Markland

Markland was a town founded by Millertym on the world of Gladia. (It has collapsed as of recently)

Markland is located in Newfoundland North America, and is the capitol of what was The Jarldom Of Vinland. The town consists of Norse-styled houses, and a generally medieval era theme to it's buildings.

### **History Of Markland**

**Founding and township within The Russian Empire**

Markland, founded October 6th, 2020 stayed small, and peaceful, as a town within The Russian Empire. It focused on the improvement and expansion of Markland, specifically the building of new residential areas for Markland. This time was also used for the buildup of funds for the eventual founding of the Jarldom Of Vinland.

**The Declaration Of The Nation Of The Jarldom Of Vinland, and the Era of War**

Founded on November 8th, 2020, The Jarldom Of Vinland established itself as it's own nation in the Newfoundland region. Vinland stayed peaceful and involved on improving itself until November 13th, 2020. On November 13th, 2020, a siege was laid on Markland by NotEnV, and his nation, Eternity . This siege only lasted around a day and half, after negotiations involving The Russian Empire (a strategic ally of Vinland), convinced NotEnV to give up the siege, in turn for the return of all funds from the warchest. Following the end of this siege, Markland resumed it's usual peaceful activities, continuing the expansion and improvement of the town itself.

Markland stayed peaceful for around 2 weeks. In that time, Millertym, the mayor and Grand Jarl of Vinland fell, for the most part, inactive. In this time, the nation of Monke sieged and successfully captured Markland, pillaging it, and leading to the a state of Ruin for Markland. Luckily, the town of Paris was able to keep the nation of Vinland alive, having been in the nation for around a week prior. After Markland fell to ruin, Millertym, and his siblings, Millertym3 and Millertym4 gathered the necessary funds in order to reclaim Markland, and reinstate itself as the Capitol of Vinland.

Another 2 weeks or so of peace followed. This was ended when Paris was placed under siege by Taffy, and their nation, United States. This siege was attempted to be negotiated, but negotiations broke down following demands from Taffy that Millertym considered unfair. Luckily enough, Taffy retired from the President position, placing NotEnV in control of the nation. This led to negotiations being resumed with NotEnV who still held somewhat good relations with Millertym, and the surrender of the Siege of Paris by The United States, in turn for the return of all warchest funds.

Only 5 days following the surrender of the Siege Of Paris, yet another siege on Markland began. Once again led by NotEnV, and the nation that he recently gained control of, United States. Negotations were attempted by Millertym, but to no avail, and no response from NotEnV. Multiple nations, including Saharan Dominion, and Turan opted to aide Vinland against NotEnV, leading to a combined war effort and banner control session that went on for around 4-5 hours, completely turning the siege-points around, from around +3000, to -6000. In the beginning hour of this banner control session, Millertym and DrWizardman52 (From Saharan Dominion) engaged in two separate engagements, One with the king of Luxigal, and ally of NotEnV, Ronmud12, and the other with Admanbwc04, who was mistaken for an ally of NotEnv. The first of these engagements led to the retreat of Ronmud12, and the second led to the death of both DrWizardman52 and Millertym to Admanbwc04. Shortly after the second engagement, Ronmud12, and his Kingdom, Luxigal, switched sides, allying with Vinland, and opting out of participating in the siege. Admanbwc04 negotiated with Millertym, and chose the same, after it was explained that the engagement was a mistake, and a set of god armor was offered as a sign of peace. The following hours allowed for the large banner control session, of 5 people (DrWizardman52 from Saharan Dominion, Millertym from Vinland, Slayermonyell from Canadia, The\_Person375 from Canadia, and PashaTwix from Turan.) to turn the tide against The United States, and leading to NotEnV's surrender. Allyship between Vinland and United States was established soon after.

### **List Of Sieges Involving Markland:**

* First siege of Markland, started November 13th, 2020.

Attacking Nation: Eternity

Result: Negotiated victory for Markland.

* Second siege of Markland, started unknown.

Attacking Nation: Monke

Result: Fall of Markland to Monke, following state of ruin for Markland.

* Siege Of Paris, started December 2nd, 2020.

Attacking Nation: United States (Now Mexican Empire)

Result: Negotiated victory for Paris.

* Third Siege Of Markland, started December 7th, 2020.

Attacking Nation: United States (Now Mexican Empire)

Result: Victory for Markland, surrender from United States.