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Another update from the Islands. 10000 Islands Emissary Update Date: June 2020 TITO Command Has your region been invaded, or do you want to get in touch with TITO? If so, contact one of the following nations: ~Chief Executive: Markanite. ~Field Commander: Kanta Hame. ~Tactical Officers: Shy Guyia, Smugglers and Mercs (EF), Mingulay isle, THX1138. ~Executive Officers: Aschente, Hakketomat. Government As of this reportís publication, the Government of 10000 Islands consists of: Additionally, XKI is proud to announce the signing of the Treaty of the Waxing Moon with The East Pacific to further recognize and appreciate the history of friendship between the two regions. Information about other government officials of 10000 Islands can be found here. New Government Appointments ~ The FA team grew again this month as Thedairos was appointed Emissary to The Coalition of Democratic Nations, Grea Kriopia was appointed Emissary to The North Pacific, Kohnhead was appointed Emissary to Wintreath, Free Las Pinas was appointed Ambassador to Texas, and Wille-Harlia was appointed Emissary to South Pacific. XKI Summer Olympics June saw the first-ever XKI Summer Olympics hosted by Cultural Officer HumanSanity and Cultural Office Assistant Grea Kriopia, which ran as a month-long event spree where 3 Olympic teams competed for points, trading cards, and bragging rights. Events featured spamming contests, an Issues writing contest, a short story contest, Card collection competition, Factbook writing contest, team debates, and more, each awarding a points reward to the winning team. The event had a staggering 96 participants in total and much friendly competition was had! In the end, Team ALEN led by THX1138 took home the gold with a total of 525 points. Next followed Team Fleeb in second with 396 points and in 3rd place with bronze came Team Anime Daisuki with 339 points. A hearty congratulations to all teams, though, for their strong participation and team spirit that helped kick the summer off strong, and special thanks also go to all of the guest judges who helped with various events. Around the Islands ~ The XKI Cards Co-Op snuck in right at the end of the month to establish a community based regional card farming operation separate from the XKI Cultural Office. More info to come in July once the Co-Op is up and running. XKI Game-Side A regional poll in June by Jabberwocky asked Islanders what soda they thought was sodalicious. This month’s RMB posts show what's really on Islander's minds during quarantine... Self-confidence is key! WA Affairs June 03, 2020 SC Commend Crushing Our Enemies: Citing the target's legislative, organizational, and military work across NationStates. June 03, 2020 GA Rights of the Employed: A resolution to further establish and clarify worker's rights unilaterally. June 07, 2020 SC Commend 9003: Seeking to commend the target for their extensive work in International Artwork (cards) and military work. June 07, 2020 GA Proper Hygiene For Medical Instruments: A resolution to bolster hygiene standards in healthcare to raise universal standards of health. June 11, 2020 SC Repeal "Liberate Iran": A movement to repeal Iran's liberation in order for the region to be refounded. June 11, 2020 GA Language and Education Rights for Deaf Individuals: A resolution to protect Deaf individuals from discrimination with emphasis on education quality. June 15, 2020 SC Commend Apulita: Citing the target's work in regional government, particularly in Warzone Europe. June 15, 2020 GA Regulating Desalination: A resolution to protect Deaf individuals from discrimination with emphasis on education quality. June 19, 2020 SC Repeal "Condemn Vandoosa": A movement to repeal the target's condemnation on the grounds of poor quality and overexaggeration. June 19, 2020 GA Supporting and Valuing the Humanities: Establishing extra academic and monetary support for the humanities in academic institutions. June 23, 2020 SC Commend The Salaxalans: Citing the target's work of the highest potato quality in Spiritus. June 23, 2020 GA Standards on Police Accountability: An attempt for higher accountability on police standards. June 27, 2020 SC Condemn Australian rePublic: Seeking to condemn the target nation for their chaotic contribution towards Issues. June 27, 2020 GA Fair Arbitration Act: A resolution to better protect and support fair arbitration on behalf of individuals. Poet Laureate Competition June brought around the XKI Poet Laureate Competition where the region's finest poet's faced off on the topic of 'anger', aiming for the best poem on the topic in any form or style. The winner of this competition was Liberdon and their poem, The Storm's Wrath, is featured below: The Storm’s Wrath The midnight sea lay still Far above foaming dark Higher! Higher! the waves howl Crash! A terrible sound Wind grows weary and dies But do not despair, for For no storm can last long Until next month, your XKI Update Staff is signing off - Grea Kriopia |
The Eastern Kingdom of Dwarven Mines The Nine rings were those divided amongst evil-hearted men, this effects cause them to acquired great power and wealth. As far as I know Sauron gave the rings to warriors and lords of Men that later become kings, it is no known from where though... They could be from Hildórien, Harad, or the "Hither Lands", places that we do not know much about. The only thing that we know is that amongst this evil-hearted men, three were Númenóreans (presumably one of them The Witch-King, and the other two although technically they were Black Númenóreans: Fruinir and Herumor, again thats my guess) and one Easterling king (Khamûl). In my opinion, the effects of power rings exaggerated user characteristics. It did not shape them, but it exaggeratedly increased their character traits, turning them completely evil and therefore leading to corruption. And according to Tolkien, the race of Men has the innate inability to resist evil. |
