Zusammenkommen

[Darcania]

(OOC thread here: http://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/9011449/)

Since before the dragons adopted the human invention of a formalized writing system, dragon leaders the world over met in the holy land of Wyssiria to set down edicts for the world to follow. During these meetings, the dragons would share their culture, their findings, their history, their knowledge, to those of other clans. While the political system behind these meetings has been formalized, the culture of the meetings would become the main focus, with the practice gaining the name Zusammenkommen.

Every year, every clan would meet and discuss local matters, with their leader left in charge in the meantime. Every five years, nearby clans would meet and discuss inter-clan politics, with a notable clan leader gaining the respect necessary to keep stability in their regions. Every twenty years, these leaders would gather their fellow clan leaders and meet in the holy land of Wyssiria to discuss worldwide matters, with the Elder left behind to act as they deemed necessary afterwards. While any clan leader with enough clout could call for an emergency meet in the meantime, these vicennial meetings had become the one true celebration of the dragons' history and culture the world over.

With the latest Zusammenkommen, Darcania opens its borders to those foreign dignitaries who wish to experience the culture of the dragons for themselves. A list of those clans who will personally attend to provide their own take on their culture appears below. While Scian also plans to attend, he will be attempting to gather as many clans as possible for the celebrations. Landebert, the mayor of Klarliert, will also attend and will be happy to provide a look into the culture through a human's eyes.

Foreign dignitaries will be provided with room and board at the Luxus Hotel in Klarliert free of charge.

Clan[c]Representative[c]Kroning[c]Scian[c]Klarliert[c]Landebert Beckett Edric[c]Luft[c]Kultur[c]Nord[c]Ulus[c]Aradaki[c]Savas[c]Kir[c]Siparis[c]Zessik[c]Lumiel[c]Verdant[c]Aevir[c]Kyloth[c]Asayis

Interested nations may apply below using the following application:

[b]Nation:[/b] 
[b]Representative:[/b] 
[b]Title of Representative:[/b] 
[b]Number and Description of Other Personnel:[/b] 
[b]Special accommodations requested:[/b]

Nation[c]Representative
[c]The Watching Nebula[c]Arget Polonia
[c]The Syrixian Empire[c]HIH Crown Prince Bhudev
[c]Stan Yerä[c]Tanzä V'oram, Köla?akarï M?yal Ghätala
[c]The Grand Federation of Xentherida[c]Christopher Waters, King Christian III, Queen Mia
[c]The Armed Republic of Cogoria[c]Nikita Tchaikovsky
[c]The Imperial Military Khanate of Wolfsea[c]Princess Sera
[c]Commonwealth Country of Andalucia[c]Grand High Priest Bran, Grand High Priestess Lynette
[c]The Imperial Republic of Goyanes[c]Grand Emperor Anthony, Grand Empress Claire

 

[Nebula]

Nation: The Watching Nebula
Representative: Arget Polonia
Title of representative: Senior Dignitary
Special accommodations requested: N/A

 

[Darcania]

Nation: The Watching Nebula
Representative: Arget Polonia
Title of representative: Senior Dignitary
Special accommodations requested: N/A

Nebula's application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; Arget Polonia and their entourage may arrive anytime.

 

[Syrixia]

Nation: The Syrixian Empire
Representative: HIH Crown Prince Bhudev son of Rajesh son of Rahul
Title of Representative: Imperial Crown Prince, Imperial Army Chief of Staff, Chief Foreign Representative
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 6 others; 2 minor fellow dignitaries and 4 security guards
Special accommodations requested: That things be scheduled so that the Syrixian delegation arrives alongside that of Clan Kyloth.

 

[Darcania]

Nation: The Syrixian Empire
Representative: HIH Crown Prince Bhudev son of Rajesh son of Rahul
Title of Representative: Imperial Crown Prince, Imperial Army Chief of Staff, Chief Foreign Representative
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 6 others; 2 minor fellow dignitaries and 4 security guards
Special accommodations requested: That things be scheduled so that the Syrixian delegation arrives alongside that of Clan Kyloth.

Your application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; you may arrive anytime.

Your requested special accommodations could not be fulfilled, however, since Asayis kul Kyloth is already present, but hasn't yet agreed to remain past delegations. I am certain that, given news of your delegation, she will agree to join in the public celebrations. Should she agree to remain, she could either meet you when you arrive at port or fly out to your transport and escort you to Klarliert. Please let me know which you would prefer and I will arrange it if and when we are able.

