Question about name

[dean1306]

I have read throughout this site and I wish to congratulate on really professional work as well as ideas that stand behind establishing Empire of Atlantium. My question is in regards to the name Atlantium and it's meaning? In case I have missed on this answer somewhere on the website, I apologize, but I would really appreciate to learn more facts about the names and why they were chosen (Atlantium, Aurora, Idalia etc.) and possibly see a section of website with more picture galleries or videos on future development of Aurora province.
Also I wish to use this opportunity to send warm greetings to His Imperial Majesty, honorable officials and citizens of Empire, as well as all visitors on these pages. Have a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year.

[HIM George II]

Happy New Year, and thanks for the question.

The word "Atlantium" is a Romanised derivative of the name "Atalanta" - as in the Greek myth of Atalanta.

"Atlantic" and "Atlantis" also have the same etymological origins.

"Atlantic civilisation" is a term that's been applied to the Europe-North America-Australia cultural continuum - in which Atlantium's founders had their origins... so the choice of name ultimately reflects that.

It also tangentially references the late Roman Republic and early Empire, from which Atlantium draws some of its civic symbolism and hierarchical nomenclature.

It is certainly our intention to make available updates concerning progress at Aurora on a more regular basis going forward. A short "video tour" of the Province is currently in production, and should be available on the Aurora web page in the next couple of months.