Lords of the Earth Campaign 31

Turn 4: Anno Domini 1413 - 1416

Industrial Stage One: The Dawn of the Modern Age

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TURN 5 is due Friday, 17 March 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GM COMMENTS

Welcome to Lords of the Earth, Campaign 31! This is a game of empire building set in an historical setting. You will have the chance to control the rise and fall of empires through political, economic, military, espionage, and religious activities. Since this is an open-ended game, covering a span of centuries, you will have the opportunity to do pretty much anything you can imagine.

I'm shooting for a 3-week turn-around for this campaign - two weeks for you to submit your orders and one week for me to process them. Maps are available on the Lords-31 website.

If you want to submit material for the Newsfax, either as the "mouthings of the emperor" or as background material to help me write things up, by all means do so. However, I reserve the right to make necessary changes.

That brings us to the status and execution of NPN's and positions that fail to turn in orders. I will use my "best" judgment in these circumstances; if the players near this position are actively participating, then the NPN will be very passive, concentrating on PWB and investments. If the nearby players are not very active then the NPN will move out and try to DP the adjacent regions.

Some notes and observations from turn-2-4:

• If you want to adjust the MSP on your trade routes, you must tell me the route number or it probably won't be adjusted. There are over 400 trade routes in this campaign and I don't want to search them all every time someone wants to make a change.
• Unless you are a Religious Primate, you need two other countries to join you in calling a holy war or it can't happen.
• Remember, Lords-31 has four year turns vice the "normal" five year turns. You have to modify your income by the tax rate on your stat sheet, but you don't need to modify your expenses - the program has already done that.
• Speaking of four year turns, that also limits your total action points per turn.
• For battles which involve armies with similar die modifiers, it is possible to keep going until there is no one left. I am looking into Lorne Colmar's modified combat system and others to see what is the best for this campaign, but I recommend that you tell me a break off point so your army won't completely disappear if the rolls go against you.

Good Luck to all!

- Dave Salter

RULES ERRATA AND REMINDERS

Colonization: Any region that is cultivated or has been cultivated and is less than 2 GPV can be increased in value up to 2 GPV for the cost of 15 gp and 15 NFP per GPV of increase. Any named island can be colonized to 1 GPV.

Mercs: Countries can hire out their troops as mercenaries as long as they provide a leader to go along with them.

Holy Roman Empire: National regions inside the Holy Roman Empire need not be contiguous in order to maintain control over them, though distance requirements are still in effect.

Mercantile Combines: A Mercantile Combine can trade with interior countries provided they have at least a BO in a city of the interior country and can reach a port city with at least a BO in it. The BO in the interior country can be no further than 1/2 their tech level in action points away from that port. In addition, that combine can conduct trade for the interior country by allocating MSP to that route, indicating a level of transportation assets committed to servicing that route. This conduit will count as one conduit for overseas trade.

A clarification to the rule book: a combine can only handle one side of the trade between two nations. It is the responsibility of the combine to redistribute income from the routes his handles for his clients. Trade income received in turn 2 will be redistributed by the combine in turn 3.

Religious Orders: New status codes will be applied to religious orders. They are similar to Primate control statuses except they will allow for a slight increase in the amount of NFP generated. Also, the Religious Primate and a Religious Order (of the same religion) can maintain a status level in the same region or city. However, the Religious Order status cannot go higher that monastery (rmn) if the Primate has a monastery (mn) of its own. No two Religious Orders can maintain higher than abbey (rab) in the same region or city.

Religious Order Authority Control Statuses

Contacting the Game Master

You can contact me at the following address:

Dave Salter
7338 Rolling Oak Ln.
Springfield, VA 22153
Or call:

(703) 912-6076 [EST] (best time is 7-9 pm weekdays and after 6 pm on weekends.)

The best way to contact me is by email. I will answer mail as soon as I receive it.
My address is: salterdj@aol.com.

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TROOP CONVERSIONS

Infantry (200 men = 1 point)
Cavalry (200 men and 200 horse = 1 point)
Siege Engineers (200 men = 1 point)
Warships (2 ships = 1 point)
Transports (2 ships = 1 point)

EUROPE

Northern Europe

THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND
James I
DIPLOMACY: None
Robert saw to the continued prosperity of his people and to the growth of Edinburgh. Robert sent Brian looking for secret locations and his report was most enlightening. Robert was so surprised at the news that he had a seizure and died on the spot. James, his son, grieved the required period and then firmly grasp the reigns of power.
Civilized tech 7.

