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THE MERILIAN LEAGUE
(A Liga Merilian)
Motto: By the sword we seek peace; But peace only under liberty
(Pela espada buscamos a paz; Mas paz somente sob a liberdade)
(A Liga Merilian)
Motto: By the sword we seek peace; But peace only under liberty
(Pela espada buscamos a paz; Mas paz somente sob a liberdade)
FEDERATION OF KALTI
(Federação de Kalti)
Motto: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
(Liberdade, Igualdade, Fraternidade)
[c]
(Federação de Kalti)
Motto: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
(Liberdade, Igualdade, Fraternidade)
FEDERATION OF ANDALUCIA
(Federação de Andalucia)
Motto: Prosperity, Unity, Justice
(Prosperidade, Unidade, Justiça)
(Federação de Andalucia)
Motto: Prosperity, Unity, Justice
(Prosperidade, Unidade, Justiça)
Ancient Past - 1010 R.R.D. > The ten tribes of Kaltias, Iceni, Ilvata, Arveni, Morini, Andaluc, Salasia, Demerta, Vardulias and Atacolva have settled down in what would become known as the Land of Solais, named after the sun itself. Soon, the Andaluc tribe has conquered their far eastern neighbor, the Salasia tribe and is soon wanting more land which leads them to turn their gaze north to the Ilvata, Iceni and Kaltias tribes. In a surprise attack that overwhelms their defenses, the Ilvata tribe is absorbed into the ever expanding lands of the Andaluc. In response, the Kaltias and Iceni tribes form an alliance and just barely manage to beat back the armies of Andaluc and settle into an uneasy truce. Further south, the Vardulias tribe has entered into a pact with the Atacolva tribe which comes to be known as the White Cloud. The Demerta tribe manages to hold off both the armies of the Andaluc and the armies of the White Cloud and remain an independent entity. Up north, the Morini and Arveni tribes have settled into a truce to keep to themselves and to stay on their halves of the island with the Morini tribe claiming the western half and the Arveni tribe claiming the eastern half.
(Kalti) 1000 R.R.D. > The Kaltias organize their tribe along with the Iceni, Morini and Arveni tribes into a loose federation that comes to be known as the Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). Once the tribes are united under one banner, they launch a surprise war against the newly founded Alliance of the Plains (Caidreachas na Raointean) whose army is off fighting against the White Cloud. They are successful in recapturing the homelands of the Iceni tribe and freeing her people who swiftly join the Tribal Federation. Pushing further south, the combined might of the Kaltias, Iceni, Morini, Arveni and Ilvates tribes is enough to hold the line against the Andaluc and force a new, more stable peace treaty that is put into place that stands for thousands of years despite the occasional border skirmishes.
(Andalucia) 1000 R.R.D. > Ten years following the dramatic events that shaped the Land of Solais, the Andaluc tribe has founded the Alliance of the Plains (Caidreachas na Raointean). The Alliance’s first conquers the Demerta tribe which had held off their attacks for the previous decade and finally caved in the name of peace. Following this, the armies of the Andaluc head south and wage war against the White Cloud which consists of the Vardulias and Atacolva tribes. While the majority of the Alliance’s military is off fighting in the south, they are attacked from the north by the newly founded Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). Very quickly the war with the White Cloud is ended in a white peace with neither side gaining or losing anything. Following this peace, the Alliance turns their attention north where at first they are unable to fight back due to the southern location of their military. Soon, the Alliance of the Plains regroups in the Andaluc tribes homeland and holds the line after the fall of the Iceni homeland. With neither side able to gain an advantage, a new, more stable peace treaty is put into place that stands for thousands of years despite the occasional border skirmish.
(Kalti) 1000 R.R.D. > The Kaltias organize their tribe along with the Iceni, Morini and Arveni tribes into a loose federation that comes to be known as the Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). Once the tribes are united under one banner, they launch a surprise war against the newly founded Alliance of the Plains (Caidreachas na Raointean) whose army is off fighting against the White Cloud. They are successful in recapturing the homelands of the Iceni tribe and freeing her people who swiftly join the Tribal Federation. Pushing further south, the combined might of the Kaltias, Iceni, Morini, Arveni and Ilvates tribes is enough to hold the line against the Andaluc and force a new, more stable peace treaty that is put into place that stands for thousands of years despite the occasional border skirmishes.
(Andalucia) 1000 R.R.D. > Ten years following the dramatic events that shaped the Land of Solais, the Andaluc tribe has founded the Alliance of the Plains (Caidreachas na Raointean). The Alliance’s first conquers the Demerta tribe which had held off their attacks for the previous decade and finally caved in the name of peace. Following this, the armies of the Andaluc head south and wage war against the White Cloud which consists of the Vardulias and Atacolva tribes. While the majority of the Alliance’s military is off fighting in the south, they are attacked from the north by the newly founded Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). Very quickly the war with the White Cloud is ended in a white peace with neither side gaining or losing anything. Following this peace, the Alliance turns their attention north where at first they are unable to fight back due to the southern location of their military. Soon, the Alliance of the Plains regroups in the Andaluc tribes homeland and holds the line after the fall of the Iceni homeland. With neither side able to gain an advantage, a new, more stable peace treaty is put into place that stands for thousands of years despite the occasional border skirmish.
