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PE-QS-Diplo [Jon Snow]: Re: Definition of Evil
Date:Sun, 27 Jul 2003 22:56:07 +0000

To all of the goodly leaders of the world,
I have just returned from my exorcism seminar and I am feeling more
confident and justified in my fight against evil than I ever have
before.

My nation had decided to ignore the recent message sent out by the
demon spawn and their unholy leader Balthazar but I feel I should say
one last thing before I close my ears permanently against the sugar
coated tongue of the devil.

The only contact I ever received from the demon spawn was very short
and it informed me that the foul beings would be taking an independent
region I had just discovered.  The demon spawn had discovered it the
turn before so based on my international policy they had rights to
claim it.  I was still preparing my armies for their impending fight
against evil but was not ready for a conflict so I sent Balthazar a
message that let him know I accepted his claim and told him how many
units to expect.  He attacked the next turn and failed to take the
region and didn't try again.  When my time came to strike I decided to
go and bring these valiant independents who stood against the demon
hordes into my nation.  Perhaps they had some secrets to fighting the
forces of evil that I could learn and use in my battle.

Balthazar never contacted me for any other reason.  I got one sentence
from him saying he was taking an independent that I had just found. 
He didn't even justify his claim but I did the research and found out
for myself.  I had no treaties of any kind nor would I ever make any
with the likes of demon spawn.  These unholy creatures were sent to
this world from the land of the dead where they torment lost souls and
have come here to destroy every living ounce of good they find.  The
ancient texts my librarian has found even give reference to the evil
Balthazar and his past attempts to destroy the forces of good in the
world and bring it under demonic control.

I hope all of you can see past the lies that Balthazar has told and
the ones I'm sure he has yet to tell.  His words sound of honey but
stink of treachery to me.  His evil should be obvious to everyone as
there are no good demons and never have been.

Winter is coming to the demon spawn,
Jon Snow


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PE-QS-Diplo [The First]: Re: Definition of Evil
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:36:50 +0000

All,

I feel that I must speak to this topic as I believe that my nation is
directly affected by the current war between Jon Snow and Balthazar.

Snow states that he is attacking Balthazar because of a perceived
"evil".  I have no problem with this reasoning for war, however I do
find fault in how Snow has perceived the evil.  The only evidence I've
seen presented for Balthazar's evil is his name and his nation's name.
In my limited discussions with them, Snow and Balthazar has both
struck me as honorable and ordinary leaders no different from the
other leaders I've spoken with.

However, Snow's unprovoked attack on Balthazar for reasons relating to
his names leads me to only one conclusion.  Considering my nation's
name has the word "Dark" in it, logic dictates that if Snow is
successful in destroying Balthazar he will surely attack me next. 
Therefore it would be foolish for me to sit idle while a fellow
"evil-named" nation falls victim to a lunatic's crusade and said
lunatic gains strength to use against me later.

Fortunately for Snow, I do not yet share a border with him and cannot
directly come to Balthazar's aid.  Instead, I ask all leaders of the
world to judge according to actions rather than names and oppose
Snow's aggression.  Any assistance that you can provide would be
greatly appreciated by myself and I'm sure by Balthazar as well. 
Thank you...

	The "not-so-evil" First


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PE-QS-Diplo [Jon Snow]: The final piece falls in place
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:00:11 +0000

When my nation first discovered the demon spawn I began preparing for
war.  It has nothing to do with lunacy or expansionism.  My people
have fought against the forces of evil since the beginning of our
recorded history and we will continue to do so.  I can't honestly
think that any intelligent leaders in this world will believe that
Balthazar is actually just some nice fellow and that "demon spawn" is
just a playful nickname for his troops.  If you choose to claim the
name of a powerful demon and then also claim to lead armies of demon
spawn then you must be prepared to battle the forces of good.

Long ago my scouts informed me that The First of The Dark Legions was
actually allied with the demon spawn.  I was hoping that there was
some other explanation for this leader's name but upon further
research my librarian tells me that "The First" is the name given to
the most powerful demon and it is this demon's responsibility to try
to upset the balance of good and evil in the world.  He is basically
in charge of organizing all demonic activity on the surface world.  I
did not want to openly accuse The First of this but he has made it
obvious that my librarian was correct.  The First and Balthazar may
try to claim that they are not really evil but I trust the
insightfulness of the other leaders in this world to see past their
lies.

