This is the story of the National Baseball League; the top three levels of professional baseball in the fictional Northern Atlantic nation of New Hibernia.
Some background on the two Provinces (No baseball within)
Posted 07-30-2012 at 10:59 PM by jotro
Background: Two Provinces
Although one country, New Hibernia remains divided by two administrative provinces. Named as they were when under British rule, they are Newfoundland Island and Labrador.
Newfoundland Island is densely populated; 85% of the population lives here. This is the social, cultural and economic heart of the country, which is colloquially referred to as “New Hib” on its own. The capital city of St. John’s was built on one of the largest natural harbors in North America, and as such, a strong nautical tradition has existed since the city’s early days as a whaling center. Lying just a mile outside the city’s old, pockmarked defensive walls are the Royal Parliamentary Complex and St. John’s Castle, whose peaked turrets and round towers dominate the city skyline, by law.
Labrador is larger in area than Newfoundland, yet its inhospitable climate and uneven landscape limits its population to a mere 15% of the overall. The province boasts a virtually bottomless supply of natural resources which makes it vital to the nation’s economy. The New Hibernian Defense Forces call Labrador home, with its vast swaths of uninhabited territory perfect for year-round training. Labrador City is the exception – it is an affluent resort area and vacation destination where many families maintain vacation homes, including the Royal Family. Additionally, the mining and oil refining industries employ a significant percentage of the population, most commuting from Newfoundland by car, high speed rail, or ferry.
Government
New Hibernians are governed by a constitutional monarchy. The sitting monarch (currently King Fergus IV) rules as Head of State, while the Prime Minister serves as Head of Government. Members of Parliament are elected to represent their constituents in the House of Commons, while members of the nobility are entitled to permanent seats in the House of Lords through titles granted by the King or inherited by way of the New Hibernian Peerage.
Although one country, New Hibernia remains divided by two administrative provinces. Named as they were when under British rule, they are Newfoundland Island and Labrador.
Newfoundland Island is densely populated; 85% of the population lives here. This is the social, cultural and economic heart of the country, which is colloquially referred to as “New Hib” on its own. The capital city of St. John’s was built on one of the largest natural harbors in North America, and as such, a strong nautical tradition has existed since the city’s early days as a whaling center. Lying just a mile outside the city’s old, pockmarked defensive walls are the Royal Parliamentary Complex and St. John’s Castle, whose peaked turrets and round towers dominate the city skyline, by law.
Labrador is larger in area than Newfoundland, yet its inhospitable climate and uneven landscape limits its population to a mere 15% of the overall. The province boasts a virtually bottomless supply of natural resources which makes it vital to the nation’s economy. The New Hibernian Defense Forces call Labrador home, with its vast swaths of uninhabited territory perfect for year-round training. Labrador City is the exception – it is an affluent resort area and vacation destination where many families maintain vacation homes, including the Royal Family. Additionally, the mining and oil refining industries employ a significant percentage of the population, most commuting from Newfoundland by car, high speed rail, or ferry.
Government
New Hibernians are governed by a constitutional monarchy. The sitting monarch (currently King Fergus IV) rules as Head of State, while the Prime Minister serves as Head of Government. Members of Parliament are elected to represent their constituents in the House of Commons, while members of the nobility are entitled to permanent seats in the House of Lords through titles granted by the King or inherited by way of the New Hibernian Peerage.
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