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{{Town | {{Town | ||
|title1=Meridian | |title1=Meridian | ||
|type=Seat of Owyhee County | |||
|image1=[[File:Copy of Untitled Design 20250427 213407 0000.png|200px|Meridian]] | |image1=[[File:Copy of Untitled Design 20250427 213407 0000.png|200px|Meridian]] | ||
|Nation=Cascadia | |Nation=[[Cascadia]] | ||
|Population= | |Population=98 (as of: 10/21/25) | ||
|Chunks= | |Chunks=982 | ||
|Coordinates={{Coordinates|x=-21813|z=-8190}} | |Coordinates={{Coordinates|x=-21813|z=-8190}} | ||
|Continent=North America | |Continent=[[North America (Continent)|North America]] | ||
|region= | |region=Owyhee | ||
|Discord=https://discord.gg/JGbEbBMB | |Discord=https://discord.gg/JGbEbBMB | ||
|official_language= | |official_language={{english}} | ||
|mayor= | |mayor=BluRoux | ||
|Established=November 24, 2023}} | |Established=November 24, 2023|Councillor=Edfardon}} | ||
'''Meridian''' is the | '''Meridian''' is currently the largest city in [[Cascadia]] in terms of population. Located in Central Cascadia within the real life Idaho and Nevada area, it is known for its bustling player activity and free-build layout. The mayor of Meridian is '''BluRoux.''' | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
Meridian was founded on November 24, 2023 by ''' | Meridian was founded on November 24, 2023 by '''BluRoux''', after he traveled on foot and by boat from central Asia to the town of Boise, then held by the player Skunked. After founding the town, BluRoux created the Old Downtown area and carved out the Snake River, which now flows through central Meridian and WildWood. It was originally located between Boise (Skunked), Iron (Kwemony), and Astoria (zazzyist). | ||
=== December 2024 to January 2025 === | |||
The first week of December saw the creation of nearby towns Idaho_Falls (GodOfChezIts) and Winnemucca (tomatillo1), later renamed to Nevada. Both towns rapidly expanded in both size and population. Meridian began recruiting as a result. Its first resident, AzraelCometh, joined in early December. Population would reach 20 by January 1. | |||
Idaho_Falls was stolen by Continentalia on January 2, 2025. Meridian began expansion the same day by overclaiming the town, and would eventually claim all of Idaho_Falls by March 2025. | |||
=== February 2025 to July 2025 === | |||
Early 2025 saw the slow but steady expansion of Meridian's territory and population. By late May, population would peak at 90 residents while total area surpassed 500 chunks. Many of Meridian's most active players joined during this period and later created towns surrounding Meridian, giving rise to the Meridian metro area. | |||
Southern expansion included the overclaiming of Nevada, most of which was taken by late May. | |||
=== July 2025 to October 2025 === | |||
Population reached 100 by mid July. Meridian expanded quickly and renovated Nevada's old buildings, where much of the population now lives. City Hall and the Meridian Mall were completed around this time. | |||
In late August, population reached 111 and town size passed 800 chunks. | |||
=== October 2025 and Since === | |||
Population decreases back to the 90s | |||
On October 10th, Following the passage of the Local Government Classifications Act, Owyhee County now has an elected county government. The first vote resulted in the following County Council: | |||
Owyhee County Executive- BluRoux | |||
Owyhee County Members: | |||
Owlmck | |||
Melvin_m4 | |||
ThePaleoGuy | |||
Minun61 | |||
Oyhee | |||
== Notable Players == | |||
melvinm04 - Joined January 2025. Now owns WildWood and multiple chunks of Meridian. | |||
Edfardon (Councillor) - Joined February 2025. Helped claim and rebuild the Idaho_Falls area. Created Idaho_Enclave on March 20, 2025 and rejoined Meridian on August 17, 2025. | |||
Joe_Guy_Harty - Joined December 2024. Created Idaho_City on December 16, 2024. | |||
Elurix - Helped rebuild the Idaho_Falls area and develop Southern Meridian | |||
ThePaleoGuy - Designed the flag of Meridian and helped rebuild the sidewalks and roadways of Southwestern Meridian | |||
[[Category:Cascadia (Aurora)]] | |||
[[Category:Cascadian Towns (Aurora)]] | |||
[[Category:Towns (Aurora)]] | |||
{{Republic of Cascadia (Aurora)}} | |||
Latest revision as of 20:24, 25 October 2025
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Meridian is currently the largest city in Cascadia in terms of population. Located in Central Cascadia within the real life Idaho and Nevada area, it is known for its bustling player activity and free-build layout. The mayor of Meridian is BluRoux.
History
Meridian was founded on November 24, 2023 by BluRoux, after he traveled on foot and by boat from central Asia to the town of Boise, then held by the player Skunked. After founding the town, BluRoux created the Old Downtown area and carved out the Snake River, which now flows through central Meridian and WildWood. It was originally located between Boise (Skunked), Iron (Kwemony), and Astoria (zazzyist).
December 2024 to January 2025
The first week of December saw the creation of nearby towns Idaho_Falls (GodOfChezIts) and Winnemucca (tomatillo1), later renamed to Nevada. Both towns rapidly expanded in both size and population. Meridian began recruiting as a result. Its first resident, AzraelCometh, joined in early December. Population would reach 20 by January 1.
Idaho_Falls was stolen by Continentalia on January 2, 2025. Meridian began expansion the same day by overclaiming the town, and would eventually claim all of Idaho_Falls by March 2025.
February 2025 to July 2025
Early 2025 saw the slow but steady expansion of Meridian's territory and population. By late May, population would peak at 90 residents while total area surpassed 500 chunks. Many of Meridian's most active players joined during this period and later created towns surrounding Meridian, giving rise to the Meridian metro area.
Southern expansion included the overclaiming of Nevada, most of which was taken by late May.
July 2025 to October 2025
Population reached 100 by mid July. Meridian expanded quickly and renovated Nevada's old buildings, where much of the population now lives. City Hall and the Meridian Mall were completed around this time.
In late August, population reached 111 and town size passed 800 chunks.
October 2025 and Since
Population decreases back to the 90s
On October 10th, Following the passage of the Local Government Classifications Act, Owyhee County now has an elected county government. The first vote resulted in the following County Council:
Owyhee County Executive- BluRoux
Owyhee County Members:
Owlmck
Melvin_m4
ThePaleoGuy
Minun61
Oyhee
Notable Players
melvinm04 - Joined January 2025. Now owns WildWood and multiple chunks of Meridian.
Edfardon (Councillor) - Joined February 2025. Helped claim and rebuild the Idaho_Falls area. Created Idaho_Enclave on March 20, 2025 and rejoined Meridian on August 17, 2025.
Joe_Guy_Harty - Joined December 2024. Created Idaho_City on December 16, 2024.
Elurix - Helped rebuild the Idaho_Falls area and develop Southern Meridian
ThePaleoGuy - Designed the flag of Meridian and helped rebuild the sidewalks and roadways of Southwestern Meridian
