Solara ¶

Locality (City)	Solara
Crest
Skyview
Nickname	Grand City of The Sun
Name Origin	The Sun
Demonym	Solaran
Status	Active
Coordinates	3085, 1573
Location	Meridia Prefecture, Talmeria Province, Nucilandia
Leader (Mayor)	Hori (since 16 January 2024)
Foundation	2023-06-29 (by Hori)
Population (2024-03-29)	11
Time Zone	Global NuciCraft Time (GNCT)

Solara, nicknamed The Grand City of the Sun, is a city located at the border between the Kingdom of Nucilandia and the Brotherhood of the United Blocks. It is situated not far from Enada, a city in the FBU. Solara serves as the administrative seat of Meridia Prefecture and Talmeria Province. Solara started as a collaborative project part of the Friendly Towns Programme, and although it is a sovereign Nucilandian territory, both nations worked together on a local governance level during the construction and early days of the city, similar to how it was done during the resettlement of Enada in 2023.

Geography ¶

Solara is situated on large open plains, surrounded by two villages that are in close proximity to the city, one to the north and one to the south-west. To the west of Solara lies a defunct Zaganian outpost, which served as the main base of operations for the Zaganian raids during The Zaganian Wars of Enada. The outpost is still active, and occasional attacks from the Zaganians occur, targeting the city and its surrounding villages. However, these attacks have been light and easily repelled, with no major action taking place since then.

Layout ¶

The original warehouse of [Solara](/localities/solara) - 2 February 2024.

The city layout of Solara is organized in a square grid pattern. The central cell of the grid is occupied by the main park, known as "Solaire of Astora" Park. The warehouse, in turn, is completely surrounded by The Solar Boulevard, with four additional boulevards extending in straight lines towards each cardinal direction: The Polaris Boulevard heading north, Arcturus Boulevard heading west, The Royal Boulevard (named The Southern Boulevard until 2025-03-24) heading south, and finally The Eastern Boulevard heading east.

The main park was enacted on 2025-03-04 after the previous, smaller park (known as The Solar Park) and the original Local Civic Warehouse were razed on 2025-01-28.

The first layer of plots starting from the center is designated for public and administrative buildings, some of which are yet to be constructed. The second line is allocated for residential plots, where the citizens of Solara have built their homes. As part of the Friendly Towns Programme, resources from Enada were utilised in the construction of city. However, due to the grand and massive scale of the city, a significant portion of the resources had to be freshly obtained. As a result, many excavations were conducted in the region, in order to level the plains, and the gathered resources were granted to Enada until Solara established its own operational warehouse.

History ¶

The foundations of Solara were laid with remarkable speed and great effort, with help from the citizens of Enada. Construction began on 29 June 2023, and the city was opened for residence on 5 July 2023. Notable individuals among the first inhabitants of Solara included Ionuț Karr, Mary Karr, Mib Boby, Hori, and Denisse. Hori, the Great Walnut of Nucilandia, personally participated in the construction work and oversaw the planning and development of the city.

On 2 March 2024, Hori issued Nucal Decree 12.62.1, ordering the reinforcement of the border near Enada through the StarCraft static-defence system. The decree directed the construction of security walls and a missile turret, and the secret recovery and redistribution of Nucilandian construction materials previously donated to Enada.

On 13 November 2025, tensions at the Solara-Enada border prompted Nucilandia to announce what it described as a "special military operation", citing security concerns and alleged extremist cells within Enada. Nucilandia and the Brotherhood of the United Blocks concluded the Treaty on Modification of the Nucilandia-FBU Border that day, permanently revising the frontier by transferring the relevant half of the lake to Nucilandia and the nearby hill to the FBU. On 14 November, Nucilandia publicly declared the conflict peacefully resolved and announced renewed alliance discussions between the two countries.

On 2 December 2025, Hori, Prefect of Solara County, issued Prefectural Decree PD13.336.1, assimilating the village of Hodor into Solara's jurisdiction. All administrative and governmental functions previously designated to Hodor were transferred to Solara, and the village's citizens received the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as Solara's citizens. The village's holdings were buried to construct the city's new port, named Hodor in Romanian, English, and Low Nucian, and Hodorus in High Nucian and Latin, in honour of the village it replaced.

