NationStates Jolt Archive


New Continent (OOC)

Cruxium
01-10-2006, 16:54
Basic thing, I am looking to establish a new continent that will act as the actual location of peoples' country. No colonies of any kind, no miraculous second countres either. I will be establishing a new region for everyone who sets up their country within the continent. That is about it.

To join, add yourself to the map in a realistic fashion; no circles, triangles, squares etc. If your country doesn't look realistic, it will be rejected on the grounds of stupidity. Kindly include a circle to represent your national capital, as well as any major rivers within your nation. Anywhere that you want bordered by sea, indicate with blue as I have done. Include your country name and colour on the map you post and I will include an updated key to indicate what colour is which country. Further, please note any geographical things your neighous should be aware of; e.g. mountain ranges, deserts, jungles. This continent is set in the south pacific.

As a rough indication of size, my country (Cruxium (The grey one)), is about the size of Brazil. I reserve the right to edit your countries size and shape. If we get alot of interest I will up the size of the continent.

http://www.geocities.com/life_wyze/continentmk4.jpg

Information

Key

Grey: Cruxium
Mustard: Bekhaera
Red: Kilani
Blue: Omni-Sense
Dark Green: Umeltia
Orange: Rodenka
Brown: Dalriada
Yellow: Dai Yuddha Ossyria
Light Green: Aragan
Dark Blue: The Poorlands
Purple: Shikishima
Dark Green: Errikland


Cruxium

The western and north-western part of Cruxium is very mountainous, forming a natural border between Cruxium and Dai Yuddha, and has immense mineral deposits. A magnificent beach, one of the world's largest, lines the southern part of Cruxium in the Bay of Cruxus. Dense forests spread across the majority of the north. Furthermore, the the east and southern parts of Cruxium are the only developed sections of the nation, although the south is primarily comprised of people working in the tourist industry and hotels. However, extensive privatized mining operations have given rise to various mining towns in the north. The national capital is Cruxinium and is home to more than 20% of the national population.

Bekhaera

To the north and center of Bekhaera it is mainly dense forest but to the far west it is mainly desert/mountainous dry land, cold and harsh. The south is mainly greenland while the east is more urbanised and coastal.

Kilani

Central Kilani is rolling hills and grasslands, mostly, with moutains and heavily forested areas towards the west and south. The center and coast are the heavily industrialized areas, with the west and south being more rural. The center of the country is also the country's breadbasket.

Omni-Sense

There are mountains starting along the border with Kilani just east of the river. They go down the river and along the border, continuing along the border with Bekhaera until the border with Cruxium. The lone river in OS is in the mountains and hilly terrain the whole way. The rest of the land is mainly just grasslands or light forests.

[B]Umeltia

The eastern 3rd of the country consists of a fertile and densely populated coastal plain, whilte the western 2/3rds consists of mountainous territory containing large mineral and timber reserves. The nation has a temperate climate, with a harsher mountain climate in the extreme west. Most of the population and industry is centred in the east. The blue square represents the capital, Milostaat. Umeltia has recently emerged from from a long civil war against its corrupt leaders and is at present run by the "people's ecomentalist party" a radical yet popular movement which combines the doctrines of environmentalism and socialism.

Rodenka

Rodenka is the neighbor of Kilani, and is a heavily forested. To the East and to the South, mountains rise up from which coem Rodenka's several rivers. The central part of the country is heavily forested, with most of the major cities along the coast or along the rivers. Towards the coast, the coastal plains that produce much of Rodenka's food begin. A smaller, less foreboding mountain range rises to the west, more appropriately a ridge of small hills then a mountain range. The capital, Ulsburg, is bult along the river Ulm. The borders of Kilani and Rodenka are heavily militarised, as the ruling family, as well as the general populace of Rodenka are fiercely anti-communist. Despite this, the two countries maintain some semblance of trade and even a small exchange of tourists. The two countries also compete fiercely in the sporting arena, the favorite competitions being the games of baseball and European football.

Dalriada

There are mountains in the far south and east. West coast is very rugged with big waves crashing in from the ocean. All of east is qute forested. Pine trees along mounatins, decidious trees lower down. Central area is marshy with swamp trees. West area is more barron with turf bogs and less trees as wind is coming in from the ocean. Capital city, Boveedy, is built north of a dam and a resivoir. Most of the urban areas are around main city and around the big bay and farm land around that.

