ARCHIVED: Freedom of Ghis Town Celebrations

[St George]

Ghis Celebrates 175 Years of Independence
The northern portion of Nierr celebrates its 175th of independence from the Empire this month in what First Minister Krisztián Farkas has called 'Ghis Town's greatest year' following a number of recent economical and cultural developments in the exclave. FM Farkas has invited dignitaries and officials from many of region's leading states and organisations to join in the celebrations, which kick off next week when Ghis Town welcomes Román Kató back to the territory. Kató has just finished a navigation of TNP and his ship returns to Ghis Town carrying the Flame of Freedom, the ceremonial lantern that has been kept lit since Ghis' independence.

What else is in store for those lucky enough to be in Ghis Town for the week long celebrations? Almost daily parades and nightly street parties occur as well as the annual Ghis Town vs Nierr football match halfway through the week. All of Ghis Town's museums and historical venue's are free entry for the duration - and Ghis Town University will be hosting several debates attended by social and political figures of all types.

The people of Ghis have sometimes had a reputation for being unwelcoming to foreign guests coming to the territory, so The TNP Traveler asked our correspondent in Ghis Town for his top tips for those looking to experience the sights and sounds of what promises to be the party of the year...

• Formal Greetings: Your elders are exactly that, Elders. Call them by that name. People obviously younger than you are, formally, Student or Initiate, but these titles are much more rarely used. Once past the first introductions these greetings are unlikely to be used except for Elder. When meeting someone for the first time, most Ghis grasp the forearm rather than the hand and hold rather than shake.
• If Someone Offers You Food, Eat It: To not do so is a grave insult, so if you're allergic to something make sure you have evidence on hand so as not to provoke an argument.
• Haggle, but Be Fair: Shopkeepers and traders will always enjoy a good haggling session and you can make sure you aren't ripped off. It builds rapport and some operators will keep their best products hidden just so as to reward a skilled haggler.
• Don't Mention The War: Ghis Town suffered greatly in the short war that won independence for the rest of Nierr 16 years ago, and most Ghis lost at least one or two family members to it. It's not something that you should bring up in polite conversation.
• Don't Cause A Scene: That goes for your children too. There are few quicker ways to get a Ghis annoyed than to cause a stir in public, either by rowing or by other rowdy behaviour. Control your children.
• Avoid Avaria: Avaria is a small district on the outskirts of the docklands of Ghis. Avoid this area at night.

For full coverage of the Ghis Town celebrations, be sure to check in with the TNP Traveller all next week.

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First Minister Krisztián Farkas on behalf of the Free Peoples of Nierr and Ghis, cordially invites you to attend the Feast of the Free, to be held in the Hazzur Hotel ballroom in downtown Ghis.

Accommodation within the Hazzur will be available, and transport to and from the venue to all areas of Ghis Town will be provided.

 

[Syrixia]

Syrixia will be attending this event after peace talks with Malvad end. Expect Aria Airlines to arrive soon after. (OOC: After the negotiation RP ends, I mean.)

 

[Nightsong]

Premier Nightsong and Vice-Premier Stark will sadly be unable to attend this event due to an ongoing crisis that broke out on Elham Island. In their place, High Priest Irstan and High Priestess Cynwe of House Drom Aluinn di Kotor and High Priest Aldris and High Priestess Elient of House Angeliki di Valais shall be attending. They shall be arriving on one of the private Estate Concorde Monolit jets tomorrow.

 

[Malvad]

Chancellor Minerva and the foreign minister will join the celebrations following negotiations with Syrixia.

 

[Alta]

The Doge of Alta Italia congratulates Ghis Town on its independence. The Doge unfortunately cannot attend for the whole week, due to pressing internal matters, but does expect to attend for two to three days. Furthermore, several high-ranking officials in the Alta Italian government plan to visit Ghis Town for the entire duration of the festival. The delegation hopes to spend much of their time at the museums and historical exhibitions, learning about the undoubtedly fascinating history of the nation.
Now they just have to arrange transportation to Ghis Town... But we're sure one airline or another will take the opportunity to have the business.

 

[Syrixia]

Aria Airlines would be happy to transport the Doge to Ghis Town, as we would like Syrixia and Alta Italia to have good international relations.

