Aika was listening, and as he interrupted his introduction upon looking at Megumi, the Empress looked utterly surprised. Nagae listened and did not bother to interfere.
"You two know each other?" Aika asked.
"Yes. I do. I was the former ruler of Akarui, or at least the last, before... Nevermind. I know him, yes," Megumi replied, then turned her attention to Zakiron. "She was originally bound to go in the High Capital; however Akari allegedly got in control of her as her soul was... broken for quite a while now. She's been killed, and even prior to that, she knew of the spiritual war that obliterated Sunaiya abruptly which totally shattered the last of the woman you knew. I can't even interact with her properly- she's not even talking to me, and prefers in her own secluded spot. In the execution of the former regime, she was even eager to die that day, and despite the gods wanting her to wake up, she was stubborn. It wasn't until the sudden news of Sunaiya rising from the ashes had lit the spark in her extinguished hopes and dreams... only again to be smothered down by evil," she explained.
"Broken soul?" Nagae asked.
Aika was suddenly surprised when she said Akarui, but carried on to hear more of Megumi's explanations.
"Yes. It all goes back in 2018: when Illuverexlesia collapsed, we had to escape, and we ended up here. Mid-way, however, we received the news of Sunaiya being totally obliterated. You see, the Emperor here, is Hikari's fiancé, and was, well, supposed to be dead. Again, however, their branch of Shinto triggered the rise from the ashes of their realm. Which brings me to a question how Akari exploited Hikari's broken soul whereas she had a light of hope shining again," Megumi said.
"It may be because of her... well, lingering weakness," Nagae said as well.
"Alright, I see. Well, we have to move fast, Emperor Zakiron, and Megumi," Aika said. "Lady Nagae has advised that the demon is bound to be at its strongest at night, so I'd suggest eliminating Akari no Tsubasa as early as possible. This may be weird for me to do so, but I order you two to get moving now. Lady Nagae and I will follow suit," she continued.
"Wakarimasu, Empress Aika," Megumi said and bowed. She waited for the Emperor to pay his respects, then went off with him to her room - in which she had prepared a number of equipment to combat the demon.
"Alright, Zakiron, I understand that you want Hikari back, but the Shinto way of the warrior dictates she must be killed to exhume the control of the demon. You cannot allow that, yes? The only way is for you to recharge my little sister's faith in herself and your future together for her soul to be secured once more. You have to convince the Messenger of the Gods, which is Lady Nagae, to reinstate her power as the Kuro Tenshi, and this farce will be all done. Hikari is all yours, and the marriage will come to a reality. I don't want her to be killed either, and if I have to die for her... I'll do it. You got me?" Megumi said, as she prepared Mokushiroku- a transforming scythe/spiritual-powered rifle for one final action.
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Welcome to The North Pacific!
Welcome to The North Pacific (TNP)! You might be a new nation to the game or in TNP, and you don't really know what is going on or where to start. Or you may be an experienced member but have several questions regarding some of the activities going on. Whatever the case, we have put together this handbook that you can use to familiarize yourself with the game and TNP, and to make the most out of your time in NationStates (NS).
The handbook has a number of different sections. The index below will help you navigate them. If you have any questions not answered in this handbook, feel free to send a telegram to Delegate Kaschovia, Minister of Home Affairs Lionsroar, or any of the Gameside Advocates and Mentors. They will be glad to help! Additionally, we are always looking to improve this handbook, so let us now if you think something should be added or changed.
Onboarding Checklist
This section covers the very first items you should check off as a newcomer to the game and TNP.
Why you should be in TNP: Selecting a region for your nation is one of the most important decisions you will make in the game. We hope you will make TNP your home, and this link explains why. If you have already decided to stay here, that's great!
Join the regional forum: The forum is where most government and roleplay activities take place. Registering an account is very easy. You should get yourself an account so that you can check out what's going on and join in on the fun.
Join our regional chat: Our Discord server is where our members hang out and chat about the game and real life subjects. You can join and introduce yourself to our community. Additionally, if you have any questions, asking on Discord is the fastest way to get help.
Apply for citizenship: Citizenship is your ticket to TNP. As a citizen, you can vote to elect our Delegate and other government officials, hold them accountable, and even run for these positions yourself. All you need to apply is a nation in TNP and an account on the forum.
Ways to Get Involved
Now that you have cleared the basics, you must be looking for things to do. Below are some of the opportunities TNP offers.
