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Valhalmont

2026-06-03T17:52:12Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Valhalmont
| image = valhalmont.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Burley's Town
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Valhalmonter, Tyrror, Longan, Ohyans, Hampshears
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = Chief Ajax Killian
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Hunting and Timber
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Bones
}}

== Summary ==
The northernmost state of Valhalmont is comprised of the colonies of Valhalmont, Tyr, Longa, Ohya, and Hampshear. Its chief industries are hunting and timber, although it exports very little of its products to other states. The leader of the state of Valhalmont has the title of Chief, and it is a role that is available to whomever can best the current Chief and their supports in combat.

Valhalmont was the last state to ratifiy the Vinland Constitution and establish United Vinland. The ratification only occurred after Valhalmont's failed invasion of Regenia.

== Colonial Era ==
Valhalmont was the 12th established colony during Vinland's Colonial Era. It was the tiniest colony by land size and saw very little development. Valerie Halmont, the former wife of Deus Ultima who received the colony, died within the first year of arriving in the colony due to its harsh climate. She had no demigod heirs, and the colony's rule and order was imposed through fighting and strength.

== The Culling ==
Why did they rebel? [[The Culling|The culling]]. Various small groups in each of the four colonies began to emerge who refused to go along with the culling. They eventually banded together to take over those colonies and join together as Valhalmont. They eventually saw themselves as their own country and wanted to take over [[Regenia]] until President Harmen squashed the invasion and forced them to ratify the [[Constitution|constitution]].

Warchief Harbison Killian, the uncle of Trent Killian, annexed Hampshire before the war of liberation, and agreed to join the battle under the condition that they can keep Hampshire. Constantly warring with neighbors. Harmen promised Vermont that they could keep their annexed colonies if they joined the fight

The second Valhalmont War is when they tried to take over Regenia following the War of Liberation and subsequently got their asses kicked, Chief Killian becoming the new leader, and the second amendment to the constitution.

Hampshear Frozen Forests: Ice Forest where a lot of the fighting in the War of Liberation happened.

# <code>Hampshear(Colony annexed by Valhalmont)</code>

<code>Tyr(Colony annexed by Valhalmont)</code>

<code>Longa(Colony annexed by Valhalmont)</code>

<code>Ohya((Colony annexed by Valhalmont)</code>

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Valhalmont

2026-06-02T17:14:17Z

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Archon

2026-06-02T17:03:41Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Archon
| image = apella.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Apella
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Leader
}}

== Summary ==
The Archon is the mysterious leader of [[Apella]]. To date, it is believed that only the Esquires, the Archon's personal representatives, and [[Lafayette Harmen]] know the Archon's identity. They have a hands off approach with leading Apella as the state's unique system lets it pretty much operate on its own.

The biggest presence of the Archon is found in Apella's newspaper, ''The Thespian.'' Every daily issue contains a new story, article, dialogue, or other written piece from the Archon.

== Rebellion ==
Following the banning of the play ''Deus Man,'' pamphlets that mocked [[Deus Ultima]] began to appear in Apella's capital, Thespia. These pamphlets were widely read and enjoyed by the colonists until [[Cambria Unchained]] reluctantly criminalized their possession. This level of censorship led to [[Apella's Silence]] and the complete economic shutdown of the state. Despite the ban, the pamphlets continued to be produced and distributed.

== War of Revolutions ==
Although Apella did not see any battles during the [[War of Revolutions]], Apella's colonial governor, Governor Parch, was found dead on stage with the Archon claiming credit. In the pamphlet where they claimed credit for the murder, they also proposed to be the new leader of Apella as well as proposing the system that Apella now operates under.

== United Vinland ==
At the end of the War of Revolutions, the Archon sent their loyal Esquires to sign the [[Constitution|Vinland Constitution]] on behalf of the Apella. The Archon continues to avoid public appearances, and lets his Esquires continue to represent Apella for any United Vinland affairs. Instead of pamphlets, the Archon now has a regular feature in Apella's newspaper, ''The Thespian''.
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Archon

2026-06-02T17:02:05Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Archon
| image = apella.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Apella
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Leader
}}

== Summary ==
The Archon is the mysterious leader of Apella. To date, it is believed that only the Esquires, the Archon's personal representatives, and Lafayette Harmen know the Archon's identity. They have a very hands off approach with leading Apella as the state's unique system lets it pretty much operate on its own.

The biggest presence of the Archon is found in Apella's newspaper, ''The Thespian.'' Every daily issue contains a new story, article, dialogue, or other written piece from the Archon.

== Rebellion ==
Following the banning of the play ''Deus Man,'' pamphlets that mocked Deus Ultima began to appear in Apella's capital, Thespia. These pamphlets were widely read and enjoyed by the colonists until Cambria Unchained reluctantly criminalized their possession. This level of censorship led to Apella's Silence and the complete economic shutdown of the state. Despite the ban, the pamphlets continued to be produced and distributed.

== War of Revolutions ==
Although Apella did not see any battles during the War of Revolutions, Apella's colonial leader, Governor Parch, was found dead on stage with the Archon claiming credit. In the pamphlet where they claimed credit for the murder, they also proposed to be the new leader of Apella as well as proposing the system that Apella now operates under.

