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| shaman = Kahuni
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| banker = Naughty Sorceress
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'''York''' is one of the three [[outsider]] [[settlement]]s on Shartak. Located near the center of the island's southern shore, it consists of twenty-four [[hut]]s in an oblong clearing.

A native [[shaman]] named Kahuni is held captive in the center of the clearing and uses his mystical powers to revive York spirits.

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Notes:
* The above is a territory map, not a map of jungle density (which constantly changes). Therefore, the jungle and village squares will very likely be colored differently in-game than they are here. However, squares within the village of York will be displayed as "York" on the game map, while jungle squares will be displayed as "Jungle".
* The numbers on the map are merely for local reference and are not related to GPS coordinates at all.

==York: A Rough Guide==

[[Image:Map of York2.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Map courtesy of York citizen [Billfred]. '''Click to enlarge'''.]]

Frequently referred to as the 'big city' of Shartak, York is the most populous as well as the busiest, most bustling settlement on Shartak. It has a colourful and frequently bloody history, and has developed a unique culture and identity, very different in character from liberal [[Durham]] in the far west, and staunchly-moderate [[Derby]] in the far east, both of which have never seen themselves invaded (York's central location led to early invasions, and several political disputes and pirate-vs.-outsider hostility have led to a series of more recent invasions of York. '''See [[York#History of York|History of York]] for more''') and as such have developed much more peacefully, and welcoming to all. York is unquestionably more institutionally outsider-nationalist than either Derby or Durham.

York was the first town to host a full-time [[Colonial Police|police force]], and was the birthplace of the criminal [[Mercenary's Guild]] and a shadowy [[Order of Patriots|secret society]] which has been active in York affairs since the days of the first waves of pirate attacks. Many, many others groups have been significantly involved in York affairs (See partial list below).

The convoluted political situation is matched in intrigue only by the bustling social scene. The settlement boasts two busy taverns ([[Czechy's]], at (11,09) on the map above, and [[the Waugh Arms]] at (04,09) on the map above), as well as the island's first and most successful very-widely-read [[The Yorkman|newspaper]], and a very busy Medical Supplies Hut which serves as a forum for public speeches and debate, conversations, and gossip, even though words can sometimes be drowned out by incessant wailing from spirits.

Another social development of note in York had been the proliferation of outsider religion. Several houses of worship and religious organisations have arisen in York. In the very early days a man set up a peaceable and quiet church in mid-York, not long after Derby had set up its first church. This man's voice has since been drowned out (he has apparently left the island) and in typical York fashion, religion has become radicalised in the city, with frequent religious violence. York currently hosts a [[Holy Mission|hardline Catholic church organisation]] and a [[Shartak Protestant League|hardline protestant church]], whose members frequently attack one another, as well as a surprisingly moderate and agreeable [[Parchment_Pages#York_Synagogue|Jewish synagogue]] in South-York. Native pagan religions are generally not tolerated in York. The Catholic York-based [[Holy Mission]] have even taking to crusading against "native heresy".

'''Survival Tips:''' If you're just visiting, try to stay clear of the constant power struggles and not to upset any of the major groups. Sleep somewhere like [[the Waugh Arms]], [[CzEcHy's Tavern]], [[Congregation Tafas Shalva]] or the RE field hospital so that the [[Colonial Police]] will know if you get attacked. Take extra care if you're a [[pirate]] - several groups and many unaligned Yorkmen will attack you without provocation.

== Points of interest ==
=== Medical Supplies Hut ===
The busiest place in York, regularly featuring upwards of three dozen people inside at any one time. As you can see on the map above, it is located at the far north end of York. The coordinates are [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70369&cy=26320 -70.369,+26.320]. The hut is filled with crates which contain abandoned medical supplies, which people freely take, to heal themselves, to heal others, and for monetary gain ([[trade]] them in for gold, especially in towns without access to [[first aid kit]]s who will pay top dollar for them, the three native towns and the [[shipwreck]]). There are several doctors who have taken up permanent residence there, and many wounded people come into the medical hut to be healed. A constant problem in the hut is [[spirit]]s wailing and injuring people,but several friendly [[shaman]]s (notably [http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=1471 lacuna]) have taken up the job of keeping it free of hostile spirits. Renegades who murder these friendly pro-York shamans are hated by all.

The Medical Supplies Hut also serves as a major platform for public speeches, debates, and is the main centre in York for conversation and gossip, owing to its large population.

=== Trader Harry's ===
The trading hut in York, located at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70367&cy=26313 -70.367,+26.313]. Frequently out of necessary supplies, and owned by a crooked trader who is known to cheat customers. Harry uses his profits from selling inferior goods at inflated prices to advertise fairly often in [[The Yorkman]], and in purchasing new guard dogs. Customers angry at being ripped off or at Harry being out of stock of most items often kill the guard dog to express their anger.

=== [[CzEcHy's Tavern]] ===
Directly west of the Trader's hut, located at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70368&cy=26313 -70.368,+26.313] is the astoundingly wonderful Tavern owned by {{profile|1603|czech1}}. Feel free to drop by and spend a night or two in safety. Whether you're a pirate, a native, or an elusive murderer wanted by all, you're still welcome at the tavern (as long as you dont kill anyone inside.) Usually quite busy. Czechy's was the site of the miraculous [[York Christmas Truce|Christmas Truce]].