Dai Yuddha Ossyria

The far north and far east are home to the tallest and longest mountain ranges in the Union which form a natural border with Cruxium. Four rivers, known as the "Four Sons of the Old Man (or First Man)," flow down from the Azrashti Heights and down to the Grazelands that characterize much of the central Union's geography and they merge at the capital city of Urushalim and out into the Bay of Twin Swords. The West is hilly and densely forested with the center of agriculture being located close to the coast. The peninsula jutting out is always full of tourists enjoying the tropical beaches. The largest island in the Union, Lao Nio, is a major center of trade due to its location on trade routes going up and down the coast. It also hosts a tropical environment with many archaeological sites.

The Poorlands

Poorlands is a wasteland of a country. Due to the raping of the land early in the nation's history, there are hardly any resources. The land is littered with small villages, where disease is prominent and starvation common.

Shikishima

Shikishima is a land of multiple splendors. The inland mountainous regions are serviced by several rivers, which allows the nation to increase its agricultural lands by the use of terracing. This saves the wide grassy plains & forests as natural habitats for the national animal, the hot Asian girl. The 'Shiman interior is world-renowned as being a naturalist & zoologist's dream, & many scientific studies are performed there. The many rivers & extended coastline allow for a thriving foreign & domestic shipping industry, & industry has taken well to the inner lowlands. Tourism is high in Shikishima's cities, with several beach resorts & fast-growing urban art centers drawing the majority of visitors. The capital, Zhijiang, is well-known for its successful blending of fast-paced urbanity with the laidback easygoing culture of the nation's inhabitants.

Errikland

The vast territory is largely covered by either dense temperate forest or rollong grasslands, with high mountains in the southern inland and the northern penninsula. The climate is thoroughly temperate throughout, with light but very dependable rains in most of the area.


This is open until I say otherwise on this front page.
The Aeson
01-10-2006, 16:55
*shrug* ending with A is a good bet, though.
Cruxium
01-10-2006, 18:43
Yes, it does seem to be the fashion...
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 16:31
*Bump*
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 16:38
I'm in :]

lemme just edit something up :]
Kilani
02-10-2006, 16:40
I'm in. So we just add a country to the mpa nad go for it?
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 16:42
Yup, thats effectively it. Once we have a name I will make a region and then we can RP 'til our hearts are content.
Kilani
02-10-2006, 16:47
Awesome. Save me a slot, will you? The school computere are shit and I'll have to wait until lunch or something to throw in my country.

I'd suggest the name of Elysia for our continent.

/random naming
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 16:48
Will do, but I'm planning on leaving this open for about a week to ensure we get a decent sized region.

Elysia is now a candidate woo \o/
Kilani
02-10-2006, 16:49
Huzzah!

<(''<) <('')> (>'')>
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 16:55
http://i10.tinypic.com/2qcp7at.jpg


my proposal for my part of the continent
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 16:58
That works wonders for me. Welcome to the continent Bekhaera. *grins*
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 17:01
hehe phew, glad its good enough haha :]!

well this should finally be an interesting thread, oh and cruxium i just remembered you were the first NS member to thread with me, haha
Kilani
02-10-2006, 17:02
Curse my lack of microsoft paint! ><

Wait, I have an idea...Maybe the art room is open...

Regardless, I reserve a nice red color for my Kommunist nation.
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 17:06
Oooh, was I? It's a small world afterall.

Communism, boo! Anyways, yes, if you don't have photoshop, then just draw a rough outline in paint and I will redo it as closely as possible in photoshop.

I would also request that no single nation takes up the whole of my Western border, rather that two nations share the border. I like diversity. *grins*
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 17:11
yep you were so its all spiffing haha, first thing you did was accuse me of trying be an evil empire of sorts haha the good old days when i wanted to be a megalomaniac...haha times change


anyway yes, hopefully more people should join up and well see what happens
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 17:20
Alos to the north and central Bekhaera it is mainly dense forest but to the far west it is mainly desert/mountainous dry land yet cold and harsh

The south is mainly greenland while the west is more urbanised but more coastal (obviously)
Kilani
02-10-2006, 17:26
Success!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/havoc88/mapcopy.jpg


Central Kilani is rolling hills and grasslands, mostly, with moutains and heavily forested areas towards the west and south. The center and coast are the heavily industrialized areas, with the west and south being more rural. The center of the country is also the country's breadbasket.
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 17:58
Wow, we certainly have some enormous countries on this continent. Bekhaera I presume you mean the east is more urbanized. *grins*
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 18:03
haha sorry youre right the EAST lol got confused there sorry

the EAST ladies & gentleman, my nation is more urbanized to the EAST
Omni-Sense
02-10-2006, 18:23
Hey, I was thinking about putting my country in here (and don't worry... no annoying circles or anything like that).

