Turn 27 Orders Due Back By:
Announcements
IMPORTANT: I found a bug in the stat database dealing with Feudal Allies. The program was incorrectly figuring out how much troop support was. Instead of multiplying the FA’s support cost by 0 (making FA troops free) it was multiplying the support cost by –10. The end result was that some people had a negative troop support. Some people may notice a jump in troop support because of this correcting. If you are one of those people contact me, we will work something out.
If you know of anyone who is looking to join a game, send them to me. ; I’d like to get some of the newly opened nation filled, as well as some not so apparent positions filled also.
This Turn’s Music …
As made traditional in other LOTE games. The Turn from Hell award will be awarded to the player whose turn gave me the largest headache. J
Lord: James Oakley, Played one turn and brought the Cibola (Hopewell)
up 7 notches, and then dropped
Vagabond: Saffarids, too many people moved up, forceing the
NPN to slip down
Rules Errata and Reminders
Trading changes: Ok a few changes coming up that you should all know about. First off I have been a bit lenient on the rule that you can have up to 20x the GPV of the city. Which means in for have a level 1 city you can only have 20 MSP (total, not perm trade route) of trade. The following list is of what type of transports and how many MSP they have, this is a change for some people
Tithe Income: If you're paying a tithe to a Religious Primate and the rate of the tithe is less than 5% then there is no effect to you; you do not lose any money. If the rate of the Tithe is greater than 5%, then you lose 1% of Tax Rate for each percentage point of the tithe over 5.
Elite troops: They are available to be built/trained when you achieve tech level 5 or greater, this represents how well your troops are versed in combat
Slaves on ships: After some thought and discussions there is a change on slaves and their movements. While on Transports or warships, the ships will move their normal BAC a turn, instead of the 2 BAC that slave’s get.
Gm’s Info and the Like
Infantry (500 men = 1 point), Cavalry (500 men = 1 point), Siege Engineers (500 men = 1 point), Warships (5 ships = 1 point), Transports (5 ships = 1 point), Bowmen (50 guns = 1 point)
Other Lords of the Earth Games
Lords One: Thomas Harlan, 4858 East Second Street, Tucson, AZ. 85711-1207. (520) 323-8570. Internet: thomash@rtd.com. Turn #198 is the latest.
| Asia
— -- / --
Troops: 22c, 16i, 16w, 6t Aqrs: c5 s2 I3 w3 Leaders: Chow Xi’Ping (MB85) |
LoPan ordered the vast and rich coffers of Liang to open and pour forth its riches to improve the lives of his followers. The following cities were expanded; Chiangning, Ca-Bao, Lin'an, Fu Bai, Zhoufeng, Kaifeng, Chang'Lian, Wa'mei, Chew T'sang, Tu'Tung, Chang'an, Xi-Shei, Yen-Ching, and Ta'Tung. Hupei, Hopei and Shentung saw a massive expansion of roads, gardens, parks, and irrigation channels.
Trade routes were again expanded by new Imperial Transports to increase the flow of cash into the might Liang Empire
Szechwan - [
Xi-Chang, King of the noble Szechwan Empire.
Diplomacy:None
Szechwan and Hunan saw an increase of public works.
Open for new player
Yamato - {
Oda Heijo, Light of Heaven, Ruler of the Sea’s
Diplomacy: Hokkaido (NT)
Oda Heijo, noting that the cities on his Islands have been getting more and more crowded was astounded when he learned that there was currents heading west, was there new, unexplored lands for his people to settle? He ordered his brother, and crowned heir, Oda Hasimi to go east and explore. He has not been seen since 981AD.
Oda Tsuga fell off his ship in the Bashi Channel and his body was never recovered. Oda Kimitsu passed away in his sleep in 983AD, and Ihara Saikaku was found dead after a late night of discussions with the region of Hokkaido
Champa - u
Emperor Qui-on, Leader of the Champa, Lord of the South Pacific
Diplomacy: None
Jeolo died in 983AD and his son, the Qui-on took over. Lieutenant Hwon revolted and was killed by the loyal guards.
The cities of Kwangchow, Kei and Dakang were all expanded. Trade was expanded to India
Open for new player
Toowomba - n
Kanar of the Fishermen
Diplomacy: None
A quite time for the fisher people.