UPDATE: Due to the popularity of the Tavern and the increasing demand for quality home-cooked food, CzEcHy's has expanded into the property to the north of the tavern. CzEcHy's Bistro and Grillbar will cater for all your culinary delights and we offer specials that are not listed on the 'a la carte' menu - just look for the "Daily Specials" board. Our Egon Ronay-recognised chef, Mr. S0S, will also do his best to cater for any 'off-the-menu' requests.

Dress code is smart-casual, with or without nose-bones. Shrunken heads are not permitted although these may be left in our cloakroom for later collection. Bon appetite!

=== [[The Waugh Arms]] ===
West-southwest of the York shaman at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70374&cy=26313 -70.374,+26.313], on the site of the former Colonial Police Headquarters, visitors to York will find the recently-opened [[The Waugh Arms|Waugh Arms]]. All are warmly invited to stop by and enjoy the pleasures of fine food and drink, and of course enjoy the legendary hospitality of the Waugh Arms.

== Roads ==

===Trail to Derby===
[[Mercenary's Guild]] member [http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=3322 Zydd Soral] suggested at a public meeting that the SPF create an eco-friendly Trekker's Trail; this was quickly agreed to. This trail can be followed from York to Derby. The trail, a continuation of Southern Coastal Boulevard, begins at York's medical hut and continues 35 paces northward until it turns toward the northeast to skirt the swamp. It then continues eastward to Derby. Travelers are asked to clear as they travel, but to be careful of occasional eco-terrorist attacks.

===Trail to Durham===
There is a trail that connects Durham and York, the much-hailed Southern Coastal Boulevard, cleared and maintained by the [[Civilized Highway Society]] and some other volunteers, and is a major benefit for traders such as those in the [[South Shartak Trading Company]]. The trail, when in good condition, should only take slightly more than 2 days from central York to central Durham. Beware of bandits and wild animals on the road westwards!

==Groups Operating in York==
Due to its population, centrality, politics, and various other factors, many groups have claimed York as their hometown or have been active in York politics in the past and present. What follows is a list of groups who have been active in the affairs of York.
===Active===
*[[1st Colonial Militia]]
*[[Civilized Highway Society]]
*[[Defender Corps of York]]
*[[Durham Utility]]
*[[Exotic Sports Hunting Club]]
*[[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]]
*[[Order of Patriots]]
*[[Pwotters|Pwotters!]]
*[[Shartak Cryptozoological Society]]
*[[South Shartak Trading Company]]

===Defunct or inactive===
*[[5punk.co.uk]]
*[[Colonial Police]]
*[[The Holy Mission]]
*[[The Pirate Hunters]]
*[[Royal Expedition]]
*[[Shartak Anti-Communists]]
*[[Shartak Protestant League]]
*[[York Pirate Slayers]]

== History of York ==
York history is defined principally by two things. One: constant invasion by hostile forces, and two: the rallying of local groups, fighting off the invaders, and the hardening of domestic opinion (both "civilian and York groups") in a nationalistic direction. (this cycle tends to repeat, as nationalistic sentiment then angers some implacable elements of the Shartak population, who thus come into conflict with York and eventually decide to invade).

In the very beginning of the colonisation effort, York was a small outpost with a tiny population, without even a trader (though [[Kahuni]] himself was captured very early on). Slowly as things began to grow, the town developed its own identity, and has played a central role in Shartak politics ever since, serving as a lightning rod for various groups and individuals.

The [[First Battle of York]] or "First Invasion", is the name given to a series of native attacks on York from quite early in the colonisation effort. Natives started descending on York after word began spreading in the native settlements of the presence of large numbers of outsiders at this location. The attacks by natives were uncoordinated, but large scale violence by natives lasted approximately from March to April 2006. The [[Colonial Police]] formed in York during this period in reaction to the violence. York's population was low at the time, and only a very few around today can even still remember the 'First Invasion'. See full article '''[[First Battle of York]]''' for more.

Somewhat overlapping was the also-vaguely-defined [[Second Battle of York]] or "Second Invasion". This is the name given to the "pirate invasion" of April-May 2006 in which dozens of unaligned pirates came south independently to attack York and victimise the populace, after directions to York were posted at the shipwreck. The tremendous pirate-on-outsider violence during this period was supposedly the original impetus for anti-piratism in York, and it is during this period that the OoP was founded (Order Of Patriots). The initial pirate invasion was extraordinarily politically significant for the settlement. Thereafter, numerous York groups and individuals began taking to killing all pirates and "pirate sympathisers" that they see in York, on sight. See full article '''[[Second Battle of York]]''' for more.

The period between the end of the Second Invasion and the start of the Third Invasion is an often-forgotten period in York history, but is very significant. During this period, York was coming into its own, and its politics were up in the air. There was very strong nationalist and anti-pirate agitation by the Order of Patriots and others, but this was certainly just one of many political movements. These numerous diverse social and political currents were pulling York in all directions. In other words, the situation in York resembled somewhat the current confused situation in Durham (as of this printing). The Yorkman newspaper was founded during this period, and the Colonial Police came into their own during this inter-Invasion period, and at that time took no firm stances in York politics. They opposed the growing anti-pirate radicalism of the population because it meant attacks on many innocent pirates, not because they were political opponents of that movement, as they were apolitical. The CP were off-and-on enemies of the Order. With the shock departure of CP-founder MickR towards the very end of this inter-Invasion period, it looked like things would remain this way. But this all changed and York as a whole was swept into the arms of the nationalist anti-pirate radicals as a result a very serious crisis of the...

