Chapter 3: New Nations

~~ Delta - Sept/02 - (Earth - March/2095) ~~

The next day Lee called a Wizards Meeting.

Lee also invited Michella, Hador and the leads of the other main clans that were now in town.

“Okay people, I had a bit of discussion with Kyle and Sean and other select wizards, now I wish to include all of you.” She had gotten Kyle to erect a big 3D screen in the community hall that she had commandeered. She flashed up a map of Utopia.

“As many of you now know, I could end up controlling four decads of wizards. The way things stand now is that the wizards of the Metallica Decad each control a continent of Utopia. According to the original agreement the Titanium Wizard controls Davinia and the Silver Wizard, Analia.”

“Our scientists have since decided that the northern content is, in fact, four continents and the southern is three. The extent of the icecaps gives the appearance that they are all joined as one.”

“I have asked the wizards involved if they agree that the other five continents should be kept separate in the event of there being a third decad formed and they have agreed. If they are settled in the meantime, they will look after the people until a new wizard is appointed.”

“Kyle is happy to keep the Islands as his domain. Sean will keep Jahnville, and I’ll keep the northern islands of Harmony. Does anyone object to this split so far?”

The people present all looked at each other and shook their heads, so Lee continued. She popped up a map of Harmony.

“As some are aware, we have split the northern continents of Harmony up to be controlled by people from Earth. On further investigation, it too is effectively four continents. I would like to assign each of these continents to be looked after by the primary wizards of the Gem Decad.”

“The problem is if the owners of the other Wizards boxes are who I think they are; it will be at least eighteen to twenty-five years before they will be claimed.”

“So, I have to come to some other arrangement in the meantime. Antonio, Robert and Pete have been chosen by their Block of Nations to be their ambassadors, and Robert believes Kostya the Russians choice, is also mage material.”

“So, I aim to find a group of mages hopefully from the people they send, to be their Spiritual Guides so to speak, with a wizard to act as a mediator. Kyle was thinking of splitting up the southern continents and giving them to the apprentice wizards of Metallica.”

“However, the apprentices of the Metallica’s decad are happy where they are. We believe the best solution is to split the southern continent into the original blocks proposed by Kyle and assign them to the Gem decad’s primary wizards instead.”

Lee stopped and waited until the murmurs died down then continued, “I have a feeling that the Gem apprentices will be happier to stay with their wizard-like the Metallica apprentices.”

She indicated the southern continents, “We have split it up using the same parameters we used to split the other continents. We have in two cases, also added a larger Island due to their proximity and wealth.”

“Going to the west, starting in about the middle of Clarksville is Emerald, and then this separate continent is Diamond. Garnet and Topaz share the eastern one and Quartz the other half with Emerald.”

“Justin and Alec, do you have any opposition to being given these areas to control?” Lee asked.

The two young men just looked at Lee stupefied then at each other. “So, they will be ours to do with what we wish?” Justin asked.

Lee grinned, “Sort of, I expect you to run them under the same charter as we have proposed for the other nations for one. Boys, I’m not opposed to you inviting people from any or all of the other races as that is up to you.”

“However, I would like to settle a portion of the Giants on both yours and Alec’s lands if you agree. I know some will wish to remain here, but I also know some wish to explore.”

The two guys looked at each other, and then they shrugged and grinned. “Do I have to move there immediately,” Alec asked. He was worried that Kim would still need to go to school in Futura. He planned to be with her as soon as he was allowed to be.

“Good grief, no. If you wish to take the next hundred years to set it up, then that is your prerogative. Although the people whom you let settle there, might like you turn up occasionally to see how they are doing,” Lee smiled at them as several others also nodded in agreement.

“Hey Alec, see that big cleft between our two nations. Lee had used that big river to split our two nations for a fairway. What if we set up either side of it? Then we can keep an eye on each other’s mob?”

“Yes, I like that idea. Michella are you guys moving to Rubyvale in Quarztland?” Alec asked with a big grin.

“Damn,” said Justin. “I was going to invite her and her scientists to Opal City in Emeralda.”

Everyone laughed. Carther piped up, “I like the sound of living in Opal City. I think some of the produce we grow at home may just do well there.”

He had been studying the information Lee had on a webpage and noticed the climatic similarities to Tuath. He had long since given up the idea of going to war with the Atlantians. He loved the idea of exploring a whole new region. Mary and Alice both squeezed his hands in agreement.

Encouraged, he said, “My brother and his wife would probably love to set up a new farm. I have a couple of cousins who might like to relocate as well. I even know of a clan of faeries that are looking for a new home and that forest area just there may suit them,” he pointed out.

Justin grinned, “You’re on, I need a good Mayor.” Carther gave him a big grin. Justin rubbed his hands together, “Hey! This means we get some more compound building practice.” The other wizards groaned.

“And Lee, I might have to put in an order for some more sizzling babes from Earth for my Giant buddies. I think I can talk one or two of the Clans into coming to my side of the river with that sort of incentive,” he wiggled his eyebrows at Lee.

Appreciative noises came from several of the local clan leaders. They all had young men wishing to find suitable wives.

“Hey, only if half that shipment is for mine,” Alec said indignantly. Kim had told him of the ship that has recently arrived over Futura and its cargo.

He also believed that if they told the men that wives were possibly available, they would get them to move. The murmurs coming from behind him strengthened that belief. They had a lot of unmarried lonely guys they could make happy. He also believed the fact things would take a little while to develop was also an advantage for his people as they adjusted.