Lords of the Earth, Campaign 11, Turn 71
Notes:
I am using all of the house rules Phil has passed on to me. I am
considering what will be kept and what will change, but I assure you
that I do not plan on making any changes quickly, or lightly. I will
let you know as I consider them.
Please take a look at the map
in your area and let me know of any differences between it and what is
on your stat sheet
RULES IN USE 5.9.2
So if you don't have a copy either download them from the Throneworld
site or order a paper copy from Thomas!
HOUSE RULES:
Any cultivated region can be colonized to 2gp by spending 15gp and
15nfp per level Any named Island can be colonized to 1gp (with a few
exceptions)
Any or all of your support cost can be paid by nfp at 1nfp = 2gp
Recruitment A Merchant house, Open Nation, or Secret Empire may spend
gp in 25gp blocks to attempt to get nfp for Megalithic Projects. Base
amount is 1d6 -1 for open nations and -2 for SEs. Note to SEs zero or
less nfp result may get you exposed.
I am using the Lords 17 combat system.
Note that the Combat values for Warships are what they are worth in
land combat. For Naval comabt they are as follows:
HEW = 3, HW = 2, EW = 2.25, W = 1.5, XEW = 1.5, XW = 1
Troops on ships Elite Infantry any Type = 1.5
Regular Infantry any Type = 1
Inexperienced Infantry, All Cav, Siege, ART = 0.5
Lords 11 Unit Conversion
Each point of cavalry and infantry represents 500 fighting men.
A warship or transport point = 1 ships with 500 men aboard each
ship.
A siege point = 500 sappers or 5 ballista, catapults, siege
engines, trebuchets or battle towers.
A field fort point = 1 fort manned by 500 men each.
A wall point = 10 feet of city wall ramparts.
Because I don't like "Magic" Numbers I am using percentages for
basically all bonuses i.e. normally for every 5 ap extra spent on an
action you get a +1. Now each ap is worth +0.20. So 5ap still gets you
+1 but instead of 4ap being useless it has an 80% chance of getting you
a +1. Same basic system is used for gp bonuses
UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Please note that there is a maximum useful university level, 10 is the
max you will want and then only if you are a theocratic caste slave
state for each that you aren't subtract one, if society and/or economic
is open subtract one each, if half of your income is from cities or
trade subtract another one. So somewhere in the 5 to 7 range will max
you out. Maybe less depending on your religion and location in the world
EXPLORING
Note one-way arrows are just that one way. So if you want to explore
them you send someone off and they have to explore till they find a way
back. This may take more than one turn.
ASIA
Far East
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,15hw,15xw,2t AQRs 6I,7W,7S,7C
The Minomoto Shogunate
Minomoto no Razan Kanagasaki Shogun
Diplomacy: None
Waves washed on the shore of Saga from across the Tsushima Strait,
large waves like a storm but without the wind... Following the waves
came a ship, a messenger from the fleet in Shirai. The earth had shaken
fiercely in Chejudo destroying roads and villages. The city of Shirai
had been thrown into the sea and the fleet Admiral missing, his ship
crushed at the wharf. The fleet captains had panicked and fled as
quickly as possible, at times over running each others vessels trying
to make it to open water and out of the way of the waves which
smashed out of Shirai harbour. Finally, a senior captain rallied the
fleet and with some ships unaccounted for, returned to the ruins in
Chejudo. More than half of the city of Shirai had vanished under the
waves and the populace scattered to the hills. Still the ground shook,
not as fiercely, not as often, but a reminder of what had passed.
Fortresses were built next to Sendai, Suunto, Nagasaki and Nan Matol
and those grew up around them.
An heir was finally born to the nameless shogun, a daughter was born in
1252, and a son in each 1254 and 55.
Shinto missionaries sent to the Hindi regions of Luzon and Mindanao
failed utterly.
