[NAT] News Highlights

Lindstrom -- Recently elected Chancellor Benjamin Meir has been busy transitioning into his new role as head of the Imperial Chancellery and head of government of Natopia. Sources indicate that is interested in streamlining the empire's executive branch and focusing on stronger domestic policy.

Walstadt, Elian Lands -- Delegates from three nations, Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia, recently concluded a treaty aimed at strengthening the bilateral relations that currently exist between each pair. The Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia Entente, or Western Alliance, was brought about as a response to the three nations' close proximity, ancient ties to each other, and common geopolitical goals. The Western Conference, called by Natopian Foreign Secretary Princess Asara, focused on uniting the continental leaders of each the three western continents: Benacia, Cibola, and Tapfer. . Secretary Asara was most pleased by the conferences success and expect is to be fully ratified in the coming weeks, "This has been foreign policy goal of my father--the Emperor-- for many years now. I am so proud to have brought it to fruition."

Lindstrom -- In what looks to be the first of many cooperative programs, the Kaiser of Shireroth made good on his promise to the Alexandrian people regarding the Ura'Bos nuclear test. A serious point of contention between the two Western powers during the conference in Walstadt, the situation could easily have prevented the adoption of the Entente. The matter was resolved amicably by the two empires. Shireroth has agreed to assist any cleanup efforts and payout funds to victims of any radioactive fallout. The Natopian Court of the Calm Waters was placed in charge of the funds as a third party and has set up an office to handle claims.

Society News

Marmont, Neridia -- Charles and Diana, William and Kate, and now Asara and Kyle join the list of high-profile and hotly anticipated weddings. Princess Asara--heiress to the Natopian throne--proposed to Duke Kyle--heir to several titles in Shireroth and the Imperial Bloodline of Drak--at his residence in Marmont. The couple had been courting each other since they were formally introduced at the Princess' birthday party. The Imperial Wedding is scheduled to be held in Tassity, Tas Neemia.

Religious News

Doza, Athlon -- The Pentheros of the Bovic Church has announced an addition to the holy Bovic books, the Tetrabiblios. It recounts a vision of Bous and St. Elijah revealing the nature of Bovic heaven and indeed Micras' entire position in the great cosmic scheme, suggesting that Micras is itself a heavenly tier of a lower, more brutish realm known as Earth.  The Pentheros, in what is truly a testament to his holiness, was also visited by a vision of Zurvan, the god of Babkha the ancient land where the Pentheros' family has roots. According to sources, the Pentheros has forgiven his brother Adam for the murder of this other two brothers, but has reserved a harsh penance for Adam.