The Balrogs are but a misunderstood people. They only joined forces with Melkor due to their being shunned by the other races. |
It is well-known that the Balrogs were only shunned because of their refusal to bathe and the resultant stench about them. They brought this shunning on themselves, and their eventual corruption is surely a blame that can be placed upon their own shoulders. |
Visions from a peaceful Middle-earth: Sing hey! for the bath at close of day Tatarica, Dwarven Mines, Dwarf, and Echoriath |
Boy, I'll say, that is an attractive vision... O! Water cold we may pour at need I have to say, of all of Tolkien's poems and songs, I think I can envision this one as being a real modern pop song the easiest. Tatarica, Lady eowyn, Thorin oakenshield, Dwarven Mines, and 1 otherEchoriath |
Tatarica, March of Maedhros, Luinil, and Dwarf |
The Infinite Dominion of The Dread Overlord Lawyers, stockbrokers, door-to-door salespeople. Tatarica, Lady eowyn, Thorin oakenshield, Dwarven Mines, and 1 otherDwarf |
It may not be obvious, but there's definitely a secret Tolkien letter. I am going to say just the following; Orcs are really misunderstood and bullied. All they want is to practice their speech, song, and poetry. You may not have seen in in the texts, but oh how beautiful the voice of some Orcs can be! Definitely, not all have this talent, but .. you'd shred a tear hearing him. Or more tears. March of Maedhros, Lady eowyn, and Dwarf |
'Then about a year ago a messenger came to Dáin, but not from Moria - from Mordor: a horseman in the night, who called Dáin to his gate. The Lord Sauron the Great, so he said, wished for our friendship. Rings he would give for it, such as he gave of old...' https://youtu.be/YdXQJS3Yv0Y Tatarica, Dispatch, Dwarven Mines, and Dwarf |
The secret's out! Dwarven Mines and Dwarf |
I can't tell if you're making this up or if there really is a letter of his saying this... Either way, I really like the idea of orcs having more to them than simply being killing machines (and not just because I am playing them as my faction in the RP :P ) I've actually never watched this older animated version. I kind of always assumed it was going to be terrible. However, that clip was weird and wonderful and makes me now want to seek it out for a watch! Tatarica, Lady eowyn, Dispatch, and Dwarven Mines |
For the RP I imagine you can make your orcs be whatever you want them to be, Dwarf. I'm sure that no Tolkien estate lawyer will come knocking on your nation's door, asking for you to cease with the storyline :p As for the letter, I'm sure that if such a letter does actually exist, its hidden from the prying eyes of the world. But then again, for a whole race of orcs, millions upon millions upon millions of them, I'm fairly certain that at least a few in all those millions have some skills in poetry / singing / speech. Dwarven Mines and Dwarf |
How can the ring possibly tempt and corrupt someone who is a simple gardener, and desires nothing more? I think this is my favorite scene of the movie - and dearly wish it had made it into the Jackson movies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am-piARxy4U Tatarica, March of Maedhros, Lady eowyn, Lady Galadriel, and 2 othersDispatch, and Dwarf |
I was thinking about this ‘noticeability of corruption’ question and I think the lesser rings wouldn’t be noticeably evil. The basic premise for me would be that Sauron is an expert deceiver (ergo the nickname Sauron the Deceiver). Tatarica, March of Maedhros, and Lady eowyn |
The Queendom of Lady Galadriel I agree: ambition or ego is what makes people vulnerable to corruption by the one ring. There's even a hint of how the ring, hypothetically, might have tempted an Ent: Treebeard looked at them, and was silent for a while, shaking his head thoughtfully. Then he turned to Gandalf. Even trees can be too much of a good thing, if someone's ego pushes them to expand at the expense of everything else. Poll no. 50 is about books. Which unread book is on your reading list? If several, which book is high on your list? Rumours about a future new publication, The Nature of Middle-earth: Tatarica, March of Maedhros, Dispatch, Dwarven Mines, and 1 otherLuinil |
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Hello, and welcome to Middle Earth! It is quite an occasion for the Vanyar to leave Valinor and visit the fair lands of Middle Earth! Dwarven Mines and Vanyar |
That deeply resonates within me |
Welcome to all the new arrivals from the raider sphere. Hope that things remain civil and I certainly do hope that we can entertain you with theme-related topics; maybe some of you are into Tolkien / Middle Earth? I'm partly asking as we're conducting a Middle Earth RP over at Middle Earth Roleplay and are open to invite new people that are interested in the theme to also participate in the RP. And partly because Middle Earth is always open to new folk that are into the saga, no matter their r&d affiliation. Long Forgotten Gold, Dwarven Mines, Red Maw, and Moon sailors |