[center][h3][color=darkgreen][b]Kingdom of Braiyusal
February 1836[/b][/color][/h3][/center]
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[center][b]Amazonian Trade Continues[/b][/center]

Though cautious at first the Braiyusalian marines eventually left the diplomat in Amazonia with good faith, to deliver the Queen’s message to King Rolfe. By the time news had reached him he was preparing his journey to Zellon. “These Amazonians play a dangerous game making demands.” He then paused for a second. “Fine, as long as he isn’t being used as a slave, I see no harm in leaving him their.” He began writing a letter immediately.

[i]To the Majesty of the Queendom of Amazonia,
	I fully accept the terms of your conditions, and would like to assure you that I meant no ill tone towards your people when writing my previous letter. Often trade between the natives of your land ends violently. Our next shipment will contain many weapons, and I hope that by the third we can come up with a suitable payment for dealing with your people.
~Signed
    King Rolfe of House Rolant[/i]

When the merchants finally arrived in Amazonia they saw the ashes left behind by cannon fire. The ports of the Amazonian people annihilated, and the dead littered the ground. They eventually headed in further to meet the queen and her people, with a personal recommendation, “Evacuate your coast for several miles, Nehelanian cannons as you can see, are quite deadly. We also came to check up on our ambassador, then we will be off once again.”
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[center][b]Colonial Expansion[/b][/center]

The people of Braiyusal are not only merchants, but explorers. With this comes settlements in new lands and places. As of the beginning of the month a group of Braiyusalian explorers have landed in the northern peninsula on the New World’s mainland. Though the temperatures cold, the land was rich in coal and iron. A valuable resource for a such a small nation.
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[center][b]Two new Second Rates set sail[/b][/center]
Two second rate ships set sail earlier this week in the beginning of February captained by, Captain Renfry and Robard, both graduated top of their class early last year, quickly rising to the ranks. Captain Renfry aptly named his ship BNV Isolde, after his late mother who died during childbirth. Captain Robard however in a somewhat controversial move named his the BNV Donald after the now retired senator. Though close friends with Sir Donald, some believe this is a move to spite the Braiyusalian Government and king. King Rolfe however refuses to rename the ship as it would ruin ceremonial tradition.
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[center][b]The Braiyusalian Elections[/b][/center]

Many noblemen have already began running in the elections, however eight have stood out so far. The first was a man named Earl Symon, a relatively minor count in the southern half of Braiyusal, he has two Castle’s to his name and a few plots of farmland. The man has a strongly conservative background, though has had some liberal leanings from time to time. Next came Bishop Richemanus, the first ever religious man to ever try for senate. Technically he did legally own the land in name, whether the church agreed with this was a different story. Despite this he preaches letting the pope have a say in Braiyusalian affairs, and with many strongly religious Corthide followers he had a large amount of support. Sir Derric, Duke Addy, and Sir Jeremy, each shared similar political views, but had strong support throughout the nation. All three were largely conservative, and supported the king. The only difference was Sir Derric was slightly more isolationist compared the other two, often commenting on how they should remain neutral in all mainland Old World affairs. Count Radulf II was the man with the most liberal support. He wishes to reform the government as a whole, and will do anything to make sure of it. Governor Balin, a man with a small amount of territory in the colonial territory also had a strong run for government. He wished for more representation within the colonies, and more support expanding elsewhere into the world. His political views often leaned between conservative and slightly reactionary. Most notably though is his imperialistic views. Last was Lord Tibost, who owned a village near the coast, and a small amount of farmland. He cried out to return to the glory that once was Braiyusal before the reformation brought upon by King Rolfe. He often argued that at their current rate, the King would meet the same fate as his brother.