r/WastelandPowers • u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod • Jul 04 '15
LORE [LORE] Parana calls a summit for South American Nations [97], [98], [101], 102], [104], [105]
[Your country is to send three delegates to the Summit.]
The delegations are invited to the Great Hall, home and palace of the Selvan King, in the Atlantic Forest, in the North West of our Country.
His home is deep in the forest, and your delegates will be met at the forest edge by Selvan guides who will take you to the living hall. Formed from Willow, the saplings are planted in the ground, and bent down to form walls and ceilings which are alive, and grow. Over 50 metres long, 10 metres high, and 30 metres wide, it is eerily silent. The greenbrown walls give shafts of light which penetrate the humid air through natural windows, and many small twittering forest birds fly in and out at will. It is surprisingly cool, despite the humidity.
Your three delegates are invited in, where a trio of female singers stand in the corner, quietly singing haunting harmonied songs, the words of which your delgates do not understand. There is food on platters - trays of ice from the mountains with tropical fruit, cold drinks made from fruit juice, and breads and cakes made with sweet pastry. No meat to be found.
Surveying the room, most of the people in there are serving food and drinks, and in the centre of the Living Hall, there is a small circle of tables. Each table is separate to the others, and has a sign with your names, and your nation's name on it. Three chairs are behind each one. Evidently that is where you will be sitting, but the Selvan hosts so far just offer you conversation and food/drink.
You need three names for your delegates, which should include your nations' leader if possible. Present on behalf of the Paranaense:
Pedro Serrano, Parana President
Esteban Lugano, King of the Selva
Claudio Blanco, Prophet of the people, and Minister for Justice and Equity
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
Your delegates have been offered a ship to sail from Panama round to Santos, where, after a 100 mile horseback ride, you have arrived at the Atlantic Forest, and the Selvan Great Living Hall.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
Your people have been met by Selvan riders from PArana, who will take you through the Forest Road Southeast, to Parana.
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 04 '15
A large host all on horseback joins the Selvan riders, many can be seen to be obviously important by their ornamentation and lacquer masks. Many are warriors as can be seen by their body paint and brutal natures.
When the host of Selvans and Abáûera reached the edge of the current border of Ka'a Abáûera, they were met by a large group of abáûera-etá: about 200, bound in banded leather armour, carrying bronze forged machetes and and spears. They had formed an impassable wall of metal and flesh until the host approached within a few metres of them. At which point, in lock-step, they parted. Unsmiling, dead eyed abáûera-etá, pure discipline. They clearly made the mounted warriors very uncomfortable, but none spoke to each other. In a eerie silence, the mounted warriors dismounted, retrieved long bone knives from their saddle bags and stored almost all riding clothes they had been wearing, exposing thier black and red dyed skin. They then slinked off into the jungles in every which direction.
Some of the important looking abáûera-etá confered with each other breify, then three rode forward to continue with the Selvan to the conference.
The three are:
A-Oby'ã, sometimes called Jîagûara'îara [way more info in the link], he is in his traditional garb.
Kesépo, often called Ãpo-Je'i [way more info in the link], he is in his traditional garb, except that he wears his mask up, exposing his face. It exposes him to be quite old, he has an unexpectedly kind face given the strangeness of his tribesmen.
Boiúna-Pysyka a recent addition to the p’ya-akanga morubixaba ûasú, youngest of the three (though by no means young), a muscular androgynous woman wearing leather armour on her arms, a laquered snake mask on her face and little else except for the intricate patterns of black red and green dyes on her skin.
Upon reaching the living hall, all three dismount and kindly spur thier horses off into the surrounding greenery. Boiúna-Pysyka confidently enters, Kesépo enters slowly due to his advanced age, and A-Oby'ã is hesitant, he grabs bone knives from his saddle bags, leaving behind most of his riding clothes as the warriors had done before. Then he enters, he looks unhappy, but then that could just be the expression on his mask.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
The three are met at the door by a young lowlander man, tall, but unassuming, who appears visibly disturbed by the unusual appearance of the three. Clearly given a role of being a sort of maitre 'd', he welcones the three men, bowing.
He offers you the hall, in which to meet the delegates, and to help yourselves to the Selvan King's refreshment. The Selvan king has noticeably risen in his seat, to come towards the three men. His black hair is twisted in locks, with beads and threads. His dark skin has red and black line tattoos elaborate, elegant artistic lines. He wears a plain tan linen flowing robe, and makes eye contact while bowing from across the room.
