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International Organisations / The Commonwealth Treaty; Signatories and Signups!

« on: August 28, 2017, 09:05:42 PM »

Welcome to the
Commonwealth Treaty Organisation

Nations of Mundus,

We are the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation (CTO). We are an international organisation made up of sixteen nations, with four key principles:

1. To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace;

2. To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace;

3.To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and

4.To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.

In order to achieve our goals, the Commonwealth Treaty has established a number of bodies:

General Assembly: The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the CTO. All Member States of the CTO are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only CTO body with universal representation.

International Court of Justice: The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation. The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorised CTO organs and specialized agencies.

Secretariat: The Secretariat comprises the President, the Head of the Civil Service and tens of thousands of international CTO staff members who carry out the day-to-day work of the CTO as mandated by the General Assembly and the Organisation's other principal organs. The Head of the Civil Service is the chief administrative officer of the Organisation. The President is the international face of the organisation appointed in turn by member states in order of treaty signature.

Key positions

Secretary-General: Sakura Sheppard (Achkaerin)
Deputy Secretary-General:

Lead Health Advisor, Mundus Health Organisation: Dr Danny Byrne (Achkaerin)
Chair of Mundus Refugee Council: Melissa Lusk (East Moreland)
Chief Constable Mundus Crime Agency: Amber Duff (Achkaerin)

Treaty

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CURRENT MEMBERS

Country	Signature	Continent	Language 1	Language 2	Language 3
First Empire of Rokkenjima	Her Imperial Majesty Empress Beatrice	Ardia	English	Rokkenjiman	Latin
Kingdom of Dartfordia	The Right Honourable Harold Saxon MP PC, Prime Minister	Albion	English
Republic of Lakhzovia	President Sachim Kadassa	Cotf Aranye	Lakhshan	English
The Empire of Quintelia	King Ferdinand D. Aquino	Ardia	Filipino, English	Spanish, German	Indigenous Dialects
Kingdom of Tytor	Lord Joseph Cornwallis, Prime Minister	Albion	English	Floodwaterian Creole	Old Tytoric
The Empire Of Kindricks	Mr Erling Allen	Albion	English	Yoruba

CURRENT OBSERVERS

The Principality of Heyra

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International Organisations / Fair Seas Concordat

« on: August 28, 2017, 08:52:27 PM »

The Fair Seas Concordat is the rules governing territorial sovreignty over the oceans, it also establishes rules of fair passage and navigation. We use the real life United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a full copy of which can be found here

This is a summary of the document.

* Coastal States exercise sovereignty over their territorial sea which they have the right to establish its breadth up to a limit not to exceed 12 nautical miles; foreign vessels are allowed "innocent passage" through those waters;

* Ships and aircraft of all countries are allowed "transit passage" through straits used for international navigation; States bordering the straits can regulate navigational and other aspects of passage;

* Archipelagic States, made up of a group or groups of closely related islands and interconnecting waters, have sovereignty over a sea area enclosed by straight lines drawn between the outermost points of the islands; the waters between the islands are declared archipelagic waters where States may establish sea lanes and air routes in which all other States enjoy the right of archipelagic passage through such designated sea lanes;

* Coastal States have sovereign rights in a 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with respect to natural resources and certain economic activities, and exercise jurisdiction over marine science research and environmental protection;

* All other States have freedom of navigation and overflight in the EEZ, as well as freedom to lay submarine cables and pipelines;

* Coastal States have sovereign rights over the continental shelf (the national area of the seabed) for exploring and exploiting it; the shelf can extend at least 200 nautical miles from the shore, and more under specified circumstances;

* All States enjoy the traditional freedoms of navigation, overflight, scientific research and fishing on the high seas; they are obliged to adopt, or cooperate with other States in adopting, measures to manage and conserve living resources;

* The limits of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of islands are determined in accordance with rules applicable to land territory, but rocks which could not sustain human habitation or economic life of their own would have no economic zone or continental shelf;

* Land-locked States have the right of access to and from the sea and enjoy freedom of transit through the territory of transit States;

* States are bound to prevent and control marine pollution and are liable for damage caused by violation of their international obligations to combat such pollution;

* All marine scientific research in the EEZ and on the continental shelf is subject to the consent of the coastal State, but in most cases they are obliged to grant consent to other States when the research is to be conducted for peaceful purposes and fulfils specified criteria;

Current Signatories

The First Empire of Rokkenjima
The Kingdom of Dartfordia
The Kingdom of East Moreland
The Holy Empire of Achkaerin
The Empire of Revana
The Odinist Republic of Nya Aland
The Republic of Nueva Ardia
The Duchy of Aquitaine
The Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi
The Ecclesiastical State
The Confederate States of Cascadia
The Heyran Republic
The Empire of Quintelia
The Federation of Muneski
The Six Dukedoms of Bakkermaya
The Empire of Krimeon
The Kingdom of Tytor
The Diarchy of Hassfurt
The Royal Confederation of Swastria
The Empire Of Kindricks
The Commonwealth of Soleimani

2403

Non Fiction / Northfort Travel Guide

« on: August 28, 2017, 01:05:45 PM »

Northfort is the capital of East Moreland and it's largest city. It currently has a population of just under 1million people. Northfort is best known for being the seat of the Royal family and as such features many landmarks associated with Royalty. The city is a mixture of classical medieval architecture with more modern styles interlaced throughout. The city is also considered very "Green" both in terms of its environmental policies and the large number of parks, many dubbed "Royal" parks but now open to the public.

UNDERSTAND

HISTORY

Occupying the central space of the Kingdom the small town of Northfort controlled several key river crossings and as such the town became strategically important in the fight between King Robert I and his brother Niall. Once the war was over in the 7th Century the town became heavily fortified and began to grow into a larger settlement. In the 9th Century the limits of the town where surrounded by a large stone wall, this is still visible in some areas and forms a very popular tourist area known as the Medieval City.

The City though did not become the capital of East Moreland until 1180 when King Hugh (often referred to as Hugh of the White Horse) moved the capital to the city from Keepton. The city began to rapidly grow as Hugh encouraged trade with other nations. With the River Jennas being navigable by the larger ships of the day a variety of traders from around Mundus began setting up shop here which gave the city a rather cosmopolitan feel.

In the 14th Century however East Moreland began to follow a policy of isolationism. This saw the city grow in isolation from the rest of the world up until the 20th Century when King Sven I began opening East Moreland's doors to the outside world. This has seen renewed interest in the city from abroad and over the last two decades the city has again grown and become once more a cosmopolitan city.