We now have two confirmed nations of evil in the world.  My nation is
sworn to fight against the forces of darkness and will do so as long
as possible to give the other goodly nations time to prepare their
armies.  I can only hope that those leaders who stand for the side of
good can set aside their other conflicts and possibly even cancel
treaties with these evil nations (upon realizing what they really
stand for) and help my armies to rid the world of these foul demons
that have become so prevalent.

May the light triumph over the dark,
Jon Snow


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PE-QS-Diplo [The First]: RE: The "final" piece
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:17:46 +0000

I have the distinct feeling that any leader who opposes, disagrees
with, or simply appears vulnerable to Jon Snow will suddenly become a
horrible blood-thirsty demon.  What will we see next?  Evil
demon-possessed entrepreneurs from Atlanta?  Horrible demon-cowboys
from the wild west?  Heck, I'm sure even Hobbits and Persians could be
found to be evil sometimes.  And hey, Bane sounds sorta like an evil
name too.

I humbly request from Jon Snow a complete list of the "evil" nations
in this world, so that I know who my "allies in evilness" are. 
Something tells me this list would be very dynamic and ever-changing,
depending on who Snow is preparing to ambush at the moment.

	The First


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PE-QS-Diplo [Jon Snow]: Take heed good leaders
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:32:50 +0000

Notice how aggravated and venomous The First's words have become after
I revealed to everyone that he is really the main leader behind the
demonic forces in this world.  Notice how quickly he tries to turn
goodly nations against one another through fear and lies.  I know of
only two nations of evil in this world.  I hope that there is only the
two.

Just to humor The First, I know that the hobbits, cowboys, and
entrepreneurs from Atlanta of this world are not evil as I have had
communication from all of them and learned of their nations' pasts.  I
also know that Bane consults the moons to aid him in leading his
nation and that he is also not evil.  Are there any other goodly
nations you would like to try to turn against me, demon?


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PE-QS-Diplo [Jon Snow]: A Clarification
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:40:44 +0000

I have not actually met Ted Turner in this world yet but my
researchers have given me reports on his achievements and I am
certainly impressed with his humanitarian acts and am quite sure he is
on the side of good.  I didn't want Mr. Turner to be offended if it
seemed I was claiming to know him when we actually haven't
communicated yet.


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PE-QS-Diplo [Scherazade]: The 3 Princesses of Felaz
Date:Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:13:13 +0000

Once upon a time there were three princesses who ruled the land of
Felaz after the death of their father. Their kingdom was weak and they
knew they needed the support of other nations if they were to prosper.
The eldest daughter announced that she would wed to secure the future
of the realm. Many suitors came to woo her, and she picked a handsome
prince, whose words were sweet and who promised to honor her and
protect the land of Felaz. But after the wedding, he took his bride
and her dowry to his own land and the sisters never saw her again. 

The middle sister was determined not to make the same mistake as the
eldest. She reasoned that a handsome prince, one who speak sweet words
and makes grand promises is too vain and self-important to trust. So
she looked over the suitors and chose an older king, one who was less
then handsome, some would even say he was ugly. He had no gift of
poetry, no great words of praise and made no extravagant promises She
felt that he would be a reliable king, one who would protect her and
the land of Felaz. But alas, after the wedding, the king took his
bride back to his country, where he proceeded to ignore her and
resumed his old ways. 

The youngest daughter was now pressed to marry. Learning from her
sister's mistakes, she chose a different path. Disguising herself as a
maid, she went among her suitors and watched them, to see how they
behaved to each other and to the common people around them when not
trying to make an impression. Soon her attention fell upon a prince,
not as young and handsome as some, but with an even temper, a sense of
humor, and who treated all as if they were noble regardless of their
station. This man she married and together ruled Felaz and saw it
prosper. 

We hear the words of Jon Snow, full of talk of good versus evil, of
protecting the other nations of the world. We hear of Balthazar, with
soldiers named after demons. The First sends messengers expressing
hopes of peace and friendship. Which one is good and one we should see
as a friend and protector? Which one is evil and to be feared? We will
learn from the story of  the three princesses and watch and wait and
see how these nations act towards each other and towards the nations
who are not involved in their war. Then we can choose which rulers we
will ally with.

Scherazade