Horidava
Horidava
Horidava | |
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Castle | |
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| Nickname: "Hori's Castle" | |
| Country |  Nucilandia |
| County | Horidava |
| Established | 2014 |
| Founded by | Hori |
| Government | |
| • Lord | Hori |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 |
Horidava (German: Hörisburg, colloquially: Hori's Castle) is a large castle located on a small island in the kingdom of Nucilandia. The castle stands as the main residence of Hori, the Great Walnut of Nucilandia. Built in multiple stages, the castle has undergone substantial development throughout its history.
Name
The name "Horidava" derives from a combination of two elements. "Hori" refers to the name of the castle's founder, Hori, the Great Walnut of Nucilandia. The term "dava" originates from the Nucian and ancient and Dacian words for "fortified settlement".
The castle is colloquially referred to as "Hori's Castle" by the general population, highlighting the strong association between the monarch and the grand structure he established. Before it was rebuilt into the current grand castle in December 2021, it was commonly known as "Hori's Fortress".
History
Horidava was initially established as a small stone fort in 2014, offering limited yet very capable defenses and facilities. Over time, it underwent several transformations to become a larger fortified stone and wooden building in 2017, and eventually evolved into the present-day fortified castle in December 2021. The construction of the castle required the establishment of the Newport colony in August 2014, situated on the mainland the far west of the island, to support its development.
Annexation of the Underwater Stronghold
In 2015, the nearby underwater stronghold, originally built and owned by the sea people, was forcefully annexed by the ruling power of Nucilandia. The population of the stronghold was enslaved and the resources produced there were utilised most notably to enhance the architecture and looks of the interior of the castle and its domains
The layout and looks of the stronghold were greatly altered after the conquest. A lot of time and resources were spent in order to drain it of water, and connect it to the underground tunnel system. This process rendered it uninhabitable by its original inhabitants, who were restricted to a small reservation in one of the stronghold's corners, that serves as a factory. Flags were installed in various spots to assert the Nucilandian rule.
The stronghold is located to to the north-east of the castle, near the fishing platforms and the island with the iron mine.
Layout
The castle
The castle showcases a magnificent medieval Germanic architectural style. It dominates the entire island, which has been extensively excavated and replaced with underground structures. Despite the limited size of the island, the castle and its underground complex house numerous rooms, facilities, farms, and industries.
The castle's domains
The island is connected to another smaller island by a bridge. This neighboring island features small farmlands and a watchtower, which also serves as the entrance to an underground staircase leading to a small underwater town. This underwater town includes a small forest, additional farms, several houses, and the first launch pad of the Nucilandian Space Program.
Another nearby island, accessible by boat, houses a watchtower and an iron mine. Additionally, there is a collection of fishing docks and buildings situated over the water, facilitating the fishing industry.
To the west of the main island, an underground train tunnel connects it to yet another small island with a forest and farmland.
The Vault
The underground of Horidava encompasses an immense storage complex known as "The Vault". This complex serves as Hori's great treasure hoard, housing a vast array of goods and wealth. An advanced automated system is employed within The Vault to sort and store items into their appropriate containers.
Transportation
All the islands within the group are interconnected through a network of underground tunnels. Due to their isolated location, the islands can only be reached from the outside world by boat, ensuring enhanced security and privacy for the castle and its surroundings.