militia members camera. The Polling Stations largely stayed open though and by the time they closed at 6pm it was estimated that around 68% of Eiggites eligible to vote had done so. Queen Aoife voted at Swithin School's Polling Station in Cappielow despite Federal Police trying to reach the Station to arrest its Returning Officer. Even once Polling Stations had closed Federal Police attempted to seize ballot boxes as "evidence of Election Fraud and Impersonating Federal Officials." Each ballot box was taken to a regional centre for counting and was escorted by members of the Royal Militia to ensure it was not tampered with. In Bregnall this saw a brief scuffle between Federal Police and members of the Eigg Air Wing acting as escorts. Police retreated from the scene on orders of their Chief Inspector.

Speaking following closing the Polls the Queen of Eigg said, "Today shows the desire we have for our voices to be heard. I do not know whether people have voted for independence or to remain part of the Federation. I am only saddened that around 10% of those eligible to vote have either been prevented from doing so by the Federal Police or their votes now sit in the back of Police vans. I therefore vow that should the result be by a margin of less than 10% we shall re-run the referendum. The Federal Police and Federal Grand Marshall have shown themselves to be bullies and we do not bow down to bullies in Eigg."

As counts are being undertaken several "Watchman" groups have arrived at the centres to ensure the count is not interrupted. Most of these seem to be young people aged between 18-30 and a large number in rural areas were carrying Shotguns. One was Sheamus Fergal who told us, "We've seen the Police act brutally in Cappielow, you don't come to our county and throw your weight around. We'll stand our ground." The Queen appeared on radio shortly after this was reported and said, "I do not want Celt shooting Celt. We're brothers and Sisters and we shall overcome this without a shot being fired." Despite the appeal Sheamus and his comrades were still around the counting centre at 9pm as they awaited the result.

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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: August 31, 2022, 08:24:56 PM »


REFERENDUM EVE CHECKPOINTS


Federal Police have today established checkpoints on every major road entering the Kingdom of Eigg as many speculate the Federal government seek to halt tomorrows referendum. Utilising the Road Traffic Act of 1987 the Police, in many cases supported by Federal military staff, have been stopping cars entering Eigg and in accordance with the act "ensuring those operating a motor vehicle do so in accordance with their issued licence." the Act gives the Police the right to request anyone operating a motor vehicle to present a valid permit on demand. The Act is generally however only used once Police stop the vehicle for another matter, for example a vehicle defect or speeding. It was generally accepted after several harassment cases against the Federal Police in the 1990's that the practice would not be used without an additional reason to stop a vehicle. The move today however seems intent on causing disruption of any Eiggite who is crossing the border. At the Barrowfur Bridge which leads into the Federation one motorist was told by the Police that if Eigg went independent they'd have to have someone checking licences every day leading many to reach the conclusion that this is a last minute attempt at scaring the public into voting against independence.

Tailbacks of around 2 miles were found at some checkpoints with irrate drivers from Eigg voicing that the measure was only more likely to make them vote for independence. We spoke to one driver who said "This is another example of how the Grand Marshall views us as just a small add on to the Federation. We are targeted for police harassment today rather than presenting an argument about why the Federation benefits us we have the Police sent to intimidate us." At one checkpoint 28 year old Duncan Gallows, a 8 year veteran of the Police and an Eiggite, simply began waving cars through with no checks and was publically reprimanded by the Sergeant in charge of the Checkpoint. Mr. Gallows removed his uniform and resigned on the spot stripping down to just his boxer shorts and throwing them at his former colleagues.

At 2pm the Royal Kenridie Highland Regiment crossed the border at Fairmont Bridge utilising their "Brass Right" which is a 1965 established Military Law regarding the nearby Kingallows firing range. The range goes off towards the river which forms the border between Eigg and the Federation and the Regiment are entitled to three times a year cross the border to sweep the area on the Federation side of the river for spent rounds for recycling and environmental clean up. 180 soldiers crossed the border unmolested by the Police and returned three hours later and despite being asked for licences the drivers refused leading to a stand of under which the Military Police confirmed that the Highlanders were exempt while on official duty from the Road Traffic Act of 1987.

With tensions increasing between Cappielow and Dunadd tomorrows referendum is still scheduled to begin at 7am. Polling stations will be open until 6pm with the result expected by 10pm unless recounts are expected. Queen Aoife has urged everyone to get out and vote saying, "My feelings are on record for everyone to see. I believe independence is our best step forward. If you disagree then tomorrow you must say so. I serve my people and as far as I can tell I serve them best pushing for independence. If I am out of touch, if I have been mislead then let me know and I will change our path."

