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It's a celebration six centuries in the making, and you're invited. (Well, people from your NS nation are, anyway.)

Huenyan Independence Day is coming up on January 26th, and the event will be honored by major celebrations around the country. In Chuaztlapoc, the capital, a particularly grand celebration is planned. Most major Huenyan leaders will be present, including Vice-Speaker Tiacihitli, Great Speaker Texōccoatl and Nantzintli Yauhmi. This is where you can potentially come in.

Invitations will be sent to the governments of all nations that are friendly (or at least neutral) towards Huenya to send someone to represent their nation at the celebration. If you like, you can either RP as a government representative, or just as a visitor/tourist from your nation enjoying the celebrations. Alternatively, if you want to participate but find RP time limited right now, you can DM me on Discord with who would be attending for a later news article.

While there is a possibility that the Xiomerans (or their proxies) will try to disrupt the events, Huenyan security will be on maximum alert. Your officials would also be welcome to bring their own security, should they choose to attend.

As a side note, Empress Calhualyana will also receive an invite, but that's just to annoy her. 

Feel free to respond here or on Discord if you're interested in participating.

This post was updated on January 22, 2023...
Due to popular demand... The schedule has been extended as follows:
IDU Film Festival Awards Ceremony is now going to be held Sunday February 26th, 2023
Submissions for films to be considered are now due by Sunday February 5th, 2023 (11:59 pm California time)
Voting will begin on Monday February 6th, 2023 and end on Saturday February 25th, 2023

(Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, 11:56 am)Gardavasque Wrote: Wrote:The Event
As the year 2022 draws to a close, it is time to recognize excellence in the achievements and contributions of the year's outstanding films from across the IDU. The 2022 IDU Film Festival opens this evening in the city of Eternity, Gardavasque, and will run for approximately four weeks, culminating in the highly-anticipated prestigious celebrity eleganza, IDU Film Festival Awards Ceremony on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 8pm, GST (red carpet entrances begin at 6pm). Cities of every nation in the IDU and each of the IDU embassy regions are cordially invited to attend. 
The Venues
Each nominated film will be publicly screened with representative members of cast, crew and production company in attendance. Two exquisite historic movie palaces have been selected by the host committee for this year's event: the Majestic Theatre and the Castro Theatre, both located in the Broadway Arts District in the center of Eternity. The awards ceremony will be held at Dolly Parton Hall in the Eternity Civic Center. All film-festival awards ceremony attendees, regardless of nation of residence, must demonstrate proof of Tripledemic Vaccination and negative Blood Pox test within previous 48 hours; only exceptions approved by Health Ministry Gardavasque officials will be accepted. 
                       
Top to bottom: Castro Theatre, Majestic Theatre, Dolly Parton Hall
Submissions
Any film produced in an IDU resident nation is eligible for nomination in any category except "Best World Cinema Feature Film." Any film produced in a nation located within IDU embassy regions (North Pacific, 10000 Islands, Forest, Antarctic Oasis, World Assembly Legislative League, Yggdrasil, Texas, Europe, Balder, The South Pacific) is eligible for nomination in the category "Best World Cinema Feature Film." Multiple submissions are acceptable, and films may be nominated in more than one category. Categories include: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Performance, Best Supporting Performance, Best Documentary, Best Costume Design, and Best Special Effects Design. To nominate a film produced in your nation, please fill out the form below by Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 Sunday, February 5th 2023.
Voting Procedure
Nominations open on December 20, 2022 and close on Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 Sunday, February 5th, 2023. Beginning Wednesday, January 4th, 2022 Monday, February 6th, 2023, Each IDU resident nation and each nation from an IDU Embassy Region is invited to participate in the voting process by voting for one film per category. Nations submitting a film nomination may cast one additional vote per category (maximum of 2 votes). Voting opens on Wednesday, January 4th Monday, February 6th 2023 and closes Friday January 13th, 2022 Saturday, February 25th, 2023. A new voting thread will be created on this forum on January 4th, 2023 February 6th, 2023. The nation sponsoring the winner of Best Picture will host the next IDU Film Festival. 
Nomination Form
Nation: 
Region:
Film Title, Language, Run Time:
Nomination Category/Categories:
Cast:
Director:
Synopsis:
Briefly, explain why this picture/performance/director/design is nominated:

This thread shall serve as the location for nominations and voting for the position of President of the League of IDU Nations for the 2023 term. Nations may self-nominate or nominate another for the position of President; nominations shall remain open for approximately 48 hours after the opening of this thread, until 11:59 pm EST on January 3, 2023. All players with at least one nation in LIDUN are eligible to nominate and vote. 