PEOPLE

The citizens of Northfort are often referred to by the rest of East Moreland as Forters. The city tends to have a rather younger population with around 65% of citizens being under the age of 50. This is mainly because of the cultural norm of many retired people to move to the coast or the Alps where life tends to be at a slow pace. The city is home to people from a number of nationalities and there is seldom any tension between those from East Moreland and those elsewhere. Around 80% of the cities population are originally from East Moreland.

TALK

Like the rest of East Moreland speaking Morelandish is the norm, this is however a recent development and English is still widely known. Since the coronation of King David III in 2010 however Morelandish has become a part of lessons in school so it is not uncommon to hear this language as it appears to be making a come back. Learning a foreign language is compulsory at school between the ages of 7-15 with most schools choosing either German, French or Spanish.

ECONOMY

The main business of Northfort is that of government. As such the majority of people working in Northfort tend to be in jobs connected to the day to day running to the Kingdom. Beside that you can find the headquarters of the majority of East Moreland's biggest companies in the city. Since ending isolationism the city has also seen a big increase in tourism and education with many foreign students, especially from Cultural Exchange Treaty Organisation member states attending classes in Northfort. The average income of a "Forter" is thought to be around US$46,000.

ORIENTATION

The city has no regular street plan, being built along medieval lines means the city has many twisting streets and once off the main road these can be quiet narrow, so much in fact that in the Medieval City a strict one way system is enforced for all vehicles. It is recommended a visitor buy a good map, however all major sites are signposted. The city boasts an excellent public transport network however rather than use compass directions for direction of travel final destinations are used so it is best to familiarise yourself with a transit map.

GETTING IN

People travelling with a passport of a treaty nation need no visa to enter East Moreland. Those travelling from outside of East Moreland need to first obtain a visa. These are for casual tourists very easy to get and are completed online up to 48hours before travelling. You will usually be granted a tourist visa as long as you have a return ticket, plan to stay for less then 6 months, have no criminal history and your passport is valid for 6 months from the date of your return.

If you are travelling for business you will need a business visa. These are often easily obtainable through the East Moreland Department of Trade and Industry. The conditions are the same as for the tourist visa but in addition you must have proof of intent to do business with a company based in East Moreland.

Students can obtain visas by proving they have an offer of a place in principle at an East Moreland institute of education and that they can fund their studies. Student Visas are valid for 6 months beyond the completion date of the course and also entitle the student to work 20 hours a week. Since the formation of CETO these visas have become increasingly easy to get.

The final category is a work visa. This is given to people who have passed an interview at the embassy in their home nation and have proved that they have a good command of English, skills considered "necessary" in East Moreland and are of good character. In the first instance the visa is valid for 12 months once you are offered a job, this is reviewed after 12 months and is then often extended for 5 years.

The best way to get to East Moreland is by plane. Northfort is served by two airports. King Robert Airport (KAR) is situated around 5km north of the city and handles most international flights. Meanwhile Northfort Karinya Airport (NKA) is 5km to the south of the city and deals with flights mainly from within the continent of Alba Karinya. Public transport links from the airports to the city are excellent. Both have regular bus services that terminate at the Central Bus Station. A overland tram route exists between NKA and the city centre, while both tram and U-Train (Name for local underground services) runs regularly between the airport and the central stations. Taxi's are readily available, however in recent months a growing group of illegal mini-cabs have tried operating from the airports. It is recommended that you take only a licenced taxi which will be displaying a Red illuminated sign on its roof. They will also have a taxi-meter which they should use for all journeys.

An alternative way to get to Northfort is to arrive at Portworth and take a River Cruise to Northfort, many tour operators run this trip which generally takes four days with stops along the way to allow sight seeing.

GETTING AROUND

Northfort is too large to walk around and see all the sights. It is recommended to make use of the public transport system which is extensive and cheap. Should you be staying in a hotel within city limits for 3 nights or more ask about the "Tourist Token", this is a card given to tourists which allows free use of public transport within city limits, however you may be asked to show your hotel reservation so keep this on you in case challenged by ticket inspectors.

Northfort's public transport system is served by four methods, Bus, Tram, U-Train and O-Train. Buses run frequently and are relatively cheap, you can buy a ticket for all day travel for around US$3. Tickets are brought either from a machine at the bus stop or from the driver once you board the bus. The Trams run 24 hours a day along what is best described as an eight spoke wheel. This makes transit very simple as long as you know the terminating station. Trams are described by locals as "Outs" and "Rounds". An "Out" is a tram that just goes back and forth along one of the spokes, while a "Round" circles the city in a ring. By taking a combination of "Outs" and "Rounds" it is possible to get very close to all major sites. Tram tickets are a standard price of US$2 for a single journey but multiple journey tickets can be brought and tend to work out cheaper. The U-Train is the name given to the cities subway system. It can be awkward to navigate at first as the system uses terminal stations to indicate direction of travel. Tickets must be brought prior to boarding a train but can be used on both the U and O Trains.

Northfort is generally a very bike friendly city although the roads leading to the Royal Palace tend to be quiet steep and will seriously test your leg muscles. Most hotels have bikes that can be rented very cheaply by tourists and a host of Bike Rental stores exist. All provide padlocks to secure your bike and racks are found at most public buildings and attractions. More recently Segway's have become more common but are expected to remain within bike lanes.

SEE

Tourists should be aware of a scheme called the City Culture Scheme (CCS). This is a ticket you can buy for US$15 per person and gives discounts on entry fees and is also accepted in some restaurants and bars. They are available from all Tourist Information centres and many hotels.

MUSEUMS

Northfort is home to over 100 museums. These range from the giant Royal Museum which chronicles the history of the Royal family to the single room Museum of Egg Cups, which houses a collection of over 10,000 Egg Cups collected by a single person between 1922 and 1978. Museums fall into two categories, Public and Private. Public Museums are those operated by the government directly and these are free to enter, it is customary though to make a donation or buy a guide, these are usually around $US5. Private Museums are owned and operated by either private businesses or more often educational institutes, these are not free to enter but you should expect to never pay more than US$8 per adult. Many Private Museums are part of the City Culture Scheme and discounts can often be had.

The most visited museums are as follows;

The Royal Museum - located at the bottom end of Embassy Street the Royal Museum houses many artefacts of national importance. It chronicles the history of the monarchy of East Moreland from the time of King Robert I to modern day. The oldest artefact is houses is a decree from King Robert I establishing East Moreland while the most modern artefact is the sword used to coronate King David III. You should put aside a half day to see everything. The displays are arranged chronologically and many feature child friendly interactive elements.

