LORDS of the EARTH XXVII

Turn 10

WESTERN EUROPE

Mercenaries:
23i, 12c, 5s, 6w, 5t

Legate Jax: M256
 
 

546AD: In Britain the forces of Reget and Powys gathered together and prepared to depart for the continent to help their Bretonnian Catholic allies. Pope Revonius traveled across the channel to Merovingian lands. He then traveled south and waited in provence for the Lombards to arrive. As he waited he preached loudly to all that would listen of his vision for a Unified faith that includes Celts as well as Catholics. Revonius grew ill as winter set in, and few weeks before Christ's mass he died. Archbishop John, who had travelled with Revonius from Britain, was made Pope.

In the Western Empire, Emperor Cronan, from Naples, issued orders to the Imperial legions. He Ordered Legate Gedna to take his Legions in Rome and march north and help the Bretonnian forces take control of Catholic Holy sites and turn them over to the Bretonnian Pope. Gedna, however, was a man of deep conviction. Trusting in the ancient traditions of Rome and of the Roman Catholic Church, Legate Gedna knew he couldnt betray the Holy See of St Peter. When Pope Agaapetus returned to Rome the Legate talked to him and explained the Emperors orders. Through firm words and inspirational preaching, Agapetus convinced Gedna of the rightness of his cause. Gedna and His Legions swore for Agapetus. Gedna arrested the Royal family. Galerus, who was just recently named heir was killed when he tried to flee. Theodosius, the next oldest heir after Galerus, also swore for Pope Agapetus. he was still young and wouldnt be of age for a few years. So Gedna was charged by the Pope to be Regent for the young prince until he could take the Imperial crown up himself. The rest of the royal family, the women and Romusus, 4 year old younger brother of Theodosius, were kept "safe" in the imperial palace under guard.

News of the Revolt spread throughout the Empire like wild fire. Emperor Cronan was on his way to Rome when the news reached him. Enraged the Emperor hurried to Rome in the hope of reversing the situation. The Emperor reached Rome in may. Legate Gedna had the Imperial Legions, that had sided with him, lined up awaiting battle. The Emperor was outnumbered almost 3 -1, but the Emperor knew he was a better general than Gedna. The Emperor ordered his legion to charge. 7,000 loyal romans versus Gedna's 21,000 romans. The Emperor fought valiantly, but the odds were to great. His forces were hammered, and when he was killed his legion fell apart. Gedna now was master of the Western Empire.

Most of the Empire accepted the new Emperor, Apulia, Campania (and Naples), Savoy, and Switzerland did not. Every other region swore feality to the Child Emperor Theodosius. Gedna gathered up the remaining loyal garrisons.

547AD:The Lombards march out of Spain into southern Gaul. In Provence they meet up with their Burgundian allies. a few months later Celtic forces from Powys and Reget arrive. The abbey in provence was taken control of and turned over to priests loyal to Pope John. The Lombards then waited out the rest of the year, expecting a possible attack I guess.

In the North the Danes and Merovingians joined forces and marched south. They took control of the Cathedral in Nivernais, the Monestary in Burgundy, and the Abbey in Dijon and turned them over to priests of the Bretonnian Church. The Burgundian people were confused and unsure of who this Pope John fellow was...but since the King had given the Danes and Franks permission he must be the real Pope....isn't he?

With their task in Burgundy done, the merovingians and Danes marched north, and then back to their own lands.

548AD: In the spring, King Hermann led his Lombards, and allies, east over the alps into Liguria. The region was quickly over run and pacified. The Bretonnian forces werent happy. They had hoped the Western Empire would side with them and the land would be open for their troops to march through. Genoa also was defiant and Hermann ordered the Bretonnian forces to set up siege lines. Meanwhile a Merovingian force of mercenary ships blockaded the harbor.

Legate Gedna hadn't been idle. When he learned of the Bretonnian forces invading Liguria he hurried north with his legions.

A small force tried to slip into Rome from the sea. But this force was annihilated. Bishop Boniface was killed in this attempt.

In June of 548AD the Empires troops attack the Bretonnians besieging Genoa.

As the two sides line up and prepare for combat, the two respective Popes emerge from the ranks and move toward the area between the armies. Each began to exort and encourage the armies that they represent the true church. Gedna's forces had already decided this and had fought a brief civil war to purge the unfaithful, so Johns words didnt effect them really. Agapetus's words did find the hearts of some of the Lombards and Burgundians. The Celtic allies from Powys and Reget watched in horror as the Germanic tribes began to argue amongst themselves. In the end about 20% of the Germanic warriors cross the field and side with the Empire. The Lombard general Grunwald amongst them. The Duke of Asturia, Iberian feudal ally of the Lobards, also marched off the field and marched home.

