I found REGNUM and it feels like a world that is meant to last. It is Java 1.21.11 and it is long term survival with no map resets. It is pvp and it leans semi anarchic so you are not getting handheld.
The whole point is minimal laws and maximum consequences. Players handle most problems through deals and alliances or straight up fighting. Staff mainly steps in for basic boundaries so the server stays fair and people are not harassed.
It sits between vanilla survival and a more serious medieval politics server. People build castles and claim lordships then go to war and lay siege. There are tools for stuff like commanding undead armies and capturing enemies. Nights are harder and there are balanced quality of life plugins.
It is whitelist only and it sounds like a small group that wants more people. The vibe is competitive in game but still friendly outside of it.
REGNUM First Days Medieval Survival Wars
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrystal SMP Semi Anarchy NeoForge 1.21
Crystal SMP is a small survival server that feels kind of like semi anarchy but still has rules so it does not turn into total chaos. It runs on Neo Forge 1.21.1 and uses custom world generation and a few quality of life tweaks plus light cosmetic stuff so the world looks more interesting.
The map is 10000 by 10000 blocks so there is a lot of space. The End just opened so people are still setting up nations decorating spawn and building their own lore. There is also a storage mod and extra block variants so builds can look really detailed.
The rules are made to keep fights fun but fair. You cannot destroy important progression blocks like trial vaults or end portals. You cannot raid offline players. If you want to raid or start combat you have to warn the other player at least one minute before it begins. Players also respect lootr chests and do not break them. Staff moderation is fast and strict so problems get handled quickly.
Most players are 17 or older and the community is chill and social. People log in after school or work to relax and hang out. There are active players from Europe Asia North America and South America so there is usually someone online to talk to. The server also upgraded from 6 to 8 gigabytes of ram to keep things running smoother as more people join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP