Tyloir

The Lordship of Tyloir was a major city on the west coast of what remains of the Island of Tessel by MrSkyeJB. The town was settled on what constituted a swamp, known colloquially as the "Cursed Mire." Whilst the land may or may not be cursed, MrSkyeJB settled regardless and begun construction of the town in the Neo-Escharian architecture style, with heavy emphasis on the style practiced in the former Escharian capital of Lileanen. It is known by town members that MrSkyeJB's ancestors one way or another contributed to the growth of Lileanen whilst in direct contact with those from the Luminarium through prayer.

The Lordship of Tyloir was a city within the Duchy of Tessel, which was subordinate to the Soleannen Empire of Escharia.

The Lordship had a strong emphasis, in line with its strong belief in the Soleannen faith, in regards to the Golden Postulates and Principles of Honor. One of the first actions of MrSkyeJB was to construct a house of worship to Solaris and the deities to ensure that those under his guidance in Tyloir can bring about a good life to ensure their entry into the Luminarium after death.

After the Lordship collapsed, The Cult of the King of Dirt rose up and buried the town. They lived in it unclaimed for over a year(December 2021-December 2022) real time. The complex cult used the location for many rituals over that time. Finally, Tyloir was claimed by Shu-Koji. The Cult of the King of Dirt continues to perform rituals in the buried city of Tyloir to this day, under the watchful eye of High Priest Tal'Imar Tian.

Geography and Climate
The region is known as the Cursed Mirelands, and is a warm, subtropical swamp formed by the rain shadow of Soleannen Tessel. The King of Dirt blessed the land with abundant blue orchids, and is one of the most well known features of the area. Here you will also find abundant mounds, made by members of the Cult of the King of Dirt.

Religion
Tyloir was first founded following the Soleannen faith. However, that time was short. After the collapse of the Human town, the Cult of the King of Dirt rose up and now use the town as a holy site. The High Temple of the Cult of the King of Dirt is located here.

The Arrival
In middle-to-late October of 2021, MrSkyeJB set sail from the ruins of Lileanen southeast. He would soon make landfall on the Island of Tessel in the Cursed Mire. Whilst intending to explore and understand the culture of the former Escharian peoples, he settled down in the Cursed Mire with a single house. This single house, now known as the Tyloir Estate, would serve as the first structure of Tyloir. Around that same time, a mere few days later, HawaiianOps would arrive at the settlement. A close friend of MrSkyeJB, it would be the engineering and planning capabilities of Hawaiian that would set forth into motion the ideas of a permanent settlement.

Settlement of Tyloir
The town was finally formed on October 19th, 2021 after the extensive gathering of money by HawaiianOps. That day and the next would be followed by continued engineering projects to drain the swamp, purchase land, and provide for a stable road network. This framework would establish what is known as the Inner City of Tyloir. Settled on the Cursed Mire, it constitutes the original Tyloir Estate, market, and docks in addition to the Cathedral of Tyloir. By the 24th of October, the entirety of the Cursed Mire had been drained, shaped, and laid claim upon. It would be this time however that the growth of Tyloir was noted. Created as a nominal squatter town, the nation of Iremith gave notice to the leadership of Tyloir to join the nation in due time or face consequences. MrSkyeJB and HawaiianOps agreed, having already spent the past two days attempting to search for communication conduits with the leadership of Iremith.

Tyloir Entry into Iremith
Upon being granted entry into Kingdom of Iremith on October 22nd, the town would be organized and known as "House Tyloir." Iremith organized towns based on House, as was denoted and known as a system of nobility. MrSkyeJB would soon be appointed as a Lord and placed on the High Council as the Lord for Infrastructure due to Tyloir's massive engineering and infrastructure projects. It is important to note however that the leaders of Iremith have, since the Lordships entry into the nation, viewed it with distrust. In a mere two week span from entry to that two week period, the town grew to a whopping size of twelve people, which constituted about 85% of the active playerbase of the Kingdom of Iremith. In addition to these massive gains in population, Tyloir grew to encompass the entirety of West Tessel in land ownership. It has been reiterated by MrSkyeJB and HawaiianOps that their loyalty and fealty is to the Kingdom of Iremith and the Solleanen Empire of Escharia wholly and without waver.