THE KINGDOM OF ENGLAND
Henry V
DIPLOMACY: Dyffed (nt)
Henry V went to Dyffed to try to heal old wounds, with some success. The English allies were seen searching vigorously throughout the countryside in search of...? The Earl of Northumberland, after years of faithful service as an able administrator, wants to make his mark before he reaches old age, so he sets off to pursue the old legends about Leif Erikson by searching for the route to the Faeroe Islands. He was never heard from again. Bands of thugs were seen in Mercia banging heads and making a nuisance of themselves; some said they were looking for Jesuits, but no one had seen Jesuits before -- what do they look like?
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK
Margaret
DIPLOMACY: Norway (f), Skane (f), Kimya (nt), Vassa (nt), Uppsala (a), Stockholm (a)
Queen Margaret rules her kingdom with a gentle hand; she throws a huge birthday party for Olaf when he comes of age and takes his place as the Crown Prince of Denmark. She gains friends in Norway and Skane and allies in Uppsala and Stockholm. Ties are decreased with Kimya and Vaasa while the military is restructured and redeployed.
Renaissance tech 8.

Western Europe

Mercenaries

THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE
Charles VI
DIPLOMACY: Calais (ea), Brittany (f), Gasgony (f), Orleans (f), Narbonne (ea)
Charles sent gold to England in payment for Calais as he strengthened his hold on the city. Brittany, Gasgony and Orleans became lands of the Crown, while the city of Narbonne signed an economic treaty with the King.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE DUCHY OF BURGUNDY
John the Fearless, Great Duke of the West, Defendor Pacis
DIPLOMACY: Vermandois (a), Nivernais (f), Luxembourg (a), Nancy (a)
The Duke orders the wall of Antwerpen and Luxembourg torn down to make room for growth and economic expansion. The cities of Gent and Nancy grew a level. The Duke's agents went throughout the Duchy, binding the cities and regions tightly to the Duke.

Philip the Good, ruling in Dijon for his father, issued the following statement, "The Holy Church and the Catholic Orders are invited to build holy sites in the Burgundian Realm with one exception: for security reasons the capital Dijon will be excluded from this. As a consequence the Hussite Church in Dijon will be closed and relocated to Nancy." In addition, "The trade of Burgundy is handled by the Hanseatic League, so no other combines will be allowed to build offices in Burgundian territory."
Renaissance tech 8.

THE AVIGNON PAPACY
Clement
DIPLOMACY: Wessex (ab)
Clement focuses his attention on the reunificiation or conversion of the Orthodox Greeks and Turks. The Jesuits have been placed under excommunication
until further notice.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE SWISS CONFEDERATION
Edward III
DIPLOMACY: Swabia (some effect)
The Swiss relinquished Tyrol to Bavaria and redeployed their forces. A wary eye was cast to the east where a unsteady truce was holding in place. (See Hussites)
Renaissance tech 8.

THE DUCHY OF AUSTRIA
Albrecht IV, Arch Duke of Austria
DIPLOMACY: None
Albrecht continues to rebuild his nation; he is pleased with the news of the birth of a grandson in 1414 and a daughter in 1416.
Renaissance tech 8.

DUCHY OF BAVARIA
Jobst
DIPLOMACY: None
Jobst tries to rebuild Bavaria into one of the leading Duchies of the Empire; he still has some work to do.
Renaissance tech 8.

DUCHY OF SAXONY
Rupert III
DIPLOMACY: Friesland (f), Holstein (ea)
Rupert strengthens the ties to his outlying provinces; trade is established with the other member states of the Empire.
Renaissance tech 8.

HANSEATIC LEAGUE
Klaus Stortebecker
DIPLOMACY: London (ci), Bilboa (mf), Zurich (mf), Nancy (mf)
The League tried to expand into central Europe, with limited success.
Renaissance tech 8.

DUCHY OF BRANDENBURG
Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg
DIPLOMACY: Magdeburg (f), Pomerania (nt)
Frederick brought the city Magdeburg fully into the Duchy. He also convinced the Pomeranians to recognize his authority over the Polish Crown.
Renaissance tech 8.

DUCHY OF BOHEMIA
Wenceslas
DIPLOMACY: Alsace (a), Meissen (n)
Wenceslas conducts a full court press (then stops to wonder what that is?) in wooing Alsace. He convinces them to become full allies. An unfortunate hunting accident killed the Meissen Count; to make bad news even worse, his son was no fan of Bohemia and he rejected Bohemian control completely.
Renaissance tech 8.

