Aurora:Caspian
Overview
Caspian is a large nation located in Southern-Central Asia, with some claims stretching to Afghanistan and northern Caucasia. Caspian is led by Emissary MrX_1208 , the nation's first and only leader thus far. It has a population of 73 players, and its territory makes up 864 chunks. Caspian is a member of the Levantine Pact alliance. It is also a founding member of the New Orthinian Dynasty.
History
It was formed on the 17th of October, 2023, by MrX_1208, by the handing down of the Armenian government to the leadership of New Orthinia, following the Marutini crisis. The crisis was spurred by the loss of the Armenian town of Marutini, which lied at the crossroads nearby the Armenian capital of Shushi. Marutini was a town used to claim chunks that couldn’t be claimed by Shushi, but it eventually fell after the mayor stopped playing. The Armenian government had become a shell of its former self, suffering defeats in their war with Persia and losing towns left and right, but the loss of Marutini was the straw that broke the metaphorical camel’s back for many. Most members began losing their confidence in the government as a result. Now with no other solution to turn to, Armenia granted control of what remained of their nation to the user MrX_1208, which subsequently formed the Caspian Realm as a result.
Government
Caspian is a unitary state run by the Emissary, a quasi-theocratic absolute ruler, and a council of ministers. Each minister covers a certain aspect of the nation where they specialize and answers to the head of state for guidance within their sectors. Whilst there is an official governmental congress, it doesn’t truly exist yet, as there is no true reason to have it as of now.
The nation is split up into three districts: The Capitol, which includes New Orthinia and the contiguous area surrounding it. The Volga Delta consists of the northernmost claims like Solec Kujawski. Finally, the Frontier which is the largest and least populated area consisting of settlements like Orchallia Inc and Veno.
Settlements
The nation is made up of seventeen towns/settlements: Nedia, Sofiya, Chime Springs, Reservoir Ridge, New Orthinia, Solec Kujawski, Kerman, Veno, Meadowshire, Meredith, Alamut, Meerkat, Sarab, Orchallia Inc, Astarakh, Vault-29, and Muffinistan. New Orthinia is the capital and largest city in the country.
(The New Orthinian town hall, with the banners of most of the settlements in the nation.)
New Orthinia was founded by MrX_1208 on the 13th of June, 2022. What was once a small settlement is now one of the largest cities in the region, and where a majority of the population lives, with neighboring Reservoir Ridge and Meredith also being minor population centers. New Orthinia is bordered by the Iranian town of Gilan to the east.
(New Orthinia, Meredith, and Reservoir Ridge in the LiveMap)
Alamut was founded by ZatDerpScout420 on the 14th of January, 2024. It is a mountainside fortress located just east of New Orthinia. The settlement is meant to be a recreation of the real-life castle of Alamut that existed from 865 to 1256, serving as the headquarters for the Persian Order of Assassins, who themselves operated between 1090 and 1275. The fortress was destroyed by Hülëgu Khan of the Ilkhanate in 1256, but the fortress also serves an important role in the video game series: Assassin’s Creed. The design of the fortress in the server is heavily inspired by its appearance in the game Assassin’s Creed Mirage. It is made up of 11 chunks.
(The incomplete fortress)
(Current flag of Alamut)
Orchallia Inc. was founded by TheShadow on the 15th of January, 2024. It is the successor to the old town of Orchallia, which was destroyed in an incident, and its ruins now lie due south of New Orthinia. It is made up of 51 chunks, making it the third-largest settlement in the Caspian Realm.
(Territory)
(Current flag of Orchallia Inc)
Reservoir Ridge was founded on the 1st of October, 2023 by Galactus4275, and is home to 5 total residents. It is located on the western border of New Orthinia, with Sarab and Muffinistan nearby. Reservoir Ridge is notable for its sandstone walls.
(Current flag of Reservoir Ridge)