[quote=Esailia]
Then the spots on reserve should be LISTED. There's only so much room, I would like to know specifically what land isn't taken or reserved before I attempt to join.
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I believe it's this: http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s475/MrAzuryZ/Untitled-1_zpsb05f9ed8.jpg

And Golem doesn't put anyone on the map until they're accepted.