HUSSITES - Order of the Cross and Cannon
Jan Hus
DIPLOMACY: Churches in Utrecht, Alsace, Pest, Buda; Abbeys in Holland, Warsaw, Burgundy, Nancy; Monasteries in Poland, Bakony, Alfold
Hus went west to broaden the power and influence of the order, while Koranda and Ziska went east. The Hussites received gold from many, sent gold to many and helped Poland and Burgundy improve their military technology.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF HUNGARY
Sigismund, King of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor
DIPLOMACY: None
The Emperor continues in his duties as King of Hungary. He announces with pride his eldest Son Sigmund as Heir to the throne. The relationship between Hungary and the Ottomans had been close to the brink of war, or at a state of warfare many times. The Turks over the past decade had made a remarkable turn around and showed signs of converting to the Catholic faith besides. Given that situation the Emperor had decided to show his support and take a leap of faith in his duties. He would send Rivmyr with the Emperor's siege train to Constantinople. Rivmyr was hoping this would be a more successful campaign than the last one and that he would return home with life and limb once again. (See Byzantine Empire)
Renaissance tech 8.

Iberian Penisula

Mercenaries

THE KINGDOM OF CASTILE
Enrique III
DIPLOMACY: Andalusia (a)
Enrique gained the rutters to Cape Verdes Islands from Navarre and sent colonist to the islands to claim them for Castile. He also ordered Granada colonized, much to the concern of the local, but sufficiently cowed locals. He also spent considerable effort to locate Jesuit hides in Castile, but nothing definite was discovered. All trade was rebased out of Madiera.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF ARAGON
Pedro IV
DIPLOMACY: Sicily (ea), Togo (nt), Idjil (nt), Bir-el-Khazaim (c), Terhazza (c)
Pedro gathered the significant fleet of Aragon and headed east to lay siege to Constantinople. (See Byzantine Empire) He also ordered his influence and reach to spread down the African coast, reaching as far as Togo. He also joined with Portugal to build a port city (Heirro) in the Canary Islands.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF NAVARRE
Raymond
DIPLOMACY: None
Raymond shared his rutters with his neighbors and searches for others. Raymond also announces the future marriage of his daughter to Edward I of Portugal.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF PORTUGAL
John I
DIPLOMACY: Benin (t), Baelerics (a)
John builds a port city in the Canary Islands with Navarre and establishes relations with the Benin on the central African coast..
Renaissance tech 8.

Southern Europe

Mercenaries

THE DUCHY OF MILAN
Doria
DIPLOMACY: Avignon (f)
Doria plays the commodities market in grain and sends backup to the Swiss. Avignon is brought fully into the fold. Doria was blessed with a son in 1414.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE REPUBLIC OF VENICE
Guilando, Doge of Venice
DIPLOMACY: Erpius (t), Monemvasia (ne)
The Doge sends reinforcements to Austria and joins in the fun at Constantinople. (See Byzantine Empire) Diplomatic efforts bring Erpius closer but the people of Monemvasia will not budge due to religious differences.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE KINGDOM OF NAPLES
Isralo, Prince of Salerno
DIPLOMACY: Rome (f)
Isralo continued to strengthen his army and moved to backup the Alliance and League. He struck a more extensive contract with Genoa regarding trade. Leonardo became the proud father of a very healthy girl.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE REPUBLIC OF FLORENCE
Lorenzo de' Medici
DIPLOMACY: Romagna (a)
Lorenzo establishes a stronger contract with Genoa and moves his forces to backup Austria and the League. Lorenzo is blessed with a son in 1413.
Renaissance tech 8.

GENOESE TRADE COMBINE
Grimaldi
DIPLOMACY: Alexandria (bo), Heraclea (bo), Phocea (ci), Takrur (mf), Bissau (mf), Campania (mf), Naples (mf)
Grimaldi continues to strengthen his influence across the Mediterranean basin, signing a contract with Castile. His reach now extends to Takrur. Grimaldi was not pleased when he heard the news of an attack on the Alexandria branch office; damage was minor and evidence pointed to the Islamic merchants that are rumored to be based somewhere south of Arabia.
Renaissance tech 8.

Eastern Europe

Mercenaries

THE KINGDOM OF POLAND AND LITHUANIA
Jagiello, Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland
DIPLOMACY: Courland (f)
Jagiello takes part in the Euro-search for the "Son of Urban," but to no avail. He then woos Courland into full members of the Kingdom. His forces are once again reorganized and redeployed and he hires mercenaries to back them up. Trade is initiated with Denmark and Scotland as well as received from many of the Duchies of the Empire.
Civilized tech 7.

THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS
Conrad von Jungingen, Grand Master
DIPLOMACY: Lithuania (rca), Saxony (rab), Lorraine (rch)
Conrad rules and reacts to invasion of Teutonic Lands (other than Danzig). Ulrich travels to Lithuania to create the first Teutonic Cathedral. Religious presence is strengthened in Saxony and established in Lorraine. While under the pretense of taking armed service, Jurgen investigates Latvia for signs of Secret Empire presence. More ships are built and leased to the Hanseatic League.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE REPUBLIC OF NOVGOROD
Alexander
DIPLOMACY: None
Alexander builds a fortress in Novgorod, reorganizes his army and joins Western Europe in the Renaissance.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE PRINCIPALITY OF MOSCOW
Basil II
DIPLOMACY: None
Basil II occupies Seversk and starts the process of recolonization of the region.
Civilized tech 7.