 

[Alta]

airSCANDIGRAD is being considered, on account of it being the oldest airline in TNP.
Royal McMasterdonian Airlines airline is being considered, on account of McMasterdonia being TNP's newly-elected Delegate.
Aria Airlines is being considered, on account of its in-service WiFi and movies.
Thomas Air is being considered, on account of its proximity to Alta Pacifica.
Union National Skyways is being considered, on account of its proximity to Alta Pacifica.
Aire Divi is being considered, on account of having Concordes in its fleet.
Luftwaffle is being considered, on account of both its Italian heritage and its great name.
(I get the feeling I've forgot one, though. ...)

(OOC: Alta Pacifica is the territory that Alta Italia controls on the TNP map.)

Also, again OOC: I'm thinking of using several different airlines, as 1) there will be several different trips to be made (Doge's and delegation's trips both to and from Ghis Town), and 2) I want to maintain independent on the matter of airlines, as I'm planning to host an international conference on air travel. [Could I gauge support a bit {and would planning the conference go in the Drafting Plane, if there is enough support}?])

 

[Nightsong]

@Alta Italia: Premier Solveig Nightsong and Vice-Premier Anthony Stark along with Katerine Sladek and Raphael Helsing, the Majority and Minority House Speakers of the Kaltian State Assembly wish to offer you the service of the Estate Concorde Monolit L 11 (E.CM-L 11) jet for the duration of the event. Due to the private nature of these jets they are smaller in size than their commercial counterpart, are equipped with WiFi and are configured to act as a second office for the Kaltian Heads of State, the Ministers and the High Priests and High Priestesses. If you choose to accept the offer of an Aire Divi Estate Concorde Monolit, the Kaltian Aviation Authority will reconfigure the electronics so that your Doge and other high ranking officials can keep in touch with what is going on back home.

Note: The Estate Concorde Monolit...

Spoiler

 

[Morheim]

To:- First Minister Krisztián Farkas

The Queendom of Morheim would be delighted to attend your celebrations. As a nation keen to begin making the acquaintance of the international community we see this joyous occasion as a chance to experience a new culture and witness a nation in celebration.

As such the Queen's youngest daughter Princess Grace Barren will be attending to represent our nation. She will be arriving by royal aircraft and is very much looking forward to seeing Ghis Town.

As a keen fan of football the Princess wonders whether it would be possible to get tickets to the Ghis Town vs Nierr football match during her stay.

We wish your celebration all the best and a bright future for your nation.

Best Regards

Sir Stefan Hausen
Royal Chamberlain

 

[Alta]

@Alta Italia: Premier Solveig Nightsong and Vice-Premier Anthony Stark along with Katerine Sladek and Raphael Helsing, the Majority and Minority House Speakers of the Kaltian State Assembly wish to offer you the service of the Estate Concorde Monolit L 11 (E.CM-L 11) jet for the duration of the event. Due to the private nature of these jets they are smaller in size than their commercial counterpart, are equipped with WiFi and are configured to act as a second office for the Kaltian Heads of State, the Ministers and the High Priests and High Priestesses. If you choose to accept the offer of an Aire Divi Estate Concorde Monolit, the Kaltian Aviation Authority will reconfigure the electronics so that your Doge and other high ranking officials can keep in touch with what is going on back home.

Note: The Estate Concorde Monolit...

Spoiler

I don't see how I can turn that offer down.
To Nierr: When did or does this celebration begin?
I'll prepare official travel plans after I know what dates I'll be able to attend.

 

[St George]

OOC: The Feast of the Free is where all the action will be, and will be on the third day of the celebrations. You can rp your arrivals on any of the first three days and rp any stuff that happens there prior to the Feast. (entirely touristy, it's highly unlikely you'll get in any trouble or anything).

 

[Nightsong]

@Alta Italia: Very well, the Kaltian Estate shall send the Estate Concorde Monolit L 11 along with Pilot Rida Varidotr and Co-Pilot Geiri Ufkarrson to your nation. With them will be Technology Officers Ellys Leyne and Shane Tighe who are both trained to reconfigure the tech on board to link up with your nations communication systems.

@Nierr: Good to know. House Drom Aluinn and House Angeliki are currently making plans and having the plane (Estate Concorde Monolit L 4) prepped. Due to House logistics they will be arriving on the second day of celebrations just in time for the Feast of the Free on the third day.

 

[Syrixia]

OOC: Dangit, Kalti! Alta, can Aria Airlines atleast fly some of your other officials to Ghis Town? PLOX?

 

[Alta]

So, the Feast will be on the 28th? If so, the Doge will probably stay for the 26th-29th, and the delegation will be there for the entirety of the week. (Would that be the 26th-30th or 25th-31st?)