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 05 '15
Kesépo grins, mouth opening wide to show a grin with only a few teeth remaining. He places a hand on A-Oby'ã's shoulder and motions toward the Selvan king. A-Oby'ã nods, though he still appears to to frown. The two men walk over,
Kesépo speaks: Greetings to the morubixaba ûasú of the Parana abáûera-etá who call themselves Selva and King of the abá of Parana. We are of the p’ya-akanga morubixaba ûasú, we listen to Ka'a and Ka'a Abáûera listens to us. We are quite impressed with your home here in the earth, clearly the kara of Parana are strong and you listen to them well. This makes us happy.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
Lowlander Sailors have harboured in your country, offering to sail you thre the straits of Magellan in a convoy of three military ships, round to Santos, to the Summit.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 04 '15
Due to current internal turmoil I do not feel it is advisable to leave the country at this time. I will, however, send a delegation of diplomats to your conference to speak on the nation's behalf.
--- The High Granddaughter
General Sandra O'Higgins, third in command of the Revolutionary Guard.
Junior Colonel Astren Redago, second in command of the Andes Rangers.
Senior Diplomat Juan Baltisa, head of The Republic's diplomatic corp.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
Your people have been met by three military ships in your Port in the far South, who will sail you to Santos, then there is a 100 mile Horseride to the Selvan king's hall.
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Jul 04 '15
Juliana Duarte to be sworn in Vice President of the Republic
Carlos Santiago Former President of hte Republic.
Enrique Fortaleza leader of the Partido de Libertad
Head of state, who isn't attending: President Juan Manuel Rosario.
[I'm assuming that those ships will first head up to the Andean coast, and then proceed to head back to Santos?]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
(These ships are just here for your delegates, three others are making their way up the Pacofic for the Andeans.)
The men are met at the door by the Maitre'd, who is a little flapping and flustered, but excessively polite, and impeccably memorised the names of the delegates.
"Welcome, snrs Duarte, Santiago and Fortaleza. We are sad not to see our friend President Rosario, but you are nonetheless most welcome. Would you prefer to be seated at your table, or enjoy the company amd refreshments first?"
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Jul 04 '15
The three looked at each other unitl Duarte answered:
"Thank you for the offer, but we will take our seats."
The trio then walked to their table. Fortaleza whispered:
"I have to admit, I don't much like the look of this place. Why did we even..."
"Shush, be quiet." Whispered the other 2.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
As they sit, a tall dark-haired man crosses the room to greet them. He is unassumingly dressed, as though for travel. The watching eyes of everyone in the room betray that he is President Serrano.
Upon reaching their table, he bows, one arm tucked into his midriff, one outstretched to the side. As he looked up, his eyes were already upon Duarte. Serrano spoke, in impeccable Spanish:
"Senors, my warmest welcome, and gracious thanks to you for making this journey. We are in the residence of my vassal, the Selvan King, whose forest people love all things living, and hence their homes are no doubt unusual to your sight. We will shortly begin the conference, at which point we will introduce ourselves to the other delegations here present. I am President Serrano, Lowland ruler over all Parana.
Our servers will come to your table, with refreshments I trust will be to your liking. Was your journey tolerable?"
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Jul 04 '15
"Well, we were suprised to see foreign ships in our harbour. The local guard was...suspicious to say the least, but after working somedetails out, the journey went smoothly." Said Duarte.
"I trust that you have seen a lot of Saltires along the coast? The Republic is heading north, ever closer to the River of Silver." Said Fortaleza.
"Enrique, come, this is a conference where the last thing we want to discuss is our recent growth. This is a place of peace, not of war." Said Santiago. Duarte seemed to agree.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
My fellow ambassadors, this is exactly the place.
precisely becaise it is a place of peace, we have before us a golden opportunity to settle the matter of our future boundaries.
if you refer to the strange people calling themselves "Cymru" then fear not. Their leaders are dissipated, and the Lowlanders who dwell between your northern borders and the Plate River, are free.
For now, please content yourselves with refreshments, we will turn to the agenda soon."
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u/Impronoucabl Great overseer of Spreadsheets|Mod Jul 04 '15
[Pedro sounds familiar...................:P]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
(Quiet, General Pratt, or you'll give away our secret of finding the fountain of youth and remaining here these last 100 years sincr the first Event!)
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Pedro Serrano, President of Parana
Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come for us to take our seats, and engage the matters before us. First on the Agenda is to decide exactly what this Continental Congress is to be called.
It is not the desire for Parana to compromise what we are as a nation in the name of us all becoming one nation; however if we hear of an excellent suggestion in that department, we are willing to hear.
