[center][color=purple][h2]The Kingdom Of Soroya[/h2][/color][/center]
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[center][h3]Spring of 1920[/h3][/center]

[center][b]Issues in Faresia[/b][/center]

[center]Tension was high after the recent actions made by the Qingstao Dominion. In an attempt to reach out to the isolated, almost backwards country to show them methods of modernization. The Soroyan Diplomat Jurian Van Kasteren was expelled from the country. His life threatened under the guise of “making unjust demands”. 

Parliament was divided on the issue. The SNP (Soroyan Nationalist Party) called for war, blood was to be shed for trifling with Soroya. The People's Party (PP), a more leftist party asked to reason with the Qingstao Government, to clear up issues possibly left unclear to them. Other smaller parties argued for more middling opinions. In a surprising decision by the Soroyan government, they committed to the full blockade of the Qingstao Dominion until proper reparations were made any ships attempting to leave or arrive in Qingstao’s ports would be quickly turned away.

“This was a grave insult not only to the Soroyan People, but to all civilized countries. It is time for Qingstao to realize that it is not the only power in the world and that it can not get away with threats to diplomats.” Prime Minister Leendert Aandes was quoted to have said shortly after Parliament's meeting. Though no official declaration of war has been made, it seems as conflict will follow shortly after. 

This time another diplomat by the name of Pier Weelemen was sent with a demand from the Soroyan government. “Either you open up your country to western trade or we shall force you to open up your country to western trade.” The diplomat is expected to arrive in Meung by the end of the week, with a reply expected by the end of the month. The Soroyan fleet however had already prepared to move to New Eiland where it will remain in preparation of war.[/center]

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[center][i]Soroyan Fleet heading towards New Eiland, circa 1920[/i][/center]

[center][b]Ramanow Island[/b][/center]
[center]In better news, Youri Wassens, an admiral during the terrible war, represented Soroya in an attempt to improve relations on with Island nation. It was a clear strategic point of interest for the Soroyan people not only to protect against future threats, but as a repair station.

Once he had arrived at the capital he had met with Romanowan Diplomat named Avgust Olegovich Sharapov within the Soroyan embassy established weeks after the treaty of Parma with the purpose of discussing the possibility of a jointly owned Naval base on the Island allowing Soroyan ships to dock and repair as they need, while guaranteeing their sovereignty against foreign threats.

“I feel as though it would better protect the sovereignty of both of our nations if the Soroyan government were able to go through with the construction of this base. We understand the costs that will undergo the construction of this naval base and we are willing to help pay for any and all costs associated with such a task. We can only hope that you find this deal reasonable.” Though not a renowned politician, this was not the first time Youri had dealt with negotiations.[/center]

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[center][i]Avgust Olegovich Sharapov leaving Soroyan Embassy, circa 1920[/i][/center]

[center][b]Visits from the Queen[/b][/center]
[center]Now that the war had ended, celebrations were still continuing throughout the country. This was furthered continued when the Queen decided to visit every corner of the Empire. From New Eiland to Nagegaan Plaats, Queen Eline waved across the streets of major towns and cities escorted by several police officers for safety reasons.

The biggest celebration yet was her return to the Soroyan capital of Sikea, where nearly 30,000 people crowded the streets and hundreds of thousands crowded radios and televisions of the grand event. Lasting several hours, the for a brief moment of time the entire country forgot that there was ever a war to begin with.[/center]

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[center][i]Queen Eline’s return to Sikea[/i][/center]