The Military Museum - located on Canal Road the museum is owned and operated by the Veterans Trust and as such charges US$8 per adult but is a member of the CCS. The museum contains displays of the weapons and armours used by the East Moreland military from the 10th Century until modern day. The museum is very popular with younger people as it features many opportunities to try simulators, attend demonstrations and immerse yourself in East Moreland's rich military heritage. You should put aside half a day for this museum.

Museum of the Sword - One of the cities smaller museums it reflects the importance of the sword in East Moreland culture. The museum is privately operated but costs just US$4 to enter, it is a member of the CCS but only gives discount to children under 16, who get free entry. The museum is centred around a fully functioning blacksmith who still makes swords for use today. The museum houses collections of swords found throughout the Kingdom as well as those made for special occasions.

ART GALLERIES

The city is home to a number of classical and modern art galleries. Like with the museums of the city they are both Public and Privately owned. Public galleries are always free while Private ones will charge, not all are members of the CCS

David III Gallery Owned by the King this is technically a Private gallery however it is free to enter. Located towards the middle of Embassy Street the Gallery houses King David III own private collection of art work. It is well known that the King is an avid collector of Chinese style art work and the Gallery houses over 100 different examples of traditional paper cutting. The gallery also hosts portraits and sculptures of the Ironside family.

National Gallery This is a public gallery and is home to the Kingdoms works of art. Expect lots of paintings of Kings and Queens along with work of art by the nations most well known artists, Samuel Barlow and Hans Rehm.

TEMPLES

East Moreland is quiet a devout nation. The nation subscribes to the Cult of Helus and every city has a selection of temples to the various Gods and Goddesses venerated by the nation. Examples of temples can be found throughout the city but the largest are found in the Temple District just a few hundred meters away from the Embassy Street. Temples are open and welcoming of tourists except on days of festivals and prayer. There are a few things to remember when visiting a temple. Morelanders view the Temple as being the house of the God so it is important to be respectful, children should not be allowed to run around and everyone should be quiet as often people will be praying. Photography is permitted but out of respect it is no considered acceptable to photograph people in prayer or the Priests or Priestesses.

The largest Temple in Northfort is the Temple to Helus, which was completed in 1678 after being extended several times by various monarchs.

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

The city is home to the Royal Palace. The Palace was built in the 17th Century by King Sebastian II and has been used ever since by the Royal Family. The Palace sits on top of a hill in the northern section of Northfort, the Palace is close to Embassy street and sits in its own private park of 200-hectare (490-acre) which contains a large lake and various "Summer Houses" these "Summer Houses" are self contained homes which are often used to accommodate foreign dignitaries, leading government members and other royals. The Palace is a fully functioning government building however tours can be arranged following a written request. Areas of the Palace gardens are free for tourists to wander at their leisure.

The Medieval City is an area within the old city walls. Here traditional buildings can be seen and you can walk along the walls. The area is home to many little bars, restaurants and arts and craft stores.

DO

Recreation

The City is home to many parks, once former Royal retreats these are now fully open to the public. The largest is The People's Park which covers 3.7 km2 and gives the public access to parkland for recreation including boating, horse riding, field sports and picnics. Many cultural events take place within the parks and these are well advertised in local newspapers, tourist information centres and hotels.

Cultural Events

22nd February - Feast of Helus. This day celebrates the Kingdoms chief God. It is a time when families spend the day at Temple and feasting. Expect most shops and attractions to be shut. It is not uncommon for there to be big parties in the parks which anyone is welcome to join as long as they bring an offering of food and drink.

19th March- Feast of Jekar - Feast held to honour the Warrior God. Services are held to remember soldiers who have died in defence of East Moreland. Often it is this day Sword Ceremonies are held. Parades are held in the city and Temples are often very busy. Expect to see lots of people in uniform.

27th April Feast of Melanor - Festival held to honour the Goddess of Life. Families hold get togethers and trees are planted in local parks.

23rd May - Greenflowers Day and King's birthday. National holiday to celebrate Kind Robert I victory over his brother Niall at the Battle of Greenflowers. People dress in national colours and street parties are held. The day is also the birthday of the current reigning monarch and a Birthday Ball is held at the Palace.

29th June - Feast of Rolaf - Day to remember the dead, prayers are said for those who have died in the previous year, often people will save any ashes from deceased relatives and scatter them on this day. Expect all businesses to be closed, temples to be busy and hotels to be run using a skeleton staff. Most people will be wearing black this day. Expect to see people scattering ashes in parks.

29th July - Festival of Thiban -God of the Skies and Seas. Parks will be full of kites as people take part in competitions ranging from kite fighting to childrens kite making. Often workshops are held letting people learn how to make their own.

12th September - Feast of Marissa - Many weddings take place on this day as Marissa is the Goddess of Love. She is also the Goddess of Health and as such many people also take gifts to local hospitals as a thank you to Doctors and Nurses.

28th September - Honey Badger Day - Marks the anniversary of when King Richard I introduced the now national animal to the country in 1790. It is thought that the Honey Badgers bravery, intelligence and ferociousness in battle was meant to be an example to the military. People dress as Honey Badgers or wear Red and take to the streets to party in what has become a day to just celebrate being a Morelander.

22nd and 23rd October - Feast of Grasa - On the 22nd people fast only drinking water. This is to make them appreciate the food and drink the Goddess gives. The 23rd however is a day to eat yourself silly. Quiet often communities hold big feasts where each family brings a selection of home-made food and everyone shares food with each other. Expect to find many restaurants closed on this day.

Sound and Vision

The city hosts a number of theatres, concert halls and other such attractions

THEATRES

Royal Concert Hall - This seats 45,000 people and hosts events ranging from ballet, opera to orchestras. Tends to host what would be considered more traditional events.

EMAC Arena - A 70,000 capacity venue on the edge of Northfort which hosts lots of large scale concerts and events. Quiet often live music events are hosted here. It has a retractable roof so is ideal all year round.

Theatre of Modern Art - A 11,000 seat venue that hosts smaller and more modern events such as stand up comedy, smaller bands, modern plays etc.

During the summer many open air plays and concerts take place in the various parks.

CINEMA

Like any modern city cinema's are spread thoughout the city run by major multi-national companies, however the city has a few hidden gems that cater to a specialist audience.

The Starlight - This cinema specialises in sci-fi films and shows a different classic everyday alongside a major current film. The venue is packed full of film memorabilia and has a themed café bar next door where drinks are named after films and charectors.

