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Posted by: Aurendia Aug 24 2006, 12:24 AM

The following letter was sent to the leaders of all Atlantian Oceania nations. Accompanying the letter is a delicious fruit basket, and several bottles of the finest Aurendian liquors, sent as a token of friendship.

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To [insert appropriate foreign minister-type person], [insert name of nation]

Greetings from the Republic of Aurendia!

Some of you may have interacted with our national football squad, others we have never dealt with before. Nonetheless, the time has come for the Republic of Aurendia to formally open relations with our fellow Atlantian Oceanian nations.

For far too long our government has avoided official contact with other nations. No person ever left the nation on government business. No ambassadors have ever crossed our borders. No foreign leader has ever received so much as a “Hello” from this government.

The time has come for this behavior to change. Consider the enclosed fruit basket and booze as a gesture of friendship from our nation to yours. We eagerly look forward to many positive and fruitful interactions between our great nations.

Sincerely,
Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

Posted by: Bazalonia Aug 24 2006, 12:49 AM

The Minister of Foriegn Affairs and Trade received the Telegram from the President and Minister of State of Aurendia. The following letter was sent in reply

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To, Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic and
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State of Aurendia

First of All, I'd like to thank you for the collection of alcholic beverages that was sent to me. A 12-pack of our nations most favoured alcohlic drink Forhey's Larger is attached. I always find that you can tell alot about a nation by it's favourite drinks.

We'd also like to establish a permanent diplomatic ties through that of a embassy-exchange. We have a embassy quarter in our capital and we would be happy to provide a building in this quarter to act as an embassy with an attached residential compound to accomodate an Ambassador and the appropriate staff, if you have any special requirements for an embassy we's be happy to accomodate these requirements as far as is reasonable for us to do so.

Should an Embassy exchange occur our first Ambassador to your nation would be Gregory Heath. I will be glad to see you again.

Your's Sincerly, Richard Menszae
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Posted by: Falcania Aug 24 2006, 08:11 AM

Falcon munched the apple. "It's good fruit, I'll grant them that. I hope to enjoy the liquor later." He paused, and turned to his secretary. "Anna, my dear, have my chef prepare some Falcon á Paolo, and have it sent to these newcomers along with a bottle of something nice from the cellars. The Pinot Grigio of '89 would be ideal, the lead-coated bottle kept out most of the gamma radiation."

Posted by: United Meridian Aug 24 2006, 11:39 AM

VP of Commerce Drake Richards sat at his desk and drank a glass of Aurendia's finest vintage.

"Mmmm... it's good, I'll give them that. They sure know how to open diplomatic relations well."

Placing the glass down on the red mahogany of his office desk, he began writing a response to Aurendia's telegram. When he was finished, he called for one of his aides, handed him the telegram, and said:

"Send this to Aurendia immediately. Also, send them back a bottle of wine. One from the government cellar." He thought for a moment. "One of the Algeron stock. Perhaps one of the 69 vintage. Raspberry Ice wine. Always a favourite. And also, put them on the schedule for the trade tour later this month."

"Is that all sir?"

"Yes. Your dismissed."

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To: Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
From: Drake Richards, VP of Commerce, The Incorporated States of United Meridian

On behalf of CEO Brendan Steven, and the people of the ISUM, I would like to offer to place you on the schedule for the ISUM Globalization Trade Tour later on this year. We will be visiting many countries in the Atlantian Oceania region and we would love to visit you as well. I await your reply.

Regards,
Drake Richards
Vice President of Commerce, The Incorporated States of United Meridian
ISUM Headquarters, Meridian City

Posted by: Lamoni Aug 24 2006, 12:12 PM

Stone tried the liquor first. It was very good indeed. Then he called an aide in to send the following message, along with a dozen bottles of Flag lable Lamodka.

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To:Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State
Aurendia

From: President Stone
Free Republic of Lamoni

The Free Republic thanks you for the gifts of liquor and fruit that have accompanied your diplomatic greeting. We welcome you to the region of Atlantian Oceania as friends. I am currently in Carrar on a state visit as this message is being sent to you, but I am open to a visit of your nation as soon as I am finished here. In addition, we would like to see an embassy and cultural exchange. We are attaching a picture of a possible embassy in our capitol city of Nephi that you could take over. Thank you again for your gifts.