 

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Press Offices / Re: Press Office of Social Media
« on: August 30, 2022, 08:28:56 PM »

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Press Offices / Re: Press Office of Social Media
« on: August 30, 2022, 08:23:00 PM »

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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: August 30, 2022, 07:43:32 PM »


EIGG "REFERENDUM" CAUSES TENSION


Queen Aoife II of Eigg had today confirmed that on Thursday 1st September 2022 citizens of Eigg will have a chance to formally cast their vote in what she has described as an "Independence Referendum". The Eigg Royal Office has been distributing ballot boxes and voting slips across the Kingdom over the last two days with an expected full delivery to have been achieved by the end of the day. The ballot paper features a very simple but controversial question, "Should the Kingdom of Eigg become an independent nation by leaving the Federation of Dál Riata?" with the options being a simple "yes" or "no". The Queen has today issued invitations to several non-state independent media sources to cover the referendum to ensure "that the ballot is a clear representation of the wishes of the people of Eigg and it is conducted in a fair and open way." The fact the ballot boxes and voting papers have been issued so quickly is largely down to the small nature of Eigg, with a population of some 4.7million with around 3.5million being allowed to vote as they are over 18 years of age. Various polls have indicated that around 58-71% of Eiggites wish to gain independence however with around 1.3million Eiggites living spread throughout the rest of the Federation they have often been ignored by pollsters and will not have a vote in the coming "referendum"

The Federation government have refused to acknowledge this as an official ballot as it has not been voted on in the  Federations Standing Council. Grand Marshall Kenneth Macrae has issued a warning that if the "referendum" does go ahead it will face problems, "The Federal government will not recognise this result and anyone taking part in an official capacity as a returning officer, counter or even delivering ballot papers could face serious criminal charges. This is a move designed to cause disruption and disharmony in the Federation. We need to be focusing on working together even closer than we are now rather than splitting away. For any ballot to take place it must have due process in the Standing Council and this is the first we have heard of this ballot. Queen Aoife is walking on very thin ice and needs to step back from taking action that could very well spoil her reign."

Meanwhile the Queen urged her subjects to get out and vote. "Since becoming a teenager I've been fully committed to being behind the cause of independence. Culturally we are similar to the rest of Dal Riata but we are not of their clans. We are unique and while they push an agenda to eliminate the differences between clans, tribes and regions we have no interest. We are followers even of a slightly different religion, the rest of the Federation worship the Eight Gods, who choose Áine to lead them. In that way they have shaped the Federation, a council with an elected leader. Here in Eigg though we respect the seven Gods we know that their leader is The Morrígan, not through voting but by divine right. If the Gods wish us to follow them then the monarchy must have its place and the Federation turned its back on monarchies nearly 250 years ago. We haven't. The people of Eigg need to go out and tell us how they wish to be ruled. If it is from the Federation then I accept that result and I shall retire from public life. If they want independence then I accept that too and vow to the best of my ability to guide Eigg forward as a friend of the Federation not its minion."

Members of the Eigg National Militia, a force of 4,500 soldiers, sailors and airmen, held a series of votes of their own yesterday. 78% of its members voted to change the name of the force to the Royal Militia and adopt a new cap badge including a crown. The Kenridie Highland Regiment voted to finally formally accept the Royal Eigg Standard to parade alongside their own Regimental Colours and thus change their name to the Royal Kenridie Highland Regiment. Each of the forces three Frigates voted to change the name of their vessels. Now the FNS Constantine, Donald and Kenneth, all of which were named after nobles from the Federations history, will now be called HMS Badb, Macha, and Nemain, the three personas of The Morrigan. It is clear that Militia strongly support the notion of independence and we have seen an alleged official internal memo from their commander Field Marshall William McCart that the members should "stand ready to support security of electoral processes" however we have been unable to confirm whether this order has actually been given.


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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: August 13, 2022, 07:41:46 PM »


POLL SAYS 71% OF EIGGITES SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE


A poll conducted in the Kingdom of Eigg by the regional radio station has revealed that 71% of the public support the idea of independence for the Kingdom. The Poll conducted by Eigg Broadcasting Network (EBN) returned a significant swing towards independence as previous ones had seen a roughly equal result. The result now seems to reinforce the desire of Queen Aoife II to push towards independence. The result though was heavily criticsed by the Federations Grand Marshall Idris Makgill. "While EBN make a fine radio show they are not well known for their political content. They are an entertainment network and the poll was conducted in a way not really conducive to statistical analysis. Furthermore we have no real verification of who was asked. I think therefore we must take the result with a pinch of salt."

