Venice

Venice is a city centered in Northern Italy in the Veneto region and is made up of four major islands, and two man-man islands. The Republic of Venice is also known as "The Queen of the Adriatic". The Original city of Venice was founded by aubs on January 23, 2021. The city's ownership has changed hands a few times in its history, as well as been conquered by Impero Romano during its rise.

Etymology
The Name of the city has changed depending on the Overlord of the city. Initially Venice, the name of the city became Venezia during the reign of Impero Romano, and Venise during occupancy but the Deutsches Reich. It is now once again known as Venice.

Founding
The city of Venice was founded on January 23, 2021 by aubs. Wanting to build a city on the water, and with the city of Atlantis already having been formed at the time, Venice was chosen as the next best option. The first few days of playtime saw the creation of the cobble-box [now demolished], which was the first structure to have been built in the city. As well as the first xp farm in the city, built offshore in the Adriatic Sea. The early days of the city were peaceful, as most cities were young, and not yet ready for war. The city also allied itself with the Kamchatkan Faction of Ossora, another City-State which held personal ties to the City's founder.

Europa
The rise of Europa as a world power meant that The Republic of Venice was a target for capture. While a small town of solely its founder at the time it was not a large asset. However, due to rising pressure, Venice was brought into Europa. Early after the construction of the farmlands, a raid occured on Venice in which four players came and destroyed crops, killed animals, and broke portions of the field walls. PoseidonGames, the leader of Europa, who was solely an ally at the time, came to the aid of Venice and sent the raiders away without further damage.

Impero Romano
During the period of February 5 - February 26, aubs was offline to deal with midterms. During this time, Venice was conquered by Impero Romano. After this, Ethanhero2008 was placed in charge of the city to care for it during the founders absence. Upon the return of aubs, control of the city was turned back over. While Venice was in control of Impero Romano, it began to thrive. The farmland that fed the city was expanded, as well as several infrastructure projects being started. Including most notably the erection of a replica of St. Marks Campanile on the actual island of Venice to serve as a history museum for the city. Once Romano became the Römisches Reich and was transferred to BomberAdriano, Venice stayed in the now decaying empire. When the final battle between the return of Sexday 2 and Romano came to a climax on March 19, 2021, Venice was unable to be there in the moment of need.

Deutsches Reich
The resultant crumbling of the empire left Venice without protection, and with more attention being pulled towards it, The city joined the Deutsches Reich (Collapsed Germany) for protection during the ensuing power vacuum. The city of Venice became more of a protectorate than an actual subject of the Germans, free to leave the empire at any time. During this week long period, the city focused on infrastructure and building the first segment of the city. Opening up several shops towards the end of this time. Once the political tensions around the world calmed (despite the rising threat of Napoleonic France), Venice was determined to be independent once again.

Independence
After suggestion by many people and desire from the leader of the city, on March 23, 2021, the city of Venice declared independence and formed the New Republic of Venice. A new flag for the republic was also created to celebrate its independence, and the city was declared as peaceful in order to protect itself.

Banner
The banner of Venice has changed three times during its existence, each representing the period.

International Relations
Choosing to stay neutral, at this time The Republic of Venice has no enemies. The state is allied to a small handful of nations including Crimea, the New Mongols, and most notably the Eurasian Union.

Culture
Venetian culture has persisted through each period of the city, not changing large amounts. The Venetians are primarily peaceful, mainly focusing on building and mercantilism. While some citizens are more interested in fighting, the majority are not interested in such affairs.

Architecture
Venetian architecture is known quite well around the world, often praised as some of the best construction on the server. The city of Venice also holds the only Gnome painting in the entire server. The Painting is a gift given by server admin T3mp0st to builds and cities he finds the best. While the city as it stands is incomplete, few would argue that what has been constructed is not well made. The style for the city is inspired heavily by its real life counterpart. A few notable examples include The Doge's Palace, a miniature replica of St. Marks Basilica, St. Marks Campanile, and the canals that run through the city.

Economy
The main exports of The Republic of Venice are Enchanted Books, Golden Carrots, Elytra, and Artwork. The major imports to the city include Quartz and Terracotta, as well as Stone, Iron, Netherite, and Emerald. The Republic currently has no major trading partners, and does most business on commission.

Tourism
Alongside beautiful buildings, the city is most known for its shopping center right near the town spawn. It features several locations selling a myriad of goods from Enchanted books and Elytra to Golden carrots and Maps. The selection will expand in the future, and eventually will have rental space available for people to set up their own stores in the city after the expansion of the commercial area. As more landmarks appear in the city, they are expected to attract more visitors to the towns commercial center, including plans to construct a trident colosseum (modeled off the roman colosseum) beginning in early April.

Events
TBA with construction of the Venetian Colosseum.

Sport
TBA with construction of the Venetian Colosseum.

Trivia

 * 1) The founder of Venice, aubs, has no head items on the server (as of March 24, 2021)
 * 2) Venice is the only city to hold a Gnome painting gifted by server admin T3mp0st.
 * 3) The City of Venice holds 372 claimable tiles.