[[Third Battle of York]], or, the "First MG Invasion". The "[[Mercenary's Guild]]" invaded and began a general wave of violence in York starting September 20th 2006 (their withdrawal occurred on October 15th 2006), in which they killed dozens of innocent York citizens at random in an attempt to show strength and in a failed attempt to destroy the [[Order of Patriots]]. This battle rallied the York groups around a common cause, and thus had a long-lasting effect on York politics. It helped to harden York nationalism. The MG was eventually beaten back and withdrew, leaving the Order intact. The Colonial Police and many unaligned citizens took to defending the city from invasion during this MG massacre, and when the smoke cleared the Colonial Police, formerly enemies if the Order and apolitical, had become strong allies and finally fully enmeshed in York politics. Lingering bitterness and tensions between York (especially the [[Colonial Police]]) and the '[[MG gang]]', temporarily set aside for more than two weeks during and after the [[York Christmas Truce|Great Christmas Truce]], led to the resumption of hostilities on January 20th 2007 in what was soon called...

The [[Fourth Battle of York]], or the "Second MG Invasion". This one became the largest battle in Shartak history, with anti-York and anti-outsider groups from across the land joining forces to attack York. The 'York Alliance' of pro-York groups eventually claimed victory after the invaders were driven back.

On the morning of June 7, 2007, York was hit by an invasion of a different kind: mysterious signposts saying "WILLIES!" appeared throughout the town. Much mystery surrounds this incident, which has since become known simply as the "[[WILLIES!]]".

From April through late-Summer 2008, the [[Necromancers Guild]] raided the York medical hut on multiple occasions through the use of vengeful spirits and unholy magics. Although no long-lasting impact by the Necromancers was made on York ground, their tactics proved innovative and brutally effective nonetheless.

In late October 2008, the [[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]] was formed by the York patriots De La Coiffe and Bahl. The GSUC took charge of York with the aid of the [[1st Colonial Militia]] and [[Defender Corps of York]], and began its conquest of nationalistic glory by sacking Wiksik and its allies. Island-wide carnage continued throughout the territories of the [[Kingdom of Skulls]], [[Greater Raktam]], and York.

In December, the ruin complex formerly inhabited by the [[Independent Republic of Fort Creedy]] was annexed by GSUC forces, and made into a protectorate of York with the name of [[Great Southall]]. Guerrilla warfare between Creedy and Southall forces culminated in Durham-based GSUC members eventually outlasting the insurgents.

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This is a list of historical events that happened on Shartak during 2009.

==January==
*The new constitution of the [[Peninsular Federation]], a political union of Derby and Port Breton superseding the slowly disintegrating [[Eastern Federation]], was drafted by Baron Surcouf. The concept of a new ruling power in Derby was enthusiastically received by its citizens.

*The [[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]] maintained its siege of [[Wiksik]]. An [[Island Alliance]] was proposed by the [[Kingdom of Skulls]] for the purposes of stopping bloodshed across Shartak including the attack on [[Wiksik]], and resolving the competing claims to the ruins north of Durham known [[Fort Creedy]] and [[Great Southall]]. Negotiations over the Alliance treaty also served as a vehicle for the GSUC's claim to the ruins known as Chastity or [[The Pirate's Rest]] near the [[shipwreck]]. The Alliance was immediately rejected by the [[Pirate High Command]] and the [[Rakmogaki Collective]]. The treaty itself fell apart as neither side wished to give an inch.

*A small, loose and drunken coalition of pirates led by the [[Pirate High Command]] attacked [[Dalpok]].

*[[The Rakmogaki Collective]] learn that one of their fabled treasures, the [[Obsidian Spear]] was stolen by pirates. The Collective joined forces with the [[Bone Gnawers]] to raid the shipwreck in search of the artifact. After a few weeks, the [[Pirate High Command]] attempts to intervene, abandoning their raid on [[Dalpok]], but only to fall to the overwhelming cannibal horde.

*The spirits of the ancestors reveal the location of their [[Sacred Space]] within the summit of [http://wiki.shartak.com/index.php/Mountain#Mountain Mt. Shartak], in response to the escalating violence among the island's inhabitants.

==February==
*A young ambitious cannibal known as Nihilo finds the [[Obsidian Spear]]. The cannibals quickly depart from the shipwreck after finding the treasure.
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=16557 Ravioli Machitty] sets a ground-breaking record of 5,207 XP for [http://www.shartak.com/statdaily.html daily XP gains] by blowing the conch inside the [[Sacred Space]].
*The [[Kingdom of Skulls]], provoked to go on the offensive against the [[GSUC]], attempts to raze [[York]], only to inflict minimal damage to the town's inhabitants and suffer relatively heavy casualties throughout a three-week period.
*De La Coiffe and the GSUC host [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php/topic,2065.0.html| Native Awareness Month], a month-long holiday in which the celebrators slaughter natives around the entire island for a grand prize of three heavy swords and 2,000 gold coins.