1 A.B. / 999 R.R.D. > Aedan I is elected as the first Ard Rí of the Tribal Federation of Kalti (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kalti). The Constitution of Rule (Bhunreacht na Riail) is drafted by the Tribal Elders and lays out how the nation is to be ruled and the line of succession handled.
11 A.B. / 989 R.R.D. > The State of Athlone and its capital of Sindri is founded.
50 A.B. / 950 R.R.D. > Aedan II is elected as Ard Rí.
88 A.B. / 912 R.R.D. > Ciara I is elected as Ard Banríon.
123 A.B. / 877 R.R.D. > The State of Kylatlea and its capital of Avon is founded.
127 A.B. / 873 R.R.D. > Niamh I is elected as Ard Banríon.
158 A.B. / 842 R.R.D. > The State of Serothea and its capital of Iriset and the State of Volcae and its capital of Nyasa are founded.
163 A.B. / 837 R.R.D. > Cormac I is elected as Ard Rí.
164 A.B. / 836 R.R.D. > The State of Carnaross and its capital of Messina is founded.
183 A.B. / 817 R.R.D. > The State of Calliagh and its capital of Nimri and the State of Kiltormer and its capital of Aris are founded.
196 A.B. / 804 R.R.D. > Niamh II is elected as Ard Banríon.
203 A.B. / 797 R.R.D. > The State of Galros and its capital of Cahir is founded.
235 A.B. / 765 R.R.D. > Rionach I is elected as Ard Banríon.
247 A.B. / 753 R.R.D. > Sword Dance (Ghillie Callum) is composed by Ard Banríon Rionach I.
269 A.B. / 731 R.R.D. > Cormac II is elected as Ard Rí.
309 A.B. / 691 R.R.D. > Niamh III is elected as Ard Banríon.
322 A.B. / 678 R.R.D. > On the 75th year anniversary of the composition of the Sword Dance (Ghillie Callum), Ard Banríon Niamh III makes it the official anthem of the Tribal Federation of Kalti (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kalti).
338 A.B. / 662 R.R.D. > Ciara II is elected as Ard Banríon.
369 A.B. / 631 R.R.D. > Ciara III is elected as Ard Banríon.
382 A.B. / 618 R.R.D. > The State of Tylis and its capital of Braemar and the State of Olsi and its capital of Langholm are founded.
406 A.B. / 594 R.R.D. > Aedan III is elected as Ard Rí.
444 A.B. / 556 R.R.D. > Niamh IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
483 A.B. / 517 R.R.D. > Rionach II is elected as Ard Banríon.
516 A.B. / 484 R.R.D. > Cormac III is elected as Ard Rí.
555 A.B. / 445 R.R.D. > Cormac IV is elected as Ard Rí.
595 A.B. / 405 R.R.D. > Rionach III is elected as Ard Banríon.
631 A.B. / 369 R.R.D. > Magnus I is elected as Ard Rí.
663 A.B. / 337 R.R.D. > Magnus II is elected as Ard Rí.
697 A.B. / 303 R.R.D. > Niamh V is elected as Ard Banríon.
737 A.B. / 263 R.R.D. > Rionach IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
776 A.B. / 224 R.R.D. > Aedan IV is elected as Ard Rí.
804 A.B. / 196 R.R.D. > Ciara IV is elected as Ard Rí.
826 A.B. / 174 R.R.D. > Cormac V is elected as Ard Rí.
853 A.B. / 147 R.R.D. > Aedan V is elected as Ard Rí.
886 A.B. / 114 R.R.D. > Sira I is elected as Ard Banríon.
918 A.B. / 82 R.R.D. > Ciara V is elected as Ard Banríon.
958 A.B. / 42 R.R.D. > Magnus III is elected as Ard Rí.
1000 A.B. / 0 C.R.D. > The Pact of the Tribes (Comhaontú na dTreabh) is passed which creates the Divine Calendar (Féilire Dhiaga); it reforms the On High Calendar (Ar Ard Fhéilire) which was created by the Pact On High (Comhaontú An Ar Ard). Ard Rí Magnus III oversees this event to commemorate the 1,000 year anniversary of the Kaltias people forming the Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). With the creation of the Divine Calendar (Féilire Dhiaga), all dates preceding are to be labeled as Before Divine Era (Roimh Ré Dhiaga (R.R.D.)) and all dates following are to be labeled as Divine Era (Ré Dhiaga (R.D.)). The Modern Year Zero (0) (Nua-Aimseartha Bliain Náid) is to be known as Creation of a Divine Era (A Chruthú Le Ré Dhiaga).
16 R.D. > Tomas I is elected as Ard Rí.
53 R.D. > Magnus IV is elected as Ard Rí.
91 R.D. > Tomas II is elected as Ard Rí.
118 R.D. > Sira II is elected as Ard Banríon.
154 R.D. > Magnus V is elected as Ard Rí.
192 R.D. > Aedan VI is elected as Ard Rí.
232 R.D. > Tomas III is elected as Ard Rí.
263 R.D. > Ciara VI is elected as Ard Banríon.
301 R.D. > Rionach V is elected as Ard Banríon.
332 R.D. > Sira III is elected as Ard Banríon.
371 R.D. > Sira IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
408 R.D. > Tomas IV is elected as Ard Rí.
448 R.D. > Tomas V is elected as Ard Rí.
484 R.D. > Sira V is elected as Ard Banríon.
494 R.D. > Societal differences between the tribes and the states start to cause tension between among the Kaltian people. Ard Banríon Sira V attempts to reconcile the differences which only succeeds as a temporary measure.