 

[Alta]

Syrixia: Depending on when the Doge & delegation leave, I might be able to give you some business.
Also: Would you be interested in coming to the potential aviation & air travel conference?

 

[Nightsong]

OOC: Dangit, Kalti! Alta, can Aria Airlines atleast fly some of your other officials to Ghis Town? PLOX?

OOC: Sorry Syrixia... We can share the airline business, there is plenty of room for everyone.

 

[Just a Lore]

To: First Minister Farkas

While normally the Director of the First Circle would be sent, Seventh Circle elections require Dakara to stay inside of Ciano for political reasons. So, after careful consideration the Director of the Second Circle, Director Telan Odina, along with one of his spouses, Administrator Jalil Itral of the Fifth Circle.

Accompanying the duo, is Director Odina's elder son Silis Odina, who is the current Delegate-Paramour of the Shiping Alliance.

From the Office of,
Director Telan Odina of the Circle of Foreign Interest

 

[Syrixia]

We would be interested in coming to the conference. Aria Airlines could contribute to it if needed, and that said we could figure out how Aria Airlines could help the delegation get to Ghis Town as you said.

 

[St George]

So, the Feast will be on the 28th? If so, the Doge will probably stay for the 26th-29th, and the delegation will be there for the entirety of the week. (Would that be the 26th-30th or 25th-31st?)

OOC: This isn't following our calendar. Feel free to make a few posts where your characters arrive in Ghis Town and do tourist-y type things prior to the feast. I'll get a feast post up sometime today.

 

[Felis]

The Vilsuun, who does not control Cronaal at this moment, wishes to congratulate your nation on such a feat. We refuse to take part in any celebration however, it could cause a security risk to your nation and possibly a battle.

Your's Sincerely,
Eknorve Office of the Minister of Regional Affairs,
Minister Angarthia das Messe’sahn quelle Jua-nethe

 

[St George]

OOC: I'll start the celebrations proper tomorrow, this is just a short post to keep things ticking over.

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Anna Bognár walked from meeting to meeting in a flurry of staff, papers and questions. The junior staffer in the Ghis Town government had been tasked with overseeing the Freedom celebrations, from the first day to the last, ensuring everything went well and ran smoothly. Anna paused only a few seconds on any particular answer or task, delegating to one of her team to carry out her instructions. They were rushing to meet the First Minister's personal secretary for yet another meeting.

"...Román Kató's team on the shore say he's on course to be 6 hours early. They want to bring him in as soon as possible..."

"Unacceptable, tell them to make him wait until the agreed time."

"The Syrixians and Aria Air will be late. They send apologies."

"Good, should keep them out of trouble. Make sure the Kalti and Andulus parties are seated well away from each other at the Feast also. We'll conference on the final seating arrangements on the day of. Keep me informed."

"Princess Grace of Morheim would like tickets to the Ghis Town vs Nierr match."

"Give her and her party Second Minister's box. It's smaller but has a better view than the usual ones we use for foreign dignitaries."

"The Vilsuun of Cronaal won't be attending due to their ongoing conflicts."

"Fine. Send our regards, condolences, etc. How are the airports handling the increased traffic?"

"Ghis Prime is overflowwing, they've requested we activate third and fourth to handle the usual traffic whilst they take over on the official/special inflights."

"Do it. Have fifth activate for any delays and northbound out-flights. Keep Dakara air force base on notice for any emergencies. The runway is big enough to set in."

"Hajni Szûcs fell and broke a hip yesterday, she can't play at the Feast. She suggested we use one of her students, Izidóra Filep, instead."

"No, she's good, but she's got a face like a smacked ass. Use Anikó Venczel instead. Hajni won't like that we're using one of her rivals students but she'll have to get over it."

Anna Bognár barely looked at the doorman as he let her into the building where her next meeting was, her mind focussed on the numerous tasks at hand.

 

[Syrixia]

Oh, and we forgot one more thing to have prepared when we arrive; we would like to have our leaders sit next to those of Malvad. AND Kalti.

