[Mikitivity]

Hi all,

Right now Mikitivity has 7 named cantons:

* Aslan
* Hawkins
* Nickenstein
* Nolanstadt
* Miervatia
* Solacewald
* Valitz

Also a number of us have placed Thoris pines in our native habitat. I'm soon going to introduce a form of cattails into Mikitivity that I figured likely came from a southern nation, meaning I'll do the write-up, but the cattail name is best coming from one of your nations.

However, I am having a hard time deciding if Thoris pines are named after a valley in Mikitivity, a canton (I need more than 7), or a village. It is possible to have a small canton that takes its name from the valley, so the answer can be any or all of the above.

Responses are welcomed.
This poll is open to anybody!

Danke! :argh:

[Bears Armed]

I'm saying a canton...

[Baranxtu]

I tend to support maybe a small river that is the source of the name of all others (like, Thoris(fluss (or -flu? if you don't support the Rechtschreibreform) ) => Thoristal, Thorisstadt and Thoris )

And too bad there's this whole huge ocean, for Baranxtuan cattails surely'd have such beautiful names like Majjaγη, Aki?a or Irjatemiβarη, all so full of Happy Fun Special Characters ™


And one somewhat off topic comment and one totally superfluous... thing:

Quote: However, I am having a hard time deciding if Thoris pines are named after a valley in Mikitivity, a canton (I need more than 7), or a village.[/quote]
But remember, the more cantons, the more articles you'll be legally obliged to write (which I can enforce, because I got all this power and... stuff

[Mikitivity]

Oh, I know that for every canton, there are multiple articles: the canton and the seat of the canton. But I'm in no rush.

There will eventually be a Mt. Zerg (hopefully you guys recognize where I'm stealing that form).

And this morning I decided I need a Tauber canton as well. (Also stolen.)

[Baranxtu]

MikitivityAug 2 2006, 04:57 PM Oh, I know that for every canton, there are multiple articles: the canton and the seat of the canton.  But I'm in no rush. [/quote]
Oh you think so, punk? *looks for Whip of Encouragement* :666:

Quote: There will eventually be a Mt. Zerg (hopefully you guys recognize where I'm stealing that form).  [/quote]
I... will... not... break... into... 133+...

1 pwnZ Ur 455!!!!!

[Mikitivity]

Well, it looks as though there will be a Thoris Valley in Mikitivity, that will also be the name for a canton (the valley and trees will predate the formal establishment of Thoris). The seat of Thoris will Leipfurt.

[Sober Thought]

Mik --

If you're looking to boost the number of cantons, would you consider spliting two existing ones into Halbkantons = demi-cantons? Switzerland theoretically has 23 full cantons (three of which are divided into two) but the distinction between a full and demi-canton is minimal. I think Miervatia Stadt and Miervatia Land would be a good fit, isolating the "cosmopolitan" capital city from its "parochial" hinterland.

[Mikitivity]

Sober ThoughtAug 23 2006, 09:36 AM Mik --

If you're looking to boost the number of cantons, would you consider spliting two existing ones into Halbkantons = demi-cantons? Switzerland theoretically has 23 full cantons (three of which are divided into two) but the distinction between a full and demi-canton is minimal. I think Miervatia Stadt and Miervatia Land would be a good fit, isolating the "cosmopolitan" capital city from its "parochial" hinterland. [/quote]
That is an EXCELLENT idea! It fits with Mikitivity and its Swiss model. I've started making coat-of-arms for the cities:



Eventually I'd love a ton of cantons, each featuring a major city-state. Leipfurt will feature a Thoris Pine. Ossendorf will have a bridge on its coat-of-arms. Oakmont (Hawkins canton) will have a scythe and Bavarian like diamond field. St. Claire (also Hawkins) will retain the diamond field, but have a half falcon.