The Mobus- A small cinema that shows films from 20 years ago. The cinema has four screens and shows only films that would have been at cinemas exactly 20 years on that day. Prior to the screening they show EMTV's news coverage from that day. A real trip back in time.

The Winding Wheel - A traditional 1960's drive in that provides the car. It shows a major retro classic each night and customers can pick the throwback car of their dreams to watch it in. Food and drink is served by roller skating waiting staff.

SPORT

The city is home to two major football teams and two rugby teams. The King Robert Arena is the rugby teams home stadium and seats around 75,000 people.

Northfort United and the Kings Men are Premier Division teams that play in the city. United are situated in the North of the city and maintain a fierce rivalry with the Kings Men who are based more towards the city centre. The city also is home to the Northfort Harlequins and Northfort Blues rugby teams who share the record for league championships. The 'Quins play at Holmewood Stadium which is next to the King Robert Arena while the Blues share a ground with the Northfort Royals.

LEARN

The city is home to three major universities

The East Moreland University of Leadership - This University is a specialist in subjects considered necessary for the future government leaders, so subjects such as Politics, History, Economics etc are considered a specialism of the University. The University has traditionally been the institute attended by the future monarchs, in fact King David III graduated with his degree in History and Law in 2002.

Northfort Royal University - Considered Northforts best University it is also home to East Moreland's CETO offices and as such as gained a reputation for Humanities subjects.

Capital University - Was opened in 2007 to give the city a University that was more scientific and technical in focus. The University does not offer any Humanities subjects and has connections with many big businesses.

SHOPPING

Northfort has several large shopping complexes. The largest of these is the Northfort Fair. Despite its traditional sounding name it was built in 2007 on the site of an old warehouse and today features over 200 stores. More traditional stores can be found dotted around the city and craft stores can be found extensively through the old Medieval City. The usual large range of goods you would expect to find in any large city are to be found easily. If your after something uniquely Morelandish though you may be interested in the following.

Swords In East Moreland the sword is a sign of honour and pride. It is not uncommon to see more traditionally minded folk carrying small ceremonial swords in public. A wide range of styles and designs can be found in sword shops in the city. Souveniors designed specially for tourists quiet often feature swords, such as key rings, t-shirts etc. Swords are easy enough to buy even for tourists, a valid ID such as a passport must be shown. A cheap decrotive sword starts at around US$80. For people with more cash to splash you can have a made to measure one off sword made for around US$4,000 depending on the work. For a one off sword expect it to take at least two weeks. Check with your local customs laws on bringing the item back

Whiksey East Moreland's Alpine regions are home to several distilleries. You can find varieties of whiskey ranging from mass produced Moreland Gold to vintage 40 year old oak conditioned Morekey.

Jewellry As a nation of skilled metal workers it comes as no surprise that you will find many small one off stores selling pieces made on the premises. Many will even customise what you take them or make items from scratch.

NIGHT LIFE

Northfort is a true 24 hour city. Expect to see people sat enjoying a sociable drink after work. It is practically possible to find something to drink or eat nearly any time of the day.

On A Budget

For those after a good night out but not wanting to spend big look for bars owned by the Rampant HoneyBadger chain. These are a no frills bar that serve good quality basic food. Drinks are locally sourced and as such are relatively cheap. They remain open til 3am Wed-Sat and til midnight at other times. They also serve breakfast.

For a meal out you will find many street food vendors come out once the offices begin to empty. You can get a decent meal in a box for around US$5 and this ranges from traditional Moreland cuisine to foreign and fusion dishes.

Those looking to dance the night away should look to the Parks. Often free concerts and parties are thrown there and are a good way to mix with the locals. Also worth checking out is the Freeman District. This is an area of former industrial units that can be hired out by entertainment entrapuners to host parties. These often are very varied but offer a wide choice of vibe, anything from South American tango to modern Electronic Rave music. Expect to pay around US$ 5 entrance and then drinks inside are usually quiet cheap as they are locally produced.

Middle Budget

The city has a wide variety of reasonably priced eating places. The Runnymede Crescent is a trendy up and coming area where several unique restaurants can be found offering a three course meal with drinks for around US$30 per person. One of the most well known is the Moreland BBQ where a variety of succulent meat dishes can be found cooked in a stone lined BBQ pit. It is definatly not a place for vegetarians.

In the streets leading to the Crescent you can find several Brewhouses. These are independently owned bars that more often than not brew their own drinks on the premisies. It is not unusual to be given a table with strangers and this is a great way to meet the locals who often have a great knowledge of their local Brewhouse. Rivallry between these Brewhouses is quiet strong and is friendly. Expect to be accosted by the neighbouring Brewhouse keen to prove their beer is better.

To finish the night there are a host of clubs that are open to the early hours. One of the most well known is Greedo. This three floor nightclub is open from 10pm - 5am Wed - Sun. Expect to pay around US$10 for entry. The club features a floor of modern chart classics, one of indie and rock music and a more laid back "Chill out" room. A roof terrace is open in summer giving great views across the city.

Money to Burn

Drinks down by the river are an excellent way to start the night. A variety of Whiskey Bars can be found serving cocktails and wine. The pace is rather lesuirely and most venues have strict dress codes. One of the most well known bars is "The Classic" which serves over 200 different cocktails on its riverside terrace.

Riverside View is a street known locally to feature the very best restaurants in town. Expect to pay at least US$100 per person for three courses and then extra for drinks. Many of the restaurants are owned by celebrities and it is not uncommon to see the elite of East Moreland dining at places like Mama Greens a traditional East Moreland style BBQ and Grill with over 200 years of history. The steaks here are considered to be amongst the best on the planet. Quiet often a table is needed to be booked months in advance.

The area around Royal Bridge is home to several Casinos where black tie is required for entry. In amongst these is the very exclusive Blue Blood Bar, open 7 days a week 7pm - 7am. It is an old Army Officers mess that retains much of its original décor with a modern twist.

STAY SAFE

Northfort is generally a safe city. The awareness of crime is the same as in any large city and it is advised you don't leave valuables unattended. East Moreland has a strict moral code followed by the vast majority of citizens. This features a belief that you must "protect those in need" so it is not uncommon for citizens to intervene if a stranger is in trouble. Locals are usually very welcoming and open towards foreigners and gatherings in parks are considered open to all as long as you show willingness to share what you bring in terms of food and drink.

There have been an increased threat of terrorist attack by Borlanders who in recent months have been increasingly violent. The capital though is considered safe but expect to see armed police patrolling the streets. The Police are very approachable.