Finally the two sides met in a thunderous clash that echoed out across the harbor to the ears of the blackading mercenaries. The battle was very intense form the start. Imperial legions hacking at their one time allies. Germanic warriors swing Axes against their cousins and brothers. The Celts from Britain fighting for a faith they dont even adhere to. In short, it was a very Chaotic affair. The casualties on both sides mounted. All afternoon the two sides bloodied one another. General Grunwald was killed fighting against King Hermanns bodyguard.

Over on the left flank, Prince Urien, of Reget, was downed by a sword thrust from a Legionnaires gladius. His Honorguard of Hevay Elite Infantry was able to pull the wounded prince back to the safety behind the lines.

As evening came the field was littered with the dead. Both sides had taken heavy casualties. Gedna Rallied what forces he could and made one last charge. The Bretonnian's rallied what they could to meet the Empires attack. King Hermann and King Donatein, of Burgundy, fought side by side against the Imperial cavalry charge. In the hazy twilight the two sides slaughtered eachother.  King Hermann fell, wounded, from a Cavalryman's sword stroke. The Bretonnian forces began to give ground and fall back. King Donatein took a lance in the hip while trying to fight a rear guard, his warriors carried him to safety. The Bretonnians retreated from the field. The Imperial troops were to shattered and tired to pursue.

Pope Agapetus looked over the field of broken bodies, shattered lances, and spears. Over 52,000 men had fallen. An amazing number when you consider only a little over 70,000, total,  fought. Both sides had been guttted. The flower of the Catholic armies in Southern Europe had been slain.

549-550AD: Widows weep, orphans cry. The people ask God why such horror must take place.
 

THE KINGDOM OF REGET

King Lyr Marini

Diplomacy: none

The King and Queen travel from scone back to the capital. Once there the King attends to affairs of state. He orders Prince Urien and Lord Edern to travel south to help the Bretonnian cause.  SEE: War of the Catholic Susccession

Urien had traveled to Odinsmunda first, there he had married Svanhvit, the Danish kings eldest daughter in an elaborate wedding ceremony. He brought his new bride back to Reget before going off to war.

Princess Efrddyl visited the Hebrides, there she preached the good word to the people.

The Queen had a son in 548 AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF POWYS

King Pwyll

Diplomacy: none

Things were quiet in Powys, with Lord Owen off fighting for the Bretonnian cause, SEE: war of Catholic Succession ,the King spent his time dealing with the day to day affairs of the Kingdom.
 

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA

King Tristan

Diplomacy: none

The Dumnonians didn't send forces to the Catholic wars. Instead they focused on things at home and all was generally peaceful and quiet. The Queen gave birth to a son in 547 AD.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE UI NEILL

King Connal

Diplomacy:

No turn sent in.
 

THE CELTIC CHURCH

Patriarch Aelfric

Diplomacy: none

The Celtic Chrurch tried to rally support for the Bretonnian cause. In 546AD both Patriarch Donngal and Archbishop David passed away. Aelfric became Patriarch, an Angle head of the Celtic Church? Strange times indeed.

THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY

King Knut

Diplomacy: Heregelad (nt)  Svartsen (nt) Narvik (nt)  Uppsala (t)

The Norse concentrated on diplomacy, expanding there hold up the coast, and in the shared region of Uppsala. They also sent another payment of Gold to the Danes.
 

In 547AD, the Queen had another son. Sadly on eof her older sons passed away in the same year, the young prince had been only 14. The year before Prince Nors wife had died. As had Prince Rolf while on his diplomatic mission to Uppsala. Prince Ole replaced him.
 

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK

King Magnulf

Diplomacy: none

King Magnulf spent his time ruling his realm from Denmark. The Capital of Odinsmunda was expanded. And his daughter Svanhhit was married to Urien of Reget in an elaborate wedding.

Leodi, the Kings heir, was sent off to help the Merovongians SEE: The Catholic war of Succession

Bishop Paulw as disgusted the Danes sided with the Anti-Pope. He left and took the priests the church had sent to help adminster, with him.