The Queen however was confident the result of any referendum would be similar saying, "The people of Eigg are getting tired of being treated as second class partners in the Federation. The last month or so has seen our thriving salmon fishing industry working extremely hard as we reach the best conditions. As always the Eigg Fisheries Institute conducted their surveys and found the fish contained higher trace amounts of pollution. This is because in recent months we have seen restrictions change on water companies treating water before releasing it back into the water course. Dál Riata have an abundance of Lochs and reserviors. We have fewer and industry relies on the river being in good health here. We are effectively being contaminated by the Federation. Add to that the fact they've messed up sending athletes to the Mundus Games. We are pushing to have just an Eigg team in the future to stop such mistakes happening again." The Queen is currently pushing for such a referendum to be carried out and has not ruled out doing one even without official sanction from the Federation.

The Queen also confirmed that a "Minor Nation Tournament" will be taking place with teams from Eigg, Kizad, the Water Nomads and the Odinist Republic of Hygelac taking part. The games will take place at Cappielow and feature a range of sports the Queen said, "The idea is not to replace the Mundus Games or overshadow them. We realise they will not be sanctioned and that if somehow a world record is set it wouldn't be recognised but the idea is that for a variety of reasons the citizens of the four teams involved feel the Mundus Games don't give them a true team to represent. We aim to promote sport, fun and friendship through giving these athletes a chance to compete in something."

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: G.A.A Highland Games - Celtic Arms Talks
« on: July 07, 2022, 10:34:43 PM »
Grand Marshall Kenneth Macrae nodded as the two monarchs spoke. "I think this project would make a good addition to the Celtic Friendship organisation you, Seaforth and Cantabria established. Imagine if we could also include those nations. Do you think that would be possible in the long run."

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EIGG NATIONAL MILITIA
14,500 Members
5,892 Reservists

20 x Iomaitheor Main Battle Tanks
10 x Liopard Armoured Personnel Carrier
10 x Pantere Armoured Personnel Carrier
30 x Raain Infantry Fighting Vehicle
40 x Cairt Mobility Vehicle
15 x Spear Towed Howitzer
5 x Shrew Multi Launch Rocket Artillery

NAVAL ELEMENT

3 x Clephane Class Corvette

1. Kenneth
2. Donald
3. Constantine

3 x Pitbaldo Patrol Boat

1. Aed
2. Giric
3. Eochaid

AIR ELEMENT

7 x F-20 Eagle Multi Role Fighter
5 x C-26 Hawk Transport Plane
4 x H-24 Kestrel Attack / Utility Helicopter
2 x T-31 Fledgling Basic Trainer / Ground Attack
2 x T-22 Chickling Advanced Trainer / Ground Attack.

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NAVY

18,793 Sailors

7,593 Reservists



Tait Class Attack Submarine


1. Arda Midhair
2. Beann Traidhe
3. Cairrge Brachaidhe
4. Cenel Becce
5. Cenél Fergusa
6. Mic Earca
7. Luighdech


Forbes Class Frigate


1. Tigernach Duí
2. Eochach Binnich
3. Maein Muireadaigh
4. Néill Noígiallaig
5. Conall Gulban
6. Ua Bresleáin


Douglas Class Destroyer


1.  Niall of the Nine Hostages
2. Cinel Uchae
3. Maol Fithrich
4.  Crimthainn Áin


Fenton Class Frigate


1. Dam Argait
2.  Cairpre Dam
3. Crimthann Lethan

4.  Giolla Easbaig
5. Domnall Úa Óengusa


Colville Class Corvette


1. Tir Ainmireach
2. Máel Ruanaid
3.  Rosa Failgi
4. Dál Birn
5. Lughaidh Corb


MacAlister Class Mine Warfare Vessel


1. Uí Gabla Fini
2. Dál n-Oaich
3. Fer Fernmaighe
4. Fothairt in Chairn
5. Muintir Dalachain


Edmonstone Electronic Surveillance Ship


1. Sil nDaimine
2. Siol aElaigh


Paisley Class Patrol Ship


1. Síol Faolcháin
2. Coill Uachtarach
3. Dál Niad Cuirp
4. Túathal Techtmar
5.  Crimthann Nia Náir
6. Echdach Amainsen

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AIR FORCE



30,182 Airmen

6,981 Reservists



70 x F-15 Banshee Multi-Role Fighters
90 x F-17 Oilliphéist Multi-Role Fighters
15 x E-11 Dearg SEAD Aircraft
4 x K-31 Duea Tanker Aircraft
48 x C-39 Dullahan Transport Aircraft
15 x C-76 Fomorians Transport Aircraft
50 x H-101 Abhartach Helicopters
20 x H-63  Bánánach Helicopters
45 x T-8 Sluagh Basic Trainer
45 x T-50 Trechend Advanced Trainer
5 x B-4 Pooka Bomber

