Istanboulder

The Nation of Istanboulder was founded by a player by the name of Senor_Raviolli on February 14th, 2021 on an abandoned VIR port given to him by Loic the Uniter, after the Great Migration from Haven. It was re-founded by player TheBagelMan_ on January 16th, 2022, following the Fall of Old Boulderov. Ironically, the land was given to TheBagelMan_, again, by Loic the Uniter.

The Nation is considered a continuation, and the last bastion, of the oldest form of Boulderovian Culture and Orthodox Boulderism. It prides itself on its deep, rich history, and will stop at nothing to bring itself back to its Golden Age. It is currently a constituent state of the Imperial Archonal Union

VIR Origins
The first recorded instance of settlement in Istanboulder occurred during the reign of the Valdreach Imperial Republic, sometime in FINISH LATER

Symbolism of the Flag
The Flag of Istanboulder, while seemingly representing nothing much of importance besides a few colors here-and-there, it in itself actually contains significant meaning to the trained eye.

The Orthodox Boulderist Cross, highlights by far one of the most important aspects of the Istanboulderite identity and the very foundation and pillar of them as a peoples. It is put smack dab in the middle, and rightfully so.

The Yellow, displays their relentless energy and optimism towards the future, and their mission to preserve and expand the stories they share.

The White, speaks plainly of how in Istanboulders long and storied history, even in the darkest of times, their people still went on as good men, close together as a band of brothers and generous to all.

And finally The Gray, shows their people's timeless devotion to the Culture and Religion present in the ancient place of Istanboulder. Their sturdiness and indomitable resilience weathers the storm of the world, the color on the flag intentionally being much like Stones they so revere.