Thuland

Thuland (Thule: Ðuland or Θυλaνδ) is a European island country located in the North Atlantic ocean, south of Iceland and northwest of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 8 million people, largely consisting of the indigenous Thule and Scandinavian and Scottish immigrants. Its capital and largest city is Alexandria, located in the southeast of the nation. Thuland is home to several dormant volcanoes, the most prominent one being Mt. Titan, standing at 2,305m. Thuland experiences temperate weather owing to its position along the Gulf Stream.

=History=

Thuland's history is generally backdated to the year 325 BCE, where the Greek explorer Pytheas is said to have discovered a land he termed "Thule" - now generally considered to be Norway. This inspired Stasander, one of Alexander the Great's generals, to attempt to flee to Thule in the wake of the turbulent Wars of the Diadochi which he wanted no part of. His fleet was diverted by a sudden storm and he reached an island that he named Thule, after Pytheas' claim. Thule would go on to be settled by Norwegian Vikings, taking on the name "Thuland", Scots and Irish beginning i