== United Vinland ==
At the end of the War of Revolutions, the Archon sent their loyal Esquires to sign the Vinland Constitution on behalf of the Apella. The Archon continues to avoid public appearances, and lets his Esquires continue to represent Apella for any United Vinland affairs. Instead of pamphlets, the Archon now has a regular feature in Apella's newspaper, ''The Thespian''.
[[Category:Leaders]]

Apella

2026-06-02T16:48:12Z

Cheeks: /* Rebellion */

{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = apella.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion and Apella's Silence ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Apellians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Apellians started an event known as [[Apella's Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

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[[Category:States]]

Archon

2026-06-02T16:38:39Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Archon
| image = apella.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Apella
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Leader
}}

== Summary ==

Archon

2026-06-02T16:38:07Z

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== Summary ==

Nathanial McCann

2026-05-30T17:59:57Z

Cheeks: /* Apella's Silence and the War of Revolutions */

{{Infobox
| name = Nathanial McCann
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Role
| value1 = Voice of the President
}}

== Summary ==
Nathanial McCann was the most famous actor of the [[13 Colonies|Vinland colonies]]. He was renowned for his superior auditory projection combined with an unparalleled sense of emotion. In the lead up to the [[War of Revolutions]], he was the first person to stop performing which led to the rebellion known as [[Apella's Silence]].

Following Apella's Silence, he joined the [[Lafayette Harmen]] and the Colonial Vinland Military on their march north to stop [[Cambria Unchained|Cambria Unchained's]] rampage. Upon the ratification of the [[Constitution|Vinland Constitution]] and the creation of [[United Vinland]], he left [[Apella]] and stopped being an actor, and took up the role of the Voice of the President for President Harmen.

== Colonial Vinland ==
During Vinland's Colonial Era, Nathanial was perhaps the most famous Apellian in all of the Thirteen Colonies. In addition to his constant presence on the stages in Apella, he was also an avid member of several touring groups who routinely performed outside of Apella. He was Cambria Unchained's favorite actor as the demigod rarely missed one of Nathanial's performances.

== Apella's Silence and the War of Revolutions ==
Following the banning of the play, ''Deus Man,'' and the censorship of the [[Archon|Archon's]] articles in ''The Thespian,'' Nathanial chose to protest this censorship by backing out of all of his performances. Nathanial's status combined with the fact he was the first to back out of the performance's led to a cascading effect in Apella as other actors, artists, and musicians quickly canceled their own performances, an event known as Apella's Silence.

After the death of Governor Parch at the hands of the Archon, Nathanial joined the Lafayette Harmen and the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched north to fight Cambria Unchained. Although Nathanial saw very limited fighting, he played a crucial role in calling out General Harmen's orders to the rest of the troops.

Upon the defeat of Cambria Unchained, he continued with the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched on the [[Silversun]]. He stood alongside General Harmen for [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] surrender, and was the person who announced Colonial Vinland's victory as Romeo cast a sky-high explosion of formal surrender for all of the colonies to see.

== United Vinland ==
Following the war, Nathanial returned to Apella, but cut back on his stage performances. Due to his role outside the stage during the lead-up as well as the actual [[War of Revolutions]], Nathanial did not have it in him to continue to be an actor. Upon [[Valhalmont]] invading [[Regenia]], and General Harmen's request for help to quell the invasion, Nathanial joined in the fight once again where his skills for projection and relaying orders was crucial for victory. After Valhalmont's defeat and the subsequent ratification of the Vinland Constitution, the now President Harmen offered Nathanial a new role, the Voice of the President. It was this role that enshrined Nathanial as the public face of the Presidency,
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Nathanial McCann

2026-05-30T17:58:05Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Nathanial McCann
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Role
| value1 = Voice of the President
}}

== Summary ==
Nathanial McCann was the most famous actor of the [[13 Colonies|Vinland colonies]]. He was renowned for his superior auditory projection combined with an unparalleled sense of emotion. In the lead up to the [[War of Revolutions]], he was the first person to stop performing which led to the rebellion known as [[Apella's Silence]].

Following Apella's Silence, he joined the [[Lafayette Harmen]] and the Colonial Vinland Military on their march north to stop [[Cambria Unchained|Cambria Unchained's]] rampage. Upon the ratification of the [[Constitution|Vinland Constitution]] and the creation of [[United Vinland]], he left [[Apella]] and stopped being an actor, and took up the role of the Voice of the President for President Harmen.

== Colonial Vinland ==
During Vinland's Colonial Era, Nathanial was perhaps the most famous Apellian in all of the Thirteen Colonies. In addition to his constant presence on the stages in Apella, he was also an avid member of several touring groups who routinely performed outside of Apella. He was Cambria Unchained's favorite actor as the demigod rarely missed one of Nathanial's performances.

== Apella's Silence and the War of Revolutions ==
Following the banning of the play, ''Deus Man,'' and the censorship of the [[Archon|Archon's]] articles in ''The Thespian,'' Nathanial chose to protest this censorship by backing out of all of his performances. Nathanial's status combined with the fact he was the first to back out of the performance's led to a cascading effect in Apella as other actors, artists, and musicians quickly canceled their own performances, an event known as Apella's Silence.

