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Lords of the Earth
Deus Vult!
Turn 007
(1130 to 1134)

 

WESTERN EUROPE

Mercenaries
Troops:	88mi, 53mc, 7ms, 5mw
AQRs:	i4, c5, s4, w4

 

 

Kingdom of Scotland
( Edinburgh in Strathclyde )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Duncan III

The wilderness of Lothian finally falls away under the determined efforts of Scottish herders and planters. The food of the nation is rounded out with seven cogs constructed and assigned to fishing in Nairn. King Duncan marries another young lass from London, Johanna. This keeps the kingdoms' trading arrangement squarely in place. The new couple quickly sire two boys. Conelly continues his long patrol of the Viking Bank with 23 ships, after more than 20 years on the Ocean, the old admiral is found dead in his sleep. Douglas takes on a newly built ten light warships, and sails south, mapping the Sea of Portugal successfully. Bjorne of Orkney defends his islands, then retires to let his son run the region.

 

Kingdom of England
( London in Sussex )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Reginald I

Royal Roads continue to slither north, this time reaching the border of Northumbria. Engineers wall the city of York, building further field fortifications in Sussex and Gwynned. Intelligence capabilities are increased at the capital. Six cogs are pressed internally into merchant service, with the Bay of Biscay rutter inked and sent to the Duchy of Saxony. King Reginald nominates his nephew, Edward, as his Heir and the court is accepting. He also appoints his other nephew, John, to a position. The latter still remains in the prisons of Welsh rebels, despite an attempt to rescue the lad. Marc Beaufort arranges ransom for William Tudor, returning the grateful general to London. Marc then escorts Princess Johanna to marry King Duncan of Scotland. Finally, he arranges a Tributary alliance with Northumbria after a second wedding is held with Maud. Edward of Murcia reacts from his region.

 

The War of 1119
(County of Flanders vs. Duchy of Lorraine)

As his first act before the Diet, Emperor Stephen I moves to broker a peace treaty between Flanders and Lorraine. He spends many months in prayer with the Shroud of Turin, asking for the Holy Spirit to fill both Count Derrick and Duke Gaston with mercy. While both sides continue to add to their forces, neither nation makes a military move. Gaston does attempt to mobilize the nobility for Casus Belli, but the court is not interested in fighting. Gaston then releases the Burgundian Prisoner, Yves, that has been held captive for many years. For his part, Count Derrick offers appeasement to Lorraine for their incursions into Champagne. Thus, it is a surprise when the Swabians descend upon Ghent with their fleet and pirate the lucrative trading city.

 

County of Flanders
( Ghent in Flanders )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Count Derrick I

Count Derrick is unsuccessful in upgrading his cavalry to better troops, then is unable to get a church off the ground in Ghent. He does manage to father a new daughter, then order the conscription of 700 Infantry (Who report a rise in Quality during the cycle), 500 Engineers and two field forts in Flanders. Prince Phillip and Lieutenant Griel lead the 5500 mercenary cavalry on patrol in Brabant, but no land incursions materialize before their contract ends.

 

Duchy of Lorraine
( Heppenheim in Hesse )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Gaston I

Sickness sweeps through the armies in Champagne, taking the lives of Lionel and Guy of Hesse. Ames of Champagne takes up the defensive forces, ordering Jenelle City to be walled. Duke Gaston returns to Heppenheim, picking up a new 900 cavalry. As he defends the capital, his wife dies during a difficult pregnancy. Lieutenant Joachim is loaned to the Popular Crusade, putting Lorraine back in line with the Imperial Edict.

 

Duchy of Normandy
( Rouen in Normandy )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke William III

Francois continues his service in IReland, arranging a Non-Paying Tributary alliance with Connaught. Munster abandons its paganism and Ulster abandons its Tenuous bonds with the Duchy.In the capital, More spies, tougher Infantry and better Warship investments pay off. Duke William remains on Campaign with the Prince's Crusade, seeing some action against Damascus in the Gulf of Cyprus. Henry, the Heir, rules from Rouen, siring a son. Charles reacts from Maine with 1900 men, no action being seen.

