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{{Infobox civilization|name=Nara|subheader=|image=Nara_Flag.png|capital_city=[[Shiroyama]] | government_type=Feudal Shogunate|position_title1=Shikken|position_title2=Rensho|position_title4=Daimyo|position_title5=Samurai|position_title6=Komuin|position_title3=Taishō|position_name1=[[SwordMaster7777]]|position_name2=[[Prawny331]]|position_name3=[[BlankestAtlas]]|foundation_date=2nd June 2022|preceded_by={{flag|Far Seas Alliance}}, {{flag|Inferno}}|discord=https://discord.gg/M8etHAEyBB|demonym=Naran|position_name4=[[Bronnakus]], [[Earyx]], [[OreStraya]]||position_name5=[[HPLaptop]], [[dustyrayton2]]||position_name6=[[Bronnakus]], [[mtfUJi]], [[BlankestAtlas]], [[Hg__80]]|caption=Nara's flag, with three heavenly trigrams<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagua</ref> representing the divinity of the nation. In the center the moon rises in a dark night sky.|location=3300, 4700|area=3.05 km^2<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/vpobr3/new_map_new_nation_size_analysis_details_in/</ref> (outdated)|alliance=[[Dalgon-Nara Alliance]], {{flag|Elysian Pact}}|activity_level=High|settlements=Ichinokawa, Sunatoride, Kajitsu|territories=[[Q'Barra]], Akheron (defunct), Mali|mascot=Finn}}

Nara's territory runs from Lake Biwa in the north to the world border, with a long, narrow claim reminiscent of the nation of Chile. The nation is bordered to the west by [[Dalgon]], the east by [[Free Danzilonan Republic]] and Meracydia, and to the north and northwest by [[Doom City]] and Arsenia.

The town of Ichinokawa was planned by [[Paragonius]] as the nation's second settlement within the first week, though it was not established until the third week. In that time Shiroyama also was expanding quickly and drawing in new players, as well as advancing through the tech tree with the help of [[Greltam]] and his farms in the Greltam Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), which is located in north Dalgon. Two new Komuin were promoted for their efforts following launch, with [[Ukai]] as the Komuin of Domestic Affairs (which would later be renamed the Komuin of the Interior). [[Dynamiczbee]] was also promoted as the Komuin of Agriculture, and spearheaded farm construction, with a particular focus on producing aesthetically pleasing farms, instead of the usual ugly squares typical for XP production.

A public factory room was set up in Shiroyama, and then Komuin [[Bronnakus]] continued to encourage settlement and the construction of houses. New parts of the city were seeing growth, and the SpeedyJustice Manor Neighborhood began to take shape at this time with the construction of the eponymous manor.

However, notorious raider [[Vah]] decided to set his set his sights on the continent of Alenarith in this time period. Due to his slippery nature, for quite some time [[Vah]] was able to raid with impunity. However, one fateful day [[Vah]] decided to raid the newly-founded Nara Brewers Guild, burning any materials he could find and killing Bronnakus several times. With reinforcements inbound, [[Vah]] attempted to escape, chased by [[Bronnakus]] (still armorless and weaponless) and [[Earyx]] (who was in gold prot), when he lagged out and was stuck in the void upon reconnecting<ref>https://youtu.be/pKQ4J81j1lw</ref> due to a client-side issue. Seizing the moment, the duo of buildfriends attacked without mercy and killed [[Vah]]. Despite not being able to pearl him, the kill was not without its benefits, as [[Vah]] lost multiple weapons, potions, tools, and armor pieces, most of which was burnt<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w90h7d/vah_loses_to_two_naked_buildfriends/</ref> or dropchested far from Nara.