Duties of the LIDUN President may be found here: https://idugov.com/forum/showthread.php?...6#pid22346

Please reach out to Laeral via Discord or in this thread with any questions.

Matthew "Che" Vasquez, head of the Slokais Islands Board of Elections, had not slept in days, bags had formed under his eyes. Here he stood before
a mostly empty room. Before he stood, the 11 most important judicial figures in Slokais, the Supreme Court of Slokais Islands. "That's, why your honor, this election is decided then, it's clear that a majority of these invalid ballots, were therefore valid and should be accepted as such". 

"So, you truly believe that 6,437 of these ballots should be accepted as valid?" said Head Justice Jamie Arroyo 
"Indeed, your honor"
"This committee shall discuss this matter in private, you shall be notified by a clerk if we need you anymore Mr. Vasquez" 
"I am not trying to dedicate matters of this body, but I believe we should accept the report by the SIBC, immediately?" asked another Justice. 
"I concur, I believe this report should be accepted" added Director Vasquez
"Neither of you determines how this Court should operate, however, we shall endeavor to make a decision before the end of tonight," said, Justice Arroyo. 

Director Vasquez stepped out of the Supreme Court building, in front of the building a crowd had gathered. Like most political protests, it was a circus, an older man dressed in a Revolutionary Era costume was being confronted by a young woman with a megaphone. "that costume is disgusting, you're portraying a nationalist myth" she yelled. The man only looked amused by this statement, to the side, a group of families in orange robes, stood praying. 
"Politics is a mess," he thought to himself. As he stepped into his car, a reporter ran toward him "Is the election over, sir" 
"Elections never end, the heat of election season is always with us," he said as his driver closed the door behind him.

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Region ｜ Discord ｜ Forum ｜ Constitution ｜ Regional History ｜ Embassy Policy｜Regional Update - Summer 2022

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This thread shall contain all official reports created and requested to be shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the region of Forest.

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Government:
WA Delegate - Ruinenlust
Forest Keeper - Garbelia
Deputy Forest Keeper - Jutsa
Foreign Affairs Minister - Daarwyrth
Cartographer - Roless
Lore Minister - Kase
Archivist - Verdant Haven
Forest Rangers - Einswenn & Uan aa Boa

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Credit for the header goes to Aclion/Bastiat/Areulder.

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Hello all! This is a new thread specifically dedicated to official reports that come out of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in our region. Note that if anyone else wishes to create another thread or post elsewhere, help yourself; otherwise, anyone may post in this thread for whatever purpose, however its main function (for me at least) is to have a specific place to communicate unto everyone the ongoings that are specifically requested to be shared by our ministry.

On that note, I have an official update dispatch linked here: Summer 2022 Forest Regional Update created September 29th, 2022.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns; otherwise, feel free to comment as you please. I look forward to sharing more of these with you in the future. ^-^

Capantzina stared at the television, lips fixed into a snarl. The DTNS anchor on the screen continued speaking, undisturbed by the glare from half a world away.

"Once again, Xiomeran officials have announced that the ruler of the country, Empress Calhualyana, is expected to give birth to a set of twins within the next few weeks. The announcement was met with celebrations in Xiomera..."

A soft thunk cut off the announcer, as the remote control bounced off the TV screen and shut off the broadcast.

"Mother, I know why the news about that woman upsets you, but breaking the TV won't help," a voice chided gently. Tlacatli bent down to pick up the remote, placing it back on the end table and sitting in a chair next to his mother.

"It's not fair. She gets to sit on the throne she stole from your father, in the country we are exiled from, and now she is having children," Capantzina rasped. She continued to glower at the television, her thoughts as dark as the screen. "And she is having twins, no less! Sometimes I wonder if the gods are fair...." Her voice trailed off.

"I know that expression, mother. What are you thinking?" Tlacatli asked.