THE KHANATE OF THE GOLDEN HORDE
Toktamish
STARTS WITH: Bolgar (fa)
In a gesture of magnanimity to the Russians, the Khakhan ceded to them the provinces of Seversk and Murom. However he will maintain a claim to Mordva. Toktamish picked up his canal garrison and returned home via the Black Sea coastline. The army encamped for several weeks outside the Genoese port of Tana, creating a vast tent city sprawling from the eastern gate to the plains below. The troops performed "defensive" maneuvers before continuing south and then home.

On his return home, the Khakhan listened late one evening to the emissary from an organization calling itself the "Sons of Urban." After hearing this man, who gave his name as Fabrizio Sforza, Toktamish conferred with the visiting clerics and his councilors. The Beg of the Kipchak leaned away from these advisors and faced Sforza. Smiling, Toktamish enquired as to his guest's home address, as a gift would be sent. The suddenly confident Italian provided this, and was ushered out. Rising, the Khakhan motioned for the captain of his guard, a wiry blond Cuman named Oghul. Toktamish quietly said he regretted that Sforza had taken food in his tent, and that Oghul should invite the visitor to his tent. For questioning. Oghul raised his eyebrows, Toktamish nodded, and the guardsman smiled, showing strong white teeth and the cold blue eyes of a wolf. The Beloved of Tengri slept well that night, lulled by the sounds from the tent of Oghul, knowing a report would be forthcoming on the morrow. The Italian would not be seen again until his salted head arrived on a doorstep in Milan.

In the morning, the Khakhan dictated a statement for all the ambassadors to his court: Secrets are common. Some are good, some are bad. And some are evil. Secret organizations, because they deny their Lord his sovereignty, are always evil and will not be left standing. They are a dark gift of the Night Khan, who fights Tengri for mastery of the Earth. Any members of these foul secret empires found in our lands will find the same fate as our late Italian guest.
Nomadic - tech 5.

THE PRINCIPALITY OF SERBIA
Stephen Lazarevich
DIPLOMACY: None
Stephen carries the war to the Byzantine food basket, taking Thessaly and Attica against light resistance. He sends Lord Ragnor, with the siege troops to support the attack on Constantinople. The Serbs take advantage of their newly acquired port of Thessaloniki to trade with many neighbors.
Civilized tech 7.

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Manuel II
DIPLOMACY: None
Manuel ordered massive conscription to build up the navy. With over 100 warships, he sent his son Alexander and Gustavo to go seek out the Ottoman fleet. They found the combine Ottoman and Knights of St. John fleets moving towards Constantinople.

The Greeks tried to sweep the Ottoman right and partially succeeded. Just when the Ottoman fleet was about break, they sighted a Venician squadron and the Aragonese fleet of about 60 war galleys and rallied. Although these new forces gave the numbers to the Ottomans, the Greeks pressed their initial advantage. After several more hours of intense battle, the Allies lost the stomach for the carnage and withdrew back towards the Ottoman coastline. The Allies lost over a third of their ships while the Greeks lost over half on their irreplaceable vessels. (See Ottomans)
Renaissance tech 8.

AEGEAN CCI
Paul Atatarxos
DIPLOMACY: Vienna (ci), Trebizond (ci)
Paul hid from the Turks while sending his agents to prepare for the post-Byzantine world.
Renaissance tech 8.

ASIA

The Middle East

Mercenaries

THE OTTOMAN SULTANATE
Sulieman, Shield of Christ and Emperor of the Ottomans
DIPLOMACY: Galatia (a)
Bayazid reorganized for a final blow against the Byzantines. He had Hungarian and Serbian engineers and plenty of help on the sea. As his army crossed into the region of Constantinople, he faced one of strongest regional fortification systems in the world. Not daunted, he pressed forward in what quickly turned into a battle of attrition as each fortification was reduced in turn. While he struggled through these forts, the Byzantine main army was held in reserve, waiting for the chance.

Sulieman, finally broke through the fortifications, only to see the Byzantines withdrawing to the city. Without an effect naval blockade, he knew he couldn't force the walls. It looked like the Byzantines had won at least a short reprieve. He was please to here that the city had gone on rations as food supplies were running short - despite the Mameluke's generosity with their grain shipment.
Civilized tech 7.