However, I was wondering what program you were using as my borders look jagged when I put my nation in and the yours are all soft.

edit: Nevermind, I will post the new map very soon.
Omni-Sense
02-10-2006, 19:05
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/Omni-Sense/NewMap.jpg

Omni-Sense: There are mountains starting along the border with Kilani just east of the river. They go down the river and along the border, continuing along the border with Bekhaera until the border with Cruxium. The lone river in OS [begins in and] is in the mountains and hilly terrain the whole way. The rest of the land is mainly just grasslands or light forests.
Rodenka
02-10-2006, 19:22
I want in, since I am Kilani's neighbor....

Link! (http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/milo1047/rodenka.bmp) More later.
Bekhaera
02-10-2006, 19:34
dalriads try to modify it so it fits with the area and Rodenka..the link doesnt work
The Gupta Dynasty
02-10-2006, 19:35
Actually, I am pretty interested and have been looking for a region with active regional RP for a while now. This is a really old map of Yafor 2. (http://www.kfox.gamehorizons.net/Pacitalia/yafor2map.jpg) It's pretty undetailed and I have another map, which I will attach to this post (if you don't mind).

However, that's not all the land I want/need. Around Yafor 2 (the island), there are a series of peninsulae, islands, striaghts, etc., the old land of the Yaforite empire. I never quite designed that area, but there is a lot of it and while it is not actually a part of Yafor 2, per se, I RP with it (from this account) but as some of my puppets.

A note on size - Yafor 2 and the surrounding ares are HUGE. All together, they are continental in scale, and vast nonetheless. If this doesn't work, sorry, and well, then it doesn't. Thanks. Yafor 2.
Umeltia
02-10-2006, 20:11
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Lankuria/umeltiancontinentalmapjpeg.jpg

I would like to make a claim for the territory outlined in green on the map above.(maximise the image to view). (sorry about my rubbish map making skills - if you could make me a better map, that would be great!).

The thicker blue lines are of course the coast, whilte the thin blue lines are rivers. The eastern 3rd of the country consists of a fertile and densely populated coastal plain, whilte the western 2/3rds consists of mountainous territory containing large mineral and timber reserves. The nation has a temperate climate, with a harsher mountain climate in the extreme west. Most of the population and industry is centred in the east. The blue square represents the capital, Milostaat.

Umeltia has recently emerged from from a long civil war against its corrupt leaders and is at present run by the "people's ecomentalist party" a radical yet popular movement which combines the doctrines of environmentalism and socialism.
Omni-Sense
02-10-2006, 20:27
Why would you guys add your nations to the an old version of the map...?

It had to be obvious to at least Dalriads that there was a newer map as he posted his original one after I already included mine... you can't even say that you had been working on it while I posted. Kindly add your nations to the newest version (prior to your own).
Omni-Sense
02-10-2006, 20:41
sorry, I must've missed your post, the forum is gettin rather muddled so ill delete my first post.

It's your second post you need to edit...
Yderia II
02-10-2006, 20:51
Hey Id love to join if u dont mind?! Do i just take the map, edit it with my area, repost it and name it?! Im a tad confused tbh
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 23:29
Right, this is good stuff so far. However, can people please NOT change the scale of the map? If you aren't on the front version atm, its because you changed the map scale or I couldn't access your new map. Alternatively, it's because your country wasn't on the group map.

Are there any smaller sized countries (not nations) that want to join? Currently every country that has joined is enormous, heh.