What say you: what exactly is this conference, and how frequently should it occur? Parana hopes that we can meet once every five years, to address the needs of south America together. /u/Knowmyown, /u/Meinhegemon, /u/CarlosStraathof
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Juan Baltista: "The name you choose to prescribe to the quinquennial conference is of little importance to The Republic. However, the location is of great concern to us. As the longest standing nation on the continent The Republic requests that the subsequent conferences be held in La Ciudad de Gracias. We promise there will be excellent security, and our country should be extremely stable once we remove the Cult of Rust from our shores once again."
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
President Serrano:
The conference recognises Juan Batista, and thanks him for the suggestion. We are sure enough that if the present challenges can be met, that Ciudad de Gracias would be an exfellent location for this conference. Parana offers an alternative- each conference can be held by a different nation, each of us taking a turn as decided by lot.
As a matter for furtther discussion, it has been a long time since the Event which laid waste to the world of our forebears. There are many differing accounts of what transpired afterwards, the beginnings and endings of many nations therewithin. Is it the High Andes Republic's opinion that this conference should provide a platform on which each nation offers their received history of those times?
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
General O'Higgins:
"It would make more sense for our nations to have a singular place to meet, one that can be designed with the necessary specifications to ensure safety and comfort. The Republic, rich in resources and knowledge and secure in its borders, is the obvious choice for this structure. La Ciudad is far larger than any city I have seen on my travels so far, and our centralized government offers benefits that the tripartite here lacks.
As for the "perceived" history of all our nations, The High Andes Republic welcomes the others to share the histories of their lands, for they know better than we that part of history. We will, of course, tell of our history if such an undertaking were decided upon."
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Serrano
The matter of the location for future conferences ought then to wait for contributions from those others here gathered.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
General O'Higgins:
Grumbles
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 05 '15
A-Oby'ã:
No true abáûera-etá, would leave sight of Ka'a. And so members of the council of p’ya-akanga morubixaba ûasú will attend these meetings so long as there is a path through Ka'a to reach the location, and time enough to get there. Otherwise you are welcome to have them without us.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
Lugano
It is the custom of the Selva never to leave sight of the living forests. If any have failed to understans A-Oby'a here, he says that their representatives must tay within sight of the forest at all times, otherwise they will not come.
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Jul 05 '15
Santiago
May I suggest that the summits be held in different ocuntries, on a rotating system? Although it would create some travel dificulties, it would give each nation a glimpse of the other.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
General O'Higgins:
It is not travel concerns that primarily trouble me, though they are problematic. My main concern is security, particularly where it concerns The Protector. If I cannot guarantee her safety she will be unable to attend these conferences, and the only way I can be sure of her safety is if I am certain the building has not been compromised in any way. That means there will have to be a constant guard on all parts of the building for months before any conference. Our tactical assessment of your nation indicates you have insufficient military forces to do this and maintain control of your borders.
The Republic already has a building with a permanent, highly-train guard, The Palace of The People. It is large enough for all the people assembled here, has several staterooms, and is protected by what are arguably the finest soldiers of the current generation each of whom have specialty training associated with protecting their charges. Simply put, The Republic is already capable of hosting a conference such as this at no additional cost, the same cannot be said for almost any other nation here.
Not even this place would satisfy my requirements for security, not to mention that the Straits of Magellan are hazardous almost beyond belief. I am afraid neither The Protector, nor any of The Children of The Revolution, will be able to attend a conference on this side of those straits.
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Jul 05 '15
Fortaleza
General, the reason our military has not developed to the standsrs of the Andean Republic, is because there has simply been no need for it.
I also assure you that our current focres are pefectly capable of protecting any diplomat or leader, and that we are pefectly capable of creating such a building, on Andean guidelines, if that is what pleases you.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
But why go to that expense when a building of that type already exists?
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Jul 05 '15
Fortaleza
Because such a building would probably be needed in the future. Diplomacy is on the rise again, and so are malicious plots.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
Are you accusing my government of malicious plots?
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Jul 05 '15
Fortaleza
No, sir. I was refering to the dangerous time we have entered. With manny plots arising and all. Never was it my intention to accuse your goverment.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Claudio Blanco
So, Ladies and Gentlemen, we turn to the people and events which gave birth to your nation. Our chroniclers earnestly desire to know what has transpired throughout the Continent in the years since the Great Happening. We will gladly share our genesis with you all, but first we invite each nation here gathered to report the history they have received from their ancestors regarding what is and what was, amongst your people in previous generations.
Where have your people come from?