Following the death of Governor Parch at the hands of the Archon, Nathanial joined the Lafayette Harmen and the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched north to fight Cambria Unchained. Although Nathanial saw very limited fighting, he played a crucial role in calling out General Harmen's orders to the rest of the troops.

Following Cambria's defeat, he continued with the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched on the [[Silversun]]. He stood alongside General Harmen for [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] surrender, and was the person who announced Colonial Vinland's victory as Romeo cast a sky-high explosion of formal surrender for all of the colonies to see.

== United Vinland ==
Following the war, Nathanial returned to Apella, but cut back on his stage performances. Due to his role outside the stage during the lead-up as well as the actual [[War of Revolutions]], Nathanial did not have it in him to continue to be an actor. Upon [[Valhalmont]] invading [[Regenia]], and General Harmen's request for help to quell the invasion, Nathanial joined in the fight once again where his skills for projection and relaying orders was crucial for victory. After Valhalmont's defeat and the subsequent ratification of the Vinland Constitution, the now President Harmen offered Nathanial a new role, the Voice of the President. It was this role that enshrined Nathanial as the public face of the Presidency,
[[Category:People]]

Nathanial McCann

2026-05-30T17:54:47Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Nathanial McCann
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Role
| value1 = Voice of the President
}}

== Summary ==
Nathanial McCann was the most famous actor of the Vinland colonies. He was renowned for his superior auditory projection combined with an unparalleled sense of emotion. In the lead up to the War of Revolutions, he was the first person to stop performing which led to the rebellion known as Apella's Silence.

Following Apella's Silence, he joined the Lafayette Harmen and the Colonial Vinland Military on their march north to stop Cambria Unchained's rampage. Upon the ratification of the Vinland Constitution and the creation of United Vinland, he left Apella and stopped being an actor, and took up the role of the Voice of the President for President Harmen.

== Colonial Vinland ==
During Vinland's Colonial Era, Nathanial was perhaps the most famous Apellian in all of the Thirteen Colonies. In addition to his constant presence on the stages in Apella, he was also an avid member of several touring groups who routinely performed outside of Apella. He was Cambria Unchained's favorite actor as the demigod rarely missed one of Nathanial's performances.

== Apella's Silence and the War of Revolutions ==
Following the banning of the play, ''Deus Man,'' and the censorship of the Archon's articles in ''The Thespian,'' Nathanial chose to protest this censorship by backing out of all of his performances. Nathanial's status combined with the fact he was the first to back out of the performance's led to a cascading effect in Apella as other actors, artists, and musicians quickly canceled their own performances, an event known as Apella's Silence.

Following the death of Governor Parch at the hands of the Archon, Nathanial joined the Lafayette Harmen and the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched north to fight Cambria Unchained. Although Nathanial saw very limited fighting, he played a crucial role in calling out General Harmen's orders to the rest of the troops.

Following Cambria's defeat, he continued with the Colonial Vinland Military as they marched on the Silversun. He stood alongside General Harmen for Romeo the Rational's surrender, and was the person who announced Colonial Vinland's victory as Romeo cast a sky-high explosion of formal surrender for all of the colonies to see.

== United Vinland ==
Following the war, Nathanial returned to Apella, but cut back on his stage performances. Due to his role outside the stage during the lead-up as well as the actual War of Revolutions, Nathanial did not have it in him to continue to be an actor. Upon Valhalmont invading Regenia, and General Harmen's request for help to quell the invasion, Nathanial joined in the fight once again where his skills for projection and relaying orders was crucial for victory. Upon Valhalmont's defeat at the subsequent ratification of the Vinland Constitution, the now President Harmen offered Nathanial a new role, the Voice of the President. It was this role that enshrined Nathanial as the public face of the Presidency,
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Nathanial McCann

2026-05-30T17:50:12Z

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Apella's Silence

2026-05-30T17:39:52Z

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== Summary ==
Following the success of [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]]'', and the rise of anti-[[Deus Ultima]] sentiment, the [[Apella]] playwrights created ''Deus Man'', a play mocking the God King. The [[Ultima Church]] and [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned. Despite [[Cambria Unchained|Cambria Unchained's]] objections, [[Romeo the Rational]] agreed that the play must be banned which marked the first time a piece of art was censored in Apella.

This level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various articles containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella's newspaper, ''The Thespian.'' They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the [[Archon]], and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution which only incensed the flames of rebellion.

In response, Apella's most famous playactor, [[Nathanial McCann]], backed out of all of his performances. With Nathanial's lead, other performers and artists soon canceled all of their performances which effectively shut down the colonies economic engine. This collective freeze of all entertainment was known as Apella's Silence.
[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

Ari Clerks

2026-05-30T17:35:51Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Ari Clerks
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Full Name
| value1 = Aristotle Clerks
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Vice President of United Vinland
}}

== Summary ==
Ari Clerks was the owner of Clerks and Co., the largest importer/exporter in the [[13 Colonies|Vinland Colonies]]. He is credited with the creation of the Fishing Line, an efficient way of processing [[Jullicut]]'s incoming and outgoing goods. Before the [[War of Revolutions]], he was one of the main organizers of the [[Grand Colonial Council]] where he introduced the [[Vinland Constitution]]. Following the war and the ratification of the Vinland Constitution, he went on to become United Vinland's Vice President.

