The Natopian Emperor begins the State Visit journey

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The Natopian Emperor begins the State Visit journey

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His Most Bovic Majesty has just started his journey from Lindstrom to the Constancian capital of Vey as part of his (first) state visit to a foreign country. Under the initial plan, he would go to Vey by plane, before a last-minute change when Zakyyr decided to go by sea - enjoying a journey on the magnificent Imperial Yacht Urania. This surely slowed his arrival in Vey a bit, but it was strategically important as it would allow a decent time for tensions in Constancia around Nivardom and the Cartography Society's rejection of the Kingdom's claim to cool off.

The Emperor also had to confront the fact that his own and well trusted Viceroy, on whom Zakyyr had to rely during the succession crisis, had as one of his first actions after assuming power repealed Zakyyr's "single most important legacy" as he saw it - the Imperial Decree on the Unity of Natopia. Despite the improvement of relations between the power holders in the Empire, with which followed Zakyyr's strengthening position, the young Emperor could not afford loosing such an influential and powerful figure - "especially at a time when we are heading towards a risky foreign policy shift" one of his close advisers commented out. "To avoid direct conflict with your Viceroy, Your Majesty, can I suggest a more extravagant travel solution? Perhaps Your Majesty would enjoy a few days on the Imperial Yacht as it is, per se, the boldest way to show off Imperial authority?"

His Imperial Highness Prince Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine KBH

Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle
Metrobosarch of Vey
Lord Triumphant in All Four Quarters
Prince of Natopia
Duke of Haven
Marquis of Klaasiya
Count of Andiopolis

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HIS MOST BOVIC MAJESTY, ZAKYYR ANGUS-MOONOAK AYREON-KALIRION OF WAFFEL-PAINE, Emperor of the Natopians by the Grace of Bous, Triumphal Defender of the Four Quarters, Grand Commander of the Natopian Defense Force; Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle, King of Lovely; Duke of Haven, Marquis of Klaasiya, Count of Andiopolis, Lord in Jorvik; Metrobosarch of Vey, Servant of the Church; Sovereign of the Ancient and Secret Order of the Black Hole;

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BASILEUSA MEGALIOTATE, Basileusa and Autokrateira Cleo of Constancia, Despoina of Petros;

We hope this letter reaches you in good health. As per our discussions, the Our Imperial State Visit to Constancia will begin shortly. We are writing to inform you that Our arrival in the capital of Vey shall be delayed due to Our decision to travel on sea with the Imperial Yacht Urania. We have been assured that such delay will be minimal and the State Visit shall begin in a timely manner. Please re-arrange the schedule as appropriate.

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EMPEROR OF THE NATOPIANS
His Imperial Highness Prince Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine KBH

Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle
Metrobosarch of Vey
Lord Triumphant in All Four Quarters
Prince of Natopia
Duke of Haven
Marquis of Klaasiya
Count of Andiopolis

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A LETTER FROM THE BASILEUSA MEGALIOTATE, AUTOKRATEIRA OF THE KINGDOM OF CONSTANCIA


Your Most Bovic Majesty,

I thank you for that notification of yours. Please rest assured that we have amended the State Visit schedule, which is attached with this letter.

Respectfully yours,
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Basileusa of Constancia
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Day One: Arrival at The Great Palace of Vey, Private Meetings with the Basileusa.
Day Two: Visit to the Cathedral of Basileus Petros III, Visit to the High Court.
Day Three: Private Meetings with the Basileusa, Address to the Synklētos.
Day Four: Tour through the Prosgeiosi Basileus, State Dinner at Pisinth Palati.
Day Five: Private Meetings with the Basileusa.
Basileusa Megaliótate Cleo
Autokrateira of Constancia


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Déspoina of the Basileusian town of Petros

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Zakyyr was two days into the trip - he profoundly enjoyed the comfort and prestige of being on Urania. The yacht was 88 meters in length and perhaps did not match Zakyyr's grandomania, but the adventure and status associated with her certainly fed his ego. What he disliked, however, was leaving Lindstrom for such a long time for the first time in his reign. Trust towards others was not the Emperor's primary strength, as most people in such high positions, and he constantly kept looking for people who can potentially have their eyes on his crown. The sense of leaving others in charge while he was on a distant boat somehow contradicted with his firm grasp of power. This was not made easier when Christo, in the first hours of assuming power, had repealed the Unity of Natopia Decree. And now Kyle was around the Imperial buildings as well in his job as Defence Secretary - could he be trusted to not attempt messing things up? If he did, could Zakyyr be lucky enough in that Kyle fails, allowing the Emperor to finally get rid of this dangerous man? Too many questions, the son of Ivo and Gwyneth said to himself, "we need to make further progress on Our Synklētos speech - and have you included the SANE issue in it?"

"The speech is being written as we speak, Sir, and, um.. well, the staff were wondering if you still absolutely insist on including that bit? You see, um, maybe we can attempt a more .. cohesive appro" the private sectary said before being interrupted.