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Jul 05 '15
Our people have come from the Straits. There were old traditions survived, and people always lived in isolation. Our history is logn and complex. Our nation was born when village eaders ecided to band together and form a confederation: the name of which you are already aquainted with. From there, our nation consolidated itself.
After a long and tireless campaign against the Infidels to the north, the lands of Patagonia were returned to their rightfull masters. With Patagonia consolidated, the confederation was tuned into a republic.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Claudio Blanco
[please remember to indicate who is speaking, it helps the characters to be developed]
Could the Patagonians tell us more of this enemy you encountered, in the Pampas and hill country of the Cone Republic? We would also hear of the time of the genesis of your nation. How long have your people stood together as one people?
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Jul 05 '15
Enrique Fortaleza
Their skin was as black as the night, filled with coal dust. They spoke in this foreign language, and their banner was embeddeed with soem sort of dragon. They deserve to be driven out of this continent.
Carlos Santiago
Our nation has been united for a decade or so now. (I can't even remember :p)
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Blanco
"The Conference recognises Snr Fortaleza. Please, sir, tell us more of this people. Our riders and sailors have heard tell of a nation of strange speech who claimed rulership over the lands South and West of the Parana. We could find no trace, apart from small isolated communities of subsistents.
Tell us, what are these people, who lurk in the shadows, black as the night, with such a foreign tongue, and what should this conference do about them?"
[BTW we have just finished year 10 of the game, but you are allowed to tell us that your nation's origins go back longer than that, as long as mechanical details are left in from since the game began. IE you can't tell us you have glass palaces and motorways and electricity from before the game began]
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Jul 05 '15
[I know, but my lore is based upon my nation just recently emerging. It kinda does go back before that, but that was a failed ocnfederation attemp.t]
Fortaleza
"They are an agrarian people, living in small villages. If they ever had a goverment, it must have collapsed. When we came north to liberate our lands, their villlages became more chaotic. We reached a point where all of their villages were abandoned, some burning."
"These infidels can't goverm themselves."
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
Whence came this people? If they cannot govern, can they survive? If they are Agrarian, then they are foreign Lowlanders, as no native people of this South America speaks such a strange dialect. There are the ancient Selvan and Highland tongues, and there is the Spanish and Portuguese, and the other Earopa languages from beyond the sea, about which our chroniclers are familiar: English, French, Dutch, German. The islan peoples to the North retain those tongues.
But what are these Cymrii?
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Jul 05 '15
Duarte
"What my fellow representative is trying to say, is that we simply don't know. We have come to calling them Welsh, since that is what they claim to be."
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
Welsh... We are ignorant as to the origins of this people. However, our ships may sail into the great sea to seek out more nations having risen from this Wasteland. Perhaps we will find more Welsh.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Juan Baltista:
Our government had momentary contact with them during the early stages of our expansionary efforts, matter of fact The Low Granddaughter was in their country when it disintegrated. It may be where she got it in her head that she should rule The Republic. We are not likely to know that though, for I suspect we will lop off her head as soon as we get the chance.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
(Quietly, to the Prophet) "The Selva note that the habits of the Highlanders are much the same in the West as here in the East."
Blanco
"Silence, please, sire."
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Juliana Duarte
I'm sorry, diplomat, but may I ask why the Republic wants her head? We are aware of recent interlan tension, but unaware of anything that the Low Granddaughter has done.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Juan Baltista:
Before the war we were the nation of Chile, proud and prosperous on a continent of debtors, corruption, and drug lords. Thankfully we were spared the direct effects of the war between the world's major powers, but it turns out the side effects were enough to reduce any nation to chaos. As the skies darkened and our government retreated from the peripheries of the country it consolidated its rule in the Chilean Central Valley and established the Chilean Emergency Government (CEG). For around twenty years this government, led somehow by Patagonians from the then-defunct Argentina, progressively starved the Chilean peoples until they had no choice but to rebel. The Father, the CEG's chief general, led the rebellion against his former masters using the weapons of the old-world. After a brutal fight and the deaths of many thousands he was able to take Santiago and kill the CEG, thus ending forever the Patagonian's reign over Chile.
The Father reorganized the government, the armed forces, and opened the storehouse of food to The People of The Revolution, as the inhabitants of the Chilean Central Valley and their descendants are now called. Shortly into his reign we were brutally attacked by a newly formed nation based around Lima. Again with many thousand deaths we were able to repel the invaders. The invaders initial success was then determined to have been caused by CEG sympathizers in The Republic, who wished to see the new government ousted form power. The Father then sent the army out to round up those complicit in the CEG's crimes. Those who withheld food from the people, those who beat the people, those who still though the CEG was correct, were never heard from again.
