THE KINGDOM OF REGET

King Lyr Marini

Diplomacy: None

Prince Urien travelled to Holland. There he took over the garrison duties of the region. His wife, the Danish princess Svanhvit accompanied him. They had a son in 553, and another in 555AD.

Princess Efrddyl, aided by missionaries, continued to bring the word of the Celtic faith to the Hebrides. Many souls were won for the church.

The King spent his time seeing to the day to day affairs of state. He was busy listening to a scribe detail protected tribute of the sheep herders in Lothian when news reached him of Powys's attact on his U'neil allies. Word also reached him that his youngest sister Adwen was a prisoner. She was married to the U'neil Prince Aengus. Aengus had been in the Highlands when word reached him of the Powysian treachery. Aengus headed for the court of Reget and asked for political exile. In exchange the Highlands would swear feality (NT status) to Reget. Aengus would swear to serve Lyr Marini.
 

THE KINGDOM OF POWYS

King Pwyll

Diplomacy: (after revolt-Laigin [nt])  (after Revolt- Mumu [nt])

King Pwyll sent his warlords off to war, he stayed behind to over see the Kingdom but he issued a proclemation:

"we beleive, and proclaim, that the U'Neil King's will has been subverted by evil advisors and that he may be held against his will. We intend to find and free him, our brother! We worry that sorcery may be at work; even if he appears on the battlefield himself, he is likely not in full control of his senses. Rise up ye U'Neil!! Save thy individual and collective souls by rescuing the captive King who has been absent these last 10 years"

The Warriors of Powys give a cheer and head off to war....

552 AD: The Forces of Powys gather and set sail for Laigin, there army was to large for thier fleet to carry in one trip so the first trip brought the best warriors. They landed in Laigin, a brief parly with the commander of Sihe Castle results in the Fortress throwing open its gates to the invaders. Laigin declares its independance. Griffidd spends the rest of the year negotiating with the Laigin rebels, they swear loyalty. The Fleet returns to Anglis for the rest of the Army.

Prince Llewelyn takes his forces south into Mumu, the region revolts as well. He spends the rest of the year negotiating and they too swear feality.

553 AD: Early spring arrives and the Powysian navy brings the last of the troops into Laigin. Prince Llewelyn heads northwest into Connaught. The region rejects his calls to revolt. A brief, but viscious, battle results and the Irish are annihilated.

Prince Griffidd heads into the Uneil homeland of Ulaid. King Fergus meets him in Battle and calls the Powysian's all kinds of nasty things, traitors being one of the more mild ones.

Heavily outnumbered and with no cavalry, the battle is short. Fergus is killed and the region pacified. Princess Adwen, the sister of the King of Reget, is taken into the "protection" of Powys and kept under guard.
 

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA

King Tristan

Diplomacy:

No turn received
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE UI NEILL

King Connal

Diplomacy:

Pass into History.
 

THE CELTIC CHURCH

Patriarch Aelfric

Diplomacy: Limousin (mn)  Ponthieu (mn)  DynBaer (ch)  Albion (ch) Scone (ch) Mumu (ch)  Connaught (ch)

Aelfric sent his priests  out to establish holy sites for the Chruch. He went to the Shetlands to peach the word to the heathen
 
 

THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY

King Knut

Diplomacy: Trondelag (nt)

Things were quiet, the King ruled. Lord Brun was sent on diplomatic talks. The Queen sadly died in child birth in 552AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK

King Magnulf

Diplomacy: Lausatia (nt)

The Danes, fearing Asiatic Hordes, began a massive construction project. Huge ditches and mounds of dirt were built the lenght of the Denmark-Holstein border. These defenses became known as Magnulf's Dyke.

The conversion of the pagans in Kauyavia continued as missionaries were sent into the area. At home a wave of Anti clericalism spread throught the land, no doubt a result of all the Religious infighting in the Catholic Church.

