If you are looking for a fun community and friends or maybe a place to learn about the game and grow, Through Yggdrasil's Roots (TYR) may just be the right place for you. We are a fairly small alliance, but strong for our size, which means that you will always be close to a receptive, sociable, and reliable community who befriend and advise young nations, if and when they need our help, to flourish regardless of their environment.
About TYR:
We're small
We're close knit, and laid back, so there are always people to make friends with. Community in the alliance comes first before everything, because we believe that without a community, an alliance is nothing. But don't worry about our size, we're one of the few alliances that can prosper at this size, not having an inter-alliance war in our history, and having a nation strength of about 400k (29 Aug 09).
We're democratic
Because TYR has one of the most thriving democratic systems, you have a say in anything that happens to the alliance. So if you think something isn't right, put a vote up to change it. If you think a new government is in order, nominate people at the elections. Even if you think the current government stinks of old cheese, you can propose a better-smelling government. Elections happen every two months, and people have about two weeks before the elections to make nominations, and then nominees can make a fair platform to say why they think they're the right people for the job. Everyone in TYR is in the General Assembly and gets to vote. Elections are monitored and hosted by the Councillor of Internal Affairs.
We're more free than some other alliances
So you can engage in any aspect of the game should you choose to. From simply socialising with us (and complaining that my spelling is weird XD) to being a deputy of, or even serving in, the Government, to diplomatic missions, and even tech raiding. So you've got the chance to explore the game and the alliance system in its full glory without being limited by alliance rules.
No tests
We don't force you through any tests to see if you are viable to join our alliance. You have the right not to follow our advice. Anyone can join.
Our culture has depth
And you can even add to it! Most of the cultural worlds of TYR are displayed on the wiki for all to see. CAPSLOCKANDNOPUNCTUATIONORSPACESDAYWASAWESOMERIPBILLYMAYS
Stryker likes bunny slippers.
We make long distance relationships work
Our friendships with other alliances go a long way. They form a part of our social group, community, and culture. If you find a new alliance you think TYR should have a relationship with, you are free to be a diplomat to them.
We're in Maroon
And even if Maroon is the alliance with the highest spam supplies, you don't have to switch if you liek your old colour better. We're happy if you have good trades in your current colour.
If you need something, ask
Your alliance is there for you, just ask if you have any needs, and we'll be there! From aid to assistance in wars, to help in developing your nation, to a free hug... it's there! And if you join, you may even get a bonus! We also have guides and do individual audits to help your nation grow peacefully, but feel free to follow others' advice and make your own choices, to grow in different ways. You don't have to follow the guide.
Free Hugs
Free hugs are available year round, winter, spring, summer, or autumn. When you're feeling up, down, sad, excited, or just plane horny.
Our Government currently consists of:
* Lord Vachon (Regent)
* LegendoftheSkies (Councillor of External Affairs)
* CreativName (Councillor of Internal Affairs)
* IKrolm (Councillor of Defence)
Find out more:
For more information, visit our Wiki page.
If you are interested in joining, please register and fill out an application on our forums.
Like numbers? Our Statistics might be of interest to you.
Maybe words might be more fun? Our charter is on our forums, here.
If you would like to visit our IRC channel, you can use Mibbit. The channel is #TYR on irc.Coldfront.net
You can also enquire on TYR by PMing any of the government, or me, in game or on these forums.
So join, and give TYR a try!
You are still welcome on our forum to hang out if you're not interested in membership!
Have fun in this wonderful game!
-CreativName
Councillor of Internal Affairs
I hope..
! That and we have a great community of people who aren't likely to go do something stupid.
Look! A Ragnarok!
<-- no tongue :/
