The 2nd Realm was Sam's revival of the original server, bringing back the community with a mix of old friends and new members. It was here that the defining feature of future servers—the country system—first appeared, complete with constitutions, laws, and nations like The First Salmon Republic making their mark through diplomacy and even conflict. Iconic builds such as The Pit and the server's developing lore gave it a unique identity, but a prank gone wrong that sparked division ultimately led to its downfall. This marked the end of Sam's time hosting servers, but the ideas born here would shape everything that followed.