On one small arm of a spiral galaxy, in the solar system of a middling-sized sun, there is something unique.

Humanity.

Countless millennia ago they first appeared, roaming around the world. In a few rare locations, they settled.

Nations arose. Khemri, Lords of the Setting Sun, Veritas, Children of the One, and many more.

For centuries, the nations of this 'Cradle of Civilization' grew and prospered. Conflicts broke out. The weak were assimilated by the strong. From the northwest, the isolated Eldranians contacted the rest of the world. Refusing to accept that there was other human life, they struck into the cradle. Many nations and countless people fell before them, but they could not support their war forever. The great nation of Veritas brought together a coalition, and destroyed the Eldranian threat forever.

Following the fall of Eldrania, the world fell under two spheres of influence. Khemri and its Crystalist allies in the west, Veritas and its Oneist Supporters in the east.

Tensions hit their breaking point when Khemri invaded the sovereign nation of Nurmafer. Veritas took advantage and attacked Khemri's cities while its armies were away.

A war broke out, a war that is known to this day as the Great War.

Tides of battle ebbed and flowed, but over time, the economically stronger Crystal Ridge alliance of Gorin, Shalamari and Khemri proved to be too much. Veritas was defeated, split into minor successor states. Some Veritasians left their old lands, to found new nations in distant lands.

Very briefly, the CRA reigned unchallenged. But an enemy that was to prove more than a match for them appeared in the north.

The Lengels, nomadic warriors, poured into the northern cradle in incredible numbers. Weaker nations were quickly conquered and assimilated.

The Lengels seemed unstoppable. They destroyed Davar and Tristaria, the two surviving Veritasian allies, in a matter of years. The Crystal Ridge Alliance, fearing that the power of the Lengels would grow even greater, struck pre-emptively. Perhaps this would have succeeded. But we will never know.

For the Gerbers, historically a minor player in the central cradle, betrayed the CRA. Maps and plans were given to the Lengels, and while the CRA forces battled the surprisingly well-prepared Lengel forces, the Gerbers attacked their neighbours, Shalamari.

Hellish atrocities were committed by both sides. Well over 100 000 civilians were brutally murdered. In the end, Shalamari and Gerber were both broken. Soon afterwards, the Lengels conquered the tattered remenant of Shalamari.

The Crystal Ridge Alliance was broken. Gorin had gone into isolation, only Khemri stood in the Lengels' way.

But Khemri had been attacked by Kehexou while its forces were away. A brilliant campaign was fought, resulting in the breaking and occupation of Kehexou.

Khemri approached victory. But the victory was in severe jeopardy. For the mighty Lengel horde had arrived at its very doorstep.

Which brings us to the present day. A peace agreement was made between the Lengels, Kehexou and Khemri. The latter nations were joined by Royal Marriage, and now the Lengels will have to turn their attention elsewhere.

In the south, the nations of Guangfei and Trinlin are rapidly becoming great powers. In the north, the horsemen of Gamorrea have forged a vast nation. In the far east, the successors to the fallen nations of the east rebuild, coming into contact with an entirely new group of people beyond...

Some stability has returned to the wartorn Cradle. But no one can tell how long it will last.

Welcome to...
LINESII- Into the Darkness- Part II

I'd like to say that everyone is welcome to join this NES at any time, there's no player limit. NES newbies, you may join, the other NESers and I will show you the ropes. My only request is that you don't just pop in for one turn and wreak havoc by taking over a powerful NPC and wiping out a bunch of neighbours or something like that.

So without further ado, the rules!

Economy

Economy comes from 2 places. Cities, and land, represented by Rural and Urban Economy. 1 Rural Economy point for each region a nation owns. Each special city (I'm using the 3 City system developed by Thlayli, Israelite9191 and Toteone/Camille/Totamille/JessicaKathrinn) will provide one economy point.

Example: You have 1 regional economy point to spend at the beginning of the game. You found your first cities and your nation begins to grow. Rural economy increases as you grow larger, Urban as you get more special cities.

Economy will be shown like this: Total economy- Rural economy/City economy

Military

3 stats. Army, Navy, and UU. As ages advance and more powerful units emerge, units become more powerful. I will use a numerical system. Example: Warrior has (1) power, Spearman has (1.5), Swordsman has (3)... And if you write stories about your units' terrific strength, they may get a little power bonus. 1 economy point will train 1000 soldiers or 10 ships.

With UUs, simply describe them to me and I'll put them into your stats.

Ages and Unit Power

Stone Age
The dawn of civilization. Many armies are mere rabbles of warriors, but the spear is rising as a powerful weapon. Also, hunting bows are beginning to be used for military purposes.
Warrior (1), Spearman (1.5), Archer (1.5)

Copper Age
Spearmen dominate the battlefields of the world, but the war-axe is beginning to erode to spear's might. The strengthening bow, as well, is becoming a stronger and stronger counter to the more lightly-armoured axemen. In some regions, cavalry makes its first appearance.
Archer (1.5), Spearman (2), Axeman (2.5)

Bronze Age
All weapons are gaining in strength, but the golden age of the spear is waning. Axes remain very powerful, but they themselves are under threat from the first swords. Early siege weapons are developing.
Archer (2), Spearman (2.5), Axeman (3), Swordsman (3), Horse Archer (4.5)

Iron Age
The sword is the new supreme weapon on the battlefield. The spear and arrow remain as they always have been, but the axe is gradually disappearing. For the first time, melee cavalry is developed.
Archer (2), Spearman (3), Axeman (3.5), Swordsman (4), Horse Archer (4.5), Cavalry (5)

Imperial Age
New technologies both domestic and military define this age. Great works of architecture are completed, as are designs of new military weapons. Siege weapons are growing ever stronger. This age will likely define the path of military technological development in the future.
Archer (3), Spearman (4), Axeman (4.5), Swordsmen (5), Horse Archer (5), Cavalry (6)

Note: Several units are more expensive: Bajo-Oni (10/Eco Point), Bigun (5/Eco Point), Pentareme (5/Eco Point), Titan (5/Eco Point)

Population

Is now a word-based stat. Here are the levels.

Tiny - <50 000
Small- 50 000-250 000
Medium- 250 000-1 500 000
Large- 1 500 000-10 000 000
Huge- 10 000 000-100 000 000
Massive- 100 000 000-1 500 000 000
Colossal- >1 500 000 000

Conscription

You can enlist a portion of your population to fight for you. You can ask for a certain number, and I will determine how many heed your call. You can also draft, but this is less popular.

Generally, if these forces are successful, there is no confidence damage, but if they fail, you suffer both economic damage (from less workers) and a loss of confidence in your rule.

You can request a conscription in your orders and give a request of how many you soldiers you want to raise. I will determine how many come to fight for you.

Education

This statistic is fairly useless in the very early ages, as it is very expensive to maintain and a few smart people are all you need. But as the game progresses having an intelligent population can give you many advantages. Education levels 1-3 cost you 1 economy point per turn for every 500 000 people. Education levels 4-6 cost you 2 economy points per turn for every 500 000 people. Education levels 7-9 cost 3 economy points per turn for every 500 000 people. Education level 10 costs 4 economy points per turn for every 500 000 people.

Confidence

Your people's confidence in nation and leadership. Low confidence=revolts and revolutions. High confidence=militia on the defense, strong faith in your actions.
(Hateful, Resentful, Tolerating, Neutral, Respecting, Admiring, Loving, Worshipping)

Culture

Culture can increase through stories, wonders, and Cultural or Religious centers. It is the collective strength and rich history of a nation, and can lead people to great patriotism and self-sacrafice for their beloved nation, if the culture is strong.
(None, Pathetic, Mediocre, Average, Strong, Influential, Outstanding, Wonder of the World)

3 City System

Building a city costs 1 economic point.

Economic centers- Cities surrounded by red, these provide you with one economy point per turn.

Cultural centers- Cities surrounded by blue, these provide you with one economy point per turn and random culture and education levels. These cities are quite bad to lose.

Religions centers- Cities surrounded by green, these cities provide you with one economic point per turn and are the beating hearts of your religions. They provide great bonuses to culture, confidence, and the spread of your religion, but are devastating to lose.

Wonders

At great expenditure, you may create mighty monuments to you and your nations power. You must pay economy points to build them, and they can't be rushed.They have great cultural and confidence bonuses, but won't produce troops and give you spending points for no reason. Wonders often create specialty cities.

Government

Your government.

Religion

You start off with a default primitive animism, belief in spirits of nature and things like that. You can create a more advanced religion through a story and the construction of temples. Religions are every bit as powerful here as they are in our world. They give your leader credibility, mold alliances, and break empires.

At this point, there are already several strong, established religions, but religion is an oft-changing thing. New sects can arise, and some faiths fade away.

Stories

I don't give direct bonuses, like +10 galleys, but stories will have positive effects on your nation during the update, maybe giving you a new economic center, better battle results, and the like.

Orders

If you must send more than one PM of orders, please put the basic movements and actions in the first PM, then put smaller references (IE: How things are to be done). This will make my updating easier, and allow you to get the update and stats faster. We both win! You can do just fine without delving into detail. Kal'Thzar has sent 1 PM orders every turn of the game and look at Khemri. Is it suffering from neglect?:p No! I don't punish people for being vague in their orders, in fact, I like it. If you just say 'attack the nation to my west', I'll make a logical attack judging from the situation. I won't be a jerk and randomly throw them at the enemy like an uncoordinated mob.

In your orders, I want these things:
-Your nation's name should be the first word in your order's title.
-Your stats should be in your orders, in case I delete the stats somehow.

If you wish to start a new nation, fill out the template below please.

Nation Template
Nation Name
Cities: Capital, if any yet. Major cities will also be listed here.
Leader: Your Nation's Leader/Your Name
Religion: Your Religion. Default religion is animism in uncivilized areas.
Government: Your government
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: To be determined by me
Army: To be determined by me
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Please describe your people's appearance and any interesting things about them.