The Tungus Kingdom of Po-Hai
Wer Jai King of Parhae
Diplomacy: Hinggan(nt), Humhae(nt)
A scandal at the temple caused widespread rumors of ineptitude and
greed. Priests were scorned and the peasants stayed home rebuffing the
teachings. Religous fervor had turned to callousness.
Wer Jai, however remained devoted and was rewarded with the births of 4
children by his wife, 2 sons
and 2 daughters.
Missionaries sent to Amgu met with some success despite nationwide
dissention at home.
The Da Tang Empire
Sho Bu, 37th Tang Ruler, Emperor of
The Middle Kingdom
Diplomacy: Karatao(nt),Solon(nt),Dagour(nt),Kutai(nt)
An army of diplomats stormed the steppes offering money and preaching
the benefits of civilization. There efforts met with much success.
At home, construction began on a large government complex from which
the buearocrats will someday run the vast Empire.
Cultivation projects were started in Chahar, Wudan, and Tumet.
Missionaries sent to Lang Shan, Wudan, and Charhar met with some
success. Those in Tumet failed, and in Tungpu, Missionaries were met
with viloent protest and many innocent lives were lost.
The Serene Palace of the Greater Wheel
Li-Hwa, Abbot Grandmaster of the
Serene Palace, Bodhisattva of Chan Mahayana
Consecrations:
Churches in Houma, and Tunhuang
Abbeyes in Wiangxou
Monastery in Nan Chao
Cathederals in Changan, and Shensi
Missonaries sent to Uigur and Gaxun Nur met with some success, though
there was much religious rivalry and bloodshed in Uigur.
Tech Transfers continued to Da Tang.
INDO-CHINA
Merc Pool: 16i,5hi,4hec,2ec,19hc,16c,4xc,13s,2xi,2xei,2xec,7w,7t
AQRs 7I,7W,6S,7C
Foy
Shilong, King of South Han
Diplomacy: none
Sleeping
Khmer
Noh Kas, Devaraja of Kambuja, Tenth
Emperor of the Angkorean Dynasty, Avatar of Shiva
Diplomacy: None
Arunduti, Angkor Wat, Som and Brunei were expanded.
Hmong and Mison were intensively cultivated.
OPEN FOR A PLAYER
SIAM
Diplomacy: None
Tavoy and Karen were expanded.
OPEN FOR A PLAYER
Hindu Primate
Consecrations:
Churches none
Abbeys none
Monasteries: Arundhuti(Hmong), Angkor Wat(Khemer), Phan Rang
Cathedral in: Preikuk, Khemer, Dvarawarti
Much work was done to expand the church, with many Cathedrals and
Monasteries built throughout South East Asia.
Additionally, missionaires travelled to the distant corners of Burma.
THE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE OF SRIVIJAYA (Malayi)
Sri Suryanarayana IV, God-CEO of
Srivijaya, Inc.
Diplomacy: none
Hasan Wirayudha passed away in Kedah, leaving the fleet there with a
leader, and the faithful administrator, Dharma Wangsa, died in his
office, working to the end.
South Seas
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 7I,7W,6S,7C
Goolbura
Japaljami, Master of the Great
Dividing Range
Diplomacy: Camoweal(f)
Focusing on improvements, Japaljami expanded his capital of Nerann and
sent more colonists over the mountains to Yaraka to expand settlements
there. Making expansions at home, he fathered two more daughters, but
finds himself still longing for a son.
In the north, Woorak impressed the tribes of Camoweal with the
generosity of Goolbura and the beauty of the King's sister, Calca, who
married the local chieftan. The region of Camoweal embraced the nation
and a Royal Road was built from neigboring Aanx to the port city of
Mulga.
On a sad note, it was reported that the elder, Girra, died in the
homeland in service to his country.