Kultur kul Luft

 

[Syrixia]

The latter option (fly out to transport and escort to Klarliert) will do fine, thank you.

 

[Darcania]

The latter option (fly out to transport and escort to Klarliert) will do fine, thank you.

Asayis has agreed to escort you to Klarliert, and will be remaining in Darcania for the remainder of your visit. Simply let us know your location and bearing when you are within 50 kilometers away from Klarliert and Asayis will meet you within an hour.

Kultur kul Luft

 

[MacSalterson]

Nation: Stan Yerä
Representative: Tanzä V'oram, Köla?akarï M?yal Ghätala
Title of Representative: (Tanzä) High Captain of the Diplomatic Corps, (Köla?akarï) K?yav z? þelZokamïr
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 4 security personnel, two human, two drake.
Special accommodations requested: Tanzä will be attending as a human observer, and will simply advise Köla?akarï. The moot is requested to have an area for aquatic creatures no smaller than 40 meters in length, width, and height.

 

[Darcania]

Nation: Stan Yerä
Representative: Tanzä V'oram, Köla?akarï M?yal Ghätala
Title of Representative: (Tanzä) High Captain of the Diplomatic Corps, (Köla?akarï) K?yav z? þelZokamïr
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 4 security personnel, two human, two drake.
Special accommodations requested: Tanzä will be attending as a human observer, and will simply advise Köla?akarï. The moot is requested to have an area for aquatic creatures no smaller than 40 meters in length, width, and height.

Your application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; Tanzä V'oram, Köla?akarï M?yal Ghätala, and their entourage may arrive at any time.

The Luxus Hotel has plenty of waterfront property; we may reserve a private beach for your use, with plenty of room. Would that be acceptable?

 

[Xentherida]

Nation: The Grand Federation of Xentherida.
Representative: Christopher Waters, King Christian III and Queen Mia
Title of Representative: Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with constitutional king and queen, respectively.
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 5 members; two assistants, and three members of personal security.
Special accommodations requested: No specifications.

 

[Darcania]

Nation: The Grand Federation of Xentherida.
Representative: Christopher Waters.
Title of Representative: Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 4 members; two assistants, and two members of personal security.
Special accommodations requested: No specifications.

Your application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; Christopher Waters and his entourage may arrive at any time.

 

[Darcania]

(OOC: Any of you can start posting whenever you want, by the way. Just do a majestic "arrival at the docks" scene and someone will be sent to you. Syrixia just will have to do a little something about transmitting coordinates and bearing and Asayis will be sent out.)

 

[Darcania]

"Crap."

Landebert looked around with apprehension. Good, it seems no other officials heard him. He picked up the petrol nozzle he had dropped and continued refilling his car.

It seems Scian had once again opened Klarliert to foreigners. This time, though, they wouldn't confine themselves to embassies, headquarters, or anything like that; instead, they would venture all over the city for this Zusammenkommen. Still, Landebert couldn't properly contain his excitement. With the strict term limits imposed on mayors in Klarliert, only about a quarter of mayors ever experienced Zusammenkommen personally. However, he couldn't contain his apprehension: Not only were the other government officials insistent on dressing and acting as formally as possible to offset the perceived impropriety of the dragons, but tensions in the city were also very high with the approaching foreign dignitaries. Since Klarliert had been closed to all outside cultures until just recently, there had been murmurs and rumors spreading through the city that some Klarlierter wouldn't stand for the presence of these foreigners. He worried tensions would boil over with the dignitaries on the streets.

Landebert took a deep breath. He didn't need to worry about such things; each dignitary would be accompanied by full security detail, including dragons, should they accept. The highest-ranked dignitary would even be accompanied by a clan leader, Asayis. What he did need to worry about were his fellow officials; it seems they had little experience dealing with other cultures, even that of the dragons, and would attempt to compensate by being so formal and polite that they constantly sound like they have a knife behind their back. He hoped no dignitaries would take offense to them.

The nozzle clicked, and Landebert put it back. He sighed before returning to his car and driving to the docks.

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"Kultur."

Kultur looked around with dread. He had just been regaling a particularly amicable dragon with tales of his heroic deeds during his time in the nation of Syrixia. He seemed to quite enjoy it, too; Kultur was hoping he would even stay for a while after the festivities. He apologized to the dragon, who seemed similarly disappointed, and turned his attention to Scian.