 

Kingdom of France
( Paris in Ile De France )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Philip I

Five-hundred Infantry are conscripted, along with a pair of field forts erected in Ponthieu. Henri leads his army against Nivernais, commanding 500 Infantry, 3200 Cavalry and 300 Engineers. The local 900 Infantry are no match and quickly cut down. Victorious, the King returns to Paris in preparation for marriage, but is saddened to learn of his bride-to-be's death en route from London. He condoles himself with the marriage of his Sister to Rudolf of Burgundy, cementing a Defensive Pact in tandem and the appointment of his brother, John, as a Prince. Roche Yves finalizes a friendly alliance with Orleans before perishing at the end of the cycle, the region itself becoming fully cultivated. Finally, the tithe percentage to Rome is increased.

 

Duchy of Burgundy
( Worms in Burgundy )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Henri I

Duke Henri Creates the Ducal Order "L'ordre du Duc de Champion" for all of his Knights, and marries two of his sisters to the captains of his Order. He marries his third sister to Karl of Swabia, the relations between both duchies improving greatly, even though the marriage lasts a short year before her death. He declares that Burgundy will open its borders as a secular state and offer sanctuary to those being prosecuted, including those of the Jewish faith. Muslims will be allowed to do business but not own land. In tandem the religious strength of the realm is further lowered, and the effectiveness of his spies are improved. Finally, he upgrades 2400 cavalry into heavier, more elite versions, educating his son Henri at the same time. Rudolf spends time with his new French wife, but the pair has yet to sire any offspring.

 

Duchy of Aquitaine
( Toulouse in Aquitaine )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke William X

Four field forts are built in Aquitaine. Another two-hundred engineers and two light warships are built in Bordeaux. Duke William collects the 2000 hired mercenaries and reacts out of Toulouse with his own 5,200 men. Princess Alienor gives birth to a son, but the child is sickly and weak. Physicians do not expect the boy to survive into adulthood. Alienor then moves to the countryside of Aquitaine, where she intends to preach against the spread of the teachings of Casilda, but as she argues and testifies to Casilda's followers, it is her own faith that she truly questions. Soon, she announces her conversion and begins to spread Casilda's teachings herself. She is successful in finishing the conversion of the homeland and capital. Hugh reacts from Limousin for a year, between diplomatic efforts in the region and neighboring Auvergne. He maintains the current alliances only. Josephe of Limousin travels to Poitou to preach Catholicism, but makes no headway at all. Remy of Auvergne reacts from his region.

 

Kingdom of Aragon
( Zaragoze in Aragon )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Alfonso

Missionaries turn back the progress of Casildan Christianity in Catalonia. Alfonso orders the release of the two Tunisian prisoners.He then arranges a Military Alliance and marriage with Sicily to his son, Alfonso the Younger. He and Ortez then march back into New Castille. The King is determined to die in glorious combat rather than his bed. He leads the assault of the region and forces the Muslim and Casildan residents to heed Catholicism. A minor rebellion is quickly put down at the cost of only 100 horse. Surprisingly, it is Ramiro, the Heir, who succumbs to the twilight of life as he Rules from the capital. Saure and Baldomero combine to complete a Census.

 

Kingdom of Leon
( Cuidad Leon in Leon )
Casildan Christian, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Sancho II

 

CENTRAL EUROPE

Mercenaries
Troops:	12mi, 5mc, 5ms, 5mw
AQRs:	i4, c4, s4, w4

 

 

Kingdom of Norway
( Christiana in Norway )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Sigurd Jorsalfar

Two ships, a cog and a light warship, see new service along with 200 Infantry and 500 Engineers in Christiana. Siege Quality improves, as does intelligence effectiveness. Two rutters, the Viking Bank and North Sea, are inked and sent to Kiev. Fjordane falls fully under the plow, also losing its Tenuous bonds. Trondheim is converted, with the Shetlands continuing the process under the preaching of Olaff where a new city, Jarlshof is completed. King Sigurd rules the realm, reacting late in the cycle with his 3,800 men. Erik sires three more sons to add to the royal family. Thorsson of Fjordane moves his allied to Norway and goes on react to protect the homeland.

