ArcticMC is a new survival server that started just a couple days ago. It is an SMP with Towny and factions so you can build a town then team up with others or take land for yourself.
PVP matters here but they push an honor system and they explain it in their rules. It also uses McMMO so you level up skills while you play and get special abilities when you reach higher levels.
The world generation is tectonic style so the terrain looks more realistic with big mountains and nice valleys. They also have custom items like furniture and it is entity based so they plan to limit how much you can place in each chunk to help with lag.
The community is meant to be calm and friendly so you can grind build explore or just chill and talk.
