It is the dawn of a new millennium, but the previous era did not go gently into the pages of history books. The War of the Three Kingdoms rages on in Korea, tables are flipped over in the Holy War against the Hassanids, the Holy Roman Empire watches as France crashes and burns, and the status quo begins to change in many areas.
I, Sidewinder291102 and TheSteampunkTotoro (and TheCreator901), welcome you, to Konig des Menschen Chapter V: Conquest (KdM V). Starting in 1000 AD, this is an era of civilization of and history in which stories of crusaders and kings are made. The road to greatness is paved now, Can you become the King of Men?
Credentials:
Sidewinder291102: I am the creator of Fractured, Honour and Patient which lasted 10, 22 and 21 turns respectively, as well as moderator in many a map game on this site and elsewhere.
TheSteampunkTotoro: I have been a moderator, NPC maker and Map Maker in a handful of minor map games. I also created the map game Post Mortem: Europa which was rather unsuccessful, But I took the role of acting Admin in the KdM franchise roughly halfway through KdM Chapter II, which ran for a whopping 37 turns!
TheCreator901: The first game I have ever administered was Continent of Darkness: Europe, which was successful until its end. KdM was the second and most successful of my games yet lasting for 27 turns. I created the KdM franchise and ran it until roughly halfway through Chapter II.
Batran99:I have participated in map games since the first map game on the wiki came out. I was manager, eventmaker, and held other staff positions for many major map games whom had found success and influence on how other map games are run, such as map games in The Future series (which I introduced the basic 4 sections for every turn; Military, Diplomacy, Government, and Economy) or Pandemic: Plague Z, along with countless others. I had helped advised for and wrote lore of many others such as a Bad Past or Delirium. Regarding KdM; I was involved as a player little after its creation, but didn't get deeply involved in events until later in KdM Chapter I or II.
If you have any further questions, please ask them in the comments of the game, Sidewinder's or TheSteampunkTotoro's(TexanSanta's) Discord or the KdM Discord server
You may not apply as a nation that's underlined in the nations section unless told differently so by an admin rank staff member.
Template
Nation Name:
Government: Despotic Monarchy, Oligarchic Republic, etc.
Ruler (King, President, etc.): Ruler Name
Parliament: Not necessary
First Party: Number of Seats
Second Party: Number of Seats
Third Party: Number of Seats
Economy: Information.
Capital: Insert capital city
Demographics:
Population: Insert Pop (% of major ethnicities)
Religion: % of major religions.
Wars and Conflicts:
Diplomacy:
Nation: Diplomatic action taken.
Events: Insert actions nation done.
Game Speed
4000 BCE-1000 BCE (100 years) (30/27 turns)
1000 BCE-500 BCE (50 years) (34 turns)
500 BCE-500 CE (25 years) (40 turns)
500 CE-1000 CE (20 years) (25 turns)
1000 CE-1350 CE (10 years) (35 turns)
1350 CE-1760 CE (5 years) (82 turns)
1760 CE-1900 CE (2 years) (73 turns)
1900 CE-2025 CE (1 year) (125 turns)
World Wars after 1900 (every three months)
World Wars before 1900 but after 1500 (1 year)
Lore
Below are links to various information about the lore of KdM.
Underlined = Reserved to that player unless he doesn't reclaim the nation for themselves within the first or second turn
Sumali: Simplenoise8
Lustria: EthanKoenigsberg
Vedena: VladsNewAccount
Aztec Empire: XaoZss
Westria: Eltool
Yin-Tsu: Derpmaster
Bavaria: DiegoIdePersia
Venice: Tenacious
Senshu-koku: Emperorkangxi
Lepai: Tashaci
Yamato: Kuro
Papal States: MrTangle101
Nagasato: BubbleRocket
Yolngu: Crownautic
Isetium: Solace
Bayelsa: Matsoftware1
Comment "Konig des (nation name)" to join!
Note: Do remember that while you can't play as a culture group, you can form small nations from said culture groups. Culture groups have italicised names on the map.
Diplomatic Relations
Alliances and Pacts
Military Alliances
Second Alagadda Coalition: Alagadda, Ahuric Empire, HRE, Vestkyst, Svearike, Danemark
Gladius Christi: Valcanor, Castile, Leon, Granada, Agousta
Personal Alliances
France-Valcanor
Valcanor-Atlas
Vestkyst-Snaelland
Vestkyst-Vesnia
Avaland-Boiheim-Lusatien
Fujiwara-Ezo
Svearike-Vesnia
Ahuric Empire-(Al-Qarsoon)
Venice-Naples
Sumali-Ajuran
Vassals:
Vestkyst
Snaelland
Jahluhet
Gehket
Aoudaghost
Galatoi
Albion
Brest
Inkeri
Rostov
Karelia
Livonia
Leon
Agousta
Valcanor
Granada
Svartheim
Haemus
Qarshid Empire
Urdek Khanate
Dependencies
Event Participants
Chain the Silent
Daniel Middel
The Black Knight of Blood River
Fiete Kjær
Ewan Priddy of Llanfairpwllgyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Horseman of Famine: The Altaic Empire has made peace with Joseon on current borders. Though, the war has emptied the coffers of the small kingdom, and those on the front refuse to end the war. This led to a split in the Kingdom of Joseon, with Joseon (maybe into several factions) itself on OTL Korean borders, while the rest in the north still continues to fight as "(Jo)jochuria" or "Jochureon" still Korean.
Ashen Lion (Part 7): Early in the year of 1377, the siege of Galway is victorious for Albionic forces despite a number of defeated assaults. The city stubbornly falls to Albionic hands as it became street to street fighting. With the fall of Galway, the remainder of Gaelic forces surrendered (though there are still raids). With that, asides from a few islands, the British Isles is pretty much united under a diarchy between Queen Artoria II and Queen River I. As the theatre on the isles closes, the constant skirmishes between France, Albion, and Valcanor may be dealt with soon enough by River Mordue, who taken it upon herself to deal with the remaining threats to the Kingdom. Fiete, who was in charge of forces during the Irish campaign have already founded her own branch of the Roundtable that has influence in the more northern regions of Europe.
The German Discordance: Several rivalries between minor and major states had fueled the hatred between German noble houses. The HRE had never been "unified" in any way, but now after the Great Pestilence, all the little things that had held it together, had faded away, with many seeing the alliance as just a way for Westria to control all the other states and abuse them for protection and tribute, whilst giving back nothing. Infighting began to be commonplace, where war became once again part of everyday life. Some states saw this idiocy and decided to defect from the Alliance. The Italian states defect from the alliance and form their own political ties. Some states in change, like Luxembourg, Antwerpen, Liege, Amsterdam and Brussels join France, either by their own will or by the ominous political aura of the great blue blob.
War of Chioggia: A conflict between Genoa and Venice which started in 1378. It was a part of the Venetian-Genoese Wars. The war had mixed results. Venice and her allies won the war against their Italian rival states, however is losing the war against Westria and Eskos. Westria occupies northern Italy, intending to end the way with access to the Mediterranean sea via Trieste. Eskos shares the same sentiment with Westria, although they annexed Dardania in the process of the war.
Statement of the Patriarch: The Patriarch of Constantinople, Macarius decides to stay in the city although told by most of his advisors to leave. He says that he will stay in the city, and will not flee in the face of a pagan threat and that it'd be a sacriledge to surrender so easily. This statement brings hope to the citizens and soldiers of the city.
A Small Dosage Of Death: It was a miracle that this didn't happen so soon. Disease or sicknesses such as small pox was migitated by limited trade. But those who traded directly with the former Europeans in Elysia or Atlantis would find a fraction of their population declining due to disease lurking around in shadows unnoticed until now.
Troubles in Osnerol: Contact with settlers resulted in a portion of the population dying of disease, and growing for every contact. Importation of outsider culture is welcomed by some, but general Osnerol culture is unaffected and causes those to question enthusiasts of abandoning traditional culture in favor of outsiders rather than focusing on just improving life. Their way of life feels threatened and they argue that hundreds of years should not be taken lightly (within a few). Does not help to stoke fears when people are dying from direct contact. The war with a neighbor is only a mere distraction for now.
The King of the Eastern Tribes: For centuries Vinland had never had a true leader, the nation consisting of Earls and Grand Chieftains who protected their own lands, fought with or against each other, but now had come a time of change. Keean Amaiqkinsson, the son of the earl of Beul Munnurin and the princess of Úrlöndun, two of the most powerful Earldoms in the realm. His grandfather was an Amaiqac and his father hence named Amaiqkin. Keean brought with him dreams of expansion and greatness. Vinland, a collection of mixed tribes and cultures, now had a true leader and many outsiders named Keean "The King of the Eastern Tribes".
Timur the Lame (Part 2): the Qarshid Empire conquers Keqi Khanate, Khorasan, Hormuz Azarkhate, Aenastan and have made an attempt on Kandri but failed due to mountainous terrain. The Urdek Khanate also becomes a tributary state.
Distrust in the Emperor: Several noble families of the HRE begin to worry about the growing political power of Westria, especially with the marriage to Boiheim. Many fear this could unite the two nations into one, making Westria by far the strongest nation in the alliance.
Raiders of the Plains: As Kickapoo and Kemahana begin expanding their area of influence, they begin raids on the nearest pickings. Kemahana horsemen ride down to the Aztec Empire and terrorize borderlands. Recently, a significant attack on Guamuchil had caused unrest in the peripheral regions of the Empire, as did a subsequent Kickapoo raid on Tamtoc. Caddo was also subject to Kickapoo raids.
