Arboria
| Lands of Arboria | |
|---|---|
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| Capital | Verdania |
| Culture | Arborian |
| Location | Western Cinder; the Evonian Sea |
| Government | Oligarchy |
| Leader | The Great Council |
| Religion | Secular |
| Legislature | The Rustles of the Tree's Leaves |
| Date of Founding (IRL) | April 1 2024 |
The Lands of Arboria, simply referred to as Arboria, is an Oligarchy that is headed by its Great Council. Located in the central Western area of Cinder [-2500, -1000], the nation borders Ritannia's province of Barbacena to its West, The Order of the Water Lily to its Northeast, and Nauticca to its South. Arboria shares territory with both Nauticca (in the Southwestern claims of Arboria) and both Cauldra and Nauticca on behalf of the Western Pact (due South of its Capitol, Verdania).
Etymology
The name of Arboria is derived from the Latin word of 'Arbor', which means tree. Trees are a focal point of Arborian settlements and culture.
History
Pre-Arboria
Long before the nation of Arboria even existed, the initial Testifikaan village that made up the original settlement of Verdania was a now defunct nation, Circosia [-2500, -1000]. Circosia would be dissolved on the 1st of January, 2024.
Following the abandonment, the first settlers of Arboria, Moth and VexForce, arrived in the Testifikaan village on the 16th of March, 2024. Whilst VexForce would go off to become a citizen under the Monarchy of Yergola, Moth would develop the lands into a stateless city. Many individuals would come and go, notable builders being Yohn Othan (of Nauticca) and Zin Hue (of the Tsagaan Khanate), and even an equine breeder and trainer, SheepKingSheep. Within the unnamed stateless city would entail rapid development over the course of a week. During this time, iconic landmarks such as the Verdania Community House, the Verdania Trading Hall, the 'Studio Ghibli' House, and the Great Tree would be constructed. Much infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and a canal would also be constructed.
The Great Tree would become the very heart and soul of the city of Verdania, along with the very nation of Arboria, as it would influence the actions of the government and the cultural beliefs of the Arborian people and their affinity with nature.
Founding of Arboria
The region in which the stateless city was founded was very active. It was surrounded on just about every side by other nations. The city remained under the radar from the public of Cinder, until eventually, it would make its way upon the map with Arannese scouts looking to expand into the region. The idea of the city being claimed over was a concern of Moth for sometime. Foreign scouts looking to claim over this region only raised concerns further.
After much deliberation, the consensus was to establish and maintain sovereignty over their city and the surrounding land.
With the Great Tree being the pride of her people, Arboria was officially founded upon the 1st of April, 2024, by the current members of its Great Council, namely Moth, VexForce, JamesTowne, and SheepKingSheep, with the sight of foundation being the city of Verdania.
Signing of the Western Pact
Following Arboria's foundation, it would launch itself into the world stage. Arborian officials would be very vocal with their opinions on matters occurring throughout Cinder's world stage, and even immerse themselves in their own diplomacy. On the 4th of April, 2024, Representative Moth would begin conversations with representatives from both Cauldra and Nauticca to discuss cultivating relationships with one another on behalf of their proximity with one another and their placement in the West.
Following days of discussion and drafting up a treaty, the Western Pact would be officially signed by Representative Moth of Arboria, Commander Nitalia Witting of Nauticca, and Chairman GlitchTime of Cauldra. The main points of the treaty encompassed a non-aggression pact between the three nations, safeguards and due notice with expansion by any of the three nations, as well as assurances of free trade and infrastructure between the three nations.
Following the establishment of the Western Pact, Arboria would face an era of great prosperity, however this would also place them in more spotlights on the global stage.
List of Settlements
Verdania
Verdania is the Capital of Arboria. It was the very first location to be settled into by the original Arborians, and sits upon the lands that were known as Circosia long ago. Verdania is an ever-developing nation, cultivated by the hard work of the Great Council and predominantly Nauticcan foreign labor.
Verdania hosts some of the most important buildings and trees to Arborian culture and life. The original structure of Verdania Community House, along with the Great Tree that stands as the centerpiece of Verdania and Arboria's flag. Verdania contains residencies for just about every member of the nation, and even those from other nations who assisted in the construction of the city.
Verdania has often been accredited as 'the prettiest city in Cinder', on behalf of the rather large plant life, the beautiful landscape it sits upon, and the unique buildings that are iconic to the Verdania style.
Mossy Nook
Mossy Nook is the first settlement established in the Lands of Arboria outside of Verdania. Just South of the growing city, Mossy Nook sits as a much more quiet settlement, home to various mythical critters of Arboria, as well as lodging for Nauticcan foreign laborers.
Yohn Othan oversees the construction and establishment of Mossy Nook. Yohn's Construction & Cutlass Company has a prominent presence in the region. Mossy Nook is still a developing and ever-expanding development of Arboria.
The Stone Platform
The Stone Platform is an eyesore that will soon become a large and bustling city, based on architecture from faraway lands that have since had its culture and ideas abandoned... Until now.
Oranthorn
A small countryside savanna farming town in the Southwestern portion of Arboria.
Geography
Arboria is a vast and diverse landscape. The Eastern portions of Arboria, primarily Verdania, Mossy Nook, and Willowmere, are almost exclusively plains, with giant trees and much greener decorating the population epicenters. Meanwhile, the Northwestern, Western, and Southwestern parts of Arboria are almost all flat savanna. While the biomes of Arboria are primarily made up of both plains and savanna biomes, a large mountain peak separates the city of Verdania from the town of Mossy Nook. The Evonian Sea comprises the Eastern coastline of Arboria.
Culture
Arboria go brrr
Demographics
Diversity
Government and Politics
Oligarchy
International Affairs
WP
Citizens
Current
Moth
VexForce
SheepKingSheep
JamesTowne
Fer
Dual / Residential
Yohn Othan - Dual Citizen
Howl Ite - Engaged to Yohn
Former
Melvin