"Asayis has agreed to stay now that the Syrixian prince is visiting," Scian stated. "She's gone off to prepare both herself and Klarliert for both his arrival and, most likely, that of Aashiya. I want you to assist her and send a message to the prince that she's agreed to stay."

"Very well," Kultur replied. It was only natural that his first Zusammenkommen that he attended would be far more work than he expected.

He didn't mind the work, though, he thought as he flew to Klarliert. What he did mind was Scian pulling those humans into it. There was too much ceremony and customs to follow that he couldn't quite follow it all. Ulus was much better at that; he wondered to himself where she went as he landed by the mayor's communications depot.

An aide pulled him aside soon after he sent his message; apparently, Asayis wished Kultur to head straight to the docks to prepare for and welcome the dignitaries, since she would be busy with the Syrixians. He was glad to comply, as despite his visit he still found Syrixian culture to be quite confusing to follow, since it seemed so fluid and ever-changing.

He relayed his affirmative to the aide, who quickly departed. Kultur sighed before returning outside and flying to the docks.

 

[Cogoria]

Nation: The Armed Republic of Cogoria
Representative: Nikita Tchaikovsky
Title of Representative: Representative
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 2 Secretaries. 1 Lieutenant (Signals Corps). 2 Translators. 8 armed security (Personal side arms only)
Special accommodations requested: None

 

[Wolfsea]

Nation: The Imperial Militar Khanate of the Kingdom of Wolfsea
Representative: Princess Sera
Title of Representative: Captain/Emissary of the Khan
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Accompanied by eight Imperial Guardsmen carrying their standard Gunswords (these weapons are considered sacred badges of office, it is near impossible to persuade a Guardsman to not carry it on their belts at all times due to their symbolic meaning.)
Special accommodations requested: We will require a more remote location, one that is easily secured. We believe the terrorist Ein may target any members of the Khanate family outside our borders.

 

[MacSalterson]

Köla?akarï surfaced, a few kilometers out from the Darcanian shore and glanced around. He could see the shore, and even make out some vague figures standing out on the water, probably on some docks. He glanced upwards, scanning the sky for his companion, Tanzä, who was flying in a sea plane along the same path as the dragon. Noting that the plane was still there, about a kilometer behind him, he began swimming along more leisurely, glancing about at this new environment. It was warmer here, both the water and the air, the colors shimmered brighter, and the environment seemed less filled with anger. But the water tasted more of oil and pollution, far more sour than the Yerän seas. He also saw no fellow dragons, just the myriad of normal aquatic life born to the seas.

He continued his pace for less than an hour before he reached the docks. Köla?akarï surfaced, silently, his long and serpentine neck arching ten, fifteen feet above the pier. To Kultur, standing directly in front of him, he appeared out of nowhere. Both dragons looked mildly startled for a second, as is wont when two predators bump into each other unexpectedly. Regaining his composure, Köl produced a series of clicks before hurriedly merging into Mercanti, “ço’ärazeya, dragon! I would assume you are Unu Kultur? I am K?yav z? þelZokamïr Köla?akarï M?yal Ghätala, Yerän envoy to the Zusammenkommen, but I will answer to Köl. Are you quite well?” Köl spoke with an odd accent, sounding mildly archaic and unused to the language, though he was to all appearances fluent.

 

[Syrixia]

Sailing the seas of Eras from the home island to Darcania was a dark green ship, with a yellow stripe and the Syrixian sun-lion circle, a lesser emblem of the state, on it. On it were various Syrixians ready to attend the Darcanian Zusammenkommen. All but one were human. That one was a dragon, Aashiya Anjali Akbar kul Kyloth, or as her older brother called her jokingly every once in a while, Triple-A.

"Kya aapako lagata hai ki ve achchha ho jaega? Main desh ke lie pahale kabhee nahin kiya gaya hai." (Do you think they'll be nice? I've never been to the Homeland before.) Aashiya said. She, the junior Imperial Dragon, one of the honorary members of the Imperial Family and symbols of the ancient amiability between the Syrixian state and Clan Kyloth, was nervous about the voyage.

All she had was standard Syrixian security guards, a couple minor dignitaries, and the chief dignitary, her stepbrother Bhudev. Bhudev, being the heir to the Syrixian throne, was mandated by Imperial law to see the world, as Emperors could not leave the country. Of course, though, he had brought a couple Jigholees, the most common tablets in Syrixia, with him. These tablets were made by the Syrixian corporate giant Alef Inc. and were commonly used by most Syrixians.

