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'''Around the World in 12 Days''', or known more simply as '''Around the World''' is a seminal text by [[4788888]] (SalmonDinner) detailing some of his first experiences as a new friend on CivRealms over the course of twelve in-game days. The series takes place over three volumes, with a final fourth volume remaining unpublished and its manuscript hidden in Napistan.
=== Background ===
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==== Synopsis ====
[[File:Villa Mare (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888's visit to Villa Mare.]]
[[File:Carbon Vault (Around the World).png|thumb|A close encounter with one of Carbon's vaults.]]
[[File:Amaryllis (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 meets cherrylaser2000 and jovaz in former Amaryllis.]]
[[File:Amaryllis2 (Around the World).png|thumb|Sailing past former Amaryllis.]]
4788888 has just finished cataloging the Library Association's 38 books when he learns that they are missing many books by JesstheFish and other authors. Lanax contacts him as well saying he has many books in Tombstone which the Bremerhaven Library is missing. This prompts 4788888 to set off on an adventure across Napistan, through the ocean, and towards Tombstone.
==== Places Traveled ====
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* [[Exarchos]]
* [[Tolstoy]]
* [[Villa Mare]] (
* [[Carbon]] Island
* [[Amaryllis]]
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==== Synopsis ====
[[File:Tombstone1 (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 arrives in Tombstone to meet Lanax.]]
[[File:Tombstone2 (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 follows Tomocat to chat with him and Invader for a bit.]]
[[File:Tombstone3 (Around the World).png|thumb|Lanax's library in Tombstone.]]
[[File:Chicao Ruins (Around the World).png|thumb|Sailing past the ruins of Chicao in former Savaguard.]]
[[File:4788888 picks up Wilhelm (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 picks up Wilhelm during his Journey Around the World.]]
[[File:Yamato (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 reaches Honshu city in Yamato.]]
[[File:Alexandria2 (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 finally makes it to Alexandria after nearly circumnavigating the continent.]]
After visiting Lanax in Tombstone, TTastic, noahravn, and ieatazz69 contact 4788888 separately to contribute books to the CivRealms Library Association's collection. This takes 4788888 across the southwest side of the main continent, all the way from Yamato to Alexandria. Wilhelm, 4788888's parrot friend, is also tamed on the shores of Savaguard.
==== Places Traveled ====
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==== Synopsis ====
[[File:Wheaton (Around the World)q.png|thumb|4788888 sails past Wheaton on his way to CivCorp.]]
[[File:Rob's Town (Around the World).png|thumb|Disembarking the ocean at Rob's Town.]]
[[File:CivCorp1 (Around the World).png|thumb|Arrival at CivCorp city.]]
[[File:CivCorp2 (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 meets axusgrad to receive the first Wines o CivRealms book (signed edition).]]
After a brief sojourn in Bremerhaven, 4788888 sails to CivCorp, meeting noahravn, axusgrad, and many more. He gathers many books there and talks to JesstheFish for the first time.
==== Places Traveled ====
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* [[Bremerhaven]]
* [[Wheatistan]]
*Rob's Historic Town
* Emmertown
* [[CivCorp]]
=== Volume Four ===
[[File:CivCorp3 (Around the World).png|thumb|Book swap with noahravn in CivCorp city.]]
[[File:Alexandria3 (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 meets ieatazz69 in Alexandria, following him later to Accelerada.]]
[[File:Tallum (Around the World).png|thumb|4788888 visits Henderwicz's book shop in Tallum.]]
==== Synopsis ====
The fourth and final volume of ''Around the World'' covers the end of 4788888's journey, beginning with his book swap with azz in Alexandria and Accelerada, progressing to him sailing to meet with [[Henderwicz]] in Norlund, and ending with his return to Bremerhaven and the construction of the CLA's headquarters.
==== Places Traveled ====
*
*[[New Jersey]]
*[[Accelerada]]
*[[Norlund]]
*[[Bremerhaven]]
==== Riddle ====
The fourth volume is unreleased but its manuscript has been confirmed by 4788888 to reside in a secret location in Napistan. The following riddle (modeled after one by author Forrest Fenn) is given<ref>[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c6/a1/26/c6a126c6907b85aadc7ce5919381b818.png Forrest Fenn Map]</ref> as to its location:<blockquote>As I have gone alone in there
And with my writings bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of stories old.
Begin it where cold waters start
And take it in the river down,
Not far, but too far to walk.
Put in below the home of Invader.
From there it’s no place for the meek,
The end is ever drawing nigh;
There’ll be no snow in your way,
Just green things all around.
If you’ve been wise and found the cabin,
Look far north, your quest to cease,
But do not give up, when you swim through waters,
Then take the book and go in peace.
So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answers I already know,
I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak.
So hear me all and listen good,
Your effort will be worth the look.
If you are brave and in the wood
I give you title to the book.</blockquote>
=== Reviews ===
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==== Reception ====
After the release of the second title, goldencrunchcrms wrote this about the Around the World series:<blockquote>I'm going to make a bold claim here, but I stand by it: if you're going to read any of the books in [the CLA] collection, you should make it this one. Its epic scope is unmatched by any other in-game book I've read, and 4788888's skillful prose vividly brings the people and places of Civrealms to life while never losing sight of the deeply personal narrative that forms the book's emotional core. ''Around the World'' is a marvellous achievement, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that I'm eagerly awaiting future additions to the series.<ref>https://sites.google.com/view/civrealms-library-association/book-club</ref></blockquote>Henderwicz, ChChris, Milipede, Narwhal, TWIMKIEminer, HiImPosey, Chomer, UnrealJesus, and others also expressed their adulation for the work in-game, on the subreddit, and over Discord.
== References ==
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[[Category:CivRealms 2.0]]
[[Category:Good Article]]
[[Category:Literature]]
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