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 The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Winter Games: Ice Hockey 3rd Place Pay-off
Later Today: The Ice Hockey Final and a previously unmentioned event: Ski Demonstration. The Ski Demonstration event has been added to the Games as a way of a nod towards the tradition in the Lemming Mountains of different villages meeting together and wearing traditional dress while skiing in an artistic manner. It is not just an occasion of friendly rivalry between villages but also an important opportunity for villages to meet up and discuss issues of common concern, elect public officials, make business agreements and is also an important social event as many of the villages are essentialy cut off from each other for several months of the year and it is often a last chance to meet with friends or a first opportunity to do so after the paths clear. Many young people begin courtships or announce marriages at these festivals. The judges for this event will be will be local people involved in the organising of these traditional events. (OOC: There is no scorination for this event and it is a way to acknowledge contribution to the games, either in their rolepay or ooc discussion across the games or for a stand-out RP post). The host nation will, of course, not be eligible for medals.) | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Security Services were on high alert in the capital, Lomapolis, today as Lemmingtopias took on Bettisia in the 3rd Place Play-Off. Huge crowds around the country braved the cold and snow to watch the national Ice Hockey team play, with massive screens erected for the occasion. Although the crowds got rowdy as both the game and alcohol consumption intensified, the government was able to breath a big sigh off relief when no major incidents occurred. Previously only a very niche sport in Lemmingtopias, interest in Ice Hockey has sky rocketed during the games and many municipalities are now considering the construction of facilities for play and training. Everywhere you look, people are taking advantage of the unusually cold winter to don ice skates. Even the Lemming Sage could be seen skating on a frozen lake with some other monks with hockey sticks apparently left behind by one of the eliminated teams, much to the horror of his minders. Rumours he spent the evening before drinking rum in the grand tent of the Bettisian Grand Duchess have been strongly denounced by some very anxious-looking Palace officials. Whatever the truth in the matter, His Holiness opened the 3rd Place Play-off match with his usual graceful demeanor. He congratulated all the teams that had participated and said he was especially happy that Lemmingtopias would be in the top 4 and delivered a speech on 'The Power of Sport in Peace' before calling for further co-operation in sporting events in both Atlantis and beyond. Finally he announced the official theme for the year, an annual topic announced by the Sage determining the main focus of the Lemmingtopian religion and which is usually also adopted by the government to some degree, as 'Development in Sport, Development in Peace'. With the Lemmingtopian team now ending it's journey in the Games, we look on towards the Ice Hockey Final and wish both Demonos and Madrocea good luck this afternoon. | |
via Deutschland |  The Purple Baden-Württemberg of Baden-Wuerttemberg | For many athletes and spectators from Baden-Württemberg, the Atlantis Winter Games are their first voyage overseas. Originating from a small landlocked country, many have never travelled on a larger vessel than a rubber dinghy before. Enthusiastic calls of 'Look, a whale!' from the voyage will remain cherished memories. It's not impossible that some of the observed spectator rowdiness has been caused by an element of exceptional vacation spirit within our delegation of, let's admit it, somewhat backwoods roots, as an reaction to being on unfamiliar turf and somewhat overwhelmed by the splendour of Lemmingtopian architecture. The bobsleigh team would like to clarify that their pastel purple outfits are not an endorsement of any particular chocolate brand, but rather represents a pastel version of the national flag. (They thank the spectators for the chocolate gifts though.) The ice skaters have never skated in such an immense arena before, and will recall the event with awe, back practising on their local frozen ponds and in their local arenas. It is perhaps excusable that our skiing teams have been distributing tourism leaflets far and wide. For many of them, the skiing resorts in the Black Forest constitute their families' source of income, which they try to make the most of, while thinking of new possibilites in these uncertain times of climate change. Our ice hockey players have brought various sets of their ornate hand-carved hockey sticks, the design and carving of which being a significant cottage industry. After the matches, they offer to exchange hockey sticks with the opposing teams as souvenirs. The entire Ba-Wü delegation is feeling rather giddy and emotional, and appeals have been made to team captains and managers to prolong the visit with a little vacation time. Lemmingtopias, Bettisia, and Demonos |