Posted by: Az-cz Aug 24 2006, 07:51 PM

From the desk of Robber Captain Ug-Mt

Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State,

We in Az-cz are glad to recieve your fine offer. We enjoyed our match against your fine country in the Baptism of Fire and hope to establish a long and fruitful friendship with your country. We have sampled your fruits and must say they are splendid. What is the fruit that looks like a pink banana but that tastes like a kind of raspberry. It is truly divine. We would love to import that plant and begin growing it ourselves. As a token of appreciation we will be sending some native Az-czid goods to your country. Also we invite you to join the Kleptochase competitions. Although you are too late to register for the first Atlantian Oceania competition, you can still sign up for the world championships and of course compete in the second AOKCC. We also would like to organize an embassy exchange.

With respects,

Ug-Mt

Posted by: Casari Aug 24 2006, 09:25 PM

"Attention Prime Minister, we just recieved a letter." an aide said, sticking his head into the office.

"So? We get a lot of letters." Elisar said, his feet up on his desk.

"This one came with booze."

Elisar blinked. "Hurry up, bring it in." Glancing at the bottles arrayed on the desk, he read the letter quickly. "We could get along with these people. Draft a letter."

"Yes, sir."

"Dear whatstheirname, thank you for your kind gift, and would be most interested in the opening of peaceful relations. However, as we don't have happily-prebuilt locations prepared for foriegn embassies, the Foriegn Ministery will have to search for a suitable location for your foriegn mission. However, while this process is underway, we happily invite you as our guests to come and enjoy a bit of the barley soda and take part in some friendly drinking competitions. Ari Elisar, blah blah blah. Got it?"

"Yes, sir, we'll send it right away."

"Fantastic."

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 25 2006, 01:16 AM

To: Richard Menszae, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bazalonia

Mr. Menszae,
I share the belief that a nation’s favorite drinks can tell a lot about them, and if Forhey’s is any indication, yours is a mighty fine nation.

We will need a few weeks to finish work on appropriate structures, but an embassy-exchange would be most welcome. In the meantime Mr. Heath is more than welcome to operate out of temporary space in our capital Three Rivers.

If it is reasonable, we request that our embassy buildings match the same strict environmental sustainability standards that we require our own buildings to meet. If this is acceptable, you can expect Jack McManus as our ambassador.

Signed,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

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To: King Falcon, Falcania
From: Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

Thank you for your response. The Falcon a Paolo was magnificent, and the ’89 Pinot complemented it very nicely. I hope that we can communicate further in the future.

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 25 2006, 01:28 AM

To: Drake Richards, VP of Commerce, Incorporated States of United Meridian

Mr. Richards,
Thank you for the ’69 Algernon. A beverage of such quality reflects well on your nation as a whole. Aurendia will gladly receive you during your Globalization Trade Tour later this year.

Signed,
Anya Simondsi, Minister of State

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To: President Stone, Free Republic of Lamoni
From: Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

Let us open by thanking you for the excellent Lamodka. Once your current travels are finished, you will be welcome to visit our nation at any time. We accept the offer of an embassy and cultural exchange. The building selected for our use seems to meet our standards, and Kyle Parkhurst has been selected as our representative in Nephi. At the moment we are finishing up construction on the Lamoni Embassy, but it should be complete within a few weeks. As an initial form of cultural exchange, we propose student exchanges and study abroad programs between Aurendian and Lamoni schools and universities. We look forward to bringing our great nations closer together.

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 25 2006, 01:31 AM

To: Robber Captain Ug-Mt
From: Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State
Martin Waneiwa, Minister of the Environment

We also remember our match against your Gnomes in the Baptism of Fire, although we do wish the result had gone differently. With respect to entry in the Kleptochase championships, this is a nation with a very athletic populace, so there is a very good chance we will participate in many more sporting events.

We are glad to hear that you like the highland zillifruit, and you can certainly expect more shipments headed your way. We are however wary of exporting the plant itself, as it could cause problems for the environment of Az-Cz. The highland zillifruit grows extremely quickly, and spreads rapidly thanks to aerial dispersion of its seeds. Additionally, while the fruit itself is very nutritious and delicious, the leaves of the zillifruit tree are filled with a potent defensive toxin. In its native cloud-forest habitat there are several herbivores that have co-evolved with the zillifruit, and are thus unaffected by these toxins. As far as we can tell native Az-Cz species are unlikely to have any immunity to the zillifruit’s toxins, and combined with the rapid spread of the plant, there will not be any defense against the plant becoming an exotic invasive species.

