Nostra:Iberia
The Kingdom of Iberia, commonly known as Iberia, is a country and sovereign state located in the Caucasus region on Terra Nostra. As a faithful recreation of the historical Georgian Kingdom of Iberia, the nation is built around its cultural roots. The primary languages of Iberia are Georgian (spoken largely by the native community and used in official state affairs) and English (used for international diplomacy and by the broader EarthMC community).
About
The Kingdom of Iberia is situated in the mountainous and highly strategic Caucasus region. Serving as a crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Iberia boasts a unique geographic position on Terra Nostra.
The nation focuses on building historically and culturally inspired architecture, reflecting traditional Georgian designs, mountainous fortresses, towns. The nation is driven by a close-knit community of players who work together to develop their infrastructure, secure their borders and establish trade routes across the continent. Iberia maintains active geopolitical ties with some neighboring states to ensure its sovereignty, participating in regional diplomacy and trade, as well as keeping a massive presence in the PVP scene of the entire Caucasus.
History
Pre-Server Planning and the Kartli Dispute
Prior to joining the server, the Iberian Council reached out to the neighboring nation of Georgia, sharing their plans to establish a capital city named Kartli. However, Georgia's government and its monarch, King Tendonkeys, greatly underestimated Iberia's potential. Taking advantage of the situation, a Georgian councilor hijacked the proposed town name and location, creating Kartli themselves during the early-access phase.
The Founding of Mtskheta and Poti
Undeterred by the setback, Iberian natives officially joined the server on May 1, 2026. They immediately founded the town of Mtskheta, which was established by King Gogicho II. Mtskheta was subsequently granted the official status of capital city for the Kingdom of Iberia.
Shortly after, the town of Poti was established on the Black Sea coast by Head Ambassador dvccyy. Thanks to the untiring efforts and dedication of the Iberian people, Poti swiftly expanded into a vital coastal hub.
Rise of Kutaisi and Consolidation
With Mtskheta and Poti steadily and rapidly growing, focus shifted toward central Georgian lands. The town of Kutaisi, which had been created by aki200 during the early-access period, began gaining significant ground. Together, these core towns formed the backbone of a rapidly rising Iberian nation.
Pre-Independence and the Cold War
While Mtskheta hosted intense military drills to prepare the populace, Poti opened its borders to new residents. Expanding rapidly northward, Poti's explosive growth cast a long shadow over the rival Georgian capital of Tbilisi.
With tensions mounting, the official nation of Iberia was formally established on May 7, 2026 (Day 7 of the server). Achieving recognized nationhood allowed Iberia to begin formal diplomatic negotiations. Azerbaijan, a sub-nation of Turkey, became Iberia's very first ally, with both communities pledging pure brotherhood and mutual defense to one another.
Following the creation of Rustavi, a tense Cold War settled over the Caucasus. Iberia and Georgia remained locked in a standstill with no direct military engagement, as both sides calculated their next moves.
The Armenian Invasion and Battle of Susa/Shushi
The fragile peace was shattered when Armenia, a sub-nation of Georgia, attempted to invade Azerbaijani territories. Iberia's military forces answered the call immediately. Intervening to protect their close allies, Iberian troops helped the Azerbaijani army repel the Armenian forces, culminating in a decisive victory at the Battle of Susa/Shushi.
Following the defeat, the Armenian warlord fled the region. The remaining Armenian towns chose to abandon Georgia, joining Iberia under an autonomous regional state known as the Caucasus Union. A brief period of peace followed within the newly formed union.
The Collapse of Georgia
Iberia's geopolitical dominance soon triggered a total political collapse within Georgia. Disillusioned by the perceived weakness of King Tendonkeys, the newly elected mayor of Kartli turned away from the Georgian crown and sought Iberian intervention, officially joining the Kingdom of Iberia.
Facing immense geopolitical turmoil and a splintering realm, King Tendonkeys resigned from the throne and put the nation of Georgia up for auction for 4,800 gold. Capitalizing on the internal chaos, numerous former Georgian towns fled to seek refuge under the Iberian flag, rapidly expanding the borders and population of the Kingdom.
The Iberian-Georgian War
The political vacuum in Georgia was quickly filled when Hill24671 forcefully seized power, exiling the rightful heir to the throne. Upon taking control, Hill24671 outright rejected a peaceful offer of reunification presented by the Iberian government. In response to this defiance, Iberia officially declared war on Georgia on May 14, 2026.
The outbreak of open conflict initiated a devastating campaign for the remaining Georgian loyalists. Highly skilled units of the Iberian Royal Guards conducted a series of ruthless manhunts and precision special military operations deep within enemy lines, inflicting massive casualties on Georgian forces and civilian sympathizers alike.
Desperate to halt the onslaught, King Hill24671 began searching for allies across Terra Nostra, ultimately taking the unexpected geopolitical step of joining the Islamic League of Terra. Despite seeking foreign intervention, the pressure from the Iberian military proved overwhelming. Ultimately, Hill24671 reached out to the Iberian Council to sue for peace, successfully negotiating a tentative three-day ceasefire to halt the hostilities.