INDIA
Merc Pool 11i,4c,6s,13w,13t AQRs 6I,4W,7S,7C
THE KINGDOM OF BURMA
Leandri, King of Burma
Diplomacy: none
As the infamous mercenary Shark prepared to leave Burma, he was killed
when the gangplank to his ship collapsed, crushing him between the ship
and the wharf. The mercenary troops all returned home, leaving King
Leandri to contemplate the future of south east asia.
THE NOLAMBAVADI MANDALAM OF TANJORE
Satini Maharaja of Tanjore
Diplomacy: Kosala(ea)
Manyakheta, Munger, Sakambhari, Tripuri, Kanpur, Kalanjara and
Vizianagaram were all expanded.
Missionaries sent to Gujarat and Vasta met with some success.
The Postal Road from Amdo Tsho to Salwegn was upgraded to a Royal Road.
Andhra, Gangas, Sri Lanka and Surashtra were all colonized to 2gp.
Punjab was colonized to 3gp.
Kosala was cultivated.
PERSIA
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,7S,7C
BUYID EMIRAT OF SHIRAZ
Husani ad Dawla Abu Nael al Buya, Emir of Emirs, Pasha of Shiraz
Diplomacy: none
Sleeping
TAVARHOD DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
(?) Chosen of the People
Diplomacy: Surhandar(p),Turgay(p),Frunze(p),Ferghana(p),Kama Bulgar(p),
Ob(p),Tara(p),Arran(ea)
The capital of Kawan was expanded and settlers were sent off to expand
settlements in Ilhand. The settlers built many improvements in the
region as part of a campaign throughout the nation to improve services
for the citizens. This included a new road stretching all the way from
Cim to Yayik.
While attempting diplomacy in the Kama Bulgar region, an unnamed
diplomat was wounded in rioting that broke out when his diplomatic
overtures were rejected.
THE SERVANTS OF THE GREAT SHAMAN
Toghral Chief Servant, Leader of Buyanhishism
Consecrations:
Churches: in Daylam, Azerbaijan
Abbeys: in Kenai(Rezh),Bolgar(Kama
Boglar),Urkel,Kijev(Urkel),
Shirvan,Allandid(Shirvan)
Monasteries: in Surhandar
Cathedrals: in Cim
Missionaries sent to Arlan met with some success despite the violence
in the territory.
MESOPOTAMIA
Merc Pool 4hei,2i,2c,5ec,5hec,3xec,3s,2w,2t AQRs 5I,5W,6S,7C
Sultanate of Iraq
Diplomacy: None
Having changed his mind regarding peace with his neighbors, Merkid
gathered his army of 200,000 men and his best generals and marched off
to war. He quickly captured Palmyra and it's city and continued on to
Aleppo heading for the capital in Antioch. The fortifications of Aleppo
proved more dangerous than expected and Merkid son and heir Ogadai died
along with thousands of troops overcoming the defenses and another
general was captured and taken in to Antioch. Enraged by the death of
his son, Merkid stormed the city walls. As if Allah himself had turned
against them, the Iraqi army killed only themselves on the walls of
Antioch. Merkid had not realized Aleppo had more than 270,000 soldiers
inside those walls.
Merkid's second in command saw the Sultan's banner disappear as his
company was overrun in a counterattack. Realizing that Merkid was gone,
he ordered a retreat to Palmyra with little more than half of the once
impressive army.
Word travelled quickly that Merkid was gone. Back in Baghdad, the
commander of Baghdad, declared Prince Ogadai's son to be heir and
sultan, and declared himself regent. The General in Palmyra rejected
this claim and declared himself King of Iraq, leaving a garrison behind
in Palmyra, he took the army back to Baghdad, where, forces loyal to
Merkid arrested the General and executed him in the main square of the
city. The Regent assumed control of the remaining forces.
THE KARIMID SULTANATE OF ALEPPO
Udi ad Din Walid, Sultan of Aleppo
Diplomacy: None
The Iraqi invasion hit Aleppo hard, but Antioch was strong and the
Iraqi army broke like the tide on the walls and retreated to Palmyra
leaving behind a valuable prisoner, the Sultan Merkid himself! When
word came of civil war in Iraq, and the retreat of the Iraqi army from
Palmyra, Walid had his forces clean up in Aleppo, and ordered a grand
Mosque to be built in Antioch to give thanks for their lives. The Iraqi
issue would be dealt with in time.