Open for new player
| India
And Trans-Asia — N
N N
/ N
Troops: 16I, 19c, 7s, 5W, 7B Aqrs: c4 i5 w2 s3 B5 Leaders: Raja Ifarr (M9B4) |
Varunrajak enjoyed the increase of wealth and knowledge from Europe, but he was saddened to learn that there was no nation that equaled his nation as far as wealth, beauty, and knowledge.
Lieutenant Nehar was found dead on June of 983AD, his pouch filled with Boliafna gold.
Rastrakutas -
The Grand Pooba, Finder of the Weird, Teacher of the Hindu Way, Savior
of the Gurjara Nation
Diplomacy: Edrosia (AB), Chitor (AB), Bhopal (AB), Jaipur (AB),
Vengi (CA), Kali (MN), Kayal (CA), Dahala (AB), Kosala (AB), Pundra (AB),
Tripuri (AB)
Pooba unleashed his holy monks of the Hindu faith upon India and the people rejoiced, offering up support and building supplies to build monasteries and abbeys to spread the wisdom that is the Hindu religion.
In Anhivarta massive riots broke out while searching for members of the 'Arm's of Shiva' cult, officially 23 members were killed and 3 captured.
Samanids -
Rakah King of the Turkish Hindu’s
Diplomacy: None
Rakah saw his eldest son come to age and promoted him to heir. The wilderness that has been surrounding many cities have almost been completely cultivated.
Saffarid - Z
Ziad, Allah’s chosen, Follower of the truth, Grand Illuminator
Diplomacy: None
Ogiden finialy kicked the bocket and his son took over the reigns.
Open for new player
Buryat - n
Ogozud, Terror of the Sunni’s, Sacker of Baghdad, Get of Satan.
Diplomacy: None
The following cities were expanded: Basra, Junghara, Pyanjikent, Naccara, Bukkan, and Kulzugur. A city was built on the spice road in Diyala named Dazgamadam, and on the site where Jerusalem once stood, the Mongols built a new city, and they named it Tolovodim.
Ogozud continued his search for the members of the sect which has been terrorizing his nation and did not find any trace of them.
Alan Caliphate v
Ak-Keem, Caliphate of Alan
Diplomacy: None
Ak-Keem fathered 2 boys to continue his line. The port city of Ak'Bar started trade routs with the Idrisids and Buryat. Ak-Keem had ordered larger ports to be created in hopes of adding more transports to the trade industry soon.
Open for new player
Mongolian Horde - n
Tagis Khan, Descendent of the Great Gingis Khan
Diplomacy: Saksiny (NT), Khazar (A)
Tagis road around avoiding most regions until he saw the north shore
of the Caspian Sea. While riding in to beat the local horsemen into submission
a man appeared and offered him gold to beat them and then to leave. Since
he was going to do that anyway he gladly excepted the gift and moved into
Khazar. Another man offered him the same deal, all to leave the new people
alone. Tagis is liking this idea of getting paid to not hit people.
| Europe
— N / N
N
Troops: 9i, 11c, 8B, 11W, 3S Aqrs: c4, i4, s4, w3, B3 Leaders: Sven Jarlson (M774) |
Rorig sent Robert of York along with Dirk of Canterbury, and Ned of Flanders to war (See Aquitaine)
Catherine the Fair joined Hrolf of the Norse in searching Stonehenge, while he found a Scyle, she found a tattered book written in a strange variant of Latin. The book is being researched at the University of London.
Norse Christian Church - T
Father Elrich
Diplomacy: None
Father Elrich responded to Sebatian request and sent forth the bishops of the church into Germany. The regions of; Carpathia, Tyrol, Verona, Lorraine, Alsace, Saxony, and Bavaria all converted to Norse Christian.
Norse - T
Rognvald Hrolfgarson, Lord of Amlodhi’s Quern, Dragon of the North
Diplomacy: Denmark (F)
Hrolfgarson locked himself in his study and would not come out for almost 6 months. When he came out he had in his hand an old tattered book. He rushed to his balcony and addressed a small crowed who happened to be milling around.
Hrafnkel, heir to the thrown of the Norse proved his manhood by leading a large army (20,000 Infantry, 1,000 Bow men, 3,500 Light Infantry) into Poland and looted every region they owned. When he arrived home he was grief-stricken by the fact that Halfdan, a long time friend had been killed.