==March==

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==2009==

===February===
*''February 20'' Start date for the [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php/topic,2065.0.html| Native Awareness Month], an island-wide native-killing competition, hosted by the [[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]]. Ends on March 22. --[[User:Delaco|Delaco]] 17:51, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

===March===
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==2008==

===April===
''April 1''
Planned start date for the [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php?topic=1093.0 Spring X-Game I - Durham] - a headhunting competition in Durham. --[[User:Johan Crichton|Johan Crichton]] 02:57, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

===March===
''March 1''
Planned start date for the [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php?topic=1106 Amazingly Great Shartak Race] - a race around the Island. --[[User:Johan Crichton|Johan Crichton]] 02:57, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

===January===
''January 9''
The start of this year found wiksik covered with bloodshed. This was due to a war on necromancy declared by black fang on the date above. The issue that bought about this war was the necromancer policy of exorcist execution. The war was later ended (Jan 20th) when the necromancers revoked this edict with an apology, however this was only accomplished after much bloodshed and the deaths of many innocents. Necromancers and villagers both, the deathcount is still unknown.--[[User:Etherdrifter|Etherdrifter]] 00:57, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

The North Shartak Trading Company

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clan_name=The North Shartak Trading Company|
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== Introduction ==
The North Shartak Trading Company was set up when the Pirate Bluebeards Leg was somewhat dismayed at The South Shartak Trading Company's lack of first aid kit trading at The Shipwreck. He set the Company up to quicken the pace of first aid kit trade. The Company, however tempting, was not set up to rival or annoy The South Shartak Trading Company.

== Trade Routes ==
Shipwreck, Dalpok, Durham, York, Derby, Wiksik and Raktam.

== Items of Interest ==
Well first on our list is First aid kits, these can be obtained by searching in the Medical Huts of Outsiders in York, Durham and Derby.

We are also looking for Silver Skull Crosses.

Charms! Charms are needed every day for all sorts of things, get them today.

PM for NSTC prices

Fungi and empty bottles, preferably make /get your own, lots of profit can be made on these.

== Members ==
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=13156 Bluebeards Leg]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=6267 Macrosoft]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=16816 Gaz1983]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=7939 Fenreer]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=15907 Lust]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=16528 Trader]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=16817 cpl withers]
*[http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=17622 Cardigan the Pirate]

== Rules ==
The number one rule is to trade.

Remember that if you attack a villager you may not be able to trade in that town / settlement.

== Bank Accounts ==
Official account is with the Durham Utility.
Currently holding 100 Gold Coins
To withdraw you need joint permission with Bluebeards Leg

== Recruiting Policy ==
We are currently looking for new traders.

York

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| shaman = Kahuni
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| trader_loc = (12,09)
| banker = Naughty Sorceress
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| medical_loc = (10,02)
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'''York''' is one of the three [[outsider]] [[settlement]]s on Shartak. Located near the center of the island's southern shore, it consists of twenty-four [[hut]]s in an oblong clearing.

A native [[shaman]] named Kahuni is held captive in the center of the clearing and uses his mystical powers to revive York spirits.

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Notes:
* The above is a territory map, not a map of jungle density (which constantly changes). Therefore, the jungle and village squares will very likely be colored differently in-game than they are here. However, squares within the village of York will be displayed as "York" on the game map, while jungle squares will be displayed as "Jungle".
* The numbers on the map are merely for local reference and are not related to GPS coordinates at all.

==York: A Rough Guide==

[[Image:Map of York.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Map courtesy of York citizen [http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=487 Gitboy]. '''Click to enlarge'''.]]

Frequently referred to as the 'big city' of Shartak, York is the most populous as well as the busiest, most bustling settlement on Shartak. It has a colourful and frequently bloody history, and has developed a unique culture and identity, very different in character from liberal [[Durham]] in the far west, and staunchly-moderate [[Derby]] in the far east, both of which have never seen themselves invaded (York's central location led to early invasions, and several political disputes and pirate-vs.-outsider hostility have led to a series of more recent invasions of York. '''See [[York#History of York|History of York]] for more''') and as such have developed much more peacefully, and welcoming to all. York is unquestionably more institutionally outsider-nationalist than either Derby or Durham.

York was the first town to host a full-time [[Colonial Police|police force]], and was the birthplace of the criminal [[Mercenary's Guild]] and a shadowy [[Order of Patriots|secret society]] which has been active in York affairs since the days of the first waves of pirate attacks. Many, many others groups have been significantly involved in York affairs (See partial list below).

The convoluted political situation is matched in intrigue only by the bustling social scene. The settlement boasts two busy taverns ([[Czechy's]], at (11,09) on the map above, and [[the Waugh Arms]] at (04,09) on the map above), as well as the island's first and most successful very-widely-read [[The Yorkman|newspaper]], and a very busy Medical Supplies Hut which serves as a forum for public speeches and debate, conversations, and gossip, even though words can sometimes be drowned out by incessant wailing from spirits.

Another social development of note in York had been the proliferation of outsider religion. Several houses of worship and religious organisations have arisen in York. In the very early days a man set up a peaceable and quiet church in mid-York, not long after Derby had set up its first church. This man's voice has since been drowned out (he has apparently left the island) and in typical York fashion, religion has become radicalised in the city, with frequent religious violence. York currently hosts a [[Holy Mission|hardline Catholic church organisation]] and a [[Shartak Protestant League|hardline protestant church]], whose members frequently attack one another, as well as a surprisingly moderate and agreeable [[Parchment_Pages#York_Synagogue|Jewish synagogue]] in South-York. Native pagan religions are generally not tolerated in York. The Catholic York-based [[Holy Mission]] have even taking to crusading against "native heresy".

'''Survival Tips:''' If you're just visiting, try to stay clear of the constant power struggles and not to upset any of the major groups. Sleep somewhere like [[the Waugh Arms]], [[CzEcHy's Tavern]], [[Congregation Tafas Shalva]] or the RE field hospital so that the [[Colonial Police]] will know if you get attacked. Take extra care if you're a [[pirate]] - several groups and many unaligned Yorkmen will attack you without provocation.