Pre-Update 1 Map:
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads11/MAP3.png

Update 1: Dawn of Civilization (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3743270&postcount=118)

Update 2: Dawn of War (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3751282&postcount=221)

Update 3: Dawn of Empires (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3775581&postcount=404)

Update 4: Schisms of Faith (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3829187&postcount=555)

Update 5: War at Sea (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3857817&postcount=714)

Update 6: Slain Sibling (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3906547&postcount=838)

Update 7: Trumpets of Conquest (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3930711&postcount=904)

Update 8: Ascendance of Generals (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3960285&postcount=1011)

Update 9: Knives Fall (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3988757&postcount=1216)

Update 10: To Slay the Beast (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4021877&postcount=1404)

Update 11: Tremors of War (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4042368&postcount=1599)

Update 12: Clash of Titans (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4072116&postcount=1869)

Update 13: War and Chaos (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4095809&postcount=2153)

Update 14: Broken Hammer (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4123345&postcount=2617)

Update 15: Storm from the North (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4152188&postcount=3117)

Update 16: The Second Exodus (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4177730#post4177730)

Update 17: A Scattering of Blades (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4282861#post4282861)

Update 18: Knives to the Hearts (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4314344#post4314344)

Update 19: The War of Treachery (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4351103#post4351103)

Awards (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4353182&postcount=5159)

Update 20: Waning Storm (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4449640#post4449640)

Update 21: Hegemon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4518172#post4518172)

Update 22: Vandrios' Gambit (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4591893#post4591893)

Update 23: Phoenix Resurgent (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4759709#post4759709)

Update 24: Ascendant Crescent (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=4837395#post4837395)

Update 25: Blademaster's Strike (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=5173404#post5173404)

Update 26: The Sun Sets (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=5307298#post5307298)

Awards II (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=5323938&postcount=4061)

Last Turn's Map:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/59597/MAP26.png

Player Controlled Nations

Aryie
Cities: Karholm
Leader: Priest Karzt/LightFang
Religion: Bladeism (99%), Oneism (1%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 3- 2/1
Population: Tiny
Army: 2500 Swordsmen, 500 Archers
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: Average
Wonders: Hall of Tolerance- Establishes Neutral Meeting point for Diplomacy, +1 Culture, Monuments of Karholm, +2 Culture, +1 Confidence
Description: Led by Priest Azlan out of the horrible conditions in Svitzerland, the South Svitzers established a new nation to the south in the mold of Tristaria and named it Aryie. A land of freedoms, personal and religious. On the basis of this idea, the nation has risen to a level of some prominence.

Chancosanx
Cities: Sobol, Cyrix, Karax
Leader: Justok Nictuma/justokre
Religion: Chanc (49%) Divotheism (48%), Alse (3%)
Government: Pseudo-Theocratic Monarchy with Elected Council
Economy: 4- 3/1
Population: Medium
Army: 9000 Spearmen, 1000 Swordsmen, 2000 Axemen, 4000 Archers, 2500 Cloud Warriors (4.5)
Navy: 90 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Chancosanx is the union of the two nations of Chancotol and Sanx, as its name implies. It is the greatest bastion of Divotheist power, containing within it both the commercial cunning of Chancotol and the zeal of Sanx. Where it will direct its power remains to be seen.

Citadel of Knowledge
Cities: The Citadel, Riverfork, Seaport, Farport, Easthold, Iceport, Southport
Leader: The Sojourner/jalapeno_dude
Religion: New Eldism (100%)
Government: Republic
Economy: 5- 2/3
Population: Small
Army: 5000 Citadel Guards (6), 2500 Spearmen
Navy: 103 Galleys
Education: 4
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Strong
Wonders: 2 Revelations 4:16, Creates Great Library of the Citadel, +2 upkeep free education levels, 2 Revelations 4: 17- Advances into Iron Age, +2 upkeep free education levels, 2 Revelations 4:18, +2 upkeep free education levels, +1 upkeep free education level to all nations with a New Eldist population (6/10).
Description: The Citadel was founded by the Prophet, also known as the last High Priest Eldan of Eldrania. Eldos revealed to him that his will had been misinterpreted, and that peace was the way. The Citadelers, as the Prophet's followers are called, have now dedicated themselves to pacifism and the spread of knowledge throughout the world.

Croyodon
Cities: Croyodon City, Nord, Manocon, Caligador, Calvaron, Crosol, Rasgon, Tanadon, Caldinor
Leader: Raiticon III the Elect/The Farow
Religion: Masra and Nordism (98%), Masra (2%)
Government: Oligarchic Republic
Economy: 4- 2/2
Population: Medium
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 1000 Swordsmen, 2000 Axemen, 1500 Guards of the Council (6)
Navy: 25 Galleys
Education: 2 (1 upkeep)
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Pathetic
Wonders: Temple of Nord- +Calvaron Religious Center; Western Trade- +Calavaron Economic Center, Road built from Manocon to Nord, +1 Region (1/5)
Description: After years of nomadic lifestyle the Croyodonians finally decided to settle down along the banks of the River Croy, a tributary to the Wardash. The city for many years was ruled by a chief council who oversaw the affairs of the small settlement. But as Croyodon grew, this became inefficient, and a strong Monarch was instated. The Monarchs have brought their nation into a close relationship with Gorin. Brief war with the Lengels resulted in something of a victory, with the lands west of the Wardash being brought into the control of these two allies. A brief civil war has been ended, due to Gorinese intervention to aid against the hardcore Nordists.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/59597/Croyodon.png

Destre
Cities: Avien
Leader: King Jayon/a_propagandist
Religion: Animism (71%), Trinlinism (29%)
Government: Despotism
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 4000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: During the fall of Trinlin, Warlord Maral made his bid for dominance. He defeated other western barbarian leaders and took a small slice of Trinlin for himself. Now, Destre is a weak rival of Magland, the primary successor of Trinlin.

Fairhelt
Cities: Kaliai
Leader: Arok the Title-less/Jono
Religion: Animism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 3- 3/0
Population: Small
Army: 500 Spearmen, 2000 Axemen, 30 Wooly Ramids
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: One of the two branches of the Merhai race, the Fairhelt consolidated their control around their ancient bay, and banished those who resist their rule. In their recent wars, they have now even conquered the banished, conquering Merhai and establishing themselves as the true Lords of the North.

Fwiglo
Cities: Fantigo
Leader:The Council of Five/Foozicaba
Religion: Trinlinism (58%), Bladeism (42%)
Government: Oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 2000 Spearmen
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Fwinglo is perhaps one of the smallest country in the world. They are isolated from everybody. They found their religion through an old man who been in many countries. Through him, Bladeism was found. Due to its size, their government, The Council of Five, was able to make the country stable. They spent most of their time on economy, building roads, and making farms for efficient. Now, they decide to reveal themselves upon the other empires.

Gamorrea
Cities: Zam Gamorre, Thula Pax, Greater Gamorra, Mursai, Drascir, Barakuir
Leader: High Priest Temuj Azgorra
Religion: Gooranism (56%), Gorrahnism (25%), New Eldism (12%), Neo-Animism (4%), Tendai Animism (3%)
Government: Theocracy
Economy: 4- 3/1
Population: Medium
Army: 2000 Takil-Gorrahn, 4000 Horse Archers, 5000 Axemen, 5000 Spearmen
Navy: None
Education: 1 (1 Upkeep)
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Goora's Children, Glory of Gorrah- Builds massive Basilica, +Religious Center (1/4)
Description: The Gamorreans were once a loose confederation of tribes, and are now an efficient and powerful theocracy. They are masters of archery and horseback riding, a dangerous combination. Following the long and chaotic War of Treachery, Gamorrea emerged on top, controlling both North Gamorra and Malkavia. In the second Northwest War, it destroyed Ikki. Now, it continues to build itself towards a glorious future.

Gerougia
Cities: Kallipolis, Elis, Manatea
Leader: Basileus Laomedon and Council of Archoi/LittleBoots
Religion: Kyriotheism (94%), New Eldism (6%)
Government: Autocratic Oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0 (2 Banked)
Population: Small
Army: 3000 Spearmen, 1000 Kyrioi (5)
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders: Eugenidean Academy- +2 upkeep free Education levels, +Kallipolis Cultural Center (3/8)
Description: The Gerougioikoi, or Those that make Their Homes in the Lands of the Ancients (Gerougia means Land(s) of the Ancients) have, since the dawn of time, been an intensely varied and often paradoxical people. They are religious zealots and atheistic philosophers, cultural giants and military heroes, loving towards Life and respectful of Death, they have fought many wars amongst themselves while establishing a unique culture that unites all the various peoples. The brilliant Kallipoloi Strategos, Telamon of Ruthless Bronze, subdued all the warring cities and brought around a new era of unity. As trade begins to flourish, Telamon’s successor works on bringing about unity through the increasing belief that the State supercedes not only the individual, but the City as well. The Age of the Poleis (cities) is over. The Age of the Politeia (republic!) has begun.

