Ireland

Flag of Ulster

The duchy of Ireland is located in real life Ireland, primarily in the region of Ulster but extending far beyond as well. The city is the 3rd largest on the server, and eventually desires to claim all of the emerald isle and to rename to Ireland.

## History

### Period of Dublin

#### New City

The city of Dublin was established on the 15th of December, 2017. Despite this the territory claimed was actually Northern Ireland, however the name Dublin stuck. The town saw massive growth in terms of resources, gaining quick access to currency and riches, however being poor as far as food went. Claiming efforts allowed not only all of North Ireland to be claimed, but a significant amount of the East Irish Coast, and even the entire Suez Canal.

### Ulster Interlude

#### Reorganization

The city, having claimed huge swaths of Ireland, reorganized itself into the County of Ulster. The County was within the Duchy of Ireland, and accordingly held others such as the County of Tyrone, Sligo, Meath, Desmond, and Thomond, though not in a unity yet.

#### War with NAF

The Great Lakes War has not yet caused significant stress to the Irish homeland. An attempt to broker a peace-deal was made by the Duke of Ireland, however the deal collapsed over the fortress at Iceland.

### Emerald Isle Period

#### Irish Establishment

Ireland was formally established as a duchy on 12/18/2017.

## Development

The land of Ireland is generally not highly urbanized, instead opting for a more natural outlook on the isle. Most forests are preserved, and homes are few and far between, with a few large castles dotting the landscape to defend Ireland from raiders and invaders. The free cities of the Duchy of Ireland are the cities of Galway and Dublin. While these cities have yet to be established, the plans for an urbanized center are there.

### *Fortresses*

#### Castle Eire

Castle Eire was the first castle built in the city, and it is clearly shown in it's incredibly minimalist and simple architecture. The architecture has been likened as "egoinian" by some, including the Pope himself. That said the castle remains a formidable defensive fortress in Ulster, preventing any easy invasion of the Lake Neagh area, where crops are grown to feed the people of Britian. The fortress sits upon a steep pass between two hills, giving it a highly slender appearance. The castle houses the Count of the capital county of Ireland, Ulster, and as such is the home of Duke paper. Nearby estates of Irish nobility are also visible.

#### Castle Faobhar

Castle Faobhar is a planned fortress in the County Thomond, with goals to house the heir to the Irish Duchy and as a defensive fortress to protect the forests of Thomond and Kildare. These massive forests are a critical part of the preservation of Ireland's nature, and as such the fortress defends them from foreign raiders and invaders. The Castle will seat the most important Irish noble lesser to the Duke, and will provide a lovely place far from most urbanized areas across Ireland, in the thick of the forest.

### *Churches*

#### Vatican

The Vatican is a planned church in the free city of Dublin, and will house Catholicism. The Pope currently operates out of Castle Eire, as one has not been constructed yet. Catholicism is the main religion across Ireland and other nations, such as Italy.

#### Church of Saint Brigit of Kildare

The Church of Brigit of Kildare is a planned Church in the north of Kildare, just near the Irish forests. This church will house many crucial Catholic artifacts as well as preach Catholicism in a peaceful, natural setting.