Cathedral of the Nation's Pinching ¶

The Cathedral of the Nation's Pinching (Romanian: Catedrala Ciupirii Neamului) is the first cathedral erected in honour of Vasile Ciupitu in Nucilandia, situated within Solara. Initial plans for constructing the cathedral date as far back as 28 January 2024.

Architecture and the Holy Pinch ¶

The architectural concept was conceived around a conical roof that ascends uniformly and converges at a single elevated apex near the heavens, providing the optimal contour and position for Vasile Ciupitu to pinch it. During construction, Vasile performed the sacred act of pinching, elevating the apex of the dome into the sky. Following this divine occurrence, the architects modified the blueprints to incorporate the 8 Pillars of Pinching (Romanian: cei 8 Stâlpi ai Ciupirii), maintaining the top of the dome suspended in mid-air and executing the will of the Pinched One.

Controversies ¶

Parallel to the controversies surrounding the People's Salvation Cathedral (Romanian: Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului) in Romania, the Cathedral of the Nation's Pinching generated intense controversy. The populace, particularly the citizens of Solara, regarded the edifice as "a meaningless extravagance" (Romanian: o extravaganță fără sens) and questioned why vast quantities of capital, resources, and labour were expended on such a massive structure.

Dissatisfaction deepened when it was revealed that plans for the Voivodal Hospital (Romanian: Spitalul Voievodal) had been suspended and its dedicated funds redirected toward the cathedral's construction. Furthermore, citizens and the local clergy were astonished by the cathedral's immense scale. In the Holy City of the Sun, Vasile's cathedral stands orders of magnitude larger than the Temple of the Sun (Romanian: Templul Soarelui), which had previously featured as a grand pyramid but now resembles a minor hill by comparison.

These developments escalated social and religious tensions to a critical level without reaching a consensus. Various factions have demanded the cathedral's rededication, the construction of a new Temple of the Sun, or even the rededication and renaming of the city itself.

Lore and Legends ¶

"The Grand City of The Sun" is shrouded in lore and legends. The city's name and nickname are derived from The Sun - the Father of Life of Ciupitism; and also from its strategic location, which allows it to bask in the warm rays of the sun throughout the day. According to local folklore, it is believed that the sunlight brings blessings and prosperity to the city and its inhabitants.

Legends speak of ancient rituals performed by the indigenous people of the region to honour The Sun. These rituals involved intricate dances and offerings to ensure The Sun's favor and protection. The rituals were said to imbue the land with an aura of vitality and positive energy, fostering harmony and prosperity among those living there.

Furthermore, tales are told of mythical creatures that once roamed the plains surrounding Solara. These creatures were said to be guardians of the region, protecting it from any harm that might befall it. Although sightings of these creatures are rare in modern times, their presence in folklore continues to captivate the imagination of the city's inhabitants.

Governance ¶

As a sovereign territory of Nucilandia, Solara has its own local governance system. However, during its participation in the Friendly Towns Programme and its proximity to Enada, the city maintained a cooperative relationship with the Brotherhood of the United Blocks. The collaborative efforts between the two nations extended to the management and administration of Solara, ensuring the well-being and prosperity of its residents.

