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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 12, 2005 21:20:06 GMT -5
"I'm Simon Skunk, and this is the Tinis Public Broadcasting evening news. Behind me is the Furry Federation council hall. We are moments away from the official ribbon cutting. Already eleven represenatives have appeared from various federation member nations and are lining up along the steps.
"Security is high but so is confidence. Media from all corners of the federation is watching the scene here tonight. The orchestra can be heard in the background playing 'Ode to Joy' or something like it. I believe in a few seconds, we'll be going to our own Secretary of State, Waldo, who will be giving the first speach; as the orchestra finishes the previous song and presently is playing the first verse of 'Grey Arx'. For our international viewers, that is the national anthem of Tinis."
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Waldo adjusts his jacket. "Good evening. Tonight we gather to celebrate the promise of our federation. The Furry Federation was created to provided for the common defense of all member nations, independant of national ideology or government type. To provide a common point of agreement, that divided we shall not endure, but united we will last and surive all dangers.
"But alas, not all of us have. Less than a hundred miles from this very point, a battle is being faught to bring peace back to Shimandu. Their government has been erradicated by malevolant forces. Their military high jacked and divided. Hostages taken and attacks made. But we shall prevail. Though the future of Shimandu as a government is uncertain, we will not fail to protect Shimandu the people, Shimandu, their home. Through Furry Federation Resolultion 101 we have established a format of which to go about operations in Shimandu in order to passicify or destroy the rouge elements there in.
"The Furry Federation is working. And it is working as it should. That is why we are here tonight. To dedicate this council hall for use in protecting all member nations. To show the destroyers of peace that we are strong and proud. To remind the world, that we are a force to be rekoned with. We will not faulter at our duty to save one another. We will not fail to address the problems that threaten our security. We are the Furry Federation.
"The Furry Federation will set international rules of engagement between member nations in order to insure our united security. When more established international law fails to address an issue, we shall be there to reach a decision on it. And if tensions ever rise between member nations, we shall be here to try to difuse the situation. For, as I stated before, united we stand, divided we fall.
"I ask each representative who is here to say a few words now, so that we all can know who we are. After which, I suggest that we all cut the ribbon that now blocks entrance into the hall togeather. Because only togeather can we make this federation work."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 13, 2005 0:59:29 GMT -5
(Reana Stormwake steps up to the platform in a cerimonial white dress and silver jewlry accompanied by her husband, Rowan.)
I would be honored to speak on behalf of my clans.
Unity, it is neccisary for the survival, protection, and well being of all people. Whether it is unity between nations, clans, regions, or two people, unity must be achived for anything worth while to be achived. The road of progress and peace is a constant battle against a flow of downward thoughts, actions, and circumstances. Like a flock of birds, if we unite and work together, we make the going easier for all of us. Common goals, common basic values, and common ground, such as this place we are here to dedicate, unites us and creates even stronger bonds for future progress. As we sit and work here, side by side, peoples and races, may we strive to attain greater unity for greater progress.
As it is written in our holy book, "Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, whoever has a complaint against anyone forgive as you wish to be forgiven. Beyond all these things, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."
Thank you.
(With that, she and her husband step down from the platform, which awaits it's next speaker)
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Vyl
New Member
Proud to be purple.
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Post by Vyl on Feb 13, 2005 18:28:18 GMT -5
*The representative from Vylland arrives late, having been arranging a slot at the podium for a non-federation member. Listed on the schedule as 'Ambassador K'Atyl', with the short green-patches of a female. She steps up to the podium to speak, quickly but awkwardly, with a strongly cliped accent.*
"As a new nation near the Federation, Vyl would like to express its intention for peaceful relations with all those in it, trade to benefit all involved, and a prosperous future for the region.
"Though we are a new nation here, both our government and our population have been impressed with the areas development, economy and stability even in the wake of the Shimandu incident - in which we are already planning how we can be of aid.
"It is our nations intention to establish firm diplomatic and economic ties to the Federation, with hope of joining formally when we are better established.
"Though we aim for peace, once formal members we shall be willing to join forces in protecting that peace. The Federation is a defensive union, and Vylland shall not neglect its duty to protect all within it."
*She steps down, and find a suitably-modified seat.*
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Post by Ciata on Feb 21, 2005 22:02:09 GMT -5
Represenative Reana Stormwake and her body guard Rowan Stormwake (aka, the newly-weds) are relaxing in their room sharing a large chair, pondering their new future together and the future of the nations.
Reana looks over to Rowan and says rather bluntly, "I want a baby."
Rowan, somewhat suprised, though they have already discussed this issue before, "You know we cant in the position you have. The entire carrying time and after birth and raising and taking care of an infant would only put increadible stress on your job, which isn't easy as it is. I know how you feel, believe me, but right now I dont think it's possible."
