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Built by: [[Staff Members#Hay|Hay]] - [[Ranking System#Arbiter|Arbiter]] | Built by: [[Staff Members#Hay|Hay]] - [[Ranking System#Arbiter|Arbiter]] | ||
'''Laurelian''' is a major settlement located in the northeast corner of the Shire. As of | '''Laurelian''' is a major settlement located in the northeast corner of the Shire. As of June 2015, the city is currently under construction and expected completion is December 2015. It can be categorized as a "Fantasy" build with its uncommon building design and materials. Laurelian plans cover a stretch of continent with a variety of biomes and land formations. | ||
[[File:Laurelian02.png|400px|thumb|right|Laurelian Temple at night.]] | |||
== Build History == | |||
Laurelian City began as a single temple that was built in the Ice Region formerly known as Modaora. Upon completion of the Laurelian Temple, and several terraforming projects, Hay was awarded the rank of [[Ranking System#archduke|Archduchess]]. Upon realizing the finite amount of space Modaora had - being flanked on all sides by other regions, Hay made a bold and possibly server-breaking decision to move the massive Modaora city to the middle of the ocean and Laurelian Temple to a whole new region. It took the better part of a week to move the major builds and the infamous Hayfkave to their new homes. And the server survived without so much as a blip during the process. After the moves, massive terraforming took place to remove all traces of building footprints in Modaora and turn the Laurelian Temple's new home into a region fit for the city it would hold. A large bay was terraformed for the temple where it now sits, beautifully. Terraforming the massive land mass took a little over a week to complete. Two large rivers were carved into the East and South sides of the land to create a single continent for the city. The continent was then separated by roads into the city's districts and each district was terraformed to fit their particular needs. Construction on the capitol district began in late May 2015 and is ongoing with seven major buildings completed as of mid-June 2015. | |||
== City History == | |||
'''''War and Famine''''' | |||
The city of Laurelian was founded by the few surviving refugees of the war-torn city of [[Modaora]]. | The city of Laurelian was founded by the few surviving refugees of the war-torn city of [[Modaora]]. | ||
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The Modaorans, who came from a distant time and galaxy, survived in peace and prosperity for what seemed like an instant and a lifetime all at once. The strength and resilience of the first generations of the Modaorans seemed to diminish with every new generation. Once an entire race of brilliant scientists, the Modaorans were mere shadows of their ancestors. No longer having the radical ingenuity they were once known for, the Modaorans began to suffer greatly and fall to familiar plagues of humanity; plagues of greed, power lust and apathy. Countless failed attempts to grow crops and raise animals in the barren ice region where their city stood resulted in famine and then civil war. One never knows how a people will turn when faced with certain death. The greedy and corrupt (undoubtedly influenced by their friends in [[Fulfwotz]]) first turned on the less fortunate citizens and then on each other - sealing a self-fulfilling prophecy of defeat. A small band of brave Modaorans who pledged loyalty to the Modaoran code of "peace, love and prosperity" managed to rescue just 500 citizens of the 9,000 who called Modaora "home." The ice region now sits quietly, soulless and with the scars of its past winding through empty valleys and chilly mountain tops. | The Modaorans, who came from a distant time and galaxy, survived in peace and prosperity for what seemed like an instant and a lifetime all at once. The strength and resilience of the first generations of the Modaorans seemed to diminish with every new generation. Once an entire race of brilliant scientists, the Modaorans were mere shadows of their ancestors. No longer having the radical ingenuity they were once known for, the Modaorans began to suffer greatly and fall to familiar plagues of humanity; plagues of greed, power lust and apathy. Countless failed attempts to grow crops and raise animals in the barren ice region where their city stood resulted in famine and then civil war. One never knows how a people will turn when faced with certain death. The greedy and corrupt (undoubtedly influenced by their friends in [[Fulfwotz]]) first turned on the less fortunate citizens and then on each other - sealing a self-fulfilling prophecy of defeat. A small band of brave Modaorans who pledged loyalty to the Modaoran code of "peace, love and prosperity" managed to rescue just 500 citizens of the 9,000 who called Modaora "home." The ice region now sits quietly, soulless and with the scars of its past winding through empty valleys and chilly mountain tops. | ||