11 A.B. / 989 R.R.D. > The State of Athlone and its capital of Sindri is founded.
50 A.B. / 950 R.R.D. > Aedan II is elected as Ard Rí.
88 A.B. / 912 R.R.D. > Ciara I is elected as Ard Banríon.
123 A.B. / 877 R.R.D. > The State of Kylatlea and its capital of Avon is founded.
127 A.B. / 873 R.R.D. > Niamh I is elected as Ard Banríon.
158 A.B. / 842 R.R.D. > The State of Serothea and its capital of Iriset and the State of Volcae and its capital of Nyasa are founded.
163 A.B. / 837 R.R.D. > Cormac I is elected as Ard Rí.
164 A.B. / 836 R.R.D. > The State of Carnaross and its capital of Messina is founded.
183 A.B. / 817 R.R.D. > The State of Calliagh and its capital of Nimri and the State of Kiltormer and its capital of Aris are founded.
196 A.B. / 804 R.R.D. > Niamh II is elected as Ard Banríon.
203 A.B. / 797 R.R.D. > The State of Galros and its capital of Cahir is founded.
235 A.B. / 765 R.R.D. > Rionach I is elected as Ard Banríon.
247 A.B. / 753 R.R.D. > Sword Dance (Ghillie Callum) is composed by Ard Banríon Rionach I.
269 A.B. / 731 R.R.D. > Cormac II is elected as Ard Rí.
309 A.B. / 691 R.R.D. > Niamh III is elected as Ard Banríon.
322 A.B. / 678 R.R.D. > On the 75th year anniversary of the composition of the Sword Dance (Ghillie Callum), Ard Banríon Niamh III makes it the official anthem of the Tribal Federation of Kalti (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kalti).
338 A.B. / 662 R.R.D. > Ciara II is elected as Ard Banríon.
369 A.B. / 631 R.R.D. > Ciara III is elected as Ard Banríon.
382 A.B. / 618 R.R.D. > The State of Tylis and its capital of Braemar and the State of Olsi and its capital of Langholm are founded.
406 A.B. / 594 R.R.D. > Aedan III is elected as Ard Rí.
444 A.B. / 556 R.R.D. > Niamh IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
483 A.B. / 517 R.R.D. > Rionach II is elected as Ard Banríon.
516 A.B. / 484 R.R.D. > Cormac III is elected as Ard Rí.
555 A.B. / 445 R.R.D. > Cormac IV is elected as Ard Rí.
595 A.B. / 405 R.R.D. > Rionach III is elected as Ard Banríon.
631 A.B. / 369 R.R.D. > Magnus I is elected as Ard Rí.
663 A.B. / 337 R.R.D. > Magnus II is elected as Ard Rí.
697 A.B. / 303 R.R.D. > Niamh V is elected as Ard Banríon.
737 A.B. / 263 R.R.D. > Rionach IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
776 A.B. / 224 R.R.D. > Aedan IV is elected as Ard Rí.
804 A.B. / 196 R.R.D. > Ciara IV is elected as Ard Rí.
826 A.B. / 174 R.R.D. > Cormac V is elected as Ard Rí.
853 A.B. / 147 R.R.D. > Aedan V is elected as Ard Rí.
886 A.B. / 114 R.R.D. > Sira I is elected as Ard Banríon.
918 A.B. / 82 R.R.D. > Ciara V is elected as Ard Banríon.
958 A.B. / 42 R.R.D. > Magnus III is elected as Ard Rí.
1000 A.B. / 0 C.R.D. > The Pact of the Tribes (Comhaontú na dTreabh) is passed which creates the Divine Calendar (Féilire Dhiaga); it reforms the On High Calendar (Ar Ard Fhéilire) which was created by the Pact On High (Comhaontú An Ar Ard). Ard Rí Magnus III oversees this event to commemorate the 1,000 year anniversary of the Kaltias people forming the Tribal Federation of Kaltias (Cónaidhm Treibhe na Kaltias). With the creation of the Divine Calendar (Féilire Dhiaga), all dates preceding are to be labeled as Before Divine Era (Roimh Ré Dhiaga (R.R.D.)) and all dates following are to be labeled as Divine Era (Ré Dhiaga (R.D.)). The Modern Year Zero (0) (Nua-Aimseartha Bliain Náid) is to be known as Creation of a Divine Era (A Chruthú Le Ré Dhiaga).
