This is the 24 hour warning to get those orders in.
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King Matteo I of Sardinia sat at his desk in the room where he typically chose to do his work. Behind his, a pair of glass doors opened onto a terrace, beyond which one could see the full extent of the Royal Gardens, and in the distance, Cagliari. From the gardens, the King could hearing the chirping of birds and feel a cool spring breeze upon his cheek. Knowing the beauty of the gardens at this time of year, he yearned to be out walking through the rows of neatly trimmed hedges, overseeing his vast collection of flowers and enjoying the warm weather. However, duty called, and he turned back to his desk, hoping to finish the day's business with all possible haste.
Before him on the desk sat a letter, short, and yet, obviously of the utmost importance. It had been brought to him only minutes ago by a courier, the personal courier of his Chief Minister, Giovanni Mazzini. Naturally, the King's thoughts turned to this man, quite an interesting character. He remembered clearly the dinner party, only a few months past, where he had first met Mazzini, at that time only a low-level official under the Minister of State. While the King had been anxious to escape the rather boring company present at the party, Mazzini had managed to waylay him in conversation long enough for the King to become interested in the man. He had quickly appreciated many of the man's ideas, and the next day gave the order to have the man promoted to a position more deserving of his skill. From that point forward, Mazzini had continued to speedily advance up the ranks, until only one month ago he had replaced the aging Chief Minister. His thoughts having come full circle, the King turned his attention back to the letter before him. After giving it a quick glance, he placed his signature on the paper, as he and Mazzini had discussed the day before.
Declaration of the Government of Sardinia
It is a well known fact that nationalism can take many forms. There is the good, healthy nationalism, the spirit of patriotism that unites a country in times of crisis. And then there is bad nationalism. In the past, Italian nationalism has proven itself to be the former. Multiple times has the Italian peninsula been ravaged by war, and the people killed and starved in the name of this nationalism. Sardinia was fortunate to escape the horrors of these many wars, and yet we were forced to look on in horror as the specter of Italian nationalism destroyed Italy time and time again. Remembering these wars, we are acutely aware of the danger of such nationalistic beliefs.
And yet recently, events have shown a new wave of nationalism seems to be on the horizon. Strikes have broken out across the region, heavily damaging the economy and hindering growth. New nationalistic groups have arisen and already caused great damage in Milan and other regions through their propaganda. Rebellions have broken out, and dangerous alliances seem to be forming. These facts, along with private diplomacy, have made Sardinia acutely aware of the threat these new nationalism poses to the safety of every state in the region. As such, we feel it is duty to protect not only our own country, but the rest of the peninsula as well, from the possibility of more wars of unification that will inevitably lead only to ruin.
Therefore, the government of Sardinia declares that from this day forward it will, as a matter of policy, take steps to counter any nationalistic groups or rebellions that may arise, and that should any groups spread to Sardinia itself we will take all steps necessary to eliminate their presence. As well, should any region be affected by massive instability and disorder that threatens to end in a takeover by a nationalistic government, we will takes steps to intervene and restore peace.
Before him on the desk sat a letter, short, and yet, obviously of the utmost importance. It had been brought to him only minutes ago by a courier, the personal courier of his Chief Minister, Giovanni Mazzini. Naturally, the King's thoughts turned to this man, quite an interesting character. He remembered clearly the dinner party, only a few months past, where he had first met Mazzini, at that time only a low-level official under the Minister of State. While the King had been anxious to escape the rather boring company present at the party, Mazzini had managed to waylay him in conversation long enough for the King to become interested in the man. He had quickly appreciated many of the man's ideas, and the next day gave the order to have the man promoted to a position more deserving of his skill. From that point forward, Mazzini had continued to speedily advance up the ranks, until only one month ago he had replaced the aging Chief Minister. His thoughts having come full circle, the King turned his attention back to the letter before him. After giving it a quick glance, he placed his signature on the paper, as he and Mazzini had discussed the day before.
Declaration of the Government of Sardinia
It is a well known fact that nationalism can take many forms. There is the good, healthy nationalism, the spirit of patriotism that unites a country in times of crisis. And then there is bad nationalism. In the past, Italian nationalism has proven itself to be the former. Multiple times has the Italian peninsula been ravaged by war, and the people killed and starved in the name of this nationalism. Sardinia was fortunate to escape the horrors of these many wars, and yet we were forced to look on in horror as the specter of Italian nationalism destroyed Italy time and time again. Remembering these wars, we are acutely aware of the danger of such nationalistic beliefs.
