Black Sheep Island

An island for fellow Black Sheep by those of a similar nature. The Black Sheep population has slowly increased as refugees from failed civilizations were taken in. Hidden far beyond the icy tundra of spawn, this is one of the most technologically advanced civilizations. This fact may be due to the communal government structure or protectability from mobs. It is speculated that Black Sheep Island currently has the greatest technology per capita of any civilization in the world. In addition to Black Sheep Island itself, the nation makes claim to the nearby island, "Turtle Fu*k Island." This is a turtle breeding ground, fully uninhabited by players.

Population ~15 Head of Government n/a Government type Tribal Communal Demonym Black Sheep Session Founded Session 1 (if applicable)session dissolved n/a

History

Founded Session 1 on a island with black sheep. Accepted lost refugees from the 1000 March session 1 and 2 as their own. During sessions three and four, the civilization beautified and further fortified the island, indicating that the society had reached a form of stability.

Economy

All resources are held in common via centralized storage, with the exception of partially manufactured good such as iron, which is held in the smithy for tool-making for redistribution. Players live and work together communally.

Wool, food, and healer items are common trade items.

Government

Tribal Communal- no official government structure or hierarchy. Decisions are made either by group consensus or by deferring to most experienced / persuasive individual. There is no official leader.

In substantial decisions, the group utilizes equal voting among members to find consensus.

Foreign affairs

While mostly isolated, Black Sheep Island has positive relations with both Chickenheim and Sky City. No other civilizations are known to have come into contact with the Island due to its relatively obscure location.

Military

Hit em til they die... or run. While the Island has little in the form of outwards military, several guardsmen exist as well as a variety of measures put into place to protect from raiders and monsters. Black Sheep Island takes a defensive stance on any foreign conflict and is very capable of defending against raiders due to its high technology level and fortifications.

Culture

A cautious yet organized people - they have managed to build a beautiful stone brick wall all the way around their island for protection from mobs. The many people of the island are homogenously cautious about conflict and have emerged a distinct culture around collaboration, communication, and community - allowing them to be organized in their work and in their care for one another and their home. They are also known for their generosity and wealth, as gift giving to friendly visitors and travelers are common.

They like fishing, farming Kelp + Berries, and Turtles.. And are possessive of Poppies. #We remember the War of Roses (Poppies).

The end of session census + cuddle sleepovers are mandatory.

Banner

This Banner was created to represent the rising of the new dawn with the pink sky with the golden beaches of our island when we first arrived - with the iconic black sheep front and center to represent our people.

There is a variation of the banner that has a black sheep with white wool instead of a grey sheep with black wool.

Gallery

A group photo taken at the end of session two.

'Kelpy' Gifted the First Turtle Shell Helmet, courtesy of Turtle Fu*k Island.