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'''Pavia''' (/pɑːˈvɪˈə/, officially the '''Principality of Pavia''') is a maritime nation located in the [[Geographical Regions (CivMC)|Lyrean Sea]] region of Vinteria, comprised of citizens of the former [[Gabon|Free Republic of Gabon]], as well as others.
'''Pavia''' (/pɑːˈvɪˈə/, officially the '''Principality of Pavia''') is a maritime nation located in the [[Geographical Regions (CivMC)|Lyrean Sea]] region of Vinteria, comprised of citizens of the former [[Gabon|Free Republic of Gabon]], as well as others.

The Principality's territory is divided into three distinct classes as outlined by the Magna Pavia these are Churchland, Crownland, and Dukedoms. These classes administrate their own territories with full authority and can only be superseded by the Crown Prince.


The Principality of Pavia is an elective monarchy, with the six Dukes of Pavia making up the Privy Council that convenes to elect the Crown Prince of Pavia through a majority vote. The Crown Prince enjoys a wide breadth of powers domestically and abroad when representing the country on the international stage, with the head of state only being answerable to death whether it be natural or by assassination. Additionally to the Privy Council, all nobility and government members from across Pavia make up the Royal Court to discuss matters of state, diplomacy, and internal affairs.
The Principality of Pavia is an elective monarchy, with the six Dukes of Pavia making up the Privy Council that convenes to elect the Crown Prince of Pavia through a majority vote. The Crown Prince enjoys a wide breadth of powers domestically and abroad when representing the country on the international stage, with the head of state only being answerable to death whether it be natural or by assassination. Additionally to the Privy Council, all nobility and government members from across Pavia make up the Royal Court to discuss matters of state, diplomacy, and internal affairs.

The Principality's territory is divided into three distinct classes as outlined by the foundational law of the country, the Magna Pavia: Churchland, Crownland, and Dukedoms. These classes administrate their own territories with full authority and can only be superseded by the Crown Prince.


As of the 24th of July 2022, the Crown Prince of Pavia is His Supreme and Serene Highness, Gobblin I, elected by the Dukes on the 23rd of July.
As of the 24th of July 2022, the Crown Prince of Pavia is His Supreme and Serene Highness, Gobblin I, elected by the Dukes on the 23rd of July.
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Midday came by and with plenty more lands prospected, it was concluded that the best lands were those that had already been discovered and charted. The people of Pavia swiftly made their way to the new lands and settlement sprung up inside of an expansive cave complex located on the northern tip of Auldmarche.
Midday came by and with plenty more lands prospected, it was concluded that the best lands were those that had already been discovered and charted. The people of Pavia swiftly made their way to the new lands and settlement sprung up inside of an expansive cave complex located on the northern tip of Auldmarche.


The Bureau of Architecture, led by Gobblin would begin to survey the lands for a suitable Townhall spot, requiring swaths of smooth land due to the size of the planned structure. Blueprints would be drawn up for the Townhall, designed by the Duke of Vetranio, paagf, to be placed on the western portion of the 'Great Pavia' landmass and as such the people of Pavia would ferry resources from the cave complex in Auldmarche to a new cavern closer to the planned cityscape.
The Bureau of Architecture, led by Gobblin would begin to survey the lands for a suitable Townhall spot, requiring swaths of smooth land due to the size of the planned structure. Blueprints would be drawn up for the Townhall, designed by the Duke of [[Pavia#Duchies of Pavia|Vetranio]], paagf, to be placed on the western portion of the 'Great Pavia' landmass and as such the people of Pavia would ferry resources from the cave complex in Auldmarche to a new cavern closer to the planned cityscape.


As soon as the landmasses were fully explored, the Duke of Lugano immediately undertook the arduous task of signposting the entire shoreline to mark out the claim to dissuade any foreign settlers & scouts. This would later be accompanied by a noteblock snitch network laid by BritishWanderer I.
As soon as the landmasses were fully explored, the Duke of Lugano immediately undertook the arduous task of signposting the entire shoreline to mark out the claim to dissuade any foreign settlers & scouts. This would later be accompanied by a noteblock snitch network laid by BritishWanderer I.