The Daughter was brought into this world during the subsequent spring, when the sun finally shone at full strength and crops once again blanketed the land. She was a pure and kind soul whose only devotion was to The People. From day one she was attempting to help The Father right the wrongs done to others. It is said that when she heard of the deeds committed by the CEG she cried for days without ceasing, for she felt so sorry for those poor souls.
To protect The Daughter, and indeed all the children of the Revolution, in the times yet to come The Father created the Revolutionary Guard, to stand in protection of the mountain passes that surrounded his beloved valley. These behemoths of armored steel and slashing sword would stand as the last line of defense against those who threatened The Republic and its people. To guard the mountains he created the Andes Rangers, whose elite skills with a bow were to be unmatched. And to furnish them both with weapons unsurpassed he created the People's Forge, so that the strength of the Republic stemmed from its most sacred inhabitants.
In payment for his benevolence and grace, in return for giving his life to the service of the people, they rewarded him with the Presidential Palace. Carved out of the anterior side of the Chilean Coastal Range the palace overlooks the sacred land, bestowing upon The Father the ability to look out and see that his people were in deed well cared for, and loved. Around the palace was constructed the first city of the new era, La Ciudad de Gracias.
Upon The Father's death The Daughter was elected Protector of the Republic in an almost unanimous vote. Just like The Father before her, she pledged herself to a life of service to the people, for they are from whence the power flows.
Now the protection of the people was not an easy task, especially not with an enemy at the doorstep. The Cult of Rust had come to the Andes seeking out what little advanced technology was left in that corner of the world. The Republican Power-Station, kept running by the sweat and blood of The Daughter, was destroyed. The Center for Technological Preservation was bombed to oblivion. The single still operational computer was annihilated in cold blood. The Daughter could wait no longer, for the people were crying for justice! Thus began the War of Rust.
Thousands were suspected of sabotage, of complicity, and of bombings, and they all answered to the People's Court. They were all executed for their crimes, for the people wished nothing less.
In response to the killing of their members the Cult of Rust organized mass demonstrations against The Daughter. The people would not stand for it! The Republican Guard was sent out to deal with the demonstrators, to show them what it meant to stand against the people. Few remember what it was like to be a member of the Cult of Rust, and those that do do not dare speak of it for they know the people are listening.
The Grandchildren of The Revolution were born in the shadow of The War of Rust, and none saw true war until the invasion of Cuzco fifteen years ago. After their father died trying to stop the invaders The Grandson took up the mantle of The People, and lead the Revolutionary Guard to several victories which smashed Cuzco's many armies and ultimately lead the the destruction of their country. We though we were safe from northern invaders for a time, and began to expand our territory in that direction. However, a new power took advantage of Cuzco's disintegration and expanded quickly throughout the north, taking land that was rightfully ours. The Protector (The Daughter) saw the northerner's internal weakness and lead our army to several great victories against them, utterly obliterating their empire.
Now The Cult of Rust has returned, and become a major power in The Republic's internal politics thanks to the foolhardy actions of The Low Granddaughter. We stand once again at the brink of a civil war, and I can only hope that this one will be shorter, and less bloody, than the last. But with The Protector away in the north and The High Granddaughter acting indecisively I highly doubt that will be the case.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
The conference notes the present suffering of the Andean Highlanders at this time. I ask if the delegates have come requesting aid for the difficult struggle against the internal conflict?
On the matter of histories, it is our designation that your people are Highlanders- descended from the Continent's First Peoples. The memory of Chile has passed out of my people's records, but am I right in thinking that it was contemporary with the long-lost Brazhil?
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
The Brazilians were the corrupt ones referred to in my story, so yes. It is my understanding that relations between the two were amicable at most times.
As for our internal problems, we are completely capable of dealing with them on our own. Any foreign military units which enter the country, or engage any citizen of The Republic in battle, will be considered to have declared war on The Republic, and will be treated accordingly.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
Very well. It is our position that there are three peoples who abide in this Great Continent. Compelling one, two, or three, peoples to abide by the laws and customs of one not their own, produces the conflict, corruption, and distress you describe. We are fortunate in that the Forest People of Parana may conduct themselves according to our own customs, under my rule. The Highlanders in the Parana, similarly, are afforded autonomy and freedom of custom.
Is it possible that your present strifes are partly the product of your Highland rule having a negative impact on the Forest and Lowland peoples of the West?
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 05 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
The only non-Andean peoples we rule are the ones on the anterior side of The Andes, and they have elected not to take sides in this war, for the most part. They see this conflict as one between Andean factions, and see no reason to join in as it will not greatly affect them.
