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.
The July Collapse and Total Unification
Throughout the month of July 2026, the complete territorial collapse of Georgia reached its final phase. As the Georgian Council became entirely consumed by their failing campaigns in Azerbaijan and surrounding Iranian territories, the towns remaining in the central Georgian heartland were left severely neglected by their government.
Realizing their leadership had abandoned them for foreign entanglements, town after town made the decision to break away from Georgia. Finding a warm welcome and long-term stability under the Iberian crown, virtually every remaining settlement across the native Georgian lands defected and switched allegiance to Iberia. By welcoming these neglected communities into the fold, the Kingdom of Iberia officially unified the entire region under a single banner, erasing Georgia's presence from its historic heartland once and for all.
The Borjomi Betrayal
By the end of July 2026, a breach of trust occurred on the nation's southern periphery. The mayor and co-mayor of the Turkish_Cartel town, Muhoero and Grant, abandoned their settlement, leaving it vulnerable to acquisition. Capitalizing on the vacancy, a Georgian operative named Kokomo sniped the town. Kokomo exploited Iberia's good faith to avoid receiving a nation's outlaw status, using that temporary immunity to execute a backstab.
After seizing control of Turkish_Cartel, Kokomo integrated the town into Georgia and rebranded it as Borjomi—a deliberate provocation referencing a ruined Iberian settlement.
August Population Boom and Military Reforms
Despite the border incident, August 2026 brought massive domestic growth and militarization across the Kingdom. Iberia experienced a major demographic boom, with several settlements crossing the 50-resident mark. The metropolis of Poti hit an unprecedented milestone, reaching 150 residents and cementing its role as the economic and population core of the Caucasus.
Simultaneously, the Iberian Royal Guard instituted regular, mandatory military training for the populace. This systematic drill regimen expanded the nation's standing armed forces, creating a disciplined and battle-ready military reserve.
Diplomatic Treaties and the Circassian Sub-Nation
Toward the end of August, Iberia restructured its internal and foreign affairs to prepare for future regional conflicts:
- The Circassian Sub-Nation: Founded by Patlichan, an autonomous Circassian sub-nation was formally established within Iberia's sovereign territory to manage regional governance and border integration.
- Non-Aggression Pacts (NAPs): Official Non-Aggression Pacts were signed with Eire and Chechnya, securing critical diplomatic flanks.
- The Levant Alliance: Iberia entered into a formal military alliance with the States of Levant (Palestine), a power recognized for its formidable PvP capabilities, solidifying a formidable defensive coalition across the Near East.
The Incident of August 27 and the Canadian War
On August 27, 2026, an Iberian hunter named Mystycx spotted an unfamiliar nametag while mining in the wilderness. Closing in on the stranger, Mystycx executed a swift kill and claimed the target's trimmed god-set equipment. The fallen miner was soon identified as poopypoop112, the monarch of Vinland—a constituent realm within the Greater Canada meganation.
In the immediate aftermath, Vinland leveled hackusations against Mystycx and bypassed all diplomatic avenues, instantly declaring war on the Kingdom of Iberia. Canada, Vinland's parent meganation, joined the fray by publicly denouncing Iberia. Canadian leadership issued an ultimatum and falsely alleged that "Vinland tried diplomacy and it went nowhere."
Seeking a peaceful resolution, King Gogicho initiated direct contact with Canadian representatives, establishing a diplomatic group chat to de-escalate the crisis. During these discussions, Canadian officials acknowledged their missteps but demanded the immediate return of the looted god-set as a prerequisite for a formal apology. The Iberian delegation firmly rejected the demand, maintaining that hunters are under no obligation to return loot in the absence of a pre-existing Non-Aggression Pact.
Negotiations collapsed when Canadian representative Flatvent_One openly mocked the Kingdom, underestimating Iberian strength with the statement, "wtf is iberia gonna do lmao." Insulted by the disrespect, Iberia's High Command abruptly terminated the talks, withdrew from the channel, and formally accepted the de-facto declaration of war by opening fire on Canadian assets.
The Battle of Kutaisi
Following the collapse of diplomatic negotiations, the Kingdom of Iberia launched a series of aggressive hunting campaigns against enemy forces. On the very first day of open hostilities, numerous Canadians were cut down by Iberian swords across the continent.
The conflict reached a major climax during the Battle of Kutaisi. Canada assembled an invasion force of 8 to 10 soldiers, reinforced by a small contingent from Georgia, and staged a surprise gathering at the Iberian town of Kutaisi. Within ten minutes of the enemy's arrival, the Iberian Royal Guard mobilized its troops and deployed directly to the front line, initiating a massive, large-scale engagement.
Iberia’s superior PvP capabilities quickly overwhelmed the invading coalition, resulting in a total rout of the enemy force. The Canadian-Georgian coalition was completely obliterated; only a single Canadian and one "Georgian" fighter managed to escape execution, with the rest of their squad killed on the field. On the Iberian side, casualties were virtually non-existent, with the kingdom suffering only a single civilian loss during the entire defense. The decisive victory at Kutaisi shattered Canada's offensive push and showcased Iberia's military dominance on the global stage.
The Week of Raids
The catastrophic loss at Kutaisi triggered a complete shift in Canadian rhetoric. Abandoning their initial arrogance, Canada's official stance pivoted from "wtf is iberia gonna do lmao" to a defensive cop-out: "so what if they beat us in pvp, we're still rich."
Unimpressed by the financial boasting, Iberian strike teams maintained relentless pressure from August 27 through September 3, 2026. Over the course of this week-long hunting campaign, Iberian hunters operated deep within enemy territory, cutting down countless Canadian combatants and enforcing complete military superiority over the Greater Canada meganation.
Prior to the outbreak of war, Canadian officials routinely mentioned the coverage provided by the American Protection Pact—a broad mutual-defense coalition that theoretically obligated California, Zion, Arizona, Baja, Texas, and Florida to join any conflict in defense of its signers without hesitation.
However, Canada’s decision to launch a full-scale war over a routine wilderness hunting incident backfired diplomatically. Recognizing that Canada had recklessly escalated the conflict, the vast majority of member states refused to honor the alliance's military obligations, effectively shattering the pact's credibility.
Instead of a unified continental response, Iberia faced only verbal opposition. Official denouncements were issued by Zion, America, Texas, Florida, and Australia, but direct military intervention never materialized. Capitalizing on this diplomatic opening, the Iberian Diplomatic Corps moved rapidly, engaging in swift negotiations that successfully defused tensions with both Zion and Florida and Bering Sea.
Present Situation and the September Truce
On September 3, 2026, following the collapse of the American Protection Pact and the complete failure of Canadian military operations, newly initiated peace talks were officially opened between the High Command of Iberia and representatives of Greater Canada.
To facilitate diplomatic proceedings and establish terms for a lasting resolution, both powers agreed to a formal truce running through September 5. While hostilities are temporarily suspended, the Kingdom of Iberia maintains full military readiness across its borders, entering negotiations from a position of absolute strategic dominance.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 3, 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.