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Zamastan wrote:

I like this new design! Very fancy. I'm excited to see more about your nation as it develops!

Thanks! You'll definitely hear more from Legionas in the coming days.

As many of you know, we have recently been searching for a new cartographer. I am delighted to announce that our new cartographer will be Zamastan who will be assisted by Gardavasque as Associate Cartographer.

I would suggest to the new pair that they speak with Bears Armed about regional ecology while developing the map!

I look forward to seeing what they produce!

Congrats Zamastan and Gardavasque!

Hello Everyone! Gardavasque and I are pleased to serve as the International Democratic Union's new Cartography Team. We are excited for what we have to show you in this new season of the IDU's expansive future. We hope that the new map will be a fun, accessible tool for everyone to enjoy our region in a new, collective, immersive way.

If you would like to see what the map looks like currently, the link is here: https://theidu.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&p=20445#p20445.

Applications for locations on the map are not open yet (the thread is locked until more details and fixes have been added to the map), but we will announce it when they are open so everyone can begin claiming spots.

Thanks for your patience, and we look forward to seeing our visual representation of our region grow!

Sincerely,

Zamastan: Cartographer

Gardavasque: Associate Cartographer

CURRENT MEDAL STANDINGS
Shuell: 6 Gold, 5 Silver, 7 Bronze | 18 M | 35 Points
Zamastan: 4 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze | 11 M | 24 Points
Lauchenoiria: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze | 11 M | 21 Points
Libertas Omnium Maximus: 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze | 8 M | 17 Points
Great shen: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze | 7 M | 14 Points
Gardavasque: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze| 4 M | 9 Points
-Astoria: 2 Gold | 2 M | 6 Points
Kerlile: 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze | 8 M | 14 Points
Democratic Republic of Eiria: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze | 3 M | 6 Points
Serriel: 1 Gold, 1 Silver | 2 M | 5 Points
Comhar: 1 Gold, 2 Bronze | 3 M | 5 Points
New Lusitania and the Algarves: 1 Gold, 2 Bronze | 3 M | 5 Points
Laeral: 1 Gold, 1 Bronze | 2 M | 4 Points
Great Tequila Island: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze | 2 M | 3 Points
North Cross: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze | 2 M | 3 Point
Andhra republic: 1 Silver | 1 M | 2 Points
High fells: 1 Bronze | 1 M | 1 Point

Shuell is the Olympiad's current leader with 6 Gold Medals and a total of 35 points - a COMMANDING Lead

Zamastan has regained their second place spot with an additional gold medal

Lauchenoiria breaks from Libertas Omnium Maximus into a clear medal/points third place

https://theidu.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=107&p=20379#p20379
Olympic Results

“Hrarroom!” (= “Greetings”), and a hearty "Welcome to the IDU", for Zoma toah.

*(sends over a gift basket of this nation's produce, including a large jar of high-quality honey and a large bottle of high-quality maple syrup as well as assorted fruits and nuts, for your national government: If they don’t want the sweet stuff, or the nuts, then they can exchange those for some smoked salmon, or for extra fruit)*

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“Hrarroom!” (= “Greetings”), and a hearty “Welcome back!”, for both Legionas, and Ambassador deandra.

*(sends over a large jar of high-quality honey for each of your national governments)*

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Lauchenoiria wrote:

As many of you know, we have recently been searching for a new cartographer. I am delighted to announce that our new cartographer will be Zamastan who will be assisted by Gardavasque as Associate Cartographer.

I would suggest to the new pair that they speak with Bears Armed about regional ecology while developing the map!

I look forward to seeing what they produce!

Congratulations, and thanks, to Zamastan and Gardavasque.

Does the ‘Associate Cartographer’ count as a ‘Regional Officer’, and if so what powers should they be assigned (Communications, and Polls? Appearance, too?) and where do they fit into the list?

I’ll get in touch with them in the forum tomorrow.

MAP APPLICATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN

To apply for a place on the map, or to make suggestions, ask questions or find opinions, use this link:

To view the map, use this link:

We're excited to see the new map fill up soon! Please be sure to follow the guidelines set for the application - it will make our job a lot easier and it will be a lot more convenient for you as well!

Sincerely,
Zamastan - Cartographer
Gardavasque - Associate Cartographer

The first Essenian election for Chancellor has concluded. The next Chancellor of Essena will be Governor Robert Romero and the next President of Essena will be Mayor Joseph Oliver.

News Post:

The Essenian Post

by Essena

See also for Archived Essenian Post News

POLITICS

New Chancellor Elected
by: Mung Fa
On a historic day, Winston Mosquemound has been elected as the new Chancellor of Essena and Theodore Franklin has become the next President. Why is it so historic? One, this is the first time a political party has held the Chancellorship for a second time consecutively. Two, this is the first time a current President has won the Chancellorship. This historic moment was made possible by a change in the rules because there was a rule that stated the current President could not run in the upcoming election. They would have to wait out 6 years before running for the Chancellorship.