Lord Bjorn, at the head of 25 danish warships, hooked up with a Merovingian navy and sailed east. They were patrolling the Dvina -Dnepr river line. But so far from home and without any specific fording areas as a guide they never found the horde. Reports did reach them eventually that the Horde crossed way to the south, from Levidia to Atelzuko. Bjorn turned for home, he didnt know how to break the news to King Magnulf that he failed.

The Queen gave birth to a son in 553AD

While in Poland, Prince Frodi passed away. Ragnar, magnulf'sson was promoted to Prince in his place.

The Danes attacked into Bavaria from the North, this attack drew the defenders of King Horsa north. The Bavarians were heavily outnumbered and began to fall back. Sandwhiched between the Danes and the Croats, the Bavarians died to the man.

The region was pacified and turned over to the control of the Croats. The Danes marched north into Bohemia, with the Bavarian King dead it didnt take much to get Bohemia to declare its independance.

Meanwhile the Burgundians, who had been rebeuilding their military after the blooduy fight in Liguria, marched the fresh army into swabia, the undefended region was quickly pacified.

The Croats looted and enslaved Bavaria, then proceded to march into Austria and do the same thing.

They pacified Tyrol as well. However when they marched back into Rijeka without leaving a Garrison, Tyrol revolted.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE LOMBARDS

King Hermann

Diplomacy: Leon (a) Asturia (c)

King Hermann stayed at home. He worried what would the future bring. Rumors of plague, asiatic hordes? He indeed lived in troubling times. At least there was good news. The Catholic Schism had ended.

Prince Hergar married into the house of Leon and the region became an ally. Asturias acknowledged the Lombards had a claim, but not much more.

In Old Castile Lombrd colonist moved int and reclaimed the land.

In 544AD Prince Hergar's new wife had a son
 

THE KINGDOM OF ARMORICA

King Talorc

Diplomacy: none

Moving quickly, King Talorc moves into Anjou and easily crushes the rebels. He then travels back to Brest to rule. Lord Garf was left in Anjou to garrison the region.
 

THE OSMAN KHANATE

Timur Khan

Diplomacy: Thats for effeminate sod busters

552AD: The Osman cross the Volga and convicne the Cuman tribes between the volga and Dnepr to ally. The Dnepr is forded and the horde presses ever west. South along the Black sea shoreline then up through the depopulated lands that were enslaved by the Teutons. As winter comes on the horde stops and waits on the Eastern side of the Carpathian mountains.

553AD: The horde is slowed somewhat, finally, crossing the carpathians. Their pace quickened as they moved across the familiar steppes of carpathia and slovakia. In Austria the Osmans were granted guides (to speed up their pace) by the Croats, who were enslving the region. The Croats didnt have alot of choice, grant guides or get overrun. The Osmans wintered in Bavaria.

554AD: In spring, the horde marches north. Franconia is overrun. Without any royal troops, the peasant levies scatter fleeing for their lives and the horde demands tribute in the future and marches west into Alsace. Alsace has a frankish tribe, that had fled the plague in Lorraine, in it. They should ahve risked the plague. The tribe draws its wagons up into a circle and tries to make an improvised strong point. However this is no sue against the Asiatic hordes. Arrows rain down on the defenders as thousands upon thousands of horseman swarn overthe region. The defenders are whelmed. There were no survivors, man women, and child all preished. The Horde winters in Alsace. Timur spends his time occasionally looking west across the Rhine, soon spring would come.

Timur was nearly assassinated over the winter but the Merovingian assassin was caught and executed. A second assassin slightly wounded the khan and was able to get away. The wound wasnt serious though and Timur was sure he'd be ready for the spring campaign.

King Pepin was unsure if the Horde would come north into the new Merovingian homeland, or cross the Rhine into Hainut. Unsure he waited in Lorraine.

555AD: The Horde forces a crossing of the Rhine and marches into Hainut.