Failed Negotiations and the Four-Day Ceasefire
Peace negotiations officially began after Hill24671 reached out to the Iberian Council, where his appeal was accepted in good faith. In a gesture of goodwill, the Iberian leadership authorized a three-day ceasefire to allow diplomatic talks to progress. Another day of ceasefire was given to Georgians after being unable to make a decision after three days - another generous gesture made by Iberians.
However, internal division paralyzed the Georgian government. Only a fraction of the Georgian Council actually engaged in the peace talks. When a proposal to merge the two realms into a unified Caucasus mega-nation was brought forward, the members of the Georgian Council who actually engaged in the peace talks were completely outvoted by a margin of 8 to 2.
Resumption of Hostilities
Following the collapse of the peace talks, Iberian intelligence noted that three particular Georgian councilors - a trio who had stood away from diplomatic sessions—were aggressively pushing for renewed conflict. Recognizing that Georgia had no true intention of peace, the Iberian military officially ended the ceasefire, renewed fire, and restarted their relentless, server-wide manhunt against Georgian loyalists.
The Regicide of Hill24671 - Operation "Kingslayer"
The climax of the campaign occurred on June 7, 2026. King Hill24671, who historically avoided leaving the safety of his nation's non-PvP boundaries, was caught off-guard in the wilderness by Iberia's Head Ambassador, dvccyy.
In a decisive duel, dvccyy swiftly executed the Georgian monarch. As the kinglet of Georgia fell to the blade, the victory was sealed with the historic Iberian battle cry: "იბერია გაბრწყინდება" ("Iberia will shine").
The Great Georgian Exodus and Regional Reunification
Following the assassination of King Hill24671, the remaining political structure of Georgia completely fractured. Throughout the remainder of June 2026, a mass exodus occurred as numerous towns fled the collapsing kingdom to seek refuge, stability, and a better future under the Iberian flag.
Among these was the historic town of Tskhinvali, which formally threw off Georgian rule and rejoined its righteous nation—Iberia—to a celebration of regional reunification. Shortly after, the town of Osea stepped forward and joined the Kingdom in good faith, pledging its loyalty to the Iberian Crown. Seeing the writing on the wall, the town of Nautilus also officially defected from Georgia, abandoning the collapsing regime after witnessing its total defeat on the battlefield and in diplomacy.
While these towns were welcomed into the realm, the Iberian leadership maintained strict standards for integration. The Georgian town of Wei, however, was denied the opportunity to thrive on Iberian soil. Facing a dead end, the leadership of Wei sold their lands directly to the Iberians and fled the region entirely, relocating to Azerbaijan. By the end of June, Georgia's presence in the Caucasus had been thoroughly dismantled, solidifying Iberia as the undisputed superpower of the region.
During this period of expansion, the town of Circassia, located near the Taman Peninsula, peacefully left the Soviet Union to officially join the Kingdom. As a distant exclave, Circassian residents defended their settlement against attacks from Georgian raiders throughout the conflict, in order to secure Iberia's northernmost frontier.
Georgia's fleeing of Iberian Lands and Refocus on Azerbaijan
Having utterly failed to stall Iberia's domestic dominance, the remaining members of the Georgian Council redirected their geopolitical focus toward Azerbaijan. In a coordinated effort to undermine the alliance, the Georgian leadership ordered numerous residents to establish rogue towns directly inside Azerbaijani territories.
Iberia’s response to this encroachment was swift, decisive, and heavily armed. Refusing to tolerate aggression, highly mobile Iberian strike teams launched a campaign of relentless intervention, ensuring that no illegal Georgian settlement could secure a foothold or thrive on Azerbaijani soil.
The town of Minegrad became a primary battleground during this proxy conflict, enduring constant, grueling raids conducted by Iberian forces. Devastated by the endless military pressure and realizing the incompetence of the Georgian state, the leadership of Minegrad capitulated. Abandoning their ties to Georgia, Minegrad officially switched allegiance and joined the Kingdom of Iberia.
UPDATED JULY 9, 2026
Towns
Iberia
Mtskheta
The Holy City of Mtskheta, Capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. 22 residents.
Poti
The coastal pearl of Iberia. ~70 residents.
Kutaisi
The central fortress of Iberia. ~50 residents.
Rustavi
The Industrial Heart of Iberia. ~50 residents.
Kartli
~15 residents.
Pshavi (formerly Fshav Khevsureti)
Sacred fortress, closed to permanent residents.
Tskhinvali
11 residents.
Kaspi
The small gem of Great Iberia. ~10 residents.
Natanebi
1 resident.
Osea
3 residents.
Nautilus
4 residents.
RDR
Iberian War Center. 13 residents.
Ghebi
1 resident.
Autonomous Sub-nation of Armenia
Vardenis
3 residents.
Shushi
2 residents.
Gyumri
2 residents.
Autonomous Sub-nation of Azerbaijan
Baku
5 residents.
Venakhi
~20 residents.
Susa
Sacred religious site, closed to permanent residents.
Dagestan
2 residents.
Meadowshire
1 resident.
Minegrad
1 resident.
Valentine
5 residents.
Beyond the Caucasus
Cumania
10 residents.
Circassia
9 residents.
Makhachkala
2 residents.
Fuch
1 resident.
Land of Turks and Laz
Turkish Cartel
~30 residents.
Kars
3 residents.
Khikhadziri
1 resident.
Land of Arabs
Shindai
4 residents.
Sayf Al-Iraq
1 resident.