On the moving to the mainland
Upon establishing the island village and discovering the mainland close by, it was decided that expansion was inevitable. The small outcrop could never support a larger populous, and therefore an exodus occurred to the mainland. The original town hall (on the site of which now stands a bowyers) was founded on the shoreline.
The first new member
It was during this early expansion that it was realised that wool was an essential material. Helvetica thus was to make its first venture onto the world stage. After some initial bargaining a deal was struck with an unknown, independent mason called Deaconem to buy 2 sheep. Despite the help of Dea, the trek was too long and perilous for the animals; nevertheless Helvetica still profited as Dea, hounded by bandits, decided to join the nation for its protection. In return Dea offered his skills as a mason and designed the walls of Helvetica, and provided much material for the building of said structure.
On housing
One of the cornerstones of a happy populace is the provision of decent shelter. It was decided that in the interest of equality, a standard blueprint would be used for all new citizen housing. Built in a Western European renaissance style, the accommodation is spacious and free. Those who have proved themselves loyal and trustworthy were allowed to move up the housing ladder, building their own houses or buying upper class accommodation from the city authorities.
On food
Helvetica also marches on its stomach, and therefore a farming district was established early in the settlements history. Fields of wheat and herds of animals were established to prepare for the population boom. Granaries were to be built across the city to keep the people fed. In time vineyards and sugar plantations were also established, and most recently a cocoa bean farm, thus providing the nation with all possible living materials (excluding lumber)
The first conflict – the Helvetican-Osion War (+ the development of barns)
As the nation began to become established, Helvetica was declared war on by dissident members of Osion. Initial raids by rabid Osians exposed the weaknesses of leaving livestock in open fields, slaughtering every animal they could find. Therefore barns were developed to protect future generations of animals, and the products gathered from them.
After two raids in which casualties were sustained, heated debates between pro-war and anti-war groups ensued, over whether to continue the war try and gain revenge for the raids, or sign a treaty to ensue the safety of the nation from future attacks. In the end it was concluded that Helvetica was a peaceful nation, and thus grudges were forgotten and a treaty signed. The leader of Osion was a decent man and explained that it was not the real leadership of the nation who declared war. As reparations, those involved were to apologise and later exiled from Osion. Thus after treaty was signed, the leader of Osion visited Helvetica to seal the bond. Later the two nations would become allies. Peace had returned to Helvetica, yet it would not be the last conflict in its history.
On Helvetican society
All societies need a hierarchy, and in Helvetica a three tier system formed. At the top are the leaders of Helvetica, who plan the city and build its public buildings. Under them are the lords of Helvetica, each of whom owns a district. Each district has essential buildings such as a granary, yet the particulars of the buildings within it are left to the lord. Housing within these districts provide housing for the bottom rung of society, which consists of new citizens and manual labourers who either do not wish to be district owners.
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