Iqora

## The Land Iqora

Iqora is a Viking themed Land that has been founded on the 03.05.2023 and is located near Tower NE.

Their Leader is SirAarolas

## History

### Preamble:

Iqora has now been in existence for 7 months. On the 3rd of June I founded this country with a vision and started a journey that is still going on and that I will continue to take part in with joy and motivation for many more months until we have managed to build a beautiful city together as a country that is special in its own way.

### June 2023 - Humble beginnings

Founded on the 3rd of June, we had some humble beginnings in our first month with only 3 other notable members: Witherlord976, Artar05 and ShadowSoarim. We have been gathering resources, farming money for the upkeep of our lands, as well as starting to build our first building, the Town Hall, or as others call it, the Community Centre. In order not to make our land very messy and to have a safe place in case we get attacked, we started to build an underground where we have our storage and a crafting area. After a few days I started to create the Lore up to the present point and also started to work on our first guild, the Loremasters Guild. The lore, including some basic information about Iqora, was then published on our own wiki page. June was also a month of planning and brainstorming for the upcoming advancements within Iqora.

### July 2023 – The Wave of Players

The Nations Season 4 video brought a lot of new players to Santoria at a time when the server was very inactive. I remember a lot of people losing hope that the server wouldn't come back. They didn't believe that a revival would happen because of the N.S. 4 video. But it happened, players more then ever expected, the server was on cap you where in a que to get into nations. Iqora and many other lands and nations used this opportunity to recruit a lot of players. We even reached the cap of players in the land. It was a great opportunity and had to be used to progress in Iqora. We were able to welcome some talented builders, some of whom were very good in the Viking style and therefore designed and built buildings and structures for Iqora. We also continued to plan and do a lot of terraforming on our land. A number of buildings were completed thanks to our dedicated Gatherers, who gathered the necessary resources, and our Builders, who constructed the buildings we had planned. To our three jobs: Builders, Gatherers and Berserkers, we have introduced leadership positions to allow citizens to take on more responsibility and ease my duties. We started planning cactus, pumpkin and sugar cane farms. We have begun to gather the necessary resources and to dig underground areas. Also completed this month was the Loremasters Guild, where people can immerse themselves in the lore of Iqora and help shape it. We have also added the option to apply for the Events Team in the Guild if people wish to help organise, plan and run events in Iqora.

### August 2023 - Continued Progres as well as Problems

We started planning our industrial/agricultural area and decided that we wanted to build large, aesthetically pleasing fields and design some buildings in this area. I didn't really like the designed buildings that were presented to me, so I rejected them. People started building those fields, but they weren't finished and they weren't as big as I wanted them to be. We left that project for the future. We continued to dig our underground areas for the farms. The first farms, the cactus farms, were finished and were used to farm experience and EX bottles for sale. I continued to work on the Iqoran Discord server, adding systems and increasing organisation. We also made some alliances with some nearby lands, fostering good relations and cooperation. As we invited more and more members to the land, it could happen that people with bad intentions, or people who could not listen to the orders given, slipped through the application process. This happened in Iqora, so we had to deal with members who disobeyed orders, and we also had to deal with Ragnarök threatening our nation with war. It was stressful, at least for me, dealing with all this bad stuff. As we reached the end of the month, the summer holidays were coming to an end for many people, which at least greatly reduced the activity in our land. On the 28th of August, the Admin Team announced "The Day of Reckoning for Pumpkin Pie", increasing the number of items needed (8) to get the set price (5). This made it no longer profitable to go for Pumpkin Pie. We have decided that XP bottles are the new meta and we will begin to change our economic plans.

### September 2023 - Effects of the end of the summer holidays and slow progress

This month I started working on the government and constitution update to get more leadership opportunities for citizens to take as well as creating a constitution, the three branches and adding the option to create parties where they can run as representatives to run for a seat in the Jotunn or in the Traveller Tung Senate or Parliament. I have received the schematic for the new more efficient, faster and better farm to harvest cactus. As we still have all the resources needed for the two farms we planned to build before the pumpkin pie price changed, we only have to dig a little more. On the 11th of September we heard that an explosion had occurred in the centre of the map, and rumour has it that a portal leads to a new dimension. The Mining Dimension. Many lands were launching expeditions to the new Mining Dimension, so Iqora planned to do the same. We got a team together for the exploration mission, but we couldn't launch it because there wasn't enough cooperation between the team members to organise a launch. So it didn't get off the ground and may have led to its cancellation. Unfortunately, we couldn't make much progress on Iqora, building buildings, continuing the digging process and so on, because most of the members were inactive due to school and I was using my free time to work on the update for Iqora.

### October 2023 - More Silents

The Silence continues, but becomes even stronger. In the middle of the month a person applied to be a builder, who turned out to be good at building. Because of this person we were able to do some building planning on our build server. When I wanted to take a break from working on the government and constitution update, I spent it on Iqora working on the landscape: removing floating blocks, fixing holes, removing unapproved buildings and so on. This month I made a lot of progress with the update and started implementing it in our discord. Unfortunately, that's all for October.