Hrolf was sent to Stonehenge to see what he could see, there he on a whim started digging in the center of the stones he found a sickle made of a black substance.
Halfdan was found murdered in the winter of 984AD. The knife, which was still in his heart, had a note wrapped around the hilt, which read…
-IuVov
Whilhelm sat and waited for the next wave of Vikings to come. As usual they did, but this time Whilhelm could not manage to hold his nation together.
Kingdom of Aquitaine - W
King Fillipo, King of Spain, rightful ruler of the Spanish
Empire
Diplomacy: None
Emingo slave raided Poitou and was camped in Gascony in May of 982AD when his scouts told him that the Norman's landed on the beach. Quickly Emingo ran to get a count and his blood froze from the sight, 36,500 Pike men, 2,500 siege troops, 6,500 Cavalry, 10,000 royal Cavalry, and 7,500 Bow men were with Robert, Ned, and Dirk. The mercenaries also showed up with 4,000 Infantry, and 1,500 Siege, all this was not counting the massive fleet he saw. Emingo was brave but not stupid, he freed the slaves and ran to Aquitaine to warn his king.
Gascony was looted and in August the Norman's started to head to Aquitaine, and at the same time a large Norman force came up from Valencia and were sieging Barcelona with 25,000 Infantry and 2,000 siege troops. Fillipo sat in his new capital and saw the writing on the wall, but was not going to give up without a fight. Messages were sent south to his new found friends the Idrisids, and also requested help was sent to the Eastern Orthodox Primacy.
May 983 the Norman army from Gascony showed up in Aquitaine and started to loot the countryside. King Fillipo called all troops to his city and prayed that help would arrive before the Norman's did, but his prayers went unanswered. The siege of Cortez was short, Jabo, Fillipo's son lead his 9,000 Infantry, 3,000 Archer's, 1,500 siege, and 2,000 Cavalry in defense of the city, but there was just too many Norman's, in the battle Fillipo was killed and Jabo was captured when the City fell. Dirk from Flanders died in the battle on the Norman's side.
Frankish Kingdom of Germany - U
Sebatian, Duke of Verona, King of the Germans
Diplomacy: None
Sebation and his ally from Saxony pacified Moravia. When the Ally asked if they should siege Brunn, Sebation looked confused and scratched his head. Finally he said 'Ummm, Yeah, I think I want to do that'
Roman Republic - W
President Ricardo, Head of the Senate
Diplomacy: Lombardy (F), Provence (F)
Ricardo spent his time in the good life, lounging at home, going over the tax reports on the increased income his leadership has brought, having more children to do his bidding in later years, and all the good stuff the rich and power do. Lombardy joined Rome, as did Provence.
The ally leader from Romagna died, his son took over the position.
The town of Florence in Tuscany expanded into a city, and Kron in Romagna was expanded.
Byzantine Empire - W
Emperor Alexandra, Destroyer of the Catholics
Diplomacy: Orthodox Church at 45%, Attica (EA)
The royal navy swelled in size to 500 warships and was sent out to hunt for the Rus fleet. Byzantine intelligence suggested that the Rus Fleet may be in port in Crimea sitting around, and they were right. The battle was quick and deadly, the Rus having the advantage of smaller size with more speed, but the brute force, surprise, and sheer numbers were on the Byzantine side. The Rus were handed their only defeat on the Sea ever, losing their entire warship fleet, with only 15 light transports surviving because they went up river, where the Byzantine war fleet was not able to follow. The Byzantine lost their 25 Heavy Destroyer class ships, and 25 warship and most of the rest of the fleet takings some minor damage sailed home for repairs.
Marcus spent 3 years discussing with Father Elias the idea of the church and the Byzantine Empire merging into one mighty force to fend off the infidels to the south and north. He was making great progress until he slipped at the top of the stairs and broke his skull and died from the fall
Emperor Alexandra was found dead in his bed in the spring of 984, while his death appeared to have been from natural causes there is some suspicion that the Rus may have killed him. The royal family's sigil ring, which has been in the family for more then 150 years, was missing.
Orthodox Church - W
Father Elias, Head of the Orthodox Church, Defender of Constantinople
Diplomacy: None
Open for a new player
Rus Vikings - T
Ragnar, The River Raider, Wolf of the North
Diplomacy: None
Ragnar was proud that his son was able to sneak out of the Byzantine prison, but was shamed by Ulfdar's inability to sink their navy. What kind of Viking looses to the civilized weenies in war?!?