16 R.D. > Tomas I is elected as Ard Rí.
53 R.D. > Magnus IV is elected as Ard Rí.
91 R.D. > Tomas II is elected as Ard Rí.
118 R.D. > Sira II is elected as Ard Banríon.
154 R.D. > Magnus V is elected as Ard Rí.
192 R.D. > Aedan VI is elected as Ard Rí.
232 R.D. > Tomas III is elected as Ard Rí.
263 R.D. > Ciara VI is elected as Ard Banríon.
301 R.D. > Rionach V is elected as Ard Banríon.
332 R.D. > Sira III is elected as Ard Banríon.
371 R.D. > Sira IV is elected as Ard Banríon.
408 R.D. > Tomas IV is elected as Ard Rí.
448 R.D. > Tomas V is elected as Ard Rí.
484 R.D. > Sira V is elected as Ard Banríon.
494 R.D. > Societal differences between the tribes and the states start to cause tension between among the Kaltian people. Ard Banríon Sira V attempts to reconcile the differences which only succeeds as a temporary measure.
WORK IN PROGRESS
National Anthem of Kalti
(Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEOxEHS6et4[/flash]
[c]Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,(Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEOxEHS6et4[/flash]
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.
Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd,
Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd;
Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si
Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.
Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad tan ei droed,
Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed,
Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad,
Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.[c]The land of my fathers is dear to me,
Country of poets and singers, celebrities indeed:
Its warring defenders, so gallant and brave,
For freedom their life's blood they gave
Home!, Home!, faithful I am to my Home!
While seas secure this land so pure,
O may our old language endure.
O land of the mountains, the bard's paradise,
Whose precipice, valleys are fair to my eyes,
Green murmuring forest, far echoing flood
Fire the fancy and quicken the blood
Home!, Home!, faithful I am to my Home!
While seas secure this land so pure,
O may our old language endure.
For tho' the fierce foeman has ravaged your realm,
The old speech of Wales he cannot o'erwhelm,
Our passionate poets to silence command,
Nor banish the harp from your strand.
Home!, Home!, faithful I am to my Home!
While seas secure this land so pure,
O may our old language endure.[c]
National Anthem of Andalucia
(Amhrán na bhFiann)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVCWjR8ml8[/flash]
[c]Sinne Fianna Fáil,(Amhrán na bhFiann)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVCWjR8ml8[/flash]
atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn,
Buíon dár slua
thar toinn do ráinig chugainn,
Faoi mhóid bheith saor
Seantír ár sinsear feasta,
Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill.
Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoil,
Le gean ar Ghaeil, chun báis nó saoil,
Le gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar,
Seo libh canaídh amhrán na bhfiann[c]Soldiers are we,
whose lives are pledged to Ireland,
Some have come
from a land beyond the wave,
Sworn to be free,
no more our ancient sireland,
Shall shelter the despot or the slave.
Tonight we man the "bearna baoil",
In Erin's cause, come woe or weal,
’Mid cannon's roar and rifles' peal,
We'll chant a soldier's song[c]
National Anthem of The Rose League
(Ode to Joy)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_-KoBiBG0[/flash]
[c]Freude, schöner Götterfunken,(Ode to Joy)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_-KoBiBG0[/flash]
Tochter aus Elysium,
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt*;
Alle Menschen werden Brüder*
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Wem der große Wurf gelungen
Eines Freundes Freund zu sein;
Wer ein holdes Weib errungen
Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele
Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!
Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!
Freude trinken alle Wesen
An den Brüsten der Natur;
Alle Guten, alle Bösen
Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,
Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben
und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen
Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan
Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn,
Freudig, wie ein Held zum siegen.
Seid umschlungen, Millionen!
Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt!
Brüder, über'm Sternenzelt
Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen.
Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt!
Über Sternen muß er wohnen.[c]Joy, beautiful spark of divinity,
Daughter from Elysium,
We enter, drunk with fire,
Heavenly One, thy sanctuary!
Your magics join again
What custom strictly divided;*
All people become brothers,*
Where your gentle wing abides.
Who has succeeded in the great attempt,
To be a friend's friend,
Whoever has won a lovely woman,
Add his to the jubilation!
Indeed, who calls even one soul
Theirs upon this world!
And whoever never managed, shall steal himself
Weeping away from this union.
All creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift;
She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine,
A tried friend to the end.
[Even] the worm has been granted sensuality,
And the cherub stands before God!
Gladly, as His heavenly bodies fly
On their courses through the heavens,
Thus, brothers, you should run your race,
As a hero going to conquest.
You millions, I embrace you.
This kiss is for all the world!
Brothers, above the starry canopy
There must dwell a loving Father.
Do you fall in worship, you millions?
World, do you know your creator?
Seek him in the heavens;
Above the stars must He dwell.[c]
Military March of the Rose Armed Forces
(Scotland the Brave )
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQgPReMF1f0[/flash]
[c]----[c]----[c]
(Scotland the Brave )
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQgPReMF1f0[/flash]
Memorial Anthem of the Rose Armed Forces
(Going Home)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR87LsmXzBs[/flash]
[c]----[c]----(Going Home)
[flash=400,310]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR87LsmXzBs[/flash]
HOLIDAY
[c]
DATE OF CELEBRATION
[c]
NATION
[c]New Year's Day[c]01 January[c]Federation of KaltiFederation of Andalucia
[c]Swearing In of New
League, Kaltian and Andalucian Officials[c]Second Monday of January[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Federation Day
- Founding of the Kaltian Federation
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Day of Love[c]14 February[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Ostara[c]21 March[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Day of the Divine
- Honoring the Lady (Goddess) and the Lord (God)
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Rosaria
- Founding of the Rose League
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Mother's Day[c]Last Friday of May[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Litha[c]21 June[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Day of the People
- Founding of the Andalucian Federation
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Father's Day[c]Last Friday of August[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Labor Day[c]First Monday of September[c]Federation of Kalti
[c]Campaigning Begins for
League Kaltian and Andalucian Officials[c]Second Friday of September[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Mabon[c]21 September[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Samhain[c]31 October[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Remembrance Day
- Honoring the Rose Armed Forces and the Police Forces
Federation of Andalucia
[c]Election of League, Kaltian and Andalucian Officials[c]Second Friday of December[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]* Yule[c]21 December[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
[c]New Year's Eve[c]31 December[c]Federation of Kalti
Federation of Andalucia
Note: Holidays marked with an * indicate that schools and businesses are closed for the holiday.
