Overview

Nations are the primary political entities on Dagon, representing organized civilizations with defined territories, governments, and populations. Whether you're founding a new nation or joining an existing one, understanding the mechanics and expectations is crucial for successful roleplay and gameplay.

This section provides comprehensive guides for nation creation, governance, diplomacy, and growth. From your first application to managing a thriving empire, you'll find the resources you need here.

Founding a Nation

Creating a new nation is an exciting undertaking that requires careful planning and commitment. Follow these steps to establish your nation:

Prerequisites

• Minimum Population: You need at least 3 active players to found a nation
• Territory Claim: Identify and claim a specific geographic area
• Government Structure: Choose a government type and leadership model
• Nation Identity: Develop a name, culture, and basic lore

Application Process

1. Prepare Your Application: Use the Easy Nation Maker tool to generate a formatted application
2. Include Required Information:
   • Nation name and capital city
   • Government type (see Government Types)
   • Tax rate (must be within your government's allowed range)
   • Three nation tags describing your focus
   • Basic lore and cultural identity
   • Territory start location
   • Founding members list
3. Submit for Review: via Discord
4. Staff Review: Wait for staff approval (typically 24-48 hours)
5. Approval & Setup: Once approved, your nation will be officially recognized and added to the server

Government Types & Mechanics

Political Legitimacy System

Economy & Resources