AL BATNAH HORDE
Sheik Mohammad, Defender of the One
True Faith
Diplomacy:
There was much grumbling and chaos in Mohammad's army culminating in 3
of his soldiers attacking his tent in the night. The three were caught
and under torture revealed that they had been armed by missionaries
from the Servants of the Great Shaman. A cry went out and it was found
that more missionaries were active in the region. They were driven out
and Mohammed regrouped his army for the march.
He led 230,500 men south in to Gurgan where he crushed the local
tribes, converting them to Shia.
He repeated this process in Khurasan where some 10,000 local tribesman
fell to his sword without slowing his army. He proceeded through
Dasht'Kavir, Khvor, and Dasht'E Lute, before coming to Shadad in late
1255. From Khurasan to Shadad he crushed the local tribes, converted
them to Shia, and settled his people, losing about 17,000 men along the
way, but establishing a new Shi'ite nation in the region.
SWORD OF ALLAH
Foundations: none
Houses in Antioch
Preceptories in none
Oratories in Egypt
Estate in Aleppo and Petra
The council of Imans continued to pray over the issues facing them.
Open for Player
AFRICA
EAST AFRICA
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 5I,5W,6S,5C
THE MAKURIA KINGDOM OF NUBIA
Mandulis, Negus of Nubia
Diplomacy: Suakin(a),Napata(fa),Aswan(un),Alwa(a)
Mandulis worked to expand the Kingdom, building a the city of Alwasira
in the Alwa region, and sending colonists to repopulate the Gezira
region. Lieutenants were sent out to the corners of the kingdom meeting
with chieftans and solidifying support for Mandulis. In Aswan however,
Sunni Clerics gathered to reject overtures from Benowan, the Nubian
leader who had come seeking alliances and asking for the hand of the
Aswan chiefs daughter for the Nubian heir, Samenkhkare.
Missionaries sent to Askum met with some success, slowly but steadily
rolling back Islamic influence there.
THE MUSENGEZI OF GAMO-GOFA
Richard, King of Gamo-Gofa,
Grand Master of the Rifts
Diplomacy: none
Cultivation began in Sidamo
OPEN FOR A PLAYER
COPTIC CHURCH
Churches: None
Abbeys in Ankolye, Buganda, Balla Dal(Buganda), Kefa, Kikuyu
Monasteries: none
Cathedrals in nowhere
Meditated quietly on the direction of the Church.
OPEN FOR A PLAYER
NAMPULA KINGDOM
Majaliwa, King of the Nampul, Lord
Kurase
Diplomacy: None
The king rested after his recent years of improving the country, and
the citizens rejoiced in all of the free time they had to not be
productive.
THE ZAMBEZI CONFEDERATION
Vorkosigan, President of the
Confederation
Diplomacy: Uige(a), Shona(f)
After much diplomacy by Mugabe, the Chief of the region of Uige swore
allegiance as a full ally to the Confederation, bringing his army of
3500 men with him. Mugabe, delighted with the news, but exhausted from
his years of public service, passed away in the tribal chambers in Uige.
Missionaries to the region of Karanga continued to successfully woo
converts, with much of the region accepting the Zambezi Reformation
Church.
In Karoo, however, resistance to the Zambezi church, turned ugly in
1254 when missionaries were killed and Bishop Dodonda was seized by an
angry mob. It is rumored that he is being held by tribes somewhere in
Karoo, but his fate is unknown.