"We still have resources and contacts. Calhualyana thinks she is untouchable. And perhaps she is. But her devil spawn...they may not be." Capantzina tapped the end table next to her. "She took a husband and a son from me. I will have two of her loved ones in exchange. If the gods will not be just, I will make my own justice." Her gaze shifted to the wall, where pictures of Xochiuhue and Teoctli stared back.

(03-31-2022, 03:06 PM)Lauchenoiria Wrote:  

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The Nuclear and Zombie Defence Act
An act to protect the IDU from nuclear apocalypse and hordes of undead.

The League of International Democratic Union Nations,

BELIEVING it necessary to protect our region in the event of nuclear war or zombie apocalypse;

RECOGNISING that such cataclysmic events require experienced commanders to dedicate their time to the formulation of strategies for survival and victory;

ACKNOWLEDGING the need to grant temporary powers to such individuals to protect our region during these events;

Hereby resolves the following:

§1 Appointment of N-Day General

1. The President of LIDUN is required to appoint an N-Day General no later than the final day of August each year.

2. The N-Day General shall hold their post only until the conclusion of the N-Day event.

3. The N-Day General shall be responsible for:
b. Negotiating Non-Aggression Pacts and other event-only treaties unless we are in an inter-regional alliance.
c. Recruiting other officers before the event, where necessary.
d. Assuming overall command of IDU forces during the N-Day event.

4. The N-Day General has a responsibility to:
a. Ensure that at least one officer is online throughout the event.
b. Ensure other IDU participants are following orders.
c. Prepare and produce a strategy for the IDU’s participation in the event.

5. The Regional Founder shall give the N-Day General both Appearance and Communications authority for the period lasting from the formal announcement of the N-Day event to the conclusion of the event.

6. Any further officers appointed by the N-Day General are required to follow the orders of the N-Day General and uphold the General’s strategy.

§2 N-Day Alliance Formation

1. The N-Day General is responsible for conducting negotiations regarding the IDU’s participation in inter-regional alliances for N-Day.

2. IDU members are entitled to vote on whether or not to join any inter-regional alliance.

3. The President of LIDUN may impose restrictions on the N-Day General regarding topics of negotiation at their discretion.

4. The N-Day General is responsible for liaising with any inter-regional alliance if our participation in such has been decided.

§3 Appointment of Zombie Controller

1. The President of LIDUN is required to appoint a Zombie Controller no later than the 25th of October each year.

2. The Zombie Controller shall hold their post only until the conclusion of the Z-Day event.

3. The Regional Founder is required to give the Zombie Controller Border Control authority for the period of between the 29th October and 2nd November.

4. The Zombie Controller shall be responsible for:
a. Informing member nations of the Regional Anti-Zombie Policy (RAZP).
b. Ensuring the borders of the region are closed throughout the Z-Day event.
c. Ensuring nations adhere to the RAZP.
d. Warning nations violating the RAZP of the potential consequences.
e. Kicking nations who repeatedly ignore said warnings for the duration of the event.

5. The Zombie Controller may appoint further individuals to assist in the issuing of warnings and reminders of the RAZP.

§4 Ejection of Zombie Policy Violators

1. Violators of the Regional Anti-Zombie Policy are entitled to two warnings given by Telegram from the Zombie Controller or their appointees.

2. Nations who persist in the use of Zombie Hordes following two warnings must be expelled from the region by the Zombie Controller or Founder.

3. Nations who persist in the use of Tactical Zombie Elimination Squads following two warnings may be expelled using the Zombie Controller’s discretion.

4. Nations expelled in this way shall be invited to re-join the region following the conclusion of the Z-Day event.

Proposed legislation to deal with N-Day and Z-Day given the changes of government, and therefore who has the power to do certain things relating to these annual mini games with gameside permissions, coordination, and interregional communications.

Due to the time constraints please vote ASAP.

What if Pyramid of Misfortune, the IDU's favorite challenge show, got even bigger and more challenging? What if, instead of just a pyramid, you had to conquer an entire city?

This is the discussion/planning for a potential sequel to the Pyramid of Misfortune RP from 2019. The idea is that, to counter lagging ratings, the producers of the show expand it to create a "city" that is a gauntlet for the competitors to run through, prior to getting to the Pyramid and climbing it. Think of it as a combination of every obstacle course show you've ever seen, with the nasty ingenuity of the Pyramid.