He is pessimistic toward the masses and is skeptical about the public's ability to intelligently choose what is best for a healthy society.

== Colonial Vinland ==
Thanks to Jullicut's preference toward private ownership, Ari Clerks created Clerks and Co., and entered partnerships with many of the fleets within the colony to receive their goods and distribute them within Colonial Vinland while also handling the receiving and outgoing shipping of Colonial Vinland's exports.

He is largely credited for the creation of the Fishing Line, a system of processing imports and exports by assigning a single task to a worker, and having that worker repeatedly perform that task as each good reached them before that good moved to the next worker in the line. There are rumors that his wife at the time, [[Theresa Grills]], was the truly creator of the fishing line, but that rumor has not been confirmed.

While running his business in Jullicut, he was approached by a Jullicutter named [[Art Penn]] who had intentions of starting his own company to create a new product he developed called the Internal Combustion Engine. Seeing the potential of this product, he backed Art Penn's company and gifted him the land for his factories. The land which would one day become [[Camlann]].

== The Grand Colonial Council, the Wine Bath, Imprisonment, and the War of Revolutions ==
Increased duties ordered by [[Deus Ultima]] led to increased tension among many of the sailors who worked until the Clerks and Co. banner. Noticing the various protests occurring in Jullicut as well as in the other colonies, Ari Clerks arranged for important colonists to meet to discuss independence as well as introduce his idea for a master contract to govern the new country, the Vinland Constitution.

The Grand Colonial Council ended without a decision, and upon his return to Jullicut, he was greeted by a rebellion led by one of the captains of his fleet, [[Sam "The Torch" Baharme]]. In an incident known as the [[Wine Bath]], Sam Baharme and other members of his crew threw all of the wine barrels off an outbound ship. This led to a sea battle between [[The Blessed]] and Sam Baharme who did not survive. After the battle, he was accused by his wife of aiding and abetting Sam Baharme, and was promptly stripped of his ownership in Clerks and Co and sentenced to Fyorina for punishment. Before he was transferred out of Jullicut, he was also informed that his wife had received a blessing of divorce in exchange for her testimony, and she went on to become an Executive for Camlann.

During the War of Revolutions, Ari Clerks was sent to the dungeons of [[Fyorina]]. He was tortured at the hands of [[Warden Oranje]] until finally being free by [[Lafeyette Harmen|General Harmen's]] attack on Castle DeBaree.

== United Vinland ==
Following the ratification of the Vinland Constitution and the creation of United Vinland, many people nominated Ari Clerks to be the President. He rejected the role in favor of General Harmen who in turn named Ari the Vice President. His main responsibility as the Vice President was the development of [[Liberty's Light]] to serve as the nation's capital, although some people see him choosing that responsibility as a way to compete with his former wife who was the chief designer of Camlann City.

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Nathanial McCann

2026-05-28T17:16:22Z

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Nathanial McCann

2026-05-28T17:03:25Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Nathanial McCann
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Role
| value1 = Voice of the President
}}

[[Category:People]]

Apella's Silence

2026-05-27T18:31:30Z

Cheeks:

== Summary ==
Following the success of [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]]'', and the rise of anti-[[Deus Ultima]] sentiment, the [[Apella]] playwrights created ''Deus Man'', a play mocking the God King. The [[Ultima Church]] and [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned. Despite [[Cambria Unchained|Cambria Unchained's]] objections, [[Romeo the Rational]] agreed that the play must be banned which marked the first time a piece of art was censored in Apella.

This level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the [[Archon]], and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution which only incensed the flames of rebellion.

In response, Apella's most famous playactor, [[Nathanial McCann]], backed out of all of his performances. With Nathanial's lead, other performers and artists soon canceled all of their performances which effectively shut down the colonies economic engine. This collective freeze of all entertainment was known as Apella's Silence.
[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

Apella's Silence

2026-05-27T18:29:38Z

Cheeks:

== Summary ==
Following the success of Martin Keene's ''The Natural Order'', and the rise of anti-Deus Ultima sentiment, the Apella playwrights created ''Deus Man'', a play mocking the God King. The Ultima Church and [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned. Despite Cambria Unchained's objections, Romeo the Rational agreed that the play must be banned which marked the first time a piece of art was censored in Apella.

This level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution which only incensed the flames of rebellion.

In response, Apella's most famous playactor, Nathanial McCann, backed out of all of his performances. With Nathanial's lead, other performers and artists soon canceled all of their performances which effectively shut down the colonies economic engine. This collective freeze of all entertainment was known as Apella's Silence.
[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

File:yorn.png

2026-05-27T18:24:12Z

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2026-05-27T18:23:44Z

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2026-05-27T18:20:08Z

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2026-05-27T18:06:23Z

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Apella's Silence

2026-05-26T18:15:37Z

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== Summary ==
Following the success of Martin Keene's ''The Natural Order'', and the rise of anti-Deus Ultima sentiment, the Apella playwrights created ''Deus Man'', a play mocking the God King. The Ultima Church and [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned. Despite Cambria Unchained's objections, Romeo the Rational agreed that the play must be banned which marked the first time a piece of art was censored in Apella.