THE ZAMBEZI REFORMATION CHURCH
Mkubu First Zapunda of the Church of
Freedom
Consecrations:
Churches in Mombassa, Burundi, Hausa, Kanuri, Kanem
Abbeys in
Monasteries in Cape
Cathedrals in
Missionaries sent to Owando met with some success. Shona fully accepted
the Zambezi Church. Missionary efforts in Karanga and Zanzibar failed.
Bishop Houha died in the jungles of the Kongo River Basin bringing the
Reformed Church to local tribes.
Construction of a Royal Road was funded linking the regions of Melela
and Gorongo.
WEST AFRICA
Merc Pool 7i,15xi,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,5S,4C
THE OMOTE HORDE
Horde Diplomacy: none
With the horde camped in Matadi, Khan regrouped his army of still some
269,000 men to prepare to continue the destruction of Kongo. In the
ruckus of preparations and training, a group of infantrymen stormed the
central camp of the tribal council, setting fire to the tents and
slaying the guards. Factionalism seemed to spread quickly through the
army as soldiers from different villages struck out against each other.
Khan grabbed a spear and rallied troops, killing those who would not
listen. But there were too many and in the chaos, the Khan was struck
down and bled to death in the mud of Matadi.
BAKONGO KINGDOM
Samali, Lord and Regent of Bakongo
Diplomacy: none
Bishop-general Lantali ran south to Matadi with sacks of gold for the
Omote horde. Some meetings had been arranged with soldiers of the
horde, and he paid them well as had been promised. The soldiers then
raced back to the main encampment cheering and rallying their fellow
villagers as they joyfully set fire to the camp and struck down their
former comrades. The camp was broken and Lantali sent word to back to
King Naboto and General Samali of his success. General Samali brought
the army down to Matadi to clean up the remnants of the horde that had
not fled back up the Kongo.
King Naboto was relieved by the victory. The back of his oppressor was
broken, and with luck, his nation had been saved. More joyous still was
the birth of a son and a daughter from his wife. He would finally have
an heir. Out on a hunt celebrating the birth of his son, King Naboto
was bit by serpent and died before he could be returned to Mukenko.
Upon hearing of Naboto's death, General Samali declared he would
safeguard the Kingdom for Naboto's infant son, and future King of
Bakongo. Samali brought the army back to Mukenko and set himself up as
Regent for the young Prince.
In the Lui region, heavy rains caused flooding, washing out roads and
damaging villages.
THE IBO KINGDOM OF THE BINI NATION
Lukenko, 16th Oba of the Ibo,
Descendent of Oduduwa, Blessed of the Rainbow
Diplomacy: Daza(f)
Princes Oderinde and Marimbo led 300,000 infantry south into Kongo to
defend the Kingdom of Bakongo and support the city of Mukenko. After
the Omote Khan's forces were routed, they returned home to Ife.
At home in Ife, General Senghora fell ill and died.
The cities of Azare, Sokoto and N'gouri were expanded.
Word reached the capital in Nigeri that a great fire had been spotted
on the northern border near the city of Jos in Zaria. Refugees coming
south reported that the ground shook fire lept from the earth burning
everything in it's path. The city of Jos was abandonded to the flames
and the farms of Zaria were destroyed in a burning rain. Though the
smoke was first spotted in 1252, by 1255 a dark smoke still hung in the
skies and villagers shied away from what they called 'the haunted
lands' of Zaira.
THE KINGDOM OF BURE OUAGADOU
The Ghana, Kicksumbuti III, King of
Bure, Master of the Gold
Diplomacy: Adawara(un),Komoe(c),Asante(un)
Emperor Kicksumbuti announced the engagement of his sister, Princess
Sabala to Baron Zuki, who is off on a diplomatic campaign in the south
of Bure Ouagadou.
In 1254, the Emperor's wife bore him a son, and then another daughter
in 1255.
Neither Baron Zuki, nor Baron Igbo made much progress in their
diplomacy with new regions seeming reluctant to join the great nation.