The task would be simple: two competitors are placed on either end of the "city", run the course, and climb the Pyramid at the center. Whoever finishes first (if they finish), wins the round and moves on. There would be either one or two competitors from each nation involved, depending on the amount of interest in the game.

So.....discuss. 

This is the planning thread for Yauhmi's planned trip. Her goal, along with negotiating new trade and diplomatic agreements, is to convince everyone that Calhualyana and her Empire are a threat to everyone and get them to act. Will she succeed? That's all up to you.

Her destinations will be in the order of whoever responds to this planning thread. We can do this as either RP posts, or news articles describing the visit and the results. You can also message me on Discord if you prefer.

(RP note: At the end of 2019, then-Empress Yauhmi of Xiomera went on an international tour to mend fences with other nations. In 2022, Yauhmi found herself in a very different role. As the queen mother (nantzintli) of Huenya, her task was not so much to mend fences as to build bridges where none existed. In one of the new responsibilities of her position, she was to serve as an international ambassador to represent Huenya on the world stage. It was hoped that some of the old magic she had displayed on that stage would translate to good relations for Huenya with other countries. So at the end of August 2022, Yauhmi would undertake a second tour of the world.)

The Huenyan military transport plane cruised effortlessly over its homeland. Unlike many things in the rebuilding country, the plane functioned perfectly. Much attention was paid to it to make sure it did. It was carrying important cargo, after all.

Yauhmi looked out the window of the plane, musing to herself as the miles slipped by. Three years ago, on a similar trip, she had been the undisputed ruler of an immensely powerful and wealthy nation. Today, she was a deposed monarch of a different country that, though rebuilding fast, was neither wealthy or powerful. One that was under threat from the country she used to rule, no less. Life does love to throw curve balls at us, she thought without sadness.

She leaned back slightly in her chair, seeking a more comfortable position. The military plane, though maintained faultlessly and made as pleasant as possible, was hardly the same as the luxury she had once flown in when she was Empress. Despite the rather stiff chairs, Yauhmi made herself focus on the purpose of her trip. It was far more important than her comfort.

Yauhmi had to see if she could summon her old persuasiveness and charm to convince the world that the Xiomeran Empire, and the ruler who had replaced her, represented the greatest threats possible to world peace and stability. The world so far seemed to want nothing more than to bury its head in the sand concerning Calhualyana and her dreams of a "New Empire". Yauhmi had to wake her fellow leaders up to the seriousness of the threat.

While the negotiation of new diplomatic and economic agreements would be part of her trip as well, of course, the main goal was clear. Convince the rest of the world to take more concrete action to rein in Calhualyana, or depose her, if necessary. It was perhaps the most important task Yauhmi had ever undertaken. It was a deceptively simple goal. Fulfilling it would be anything but.

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Unlike Yauhmi, the person seated next to her preferred the military plane to its luxurious Imperial rivals. It was much easier to secure than a civilian counterpart.

Tlalmaxxi had left her assignment to aid the counter-insurgency mission against "Western Xiomera" to come on the trip with Yauhmi. There had been little reason for her to remain on the mission, given the cease-fire declared by Vice-Speaker Tiacihitli. She had considered the cease-fire a grave mistake. She hadn't been the only one, either. The Milintican guerrillas who had been helping on the frontline, refusing to accept the cease-fire, had reportedly left their camp and crossed into insurgent territory en masse to continue fighting. The brave fools have probably all been killed or captured by now, Tlalmaxxi thought as she made herself focus as well on her own mission here. While Tlalmaxxi was partly there to help Yauhmi do her convincing, she was mostly there to protect the nantzintli. Imperial Intelligence probably saw the trip, which was taking Yauhmi far from her well-protected estate in the middle of Huenya, as a prime opportunity to remove her as a thorn in Calhualyana's side once and for all. It also could not be denied that not everyone loved Yauhmi, and the chance of her receiving a negative reception on her travels could not be ignored.

There was one other reason for her to accompany Yauhmi on the trip. Tlalmaxxi was to slowly begin assuming many of the duties Yauhmi was performing, beginning with this trip. While Yauhmi was still more capable than one might expect, being 74 years old was taking a toll. The torture and mistreatment she had suffered while imprisoned during the civil war had taken a greater toll, one unrevealed to most people. It was Yauhmi's typically pragmatic decision that it was time to begin training her replacement.

As the two of the worked through their thoughts, the plane sped towards its first destination.