Gorinese Empire
Cities: Gorin, Dathan, Shard, Bathar, Dasht, Grarth, Drago, Mathlar, Hemleth, Kemreth, Kratha, Glass, Eastgate, Ivorykeep, Zawasae, Sasako, Alaki, Thar, Gyarth
Leader: Lord Kaiser Basu Oborski VII/Kentharu
Religion: Masra (82%), Lengri (14%), Crystalism (3%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Imperial Republic
Economy: 9- 4/5 (-1 Eco Point)
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 1000 Mooseys (5), 2000 Cavalry, 10 Catapults, 25 Bajo-Oni, 40 Ramids, 30 000 Conscripts
Navy: 10 River Boats, 25 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Admiring
Culture: Strong
Wonders: Dula's Statue- Spreads Masra; The Great Libraries of Masra- +1 free education level, Spreads Masra, +1 Culture (5/7)
Description: The Gorinese love peace, but are a terror to behold when roused. Since the institution of the Kaisers, or absolute rulers of Gorin, the nation has prospered like never before. They have remained at the cutting edge of technology, and have emerged victorious, or at least undamaged, in every conflict. The years of the Lengel invasion were a heyday for Gorin. They have prospered, expanded, and recently liberated Shalamari, captured Nkondi, genocided the Gerbers and destroyed the Lengels multiple times. They are now the mightiest nation in the world north of Khemri, but remain dangerously overstretched.
Gorin's Flag: http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads12/GORIN.png

Guangfei
Cities: Guanzhong, Chanjiang, Hangshei, Shangei, Jianking, Hon Chei, Shysang, Bandong, Faitei, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Wanbei, Dalian, Fujian
Leader: Emperor Guang/alex994
Religion: Ancestor Worship (94%), Way of the One (3%), Church of the One (3%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 10- 5/5
Population: Medium
Army: 1500 Spearmen (3), 500 Axemen (3.5), 900 Imperial Guardsmen (7), 1500 Crossbowmen (3), 1000 Ma Gun (4), 1500 Ma Bing (4.5), 10 000 Recruits, 10 Ballistae, 45 000 Recruits
Navy: 15 River Boats, 40 War Galleys (Western), 30 War Galleys (Eastern)
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Loving
Culture: Wonder of the World
Wonders: Temple of Heaven- +3 Culture, Spreads Guangfei ways, Statues of the Ancestors- +2 Confidence, +1 Culture; Flight of the Tiger- +1000 Elite Imperial Guardsmen, no more can be trained without another wonder, Mystery Project (3/?)
Description: The Guangfei rise to power has been slow, but seemingly unstoppable. Rebellions from Shangei, war from New Veritas, and invasions from Trinlin have all ended in Guangfei victory, and none of the other aforementioned nations exist outside of history books.

Kelios
Cities: Kelios, Aldis, Mard, Faran, Lamnia, Allan, Teleo, Tsarin
Leader: Revered Saereen
Religion: Alse (82%), Atheism (9%), Divotheism (8%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Republic
Economy: 6–3/3
Population: Medium
Army: 500 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 2000 Archers, 2000 Swordsmen, 500 Cavalry
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Average
Wonders: The Guidehouse- +1 Culture, Spreads Alse, The Cenotaph -Aldis Rebuilt, Restored Aldisir Cultural Center
Description: Protected from roaming barbarians by a great mountain range that surrounds their valley, the two cities of Kelios and Aldis rose to become civilized centers of agriculture, trading with each other and with the barbarian tribes beyond the mountains. With a strong history of the will of the people, the two cities are sometimes considered bureaucratic by outsiders, though the people believe that a republic is the only way that Alse may be followed. Recently, the two cities have come to merge their ruling councils in the interests of mutual defense, with a Revered elected from within the newly united council. The recent war with Tsaya has made Kelios the most powerful nation in Azulia, though it left Aldis in smoking ruin.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/59597/Kelios.png

United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou
Cities: Khadon, Alexandria, Said, Nikkal, Alaxau, Soloxau, Delhi, Khi, Zang, Andama, Hasko, Khaso, Rae, Tregnau, Netsihasko, Takrau, Swex, Kexoudau, Udar, Saslar, Katar, Kaos, Swadri, Noras, Dysonis, Emor, Zarz, Salvation, Veritas, Anarafar, New Turfar, Arnlar, Antiuch
Leader: King Dysonis I
Religion: Aegypt (77%), Oneism (2%), Otornosiasm (9%), Crystalism (9%), New Eldism (3%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 10- 4/6
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Pikemen, 1000 Archers, 3000 Royal Guards (6), 500 Horse Archers, 3000 Crystal Knights, 15 Armoured Ramids, 30 000 Militia
Navy: 5 Galleys, 35 River Boats, 15 Tridents, 5 Bimarines, 70 Caravels (Kehexou Sea), 10 Galleys, 10 Tridents (Kaosian Ocean)
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Loving
Culture: Outstanding
Wonders: The Island Pinnacles- +3 Culture, +Alaxau Religious center; Silk Route- Creates three coastal Eco. Centers, (6/7)- Note. You can only have two projects because you occupied an area where a large physical project was already partially completed.
Description: The histories of the Kehex and Khemri people have always been closely interwined. At times Khemri has occupied Kehexou, more recently the reverse almost came true. At the end of the 2nd Kehexou War, the two nations made peace. King Ptolemy III Khemr married a young Kehex princess to become King Ptolemy I, of the United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou. For a generation, Khemri lived subservient to the Lengels, until its chance at betrayay came at last. It destroyed the Lengel Armies of the south, while Gorin and the True Lengels decimated the north. At last, the Lengels are gone, and Khemri is indisputably the strongest nation in the world. No attempts to shake it off of its throne have yet succeeded... yet the greater the height, the greater the fall.
UKKK's Flag: http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads12/KHEMRI.png

Magland
Cities: Magon, Avlain, Zevlain, Trinlin, Urner, Mova, Lotiv, Wiviter, Varlain, Orvit
Leader: Emperor Odan/Luckymoose
Religion: Trinlinism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 4- 3/1 (+1 Bonus Eco)
Population: Medium
Army: 3000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 4000 Swordsmen, 500 Cavalry, 6000 Recruits
Navy: 50 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Odan’s Dynasty- +Coastal Economic Center and a Road to the Capital (1/3)
Description: The people of Magland surrendered to Trinlin centuries ago, and for a time were part of the nation. But as Trinlin fell, the Mags leapt free and aided in Trinlin's destruction. But after realizing that Khemri was not going to give them the remainder of former Trinlin, Warlord Tesman took matters into his own hands and seized the entire area for himself. Now, Magland rules more than Trinlin ever did. But so do its rivals.


Malereficar
Cities: Shagh'Seb-Eyl (City of Seven Islands)
Leader: High Servitor Anesh Seb-Eyl
Religion: Malerism (100%)
Government: Parlamentary Theocracy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 2000 Axemen
Navy: 10 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Followers of the deity Maler, the Anesh-Maler, as the people are called ceremonially (Casually Anesh or Malier), believe that one should always strive for personal gain for oneself and only one's closest allies. To give your word is binding, and thus Malier are usually considered absolutely truthful. The Anesh'Seb-Eyl (From Seven Islands, the official name of the current regent), who is advised by his (legislative) ministers, would face an uproar if he would directly lie. In appearance, the Malier are usually blonde-haired, and are generally a cheerful lot. However, in battle they ingest several types of mushroom, under whose hallucinogenic effects they can fight to the very limits of death before tiring. Stories abound of a Malier who didn't notice his arm was gone before he'd killed two enemies with the protruding bone.

Myocaca
Cities: Sanctus Tutela, Diliculo, Venustas, Ansamsana, Aronellia, Renucta, Helmthorn, Vicitaro, Kalas, Trenta, Saenium
Leader: King Thranwuir II/Wubba360
Religion: Bladism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 8- 3/5
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Swordsmen, 2000 Bigjaur Riders (4), 4000 Cavalry, 2000 Yu-Yan Archers (3.5), 15 Ramids, 7 Ballistae, 25 000 Militia
Navy: 5 Ramise
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Admiring
Culture: Average
Wonders: Grand Gates of Blade- Two rebuilt Massive Statues of Myocacan Kings Feanor and Fasra; Light of Blade- Massive Religiously Important Lighthouse, +Helmthorn Religous Center, Spreads Bladism, +Culture (4/7)
Description: As of late, Myocaca has become the more 'palatable' face of Bladeism, increasing ties with the outside world and trading, while the extremist Swades launch inquisitions and plan to subvert all other religions. Myocaca also holds the honour of being the number one location refugees fleeing religious persecution in the Swade Ascendancy, though the Swades have now begun to attack heretics even in this nation.

Otaria
Cities: Afettoh, Falas, Danalas, Pax
Leader: The White Rider/Swissempire
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Military Despotism
Economy: 2- 1/1
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Bigjaur Riders, 20 000 Swade Conscripts
Navy: 25 Bladeremes, 10 Titans
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders:
Description: After slaying Evern III Wilipi, the White Rider led his followers to the islands of Exilsium, renamed to 'Otaria', then began to build his nation from the ground upwards, on the ruins and empty cities of the destroyed Valins.

Rozan
Cities: Rozan, Hevberg
Leader: King Ilbar/Azale
Religion: Trinlinism (92%), Animism (4%), Ancestor Worship (4%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 2000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Rozan is a young nation south of Guangfei. It was a Trinlinist tribe in competition with several others, until one generation ago when a great leader named Cozair led the Rozan to victory over their enemies and to nationhood.

Sintonia
Cities: Sintonia, Paleras
Leader: Sultan (Or King-Emperor, whichever you prefer) Hazim II/Shadowbound
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 500 Ky, 0 Swordsmen, 0 Archers
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Resentful
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Sintonians first arrived in their present location with during the great spreading of the Swades. At first they were the most successful of the generally weak or botched spreadings, but their borders with New Veritas led to their conquest. For years they lived in occupation as a minority, but during the heat of the Valfei war they rebelled, starting a brutal back and forth war, which they eventually won, guaranteeing their independence.

Swade Ascendancy (Placeholder until the cities’ fates are decided)
Cities: Swade, Krenel, Jarade, Naraz, Wesate, Kyrnez, Nurnord, Damas, Emor, Fulfilment

Syracia
Cities: Jara, Iolar Geimhread, Ean Samhradh
Leader: Emperor Jara/LBaeldeth
Religion: Atheism (51%), Divotheism (30%), Alse (19%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 3- 2/1
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 1000 Sparakae (4.5)
Navy: 15 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: After the destruction of Tsaya, the Sycarians eliminated all of their competitors and took the eastern portion of the nation for themselves.
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Tir Tairngire
Cities: Murias, Nog, Shae da Dale, Tiria
Leader: Chief Kenna One-Hand/itsund3rmykilt
Religion: Divotheism (93%), Banism (7%)
Government: Tribal Council
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 4000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Hateful
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Tuatha (which simply means "people" in their tongue) are a fierce warrior people. Tir Tairngire is one of the most unstable Azulian nations, due to both its mercenary habits and warlike leaders. It has just recently overcome a civil war, where Divotheist forces overthrew their Pirian brethren and reestablished the nation’s original religion. It remains to be seen whether this will become the new status quo, or if it will be overthrown in the near future, continuing an ancient cycle of instability.