Aashiya mused about all this outside technology coming to a draconic land, a land that she was descended from but not born in. She was Syrixian at heart and always would be, sure, but she was a dragon and dragons were from Darcania. She had to chuckle, though. Her older brother Sasil had to always stay in Syrixia because the Emperor had to too. Sasil was the Emperor's stepbrother, making Aashiya both his sister and...his daughter?

It was complicated, and Aashiya didn't have the care to think about it, considering the Imperial House went back over 2000 years. Bhudev could see the nervousness in his sister's eyes. He had to admit, it was nice to have a dragon sister. Dragons had none of the hubris and nerve that his human sisters possessed. "Bigade bachche." (Spoiled brats.) he thought to himself.

Turning to Aashiya, Bhudev reassured her, "Koi chinta nahin. Is majedaar ho jaega. Mujhe lagata hai ki main ise vahaan dekhate hain, vaastav mein! Jao, makkhee! Maze karo!" (Not to worry. This will be fun. I think I see it there, infact! Go, fly! Have fun!) Aashiya spread her wings and flew up into the air. Indeed, her brother was right. It was Darcania, Land of the Dragons.

And awaiting the Syrixian party was Asayis kul Kyloth, flying...directly toward her?! Out of what seemed like instinct, Aashiya took a sharp aerial left turn and then pivoted around to face Asayis. The two then descended together. So this is Asayis kul Kyloth, she thought to herself. Bhudev bowed his head as a sign of respect to Asayis and spoke. "Greetings, madam Asayis." the Crown Prince said. Aashiya's face, meanwhile, brimmed with excitement.

 

[Darcania]

Nation: The Armed Republic of Cogoria
Representative: Nikita Tchaikovsky
Title of Representative: Representative
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 2 Secretaries. 1 Lieutenant (Signals Corps). 2 Translators. 8 armed security (Personal side arms only)
Special accommodations requested: None

Cogoria's application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; Nikita Tchaikovsky and his entourage may arrive at any time.

Nation: The Imperial Military Khanate of the Kingdom of Wolfsea
Representative: Princess Sera
Title of Representative: Captain/Emissary of the Khan
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Accompanied by eight Imperial Guardsmen carrying their standard Gunswords (these weapons are considered sacred badges of office, it is near impossible to persuade a Guardsman to not carry it on their belts at all times due to their symbolic meaning.)
Special accommodations requested: We will require a more remote location, one that is easily secured. We believe the terrorist Ein may target any members of the Khanate family outside our borders.

Your application is accepted, your paperwork is in order, and you may arrive at any time.

We do have a few small buildings in the mountains bordering Klarliert and Wyssiria which may be used as a well-hidden, remote, easily defensible location. If you would like, we may even station dragons from the Kroning clan nearby for extra security. The main issue with this is that traveling between there and Klarliert would be both difficult and less secure; again, Kroning dragons may provide extra security, but any remote location would induce this flaw in security. Please let us know if this would be acceptable to you.

Kultur kul Luft

---

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"Ok, I have it written down here. Anything else?" the aide asked.

"Yes; keep that letter tightly secured, then burn it when you've transmitted it. Consider it a state secret," Kultur replied. The aide hurriedly sealed the envelope and turned to leave before suddenly jumping a good few feet in the air. Kultur himself was also surprised for a moment; it seems the Yerän envoy had arrived. Luckily, the aide didn't scream and managed to move out of the way and hurry on to her work; she had worked with dragons enough that she managed to keep her composure. Now that the Wolfsea invitation was out of the way, Kultur turned to address the envoy. The water dragon's size quite surprised Kultur, though; if Kultur didn't have the high ground on land, the water dragon would likely be slightly taller.

"A pleasure to meet you, Köl," Kultur replied, speaking as one who was raised learning both his native language and Mercanti, though he did have a slight accent from imperfectly imitating human speech. "I am indeed Kultur kul Luft, and I am quite well." With the introductions concluded, Kultur moved on to business. "We have your private beach prepared, as well as hotel rooms for the humans in your entourage. As well, the seas are open to you as you please, including the cleaner waters to the north, near the land of Wyssiria, if you would prefer. I only ask that you be careful around our public beaches, our docks, and the waters to the east, where most of Klarliert's fishing takes place. Food will be provided for you, as a dignitary, but you may also fish on your own, if you please, in our northern waters."