 

[Alta]

"Excuse me? Miss?" A member of the Great Council of Alta Italia gestures to the flight attendant.
"Yes, madame?"
"When will we land in Ghis?"
"Momentarily. I trust you have been having an enjoyable flight?"
"Yes, yes. I especially love the free soda."
"And the unique, up-to-date computer system specifically customized to your every need that can let you conduct work effortlessly and without pause?"
"Well, yes, of course. But Coke's good, too. Speaking of, could I get some more, please?"
The flight attendant hesitates. "But - but, madame, you've already had seven whole cans on this flight alone."
"Oh, have I? I didn't even notice. Refill, please?"
The flight attendant sighs, and starts to go back to the drinks station, when the secretary of the Doge of Alta Italia, previously deep in thought, suddenly looks up from the screen he had been glued to the entire flight, eyes frought with terror. "My God!" Activity on the cabin of the plane stops as all eyes and ears are directed towards this secretary.
"What is it, sir? Is there something wrong? A terrorist attack? A war? Let me guess; is it Cronaal?"
The Great Council member quickly pipes up, saying, "I'm putting ten lira on Syrixia. And whatever a Coke costs."
The secretary of the Doge responds gravely, "No, no, even worse."
"What is it? A coup? Has a dictator used this opportunity to take power? Is the military now committing genocide of its own people?"
"Worse still," says the secretary.
The Doge cannot bear waiting any longer. "Peppe, what is it?"
The reply: "We forgot to order tickets to the soccer match." Everyone in the plane stares at the Doge's secretary. He meekly replies, "Well, do you think there'll still be tickets?"
The Doge mutters, "Idiots. Idiots, the whole lot of them."

(OOC: Was that good? I prefer national over character roleplaying, so I'm not too well-versed in things like that.)

 

[Nightsong]

OOC: Alta, it looks good... One thing to keep in mind. Due to you using one of my nation's private jets, the in flight technicians are Ellys Leyne and Shane Tighe who are also the in flight cabin crew.

 

[Alta]

Thanks. Also: Would Ellys be a feminine name?

 

[Nightsong]

Meanwhile, in the air halfway between Kalti and Ghis Town is Fleet 2, Aircraft 4 (F2.A4) with High Priest Irstan, High Priestess Cynwe, High Priest Aldris and High Priestess Elient on board.

High Priestesses Cynwe and Elient have taken over the front half of the plane...
"Kerstin, can you bring us a bottle of rose wine and two caesar salads?"
"Right away. Is there anything else I can get the two of you?"
"Not at the moment."
"Nothing right now."

As the food is brought, the two begin to gossip about what has been going on in their respective House's as well as Castelli.

Meanwhile High Priests Irstan and Aldris have taken over the back half of the plane and are discussing what they want to do in Ghis Town...
"The historical venues should make for an interesting visit. I have always wanted to learn more about Ghis Town."
"Do you really think the girls will go with us?"
"Probably not. I have a feeling they are more into seeing the art museums..."
"Ugh, save me the torture... How about this, you and I can go visit the historical venues while the girls go visit the art museums?"
"Sounds like a plan."
"Good. Now, I hear that there is the annual Ghis Town vs Nierr football match halfway through the week."
"Yea... we totally forgot to get tickets before hand."
"No worries, we can have Olaf call from the place and see if the Ghis Town government can still get us in."

[interrupting the girl's conversation]
"Hey Cynwe, Elient... are you two up for joining us at the football game in the middle of the week?"
"Sure."
"Why not."
"Alright, I'll have Olaf see if he can get us four tickets."

"Olaf... can you put a call through to the Ghis Town government and see if you can book us four tickets for the football game?"
"Of course. Is there anything else you would like me to ask their government?"
"No, not at this time."

As Olaf goes off to make the phone call, Irstan and Aldris continue their conversation about what they want to do but quickly the conversation drifts into them catching up.

 

[Nightsong]

Thanks. Also: Would Ellys be a feminine name?

OOC: Yes... Shane and Geiri are the males on board while Ellys and Rida are the females on board [in terms of the Kaltian personnel].

Note: You can see more info about the private jets here.

 

[Morheim]

Princess Grace hadn't really been "solo" on a visit to another nation before, she was excited, she knew there would be little pressure on her other than to be nice to their hosts and look like she was having a good time. She was usually someone who made friends easily and so wasn't that worried about that aspect of getting on with the locals or other dignitaries.

The royal aircraft touched down and Grace stepped off into the Ghis Town air. An aide brought her small suitcase and helped her load it into the waiting car. Accompanied by her security detail made up of Graham Clay and Josh Ryder the car wound its way through the streets to their city centre hotel. Grace checked in and quickly changed into jeans and t-shirt before heading out to explore. She spent the morning exploring the local shops looking for a present for her little sister, visited a small museum before doing some people watching at a local cafe.