Wanting revenge, Vah re-geared and made the long trip back to Shiroyama from his bunker in the Fellowship, obbybombing downtown Shiroyama with a stack of IRO<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w9agx9/notable_pissbaby_vah_dies_to_naked_newfriends_in/</ref> before being chased off. This was easily cleaned up with the help of allies, and peace temporarily returned to Shiroyama once more. For the next short while, due to [[Vah]] being banned, Shiroyama expanded and welcomed the businesses and embassies of many nations. This peace was enjoyed but it was known it was temporary. Upon the end of [[Vah]]'s ban, raids returned intermittently, with several raiders joining the group over the coming weeks, most notably [[Ez2Clutch]], following his pearling and subsequent betrayal of [[Estalia]] upon being released by [[Rhode Island]]. Nara's activity and relative wealth made it an obvious target for attacks, in addition to Vah's historic defeat in Shiroyama. With the assistance of regional allies in the [[Alenarith Forum]], damage to Shiroyama was light. The raiders did successfully kill many Narans, claiming the loot they dropped before running away. This included RezzyDaddy, who was moving house from MTA when he was caught in Dalgon carrying two stacks of diamond blocks<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wochal/bounty_doesnt_go_up_if_you_steal_all_their/</ref>.

In early August, the province of [[Q'Barra]] was formalised<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wgurqg/qbarra_naran_exclave/</ref>, with Earyx spearheading the claim and being promoted to Daimyo of the region. This left Nara with two formal provinces, with Bronnakus being promoted to Daimyo in early July. The government also saw some reshuffling, with [[JeyHey]] joining as Komuin of Infrastructure, and [[Greltam]] replacing Dynamiczbee as Komuin of Agriculture owing to his predecessor's inactivity. JeyHey did not remain as Komuin of Infrastructure for long, replacing Ukai. The Infrastructure position was converted into a citizen-led Infrastructure Committee, consisting of [[Asakuun]], [[Toshiba Laptop]] and [[MythicPatronymic]]. This committee started planning work for a cross-continental rail to the north-west, which started construction and was named the Shiroyama North to Arsenio, Caliphate and Commonwealth (SNACC) line.

During this time BlankestAtlas was named the Komuin of Culture and Nara was looking to build a greater relationship with nearby Danzilona, and so the idea of hosting the server's first Olympics was floated around. As it was Winter, the concept emerged as a Winter Olympics, though due to political shenanigans, would not end up being held until the beginning of Spring, in the middle of March 2023. The majority of events were held in Shiroyama Nara, and some new sports facilities, like a Spleef Arena (Sponsored by Doom Delivery) were built to accomodate more event ideas. Other events were held in [[New Swisston]], Danzilona and Venera, Old [[Venne (CivMC)|Venne]]. Nara took home the most medals of any nation in this Olympics, with Hg__80 being the stand-out athlete brining home 4 of Nara's 5 gold medals.

On July 22, 2022, it was discovered that a trio of newfriends began building a village in an Arabian style on a small beach in central Nara, unaware of the claims. At the time Komuin of Citizen Management Bronnakus, as well as [[HPLaptop]], discovered the settlement on a trip southwards. After some investigation, the pair was able to determine the owners of the settlement. Rather than reacting harshly, the group was invited to join Nara as an official village. Sunatoride ("Sand Fort") was given as a temporary name while the group decides for itself a proper settlement name. However, due to inactivity of said newfriends, the settlement is abandoned, with its materials being cannibalized for the development of the industrial center of Nara and supplies for Yoshiwara.

Coordinates management of natural resource gathering and farming, as well as all land either reserved for national parks or not currently part of a city/village. Initially held by [[dynamiczbeez]], who stepped down in late July to be replaced by [[Greltam]]. In December the position was filled by mTfUJi, following Greltam's absence.

The Shuryo are the masters of Nara's various guilds. They are democratically elected by the wider guild membership.

Nara has a very close relationship with the neighbouring nation of [[Dalgon]]. This is due to the fact that the Shikken [[SwordMaster7777]] is a good friend of the founder of Dalgon, [[fredhun14]]. This close allyship also assisted both nations during the [[CivMC]] launch as they could guard each other's backs from the roaming players at the time, merging their territory until official claims maps could be posted, although this did lead to some confusion with many people believing that the two separate nations were but one. This alliance is yet to be formalised, but has been named the [[DNA|Dalgon-Nara Alliance]], or DNA.