This level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution which only incensed the flames of rebellion.

In response, Apella's most famous actor, Nathanial McCann,

and in return, the Thespians started an event known as [[Apella's Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

Apella

2026-05-26T18:11:41Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = apella.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Apellians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Apellians started an event known as [[Apella's Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

Apella

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = apella.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Apellians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as [[Apella's Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

File:apella.png

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Apella's Silence

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Apella supported the war effort by

# Their actors canceling their shows.
# Their artists going rogue

The artists and performers were pissed about being censored for stuff sensitive to the [[Deus Ultima]], the owners were pissed about paying a portion of their money in tribute.

[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

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Apella

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = apella.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
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== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Thespians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as [[Apella's Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

Apella's Silence

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| name = Myan Silence
}}

Myan supported the war effort by

# Their actors canceling their shows.
# Their artists going rogue

The artists and performers were pissed about being censored for stuff sensitive to the [[Deus Ultima]], the owners were pissed about paying a portion of their money in tribute.

[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:War of Revolutions]]

Ki-Nihils

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Omnipotent - All Powerful: The Primordial of the [[Body]]. The goal of this is to push the physical body to its limits in order to attain an all powerful form.

Omnipresent - Everything: The Primordial of the [[Other]]. The goal of this is to create the machine capable of being everywhere at all times.

Omniscience - All knowing: The Primordial of the [[MInd|Mind]]. The goal of this is to know everything at all times. It’s trying to create a shared consciousness.

[[Category:Primordials]]

Arsenal The Tower

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| image = deusultima.png
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| value1 = Demigod
| label2 = Role
| value2 = General of Deus Ultima's forces

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Arsenal the Tower is a demigod who lives in Mt Divinus with his father, Deus Ultima. Just like his brother, Cambria Unchained, Arsenal the Tower is renown for his massive size and strength. His moniker, the Tower, was given to him when he was just a young boy due to his size and stature surpassing even grown men. Whereas Cambria Unchained enjoyed leisure and entertainment, Arsenal the Tower fully committed to his role as military leader within the ranks of Deus Ultima's forces.

[[Category:Gods]]
[[Category:Deus Ultima]]

Ari Clerks

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| name = Ari Clerks
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Full Name
| value1 = Aristotle Clerks
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Vice President of United Vinland
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== Summary ==
Ari Clerks was the owner of Clerks and Co., the largest importer/exporter in the [[13 Colonies|Vinland Colonies]]. He is credited with the creation of the Fishing Line, an efficient way of processing [[Jullicut]]'s incoming and outgoing goods. Before the [[War of Revolutions]], he was one of the main organizers of the [[Grand Colonial Council]] where he introduced the [[Vinland Constitution]]. Following the war and the ratification of the Vinland Constitution, he went on to become United Vinland's Vice President.

He is pessimistic toward the masses and is skeptical about the public's ability to intelligently choose what is best for a healthy society.

== Colonial Vinland ==
Thanks to Jullicut's preference toward private ownership, Ari Clerks created Clerks and Co., and entered partnerships with many of the fleets within the colony to receive their goods and distribute them within Colonial Vinland while also handling the receiving and outgoing shipping of Colonial Vinland's exports.

He is largely credited for the creation of the Fishing Line, a system of processing imports and exports by assigning a single task to a worker, and having that worker repeatedly perform that task as each good reached them before that good moved to the next worker in the line. There are rumors that his wife at the time, [[Theresa Grills]], was the truly creator of the fishing line, but that rumor has not been confirmed.

While running his business in Jullicut, he was approached by a Jullicutter named [[Art Penn]] who had intentions of starting his own company to create a new product he developed called the Internal Combustion Engine. Seeing the potential of this product, he backed Art Penn's company and gifted him the land for his factories. The land which would one day become [[Camlann]].

== The Grand Colonial Council, the Wine Bath, and Imprisonment, and the War of Revolutions ==
Increased duties ordered by [[Deus Ultima]] led to increased tension among many of the sailors who worked until the Clerks and Co. banner. Noticing the various protests occurring in Jullicut as well as in the other colonies, Ari Clerks arranged for important colonists to meet to discuss independence as well as introduce his idea for a master contract to govern the new country, the Vinland Constitution.

The Grand Colonial Council ended without a decision, and upon his return to Jullicut, he was greeted by a rebellion led by one of the captains of his fleet, [[Sam "The Torch" Baharme]]. In an incident known as the [[Wine Bath]], Sam Baharme and other members of his crew threw all of the wine barrels off an outbound ship. This led to a sea battle between [[The Blessed]] and Sam Baharme who did not survive. After the battle, he was accused by his wife of aiding and abetting Sam Baharme, and was promptly stripped of his ownership in Clerks and Co and sentenced to Fyorina for punishment. Before he was transferred out of Jullicut, he was also informed that his wife had received a blessing of divorce in exchange for her testimony, and she went on to become an Executive for Camlann.

During the War of Revolutions, Ari Clerks was sent to the dungeons of [[Fyorina]]. He was tortured at the hands of [[Warden Oranje]] until finally being free by [[Lafeyette Harmen|General Harmen's]] attack on Castle DeBaree.