You will see large numbers of people in military uniform. This is not something to be alarmed by. East Moreland has a long military tradition and everyone serves some kind of national service. People are very proud of their military and its traditions. It is recommended to avoid saying anything even vaguely supporting of Borland Seperatism.

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Diplomacy and Events / Festival of Sail - Conclusion

« on: August 28, 2017, 11:34:55 AM »

Spoiler: WHATS HAPPENED SO FAR • show

Freya and Alex had spent most of the day moving between hanging out with King David and taking Evie and Rhiannon to the next place they wanted to play, the two girls were loving it, a chance to play pretend with all the historical reenactments and obviously eat ice cream. Alex however was still a little down, earlier in the day he'd been blocked from adopting Evie, the little girl he'd rescued from a remote island when he'd been washed up there during the Refugee Crisis. At first the five year old wouldn't talk at all, and then only to Alex, but now she was getting back to being a normal little child as Alex and then Freya had looked after her. She occasionally accidently called them "Mummy" and "Daddy" but Alex always smiled and explained that while he was looking after her he wasn't her father, for all Alex knew her father could still be out there searching for his daughter, but he figured that was pretty remote. This time he'd been blocked from adopting her as the judge didn't think it was appropriate for a unmarried man to be adopting a child, especially with Alex's military career.

Freya could tell he was feeling down. "Thinking of the adoption?" she asked as they strolled towards where Evie was playing with Rhiannon, they stopped short as the two girls clambered up a playground cargo net to use a slide in the shape of a sea monster.

"Yeah, I just want to get it sorted" Alex had initially not seen himself as a father figure but having had nearly a year of being her surrogate Dad he'd grown to love the role, and the girl. He was worried, if he went away on deployment again there was a chance they'd take Evie into care rather than let Alex's wheelchair bound father look after her.

"Simple solution" Freya mused, Alex was puzzled at her flippant response. "We get married" Alex shifted uneasily, he'd loved Freya for over a decade but being his best friends sister and more importantly the King's sister, had seen him avoid their relationship, now however David had given him his blessing but this step was one that still seemed strange. "We've been engaged almost a year, so why keep waiting."

"Well we need to make lots of arrangements, your schedule, mine, its complex." Alex shrugged.

"Well I reckon we've got about an hour before Evie needs to be in bed, I'm here, you're here so lets do it. I mean even David's here." Freya put her arms around Alex's neck. "So any other excuses?" she smiled.

"You mean now? We need a Priestess, we need a dress for you, birth blankets and the like" Alex referred to the ancient wedding practice of parents taking the blanket used to wrap a child in and saving them, they were made into a rope for the wedding of two people and used to tie their hands together.

"Well I've no parents, your father isn't exactly a traditionalist and frankly I don't want the whole pomp and ceremony of a royal wedding. Let's just do it, we can get Admiral Thompson to do it, he has the authority to marry people on board a flagged ship.....we're not exactly lacking them." Freya motioned around the harbour which was rammed full of vessels. "Personally I think we should go for the King Robert" she pointed to the huge flagship of the East Moreland Navy an amphibious warfare ship. "Beside, we've some influential foreign types in, and the gala dinner, perfect wedding reception."

"You're serious aren't you" Alex laughed as he shook his head. "Fine" he looked over at where the girls were playing. "Evie!" he motioned her over and she ran over holding her friend Princess Rhiannon's hand. "What would you say to being a flower girl at a wedding?" he asked. The little girls face lit up, they'd gone to one of Alex's colleagues weddings a few weeks earlier and she'd been fascinated at the way a girl had thrown flowers in front of the bride, she'd spent the next day making a basket full of petals from the flowers in the park, much to the annoyance of the park warden. She'd then watched fascinated as they blew on the wind.

"Yes please" she said excitedly. "Who is getting married?" she asked

"Us" Alex held Freya close and Evie jumped up and down excitedly. "It'll not be as fancy as Sam's but we want you to do it, with Rhiannon if her Dad says yes." the two girls hugged each other excited at the prospect. The next thirty minutes were a whirlwind as Freya set her Chief of Household into motion. Rebecca Jarrett was an organisational machine and with the full might of the East Moreland military behind her it wasn't hard for her to have got Freya and Alex's swords en route as well as tracking down a Red Legion uniform for Alex and dress for Freya.

"I'd have preferred my uniform" Freya explained as a hastily recruited seamstress went to work poking Freya with needles as she worked and moaning for her to stand still.

"Well if you didn't spring things on me I could have sorted it. I'm not a miracle worker" Rebecca frowned as she did her best to encourage two excited little girls into white dresses and stop thme throwing the petals a florist had provided around the dockyards commanding officers office. Across the harbour Alex and David were getting changed in the state room onboard the REMNS King Robert.

"You seen my beret?" David was peering under the tables, luckily the King had his uniform for the Gala dinner but his white beret had vanished as they changed.

"This it?" Alex swung it at him as he strapped on his sword. "I was expecting just a quiet little thing when she suggested this." Alex explained as he brushed the Red jacket down. He looked at his watch "Thirty minutes" he muttered to himself. He knew aides were being sent to track down all the foreign delegates who'd arrived informing them of the short notice wedding and telling them not to worry about formalities but inviting them to attend the REMNS King Robert. The crew were being run ragged as Admiral Thompson had them cleaning and attempting to decorate the deck.

"Get that bloody Helo out the way, you think that's got an invite." Thompson bellowed as two deck hands began helping fold the blades in. "Where is the Marine party?" he looked round, he'd arranged for fifty of the Marines on duty to act as escort across the dockyard and they were now hastily whitening their cross belts and drawing rifles from the armoury. A Marine Sergeant appeared followed by the others. "Ten minutes to get there, be firm with the crowd if you need to" he instructed and the Marines went down the gangway, formed up and marched off, he could hear the Sergeant's voice yelling for the crowd to make a space for them. Meanwhile on deck a table had been found to act as a alter. "What the hell is this?" Thompson complained as he noticed the white cloth draped over it hadn't been ironed. "Get on it" he flung it back at a Seaman who turned and ran off the deck.

With five minutes to go word had begun to spread around the festival, after all it was noticeable on deck that something was happening and when the Marines had passed by something was clearly a foot of great importance as a parade of smartly dressed Royal Marine Commando's wasn't on the schedule. It was only when the King and Alex were seen on deck as a shield, paint still wet, with the Redfern emblem and the Ironside one were carried aboard the ship that many Morelanders knew a wedding was taking place. Khaki clad marines with automatic rifles now made their way down the gangplank to make a passage for the arrival of guests who had been hastily invited.

