Gooseburgh

## History

### **The Founding of Gooseburgh (26th June 2021)**

The Town was founded by Moertler and Wacky\_Goose on the 26th June 2021 on continent of Sørligste near the city of Skjaldreyja. Moertler and Wacky\_Goose went from the north of Rathnir to the south in the hopes of finding a new home. Holy Goose appeared infront of Moertler and Wacky\_Goose once they've arrived near a lake and told them to settle down near the lake. The both of them praised Holy Goose for giving them a new home so they've build the Tower of Greatness, one of the wonders of Gooseburgh once they've finished Holy Goose spoke again and told them to build an Epic Castle.

### Construction of the Castle of Epicness (28th June 2021- 3rd July 2021)

Moertler the Mayor of Gooseburgh started the construction of the Castle on the 28th June 2021. Moertler build the castle all by himself while feeling tired and having to mine, he got assistance by Arcanium717 through giving materials for the castle. Moertler finished the construction of the castle on the 3rd July 2021 and became the offical leader of Gooseburgh.

### Brotherhood with St.Istvanvar (14th July)

Gooseburgh although a new small city had to find allies in it's region. Moertler just finished the construction of the castle and Wacky\_Goose finished praying to Holy Goose a Snowstorm hit Gooseburgh but during this extreme weather three men appeared. The people called themselves GH\_Eagle, Szabodavid76 and Husky. They told the two Geese that they were from a swampy town in the west of Gooseburgh and were asking for directions to Erovald. Wacky\_Goose although distrusting of the strangers showed them the direction to the capital of Frostmarch. The Strangers disappeared into the snowy fog although they disappeared Moertler and Wacky\_Goose knew it certainly wouldn't be the last time they'd see them. A week has passed since the first encounter, Gooseburgh and St.Istvanvar talked a lot more to each other and found a common identity as Featherians that work under bird like deities.

### Gooseburgh Railway (18th July - 21st July)

A project was formed by Wacky\_Goose, Moertler and LineundSimon to build a underground Ice Railway and connect to the majority of Frostmarch Cities. The Project would take three days till it's completion and take much blood and sweat out of the three but eventually they succeeded in connecting major Cities of Frostmarch and even connect to their new found Brothers in St.Istvanvar. This project alone allowed for faster travelling around Sorgliste and made the ties between St.Istvanvar and Gooseburgh stronger.

### Construction of the Gooseburgh Port ( 12th October 2021 - Today)

Gooseburgh wanted to expand to the sea thus expanding south. The Port currently consists of a Footbridge and a Viking Boat made by Fethonia and was given the Permission to aboard Gooseburgh Port. Due to current inactivity and interests in expansion in Gooseburgh Colonies (Goosebay, St.Honkerburg) the construction of the Port was put on a Halt.

### Rebuilding of the Castle of Epicness ( 17th October 2021 - 20th October 2021)

The Rebuilding of the Castle of Epicness was not because of a grief or war but because the previous design didn't fit modern Gooseburgh due to this Moertler got the Gigachad PatodoTempero to rebuild the Castle of Epicness. The modern Castle nower days looks more like a temple than a castle but that doesn't change the fact it got improved from it's previous form.

### The Medellind Slaughter ( 24th October 2021)

The First Official War of Gooseburgh happened on the 24th October 2021. The war was caused by a Squatter Nation called Medellind. Medellind had declared war on Gooseburgh for no clear reason. The war ended very shortly after Gooseburgh striked first with 5 Featherian Soldiers causing Medellind to flee in their Tunnels. Gooseburgh thinking they had won returned back to Gooseburgh for reformation, during this time Medellind griefed Gooseburgh with Obsidian Structures. This act resulted in the anger of Gooseburgh and Frostmarch launching a strike at the Medellind people which were 2 at the time. The new Army Strength of Gooseburgh consisting of 9 enchanted Diamond Armor Soldiers. The Medellind people tried hiding from the Army but were eventually slaughtered by Gooseburgh Forces ultimately winning the war.

### The Featherian League (27th October 2021-2nd January 2022)

The Conflict with Medellind and the Banditry Problem in St.Istvanvar was the wake up call for Gooseburgh to start acting. Gooseburgh Invited it's Featherian Brothers and Sisters to a military and trading union for the greater Goal of Securing Featherian Lands against War Mongers and the Stability in Featherian Lands. The member cities consisted of Gooseburgh, Goose Coast, St.Honkerburg, St.Istvanvar, Fethonia and Iceland. Later on Vindicales joined as well being the first non featherian to join the League. The Military size of the League consisted of 17 Soldiers ready to fight, however there were some internal problems. The main problems were that the member cities had trouble recruiting people and felt isolated from bigger cities like Gooseburgh. The Council of the Featherian League was also very inconsistant and with Vindicales joining the league the council had long arguments with each other to the point where no solution was able to be made. On the 1st January Wacky\_Goose, GH\_Eagle, Szabodavid76 and Moertler left thus leaving a husk of the former League.

## Culture

### Ethnicity

The Ethnicity of Gooseburgh consists of Featherians. Featherians being the Race that has History with Birds and have Birds as Symbols, this race being found mostly in Frostmarch, Sutherlind and in Iceland.

### Religion

The people of Gooseburgh believe in the Faith of the Holy Birds. The Holy Birds consisting of the Holy Goose, the Holy Eagle and the Holy Duck. The majority however only worships Holy Goose due to Holy Goose being the God that helped the first Pilgrims to arrive safely in Sørligste and settle down.

### Wonders of Gooseburgh

The Wonders of Gooseburgh are cultural important buildings that shape Gooseburgh as what it is. The first wonder is called Tower of Greatness, it's the largest tower and the oldest building within Gooseburgh, it is believed that you can hear Holy Goose ontop of the Tower. The Church of Holy Goose is the second wonder of Gooseburgh, it was build in the honor of Holy Goose after showing Moertler and Wacky\_Goose a new Home due to this it's also a holy site. The third wonder of Gooseburgh is the Castle of Epicness, it is the largest building in Gooseburgh and the home of the future monarchs. The fourth wonder of Gooseburgh is the Eastern Gate of Gooseburgh a Gate designed by LineundSimon.

## The Festivals of Gooseburgh

### The Festival of the Drowned Friend

The Story behind this Festival is to remember the death of Moertler's and Wacky\_Goose's Friend Konst123 who traveled from the north of Rathnir to Gooseburgh but sadly didn't make it, his boat sank on the sea but he couldn't swim thus drowning. The Festival is held within the Hall of The Drowned Friend, a underground mead hall near The Inn. The Attendees sit at a long table in the middle of the table is a cage inside of it is a Drowned, this is to represent the fallen friend. The Attendees celebrate and eat together once they've finished they all stand up and open the trapdoor beneath the Drowned which falls into a pit of lava, this is a sacrifice to holy goose for bringing back their friend.