1036-1040 A.D.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,5i,2s,5w | |
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Jarldom of Denmark (Viborg in Denmark)
(Roman Catholic Seafaring Open Empire)
Cnute,
Diplomacy:
Cnute pulled his men out of the city of Trondheim and returned them to Denmark. The men of Trongheim took their opportunity and threw off the Danish yoke and declared they were free. Meanwhile Lord Sven was on his way to Smaland when he passed away leaving his diplomatic mission kaput before it even began.
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
Wulfgar, King of Albion
Diplomacy: York (f), Wessex (f)
King Edmund grew increasingly ill. As he was preparing for a voyage to Spain he took to his bed with a fever and was dead with in days. Edmund had failed to secure his sons succession. In fact the King had never paid attention to his only male heir*, ol what's his name. But ol what's his name the prince was only 13 and Lord Richard and Baron Wulfgar had their own ideas about who should rule Albion. Lord Richard was in York had hurried south to London. Wulgar however was already in London and began to consolidate his power. Lord Richard's arrival in London brought turmoil as the Lord and the Baron vied for supporters and control. In the end Lord Richard ended up dead and Baron Wulfgar was proclaimed King. The new King gathered the army and waited for any revolts or uprisings, none came.
* GM's note: If you don't name your children they will NOT be allowed to be considered heirs. If you don't consider them important enough to name then no national leader will consider them important enough to take seriously as contenders for the crown.
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
William II, King of the Scots
Diplomacy: Shetlands (t), Faeroes (nt)
The Scots moved out into the pagan Isles to their north. Talks went fairly well and the pagans gave a grudging nod to the overlordship of William II and paid a small bit of tribute.
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| MERCENARY POOL: | 3c,6i,0s,3w | 12c,20i,5s,10w |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | c5,i4,s3,w4 | c5,i4,s3,w4 |
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(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
William Rufus, King of Normans and Romans
Diplomacy: Apulia (a), Spoleto (f), Rome (t), Tuscany (nt), Florence (nt)
There were a series of royal marriages as the King and his brothers took wives to secure ties with the Italian nobility.
In sicily the Norman army crushed muslim religious freedom and ordered all mosques burnt or converted into Churches. Palermo fell after a short siege and then the muslims in that city suffered the same fate.
(Roman Catholic Seafaring Open Empire)
Domenico I Orseolo, Duke of Venice, Prince of Catalonia,
Count of Barcelona
Diplomacy:
Slept...
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
Henri,
Diplomacy: Anjou (f), Leon (t), Vermandois (f)
The French focused their efforts on securing the loyalty of the Barons to the crown. The King was pleased with the success. Though the diplomatic efforts of Guy, the Baron of Vermandois were not carried out, because of Guy's death, the King was pleased to learn that the Baron of Vermandois had left no heirs and in his will and given his lands over to the crown.
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Italy and Burgundy, Duke of Saxony,
Servant of the Apostles.
Diplomacy: none
The Emperor appointed his younger brother as heir. Lothair was married and stayed at court as Otto took the army to war. The men marched as secretly as possible into Polish lands. The Poles eventually did get wind of the incursion but they were hopelessly outnumbered and Otto raided at will. He tried to draw the Poles into battle but they were having none of it. Poland was a pitifully poor nation so Otto did not take much plunder home with him when he left.
(Roman Catholic Civilized Religious Primacy)
John XVII,
Diplomacy:
In far off Africa Bishop Simon tried to spread the gospel. But the good Bishop soon took ill and passed away in Kumbi-saleh. At home the city of Rome grew in size and a fair number of small churches were closed to ease the burden of the Catholic scribes. Pope Gabriel I passed away in the spring of 1040AD at the ripe old age of 78. The college of cardinals voted on a new pope but the ballots were contensious and it took many weeks before finally Bishop Marcus was elected. He took the Papal throne as John XVII.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,10i,2s,5w | |
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(Eastern Orthodox Civilized Open Empire)
Yaroslav, Czar of the Rus
Diplomacy: Chernigov (f)
The Czar sent his son off to Constantinople for a bride (see Rome) but himself travelled to Chernigov where he convinced Baron Ivan to join fully with his realm.
