Iskeland
Not to be confused with the non-Ŋəcraft concountry "Iskeland", which is the birthplace of the Iskel language in its own canon.
Iskeland was a proposed enormous ŋation submitted to the map updates channel by Suwi on September 5th, 2025. Their goal with it was to have a large open space with rules equivalent to wilderness that anybody could join and do what they wanted in. The country would have joined the territories of Juya Gwaña, part of Hentzo (which had been given permission to be claimed or dissolved), Oberia, which had just been dissolved in the Ŋafrican Ŋapocalypse, and ǀNṵ́e ǂKx'ûm.
Ultimately, it was never officially created after a discussion in which Suwi was convinced that Marcyland's preexisting free land project was a better alternative for their needs. However, the proposal of this ŋation provoked a significant uproar from several Ŋəcraft members and Ætérnal due to its size and skepticism about the successful utilization of all its land. It has been falsely claimed to be the largest territory in Ŋəcraft by total area. Though, Corneria would have been roughly equal or greater in size since Iskeland was very thin. By total land area, however, there would have been several countries arguably equal to or larger than it: Corneria, Lavvakcesaa, Coldba, Pua, Gdaƨihr Ni̦xlo, Seolland, and Wánade.
Alternative Borders
Suwi had planned out Iskeland for a few days prior to the Ŋafrican Ŋapocalypse because there had been talk of Ann's inactivity, the former leader of Coldba (Cuba), and the possibiltiy of the owner of Oberia leaving given the banning of KateThePanPlate, Zhivämky, and Fin. Soon after, discussions relating to Zeddamirian's inactivity culminated in them permitting Hentzo to be claimed or dissolved.
With the possibility that Suwi could inherit these territories that were all connected, they developed the idea for Iskeland and maps considering the maximum and minimum sizes Iskeland could have. Only the borders outlined in yellow were ever proposed.
Greater Iskeland
The maximum size Suwi would be able to make Iskeland. These would have included ǀNṵ́e ǂKx'ûm, all of Hentzo, Juya Gwaña, Oberia, former-Miŋejácár (excluding Ŋájaþáw which is owned by the Old Kingdom), and most of former-Murbetia.
While territories such as Coldba Proper, the Nguhngle, and the potentially-soon-to-be-dissolved Islands of Ʒimh Gwynh would have contributed to a much larger territory Suwi could have legally acquired, a country that size was not appealing to them.
Lesser Iskeland
The minimum size would have included Juya Gwaña, ǀNṵ́e ǂKx'ûm, and a small portion of Hentzo.
When creating the plans for Iskeland, Suwi was aware large territories would be frowned upon, especially those acquired so rapidly of ŋations that did not even have a chance to be missed. Additionally, at the time of making these maps, acquisition of Oberia or Coldba was not yet guaranteed. Thus, they created a map of the smallest possible territory they would have given Iskeland. Any smaller would have rendered the project undesireable for them. However, during the discussion to minimize or retract Iskeland, Accruenewblue convincingly pointed out that a community, which Suwi had sought with Iskeland, is much more likely to be formed successfully in a smaller territory, citing The Ŋatacombs.
Vision for Iskeland
The following text includes Suwi's vision for Iskeland as would have been written in a wiki article:
Official Languages: English, Iskel
Capital: Juya Gwaña
Iskeland is a minarchist ŋation headed by Prime Minister Suqi, who is limited to the following roles:
- Interŋational representation/diplomacy
- Hosting interŋational events
- Defining the government
- Defining the borders
- Assisting players with information about the country
- Settling player disputes beyond the scope of server rules
Any player may request to co-rule, but rule is not a major part of anything in the country (to avoid conflict, drastic changes may only be done by majority vote from all people with builds in the country prior to the vote)
No other government position exists unless made for fun.
The experience in Iskeland is intended to be very laid-back. The only rules are server rules. There is no citizenship. Anyone from anywhere for any reason may build, live in, or obtain resources from Iskeland with or without permission. Good-faith interactions and cooperation are heavily encouraged in Iskeland as it aims to be free of drama. Nguhcord moderation will be notified of any genuine interpersonal conflict inside the borders (roleplay conflict is okay).
Iskeland's joining in any organization which limits the freedoms of its residents is against the ŋation's core values. Notably included in this are organizations such as the UŊ, which limits certain player activities; and ŊATO, which requires military support in the event of attack.