The Two Spains

[maicke]

Once upon a time, Spain was a single, unified nation. That is no longer the case. The Spanish region has long consisted of many smaller nations, and been under control of non-Spanish places. Recently, the French have gained influence over the area once known as Spain.
Today, two new nations begin their rise. Two Spanish nations. Here is the first's Declaration of Existence:


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[center][b]La Segunda República de Valencia[/b][/center]

The city of Valencia was once the capital of one of the most successful nations in modern Spanish history. The Republic of Valencia, however, crumbled and disappeared. Today, the Second Republic of Valencia declares it's independence from France. While France has done a great job protecting our region, we wish to seek our own cultural and political identity. This does not mean that it will be the opposite from France; indeed the people here are very fond of the French and close relations with our former protector will be a cornerstone in our Foreign Affairs. However the people of the former republic have spoken. Votes were held across the region and the mood was for a second chance. Granted, not all of Spain felt that Valencia held their best interests in mind, and did not join the new republic. Instead, they became part of the other Spanish nation, which is expected to be announced shortly. After today, Spain will look like this: (Rebel Army keeps their territory in southern Spain)

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(OOC: Purple is Zeke, Yellow is me, Orange is the NPR, and Blue is France, Brown is Rebel Army)

Elections will be held in the Second Republic in the near future. We would like to thank France for all she has done for our people, we will not forget. Today, we try again.

Today, we start anew.

OOC: Zeke will be posting his DoE in here too. Should be fairly soon.

EDIT: Fixed

Edited September 12, 2010 by maicke

[Sarah Tintagyl]

"I congratulate Spain and Valencia on their independence. We will be touch for further diplomatic relations with your new nations."
-Claire Delacour

[Ezequiel]

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[b]La Segundo República de España[/b]



Today marks the day for the founding of España and the declaration of independence from France. We are a people wanting to form our own culture outside of the French culture and wish to govern ourselves. This by no means is an issue of hostility to the French, we merely wish to rule ourselves. Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs with France and Valencia is of the utmost importance to España and we will continue to improve relations with these nations along with others from our region. We would like to thank the French for being so grateful to our people and give to them our gratitude.



Elections will be held soon. [/b][/center]

OOC: Is it me, or does it look a bit like Yin and Yang?

[Triyun]

Your testicular fortitude of unilaterally declaring Rebel Army territory yours is impressive, but ultimately very foolish.

[Yawoo]

"Rebel Army has been rather silent lately, perhaps Valencia is taking advantage of the silence? It will take more than Valencia's army to wrestle away Rebel Army territory, Louisiana suggest allying with one third of the world if you want to accomplish that particular goal. Trying to steal Rebel Army territory aside, Louisiana wishes both these young nations the very best of luck."

OOC:

Why did you guys essentially just swap sides with the new territory?

[iamthey]

"If Rebel Army territory has been infringed upon, Pacifica if needed, will support them in whatever they choose to do." -Thomas Devereaux, High Magistrate of Greater Pacifica

[maicke]

[quote name='Yawoo' timestamp='1284255748' post='2450399']
"Rebel Army has been rather silent lately, perhaps Valencia is taking advantage of the silence? It will take more than Valencia's army to wrestle away Rebel Army territory, Louisiana suggest allying with one third of the world if you want to accomplish that particular goal. Trying to steal Rebel Army territory aside, Louisiana wishes both these young nations the very best of luck."

OOC:

Why did you guys essentially just swap sides with the new territory?
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OOC: Where is the Rebel Army territory? I realize that they have an end on the southern point of Spain, and I'm not pretending to own that. (just lazy with the map)
But besides that me and Zeke just traded Madrid and the surrounding area for Andalusia. It as simple as we wanted some of each others land. Since I had Madrid, and Zeke had Andalusia, where did we infringe on Rebel Army's territory?

EDIT:
IC: Valencia does not claim any of Rebel Army's land, there was a misprint on an earlier map and a new one has been submitted.

OOC: Added Rebel Army land on the map, however it may not be accurate. Just letting you know that whatever Rebel Army has, is his.

Edited September 12, 2010 by maicke