Demographics ¶

Timeline ¶

• 2023-06-29: The construction of the settlement began.
• 2023-07-04: Princess Elena visited Solara's construction site during an official visit to Nucilandia.
• 2023-07-04: Princess Elena visited Solara's construction site during an official visit to Nucilandia.
• 2023-07-05: The settlement was opened for residence.
• 2023-07-11: The PvP Arena began construction.
• 2023-07-12: Ionuț Karr became Palatine of Solara.
• 2023-08-06: Robi Blitz's home began construction.
• 2024-01-16: Ionuț Karr's term as Palatine of Solara concluded.
• 2024-01-16: Hori became the Palatine of Solara.
• 2024-01-28: Initial plans for the construction of the Cathedral of the Nation's Pinching publicly mentioned.
• 2024-02-24: The Froge forge began construction.
• 2024-03-02: Nucal Decree 12.62.1 orders the reinforcement of the border near Enada through the StarCraft static-defence system.
• 2024-03-04: The StarCraft defence bunker began construction.
• 2024-03-29: Solara's population was 11.
• 2024-05-03: The Southern Boulevard was renamed to "The Royal Boulevard".
• 2024-07-08: Bubu's shop in Solus Mall began construction.
• 2024-09-02: The "Ilarion Pintilie" University began construction.
• 2024-09-05: Bety, S3B1 and PanaTheReal1 were declared deceased and buried.
• 2024-09-05: The Public Baths were built.
• 2024-09-09: The Voivodal Palace of Solara began construction.
• 2024-09-11: The FBU Consulate began construction.
• 2024-09-11: WeJoke's shop in Solus Mall was constructed.
• 2024-10-10: Mary's home began construction.
• 2025-01-16: The Stonemasons Guild Hall was constructed.
• 2025-01-17: The Events Hall was constructed.
• 2025-01-17: Mircea Serond's shop in Solus Mall began construction.
• 2025-01-18: Hori's new home began construction.
• 2025-01-22: The Bucket Saints Temple began construction.
• 2025-01-22: The new Local Civic Warehouse was constructed.
• 2025-01-24: The Football field was constructed.
• 2025-01-27: The Basketball field was constructed.
• 2025-01-28: The Solar Park and the Local Civic Warehouse were razed entirely.
• 2025-01-29: The central Clocktower was constructed in place of the centre of what had been the Solar Park.
• 2025-01-29: The Armoury began construction.
• 2025-01-29: The Tennis field was constructed.
• 2025-02-01: The Post Office began construction.
• 2025-02-05: The Local Public Warehouse was constructed.
• 2025-02-07: The National Guard Station began construction.
• 2025-02-11: The Tennis field was constructed.
• 2025-02-18: Ionuț Karr's shop in Solus Mall began construction.
• 2025-02-19: The Gunpowder Farm began construction.
• 2025-02-20: The library roof was rebuilt with a new design.
• 2025-02-20: The Gunpowder Farm finished construction.
• 2025-02-21: The Offerings Altar was constructed.
• 2025-02-24: The Witch Farm was constructed.
• 2025-02-27: The Blacksmith was constructed.
• 2025-03-03: The Hippodrome began construction.
• 2025-03-04: The "Solaire of Astora" Park began construction.
• 2025-03-06: The Solar Minaret began construction.
• 2025-03-11: The Slime Farm was constructed.
• 2025-03-21: The Bonemeal Farm was constructed.
• 2025-03-21: The Cactus Farm was constructed.
• 2025-03-23: The Bank's safety deposit boxes began construction.
• 2025-11-12: The "Solaire of Astora" statue began construction.
• 2025-11-13: Nucilandia announced a "special military operation" during tensions at the Solara-Enada border and deployed a war-equipped National Guard regiment at the border.
• 2025-11-13: The Treaty on Modification of the Nucilandia-FBU Border permanently revised the frontier between Solara and Enada, transferring a lake segment to Nucilandia and a nearby hill to the FBU.
• 2025-11-14: Nucilandia publicly declared the border conflict peacefully resolved and announced renewed alliance discussions with the FBU.
• 2025-11-25: The NukOil fuel station was constructed.
• 2025-11-26: The Water Bridge began construction.
• 2025-11-27: The "Heroes of the Zaganian Wars of 2023" monument began construction.
• 2025-12-02: The village of Hodor was assimilated into Solara; its holdings were buried to make space for the construction of the "Hodor" Port.
• 2025-12-10: Two resource depots at the port began construction.
• 2025-12-12: The anchor monument at the port began construction.
• 2025-12-12: The port tavern began construction.
• 2025-12-18: The port administration office began construction.
• 2026-01-16: The landfill began construction.
• 2026-09-01: Solara became part and seat of Meridia Prefecture under the territorial-administrative reform.
• 2026-09-01: Solara's official local office style changed from Palatine to Mayor.

See Also ¶

• Nucilandia
• Enada
• Friendly Towns Programme

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