I added your country where you wanted it, though it isnt exact. If you're not happy with it let me know. Can people please include a bit of information about their geography? Cheers.
Cruxium
02-10-2006, 23:31
Yderia, you just edit yourself into the map. There is a key on the front page with the most modern map version telling people which country is which. Kindly include your nations capital with a circle, but it doesn't have to be a white circle.
Cruxium
03-10-2006, 00:10
I wrote why; you rescaled the map. Also, I'm curious why you're after such an enormous country.
The Gupta Dynasty
03-10-2006, 01:16
Well this is looking good. Cruxium, would you mind adding me in? I think I've described just what I want and I'm terrible with maps. As for geography, Yafor 2 itself is mostly mountainous jungle, with beaches in the central coast, and cliffs on the others. The rest of the former Yaforite Empire (the other pieces of land that I wanted around the island of Yafor 2) have a variation of geography. I'm not using my computer right now, but at the first chance I can get, when I get home, I'll take out my tmassive description of Yaforite geography that's saved on my home comp. Are there any problems with my application? If so, state them, I'm willing to change a few things if necessary.
Cruxium
03-10-2006, 01:27
Can you tell me again please? I cannot locate your nation info. Once done I will add you tomorrow when I get back from college. For now I bid you all a good evening.
The Gupta Dynasty
03-10-2006, 01:30
Here's the previous post. (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11759938&postcount=25) I think that these two posts combined is enough info. If not, tell me.
Rodenka
03-10-2006, 03:07
Okay...back at home wiht photoshop I've done a better job and made sure it uploaded.

Rodenka is the neighbor of Kilani, and is a heavily forested. To the East and to the South, mountains rise up from which coem Rodenka's several rivers. The central part of the country is heavily forested, with most of the major cities along the coast or along the rivers. Towards the coast, the coastal plains that produce much of Rodenka's food begin. A smaller, less foreboding mountain range rises to the west, more appropriately a ridge of small hills then a mountain range. The capital, Ulsburg, is bult along the river Ulm.

The borders of Kilani and Rodenka are heavily militarised, as the ruling family, as well as the general populace of Rodenka are fiercely anti-communist. Despite this, the two countries maintain some semblance of trade and even a small exchange of tourists. The two countries also compete fiercely in the sporting arena, the favorite competitions being the games of baseball and European football.

(Feel free to check that info with Kilani. he'll approve it. :) )

Map! (http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/milo1047/continentmap1.jpg)
Umeltia
03-10-2006, 20:30
Cool! Thanks for adding my nation to the map, Crixium!
The Dalriads
03-10-2006, 20:47
Is this okay now, if so please post on top map.

Its called DALRIADA, the capital city is called BOVEEDY. There are mountains in the far south and east. West coast is very rugged with big waves crashing in from the ocean. All of east is qute forested. Pine trees along mounatins, decidious trees lower down. Central area is marshy with swamp trees. West area is more barron with turf bogs and less trees as wind is coming in from the ocean. Capital city is built north of a dam and a resivoir. Most of the urban areas are around main city and around the big bay and farm land around that. Here is the map:

http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/9894/continent3kt9.png
Cruxium
04-10-2006, 16:20
Kindly see the front page to view the current members of our region. This is still open to new nations.
The Dalriads
04-10-2006, 17:43
Thank you! I am finally on the map, after about 7 tries.
Umeltia
05-10-2006, 16:43
When is the region going to be set up?
Cruxium
05-10-2006, 17:45
Just as soon as we decide upon a regional name.
Cruxium
05-10-2006, 18:41
I have made some brief alternations to the map, such as placing the source of a river in my nation leading into Bekhaera, which I hope is alright with you. Further, I edited Dalriada as I had only just realised he had changed the scale of the map a second time, so I simply moved his scale of his nation onto the true scale map. Apart from that, there are just a couple of colour changes and some neatening up of various shorelines.

Still looking for a few names to set up a poll and people are welcome to join.
The Dalriads
05-10-2006, 19:01
Oh sorry about the scale change... again, it must change when I paste the map into paint or when I upload it.

Suggestion for Continent:

Minaria
Umeltia
05-10-2006, 20:04
i'll try and think of a name suggestion for the continent:

ok I've got one:

Arcadia

Sorry its not the most original name ever!
Bekhaera
05-10-2006, 21:03
nah the river thing is cool Cuxium

continent name perhaps could be, Argolia

Alos add to my nations description that the western part of the country's people differ from the east in way of culture but share the same language and appearance

the south is home to the old kingdom and the ruins are there to see to this day and are revered by the country now and are considered taboo and holy
Cruxium
05-10-2006, 21:15
Good stuff.