Union of Ardan
Cities: Davar (Occupied): Ardan, Lone, Strategium; Arcadia: Vael Dash, Cuastia, Venix, Adrax, Tinatopia, Cronith, Caridython, Erax, Radis; Orum: Orum, Soran
Leader: Styatior Vain/~Darkening~
Religion: Pirian Oneism (56%), Tengri (23%), New Eldism (9%), Gooranism (5%), Orthodox Oneism (5%), Duality and Balance (2%)
Government: Autarchy
Economy: 6- 4/2
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 1000 Urban Militia, 1000 Tuatha Volunteers, 1000 Davian Marines
Navy: 4 Sloops, 10 Tiranes, 55 Jyuphia (Galleys)
Education: 1 (1 Upkeep)
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Pathetic
Wonders: Marble Tomb- +1 Culture, +1 Confidence, Reborn Glory- + Cities of Dava and Boro, + Dava and Boro eco centers (3/7)
Description: A brother race to the extinct Eldranians and defeated Veritasians, Davar was the last of the three to fall. Part was occupied, part fled over the Exodian Ocean. Now, the ancient land is embroiled in the chaos of war, and government comes from Arcadia, on the far side of the Ocean.

Valin Republic of Veritas
Cities: Old Veritas: Veritas, Tellium, Emor, Andama, Salvation, Lux, Noras; Norvalin: Unias, Varlas, Paridum
Leader: Assemblum Popularum Veritasum/Thlayli, Imago, Cleric
Religion: Church of the One (90%), Aegypt (5%), Pirian Oneism (3%), New Eldism (2%)
Government: Federation of Republics
Economy: 8- 4/4
Population: Medium
Army: 0 Rose Knights (6), 0 Palantioi (4.5), 0 Phoenix Archers (4.5), 500 Scimitari, 0 Pelarioi (4), 8000 Urban Militia, 1000 Cavalry Militia
Navy: 60 Septaremes, 10 Triremes, 5 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Strong
Wonders: New Dawn- Makes Paridium an Eco. Center, +1 Free Education level, (4/6)
Description: After centuries of separation, the Valin Republics of Norvalin and New Veritas have united into one nation. Exilsium was soon added to the growing Republic, but Khemri and the Bladeists invaded and laid siege to Redemption, starting the War of the White Rose. The Tellium-based Order of the White Rose soon rejoined Veritas, bringing it to its strongest level since the Great War...

Yathai
Cities: Viskas, Polaz
Leader: ?/Silver Steak
Religion: Mantea (100%)
Government: Theocratic Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 1500 Spearmen (2.5)
Navy: 40 Yathai Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders: Mantea Core- +Viskas Religious Center
Description: An island people that gathered together, united by faith in Mantea. They have now civilized almost all of the unclaimed land. They now look at the barbarians to their south. The barbarians do the same northwards.

Zamdar
Cities: Adar, Zem Kamar, Mithros, Valdir
Leader: Justiciar Council/emu
Religion: Banism (57%), Ezamri (42%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Oligarchy
Economy: 3- 3/0
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Justiciar Spears, 2000 Archers, 1000 Justiciars (4.5)
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: Average
Wonders: Halls of Memoria- +1 Free Education Level, +Valdir Culture Center (3/6)
Description: A small group of Malkavians fled to the Citadel before their country's conquest by the Gamorreans. The Citadelers brought them across the sea and helped them found the city of Adar, a new hope for the Malkavian people. Then they turned on the Citadelers, and have become an aggressively isolationist nation.


Zuoharra
Cities: Windkeep, Gastar
Leader: The Warrior Princes/foolish icarus
Religion: Otornosiasm (45%), Masra (35%), Aegypt (20%)
Government: Military Oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 3000 Pikemen, 2000 Sozettar, 1000 Skirmishers, 1000 Greatbowmen
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Avenue of Chimes- +2 Culture
Description: Originally an isolated fortress in the middle of nowhere, Ivorykeep developed into a centre of trade, living and profession. But over time they became more and more assimilated by Gorin, up to the point where it was peacefully annexed. But Skilv'so lived on, for its patriotic military successfully set up a new state (later known as Zuoharra) in occupied Nurmafer, and is now a vassal of Khemri.

Adar
Cities: Adar, Zem Kamar, Mithros, Valdir
Leader: Justiciar Council/emu
Religion: Banism (57%), Ezamri (42%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Oligarchy
Economy: 3- 3/0
Population: Small
Army: 0 Justiciar Spears, 2000 Archers, 1000 Justiciars (4.5)
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: Average
Wonders: Halls of Memoria- +1 Free Education Level, +Valdir Culture Center (2/6)
Description: A small group of Malkavians fled to the Citadel before their country's conquest by the Gamorreans. The Citadelers brought them across the sea and helped them found the city of Adar, a new hope for the Malkavian people. Then they turned on the Citadelers, and have become an aggressively isolationist nation.

Aryie
Cities: Karholm
Leader: Priest Karzt/LightFang
Religion: Bladeism (69%), Oneism (31%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 3- 2/1 (1 Banked)
Population: Tiny
Army: 3500 Swordsmen, 500 Archers
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Pathetic
Wonders: Hall of Tolerance- Establishes Neutral Meeting point for Diplomacy, +1 Culture, Monuments of Karholm, +2 Culture, +1 Confidence (2/3)
Description: Led by Priest Azlan out of the horrible conditions in Svitzerland, the South Svitzers established a new nation to the south in the mold of Tristaria and named it Aryie. A land of freedoms, personal and religious. On the basis of this idea, the nation has risen to a level of some prominence.

Citadel of Knowledge
Cities: The Citadel, Riverfork, Seaport, Farport, Easthold, Iceport, Southport
Leader: The Sojourner/jalapeno_dude
Religion: New Eldism (100%)
Government: Republic
Economy: 5- 2/3
Population: Small
Army: 5000 Citadel Guards (4.5), 2500 Spearmen (3)
Navy: 83 Galleys
Education: 4
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Strong
Wonders: 2 Revelations 4:16, Creates Great Library of the Citadel, +2 upkeep free education levels, 2 Revelations 4: 17- Advances into Iron Age, +2 upkeep free education levels, 2 Revelations 4:18, +2 upkeep free education levels, +1 upkeep free education level to all nations with a New Eldist population (6/10).
Description: The Citadel was founded by the Prophet, also known as the last High Priest Eldan of Eldrania. Eldos revealed to him that his will had been misinterpreted, and that peace was the way. The Citadelers, as the Prophet's followers are called, have now dedicated themselves to pacifism and the spread of knowledge throughout the world.

Croyodon
Cities: Croyodon City, Manocon, Caligador, Tanadon, Calvaron, Crosol, Nord, Caldinor
Leader: Crasmund of the Council Elect/The Farow
Religion: Masra and Nordism (98%), Masra (2%)
Government: Oligarchic Republic
Economy: 4- 2/2
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 3000 Archers, 2000 Swordsmen, 2000 Axemen, 2000 Guards of the Council (5)
Navy: 25 Galleys
Education: 2 (1 upkeep)
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Pathetic
Wonders: Temple of Nord- +Calvaron Religious Center
Description: After years of nomadic lifestyle the Croyodonians finally decided to settle down along the banks of the River Croy, a tributary to the Wardash. The city for many years was ruled by a chief council who oversaw the affairs of the small settlement. But as Croyodon grew, this became inefficient, and a strong Monarch was instated. The Monarchs have brought their nation into a close relationship with Gorin. Brief war with the Lengels resulted in something of a victory, with the lands west of the Wardash being brought into the control of these two allies. A brief civil war has been ended, due to Gorinese intervention to aid against the hardcore Nordists.
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Gerougia
Cities: Kallipolis, Elis, Manatea
Leader: Basileus Laomedon and Council of Archoi/LittleBoots
Religion: Kyriotheism (94%), New Eldism (6%)
Government: Autocratic Oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0 (1 Banked)
Population: Small
Army: 3000 Spearmen, 1000 Kyrioi (5)
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders: Eugenidean Academy- +2 upkeep free Education levels, +Kallipolis Cultural Center (2/8)
Description: The Gerougioikoi, or Those that make Their Homes in the Lands of the Ancients (Gerougia means Land(s) of the Ancients) have, since the dawn of time, been an intensely varied and often paradoxical people. They are religious zealots and atheistic philosophers, cultural giants and military heroes, loving towards Life and respectful of Death, they have fought many wars amongst themselves while establishing a unique culture that unites all the various peoples. The brilliant Kallipoloi Strategos, Telamon of Ruthless Bronze, subdued all the warring cities and brought around a new era of unity. As trade begins to flourish, Telamon’s successor works on bringing about unity through the increasing belief that the State supercedes not only the individual, but the City as well. The Age of the Poleis (cities) is over. The Age of the Politeia (republic!) has begun.