THE KINGDOM OF THE LOMBARDS

King Hermann

Diplomacy: none

The King and his minions moved to Valencia, there they spent most of 546AD trying to convert the Arian populace to Catholicism. The King then went off to war the following year. SEE: The war of Catholic Succession

As it became apparant the King would side with the anti-Pope, Bishop Desideus cursed the Lombards and left the Kings service. The region of Asturias revolted as well.

THE KINGDOM OF ARMORICA

King Cadfael

Diplomacy: none

All was quiet in Armorica. Until 549 AD anyway. Then the King passed away, as the last of his line he had no heir. Internal war soon broke out and shortly a new dynasty ascended the throne. Anjou refused to support the dynasty.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE MEROVINGIANS

King Pepin

Diplomacy: none

In early 546 AD a plgue broke out in Lorraine. It was so bad the King ordered the people to flee across the Rhine to safety. Bishop Alhwin went south to Switzerland to preach the Bretonnian cause. Perhaps it was due to his influence that Switzerland didnt join the new Dynasty in the WRE.

The city of Paris grew in size due to an unusual number of births.

Lord Hludwig joined with the danes in helping the Bretonnian cause. SEE: The war of Catholic Succession

Bishop Alwhin and Lord Hildibrand both passed away in 549AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF BURGUNDY

King Donatein

Diplomacy: none

The King went off to war SEE: The war of Catholic Succession

The Queen, Juliette, as forced to Rule in her husbands absence.

THE KINGDOM OF BAVARIA

King Horsa

Diplomacy:

No turn sent in
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE CROATS

King Ptreskov

Diplomacy: none

The Croats built some forts, In Lombardy, and a port fortress in Romagna. They then watched as their fellow Catholics slaughtered each other across the border in the Empire.
 

THE WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE

Emperor Theodosius, Restitutor Orbis, Redditor Lucis Aeternae, Defender of the true faith.

Diplomacy:  none

SEE: The war of the Catholic Succession
 

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Agapetus, Patriarch of the true faith.

Diplomacy: none

SEE: The War of the Catholic Succession
 
 

THE BRETONNIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Revonius

Diplomacy:

SEE: The war of the Catholic Succession
 

EASTERN EUROPE

Mercenaries:

10i, 10c, 10lc, 5w, 5t

THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE

Ioannes, Vasilevs, Avghoustos, kai Avtrokrator Romaion

Diplomacy: Galatia (F) moldavia (fa)  Wallachia (f)  Ialomita (fa)

Emperor Maurice apponted Ioannes, Eldest son of Alexandros, as heir. He then sent diplomats north to secure military alliances with the dacians along the Danube River.

Ioannes was sent off to Galatia, there he married Hanna, the daughter of the Dux. Thia, along with some persuasive words by Lord Isaakios, ensure Galatia entering fully into the Empire. While spending time with his new Bride, Ioannes learn's his uncle Maurice has died. Ioannes is recongnized as Emperor.

Ioannes returns to Cosntantinople and over sees the Empire. The Empress Hanna gives birth to a son in 548AD and a daughter 2 years later.

The Empire builds the port city of Nicea, in Bithnia
 

THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Patriarch Dorian

Diplomacy: none

The Othodox church spends its time trying to win converts in Armenia. The Patriarch is over joyed when the Armenians, as a nation, convert to Orthodox Christianity.

The Priest Irenius was martyrd in Polotsk when the Goths invaded
 

THE ORDER OF ST GEORGIOS

Grand Master Leonidas

Diplomacy:  Constantinople (mn)

The Order expanded its holdings in Constantinople, then it sent off missionaries to help the Armenians convert.
 

THE KINGDOM OF GREATER ARMENIA

King Kushra

Diplomacy: none

King Vahan ordered a new Capital built, the Porty city of Diaphen, named for his daughter Diapheni. At the ceremony starting the construction, the King announced his intentions for the Armenian nation to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy. There were few grumbles. The Armenians were a fairly secular nation anyway. A few months later King Vahan passed away. He was followed closely by Lord Harrodites. Prince Kushra became King without challenge.

In 550AD Diapheni passed away.
 

THE HORDES OF TEUTONIC TRIBES

Chief Wulfhere

Diplomacy: none

In March 546, Wulfhere stands before the council for the Teutonic Tribes, but it is Lord Est who speaks first.  "Why do you stand before us, dripping water and smeared with mud?"   Wulfhere spoke:

Something very important has happened.  It occurred just minutes ago.  Frothgar and I were walking near the river, discussing the issues before the tribe.  The biggest problem as you know is the bafflement about religion.  We decided that if we wanted guidance about the Christian churches, we should pray in the Christian manner.  Who would know better than the God himself?  And if he didn't exist, no harm would be done.