"No! It is at the heart of Our visit, We am not discussing this with you or anybody else. We are requesting that you can on with it and do it, it is in the national interest" the Emperor angrily pointed out.

"Of course, Your Majesty, as you command." the private secretary, clearly in unease with the instructions, murmured. "You will be presented with the final draft by this evening." he bowed to Zakyyr and left the cabin.

His Imperial Highness Prince Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine KBH

Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle
Metrobosarch of Vey
Lord Triumphant in All Four Quarters
Prince of Natopia
Duke of Haven
Marquis of Klaasiya
Count of Andiopolis

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The preparations for hosting His Most Bovic Majesty were well underway - the most vital of which remained asserting the security of the Natopian Emperor and the Basileusa. During other state visits of Emperors, Kaisers, Kings and Queens in Constancia, arrangements have been made by the Free Associative Kingdom in accordance with its established practices. This time, however, more time was wasted on marginalising the differences between those practices and the Emperor's requests and whims. Consequently, the mood was not the most inspirational amongst both the officials and the staff in charge of preparation.

"Oh, no, not again!" said one of the Chief Organisers for Zakyyr's arrival at Megálo Paláti tou Vey. "Now he wants to make a speech" he continued nervously. This was the real dagger for security services, who feared that the event may be exploited by the Nivardomski Otechestvenofrontovska as a perfect opportunity to spread fear of terrorist attacks.

"Well, the instructions were very clear - we are in no position to deny anything..." said the chief's colleague reluctantly.

"It is only a few hours in advance of the arrival and there isn't still a complete plan"

"I now, Pregos, I now... let's just get on with it..."

Basileusa Megaliótate Cleo
Autokrateira of Constancia


(Co-Ruler)


Déspoina of the Basileusian town of Petros

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His Most Bovic Majesty Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine's Imperial Yact Urania reached Vey's dock at 11:30am on the 23rd of Regnuary 1649 - thus making the occasion the first ever visit to the Free Associative Kingdom of Constancia by a Natopian Emperor. Per tradition a foreign head of state is greeted by the Mesazōn, however the last one Strategos Metaxas was tragically murdered in Nivardom a few months ago. In these circumstances, the Basileusa had decided to send her Private Secretary Mr Minos Agnes.

As the Emperor set foot on the dockyard, followed by members of his court, Mr. Agnes bowed (rather low, one could observe) and extending hand to Zakyyr, said "It is the greatest honour to welcome you to Constancia, Your Most Bovic Majesty!"

"We are delighted to be here, Sir" - Zakyyr replied, failing to remember the name of this apparent stranger.

"Allow me to introduce myself and the Basileusa's staff" Minos said, attaching what Zakyyr considered strange name to strangely looking people.

In return, the Natopian representatives were introduced by one of Zakyyr's court's staff as apparently that was something His Majesty cannot be bothered with.

"The limousines are waiting for us, Your Majesty" announced Cleo's private secretary and everyone headed towards the vastly expensive vehicles. People started the inevitable (sometimes even embarrassing) small talk...

His Imperial Highness Prince Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine KBH

Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle
Metrobosarch of Vey
Lord Triumphant in All Four Quarters
Prince of Natopia
Duke of Haven
Marquis of Klaasiya
Count of Andiopolis

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To the Emperor of the Natopians
From the Viceroy

Your Most Bovic Majesty, I hope you are enjoying your state visit. However, as your viceroy and advisor, I must implore you to return home to Lindstrom as quickly as possible. Your mother has resigned from the Frenzy, your wife is publicly denouncing you, the High Realm of Stormark is rebuking your demand to relocate Prince Nathan, the Frenzy is poised to overturn your decree, and your political enemies are gaining support abroad at your detriment.

I beg you, return home at once or I cannot ensure you may be welcomed home at all.

Yours,
Christo
Christophos Eucalyptos
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HIS MOST BOVIC MAJESTY, ZAKYYR ANGUS-MOONOAK AYREON-KALIRION OF WAFFEL-PAINE, Emperor of the Natopians by the Grace of Bous, Triumphal Defender of the Four Quarters, Grand Commander of the Natopian Defense Force; Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle, King of Lovely; Duke of Haven, Marquis of Klaasiya, Count of Andiopolis, Lord in Jorvik; Metrobosarch of Vey, Servant of the Church; Sovereign of the Ancient and Secret Order of the Black Hole;

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HIS BOVIC HIGHNESS, Christophos Eucalyptos, the Viceroy of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Natio

We are much grateful for your word of coution, Christophos. Were it not you, Natopia would never have began walking the path to unity, greatness and purity. As per your advice, We are terminating Our State Visit immediately and shall be returning to the Empire by the end of this day.

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EMPEROR OF THE NATOPIANS
His Imperial Highness Prince Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak Ayreon-Kalirion of Waffel-Paine KBH

Tsar of The Royal Tsardom of The Marches and The Princely Isle
Metrobosarch of Vey
Lord Triumphant in All Four Quarters
Prince of Natopia
Duke of Haven
Marquis of Klaasiya
Count of Andiopolis

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