EMIRATE OF RUM
Hamir
DIPLOMACY: None
Hamir stayed at home and tried to improve the lot of his people.
Civilized tech 7.

THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHNS
Juan Fernandez, Grand Master
DIPLOMACY: Cyprus (rab), Provence (rch), Valencia (rch)
The Grand Master agained moved to blockade Constantinople and this time the Ottomans showed up, along with a few friends. (See Byzantines) A foundation of a port was built in Malta as wellas churches in Provence and Valencia.
Renaissance tech 8.

THE TIMURID EMIRATE
Shah Rukh
DIPLOMACY: Mesopotamia (f)
Shah Rukh turned out to quite the administrator; he reorganized the government (Imperial), gained friends in Mesopotamia and saw learning rejunjevate itself through out the Emirate.
Civilized - tech 6.

THE BLACK SHEEP TURKOMANS
Kara Usuf
DIPLOMACY: None
The Black Sheep Turkomans kept to themselves and tried to avoid the battles to the west.
Nomad tech 5.

THE MAMELUKE SULTANATE
Bartuk Malik-al-Zahir
DIPLOMACY: None
Bartuk acknowledged the new treaty with Abyssinia and announced that all children of slaves were to be considered free-born. He also slipped in some grain to Constantinople before the blockade shut everything down. He also focused on reforming his religion in order to bring a rennaissance upon Islam which has suffered under Mongol oppression for almost 200 years in an attempt to make it once again the great religion of science and learning it once was.

But, before all that was completed, let's go have some fun. Bartuk, himself, invaded the regions of Lybia and Ad'difah; enslaving both regions and bring them back to Egypt to fix up the place. While the Christian fleets were occupied with Constantinople, Bartuk sent General Azim and Admiral Al Farah to conduct slave raids on the Ottoman coastal provinces of Bithnia and Lydia. They quick speed homeward at the first sight of a Christian fleet.

Hasan Ksafa was sent with over 6,000 troops to Adana where he launched attacks into Pamphlya and Phrygia, collecting slaves and loot as he went. When he arrived at the Ottoman capitol, he forced the newly acquired slaves to assault the walls of the city. The city's defensives were so powerful that the assault lasted barely 20 minutes before all the slaves were dead. No harm, no, what's the word? Hasan saw that he could do no more damage here so he withdrew his main body back to Adana.
Civilized tech 7.

Central Asia

THE SAFAVID SULTANATE
Haidar
DIPLOMACY: Bactria (ea), Bokhara (f), Ferghana (nt)
Haidar continues to consolidate his hold on his new land, investing heavily at improving the standard of living of his people.
Civilized 6.

THE CHEIBANID KHANATE
Mamai
DIPLOMACY: None
The Khan tries to consolidate his territory by spreading the new faith to the doubters amongst his people.
Nomad tech 5.

India

THE SULTANATE OF DELHI
Khizar Khan
DIPLOMACY: Chitor (ea)
The Sultan gains the economic power of Chitor as well as improving the conditions in Delhi, itself.
Civilized tech 6.

THE SULTANATE OF GUJERAT
Mahmud Shah
DIPLOMACY: None
The Shah brings the Word of Allah to the pagans of Anhivarta, Surashtra and Edrosia.
Civilized tech 6.

THE SULTANATE OF JAUNPUR
Begarha
DIPLOMACY: None
The Sultan continued his investment in improving the lives of the peasants of the region and orders a census be taken. In 1414 his son comes of age.
Civilized tech 6.

THE SULTANATE OF BENGAL
Bulal Lodi
DIPLOMACY: Gaur (ea)
Bulal concentrated on opening trade with his neighbors and bringing the pagan Hindu to the ways of Allah. While celebrating the success he had won in Gaur, Lord Haje died while choking on some wild fowl.
Civilized tech 6.

THE HINDU KINGDOM OF ORISSA
Sangramaraja
DIPLOMACY: Kakatiya (f), Chela (f), Pawar (t)
Sangramaraja strengthen ties with the inland provinces and establishes trade with the north.
Civilized tech 6.

THE SULTANATE OF MALWA
Ala-ud-din
DIPLOMACY: Tripuri (ea)
Ala-ud-din concentrates on the internal administration of his nation.
Civilized tech 6.

THE SULTANATE OF BAHMANI
Firuz Shah
DIPLOMACY: None
Firuz Shah concentrated on the affairs of his state. He looked with going concern at the increase in power of the southern Hindu states.
Civilized tech 6.