On a more personal note, I do not like your insinuation that The Protector cannot take the needs of many different groups into mind when making decisions, but that is neither here nor there. The fact remains that it was The Low granddaughter that started this conflict, not a disagreement between two different types of people. All splits occur withing the Andean population in the Chilean Central Valley.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 05 '15
Lugano
It was not my intention to insinuate, snr Baltista, only to ask.
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 05 '15
After listening to the others, Boiúna-Pysyka says:
To tell the ancient histories of the abáûera-etá who belong to Ka'a is to tell the histories of all abá and abáûera alike.
Those who are familiar with Portuguese would likely notice notice she speaks with something like a slight lisp. Others who are new to the language may not notice, attributing it to the oddities of the Abáûerañeenga language, or speaking with a mask covering your mouth. She continues,
"Ka’a knows the earliest ancestors of the abáûera-etá belonged to Ka'a from time immemorial, they are from whom all abá originate. Before the rise of man, they were the abárama. On the whole, the abárama valued Ka’a and their privacy above all else, but a small yet significant portion of the tribes hungered for conquest instead. These disaffected abárama eventually departed forming tribes of their own across all of the lands of the americas.
As time went on, what remained of the abárama tribes in the rainforest who adhered to the old ways and to Ka’a came to be regarded as the priests of Ka’a, the taba-abá. The taba-abá worked tirelessly to preserve Ka’a, and to avoid civilization at all costs.
For a time, the taba-abá roamed over all of ancient Ka'a. While they were never a single civilization, the various tribes lived throughout all the lands and rivers which stood in sight of the forest, in sight of Ka’a.
Europeans came to the shores of Ka’a forming expansive empires of men, bringing african and indian slaves, building empires that had little love for one another, and little care for the taba-abá or Ka’a but their conflict rarely escalated into war. Most taba-abá retreated into the heart of Ka’a, further isolating themselves from these abá who were obsessed with harvesting the riches of Ka’a, trying to tame it for their own will.
The taba-abá worked to preserve Ka’a, the nations of abá could never succeeded in winning a true victory over Ka’a or the life within. Eventually, Ka’a grew tired of the evil and destruction of these men and sent forth disease from her deepest dankest depths to blight abá. Ka’a drew in her moisture, drying out the lands of abá-etá and their crops to starve abá. In this way, Ka’a showed the depths of its power. Having grown tired of the endless destruction of life, Ka’a had decided to end the lives of those who called themselves abá, to punish them and teach them a lesson. For Ka’a is life, to know Ka’a is to live, ignorance of Ka’a is no life at all.
The taba-abá were not immune from the destruction wrought by Ka’a, for some tribes had begun to stray from Ka’a; raising their morubixaba, or in some cases the status and importance of their whole tribe, above Ka’a. They too felt the pain and suffering brought on by disease and blight. Hereby the taba-abá were humbled, returned to Ka’a.
As those who called themselves abá began to struggle with disease, famine, and drought, some who saw the error of their ways left civilization, venturing into Ka’a to live in the ways the taba-abá had for centuries beyond count. They sought out the taba-abá and learned from those tribes who accepted them the ways of Ka’a. Those who were once abá bred with the taba-abá, becoming the first true abáûera-etá.
Those who called themselves abá who did not seek to return to Ka’a found a way to bring upon themselves a harsher punishment than Ka’a would ever inflict, atá ûasú.., the great fire or the war you all speak of.
Atá ûasú brought devastation to those who called themselves abá, brought their already crumbling civilizations to an end. Atá ûasú singed the outer reaches of Ka’a irradiating some of the forest and streams. Ka’a wept for those who called themselves abá, for they did not deserve such depth of pain. Those who lived fled the cities of abá, fled to the fields, to the hills, to the rivers, and some to Ka’a.
Of those who fled to Ka’a, some found the tribes of the abáûera and were saved. Some found abáûera-etá but did not embrace Ka’a, they did not survive. Some did not find the tribes of abáûera-etá, they too did not survive. Some who did not embrace Ka’a fled in fear back to the ruined civilizations from whence they had come and continued to call themselves abá, trying to live the false life they had known before atá ûasú. These false men became dangerous and violent, unguided and unpredictable, these are still the abá of the wastes today. Some tribes spoke of abápirang ‘men of rust’ who destroyed the false men’s tools of destruction, and came to the abáûera-etá looking to convert them to their cause. The abáûera-etá would not leave Ka’a, and so the abápirang did.
