Peace, Balgurd, economy, stuff

[Scott of Hyperborea]

Shireroth is now officially at peace. After the Ocians refused to comply with a judicial ruling, judge Guido Zambelis invoked his power under the Anunia Convention to end the conflict by fiat, awarding all Ocian territory outside Keltia to the Allied forces. Our returning troops have been showered with confetti, flowers, and the occasional mango. In a ceremony that brought tears to the eyes of even the most cynical and heartless (Ardashir, since you asked) Prime Kampioen Russell inducted Duke Maliki as an official member of the Order of Kampioens for his part in the conflict. Delegates from the Allied countries are now meeting in Komelnitzkiy to discuss the reconstruction of the newly liberated Amokolia.

In an attempt to save our Gralan allies from whatever Horrible Ancient Evil they have invoked this time, Kaiser Gaelen and his advisors are planning a daring raid upon the depths of Hell itself. The council convened at Raynor's Keep has elected to send three of Shireroth's greatest heroes - Erol Yastreb Ly'Piscator, the Angel Guardian, and the Kaiser himself - on a gravship ride to the depths of Balgurd, where they will free Gralus from its magical imprisonment. The Nelagan representative, upon hearing this insane plan, stormed out in a huff, although it is unclear whether he was against the plan, for the plan, or just liked storming out of places.

Antican representatives have arrived in Shireroth seeking trade deals with the Imperial Republic, and Baron Andreas was invited to speak before a group of Ashkenatzan business leaders on the benefits of the Micronational Trade Organization and the Small Commonwealth Unified Economy. Shirekeep is quickly becoming the economic center of the world, thanks to our Ministry of Trade's dedicated work, and of course to the spectacular bank created by Erik Mortis and other members of the Guild of the Machine God. In other economic news, Greg Russell won 20E for his Better Know A County entry, ISI has applied for government funding, and a shadowy group called QUARREL is taking advice from the Machine God on their plans to revolutionize recwar.

In other news, Maximillian of Batavia and William Payne are our two newest citizens, Elwynn continues its battle against the giant spider plague with some help from ISI, and Kathbad is representing Straylight in what's left of the Landsraad. And come chat at #micronations - now with less kicking.

Finally, let us all observe a moment of silence for Istvanistan, which was removed from the MCS Map last week. MALARBOR SHALL REVENGE!

[Harvey Steffke]

What, Istvanistan? Really?

[Iskander Mirkdale]

Yes, really.

But not for long.

[Scott of Hyperborea]

That's probably the most classically Iain-esque comment of all comments ever made by Iain.

[Iskander Mirkdale]

Why thank you. I should make them more often.

[Iskander Mirkdale]

Anyway, as I confidently predicted, Istvanistan should be returning to the Map at the next update.