THE VIJAYANGAR EMPIRE
Radjya
DIPLOMACY: Chera (f), Manya-Kheta (nt), Seylan (nt), Karnata (nt)
Devaraya moved to secure the Hindu lands in the south of India and to ensure that future trade routes were assured. Chera was the key to the western routes. Madurai would be the key to the eastern routes. He looked longingly at Vengi, but had sworn an agreement with his Hindu neighbor and knew in his soul that it could not be violated. Devaraya worked at building his nation's economy. He saw it flower into the promise that his forefathers had predicted, but he would not see the end of the journey. He died in his sleep, knowing he had started the Empire down the trail of glory. His son, Radjya, smoothly took the reigns of power and all paid him homage.
Civilized tech 6.

Indochina and Indonesia

THE BURMAN KINGDOM OF AVA
Minhkaung
DIPLOMACY: None
Minhkaung concentrated on internal affairs and improving the lot of his subjects.
Civilized tech 6.

THE MON KINGDOM OF PEGU
Razadarit
DIPLOMACY: None
Razadarit ruled his kingdom and watched the war to his south with going concern; he was so concerned that no investment were made.

THE KINGDOM OF CHAMPA
Viaya Sri Harivaraja
DIPLOMACY: Phan Rang (p)
Viaya tired of the arrogance of P'ayao and his court of weak need supplicants. His agents were sent to ambush P'ayao and his advisor as they reacted to the Champan invasion of Phan Rang. They agents were veterans of Angor and they caught the King just as he left the city proper. (See Khemer)
Civilized tech 6.

THE KHEMER KINGDOM OF ANGKOR NNN
P'ayao
DIPOLMACY: None
Khemer prepared for the worse. And it finally came. P'ayao was caught in a hail of arrows, all of them poisoned with venom from the deadly king cobra. Without the King, the army fell back into the city. Tales of slaughter came in from the remnants of the Phan Rang garrison. With news of the approach of the Champan army, the Khemer people turned to the Thai to save them.
Civilized tech 6.

THE THAI KINGDOM OF AYUTHIA
Int'araja
DIPLOMACY: Dai Vet (ne), Khemer (t), Angor (t)
Int'araja took advantage of the chaos in Khemer to gain that region and its city in exchange for the hand of his daughter and protection from Champa. Trade was started with Java, but diplomatic efforts in Dai Vet fell on deaf ears.
Civilized tech 6.

THE MAJAPAHIT KINGDOM OF JAVA
Bahavijaya Siwa-Buddha, Nirguna, King of Java
DIPLOMACY: Kingdom of Malacca (ea)
The ready agreement of the Malaccans to join with Java in a defensive alliance had exceeded his wildest expectations. And he wasn't a man given to flights of fancy. In recognition of their friendship the Javan ruler pledged to buttress their security and extend their realm by joining a co-operative diplomatic foray into Kedah.

While the Ayuthians to the north appeared not to have any aggressive intent towards their southern neighbours, the two Hindu leaders remained watchful. Bahavijaya also showed concern over the fate of the lowly Khemer. But the king kept such worries to himself. There was certainly no sign of any inward disquiet during the magnificent ceremony held in Sunda to mark his son Tadarava's appointment as Bahavijaya's heir.

Happiest of all were the Javan traders. Only after the first few profitable runs between their home ports and those of the Ming Empire did they fully appreciate how lucrative this commercial route could be. And things only got better when the rise in Sunda's population produced even more finished goods on which to turn a profit.
Civilized tech 6.

THE KINGDOM OF MALACCA
Paramesvara
DIPLOMACY: Kedah (nt)
Paramesvara remained the center of Javan affections; not only was he courted but Javan diplomats even helped him convince Kedah to join his kingdom. Malacca is an Economic Ally to Java. Malaccan representatives arrived in time to watch the dissolution of Khemer; using their own initiative, they traveled down to Phan Rang to meet with the Hindu warlords.
Civilized tech 6.

East Asia

Mercenaries

THE EMPIRE OF THE GREAT KHAN
Dayan Khan
DIPLOMACY: Suifenhe (f)
The Khan continued his cultivation project in Tatar, Angarland, Yensey, and Beryat. Henghis, again, conducted several raids, this time to the east. The Mongols have made new friends in Suifenhe and have built a port city there, Vladivostok. The Khan entertains the Buddhist holy man and allows him to talk to others in his court.
Civilized tech 6.

MING EMPIRE OF CHINA
Yung-lo
DIPLOMACY: Tsainan (f), Nan Chou (a), Shentung (f), Shensi (f), Szechwan (f), Kwangchou (f)
Yung Lo settles many household matters and looks to improve relations with many of the regions loosely bound to the Empire. Trade initiatives begin with "some" of the Ming's neighbors. Preparations are made for major construction, slated to begin in four years. In response to a plea for help from the Holy One, the Ming collect an Offering to assist the enlightened one's cause. Chintang, Prince of Szechwan, is made the Prince of the Realm.
Civilized tech 6.