 

Kingdom of Sweden
( Stockholm in Uppsala )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Inge I Stenkilsson

Five-hundred cavalry are built for Feudal Ally from Kopparberg. King Inge then moves to negotiate with the region, gaining an Economic Alliance. He hopes to promote the Feudal Leader as a Prince (And thus keep his troops) but Inge has no one to marry the lord to. Anund travels to the island of Saarema, hoping for a Tributary Alliance. When the island is not forthcoming, Anund orders his newly built 900 infantry and three cogs to invade. Anund is killed early in the invasion, and the Swedish forces retire back to Stockholm empty-handed. Nillson moves to Estonia to try his hand at negotiations there, but again, is unsuccessful. The Estonians, when they hear about the attack upon Saarema, take Nillson hostage fearing an attack as well. Jerker reacts from Uppsala with 900 Infantry and 1900 Cavalry. Olaff defends Stockholm with 300 Infantry and 500 Engineers. Both are eager to punish the Estonians. Religious and Assassin effectiveness increases.

 

Kingdom of Denmark
( Skjern in Denmark )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Karl Sverker

Operations in Intelligence are gained. Good will funds continue to be sent to Sweden and the Popular Crusade. Karl Sverker arranges a Tributary alliance from Latvia through a royal marriage with Canute's sister. He learns that King Canute has passed on in 1133, leaving the Kingdom to him. Saxon saboteurs are able to sneak into Denmark and damage the bureaucracy funds of the nation.

 

Duchy of Saxony
( Leipzig in Saxony )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Otto III

Yellow Fever hits Weddewarden, decimating the young city completely, including a newly built church. Plans to house much of the trade in the city is quickly aborted. Bridges across the Odor and Elbe continue. North and Baltic Sea Rutters inked, the former sent to Kiev, the latter to England. A new field fort sees service in Holstein, with three cogs built in Rostock. Duke Otto Reacts from Obodria with his army of 2200 Infantry, 2700 Calvary and 600 Engineers. Ordulf returns to Leipzig, making up for his long absence from court by spending as much time with his wife as his successful Administrative duties will allow. Count Wichmann is able to negotiate a Tributary alliance from Pomerania before expiring in 1133.

 

Duchy of Thuringia
( Wurzburg in Nordgau )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Henry V

600 Cavalry are conscripted. Reports of improved infantry quality also surface. Hanover city is chartered in Westphalia. Duke Henry reacts from Nordgau at the head of 5600 Cavalry. Henry the young sires three more children with his wife, bringing his brood up to an impressive ten. A very harsh winter sweeps through 1134, claiming the lives of four royals, including the Heir and Prince. Most expect the Duke to appoint his grandson as Heir after mourning period.

 

Duchy of Bohemia
( Prague in Bohemia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Emperor Stephen I

A postal road is completed from Bohemia to Meissen. Duke Vratislaus rules the nation, succumbing to illness and old age in the lateness of 1132. Stephen holds a simple ceremony for his father, his tomb draped in the Shroud. Stephen would later visit his father's tomb almost daily for the better part of a year. To the Imperial Diet, Stephen proposes a censure against the departed Duke Thierry II of Lorraine. His words rebuke the deceased count for his unchristian-like actions against Flanders, in particular the kidnapping and stealing of gold. Most of the Diet supports the censure. Petr Zerotin once again is rebuffed by the Kauyavians for further alliance. Karel Rozemberk, on loan to the Popular Crusade, perishes during training.

 

Duchy of Bavaria
( Regensburg in Bavaria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Hubert

Intelligence effectiveness improves. Galich becomes fully cultivated, with two field forts dotting the new farms. Bochnia also sees similar fortification. Slovakia receives the presence of a full-scale fortress. Three leaders manage to gain a Feudal Alliance from the Pagans in Moldavia. Welf II Rules from Regensburg, siring a second daughter. He health begins to fail him, and as his last act he vows to appoint Prince Zelig, his sister's husband, as his Heir. The court is not accepting of the arrangement, and Welf II passes in 1134 without an Heir. Zelig, though in control of most of the army, proves loyal and does not seize the throne. Instead, the noble line of Hubert comes into power.

 

Duchy of Swabia
( Augsberg in Swabia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Frederick III

The army sees the addition of 700 Cavalry, 5 Light Warships, and two Field Forts in Swabia. Prince Handel rules from Augsburg, stepping aside when the Duke reaches maturity. Duke Frederick rewards his loyalty by appointing Handel's son, Wilhelm, as a Royal Prince. Hermann negotiates an Appeasement with Burgundy alongside the Good Relations marriage, sending gold and merchant ships to further ease tensions. Gunther is pleased with the haul he pirates from Ghent. Six cogs are captured. Ulrich and Umberto of Lombardy react from Swabia.