King Pepin, along with his heir Wilhelm, take the Merovingian army across the rhine bridge into Hainut. Arriving before the horde finishes its crossing they are able to choose an excellent battle site. The king sent word back to Aachen for Prince Sigibert to bring the Garrison out and help in the defense.

Before Sigibert arrived however, the lead elements of the Horde struck the Merovingian forces. Hoplessly outnumbered, Pepin was told by his scoutsthat  his  28,000 warriors were outbnumbered by atleast 10-15 to 1 and that Asiatic warriors were still crossing the river..no telling how many they were.

Pepin tries to fall back but is swarmed over. The Asiatic cavalry rides around his flanks and cuts him off from retreat. Sigbert see's this and falls back into Aachen before he is cut off as well.

The franks form squares and raise their shields as best they can. Arrows rain down on them, the sound of arrows thwacking against armor is everywhere. The Merovingians hurl their axes back and send a small volley of arrows as well. However the asiatics keep cricling the swuares peppering them. Prince Wilhem takes an arrow in the throat in mid morning. Dead before he realized what hit him.

By mid afternoon gaps begin to appear in the squares and the Asiatics send forward their heavy cavalry. The rip the now disordered squares to shreds. Pepin is hacked down in the center of his square, his banner falls at his lifeless feet.

Not a single frank from Pepins force escapes. Sigbert makes it safely back to the sactuary of Aachen's walls.

Timur wants to press the attack into other regions but decides its best to just surround Aachen and begin the siege. As winter comes on Aachen's future looks grim.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE MEROVINGIANS

King Sigibert

Diplomacy: Thuringia (nt)

Things started well. The plague died out. Withbthis good news tribes were sent across into Lorraine. The land was settled by the royal clans which Pepin belonged to. Lorraine became the new homeland. Lords Hludwig and Dorf took the newly built Merovingian anvy to the wild lands of the east. Patrolling down the Dvina and Dnepr they were trying to stop any asiatic hordes from crossing. Th rivers simply cover to many crossing points (regions bording it) to effectivly patrol such a large area so far from a friendly base in unknown waters. They fail to intercept the crossing and return home. Pepin was angry. He was confident they couldnt reach his heartlands though. Little did he know they would be helpd along by moving through depopualted regions and having guides help them at several points. SEE: THE OSMAN MIGRATION

With the death of the King and heir, Sigbert takes power. But being under siege the outlying regions begin to grumble. Not so much that they reject Sigibert, but more out of fear. None rebel though. A worse tragedy is the fact that the entire royal family is now in Aachen, under siege.
 
 

THE KINGDOM OF BURGUNDY

King Donatein

Diplomacy: none

Bavaria rebuilt its military and then joined in the partitioning of Bavaria.

Converts were also won over in Catalonia

Severe flooding destroyed some of the economy in Lyonnais

THE KINGDOM OF BAVARIA

King Horsa

Diplomacy:

Passes into History
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE CROATS

King Ptreskov

Diplomacy: none

SEE: THE FALL OF BAVARIA

King Ptreskov address the citizens of Ravenna the
capitol of Croatia.  With our glorious victories and
enslavement of the Bavarians the Croatian people can
finally take thier place as a major power of Europe.
Now no one can deny the glory that is Croatias.

We are a people of destiny and will not be denied.
All that oppose our future will be knocked down and
trampled underfoot.  We will restore the glory of Rome
and the true Christian faith.

Prince Tomislav married a Persian Princess, Sahir, She was escorted to Ravenna by a strong Persian Navy  sailing from Tyre. 5,000 Persian warriors came along as well. The Persians sent advisors who helped the Croats improve their nation.
 

THE WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE

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

Diplomacy: Naples (t)  Campania (fa)  Savoy (nt)

The Romans began the slow process of restoring there lands after the wars associated with the schism that caused so much grief.

Theodosius marries and his wife has a son "arcadius" in 553Ad, and a second son "Honorius" in 555AD

Theodosius's younger sister Constantina is named heir
 

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Agapetus, Patriarch of the true faith.