ASHIKAGA JAPAN
Yamana
DIPLOMACY: Yamato (f), Heian (nt), Yamaguchi (fa), Saga (c), Kumamoto (c)
Yamana fully incorporated Yamato into his growing kingdom; its city of Heian also recognized Yamana's leadership. Tetsuo strengthen ties with the provinces to the west.
Civilized tech 6.

THE GORYEO KINGDOM
Mog-Jong
DIPLOMACY: Bandao (ea), Liao-Tung (ea) Parhae, (nt)
Mog-Jong strengthened his grip on the former Ming provinces of Bandao and Liao-Yung.
Civilized tech 6.

TIBET
Tsong-Kha-Pa
DIPLOMACY: Tz'uk'an (ca)
The Holy Father Tsong, having brought the Cheibanid Khan to the way of enlightenment, journeyed further east to the court of the Great Khan. Though he was well received, there was little progress made in convincing the Khan to follow the True path. Ah, but Tsong is a very patient man. Priests expanded the monastery in Tz'uk'an to a cathedral.
Civilized tech 6.

OCEANIC

Polynesia and Australia

AFRICA

Northern Africa

THE MARINID Khalifate
Khalifah Harun Adbul-Wahid (Aaron, Servant of God), Amir Al-Mu'mineen (Leader of the Believers)
DIPLOMACY: Mahidia (ca), Lybia (ab)
Harun spreads his influence to the east and ordered a fortress built to guard the ferry point to Iberia. He also established the Al-Abrar (Council of Islamic Alliance).
Civilized tech 6.

THE HAFSID CALIPHATE
Nasir ad Dawla Badis
DIPLOMACY: Morroco (t)
Nasir sends his emissaries to Morroco in order to help secure the holy city of Fez, plus the rich lands are but a gift from Allah. The Caliphate has experienced a blossoming of the arts and science not seen in North Africa for 400 years.
Civilized tech 7.

Western Africa

THE MALIA EMPIRE OF SONGHAY
Nasir ad Dawla Badis
DIPLOMACY: Kingdom of Songhay (fa)
Nasir dedicated the entire resources of his Empire to convince Songhay that reunification was not only desirable but inevitable. Naseem came of age in 1415 and then joined his father at the Songhay court and issued the following decree:

TO THE PEOPLE OF SONGHAY:

"The time is upon us to once again restore the glory of Islam. For the Blessed One shall bestow upon us the power of what is good and Holy. Amongst us in this time of great prosperity and enlightenment the Unbelievers grow strong.......we shall not stand idle. The power of Allah shall guide us united to follow His way, to show others His way. The time for Reunification has arrived. The power of the Word shall bind us together to follow the true goal...."

"In respect to the Songhay people ... the government, universities and treasuries shall be consolidated into a more Centralized form, based around the new and shining capital of Timbuctu the ancient jewel of the Songhay and Mali civilizations of history. Ruling in the name of the People, the nation shall henceforth be known as the Malian Empire of Songhay. In the name of the great Peoples of Africa, the glories of times past shall be revisited, in fact, surpassed into a new age of prosperity and growth. So begins the New Era

Naseem, Prince of Mali, Uniter of Peoples, Hand of Islam

Dia Kenken, seeing the support for reunification amongst his people, ignored the recent attempt on his life (and didn't ignore the 8,000 Malian troops camped outside is capitol) and agreed to become feudal allies to Nasir.
Civilized tech 6.

THE KINGDOM OF SONGHAY
Dia Kenken, King of Songhay
DIPLOMACY: Tahoua (nt)
Dia Kenken full attention was focused on dodging Malian spears and keeping the Malian army from storming his gates.
Civilized tech 6.

THE KINGDOM OF KANEM
Boyoma, Mai of the Kanem
DIPLOMACY: Soro (f), Daza (ea)
Boyoma extended his influence to the west trying to reach the famed riches of Songhay. Soro is now a 2 gp region.
Civilized tech 6.

THE WOLOF KINGDOM OF TAKRUR
N'dyaye Sar'te, Burba of Dyolof
DIPLOMACY: Boure (t), Galam (t)
The Burba brings the trade center of Boure under his sway.
Civilized tech 5.

HAUSALAND
Shawata, Magajiya of Daura
DIPLOMACY: Ife (f), Yoruba (nt)
Shawasata stood watch with the main army of the land, while Shawata went to Ife to bring them into the fold. Meanwhile, Ecktechuko, convinced the Yoruba to recognize his authority.
Civilized tech 6.

Eastern Africa

ISLAMIC TRADE CARTEL
Trader Al-Joe
DIPLOMACY: Shoa (mf), Alexandria (mf), Egypt (mf), Gujerat (bo), Malabar (bo)
Big Al extended his trade network up to Alexandria, while ceding Djibuti and Zabid to Abyssinia.
Civilized tech 7.

