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'''Jorvik''', officially the '''Jarldom of Jorvik''', is a nation located in the +,- continent of [[Geographical Regions (CivMC)|Impendia
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Jorvik is best known for its Viking-themed builds, promotion of democratic ideals, and the export of raw goods found within its snowy tundra biomes.
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==History==
===Initial Settlement===
==== Early Planning ====
Jorvik's modern territory was settled in early June 2022. However, the earliest conceptualization of the nation began on May 15, 2022, when former [[Varkonia|Varkonian]] senator [[Cicero]] pondered the idea of settling in a snowy area and constructing a viking-themed stave church upon settling. These ideas were prompted by former Varkonian leader, the Red Duke [[Mickale]], beginning a discussion over whether or not he would return to the civilization genre following the shut down of [[CivClassic 2.0]]. On May 22, it was decided formally that Jorvik's location would be centered upon coastal snowy-hills.
Shortly before the launch of [[CivMC]], it was proposed by Roman citizen [[NovaCaesar]] that Jorvik enter into a confederative alliance with SPQR. Discussions regarding the proposal were brief and on May 26 it was decided that Jorvik would remain aligned with its creators original visions of being a City-State. With an administrative path selected Cicero began preparing for the physical creation of Jorvik and a prototype of his Stave Church concept was promptly constructed on Jorvik's build server.
==== Discovery of Jorvik ====
The Jorvik settlement was established on June 2, 2022. The location was chosen after hours of exploratory scouting by Mickale, Cicero, and Seldomshock. The location was chosen, in part, because it greatly resembled the geological conception that the nation's founders had established before launch. Following the construction of bare minimum shelter and collection of essential resources the Jorvikson settlers turned their attention to collecting map data. Ulfrich Stormcloak hosted an expedition to document and chart Jorvik's territories on June 3. After he had gathered sufficient information; Cicero submitted Jorvik's territorial claims to the CivMC subreddit marking Jorvik's ceremonial date of foundation. Several other expeditions occurred in the following days. Stormcloak continued his exploration, discovering and christening, '''Shark Island''', an island which has a distinct formation that resembles a shark's body. Mickale ventured even further to the east, constructing a small island settlement known as '''Nordska'''.
===Period of Informality===
Jorvik's Period of Informality is an era of the nation's history during which the early settlers had few formal government institutions to guide their actions. It is theorized to have begun June 2, 2022 and lasted until June 7, 2022. This period is most notable for the establishment of a formal Jorvik national government, the development of basic institutions, and the organization of labor efforts.
==== Establishment of National Government ====
Seeking to harness the stability and structure that can only be assumed through formal governance, the Jorvikson settlers began to circulate their ideas on the creation of a formal national government. This conversation would begin on June 4, 2022, within a private chamber containing primitive-Jorvik's de-facto oligarchs (a group of the settlements most influential residents). It was then, that the ideas of directly democratic voting, an independently elected judiciary, and a limited executive office were promulgated. These ideas were contributed by Mickale, who had vast political acumen given his years steering Varkonia. Mickale's proposal included a unicameral legislature that had the ability to veto legislation with a supermajority vote. Other notable Jorvikson politicians, namely Ulfrich Stormcloak, argued in favor of a bicameral legislature that incorporated a permanent group of elders who would also retain authority to veto referendums. These ideas were critical to the formation of government policies and institutions.
==== Obtaining Legitimacy ====
An important matter for the fledgling government was to assert authority over its territorial claims and establish credibility amongst foreign nations. One of Jorvik's earliest diplomatic allies was SPQR; with whom it had already established relations with prior to server launch. Thus, deepening the bond between the nations and establishing shared infrastructure was critical. On June 4, 2023, Ulfrich Stormcloak championed a proposal to construct a railway to SPQR. This proposal would ultimately pass and the rail would be completed under his supervision.
Jorvik sustained its first raid on June 5 when Donniedarko_ entered Jorvik's territory and began destroying Jorvik's rail line to SPQR. As a result, Ulfrich Stormcloak was deployed to suppress the attack. Donniedarko__ was swiftly killed by Stormcloak. This marked the first Jorvik military action and was the first slaying by the nation's militia.
Shortly after the aforementioned attack, on June 7, [[Sythodeus]] entered SPQR and began constructing a small settlement. He claimed that the settlement had been established on behalf of Jorvik's government, which government officials disputed. Sythodeus later pinged snitches at Jorvik city's spruce farm. Fearing that he may be stealing raw materials, the government sent Ulfrich Stormcloak to investigate. Upon his arrival Stormcloak was attacked by Sythodeus, who was wielding a wooden axe. In response, Ulfrich pearled Sythodeus. This is notably the first pearl secured by Jorvik.
===Construction Era===
The summer of 2022 began as a relatively peaceful and prosperous period for the Jarldom. A number of major construction projects were started including the railway station and a stave church.
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