Aurora:Spain

Originally founded by GranCapitan and EphixaTR, Spain has been a nation full of controversy on EarthMC Terra Aurora. Spain is now owned by player Ouched, but is fully democratic with presidential elections taking place monthly. Spain's most noteworthy events include: Castille-Aragon Unification, Spain-Iberia Split, Spain-Gibraltar Conflict, British Spain-Iberian War, Iberian Acquisition of Spain, Spain-SpanishKingdom War, Spain-Spanish Kingdom Unification.

History

Castille-Aragon Unification

Though not much is documented during this brief period of Spanish history, it is well known that Spain was to be founded by GranCapitan in the town of Trujillo in the Castillian region of Spain. Conflict struck however, between GranCapitan and another player, EphixaTR (formerly Madrid), who also had intentions on being the creator and owner of Spain. Eventually, these players agreed to co-rule Spain together, as a royal monarchy duo. EphixaTR was, at this time, the owner of the nation of Spain.

Britain Acquires Spain (June 26th, 2022)

EphixaTR and GranCapitan had unchecked power in Spain at this time. Being short on gold due to their on-going conflict with Gibraltar, a large southern Spanish town, the pair decided to become a British Territory to raise gold. This was met with the despair of many Spanish citizens. They had not checked with their peers before selling off to Spain, rather they cruelly announced to the Spanish Public that Spain was now going to be an "independent protectorate of Britain."

Spanish King, GranCapitan announces the British acquisition of Spain.

Despite the claims of a non-invasive British involvement in Spain, they had essentially sold the nation of to Britain for a measly 3000 gold. Spain was handed over to British Royalty Member, obbw, who was supposedly going to be Prince of Spain. Nation spawn was moved now to obbw's town, Aranjuez, directly bordering the north side of Madrid.

Initially, the Spanish Public were open-minded to this deal, with the British making many attempts at befriending the Spaniards. Nonetheless, it became clear that the British were inactive players and that with them in charge, Spain could get nothing done -- Ministry elections were halted, never to be brought back, the nation spawn was never made useful to the Spanish nation... the list goes on. This is when the split in Spanish history occurs.

The Formation of Iberia

During this time of great unease, players Ouched (previously Goqts) of Vella (now Barcelona), Valencians (previously Papi_Jaquaivus) and WoolGnu9695553 of Valencia began saving to create a new nation, one that was free of the tyranny of the British. These players acquired the gold necessary to create the nation and began reaching out to other, like-minded Spanish players (most notably Huxf and BogSnorkler (previously Benjeep) of Almeria, and Kroeguld of Fenrir. Together, the six created a new nation, Iberia under an oligarchical governmental system controlled by the Council, which consisted of Iberia's founding members. Directly after doing so, Iberia declares independence from Britain.

Around this time, Ouched's town is renamed from Vella to Barcelona, as the original Barcelona falls into ruins.

The Formation of Al_Andalus

2 days after the creation of Iberia, Gibraltar mayor, xDoly15 creates his nation of Al_Andalus. Al_Andalus and Iberia quickly join an alliance with one another in attempts to bring down British Spain.