Their beloved city was transported piece-by-piece to the middle of the ocean where it now sits eerily empty as a cautionary tale for those who doubt that what can be given in abundance can also be taken away in an instant. | Their beloved city was transported piece-by-piece to the middle of the ocean where it now sits eerily empty as a cautionary tale for those who doubt that what can be given in abundance can also be taken away in an instant. | ||
'''''New Hope for a New Home''''' | |||
As the refugees set off on their sojourn to new lands, something very small caught the attention of a little girl no older than 8. She knelt down and moved a piece of debris to reveal the petals of a single flower. This flower, a Mountain Laurel, had grown in a crack in the ice and refused to wither even during famine; even the war. This flower would forever become the symbol of hope for the refugees.... a symbol of survival. | As the refugees set off on their sojourn to new lands, something very small caught the attention of a little girl no older than 8. She knelt down and moved a piece of debris to reveal the petals of a single flower. This flower, a Mountain Laurel, had grown in a crack in the ice and refused to wither even during famine; even the war. This flower would forever become the symbol of hope for the refugees.... a symbol of survival. | ||
Survival - a Great Spaghetti Overloard given right. A right that these survivors vowed not to die for, but to LIVE for. And not only would they survive, but they would thrive beyond any aspirations of the past. These brave refugees found a new home across great masses of water and through treacherous lands. They took turns caring for the flower that they carefully picked and potted in an old boot. They vowed to leave Modaora behind in every way - even in name. | Survival - a Great Spaghetti Overloard given right. A right that these survivors vowed not to die for, but to LIVE for. And not only would they survive, but they would thrive beyond any aspirations of the past. These brave refugees found a new home across great masses of water and through treacherous lands. They took turns caring for the flower that they carefully picked and potted in an old boot. They vowed to leave Modaora behind in every way - even in name. | ||
'''''How a Single Flower Created a Nation''''' | |||
The Laurelian Nation named for the single Mountain Laurel who stood strong as they did, found their new home and as their first order of business, built a great temple in its honor - in ''their'' honor. Plans for their great new nation soon followed and thus began the journey of prosperity for the Laurelians; a journey that would renew the bravery of their ancestors and utilize lessons learned from their troubled past. | |||
Read more about the heritage of the Laurelian Nation and how their ancestors, the people of [[Modaora]] found their way to the Shire. | |||
== Districts == | |||
Laurelian is a very young nation and grows every day. There are ten districts within Laurelian. | Laurelian is a very young nation and grows every day. There are ten districts within Laurelian. | ||
* Annapolis | * '''Annapolis''': Capitol district | ||
* Portsmouth | * '''Portsmouth''': Port and International Trade district | ||
* Blood Moon Bay | * '''Blood Moon Bay''': Laurelian Temple district | ||
* Queen's Crown | * '''Queen's Crown''': Water district | ||
* Riverbend | * '''Riverbend''': Mansion district | ||
* Siren's Song | * '''Siren's Song''': Range district | ||
* Carpe Nocturne | * '''Carpe Nocturne''': Spirit Forest district | ||
* Devil's Cane | * '''Devil's Cane''': Spirit Forest district | ||
* Lake Sirena | * '''Lake Sirena''': Shopping and Trade district | ||
* West Gray | * '''West Gray''': Lower district | ||
== References == | |||
[[Staff Members#Hay|Hay]] | |||
Revision as of 22:32, 17 June 2015
Laurelian is a major settlement located in the northeast corner of the Shire. As of June 2015, the city is currently under construction and expected completion is December 2015. It can be categorized as a "Fantasy" build with its uncommon building design and materials. Laurelian plans cover a stretch of continent with a variety of biomes and land formations.