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ARMY

71,738 Active Soldiers

23,762 Reservists

280 x Project 105 Main Battle Tanks
340 x Beaver Infantry Fighting Vehicle
320 x Vole Infantry Fighting Vehicle
350 x Dormice Armoured Personnel Carrier
420 x Squirrel Armoured Personnel Carrier
300 x Flying Squirrel Armoured Vehicle
500 x Project 104 Mobility Vehicle
280 x Hare mobility vehicle
220 x Rabbit Mobility Vehicle
220 x Mole Scout Vehicle
30 x Shrew MUltiple Launch Rocket Artillery
100 x Project 102 Self Propelled Howitzer
55 x Hedgehog Towed Howitzer
25 x Moonrat Mobile Anti-Aircraft System
45 x Project 101 Attack Helicopters
30 x H-101 Abhartach Helicopter
10 x U-1 Balor UAV

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Royal Highland Games (Open to anyone)
« on: April 30, 2022, 07:34:46 PM »
Aoife was hopeful that more people would come and speak with her and was pleased when Simon and Lennox arrived. The Queen was a little suprised by the arrival of the Bene Gesserit noble, she had of course read about them and admired the Truthsayers achievements but she was nervous of how meeting with them might be seen around the world if word got out. It could be worse though as she could have been alone. She gratefully accepted the box of this spice and was worried about taking after some the rumours that she had heard. She of course excused herself from trying some there and then, "I look forward to sharing this with friends when I get home. The creation of the Theocracy was quiet a conversation piece back home." she admitted. "How is the work of kick starting the Theocracy going?"

 Of course the young Queen would have liked Finley to have turned up but the Prince had been busy working in Lodja and so was likely to be a man trusted with international political contacts. She was though a little nervous on how to answer his question. " The foreign policy decisions of my little Kingdom are sadly controlled by the  Grand Marshall ,Kenneth Macrae, as a result any input I had there would be simply ignored. It seemed better to have my own breakfast meeting and hope that some of the other nations would send someone as significant as yourself." She knew how the breakfast up in the big house would have ended, no doubt her and Kenneth would have been arguing over what their relationship with other nations should be. Plus some of what the Queen had in mind would certainly have upset the Grand Marshall. "Beside Prince Lennox I think ourselves and Dál Riata have a diverging path approaching. I'm championing the cause of Eigg independence where as Dál Riata are looking for ever closer union. I don't suppose you know what your brothers stance on this aim would be?" She figured it best just to be honest.

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Conference Hall / Re: My thoughts
« on: April 14, 2022, 01:32:25 PM »
If the RP Mod is backing this government actively reviewing Rp with their view of "gaming" then we need to replace Dave.

I appreciate the help you've given me Dave but your role is to support RP not block it.

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To our Celtic Cousins.

Sadly despite my attempts at trying to persuade our Federation to bid for the Rugby World Cup it is likely that we would have a shortage of stadiums capable of making use eligible. With this in mind I would be willing to try and use what influence I have to convince our nations rugby association to support a fellow Celt in hosting the games. Furthermore should it help any other bid I would be willing to put our National Stadium at the disposal of anyone wishing to table a bid but unable to have enough stadia. The stadium sits around 75,000 fans and is on the edge of Kildoonan our Kingdoms capital.

We hope this helps foster co-operation between our nations.

Best Wishes

Queen Aoife II of Eigg

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Sporting Hub / Re: Rugby World Cup 2022 - OOC Sign Ups
« on: April 10, 2022, 04:00:36 PM »
Please include a team from the Federation for men and women's teams. If there is a need for more teams then please can we have a seperate Dál Riata team and an Eigg team. 