Winston Mosquemound is a man who started out as a businessman and then became the Mayor of Aurora Angeles. He was chosen as the running mate for Chancellor Marcus Harrison because Winston made a name for himself for being outspoken about politics, though he would keep it relatively civil. He also had more experience running a government division than Marcus and was much older as well. As President, he was very reserved but when debating in Congress he would defend Marcus Harrison's and the Civil Liberty's agenda with a fiery passion. Though reserved he does have a way with words and with people though sometimes he can sometimes overwork himself. When campaigning he was nicknamed Grandpa Winny for better or for worse.

Now becoming Chancellor we shall see how well Winston Mosquemound does and we hope that he does a good job for the people of Essena.

New Justices Ascend to the Supreme Court
by: Talia Smalls
In a terrible year, 2 justices have died. Associate Justice Joseph Garland and Associate Justice Ruth B. O'Connor both passed away peacefully in their sleep. Justice Garland passed away in December and Justice O'Connor passed away in January. Both Justices have been on the bench since the Supreme Court was created. As is tradition Chancellor Marcus Harrison has chosen two new Justices; the Justices are Melanie Wu and Valarie Garcia White. With Marcus Harrison's Chancellorship coming to end, he will have had added 3 Justices to the Court. In a historic first Justice Valarie Garcia White will be the youngest Justice on the Supreme Court at the age of 46.

SPORTS

Essenian Animals Participate in the Basketball Tournament

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Essena wrote:

The first Essenian election for Chancellor has concluded. The next Chancellor of Essena will be Governor Robert Romero and the next President of Essena will be Mayor Joseph Oliver.

News Post:

The Essenian Post

by Essena

See also for Archived Essenian Post News

POLITICS

New Chancellor Elected
by: Mung Fa
On a historic day, Winston Mosquemound has been elected as the new Chancellor of Essena and Theodore Franklin has become the next President. Why is it so historic? One, this is the first time a political party has held the Chancellorship for a second time consecutively. Two, this is the first time a current President has won the Chancellorship. This historic moment was made possible by a change in the rules because there was a rule that stated the current President could not run in the upcoming election. They would have to wait out 6 years before running for the Chancellorship.

Winston Mosquemound is a man who started out as a businessman and then became the Mayor of Aurora Angeles. He was chosen as the running mate for Chancellor Marcus Harrison because Winston made a name for himself for being outspoken about politics, though he would keep it relatively civil. He also had more experience running a government division than Marcus and was much older as well. As President, he was very reserved but when debating in Congress he would defend Marcus Harrison's and the Civil Liberty's agenda with a fiery passion. Though reserved he does have a way with words and with people though sometimes he can sometimes overwork himself. When campaigning he was nicknamed Grandpa Winny for better or for worse.

Now becoming Chancellor we shall see how well Winston Mosquemound does and we hope that he does a good job for the people of Essena.

New Justices Ascend to the Supreme Court
by: Talia Smalls
In a terrible year, 2 justices have died. Associate Justice Joseph Garland and Associate Justice Ruth B. O'Connor both passed away peacefully in their sleep. Justice Garland passed away in December and Justice O'Connor passed away in January. Both Justices have been on the bench since the Supreme Court was created. As is tradition Chancellor Marcus Harrison has chosen two new Justices; the Justices are Melanie Wu and Valarie Garcia White. With Marcus Harrison's Chancellorship coming to end, he will have had added 3 Justices to the Court. In a historic first Justice Valarie Garcia White will be the youngest Justice on the Supreme Court at the age of 46.

SPORTS

Essenian Animals Participate in the Basketball Tournament

Read dispatch

This looks amazing. Great job!

What does "tenebric" mean? Is it related to "tenebrous"?

Gardavasque wrote:

Tenebric means “dark, shadowy, gloomy, obscure, murky, or shut off from the light.” It is borrowed from the Medieval Latin word “Tenebrae” which is a liturgical term for a Christian worship service commemorating the death Christ and accompanying grief. I wonder if it makes anyone wish they had voted differently? As an Ocean, I would expect it to be frequently cloudy, gray, and stormy.

That doesn't sound very inviting.
And what about Vitrecan and Porphyric what do those mean?

Gardavasque wrote:

Tenebric means “dark, shadowy, gloomy, obscure, murky, or shut off from the light.” It is borrowed from the Medieval Latin word “Tenebrae” which is a liturgical term for a Christian worship service commemorating the death Christ and accompanying grief. I wonder if it makes anyone wish they had voted differently? As an Ocean, I would expect it to be frequently cloudy, gray, and stormy.

Oh, very interesting, thanks. I greatly enjoy learning about new words.

So it does seem to be related to "tenebrous," then. Never knew about the liturgical association.

Christos wrote:

And what about Vitrecan and Porphyric what do those mean?

"Vitrecan" seems like it would be related to "vitreous":

Of or resembling glass; glassy. Of or relating to the vitreous humor of the eye. (of ceramics) Having a shiny nonporous surface

That's a nice name for a body of water. I have family in Lake Placid, and I always thought that to be a very good name for a lake.

Personally, if we're just going on the sound and "look" of the word, I think "Porphyric" is my favorite name.

Christos wrote:

I'm surprised no one suggested Central Ocean McOceanface.

I almost put that up as an option.