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: EAST MORELAND MILITARY FACTBOOK

« on: August 28, 2017, 10:41:34 AM »

ROYAL EAST MORELAND AIR FORCE

The REMAF was founded in 1922 and was originally the Royal East Moreland Aviation Regiment and part of the Army. In 1937 the Navy began operating their own aviation forces as part of the Naval Aviation Force, however this was short lived and in 1942 it was determined that a specialist command would be needed and the Air Force was formed. The Air Force's origins in the Army is still easy to spot as officers carry cavalry sabres as standard issue dress uniform.

Today the Air Force is seen as the most technologically advanced of the three services, thanks mainly to being in partnership with EMAC.

The Air Force is arranged into squadrons of 24 aircraft in most cases.

Aircraft	Role	Squadrons
E-3 Albatros	AEWACS	1 of 10 aircraft
F-3 Dragonheart	Multi Role Fighter	8
F-2 Dragonskin	Multi Role Fighter	7
F-5 Dragonbreath	Multi Role Fighter	2
GR-10 Dragonbane	Ground Attack	2
Dragonbane II	Ground Attack	2
EMAC AutoDragon	UAV	20 aircraft
E-3 Spotter	Electronic Warfare	1 squadron with 14 aircraft
E-17 Stalker	Signals Warfare	1 squadron with 10 aircraft
KC-8 Heron	Tanker/Transport	2
T-17 BabyDragon	Jet Trainer/ Light Fighter	2
T-18 Dragonling	Jet Trainer / Light Attack	2
T-1 Dragon Prop	Basic Trainer / Ground Attack	3
C-137 Puffin	Transport	2
C-6 Swallow	Transport	2
C-18 Munduslifter	Transport	2
GR-130 Fireform	Ground Attack	1
Lifter Helicopter	Utility Helicopter	2
Twin Lifter	Transport Helicopter	2
Super Lifter	Utility Helicopter	3
P-7 Thiban	Maritime Patrol	1 squadron with 10 aircraft
Jekars Chariot	Strategic Bomber	1 squadron with 10 aircraft
EMAC Adapted Royal Flight	Royal Flight/VIP Transport	1 squadron with 8 aircraft
NEW PLANE	SOMETHING

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A breakdown of each squadron can be found Here

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« on: August 28, 2017, 10:01:26 AM »

ACTIVE NAVAL SHIPS

Regulars:- Approx 42,000
Reservists:- Approx 21,000

The Royal East Moreland Naval Service was founded in 1507 after Queen Rhiannon the Fierce brought the various nobles private fleets under a central command. At the time this was known as the Naval Army however in 1670 this was renamed The Royal Naval Service. Following the reformation of parts of the military in 1907 the Army lost its own boats and the Royal East Moreland Naval Service was given its royal standard.

The Navy is considered the "Poor relation" in East Moreland military circles and has for around 30 years complained of being denied funding for large scale projects that it much needs. This has been changing in recent years however the Navy is still, according to its commanders, "Punching Above its Weight" and in need of increasing in size as East Moreland begins to have a more global outlook.

Class	Ships in Service	Armament
Moreland Class Carrier	1. Portworth (Retired October 2020) 2. Ostlake	16–24 × RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles 4 × Phalanx CIWSs 5 x SeaDragon 50x Dragonskin Fighters 10x Sea Dragon Strike Fighters 2x Dragoneye 3x C-2 Greyhounds 10x Sea Lifter
Flagship Class Amphibious Assault Class	1. King Robert 2. Northfort	4 × 30mm DS30M Mk2 guns 3 × Phalanx CIWS 4 × Miniguns 8 × General purpose machine guns 10x EMAC Lifter 6x EMAC Twin Lifter 2x Sea Cobra
Royal Class Destroyer	1. Keepton 2. Silverhills 3. Rhiannon The Fierce 4. Paul the Explorer 5. Roberton	Anti-air missiles: Sea Viper air defence system, with a 48-cell Sylver A50 VLS, for mix of up to 48: Aster 15 missiles (range 1.7–30 km) Aster 30 missiles (range 3–120 km) Anti-ship missiles: 2 × quad Harpoon launchers[N 2] Guns: 1 × BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 naval gun 2 × Oerlikon 30 mm guns 2 × Phalanx CIWS 2 × Miniguns 6 × General purpose machine guns 1x EMAC Lifter
Duke Class Frigate	1. Rockhampton 2. Christian The Dark 3. David The Poet 4. Illumic 5. Philip The Wild	Anti-air missiles: 1 × 32-cell Sea Wolf GWS.26 VLS canisters for 32: Sea Wolf missiles (range 1-10 km) Anti-ship missiles: 2 × quad Harpoon launchers Anti-submarine torpedoes: 2 × Twin 12.75 in (324 mm) Sting Ray torpedo tubes Guns: 1 × BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 naval gun 2 × 30mm DS30M Mk2 guns, or, 2× 30mm DS30B guns 2 × Miniguns 4 × General purpose machine guns 1x EMAC Lifter
Fast Frigate Class	1. Timothy Carpenter 2. Melissa Graham 3. Charles Townshend	2 MK-41 Vertical Launch Systems, 8 cells for each system; 1 Close-In-Weapon System, 1 Enhanced HARPOON Launching System with launchers; 2 MK-32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes;
Cyborg Class Drone Carrier	1. Dalek 2. Cylon 3. Borg (sold to Lodja Jan 2020)	20-cell vertical launching system 1 × 155 mm gun 1–4 × CIWS Up to 30 Air Drones carried Up to five naval drones carried 2x EMAC Lifter
Ekra-Class Flying Ship	1. The Ekrabadger	Six fixed-elevation P-270 Moskit antiship missile launchers 4 × 23 mm PI-23 turrets (2 x 2, 2,400 rounds)
Sealion Class Minewarfare Ship	1. Stoneton 2. Morton 3. Simon Cullen 4. Caspian 5. William I	1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1 8-cell Denel Umkhonto-IR VLS SAM system 2 × 12.7 mm machine gun 2 × H&K GMG grenade machinegun 2 × RBU-1200 depth charge rocket launcher 2 × rails for depth charges 4 × rails for 100-150 mines
River Class Partol Boat	19 in service, each given a number	1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon 3 × General purpose machine guns
Marine Class Missile Sub	1. William II 2. David I 3. Sven	8 x VLS equipped silos for either: 32 (8 x 4) Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles or 40 (8 x 5) Kalibr anti-ship, anti-submarine and land attack submarine launched cruise missiles Kh-101 cruise missiles 10 × torpedo tubes (533 mm) Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Noble Class Destroyer	1. Suvewal 2.Naqjej 3.Royaleth	1 × H/PJ-38 130 mm dual-purpose naval gun 1 × H/PJ-14 CIWS (forward) 1 × HQ-10 short-range SAM in 24-cell launcher (aft) 112 VLS HHQ-9B Surface-to-air missiles with terminal ABM capability HQ-26 Anti-ballistic missiles YJ-18 Land attack cruise missiles CJ-10 Long-range land-attack cruise missiles YJ-18A Anti-ship cruise missiles YJ-100 Long-range anti-ship cruise missiles CY-5 Anti-submarine missiles DK-10A Quad packed surface-to-air missiles 1x Sea Cobra 1 x Sea Lifter
Chamwick Class Aircraft Carrier	1.Chamwick	3 × Phalanx CIWS designed to defend against missile attack 4x 30-mm DS30M Mk2 guns designed for defence against small vessels. Miniguns mounted on rails. Air Wing:- Typical Deployment 30 x Dragonskin Multi-Role Aircraft 2 x C-2 Greyhound Transport Aircraft 3 x DragonEye AEWACS aircraft 10 x Sea Dragon Strike Aircraft 10 x Sea Lifter Helicopters Combat Deployment 30 x Dragonskin Multi-Role Aircraft 4 x C-2 Greyhound Transport Aircraft 4 x DragonEye AEWACS aircraft 12 x Sea Dragon Strike Aircraft 10 x Sea Lifter Helicopters 12 x Dragonbreath Multi-Role Aircraft 3 x AutoDragon Modified UAV.