### November 2023 - Update release and build planning

I was able to complete some channels on the Iqora Discord, adding content and where we are at the finish line of the update. I made more channels for the update, wrote a lot of information about the update so that citizens would understand what the update was and what it meant and how it worked. The 11th of November was the release day of the Government and Constitution Update. As the first people started to apply for Hersir positions, I did a brainstorming on what we could do as the next update. I presented my ideas and made a vote to decide on two new update ideas that I will work on after doing some other important things in Iqora. The person who had joined us and also received the Hersir of Construction presented me with some finished buildings to check out together on the build server. I gave the person my opinion and told him what I liked and what I disliked. After a few days, I sent the person a document with my feedback and ideas for improving the buildings, so that I wouldn't have to be asked what I said about a particular building that the person had built. I found that the in-game banners for Iqora were no longer fitting, so I made new ones and put 5 options to a vote. The majority voted for a blue and brown banner. Towards the end of the month I started the elections for the Jotunn, which failed due to lack of interest at the time.

### December 2023 - Time for review, plans and thanks

The silence continued until the middle of the month, when I finished most of my schoolwork and announced that I would be posting some new builds that are ready to be built on Iqora in the coming days on our build server. As well as a video that I plan to post at the end of the month, in which I will talk about the past year, the results of the census that was done, talk about the plans and goals for Iqora, as well as thanking the people who have shaped the beginning of this journey. Some of us have gathered for a building that was a top priority and had to be completed in December so that it could be entered into a competition. As promised in the announcements, I have posted new building and gathering tasks for people to take on if they have the time. After that, I started writing the script for the upcoming video and posted it on the -

## Lore

### Prologue:

Uaaaahh uahh Ahh Uahh - screams were heard in a house far away from conflict and anger. It was the only house in the area, they lived there very peacefully and now had their first child which they called "Aarolas". He and his parents had no idea that he would later become the king of a glorious nation.

### Chapter 1: The Call of the Amulet

20 years had passed since Aarolas' birth, and he had grown into a strong and brave young man. From childhood, he had developed a certain fascination for adventure and mystery, and now fate was about to give him an unexpected task. One sunny morning, Aarolas and his father Olaf Torgrimson decided to go hunting. Together they roamed the dense woods, filled with lively sounds and the scent of nature. They spent the whole day tracking animals and demonstrating their skills as hunters. As the sun slowly disappeared behind the horizon and the sky was bathed in a soft evening glow, they returned home exhausted with their catch. Olaf and Aarolas went to rest and reviewed the day. Suddenly, as Aarolas was about to fall into a deep sleep, he heard a strange voice speaking softly to him in his dreams. Confused, he opened his eyes and found himself in a shimmering dream realm. A figure appeared before him and introduced himself as Uldur, a mysterious spirit and, in his own words, a god. Uldur told Aarolas about a hidden cove that was far away from their village. In the middle of this cove was hidden a mysterious cave, and in it lay an amulet of inestimable value. This amulet, Uldur said, carried the power to show the wearer his true destiny and to give him strength on his journey. The spirit's words filled Aarolas with a mixture of curiosity and excitement. He felt that this was an opportunity to discover his destiny and rise above.
The desire to find the amulet and fulfil his destiny gripped him with great intensity. When he awoke from the dream, Aarolas knew he had to pay a visit to this mysterious cove. He decided not to tell his father about his encounter with Uldur so as not to worry him. Instead, he formed a decision in his heart to set out on his own journey and follow the call of the amulet. With the dawn, Aarolas set off. He packed his gear, said goodbye to his family, saying he would be home soon, and set off for the distant coastline where the hidden cove awaited him. His heart beat wildly with anticipation and uncertainty as he made his way through the vastness of the landscape. The journey would not be easy, but Aarolas was ready to find his purpose and face the challenges that lay ahead. He knew he could not ignore the call of the amulet, for it could be the key to a greater destiny that awaited him.