I will set up a poll tomorrow with whatever names we have. I will likely say that Sunday is the closing date to join into the region.

As for the other stuff about your nation, it is really only meant to be geological/ factors and the reason behind it.
The Dalriads
05-10-2006, 23:16
We need to get some more people to join to make the continet look complete, or else someone can make a few fill in nations.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
06-10-2006, 02:39
I'd like to join, but I'm not any good with maps. Would anyone be willing to add a territory on that map for me?
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
06-10-2006, 03:27
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=59225&stc=1&d=1160101595

Does anyone have any objections to this change? I just gave it a shot and wouldn't mind some constructive criticism.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
06-10-2006, 03:31
Sorry, I just realized that the image is much smaller than it was when I editted it, it seems to have done that when I uploaded it.
Cruxium
06-10-2006, 11:52
I'll edit it when I get home. Any more thoughts on names?

Still plenty of room to join.
The Dalriads
06-10-2006, 16:45
Your country looks really cool Dai Yuddha Ossyria, and you said you wern't very good at editing maps. You left room for a tiny country to fit between us at the coast..good
Umeltia
06-10-2006, 17:04
Welcome to the continent Dai Yuddha Ossyria!
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
06-10-2006, 19:50
Thanks for the compliments.

Geography:

The far north and far east are home to the tallest and longest mountain ranges in the Union. Four rivers, known as the "Four Sons of the Old Man (or First Man)," flow down from the Azrashti Heights and down to the Grazelands that characterize much of the central Union's geography and they merge at the capital city of Urushalim and out into the Bay of Twin Swords. The West is hilly and densely forested with the center of agriculture being located close to the coast. The peninsula jutting out is always full of tourists enjoying the tropical beaches. The largest island in the Union, Lao Nio, is a major center of trade due to its location on trade routes going up and down the coast. It also hosts a tropical environment with many archaeological sites.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
07-10-2006, 09:17
I'll suggest Dirmasho as the continent's name.
Cruxium
07-10-2006, 13:15
Right guys n gals, I have made an alteration to the map, that being the location of my nation. The reason I have done this is that I do not see us filling up the center of the map otherwise. As such I have pulled out of the coast and put myself in the center of the continent with a small coastline. Existing countries may expand to fill the gap, alternatively it can be left to a new country.

I am posting the new map here for people to approve or disapprove, until any problems are worked out, it shall not become the main map.

Changes of geography are that my beaches now run down the south and my mountain ranges are to the west and north west acting as a natural border to Dai Yuddha. The south and the east are now the most built-up regions, with the north and west almost totally untouched. Further, the north is primarily dense forest.

http://www.geocities.com/life_wyze/continentmk3.jpg


Let me know your thoughts folks.
Umeltia
07-10-2006, 13:53
Looks fine by me Cruxium, as we now have more borders between nations - more borders, more role playing fun i guess!
Cruxium
07-10-2006, 16:15
*Bump*
Omni-Sense
07-10-2006, 17:43
Map is pretty good. The only problems I forsee is the area just above and below the yellow nation... there doesn't seem to be much room for another nation to fit there because of the coastlines, which leaves an odd space with no coastline but no borders either...



Note: Map of my nation is up in my sig
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
08-10-2006, 06:58
Kudos to the map, Crux

With regards to what Omni-Sense brought up, I would ideally like to see new nations take up those areas north and south of my own. But, if necessary, the Dalriads could extend their territory to occupy the land above me and I could do the same to the land south.

Any ideas?
Cruxium
08-10-2006, 12:08
Well my personal opinion was that two smaller and more uniquely shaped nations could squeeze in. For the space between yellow and grey, I foresee an Italy-esque country. However as with all spaces, if they aren't filled up by Monday night, I will either introduce a coastline or as yet unclaimed land.
Aragan
08-10-2006, 17:28
Can I still join this thread?
Cruxium
08-10-2006, 20:41
Yep, feel free. Just whack up your country in the latest map.
Aragan
08-10-2006, 22:31
Thank you. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/aragan/new_continent_nation.jpg

Is this good? I would like my nation between the grey and green nations, please. The borders may not fit exactly, but I could work on that if my nation's basic look is approved.
Cruxium
08-10-2006, 22:52
Your version wouldn't have gone onto the map, however I took the liberty of adding Aragan in a shape roughly similar to your original design. Let me know if the image below is suitable and I will make it the current version, if not I can rework it.

http://www.geocities.com/life_wyze/continentmk3.5.jpg
Aragan
08-10-2006, 22:54
The new image you made is fine. Thank you very much.:) I'm happy with it.
Cruxium
08-10-2006, 23:00
New version is up. Any chance of a mention of your geography and relevent demographics?