Dancing Plague: From 1374 to sometime in 1376, there was a European-wide phenonemon when people started dancing in the streets. The dancing mania was not an isolated event, and was well documented in contemporary reports. It was nevertheless poorly understood, and remedies were based on guesswork. Often musicians accompanied dancers, due to a belief that music would treat the mania, but this tactic sometimes backfired by encouraging more to join in. There were rumors that some leaders responded by joining in the dancing, such as Queen River I of Britain (River Mordue). Some other leaders responded negatively or with alarm, there was a case that Queen Artoria II of Britain splashing water on people to get them to stop dancing.
NPC Turns
Vinland: The settling of the Amhach (Throat) river continues with the settling of Eyjasgaradh where two rivers intertwine to become the Amhach. The population of Vinland blooms with the slave labour brought from Elysia and the women taken from there. They also reclaim the island of Eyja-Aran. Vinlander explorers found their way following the Velinda (Esophagus) to a great lake, which they named Beul-Maga, the Great Belly.
Svartheim: They cannot enter into a war with Atouman, as they are still fighting Haemus and recovering from the civil war. They despise the Atoumans, but can not take military action against them yet. They capture Pristen and raze a large portion of Brizimum, forcing Haemus on it's knees again, vassalizing the state once again. They split the state with Escosia, Escosia getting the north and Svartheim taking the South. The occupation is recorded in history as a brutal part of the history of the region, where Svartheim would act like Rome, crushing rebellions and meetings of ill intentions without mercy.
Atoumans: They stubbornly fought in the eastern front for a while, managing to use the land to their advantage against the lesser experienced Isetian troops, who have known more about land flatter than the ones they are normally used to. However, by the end of the decade, the Isetium troops may manage to find an opening and push inwards, as Atouman troops pull back a little. Though Atoumans find more success against Chaldea in Sinope.
Urdek Khanate: the village of Bulibaliq was a village that started out as a bazaar and was settled by Daevite soldiers who escaped Europe, named after Bulijin Khatun and the mongol word “Balik” meaning city (located in modern day Garabogaz). It grew into a small port town thanks to it being the center of trade in the Caspian Sea. It is also known for being the center of an escape route for refugees from the dying Altaic Empire to the Golden Horde section itself.
Avaria: They absorb the western part of Syd-Vedena (from somewhat east of Lviv to west), inviting Vedena to do the same to the eastern part.
Byzantium: They go bankrupt, unable to sustain their army of mercenaries they built up to match the Atoumans. After going into a large amount of debt to the merchant republics, the Byzantines are forced to sell Naxos and Euboea to Venice and Rhodes to Genoa in order to maintain good trade relations. However, they were important trading ports. Epirus becomes independent as well.
Escosia: They invade Haemus, capturing Sirmium to help end the war between the Balkan states to help create a more unified front against the Atoumans.
Golden Horde: They see minimal success against Vedena, losing rural regions slowly. Peace is made with the Komi after nothing happening between the two powers in decades. The generals in charge of fighting the Yin-Tsu and Georgia fail to see success on their fronts.
Georgia: They capture Maikop and siege Astrakhan.
Inkeri: They begin an invasion of the Golden Horde, capturing Murom and rural lands between Zhana and Sura-Sitan and Ridslau.
Boiheim: The royal family accepts the marriage proposal.
Ifari: The kingdom refuses to submit and bolsters it's armies.
Adal: They agree to improve relations.
Hiraga-koku: They agree to unify with Nagasato, forming the Syonan Nikun-shu (二君主) (dual monarchy). It is also noted that there is slight confusion as to what the Philippines is, as no location had ever been called by that name throughout history.
Papal States
Government: Theocratic absolute monarchy
Ruler (King): Urban V (1367-)
Ruling House: None
Economy: Post revolt, the economy has become a bit better, now that there is more administration, stuff gets a bit better and people can breathe a bit more easily, and now after a few years it's getting better.
Alliance - None
Capital: Rome
Demographics
Population - 440,000
Ethinicities - 7% Germanic 90% Italian 3% Other
Religon - 97 % Catholicism 2 % - Other Christian Sects 1 % - Other
Cities and Population Spread
Rome - 65,000
Perugia - 35,000
Ravenna - 15,000
Rural - 325,000
Military - 9,500
Archers - 2,750
Knights Militant - 1,600
Pikemen - 2,000
Men at Arms - 3,150
Siege Weapons
Trebuchets - 35
Ballista - 40
Navy
Transport Ships - 45
Converted Merchant Ships - 25
"Pocket Warships" - 8
"Warships" - 6
Wars and Conflicts-
Diplomacy -
Events
Reform of the Templar - Though the previous pope never really gave a lot of attention to the Knights Templar, they still benefitted from his policies. After his death, upon getting a lot less the Templar reforms into the Knights Militant of Saint Stephen, which is a lot less connected to the papacy but still loyal to them
Rule, Roma - Right now because the threat of Autouman power and even possible hegemony over the Medditeranean Sea, the construction of the fleet is furthered more by the Papal Council, building 1 more warships and 3 more pocket warships furthermore, other purposes includce the various piracy that the state wants to surpress
Spread the Round Table - In Rome, the Italia branch of the Round Table is establishes, where it will be centered in Rome, and will encompass basically most of the present-day Italy landmass, so thats cool I guess
Sumali Sultanate
Government: Despotic Monarchy (Sultanate)
Sultan: Umar Ali Sadiiq (B 1330, alive) (R 1365 - Present)
Dynasty: Sadiiq
Economy: The economy of Sumali is based on mostly on trade, agriculture and fishing. Trade especially is important since Sumali operates in the vast trade network across the Indian Ocean. Sumali trades things such as gold, wax and ivory and Sumali merchants go everywhere from the Arabian peninsula to India and rarely all the way to Southeast and East Asia. Sumali also participates in the vast Arabian slave trade, selling slaves to mainly the states of Yemen, Al-Qarsoon and the Ahuric Empire. The Sumali Sultanate uses gold coins as currency.
Ifari War: A force of 5 000 men (mostly cavalry) is sent to invade Ifari, with the main target of course being Fagal. Cavalry tactics are used to outmaneuver their army and shotel swords are used to our advantage.
Naval: 2 of our galleys and 1 transport ship are sent into the Bab-el-Mandeb strait towards Fagal, as a distraction to try and indicate a naval invasion, while we really are only invading on land.
Military: Ca 1% of our population is our available manpower that we can deploy for warfare, thus being ca 8 000 man.
Deployed units: All
Infantry: 2 050
Archers: 2 025
Long Spearmen: 2 000
Cavalry: 2 075
Navy:
10 transport ships
9 galleys
Diplomacy:
Ifari: It's your funeral.
Isetium: Sure, let's do it.
Ajuran: We call them to arms.
Events:
Western Expansion: Expansion and integration of Kushite tribes is done through Zoroastrian missionary work as well as attempting to convince them to join. No military action or direct annexation is made to avoid angering them. They are the same as us after all.
Connecting the Cities: Al-Bahr, Hawiyabad and Al-Joonoobiya's roads are worked upon to connect to the Egyptian-Aethiopian Silk Road. The roads and trails connecting Hawiyabad to Mogadishu are also improved.
Interest in Soqotra: Soqotra, the archipelago belonging to Al-Qarsoon with the city of Tamreda, becomes a place of interest in Sumali's eyes as it could be a very important port in terms of our interest in the trade moving across the Indian Ocean.
Mapping out the Indian Ocean: Some navigators, sailors and map makers are sent to map out important ports and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Lepai Confederacy/ Dinetah
Government: Tribal Confederation
Binanit’a’i: Hashkeh Naaba
Economy: Being a Semi-Nomadic people we farm maize, beans, and squash around the more fertile land around the San Juan river and Rio Grande. Much of the population are hunter-gatherers though. Buffalo is a significant part of Lepai life, though they are less significant to us than they are to the Plains Indians. We also mine Turquoise, which is a good that Mesoamericans prize dearly.
Ceremonial Capital: Ni Alnii’gi (Monument Valley)
De Facto Capital: Tota' Haal'a (Farmington)
Demographics:
Population: 6,100
Tota' Haal'a: 450
Ethnic Makeup: 90% Lepai (Southern Athabaskan), 10% Other
Religion: 100% Lepai Folk Religion
Military: No standing army, but we have 1,500 warriors who we are able to use in case of a war.
Events:
Rapid Expansion: All land between the four holy peaks are incorporated into our Confederacy, while we expand along the Rio Grande to OTL Albuquerque. To control these lands, we construct "Kinhoodzo" (Border-Houses) in newly incorporated villages of more than(most of the villages we take are ethnically Lepai, because the Anasazi are basically dead).
Nihiitah: The concept of Nihiitah (literally "our land") begins to be established. While it generally refers to land owned by the Lepai Confederacy, it also refers to a mythical land far to the south which is described surrounding a lake, where the Hero Twins rid the world of the original Wechuge.
Those who came before us: Finding more and more Anasazi and Pueblo ruins, a mythology begins to develop about the ones who built these structures. Common belief is that they were built by the Diyin Dine (Holy People) who inhabited this land before our migration from Canada.
Military Info: We begin to make armor out of cotton, like the Aztecs. Because we mostly fight on horseback, traditional clubs and hammers are not sufficient in reach, resulting in us prefering spears or bows and arrows.