Diplomacy: none

There was much rejoicing as the Bretonnian church acknowledged its error and submitted to the Roman Church. Agapetus welcomed the Schismatics back with open arms. The Schismatics for there part all asked forgiveness of the Holy Father. There was some uneasiness at first, as each side feared the other may betray them. But before long each knew the other was sincere.

The ex Schismatic Pope John died from something he ate in 555AD
 
 

THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE

Ioannes, Vasilevs, Avghoustos, kai Avtrokrator Romaion

Diplomacy: Patzinak (nt)  Moesia (ea)  Pannonia (fa)

With the Empire shrinking, lost wars, and Hordes threatening on the frontiers, its no wonder the people of the Empire become more devout as a wave of religious fundamentalism sweeps over the Empire.

Emperor Ioanes gathers up his army, especially the Svear troops. He sends diplomats forth as well. Concentrating in the balkans and in the steppes of the caucus. Perhaps the Black Sea will one day be just a Roman lake.

The Empres has a son in 554AD.

Lord Zoticus dies, in553AD,  in Pannonia while engaging in talks with the locals.
 

THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Patriarch Dorian

Diplomacy: Thessaly (mn)

Working in conjunction with the Empire, the church sends its missionaries and priests to convert the steppe folk on the northeastern regions of the black sea.

Gold is paid to Persia, and Archbishop Zephyrinius is finally released. He travels to Thessaly for the cannonization of the monestary their.

Also of interest was the construction of two cities, Kluj, a port city in Epirus, and Lugdonensis, a port city in Cilicia.
 

THE ORDER OF ST GEORGIOS

Grand Master Leonidas

Diplomacy:

No turn received

THE KINGDOM OF GREATER ARMENIA

King Kushra

Diplomacy: Taman (nt)  Khazar (nt)

The Armenians spent there efforts in continuing to expand diplomatically amongst the steppe peoples of the caucus.

Oh, and fretting over Hordes...a national past time for most of late.
 

THE HORDES OF TEUTONIC TRIBES

Chief Wulfhere

Diplomacy: none

Wulfhere addresses the combined hordes of the Teutons.  “This is the time we have worked towards these many years.  We have wandered long, but now it is time to settle into this land we love.  All of you will have your own land.  Let us go now and stake our claim.”

And so the Teutons and their allies settle in the valley of the Dvina.  A new city rises near the ruins of old Holmgardr.  Many improvements are made to the region and the city.  Other regions nearby are settled.  The city of Aarkopbyr is taken, resettled with the people of the Kuran, and renamed Minsk.  After two years the new Teutonic Kingdom lines the Dvina and stretches to the fur line.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE GOTHS

King Marcus

Diplomacy: Chernigov (t)

King Dameric ordered Lord Marcus to stay behind and see to the adminstrative needs of the Kingdom. Dameric had more impotant issue to deal with, namely expansion of his new lands.

As the King led his Gothic host, of about 16,000, warriors south he was optimistic. The amry camped for the evening just inside the Muscovy border...preparing to march to conquest.

 The Army had been forced to camp amongst the trees. This part of the region having few open areas. As camp was being made the King was talking leisurly with his aides. As the Dameric turned to make a point, arrows flew from the treeline. The first grazed his cheek, missing, the next thudded squarly between his shoulder blades, the last thudded into his lower back. The King staggered..shock in his eyes, then collapsed to the ground, dead.  Angry confusion burst amongst the camp. Men rushed the treeline looking for the Assassins. In the confusion, however, they got away.

Marcus took control, Dameric was the last of the Royal line of the Visgoths.
 

THE KINGDOM OF EGYPT

King Aetius

Diplomacy: Crete (f)  Ad'Diffah (nt)  Jordan (f)

Egypt continued to consolidate its rule. Crete and Jordan were brought fully into the Empire. Jordan when Thaleia, daughter of Prince Tiberius, married the Dux of Jordan making hima  Prince of the Realm.