Erick couldn't believe his luck being able to break the shackle's that
those Byzantine dogs put him in. They will pay for their deeds, he thought
as he continued to lurk in the shadows looking for a way out of the prison.
They must have used some iron from the some merchant who was lining his
purse by selling poor quality ore's. He heard talking, coming from a hallway
to the left, quickly he moved back to an alcove a few feet back and hoped
that they would not see him in the shadows. He reached the front gate without
any more close calls and left the castle and headed towards the city where
there was a boat that would bring him closer to home.
| Africa
— N / N
N
Troops: 22i, 27c, 10B, 2S Aqrs: c5, i3, s2, w2, B4 Leaders: Jub'Jub Spearhead (MA59) |
Karim continued his trading and minding his own business. The following cities were expanded; Algiers, Bizertal, Fez, Merrakesh, Seville, and Mahcudeema. Karim was offered to Jub'Jub Spearhead to try to get him to leave the deserts and join the Idrisids, but he was not interested in her. Tour Hassan was built up to a level one monolith, Muslims from all around flock to the Tour all year long, and many are thinking that with Mecca being destroyed perhaps the pilgrimage should be made to Tour Hassan instead.
The ally from Idjil died in his sleep, and the people from the region went friendly
Sunni Primate - v
Ali, Allah’s chosen, Arm of the righteous
Diplomacy: None
Shamyl died peacefully in his sleep and his son Ali took over leading those to the true faith towards the end of the first millennium.
Open for new Player
Boliafna - d
King Phil II, Truth Seeker, Biggest man on the Nile, Crossroad of the
world
Diplomacy:
King Phil II stepped down from the Throne and handed it to his son, Alex. Alex's son, Oscar was sent to Faxum U to hopefully get a good education.
Slaves were collected, Brandy was expanded again, and even more trade routs were opened. Boliafna now trades from Champa, to the far side of Africa, north to Rome. About the only person that doesn't trade with them is the Vikings and Chinese.
Merchant were juggled from one rout to anther to try to get the most effective trade as possible
Ghana - v
Chaka, Caliphate of Africa, Chosen of Allah
Diplomacy: None
Open for new player
Moli - U
Talen, War Chief of Africa, Slave Trader extraordinary, King of the
royal Ivory Throne
Diplomacy: None
Talen converted to Roman Catholic with little problems. The only fellow who revolted was killed out right by the royal guards as he tried to slay Talen.
Open for a new leader
Faya Marauders - U
Mathew, Bringer of Revenge, Lord of the Lake
Diplomacy: None
The military saw much training, and many troops benefited from the rigorous training.
The Tribal council changed a bit, instead of battling opponents for
their positions all members will be voted on by the normal people.
| The
New World — N N
N /--
Troops: 15w, 20I, 8B, 1C Aqrs: i3 w1 s2 B2 C1 Leaders: Large Bull (M759) |
Open for a new player
Iroquois - ©
Chasing Hawk, Chief of the Sea
Diplomacy: None
Open for a new Player
Chippewa - ©
High Wind, Leader of the Chippewa Warriors
Diplomacy: None
No turn was received.
Chickasaw - ©
Raging Elk, Trainer of Bison
Diplomacy: None
Raging Elk took his nation to the road and became a roving horde.
Gm's note: What's wrong with this picture? And why am I amused by it?
Cibola (formally Hopewell) - ©
Sequoyah, King of the Western Skies, Lord of the Surf Board
Diplomacy: None
Cameahwait passed away and his son, Sequoyah took over.
Citied were built in Salinan named Chumash, and in Ipia, named Angle Valley.
Open for new player
Auum - u
Baby, Queen of South America, The Learned One
Diplomacy: None
After the massive work done the past ten years everyone took a brea to spend time with thiere families
Maya - ©
Aztecas, Lord of the Sea, Reunify of the Maya Tribes
Diplomacy: None
A quite 5 years in the might nation of Maya. Troops were gathered and everyone spent time at the royal palace.
