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Meereen, formerly known as Ur, is the former capital of Sumer, and her present-day capital is located on the Mesopotamia River, on Kuwait and southern Iraq. The Great City of Meereen is located in present day Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and The UAE. Ur was the home of several infamous players around the start of the server, including DarkyDu and SayGexler. The players are mostly inactive, but kept the town running as a "historical site". Ur fell on March 26, 2020 due to someone telling SayGexler the wrong command leading him to accidentally delete the town. Boo_Mac claimed the site but not after heavy grief to the town's famous catacombs and redstone circuits. The city of Ur was later annexed into Baghdad and Boo_Mac preserved some of the city within the nation known as the Caliphate. The Caliphate fell in Late July of 2020.
Auchimonde first founded Occupied_Hawaii in August 19, 2020, and grew its population to 6. Originally, Occupied Hawaii controlled the Eastern half of Hawaii and some Westernmost Islands and the other town of Hawaii, run by Freddy1284, and both towns thrived in this tight dynamic. Both extensively renovated the structures around Hawaii as well as including Dharma Initiative Stations, repairing the Trans-Pacific Underway from Hawaii to Tahiti, and the changing out of all the roads. While the additions to Hawaii and Occupied_Hawaii were successful, Freddy eventually disbanded Hawaii in early October 2020. Auchimonde, feeling constrained by the limited space and isolation of the islands from any type of society, entrusted Occupied_Hawaii, which had now claim old Hawaii's former territory, to Minister of Agriculture Lionheart1287, which he continues to operate. Auchimonde, having explored the world with his work for the Dharma Initiative, sought to found a new city, but not a generic stone and drab cobble city, but something pretty, unique, and very special.
After leaving Occupied_Hawaii on November 3, 2020, he explored the world for a few days until he found the ultimate lost treasure of the Middle East, the ancient, mysterious, but above all, beautiful city of Ur. The city, famed for its detailed walls and intricate city center, had not seen an attempt of settlement since late June 2020. The city was remarkably well preserved, but closer inspections revealed otherwise. On November 24, 2020, Auchimonde founded Meereen in the city center of Ur. The city, however was also lacking something that it needed: a Religion.
Auchimonde studied the history of Meereen and founded The Faith of The Harpy, with a beautiful golden woman with bird wings and wearing a bulb-crown would protect the Great City of Meereen, inspire Greatness and Benevolence in the World, punish the criminals and the guilty and Guide The Way for her followers. The Faith even became popular internationally, as its Anti-Slavery and Anti-Treeism, pragmatic and logical perspective of life proved to be well received. Sauron Mesko, The Grandlord and Minister of The Greater Territory of Meereen serves as Auchimonde's right hand man, and has also proved unwavering loyalty to the city and realm.
Meereen grew rapidly, acquiring 10 residents in 5 days and 25 in 4 weeks. The town has a population of 50 as of March, 2020. Auchimonde and the other Meereenese residents worked hard at renovations, and the help of foreign allies and random players made the renovation initiative even more enthralling. But everyone began to discover that Ur had many secrets buried below the sands, some of which dating to the first day of the MCAtlas's existence. Also, the people discovered things beyond the walls of the city as well. Auchimonde, seeing that it was Meereen's duty to control the Red Sea and conquer its towns, became reality. Meereen expanded her reach, going all the length of the Red Sea all the way to Dubai, with its skyscrapers and home to one of the largest buildings in game: The Burj Khalifa. Auchimonde placed The Harpy statue at the top of the building, a beacon of glory to all who visit her lands.
The fishing village of Phaeta-Voros, southeast of Meereen's city center, situated on the coastline of the Red Sea and home to its max build limit cobble tower. Auchimonde wanted to show Meereen was beyond cobblestone, and put solid quartz blocks around the entire tower to build limit. Phaeta-Voros supplies fish, cactus, and melons for Meereen.
Lagash, a former city north of Meereen, was also refounded under Meereen's embrace. The Hanging Gardens of Meereen are located in Lagash, and its charming, small desert village vibe contrasting the beautiful Hanging Gardens Pyramid makes this town both an Industrial Powerhouse and serene area. It serves as the home of Industry of Meereen, and supplies Iron, Gold, Diamonds, Coal, and other industrial materials.
The city of Uldum, lies just north of Dubai, and occupies the northern coastlines entering the Rea Sea. It boasts odd architecture and building, mysterious and abstract ancient statues, and the Wharf is home to a number of large Meereenese Merchant ships. Uldum's inner sanctum lies in the mountain. The entrance is protected by an Unknown Watcher. The main defenses of the Mouth of the Rea Sea originate in the city. Uldum also supplies concrete, gravel, andesite, apples, fish, meat, and potatoes.
Meereen is also home to what will be The Great Pyramid of Meereen, which is about 200 blocks tall and 161 wide. It is a Global Monument and one of the Seven Wonders of McAtlas. One of Auchimonde's original ideas. Meereen is now undergoing extensive renovations and extensions to the city and outside territories, including the adoption of a new religion, the Goddess being The Harpy, who guides the way for Meereen and allies to seek peace, prosperity, knowledge, and good fortune. Meereen has notable residents including god_ferny, who is a Helper on the MCAtlas server. The Temple of The Harpy and the Meereen Catacombs maze are some of the iconic attractions, while the entire city of Meereen boasts some of the most beautiful detail and architecture anywhere in the world. Meereen hopes to revive its ancient glory and radiate across the lands as a destination of greatness. The town is also a proud member of the Fourth German Empire
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The Reach of Meereen, taken April 10, 2021.