The Prince Diffah retired and was given Ad'Diffah for his service.
 

THE MONOPHYSITE CHURCH

Patriarch Athenagoras

Diplomacy: Kordofan (ab)  Axum (ch) Darfur (ch)

The Monophysite church continued to spread the gospel amongst the africans. Large numbers of converst were won over in Darounga, Kosti, and Salamat.

ArchBishop Mathew died in 554AD
 

THE ORDER OF THE THEBAN LEGION

Maurice, Grandmaster of the Order.

Diplomacy:

All was quiet

THE KINGDOM OF THE VANDALS

King Octa

Diplomacy: none

The Vandals continue to expand their fortification efforts. the Fortress Kassel is built next to the Holy City of Carthage.

Young (1 year old) Simon, is declared future Heir of the Kingdom. Patriarch Taborus annoints the child and blesses him. The future of the Vandal state is very near, and dear to the Arian church.
 

THE ARIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Taborus

Diplomacy: Morroco (ab) Merrakesh (ab) Zirid (ch) Awlil (nt)

The Arian church continued to build Holy Sites. They tried to establish a church in the Canary Islands. The people there arnt Arian however and the church didnt take hold.

Oh greater interest was the diplomatic effort in Awlil in western Africa. Many wondered why the Church would seek secular lands in that part of the world.

THE ARIAN KNIGHTS OF CARTHAGE

Hermeric the Suevian, Grandmaster of the Order.

Diplomacy: Tunsia (ch)  Kabilya (ch) Algeria (ch) Chelliff (ch)  Zirid (ch) Morroco (ch)  Merrakesh (ch) Sicily (ch) Pa,ermo (ch)

The Ordo Equitum Arianorum Carthaginis was Founded in 528AD, by St Trupin, the Goth. Who, upon seeing a holy vision, led a crusading army of Visgoths, suevi, and Alani into North Africa to save the Vandal Kingdom from the invading Muslim horde. St Turpin was killed during the Muslim assault, but by the grace of God the city was saved.

The Arian Knights of Carthage are composed of the ebst exiled Visgothic Crusaders. They are vasssals of the Vandal King, follow the teachings of St Arias the Egyptian, recognize the jurisdiction of the Archdiocise of Carthage  and vow to uphold Arianist interests both inside and outside the former areas of the Roman Empire.

The Orders Motto: "One Day wehn Gaiseric had embarked on his ship in the harbor of Carthage, and sails were already being spread, the pilot asked him, agaisnt what men in the world he bade them go. nad he replied "Plainly, against those with whom God is angry."
 

THE KINGDOM OF ETHIOPIA

King Malicah

Diplomacy: none

Ethiopia was a quiet land. The King ruled and people had peace. The Queen gave birth to a daughter in 553AD and son in 555AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF HARAR

Emir Ferez

Diplomacy: none

The Arabian people of Harar convert to Coptic Christianity.
 

WESTERN AFRICA

Mercenaries:
10i, 5w, 5t
 

AKAN LORDS OF THE GOLD COAST

King Bashar

Diplomacy: Oyo (f)

The people of Akan had been cutting great swathes into the wilderness signalling a new era of greatness for the Kingdom. With almost half the land under the plow, the King decides to demonstrate his lands greatness by assembling huge amounts of manpower. He drains Akans coffers to hack trees, plant crops and settle people on the new farmlands.

Princess Cibella passes away in 553AD, not before she brings Oyo fully into the Kingdom however.

Lord Bugella dies in 553AD as well, and Lord Kilimone was sent exploring...but never returned.
 

THE KINGDOM OF AKWAR

King Kpetoe

Diplomacy: Khalem (t)  Senegal (nt)

Kpetoe reorganized his military and sent some diplomats to the western part of his realm.