== Points of interest ==
=== Medical Supplies Hut ===
The busiest place in York, regularly featuring upwards of three dozen people inside at any one time. As you can see on the map above, it is located at the far north end of York. The coordinates are [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70369&cy=26320 -70.369,+26.320]. The hut is filled with crates which contain abandoned medical supplies, which people freely take, to heal themselves, to heal others, and for monetary gain ([[trade]] them in for gold, especially in towns without access to [[first aid kit]]s who will pay top dollar for them, the three native towns and the [[shipwreck]]). There are several doctors who have taken up permanent residence there, and many wounded people come into the medical hut to be healed. A constant problem in the hut is [[spirit]]s wailing and injuring people,but several friendly [[shaman]]s (notably [http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=1471 lacuna]) have taken up the job of keeping it free of hostile spirits. Renegades who murder these friendly pro-York shamans are hated by all.

The Medical Supplies Hut also serves as a major platform for public speeches, debates, and is the main centre in York for conversation and gossip, owing to its large population.

=== Trader Harry's ===
The trading hut in York, located at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70367&cy=26313 -70.367,+26.313]. Frequently out of necessary supplies, and owned by a crooked trader who is known to cheat customers. Harry uses his profits from selling inferior goods at inflated prices to advertise fairly often in [[The Yorkman]], and in purchasing new guard dogs. Customers angry at being ripped off or at Harry being out of stock of most items often kill the guard dog to express their anger.

=== [[CzEcHy's Tavern]] ===
Directly west of the Trader's hut, located at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70368&cy=26313 -70.368,+26.313] is the astoundingly wonderful Tavern owned by {{profile|1603|czech1}}. Feel free to drop by and spend a night or two in safety. Whether you're a pirate, a native, or an elusive murderer wanted by all, you're still welcome at the tavern (as long as you dont kill anyone inside.) Usually quite busy. Czechy's was the site of the miraculous [[York Christmas Truce|Christmas Truce]].

UPDATE: Due to the popularity of the Tavern and the increasing demand for quality home-cooked food, CzEcHy's has expanded into the property to the north of the tavern. CzEcHy's Bistro and Grillbar will cater for all your culinary delights and we offer specials that are not listed on the 'a la carte' menu - just look for the "Daily Specials" board. Our Egon Ronay-recognised chef, Mr. S0S, will also do his best to cater for any 'off-the-menu' requests.

Dress code is smart-casual, with or without nose-bones. Shrunken heads are not permitted although these may be left in our cloakroom for later collection. Bon appetite!

=== [[The Waugh Arms]] ===
West-southwest of the York shaman at [http://www.itechsc.com/misc/shartak/ubermap/closeup.php?sk=1&sc=1&cx=-70374&cy=26313 -70.374,+26.313], on the site of the former Colonial Police Headquarters, visitors to York will find the recently-opened [[The Waugh Arms|Waugh Arms]]. All are warmly invited to stop by and enjoy the pleasures of fine food and drink, and of course enjoy the legendary hospitality of the Waugh Arms.

== Roads ==

===Trail to Derby===
[[Mercenary's Guild]] member [http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=3322 Zydd Soral] suggested at a public meeting that the SPF create an eco-friendly Trekker's Trail; this was quickly agreed to. This trail can be followed from York to Derby. The trail, a continuation of Southern Coastal Boulevard, begins at York's medical hut and continues 35 paces northward until it turns toward the northeast to skirt the swamp. It then continues eastward to Derby. Travelers are asked to clear as they travel, but to be careful of occasional eco-terrorist attacks.

===Trail to Durham===
There is a trail that connects Durham and York, the much-hailed Southern Coastal Boulevard, cleared and maintained by the [[Civilized Highway Society]] and some other volunteers, and is a major benefit for traders such as those in the [[South Shartak Trading Company]]. The trail, when in good condition, should only take slightly more than 2 days from central York to central Durham. Beware of bandits and wild animals on the road westwards!

==Groups Operating in York==
Due to its population, centrality, politics, and various other factors, many groups have claimed York as their hometown or have been active in York politics in the past and present. What follows is a list of groups who have been active in the affairs of York.
===Active===
*[[1st Colonial Militia]]
*[[Civilized Highway Society]]
*[[Defender Corps of York]]
*[[Durham Utility]]
*[[Exotic Sports Hunting Club]]
*[[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]]
*[[Order of Patriots]]
*[[Pwotters|Pwotters!]]
*[[Shartak Cryptozoological Society]]
*[[South Shartak Trading Company]]

===Defunct or inactive===
*[[5punk.co.uk]]
*[[Colonial Police]]
*[[The Holy Mission]]
*[[The Pirate Hunters]]
*[[Royal Expedition]]
*[[Shartak Anti-Communists]]
*[[Shartak Protestant League]]
*[[York Pirate Slayers]]

== History of York ==
York history is defined principally by two things. One: constant invasion by hostile forces, and two: the rallying of local groups, fighting off the invaders, and the hardening of domestic opinion (both "civilian and York groups") in a nationalistic direction. (this cycle tends to repeat, as nationalistic sentiment then angers some implacable elements of the Shartak population, who thus come into conflict with York and eventually decide to invade).

In the very beginning of the colonisation effort, York was a small outpost with a tiny population, without even a trader (though [[Kahuni]] himself was captured very early on). Slowly as things began to grow, the town developed its own identity, and has played a central role in Shartak politics ever since, serving as a lightning rod for various groups and individuals.