Reana, "Oh, I know, but I still want a baby." then perking up, "What if we adopt one?"
Rowan, shaking his head a little, "You know they don't allow that in Ciata unless it's a Feline, and most of us are now rare in that region with the influx of them to Ciata, which is creating all kinds of situations there."
Reana, "But we aren't in Ciata, and I want a cute little fox or raccoon or something. I think a mini Waldo would be cute running around here, but a little vixen might be cuter, and I AM the international advisor. I'm sure I could find or make some type of loop hole for that."
Rowan, realizing that it is useless to resist on such issues, "Okay, but you know it wont be easy and might not work, no matter how much you argue it."
Reana, "I know, but I want to try, I mean we pushed for the passing of the adoption bill, we should at least act on it...........and I want a little baby."
Rowan sighs and relaxes again thinking about all the things that will be needed to be done.
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Post by Ciata on Feb 23, 2005 22:00:49 GMT -5
Rowan Stormwake "Well Reana, you managed to find your loophole, on grounds of foreign relations and international standing, the induction of Ciata into, or others into, the Ciata clan through the family of a foreign affairs leader. Mainly used for the honorary sonship type of thing some cultures still have, but it can be used for adopting a child for you, or us I mean. All we have to do now is find that perfect little one."
Reana, "Yes, seing as there are no issues on hand right now in the council, it's a perfect time to do it. It wont be too much trouble will it?"
Rowan, "No dear, not for what we are doing, we just go in a secure area, find poor, little, homeless baby, and do all the paper work, and come back. And then we spend the next couple decades taking care of it. But no, it's fine, I'll get every set to do it tommorow. You go rest up okay?"
Reana, "Allright, goodnight."
Rowan, "Goodnight dear."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 25, 2005 0:39:42 GMT -5
That morning the two leave for Shimandu to find a child to adopt, however, later that same day contact is lost with the pair, now deep in the country that is in turmoil.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 25, 2005 1:47:17 GMT -5
"Waldo!"
"Gyaaah!" The raccoon grips his desk tightly and looks behind him. "Sir! You just shortened my life you know?"
Izixs chuckles. "Sorry about that. But no one's supposed to know where I'm at right now. Even you actually."
"I had heard you had taken an unexpectant leave and had left Arx. No one has told us any more than you were safe. Is there another assination plot or am I just assuming the obvious?"
"Well there was two more plots actually, but we've confused them for the moment. We'll see what we can do about using their desire for my death to our advantage. But I thought I'd check in with you personally before jumping the boarder. How goes the council?"
"Terrible... jumping the boarder?!" Waldo suddenly notices the outfit the First Speaker is wearing. In the dark office Waldo had in his surprise not noticed that the dragon didn't look as white as he usually does. In fact, the black trim outfit and small black pack blend in greatly with the dark corner Izixs is standing in. On his back also appears to be something made of dull metal. "You're going into Shimandu?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Why not?" Izixs walks into the light provided by the monitor. Even his wings are covered in the dark fabric. "I am technically still a Master General in the Army."
Waldo gives the First Speaker a concerned look. "But that title's ceremonia! You haven't even been in combat since before I was born! And I'm pretty sure that's not a gun on your back."
"Silly Waldo, I don't plan to engage in a fire fight. I simply want to make sure someone has the proper opportunity to bring Sicarii to justice. I watched what the Raja Borah did from that very desk. Their skill is, unique, to say the least. Someone needs to make sure their outcast is not to advantaged. I fear that in the years since I lead the fifth house that my skills at personal combat have more than likely atrophied and I'm very much out of practice. But I'm sure I can be of assistance in other ways. But what of the council?"
Waldo pauses for a moment. "Sorry sir, but I feel your actions are quite insane. But the council. Yes. Currently terrible. Representative Reana and her husbad have as of earlier tonight gone missing. Coincidentally enough while traveling into Shimandu."
The grin dissapeares from the First Speaker's face. "Well I guess my initial fun might have to wait then. But then again... I wonder... Sorry to have to run, but I'm afraid I should be moving quickly. What were they doing there?"
"I heard through the rumor mill that they were looking to adopt one of the orphans."
"Thanks," says the First Speaker as he steps back into the corner and covers himself with his wings. Waldo keeps his eyes fixed but is uncertain weather he's slide off or not.
"Bye..." He hears the door closing and turns back around to see it shut.
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Post by Ciata on Mar 4, 2005 14:31:12 GMT -5
kohen Lucias enters the Council Hall, flanked by two Raja Borah. He has been sent to perform temporary duties of the Chattan's Represenative in light of Reana Stormwake's disapearance. They fear the worst and suspect that Sicarii has indeed captured her and Rowan seing as they were most certainly not lost or assasinated with a Raja on guard and no ransom demands were made with the represenative of a country, they can only assume that the demon is involved.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Mar 5, 2005 17:19:05 GMT -5
Waldo wanders about looking for Kohen Lucias after hours. Eventually he gives up hoping to run across him in the halls or the common areas and goes straight to the source, the Ciata office. Despite the looks of the guards at the door, Waldo knocks on the door and awaits an answer.