No sooner were we done when up from the river rose a column of water.  It moved straight towards us, stopping a few feet away.  It talked to us in a loud rumbling voice like thunder.  "You should kneel to show your respect.  Kneel!" boomed the voice from the column.
"I do not kneel to any man or beast.  Other gods have other ways," I yelled back defiantly.  I was immediately struck down.  I found myself lying in the mud, soaked to the skin, and my head ringing from the blow.

There is only one God.  Now you show proper respect."  I think that sound was chuckling.
I lifted my face out of the mud to ask, "The God of the Christians?"
"Yea, verily."

Frothgar learns from his father's mistakes.  He threw himself into the mud before he asked from his stomach, "We are confused by the many kinds, which church is the true one?"  I'm glad he did that.  I was too dazed to think of it.

"They are all my people, but some stray farther than others.  You will join with the followers of Revonius."  Then the column melted away into the ground.  It left a big hole and the water in it steams.

"Well that's plain enough," said Lord Est.  "How do we perform the conversion?'
"We dip ourselves into the river with the proper ceremony."
"That will be very cold!  The ice just broke!  Is this supposed to be a test of faith?"
"No, that's not the purpose.  It symbolizes the washing away of sin, I believe.  Warm water would work better.  I know!  The pool left by the column of water!  It would be ideal."
And so the multitudes of Teutons, Est and Kurans all gather at the pool, and amidst the wafting of the warm vapors lifting from the surface, they all are baptized into the Christian faith.

The Teutons and the Est march west and crush the Polish tribes in Mausaria, again lotting and enslavement follow.

547AD: The Kuran finish their enslavement of the Kirivitch then march the slaves north to Livonia.

Wulfhere takes the polish slaves and the tribes heavy Infantry and marches north to Livonia, the Est return with Wulfhereas well. Prince Frothgar travels with him, but then takes the tribes light cavalry, infantry , and Light Infantry and marches west where he conquers the Veposkava reagion.

548AD: Prince Frothgar loots and enslaves the Veposkava region, then he marches the slaves back to livonia.

548-549AD: relaxing in Livonia, preparing the next campaign perhaps. Queen Estwhen has a son, Frego, in 548AD. Princess Leda gives Frothgar a daughter, Gida, in 549AD.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE GOTHS

King Dameric

Diplomacy: none

The Goths migrated out of the now cultivated lands, who knows if they will stay cultivated with no one settled there, of Livonia. They amrched south and overran the region of Polotsk. King Dameric tried his best to keep word from spreading, but soon the news was out that the Arian Goths had enslaved the Catholic population. The City of Aarkpbyr wasnt enslaved. But it was sacked.

The Goths then crossed the Dvina River. Their Iberian allies settled in Smolensk. They Goths continue to press east and ovr run Muscovy, they enslave the slavs their and then Settle their Gothic tribes (some anyway) their. Several other groups of tribes press east and settle the wild and untamed lands of Kirov.
 

NORTH AFRICA

Mercenaries:
10i, 5c, 4s, 4w, 4t
 

THE KINGDOM OF EGYPT

King Aetius

Diplomacy: Faiyum (f)  Jerusalem (f)

King Aetius ordered a fortress constructed on the edge of Alexandria. Fort Agoruvix, named after his father, the old city walls were torn down and the city expanded to surround the fortress. The new Fortress was now more of a citidel within the enlarged city of Alexandria.

Diplomats brought the region of Faiyum, and the city of Jerusalem fully into the Empire.

Queen Jasmina had a daughter in 547AD, and a son in 549 AD.

Lord Akhenaton died in 549AD

Aetius was happy to send diplomats to The Council of Ctesiphon
 

THE MONOPHYSITE CHURCH

Patriarch Athenagoras

Diplomacy: LEvant (ab)  Jerusalem (ch)  Tokar (ch)  Karnak (ch) Dongola (ch)  Kordofan (ch)

The Church continued its prolific missionary work. Jerusalem became 100% Coptic, as did Darfur. In Cyprus large numbers were converted, the Isle is now over half Coptic.

In the southern part of Africa, where large numbers of converts have been won in the past, the church had a set back when the priests Basilides and Athanasius were martyred for the cause of the cross. They were killed when trying to convert the very staunch pagans in Darounga. In Kosti some Coptic Zealots tried to stir up trouble and throw the non Copts out. The attempt failed and simply resulted in some bloody rioting.