| Bettisia | Today we rank the countries with the highest foreign aid spending: While ElinTol and Lemmingtopias are in the Top 10, the Veedel of Lating takes the highest honors. In keeping with the ideal of 'Self-Responsibility', Madrocea and I are dean last in this ranking. Lemmingtopias, ElinTol, The Onyx Front, and Primal current | |
| Bettisia | Grand Duchess: We, Bettisians, have thoroughly enjoyed our respite in Lemmintopias' mountain region. The chance to sit in a heated, but drafty, tent with other political and religious leaders was a highly appreciated event. My Dear Lemming Sage, if you ever wish for a 'Drink Off' rematch, just call! :) I for one, know I speak for all of Bettisia when I say this has been a treasured experience and bring on the Spring games! Thank you to the athletes, the coaches, the leaders, and most of all to the Lemmingtopians for ensuring that fair and entertaining sports were embraced by all who came. I toast you all, and YES the liquor is still flowing in my tent! Come one and come all to celebrate the end of a fabulous Winter Sport Fest! The Duchess raises her glass, takes a drink, and calmly sits down. ~~ To the side after her speech is completed: "And my Dear Ba-Wu, how many of those carved sticks, would you be willing to sell in our catalog? They are remarkably like the ancient Bettisian war clubs." Lemmingtopias, ElinTol, and Demonos | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Winter Games - Ice Hockey Final For most fans, delegations, National Sports Organisations and Governments, Ice Hockey was the main event of this sports festival, (most people put it top in the skill allocations). Although every nation played hard and there were some great performances from across the groups and matches, only two could make their way to the final and only one can win the Gold and be declared the best Ice Hockey Team at the Games. Demonos 0 - 1 Congratulations to the Later Today: The final event - Ski Demonstration. Bettisia, Madrocea, and Demonos | |
via Hell | Demonos | *meanwhile in Vapula prolex, capital of Demonos, a journalist reports amid riots* "I am standing here today amidst calamity and chaos in The Principality of Demonos. The Ice Hockey finals from the Atlantis Winter Games was broadcast here to more than 22 billion demons about Lady Vera's domain. They were disappointed to say the least. Behind me you can see..." *the journalist is interrupted as a Molotov Cocktail is thrown upon a police vehicle behind him. He runs to another location to continue reporting* "Yes, the demons here are not happy. They are... oh! Over there!..." *the camera pans away from the journalist as he continues to narrate the scene* "They are devouring each other and ripping off limbs. One can see that some are beheading others and placing heads upon spikes..." *the camera pans back onto the reporter who is now covered in splatters of black demon blood* "Vapula Prolex has lost its sanity and has become a mad house over the results. Fearing our own safety we are going to..." *the picture goes to static* __________________________________ *Lady Vera in the tent of The Duchess Rebeckah of Bettisia* "Well Hell," she exclaims after she takes a double shooter of rum, "it was close. Looks like demons have lost their damn minds. When I get back I'll have to whip some of my ministers of public safety. Congratulations *She lifts a goblet in the shape of a ram's horn* "To Madrocea, the champions!" *Lady Vera chugs the goblet until it is empty* Lemmingtopias, Bettisia, and Madrocea |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | The Lemmingtopian Team was glad to follow the influence of the Ba-Wü's and be a part of this exchange of hockey souvenirs. Team Captain Emillios Zakarias exchanged his own hockey stick with a Ba-Wü athlete. While no where near as exquisitely designed and carved as the Ba-Wü sticks, the figures from Lemmingtopian mythology on the Lemmingtopian sticks tell a story of the Lemmingtopian spirit which we hope the recipients will enjoy. *blinks* Perhaps a smaller version for the Spring Games.... But that could be a good way of covering more sports that would otherwise have to be left out of thee Summer Games. I think we'd better ramp up security around the Winter Games venues in case any Demon fans are still around..... Bettisia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Madrocea, and Demonos | |