Can you vote for your preferred continent name, please, everyone?
Aragan
08-10-2006, 23:23
Oh, of course. My nation, Aragan has in the west, there are large mountains and rivers, with large clusters of trees. In the far east there are flat lands and fertile farmlands. In the middle are stretches of forest. The population the in west is mostly city dwellers who live around mines which mines iron. In the east are mostly farmers which grow wheat. In the middle are trade centers between the two sides of the county. The population is heavily Catholic, and the nation maintains a moderate year round proffesinal army, but can call upon levys to reinforce it's more pro troops.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
09-10-2006, 03:13
Well my personal opinion was that two smaller and more uniquely shaped nations could squeeze in. For the space between yellow and grey, I foresee an Italy-esque country. However as with all spaces, if they aren't filled up by Monday night, I will either introduce a coastline or as yet unclaimed land.

I completely agree with regards to the Italian-like peninsula between our nations, I would hate to see more coastlines take up that area.
The Poorlands
09-10-2006, 04:27
http://www.maj.com/gallery/Zukariaa/Maps/poorlandscontinentmap.png

Don't mind if I add myself.


Poorlands is a wasteland of a country. Due to the raping of the land early in the nation's history, there are hardly any resources. The land is littered with small villages, where disease is prominent and starvation common.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
09-10-2006, 05:17
Welcome aboard, Poorlands!

It's good to have you.
Shikishima
09-10-2006, 08:12
I hereby place a requistion order in the name of Shikishima for the areas marked in purple:

http://pics.livejournal.com/gonadsandstrife/pic/0001fct1

Shikishima is a land of multiple splendors. The inland mountainous regions are serviced by several rivers, which allows the nation to increase its agricultural lands by the use of terracing. This saves the wide grassy plains & forests as natural habitats for the national animal, the hot Asian girl. The 'Shiman interior is world-renowned as being a naturalist & zoologist's dream, & many scientific studies are performed there. The many rivers & extended coastline allow for a thriving foreign & domestic shipping industry, & industry has taken well to the inner lowlands. Tourism is high in Shikishima's cities, with several beach resorts & fast-growing urban art centers drawing the majority of visitors. The capital, Zhijiang, is well-known for its successful blending of fast-paced urbanity with the laidback easygoing culture of the nation's inhabitants.
Cruxium
09-10-2006, 13:16
Right then, I did have the poll set for 3 days but it seems relatively unlikely that any name is going to be chosen other than Elysia, as such I am going to set up a region under that name. HOWEVER, if there is a swing and another name takes dominance, I will then simply create a replacement region.

Poorlands and Shikishima, welcome to the continent. *grins*

At some point I will create a new Master Thread for our continent that will, in effect, be a Factbook. If everyone could post a link to their own factbook here so that I can reference it in the group thread at a later date, it would be much appreciated.
Cruxium
09-10-2006, 13:21
The Elysia region is now open, password is Elysia, however it will be changed once everyone is a member.
Rodenka
09-10-2006, 16:50
I need to amke a factbook for Rodenka, actually ^^;; I'll get on that soonish.
Shikishima
09-10-2006, 22:41
Yeah, uh, about that....how exactly is that done again? Searching in vain finds nothing.
Red Tide2
09-10-2006, 23:03
I am tired of roleplaying an island and being the only one in my region. Therefore, I request permission to join. Here is my submission:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i47/ObssesedNuker/0001fct1.png

Please forgive my(numerous) mistakes.