Diplomacy:
Kemahana: Stay on that side of the rocky mountains and we’ll be great neighbors. Also, you know those white fluffy animals (sheep)? Can we have some of those?
Kingdom of Lustria | 'The Eternal Kingdom of the Lizard Gods'
Government: Centralised tribal monarchy
Great Chief / Mortal Bearer of the Lizard Gods:
K'oroka ([F], 1199-1246, r. 1222-1246)
Moszar ([M], 1214-1258, r. 1246-1258)
Urchannk ([M], 1230-1284, r. 1258-1284)
Azarkel ([F], 1255-1303, r. 1284-1303)
Oroku ([F], 1280-1347, r. 1303-1347)
Krokezal ([M], b. 1320, r. 1347)
Urgoka ([F], 1302-1361, r. 1347-1361)
Krokezal ([M], b. 1320, r. 1361)
Heirs and Pretenders:
As'gar ([M], b. 1352, heir)
(not related) Religious Leader of Krokanism / The Messenger to Kroak:
Rhok'sk ([M] 1284-1328, r. c. 1300s-1328)
Omako ([M] 1280-1352, r. 1331-1352)
Krokezal ([M], b. 1320, r. 1352)
Dynasty:
Urchannkian (1275-1361)
Krokezian (1361-)
Capital: Amekrog
Economy: The economy has shifted a lot after the death of Urgoka and the inauguration of Mortal Bearer pretender Krokezal to be the leader again. Trading by now is much focused on the Arawak and the Tremembe people as access to the Tupi people within the deep Amazon region has been cut off by Khorne cultists, thanks to Urgoka's demands to let Khorne cultists have their own kingdom. Shrines and temples within the remainder of Lustria would begin accepting any food or tribute to any of the Lizard Gods recognised by the Krokanist faith, the 'reformed' part of the Lustrian folk religion. Any type of food would do, except meat, which is forbidden due to connotations of Khorne's sacrifice of meat as being worshipping Khorne.
Demographics:
Population: 45 000
Amekrog: 1 600
Osbme: 400
Koos'en: 300
Eztekol: 180
Sal'tcet: 100
Oppoks'ren: 100
Yok: 110
Mur'lok: 410
Roseg: 50
Araswel: 50
Sar'gel: 40
Kelo: 30
Turon: 40
Rest is just rural or other villages
Religion: 45% Lustrian folk religion, 3% Arawak folk religion, 50% Krokanist (a 'reformed' Lustrian religion with a more centralised belief system), 2% Cult of Khrone (primarily in western Lustria, Khorn'kor)
Military: After the death of Urgoka, many of the Khorne cultists would be expelled from the military. Urgoka's organised military and recruitment strategy would remain, however there is nothing of importance in Lustria that has changed warrior tradition, not at least for the next two centuries.
Army: (number clamped down by cultist massacre)
50 'Lizard Warriors' (clubmen with wooden with 'sparsely metallic' shields)
150 'Rainforest Warriors' (spearmen)
120 'Temple Guards' (axemen)
120 'Bowed Protectors' (archers)
22 000 fit men that could be trained into being warriors or hunters
Navy:
500 canoes and rafts
120 trading canoes
Diplomacy: N/A
Events:
Nothing of importance has happened during this period.
Archduchy of Westria
Head of the State:
Emperor Friedrich VI Hohenstaufen (B 1340 - still alive), (R 1363 - present)
Head of the Government: N/A
Government: Absolute Monarchy ruled by an Archduke. The title is Archduke of Westria, Last of the Romans. Our ruling dynasty is Hohenstaufen. We are also the Emperor of the HRE since 1351.
Demographics:
Population:
Wien: Population: 13,940
Konr: Population: 8,800
Rich: Population: 10,250
Polanum: Population: 12,010
Bozn: Population: 14,540
Trieste(occupied): 10,000
Rural and smaller towns population: 1,140,000
Total population: 1,189,300
Religion: catholic christians (99%), others (1%)
Ethnicities: 95% Westrian, 4% Venetian(or what ever ethnicity that lives in trieste area), 1% others
Economy: We are based on agriculture and trade through the danube river, trading through Trieste and with most of the HRE. We use our own coins which resembles a lot those of the old Roman empire.
Wars and conflicts:
War of Chioggia: We have occupied quite large parts of the country togheter with Escosia. We have more than a little more than three fourths of our armed forces at their unoccupied border (with smaller pushings into their territory happen occaisonally) hoping that they will agree to peace. Since we are also trying to negotiate a peace deal that both Westria and Escosia should get what we have occupied.
Chief Commander: Heinrich Scharzenberg (1345 - still alive), (R 1374 - present)
Army: Total of
Spearmen: 4,090
Swordmen: 2,050
Bowmen: 2,090
Cavalry: 2,130
Crossbowmen: 1,010
Events:
Integration of new territory: The so called way to the Mediterranean sea is completed a dream we have had since a long time ago. We now start to integrate the newly conquered provinces to our glorious Archduchy.
Discontent among the HRE state?: Rumors are lurking about discontent among the smaller states. We need to do something about this while we still can. We will invite represantatives from every state in the HRE in the Imperial Diet and so we can discuss their problems and why they feel so discontent.
Diplomacy:
All HRE states: We formally ask you all to attend to our Imperial Diet so we can discuss any problems our HRE might have.
Venice: You must agree to peace now right? Or do you want a fullscaled invasion of your last bits of unoccupied territory?
The Heavenly Republic | Yin-Tsu Republic | Respublik Çinnetu
Government: Theocratic Republic
Heavenly Messenger: Yuen Çin ( b.1317, elected 1367-77), Wang Nëng (b. 1342, elected 1377-)
Capital: Chiko
Economy: We are mostly agrarian, but dabble in trade in the Black Sea a bit, as well as some mining. The economy is currently in wartime gear.
Navy: 3 heavy ships, 6 galleys, ~212 merchant ships
Wars and Conflicts:
Yin-Tsu War of Liberation: We push further along the coast, consolidating our holdings. We also send 1000 troops out to the Vedenan front lines, in order to aid our fellow Orthodox republic in crushing the heathen barbarian Daevites.
Events:
Peace?: With much of the ancestral Yin-tsu territories reclaimed for the Heavenly Republic, and the war dragging on, diplomats are sent to the Altaic court to negotiate for a peace deal. This peace deal would grant us our ancestral territories, in exchange for returning all captured Altaic prisoners of war.
Territory demanded by the Heavenly Republic
Yuen Steps Down: Despite massive popularity across the nation, Yuen Çin refuses to run for a third term, saying that "Power can turn you into the friend of Satan. I have done what I must to save the children of God from heathen barbarian Daevite oppression. Now, I must do what is right". Yuen Çin's retirement from politics establishes the unwritten rule that a Heavenly Messenger can only serve for two terms.
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Starving: As one of his last acts while in office, Yuen Çin establishes the Dictate of the Good Samaritan, stating that "all men, women, and children fleeing strife, famine, oppression, or hardship, whether serf or noble, poor or wealthy, heathen or Christian, will be able to seek safe refuge in the Heavenly Republic; for it is our duty to serve God through His sons...even the most unholy heathen may one day come to know the Holy Spirit". This decree, incredibly tolerant and progressive for the time, opened the gates for immigration of people of all races, faiths, and socioeconomic backgrounds into the Yin-tsu Republic, and the area is still known as one of the most diverse places in Europe to this day.
Roman Republic of Vedenia
Government: Vedenia is a Republic.
Caesar (Leader of the Council): Tycho Fuscinus (1346-1362), Adamus Fuscinus (1362-nowadays). Elected by adult male landowners.
Parliament:the Council with no actual factions present.
Royal Families: although de-jure Vedenia is a republic, de-facto it is an oligarchy controlled by a few biggest families who battle over the dominance in Vedenia. On the other hand, there is still quite a high social mobility and sometimes even the poorest become the richest.
Adamus Fuscinus is the son of Tycho Fuscinus, a prominent governor. He was elected after his father resigned. From the very childhood, Adamus has been interested in warfare and graduated from a military academy as one of the best students. Not long after, he joined the battles against Lithuania but his actions were strongly restricted by the rest of generals. When he became in charge of Vedena, the number of victories against the Daevites has significantly increased.
Economy: mostly based on logging, agriculture, and trade.
Trade unions: the traders of Lutsk, Chernobyl, Minsk and other cities run merchant guilds to secure a better position in the local environment and promote trade across all the regions of Vedenia.
Capitals: Lutsk, Chernobyl, and Minsk
Demographics (including occupied territories): 1'295k people
Rural areas:~1110k.
Urban areas: 185k; 14% live in urban areas.
Lutsk (and the nearest territories across it): 85k.
Other (population over 1'000): 100k.
Culture: 70% are Vedenian, 30% is the rest
Religion: 90% are Christians (50% are the Orthodox and Catholic churches, 40% are local churches), 10% are local pagans.
Wars and Conflicts: at war with the Golden Horde and Lithuania
Golden Horde: no mercy to the disgusting nomads who brought sorrow and dismay to the world! we shall never retreat!
Diplomacy:
Yin-Tsu: It is wise to work together and get rid of the Daevite threat.
Avaria: It would be great to create a personal alliance.
Sud-Vedena: absorbing time!!!
Military:
Army size: ~35'000 (at very high expense; a lot of them mercenaries): 23'000 are sent to battle the Golden Horde, 7'000 are sent to absorb Sud-Vedena.
