INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC UNION Football Championship 2022
Welcome to the 2022 International Democratic Union Football Championship!
Hosted by Libertas Omnium Maximus in Litudinem, Iustitia City, Lumeniola, and Perra.
Maximusian Culture Information:
Litudinem
Litudinem, the Maximusian financial hub, is the nation’s capital and its second most populous city. Founded as a humble logging and caravan outpost, Litudinem now houses the expansive and imposing Senate Complex, which houses the nation’s legislature, and the Presidential Manor, the official state home of every Maximusian president since its construction in 1851. The city’s major hubs are linked by a state-of-the-art underground train system. Litudinem’s MLAF (Major League Association Football) club, the Litudinem FC Javelins, will be moving from their home stadium to the newly constructed Samuel Farthing Stadium at the start of the 2023 season.
Litudinem will host all of the Group I matches, which will be played in either the Bailey Sports Center or the Samuel Farthing Memorial Stadium. The Bailey Center can hold up to 65,000 spectators while Samuel Farthing, the largest sports venue in Libertas Omnium Maximus, can hold 91,000 fans.
Iustitia City
The oldest continually occupied settlement on Iustitia Island (also known as the “Isle of Gulls”), Iustitia City was founded in 1395 by Valahandian settlers. Today, in addition to being home to nearly 3 million Maximusian citizens, Iustitia City houses many of the nation’s largest corporations and tech startups. Visitors love Iustitia City’s crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches. The Cathedral of St. Peter, constructed in 1737 and located in Iustitia City’s downtown district, is the largest religious-affiliated structure in the nation. The Iustitia City FC Watermen are the city’s MLAF team, playing out of the Marconi Stadium.
Iustitia City will host all of the Group II matches, which will be played in either the Marconi Stadium or the Iustitia City Athletic Compound (ICAC). Marconi Stadium can host 60,100 spectators and the ICAC can seat 33,000 persons.
Lumeniola
Lumeniola, the city of light, consistently ranks among the top Maximusian cities to live in. From safe streets to ample amenities, Lumeniola has practically anything a visitor could want in an urban vacation. In addition to hundreds of boutique shops, venues, and eateries within the city limits, Lumeniola is situated in the rolling hills of western Hampton, surrounded by world-renowned vineyards and orchards. A city bifurcated by the mighty Boenecca River, visitors may enjoy choosing a side in the friendly East Lumeniola v. West Lumeniola rivalry. In major league football, West Lumeniola is represented by the Lumeniola FC Sparks, while East Lumeniola generally supports the Lumeniola AC Vines.
Lumeniola will host all of the Group III matches, which will be played in either the Granite Park Arena, which is in East Lumeniola, or Stalton Grounds, which is in West Lumeniola. Granite Park can seat up to 34,600 spectators while Stalton Grounds has a maximum seating capacity of 39,393 persons.
Perra
Perra, though the smallest of the host cities, is the nation’s undisputed football hub. It is home to the MLAF headquarters and the Maximusian Football Hall of Fame. Once an unassuming, blue-collar railroad town, Perra has transformed into a vibrant and rapidly growing urban nexus over the past two decades. It is the perfect jumping-off point for visitors looking to explore the Maximusian northeast. An elevated train connects most of the city’s hotspots, including the historic downtown district and the now-famous Alta Boulevard, home to many clubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues. For the more outdoor-adventure-oriented visitors, opportunities to hike, climb, camp, and fish are less than an hour away in the Kapoulon foothills. Perra’s local MLAF team is the Perra FC Vanguards.
Perra will host all of the Group IV matches, which will be played in either the Mallory Gildon Memorial Sports Center or the Tannus Bank Stadium. Tannus Bank has a maximum seating capacity of 20,401 spectators, while the Mallory Gildon is equipped to seat as many as 53,750 persons.
Out of Character Information:
At the end of each week, brief game summaries will be posted by the host for every group stage match. These match summaries will contain information on goals scored (when and by whom), other notable player events (such as penalty kicks or yellow cards), and general notes on the course of play. Fan reactions, changes of strategy, and off-pitch player antics are left up to participating nations to roleplay out. All styles of roleplay are welcome and there is no length requirement to post.
If a participant is planning on roleplaying something with a lasting impact on the tournament, it is preferred that they notify/speak with the host and/or other involved participants before doing so. Such actions may include serious player injuries, terrorist threats to the stadiums or athletes, or mob/protest/riot events.
Groups
GROUP ONE
Elalia
Trive
Milintica
Slokias Islands
GROUP TWO
Xiomera
Greater Acadia
Huenya
Wosteaque
GROUP THREE
Libertas Omnium Maximus
Serriel
Laeral
Grundhavn
GROUP FOUR
Lauchenoiria
Eiria
Gardavasque
Lehvant
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC UNION Football Championship 2022
Week One Schedule 8/22 - 8/28
ELA v. TRV - Samuel Farthing Memorial Stadium
FSI v. MLA - Bailey Sports Center
WTQ v. XMA - Marconi Stadium
HNA v. GAC - Iustitia City Athletic Center
LOM v. GHN - Granite Park Arena
LRL v. SRL - Stalton Grounds
GDV v. EIR - Mallory Gildon Memorial Sports Center
LHV v. LAU - Tannus Bank Stadium
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