"I would be happy to escort you to your beach, if you would like. I would quite enjoy learning more of Stan Yerä, and I'm certain you would love to know more of Darcania."

---

(OOC: Breaks out Google Translate.)

"Pranaam, raajakumaar," (Greetings, prince,) Asayis replied. She turned to Aashiya and smiled slightly. "Namaste, Aashiya," (Hello, Aashiya,) she said, speaking more informally with her draconic relative. She turned back to Bhudev and gave the formal draconic sign of respect, claw over her heart and head bowed, not as an underling, but as equals among allies. She always gave her Syrixian brethren the respect they deserve, but as she was Darcanian first and Syrixian second, she always reserved the highest of respect for only the Emperor and Guru-Baba, as well as her Elder, Scian. "Anurodh ke roop mein, main tumhen Ajaghah bhar mein le jaega," (As requested, I will escort you throughout Darcania,) she continued, returning to a neutral stance.

With the formal greetings out of the way, she smiled at Bhudev. "It is good to see you again, Prince Bhudev," she said, switching back to Mercanti. She motioned toward the smaller dragon and continued, "I trust this one hasn't caused you too much trouble?"

 

[Darcania]

SYRIXIA EDIT: Indianized the word "Darcania" in Asayis' dialogue to the Syrixian name for the country. It translates roughly to "Dragon Place".

(OOC: You could have just asked, you know. Please don't edit my posts unless I'm breaking a forum / RP rule or it's part of your job as Minister of Culture.)

 

[MacSalterson]

Mod hat: Syrixia, check yourself. You are not an RP mod, however much your permissions lead you to believe otherwise. Consider this your first warning. Editing other's posts, without being an RP mod and *especially* without permission is inexcusable.

 

[Deleted User (Guest)]

Admin are watching. Ministers are advised to act responsibly with their extra abilities as they are privileges which can and will be revoked should misbehaviour occur.

 

[Techislovakia]

Nation: Techislovakia
Representative: #000002
Title of Representative: Prime minister - Human
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Am arriving in state of the art private jet (note: is equpped for electronic warfare and nuclear warfare control) . Bringing two armoured vehicles. 70 SLO agents 2 robots 7 human staff
Special accommodations requested: -

 

[Darcania]

Nation: Techislovakia
Representative: #000002
Title of Representative: Prime minister - Human
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Am arriving in state of the art private jet (note: is equpped for electronic warfare and nuclear warfare control) . Bringing two armoured vehicles. 70 SLO agents 2 robots 7 human staff
Special accommodations requested: -

Your application to Zusammenkommen has been denied.

As it stands, due to our small nation and low population, entering Darcanian territory with such force would amount to a declaration of war. If you wish for security, it is not necessary to bring such a large force to defend one dignitary. With the addition of our security around the Luxus Hotel, which includes dragons, any potential threats should pose no real threat whatsoever.

We encourage you to apply again with the above solutions. You may also feel free to justify the presence of such force.

Regards,

Scian kul Kroning

 

[Techislovakia]

Your application to Zusammenkommen has been denied.

As it stands, due to our small nation and low population, entering Darcanian territory with such force would amount to a declaration of war. If you wish for security, it is not necessary to bring such a large force to defend one dignitary. With the addition of our security around the Luxus Hotel, which includes dragons, any potential threats should pose no real threat whatsoever.

We encourage you to apply again with the above solutions. You may also feel free to justify the presence of such force.

Regards,

Scian kul Kroning

Unfortunately due to the threats potentially posed to our head of state we REFUSE your request for smaller protection. As such we regret to inform you that we will not be attending and we do not take kindly to being told how much to protect ourselves. We are sorry that you will not allow us to attend due to these... regrettable ... differences in opinion and it should be noted that we do not take kindly to such things -#310093 Minister of Foreign Affairs

 

[Darcania]

Unfortunately due to the threats potentially posed to our head of state we REFUSE your request for smaller protection. As such we regret to inform you that we will not be attending and we do not take kindly to being told how much to protect ourselves. We are sorry that you will not allow us to attend due to these... regrettable ... differences in opinion -#310093 Minister of Foreign Affairs

Very well.

Please feel free to contact us in the future should you change your mind. We would be glad to host your nation for a cultural celebration, but we simply cannot host your army. Our apologies.