== United Vinland ==
Following the ratification of the Vinland Constitution and the creation of United Vinland, many people nominated Ari Clerks to be the President. He rejected the role in favor of General Harmen who in turn named Ari the Vice President. His main responsibility as the Vice President was the development of [[Liberty's Light]] to serve as the nation's capital, although some people see him choosing that responsibility as a way to compete with his former wife who was the chief designer of Camlann City.

[[Category:People]]

Ari Clerks

2026-05-24T17:56:50Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Ari Clerks
| image = vinland.png
| label1 = Full Name
| value1 = Aristotle Clerks
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Vice President
}}

== Summary ==
Ari Clerks was the owner of Clerks and Co., the largest importer/exporter in the [[13 Colonies|Vinland Colonies]]. He is credited with the creation of the Fishing Line, an efficient way of processing [[Jullicut]]'s incoming and outgoing goods. Before the [[War of Revolutions]], he was one of the main organizers of the [[Grand Colonial Council]] where he introduced the [[Vinland Constitution]]. Following the war and the ratification of the Vinland Constitution, he went on to become United Vinland's Vice President.

He is pessimistic toward the masses and is skeptical about the public's ability to intelligently choose what is best for a healthy society.

== Colonial Vinland ==
Thanks to Jullicut's preference toward private ownership, Ari Clerks created Clerks and Co., and entered partnerships with many of the fleets within the colony to receive their goods and distribute them within Colonial Vinland while also handling the receiving and outgoing shipping of Colonial Vinland's exports.

He is largely credited for the creation of the Fishing Line, a system of processing imports and exports by assigning a single task to a worker, and having that worker repeatedly perform that task as each good reached them before that good moved to the next worker in the line. There are rumors that his wife at the time, [[Theresa Grills]], was the truly creator of the fishing line, but that rumor has not been confirmed.

While running his business in Jullicut, he was approached by a Jullicutter named [[Art Penn]] who had intentions of starting his own company to create a new product he developed called the Internal Combustion Engine. Seeing the potential of this product, he backed Art Penn's company and gifted him the land for his factories. The land which would one day become [[Camlann]].

== The Grand Colonial Council, the Wine Bath, and Imprisonment, and the War of Revolutions ==
Increased duties ordered by [[Deus Ultima]] led to increased tension among many of the sailors who worked until the Clerks and Co. banner. Noticing the various protests occurring in Jullicut as well as in the other colonies, Ari Clerks arranged for important colonists to meet to discuss independence as well as introduce his idea for a master contract to govern the new country, the Vinland Constitution.

The Grand Colonial Council ended without a decision, and upon his return to Jullicut, he was greeted by a rebellion led by one of the captains of his fleet, [[Sam "The Torch" Baharme]]. In an incident known as the [[Wine Bath]], Sam Baharme and other members of his crew threw all of the wine barrels off an outbound ship. This led to a sea battle between [[The Blessed]] and Sam Baharme who did not survive. After the battle, he was accused by his wife of aiding and abetting Sam Baharme, and was promptly stripped of his ownership in Clerks and Co and sentenced to Fyorina for punishment. Before he was transferred out of Jullicut, he was also informed that his wife had received a blessing of divorce in exchange for her testimony, and she went on to become an Executive for Camlann.

During the War of Revolutions, Ari Clerks was sent to the dungeons of [[Fyorina]]. He was tortured at the hands of [[Warden Oranje]] until finally being free by [[Lafeyette Harmen|General Harmen's]] attack on Castle DeBaree.

== United Vinland ==
Following the ratification of the Vinland Constitution and the creation of United Vinland, many people nominated Ari Clerks to be the President. He rejected the role in favor of General Harmen who in turn named Ari the Vice President. His main responsibility as the Vice President was the development of [[Liberty's Light]] to serve as the nation's capital, although some people see him choosing that responsibility as a way to compete with his former wife who was the chief designer of Camlann City.

[[Category:People]]

Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T17:56:08Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Paulson DeMint
| image = tenny.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Tenny
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Newspaperman
}}

== Summary ==
Paulson DeMint owns and operates the [[Pony Express News]]. In addition to his duties with the newspaper, he also serves as a special consultant to [[Overseer Vanderville]]. He is a slim, middle-aged man with blond haired and thick glasses which nearly obscure his dark blue eyes. He both lives as well as operates his newspaper out of the famed [[Vanderville Compound]] in [[Tenny]].

== Colonial Vinland ==
During Vinland's [[13 Colonies|Colonial Era]], Paulson DeMint served as a courier for Tenny Governor Willis. He was set to become a stablesman for the Governor, but unexpectedly quit his position and left the colony. He reappeared several years later as the [[Masters' Revolt]] gripped Tenny and [[Georgina]], and it was then he connected with Lyle Vanderville III and his burgeoning train business. Through his constant travel and tireless efforts, Paulson was able to rally the masters under the leadership of Vanderville, and it is believed his constant work within the two colonies had an influence on the early formation of [[Man's Order]].

== The War of Revolutions ==
During the War of Revolutions, Paulson created the Pony Express News, a newspaper provided free to all passengers of Vanderville's trains. This paper informed the colonists as to the movement of the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] and other forces of [[Deus Ultima]], and later was used by the Colonial Vinland Military in their sneak attacks all throughout the region.