Athenagoras also sent emmissaries to The Council of Ctesiphon
 

THE ORDER OF THE THEBAN LEGION

Maurice, Grandmaster of the Order.

Diplomacy: Axum (ca)  Axum, the city (ab)  Zeila (ab)  Mansura (ca)  Shoa (ab) Kefa (ab)

The Order continued its work in the lands of Ethiopia. Many Holysites of the Order were constructed.

The order sent a representative to The council of Ctesiphon
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE VANDALS

King Octa

Diplomacy: Zirid (f) Morroco (ea)  Merrakesh (t)

King Octa spent his time overseeing his Kingdom. He was heartbroken when his daughter in law, Prince Turov's wifedied in child birth in 547AD. The child, a son, survived. Turov himself passed away the following year. Octa's sole heir is now his infant grandson.

The Dux of Cheliff was sent across North Africa on a diplomatic tour, he had talks in Morroco, Zirid, and Merrakesh. In Morroco the Vandals built a port fortress for the Morrocan nobility as a sign of the Vandals resolve to help defend them.
 

THE ARIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Taborus

Diplomacy: Kabilya (ab)  Morroco (ch)  Merrakesh (ch)

The Church spent its time primarily building churches across western North Africa.

Patriarch Taborus did have some views on the recent Catholic conflicts howerver. Taborus dispared for the lack of a religious council to promote peace. If the Catholic Church was so full of in fighting and desension, how could they hope to deal with the Christians in other Churches? Time would tell. He sent out messengers far and wide inviting trade opportunities in the hope that the Papal states, and others, could prove thier good intentions, and moral fiber, through action and deed.
 

THE ARIAN KNIGHTS OF CARTHAGE

Grandmaster

Diplomacy:

No turn received
 
 

EASTERN AFRICA

Mercenaries:
7i, 4w, 4t
 

THE KINGDOM OF ETHIOPIA

King Malicah

Diplomacy: Lalibelah (f)

King Kaleb ordered his lords to help the Emir in Harar convert his people to Christianinty. Kaleb Died soon after ordering this. His son Malicah became King. A Huge monolith celebrating the long and prosperous reign of Kaleb the great is built in Axum. Ethiopia is far stronger than it was when his reign began. There were prayers the same could be said of Malicah's reign.

Lord Aaron, the venerable hero of many wars, passed away not long after his liege.

Malicah's wife gave him a daughter in 547AD and a son in 550AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF HARAR

Emir Ferez

Diplomacy: none

Emir Seluji died early in 546AD and the realm passed to his son, Ferez. All was quiet and the New Emir welcomed in the Coptic missionaries.
 

WESTERN AFRICA

Mercenaries:
10i, 5w, 5t
 

AKAN LORDS OF THE GOLD COAST

King Bashar

Diplomacy: Benin (f)  Oyo (a)

King Bashar went exploring off the African coast. He was enver heard from again. His son Zouthan was recognized as king after no word had come back from Bashar. Zouthan continued the diplomatic efforts in Benin and Oyo.

The Queen gave birth to a son in 550AD

Lord Kilimone was sent north into the former lands of the Mossi. He came back with tales of harsh raids by Akwar. Also with more disturbing news of slave raids more recently, from Kanem.
 

THE KINGDOM OF AKWAR

King Kpetoe

Diplomacy: Khalem (nt)

Things were much more peaceful in recent years. No more heavy raids into the former Mossi lands. King Kpetoe ruled his lands and his people prospered. His Queen gave him a daughter in 547AD and a son in 550AD.
 

THE KINGDOM OF KANEM

King Kail

Diplomacy: Nupe (a)  Gao (f)

Kanem wakes from its slumber and launches viscious raiids into the former Mossi lands. Villages burned and peasants enslaved. Heaps of gold and slaves were broguth back to Kanem from these lands.

The Coffers were also ordered emptied and large numbers of public works were built in Kanem-Bornu.

The King, Anabornu, passed away in 548AD. His son Kail took the throne without issue.
 

MIDDLE EAST

Mercenaries:
26i, 17c, 33lc, 4w, 4t
 

THE SASSANID EMPIRE

Shapur IV, the Victorius, King of Kings, King of Persia, Babylonia and Parthia, the Overlord of Arachosia, the Conquerer of Syria, the Holy Arm of Ahura Mazda, the Sassanid, Heir to the Achaemenids.

