New Haven - A Candle in the Dark

NEW HAVEN
(Screenshots to follow)

A Candle in the Dark, the Gravel City, the Plateau Polis, a Town on the Edge
Founded - December 29th 2014

Click here for LiveMap.​

New Haven is an idealised medieval-style town situated in the far south-western wilderness, close to the map edge, with the neighbouring ruins of Reutov to the south-east, Castle Nabradia close by & the submerged city of Lemuria to the north-west. The town is elevated upon a circular plateau, surrounded by various wild forests & harsh mountainous terrain.

We are a proud member of the Amber Kingdom, the third largest on the server consisting of seven towns, with Annalora being our capital city.

The town's main focus is roleplaying & will be structured around that as much as the server Classes allow. Farmer, Soldier, Crafter, Councillor, there are many roles to fill within the town. Use your imagination.

Blazon (Town Banner) - Sable, a candle argent, sun Or in glory.

Main Industries - Gravel Mining, Free Range Animal Husbandry (Pigs, Sheep, Rabbits), Quarrying, Ice Harvesting, Sustainable Dark Oak Logging
Main Imports - Unrefined Ores, Fruit
Main Exports - Textiles (Wool, Leather), Processed Meats (Pork, Lamb) Enchanted Items

We are committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with our fellow towns in the spirit of fraternity, whilst still striving to be the best we can be & having fun on the ImDeity server.

Sister Cities
(Click town name for LiveMap)

Aerophyte - The Town of Aesthetics - Sophaea
Aethon - The Blazing City (Ruins)
Anavasi - The Ascending Village - LadyVictorious
Atil - The Slumbering City - (Ruins)
Carus - The Quartz Village - Womanlyman
Tussilago - The Garden Village - Tufsla
Utensil - - Stephspoon


TOWN VALUES

Respect - Appreciation & Consideration.
Integrity - Honesty & Fairness.
Pride - Effort.
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TOWN LEADERSHIP​

New Haven is governed by a Council, consisting of the Mayor & all Senior Town Staff. The Council makes decisions on Town Matters, including but not limited to;

• Rules - Enforcement, Punishments, Amendments.
• Directives - Plot & Road Expansion, Allocation of Resources for Town Projects.
• Staff - Selection, Promotion, Assignment, Discipline.
• Taxes - Adjustment, Enforcement, Allocation.
• Diplomacy - Relations & Commerce with other Towns & Kingdoms.

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Sephronia
Patron of New Haven

StRumpterfrabble
Mayor, First Councillor, High Chancellor
Responsible for oversight of Diplomacy, Resources & Finances

FaTd33r
Senior Assistant, Councillor, Chief Geologist
Responsible for Landscaping & Terraforming

iSquared
Senior Assistant, Councillor, Secretary of Residency
Responsible for oversight of Town Residents

Meryth
Senior Assistant, Councillor, Secretary of Infrastructure
Responsible for oversight of Town Projects and Buildings

Qazz
Honorary Town Assistant, Annalora Ambassador
Motivates the Mayor to do stuff and things.

CiljaW
Honorary Town Assistant, Doha Ambassador
Assists the Mayor.
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TOWN RULES

We need rules to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, understands what is expected of them, & knows what is appropriate behaviour.​

1. Please follow the Server Rules as they always take priority over Town Rules.

Any Griefing or Stealing can result in immediate Eviction from the town & possible confiscation of your belongings.

2. Please let the Town Staff know if you are going to be inactive for longer than a week (7 days). If you are Inactive or Banned for longer than a month (30 days), you will be evicted from the town.

If you are evicted for Inactivity, your belongings will be stored for the required 30 days, from that date. You will be sent mail to let you know to collect your belongings. If they are not collected within that time, they will be donated to the town.

3. Please make sure you have enough dei (money) to pay your daily taxes. The town has to pay for each plot protected & taxes compensate for this. Failure to pay Town taxes may result in eviction.
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Current Daily Tax is 10 Dei
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Voting on the ImDeity website will give you 200 dei per day, more than enough to pay for your taxes. If you are having difficulty paying your taxes, speak to Town Staff.

4. Please listen to the Town Staff. Repeated failure to comply with requests may result in eviction from the town.

5. Please respect all players & their towns. Town & Player bashing is not permitted in any form.

All Town Rules violations will be dealt with by the Council. Punishments can include, but are not limited to; Confiscation of Materials, Community Service, Expulsion from New Haven.