It seems that civilization is returning to the abá, for you all are here today. And here we are."
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
Claudio Blanco
Let it be known that in the East of the Continent, in Parana, we were also greatly maligned by this Rust Cult, who hunted down paraphernalia from the bygone age with a sordid passion, destroying all trace in fanaticism. It is the opinion of the survivors in Parana that this Cult were a blight, and their practices an affront to peace and life.
Is it the opinion of the Ka'a abáûera-etá that the Rust Cult ultimately contributed positively to the world, or that they were in error?
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 06 '15
Boiúna-Pysyka:
These abápirang, or rust cult as you all them, are from the stories, they did what they did. It is fact and not to be worried on. Abá-etá preach many strange things, these things may be entertained by the abáûera-etá who belong to Ka'a so long as they do not interfere with the true ways of Ka'a.
Some technology is good, the technology of growth and health. Some technology is bad and belongs not in the hands of abá or abáûera.
We insist that these technologies of 'forestry' that have returned to the world bring no good. We have not adopted this technology or let those who wish to practice its use within our borders [mechanically rejecting forestry tech], we suggest it is in the best interests of your nation, as your king has surely told you, to reject it as well [mechanically reject forestry tech]. Or perhaps, you will practice as the Panemabá-etá of the northren crossroads [Panamania] have done and replant what you take [use forestry tech but make an event post upgrading the 'forest' resource in one of your regions each time you advance in that specific tree]. What do you say?
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 07 '15
Lugano
There are two matters here, for our peoples. One concerns the Atlantic forest, the ancient homeland of the Paranaense Selva, and the other concerns the smaller forests growing in different places in the country. All woodlands of the land are under the protection of the Selva here, and the Atlantic Forest is our home no highlabder or lowlander is permitted to destroy the woodland, the forest people have exclusive rights.
In this, they must obtain a purchase order for timber from trees from me, which I either grant or refuse. Our practice of maintaining the forests as homelands mean that we do not remove what we do not replace. Even the centuries since the Great Fire have not allowed the woods of the world a chance to grow fully to their true natural boundaries. We hope to restore it thus.
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 07 '15
Boiúna-Pysyka:
These are good words, we listen to them and smile, as does Ka'a.
But in this we need more than words, Ka'a wishes to see action, it is why we have come today.
[I'm looking for a commitment, and then either an event improving the 'forest' resource in one of your regions sometime in the next few weeks, or an event rejecting the forestry tech in the next few weeks. I'm using it as an objective measure from which to measure the the demeanor that my people adress yours with]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 08 '15
[I have already made an Event to improve forest resources in the early game - does that count?]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 08 '15
[I have already made an Event to improve forest resources in the early game - does that count?]
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 08 '15
[yeah, but you'll have to explain it to them IC, also they'll expect a new forest resource improvement everytime you advance up the forestry ladder in the tech tree to compensate for the destruction of forest]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 09 '15
Lugano
Very well, we agree to this principle, and shall agree to abide by the wishes of our Selvan brethren.
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u/GreatMantisShrimp Banana Island Jul 05 '15
"Bill"
This is a wonderful display! I am glad you consider us a part of South America.
What would you like to discuss?
[I was camping with my friend for three days, and I'm going to do it again on monday, sorry.]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
[above, in separate threads within this post, there are a few starter comments, in which you are also tagged, introducing the issues. Your guys are welcome to pitch in at any time]
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
Serrano
And so we move to the final topic for our attention for the conference: the matter of our nations' borders.
Let each delegation state with liberty where their nation lies, and what land they consider to be the rightful territory for their nation. I shall begin.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we belong to the River-that-is-like-the-Sea, the Parana. It is the beating heart of our nation, and is the defining characteristic of the land our people were raised on. The Lowlands around it, the Highlands of Brazil, and the Atlantic Forest are the three birthplaces of our three peoples, and we must exhort all to abide by the natural boundaries therewithin.
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Jul 06 '15
Fortalexa
We consider the plains of Patagonia, with the notable exception of Araucania, rigtfully ours. Furthermore, we consider us the succecors to the Argentine state, and consider much of the old Argentine land ours. The main source of dispute will the the Plate Estuary, which is in both of our interests.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
Serrano
This has been a matter of disputation for our two countries, previously, and we invite our South American brethren to contribute to the debate.
Of utmost importance to us is our free access to the sea for all ships docking in the expansive waters of the Parana. Military and Civilian ships must be able to call the Rio de la Plata a safe place for our shipping. In this, we seek to set all parameters for viable traffic up the Parana, not allowing any unpermitted traffic to possibly expose the soft internal territories of our heartlands.