 

Margravate of Tuscany
( Pisa in Tuscany )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Margrave Cosimo I

The Margravate's Infrastructure and Assassin capabilities are increased. Six field forts are scattered across Tuscany, Savoy and Liguria. 1500 Cavalry conscripted. Margrave Cosmio rules from Pisa, siring two more children. He is unsuccessful in founding an Abbey. Guido reacts from Savoy with 1500 Cavalry and 400 Engineers. The Margrave orders the release of Laurent, the royal hostage from Burgundy, for his 16th birthday. After Laurent returns to his nation, he claims that Tuscany has been relentless in attempting to convince him to betray his nation.

 

Serene Republic of Venice
( Venice in Verona )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Doge Vitallo Michele

Carinthia is fully cultivated. cultivated. Doge Vitallo and Admiral Santengelo continue to patrol the Ionian sea, now with a fleet of 90 ships. Brasi travels to the city of Forli, where his negotiations manage to assuage the situation of the previous cycle. The rebellious students, now holding direct ties in the government of the city, agree to a Feudal obligation, but manage to avoid paying taxes to Venice for now.
Bornese converts 1000 infantry to lighter, elite versions in Venice.

 

Duchy of Apulia
( Naples in Campania )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Duke Francois

Four field forts are built in Campania. Francoia marries a local girl. Duke Roger perishes at the end of the cycle. While both Lieutenants swear fealty to Francois, Apulia and Spoleto rebel from control. The local garrisons are able to defeat the rebels, however, and the dynastic upheaval is short lived.

 

Norman County of Sicily
( Palermo in Sicily )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Count Simon I

Palermo city is expanded. Five cogs are built and placed on Internal Trade in Valetta. Four field forts are built in Sicily. Simon rules uneventfully from the capital. Robert sires three children, though his firstborn does not survive childhood. Roger takes command of 80 Warships, including five newly built, and joins with the Prince's Crusade to scour the Mediterranean for loot.

 

EASTERN EUROPE

Mercenaries
Troops:	22mi, 6mc, 6ms, 5mw
AQRs:	i4, c5, s4, w4

 

 

Kingdom of Poland
( Warsaw in Poland )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Damien Garowski, Regent For
King Boleslaus IV

A Royal Road is built in Masuria to the Lithuania border. Boleslaus rules from Warsaw. Both he and his wife grow sick at the end of 1131 and pass. Tomasz, in Danzig, immediately rebels against the underage Heir. He marches 500 infantry against the capital where loyalists Damian and Dariusz mount a defense with 2500 troops. Tomasz's forces are destroyed. Immediately, however, both men must deal with a general uprising as many regions and cities seek independence. For two years they struggle in street to street fighting in the capital itself, finally victorious, though Dariusz is killed. In the meantime, Danzig, Lublin and Poznan revolt.

 

Feudal Republic of Novgorod
( Novgorod City in Novgorod )
Eastern Orthodox, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Boyar Dmitri Oreshek

Five light warships and six cogs are built in St. Petersburg. 2300 Infantry, 200 Cavalry built for the Army. The Boyar finally arranges a marriage to the Kievan princess, Galine, who has been in the nation for almost twenty years. A Military Alliance is secured. The marriage is quickly blessed with two children. Mikhail and Ivan set out to the South with 3300 Infantry and 2,000 Cavalry. The spend the cycle conquering the pagan regions of Kur, Courland, and Daugava at the loss of only 100 men. Garrisons are left in each region.

 

Principality of Kiev
( Kiev City in Kiev )
Eastern Orthodox, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Grand Prince Andriy

Lithiania converted from its paganist beliefs, and cultivation is started. Land Trade is begun with the Duchy of Bavaria. Seven Rutters are inked and sent to various nations: Ionian Sea and Gulf of Cyprus to Norway; Ionian Sea and Ageans Sea to Saxon; and finally the Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea and Gulf of Cyprus to the Rum Seljuks. Andriy is rebuffed during negotiations with Turov. Pyotr is rebuffed in Pinsk. Vasyl arranges a Feudal Alliance with Goryn, also removing the Tenuous bonds of the region. Vasili fails to make any conversions in Seversk. Yaropolk rules, teaching Dobrek the Administrative arts. In 1133 the Grand Prince seizes up while dealing with the tax rolls for distant Odessa. Physicians are unable to revive him.