An embassy exchange is acceptable between Az-Cz and Aurendia. Elizabeth Vanderhall has already been selected to serve as ambassador.

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To: Ari Elizar, Prime Minister, Confederated Colonies of Casari
From: Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

We understand that we may have to wait for an embassy, as we have the same delay on our end, but nevertheless we accept an embassy exchange. In the meantime, our ambassador Alex Dunn is among the officials who look forward to friendly drinking competitions, as competitive drinking is our national sport and a favorite activity for all Aurendians.

Posted by: Az-cz Aug 25 2006, 01:36 AM

From the desk of Robber Captain Ug-Mt

Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State
Martin Waneiwa, Minister of the Environment,

Dear respected leaders,

We are sorry to hear about the inability to transport the fruits to Az-cz for growth. Perhaps it would be possible to establish a greenhouse specifically for the growing of said fruit. Regardless we definitely plan on importing as much of these heavenly fruits as we can.

We have space for your embassy arranged and our looking forward to the arrival of ambassador Vanderhall. In return we will be sending An-Wn as ambassador to Aurendia. Please let us know when you are ready for her arrival.

With respects,

Ug-Mt

Posted by: Lamoni Aug 25 2006, 10:23 PM

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To: Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

From: President Stone
Free Republic of Lamoni

We will welcome Kyle Parkhurst as an accredited ambassador from your nation, and will send Tom Lawford as our ambassador to Aurendia. We also agree to the proposed exchange student and study abroad programs. It is our feeling that both of our fine nations will have much to learn from each other. I should very much be delighted to visit your fine nation after I have finished my affairs of state in Carrar with their Nordaun.

With respects,
President Stone
Free Republic of Lamoni

Posted by: Septentrionia Aug 25 2006, 11:11 PM

Dear Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic, Aurendia,

Thank you for the fruits and the alcoholic beverages. With this letter is attached some bottles of our finest liquors. I personally hope you're gonna love them.

I also hope you don't have any problem dealing with a woman. The only thing that will be different is the fact that one week per month, I want to go to war against everyone in Atlantian Oceania. That's a joke actually, don't believe that.

On another stance, I must tell you that I'm not really internationalist, but my cabinet is internationalist, so I'm accepting your invitation. But don't take that as a "I accept this because I'm forced to". So, I'm accepting to exchange embassies with pleasure.

Sincerely,
Johanne Durocher, President of Oliverry

Posted by: Bazalonia Aug 25 2006, 11:47 PM

To: Anya Symondsi, Minister of State
From: Richard Menszae, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Subject: Re:Embassy Exchange

We will be happy to oblige such requirements. The embassy building is currently being re-designed to incorporate natural heating and cooling in many areas, such as incorporating large thermal mass, orientation to the sun and many other areas in accordance to such building regulations in the nation of Aurendia. Along with the residential complex.

We want to ensure that we are as good as hosts as we can be. We will keep you updated on the progress of construction, Mr Heath is currently on his way on a Bazalonian Diplomatic plane to present his diplomatic credentials.

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 26 2006, 12:54 AM

"A war once a month, huh. Haven’t heard that old chestnut in a while.” thought the Minister of State, reading the letter from Oliverry,.

When she had finished reading, she set out writing a response to President Durocher, as well as adding to the Environmental Ministry's reponse to Az-Cz.

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To: Johanne Durocher, President of Oliverry

Bonjour Mademoiselle Durocher,

Thank you for your response, free liquor is always delicious liquor. I have to assume that “Kalle” and “Anya” must be uncommon names in Oliverry if you think we would have a problem dealing with female heads of state. More importantly, since the beginnings of human settlement in Aurendia, our society has viewed the sexes as equal, so of course a person’s gender has no bearing on any Aurendian’s view of that person.