Regards,

Scian kul Kroning

 

[Nightsong]

Nation: Commonwealth Country of Andalucia
Representative: Bran and Lynette
Title of Representative: Grand High Priest and Grand High Priestess of the Andalucian Society of Witches
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Four security personnel equipped with side arms for personal defense.
Special accommodations requested: All that we ask for is a private garden or other outdoor area that has plenty of trees and is secluded to allow for either meditation or stick fighting practice.

Additional note: As befitting their rank as the heads of the entire religious community of Andalucia, both Bran and Lynette shall have on them their ceremonial daggers and ceremonial quarterstaves.

 

[Wolfsea]

To Kultur Kul Luft

We thank you for your invitation and for the proffered accommodation however the Princess has insisted to stay closer to the celebrations against the Khan's request, however we will gladly accept your additional security at such a location. The Princess does not feel Ein's threat is enough to warrant the extremes requested by the Khan and looks forward to her time in your country and merely requires a location to fly to.

Your servant
Grand Boyarin Goltah
Leader of the Grand Khural of Wolfsea.

 

[Xentherida]

We have edited our application to include the King, Christian III, along with his wife, Queen Mia. An important domestic affair has fallen through, and instead they will accompany Christopher Waters, along with one extra member of security on the journey to the Zusammenkommen.

 

[Goyanes]

Nation: The Imperial Republic of Goyanes
Representative: Grand Emperor Anthony and Grand Empress Annelise
Title of Representative: Monarchs of Goyanes, Heads of State
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 10 heavily armed bodyguards to defend the Grand Emperor and Empress, 5 domestic servants, 5 transportation servants (pilots, chauffeurs), and 3 members of the Imperial Privy Council

Special accommodations requested: The fastest internet available in your hotels.

 

[Cogoria]

The Cogorian plane droned on towards Darcania, it's two old propeller engines sputtering in protest every time the pilot made an alteration to the throttle. Cogoria did posses modern aircraft, but following a few diplomatic disasters the nation tried to appear as harmless as possible, so instead of the sleek diplomatic corps' jet, Tchaikovsky and his staff were arriving in an old military transport, even the security detail had had their service automatic pistols replaced with police issue revolvers (After all there was little risk to the delegation). As the aircraft sloly entered Darcanian airspace, at it's top speed, the pilot radioed the traffic control "Attention Darcanian controllers, this is the Cogoria Diplomatic representation, requesting range and bearing to designated landing site and instructions, over" The pilot listened carefully ready to act as soon as he received a response

 

[Darcania]

Nation: Commonwealth Country of Andalucia
Representative: Bran and Lynette
Title of Representative: Grand High Priest and Grand High Priestess of the Andalucian Society of Witches
Number and Description of Other Personnel: Four security personnel equipped with side arms for personal defense.
Special accommodations requested: All that we ask for is a private garden or other outdoor area that has plenty of trees and is secluded to allow for either meditation or stick fighting practice.

Additional note: As befitting their rank as the heads of the entire religious community of Andalucia, both Bran and Lynette shall have on them their ceremonial daggers and ceremonial quarterstaves.

Your application is accepted; you may arrive at any time.

We currently have two options available to you on short notice. For total seclusion, we have a large cabin in the mountains surrounded by otherwise entirely natural forest. While dragons may fly overhead every so often, it is otherwise unperturbed by humans or dragons. If altitude sickness may be an issue, the cabin is roughly 500 meters above sea level, halfway to the summit of the mountain it is situated on. This is, however, quite a ways away from Klarliert, so travel to and from the festivities may be difficult, especially considering the dirt roads near the cabin.

Otherwise, you are free to stay in the Luxus Hotel and may feel free to travel to the forests northwest of Klarliert, or reserve our park, though the latter may be less secluded than you would prefer.

Please let us know which option you would prefer.

Scian kul Kroning

To Kultur Kul Luft

We thank you for your invitation and for the proffered accommodation however the Princess has insisted to stay closer to the celebrations against the Khan's request, however we will gladly accept your additional security at such a location. The Princess does not feel Ein's threat is enough to warrant the extremes requested by the Khan and looks forward to her time in your country and merely requires a location to fly to.

Your servant
Grand Boyarin Goltah
Leader of the Grand Khural of Wolfsea.

Very well. We have given Princess Sera the top floor of the Luxus Hotel so ground threats will be less tangible, while air threats will likely be prevented by the sheer number of dragons nearby. Please let us know if you would like us to place further security forces on Sera, or if you are sending further security yourself.