Events:
Local antique: the Renaissance continues developing and changing. Nowadays, more focus is put on combining the local folklore symbols with classical antique aesthetics using wood and lumber as the main source material.
Third Rome (electric boogaloo): In the world full of lies and chaos, there is only one fact that remains true: Rome is civilisation, and it is our destiny to spread civilisation across the lands we were all born in.
The Aztec Empire
Government: Monarchy
Tamechpechtecahtzin: Tochtli Coatl
Capital: Titlan
Demographics:
Population: 4 096k
Cities:total: 520.9k
Titlan: 70k
Malinalco: 55.5k
Colima: 43.9k
Texcoco: 41k
Acapulco: 34.4k
Tecoman: 33.8k
Mitla: 30.2k
Ichtaca: 28.5k
Culiacan: 25k
Tehuantec: 24.9k
Guamuchil: 23.3k
Tzintzuntz: 22.3k
Mazatlan: 20.8k
Tochpan: 18.6k
Tlaxcala: 17.2k
Tamtoc: 17k
Cueztec: 14.5k
Rural area: 3 575.1k
Wars and Conflicts:
Northeastern threat: We send the Titalen army to fight the threat around Tamtoc and push them out of our country.
Northwestern threat: We send the Malen army to fight the threat around Guamuchil and push them out of our country.
Northern Border Control: We put 70% of the Colamen army on the northern border in case any other "threats" appear.
Southeastern control: We put 30% of the Colamen army on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to block anything related to the current situation in the north, so that the Mayans don't take this opportunity to attack us.
Military: 2% 81 920
Army Total:
Ob Swordsmen: 27 305
Spearmen: 20 895
tematlatl (Slings): 14 495
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 12 196
tlahuitolli (Bows): 7 049
Army of Titalen: 27 307
Ob Swordsmen: 9 101
Spearmen: 6 964
tematlatl (Slings): 4 830
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 063
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 349
Army of Malen: 27 307
Ob Swordsmen: 9 101
Spearmen: 6 964
tematlatl (Slings): 4 830
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 063
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 349
Army of Colamen: 27 306
Ob Swordsmen: 9 101
Spearmen: 6 964
tematlatl (Slings): 4 830
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 063
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 348
Navy: 15 Transport ship (for rivers), 69 Fishing ships, 0 Transport ship/'s (For Oceans) (Protoype)
Diplomacy:
Research:
Naval research: We start investing in researching ships that can move across the Ocean (Mexican golf).
Production:
Prototype Ship nr. 4: We start building a new Prototype that is more stable, strong, hopefully it works out.
Economy: The Osnerolese economy is based largely on fishing and agriculture, though copper mining is a decently-sized industry as well. Trade with foreign nations such as Elysia and the Atlantian states is becoming an increasingly large source of income for the nation.
Invasion of Ogeechee: A peace offer is extened to Ogeechee to end the war, under the condition that Ogeechee cede all occupied land to Osnerol.
Diplomacy:
Ogeechee: A peace offer is extened to Ogeechee to end the war, under the condition that Ogeechee cede all occupied land to Osnerol.
Events:
The Plague: The disease spreading through Osnerolese lands spreads panic throughout the nation. Osnerolese art begins to show increasingly morbid themes around this time, and so does the literature. As part of a religious ritual to appease the god of disease through sacrifice, the bodies of those killed by the disease, as well as their clothing and belongings, are burned. This might be the key to containing the plague...
Osnerol Man (pt 2): Hoko Katzo had become quite hated for his "Grecophilia," so in 1374, Cuitlaxelo Witzo led a traditionalist coup, killing the king and crowning himself as king. This leads to the decline of the pro-Hellenic faction (though tech borrowing still occurs).
The Diarchy of Syonan Nikun-shu
Government: Mercantile Oligarchy
Deceased/Retired Koshaku:
(South) Muramasa I
R: 1269 - 1321'
(North) Koshaku: Yamazaki Shohei
R: 1287 - 1321
(North) Yoshikage Kira
R: 1321-1342
(North) Anjuro Katagiri
R: 1342 - 1359 as a self-declared emperor
(North) Josuke Higashikata
R: 1359 - 1364
Current Koshaku:
(North) Yoshihiro Kira
R: 1364 - Present
(South) Muramasa II Heihachirō
R: 1321 - 1378
(South) Tanjirou Souji
R: 1379 - Present
Economy: The Syonan Economy primarily consists of fishing, fruits, and precious metals and gems. The currency is based on copper and silver coins. Due to the rapid expansion, the quality of life of even the lowest of peasants has improved, with the poorest able to feed themselves and their families with ease.
Main Religion: Shintoism
Cities and Demographics:
Population: ~510,000
Notable Cities:
Mei-nira (Governing Capital of the Northern Provinces)
Location: Luzon
Upon the unification of the Philippines came a renovation to the city, as it was to become the main governing body for the northern provinces.
Syonan (Capital)
Location: Southern Luzon
The proud capital of the Syonan Nikun-shu, as well as the location of the main governing body, where both the northern and southern governors can meet to discuss plans every so often.
Nagasato City (Governing Capital of the Southern Provinces)
Location: Sarangani Bay
Nagasato is a city like no other in the Philippines. Carrying the heritage of generations long past, architecture of old is mixed amongst structures of new, with the sea to the south and jungles to the north. Though no longer the penultimate capital of the Philippines, Nagasato remains as an important governmental body, since this is the headquarters for the governors running the old provinces of Nagasato.'
Davao (Mining hub)
Location: Southern Mindanao'
Davao was a city created to house the various workers that work in the mines located nearby, which provides for a good majority of the exports from Nagasato'
Cagayan
Location: Northern Mindanao
Another port city captured during the Nagasatoan Unification of Mindanao. This city serves as the main naval base of the Syonan Southern Navy, as well as where most of the naval development for the country is conducted.
Pemagarong
Location: Western Mindanao
A main trading hub on the Southeast Asian trading route. As such, most, if not all trade funnels through the region, providing the residences of Pemagarong, and all of Nagasato as a whole, a huge source of income, as products and produce gets funneled both into and out of Nagasato as ships come to and from the port city on a daily basis.
Type 001 Yajiri Torpedoes: The aquatic rockets encounter their first taste of combat, being used against rogue pirates (unaffiliated with Rinashima). These tests show that the torpedoes sometimes porpoise out of the water and “dance about the sky”. As such, efforts are made to mitigate this effect, as efforts are made to
Subarashi Kulog Taihou MkII: Small improvements are made to the cannons, improving reliability at sea.
Muramasa-class Oceanic Battlecruiser: With the new wave of ships came a design for a new type of battlecruiser, to replace the older Yamamoto-class Oceanic Battlecruiser. With the Muramasa-class comes a larger hull, with the hull type of the ship beginning to show its limits. Because of this, development is delayed as a new type of hull is being drafted from the bottom up, to allow for larger ships to be constructed.
These ships will mount about twenty cannons per side, as well as have thicker hulls to mitigate any damage from potential torpedoes that could fall into enemy hands.
Subarashi Dātsu-class Oceanic Interceptors: Like the Subarashi Pagong-class, the Subarashi Dātsu-class is planned to be slightly bigger to house the same number of cannons as before. However, plans are being made to allow the Subarashi Dātsu-class to wield the new Yajiri Aquatic Rockets, launching the water-skipping rockets from either side of the ship.
Tsuna-class Pylon Boat: A small boat designed for speed and firepower. Though only crewed by ten people, this ship is slightly bigger than a Balangay and its design is based on the Pagong-class base. This ship is made to replace the Balangays in service, and has the same amount of cannons as the Balangays (2 cannons). However, these ships are designed to launch their payload of Yajiri Aquatic Rockets with ease.
Reptilian Growth: Continued breeding of the filipino monitor lizard has caused the species to grow in size, through decades, if not centuries will be required for the lizards to grow even larger.
That being said, they are now large enough to be farmed for food, as these monitor lizards slowly become a delicacy in the Nagasatoan region.
Production:
Numerous Orders of the Subarashi Kulog Taihou and Yajiri Torpedoes
200 Subarashi Pagong-class Oceanic Cruisers
200 Subarashi Dātsu-class Oceanic Interceptors
400 Tsuna-class Pylon Boat
Older ships in use are either scrapped or retrofitted and turned into training vessels
Diplomacy:
Soryu: Diplomats sent to Soryu, inquiring if they want to enter into an alliance with the seafaring nation to their south.
Japan: Diplomats and merchants sail to the island, mainly to get a grasp of the situation
Events:
Journey to the East (end): With the unification of Nagasato, the outpost was told to finish fortifications of a base, as a small portion of the navy is sent to the outpost to protect Syonan trade in the area.
Location of outpost: West-most portion of Papua
Death of a Monarch: With the unification complete, Muramasa II finally is contemptuous with his life. On June 7th, 1378, Muramasa II passed away in his sleep.
With Muramasa II’s passing, his son, Muramasa III would’ve taken to the throne, but instead of becoming king, Muramasa III became the commander of the Southern Navy. As such, another of the renowned royal families from the south, the Souji’s, took to the throne, with one of Ojirou’s great grandsons, Tanjirou Souji, taking to power the following year.
Unifying Forces: While the nation is no more, their plans remain, with the date of the invasion of Suwawa pushed back to the next decade, to give time for construction of new naval vessels, to update the older, vessels still employed by both northern and southern forces. However, this invasion’s goal, along with expanding Syonan Nikun-shu’s influence, also was planned so that the new troops trained up will have experience in battle.