And since I dont have a factbook:

The Corporate Dictatorship of Red Tide has a relatively diverse climate, with the Southern Coastline being a large range of mountains. The rest of Red Tide is a mix of rolling hills, minor rivers, plains, grasslands, and occassional forests of varying thickness. Eastern coastline is heavily urbanised, but the cities themselves are bleak places consisting of rundown apartments, tenements, smoke belching weapons factories and oil refineries, and numerous filthy salt water ports. The borders are heavily fortified with numerous trench system and defensive bunkers. Even though the nation relies heavily on the railroad to transport its goods moderate to long distances, there still exists a pretty small national highway system.
Errikland
09-10-2006, 23:05
EDIT: Nevermind

I would like to get involved.

Here (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/new_cont._01.png). In the dark green

The vast territory is lkargely covered by either dense temperate forest or rollong grasslands, with high mountains in the southern inland and the northern penninsula. The climate is thoroughly temperate throughout, with light but very dependable rains in most of the area.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
09-10-2006, 23:30
Looks like the continent is filling out nicely.
Debilitating Pain
10-10-2006, 01:42
Greetings of Ash and Dread from the Dominion of Debilitating Pain!

I have situated myself on the map and should be hard to miss:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/abundibot/0001fct1copy.png

I do not yet have a factbook [please tell me how I might set this up] so I tell you this of my land:

The Dominion was once a great and glorious empire living on the slopes of the Mountain, __________. One day, the Mountain became wroth with the people of the Dominion and vomited molten lava on them. Little is known of the dying moments of that society, except that they fled within the encircling walls of the Caldera of the Mountain, __________, and became the Ashborn, whose capital city is at no fixed point. Today, the Dominion is ruled by the Brotherhood of Seekers for Truth and Penitence, a secretive Guild whose membership is largely unknown and which enriches itself and maintains its grip on power by offering certain extra-judicial services to foreign governments and other concerns. Thousands of kilometers of prison wards, etched into the caldera wall, provide a robust industry and maintains the bragging stance of the Dominion that it has the highest proportion of immigrants to natives around. Some say the peasants of the Ashborn have never seen beyond the Caldera wall. What goes on in the Dominion stays in the Dominion as it is incredibly hard to sneak a peak at what is going on within the Caldera because of high thermal emissions and magnetic irregularities owing to its exposure to the mantle of the planet and we continue to exploit this to your advantage by providing truly risk- and guilt-free extraordinary rendition!
Cruxium
10-10-2006, 12:50
Errikland and RedTide, you're both in. I have the map at the bottom as the most recent version.

Debilitating Pain, I am a bit dubious about your addition based on the grounds that I am unsure if you're meant to be set in a modern time or not.

An example of a factbook can be found by following the link in my sig (Cruxium nation). It is in effect merely a thread devoted to describing the various aspects of your nation, from history to government, economics to geography and demographics.

http://www.geocities.com/life_wyze/continentmk4.jpg
Debilitating Pain
10-10-2006, 12:56
Errikland and RedTide, you're both in. I have the map at the bottom as the most recent version.

Debilitating Pain, I am a bit dubious about your addition based on the grounds that I am unsure if you're meant to be set in a modern time or not.

An example of a factbook can be found by following the link in my sig (Cruxium nation). It is in effect merely a thread devoted to describing the various aspects of your nation, from history to government, economics to geography and demographics.

http://www.geocities.com/life_wyze/continentmk4.jpg

The Dominion of Debilitating Pain is firmly modern. Though a semi-nomadic people, they rely on advanced geothermal power and the leadership exits the caldera with modern propulsion techniques. Our peasants just don't have PSPs.

The name of the nation is in respect of an ancient tradition and [OOC]I, a participant in modern life, am a member of a secret fraternal order, so it's just roleplaying what I know. I don't think of it as terribly anachronistic though I can understand that you might.

[IC & OOC] I would say life in the Dominion is roughly the same for its citizens as that of North Korea, who just tested an Atomic bomb this week. Will you consider letting me join your continent? I applied on a good tip and I'd hate to have to leave with my tail twixt my legs.
Cruxium
10-10-2006, 13:29
Your nation has been added to the map. Is there another name it is called by or is Debilitating Pain the official national name?
[NS]Zukariaa
10-10-2006, 13:39
OOC-I believe Errikland cancelled, as joining this continent means it is your homeland. That conflicts with other things. Notice his edit.
Debilitating Pain
10-10-2006, 13:56
Your nation has been added to the map. Is there another name it is called by or is Debilitating Pain the official national name?

