Special coverage of the Indralan Imperial World Tour of 4395 from the Nationalist Bulletin, a staunchly monarchist and nationalist newspaper in Indrala.Prince Jianlong ends five-day trip to Selucia 'in awe' 25-30 September 4395Auroria, Marestella, Selucia: Arriving from Malivia by way of the sea, the Indralan Imperial travelling party docked in the Selucian capital of Auroria in the early morning hours of September 25th. The company was met by both heads of Selucian power, the Consul Zelotes Siskos and Caesar Atia Vinicia Gryllus. Despite their republican position which has been throughly
covered in Selucian media, the two Leaders seemed relaxed and amiable as they greeted the Princes'.
The Selucian leaders led the Princes' on a tour of the historic and grand capital city of Auroria. Near then end of the day-trip, the group arrived at the ancient Selucian forum in the centre of the city. Walking around the ruins in solitude, the Prince returned to his Selucian hosts and proclaimed that, "in these marble columns you can see the wisdom of the Selucian people, and of an awe-inspiring culture which has flourished for thousands of years."
"These ancient bones [the ruins] are a testament to the enduring qualities of the Selucians," said Prince Jianlong, "strength, fortitude, appreciation for the past and the constant yearning to forge a brighter future."
In the evening, Prince Jianlong presented gifts on behalf of his grandfather, as has been customary during the Imperial Tour.
Over the five day trip, the Indralan nobles travelled the archipelago nation, visiting each of the Selucian regional capital cities, where they were received by the Praetors of each region, with the exception of the Praetor of Oriensos, Passilus Volantus. The Secretary of Internal Affairs of Oriensos stood in for Volantus, who is among the most ardent republicans within In Marea-Civis Sinistram.
On the last day, the Princes' Jianlong and Jianhao, as well as Princess Fengmian, had the opportunity to watch the closing ceremony of the Selucian National Games. Speaking to his hosts, Prince Jianhao said that "Selucia truly is a sagacious nation."
"From the vast community of universities, aesthetic achievements and athletic ability, the Selucian culture is noble," said Prince Jianhao, "a learned, creative and healthy person is a superior person, truly capable of practicing
xiào. It must be a strong society, to have such a strong foundation."
Author: Jiang Huanyu