Gorinese Empire
Cities: Gorin, Dathan, Shard, Bathar, Dasht, Grarth, Drago, Mathlar, Hemleth, Kemreth, Kratha, Glass, Eastgate, Ivorykeep, Zawasae, Sasako, Alaki, Thar, Gyarth
Leader: Lord Kaiser Basu Oborski VI/Kentharu
Religion: Masra (82%), Lengri (14%), Crystalism (3%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Imperial Republic
Economy: 10- 5/5 (-4 Due to Chaos)
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 2500 Archers, 1000 Mooseys (5), 5000 Cavalry, 10 Catapults, 20 Bajo-Oni, 32 Ramids
Navy: 10 River Boats, 25 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Admiring
Culture: Strong
Wonders: Dula's Statue- Spreads Masra; The Great Libraries of Masra- +1 free education level, Spreads Masra, +1 Culture (4/7)
Description: The Gorinese love peace, but are a terror to behold when roused. Since the institution of the Kaisers, or absolute rulers of Gorin, the nation has prospered like never before. They have remained at the cutting edge of technology, and have emerged victorious, or at least undamaged, in every conflict. The years of the Lengel invasion have been a heyday for Gorin. They have prospered, expanded, and recently liberated Shalamari, captured Nkondi, genocided the Gerbers and conquered the True Lengels. They are now the mightiest nation in the world north of Khemri, but becoming dangerously overstretched. This is now showing, Gorin being crippled by foreign invasions, rebellions, and internal unrest.
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Guangfei
Cities: Guanzhong, Chanjiang, Hangshei, Shangei, Jianking, Hon Chei, Shysang, Bandong, Faitei, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Wanbei
Leader: Emperor Shun/alex994
Religion: Ancestor Worship (94%), Way of the One (3%), Church of the One (3%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 9- 4/5
Population: Medium
Army: 3500 Spearmen (3), 500 Axemen (3.5), 900 Imperial Guardsmen (7), 2000 Crossbowmen (3), 2000 Ma Gun (4), 1500 Ma Bing (4.5), 19 000 Recruits, 10 Ballistae
Navy: 15 River Boats, 40 War Galleys (Western)
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Loving
Culture: Wonder of the World
Wonders: Temple of Heaven- +3 Culture, Spreads Guangfei ways, Statues of the Ancestors- +2 Confidence, +1 Culture; Flight of the Tiger- +1000 Elite Imperial Guardsmen, no more can be trained without another wonder, Mystery Project (2/?)
Description: The Guangfei rise to power has been slow, but seemingly unstoppable. Rebellions from Shangei, war from New Veritas, and invasions from Trinlin have all ended in Guangfei victory, and none of the other aforementioned nations exist outside of history books.

United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou
Cities: Khadon, Alexandria, Said, Nikkal, Alaxau, Soloxau, Delhi, Khi, Zang, Andama, Hasko, Khaso, Rae, Tregnau, Netsihasko, Takrau, Swex, Kexoudau, Udar, Saslar, Katar, Kaos, Swadri, Noras, Dysonis, Emor, Zarz, Salvation, Veritas, Anarafar, New Turfar, Arnlar, Antiuch
Leader: King Dysonis I
Religion: Aegypt (77%), Oneism (2%), Otornosiasm (9%), Crystalism (9%), New Eldism (3%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 10- 4/6
Population: Medium
Army: 2000 Pikemen, 500 Swordsmen, 1000 Archers, 8500 Royal Guards (6), 2000 Horse Archers, 8500 Crystal Knights, 5 Armoured Ramids, 40 000 Militia
Navy: 5 Galleys, 35 River Boats, 15 Tridents, 5 Bimarines, 20 Caravels (Kehexou Sea), 10 Galleys, 10 Tridents (Kaosian Ocean)
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Loving
Culture: Outstanding
Wonders: The Island Pinnacles- +3 Culture, +Alaxau Religious center; Silk Route- Creates three coastal Eco. Centers, (6/7)- Note. You can only have two projects because you occupied an area where a large physical project was already partially completed.
Description: The histories of the Kehex and Khemri people have always been closely interwined. At times Khemri has occupied Kehexou, more recently the reverse almost came true. At the end of the 2nd Kehexou War, the two nations made peace. King Ptolemy III Khemr married a young Kehex princess to become King Ptolemy I, of the United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou. For a generation, Khemri lived subservient to the Lengels, until its chance at betrayay came at last. It destroyed the Lengel Armies of the south, while Gorin and the True Lengels decimated the north. At last, the Lengels are gone, and Khemri is indisputably the strongest nation in the world. No attempts to shake it off of its throne have yet succeeded... yet the greater the height, the greater the fall.
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Malereficar
Cities: Shagh'Seb-Eyl (City of Seven Islands)
Leader: High Servitor Anesh Seb-Eyl
Religion: Malerism (100%)
Government: Parlamentary Theocracy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 1000 Axemen
Navy: 10 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Followers of the deity Maler, the Anesh-Maler, as the people are called ceremonially (Casually Anesh or Malier), believe that one should always strive for personal gain for oneself and only one's closest allies. To give your word is binding, and thus Malier are usually considered absolutely truthful. The Anesh'Seb-Eyl (From Seven Islands, the official name of the current regent), who is advised by his (legislative) ministers, would face an uproar if he would directly lie. In appearance, the Malier are usually blonde-haired, and are generally a cheerful lot. However, in battle they ingest several types of mushroom, under whose hallucinogenic effects they can fight to the very limits of death before tiring. Stories abound of a Malier who didn't notice his arm was gone before he'd killed two enemies with the protruding bone.

Republic of the Merhai
Cities: Kaliai
Leader: The Great Council/North King
Religion: Animism (100%)
Government: Republic
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 500 Archers, 10 Wooly Ramids,
Navy: None
Education: 1 (1 Upkeep)
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Weak
Wonders:
Description: The Merhai, or rather, this branch of the Merhai, were a peaceful people, herding their wooly ramids for sustenance, and catching the creatures of the forest to take their furs south to trade. But then the ambitious Fairhelt clan seized control of the old homeland. Kahir the Fox led his people south and played a part in the downfall of the Lengels. Due to its latest war against Gorin and Fairhelt, this nations looks like it is about to collapse. Only a miracle can save it now.

Myocaca
Cities: Sanctus Tutela, Diliculo, Venustas, Ansamsana, Aronellia, Renucta, Helmthorn, Vicitaro, Kalas, Trenta, Saenium
Leader: King Thranwuir/Wubba360
Religion: Bladism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 8- 3/5
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Swordsmen (3), 0 Archers (2), 2500 Bigjaur Riders (4), 4500 Cavalry (4.5), 2000 Yu-Yan Archers (3.5), 21 Ramids, 7 Ballistae
Navy: 5 Ramise
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Admiring
Culture: Average
Wonders: Grand Gates of Blade- Two rebuilt Massive Statues of Myocacan Kings Feanor and Fasra; Light of Blade- Massive Religiously Important Lighthouse, +Helmthorn Religous Center, Spreads Bladism, +Culture (3/7)
Description: As of late, Myocaca has become the more 'palatable' face of Bladeism, increasing ties with the outside world and trading, while the extremist Swades launch inquisitions and plan to subvert all other religions. Myocaca also holds the honour of being the number one location refugees fleeing religious persecution in the Swade Ascendancy, though the Swades have now begun to attack heretics even in this nation.

Sanx
Cities: Cyrix, Karax
Leader: Justok Nictuma/justokre
Religion: Divotheism (88%), Alse (12%)
Government: Tribalism
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 4000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 1500 Cloud Warriors (4.5)
Navy: 10 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Sanx are one of the more recently established native new world nations, having recently moved down from the frigid wastelands of the north. They are rapidly developing into an urban civilization.

Skilv'so
Cities: Windkeep, Gastar
Leader: The Warrior Princes/foolish icarus
Religion: Otornosiasm (45%), Masra (35%), Aegypt (20%)
Government: Military Oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 5000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Avenue of Chimes- +2 Culture
Description: Originally an isolated fortress in the middle of nowhere, Ivorykeep developed into a centre of trade, living and profession. But over time they became more and more assimilated by Gorin, up to the point where it was peacefully annexed. But Skilv'so lived on, for its patriotic military successfully set up a new state in occupied Nurmafer, now a friend and vassal of Khemri.

Swade Ascendancy
Cities: Swade, Krenel, Jarade, Naraz, Wesate, Kyrnez, Nurnord, Damas, Emor, Fulfilment, Afettoh
Leader: Evern III Wilipi/Swissempire
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Theocratic Monarchy
Economy: 4- 2/2 (-3 Points due to massive conscription)
Population: Medium
Army: 2000 Swordsmen of Divine Enlightenment (5), 1000 Spearmen, 16 000 Swordsmen Recruits (4), 0 Bigjaur Riders (4), 0 Archers (2), 1000 Swade Longbowmen (3), 3 Ballistae, 90 000 Conscripts
Navy: 25 Bladeremes, 5 Titans
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Swade Necropolis- Spreads Bladeism, +2 Culture; The Bronze God- +Jarade Religious center, +2 Culture, The Grand Plantations- Population x 1.5, +1 Region; Myra (2/4)- Gives 10 more Titans and 40 Bladeremes
Description: The Swade are a race living in the rich jungles west of former Emor. They were the original proponents of the Bladeist religion, and still lead it, although in a more radical fashion than their Myocacan bretheren would likely prefer. They have fought many wars with their various nonbeliever neighbours, though they have consistently fought on the side of Khemri, against the Valins. With Evern III Wilipi's 'Extinction Doctrine' the war against the Valins has reached a fever pitch. Before the end of this war, one nation will be in ruins. Which will it be? The Phoenix, or the Blade?