In the afternoon of the 3rd, the Dukes of Pavia would unanimously approve Pavia's Initial Claims and post them into the Pavia discord publicly. The Bureau of Semiography would post an updated and more detailed map of the claims on the 4th.
In the afternoon of the 3rd, the Dukes of Pavia would unanimously approve Pavia's Initial Claims and post them into the Pavia discord publicly.<ref>{{Cite Discord message|sender-link=BritishWanderer|sender=Danny|url=https://discord.com/channels/523673816698978313/957406624950157352/982286652233887775|text=3rd of June 2022 [with accompanying claims image]|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=August 10, 2021|channel=cartography-office|server=The Principality of Pavia}}</ref> The Bureau of Semiography would post an updated, illustrated, and more detailed map of the claims on the 4th.<ref>{{Cite Discord message|sender-link=hitobashuru|sender=hitobashuru|url=https://discord.com/channels/523673816698978313/957406624950157352/982585390995230770|text=4th of June 2022 [with accompanying claims image]|date=June 4, 2021|access-date=August 10, 2021|channel=cartography-office|server=The Principality of Pavia}}</ref>


All citizens of Pavia from every rank agreed to remain to inhabit the cave until the Townhall of Pavia was completed, citizens would make the cave more homely over time by adding vast amounts of flora & fauna, and by June 5th would even introduce domesticated animals into the great hole as it became named by residents. Inhabitants would begin carving out inlets in the walls to make homes, with some of the grander dugouts hosting a kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. On the 11th of June, the great hole of Pavia would come to host its first commercial property, a topington shop selling cobble, andesite, and prismarine. This shop would be a popular hit and sell out frequently.
All citizens of Pavia from every rank agreed to remain to inhabit the cave until the Townhall of Pavia was completed, citizens would make the cave more homely over time by adding vast amounts of flora & fauna, and by June 5th would even introduce domesticated animals into the great hole as it became named by residents. Inhabitants would begin carving out inlets in the walls to make homes, with some of the grander dugouts hosting a kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. On the 11th of June, the great hole of Pavia would come to host its first commercial property, a topington shop selling cobble, andesite, and prismarine. This shop would be a popular hit and sell out frequently.
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'''Quiet Isle'''
'''Quiet Isle'''


Although not originally surveyed in the 'initial claims map of Pavia', the people of Pavia soon discovered two islands directly to the west, just 150m from the mainland's shoreline. The Crown Prince immediately led an expedition to these isles, consisting of himself and hitobashuru of the Semiography Bureau, hoping to claim the islands before another party did so. This matter was viewed as of importance as the isles themselves sit in direct line of sight to the town hall and planned city of Pavia, and any construction there would impact the view and nature of the western coastline. Signs claiming the land were quickly erected across both islands, however their fears of another claimant would be realised upon the discovery of a small hovel in a cave on the larger isle.
Although not originally surveyed in the 'initial claims map of Pavia', the people of Pavia soon discovered two islands directly to the west, just 150m from the mainland's shoreline. The then-Crown Prince, BritishWanderer I, immediately led an expedition to these isles, consisting of himself and hitobashuru of the Semiography Bureau, hoping to claim the islands before another party did so. This matter was viewed as of importance as the isles themselves sit in direct line of sight to the town hall and planned city of Pavia, and any construction there would impact the view and nature of the western coastline. Signs claiming the land were quickly erected across both islands, however their fears of another claimant would be realised upon the discovery of a small hovel in a cave on the larger isle.