ISI Rankings For Turn 26 Anno Domini 985 Lords of the Earth #7
Rank Nation Name MSI ESI Player Name
Phone TR Email address and Notes
|
1
|
Buyat |
403.2
|
3
|
Lee Foster | None |
19.2
|
forester@hope.edu |
|
2
|
Gurjara Empire |
351.2
|
1
|
Todd Saint Pe' | None |
62.4
|
todd@bayoucity.net |
|
3
|
Liang Empire |
294.5
|
2
|
(John Parks) | 612-378-9581 |
33.5
|
None |
|
4
|
Idrisids |
187.5
|
5
|
(Jim Moffet) | 612-377-5181 |
19.0
|
jmoffet@ghqmodels.com |
|
5
|
Auum |
152.4
|
11
|
Zephalinda Baker | None |
16.9
|
zephalinda@yahoo.com |
|
6
|
Byzantine |
143.4
|
6
|
David Bishop | 506-235-5581 |
19.5
|
therats1@juno.com |
|
7
|
Bolianfna Empire |
136.7
|
7
|
(Bob Chase) | 727-738-9805 |
19.5
|
chaser11@gte.net |
|
8
|
Champa Empire |
133.2
|
9
|
Open | None |
15.8
|
None |
|
9
|
Samanids |
126.8
|
8
|
(Logan Vanderlinden) | 512-472-5017 |
13.4
|
loganv87@hotmail.com |
|
10
|
Yamato Pirates |
124.7
|
4
|
Ron Meinung | None |
13.5
|
rsm4@northcoast.com |
|
11
|
Roman Republic |
120.9
|
15
|
(David Salter) | 703-912-6076 |
9.1
|
salterdj@aol.com |
|
12
|
Maya Empire |
118.5
|
12
|
John Stephensen | 612-461-3885 |
21.4
|
rache@visi.com |
|
13
|
Saffarid |
118.9
|
14
|
Open | None |
9.2
|
None |
|
14
|
Norse Vikings |
111.2
|
24
|
The Old Raven | 612-721-7302 |
5.9
|
Vikings_Rule@No.com |
|
15
|
Rus Vikings |
105
|
26
|
(Bob Jacobson) | 651-699-4531 |
6.2
|
Rjacobson58@earthlink.net |
|
16
|
Norman Kingdom of England |
102.9
|
18
|
Brit Murry | 651-698-8689 |
8.2
|
Britten_murray@students.mcad.edu |
|
17
|
Mongolian Horde |
90.8
|
33
|
(Chris) |
0
|
sdobbyns@aol.com | |
|
18
|
Mali Empire |
84.4
|
16
|
Open | None |
14
|
None |
|
19
|
Eastern Orthodox |
83.3
|
17
|
Open | None |
1
|
None |
|
20
|
Szechwan Empire |
76.8
|
21
|
Open | None |
3
|
None |
|
21
|
Ghana Empire |
73.3
|
13
|
Open | None |
13.1
|
None |
|
22
|
Cibola |
68.1
|
27
|
Open | None |
4.4
|
None |
|
23
|
Norse Christian Church |
66.3
|
28
|
Michael Callahan | 651-699-3663 |
0.3
|
eloya@webtv.com |
|
24
|
Frankish Kingdom of Germany |
65.3
|
19
|
(Adam Routio) | 612-240-4480 |
6.6
|
adamisky@hotmail.com |
|
25
|
Alans |
56.7
|
23
|
Open | None |
2.9
|
None |
|
26
|
Rastrakutas |
53.4
|
10
|
Chris Dorn | 612-496-3644 |
2.9
|
ChrisMDorn@AOL.COM |
|
27
|
Toowomba |
49.5
|
22
|
Open | None |
8.7
|
None |
|
28
|
Faya |
48
|
25
|
Donald Patterson | None |
4.6
|
Donald.Patterson@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| 29 | Oghuzvid Empire |
47.3
|
20
|
Open | None |
0.3
|
None |
|
30
|
Iroquois |
25.9
|
30
|
Open | None |
0.8
|
None |
|
31
|
Chippewa |
23.6
|
29
|
(Jeff Dwyer) | 813-738-1451 |
1.4
|
jsdmm@aol.com |
|
32
|
Chickasaw |
15.3
|
32
|
Ed Eastley | 813-443-0305 |
0.9
|
edeast@hotmail.com |
|
33
|
Timuca |
13.7
|
31
|
Open | None |
0.8
|
None |