In the annals of Project Gaia, every block placed tells a story — of ambition, cooperation, and survival on a scale few have dared attempt. This living world, shaped by the hands of settlers and engineers alike, began as an empty echo of Earth. What followed was nothing short of a new age of civilization, driven by pixel, piston, and perseverance.
Here lies the History Log: a record of every city founded, every alliance formed, and every milestone achieved.
📅 The Founding of Alexandria
The first spark of civilization.
Alexandria was founded in the heart of Egypt by WaterDragon16, nestled near the lifeblood of the Nile. It marked the beginning of human settlement on this reborn Earth — a beacon of order in a wild, untouched world.
📅 The Rise of Saigon
On the humid coastlines of southern Vietnam, Vullun raised the proud settlement of Saigon. With its coastal access and fertile lands, Saigon quickly grew into a hub of trade, culture, and coastal industry, cementing its place as a vital player in the region.
📅 The Pilgrimage to Mecca
Along the shimmering edge of the Red Sea, deep within Saudi Arabia, KillerOCain established the city of Mecca. Rooted in spiritual symbolism and bold architecture, Mecca stood as a testament to divine ambition and architectural grace.
📅 New Saigon Emerges
Far inland in central China, near the site of ancient Wuhan, ShiveryYimbers founded New Saigon. A sister city in spirit to its coastal namesake, it blended technological progress with urban planning, rising as a beacon of inland power and production.
📅 The Duchy of Middenheim
Amid the steppes around modern-day Volgograd, Altrodf established the Duchy of Middenheim. Fortified, stoic, and militaristic in design, the Duchy stood as a northern stronghold — its walls forged in stone, its governance in iron.
📅 Stoneworks is Carved
In the vast open lands of northern Kazakhstan, Onyxeagle274 brought forth Stoneworks — a city hewn from the land itself. Known for its industrial spirit and rugged beauty, Stoneworks became a center for heavy construction and innovation.
📅 First Ascent of Mount Everest
In a feat of unmatched endurance and sheer will, KillerOCain became the first settler to scale Mount Everest — the highest peak on Earth, nestled in the towering Himalayas of Nepal.
Armed with nothing but determination, frostbitten gear, and a sophisticated backpack filled with carefully rationed supplies, KillerOCain braved biting winds, treacherous cliffs, and thin air to reach the summit. The climb was more than a personal conquest — it was a statement that even the most impossible heights could be conquered in the world of Project Gaia.
At the peak, KillerOCain planted a custom banner — a silent flag against the sky — marking a milestone few would dare repeat.
“The Earth is vast. But it cannot outscale our ambition.”
📅 Estonia Reclaimed
Within the cold forests and lakes of the Baltic, MrLolman29 laid the foundations of Estonia. A land of quiet strength and resilience, Estonia thrived through careful stewardship of land, resources, and a love for refined detail.
📅 Veneto Revived
In the shadow of the Alps in northern Italy, Pazooni revived the spirit of the Renaissance with the founding of Veneto. With elegant canals, tight alleyways, and masterful engineering, Veneto became a cultural jewel of the continent.
📅 Savannah Sprouts
On the southeastern plains of the United States, DrDistract carved out Savannah in the heart of Georgia. Blending Southern charm with technological ambition, Savannah blossomed into a laid-back yet powerful city, grounded in community.
📅 The Edge of Alaska
At the frostbitten edge of the world, Keith__ founded Alaska. Surviving where few dared, Alaska became a bastion of independence and frontier tenacity — where the wild meets the will of the bold.
📅 The Emergence of the East Asian Railway
As the settlements of Saigon, founded by Vullun, and New Saigon, established by ShiveryYimbers, grew into regional powers in southern Vietnam and central China, a new need arose — connection.
Trade caravans and footpaths no longer sufficed. The mountains, jungles, and rivers between them slowed movement, strained supply lines, and fractured diplomacy. It was in this crucible of challenge that a bold idea was born: the East Asian Railway — a transnational line linking the industrial heart of New Saigon to the vibrant coastal markets of Saigon.
What began as a logistical project soon became a symbol of unity.
🔧 Powered by Create’s engineering marvels, the railway wound through vast terrain with rotating bridges, steam-powered railcars, and automated loading hubs. Massive viaducts arched over canyons, while underground tunnels carved their way through ancient rock.
🚂 The line wasn’t just fast — it was beautiful. Stations were adorned with regional architecture, combining Vietnamese woodwork with Chinese stone masonry, each stop a cultural landmark of its own.
More than cargo moved on the line: ideas, people, and politics traveled with it. The railway became the spine of East Asia’s rising influence on Project Gaia, enabling not just trade, but joint ventures, military pacts, and cultural festivals.
“What we could not carry alone, we carried together — one rail, one bolt, one dream at a time.”
— Inauguration speech by Vullun and ShiveryYimbers
📅 The Ender Reckoning
The heavens trembled when Sandrade6067 became the first to enter the End and slay the Ender Dragon — the ancient being that loomed beyond reality itself.
Clad in enchanted gear forged through colony craftsmanship and Create-powered ingenuity, Sandrade6067 led the charge into the void. With precise coordination, calculated risks, and a rain of arrows and strikes, the great dragon was brought down in a shower of experience and ash.
The End portal now lies open, its obsidian gateway a symbol of human triumph over the unknown. Monuments were built in Sandrade6067’s honor — a dragon’s skull displayed in Alexandria, a statue erected in Saigon, and whispers of reverence echoing across every settlement.
“To slay a god is to claim our right to reshape the world.”