Northland

## Overview

**Northland** is a nation on Gladia primarily located in North America. It was planned before Gladia's release, and officially established on December 21st, 2019. The nation was created by Joosoli, along side Ehall\_2 and Victorcc (who later stepped down from his position).

### Name

Contrary to popular belief, the name Northland actually doesn't have anything to do with North America. It was created during one of Joosoli's assignments for school, and was first used in Minecraft when Joosoli renamed Weped Lake, his first town on a different server, to it, to give it a more modern image. When he needed a name for his new nation, he recycled it again, as it fits its location very well, is easy to remember, and sounds nice. Residents of Northland should be referred to as Northlandiens.

## History

### Pre-Gladia

Joosoli, king of Northland, originally planned to stay on Nova, with his town, Kherson. However, with the server shifting more and more away from it, he decided to start a nation on the new world. In the past, he has had horrible experiences with the nations he was in, so he decided to make his own. He talked with Ehall\_2 (a former resident of Kherson) and Victorcc (a former resident of San Francisco, Joosoli's 1st Datearth town), and they joined the journey. The United States had originally claimed Wisconsin, but Navy13, leader of it, gave it to Joosoli after he inquired about it. The group then negotiated with several tribes to set an area for Tulsa, Oklahoma, and La Push, Washington. Joosoli founded Madison due to a personal connection to it, while Ehall\_2 lives in Tulsa. Victorcc scouted the map, and settled on La Push for its proximity to the ocean. As stated, Joosoli had been the mayor of many towns in the past, though this is his first nation he has created. His former towns include Weped Lake (on a Sub2PewDiePie server), San Francisco, California Republic (Datearth, world 1, became the most populated town on the server with over 110 residents), Port Vila, Vanuatu (world 2 or 3, Datearth), Port Vila, Vanuatu (Gladius), Kherson, Avar (Nova), Madison, Wisconsin (CCNET, another server), and finally, his current town.

### Date

January 10th, 2020

The group joined the day Gladia was released, and saved up to create Madison soon after. After the approval from staff, they began work on digging two major lakes, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, which Madison sits in between in real life. The process took approximately a week, and when it was finished, the town hall was laid out, and later built using the wood from the trees cleared to make space for the lakes.
The West Bridge and East Bridge
were constructed, and still serve as a model for the rest of Madison's bridges today. A canal was dug to Lake Michigan, and a water/boat elevator system was built. More money was saved, and was used to fund Victorcc making La Push, and Ehall making Tulsa, which then joined the nation.

### Milwaukee

Several weeks after the server's release, Starwars922 created the neighboring town of Milwaukee. After contacting them, they agreed to join the nation, and became close friends with Madison, supplying its food, as well as things like the wool used in the capital building.

### Chicago Controversy

While planning for residents, mayor Joosoli laid out plots south of Madison. Superhotminer, mayor of Chicago, contacted him about the plots being too close to Chicago. After arguing between both sides, Joosoli agreed to remove the line of plots closest to Chicago, and replaced it with the forest that still remains there today.

### War Threats

While visiting Los Angeles, Joosoli was alerted by a resident of Chicago about the United States's plans to either war Northland, or forcibly integrate them. Northland was shocked, and made contact with its allies, as well as Navy13, leader of the United States. He stated that it was not true, but hinted that war could be possible in the future, and acted aggressively towards Joosoli. Because of the threats, Milwaukee decided to leave the nation, feeling unsafe. Northland considered disbanding itself, or mergeing with another nation. Victorcc stepped down from his leadership, and disbanded his town. Ultimately, Joosoli decided to keep the nation, and reform it to make it stronger than ever. Alliances were strengthened, and a set of goals and values for the nation to focus on was written.

### Date

February 15th, 2020

After the war threats and controversies, Northland has emerged better and stronger than ever. The nation has a strong friendship with many people in Rome, as well as the Iroquois, and works to have a healthy relationship between the polarized sides. It has established peaceful relations with Conkeria, who owns Wiscobay, a town north of Madison, as well as the town of Des Moines (west of Madison). Northland has generally remained pacifist on a world stage, and avoided international controversies. It has employed Miner's Party values into its nation to attempt
to stop the widespread toxicity on Gladia. This has also strengthened the nation's relationship with Helvetia. Madison has expanded greatly, and is one of the most populated cities on the server. An expansion with new plots and a new marketplace area is underway, and will be completed soon. The Wisconsin River, going through the area, was expanded and has a new system of water elevators, connecting it to lake Superior. Madison has also claimed the former site of Clinton, a town in Illinois. New towns, not just in North America, have also joined the nation.

## Government

Northland currently has no formal government, though plans are in place for one in the future. Joosoli is the sole leader and acts as a dictator, but recognizes the responsibility he has for his people and nation, and does everything for their benefit. Cokings include MrPuffyWuff, NYGiantsFan\_77, and founder Ehall\_2.

## Land Claims

Northland functions as a community of city-states, and generally, the land it claims is only what it towns have /t claimed. Additionally, it claims the state of Wisconsin, though the nation has allowed other towns to be made so long as they have conferred with them before, and agree to be peaceful.

## International Relations

Northland is an active member of the League of Nations, as well as the Miner's Party and World's Fair Organization. As previously mentioned, the nation remains neutral in most international conflicts, but supports its allies in conflicts if they are not going against each other. It is currently in a defense treaty with MidMerica, Dakota, Conkeria, and Argentina, as well as a separate one with Gryphon. Northland also has good relations with Rome, Helvetia, Ireland, Nordic Empire, Cherokee, Rome, Russia, and Kenya.

## Towns

### Present day

#### **Currently, Northland has the towns of:**

Madison, Wisconsin (the capital) [Mayor: Joosoli]

Chicago, Illinois [Mayor: Superhotminer]

Tulsa, Oklahoma [Mayor: Ehall\_2]

Jedi Order, Atlantic Ocean [Mayor: Horku]

Luxembourg, Russia [Mayor: YouKnowItsAndrew]

Copito Empire, Canada [Mayor: Lone\_Willow]

Puerto Montt, Argentina [Mayor: Dartvelety]

Lansing, Michigan [Mayor: GirlsHateMe]

Minneapolis, Minnesota [Mayor: DiamondKing2024]

Kanata, Ontario [Mayor: xX\_PoohBear\_Xx]

Welconia, France [Mayor: Bahuffer]

Decatur, Illinois [Mayor: Pipergirl1234]

Fairview, Michigan [Mayor: MajorLeagueGreed]

Salt Lake City, Utah [Mayor: ItsDonut]

### Former

Rapture, Atlantic Ocean (now in Iroquois)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (now in Iroquois)

La Push, Washington (disbanded)

North Dakota, North Dakota (now in Dakota)

Caylor, Argentina (now in Portugal)

Nikolsburg, Czechia (now in Rome)

Normandy, France (now in Rome)