The [[First Battle of York]] or "First Invasion", is the name given to a series of native attacks on York from quite early in the colonisation effort. Natives started descending on York after word began spreading in the native settlements of the presence of large numbers of outsiders at this location. The attacks by natives were uncoordinated, but large scale violence by natives lasted approximately from March to April 2006. The [[Colonial Police]] formed in York during this period in reaction to the violence. York's population was low at the time, and only a very few around today can even still remember the 'First Invasion'. See full article '''[[First Battle of York]]''' for more.

Somewhat overlapping was the also-vaguely-defined [[Second Battle of York]] or "Second Invasion". This is the name given to the "pirate invasion" of April-May 2006 in which dozens of unaligned pirates came south independently to attack York and victimise the populace, after directions to York were posted at the shipwreck. The tremendous pirate-on-outsider violence during this period was supposedly the original impetus for anti-piratism in York, and it is during this period that the OoP was founded (Order Opposing Pirates Order Of Patriots). The initial pirate invasion was extraordinarily politically significant for the settlement. Thereafter, numerous York groups and individuals began taking to killing all pirates and "pirate sympathisers" that they see in York, on sight. See full article '''[[Second Battle of York]]''' for more.

The period between the end of the Second Invasion and the start of the Third Invasion is an often-forgotten period in York history, but is very significant. During this period, York was coming into its own, and its politics were up in the air. There was very strong nationalist and anti-pirate agitation by the Order of Patriots and others, but this was certainly just one of many political movements. These numerous diverse social and political currents were pulling York in all directions. In other words, the situation in York resembled somewhat the current confused situation in Durham (as of this printing). The Yorkman newspaper was founded during this period, and the Colonial Police came into their own during this inter-Invasion period, and at that time took no firm stances in York politics. They opposed the growing anti-pirate radicalism of the population because it meant attacks on many innocent pirates, not because they were political opponents of that movement, as they were apolitical. The CP were off-and-on enemies of the Order. With the shock departure of CP-founder MickR towards the very end of this inter-Invasion period, it looked like things would remain this way. But this all changed and York as a whole was swept into the arms of the nationalist anti-pirate radicals as a result a very serious crisis of the...

[[Third Battle of York]], or, the "First MG Invasion". The "[[Mercenary's Guild]]" invaded and began a general wave of violence in York starting September 20th 2006 (their withdrawal occurred on October 15th 2006), in which they killed dozens of innocent York citizens at random in an attempt to show strength and in a failed attempt to destroy the [[Order of Patriots]]. This battle rallied the York groups around a common cause, and thus had a long-lasting effect on York politics. It helped to harden York nationalism. The MG was eventually beaten back and withdrew, leaving the Order intact. The Colonial Police and many unaligned citizens took to defending the city from invasion during this MG massacre, and when the smoke cleared the Colonial Police, formerly enemies if the Order and apolitical, had become strong allies and finally fully enmeshed in York politics. Lingering bitterness and tensions between York (especially the [[Colonial Police]]) and the '[[MG gang]]', temporarily set aside for more than two weeks during and after the [[York Christmas Truce|Great Christmas Truce]], led to the resumption of hostilities on January 20th 2007 in what was soon called...

The [[Fourth Battle of York]], or the "Second MG Invasion". This one became the largest battle in Shartak history, with anti-York and anti-outsider groups from across the land joining forces to attack York. The 'York Alliance' of pro-York groups eventually claimed victory after the invaders were driven back.

On the morning of June 7, 2007, York was hit by an invasion of a different kind: mysterious signposts saying "WILLIES!" appeared throughout the town. Much mystery surrounds this incident, which has since become known simply as the "[[WILLIES!]]".

From April through late-Summer 2008, the [[Necromancers Guild]] raided the York medical hut on multiple occasions through the use of vengeful spirits and unholy magics. Although no long-lasting impact by the Necromancers was made on York ground, their tactics proved innovative and brutally effective nonetheless.

In late October 2008, the [[Greater Shartak Unification Coalition]] was formed by the York patriots De La Coiffe and Bahl. The GSUC took charge of York with the aid of the [[1st Colonial Militia]] and [[Defender Corps of York]], and began its conquest of nationalistic glory by sacking Wiksik and its allies. Island-wide carnage continued throughout the territories of the [[Kingdom of Skulls]], [[Greater Raktam]], and York.

In December, the ruin complex formerly inhabited by the [[Independent Republic of Fort Creedy]] was annexed by GSUC forces, and made into a protectorate of York with the name of [[Great Southall]]. Guerrilla warfare between Creedy and Southall forces culminated in Durham-based GSUC members eventually outlasting the insurgents.

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Greater Shartak Unification Coalition

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Delaco:

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"Savages, sorry about your damn luck..."

== Introduction ==

Too long has turmoil beset the outsider lands in light of rising native powers. Inspired by the grace of God, the York patriot Bahl spoke up against the violent policies of the native kingdoms in the island forum, attracting the talents of the Frenchman, De La Coiffe. Supported by the York luminary Serious Sam and the [[1st Colonial Militia]], and the [[Defender Corps of York]], Bahl and De La Coiffe initiated a crusade against the [[Kingdom of Skulls]] and their political pawns.

Since then the Coalition has grown larger and more dominant in Shartak's affairs. We seek to unify the island by truncating native influence on outsider lands and culture, and simultaneously working towards the unification of rightful colonialist territory.

== Objectives==

*The island-wide purging of the impure savages and their sympathisers alike
*Cutting off foreign influences on colonialist lands
*Organising with other pro-outsider groups to raid native villages
*Creating a worksafe environment for the common outsider
*Strengthening the social structure of the three colonial towns.

