Griffin
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The High Kingdom of Griffin, simply known as Griffin, Is a small kingdom on the western shores of the Lyrean Sea. They are known as a casual building focused nation. Griffin values neutrality and follows Melonism as its religion.
| High Kingdom of Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Griffin | |
 Flag of Griffin | |
 Coat Of Arms of Griffin | |
| General | |
| Capital city | Adria |
| National Colors | |
| Government | |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Governing document | Royal Constitution of Griffin |
• High King | Seekinq |
| Formation | |
| Foundation date | 29/3/22 |
| Preceded by | Wyvern & Kingdom of Fish |
| Culture | |
| Language | English |
| Religion | Melonism |
| Links | |
| Discord | Griffin Discord |
History
Early Griffin History
On the 29th of March, 2022 the Kingdom of Wyvern and the Imperial Kingdom of Fish reformed into the High Kingdom of Griffin, adopting it's new constitution with Seekinq as its High King and Melonism as its state religion. When the server launched early Griffinian settlers found themselves on the shores of the Medi Sea, however after finding most of the land already settled by other groups they travelled north after hearing about some unclaimed land from Pavia. On the 7th of June, 2022 Griffin announced the borders of their Kingdom in the northeast. This was followed by rapid development across the nation including vast farms, roads and houses. On the eastern coastline Adria, Griffin's capital was founded. Progress continued until around late July, when many Griffin citizens began to lose interest in the server and began to move onto different things.
Inactivity Period
From late July until early November Griffin remained largely dormant and progress slowed across the nation with many things falling into a state of decay. On the 5th of August, 2022 the Banana Republic, a group of players within eastern Griffin splits from the kingdom to form their own republic, Griffin's land east of the Dragonwing Mountains were granted to them. While the rest of the server was engaged in war, Griffin remained largely inactive until a group of Griffinians returned to the server in early November.
New Golden Age
On the 13th of November, 2022 a group of Griffinians returned to the server to reestablish the Kingdom and continue working on their projects they had left a couple months prior. Following this progress quickly started across the nation on many different projects including the reestablishment of Adria, Griffin's capital. Adria quickly began to grow with many new buildings being added including the Plaza being completed on November 18th, the railstation on November 30th and Christmas decorations on December 4th. Progress continued through December with the city docks growing and the construction of Griffins flagship, the RGS Fish. Entering January Griffin sought to overhaul their Royal Road Network that ran throughout the nation, this included an iceroad running throughout the nation with wayshrines at towns to allow entrance and an overhaul of the overground road network. In Febuary focus was returned to Adria and saw the construction of the Royal Palace of Adria and the Tower of St. Barbas overlooking the city. In March vast fields of flowers and crops were planted around ancient ruins throughout Griffin's Crownlands. Griffin also celebrated its 1 year founding anniversary on the 29th of March, 2023. April saw Adria practically double in size including many new houses and the Grand Temple of Adria, the official home of Melonism on CivMC.
Geography
Griffin sits on the western shores of the Lyrean Sea upon the Lyrea Subcontinent. Griffin borders Pavia to the south across the River Trelli which runs along the entirety of the Griffin-Pavia border, Borders Phoenixium across the Dragonwing Mountains to the west and bordering Moloka to the north. Adria, Griffins capital sits on the eastern shores of the kingdom on the western shores of the Lyrean Sea on the Bay of Adria. Within the Bay of Adria sits Crown Isle, an island within the City of Adria. At the mouth of the River Trelli sits the Bay of Wyvern along Griffin's southeast coast. To the north of Griffin's mainland sits the Isles of Verona, an archipelago of many small islands under Griffin's Crownlands.
Government
Overview
Griffin's government is made up of its High King and the Royal Council, made up of the dukes and duchesses of the kingdom and the High King himself. The kingdom is made up of the crownlands, ruled by the High King. And smaller duchies, ruled over by each respective duke or duchess.
Griffin prioritizes the following policies:
- Neutrality, Griffin will always look to seek neutrality in most foreign affairs.
- Being a welcoming and friendly nation for newfriends.
- Protecting ourselves against aggression, raiding and griefing.
You can find the full constitution of Griffin here.
Duchies
Adria
Adria is the capital of the kingdom and is the seat of the High King in the realm. It sits on the eastern coast of Griffin on the shores of the Lyrean Sea and is a vast and sprawling venetian style city.
Crownlands
The Crownlands make up the majority of Griffin and are ruled directly by the High King, they are home to sprawling fields of flowers and crops, combined with many ancient ruins scattered throughout.
Cucurbits
Curcurbits sits on an island in the Lyrean Sea just off the coast of Griffin's capital, Adria. It used to be home to the City-State of Phoenix before they disbanded and moved south. Nowadays it is home to rustic architecture and greenhouses.
Iliac
Iliac sits on the far south-west of Griffin bordering Pavia across the Trelli River and Phoenixium across the Dragonwing Mountains. It is home to rolling hills of forests and castles.
Wynford
Wynford sits on the western borders of Griffin. It is home to Griffins agriculture industry with vast farms of many different types.