The Queen had a son in 553AD

THE KINGDOM OF KANEM

King Kail

Diplomacy:

No turn received
 

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: Palmyra (t)  Edessa (ea)

Shapur returns his army to Mesopotamia, he remains alert but still has time to spend with his wife. She gives birth to a son in 552AD.

Persia continues its diplomatic efforts. Two royal marriages are arranged.

Princess Sahir is sent of to Italy. There she marries the son of King Ptreskov. Persia also invests in various Craot govnt isntitutions.

Shapur's son, Cyrus, marries an Omani princess, Saba Al-Hadi, in 553AD.
 

THE ZOROASTRIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Hystarapas

Diplomacy:

All was quiet
 

THE FAROHARS OF AHURA MAZDA
Grandmaster Shapero

Diplomacy: Merv (mn)  Samarkand (ab)  Rhagae (ch)  Hamadan (ca)  Kavadh (ab)

Shapero begins to reevaluate the services provided to the faithful. Some adjustments are made. It is decided that the people of the cities, in Persia, need more focus. Thus the order concentrates on its holy sites in the cities.
 

THE CALIPHATE OF OMAN

Caliph Terik

Diplomacy: none

Caliph Terik continued to see to his nations security and prosperity. A royal marriage was secured with Persia.

To increase trade and commerce the city of AL-Mukalla was built in Hadramuht.

Terik's wife gave him a son in 554AD
 

THE HOLY CHURCH OF MECCA

Imam Ali

Diplomacy: none

<open for a player>
 

THE CALIPHATE OF ADEN

Caliph Abu Haytham

Diplomacy: mecca (a)

Caliph Abu Haythem focused on diplomatic efforts. An alliance was sealed with the Shiek of Mecca. Sadly the Caliph's brother, and heir, Abdul Baasit died when he ate some strange looking dates. He was supposed to carry out some diplomatic talks of his own. Those plans went out the door. It is feared the young Prince, he was just 25, may have been the victim of foul play.
 

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE JIHAD

Grandmaster

Diplomacy: none

<OPEN FOR A PLAYER>
 

THE KHANATE OF KARA-KHITAI

Aladar Khan

Diplomacy: none

Aladair continued the economic development of his realm. His army was put on alert incase any Steppe folk were foolish enough to challenge his might.

Converts continued to be won over in Singanakh, not as many as in the past. Perhaps the Khan should send men with tongues of honey instead of prunes.
 

THE EMIRATE OF DAR AL-HARB

Emir Abu Bekr

Diplomacy: none

To everyones suprise, especially Abu Bekr's, neither Horde stomped his small nation. The Osman headed off west as fast as their steppe ponies would carry them. The Ulan moved east gathering the steppe folk.

Great sighs of releif were heard throughout the Muslim land.
 

THE KHANATE OF THE ULAN-KUM

Khan Temuki

Diplomacy: Surely you jest.

The Ulan-Kum migrate east...they moveabout the steppes north of China gathering allies, thousands flock to their banner...Uiger, Liao, Naimon, Wudan, etc....

The "goodwill tour" comes to rest in Naimon
 

THE GUPTA EMPIRE

Mashatra, Emperor of the Gupta

Diplomacy: Mon (nt)  Kedah (nt)  Perak (t)

The Gupta demonstrate what decades of sound fiscal policy allow an Empire to do. The Imperial coffers are opened, and manpower raised. Royal roads are built stretching from Gujerat, through Chitor, and into Tarain. A postal road built from Gaur to Assam. Large numbers of laborers are sent into burma. The rugged wilderness is cleared, and before to long the land is producing crops and people are moved into the new farmland. Then Emperor Mashatra builds FOUR, yes FOUR, cities, Siripti, a port city in Pegu, Meshentra, a port city in Kalinga, Pukujujarti, a port city in Arakan, Dhera, a port city in Thaton. As if that wasnt enough spending, the Gupta raise 50,000 new troops as well.

And amazingly there were still substantial sums of gold in the treasury, and manpower held in reserve should a horde come calling.
 