Later on in the day, on the 3rd of June, the western island's inhabitant contacted Pavians in local chat to inquire about the signs that had been placed around the shore. SeniorGryphon requested an audience with the Crown Prince to discuss the situation and the status of his island & Pavia. Discussions between the two were friendly and they broached a myriad of topics. SeniorGryphon revealed that he was unaware of the Pavian landmass, having only mapped up to his island before settling down. Whilst initially SeniorGryphon expressed mild interest in joining Pavia as a constituent country, it was eventually agreed that Gryphon was welcome to remain independent on his islands so long as the land was not granted to any foreign power in the future.
Later on in the day, on the 3rd of June, the western island's inhabitant contacted Pavians in local chat to inquire about the signs that had been placed around the shore. SeniorGryphon requested an audience with the Crown Prince to discuss the situation and the status of his island & Pavia. Discussions between the two were friendly and they broached a myriad of topics. SeniorGryphon revealed that he was unaware of the Pavian landmass, having only mapped up to his island before settling down. Whilst initially SeniorGryphon expressed mild interest in joining Pavia as a constituent country, it was eventually agreed that Gryphon was welcome to remain independent on his islands so long as the land was not granted to any foreign power in the future.
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On the 5th of June, snitch pings alerted the Pavian Nobility to an individual known as 'wiz_cheese' arriving on one of the northern Lucassio Islands, these pings continued for upwards of an hour before the first contact was initiated. The Duke of Windermere, Gobblin, would be the first to reach out to wiz_cheese and enquire about their business, wiz responded that they were settling down on the islands and just constructing their home. Gobblin to avoid any issues offered wiz_cheese to relocate into Pavia and join as a citizen where he could live with others. wiz_cheese reportedly refused Gobblin's offer and the snitch pings continued.
On the 5th of June, snitch pings alerted the Pavian Nobility to an individual known as 'wiz_cheese' arriving on one of the northern Lucassio Islands, these pings continued for upwards of an hour before the first contact was initiated. The Duke of Windermere, Gobblin, would be the first to reach out to wiz_cheese and enquire about their business, wiz responded that they were settling down on the islands and just constructing their home. Gobblin to avoid any issues offered wiz_cheese to relocate into Pavia and join as a citizen where he could live with others. wiz_cheese reportedly refused Gobblin's offer and the snitch pings continued.


As wiz_cheese had rejected calls to remove themselves from the island by Gobblin, the Crown Prince decided to gather up Gobblin & Hitobashuru to lead an operation to investigate what wiz was up to. Upon their arrival they found wiz_cheese breaking the Pavia flag that was flying on the northern island, and noticed that the shoreline & tops of the islands had been partially destroyed and terraformed away. Horrified at the sight, the Crown Prince asked wiz_cheese to vacate the islands, which wiz_cheese agreed to, recognising that he was outnumbered and left the general area.
As wiz_cheese had rejected calls to remove themselves from the island by Gobblin, the Crown Prince decided to gather up Gobblin & Hitobashuru to lead an operation to investigate what wiz was up to. Upon their arrival they found wiz_cheese breaking the Pavia flag that was flying on the northern island, and noticed that the shoreline & tops of the islands had been partially destroyed and terraformed away. Horrified at the sight, the Crown Prince asked wiz_cheese to vacate the islands, which wiz_cheese agreed to, recognizing that he was outnumbered and left the general area.


Gobblin returned back to the mainland whilst BritishWanderer and Hitobashuru attempted to repair the damage, and rebuild the flag. Hitobashuru also brought with them snitches that would be used to reinforce the security of the Lucassio islands to further prevent any troubles from occurring again.
Gobblin returned back to the mainland whilst BritishWanderer and Hitobashuru attempted to repair the damage, and rebuild the flag. Hitobashuru also brought with them snitches that would be used to reinforce the security of the Lucassio islands to further prevent any troubles from occurring again.


Merely 30 minutes later, snitches spotted wiz_cheese boating around the western shoreline of the Pavian mainland, assuming that he was looking for a new spot the Pavians ignored these pings. However, these pings would be a sign of things to come, as eventually the Lucassio Island snitches would light up with sightings of mr cheese yet again at the Island that he had just griefed. As Hito & British were in the area, they quickly made their way back to the north island and upon being spotted by wiz, he boated away from the island. Hito and British would begin a pursuit in their own watercraft, beginning the first coast guard chase in Pavia. Immediately after hearing of the commotion, Gobblin got into his own vessel and joined the chase successfully. Wiz_cheese performed evasive maneuvers and at times, eluded the three pursuers in the vast western ocean. The hunt for wiz_cheese and the pursuit of his vehicle would last almost 18 minutes before coming to its fatal end. The pursuit would be written about in the Pavian Tribune and would be one of it's first public articles.
Merely 30 minutes later, snitches spotted wiz_cheese boating around the western shoreline of the Pavian mainland, assuming that he was looking for a new spot the Pavians ignored these pings. However, these pings would be a sign of things to come, as eventually the Lucassio Island snitches would light up with sightings of mr cheese yet again at the Island that he had just griefed. As Hito & British were in the area, they quickly made their way back to the north island and upon being spotted by wiz, he boated away from the island. Hito and British would begin a pursuit in their own watercraft, beginning the first coast guard chase in Pavia. Immediately after hearing of the commotion, Gobblin got into his own vessel and joined the chase successfully. Wiz_cheese performed evasive maneuvers and at times, eluded the three pursuers in the vast western ocean. The hunt for wiz_cheese and the pursuit of his vehicle would last almost 18 minutes before coming to its fatal end. The pursuit would be written about in the Pavian Tribune and would be one of it's first public articles.<ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/june/04/you-will-not-make-pavia-home-coast-guard-stood-up-by-crown-prince/</ref>