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Royal Highland Games (Open to anyone)
« on: April 10, 2022, 03:54:50 PM »
 Grand Marshall Kenneth Macrae of Dál Riata and Eigg was rather surprised when Queen Aoife had not attended this meeting. He had expected the Queen to not pass up a chance to meet with other Celtic monarchs but instead she had arrived the evening before and had set up a large marquee for the Maitland Clan of which she was part of. The marquee was bright yellow and despite the clans spanning several nations it was very clear this tent belonged to Eigg with images of galleons and blue stripes everywhere. While the Grand Marshall introduced himself Aoife was greeting people to her own little gathering of various clan leaders for breakfast. Just like Finley had she'd sent her staff to catch fresh fish and now it was being served on fire toasted thick bread and with scrambled eggs. She had in mind various plans that she hoped could circumvent the organisation of her Kingdom's relationship with Dál Riata and if it came off would leave her homeland in a much better position. 

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: Celtic Paganism - A guide to the Multiverse
« on: March 31, 2022, 11:39:13 AM »
BRANCH OF THE FAITH:- Áine worship
NATION OF ORIGIN:- Eigg however widely followed across Dál Riata

Áine is  a goddess of summer, wealth and sovereignty. The faith believes there is a large family of Gods who are parents, siblings, cousins etc to each other. At first there were several families of Gods and they utilised mankind for their amusement, however Áine gathered together a group of Gods from her own family and some from others who believed that it was important that mankind is protected. Eventually Áine and her group of Gods established themselves as the superior force and eradicated all other families of Gods except one who were banished to the Shadowland. As such mankind found themselves left largely alone with the Gods merely ensuring humanity had the best chance of leading prosperous lives while ensuring those banished to the Shadowland couldn't return. Suspecting that in the future the Shadowlands will launch an invasion of this world Áine and her fellow Gods seek the most noble and virtuous humans to stand beside them. As such life is merely a test to see who fits this bill. Those deemed worthy by showing faith, respect to others, spreading the teachings of the Gods and essentially striving to lead a productive and positive life are permitted to reside in the "Greenland" with the Gods enjoying what is essentially a paradise. Those deemed unworthy have their souls destroyed upon death and their bodies, like all human remains are disposed of by fire to ensure the Shadowland can not claim them should they return.

LIST OF GODS/GODDESSES AND ROLES

1. Áine - Chief Goddess, goddess of summer, wealth and sovereignty. She also has domain over love and fertility, she has command over crops and animals and is also associated with agriculture. She is seen as being the primary reason for humanities existence and demands sacrifice for her blessing, this is usually done at the various solstices by sacrifice of an animal.

2. Airmed - Healing Goddess - Following one of the inter-God battles her brother was killed by a rival God. Her tears over his body revived him and saw a vast number of healing herbs grow in that spot and she gathered them in her cloak. The cloak now contained examples of all the herbs needed to cure all illnesses. Her father (a now deceased God) was angry that she had meddled and ripped the cloak spreading the herbs across Mundus. As a result no one has yet discovered the cure to all illness.

3. Belenus - God of the Sun - He is thought to drag the sun across the sky behind a horse drawn chariot. He is drawn to the world each morning by ritual chants performed by members of the faithful. As such the Priestly Orders have someone carry this out every morning just before sunrise.

4. Borvo - God of Mineral Springs - He has granted mankind with a series of divine rivers. It is thought that by consuming this water and bathing in it the minerals it contains can help keep a person healthy. It is customary for these water courses to be crossed by small bridges often with votive offerings left.

5. Toutatis - God of Protection - He was seen as a watchman of the Gods, ever awake and ever vigilant. He is associated with the military. In order to appease the man it was common for soldiers after battle to melt down some enemy weapons or armor and make rings inscribed with the letter TOT. These were then often buried as a sign of thanks. Today it is customary for soldiers passing basic training to take their beret badge (all trainees wear the same one) and melt it down into a disc upon which they inscribe their name and letter TOT. When joining their unit for the 2nd stage of training it is buried while being witnessed by their new unit. Even when found be archaeologists these artifacts are always reburied.

6 - Lugh - God of Mastery of Skills - He is seen as being able to bless people in a wide variety of skills. It is tradition that those completing apprenticeships of other such practicial schemes of study give thanks to him upon completion. In the days of history upon entering a guild someone was expected to complete an example piece of work to be inspected by the Guild. Those who were admitted into a Guild usually then destroyed the object and presented its pieces to be destroyed in Temples dedicated to Lugh.

7. Epona - Goddess of Horses and Gatherer of the Dead. - She rides a horse and can command all related species such as mules and donkeys. It is believed that she rides the world bringing the souls of the deserving dead to the Greenland and inspecting the boundaries between this world and the Shadowland. She is worshiped by placing horseshoes on the alter of temples as well as statues of ritual horses.