Tyloir-Iremith Government Clash
Starting on November 5th, the Tyloir Government and administration stated publicly that in the upcoming event to draft and create the Iremith Constitution that the Lord of Tyloir, MrSkyeJB, will be advocating for the restoration of the monarchy. This decision came after a review of the facts regarding the supposed abdication of then King Eviltabby2, who by his admission never abdicated nor consented to the abolition of the Monarchy in favor of an obligarchy led by President EdwardOakheart and his friends. Tyloir, still with no standing military, was of no threatening force or power. This fact did not come to mind when EdwardOakheart, after Tyloirs announcement, banned members of Tyloir and removed the roles of others within Tyloir for supporting the restoration of the monarchy peacefully. In the eyes of the leaders of Tyloir, turmoil in Tessel was bad for its continued success, growth, and prosperity for all peoples. The Kingdom of Iremith and Island of Tessel could only move forward together if everyone was seeing eye to eye. After numerous attempts at dialogue with President EdwardOakheart the leaders of Tyloir, MrSkyeJB and HawaiianOps, sought the remediation and consultation of the Emperor of Escharia in regards to the matter. After further deliberations, the High Council voted to re-establish the Monarchy with TheGoldenGame appointed as King. Due on part of the High Councils refusal to reinstate Eviltabby2, the leaders of Tyloir petitioned the Emperor of Escharia for direct entry into the Escharian Empire. The Emperor and new King of Iremith would agree on a compromise, with Tyloir's citizens joining the Empire in Niedene, whilst Iremith would remain a loyal vassal of the Empire.

Post-Human Activity in Tyloir
Long ago, in the flourishing town of Tyloir, a wandering stranger arrived, carrying a simple staff adorned with a blue orchid. The stranger, named Tal'Imar Tian, was a quiet and unassuming figure who felt a deep connection to the earth beneath his feet. As he walked through the town, he noticed the absence of respect for the land and its gifts.

Seeking to share his knowledge, Tal'Imar Tian began to construct a small mound of dirt in the town square, drawing curious onlookers. He explained to the gathering crowd that the mound was a tribute to the King of Dirt, a humble yet powerful deity who governed the balance of nature. Tal'Imar Tian revealed that the King of Dirt's teachings were inscribed on signs, hidden throughout the wilderness, for they believed that the wisdom of their deity should be shared in harmony with the earth.

Intrigued by Tal'Imar Tian's words, the people of Tyloir asked him to teach them the ways of the King of Dirt. He agreed and guided them to find the hidden signs, each one revealing a piece of the deity's wisdom. The people were captivated by these teachings, and they began to construct their own mounds as a testament to their newfound devotion.

The mound building soon became an initiatory ritual for those who wished to join the Cult of the King of Dirt in Tyloir. As each new member built their mound, they would engrave a sign with their hopes, dreams, and prayers, seeking the guidance and protection of the King of Dirt. As the number of mounds increased, so too did the reverence for the land, as the people of Tyloir learned to cherish and nurture the earth that sustained them.

In time, the town of Tyloir constructed a Great Mound, a massive monument to their humble deity. Near this mound, they built the High Temple, a place for worship, reflection, and connection to the earth. The temple became a sacred site, drawing followers from far and wide who sought the wisdom of the King of Dirt.

As the years passed, the mounds of Tyloir grew in number, gradually swallowing the town beneath the earth. This hidden city beneath the mounds became a living testament to the teachings of the King of Dirt, a symbol of the delicate balance between growth and decay. The once thriving town of Tyloir was transformed into a sacred site, where the followers of the King of Dirt continue to honor their deity through the practice of mound building, fostering a deep connection with the earth and its natural cycles.