[History] Helvetica

The History of Helvetica

The Helvetica Empire never set out to become an Empire. Much like the seedling cannot fathom the great tree it will once become, when the two founding fathers Heliat and Jonaethiel established themselves on that little island, they had no idea of the mighty empire that would spring forth. Little more than a ridge that protruded from the sea, the founding island was barren. It was bound to be, so close to the southern Tundra little spawned in the way of life.

As with any newborn, the pioneering voyage and exploration was tough and exhausting. Famine constantly plagued the forefathers. Wheat would not grow fast enough, fish would not bite.. all the while they sat on this rocky outcrop, battling the elements without a bed to call their own, without walls to stand in the chilling winds' way.

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One thing was for certain though, the founders of Helvetica vouched never to be reduced to cowering in dugout caves and tunnels. One does not simply plan a great empire from within a hole in the ground! Jonaethiel and Heliat did not rest upon that wretched rock until a keep towered over them, sheltering them from the vile elements that roamed this edge of the wilderness.

• Establishing the Keep
  Once the bare essentials such as food and shelter had been established, our forefathers then turned their attention to
  
  
• 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 as a totem of the grand empire that was to follow.
  
  
• 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 Deacon offered his skills as a mason and designed the walls of Helvetica, and provided much material for the building of said structure.
  
  Housing
  
  Districts
  
  Declaration of war by Osion
  
  The first raids >> the use of barns
  
  Planning of the port and conquest of the continent
  
  Declaration of war from Eternia, following dubious ambush
  
  Mecharic of Osion walks into Helvetican capital with an offer of truce, seeing greatness
  
  Peace treaty signed by Heliat and Jonaethiel
  
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030913 - Following public pressure, construction of Parliament is picked up again in a faction-wide effort to complete a public hall where Helvetica's leadership and it's people can openly discuss ideas and problems the faction may be facing. Newly drafted plans included the construction of a central chamber and an archives room.