Build History
Laurelian City began as a single temple that was built in the Ice Region formerly known as Modaora. Upon completion of the Laurelian Temple, and several terraforming projects, Hay was awarded the rank of Archduchess. Upon realizing the finite amount of space Modaora had - being flanked on all sides by other regions, Hay made a bold and possibly server-breaking decision to move the massive Modaora city to the middle of the ocean and Laurelian Temple to a whole new region. It took the better part of a week to move the major builds and the infamous Hayfkave to their new homes. And the server survived without so much as a blip during the process. After the moves, massive terraforming took place to remove all traces of building footprints in Modaora and turn the Laurelian Temple's new home into a region fit for the city it would hold. A large bay was terraformed for the temple where it now sits, beautifully. Terraforming the massive land mass took a little over a week to complete. Two large rivers were carved into the East and South sides of the land to create a single continent for the city. The continent was then separated by roads into the city's districts and each district was terraformed to fit their particular needs. Construction on the capitol district began in late May 2015 and is ongoing with seven major buildings completed as of mid-June 2015.
City History
War and Famine
The city of Laurelian was founded by the few surviving refugees of the war-torn city of Modaora.
The Modaorans, who came from a distant time and galaxy, survived in peace and prosperity for what seemed like an instant and a lifetime all at once. The strength and resilience of the first generations of the Modaorans seemed to diminish with every new generation. Once an entire race of brilliant scientists, the Modaorans were mere shadows of their ancestors. No longer having the radical ingenuity they were once known for, the Modaorans began to suffer greatly and fall to familiar plagues of humanity; plagues of greed, power lust and apathy. Countless failed attempts to grow crops and raise animals in the barren ice region where their city stood resulted in famine and then civil war. One never knows how a people will turn when faced with certain death. The greedy and corrupt (undoubtedly influenced by their friends in Fulfwotz) first turned on the less fortunate citizens and then on each other - sealing a self-fulfilling prophecy of defeat. A small band of brave Modaorans who pledged loyalty to the Modaoran code of "peace, love and prosperity" managed to rescue just 500 citizens of the 9,000 who called Modaora "home." The ice region now sits quietly, soulless and with the scars of its past winding through empty valleys and chilly mountain tops. Their beloved city was transported piece-by-piece to the middle of the ocean where it now sits eerily empty as a cautionary tale for those who doubt that what can be given in abundance can also be taken away in an instant.
New Hope for a New Home
As the refugees set off on their sojourn to new lands, something very small caught the attention of a little girl no older than 8. She knelt down and moved a piece of debris to reveal the petals of a single flower. This flower, a Mountain Laurel, had grown in a crack in the ice and refused to wither even during famine; even the war. This flower would forever become the symbol of hope for the refugees.... a symbol of survival. Survival - a Great Spaghetti Overloard given right. A right that these survivors vowed not to die for, but to LIVE for. And not only would they survive, but they would thrive beyond any aspirations of the past. These brave refugees found a new home across great masses of water and through treacherous lands. They took turns caring for the flower that they carefully picked and potted in an old boot. They vowed to leave Modaora behind in every way - even in name.
How a Single Flower Created a Nation
The Laurelian Nation named for the single Mountain Laurel who stood strong as they did, found their new home and as their first order of business, built a great temple in its honor - in their honor. Plans for their great new nation soon followed and thus began the journey of prosperity for the Laurelians; a journey that would renew the bravery of their ancestors and utilize lessons learned from their troubled past. Read more about the heritage of the Laurelian Nation and how their ancestors, the people of Modaora found their way to the Shire.
Districts
Laurelian is a very young nation and grows every day. There are ten districts within Laurelian.
- Annapolis: Capitol district
- Portsmouth: Port and International Trade district
- Blood Moon Bay: Laurelian Temple district
- Queen's Crown: Water district
- Riverbend: Mansion district
- Siren's Song: Range district
- Carpe Nocturne: Spirit Forest district
- Devil's Cane: Spirit Forest district
- Lake Sirena: Shopping and Trade district
- West Gray: Lower district