One early summer night two men were spotted sneaking around the royal apartments in palace. Guards shouted and the alarm was raised. The two men tried to flee but the guards caught up to them. They fought like devils but first one and then the other were hacked down. The men appeared to be nomads from the steppe but they had never spoken (other than a few curses while fighting) so no one knew for sure.
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
Dionizy,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
(Roman Catholic Civilized Open Empire)
Boris,
Diplomacy:
(Eastern Orthodox Civilized Religious Primacy)
Alexander,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player.
(Eastern Orthodox Civilized Open Empire)
Phocas I,
Diplomacy: Cappadocia (nt), Edessa (ne)
While the Emperor remained in the east guarding the frontier, the Princess Anna was married to Prince Yegor of Kiev. The Bishop of Constantinople performed the ceremony with great fanfare. The Romans gave gifts of gold as a dowry to the Rus Prince and his followers. The new couple then sailed back north to Kiev.
The Kingdom of Bulgaria (Sofia in Bulgaria)
(Eastern Orthodox Civilized Open Empire)
Samuil, Tsar of the Bulgars
Diplomacy:
open for a player!
(Asiatic Pagan Nomadic Open Empire)
Kubrat, Khan of the Bulgars
Diplomacy: Ghuzz (colonized)
The Bolgar host, under command of the heir, swept south east again and lay waste to the farms in Khwarzim, Bokhara, Kara-Khitai, and Otarsh before returning home laden with booty. While the army was away the Khan had sent some of his men into Ghuzz and gave them land as a reward for their years of service.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 12c,20i,5s,5w | |
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(Sunni Islam Nomadic Open Empire)
Kilij,
Diplomacy: Sinai (ne), Levant (nt)
The Turks consolidated their hold over egypt and then sent Arslan, the Khan's heir east. The sheiks of Sinai rebuffed the Turkish prince, but the men of Levant were more open. Though some said they too had no love of the Turks but feared them more.
(Asiatic Pagan Nomadic Open Empire)
Quterkin, Khan of the Khazar
Diplomacy: Persia (hm), Media (f), Zagros (f), Fars (a)
The Khazar enslaved Und and then turned back west to deal with the rebels. The Persians were just begining to feel secure, it'd been almost 7 years since the Khazar had left and people were begining to think they would never return. But in a cloud of dust and fury the Khazar fell up Persia and beat the hapless local army into pulp. The Khan then gave the best lands to his people and killed any who resisted their lands being taken. This process was repeated in Media, Zagros, and Fars. The nomadic tribes had come to stay and settle and would crush any who resisted. Khan Vasi of the Ilig was old, he in fact had been a friend of Quterkin's father. The old Khan passed away and his people decided to join fully with the Khazar in their new lands.
(Shi'a Islam Civilized Open Empire)
Fasad I, Emir of Basra
Diplomacy:
Slept...
(Sunni Islam Civilized Open Empire)
Khalid, Emir of Sheba
Diplomacy:
Open for a Player!
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(Roman Catholic Seafaring Open Empire)
Olaf II,
Diplomacy:
The Swedes sailed around gathering up food stuffs from some neighbors and sending out trade ships to all who were willing. At home Olaf gave some of his ship captains homes and land as a reward for their years of service.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 10i | |
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(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Mombega, Soninke Kaya of Aouquar and Ghanas Ouagadou
Diplomacy: Gambia (nt), Senegal (fa), Dunpug (t)
The King and most of his court continued to stay in the west and talk with the tribal leaders in Gambia and Senegal.