And yet recently, events have shown a new wave of nationalism seems to be on the horizon. Strikes have broken out across the region, heavily damaging the economy and hindering growth. New nationalistic groups have arisen and already caused great damage in Milan and other regions through their propaganda. Rebellions have broken out, and dangerous alliances seem to be forming. These facts, along with private diplomacy, have made Sardinia acutely aware of the threat these new nationalism poses to the safety of every state in the region. As such, we feel it is duty to protect not only our own country, but the rest of the peninsula as well, from the possibility of more wars of unification that will inevitably lead only to ruin.
Therefore, the government of Sardinia declares that from this day forward it will, as a matter of policy, take steps to counter any nationalistic groups or rebellions that may arise, and that should any groups spread to Sardinia itself we will take all steps necessary to eliminate their presence. As well, should any region be affected by massive instability and disorder that threatens to end in a takeover by a nationalistic government, we will takes steps to intervene and restore peace.
Olympics 1904: Oslo, Scandinavia
Cities Chosen As Options for 1908 Olympics
Cities Chosen As Options for 1908 Olympics
Rouen, Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Seville, Empire of Spain
Cardiff, United Kingdom of Great Britain
Warsaw, Poland
Athletics/Track & Field
100m race
Gold: Scandinavia
Silver: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Bronze: Spain
200m race
Gold: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Silver: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Bronze: Scandinavia
400m race
Gold: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Silver: United States of America
Bronze: Scandinavia
800m race
Gold: Russia
Silver: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Bronze: Poland
1500m race
Gold: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Spain
3000m race
Gold: Poland
Silver: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Bronze: Russia
Marathon:
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Russia
Bronze: United Kingdom of Great Britain
110 m Hurdles:
Gold: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Silver: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Bronze: Spain
Long Jump
Gold: Russia
Silver: Scandinavia
Bronze: Roman Empire
High Jump
Gold: Naples
Silver: Vinland
Bronze: Russia
Pole Vault
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Triple Jump
Gold: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Silver: Russia
Bronze: United States of America
Discus Throw
Gold: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Roman Empire
Javelin Throw
Gold: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Silver: Denmark
Bronze: Russia
Shot Put
Gold: Scandinavia
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Spain
Decathlon
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Spain
Bronze: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
Equestrian Events
Dressage
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Vinland
Bronze: Spain
Racing
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Franco-Burgundian Confederation
SouthernKing
crickety cricket
Hungary votes that the 1908 Olympic games are to be held in Warsaw, Poland.
Gem Hound
Deity
Brittany votes that the 1908 Olympic Games are to be held in Warsaw, Poland.
Gem Hound
Deity
As Brittany continues it's disastrous losing streak.
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
lurker's comment: Remember, Rouen was rebuilt from the ground up as a city of the future (of the 50's, BUT STILL), so expect awesomeness there
To: Scandinavia
From: Vinland
We remain very interested to hear the results of your investigation into the origins of the Berlin telegraph. At the same time, we applaud your diplomatic handling of the abdication of King Harold of Pomerania. Our faith in the mother country's foreign policies may yet be reinvigorated.
To: Pomerania
From: Vinland
We wish your nation all the best in the establishment of its new government, and that you may soon see a return to peace and order within your borders.
To: Roman Empire
From: Vinland
We express great horror at the tragedy that has taken place. While we may be in distant lands, our thoughts remain close to you.
From: Vinland
We remain very interested to hear the results of your investigation into the origins of the Berlin telegraph. At the same time, we applaud your diplomatic handling of the abdication of King Harold of Pomerania. Our faith in the mother country's foreign policies may yet be reinvigorated.
To: Pomerania
From: Vinland
We wish your nation all the best in the establishment of its new government, and that you may soon see a return to peace and order within your borders.
To: Roman Empire
From: Vinland
We express great horror at the tragedy that has taken place. While we may be in distant lands, our thoughts remain close to you.
Grandkhan
Telvanni Master Wizard
Denmark votes for Rouen for the 1908 Olympics, and wishes to congratulate its athletes for their medal in the 1904 Games.
Crezth
i knew you were a real man of the left
The United Kingdom votes for Warsaw, Poland for the 1908 Olympics.
Quisani
Gaming Person
Warsaw, Poland.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Brazil abstains from voting for the Olympics because only a few nations ever win medals anyway.
Gem Hound
Deity
That is true. I would like to see Brazil or Brittany win something at least.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
The glass is just twice as large as it needs to be.
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