Towerland
Towerland, officially the Noble Land of Towers, is a sovereign state in the continent of Nerpica, located in the Grass World. Its citizens notably tend to live in tall, Renaissance high-density residential buildings. They are also friendly! They speak four languages; English, Italian, French, and toki pona, the latter of which is newer to Towerland yet has a growing number of speakers representing one of the largest toki pona-speaking communities in Collabora. There are three settlements in Towerland covered in brick and cobblestone, reminiscent of 19th-century Europe.
Noble Land of Towers Terre noble des tours Nobile Terra di Torri ma Tawalan | |
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 Flag | |
| Capital and largest city | Nuova Pisa |
| National languages | English, Italian, French, toki pona |
| Demonym(s) | Towerlanders |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Settlements
Towerland has three confirmed settlements, the most populous being its capital Nuova Pisa (from Italian nuova (new) and Pisa, the city where The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located). The other two are Stanbury (from Old English stan (stone) and bury (fortified enclosure)) and Amitiéville (from French amitié (friendship) and ville (city)).
| Name | Type | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Nuova Pisa | Capital | N/A |
| Stanbury | City | N/A |
| Amitiéville | City | N/A |
Transport
There are a series of rugged and rocky trails between Towerland's three settlements ascending hills, descending valleys, and crossing rivers. There is a faster way, however, as helicopters occasionally fly above the forest, shuttling passengers and freight to their destinations. Inside a typical Towerlandian town, small trams ride along cobblestone roads, reminiscent of the old days.
Sport
The predominant sport in Towerland is football. Each settlement is represented by two clubs, accounting for six clubs in total. This was to avoid any controversy whatsoever, as a three-team league would be unfair (see the Disgrace of Gijón). Due to the lack of teams, there is neither promotion nor relegation. Stadium architecture in Towerland derives from Roman amphitheatres like the Colosseum in Rome.
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| AC Nuova Pisa | Nuova Pisa | Colosseo di Nuova Pisa |
| Custodes Turris FC | Nuova Pisa | Colosseo di Nuova Pisa |
| Stanbury United | Stanbury | Peirce Park |
| Friends of the Forest | Stanbury | Peirce Park |
| FC Amitiéville | Amitiéville | Stade des Amis |
| Kijetesantakalu FC | Amitiéville | Stade des Amis |
AC Nuova Pisa, Stanbury United, and FC Amitiéville were initially amateur teams that occasionally played friendly games, though as time went on, more and more people became interested, creating competition and thus establishing a new league. Despite this, only one game would occur per matchday, so Custodes Turris FC was established. This resulted in the first football derby in Towerland, dividing Nuova Pisa's football fanbase. Years later, a team of explorers and their relatives from Stanbury and a team from Amitiéville representing Towerland's growing Toki Pona-speaking community applied to join, and so they did. Now, all three settlements have a derby. The league remains that way to this day.
Stanbury United are the reigning champions of Towerland, having won the 2022-23 season. AC Nuova Pisa were the runners-up. Kijetesantakalu were off to a great start, having ended up on top of the table by the end of Week 1, but they ultimately went all the way down to the bottom.