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Kumbayal,
Diplomacy: Hausa (hs)
The King sent his son and heir, along with most of the Lords of the land, off to Hausa lands. Their goal was to convince the King of Hausa that a unification of the two realms under Songhai Lordship was best for everyone. King Nyambe listened in silence then clenched his teeth and growled "Get out of my lands, if I ever see a man of Songhai again I will kill them. "
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Nyambe,
Diplomacy:
open for a player
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Aren ,
Diplomacy:
open for a player
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Timba, the bloody hand
Diplomacy: Nijimi (nt), Kreda (ne)
King Timba wanted his realm to spread across the grasslands to the east. But to rule out there he would need good organization. The road that he had begun building east from Ngazargumu into Soro was completed.
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Keenil,
Diplomacy:
open for a player!
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,5i,0s,5w | |
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(Sunni Islam Civilized Open Empire)
al'Amas,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
(Coptic Christian Civilized Open Empire)
Mera,
Diplomacy:
open for a player.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5i,5w | |
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(Sunni Islam Civilized Open Empire)
Ibriham,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
(African Pagan Civilized Open Empire)
Buruni,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
| MERCENARY POOL: | 12c,9xc,6i | |
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(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Sonam Gyatsu,
Diplomacy:
open for a player
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,10i,5s,5w | |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | c6,i5,s5,w2 | |
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(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Rajandra I,
Diplomacy:
slept....
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Dahala King,
Diplomacy:
Open for a Player
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Dattatreya,
Diplomacy: Jaunpur (a)
The King ordered a census conducted, and an alliance was arranged with Jaunpur.
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Vardhana,
Diplomacy: Sind (nt), Tarain (+4yfc)
There was a great deal of nervousness about the Khazar to the north. But there was an almost audible sigh from the inhabitants of the land when word spread that the Khazar had left the area and travelled back west into Perisa.
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Kintan,
Diplomacy: Rajput (ne)
Old King Shushank passed away finally at the age of 65. His son Kushanu was became King but he soon passed away from some uh...poisoned wine. His younger brother Kintan became King. The new King ordered all investigations into Kushanu's death to end as he had found the culprit. A low lvl cook in the royal kitchens was hastily put to death. Case closed, all hail the new King.
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Heramba,
Diplomacy: Surashtra (p), Somnath (p), Edrosia (pt)
The army of Anhivarta contined to push west along the coast and aborb the lands left with the collapse of the Ghaznavids. The muslims in Edrosia quickly submitted. As did the men of Surashtra. The city of Somnath put up a defense but were starved out after a passive siege.
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Gujerati King,
Diplomacy:
Open for a Player!
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,5i,5s,5w |
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(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Javirayaman,
Diplomacy: Champa (ea), Vijaya (+9yfc)
While a new city, called Psukthdi, was being built in Preikuk. Prince Phan Bac and Lord Ojab continued to try and convince the Champans they weren't such bad fellows.
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Trong Hoam,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player!
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Buthravarman,
Diplomacy: none
The King continued to send his Lords and emmisaries into Assam to preach the teaching of
Buddha, but the local people continued to prove very stubborn and no converts were to be
had.
(Oceanic Pagan Seafaring Open Empire)
Kupang,
Diplomacy: Truk (a->nt) Ponape (nt), Nan Matol (nt)
The old King declared Tobelo as heir. Just in time too as the old man died soon after. The realm did not accept Tobelo as King however. Did I say realm? I meant royal family. For none of the regions of the realm revolted but all 3 of the remaining male royal family members revolted. This proved quit chaotic as they were all in Tidore. Tobelo acted swiftly and his men arrested and executed Ujung. Then Pandang was found murdered in his home. But When Tobelo went to look for Kupang to arrest he was not found. Days passed and then one night some of Tobelo's own guards murdered him in his sleep. Kupang was the sole surviving royal male and was proclaimed King.
Lord Banano of Truk was sent to explore the great wide sea, but he never returned. The inhabitants of Truk loved the Lord and were unhappy with the Moluccan crown ordering him out to the great sea to his death. As a result they withdrew their support but still gave a minimal nod to Moluccan lordship (though no taxes were sent).