THE KINGDOM OF ASAMAKA

King Vurn

Diplomacy: Seylan (ea)  Polonarva (ea)

King Arami, the Great, conquerer of Pandya and Lanka, who raised Asamaka from the ashes of the plague, died in 554AD.

Before he passed he had moved the Veteran Asamaka army back to the mainland and north to the Gupta border. They were ordered to react to any horde intrusions and fight side by side with their Gupta allies. A royal road was built from Kayal to Gujerat to assist in this.

The Lords Dharmi and Shustra were rewarded for their many years of service. They were granted fiefs in Seylon and Polonarva respectivly. They were then visited by Asamakara diplomats to discuss how they could continue to serve the Kingdom.

Lord Waman over saw the move of the capital from Kalyani to Banavasi.

Prince Vurn took the throne without challenge.
 

THE TEMPLE OF KALI (was Church of Shiva)

Sajid Tajuddin

Diplomacy: Malabar (ca)  Nasik (ca)  Kalyani (ca)  Anhivarta (mn) Gujerat (ch)  Pawar (ch) Pandya (ch)  Chera (ch)

The Church awakens from years of innactivity and spread holy sites far and wide
 

THE SWORD OF SHIVA

Shiva Chakrarti

Diplomacy:

No turn received
 

THE KINGDOM OF CHAMPA

King Tru Rhan

Diplomacy:

Dai Viet Revolted and declared its independance. No orders received
 
 

THE SRIVIJAYAN EMPIRE

King Keppa

Diplomacy: none

Keppa orders a census and rules, he did find time to spend with his wife. She gave birth to a son in 553AD and another son in 555AD.

Prince Toopa was sent to Utara for talks, the fact that he was the one who had used force to compel tribute from them didnt help his cause, little was gained.

Lord Hymra was preparing to set sail for some important talks when he fell ill and died.
 

THE NORTHERN EMPIRE OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON

Emperor Si-Lei II

Diplomacy: Shan'si (ea)  Tai'yuan (t)

The Emperor raised some levies, primarily cavalry, and built some field forts in Shensi. He sent his niece off to Shan'si as part of a diplomatic deal.

All eyes in the Empire were focused on the steppes wondering what the barbaric nomads would do.
 

THE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTHERN DRAGON

Emperor Hu Tii II

Diplomacy:  Kweichou (nt) Lingsi (f)  Lingtung (f)

Emperor Hu Tii II contimued his Empire's consolidation of southern lands. Also Kwiechou, in the west, was the target of Imperial diplomats.

The Military was consolidated as outlying garrisons were gathered in, no need being piecemeal if a horde comes calling.
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE TOBA WEI

King Wei Sin

Diplomacy: none

Open for a player
 

THE BUDDHIST PRIMATE

Kim Lu

Diplomacy:  none

No orders received
 

THE ORDER OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE

Shen Jihuan

Diplomacy: Hupei (ab) Kaifeng (mn)  Hunan (ab)  Nanling (ab)  Kwangsi (ch)  Tii'Dawn (ch) Kwangtung (ch)

The order continued its mission in the lands of the Southern Dragon. Also huge sums of gold were invested into the "Shaolin four beasts school of war & martial arts"

Patriarch Shen Jihuan dies in 552AD, Priest Fend Bao passes in 555AD
 

THE KINGDOM OF KOREA

King Ura

Diplomacy:  Bandao (f)

SEE: THE HSUING'NU WARS

Lord Li Wong was sent to Lu'an for diplomatic reasons, but when war broke out in the region the Lord became the Prince Kim Ho's second in command.

