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+ | |date=August 13, 2012 | ||
+ | |headline= An Interview with Sirion Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch | ||
+ | |article= Today, I lettered with Sirion Prime Minister Zakilevo Lapallanch and asked him a few questions about his time in Sirion, his soon to be departure of Sirion, the next Prime Minister of Sirion, and the current Sirion tournament. | ||
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+ | '''Neji Uzamaki- Prime Minister Zakilevo, you fought in the Great War as a knight, rose through the ranks to become General, and ultimately as General destroyed the Sultanate of Asena. As ruler, you have changed the flag of Sirion as well as gone to war with Westmoor. You have a long, proud career. What would you say is your crowning achievement in Sirion? | ||
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+ | Zakilevo Lapallanch- It is probably starting the Westmoorian war. Through the war, we revitalized our military and gained 15~20 or so nobles. Our military suffered from long peace and became very disorganized. But I can proudly say our machine is back in action, ready to fight Sirion's enemies effectively. | ||
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+ | '''NU- If you could do one thing differently in your career in Sirion, what would you have done differently? | ||
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+ | ZL- If I was given a chance to change something, I would like to choose my first term as General of Sirion. I want to fix the first siege of Oroya and skirmish in Juazeiro, where Royal Bastian Moore lost his life. I could have planned things more thoroughly and could have saved more soldiers. | ||
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+ | '''NU- After only a few short months as Prime Minister of Sirion, you are not only stepping down as Prime Minister, but also leaving for the newly created realm Dunnera. Is there a reason for your leaving Sirion completely, and do you ever plan to return? | ||
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+ | ZL- I have worked in Sirion for most of my life but I just felt like I have done what I could within Sirion. I am leaving Sirion to find something I could do outside of the realm now. I hope to improve the relations between the republic and the colony. As for my plan to return Sirion, I am not sure. I do not have a plan on that yet. | ||
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+ | '''NU- Sirion has a long tradition of electing their Generals to become Prime Minister. Do you think General Webin will become the next Prime Minster? | ||
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+ | ZL- Doubt it. I don't think General Webin is interested. Maybe he will change his mind in the future. | ||
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+ | '''NU- What advice do you have for the next Prime Minister in his reign? | ||
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+ | ZL- Be honest, do not make back deals (like King Jor). Honesty will be the biggest weapon you can wield. Always be open to other opinions. Nothing is perfect. Do not believe for a second everything you are doing is right and will work out. Always plan things ahead. | ||
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+ | '''NU- Under your reign, Sirion and Nivemus has enjoyed better relations, especially since the bannings in Nivemus. Would you suggest to the next Prime Minister of Sirion to continue building that relationship stronger? | ||
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+ | ZL- Of course. We can improve our relations more. I have told the council a few ideas and I hope the next Prime Minister will work on them. | ||
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+ | '''NU- With you joining the new realm Dunnera, will you advocate for good relations between Sirion and Dunnera? | ||
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+ | ZL- That is my plan. I want Dunnera to become a trusty ally of Sirion. By doing so Sirion will secure their south while the colony will secure their north. | ||
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+ | '''NU- Do you view this tournament as your going away party, in a sense? | ||
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+ | ZL- I guess you can say that. This tournament has turned into one of the biggest tournaments in a couple years. Can even be considered the biggest tournament ever since the Great Northern War started. This tournament is being held to celebrate Sirion's victory over Westmoor and Duke Ecthelion's 10th anniversary in Sirion. Even Westmoorians are here to congratulate Sirion's vicotry. | ||
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+ | '''NU- Do you have any bets on who will win the tournament in swordfighting or jousting? | ||
+ | ''' | ||
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+ | ZL- I am betting for either Duke Ryu or Lady Andra for swordfighting. For Jousting, I think it will be Sir Cain. | ||
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+ | I thank Prime Minister Zakilevo for his time! | ||
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+ | -''Editor Neji on August 14, 2012''}} | ||
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