### Chapter 2: The Search for the hidden cove

Aarolas continued his journey, and with every step he felt a growing determination within him. He crossed dense forests, overcame steep mountains, and followed the paths that would lead him to the hidden bay. But the way was long and full of dangers. Day after day, Aarolas wandered through different landscapes as he searched for clues that would lead him closer to his destination. He questioned travelers, inquired with locals, and heard stories about hidden caves and mysterious powers. But the exact location of the cove remained a mystery waiting to be revealed. One day, Aarolas met an old sage who lived in a remote hut on the edge of a deep forest. The sage was famous for his knowledge of ancient legends and the secrets of nature. Aarolas told him about his goal to find the hidden cove and asked for his help. The old sage, whose name was Neryon, looked at Aarolas attentively and recognised in him an extraordinary destiny. He granted him his knowledge and revealed a map that would show the way to the bay. The map was marked with ancient symbols and enigmatic signs, but Neryon patiently explained its meaning to Aarolas. With the map in his hand and new hopes in his heart, Aarolas continued his journey. The signs led him to a river of crystal clear water that wound through a dense valley. Aarolas felt a magnetic pull urging him to follow the course of the river. The valley was breathtakingly beautiful, with bright flowers and majestic trees lining the path. But the further Aarolas went, the more intensely he felt an invisible energy rising from the depths of the valley. It was as if nature itself wanted to show him the way to the hidden cove. Finally, Aarolas reached the end of the valley and stood before an imposing cliff that marked the entrance to the mysterious bay. The rocks rose high into the sky and seemed almost insurmountable. But Aarolas knew he had no time to waste. He concentrated on his inner strength and looked for a way to climb the cliff. With deft movements and unswerving determination, Aarolas managed the steep climb. Finally, he reached the top of the cliff and looked out over the vast sea that stretched before him. A gentle breeze blew around his nose and carried the scent of the salt water to him. In front of Aarolas lay the hidden bay, a secluded place of indescribable beauty. The sparkling water and golden sandy beach invited him to go further and unveil the secret of the cave. With a beating heart and the certainty that he was getting closer to his destiny, Aarolas bravely entered the cove. The adventure had just begun and Aarolas was ready to face the challenges and mysteries of this hidden world. With the amulet in his mind and the destiny to become a great leader, he put one foot in front of the other and walked on into the uncertain future.

### Chapter 3: The Awakening of Destiny

Aarolas entered the hidden cove and let his gaze wander over the breathtaking scenery. The soft sound of the waves and the salty scent of the sea filled the air. But his attention was on the mysterious entrance to the cave where the amulet was supposed to be hidden. He followed a narrow path that led him through dense vegetation and over rocky terrain. Each step brought him closer to his goal and made his heart beat faster with anticipation. Soon he reached the entrance to the cave, which was decorated with mysterious runes and symbols. With an air of awe, Aarolas entered the cave. The dim light of the torch he had brought with him illuminated the dark room, and shadows danced on the walls. The smell of damp earth and the whisper of the wind created a mysterious atmosphere. As Aarolas moved deeper into the cave, he noticed a faint, pulsating energy surrounding him. It seemed as if the cave was breathing and waiting for his arrival. He felt that he was getting closer and closer to the amulet, that it was now time to know his true destiny. Suddenly Aarolas entered another room of the cave, lit by a faint but luminous glow. In the middle of the room lay the amulet, protected by an invisible power. It was of astonishing beauty, with artful decorations and a mysterious glow. Cautiously, Aarolas approached the amulet and immediately felt a strong connection to it. As he took the amulet in his hands, a wave of energy flowed through his body. Visions and images flowed into his mind as the amulet revealed its purpose to him. Aarolas now realized that he was destined to become the leader of a nation. Aarolas thought about it for a moment and then, in a flash, decided on the name Iqora. His task was to establish a nation full of peace, happiness, wisdom, and traditions. The amulet would give him the strength and wisdom to fill this role. With a mixture of humility and determination, Aarolas swore to do his best and accept his destiny. He left the cave and returned to his family, telling them all about his journey and the mysterious amulet that revealed his destiny. His family was proud of him and accepted his decision to travel far across the land to find loyal followers and the right place to establish Iqora. Before he left, Aarolas said goodbye to his sister Estrid, his brother Frode, his father Olaf, and his beloved mother Frida. When he was only half standing in the doorway of his house, he said only one thing: "I will miss you all but don't worry, I will come and visit you one day", and with these words, he left to follow his great destiny.

### Chapter 4: The Journey to find suitable land

Aarolas set out to find loyal followers for his future land of Iqora. He knew that he needed strong and loyal allies to achieve his goal. His heart was filled with courage and determination as he traveled through vast lands and enchanting landscapes. The first stops on his journey took Aarolas to remote villages and settlements. He spoke to the locals and told them about his dream and his vision for Iqora. Many were impressed by his determination and belief in a better future. Some agreed to accompany him on his journey. Together, Aarolas and his growing following roamed the land, meeting more people who joined them and gaining the trust of the people. They crossed majestic rivers, traversed dense forests, and climbed high peaks. Every day was an adventure, and the hope of Iqora drove them on. Along the way, Aarolas also encountered various challenges and obstacles. But Aarolas and his followers were not discouraged. They remained steadfast and overcame every obstacle that stood in their way. After a few weeks of traveling, they finally reached a settled land. Here Aarolas hoped to find more allies who would make it easier for him to establish Iqora. He approached the king of this land, whose name was "Cody". Cody and Aarolas shared each other's goals about peace, freedom, and the desire for a just society. As the conversation slowly came to an end, the king offered Cody Aarolas to join his nation with Iqora and form an alliance. After a moment's consideration, he agreed, and from that day on he was a member of the NEDA Alliance. After that, Aarolas and his followers continued on their way to find the piece of land on which they wanted to establish Iqora. Finally, after a few days of traveling, Aarolas and his loyal followers reached a vast, fertile plain surrounded by majestic mountains. This place seemed perfect for the creation of Iqora.

## Links

Server Link: https://discord.gg/Xp5ryN59bb