I found a survival towny role play server for Java 1.21.11 that is made to feel relaxed and friendly for new players. There are no join restrictions and it is built around worldbuilding and making stories together.
Players can make towns and nations in the overworld and protect their builds with Towny. You can also set up chest shops to sell goods and it does not force an economy on everyone.
There is a devotions system where you can be a priest cultist or devoted worshipper of a god and get rewarded for being pious. The server also uses Multiverse so players can explore a gods realm and go on big adventures in alternate dimensions.
The staff is described as active and attentive and the community is small but thriving. It also says there is no pay to win and the whole thing is a passion project meant to be a fun memorable experience.