 The Assembly and Demos of Madrocea | Fret not, Demonos. Given the rowdy nature of my team, I expect many of them to be eligible for recruitment on your side of things at some point. They're not a saintly bunch, and they're about to get real rich from endorsement deals and professional team offers... Congratulations to Team Madrocea on our Ice Hockey Gold! Now don't party so hard you end up playing for the Demons next year, just sayin' *raises a glass of wine* To a hard-fought, and well-deserved victory, and to our worthy rivals from all around the worlds. Lemmingtopias, Bettisia, and Demonos | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Winter Games - Final Event: Ski Demonstration As said earlier, this event was not scorinated and is entirely my arbitrary award for contribution to the Games. I realise this kind of event would probably be frowned upon in the wider NS Sports Community, but I don't see the harm in one unscorinated demonstration event, nodding towards to the ancient Olympics in which Herald contests were included. There were three nations that immediately came to mind when I decided to add this to the Games and a fourth nation was added to that list this morning as it would have been criminal for the competition to end without that nation getting a medal. In deciding which of the four would be given one of the three medals, I asked myself: "How much did I learn about their nation, in sports or otherwise?" So, I gladly present the final medals of the Winter Games:
And with that, I formally close the Atlantis Winter Games. Thank-you to everyone who participated, no matter how much or how little. Please assemble in the Bettisian tent for the after-games drinking session. What happens in the mountains, stays in the mountains. Bettisia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Madrocea, and Demonos | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Congratulations to Bettisia and Madrocea | |
| Bettisia | While refilling the horn, Rebekah murmurs, Everyone, please follow the train of wagons. Bettisia has just restocked the liquor cabinet! Lemmingtopias, Madrocea, Demonos, and Primal current | |
| Bettisia | We raise a glass, or maybe a keg, in your honors as well! Lemmingtopias, Madrocea, Demonos, and Primal current | |
| The Assembly and Demos of Madrocea | Let's hope that the loss of productivity from the celebrations doesn't tank the markets. Building a winning Olympic Team is not cheap. :) Lemmingtopias, Bettisia, and Primal current | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | I have no plans full stop. :p Bettisia and Madrocea | |
| Beggystan | Hi! | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Hello There Bettisia and Madrocea | |
| Bettisia | Fabulous! Yes, my liquor comes in LARGE wooden barrels. | |
| Bettisia | Today ranking looks at the largest Rich/ Poor divide. Several countries are tied for the smallest divide, so you can look them up yourselves. :) None of the Usual Suspects appear amongst either of the two extremes. Happy Wednesday! We've made it halfway, hopefully the week will get easier. Lemmingtopias, Madrocea, ElinTol, The Onyx Front, and 1 otherPrimal current | |
| The Teachings of Lemmingtopias | Heaven. Bettisia and Madrocea | |
| Orangutang fiction | A Telegram from The good ship pytheas. Captain's Log We have touched down on Caer Sidi, a very friendly region with great cultural works. I believe a relationship with this region would be prosperous indeed. Some of our crew, again, decided to settle here. While the settling of crew members in the lands we visit can only be a good thing. It does mean we will need to recruit new sailors. The question I must now ponder is whether to employ locals from the places we visit, or whether we will need to return home... I gifted the Caer Sidians the snakes. Hopefully they can find somewhere for them to live. Our examination of the environment here shows it is almost identical to where we picked up the creatures. Good for the snakes, but it means we are no closer to finding the lands we set out to discover. Bettisia, Madrocea, and Namijil | |
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| Bettisia | I am sorry, but they have already ended. | |
| Bettisia | Today we rank the Largest Arms Manufacturer in Atlantis. Congrats to Onyx, Bettisia, Primal Current, and Madrocea on claiming the top honors in that order. And kudos for Elintol for being the MOST pacific of all Atlantis! Lemmingtopias, Madrocea, ElinTol, The Onyx Front, and 1 otherPrimal current | |
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