== Clan History ==

=== October 2008 ===
*In response to growing native imperialism, GSUC organises under the command of De La Coiffe, Bahl, and Serious Sam of the 1CM, and proceeds to raid Wiksik, capital of the Kingdom of Skulls. Wiksik's shaman, Tapran, is slain by GSUC forces for many consecutive days, and the Wiksik medicine hut becomes a slaughterhouse. Wiksik is charred to the ground within three weeks.

=== November 2008 ===
*GSUC acquires the ruins of the former Independent Republic of Fort Creedy with the aid of /zom/ and renames it to Great Southall. Solemn subsequently betrays the Coalition and sides with the Kingdom of Skulls, plunging the Durham Peninsula into civil war.
*GSUC razes Raktam (including its KOS allies) within two weeks. Heavy casualties are incurred by all hostile parties.

=== December 2008 ===
*In December, the ruin complex formerly inhabited by the Independent Republic of Fort Creedy is annexed by GSUC forces, and made into a protectorate of York with the new name of "Great Southall". Guerrilla warfare between Creedy and Southall forces culminates in Durham-based GSUC members eventually outlasting the insurgents.
*GSUC forces aid Derby in its defence against cannibal attacks. A small squad of KOS assassins is quashed in the eastern lands.

=== January 2009 ===
*GSUC conquers Wiksik and renames it to "New York", a protectorate of York, under the watchful eye of its Governor, John the Baptist.

=== February 2009 ===
*York forces successfully stave off a raid by the [[Kingdom of Skulls]] and [[Necromancers Guild]], with GSUC suffering minimal casualties and maximising losses to the latter two throughout the two-week period.
*De La Coiffe and the GSUC host [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php/topic,2065.msg61469.html#msg61469| Native Awareness Month], an island-wide native-killing contest. Concurrently, GSUC forces in Durham assist /zom/ in fending off the invading [[Rakmogaki Collective]] horde.

== Membership ==
*Anyone can join, as long as they support the outsider cause i.e. not pander to the natives organisations. If you are a native, you are expected to obey the orders of your outsider superiors without question.
*Do not zerg. A loose definition of the word can be found [http://www.shartak.com/faq.html here]. Simply put, zerging is using two or more characters to gain an unfair advantage over other players, whether double-teaming a target with alts, revenge-killing for an alt, and so on.

A list of all members can be found [http://www.shartak.com/clanview.cgi?id=383 here]

==Allies and Enemies==
The Coalition is generally allied to groups with outsider interests at heart, and opposed to groups that proliferate the unrefined, savage behaviours exhibited by native (and native pawn) clans.
===Allies===
*[[1st Colonial Militia]]
*[[Defender Corps of York]]
*[[Derby Infidels]]
*[[Order of Patriots]]
*[[Wolf Pack]]

===Enemies===
*[[Bone Gnawers]]
*[[Kingdom of Skulls]]
*[[Independent Republic of Fort Creedy]]
*[[The Rakmogaki Collective]]
*[[Royal Court of Greater Raktam]]

== Communication ==

Several of us are occasionally on Shartak IRC. Server: irc.efnet.org, channel: #Shartak. We also have a subforum on the Shartak forums, but you need to be added by Simon to see the board. No pro-native players allowed.

[[Category:Officially recognized clans]]
[[Category:Clans for everyone]]

Rakmogaki Collective

2009-02-27T06:17:23Z

Delaco: Redirecting to The Rakmogaki Collective

#REDIRECT [[The Rakmogaki Collective]]

Rakmogaki Collective

2009-02-27T06:17:00Z

Delaco: Redirecting to Rakmogaki Collective

#REDIRECT [[Rakmogaki Collective]]

Greater Shartak Unification Coalition

2009-02-27T06:05:24Z

Delaco:

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== Introduction ==

Too long has turmoil beset the outsider lands in light of rising native powers. Inspired by the grace of God, the York patriot Bahl spoke up against the violent policies of the native kingdoms in the island forum, attracting the talents of the Frenchman, De La Coiffe. Supported by the York luminary Serious Sam and the [[1st Colonial Militia]], and the [[Defender Corps of York]], Bahl and De La Coiffe initiated a crusade against the [[Kingdom of Skulls]] and their political pawns.

Since then the Coalition has grown larger and more dominant in Shartak's affairs. We seek to unify the island by truncating native influence on outsider lands and culture, and simultaneously working towards the unification of rightful colonialist territory.

== Objectives==

*The island-wide purging of the impure savages and their sympathisers alike
*Cutting off foreign influences on colonialist lands
*Organising with other pro-outsider groups to raid native villages
*Creating a worksafe environment for the common outsider
*Strengthening the social structure of the three colonial towns.

== Clan History ==

=== October 2008 ===
*In response to growing native imperialism, GSUC organises under the command of De La Coiffe, Bahl, and Serious Sam of the 1CM, and proceeds to raid Wiksik, capital of the Kingdom of Skulls. Wiksik's shaman, Tapran, is slain by GSUC forces for many consecutive days, and the Wiksik medicine hut becomes a slaughterhouse. Wiksik is charred to the ground within three weeks.

=== November 2008 ===
*GSUC acquires the ruins of the former Independent Republic of Fort Creedy with the aid of /zom/ and renames it to Great Southall. Solemn subsequently betrays the Coalition and sides with the Kingdom of Skulls, plunging the Durham Peninsula into civil war.
*GSUC razes Raktam (including its KOS allies) within two weeks. Heavy casualties are incurred by all hostile parties.

