[b]Antionette, New Republic of Ostlandet[/b]

Doge Joesph Alexander sat at the table with a stern, and unforgiving look, even at his own feast. He was old, already in his late sixties, and he knew that every last person who was at that party wished him dead, so that they might once again fight over the right to rule the Republic. His hair was filled with gray, and lack of enthusiasm, his heart slow, withering, and useless, and he had nothing to show for his time ruling the Republic. Suddenly a few armed guards stormed in, with a scrawney man well dressed, but not well enough to be considered of importance. "Doge, we found this man lurking outside the house searching for you, he is as he claims a well known cartographer, and sailor." He then dropped the cartographer, and his fingers slipped revealing a fairly large map of Edoniras and its natural borders, but along side it was the most magnificent thing Joseph had ever laid his eyes upon.

The Doge remained still, and even though the look on his face had not changed, you could tell it was obviously filled with glee. "Welcome to my party young cartographer, may I ask of your name?"

"M'lord m-my name is Goffry Hollard, I am a sailor of the boat Julia, and a cartographer in my free time" his voice was both quiet, and frightened due to his current situation.

"No need to be affraid boy, but please I'm sure we are all curious why is there another landmass drawn on the map, I too am a fanatic when it comes to cartography, and that certainly has never been on any map I have seen." He tried to contain his joy in front of the other merchants, by keeping his usual dreary, and overpowering tone.

"That's because we have recently discovered it m'lord, it is best if we hurry, and claim what we can though, there are others who know about it as well, and who knows how many nations have already found out."

"In that case, Leonardo" he shouted turning his towards his son. "You are now officially in charge of colonizing any and all territory on this new continent. I will give you four of our best Frigates, eight hundred colonist, and two thousand of our best men, bring both glory, honor, and riches to house Alexander." His face then turned back towards the cartographer. "As for this man, have two soldiers watching him at all times, if he tries to sell the map, or give it to anyone execute him, and the other perpetrator. This decision is final, and now let us get back to the feast."