From there, plans are made to then invade Tidung, starting with the portion bordering Suwawa before moving onto the rest of Tidung.
Turn XLII: 1380 AD - 1385 AD
Great People & Events
The Reconquista: The Citadel of Sanches was breached on May 8th of 1379, after a brutal siege. That day the siege finally turned into conquest, as the first wall crumbled. The majority Valcanorese armies led by general Bartolo de Ortego poured into the city. From a distance, the three kings of Iberia watched with pride and relief, as the campaign begun by Ferdinand the III, had finally reached it's zenith. Agustin the II, king of Valcanor was said to have wept at the sight of the capture of the citadel. After a whole day of fighting within the city, the inner keep was breached and Dhamthos, the Sultan of Andalousia captured. Dhamthos was imprisoned for the rest of his life in Donos. The Reconquista had come to it's end, Iberia was back under the control of the Christian God. The state of Agousta was established at the edge of Iberia, with it's capital in Lisbon as a vassal of Leon. The heir of Dhamthos, Gohtarr, at the age of 11 was placed as a puppet king for the region after his public conversion to Christianity. He renamed himself to Gonzalo at his baptism. The Valcanorese occupied regions became the kingdom of Grenada, a vassal of Valcanor and the Castilean held territories were annexed. Agustin said at the capture of Dhamthos, "Truly, we have witnessed the might of God over Ares, may the power of Christ lead those your armies had led astray bring them back to their Lord, and may you find Christ in your desolation. The ancient dream, has now come fulfilled!"
Horseman of Famine: With losses building up, the Altaic Empire could no longer maintain control of Northern Zhuang. Northern Zhuang receives independence. Meanwhile, in the Golden Horde, the realm experiences a collapse as various states become independent between Ukraine and the Caucasus. Chagatai and the Golden Horde, being the last two loyal states, are also questioning the Khan rule and whether it is out of date. Dogar Khan sets out to try to find Bulijins tomb for the Sword of the East, perhaps with the sword the Empire will find its salvation. Meanwhile, Taihou designs blueprints for a new gunpowder weapon that can be wielded by hand.
Tavastian Collapse: The Confederacy of Häme dissolves. All notions of unity had been vague interpretations by missionaries who hardly spoke the language, as trade had never been a major portion of the way of life in Häme. The unity that seemingly had existed between the Tavastians dissappears, and no one really knows why. Life hardly changed in any way, except Svearike, Karjala and Inkeri began assimilating minor tribes from the fringes. Svearike annexed several coastal tribes, including the village of Helsinki, of 700 residents, meanwhile Inkeri moved inward, annexing the village of Viipuri, of 1 500 inhabitants and lot's of lakelands. As of 1385, all of Häme had been divided between the likes of Svearike and the Finnic kingdoms.
Ashen Lion (Part 8): Britain is now generally at peace on the homeland after taking down resistance and remaining Gael forces. In 1383, Mordue launches a campaign on Valcanor after the latter kingdom refused to stop the skirmishes. They liberated Brest (though they occupied it afterwards as a vassal), Rennes, and La Rochelle. Though the British forces became halted outside of Bordeaux (for now). France mobilizes their army once again in response a year later and sieges Orleans.
Timur the Lame (Part 3): The Qarshid Empire makes another attempt at India. They managed to become more successful in Kandri and Chouda, though they take heavy losses due to mountainous terrain. Meanwhile, Timur personally led the Qarshids to take Turzmesistan and Khaledistan. Saka, Luristan, and Mazandaran falls months later.
The Exile of the Exousian: The Council of Pygros was forced to flee from Pygros along with the current Exousian, Kiriakos Christodouliadis. The Council relocates to Laibech in refuge and to also be in a more central location for easier traveling for all members of the council.
The Weser Split: Due to discord within the Holy Roman Empire, cultural differences between the German populace in certain regions and "economic interests", eastern regions of Anglefrizien have seceded from the kingdom to form the Republic of the Weser, with its capital at Bremen.
The White Snow Wolf (Part 1): Fiete Kjaer, the former apprentice of Artoria II, has founded her own branch of knights in the previous years. She set out on a journey to find a spear/lance that was once used by the first Artoria, as she prefers lances more than a sword: The Rhongomyniad.
The Burgundian Inheritance: Due to a poorly-timed succession crisis, France now finds itself bisected along its centre by the rise of the Kingdom of Burgundy, ruled by a noble from the House of Burgundy that got swept under the aristocratic rug when Old Burgundy was annexed centuries ago. The seat of power had now moved north, along with their network of conenctions, and now effectively exert rule over their main territories and the Low Countries.
Decline of Sukhothai: As the recent kings of Sukhothai are seen in a negative light after massive scandals, many feel such dishonorable leaders should be kicked out. The Ayutthaya dynasty has already received great support in their western provinces, while Johor revolts against their overlords and begins a massive campaign northwards. Unrest begins to brew in Khmer regions, fueled by contempt for the current kings and inspiration from the Malayans, coupled by the influence of Malayans in the region as a result of an exodus from the Black Death decades ago. Luang Prabang takes the opportunity to reclaim Vieng Chan.
NPC Turns
Atoumans: Assuming the Isetians did not pull out already and end the war, the Atoumans managed to ambush their forces, who are not as experienced in mountainous terrain, and decimated a large part of the invasion forces. The Atoumans pushed Isetium out of their land, though they managed to acquire the country south of them in the process. As casualties mounting for both sides (though not as much for Atoumans), the Atoumans reach out to Isetium for peace.
Teutonic Order: They crush any hostiles within their territory, restoring their borders to their original form. Although, they later invaded Courland out of revenge for supporting the rebels after a brief conflict.
Venice: They surrender any occupied territory.
Inkeri: They continue their invasion of the Golden horde, capturing Davas and Sura-Sitan. Tapani II, the king of Inkeri begins to call himself as Tapani the Conqueror.
Ajuran: They accept the call to arms.
Kemahana: They agree.
Ogeechee: They agree.
Roman Republic of Vedenia
Government: Vedenia is a Republic.
Caesar (Leader of the Council): Tycho Fuscinus (1346-1362), Adamus Fuscinus (1362-1380), Mykola Kozhumyaka (1380-nowadays). Elected by adult male landowners.
Parliament:the Council with no actual factions present.
Royal Families: although de-jure Vedenia is a republic, de-facto it is an oligarchy controlled by a few biggest families who battle over the dominance in Vedenia. On the other hand, there is still quite a high social mobility and sometimes even the poorest become the richest.
Mykola Kozhumyaka is the most famous artist in Vedenia, if not entire East Europe. He has created a lot of beautiful artworks combining local Lithuanian and Daevite folklore with ancient Roman aesthetics. However, he entered politics recently and became very popular with the Council. In 1380, after the death of Adamus Fuscinus, he Mykola was elected as the brand new governor. He stands for further expansion of Vedenia and creating closer ties with the strong neighbours.
Economy: mostly based on logging, agriculture, and trade.
Trade unions: the traders of Lutsk, Chernobyl, Minsk and other cities run merchant guilds to secure a better position in the local environment and promote trade across all the regions of Vedenia.
Capitals: Lutsk, Chernobyl, and Minsk
Demographics (including occupied territories): 1'220k people
Rural areas:~1115k.
Urban areas: 105k; 8,5% live in urban areas.
Lutsk (and the nearest territories across it): 45k.
Other (population over 1'000): 60k.
Culture: 70% are Vedenian, 30% is the rest
Religion: 80% are Christians (45% are the Orthodox and Catholic churches, 35% are local churches), 20% are local pagans.
Wars and Conflicts: at war with the Golden Horde and Lithuania
Golden Horde: no mercy to the disgusting nomads who brought sorrow and dismay to the world! we shall never retreat!
Courland: troops quickly cross across the borders trying to get to the coast preventing the very existence of any border between the Teutons and Inkeri.
Diplomacy:
Yin-Tsu: It would be great to create a personal union to secure peace in the region and pursue common aims.
Avaria: It would be great to create a personal alliance as we both are quite similar and share the same core enemy - the Teutons.
Inkeri: The best what we can do is not to attack each other, do you agree?
Military:
Army size: ~20'000 (at the moderate expense): 7'000 are sent to battle the Golden Horde, 7'000 are sent to get to the coast of Courland.
Events:
Local antique: the Renaissance continues developing and changing. Nowadays, more focus is put on combining the local folklore symbols with classical antique aesthetics using wood and lumber as the main source material.
Third Rome (electric boogaloo): In the world full of lies and chaos, there is only one fact that remains true: Rome is civilisation, and it is our destiny to spread civilisation across the lands we were all born in.
Archduchy of Westria
Head of the State:
Emperor Friedrich VI Hohenstaufen (B 1340 - still alive), (R 1363 - present)
Head of the Government: N/A
Government: Absolute Monarchy ruled by an Archduke. The title is Archduke of Westria, Last of the Romans. Our ruling dynasty is Hohenstaufen. We are also the Emperor of the HRE since 1351.
Demographics:
Population:
Wien: Population: 13,940
Konr: Population: 8,800
Rich: Population: 10,250
Polanum: Population: 12,010
Bozn: Population: 14,540
Trieste: 12,000
Rural and smaller towns population: 1,140,000
Total population: 1,191,300
Religion: catholic christians (99%), others (1%)
Ethnicities: 95% Westrian, 4% Venetian(or what ever ethnicity that lives in trieste area), 1% others
Economy: We are based on agriculture and trade through the danube river and with most of the HRE. We use our own coins which resembles a lot those of the old Roman empire. We have also started with trade from the sea through our port Trieste.