THE KHANATE OF THE HSUING NU

Khan Liao Kao

Diplomacy:  Kin (nt)  Tumet (nt)

Meanwhile King Ura, who was engaged in diplomatic talks in Bandao, sent his son, and heir, Prince Kim Ho west to Lu'an, when he heard of the Hsuing'nu invasion. The prince had a large force of cavalry, 18,000 warriors-6,500 of it heavy, and was eager to crush the upstart nomadic invaders. He was dismayed to find the region already under the invaders control. He was forced to engage an enemy, 12,000 strong, behind the Great walls defenses. He spent many days probing for weaknesses along the wall. He was met with constant vigileance by the defenders as they rained arrows down upon his scouts. As this continued day after day, the Korean prince began to feel they would enver be able to find a weak point. But then his scouts came back reporting there was a weak point, a lightly defended gate area, a hours ride along the wall. The Koreans strike the gate in the early hours before dawn, the gate is quickly taken and the rmy storms through it. the gate opens into a valley used for trade throught the wall. As the Korean army moves into the valley the Hsuing'nu forces strike from the heights surrounding the valley. IT was an ambush, the Hsuing'nu had left the gate undefended on purpose. The nomad cavalry of the Hsuin'nu rained arrows down on the massed Koreans, they could hardly miss. The Koreans in desperation tried charging up the heights. The rough terrain and cosntant hail of arrows broke up the charge  and by the time it reached the heights it had become disordered and the impact of the heavy cavalry was neutralized. The Hsuing'nu heavy cavalry, though outnumbered, counter charged the disordered Korean heavy cavalry. A bloody melee ensued. The momentum was with the nomads and the Koreans broke and fled. Prince Kim Ho was killed in the flight, An arrow pierced the side of his helmet and he was dead before he hit the ground.

Lord Li Wong led the defeated Koreans back into Liao-tung

In the east, Lord Kuchlug had anticipated the Koreans would react to attack Lu'an, so he lead his small cavalry force east, raiding as he went. When his raids brought him into Bandao, his luck changed. King Ura was in the region. The King, though in his 6th decade, was still alert and a very able general. Lord Kuchlug tried to evade and escape to raid some more but he was caught by Ura and his small cavalry force was annihilated. Lord Kuchlug perished with his men.
 

THE TAKEDA SHOGUNATE

Shogun Dainami

Diplomacy:  none

The Japanese focused on economic development and culuttural change. The port city of Karuizawa was built in Aichi, and a royal road was built from shimane to Heian.

The Shoguns wife gave birth to a daughter "Matsu" in 554AD
 

THE MISSISSIPPIAN FEDERATION

Powtuneep

Diplomacy: none

Continunuing his talks with the priests from the Pelegian Church, Chief Powtuneep moves to convince his people to join the new faith. They do, many out of genuine belief, others curiosity.

The chief's son, and heir, heads south and visits the university at new scone.
 

THE CREEK FEDERATION

Shukahosus

Diplomacy: none

Open for a player
 
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE TOLTEC

Tatlamocain

Diplomacy: none

No turn received.
 

THE MAYAN EMPIRE

Xiu Cinteotl

Diplomacy: popoluca (f)  Chontal (f)

The Maya continue to consolidate through diplomatic efforts.
 

THE PELEGIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Patriarch Uetla

Diplomacy: New Scone (mn)  Carib (ab)

The Pelegian church rejoices at the conversion of the Mississippie Federation to the true faith. Holy sites were expanded in Carib and new scone. Also the missionaries sent to Ciguayo reported half the population was converted, further reasont o celebrate.
 

THE KINGDOM OF ALBION

King Eavan

Diplomacy: Colon (a)

King Eavan orders much of the treasury sent to the Pelegian Church. With an empty treasury there was little to do, some diplomatic effort in colon.

Lord Angus was supposed to go exploring, a heart attack in 551AD ended that idea.

Prince Howell married a native princess in Colon, she gave him 2 sons in 553 and 555 respectively. King Eavans wife, also a native-of Arawak, had a daughter in 554AD. The same year saw the matriarch Grania have a daughter as well.
 
 

THE KINGDOM OF THE HUARI

Tutem

Diplomacy: None

No orders received.