We are including coordinates for our airport. Please let us know on frequency 141.12 MHz when you are arriving so we may clear the airspace of any dragons.

Scian kul Kroning

We have edited our application to include the King, Christian III, along with his wife, Queen Mia. An important domestic affair has fallen through, and instead they will accompany Christopher Waters, along with one extra member of security on the journey to the Zusammenkommen.

Very well; the paperwork has been amended and your application is still valid and accepted.

Nation: The Imperial Republic of Goyanes
Representative: Grand Emperor Anthony and Grand Empress Claire
Title of Representative: Monarchs of Goyanes, Heads of State
Number and Description of Other Personnel: 10 heavily armed bodyguards to defend the Grand Emperor and Empress, 5 domestic servants, 5 transportation servants (pilots, chauffeurs), and 3 members of the Imperial Privy Council

Special accommodations requested: The fastest internet available in your hotels.

Goyanes' application is accepted. All paperwork is in order; Grand Emperor Anthony, Grand Empress Claire, and their entourage may arrive at any time. As well, the Luxus Hotel already has the fastest Internet available in the country, tied with that in the Capitol.

 

[Nightsong]

To Scian kul Kroning,

We will stay at the Luxus Hotel and make our way out to the forests of Klarliert or the park in our free time. Should anyone wish to join us in our stick fighting practice, they shall be more than welcome as we will bring extra quarterstaves with us on the plane.

Regards,
Bran, Grand High Priest of the Andalucian Society of Witches

 

[Wolfsea]

Sera stared at the screen as the small supersonic craft approached Darcanian airspace, the in-flight movie had been dreadful, almost certainly her brothers petty way to punish her for her nonchalance towards Ein, however the fact he had more-or-less played a prank on her was a good sign he was getting back to his usual self. She sipped her water and finished the sandwich she had brought for the journey. In the section behind her she could hear the Guardsmen chatting, the younger ones especially getting excited by the prospect of seeing actual dragons. Sera smiled, adjusting her uniform slightly, the stories of Kul Katura had never really fallen to myth like the Etrebean gods had and many Wolvesh still believed the Dragon slept within the mountain but now they would see firsthand live dragons.

The pilot quickly tuned in their comms "This is Raven Two, alerting Darcania ATC of our approach, requesting clear run to landing point, over."

 

[Darcania]

To Scian kul Kroning,

We will stay at the Luxus Hotel and make our way out to the forests of Klarliert or the park in our free time. Should anyone wish to join us in our stick fighting practice, they shall be more than welcome as we will bring extra quarterstaves with us on the plane.

Regards,
Bran, Grand High Priest of the Andalucian Society of Witches

Very well. We have reserved a room for you in the Luxus Hotel, and inside you will find a map to both the forests and the park.

While we would be unable to properly join in your practice, I am certain Kultur and I would like to watch silently your practice when we are able.

Scian kul Kroning

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It was a rare day that two planes arrived at the Klarliert Airport at the same time. The two air traffic controllers, both trained abroad, quickly set to work.

The first set a siren so that all dragons within a few miles would know to land to clear the airspace so the planes could land. The second spent several minutes relaying the airport's precise coordinates to the planes, then instructing them to standby. After a quick visual inspection of the surrounding airspace for any dragons; while there were still two, a large green dragon and a Kroning likely instructing the former to land, they soon went back to ground. The first ATC set the siren to keep going automatically while the two contacted the two planes, coordinating with each other while they cleared IFR and confirmed ATIS. The Cogorian plane landed first, in a small side runway usually reserved for private aircraft. The Wolfsea plane landed soon after, using the much larger runway designed for large planes or any sized jets. The Cogorian plane soon was instructed to move around to the larger runway and release nearby the Wolfsea delegation.

The ATC quickly turned off the siren, waited one minute, then played the siren for ten seconds again to let nearby dragons know the airspace was clear again.

Savas, as well as a couple guard dragons, carefully walked out towards the planes, being careful to use a route reserved for welcoming parties to foreign delegations. Though some of the airport staff were clearly surprised to see Savas here, their busy work prevented them from staring for long.

"Welcome, Princess," Savas started, being careful to avoid the use of the dignitary's full name. "Welcome, Representative Tchaikovsky." The fiery red dragoness put her paw over her heart and bowed her head as a sign of respect. "I am Savas kul Leiter, representative of the Aradaki clan." She returned to a neutral position. "Welcome to Zusammenkommen."