=== December 2008 ===
*In December, the ruin complex formerly inhabited by the Independent Republic of Fort Creedy is annexed by GSUC forces, and made into a protectorate of York with the new name of "Great Southall". Guerrilla warfare between Creedy and Southall forces culminates in Durham-based GSUC members eventually outlasting the insurgents.
*GSUC forces aid Derby in its defence against cannibal attacks. A small squad of KOS assassins is quashed in the eastern lands.

=== January 2009 ===
*GSUC conquers Wiksik and renames it to "New York", a protectorate of York, under the watchful eye of its Governor, John the Baptist.

=== February 2009 ===
*York forces successfully stave off a raid by the [[Kingdom of Skulls]] and [[Necromancers Guild]], with GSUC suffering minimal casualties and maximising losses to the latter two throughout the two-week period.
*De La Coiffe and the GSUC host [http://forum.shartak.com/index.php/topic,2065.msg61469.html#msg61469| Native Awareness Month], an island-wide native-killing contest. Concurrently, GSUC forces in Durham assist /zom/ in fending off the invading [[Rakmogaki Collective]] horde.

== Membership ==
*Anyone can join, as long as they support the outsider cause i.e. not pander to the natives organisations. If you are a native, you are expected to obey the orders of your outsider superiors without question.
*Do not zerg. A loose definition of the word can be found [http://www.shartak.com/faq.html here]. Simply put, zerging is using two or more characters to gain an unfair advantage over other players, whether double-teaming a target with alts, revenge-killing for an alt, and so on.

A list of all members can be found [http://www.shartak.com/clanview.cgi?id=383 here]

== Communication ==

Several of us are occasionally on Shartak IRC. Server: irc.efnet.org, channel: #Shartak. We also have a subforum on the Shartak forums, but you need to be added by Simon to see the board. No pro-native players allowed.

[[Category:Officially recognized clans]]
[[Category:Clans for everyone]]

File:Durham flag.png

2009-02-27T05:37:32Z

Delaco:

File:York flag.png

2009-02-27T05:10:11Z

Delaco: uploaded a new version of "Image:York flag.png": Phoenix design

Greater Shartak Unification Coalition

2009-02-11T19:07:59Z

Delaco:

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clan_goals=A Greater, Unified Shartak!|
clan_recruit=You must sympathise with the outsider cause and reject the natives' misguided ways.|
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== Introduction ==

Too long has turmoil beset the outsider lands in light of rising native powers. By the grace of God, the patriot Bahl spoke up against the violent policies of the native kingdoms; the Frenchman, De La Coiffe (DLC) joined Bahl's crusade against the Kingdom of Skulls and their outsider harlots, soon followed by the York hero "Serious" Samuel Hunter and the 1st Colonial Militia, and since then our organisation has grown larger and become more dominant in the island's affairs. We seek to unify the island by truncating native influence on outsider lands and culture.

== Objectives==

*The purging of the impure natives and their sympathisers alike
*Organising with other pro-outsider groups to raid native villages
*Creating a safe work environment for the common outsider
*Crippling native influences on outsider lands
*Player killing and having fun at it

== Clan History ==

=== October 2008 ===
*In response to growing native imperialism, GSUC organises under the command of De La Coiffe, Bahl, and Serious Sam of the 1CM, and proceeds to raid Wiksik, capital of the Kingdom of Skulls. Wiksik's shaman, Tapran, is slain by GSUC forces for many consecutive days, and the Wiksik medicine hut becomes a slaughterhouse. Wiksik is charred to the ground within three weeks.

=== November 2008 ===
*GSUC acquires the ruins of the former Independent Republic of Fort Creedy with the aid of /zom/ and renames it to Great Southall. Solemn subsequently betrays the Coalition and sides with the Kingdom of Skulls, plunging the Durham Peninsula into civil war.
*GSUC razes Raktam (including its KOS allies) within two weeks. Heavy casualties are incurred by all hostile parties.

=== December 2008 ===
*In December, the ruin complex formerly inhabited by the Independent Republic of Fort Creedy was annexed by GSUC forces, and made into a protectorate of York with the name of Great Southall. Guerrilla warfare between Creedy and Southall forces culminated in Durham-based GSUC members eventually outlasting the insurgents.
*GSUC forces aid Derby in its defence against cannibal attacks. A small squad of KOS assassins is quashed in the eastern lands.

=== January 2009 ===
*Wiksik is conquered and renamed New York, a protectorate of York, under the watchful eye of its Governor, John the Baptist.

=== February 2009 ===
*York forces successfully fend off a raid by the Kingdom of Skulls and Necromancers Guild.

== Membership ==

*Anyone can join, as long as they support the outsider cause i.e. not pander to the natives organisations. If you are a native, you are expected to obey the orders of your outsider superiors without question.
*Do not zerg. A loose definition of the word can be found [http://www.shartak.com/faq.html here]. Simply put, zerging is using two or more characters to gain an unfair advantage over other players, whether double-teaming a target with alts, revenge-killing for an alt, and so on.

A list of all members can be found [http://www.shartak.com/clanview.cgi?id=383 here]

== Communication ==

Several of us are occasionally on Shartak IRC. Server: irc.efnet.org, channel: #Shartak. We also have a subforum on the Shartak forums, but you need to be added by Simon to see the board. No pro-native players allowed.

[[Category:Officially recognized clans]]
[[Category:Clans for everyone]]