Our decision to open relations has also met its fair share of domestic opposition. All the same, any democratic government must reflect the wishes of the electorate if they wish to keep governing. I hope that you will come to accept that more positives come from open relations than negatives. We will accept an embassy exchange, and Robert Newell has already been selected as our ambassador to Oliverry.

Bonne chance,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

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Robber Captain Ug-Mt,

Ambassador An-Wn may arrive as soon as you wish, as the Az-Cz embassy is essentially completed at this point with just minor exterior work being all that remains to be done.

Greenhouses may be an acceptable way to grow highland zillifruit, so long as conditions equal the fruit’s cloud-forest habitat: high concentrations of mycorrhizal soil fungi, between 3500-6000 feet in elevation, constant mist, and 12 hours of sunlight daily. Regardless, local growers are overjoyed at the prospect of exporting to Az-Cz.

Signed,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State
Martin Waneiwa, Minister of the Environment

Posted by: Dorian and Sonya Aug 26 2006, 01:04 AM

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To: Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic of Aurendia
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

From: Queen Sonya Sabre, Ruler of the Sylvanaes Kingdom

It is with great respect that I welcome your nation to Atlantian Oceania. I hope that a long history of peace will surround the friendships of our nations. It is also with great respect that I present Lady Ashlie Weiszbrod as the Sylvanaes Ambassador to the Republic of Aurendia to serve upon your approval of her in such a role. I will also await the appointed ambassador from your nation to mine and will make arrangements for adequate facilities to be made available. I am assuming one of our luxurious castles would serve the purpose quite well. Others have found them more than satisfactory.

I look forward to talking with you personally at some point in the future.

Queen Sonya.

Posted by: Andossa Se Mitrin Vega Aug 26 2006, 01:11 AM

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To: Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic of Aurendia

From: Presidente Commandante Viastormin Vega, Crown Prince
Draggonnii Socialist Empire of Andossa Se Mitrin Vega

It is a pleasure for me to welcome the Republic of Aurendia and its football squad to our region. Your nation’s people conducted themselves with dignity when they visited during the Baptism of Fire and surely ours will do much the same as they visit Aurendia for our scheduled friendly match which I will be personally attending.

Soon I will have an ambassador ready to send to your nation. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Posted by: Casari Aug 26 2006, 01:18 AM

QUOTE (Aurendia @ Aug 25 2006, 12:31 AM)

To: Ari Elizar, Prime Minister, Confederated Colonies of Casari
From: Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

We understand that we may have to wait for an embassy, as we have the same delay on our end, but nevertheless we accept an embassy exchange. In the meantime, our ambassador Alex Dunn is among the officials who look forward to friendly drinking competitions, as competitive drinking is our national sport and a favorite activity for all Aurendians.

Elisar read the reply and blinked. "We could get along with these people." he muttered, pressing the call button on his desk. An aide quickly stuck his head in the room.

"Yes, sir?"

"Go fix the budget and free up the budget. We need a few hundred bucks for kegs."

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 26 2006, 03:27 AM

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Queen Sonya Sabre, Ruler of the Sylvanaes Kingdom

Allow me to return in kind your wishes of friendship and peace between our nations. We gladly accept an exchange of embassies, and eagerly await Lady Ashlie Weiszbrod’s arrival in Three Rivers. Although we cannot offer anything as luxurious as a castle, she should find the embassy space comfortable enough.

We have selected Veronica Jonsson to serve as our Ambassador to the Sylvanaes Kingdom. However, we are not sure that we can accept a castle for use as an embassy, as it might be too difficult to refit such a structure to meet our sustainability standards for buildings. Stone walls do not provide the best insulation, and we are wary of the amount of water and energy that would be needed to operate out of such a structure. A more modest structure would probably be more likely to meet our specifications.

It is my fondest hope that this issue can be worked out. If you have any questions on this matter, don’t hesitate to contact me, or any member of the Environmental Ministry.

Sincerely,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

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Presidente Commandante Viastormin Vega, Andossa Se Mitrin Vega

Although a victory in the final would have been nice, every member of our Baptism of Fire team has nothing but happy memories of the time they spent in Andossa Se Mitrin Vega. The fact that you witnessed first-hand the oft-drunk, oft-streaking, always-friendly Aurendian fans yet still consider them dignified shows that our nations will likely get along very well. We have selected Louis Mielsan to serve as our ambassador.