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Post by Ciata on Mar 5, 2005 22:35:16 GMT -5
Kohen jerks up out of a snooze, not sure how long the knocking has been going on, and rushes over to the door.
"Oh, Waldo, please come in. I'm so sorry I kept you waiting, I'm afraid I dozed off a bit....Please, uh... take a seat. What did you wish to speak to me about?"
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Mar 6, 2005 0:02:37 GMT -5
"Thank you for seeing me. As you probably know, Ciata has not been the only nation targeted by a force from Shimandu. Genus Liberalis was attacked and its capital burned in a rather surprising move by what appeared to be seperate rouge forces. As we speak, Tinis is meeting its promise to your nation to defend your boarders from the attackers. However, there is another pressing matter.
"Despite our internal and philosophical differences, for some time my government has had a reasonably comfy relationship with the Overlord Nogitsune, at least as far as international politics goes. However, lately we've been getting conflicting reports about the internals of that nation. The only thing we can be certain of at this time is that we have had no direct contact with Lord Nogitsune for over twenty days. We fear that something has happened to the young fox. I thought it appropriate that I should ask you personally if you have heard anything about Nogitsune or his territory."
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Post by Ciata on Mar 6, 2005 1:18:44 GMT -5
"Oh, ummm.....Nogitsune, Nogitsune........I'm afraid I dont remember hearing anything about that name, though I'm just the Spiritual Advisor and do not dabble in such things usualy. Most of the issues I was brought up to date with was the supposed location of Reana and Rowan Stormwake. To be honest we almost for sure know where they are, but dealing with the problem is much harder. We are almost positive that Sicarii is behind it, and we do not know what he is capable of physically. I know that his mind and spirit are capable of doing any kind of terrible thing, nothing is beyond him. Stopping him however is entirely another thing. His capabilities are beyond any normal Raja Borah, and they are nearly our only option. We have considered using Silverbane's troops, but that would only end in disaster. One of the abilities that we have suspected him to have gained is an even more sensative 6th sense about emotions, to the point where he might be able to sense all the people around him, making a suprise attack impossible. However we have no idea what type of range he would have, or what emotions he could sense the most of. As far as his offensive abilities, they are undoubtably great as he has overcome two Raja at once."
He gets up and gives a deep sigh,
"We just dont know what to do. The fact that he has our represenative and a Raja Borah, likely many children as well as hostages, and would not hesitate to do anything to any of them, stops us from making any real move. We must figure out what he wants somehow, and before he gets impatient. I suppose it is alright that you know, but we have sent a covert team into the country to attempt to safely locate them and look for means of communication. They almost certainly have found the location by now and are looking for ways to set up communications, but things will be so hard...."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Mar 6, 2005 3:05:12 GMT -5
"I was actually unaware of some of those details. I had only heard they had disapeared and Sicarii might be involved. But children as hostages? If what you have told me of this monster is true, then..."
Waldo afixes his gaze to the floor.
"I don't consider myself religious, but I feel that I might shortly. For them, Rowan and Reana."
He lifts his gaze up towards elderly Uncia.
"I might have some information that might aid Ciata in your efforts to stop Sicarii. As you may have heard, First Speaker Izixs has disapeared from the public scene. Secretly, he passed through here recently and informed me that he was going into Shimandu with the intention of workign against the offensive one. I don't know what his plans are beyond that. I'm kind of woried about the old guy. I've never seen him act like this."
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Post by Ciata on Mar 6, 2005 22:41:38 GMT -5
Lucias looks distressed at the idea of a nation's leader going off to face the one even his countries mightiest warriors fear,
"Oh dear, I do hope he doesn't do anything rash. We are hoping to try to solve this issue at least without having to confront him in battle, as there are too many innocent people at risk. Though there is no telling what the demon wants, we will most likely give it to him rather than risk more lives to his rath."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Mar 7, 2005 0:13:52 GMT -5
"Believe me, this is very unusual for him. I give him great trust, but I can't promise anything at this point. But he did tell me something that stuck out. He said specificly that he doesn't want to fight but wants to make sure someone is able to bring the demon... Sicarii, to justice. But what he means by that, I don't know."
Waldo paces about, waving his tail.
"I'm pretty sure there's going to be political hell to pay when he gets back though. But I should be going. Thank you for the update. My government is even as we speak trying to divine the causes of just about everything occuring in Shimandu and I'll try and see if they can get you any more information that might be relavent. Thank you very much for your time and I'll see you in the council chambers. Oh, and remember, be wary of the events in Nogitsune too."
Waldo hold's out his paw.
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