Diplomacy: lebanon (ea)  Carmenia (a)  Baluchistan (f)  Hazarajat (ea)  Kandahar (ea)

Emperor Shapur conducted a Census, he then lead the Imperial army east, to Merv, there they went on alert. They waited to help their Khazar allies should the Ulan Kum come this way. But they enver came.

Prince Khosru was stuck back in the Palacce at Ctesiphon dealing with the day to day affairs of state. He also had to deal with all the diplomats sent for the treaty signing:

1) Not to wage warfare, either overt or covert, or any hostile act against the other signatories of this treaty, nor offer or provide assistance to any state that does wage war against another signatory of this treaty.

2) Section #1 shall be superceded only by a signatory to this treaty attacking a pre existing ally of another signatory that was known to all parties involved.

3) All signatories shall also respect the current religious primacy of the other states, and not attempt any conversions or other hostile religious activities in the lands controlled by the signatories, unless invited in to do so by the political ruler of that state.

4) The signatories are able to take hostile acts (including possibly attacking the lands of other signatories) IF a primate residing inside the territory of another signatory tries to convert (without permission) the lands of the first.

5) The term of this treaty shall be 100 years.

Khosru also ordered the construction of a Royal road, it extends all the way from Ctesiphon, westward through Mosul and carhae, to Antioch.

Lord Valaksh take the Imperial Persian navy out into the Mediterrainian. The show the Persian flag across the whole length of the sea and then return to Tyre.
 

THE ZOROASTRIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Hystarapas

Diplomacy: Carhae (ch)  Aleppo (ch)  Lebanon (ch)

The Zoroastrian church planned a large CHurch building program. It went off without a hitch in the west. But when father Balinar died in 546AD the plan to build in the eastern Khazar lands fell apart.

Missionary work continued in Antioch. In trans-oxania the region finally saw all of its inhabitants convert to the true faith.

The Church sent Father Jikandaros, a noted strategist, to the Khazar lands. He offered his assistance should any of the steppe devils attack. They never came fortunately.
 

THE FAROHARS OF AHURA MAZDA

Grandmaster Avesta

Diplomacy: Tyre (ch) Aleppo (ab) Antioch (ch) Hamadan (mn)  Dasht'kavir (ca) samarkand (ch)  Khwarzim (ch)  Turkmen (ch)  Trans-oxania (ch) Merv (ab)

The Order, like its parent primacy, built large numbers of Holy sites in the west and the east. The Order had better luck getting their's built however.

The order cared for the souls of the Khazar so much that they built their orders University in the city of Kiva, in far off Khwarzim.
 

THE CALIPHATE OF OMAN

Caliph Terik

Diplomacy: none

Caliph Omar was pleased. After long years of teaching the region of Kuwait became completely Silamic. To celebrate he ordered the construction of the port City of Kuwait. Omar passed away in 547AD. Terik became Caliph.
 

THE HOLY CHURCH OF MECCA

Imam Ali

Diplomacy: none

<open for a player>
 

THE CALIPHATE OF ADEN

Caliph Abu Haytham

Diplomacy: Mecca (t)

Caliph Abu Haytham was pleased. The nations of the mideast had signed a armistace at Ctesiphon. Now the Persians were coming all the way to aden to further cement peaceful relations.

The Persian Imperial Nvay arrived in Aden. Princess Yasmine was escorted by Narses, admiral of the Imperial Southern fleet. Her Honorguard were 1,500 Elite warriors of the Imperial Red Guard, they were sworn to protect the princess until she was officially an Adenese.

Caliph Abu had spent large sums of gold on the wedding. He was somewhat showed up by the gifts the persians brought. Huge quantities of gold and grain for the people of Aden were unloaded from the persian galleys. A Great feast ensued.
 

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE JIHAD

Grandmaster

Diplomacy: none

<OPEN FOR A PLAYER>
 

CENTRAL ASIA

Mercenaries:
5c, 5lc
 

THE KHANATE OF KARA-KHITAI

Aladar Khan

Diplomacy: none

Aladar ruled his realm and spent time with his bride. Rumors spread the princess may be barren when after 5 years still no children were born.

The Khan had his scouts watch teh steps for the Ulan Kum, but they never were sighted.

Singanakh had several khazar lords try and persuade the local's of the wisdom of the Zoroastrian faith.
 

THE EMIRATE OF DAR AL-HARB

Emir Abu Bekr

Diplomacy: Wusu (a)

Emir Abu bekr took his hard riding arabic warriors out onto the steppes. They overran Karluk, scattering many of the tribes there and enslaving the rest. He then pressed on to Dzungaria and did the same.