Wars and conflicts:
Chief Commander: Heinrich Scharzenberg (1345 - still aive), (R 1374 - present)
Army: Total of
Spearmen: 4,090
Swordmen: 2,050
Bowmen: 2,090
Cavalry: 2,130
Crossbowmen: 1,010
Events:
Access to the sea: Through our new port Trieste we have access to the sea. We start building larger boats to be abale to cross the mediterranean sea.
Expedition to Isetium: An expedition is send to sail to the country of Isetium. The ones on the expedition have with them gifts and will try to see if they can establish trade with Isetium's merchants and traders. We see this as a way to benefit the whole Holy Roman Empire.
HRE members port permit: We have put a law that allows other members of the HRE to put their ships in the docks in the city of Trieste and they also have certain priviliges better compared to nations outside of the Holy Roman Empire
Diplomacy:
Kingdom of Lustria | 'The Eternal Kingdom of the Lizard Gods'
Government: Centralised tribal monarchy
Great Chief / Mortal Bearer of the Lizard Gods:
K'oroka ([F], 1199-1246, r. 1222-1246)
Moszar ([M], 1214-1258, r. 1246-1258)
Urchannk ([M], 1230-1284, r. 1258-1284)
Azarkel ([F], 1255-1303, r. 1284-1303)
Oroku ([F], 1280-1347, r. 1303-1347)
Krokezal ([M], 1320-1385, r. 1347)
Urgoka ([F], 1302-1361, r. 1347-1361)
Krokezal ([M], 1320-1384, r. 1361-1384)
As'gar ([M], b. 1352, r. 1384)
Heirs and Pretenders:
Razhar'a ([F], b. 1381)
(not related) Religious Leader of Krokanism / The Messenger to Kroak: From 1384 and onward, the role is now basically merged to the Mortal Bearer of Lustria
Rhok'sk ([M] 1284-1328, r. c. 1300s-1328)
Omako ([M] 1280-1352, r. 1331-1352)
Krokezal ([M], b. 1320, r. 1352)
Dynasty:
Urchannkian (1275-1361)
Krokezian (1361-)
Capital: Amekrog
Economy: The economy has shifted a lot after the death of Urgoka and the inauguration of Mortal Bearer pretender Krokezal to be the leader again. Trading by now is much focused on the Arawak and the Tremembe people as access to the Tupi people within the deep Amazon region has been cut off by Khorne cultists, thanks to Urgoka's demands to let Khorne cultists have their own kingdom. Shrines and temples within the remainder of Lustria would begin accepting any food or tribute to any of the Lizard Gods recognised by the Krokanist faith, the 'reformed' part of the Lustrian folk religion. Any type of food would do, except meat, which is forbidden due to connotations of Khorne's sacrifice of meat as being worshipping Khorne.
Demographics:
Population: 45 700
Amekrog: 1 700
Osbme: 400
Koos'en: 300
Eztekol: 180
Sal'tcet: 100
Oppoks'ren: 100
Yok: 150
Mur'lok: 400
Roseg: 50
Araswel: 60
Sar'gel: 40
Kelo: 40
Turon: 20
Rest is just rural or other villages
Religion: 46% Lustrian folk religion, 3% Arawak folk religion, 50% Krokanist (a 'reformed' Lustrian religion with a more centralised belief system), 1% Cult of Khrone (primarily in western Lustria, Khorn'kor)
Military: Since As'gar became the Mortal Bearer, As'gar began devoting himself on training and preparing a new army to retake Khorn'kor back into the rightful united kingdom of Lustria, hoping to finally begin a new era of the kingdom that claims itself to be descendant of lizards. Khorne cultists have declined notably in the late 14th century during the reign of As'gar.
Army:
55 'Lizard Warriors' (clubmen with wooden with 'sparsely metallic' shields)
200 'Rainforest Warriors' (spearmen)
100 'Temple Guards' (axemen)
150 'Bowed Protectors' (archers)
22 000 fit men that could be trained into being warriors or hunters
Navy:
500 canoes and rafts
120 trading canoes
Diplomacy: N/A
Events:
Father's Death: The death of an important figure during the times of where Lustria is written and learned by many cautionary archaeologists, Krokezal, who fought against the Khorne cultists, has officially died on 1384 with little record of his death. His son, As'gar would succeed as the new Mortal Bearer and he has a plan to reintegrate Khorn'kor back to Lustria after just two decades of it being an independent realm and overran by cultists.
Outrage and Demand of Reunification: During the reign of As'gar, these Khorne cultists have declined in numbers in Amekrogia (East Lustria) and this was seen as good news. The Lustrian army is now ramping up its training under the guidance of As'gar, who he was entrusted by his father to take Khorn'kor back to Lustria and achieve full stability. It is expected that the latter half of the 1380s would see As'gar commencing full invasion.
Burials of Krokezal: Krokezal is buried in a huge shrine by followers of the Krokanist faith.
The Diarchy of Syonan Nikun-shu
Government: Mercantile Oligarchy
Deceased/Retired Koshaku:
(South) Muramasa I
R: 1269 - 1321
(South) Muramasa II Heihachirō
R: 1321 - 1378
(North) Koshaku: Yamazaki Shohei
R: 1287 - 1321
(North) Yoshikage Kira
R: 1321-1342
(North) Anjuro Katagiri
R: 1342 - 1359 as a self-declared emperor
(North) Josuke Higashikata
R: 1359 - 1364
Current Koshaku:
(North) Yoshihiro Kira
R: 1364 - Present
(South) Tanjirou Souji
R: 1379 - Present
Economy: The Syonan Economy primarily consists of fishing, fruits, and precious metals and gems. The currency is based on copper and silver coins. Due to the rapid expansion, the quality of life of even the lowest of peasants has improved, with the poorest able to feed themselves and their families with ease.
Main Religion: Shintoism
Cities and Demographics:
Population: ~515,000
Notable Cities:
Mei-nira (Governing Capital of the Northern Provinces)
Location: Luzon
Upon the unification of the Philippines came a renovation to the city, as it was to become the main governing body for the northern provinces.
Syonan (Capital)
Location: Southern Luzon
The proud capital of the Syonan Nikun-shu, as well as the location of the main governing body, where both the northern and southern governors can meet to discuss plans every so often.
Nagasato City (Governing Capital of the Southern Provinces)
Location: Sarangani Bay
Nagasato is a city like no other in the Philippines. Carrying the heritage of generations long past, architecture of old is mixed amongst structures of new, with the sea to the south and jungles to the north. Though no longer the penultimate capital of the Philippines, Nagasato remains as an important governmental body, since this is the headquarters for the governors running the old provinces of Nagasato.
Davao (Mining hub)
Location: Southern Mindanao
Davao was a city created to house the various workers that work in the mines located nearby, which provides for a good majority of the exports from Nagasato
Cagayan
Location: Northern Mindanao
Another port city captured during the Nagasatoan Unification of Mindanao. This city serves as the main naval base of the Syonan Southern Navy, as well as where most of the naval development for the country is conducted.
Pemagarong
Location: Western Mindanao
A main trading hub on the Southeast Asian trading route. As such, most, if not all trade funnels through the region, providing the residences of Pemagarong, and all of Nagasato as a whole, a huge source of income, as products and produce gets funneled both into and out of Nagasato as ships come to and from the port city on a daily basis.
Wars and Conflicts
Suwawa: War is launched at the nation, with the goal of expanding Syonan Nikun-shu’s influence. In addition, this was also a good time to train the new troops in warfare.
Type 001 Yajiri Torpedo Mod. 1379: More improvements are made to the torpedo, decreasing its likeliness to become a skywriter.
Subarashi Kulog Taihou MkIII: Small improvements are made to the cannons, improving reliability at sea.
Muramasa-class Oceanic Battlecruiser: With the new wave of ships came a design for a new type of battlecruiser, to replace the older Yamamoto-class Oceanic Battlecruiser. The Muramasa-class also sports a new hull design, allowing the ship class to be constructed larger in size.
These ships will mount about twenty cannons per side, as well as have thicker hulls to mitigate any damage from potential torpedoes that could fall into enemy hands.
Subarashi Dātsu-class Oceanic Interceptors: Like the Subarashi Pagong-class, the Subarashi Dātsu-class is planned to be slightly bigger to house the same number of cannons as before. However, plans are being made to allow the Subarashi Dātsu-class to wield the new Yajiri Aquatic Rockets, launching the water-skipping rockets from either side of the ship.
Tsuna-class Pylon Boat: A small boat designed for speed and firepower. Though only crewed by ten people, this ship is slightly bigger than a Balangay and its design is based on the Pagong-class base. This ship is made to replace the Balangays in service, and has the same amount of cannons as the Balangays (2 cannons). However, these ships are designed to launch their payload of Yajiri Aquatic Rockets with ease.
Reptilian Growth: Continued breeding of the filipino monitor lizard has caused the species to grow in size, through decades, if not centuries will be required for the lizards to grow even larger.
That being said, they are now large enough to be farmed for food, as these monitor lizards slowly become a delicacy in the Nagasatoan region.
Production:
Numerous Orders of the Subarashi Kulog Taihou and Yajiri Torpedoes
10 Muramasa-class Oceanic Battlecruiser
50 Tsuna-class Pylon Boat
Diplomacy:
Soryu: Diplomats sent to Soryu, inquiring if they want to enter into an alliance with the seafaring nation to their south.