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: EAST MORELAND MILITARY FACTBOOK

« on: August 28, 2017, 09:44:17 AM »

NATIONAL SERVICE

Every Morelander has to complete two years of national service, regardless of physical ability. This is undertaken at the age of 18 or following completion of an Undergraduate Degree, men and women complete the same length of service. Uniquely however not all complete military national service for the duration of their national service, for example a Morelander who is blind is still expected to do national service but will skip the military phase. Anyone deemed unfit for all national service branches is given an exemption certificate but this is generally rare.

Stage	Duration	What it involves
1. Initial Military Training	15 weeks	Skill at Arms Fieldcraft First Aid CBRN (chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear defence training) Physical training Adventure training Military Education Sport and Fitness[c]2. Test Week[c]1 week[c]Recruits undergo a range of mental and physical tests. At the end of this week people are streamed into one of five areas of service. 1. Military (Branch determined) 2. Cultural (protecting national heritage) 3. Religious (caring for religious sites) 4. Health (Helping in hospitals) 5. Environomental (Woodland management)
3. Trade Training	15 weeks	Preparing the individual for their future in the service. For military this involves a 15 week course specific to their branch, for the Army this involves specific training for their unit. For those entering other types of service they receive specific training much of which involves work shadowing.
4. Probation	3 weeks	Individuals work within their assigned position under a mentor in a full time capacity. Should they be deemed in need of further training they return to Trade Training. This generally only happens in the military branch of service.
5. Independent Service	60 weeks[	The indiviudal serves full time in their allocated role. This can see people sent into combat, however generally individuals doing military service are more often than not put into non-front line units with infantry being mainly volunteers.
6. Preparation Training	5 weeks	Individuals, wherever possible, work part time while accessing training designed to help find a job when they leave the National Service. This can include vocational training, further study or work experience.
7. Debriefing	5 weeks	Individuals return to their home towns where they take on a leadership or mentoring role in their field. Also during this stage a person may be released from service if they have a full time job to go to. The final week sees the individuals presented with a formal written report of their service which is often used by employers. The final week also sees a parade held where they formally end service. [/list]

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Factbooks and Maps / EAST MORELAND MILITARY FACTBOOK

« on: August 28, 2017, 09:36:52 AM »

ARMED FORCES OF EAST MORELAND

The Armed Forces of East Moreland can trace its history back to the Battle of Greenflowers when after the battle King Robert The Unifier formed his bodyguard calling them Red Legion. The name came from the fact that many of the civilians who had come to defend him had been wearing white farmers shirts which due to the bloodshed turned Red by the end. Today Red Legion is the name given to the nations elite special forces unit, one of the most respected in Mundus.

The East Moreland military is formed of three branches.

	Army	Royal East Moreland Naval Service (REMNS)	Royal East Moreland Air Force (REMAF)
March	Farmers Boys	Naval March	Bombers March
Headquarters	Ostlake North Barracks	Portworth	Ostlake East Aerodrome
Commanding Officer	General Maurice Gee	Admiral James Thompson	Air Commodore Edward Briggs
Active Members (Reservist)	Approx 250,000 (Approx 45,000) Does not include Red Legion	Approx 42,000 (Approx 21,000)	Approx 52,000 (Approx 19,000)
Motto	Strike Sure	Do Right, Fear No One	Through adversity to the stars
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« on: August 28, 2017, 09:17:34 AM »

Character Profile

Code: [Select]

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	[td]What did they learn good??[/td]
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	[td]Think career history[/td]
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	[td]Who do they have?[/td]
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	[td]WHat have they done[/td]
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	[td]Tell us about them[/td]
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« on: August 28, 2017, 09:13:14 AM »

If you need to make a table this is a useful tool.

https://www.teamopolis.com/tools/bbcode-table-generator.aspx

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« on: August 28, 2017, 09:08:40 AM »

Code: [Select]

[center][img]URL of your flag goes here[/img]
[b]Motto:-[/b] Something Cool
[b]National Anthem:-[/b] [URL=Link to YouTube or something goes here]Name of Anthem[/URL][/center]
[hr]
[center][size=24pt][u][b]BACKGROUND[/b][/u][/size][/center]

Type some of the history/background of your nation here.

[b]Government Type:-[/b] How does your country work
[b]Population:-[/b]:- How many people live there?
[b]Capital City:-[/b] Name of City (population)
[b]Demonym:-[/b] What do we call your people.

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[center][size=24pt][u][b]ECONOMY[/b][/u][/size][/center]

[b]Currency:-[/b] What money do you have
[b]GDP per Capita:-[/b] A measure of wealth
[b]Unemployment Rate:-[/b] How many people are unemployed
[b]Main Industries:-[/b] What does your nation make money from.

