Gol

Gol is a city on a large sandy island in the northeastern claim of what used to be Mercurian Republic and now lies in the lands of Kingdom of Aurea. It is situated between two seas, the Mercurian Sea to the south and the Lokann Sea to the north. The founder of the city was DeathByCannabis but he hasn't been seen around for decades. Some speculate that he abandoned the city when the Mercurian Republic fell. The Kingdom of Aurea seized control of the island city of Gol and promoted čajíček Lipton as the Duke of Gol to ensure the safety and well being of the city and its inhabitants. Once Duke Lipton retired in his old age, the city became a dusty shell of its former glory. Thus marked the end of Historic Gol period. The successive period is known as Modern Gol, marked by the creative genius of the temple builder Banks Gennisi.

## Historic Gol

### Foundation

After the advent of the Kunir War and annexation of the USSE by Vanakunir, DeathByCannabis sought refuge north, and traveled from the deep southern reaches of the city of Laria up into Eldham's eastern world looking for untouched and favorable land to begin a market center and subsequent city. Many attempts after trying to settle elsewhere, he found an island in north Mercury, proposed & got his market project approved by the Mercurian state, and settled on the island on the 21st of June in 2021. Only a few buildings and little progressions were made in the month before Gol's second resident arrived; MysticYourHeart. Following MysticYourHeart's arrival, the basis of Gol's governance and development was executed by it's then two inhabitants.

### Fall of the Mecurian Republic

When Mercurian Republic fell in 4.11.2021, the island city of Gol was left with questions and debates over that should be done with it. The idea of destroying the city was considered, so the resources could be used to build the new capital city of Aurea. This idea was soon scrapped, as others argued the rich history of the city was seen something to be preserved and protected. The city became part of the Kingdom of Aurea. Since the island of Gol lies in a good position between the seas, it was seen something worth keeping and developing.

### Historic Gol's Government

Historic Gol maintained itself through a city council. The city council consisted of members referred to as "chairs" or "consuls" who are placed on the council by existing members through election. Another facet of the Gol government was the planning board. The planning board largely handled construction and city planning. Builders, renters, homeowners, and any otherwise city aesthetic maintenances were operated through the planning board.

The Duke of Gol was čajíček Lipton. The Duke's job was to ensure the safety and well being of the city and the people living there.

### Historic Gol's Fall

Sadly, nearly all players inhabiting Gol became inactive. Since then, newcomers attempted to lay claim to the abandoned city, but no one lingered long enough for it to be restored to its former glory. With no one to maintain the land claim, the city was looted and nothing remained but the empty shells of the sandstone buildings. Talk in Aurea continued to revive the city, but no player took up the helm and breathe life back into Gol for a long time.

## Modern Gol

Historic Gol remained abandoned for a long while after the retirement of Duke lipton. Subject to raiding while the Aurean government focused it's resources on building up the Capital of New Aurea, Gol was nearly forgotten despite once being the second largest city of Aurea. In March of 2022, Morikomi Shamanism was granted official status as a national religion by the Aurean Government. Banks Gennisi is the Minister of Planning and Development for the Aurean Government, and prominent advisor and councilmember. Banks was inspired by the Shamans, and sought to turn the desert island into something great- something even greater than had ever existed on the sandy island. The historic city was leveled, and the stones that had once been laid by DeathByCannabis were used to build a massive temple dedicated to the four winds. The temple's construction has finally been completed, and Banks aspires to surround the temple with lively buildings resembling Historic Gol's architecture style to honor it's history. For now, the Temple of the Four Winds is known as the Gem of Aurea, where rituals of the shamans and the Aurean public gather for worship.