Town Rules are subject to revision and you will be informed. They will be posted in the Town Hall main entry, easily accessible. Ignorance of Town Rules is not acceptable.

LGBTIQ FRIENDLY​

 

NEW HAVEN NEWS

Due to an unfortunate town planning oversight, the Bank of New Haven has had to be wholly translocated 12 blocks to the north of its current position.
This was done in a joint effort by the Office of the Mayor, the Guild of Craftsmen, the Enchanter's & Alchemist's Guild, and the New Haven Geological Society.

RECRUITMENT
Status - Closed

Upon joining, every new resident will receive a Welcome Kit so as to get them better established. This is only valid the first time you join (Excepting Map Resets). It contains the following items:​

• 2 Diamond Swords​
• 2 Diamonds Pickaxes​
• 2 Diamond Axes​
• 2 Diamond Shovels​
• 2 Diamond Hoes​
• 32 Bread​

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Recruitment Rules

1. Never recruit someone from another town, nor encourage them to leave their town. You should let them approach you first.
2. Make sure to use the correct Chat Channel. Recruiting belongs in /recruit.
3. Get them to switch to /tell or /local once contact has been made.
4. Make sure they understand both the Town and Server Rules.

Recruitment Procedure

1. Introduce yourself. Let the person know who you are and that you're from New Haven.
2. Offer a tour of the town.

Positions

The Council
It is preferred that members of the Council be Nobles.

The Guilds
It is preferred that members of each respective Guild be a Craftsman.

Council Guard
Their role is to protect government buildings, including by not limited to; Town Hall, Council Chambers, Mayor's Office. Combat skills are essential.

Town Watch
They patrol the streets of New Haven, keeping public areas safe from threats such as Creepers, Zombies, Skeletons, Witches & Spiders. Combat skills are essential.

Grey Watch
They patrol the walls of New Haven, protecting us from external threats. Combat skills are essential.​

 

BUILDING REGULATIONS​

All buildings are subject to review by Town Staff. Building outside your assigned plot on Town Property (within 300 blocks) without permission from Town Staff will result in immediate demolition.

1. Please make sure your building meets the medieval aesthetic requirements of the town. If you are unsure, ask the Town Staff.

2. Please build inside the border of your assigned 16x16 plot. You should not touch walls with neighbouring plots or exceed your plot border without permission from Town Staff.

3. Please build under the town height restriction of 20 blocks. You may exceed this with permission from Town Staff.

Any breach of the Building Regulations without permission from Town Staff may result in demolition of the build & a request to rebuild.​

PLOT PRICES

Single Plot 14x14 - 500 dei.

Two-Plot 30x14 - 1000 dei.

Tri-Plot - Under discussion.

Quad-Plot 30x30 - 5000 dei.
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A Quad-Plot is only available on request & with permission from the Mayor.

Why is a Quad-Plot so expensive?​

A Quad-Plot is quite a large amount of space, so we would like to encourage people to make the best use of it. By making this type of plot so expensive, it becomes a status symbol, ensuring the person who owns it will take as much pride in their building as we do in ours. This price is non-negotiable.​

TOWN PROJECTS

Current Project - Outer Walls

Central District
Town Commons & Main Fountain - Completed
A place to relax and enjoy the open air.

Town Farm & Arboretum - Under Construction
Town Secure Storage - Completed
Town Hall Building - Under Construction

Council Chambers - Completed
The oval shaped crimson room is where the Town Council makes their decisions.
Administrative Wing - Under Construction

New Haven Geological Society - TBA
Bank of New Haven - Completed
New Haven Mint - Completed
Scriptorium & Library - TBA

Temple of Light - TBA
Refectory (Dining Hall) - TBA
Temple Gardens - TBA
The Undermarket - Under Construction
A variety of shops with vending machines!

Main Gate Stables - Under Construction
The Exploding Creeper Inn - Under Construction

Dwarven District
Street of Smiths - TBA
God of the Forge Statue - TBA
The Great Forge - TBA

Elven District
Street of Sighs - TBA
Goddess of Nature Statue - TBA
The Great Tree - TBA

Main Gate & Bridge - Under Construction
Entrance Square - Under Construction
Outer Walls - Under Construction
New Haven Castle & Keep - TBA​

 

Well designed town thread! Town is making slow progress, but looks just as nice.