Japan: Diplomats and merchants sail to the island, mainly to get a grasp of the situation
Events:
Unifying Forces: The Invasion of Suwawa begins, starting with the destruction of the Suwawan navy, followed by a land invasion.
From there, plans are made to then invade Tidung, starting with the portion bordering Suwawa before moving onto the rest of Tidung.
Sumali Sultanate
Government: Despotic Monarchy (Sultanate)
Sultan: Umar Ali Sadiiq (B 1330 D 1382) (R 1365 - 1382), Abdiwahid bin Sadiiq (B 1359, alive) (R 1382 - Present)
Dynasty: Sadiiq
Economy: The economy of Sumali is based on mostly on trade, agriculture and fishing. Trade especially is important since Sumali operates in the vast trade network across the Indian Ocean. Sumali trades things such as gold, wax and ivory and Sumali merchants go everywhere from the Arabian peninsula to India and rarely all the way to Southeast and East Asia. Sumali also participates in the vast Arabian slave trade, selling slaves to mainly the states of Yemen, Al-Qarsoon and the Ahuric Empire. The Sumali Sultanate uses gold coins as currency.
Ifari War: An offer of peace is made (see diplomacy). If they refuse, we will continue forward.
Military: Ca 1% of our population is our available manpower that we can deploy for warfare, thus being ca 8 000 man.
Deployed units: All
Infantry: 2 050
Archers: 2 025
Long Spearmen: 2 000
Cavalry: 2 075
Navy:
10 transport ships
9 galleys
Diplomacy:
Ifari: Surrender now or more of your people will die, there is no point in resisting our power over you for any longer.
Events:
Connecting the Cities: Al-Bahr, Hawiyabad and Al-Joonoobiya's roads are worked upon to connect to the Egyptian-Aethiopian Silk Road. The roads and trails connecting Hawiyabad to Mogadishu are also improved.
Interest in Soqotra: Soqotra, the archipelago belonging to Al-Qarsoon with the city of Tamreda, becomes a place of interest in Sumali's eyes as it could be a very important port in terms of our interest in the trade moving across the Indian Ocean.
Ifari Plans: When we eventually win the war against Ifari, lands up to the Gulf of Tadjoura will be annexed and the rest will be turned into a vassal: Bab al-Mandib (Bab el-Mandeb).
Papal States
Government: Theocratic absolute monarchy
Ruler (King): Urban V (1367-1380) Boniface IX (1380-)
Ruling House: None
Economy: The economy now is now back in normalcy, people are trading again as usual and doing business and stuff.
Alliance - None
Capital: Rome
Demographics
Population - 450,000
Ethinicities - 7% Germanic 90% Italian 3% Other
Religon - 97 % Catholicism 2 % - Other Christian Sects 1 % - Other
Cities and Population Spread
Rome - 65,000
Perugia - 40,000
Ravenna - 20,000
Rural - 325,000
Military - 10,000
Archers - 3,250
Knights Militant - 1,600
Pikemen - 2,000
Men at Arms - 3,150
Siege Weapons
Trebuchets - 35
Ballista - 40
Navy
Transport Ships - 45
Converted Merchant Ships - 25
"Pocket Warships" - 8
"Warships" - 6
Wars and Conflicts-
Diplomacy -
Naples - Would you mind if we buy some land from you? If you want to keep Benevento that's okay.
Events
Rule, Roma - Nothing as of now
New Pope - Urban V eventually gets old and dies right at 1380, succession, determined by the Papal Council passes to Boniface IX
A Merchant for us to - Boniface IX placed great emphasis on economic strength for the Papal States, thus he provided funds for the various merchant guilds mainly in the port city of Ravenna, though other cities to, including Rome got a slice of the cake to, causing the economy to start to get even bigger, with merchants finding more and more money trading with bigger and more boats.
Another Sword Quest (I) - Coincedentally at the same time Fiete Kjaer set out to find Rhongomyniad, the members of the Italia branch of the Round Table set out to find the blade Caesaris Culpa (Caesar's Guilt), which was said to be the blade that was passed down by Julius Caesar down to the eventual dynasties of the Roman Empire, eventually gathering up so much guilt that even the weight of the Roman Empire could not stand it, and collapsed, the Italia Order plans to take it back to the pope in order to cleanse it and make it holy again and also Sword Quest amirite?
Isetium
Government: Christian Theocracy
Dynasty: Tarakis
Andros I (1321-1326)
Andros II (1326-1334)
Andreas I (1334-1339)
Andros III (1339-1348)
Andros IV (1348-1353)
Andreas II (1353-1356)
Marius I (1356-1362)
Andros V (1362-1366)
Dynasty: Orthaeus
Koragos I (1366-1380)
Rihat I (1380 - present)
Economy: The end of The Second Campaign has proved fruitful for trade, as trade with the Caldeans and Georgians is now acceptable based off of the absence of the Ilkhanate. Although the plague has made internal trade throughout the Kingdom troublesome, the more merchants have died, the more take their place, only for them to die and for more to take their place. Much of the surviving merchants, particularly along the coast, have secured personal wealth from the death's of their competition.
Having been pushed out of Atouman territory, the Heretic Crusade ends after the installment of Admiral Mehmet in the territories of Iconium and Attalea, which will now be collectively known as the Hellenic State of Karaman. King Rihat I accepts the Atouman deal for peace.
Events:
End of Paganism: Although the Neo-Paganist ideology of the Cult of Kaides had slowly diminished in their power, the gradual unification of Hellenic Paganism with Catholicist Cristianity has allowed a large conversion of the base population into what Scholars have referred to historically as Hellenic Christianity. With the rise of Hellenic Christianity, a number of Priests working towards a perfected Egyptian sect has nearly doubled in quick time.
Absorption of Coptic Orthodox: In an effort to solidify Hellenic Christianity, Pope-Bishop Joseph II meets with the Coptic Pope-Patriarch John X to discuss possible methods of unification between the two African churches. They meet at the Caesareum of Alexandria, one of the last standing Christian churches in Alexandria following the rise of Cult of Kaides and subsequent persecution of Christians across the territories.
Canal of the Pharoahs: After some economic movements, a budget is given to the re-construction and proliferation of the Canal of the Pharoahs, soon to be renamed the Koragos Canal. The canal, planned to be expanded from 100 to 250 feet wide, is expected to conclude it's re-construction and updated applications by 1390.
The Aztec Empire
Government: Monarchy
Tamechpechtecahtzin: Tochtli Coatl
Capital: Titlan
Demographics:
Population: 4 109k
Cities:total: 524.9k
Titlan: 71k
Malinalco: 56k
Colima: 44.1k
Texcoco: 41.2k
Acapulco: 34.5k
Tecoman: 34k
Mitla: 30.3k
Ichtaca: 28.6k
Culiacan: 25.2k
Tehuantec: 25.1k
Guamuchil: 23.5k
Tzintzuntz: 22.4k
Mazatlan: 21k
Tochpan: 18.8k
Tlaxcala: 17.4k
Tamtoc: 17.1k
Cueztec: 14.7k
Rural area: 3 584.1k
Wars and Conflicts:
Northeastern threat: We send the Titalen army to fight the threat around Tamtoc and push them out of our country.
Northwestern threat: We send the Malen army to fight the threat around Guamuchil and push them out of our country.
Northern Border Control: We put 70% of the Colamen army on the northern border in case any other "threats" appear.
Southeastern control: We put 30% of the Colamen army on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to block anything related to the current situation in the north, so that the Mayans don't take this opportunity to attack us.
Military: 2% 82 180
Army Total:
Ob Swordsmen: 27 357
Spearmen: 20 947
tematlatl (Slings): 14 547
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 12 248
tlahuitolli (Bows): 7 101
Army of Titalen: 27 394
Ob Swordsmen: 9 119
Spearmen: 6 982
tematlatl (Slings): 4 847
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 080
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 366
Army of Malen: 27 393
Ob Swordsmen: 9 118
Spearmen: 6 982
tematlatl (Slings): 4 847
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 080
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 366
Army of Colamen: 27 393
Ob Swordsmen: 9 118
Spearmen: 6 982
tematlatl (Slings): 4 847
Atlatl men (Throwing Spears): 4 080
tlahuitolli (Bows): 2 366
Navy: 16 Transport ship (for rivers), 71 Fishing ships, 0 Transport ship/'s (For Oceans) (Protoype)
Diplomacy:
Research:
Naval research: We start investing in researching ships that can move across the Ocean (Mexican golf).
Production:
Prototype Ship nr. 4: We start building a new Prototype that is more stable, strong, hopefully it works out.
Events:
Prototype ship test: We send out our newest prototype ship from Cueztec towards Tamtoc, seing the previous attempts we are very confident in this one.