Note: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are national holidays and hours of operation are at the discretion of the business.
The Federation of Kalti and the Commonwealth of Andalucia share a single currency, the Rose Florin or Florin for short. Monetary policy is overseen by the Central Rose Bank, located the Free City of Navia-Askontar of the Federation of Kalti, which uses a system of checks and balances to keep the two economies healthy and stable.
Currency Remarks:
ƒ1 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ2 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ5 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ10 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ20 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ50 Florin[c]
[c]ƒ100 Florin[c]
[c]¢5 Cents[c]
[c]¢10 Cents[c]
[c]¢25 Cents[c]
[c]¢50 Cents[c]
Currency Remarks:
- ƒ > Symbol for the 1 & 2 Florin Coins and the 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Florin Banknotes
- ¢ > Symbol for the 5, 10, 25 and 50 Cent Coins
- Fixed Exchange Rate: ¢0.50 = 1.00 US Dollar / 2.00 US Dollar = ƒ1.00
- Rounding System: Since the discontinuation of the 1¢ and 2¢ coins, all businesses in The Rose League (Kalti and Andalucia) round to the nearest five cent interval.
EOLANDE
ELEMENTAL LADY OF AIR
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DURIN
ELEMENTAL LORD OF EARTH
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ELEMENTAL LORD OF EARTH
ALESDIR
ELEMENTAL LORD OF FIRE
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ELEMENTAL LORD OF FIRE
SAOIRSE
ELEMENTAL LADY OF WATER
ELEMENTAL LADY OF WATER
The Story of Nature
Preface
The Tuatha De Danann:
Millennia ago, at the birth of creation, the Lord and Lady created the Aos Si as the guardians and spirits of the elements. There were four that were created: Eolande representing the element of Air; Durin representing the element of Earth; Alesdir, representing the element of Fire; and Saoirse, representing the element of Water. Together they came to call themselves the Tuatha De Danann, the People of the Goddess Danu. This marked the first time the Lady had been called by a true name and to honor both the Lady and the Lord, the Tuatha De Danann came to call the Lord by the name of Dagda. One of the first tasks the Tuatha De Danann set about doing was the creation of a homeland for themselves amongst the vastness of the cosmos. Their efforts were led by Durin and together they crafted a perfect world for themselves that they called Tir na nOg, the Land of Youth. As the centuries passed and the cosmos settled into a quiet harmony, the Lord and Lady along with the Aos Si grew lonely once more of only having themselves for company. Earth [Midgard] was the shining jewel of the Lady’s creation and with her life mate and companion, the Lord, they gave birth to the birds, animals, fishes and peoples of the world. All of these new creations on Earth [Midgard] were blessed by the Aos Si, the Elemental Lords and Ladies, and from this point on, humanity grew and prospered. As they did so, the Aos Si reached out to the Lord and Lady once more and asked for children of their own. Thus were the Sluagh Sidhe, the Fairy Host, born and who were blessed by the Lord and Lady as the spiritual embodiment's of nature, the world and the cosmos. As a further gift to their new children, the Aos Si were led by Eolande and together they crafted a new realm for the Sluagh Sidhe that came to be called Dun Ailinne, which was both its own world as well as being tied together with the realm of Tir na nOg. Following this, the cosmos once more settled into a quiet calm and as the millennia passed and humankind grew, Abracham, the leader of a large group of humans who had come to call themselves the Iceni, had a dream of the Lord and Lady where all of their virtues and deeds as well as the existence of the Aos Si and the Sluagh Sidhe were made known. Through this dream, the Lord and Lady declared that humankind was to become the third pillar of the Tuatha De Danann, alongside the Aos Si and the Sluagh Sidhe, and usher in a reverence of the natural world and all of the creatures who inhabit it. In the four weeks that followed this dream, Abracham was visited by each of the four Aos Si, the Elemental Lords and Ladies and leaders of the Tuatha De Danann, who helped him craft a new religion that came to be known as Wicca (Witchcraft) with its practitioners knows as Witches.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 1
The Void (An Neamhní | Tha gun Stàth):
Long ago, there was only darkness - a deep, ebony ocean of empty infinity - the void that was no place.
From this place of nothingness, the Spirit drew in upon itself and, with a mighty burst of joyful vibration, our Lady exploded into being.
Her essence was the totality of perfect love and perfect trust.
In delight, our Lady danced among the heavens.