== United Vinland ==
With Overseer Vanderville leading Tenny, Paulson DeMint accepted a position as a special consultant to the Overseer, and moved into a private community known as The Vandervlle Compound. It is at the Compound that he was able to build out a print shop in order to create regular new issues of the Pony Express News. Although the [[Lyanans]] at the Compound are owned by Overseer Vanderville, Paulson was able to convince the Overseer to grant him ownership of [[Gentle Ben]], a Lyanan who entertains the Compound's residents.
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Apella

2026-05-24T17:53:32Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = apella.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Thespians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as the [[Apella Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

Apella

2026-05-24T17:52:58Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = test.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established [[13 Colonies|colony]] of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the [[Bay of Liberty]]. It has the nation's preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for [[United Vinland]]. Its leader is the mysterious [[Archon]], but all management of the state is controlled through the [[Esquires]], the Archon's personal representation.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following [[Deus Ultima]]'s sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until [[Cambria Unchained]] arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the [[Ultima Church]] deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by [[Martin Keene|Martin Keene's]] ''[[The Natural Order]],'' was set for release. [[Warden Oranje]] ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon [[Romeo the Rational|Romeo the Rational's]] agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Thespians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as the [[Apella Silence]]. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the [[The Blessed|Blessed]] leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in [[Valhalmont]], [[Longa]], [[Ohya]], and [[Tyr]], Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in Apella's newspaper, The Thespian. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T17:48:20Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Paulson DeMint
| image = tenny.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Tenny
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Newspaperman
}}

== Summary ==
Paulson DeMint owns and operates the Pony Express News. In addition to his duties with the newspaper, he also serves as a special consultant to Overseer Vanderville. He is a slim, middle-aged man with blond haired and thick glasses which nearly obscure his dark blue eyes. He both lives as well as operates his newspaper out of the famed Vanderville Compound in Tenny.

== Colonial Vinland ==
During Vinland's Colonial Era, Paulson DeMint served as a courier for Tenny Governor Willis. He was set to become a stablesman for the Governor, but unexpectedly quit his position and left the colony. He reappeared several years later as the Masters' Revolt gripped Tenny and Georgina, and it was then he connected with Lyle Vanderville III and his burgeoning train business. Through his constant travel and tireless efforts, Paulson was able to rally the masters under the leadership of Vanderville, and it is believed his constant work within the two colonies had an influence on the early formation of Man's Order.

== The War of Revolutions ==
During the War of Revolutions, Paulson created the Pony Express News, a newspaper provided free to all passengers of Vanderville's trains. This paper informed the Tennyn and Georginian colonists as to the movement of the Blessed and other forces of Deus Ultima, and later was used by the Colonial Vinland Military in their sneak attacks all throughout the region.

== United Vinland ==
With Overseer Vanderville leading Tenny, Paulson DeMint accepted a position as a special consultant to the Overseer, and moved into a private community known as The Vandervlle Compound. It is at the Compound that he was able to build out a print shop in order to create regular new issues of the Pony Express News. Although the Lyanans at the Compound are owned by Overseer Vanderville, Paulson was able to convince the Overseer to grant him ownership of Gentle Ben, a Lyanan who entertains the Compound's residents.
[[Category:People]]

Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T17:26:17Z

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Aaron Carls

2026-05-24T17:21:35Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Aaron Carls
| image = regenia.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Regenia
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Land Lord
}}

== Summary ==
One of the preeminent Land Lords in all [[Regina]], Aaron Carls owns large swaths of land in Regenia's [[Purple Mountains]] as well as several large estates in the surrounding area of the capital of Regenia, [[Richland]]. Within his land in the Purple Mountains, he built and runs the [[Underground City of Carlstown]], the main source of ore mining for all of [[United Vinland]].

He is middle-aged and is described to be as broad and thick as a boulder.

== Colonial Vinland ==
It is unknown how Aaron Carls first met [[Camlann]]'s Executive Leader, [[Art Penn]], but before Camlann was even a state, Carls was the supplier of ore to [[Penn Company]]. Over time this relationship grew reciprocal as Penn Company sent specialized drills which allowed Carls to drill deeper and farther into the earth, thereby increasing the ore sent to Penn Company.

== Post-War of Revolutions ==
Following the [[War of Revolutions]], Regenia sold the land claimed by [[Deus Ultima]], and Aaron Carls used the opportunity to buy most of the land that made up the interior of the Purple Mountains. He then expanded upon his land by establishing the Underground City of Carlstown, a sprawling series of tunnels and buildings built beneath the earth where most of the Western Reginians settled following the war.

== United Vinland ==
After the Vinland Constitution was ratified, and United Vinland was officially formed, Carls used his position as one of the state's major Land Lords to increase his influence in the state. He was frequently accused of abusing the westerners who lived and worked within his underground city, the results of which came to a head in 10 AD as the westerners stopped their ore mining, derailed outgoing trains, and revolted against his rule.