Syracia
Cities: Jara, Iolar Geimhread, Ean Samhradh
Leader: Emperor Jara/LBaeldeth
Religion: Atheism (41%), Divotheism (41%), Alse (18%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 2000 Axemen
Navy: 25 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: After the destruction of Tsaya, the Sycarians eliminated all of their competitors and took the eastern portion of the nation for themselves.
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Union of Ardan
Cities: Davar (Occupied): Ardan, Lone, Strategium; Arcadia: Vael Dash, Cuastia, Venix, Adrax, Tinatopia, Cronith, Caridython, Erax, Radis; Orum: Orum, Soran
Leader: Bishop Caro/~Darkening~
Religion: Pirian Oneism (56%), Tengri (23%), New Eldism (9%), Gooranism (5%), Orthodox Oneism (5%), Duality and Balance (2%)
Government: Limited Autarchy
Economy: 6- 4/2
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 1000 Urban Militia
Navy: 4 Sloops, 10 Tiranes, 35 Jyuphia (Galleys)
Education: 1 (1 Upkeep)
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Pathetic
Wonders: Marble Tomb- +1 Culture, +1 Confidence, Reborn Glory- + Cities of Dava and Boro, + Dava and Boro eco centers (3/7)
Description: A brother race to the extinct Eldranians and defeated Veritasians, Davar was the last of the three to fall. Part was occupied, part fled over the Exodian Ocean. Now, the ancient land is embroiled in the chaos of war, and government comes from Arcadia, on the far side of the Ocean.

Valin Republic of Veritas
Cities: Old Veritas: Veritas, Tellium, Emor, Andama, Salvation, Lux, Noras; Norvalin: Unias, Varlas, Paridum; Exilsium: Pax, Falas (Occupied), Exilsium, Danalas
Leader: Assemblum Popularum Veritasum/Thlayli, Imago, Cleric
Religion: Church of the One (90%), Aegypt (5%), Pirian Oneism (3%), New Eldism (2%)
Government: Federation of Republics
Economy: 8- 4/4
Population: Medium
Army: 1000 Rose Knights (6), 1000 Palantoi (4.5), 1000 Phoenix Archers (4), 2000 Scimitari, 500 Latismen, 2000 Pelarioi, 2 Yeti, 3000 Urban Militia
Navy: 20 Septaremes, 10 Triremes, 5 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Imperial Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Strong
Wonders: New Dawn- Makes Paridium an Eco. Center, +1 Free Education level, (4/6)
Description: After centuries of separation, the Valin Republics of Norvalin and New Veritas have united into one nation. Exilsium was soon added to the growing Republic, but Khemri and the Bladeists invaded and laid siege to Redemption, starting the War of the White Rose. The Tellium-based Order of the White Rose soon rejoined Veritas, bringing it to its strongest level since the Great War...

Yathai
Cities: Viskas, Polaz
Leader: ?/Silver Steak
Religion: Mantea (100%)
Government: Theocratic Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 2000 Spearmen (2.5)
Navy: 20 Yathai Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders: Mantea Core- +Viskas Religious Center
Description: An island people that gathered together, united by faith in Mantea.

NPC Nations

Buguan
Cities: None
Leader: King Cheng Ji
Religion: Animism (53%), Ancestor Worship (47%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 1000 Swordsmen, 1000 Cavalry
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: After the chaos of the Valfei war, Buguan is the only surviving representative of what was once Alatia. It is currently supported by Guangfei, giving it much more strength than one might suspect.

Guarela
Cities: Galade
Leader: Ari Notnis
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 3000 Swordsmen
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Guarela are a southern group of Bladeists, once thought to be forever lost at sea, now discovered to be running a minor island nation in the south Exodian Ocean.

Kalmar
Cities: Copenholm, Kallamas, Stockheim
Leader: King Vadon II
Religion: Church of the One (96%), New Eldism (4%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 4- 2/2
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 3000 Axemen, 1000 Swordsmen
Navy: 55 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Average
Wonders:
Description: Kalmar is the last remaining successor state of Old Veritas. It has, in the long years since the first fall of Veritas, redeveloped its own culture. It is unique among the Oneist powers due to the fact that it fights on the side of the UKK. Due to the recent massive defeats of the Union of Ardan and the Valin Republics of Veritas, Kalmar is now the most powerful Oneist nation in the world. However, its northern regions are filled with discontent and even rebellion.

Buguan
Cities: None
Leader: King Cheng Ji
Religion: Animism (53%), Ancestor Worship (47%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Tiny
Army: 1000 Swordsmen, 1000 Cavalry
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: After the chaos of the Valfei war, Buguan is the only surviving representative of what was once Alatia. It is currently supported by Guangfei, giving it much more strength than one might suspect.

Chancotol
Cities: Sobol
Leader: The Merchant Council
Religion: Chanc (100%)
Government: Oligarchy
Economy: 3- 2/1
Population: Small
Army: 5000 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 2000 Archers
Navy: 80 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Chanc are a strongly commercial and religious people. Their religion advocates trade, to spread wealth and prosperity.

Destre
Cities: Avien
Leader: King Jayon
Religion: Animism (71%), Trinlinism (29%)
Government: Despotism
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 4000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: During the fall of Trinlin, Warlord Maral made his bid for dominance. He defeated other western barbarian leaders and took a small slice of Trinlin for himself. Now, Destre is a weak rival of Magland, the primary successor of Trinlin.

Fairhelt
Cities: None
Leader: Saro the Conqueror
Religion: Animism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 2000 Spearmen, 2000 Axemen, 65 Wooly Ramids
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: One of the two branches of the Merhai race, the Fairhelt have recently consolidated their control around their ancient bay, and banished those who resist their rule. Now, they look beyond it… towards the new homelands of their ancient rivals.

Gamorrea
Cities: Zam Gamorre, Thula Pax, Greater Gamorra, Mursai, Drascir, Barakuir (occupied)
Leader: High Priest Dazra Karatu
Religion: Gooranism (66%), New Eldism (20%), Neo-Animism (7%), Tendai Animism (7%)
Government: Theocracy
Economy: 4- 3/1
Population: Medium
Army: 6000 Horse Archers (3.5), 5000 Axemen (3), 5000 Spearmen (2.5)
Navy: None
Education: 1 (1 Upkeep)
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders: Goora's Children
Description: The Gamorreans were once a loose confederation of tribes, and are now an efficient and powerful theocracy. They are masters of archery and horseback riding, a dangerous combination. Following the long and chaotic War of Treachery, Gamorrea emerged on top, controlling both North Gamorra and Malkavia. In the second Northwest War, it destroyed Ikki. Now, it continues to build itself towards a glorious future.

Guarela
Cities: Galade
Leader: Ari Notnis
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 3000 Swordsmen
Navy: 20 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Guarela are a southern group of Bladeists, once thought to be forever lost at sea, now discovered to be running a minor island nation in the south Exodian Ocean.

Kalmar
Cities: Copenholm, Kallamas, Stockheim
Leader: King Vadon II
Religion: Church of the One (96%), New Eldism (4%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 4- 2/2
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 3000 Archers, 5000 Axemen
Navy: 25 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: Average
Wonders:
Description: Kalmar is one of the successor states installed in Old Veritas. It has an interesting conflict developing in that it is torn between keeping Veritasian culture and recovering their own, near-dead one. Which culture is stronger is now being tested, as the Order of the White Rose fights for control of Old Veritas.

Kelios
Cities: Kelios, Aldis, Mard, Faran, Lamnia, Allan, Teleo, Tsarin
Leader: Revered Halodin
Religion: Alse (82%), Atheism (9%), Divotheism (8%), New Eldism (1%)
Government: Republic
Economy: 5–3/2
Population: Small
Army: 500 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 2000 Archers
Navy: 10 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Respecting
Culture: Average
Wonders: The Guidehouse- +1 Culture, Spreads Alse, The Cenotaph -Aldisir Rebuilt, Restored Aldisir Cultural Center, (2/3)
Description: Protected from roaming barbarians by a great mountain range that surrounds their valley, the two cities of Kelios and Aldis rose to become civilized centers of agriculture, trading with each other and with the barbarian tribes beyond the mountains. With a strong history of the will of the people, the two cities are sometimes considered bureaucratic by outsiders, though the people believe that a republic is the only way that Alse may be followed. Recently, the two cities have come to merge their ruling councils in the interests of mutual defense, with a Revered elected from within the newly united council. The recent war with Tsaya has made Kelios the most powerful nation in Azulia, though it left Aldis in smoking ruin.
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Magland
Cities: Magon, Avlain, Zevlain, Trinlin, Urner, Mova, Lotiv, Wiviter, Varlain, Orvit
Leader: Warlord Osman
Religion: Trinlinism (100%)
Government: Despotism
Economy: 4- 3/1
Population: Medium
Army: 3000 Spearmen, 2000 Archers, 4500 Swordsmen
Navy: 50 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: Mediocre
Wonders:
Description: The people of Magland surrendered to Trinlin centuries ago, and for a time were part of the nation. But as Trinlin fell, the Mags leapt free and aided in Trinlin's destruction. But after realizing that Khemri was not going to give them the remainder of former Trinlin, Warlord Tesman took matters into his own hands…

Rozan
Cities: Rozan
Leader: King Orvil
Religion: Trinlinism (91%), Animism (5%), Ancestor Worship (4%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 1- 1/0
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 1000 Axemen, 2000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Bronze Age
Confidence: Neutral
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Rozan is a young Trinlinist nation south of Guangfei. It was a Trinlinist tribe in competition with several others, until one generation ago when a great leader named Cozair led the Rozan to victory over their enemies and to nationhood.

Sintonia
Cities: Sintonia, Paleras
Leader: Sultan Hazim
Religion: Bladeism (100%)
Government: Monarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0 (-1 Economic Point)
Population: Small
Army: 4000 Swordsmen, 2000 Archers
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Sintonians first arrived in their present location with during the great spreading of the Swades. At first they were the most successful of the generally weak or botched spreadings, but their borders with New Veritas led to their conquest. For years they lived in occupation as a minority, but during the heat of the Valfei war they rebelled, starting a brutal back and forth war.

Tir Tairngire
Cities: Murias, Nog, Shae da Dale, Tiria
Leader: Chief Kenna One-Hand
Religion: Pirian Oneism (54%), Divotheism (44%), Banism (2%)
Government: Tribal Council
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: Small
Army: 1000 Spearmen, 2000 Swordsmen
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Iron Age
Confidence: Hateful
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Tuatha (which simply means "people" in their tongue) are a fierce warrior people. Tir Tairngire is one of the most unstable Azulian nations, due to both its mercenary habits and warlike leaders. It has just recently overcome a civil war, where Divotheist forces overthrew their Pirian brethren and reestablished the nation’s original religion. It remains to be seen whether this will become the new status quo, or if it will be overthrown in the near future, continuing an ancient cycle of instability.