Her bare feet beat out the rhythm of all creation, giving birth to every pattern of energy as sparks of light catapulted from Her flying hair and extended fingertips.
She created the stars and the planets, and bid them to dance with Her.
As they began to move, so was the cycle of the year born, and the divine symphony of the universe came into form.
When Her dancing quickened, She formed the seas and mountains of Earth.
She chanted words of love and joy, and as these sounds fell to the Earth, the trees, flowers and grasses were born.
From the pure, white light of Her breath came the colors of the universe, turning all things to vibrant beauty.
From the bubbling laughter in Her throat sprang the sounds of running water of the streams, the gentle lapping vibrations of the lake, and the roaring of the ocean.
Her tears of happiness became the rains of our survival.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 2
The Beginning (An Tús | Tha Toiseach):
When Her dancing slowed and She sought a companion to share the wonders of the world, the Spirit created The Lord as Her life mate and companion.
Because She so loved the Earth, the Spirit made Her companion half spirit, half animal, so that together the Lord and Lady could populate the Earth.
The Lord's power moved through her and She showered the Earth and all upon it with Her blessings.
Together, the Lord and Lady gave birth to the birds, animals, fishes, and people of our world.
To protect and guide the humans, the Lord and Lady created the Aos Si, guides and spirits of power.
These beings walk with us always, though we may not often see them.
To each being our Lady bestowed a unique vibration in which to communicate.
To each being our Lord bestowed the fires of passion and the burning instinct to survive.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 3
The Lord and Lady (An Tiarna agus Bhean | Tha Mhorair is Baintighearna):
Our Lady has many names: Andraste, Brighid, Cerridwen, Danu, Eostre, Maeve, Morrigan, Rhiannon and more.
The Lady walks beside us and resides in each woman and man.
She is the Maiden, Mother and Crone and is the sacred trinity.
Our Lord has many names: Arawn, Balor, Bran, Cernunnos, Dagda, Lugh, Myrddin, Nuada and more.
He guards and guides us and resides in each man and woman.
The Lady has taken on the image of the Moon as her symbol of gentle light and perfect peace.
The Lord has taken on the vibrant rays of the Sun as his symbol of strength in perfect love.
When thunder roars in the heavens and lightning cracks, the Lord and Lady dance the divine myth of creation so that we may remember Them and know that we are never alone and that we are one.
When the sun rises each morning, we bask in the joy of His love for us.
When the moon moves through Her phases, we understand the cycles of birth, growth, death and rebirth, as is the nature of all things, and we honor Her.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 4
Humanity (Daonnachta | Daonnachd):
Together, the Lord and Lady blessed humanity with free will.
As the humans began to grow and prosper, the Lord and Lady saw the need for healers and teachers among them.
And so they drew forth energy to create the Witches who brought with them the wisdom of the Lord and Lady, the ability to heal, and the art of magic.
Our Lady taught of the wisdom of the Universe and we were instructed on how to cast the circle and how to communicate with the Spirit.
She taught us how to talk to the dead, how to honor our ancestors and how to focus the mind and cast a spell.
Within each person, She imprinted the patterns of all the energies in the solar system, and how to work magick by the moon and the stars.
Our Lord taught us how to meld with the elements and the spirits of air, fire, earth, and water and to commune with the animal and plant kingdoms.
He taught us weather magick and the healing arts with energy and plants.
He taught us how to protect ourselves and how to survive.
Each of us was given the rites of purification and the ability to tap into our lineage of creation.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 5
The End (An Deireadh | An Deireadh):
When it is our time, the Witches enter the Summerland.
From the Spirit that moves and flows through the Lord and Lady we continue to learn the mysticism of the Universe so that we may return, to serve our brothers and sisters.
Many of us do not remember our chosen path until we reach adulthood, but others know instinctively of their heritage from the time they form their own thoughts.
We are the Witches; the power, the change and the representation of the growth of wisdom on our planet.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 6
The Song of the Lady (An t-Amhrán ar an Bhean | An t-Òran an Leadaidh):
I am the Lady, worshipped by all creation and existent prior to their consciousness. I am the primal female force, boundless and eternal. I am the chaste Goddess of the Moon, the Lady of all magic.
The winds and moving leaves sing my name. I wear the crescent Moon upon my brow and my feet rest among the starry heavens. I am mysteries yet unsolved, a path newly set upon. I am a field untouched by the plow.
Rejoice in me and know the fullness of youth. I am the blessed Mother, the gracious Lady of the harvest. I am clothed in the deep, cool wonder of the Earth and the gold of the fields heavy with grain.
By me the tides of the Earth are ruled; all things come to fruition according to my season.
I am refuge and healing.
I am the life giving Mother, wondrously fertile.
I am the Crone, tender of the unbroken cycle of death and rebirth.
I am the wheel, the shadow of the Moon.
I rule the tides of the oceans and of women and men.
I give release and renewal to weary souls.
I am the Goddess of the Moon, the Earth, the Seas.
My names are many, yet know that by all names I am the same.
I pour forth insight, peace, wisdom and understanding.
I am the eternal Maiden, Mother of all, and Crone of reckoning, and I send you blessings of limitless love.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 7
The Song of the Lord (An t-Amhrán ar an Tiarna | An t-Òran an Tighearn):
I am the radiant King of the Heavens, flooding the Earth with warmth and encouraging the hidden seed of creation to burst forth into manifestation.