Events changed soon, as the Emir was readying to press on into Chuguchak, word came that the tribes fleeing the Arab horsemen swelled the ranks of the Osman Khanate to the north. These population pressure resulted in the horde activating. Abu Bekr was aghast....wild Horseman to his west ..and Northeast now...Allah be merciful. He returned with what slaveds he had taken already. Aborting the rest of the raids.
 

THE KHANATE OF THE ULAN-KUM

Khan Temuki

Diplomacy: Surely you jest.
 

The Ulan Kum remained quiet....for now.
 

THE KHANATE OF THE OSMAN

Timur Khan

Diplomacy: Ha, ha, ha

<OPEN FOR A PLAYER>
 
 

INDIA

Mercenaries:
5i, 5c, 5s, 5w, 5t
 

THE GUPTA EMPIRE

Mashatra, Emperor of the Gupta

Diplomacy: Pegu (t)  Thaton (nt)

The Gupta, a tad concerned with the rise of the Steppe peoples, keep a watchful eye toward the north. They also built royal roads to aid in transporting their warriors around.

In the east diplomats are sent to try and bring the buddhist into the fold.

Lord Sappheri passes in 550AD

The Empress gives birth to a son in 547 AD, the wife of Prince Sartuttha has a son in 548AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF ASAMAKA

King Arami, the Great.

Diplomacy: Karnata (f)  Gangas (a)  Maldives (c)  Chela (t)

King Arami sent diplomats to shore up his ever expanding Empire. He then personally led his armies south. He met up with prince Taran and Lord Sharavani. The King intended to finish the conquest of the south...

547AD: THe Asamaka navy transports Kim Arami across. The King leads the combined forces and places Polonarva under siege. The Asamaka navy destroys the last few Lankan warvessels in the harbor then blockades the city. The city is able to hold out the rest of the year.

548AD:  polonarva falls in the summer. King Arami is cheered by his warriors as they enter the Lankan capital. He is now called, the great, by his men. The King then conquers Sri lanka securing the conquest of the Isle. Lord Sharavani dies of an illness

The Island of Moldives declares its independance and meets with Asamaka diplomats.
 

THE HOLY CHURCH OF SHIVA

Sajid Tajuddin

Diplomacy: malabar (mn)  Kalyani (mn)  Nasik (mn)

The Church quietly went about its business of building up its holy sites. Massive amounts of gold were invested in increasing the efficiency of the church's government.
 

THE KINGDOM OF LANKA

King Vlenka

Diplomacy:

ANNIHILATED!!!
 

THE SWORD OF SHIVA

Shiva Chakrarti

Diplomacy: Malabar (ch)  Pandya (ca) Polonarva (ch) Mandras (ch) Karnata (ch) Madurai (ab) Dahala (ea)
 

The Order of Shiva expands its base of Holy sites. But of far more interest was the Orders diplomats meeting with the secular leader of Dahala. It seems the order is moving to establish control of secular lands.
 

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Mercenaries:
10i, 4c, 6w, 5t
 

THE KINGDOM OF CHAMPA

King Tru Rhan

Diplomacy:

No orders received

PACIFICA

Mercenaries:
5i, 5w, 5t
 

THE SRIVIJAYAN EMPIRE

King Keppa

Diplomacy: none

The land was quiet as the king ruled. Until he died in 549AD anyway.
 

CHINA AND JAPAN

Mercenaries:
12i, 6c, 5w, 5t, 5s
 

THE NORTHERN EMPIRE OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON

Emperor Si-Lei II

Diplomacy: Shan'si (nt)  Tangchou (f)

The Northern Dragon continued there urbanization and construction program. The city of GOLD was built in Kansu. A Royal road was built from Chang'an to Shanso. Other  cities were enlarged.

Prince Chinglee married and his bride gave him a daughter in 548AD, and a son in 549AD. The Empress had a son in 550AD.

General Wu Tang Marched the 28,000 strong Northern Dragon army into Yanzhi. The regions intitial garrison was small. And was in the process of being wiped out when King Wei Sin, of the Toba Wei, reacting to the invasion, marched into the region and engaged the Dragon army.

The Toba Wei numbered 26,000, all cavalry,half of which was Heavy. The two sides struggled and the casualties were heavy. The Dragon were mostly infantry and faired poorly from the repeated charges of Toba Wei heavy cavalry. By days end the Northern Dragon were in retreat. They had suffered over 23,000 casualties, the Toba Wei only 6,000. The Dragon retreated into Kansu.
 