Hey thanks!

The Dominion of Debilitating Pain is our official name, yes. We have forgotten the old names because we did not have time to bring them with us.
Cruxium
10-10-2006, 15:56
Ah I see. I didn't follow the line of logic behind the edit, though I did question the grey text.

Ideally we need another two nations, however if there is no further interest, I will close the borders tonight.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
11-10-2006, 04:52
bump
Cruxium
11-10-2006, 18:37
*Bump*
The Appalacians
11-10-2006, 21:49
Two openings, you say? I hope I'm not too late. Here's my submission:
Shikishima
11-10-2006, 22:09
(OOC) So...is the large dark green in the NE now open for someone take? Can we assign it to a person maybe? If so, why not fill out the spot between Cruxium & Dai Yuddha Ossyria as well & then we can assgin them to the next 2 people who wander by?
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
12-10-2006, 01:34
I agree

Cruxium mentioned earlier that a Italy-like peninsula would be the ideal choice to take up that empty space between our nations.
Shikishima
12-10-2006, 02:37
(OOC) Taking into account the previous posts & ideas, I've created this proposed map:

http://pics.livejournal.com/gonadsandstrife/pic/0001gay7

I gave the land set up by Errikland to The Appalacians since Errikland opted out. The remaining area is in light grey next to Cruxium & DBO. I added in some islands that can go up to claim from anyone in the area there. Anyone who takes the last bit (or bits) of land can make it whatever colo9r they want there.

Of course, this is all able to be changed. Once it's all confirmed, we can make a real map & maybe a NSWiki entry for Elysia & the rest of us.
Shikishima
13-10-2006, 02:45
*bumpity*
Aragan
13-10-2006, 03:25
I like whats there so far.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
13-10-2006, 19:53
I think that map is excellent.

Does anyone know when and where we will post our nations' factbooks?
Cruxium
20-10-2006, 02:20
The map looks good.

People can post their factbook at any time and then place a link here. Mine is already linked in my sig.
Omni-Sense
29-10-2006, 20:28
I don't really have a factbook and I am not sure if I am going to make one. The most relevant information is in my signature (i.e. my military forces, a map of my nation, and the alliance I am apart of).
Whittlesfield
29-10-2006, 20:43
This still open?
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
29-10-2006, 22:12
This still open?

If you'd like to claim some of the gray territory on the map, then yes.
Muhasafraq
30-10-2006, 01:23
I would like to claim the top half of the peninsula if possible. Thanks ahead of time.
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
30-10-2006, 19:13
I will tell the other nations on Elyisa and see what they have to say. I'm am the yellow nation and am currently invading a small portion of the gray area along my border.
Cruxium
31-10-2006, 20:05
Yep all good, put your claims on and then we can see the new map.
Muhasafraq
31-10-2006, 20:22
I added my country right below the yellow territory. If it's too big or whatever, let me know. Otherwise, am I good to go?

http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ttankiahz1.jpg
-Outer-Heaven-
31-10-2006, 21:33
May I claim the Last Little bit of Grey land or am I too late?
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
31-10-2006, 23:00
Welcome aboard, Muhasafraq!

May I claim the Last Little bit of Grey land or am I too late?

Edit the map and so we can see your claim and capital.
-Outer-Heaven-
31-10-2006, 23:29
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/dracomar/continentmk4.jpg
I picked the Dark Red for my Color..... Also Figured that thouse larger islands were rather ambitious for me to try to claim, so I didn't.
Cruxium
03-11-2006, 16:34
Welcome to the club you two. Join the region, password is Elysia until you're both in.
Bekhaera
13-01-2007, 01:51
sorry ive neglected thsi thread is my portion of the territory still allowed and i lost the link to the region :[
Cruxium
13-01-2007, 02:06
Sure thing, you're still welcome. To change region click on your region in the navigation bar in NS and click move. Then choose Elysia as your new region. Password is Elysia.
Bekhaera
13-01-2007, 03:19
okay shall do can anyone fill me in on any events that have happend in the region or any RPs that are going on featuring the region.

thanks.
Cruxium
14-01-2007, 00:58
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=513869

That link contains news threads for the nation. Currently only mine are there as no one else has a news thread. It can also be used for RP's if one so desires.
Omni-Sense
11-03-2007, 05:50
bump this region?