Get involved in the government: There are many ways to get involved in the government straight away after joining TNP. You can write the regional laws in the Regional Assembly. You can take part in the day-to-day running of the region in the Executive Staff. Or, you can protect TNP at home and abroad in the North Pacific Army.
Get involved in the World Assembly: Joining the World Assembly (WA) is one of the best ways to empower your nation, especially in TNP. Thanks to our WA Development Program, as a WA member you can determine international laws, have one of the highest endorsement counts in the entire game, and even win awards!
Get involved in RolePlay: We have not one, but two vibrant RolePlay (RP) universes, Eras and Strangereal. Each comes with its own map, chronology, and physics laws. If you commit to being active in RP, you can claim a spot in either universe's map, and join others in weaving stories about your nation and its role in the world.
Get involved in trading cards: Our regional cards guild provides many resources you can take advantage of to increase the value of your deck, including several offerings of free cards. As a member of the guild, you can also participate in many other cards-related activities, including themed collections, pull events, and regular publications.
Regional Publications
Through our regional nation, The Northern Light, we post a number of regular regional publications. You can follow them to stay up to speed with what's going on in TNP.
The Northern Lights: Produced by the Ministry of Communications, this is our regional newspaper. It includes both general news and op-ed articles about various aspects of TNP and NS.
The North Star: Produced by the Ministry of Communications, The North Star informs TNPers of current internal matters and government activities.
The Roleplay Reel: Produced by the Ministry of Communications, The Roleplay Reel showcases roleplay works by members of TNP's two RP communities.
Press Releases: Produced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, press releases focus on news about the Executive Government, elections, and other regional issues of general interest.
Regional Assembly Digest: Produced by the Speaker's Office, the digest focuses on news about the legislative and other business of the Regional Assembly.
Information for WA Voters: Produced by the Ministry of WA Affairs, IFVs provide vote recommendations and analysis about all resolutions that reach the floor of the General Assembly or Security Council.
Weekly Anthologies: Produced by the Gameside Advocates, this series highlights dispatches produced by TNP nations.
Northern Broadcasting Service: Produced by the Ministry of Radio, this is our very own regional radio station in which our broadcasters provide their insight into current events in TNP and Nationstates.
WADP Awards: Produced as part of the WADP, this monthly publication presents regional awards to nations that actively participate in the World Assembly.
Literary Awards: Produced by the Gameside Advocates, this monthly publication presents regional awards to nations that actively post on the regional RMB or publish dispatches.
Below are miscellaneous resources useful for all nations.
Government index: Get to know your government by using this list of all government officials in TNP. If you have questions or suggestions about any aspect of the regional governance, feel free to send a telegram to the corresponding government official.
Law index: This is a compilation of all legal documents currently in force in TNP. This includes our Constitution and Bill of Rights, which form the basis of our government.
RMB Guidelines: Posting on the regional message board (RMB) is a great way to socialize and get to know other TNP nations. Just make sure to follow these guidelines.
World Assembly voting policy: Look here to learn how TNP's Delegate casts the regional vote on World Assembly resolutions, and how you can help determine that vote.
Embassy policy: If you are here as a diplomat from another region, please take a look at our policy for in-game and forum embassies.
Recruitment policy: If you are here to recruit for another region, please take a look at our policy on permissible and prohibited types of recruitment.
This dispatch is updated automatically on a daily basis. Please do not edit manually.
This is a short, one-day mini event hosted by El Fiji Grande for The North Pacific. The event is open to all players currently residing within The North Pacific.
Activities
The Pi Day Challenge! - Register for an account with your nation name, and compete against others in TNP to finish all the puzzles and problems first! Whoever finishes first within TNP, posts a screenshot of their Genius Certificate to the RMB, and tags me in that post has won. Feel free to create dispatches with hints for others. https://www.pidaychallenge.com/
Digits of Pi - See how many digits of pi you can memorize! My favorite trainer is: http://www.eveandersson.com/pi/pitrainer/
Pi Day Art Contest - Create an artwork that captures your enthusiasm for pi day! Draw, bake, decorate, paint, RP, etc.... I want to see pictures. Tag me in an RMB post with your artwork to submit your entry for consideration.
Prizes
Pi Day Challenge - the first five people to complete all the puzzles and post their Genius Certificate will receive a Legendary NS Card.
Digits of Pi - The first person who can memorize more digits than I know, and prove it, will receive one Legendary NS Card.
Pi Day Art Contest - The winner of the contest will receive one Legendary NS Card.