 

THE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTHERN DRAGON

Emperor Hu Tii II

Diplomacy: Chiennan (a) Kwangtung (f) Lingsi (t) Lingtung (t) Kiangsu (a)

The Southern Dragon continued their peaceful policy of strengthening the Empire through diplomatic talks.

Like their northern allies, they too expanded their construction program.

Emperor Hu tii pases away in 550AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE TOBA WEI

King Wei Sin

Diplomacy: none

Open for a player
 

THE BUDDHIST PRIMATE

Kim Lu

Diplomacy: None

The Buddhist primate expanded its military to a large degree. The Martial arts seem to be taking on more importance to the buddhist clergy. Perhaps those wild steppe hordes have gotten their attention.
 

THE ORDER OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE

Shen Jihuan

Diplomacy: Yun (ab) Shensi (mn) Funiu (ch) Hupei (ch) Hunan (ch) Kienchou (ch) Nanling (ch)

The Shaolin moved to establish themselves in Southern China, amongst the Southern Dragon. The priest Feng Bo led this endeavor.
 

THE KINGDOM OF KOREA

King Ura

Diplomacy: Parhae (f) Bandao (t)

The Koreans strenghtened their ties to Parhae and Bandao. Large numbers of Reinforcements were raised and sent north to Lioa-tung to guard against the Hsuin Nu. A wise move.
 

THE KHANATE OF THE HSUING NU

Khan Liao Kao

Diplomacy: manchou (ea) Harbin (a)

The Khan sent Lord Qi Zhui and the Princess Yeni to speak with the khanates. both leaders passed away before they could get very far into their diplomatic mission however.

Prince Qarasha lead a force south into Liao-Tung. He was met by large numbers of Korean warriors so made a hasty retreat across the border.
 

THE TAKEDA SHOGUNATE

Shogun Dainami

Diplomacy: none

The Shogunate concentrated his military forces at his capital. He then ordered the construction of the port city of Wajima in Toyama.

The Japanese of the Shogunate more and more seem to take to the sea as a way of life.
 

THE NEW WORLD- YES THEY ENTER RECORDED HISTORY!!!!

NORTH AMERICA

Mercenaries:
None
 
 

THE MISSISSIPPIAN FEDERATION

Powtuneep

Diplomacy: Miami (a)

The Federation focused on improving relations with the Miami tribes and were rewarded with an alliance. Powtuneep tried to persuade his people to convert to Pelegian Christianity, but they were not interested because of the strong beleifs they have in their own ways. Father Columba, the Pelegian priest who came to visit, was able to win a few converts himself, however.
 

THE CREEK FEDERATION

Shukahosus

Diplomacy: none

Open for a player
 
 
 

CENTRAL AMERICA

Mercenaries:
None
 
 
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE TOLTEC

Tatlamocain

Diplomacy: none

No turn received.
 

THE MAYAN EMPIRE

Xiu Cinteotl

Diplomacy: Chontal (a) Popoluca (t)

The Maya continue to expand their Empire by diplomacy. An alliance was had with the Chontal, and the Popoluca agreed to pay tribute.
 

THE PELEGIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Uetla

Diplomacy: New Scone (ab)

Patriarch Malmek Established a abbey in New Scone. He passes away a short time later. Uetla, a daughter of Pictish kings, becomes Patriarch.
 
Father Columba was sent off to the Mississippi Federation, there he was able to bring the good work of the Pelegian faith to some of the natives.
 

THE KINGDOM OF ALBION

King Eavan

Diplomacy: Taino (fa)

King Dempsey was making preperations for exploration, he hoped to find an easier route back to Europe, when he had a seizure and collapsed. He was dead before he hit the floor.

The King had given the Pelgian church huge amounts of gold, the coffers were empty, so in the best Pictish tradition Prince Eavon went raiding. He brought fire and death to the american coastlines. The strange blue painted devils had returned. Eavon didnt learn he was King until he returned to New Scone.

In 547AD Beagan died in child birth.

A fine son was born to Jennifer in 548AD

in 550AD tradgedy struck, Arrul, the matriarch died, her son Prince Fallon a few weeks later, and lastly Queen Letis, of the house of Reget passed away.
 

SOUTH AMERICA

Mercenaries:
None
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE HUARI

Tutem

Diplomacy: None

No orders received.