THE KINGDOM OF ABYSSINIA
Sibhat Zagwe
DIPLOMACY: Kassala (t), Djibuti (t), Zabid
Sibhat brings Kassala in to the kingdom and gains Djibuti and its port of Zabid via concessions from the Cartel, formerly known as the East African Trade Cartel. He also continues the slow, laborious work on his road network.
Civilized tech 7.

Southern Africa

THE BAKONGO KINGDOM
Oduduma, King of Bakongo
DIPLOMACY: Vili (f)
Oduduma gains true friends in the Vili. He also continued his wide ranging investments in the local economy and local learning centers.
Barbarian tech 3.
No cavalry.

THE KINGDOM OF THE MWANA-MUTAPHA
Dunbo Changamire, King of Rozwi
DILPOMACY: None
Dunbo built on his new age of enlightenment to change his government to a centralized monarchy.
Civilized tech 4. No cavalry.

THE NEW WORLD

North America

THE MISSISSIPPI EMPIRE
Noktesunah, Son of the Sun
DIPLOMACY: Miami (f), Scioto (t)
The Sun King sought a wife for himself among the Scioto; he receive tribute as part of the princess' dowry. The young princess give him a son the following year. The Miami became full members of the Sun King's empire.
Pre-Columbian. No cavalry.

THE SEQUOIA NATION
Running Bear
DIPLOMACY: None
Running Bear declares a monarchy, with the various tribal chiefs retaining considerable power and local autonomy. The military is consolidared and Whispering Wind conducts a census.
Barbarian. No cavalry.

THE CREEK DEATH CULT
Shukahosus
DIPLOMACY: None
Shukahosus stayed at home and tried to improve the lot of his people.
Pre-Columbian. No cavalry.

THE PLAQUEMINE NATCHEZ
Mukalus
DIPLOMACY: None
Mukalus also stayed at home, stocking up for the future.
Pre-Columbian. No cavalry.

Meso America

THE TEPANEC HEGEMONY
Xiu Cinteotl
DIPLOMACY: Quiche (ea), Kekchi (nt)
Xiu Cinteotl broad minor investments in his societal structures and institutions; he also initiated ties with Kekchi and strengthened relations with Quiche.
Civilized tech 4. No cavalry.

THE ARAWAK OF THE ISLANDS
Ahabatey
DIPLOMACY: Ciguayo (ea)
Ahabatey spread his influence to the east.
Pre-Columbian.

THE AZTECS
Matlaccoatzin, the Blood King
DIPLOMACY: Tlacopan (nt), Culhua (f)
Matlaccoatzin orders a census taken and then gathers his forces to destroy the Mixtecs. (See Mixtec)
Civilized tech 4. No cavalry.

THE MIXTEC ALLIANCE NNN
Cuztec
DIPLOMACY: None
Tezozomoc tried to recover from the shock of the Aztec assault; the first step in the healing process was to order the Aztec heir sacrificed the the gods. No, that didn't do it; so he built up his army, but he no longer had the resources he once had enjoyed. His 2,000 infantry could not hope to win against the 9,000 troops under the Aztec banner.

The feared day came when the Aztecs showed up demanding the Aztec heir; Oops! This is going to hurt. Once the Mixtec failed to produced the lad, the Aztec army launched a devastating assault on the Mixtec center which collapsed immediately. The Aztecs burned the capitol and destroyed all government records; they then hunted down the Mixtec leadership and returned the courtesy they had shown the Aztec heir.

With their moral shattered the Mixtec Alliance collapsed.
Civilized tech 4. No cavalry.

South America

CHIMU
Taycanamo
DIPLOMACY: None
Taycanamo learned of the capture of Chalcuchima and he sensed an overwhelming feeling of dread. Could anything turn back the Incan tide.
Civilized tech 4. No cavalry.

THE MIGHTY INCAN EMPIRE
Tatam Yach
DIPLOMACY: None
Tatam gathered his forces and assaulted the Chimu city of Chanchan with a force of over 10,000 infantry under the command of Chalcuchima. As the Incans approached the walls, Chalcuchima realized this would not be easy. After the first assault was beaten back, Chalcuchima personally lead the second assault. As he and his personal retainers cleared the wall, a lone spearman broke through the group and pierced Chalcuchima through the chest. He died instantly and his enraged comrade turned on the remaining defenders and quickly overwhelmed them. Tatam took the news of Chalcuchima death poorly and avowed to make this a short war.
Civilized tech 5. No cavalry

MSI-4

Last Updated on 3/4/00
By David Salter