Turn XLIII: 1385 AD - 1390 AD
Great People & Events
Ashen Lion (Finale): On one night towards the end of 1389, Artoria II heard voices. It was the voices of everyone she cared about in the past, from her late parents to the late Empress Aurelia. The voices beckoned her outside the castle to a forest. She sighs and whispered to herself, "my time has come" before disappearing into the forest. A few who observed her journey to the forest described it as something "bizarre" to see the Queen by herself, she seemed so pure and she did not age as much despite being 72. Legends say the lost Queen became one with the forest, grew wings and ascend to high to the sky like a phoenix. Regardless, Queen Artoria II "Ember" Pendragon is declared missing days after, leaving River Mordue as the sole queen of Britain (Albion) for a bit as she figures out which child of Artoria, twins by the name of Ashe (named from Ember and Artoria's reputation as the "Ashen Lion") and Aura (named after the late Empress Aurelia of the HRE), to ascend to the throne if Artoria did not return the following year. While both genders inherit on equal grounds, twins is harder to determine. After much debate Ashe Pendragon ascended to the throne in 1390 on the grounds that he "came first". The nation is in mourning for a year, with a statue being built in London in honor of Artoria II and her old knights beside her (Such as Sir David, , Lady Cassie, and Lady Monika), who all passed roughly the same time she disappeared. Fiete and Hildr's statue has been built in Camlann Plains (Salisbury Plains). Queen River mourned the loss of her fellow queen, but pushed on forth to continue her legacy (and build her own). One of Artoria II's last wishes were for a united Britain (Albion) and the two houses of Pendragon and Mordue remain together as companions.
White Snow Wolf (Part 2): After a long journey, Fiete Kjær finally found what she is looking for: The Lance/Spear of Rhongomyniad. She was told the weapon is located in Scandinavia, taken from one of the Viking raids in Britain hundreds of years ago. Through the years, Fiete traveled across Scandinavia in search. Her journey had made her end up in Vestkyst, where she realized the weapon was stored in one of the Kingdom's greatest treasures. It seemed hope was lost, until the a war between Danemark (who wanted sovereignty) and the Vestkyst crown erupted. Dangers were further deepened when it was further discovered that Sverike had chipped away on Vestkyst's waning power for years, and joined on Danemark's side (as they were responsible for it). She traveled to the Queen's court, and offered her services. The Queen of Vestkyst, hearing about her participation in the battles in Britain (Albion) and Eire, accepted her service in 1389.
Timur the Lame (Part 4): Timur Qarshid invades Georgia and Ahuric Empire, determined to reach Anatolia. Upon hearing the Urdeks were housing the last Great Khans, he sent a raiding party to take them himself.
Horseman of Famine (Part 10): In 1387 and 1390, the Golden Horde and Chagatai became virtually self-governing and sovereign, considering themselves separate respectively. Chagatai, was the last bastion in 1390, and they overthrew them by a more powerful and dominating figure. It took a long time for the Altaic Empire to fall this low. In the sunset of the Altaic Empire, Dogar Khan and Taihou Khatun fled to Bulibaliq in 1390 with remnants and refugees, with plans to sail to Astrakhan (or any territory with Golden Horde at least). After it replaced the Daevites and stabilized the region after the plague, famine racked the Empire and killed many good men to keep the Empire’s stability. Upon rumors being spread about their current whereabouts, and how wanted they are, many who want to strike it rich set out to kill Taihou and Dogar. Some are not caring about the casualties in their way. Timur of the Qarshids sent a force to capture them.
The Continuation War: Western Europe has been a stage of war for over a century now, and eventhough the unification of Albion occurred and the Reconquista has successfully reclaimed Iberia for the christendom and have the son of the Aresian sultan become christian. All these events gave hope for peace in the region, but those hopes dissappeared when the Albionite armies crossed the canal of Albion. Bartolo de Ortego, the famed general who crushed Murcia and conquered the entirety of the southern shores of Iberia, and took Sanches marches to meet the Albionite in Bordeaux with a great army. The other Iberian states, still exhausted by the wars remain out of the conflict for now. Some nobles do join the Valcanorese forces out of respect to Agustin the II and Bartolo de Ortego. He is able to defeat the Albionite siege of Bordeaux, and begins fortifying the city for future invasions, knowing an assault on the Albionite with the current amount of soldiers would be suicide. France is for once on the offensive, having always been defending their lands against the Albionite in the last decades of the war. They take Orleans and rural regions around Limoges. Vincentius Bertillon, the French main general begins to draw up plans to conquer the city of Paris, a hub of Albionite control in the region. The division caused by Burgundy makes things difficult, which made the fall of Orleans back to French hands such an important moment in the war.
The Collapse of the Golden Horde: The once great nation now faces the collapse of their entire west. The cecession of six states and invasion by three foreign powers has forced the empire to full retreat. The pockets left of the empires last forces surrounded all surrender. Arri is taken by the Yin-Tsu, who'se national identity begins to resurface as the Euro-Asiatic people after centuries of being occupied by different powers The other pockets are assimilated by the neighbouring nations. Internal stability within the empire begins to hemorrhage as nobles struggle for power and local coups occur everywhere with hatred towards the loss of the West driving the ruler of the Horde mad.
Hellenic Christianity: The Apolloites of Cyrenai have been slowly under religious pressure by the Church of Isetium to turn christian and the situation has caused internal problems. Many hardline Apolloites and Hellenic christians have faced off and caused riots within major cities. The instability seems to grow each year, with the Christian Scholars of Cyrenai and Georgia requesting Isetium to try to calm the situation, as the Apolloite king of Cyrenai, still seems to oppress the Christian majority, forcing them to pay more taxes and denying them higher official ranks.
Orthodox Christianity: The Faith had travelled to regions of Europe which had never before heard of the faith, with churches being set up in Qosoma, Qazan and Yoshkar. With around 10% of local populations having turned christians, the pagan chieftains had grown worried and hateful, seeing the christians as heretics committing sacriledge over the old gods. The Church of Qazan is burned and religious tensions rise, with Qazan persecuting christians and Qosoma and Yoshkar pondering on following along. The Patriarchs of Inkeri and Rostov grow worried, sending relief aid to their missionaries in the region.
Song of the Sands: With decades of hiding by the Aresians in Araouane, the Order of the Sands had infiltrated the local governments in Araouane, and Timbuktu. Both cities now having a secretly Aresian leader begin to see less discrimination towards the Aresians. Rarely anyone knows of these slight pro-Aresian changes, but the locals begin to fear what may follow.
Conflict Down Under: Due to border friction and other tensions, the tribe of Gwarri declared war on Yolngu.
Aztec Incursions: Aztec armies managed to drive raiding tribes out of Tamtoc and Guamuchil.
NPC Turns
Courland: They collapse after being invaded by the Teutonic Order and Livonia, who become allies after splitting the region, with Livonia mainly getting only woodlands and tiny hamlets
Svartheim: The King of Svartheim proposes an alliance in case of an Atouman invasion to Escosia
Chaldea: They are angry at Isetium for backing out of the war, as their peace proposal to the Atoumans is denied, and Hattria is sieged and Sinope captured.
Atlas: Their fleets join the war, being in a personal alliance with Valcanor. Atlasioi fleets raid Brest, Nantes and La Rochelle and help the Valcanorese fleet keep the Albionite fleet at bay.
Granada: The king of Granada, the younger brother of Agustin the II begins to focus on the art of trade. The Strait of Gibraltar was a pivotal region for trade, as it controlled all mediterranean-atlantic trade, and he wanted to be in total control of it. Ceuti was the main hub for traders, as Algecia was a smaller and less promising port and only the most anti-Aresian traders sailed there. The King begins to make massive public works to grow the importance of Algecia and make it a prominent by-stop for merchants.
Byzantium: Upon pressure from the Italian states, they were forced to give up Athens to Venice.
Naples: They consider the Papal State's land buying proposal "laughable" and "preposterous" and sent the envoys home.
Ifari: Ifari rejects the peace offer from Sumali, and in a shock twist, managed to capture the city of Al-Bahr and a few spots on the Sumalian coast in a naval landing campaign
Eskosia: They agree to an alliance with Svartheim.
DaiViet: They declare war on a struggling Sukhothai, taking Phan Rang.
Papal States
Government: Theocratic absolute monarchy
Ruler (King): Boniface IX (1380-)
Economy: The economy now is now back in normalcy, people are trading again as usual and doing business and stuff.
Alliance - None
Capital: Rome
Demographics
Population - 460,000
Ethinicities - 7% Germanic 90% Italian 3% Other
Religon - 97 % Catholicism 2 % - Other Christian Sects 1 % - Other
Cities and Population Spread
Rome - 75,000
Perugia - 40,000
Ravenna - 20,000
Rural - 325,000
Military - 11,000
Archers - 3,250
Knights Militant - 2,100
Pikemen - 2,000
Men at Arms - 3,650
Siege Weapons
Trebuchets - 35
Ballista - 40
Navy
Transport Ships - 45
Converted Merchant Ships - 25
"Pocket Warships" - 15
"Warships" - 8
Wars and Conflicts-
Diplomacy -
Events
Rule, Roma - To protect against piracy, 7 pocket warships are built, as well as 2 more warships
A Merchant for us to - Boniface IX placed great emphasis on economic strength for the Papal States, thus he provided funds for the various merchant guilds mainly in the port city of Ravenna, though other cities to, including Rome got a slice of the cake to, causing the economy to start to get even bigger, with merchants finding more and more money trading with bigger and more boats.
Another Sword Quest (II) - The quest defenitely wasn't an easy one, the members of the Italia Order had to fight super hard in the Atlas area, where Carthage would've been, the Order managed to get Caesari Culpa back into Rome though, where Pope Boniface IX cleansed the blade and made it into a holy relic, now it is the Blade of Caesar and of the Holy Italia Order of the Round Table
Possible Conquests - Ideas of expanding start floating around a bit in the areas of the Papal States, we will see how that will go, though if approved, many smaller states in Italy may fall to the Papal States
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