This sole event would lead the Crown Prince BritishWanderer I to enact a decree establishing the Pavian Coast Guard under the purview of the Duke of Braemar, Cissonius.
This sole event would lead the Crown Prince BritishWanderer I to enact a decree establishing the Pavian Coast Guard under the purview of the Duke of Braemar, Cissonius.


====Settlement Development & Construction of the Town Hall====
====Settlement Development & Construction of the Town Hall====
Development of the area surrounding the cave would begin immediately, ------
Development of the area surrounding the cave would begin immediately, with progress on the project being faster than expected. Whilst, initially, the construction only grew 4 meters between the 5th and 9th of June, it gained pace rapidly, adding 11 meters to the town hall between the 9th and the 12th of June.


The Town Hall was finally completed on June 23rd 2022, marking Pavia's first megabuild.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/vito3i/a_townhall_big_enough_for_the_whole_town_pavias/</ref>
-- Progress on the project was faster than expected, whilst initially, the construction only grew 4 meters between the 5th and 9th of June, it gained pace rapidly, adding 11 meters to the town hall between the 9th and the 12th of June.


==== Lyrean Community====
==== Lyrean Community====
''Main Article: [[Lyrean Community]]''
''Main Article: [[Lyrean Community]]''

Pavia was the main force behind conceptualizing and driving the Lyrean Community. On June 14th, it co-founded the organization with [[djani'hweh]], [[Griffin]], [[Moloka]], [[Letos]], and [[Lambat (CivMC)|Lambat]]. Pavian player [[hitobashuru]] created the flag of the community.<ref>{{Cite Discord message|sender-link=hitobashuru|sender=hitobashuru|url=https://discord.com/channels/984141729454252072/984141729454252076/985056389711933450|text=I'm thinking about a flag for the Lyrean Community / our region generally and came up with this design (...)
[attached picture of the LC flag]|date=June 10, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022|channel=general|server=The Lyrean Community}}</ref> The organization is focused on communal discussion, regional planning and defense, and co-operation between its signatories.

Pavia co-founded both the Lyrean Border Security Association<ref>{{Cite Discord message|sender-link=Hitobashuru|sender=Hitobashuru|url=https://discord.com/channels/984141729454252072/984142488992374844/991590841942544415|text=The :Lyrea~1: Lyrean Border Security Association :Lyrea~1: has been established between (initially!) Pavia :pavia: and Mery :mehri:.
(...)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y858sGhDm9tdLgEeCIzVWbDmX4LfOjfVPislWctWOyk/edit|date=June 28, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022|channel=announcements|server=The Lyrean Community}}</ref> and the Lyrean Infrastructure Association.<ref>{{Cite Discord message|sender-link=Danny|sender=BritishWanderer|url=https://discord.com/channels/984141729454252072/984142488992374844/1000417278225039390|text=The :Lyrea: Lyrean Infrastructure Association :Lyrea: has been established between (initially!) Pavia :pavia: , Lambat :lambat: and Mery :mehri:.
(...)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WO6pSvD6x1yyppbvApGt8DnP949F0lUR3PvB4IRHxpY/edit|date=July 23, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022|channel=announcements|server=The Lyrean Community}}</ref> It also introduced and pushed for the adoption of the Lyrean Community Resolution 1, a resolution condemning the obby-bombing of non-military targets and binding all community members to help clean up obby grief should an LC member fall victim to such attacks,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wh21gm/lyrean_community_enacts_resolution_against_obby/</ref> shortly after it, on its own, condemned the obby-bombing by Rhode Island on the Estalian 0,0 trade hub (cf. [[Estalia-Rhode Island War]]).<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wderv6/the_principality_of_pavia_condemns_rhode_islands/</ref>


== Duchies of Pavia ==
== Duchies of Pavia ==