History of the World

circa -350: Estimated year of Veritas' banishment from Tellus.
circa -200: First recorded permanent settlements at Tigot and Veritas.
circa -100: First large scale agriculture develops in Khemri and Mogul.
0- Veritas begins to record history, first alphabet formed.
21- Kalmar Tribes united by Odin the Mighty, and their polytheism emerges.
54 onwards- Dark-skinned tribes such as Zibon, Gorin, and Nkondi migrate down from the north.
64- Dula and Hathran tribes unite into the nation of Dula-Hathran.
155- First currency developed in Veritas.
162- Crystalism develops in Yath al'Shanaal.
177- 1st Mogul/Gerber war breaks out.
182- Eldrania discovers other civilizations in the Gargari and Dula-Hathran, declares a crusade upon them.
201- Yath al'Shanaal and Qua'laen Jal form an alliance.
205- Veritasian settlers and priests return to Tellus.
224- Khemri develops the wheel.
232- Khemri Polytheism takes off, with the death of their Prophet Sathya.
240- Kehexou Sailors discover new lands to the south.
259 to 277- The nations of Gorin and Yath al'Shanaal begin to settle down.
267- The religion of Oratheism appears in Gerber.
279- Veritas begins its attack on Zibon.
285- Zibonese city of Zarz falls after a multi-year siege by Veritas.
294- Mogul/Gerber war ends, after no fighting at all. Later known as the Fake War.
304- Zang falls, Zibon is occupied by the Veritasans and their barbarian allies to the north.
312- Great Port of Copenholm is completed by the Kalmar people.
319- Emor is founded by Emrus, a great leader who united Veritas' barbarian allies into a unified nation.
333- Brahmanism forms in Mogul lands.
372- Dula-Hathran becomes part of the Gargari nation.
387- Yath al'Shanaal declares war on the Gorin, Qua'laen Jal reluctantly join in with their allies.
389- Crystalic war ends with Ruby's occupation by Gorin.
392- Emor is taken over peacefully by Veritas.
402- Veritas begins working copper in significant amounts, becoming the first nation to enter the copper age.
410- New Zibon founded near Nkondi.
422- Neocrystalism develops in the lands of the Qua'laen Jal.
441- Gargari Routed at the final battle of the Duality Pass. Hathran people genocided to the last infant.
452- Emorans reach the new lands in the south.
469- Kalmar war begins. Veritas suffers great losses at sea, but still conquers the Kalmar Union's land forces.
496- Kehexou splits into Tekrehexou, the Khemri Polytheistic half, and Kehexou, the Oundaintic half.
502- 'Sons of Odin' begin to pirate Veritasian shipping at sea, and occasionally raid coastal settlements.
525- Nurmaferi explorers discover a great sea to the west.
588- The legions of Eldrania once again pour out of the Duality pass, attacking Aney-Tigot.
592- After a long period of dynamic warfare with little direct confrontation, great battles occur. Casualties are high on all sides, but the Eldranians are pushed back over the River Kalmar.
614- New Zibon defects to the growing Nkondi.
650- Gar Korays, capital of the Gargari, is razed by Eldrania.
677- Khemri starts the Kehex war by attacksing Tekrehexou, and quickly overruns it. Numerous sea battles with Kehexou prove indecisive.
697- Khemri rebuilds its fleet and again attacks Kehexou. Again, there is a stalemate, but most of Kehexou is occupied. To avoid further bloodshed, Kehexou surrenders to Khemri but is allowed to continue practicing Oundainty.
726- The barbarian tribes along the western banks of the middle Kalmar River unite into the nation of Tristaria. Eternal war is declared on Eldrania.
752 to 764- Gerberia invades the Mogul Empire, igniting the Hajanic War. The Gerbers occupy all of the Mogul north within the year. General Hajan of the Mogul Empire overthrows the Akbar dynasty, declares himself emperor, and rampages behind enemy lines with his rejuvinated army. After his offensive ends, Hajan leaves for his capital while his army is routed at Gerrabad. Delhi goes under siege, but holds out for years. Hajan then brings Khemri and Veritas to his side, and achieves peace with the Gerbers at pre-war borders.
767- Khemri Monotheism replaces Khemri Polytheism throughout the Empire.
777- Host-Lord Strategius becomes Autorex Strategius, absolute ruler of Veritas. Huge reforms take place throughout his reign.
788- Otornosiasm develops in Nurmafer, quickly becomes the nation's dominant religion.
793- The Nkondi join the nations fighting Eldrania. The remenants of the Gargari are assimilated.
800- Crystalic Calendar developed by Yath'al Shanaal.
815- Kali Tanil unites the tribes to the east of Veritas and Eldrania into the nation of Davar.
823- Veritasian capital moves to Kallamas.
836- Yath'al Shanaal annexes Qua'laen Jal peacefully through religion, new nation is named Shalamari.
839- Khemri invades Nurmafer.
842- Strategius reinstates the Assemblum Popularum Veritasum, and assumes the title of Stratikrator.
848- Veritas begins to fight Eldrania.
858- Aney Tigot falls to Eldrania.
865- The bronze-working Swade Ascendancy unites in the jungles west of Emor.
867- Eldrania destroyed by Veritas, Davar, Nkondi, Gerberia, and Tristaria, in the Great Crusade.
869- Hathran return from hiding to reclaim their lands.
873- Prophet appears in Nurmafer, preaches peace, is widely mocked.
880- Kehexou rebellion begins.
896- Anthi Oborski becomes Kaiser of Gorin, ending the rule of the republican Rowanthi'Orti.
899- Masra Appears in Gorin.
906- Shalamari seizes Darawa (Darkwater) from the Nkondi.
910- Citadel of Knowledge founded by the Prophet and his followers.
912- Massive Earthquake strikes Veritas.
914- Veritas declares war on Khemri, occupies Khadon and Alexandria.
914 to 1100 and 1127 to 1143- Great War.
919- Malkavia United.
960- Gamorrea is united by a central government. It begins regular raids on its neighbours, which continue for centuries.
1000- Maugot founded by a group of surviving Aneyans who had fled Tigot.
1003 to 1008- Veritas dismantles Khadon and Alexandria.
1010- Guangfei established by Liu Bang.
1016- Cecil XXX of Gerberia annexes the Northern Mogul Empire.
1024- Myocaca forms under Fasra the Swift.
1027- Turfar destroyed by Gorin and Shalamari.
1033- Battle of Guitar: Shalamari and Gorin pushed back into the Crystal ridge mountains by Nurmafer and Veritas.
1037- The Second Exodus of Nurmafer begins.
1039 to 1047- Davarian Civil War.
1042- Ikki founded, Citadel of Knowledge guides the nation out of its infancy.
1052- Croyodon defeats its neighbouring tribes and rises to prominence.
1053- Veritas is pushed out of Khemri proper.
1059- The Swade Ascendancy and Myocaca invade Emor.
1063- Gerbers attack Tristaria, warfare indecisive.
1068- Mogulia is taken over peacefully by Veritas.
1071- Nkondi invades Shalamari.
1074- Battle of Hasko, Veritas defeated by Shalamari, Gorin and Khemri.
1075 to 1077- Zibonese Rebellion in Veritas. It is eventually quenched, and Zibonese gain equality.
1077- Davar comes to Tristaria's aid and declares war on the Gerbers.
1079- Shangei League formed.
1083- Gorin works Iron for the first time, but fails to make a practical method.
1085- Veritas defeated at Battle of Wardash Estuary
1088- Trinlin founded.
1092- Skilv'so capital of Ivorykeep established, nation rises to prominence.
1097- Veritasian Stratikrator Cendrian defeats Shalamari and Khemri at Battle of Said.
1098- Veritasian army under Stratikrator Cendrian defeated at Netsihasko.
1100- Peace signed between Veritas and Khemri, and their allies.
1108- Xi Shi 'gifted' from Guangfei to Shangei, and wreaks havoc in the upper Shangei government.
1111- Lengel War-host makes first contact with civilization, attacking Maugot.
1112- Emor splits away from the Church of the One, adopting the Path of the One as its faith.
1118- Exilsium discovered by the Citadel, then Davar.
1122- Pirian Oneism adopted in Davar.
1126- Terias Gayanax returns to Kehexou, sparking the Kehexou civil war.
1127- Death of High Elder Dominius III at the hands of a Khemri assasin is faked, Veritas redeclares war on Khemri.
1129- Veritasian fleet is again destroyed by Khemri at the Second Battle of the Wardash Estuary.
1130- Veritasian army is annihilated at the Battle of Hexki Valley.
1131- Gayanax defeated by Mayanas with aid from Khemri, Kehexou Civil War ends.
1134- Emor and the Bladeists attack Veritas, seizing its capital and advancing onto the mainland.
1138- Kallamas falls to Khemri and its allies.
1143- Nations of Tellium, Kalmar, and Kerania are founded in the lands of Old Veritas. Strategium is split between Davar and Tristaria.
1149- Hundreds of thousands of Valins exodus from their old lands.
1152- New Veritas founded.
1157- Norvalin founded.
1166- Guangfei conquers Shangei.
1179- Lengels capture Magi, destroying the state of Maugot.
1180- First successful Iron forging in Gorin.
1181- Tower of Ascension built in Malkavia.
1189- Lengels attack Nkondi, and overrun it in months.
1195- Exocus of Nurmafer declared to be complete.
1200- Bronze Blademaster, a massive bronze statue, is completed by the Swades.
1201- Lengels and CRA sign a NAP, allowing (or perhaps causing) the Lengels to focus all of their strength aganst Davar and Tristaria
1203- Lengels break through Davar's mountain defenses and conquer the nation. Only isolated resistance holds out.
1204- Gershtoy Volinin rises to prominence in Kerania, declares allegiance to the Lengels and aids them in conquering Tristaria. With the Gerbers attacking simultaneously from the west, Tristaria falls.
1210- An island of fire rises from the sea off the coast of the city of Kexoudau, triggering great religious fascination.
1215- The nation of Orum is discovered by the Citadel, who help nurture it into a civilized state.
1217- Toghol-Advisor becomes the de facto ruler of Gerber, launching multiple campaigns to strengthen the Gerber culture.
1219- Temple of Zester completed in Trinlin.
1222- Swade Ascendancy launches the Spreadings, instating Bladeist cultures far away from the mother country.
1229- Khemri's capital moves back to Khadon, the city is finally restored to its pre-Great War glory.
1236- Gorin becomes the first nation to successfully enter the Iron Age.
1241- Malkavia attacks Gamorrea, igniting what is later known as the War of Treachery.
1250- After years of preparations, several thousand Davarians exodus from their homeland and settle south of Norvalin, forming the nation of Arcadia.
1251- CRA attacks the Lengels, successfully to begin with, but in...
1252- Things go badly for the CRA. Gerbers and Kehexou betray them, eventually resulting in the utter devastation of Shalamari and Gerber and the occupation of much of Khemri.
1255- Allying itself with a rebel faction in Gamorrea, Malkavia prepares to destroy the Theocratic Gamorreans once and for all when the rebels betray them and attack. Treachery runs rampant on all three sides, ultimately resulting in the division of Gamorrea into two nations and the military exhaustion of all involved parties.
1263- New Veritas conquers Sintonia, then is attacked by the Swades, who occupy much of the nation then sue for a favourable peace. Exilsium conquers Chipland and deports the Swade colonists to Myocaca.
1264- Nurmafer invades the Swade Ascendancy's virtually undefended homeland, but fails to conquer the entirety of the nation before staunch resistance sets in.
1271- CRA-controlled states in old Veritas officially declare that they are no longer vassals, and begin aiding the CRA's enemies.
1280- CRA officially disbands.
1281- Khadon razed by Kehexou.
1282- Khemri invades the islands of Kehexou, Kehex fleet utterly destroyed at Battle of Naraxo.
1285- Emor invades Kehexou's undefended southern colony.
1289- Nontin founded south of Arcadia.
1290- Shalamari destroyed by the Lengels and their allies.
1294- Guangfei invades Nurmafer.
1296- First contact made with aboriginal New Worlders by the Citadel.
1300- All nations with grudges against Emor attack it in their 'Crusade of Vengeance'. After killing the government and stealing the treasury, they leave.
1301- The War of Treachery ends, with a total Gamorrean victory.
1305- Malkavian refugees found Rascirai in the New World.
1312- Much of Svitzerland leaves their cramped nation and founds South Svitzerland.
1314- Khemri makes peace with its enemies, Kehexou and Khemri united.
1316- Guangfei and Nurmafer make peace.
1324- Nurmafer collapses under Swade and Skilv'so pressure.
1330- Emor surrenders to the Lengels.
1354- Norvalin fails to culturally take over Arcadia.
1362- Skilv'so annexed by Gorin. Skilv'so forces in Nurmafer officially found a new state in occupied territory.
1379- Khemri attacks the Northern Swade Ascendancy, and annexes much of Nurmafer's remenants.
1381- Battle of Samnade Pass, Swades pushed back to the Blade Range.
1382- Emor conquered by Myocaca and Swades.
1388- Bladeist fleet defeated by the Lengels and their allies at Krenel.
1396- Lengel forces reconquer Emor and push the Bladeists back deep into their own lands, until heavy casualties due to disease force them to retreat.
1401- Svitzerland annexed by Tellium and Verta.
1420- New Veritas attempts to destroy Guangfei's economy, fails, then attacks, triggering the Valfei War. Qingdao is occupied and some gains are made.
1422- Merhai appears from the north and settles north of Ikki and the Lengels.
1439- Civil war breaks out in Northern Lengel lands, between the 'True Lengels' and 'Iron Faces'.
1448- Council of Pax, lofty goals of Oneist reunification fall flat.
1450- Alatia founded, with New Veritasian help.
1451- Battle of Upper Wardash. True Lengels and Merhai rout the army of Lengelzai Akhidai.
1455- UKKK betrays the Iron Faces, destroys their southern army with Bladeist help, destroys all of the fleets of the Iron Face's allies.
1456- Tellium and Verta conquered by UKKK, Kalmar joins UKKK's side and destroys pro-Lengel Kerania.
1457- Gorin invades and conquers the Gerbers.
1460- New Veritas' river fleet is defeated at the Battle of Shysang.
1462- Davar declares its independence from the Iron Face Empire.
1464- Lengelzai Akhidai is finally, decisively defeated at Alaki. The era of the Lengel invasion comes to an end.
1467- New Veritas loses Qingdao, fall onto the defensive.
1468- Gorin genocides the occupied Gerber race.
1471- Sintonia rebels against New Veritasian rule, occupy all of the nation's south.
1480- Aithea is conquered by Tsaya.
1484- Trinlin attacks Guangfei.
1500 to 1535- Gorin and Khemri enter Imperial Age.
1508- Davar and Arcadia unite into the Union of Ardan.
1511- Alatia destroyed by Swades and Guangfei.
1520- Shangei collapses in a Civil War.
1522- Trinlin's Army defeated by Guangfei, Trinlin conquered by Khemri, Magland and Destre form out of the ruins.
1527- Norvalin seizes the Union of Ardan's city of Venix, reigniting tensions between the two nations.
1531- Kelios attacks Tsaya.
1534- Stratikrator Vandrios attacks and seizes Guanzhong with a huge force.
1536- Ol'o falls, Ida'an'i'i collapses.
1537- Peace signed between New Veritas and Guangfei.
1539- Tsaya is conquered by Kelios, Syracia appears in the East.
1540- Viski Lasi lands on the Yathanai Islands and begins forming the Yathai nation.
1542 to 1555- Gorin conquers the True Lengels.
1551- Union of Ardan conquers Nontin.
1562- The Gerougian city-states are united.
1577- Ikki invades Gamorrea, but is quickly halted.
1578- New Veritas and Norvalin unite into the Valin Republics of Veritas.
1579 to 1584- Valin Republics of Veritas invade Exilsium and integrate it.
1586 to 1590- The Valin Republics of Veritas nearly reconquer Sintonia, but its navy is destroyed at the Battle of Redemption. It is then attacked by Khemri and the Bladeists, all but the city of Redemption are conquered.
1589- War of the White Rose begins, with a massive Valin revolt against Khemri in Old Veritas.
1591- The Union of Ardan conquers Orum, then in...
early 1592- Bladeists capture Redemption.
1592- ...sails its fleet south to destroy Khemri's at the Second Battle of Redemption.
1593- Battle of Delhi, Khemri advances into Tellium.
1607- Ikki collapses into civil war, and is consumed by its enemies.
1614- Battle of Lux, Tellium's army destroyed.
1620- Magland conquers Khemri's holdings in Trinlin.
1622- Tuatha Civil War begins.
1627- Adar invades Zemora.
1631- Croyodonian Civil War begins.