I lift my shining spear to light the lives of all beings and daily pour forth my golden rays upon the Earth, putting to flight the powers of darkness.
I am the spirit of all beasts wild and free.
I run with the stag and soar as a sacred falcon against the shimmering sky.
The ancient woods and wild places emanate my powers, the birds of the air sing of my sanctity.
I am the harvest, offering up grain and fruits beneath the sickle of time so that all may be nourished.
For without planting there can be no harvest; without winter there can be no spring.
I am the thousand named Son of Creation.
Know that by all names I am the same.
The spirit of the horned stag in the wild, the endless harvest.
See in the yearly cycle of festivals my birth, death and rebirth and know that such is the destiny of all creation.
I am the spark of life, the radiant Sun, the giver of peace and rest.
I send my rays of blessings to warm the hearts and strengthen the minds of all.
Chapter (Caibidil | Caibideil) 8
The Divine Poem (An Dán Dhiaga | Tha an Dàn Diadhaidh):
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's insight.
Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.
In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.
Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
These Eight words the Rede fulfill: "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
There are many sports played and followed in the Federation of Kalti and the Commonwealth of Andalucia. The four major sports constitute the Merilian Games (Jogos de Merilian) and include Merilian Football (Futebol Merilian), Hurling / Camogie, Baseball (Basebol) and Fencing (Esgrima). They are overseen at a professional by the Merilian Athletics Association (Associação Merilian de Atletismo), the Premier Baseball Association (Associação Premier de Beisebol) and the National Fencing Association (Associação Nacional de Esgrima). Merilian Football (Futebol Merilian) and Hurling / Camogie are considered the national sports and pastimes of the Federation of Kalti (Federação de Kalti) and the Federation of Andalucia (Federação de Andalucia).
All sports outside of the Big Four (Quatro Grandes) are overseen by the Merilian Sports and Recreation Confederation (Confederação de Esportes e Recreação Merilian) and include athletics (track and field, road running, cross country running and mountain running), auto racing, basketball, canoeing, climbing, cycling, diving, extreme sports, golf, gymnastics, horse racing, kayaking, martial arts, orienteering, target shooting (pistol, shotgun, rifle, archery and crossbow), tennis, triathlon, rowing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, swimming, volleyball and water polo.
All sports outside of the Big Four (Quatro Grandes) are overseen by the Merilian Sports and Recreation Confederation (Confederação de Esportes e Recreação Merilian) and include athletics (track and field, road running, cross country running and mountain running), auto racing, basketball, canoeing, climbing, cycling, diving, extreme sports, golf, gymnastics, horse racing, kayaking, martial arts, orienteering, target shooting (pistol, shotgun, rifle, archery and crossbow), tennis, triathlon, rowing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, swimming, volleyball and water polo.
- Merilian Football (Futebol Merilian) (28% of total sports attendance)
- Hurling/Camogie (22% of total sports attendance)
- Baseball (Basebol) (18% of total sports attendance)
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Merilian Football (Futebol Merilian)
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Hurling/Camogie
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The Premier Baseball Association consists of twenty teams split into two leagues, the Kaltian League with ten teams and the Andalucian League with ten teams with each league being further broken down into two divisions of five teams each.
Natural Rivals
Spring Training > A series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season of baseball. Spring training allows new players to audition for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play. The Kaltian League teams practice at various stadiums scattered throughout the Free City of Navia-Askontar while the Andalucian League teams practice at various stadiums scattered throughout the Free City of Rhayader. Spring training lasts almost two months, starting in mid February and running until just before the season opening day, traditionally the first week of April. As pitchers benefit from a longer training period, pitchers and catchers begin spring training several days before the rest of the team.
Regular Season > Consists of one hundred and forty four games per team and begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on the first Sunday in October. The majority of the team’s schedule is organized into a three-game series with each team playing twelve games against each of its four division opponents (two home series and two away series) [48 games]. Each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against the five teams that make up the other division in their country [30 games]. Furthermore, each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against their “natural rival” from the opposing country [6 games]. Lastly, each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against the ten teams in the opposing country [60 games]. A team's series are organized into home-stands and road trips that group multiple series together. Teams generally play games five or six days per week, commonly having Friday and/or Saturday as their days off. Games are frequently scheduled at night while Sunday games are generally played during the afternoon, allowing teams to travel to their next destination prior to a Monday night game. In addition, teams will play day games frequently on Opening Day, holidays, and getaway days.
Midsummer Classic > In early-to-mid July, just after the midway point of the season, the Premier Baseball Association Midsummer Classic Game is held during a four day break from the regular season schedule. The Classic game features a team of players from the Kaltian League, led by the manager of the previous KL Merilian Series team, and a team a team of players from the Andalucian League, led by the manager of the previous AL Merilian Series team. The players for each team are selected by fans for starting fielders, by managers for pitchers and by managers and players for reserves.
Kaltian League Championship Series > A best of five games series played between the champions of the Highland League and the Island League. The game is traditionally played in October and the winner advances to play the winner of the Andalucian League Championship Series in the Merilian Series, the Premier Baseball Association’s championship series.