(Hinduism Civilized Open Empire)
Airlagga,
Diplomacy: Brunei (f)
The King had Lord Tulanitang convince Baron Vin Yuk to join fully with the realm. Meanwhile the King's young heir took a bride and stayed in the capital to learn to rule and make some heirs of his own.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 10c,10i,5s,5w | |
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(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Mokchong,
Diplomacy:
Slept...
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Kao Ning,
Diplomacy: Chekiang (ea)
The Sung Empire continued to build more cities, in addition large fortresses were built next to several cities along the Huang Ho river line.
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Nanchao King,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Sheng-tsung,
Diplomacy: Tumet (t-> fa)
The Liao woke from their slumber and began to build roads across their land. In addition the wild lands of Banadao were completely cultivated.
(Buddhist Civilized Open Empire)
Li Te-ming,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player...
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5c,5i,5s,5w | |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | c4,i5,s5,w4 | |
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(Shinto Civilized Open Empire)
Hojo Miro,
Diplomacy:
Open for a player
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5i,5s,5w | |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | i8,s8,w8 | |
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(North Amerind Civilized Open Empire)
Metsqueh,
Diplomacy:
Lord Standing Bear gathered up the navy in the bustling and growing port of Kasaan and headed north to the Island of Nooka. There the army unloaded and left a garrison of 2,000 men. They then returned to Kasaan. Life was pretty peaceful in the north west after all.
(North Amerind Civilized Open Empire)
Nastas,
Diplomacy: Yavapai (t)
Life was fairly quiet in the Anasazi lands. Admiral Monadnock was dispatched with a fleet to explore the sea to the south and returned with rutters showing lands off the coast of the northern Huari areas. The King meanwhile ruled but lived in mourning after the death of the Queen, who passed after a brief illness.
(North Amerind Civilized Open Empire)
Wovoka,
Diplomacy: Kiowa (fa), Okmulgee (ne)
The King sent off men to talk with his western realms, but those results were mixed at best and the King was not pleased. He was pleased with the new roads and the new colonist out on the steppes. The Empire would continute to grow!
(North Amerind Renaissance Open Empire)
Dohasan,
Diplomacy: Azores (ea)
Appalachian fleets sailed east towards the new world. They unloaded settlers in the Azores. Soon a new city, called Sunrise, was built and missionaries began spreading the Appalachian faith to the heathen new worlders. Up in the far north, in the frozen lands of Gronland, more settlers were landed and the city of Northport was built. No heathen natives here to convert and it was far far colder than home but the colonist would endure.
(North Amerind Civilized Open Empire)
Acaraho,
Diplomacy:
Slept...
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5i,5s,5w | |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | i9,s9,w8 | |
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(Mesoamerind Renaissance Open Empire)
Huemac, Sun Lord of the West, Emperor of the Toltecs, Defender of the True Faith
Diplomacy: Yucatec (f), Quiche (ea)
At home the Emperor looked to shoring up relations with some of his provinces and the building of the port of Txotecatl in the north near the Rio Grande. The other main event was to send the famed explorer Mixcoatl out on a voyage of discovery once more. Mixcoatl and his men went north and then east across the ocean and arrived off the Azores to find the Appalachians building a city. His fleet continued east and arrived off the coast of Spain. His voyage then took him south along the african coast and then back west via the Cape verdes current to arrive off the familiar shores of the west.
| MERCENARY POOL: | 5i,5s,5w | |
| MERCENARY AQRS: | i8,s8,w8 | |
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(South Amerind Renaissance Open Empire)
Tlacuzucu,
Diplomacy:
At home colonist were moved into Choco and two cities were built, one in Cuna and the other in Ciboney with the Appalachians permission. Lord Tlal was sent to explore the lands to the east across the ocean. His fleet explored the sea between 'europe' and 'africa' from end to end and then sailed north up the coast and across through the cold lands to return back home after many years at sea.