THE BORKOU HORDE
Horde Diplomacy: none
The Borkou built a new port city in Al Sidrah, while the Khan met with
representatives of Spain. A princesses Diamante and Esmerelda of Spain
were given in marriage to the Khan, who happily accepted the beautiful
gifts and promised to hear out the Spanish in the future.
OPEN FOR A PLAYER
NORTH AFRICA
Merc Pool 4i,2c,2s,1w,1t,2hc AQRs 7I,7W,7S,6C
Muslim Merc leaders: Wencelao A78
AL AGHLABID EMIRAT AS SICILY
The Regent formerly known as Prince,
Amir al Balerum
Diplomacy: none
King Abdallah died in 1255 leaving his 13 year old son as heir. The new
Prince took over the government as Regent for the young heir.
EUROPE
ORIENTAL EUROPE
Merc Pool 2i,3c,2s,2xi,3hi,8xc,2hc,3hec,11hw,2w,2t AQRs 5I,6W,4S,6C
Constantinople Mercs Belisarius B99 5i,2hi,20s,1hc,1xw, cannot be
hired by Greece or used against any EO province or position
THE PECHNEG KHAGANATE OF LEVEDIA
Baran III, Khagan of Levedia
Diplomacy: Georgia(fa),Mordva(fa)
The cities of Cherinihiv on the Dnieper in Chernigov and Kremenchuk in
Pereaslavl were built and improvements were made in many of the
country's other cities.
In 1251, there was much celebration as Baran's eldest son was declared
his heir, but the celebration was short lived as that same year the
youngest of his three sons died on a hunting expedition in the country.
Later in 1253, Baran's brother, Prince Piotr died in the field, while
leading his army escorting new settlers in Atelkuzo.
EASTERN ORTHODOX PATRIARCH
Consecrations:
Churches none;
Abbeys none;
Monasteries none;
Cathedrals in Atelkuzo, Crimea, Dobruja, Kiev, and Pontus
More work was done to help out Levedia economically. The region of
Zaphroze was cultivated.
Open for a player.
THE KRITIC EXARCHATE OF GREECE
Adrian, Exarch of Crete, Basileus of
the Greeks
Diplomacy: none
The cities of Trebizond, Athens, Pelles, and Smyrna were expanded. A
new port city, Eros, was built in the islands of Kyklades. The region
of Isaura was resettled, and, the port city of Myra in Isaura was
rebuilt.
A road was completed from Phrygia into Galatia.
In 1253, A daughter was born to Adrian's heir, Arron, and in 1255, one
of Adrian's youngest sons died of consumption.
NORDIC EUROPE
Merc Pool 0i,0c,0s,1w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,4S,5C Leader AOS - 6A6
PRUSSIA
Frederick I
Diplomacy: none
Koeslin in Sorbia and Halidun in Lausatia were built.
Frederick once again sent his armies out again enslaving the
populations of Daugava and Novgorod. He then settled tribesmen in those
regions along with the region of Latvia, Estonia and Kirivich. Losing
about 10,000 men in the process.
THE OSTIG KINGDOM OF SWEDEN
Thor, Fire in the North, King of
Sweden
Diplomacy: None
The cities of Halmstad, Oslo, and Helsignor were enlarged, and King
Tord oversaw the construction of fortifications around the city of
Valhalla.
Prince Thor led an expedition to colonize the Shetland Islands. After
the colony was established, word reached the expedition that King Tord
had fallen ill and was not expected to live. Thor returned to Stockholm
and was crowned King when his father passed away. King Thor declared
his son Prince Etar as his heir, and after a period of mourning, the
nation celebrated it's new King.
THE MAGYARORSZAGH KINGDOM OF HUNGARY
Emeric III, King of Hungary and
Germany
Diplomacy: Ilyria(a)
The cities of Riverhome, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Wien, Budapest,
Szeged, Mohocs and Veszprem were all expanded.
Missionaries in Bosnia suceeded in converting some of the locals.