8. The Morrígan - The Morrigan is a divine woman associated with war and fate, especially with foretelling doom, death or victory in battle. She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die. She is most frequently seen as a goddess of battle and war and has also been seen as a manifestation of the earth- and sovereignty-goddess, chiefly representing the goddess's role as guardian of the territory and its people. The Morrigan is often invoked to bring about good fortune for any major event.

There are multiple more regional and specialist Gods.

Worship varies for each God and each have their own group of Priests.

Within Eigg the faith has its own input into the Council of that nations government.


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Factbooks and Maps / Celtic Paganism - A guide to the Multiverse
« on: March 31, 2022, 11:35:12 AM »
OOC - Having discussed with the various "Celts" on here we've decieded that we're going to effectively all call our religions "Celtic Paganism" however each nation will venerate in a different way and respect some Gods, spirits beings etc more than others. As such expect entries from all of us (Kris, me, Maes and Ffion) if you wish to contribute we'd be delighted to work with you but please just check first. Thanks


A Celtic Pagan Festival in Eigg

The followers of the various branches of Celtic Paganism broadly believe that there are two worlds in parallel. The first world is the one we are most aware of, the temporal world in which we live. There exists however a second world, a spirit world often called the Otherworld or Shadow-world. It is the belief of most, but not all, Celtic Pagans that it is possible to cross from one world to the next. It is easier for a spirit world dweller to enter into the temporal world than for the journey to go the other way. There is the belief that Gods of various types live in this spirit world with some having more power than others or remit over certain aspects of the temporal world. In some branches of the Celtic Pagan faith these Gods may have different names and stories but often parallels exist between them. Alongside these gods live other creatures such as sprites, elves, banshees and various other "Magical" folk who are often born in the Otherworld and cross over to live in the temporal world.

Worship commonly requires gifts to be given to the Gods, often called sacrifices and while the practice of human sacrifice has long ended there are many examples of animal sacrifice within the faith. Prayer also is usually conducted outside and involves rituals specific to certain Gods. There are times of the year usually governed by the moon and sun that require rituals.

At times throughout history there have been clashes between different branches of the faith over perceived insults, lack of respect or in a few cases damage to sacred sites however today the vast majority recognise that while they may differ in belief they have more in common than separates them. As a result of this understanding their has largely been peace between the branches for the last 150 years.


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International News Networks / Re: Dal Riata & Eigg News
« on: March 27, 2022, 08:07:10 PM »


ROW OVER SCHOOL FUNDING


The Standing Council today passed a new formula for school funding which has lead to the representatives of Eigg calling it a "twisted form of educational discrimination." The new formula awards schools funding based on two criteria. Schools will now receive funding based on how many students they have plus a top up based on the schools catchment areas economic status. Previously schools had received larger sums per student with top ups being less generous. The Grand Marshall, Kenneth Macrae, presented the legislation saying "From time to time it is necessary to look at how we spend our Federations money and see if we can get better value. Education in the Federation see's a situation where those from more disadvantaged backgrounds produce significantly lower results, this then starts a vicious cycle of limiting oppurtunities for employment and then their children go through the same cycle. We need to refund education in a way to boost this."

The measure passed through the Standing Council with ease with only representatives from Eigg voting against. The passing of the new formula prompted Queen Aoife to say. "To the outsider this may seem a fair system however it fails to see the intricacies of Eigg's situation. Our nation has a much higher GDP per capita  than the rest of the Federation. This is largely due to us holding onto our clan based system closer than the others. We have significant wealth tied within the clan system in the form of investments in land, forestry, fishing etc. It also fails to recognise that the majority of our schools in rural areas with tricky public transport links. Our average school size is much much smaller but often its hard to recruit teachers in remote areas. We're in a difficult spot as it is and the schools will now lose funding."  The Queen is said to be exploring ways that she can bolster this spending gap in the coming days.





FORMER KING SENTENCED TO PRISON

Former King of Eigg, Lucian Maitland, has today been found guilty of sexual assault and has been sentenced to 7 years in prison. The father of the current Queen was found not guilty of a further charge of sexual assault on a minor as the jury believed that the girl had convinced the then King that she was 18. He will serve his sentence in the Dunadd Military Prison as the judge presiding the case said, "While it is clear that the defendent is guilty putting him among the general population would risk him being targeted. As is the case we risk assess every prisoner when their sentence is given and believe this is both fair and practical in terms of carrying out the punishment."

Queen Aofie was asked today about the verdict and said merely "The result of the courts deliberations must, as always, be respected."

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