Andalucian League Championship Series > A best of five games series played between the champions of the Bay League and the Mountain League. The game is traditionally played in October and the winner advances to play the winner of the Kaltian League Championship Series in the Merilian Series, the Premier Baseball Association’s championship series.
Merilian Series > The Premier Baseball Association’s annual championship series contested between the Kaltian League champion team and the Andalucian League champion team. The winner of the Merilian Series is determined through a best of seven games series.
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Athlonian Raiders
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Sindri
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Kylatlean Cardinals
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Avon
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Nimrian Maelstrom
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Nimri
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Arisian Chiefs
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Aris
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Galrosian Hawks
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Serothean Patriots
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Iriset
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Messinan Warriors
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Messina
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Nyasan Flames
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Nyasa
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Tylisian Mountaineers
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Braemar
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Olsian Rangers
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Capiran Ravens
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Rhyl
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Alnaharan Cavaliers
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Jura
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Caisealian Eagles
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Ayr
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Irian Pirates
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Iria
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Limian Mariners
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Gairlochian Sabres
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Annwn
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Straisian Crusaders
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Strais
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Varcianic Lions
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Murias
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Lusitanic Titans
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Devias
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Tamarisian Knights
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Natural Rivals
- Athlonian Raiders - Cairlochian Sabres (Highland - Mountain)
- Kylatlean Cardinals - Tamarisian Knights (Highland - Mountain)
- Nimrian Maelstrom - Lusitanic Titans (Highland - Mountain)
- Arisian Chiefs - Straisian Crusaders (Highland - Mountain)
- Serothean Patriots - Alnaharan Cavaliers (Island - Bay)
- Messinan Warriors - Caisealian Eagles (Island - Bay)
- Nyasan Flames - Irian Pirates (Island - Bay)
- Olsian Rangers - Limian Mariners (Island - Bay)
- Garlosian Hawks - Capiran Ravens (Highland - Bay)
- Tylisian Mountaineers - Varcianic Lions (Island - Mountain)
Spring Training > A series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season of baseball. Spring training allows new players to audition for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play. The Kaltian League teams practice at various stadiums scattered throughout the Free City of Navia-Askontar while the Andalucian League teams practice at various stadiums scattered throughout the Free City of Rhayader. Spring training lasts almost two months, starting in mid February and running until just before the season opening day, traditionally the first week of April. As pitchers benefit from a longer training period, pitchers and catchers begin spring training several days before the rest of the team.
Regular Season > Consists of one hundred and forty four games per team and begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on the first Sunday in October. The majority of the team’s schedule is organized into a three-game series with each team playing twelve games against each of its four division opponents (two home series and two away series) [48 games]. Each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against the five teams that make up the other division in their country [30 games]. Furthermore, each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against their “natural rival” from the opposing country [6 games]. Lastly, each team plays one home series and one away series, amounting to six games, against the ten teams in the opposing country [60 games]. A team's series are organized into home-stands and road trips that group multiple series together. Teams generally play games five or six days per week, commonly having Friday and/or Saturday as their days off. Games are frequently scheduled at night while Sunday games are generally played during the afternoon, allowing teams to travel to their next destination prior to a Monday night game. In addition, teams will play day games frequently on Opening Day, holidays, and getaway days.
Midsummer Classic > In early-to-mid July, just after the midway point of the season, the Premier Baseball Association Midsummer Classic Game is held during a four day break from the regular season schedule. The Classic game features a team of players from the Kaltian League, led by the manager of the previous KL Merilian Series team, and a team a team of players from the Andalucian League, led by the manager of the previous AL Merilian Series team. The players for each team are selected by fans for starting fielders, by managers for pitchers and by managers and players for reserves.
Kaltian League Championship Series > A best of five games series played between the champions of the Highland League and the Island League. The game is traditionally played in October and the winner advances to play the winner of the Andalucian League Championship Series in the Merilian Series, the Premier Baseball Association’s championship series.
Andalucian League Championship Series > A best of five games series played between the champions of the Bay League and the Mountain League. The game is traditionally played in October and the winner advances to play the winner of the Kaltian League Championship Series in the Merilian Series, the Premier Baseball Association’s championship series.
Merilian Series > The Premier Baseball Association’s annual championship series contested between the Kaltian League champion team and the Andalucian League champion team. The winner of the Merilian Series is determined through a best of seven games series.
The first Merilian Series was held in 1881 between the Athlonian Raiders of the Kaltian League and the Gairlochian Sabres of the Andalucian League with 135 championship games being played thus far. The Kaltian League has won 73 championship games while the Andalucian League has won 62 championship games.
2015: Serothean Patriots (Kaltian League)
2016: Athlonian Raiders (Kaltian League)
2017: Alnaharan Cavaliers (Andalucian League)
2015: Serothean Patriots (Kaltian League)
2016: Athlonian Raiders (Kaltian League)
2017: Alnaharan Cavaliers (Andalucian League)
Post #1: 18/40
* Post #2: 38/40
* Post #3: 40/40
Post #4: 31/40
* Post #2: 38/40
* Post #3: 40/40
Post #4: 31/40
(was a subtle way of seeing if I'd found a fellow countryman, the quest continues!!)