THE SAXON KINGDOM OF ENGLAND
Arthur, King of England
Diplomacy: Gwynned(f), Highlands(c)
The Isle of Man was colonized and the port city of Douglas established.
The Royal Academy was established in a small suburb of London today, at
Cambridge. Originally intended for the Royal family, it has now been
opened for the betterment of all nobility, so as to enhance their
governing abilities. Other Roman Catholic nations are invited to send
their Nobility here for a higher education. In other related news, the
city of London grew to an unprecendented size, as numerous workers
flocked to the city, seeking new employment opportunities.
OCCIDENTAL EUROPE
Merc Pool 9i,7c,2hc,5s,1w,1t AQRs 6I,4W,5S,7C
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Caesar Vergil VI, Rex Latinorum,
Dominum Lagobardium, Imperator Romanorum Occidentalis
Diplomacy: None
The Caesar's heir, Fabius Augustus, took command of most of the
military, which he set up in Latium to defend the state. Improvements
were built in Pisae and new defenses were added around Rome.
A new road was completed in the southern Alps, linking the regions of
Liguria and Savoy.
THE KINGDOM OF BURGUNDY
Charlamagne, Rex Burgundus
Diplomacy: Nice(t)
Royal Roads were built from Lyonnais to Provence and from Anjou
to Aquitaine. The heir, Korjulian III, was bore a son by his wife in
1252, and a daughter in 1254.
THE EMPIRE OF SPAIN
Isabel I Queen of Espaņol
Diplomacy: Brittany(f), Poitou(f)
The cities of Sevilla, TanTan, Astin, Juby, Santo Malo, Barcelona,
Ponteverde, Chavron, Almeria, Baruklin, Montpelier, Expresso, Bogarta,
and Fartrico were expanded.
An army of Spanish diplomats moved to meet with the Borkou taking with
them gifts of gold and daughters of Spain. Shortly after arriving, Lord
Horado fell ill and died, but the other diplomats carried on in their
efforts. After two years in the 'court' of the Khan, Prince Francisco
also fell ill and died; despite the terrible conditions, the diplomats
pushed on with their efforts and in 1255, the Khan seemed to take
serious the concerns of the Spanish court and expressed a willingness
to perhaps consider the Spanish position in his politics.
Missionaries to Almaden and Marakesh met with mild success.
The New Catholic Church
Diplomacy: None
Consecrations: None
A flood of Catholic missionaries came ashore in Barqa and began
aggresively spreading the faith. By 1255, more than half of the
residents of this Islamic region had taken up the Catholic faith.
THE NEW WORLD
APPALACHIA
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,5S,5C
THE VIKING COMMONWEALTH OF EFULAND
Kai Brightwing, Jarl-Sachem of the
Efulandish
Diplomacy: Chowan(ea)
Ironhelm was enlarged, and peasants were moved out to Micmac, expanding
the settlements there.
Missionaries sent to Chowan had some success. Brightwing and Ender II
went down to Chowan to persuade them to join the Commonwealth, escorted
by an army of some 43,000 men and cavalry. The Emerald Mound was
already there, Prince Riverwind and 1,000 cavalry were meeting with the
tribes of the Chowan.
THE ILLINI NATIONS
Chato Touli, Chief of Illinois
Diplomacy: none
The city of Wagosh was expanded and a road was built from there
down to Nunuyok in the Scioto region.
A son was born to Chief Chato Touli in 1254.
THE FEDERATION OF CREEK
Runing Bear II, Sachem of the Creek
Running bear set out to improve the nation Minndesoa was expanded, and
cultivation projects were begun in Manitoba
and Cheraweya. The tribes did well under his guidance.
Walks-with-Wind embarked on a spiritual quest and left the tribes to
seek guidance from his totem. Four years he was gone, he returned
nearly a spirit himself, gaunt, with a madness in his eyes. He was
found raving about war and water, fire, and death, that the earth
itself was agitated and death was coming for many. Running Bear
consoled Walks-with-Wind and the tribes elders took him into their
care. Word soon came that Walks-with-Wind had left this world, his
journey to great for his body to bear. The elders mourned the brave
warrior.
