Post by charax on Jan 26, 2014 19:21:37 GMT
Orendi II
Wintreath Foreign Update
Wintreath Foreign Update
Government of Wintreath
Monarch: Wintermoot
Crown Prince: Charax
Jarl of Integration: -vacant-
Jarl of Foreign Affairs: Charax
Jarl of Defence: Denth Rowan
Jarl of WA Affairs: Reon
Citizen’s Corner
The Citizen's Corner Recording Studio
The Citizen's Corner Recording Studio
Citizen's Corner is a regular feature where we in the Department of Foreign Affairs select a Citizen new to Wintreath, and allow them to opine on current affairs and activity within the region. This month, our contributor is Weissreich, and here's what he has to say!
Well, December has come and gone and with it our proud region has turned 3 months old! Or so I'm told, I'm notoriously unreliable with dates.
Wintreath now consists of 355 forum members, and we're the 23rd largest on NationStates. This is a proud achievement for anyone, but we're especially proud of it considering the youthfulness of our region. All I can say on the matter is that Wintermoot must be doing something right...
With the actual mechanisms of government finally up and running, and the first Underhusen elected for the 2 month period, I have finally been able to sink my teeth into a little political thinking. The great thing about Wintreath is that it remains a gaming region, focused almost entirely on NS's warfare and the effective management of an in-game region, but despite that retains an element of role-play. This provides ample opportunity for everyone to have a little fun, and a great example of this is the Wintropolis - one of the first successful cultural activities that can be found on our forums here - wintreath.com/forums/index.php?board=28.0
Now that we're firmly established, everybody here is looking to the future - good links with other defender regions, lots of cake, a successful and thriving community on our forums, more cake if at all possible, and world domination. I kid, but seriously, you want an alliance, give us (see: me) cake!
Wintreath now consists of 355 forum members, and we're the 23rd largest on NationStates. This is a proud achievement for anyone, but we're especially proud of it considering the youthfulness of our region. All I can say on the matter is that Wintermoot must be doing something right...
With the actual mechanisms of government finally up and running, and the first Underhusen elected for the 2 month period, I have finally been able to sink my teeth into a little political thinking. The great thing about Wintreath is that it remains a gaming region, focused almost entirely on NS's warfare and the effective management of an in-game region, but despite that retains an element of role-play. This provides ample opportunity for everyone to have a little fun, and a great example of this is the Wintropolis - one of the first successful cultural activities that can be found on our forums here - wintreath.com/forums/index.php?board=28.0
Now that we're firmly established, everybody here is looking to the future - good links with other defender regions, lots of cake, a successful and thriving community on our forums, more cake if at all possible, and world domination. I kid, but seriously, you want an alliance, give us (see: me) cake!
Wintreath Holds Its First Elections!
Members of the Wintrean 'Funny Looking Hand Society' cast their votes for the Underhusen
Members of the Wintrean 'Funny Looking Hand Society' cast their votes for the Underhusen
After holding its very first elections in the month of November, Wintreath’s legislature, also known as the Storting, has opened this month. It is comprised of two chambers: the Underhusen, elected by the citizens, and the Overhusen, appointed by the Monarch himself.
Candidates took part in the FYI Asks the Candidates, a series of questions addressing issues that are or may become relevant in Wintreath or in NationStates in general so voters would be better informed when casting their ballots. The Election Hall was then opened for a week, and attendance was overwhelming as citizens chose their representatives from a list of seven. The First Underhusen is thus comprised by Denth Rowan, Chanku, Crya, Horse and Drexyl Nox, while Wintermoot, Charax and Butterspring are appointed to the Overhusen.
On our forums, The Citizens’ Plataform is open to all members of Wintreath to suggest and debate regional legislation and participation in it is encouraged.
Wintreath Ratifies Its Constitution!
We looked for a less blatantly 'murica image. But honestly, not for very long.
We looked for a less blatantly 'murica image. But honestly, not for very long.
On December 25th, the Constitution of Wintreath was ratified by the citizens via referendum and approved by the Monarch shortly afterwards. Named The Fundamental Laws of Wintreath, it is thusly in full effect and outlines not only the basic rights and protections to be provided to all citizens of the region but also the new government structure, one believed to be fairer, stronger and more dynamic.
The notion that a region flourishes best when authority is shared is distinctly noted and the Monarch swears to uphold, abide by and fiercely protect the government and every institution, law and right granted by the Fundamental Laws. The Approval of the Monarch can be read here (wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=342.0) and the Constitution itself can be read here (wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=341.0).
Wintreath Strikes Up Treaty With Lazarus!
"Look, we're not proud of this. Let's just do the news." - The Foreign Office of Wintreath
"Look, we're not proud of this. Let's just do the news." - The Foreign Office of Wintreath
Wintreath is delighted and proud to announce its Storting has ratified a treaty with the esteemed region of Lazarus in early December, hoping to promote increased relations, cooperative efforts in military and shared cultural events and festivals between the two regions.
Wintreath and Lazarus have much in common: both have new governments, defender militaries in the process of improvement and place strong emphasis on creating and maintaining their own culture and regional activities.
As a region that has just started coming into its own, Wintreath believes that establishing and working to strengthen its ties with one of the largest, most relevant regions in NationStates will be of great benefit and interest for its own growth, and hopes that the attunement both regions already show is just the beginning of a long, solid, and most importantly, respectful relationship between Lazarus and Wintreath.
The full text of the treaty can be found at wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=281.0.
The News in Briefs
You know what they say about big hands... big news.
You know what they say about big hands... big news.
[*]The Avatar theme for December was fictional characters!
[*]Wintreath has officially opened its Embassy in NationStates’ Gameplay forum! Statements and each monthly Orendi can be found there! Come down for a visit at forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=274745&hilit=wintreath
[*]The 2014 NationStates World Fair is upon us! Opening on January 3rd, Wintreath was present, and our booth was found at w11.zetaboards.com/NS_World_Fair_II/forum/3980446/
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Thanks for reading!
