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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_title3=Daimyo|position_title4=Samurai|position_title5=Komuin|position_name1=[[SwordMaster7777]]|position_name2=[[Prawny331]]|foundation_date=2nd June 2022|preceded_by=[[Far Seas Alliance]], [[Inferno]]|discord=https://discord.gg/M8etHAEyBB|demonym=Naran|position_name3=[[Bronnakus]], [[Earyx]]||position_name4=[[HPLaptop]], [[mTfUJi]]||position_name5=[[JeyHey]], [[Greltam]]|caption=On each side of the flag, one finds 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>|alliance=DNA|activity_level=High|settlements=Ichinokawa, Sunatoride, Kajitsu}}

Upon launch, the Narans paired up with the Dalgonians to find suitable land for settlement. Given the nature of both nations' ambitions, with Nara wanting to build its capital by a mountain and Dalgon wanting to live inside a mountain, the two were natural neighbors. Within half an hour of launch, Dalgonian leader Fredhun14 found and shared pictures of beautiful white cliffs by a birch forest. Shikken [[SwordMaster7777]] loved it, and the scattered Narans beelined to settle the area. After switching to the meadows north of the mountains, work quickly began to set up defenses and farms in what would become Shiroyama.

Within a week of founding, Shiroyama had begun construction in earnest. The house of [[Bronnakus]], Nara's oldest building, was built on 6/4/2022, followed quickly by Ukai's house and sheep gauntlet in Noto Point. By the end of the week, Nara hosted a flower shop, wood exchange, multiple houses, and the global headquarters of MofuMofu Wool, the largest provider of both gay and anime girl wool in CivMC. Shiroyama, a city built at a reasonable scale and focused on aesthetics, quickly blossomed into an attractive place for foreign visitors and investors.

Ichinokawa was thought of within the first week, but it was not until week three that [[Paragonius]] began the project in earnest. In that time Shiroyama also was expanding quickly and drawing in newfriends, 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. A public factory room was set up, and Komuin Bronnakus continued to encourage settlement and home construction throughout Shiroyama. 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 while Komuin and famous build, book, and brewfriend Daiymo [[Bronnakus]] was online and attempting to brew Nara no Uisuki. Despite at first not wanting confrontation with [[Vah]] and logging out, Bronnakus quickly came back to defend his work. [[Vah]] killed him and destroyed all of his brewing materials. In anger, Bronnakus charged at him six times without armor. On the sixth time, knowing reinforcements were inbound, [[Vah]] attempted to escape. He was chased by [[Bronnakus]] (still armorless and weaponless) and [[Earyx]] (who was in gold prot) and eventually suffered the dreaded connection issues known to have plagued the server that day, which had been running at 20TPS without problems. 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 or dropchested far from Nara.

Wanting revenge, after waiting for the buildfriends to go to bed, [[Vah]] obbybombed downtown Shiroyama with a stack of IRO before being chased off. This was easily cleaned up with the help of allies, and peace returned to Shiroyama once more.

Within Shiroyama are multiple neighborhoods. The Old Town is the most developed of them all, and is the place of residence for most citizens. Also notable are the [[SpeedyJustice]] Manor Neighborhood, the Modern Area (which hosts the rail station), and Sakura Forest, a planned community in Southeast Shiroyama.

North of Shiroyama lays the Noto peninsula (named for a place in Japan), flanked by the diverging rivers Ebi and Beartooth. It is the northernmost geographical region of Shiroyama, reaching a northern extremity at Noto Point, the tip of the peninsula. There is a small, unincorporated agricultural community on the peninsula founded by former Komiun [[dynamicbeez]]. Notable features include the headquarters of the Naran Agricultural Department and its expansive farm, spanning the entire northern half of the peninsula. It produces mass quantities of products to be used both nationally and abroad. A lighthouse is planned to be built on Noto Point.

Kajitsu ("Berry") is a hamlet in Southern Nara founded by [[Ukai]] upon his return to CivMC. The site was chosen due to its remote nature and allows for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of economic activity and politics. On the site is the [[Bronnakus]]'s Berry Cabin, built in early July to "make the southern part of Nara a little less Crayola sixty-four pack with sharpener, and a little more Crayola twenty-four pack" ([[Bronnakus]]), as well as some farms for brewery supplies.

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.

Nara is a Feudalist Shogunate led by Shikken [[SwordMaster7777]]. Reporting to the Shikken is his Rensho, [[Prawny331]], the nation's second-in-command. The rest of the Naran government is made up of the Daiymo, the Samurai and the Komuin, who oversee specific parts of the government.

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 dynamiczbee[[dynamiczbeez]], who stepped down in late July to be replaced by [[Greltam]].

Oversees shop creation and maintenance, promotes Naran business internationally and encourages businesses to open in Nara in coordination with Citizen Management, identifies opportunities for economic cooperation and works with Infrastructure to develop trade routes and ease travel, controls national currency should the need for one arise. Initially held by [[Ukai]], who also stepped down in late July so that [[JeyHey]] could shuffle fromtake the defunct position of Komuin of Infrastructure.

Initally a full Komuin role, the position was transitioned into a joint citizen committee to oversee public infrastructure works such as roads, rails and bridges. This committee is currently chaired by [[Asakuun]], along with Komiun [[HPLaptopJeyHey]] and [[MythicPatronymic]]assisting.

Environmentalism is also integral to Nara's roots. KomuinDaiymo [[Bronnakus]] and Rensho [[Prawny331]] ran the colony of [[New Providence]], which was built in a Solarpunk style and strongly valued environmental integration and architectural passivity. This translates today into the careful consideration of terrain that is present in all of Shiroyama's construction. While other nations see little issue with wiping out entire flower fields and cutting across mountains with trenches, Nara is keen on avoiding such things.

The guild is currently led by [[Superbgamer5225]] as Brew Master.

* Nara no Uiskui, discovered and perfected by Daiymo [[Bronnakus]], Director of the Nara Royal Academy of Sciences and Recordkeeper of the guild, after pushing through some harsh times with raids and targeted attacks trying to ruin the brewing process.