[[Category:People]]

Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T17:08:44Z

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Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T16:50:45Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Paulson DeMint
| image = tenny.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Tenny
| label2 = Role
| value2 = Newspaperman
}}

== Summary ==
Paulson DeMint
a slim, blond haired man with the thickest glasses Lance had ever seen

The human inhabitant of the primordial form of dominance. Dominance is much more calculating and abstract than just overt bondage(slavery). He uses emotional manipulation to work over [[Freyda]].

Dillinger assumes the worst of mankind, and he’s often right. Pragmatic evil.

During the war, he ran the Underground News. Essentially war propaganda. Could Demint be a racist Paul revere? Maybe he could have been instrumental in some unique propaganda techniques that helped in the war. Or cryptography.

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Supporting]]

Paulson DeMint

2026-05-24T16:49:55Z

Cheeks:

{{Infobox
| name = Paulson DeMint
| image = tenny.png
| label1 = State
| value1 = Tenny
| label2 = Profession
| value2 = Newspaperman
}}

a slim, blond haired man with the thickest glasses Lance had ever seen

The human inhabitant of the primordial form of dominance. Dominance is much more calculating and abstract than just overt bondage(slavery). He uses emotional manipulation to work over [[Freyda]].

Dillinger assumes the worst of mankind, and he’s often right. Pragmatic evil.

During the war, he ran the Underground News. Essentially war propaganda. Could Demint be a racist Paul revere? Maybe he could have been instrumental in some unique propaganda techniques that helped in the war. Or cryptography.

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Supporting]]

Apella

2026-05-23T18:19:04Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = test.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established colony of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the Bay of Liberty. It has the preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for United Vinland. Its leader is the mysterious Archon, but all management of the state is controlled through the Esquires, the Archon's personal lawyers.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following Deus Ultima's sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until Cambria Unchained arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the Ultima Church deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by Martin Keene's ''The Natural Order,'' was set for release. Warden Oranje ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon Romeo the Rational's agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Thespians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as the Apella Silence. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the Blessed leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in Valhalmont, Longa, Ohya, and Tyr, Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in the Thespian, Apella's newspaper. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:States]]

Category:States

2026-05-23T18:18:28Z

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The states of United Vinland

Apella

2026-05-23T18:17:05Z

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{{Infobox
| name = Apella
| image = test.png
| label1 = Capital
| value1 = Thespia
| label2 = Citizens
| value2 = Thespians
| label3 = Leader
| value3 = The Archon
| label4 = Economic Focus
| value4 = Arts and Entertainment
| label5 = Currency
| value5 = Flowers
}}

== Summary ==
The island state of Apella was the 6th established colony of Vinland. It is located in the northern part of the Bay of Liberty. It has the preeminent theaters, galleries, and concert halls, and serves as the biggest entertainment hub for United Vinland. Its leader is the mysterious Archon, but all management of the state is controlled through the Esquires, the Archon's personal lawyers.

== Colonial Era ==
Apella was established as a colony following Deus Ultima's sixth divorce to the flamboyant Apella Divine. As someone who loved the theater, Apella Divine established Castle Thespia to serve as a premier location in all of the colonies to see a play.

With each successive generation, specialized stages for various types of performances were added to Castle Thespia. This setup soon created logical issues, but it wasn't until Cambria Unchained arrived in Apella that the massive renovation occurred which saw Castle Thespia torn down and the five famous theaters of Apella built in its place. The five theaters are the Paramount is for monologues, the Ogden is comedies, the Gothic is dramas, the Black is music, and finally, the Faux is improvisation.

== Rebellion ==
The arrival of Cambria Unchained led to both the Apella Governor and the Ultima Church deferring their power to the demigod. This agreement worked well until the play ''Deus Man,'' a story inspired by Martin Keene's ''The Natural Order,'' was set for release. Warden Oranje ordered the play banned on account of its mockery of Deus Ultima, and upon Romeo the Rational's agreement overruling Cambria Unchained's objection, the play was banned in Apella.

For the Thespians, this level of censorship was unheard of, and soon after various pamphlets containing the most offensive stories began to appear in Apella. They were authored by a mysterious figure who called themself the Archon, and the pamphlets became a big hit in the colony. Reluctantly, Cambria Unchained clamped down on their distribution, and in return, the Thespians started an event known as the Apella Silence. They canceled all plays, stopped their touring performances, and altogether shut down Apella's economy through silent inaction.

== War of Revolutions ==
Due to Cambria Unchained and the Blessed leaving Apella to quell the various violent rebellions in Valhalmont, Longa, Ohya, and Tyr, Apella did not see any active battles during the war. The sole death came from Governor Parch whose body was found on the stage of the Ogden Theater. The Archon took credit for the murder through a confession in the Thespian, Apella's newspaper. In addition to this confession, the Archon claimed leadership for Apella and laid out their vision for how Apella would be ran free from Deus Ultima's rule.

== The State ==
Apella would be a state where everyone could address their issues via the use of the stage. Any infrastructure could be proposed by Thespians, and upon receiving a cost by the Esquires, performances would be held to pay for such state spending. When potential laws had opposing sides, both factions would hold performances, and whoever brought in the highest revenue with a fixed price of entry would see their version of the law established.

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[[Category:Polytona]]

Apella

2026-05-23T17:46:17Z

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Apella

2026-05-23T17:40:35Z

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