 

Kingdom of Hungary
( Budapest in Alfold )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Kolos

Four cogs are converted to Internal Trade in Timisoara. Almos continues to make progress in the conversion of Wallachia, while Lazlo continues in Bakony. Regent Bela administers the government effectively until 1134. Old Age catches up to the realm, with the Regent, Lazlo, and the Allied Leader of Bakony perishing. Bakony downgrades their relationship to an Economic Alliance only. Luckily, Kolos comes of age, and secures his Kingship without any further issue.

 

Kingdom of Croatia
( Osijek in Croatia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Dmitar I

Intelligence capacity improves. Eleven more field forts are built across the nation's important regions. Zara, in Ilyria, is expanded. Petar sires two more children. Milan and Nuish are finally able to secure a Non-Paying Tributary alliance from the city of Nish. Vesik returns to Croatia to administer, but merely begins to dip into the tax rolls so that he can host lavish parties. They catch up to him and he dies from the drink in 1133. The Feudal Allies react from their regions.

 

Byzantine Empire
( Constantinople in Thrace )
Eastern Orthodox, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Emperor John II Comnenus

Religious Strength of the realm and Infantry Quality see improvement. Athens, Constantinople and Neocastra are walled. The military sees 20 Light Warships, 2000 Cavalry, and four new field forts in Thrace. The Emperor and two generals react out of Thrace with 9000 Cavalry. Age catches up to the ruler, and the Empire passes to John II. Akiliades reacts out of Constantinople with 70 Light Warships. John runs the government, siring twin sons. Petros marries and sires three children of his own.

 

Volga-Kama Bolghar
( Bolgar City in Bolgar )
Sunni Islam, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Asyur Khan

Superior Cavalry
Superior Cavalry
Superior Cavalry
Superior Cavalry
Diverse Royal Family

 

MIDDLE EAST AND PERSIA

Mercenaries
Troops:	9mi, 7mc, 5ms, 11mw
AQRs:	i4, c4, s4, w5

 

 

Khwarezmid Empire
( Khiveh in Khwazim )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Shah Qutb ad-Din Muhammad I

Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Improved City: Konjikala
Diverse Royal Family

 

Qarakhanid Khanate
( Samarqand in Kara Khitai )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Jibrail Khan

Efficient Bureaucracy
Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Improved City: Toshkent
Improved City: Kaxkar

 

Great Seljuk Empire
( Esfahan in Persia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Sultan Ahmad-e Sanjar

Diverse Royal Family
Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Improved City: Qom
Improved City: Herat

 

Rum Seljuk Sultanate
( Trebizond in Pontus )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Sultan Rukn Mas'ud

Assassin capacity is gained. Kilij, despite his advanced age, marries a young Turkish woman. He does not last beyond the nuptial weeks following. Ufuk also marries, but has yet to produce children. Rukn births a daughter after ascending to the throne.

 

Atabeg Sultanate
( Mosul City in Mosul )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Sultan Quinn

1000 Cavalry are conscripted for Prince Quinn. A new Fortress is built in Edessa. Quinn sires two children with his Rum Seljuk wife. Salaman investigates Mosul for Secret Orders. All other leaders are on high alert, reacting and defending the realm. Kerbhoga passes in 1134, the crown going quietly to his grandson.

 

Abbasid Caliphate
( Baghdad in Mesopotamia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Caliph Al-Mustazhir

Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Impressive Capital City
Efficient Bureaucracy
Diverse Royal Family

 

Sultanate of Damascus
( Damascus in Petra )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Sultan Tutush

Calvary quality sees improvement, as does intelligence effectiveness. 1200 Infantry, 400 Engineers are built personally for the Sultan. The Postal Road is extended to Aleppo City. Sultan Tutush rules, siring another daughter. Then defends the capital. Said al Dossadi is on patrol outside of As-Sur when a 100 warship fleet commanded by Sicily and the Prince's Crusade attacks. Said is outnumbered and unable to break off, his fleet captured or sunk. The trade routes of the city are then vulnerable to Piracy, again, with all merchant vessels captured and looted by Sicily. Assassins do mange to sneak aboard one of the vessels and kill Commander Baldwin of the Crusade. Kaamil quietly investigates Levant.