 

[Xentherida]

While the planes were descending, the Xentheridan envoy was about to dock at the Darcanian harbour. Despite being over a hundred metres long, and half as high, the HMY Xentherida was towered over the dragon transports.

It only took a minute to moor, before the entourage of eight began to walk down the steps, onto the pier of the Darcanian harbour.

 

[Goyanes]

The Goyanean Imperial jumbo jet descended from the skies, landing in Darcania. The Grand Emperor and Empress were astounded by the sheer sight of the dragons. They were honored to be able to attend Zusammenkommen. They arrived in the airport and made their way to the Luxus Hotel.

 

[Nebula]

The Mezzanine cut smoothly through the water. A former light cruiser, she had been converted to perform the task as primary diplomatic vessel for the Nebulan Foreign Services. Most of the armor plating had been removed, the cramped cabins had been merged to create a mobile embassy, and only a single anti-aircraft missile launcher graced the deck above the bridge.

Arget Polonia stood at the bow of the vessel, watching carefully as the Darcanian coast became distinguishable as a fuzzy black line on the horizon. She deftly raised the pair of binoculars at her belt- a Xentheridan yacht was faintly visible as a white dot pulling into port.

The crackle of the loudspeaker made her jump. "We will be docking in one hour," the captain announced. "If you are disembarking, please have your luggage and goods ready at the gangplank in forty-five minutes."

 

[Wolfsea]

Sera smiled, bowing slightly "It is an honour to be invited, my brother sends his apologies for being unable to attend, recent events are taxing him right now..." she smiled, curious as to how many more were coming.

 

[MacSalterson]

Köl nods at the other dragon, noting out of the corner of his eye the seaplane containing Tanzä touching down a few piers down, "I appreciate the offer to escort me, but I must assure that the rest of my entourage has made dock safely and inform them of our accommodations. If you would allow me, I will walk this portion. For one born in the sea, even swimming can grow to be tiring, especially with the pace I maintained alongside my entourage."

In a few serpentine motions, Köl pulled himself outside of the water, barely crowding onto the dock. The water seemed to run off his scales instantly, and they shimmered in iridescent blues and greens, with two ruby highlights down his left and right side. His claws were webbed, three fingers in the back and 6 in the front, and a long fin ran down his back and merged into an eel-like tail. He was, as noted, taller than Kultur, but much more thin, like a snake or an eel in shape. Catfish like whiskers below his jaw slowly moved as he stretched his vestigial wings and began moving sinuously along the dock and towards the pier that held the seaplane.

 

[Syrixia]

"Pranaam, raajakumaar," (Greetings, prince,) Asayis replied. She turned to Aashiya and smiled slightly. "Namaste, Aashiya," (Hello, Aashiya,) she said, speaking more informally with her draconic relative. She turned back to Bhudev and gave the formal draconic sign of respect, claw over her heart and head bowed, not as an underling, but as equals among allies. She always gave her Syrixian brethren the respect they deserve, but as she was Darcanian first and Syrixian second, she always reserved the highest of respect for only the Emperor and Guru-Baba, as well as her Elder, Scian. "Anurodh ke roop mein, main tumhen Ajaghah bhar mein le jaega," (As requested, I will escort you throughout Darcania,) she continued, returning to a neutral stance.

With the formal greetings out of the way, she smiled at Bhudev. "It is good to see you again, Prince Bhudev," she said, switching back to Mercanti. She motioned toward the smaller dragon and continued, "I trust this one hasn't caused you too much trouble?"

"Haha, not at all!" Bhudev replied. "Since the day I was born we have been quite close." Aashiya promptly nodded in agreement. "I am quite excited to see Darcania, as is my father, who can contact us at any time." Bhudev then produced his Jigholee briefly to show Asayis, before putting it away once more. Bhudev then looked ahead of Asayis, as with near-perfect timing, the Syrixian vessel was pulling into a nearby port, outside of but not far from the city of Klarliert. This would, therefore, allow Asayis to escort the Syrixians to Klarliert.

As Bhudev, Aashiya, Asayis, and the other Syrixians went on-land, Aashiya realized she was no longer nervous at this point. The beautiful flora and fauna of the Homeland delighted her. It was a paradise, perhaps even moreso than Syrixia itself. She could only imagine what Klarliert was going to be like.