On a personal note, President Monoa and I will also be attending the upcoming friendly match between our nations, and we wish for you to watch with us. Additionally, if your schedule permits, we will be available to serve as your personal tour-guides, if you wish to learn more of our culture.

I hope to see you soon,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

P.S. A fifty says the Raptors win.

Posted by: Dorian and Sonya Aug 27 2006, 12:35 AM

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To: Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic of Aurendia
Ms. Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

From: Queen Sonya Sabre, Ruler of the Sylvanaes Kingdom

I am sure that Lady Weiszbrod will find the accomodations of your embassy more than satisfactory. All is well on that front.

As to your objections over the castle we wish to supply to you as an embassy, we do hope you reconsider - there are no proper modern buildings in WhiteHall to serve in such a capacity. In fact the only modern building is really Elanesse Tulcokelume, home of the Mystical Unicorns and I doubt they will be willing to share.

But I do wish you to know that all expenses of your embassy here will be covered by the Royal Treasury, just as are the other embassies. And as to whether they will sufficiently meet your needs, simply ask Lamoni, Khazaron, Bazalonia, or Myrtannia what it is like to take up semi-permanent residence in such a place. They seem to enjoy it quite nicely.

This is the proposed embassy for Aurendia just to the east of the city walls of WhiteHall.
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Everything will be ready for the arrival of Veronica Jonsson. She will be made to feel at home. If you persist in declining the use of the facility, we will undertake the quest to find one more appropriate for you - but that could take some time.

If you need anything further, simply ask.
Thank you.

Posted by: Carrar Aug 27 2006, 08:44 AM

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To: Ms. Kalle Monoa, President of the Republic
From: Chandler Fortn, Foriegn Minister

We would like to thank you for the alcohol and splendid selection of fruits, we would also like to welcome you to Atlantian Oceania and send you some of our finest drink, SarTearen. You may not taste it but it has quite a kick so don’t drink too much at one sitting.

We are also interested in an embassy exchange; we have space in our capital Davnon for you to choose from.

Respectfully
Chandler Fortn, Foriegn Minister
The Kingdom of Carrarion

Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 29 2006, 07:43 AM

To: President Monoa
CC: Minister Symondsi
From: Lord Isaac Chisoko (isaac@foreign.gov.sb)
Subject: Re: Greetings from the Republic of Aurendia!

Many greetings to you,

As Foreign Minister for the Protectorate of Starblaydia I would like to welcome you to the region and would like to propose an embassy exchange between our two noble nations so as to further diplomatic relations between our to nations, hitherto strangers on the international stage.

I propose that our ambassador to you be named as Lex Oredtor, a fine gentlemen of many years' good standing in our diplomatic corps, and that space is made available in our nation's great captial, Jhanna, for your own envoy to Starblaydia.

I also enclose a basket of mixed fruit from our intelliengce service, as well as a bottle of Starblaydia's finest vodka, Black Label Orcinus - best in the region. May peace and friendship prevail.

On behalf of Lady-Protector Viannor Starblayde,
Lord Isaac M.C. Chisoko,
Foreign Minister,
Protectorate of Starblaydia
Starblaydia Triumpnaht

Posted by: Aurendia Aug 30 2006, 09:22 PM

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To: Queen Sonya Sabre, Ruler of the Sylvanaes Kingdom

Queen Sabre,

Upon closer inspection, the facility you have designated for use as the Aurendian embassy will be acceptable. Ambassador Jonsson shall be arriving shortly.

Sincerely,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

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To: Chandler Fortn, Foreign Minister

Minister Fortn,

We welcome an embassy exchange, and can offer space in our capital Three Rivers. Mr. Jay McKinney has already been selected to serve as our Ambassador to the Kingdom of Carrar, and he will be arriving in Davnon as soon as you wish.

Thank you,
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State

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To: Lord Isaac Chisoko, Foreign Minister, Protectorate of Starblaydia

Lord Chisoko,

I share your desire to further relations between our nations, so an embassy exchange is gladly accepted. Alexis Rendella has been chosen as Aurendia’s ambassador to Starblaydia, and I look forward to Lex Oredtor’s arrival in Three Rivers.

May the friendship between our nations continue to grow.
Anya Symondsi, Minister of State