 

Emirate of Yemen
( Sana in Yemen )
Shi'a Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Emir Rabi ibn Zahid

With Shi'ite control of Mecca, many tribesman from the desert come seeking hajj, and stay on. Both Mecca and Tarim see small population improvements, along with the region of Madina. A Royal Road is completed from the capital to the mountains of Sheba. 10 Light Warships, 500 Infantry and 500 Cavalry are built in Sana. Hassan wrangles an Economic Alliance from Zeila. Sabah negotiates in Asir, but only angers the Feudal Lord enough to rescind ties to that of Non-Paying Tributary. He is able to gain a new alliance of the same with Zufar. The Emir rules from Sana but quickly falls ill. He is the last of his line and leaves no Heir. Young Rabi ibn Zahid would unite the Emirate and come to power.

 

AFRICA

Mercenaries
Troops:	9mi, 7mc, 5ms, 5mw
AQRs:	i4, c4, s4, w4

 

Fatimid Caliphate
( Al-Qahirah in Mansura )
Shi'a Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Caliph Ahmad al-Musta'li

Suakin is fully repopulated by Shi'ites. Cultivation of the region is begun. Two field forts see service in Egypt, three in Mansura. Royal Road links Al-Qahirah and Al-Iskandria. The Caliph rules from Al-Qahirah, attempting to teach his brother, Hatmas, the arts of Administration. It is a miserable mess, but the Caliph appoints the man to a position at court anyway. Jarakel oversees the construction of thirteen cogs, assigning them to various foreign and internal trade routes. He then defends the capital with a fleet of twenty warships. He is glad the Sicilians do not venture into the Nile. Tarek al'Ali defends Egypt with 500 Cavalry and 1000 Engineers. The Feudal Allies defend their regions.

 

Nubian Kingdom of Makuria
( Soba in Funj )
Coptic Christian, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
King Asabyos

Intelligence effectiveness is improved. A large group of slaves from Danikil, having been held in Funj for many years, is released. They settle around the capital city. The postal road now extends all the way to Axum. King Basileios decides to appoint Asabyos, his grandson, as Heir to the throne, instead of his own son Merkurios. With Asabyos's marriage to a Roman bride the court accepts the switch. And, not a moment too soon, for Basileios perishes at the age of 82. For his part, Merkurios continues to smooth tensions in Shoa. Simon does the same in Dunquhla. Prince Zacharias works a Friendly Alliance with Alwa. Israel takes command of 4 light warships in Marzawah. He moves to explore the Bab-Al-Mandab, but his first attempt is caught by storms and three ships are lost. He returns with the Rutter on the second attempt. The Feudal Allies react from their regions. Finally, the legendary Debeira is married to a Sicilian Prince.

 

Emirate of Tunisia
( Tunis in Tunisia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Emir Yahya ibn Tamin

El-Jezair city is expanded, the fleet as ell by ten light warships. The Emir reacts from Tunis with 1000 Infantry, 4400 Cavalry, and 500 Engineers. Radwah reacts from Tunisia with 3900 Mercenaries. Prince Kalaq sets out to explore with one warship, but the vessel sinks almost immediately out of the harbor. The Prince is pulled safely from the drink. Hamzah reacts with 43 warships out of Tunis. Intelligence effectiveness improves.

 

 

SECRET ORDERS

 

The Popular Crusade
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Grandmaster David the Pious

Quiet.

 

The Prince's Crusade
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Primas Hugh

Monks found a Cell and a Lodge. 10 Light Warships, and 200 Infantry are built. Primas Hugh founds a Cultic Temple. Baldwin, Stephen, and William Cleto of Normandy engage on Piracy in tandem with Sicily against the Almoravids and Sultanate of Damascus.

 

The Reconquista
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
El Cid Compeador

Quiet.

 

The Hashshashins
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 004 - Civilized
Old Man Faqih

Quiet.
Religious Bonus gained.