THE SECT OF EMERALD MOUND (Natchez)
Luis, Son of the Sun
Diplomacy: Chowan(un),Monacan(hs),Cheraw(c)
Akshii left Riverwind behind in Chowan to conduct diplomacy while he
went on to Monacan to try to convince them to join the Natchez. Akshii
met with no success and died as he fled from the region.
While Riverwind had a warmer reception in Chowan, the party was quickly
overturned for Riverwind as Prince Brightwing and Ender II of Efuland
came to the party with a large escort to talk business. Riverwind held
his ground and negotiations were in tents. Mokisun arrived with 10,000
Natchez infantry and villagers intent on resettling Nottawai. The
Efuland army moved to block Mokisun from Nottawai.
The Chowans sided with Efuland and asked Riverwind to take Mokisun and
his army and leave. Ender II rallied his men to escort Riverwind to the
border, and tensions built as the two forces closed. Riverwind knew he
was in the weaker position at the moment and pulled all the Natchez
forces out of Chowan until they could assemble reinforcements. The
rebuilding of Nottawai would have to wait.
THE CARIB CIBONEY
Sikolla VII, Heir to the Kingdom of
Atlantis
Diplomacy: none
Additional settlers moved into the regions of Taino and Catawba,
swelling the populations there. And the cities of Baracoa, Constant,
Iracoubo, Dala Shuf, and Caico were similarly expanded.
In 1252, Blue Alabaster died while meeting with workmen in Ciboney
discussing new improvement projects in that region. Officials were not
sure of the cause of death, but it did not seem suspicious.
Nonetheless, his bodyguards were removed from service.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,5S,5C
THE ALSEAN EMPIRE
Ulsix, Grand Chieftain of Coos Bay
Diplomacy: none
The Grand Chieftan continued to busy expanding the settlements of the
Alsean. The port city of Tatlayoko was built in Kwakiutl, and inland
cities of Tumalo, Yuba, and Olancha in Klamath, Patwin, and Serrano,
respectivly.
KINGDOM OF THE SUN
Grizzly Bear, Descendant of the
Ancients
Diplomacy: Yaqui (nt)
King Grizzly Bear took a wife and immediately went to work producing
children, by the end of 1251, his new wife gave him a son; then
daughters in 1254 and 1255.
In 1254, Chief Bison of the Chumash died and his army swore allegiance
to Chief Grizzly Bear, and the region formally joined the Kingdom of
the Sun.
Acaxi was expanded.
SIERRA MADRE
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,5S,5C
THE MAYA KINGDOM OF TIKAL
Jukhan
Diplomacy: Cumangoto(p)
Locusts plagued the agricultural regions damaging crops and reducing
the harvest. Farmers called for sacrifices to appease the gods, who
seemed to slowly grow more displeased with the Mayans as the plague of
locusts slowly spread.
The port of Caracas was built in Caraca. A fortress was built in Lenca.
The Viceroy of Venezuela spent the last few years in Cumangoto
attempting to placate the conquered natives, while assigning troops to
defend the newly built city of Gran Jukhan, off the coast on Trinidad.
CORD DE LOS ANDES
Merc Pool 2i,2c,2s,2w,2t AQRs 6I,5W,5S,5C
THE HAWK EMPIRE OF MOCHE
Emperor-in-Jade, Juichen VIII, Hawk
King of Chanchan, Warlord of Moche
Diplomacy: Vcayali(nt)
The cities of Hawkon, ChanChan, and Arena were expanded.
Missionaries were sent to Tacana without effect.
THE CHURCH OF SA-LOHE
Consecrations:
Churches: in none
Abbeys: in none
Monasteries: in none
Cathedrals: in Tiwanaku, Pacoco, Moquequa, Juichan
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