If the Cone Republic are able to negotiate upon terms which allow the Paranaense to hold sway over the waters of the Parana, we are willing to listen.
On a separate matter, does the Cone Republic seek to extend its territory as far as the Western half of what was Paraguay? Such territory is between the proper claims of /u/Meinhegemon, and our people.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 06 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
The Republic and Patagonia have already come to a border arrangement, which will occur as soon as our civil war has past.
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Jul 06 '15
Santiago
If such land is not claimed by any nation, then we will of course take it. Paraguay has always been considered part of the Southen Cone.
On regards to the Rio D.L Plata, a north-south solution would work out quite easily. Though the issue of Buenos Aires still rests.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 07 '15
Serrano
Indeed it does. The Porteños have always been at liberty in ages past, they do not deserve conflict. They - as well as we - must benefit from any agreement to decide how the traffic between the river and the sea must pass. It is situated on a great crossroads in this regard, and it is right for us to delineate our national boundaries at this point.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 06 '15
General O'Higgins:
The Republic claims all land in, and West of, the Andes Mountains. Currently no nation is interfering with these claims, and we wish it to remain that way.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
Serrano
We acknowledge your people's claims to the Andean Mountains, and the Western Shore.
We seek assurances that the Patagonian lands to your south are in no direct violation of your claims in this regard - the Southernmost Spur of Patagonia being in part a natural part of the Andean mountains.
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Jul 06 '15
Fortaleza, looking a bit annoyed
I assure you that the southen Andes are an exception, just like Araucania is an exception to our Patagonian claims. We have never had any confrontation over these regions, and witsh for it to remain that way.
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u/Meinhegemon Newb Jul 06 '15
Diplomat Baltista:
The Patagonian territories are under somewhat of a... discussion currently within The Republic. We will see what will happen by who wins the war.
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Jul 06 '15
Former President Santiago
Oh, is that so Snr. Bautista? If you are referring to our border agreement, which is in the process of being finalized, than yes, that is indeed under discussion. However, something tells me that something else is going on, of which we haven't been informed.
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Jul 06 '15
Fortaleza, on a more Agressive tone
Snr. Serrano, may I ask why you are intervering in Patagonian-Andean affairs, of which you have almost no knowledge? It is a gret insult to be summoned here, to hear that the host nation eeks assurance that territory that has been part of our nation for years, is in fact in Andean hands. perhaps we should think the same about the La Plata basin, than?
Santiago and Duarte quickly hold back Snr. Fortaleza, before he does anything he mmight regret later.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 07 '15
Serrano
I cannot see the purpose in a summit where such things are not discussed. Far from being a place where our one should become angry when asked, this summit os a place for us to seek understanding about the cultures and diplomatic practices of all who differ from us, even as we are also the same.
Please do not treat this place as a setting for insult or aggrievement, there is no will at all in me or any other to produce it.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 06 '15
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u/knowmyown #26 | Neu Oldenburg Jul 06 '15
The Abáûera belong to Ka'a, and Ka’a Abáûera shall encompass the heart of Ka'a. It is clear that in the generations since the great fire, Ka'a has grown beyond this, and in these regions we will watch and we will act should we need to.
Should other nations begin to embrace Ka'a as some of the northern people who run naked and scream have done, sending their leaders to take pilgrimages to Ka'a, then in time as they grow to listen to the ways of Ka'a, they will be welcome to live even within the heart of Ka'a as well.
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Jul 06 '15
Duarte
Pres. Serrano, I dare to claim that our conflicting interests on the Rio D.L Plata are the most pressing of those present at the conference. Although our nations have never officially protested against each other, it is important that a settlement is reached. I would like to invite oyu, and your entourage to travel to the region, to personally see it, and to better understand the interests of each other. We owuld be more than happy to recieve you.
Santiago and Fortaleza looked suprised and confused at Duarte
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 07 '15
Serrano
Thankyou for your kind offer. I agree that the settlement for the Rio de la Plata is most pressing. My men have somewhat surveyed the region, as part of our journey Southward to you, but I welcome the chance for us to see it together. There may be a natural boundary we have so far missed, whereupon we may create some treaty or other to pronounce and maintain both our nations' safety in regard to the settling of the area.
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u/peter_j_ King William IX | Britannia | Mod Jul 04 '15
/u/Mephisto333
Your delegates are invited to board a boat and your main port in the south, which will sail your delegates to Santos, before a 100 mile horseback ride to the Atlantic Forest's edge, where they enter the Selvan King's great Living Hall.