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[center][size=24pt][u][b]PEOPLE[/b][/u][/size][/center]

[b]Ethnicity:-[/b] What background do you people have
[b]Languages:-[/b] What do you speak
[b]Religions:-[/b] What faith do you follow
[b]Average Life Expectancy:- [/b] How long do people live

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[b]Head of State:-[/b] Name of Head of State
[b]Head of Government:-[/b] Name of Head of Government
[b]Name of Legislative Body:-[/b] Parliament etc

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« on: August 27, 2017, 04:07:43 PM »

WIP

RELIGION IN EAST MORELAND

Religion has a big impact on life in East Moreland. The most common form of saying "Hello" in East Moreland is "May the Gods Watch over you..." followed by some wish for the person you are greeting.

The people of East Moreland follow a poly deity religion. There are numerous Gods in the Pantheon but these can be broken down into Major and Minor. Each God is thought to have a particular role or responsibility.

The East Moreland people believe that in the beginning the Gods created all things, they created a group of people to be caretakers of what they had created. These were known as the Underlords. However the Underlords where blessed with God like powers and rebelled against the Gods in an attempt to form their own world. A massive battle took place in which some Gods were killed, in an attempt to defeat the Underlords the Gods created a second group of caretakers, humans. The humans fought loyally side by side with the Gods and defeated the Underlords. It was at this time that the human called Unasson was deemed to be the bravest and most honourable warrior. He was presented with the God Jekar's sword. Since then all the Kings of East Moreland can trace their bloodline back to Unasson.

THE PANTHEON OF GODS

East Moreland has 8 MAJOR Gods. These are worshipped regularly, unlike the MINOR gods who are worshipped only in specific situations or days of the year.

Helus This is the Chief God. Often referred to as the father of the World. He is believed to be the God who created all things. His main Temple can be found in Northfort where it is believed he descended to Earth to fight the Underlords

Jekar This is the Warrior God. He was the first Legionnaire and stood shoulder to shoulder with Helus. He gave the knowledge of the sword to humans. His Temple can be found in Ostlake where it was believed he forged his sword.

Melanar She is the Goddess of Life. It is believed that it was her breath that gave life to the humans Helus had created. Her Temple is located in Freestone where people believe she made a heroic stand against a horde of Underlords

Rolaf He is The God of Death and the Afterlife. It is believed that one day the Underlords may return and Rolaf seeks brave soldiers for the next battle. He has built a Kingdom in which those who have followed the Laws of Canley are allowed entry. His Temple stands next to Melanar's in Freestone

Thiban He is the God of the Skies and Seas. It is believed that he rode a giant Eagle into battle as a result the Eagle is now associated with him. His Temple stands at the foot of the Moreland Alps in a town called Stoneton.

Marissa She is the Goddess of Love, Beauty and Health. It is believed that she acted as the healer of the Gods during their battles. She is thought to be the epitome of beauty. Her Temple can be found on the island of Penmoor in Ostlake.

Grasa She is the Goddess of Food and Drink. It is believed that she has the ability to grant great harvests and taught humans the secret of brewing mead and wine. Her Temple can be found in Aldfield.

Frossaj He is the God of Justice. It is believed that after the war was over he presided over the hearings of which humans where to live and die. Is thought to be the wisest of the Gods. His Temple is at the port town of Mortonside.

East Moreland citizens undergo many religious rituals involving the Gods.

Weddings are usually presided over by a Priestess of Marissa and involve hands being bound with a scarf made from the participants birth blanket.

Funerals usually involve three parts. First a celebration of the life of the deceased takes place at the local shrine to Melanar, the body is then taken to the Shrine of Frossaj where the family give an account of how well the deceased have followed the Laws of Canley. Finally the body is taken to the Shrine of Rolaf where the body is burnt on a pyre. It is custom that the next of kin stand by the pyre until the flames die down, although this is becoming less popular.

God	Role	Temple
Helus	The Chief God. He was responsible for the creation of all things including the other Gods, humans and a race known as the Underlords. He is thought to be all wise and powerful and authored the Code of Canley, a central tennant of the faith
Jekar	The God of War Jekar was Helus' Legionnaire a God who became fascinated with war and combat. He spent time on Mundus as a soldier in various armies learning the ways of human combat and mastering them. He was killed multiple times but each time was revived by Helus. He is heavily scarred and created the first sword in order to defeat the Underlords
Marissa	The Goddess of Fertility and Beauty Marissa was the first female created by Helus and is the mother of many of the Gods. She is portrayed as a beautiful young woman with golden hair. She is responsible for making crops grow and enabling women to give birth. She is often also associated with marriages.
Rolaf	God of Life and Death
Melanor	Goddess of Wisdom
Frossaj	Goddess of Justice
Grassa	God of Water
Thiban	God of The Skies

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« on: August 27, 2017, 11:58:19 AM »

THE KINGDOM OF EAST MORELAND

Motto:-Through Our Deeds We Are Known
National Anthem:-Helus Call

GENERAL INFORMATION

Population:- Approx 100million
Capital City:- Northfort (Approx 750,000)
Largest City Portworth (Approx 1.4million)
Currency East Moreland Pound (EM£)
Demonym Morelander
Languages Morelandish and English
Religion 95% Cult of Helus (State Supported) 5% Others (Rights Protected Under Law)

ECONOMICS

GDP per Capita $48,111
Main Exports Vehicle Parts, Packaged Medicaments , Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft, Human or Animal medicine, Scientific equipment, Educational Services.

Top Five Companies

1. OsmanTech - Mainly drugs and medical products - $7.8bn Profit in 2016
2. East Moreland Aircraft Company (EMAC) - Aircraft manufacture / Aviation components - $1.45 billion Profit in 2016
3. SmartWar - Military Technology / Civilian Conversions - $1.23bn Profit in 2016
4. Better Mundus - Green Transport Technology / Green Energy Production / Recycling & Waste Management - $1.1 billion profit in 2016
5. SFR - Infastructure Construction / Building Material production / logistics - $378million profit in 2016

Economic Structure Free market economy with certain industries government owned (Transport / Health / Water etc)

POLITICS

Government Structure Monarchy with supporting Democracy
Elected Body Representative Council - 350 members elected by first past the post every 4 years.
Elected Government Official Chief Councillor - Currently Thomas More
Prime Minister Henrietta Quinn
Current Monarch King David III of East Moreland

INDEX

News:

Messages - DaveIronside

International Organisations / The Commonwealth Treaty; Signatories and Signups!

International Organisations / Fair Seas Concordat

Non Fiction / Northfort Travel Guide

Diplomacy and Events / Festival of Sail - Conclusion

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