Notes: Stat may be discontinued as of Update 25. It's a hassle and people can get better details by skimming the updates.

Religion

Alse- A quasi-philosophical religion whose rather loosely-defined goal is to set the world on the 'Path' towards perfection.

Ancestor Worship- The worshipping of One's Ancestors.

Animism- The belief in the holiness of nature, and the greater forces controlling it.

Neo-Animism- Ikki Animism, centered around humanity's struggle for enlightenment.

Gooranism- Gamorrean Animism, rotating around the Supreme Goddess Goora.

Atheism- The belief in no gods.

Bladeism- Swade belief that blades are holy, and that the almighty Blademaster wields 6 blades, each exemplifying a facet of existence.

Church of the One- The first and most organized religion on Tellus, other than possibly Crystalism, the Church originated in Veritas, and is practiced from Emor to Nkondi. Believers follow the One, who is the only true deity, and created all that exists out of Chaos. Man was placed on a paradise by the One, but due to his sins, they were cast down into Tellus. The One and his Three Maxims (Light, Truth, and Order) are praised above all things, and an established hierarchy of priests and disciples spread the faith to new lands as fast as they are found.

Path of God- Emoran sect of Oneism, more interested in what people do than what people say.

Pirian Oneism- An orthodox version of Oneism, based around Hypandium scripts, which are believed to be the most true to the original texts of the Church of the One. Practiced in Davar and Arcadia.

Way of the One- Guangfei's Oneist Church, which encourages freer thinking and separation from Veritasian religious imperialism.

Crystalism- Founded in Yath al'Shanaal of old, the heart of the religion lies in Wardash and the Stone Circles of Ruby. The Red Lady, mistress of death and love, is the matron deity, and rules over Netherworld - the realm of dead souls. The namesake of the religion is the frequent use of crystals in rituals to contact the Netherworld for wisdom, blessings and other things. Crystalism is expected to spread all over the civilized world over the course of the next century by its proponents.

Masra- Gorinese form of Crystalism, worships Dula, the husband of the Red lady. It has long since overtaken Orthodox Crystalism as the dominant form of the religion.

Divotheism- The name for the varied religions of aboriginal New-Worlders which share one theme- the worship of the 'Sky Gods'.

Chanc- Chancotol Divotheism, which claims that the Gods want their children to use their gifts to spread wealth and prosperity through trade.

Ezamri- Zemoran Divotheism, which believes that the Gods want their children to use their gifts for the advancement of the human race.

Dualism- Malkavian beliefs featuring the two gods, Bane and Ignatia. Their differing interpretations among the Malkavian clans are what lead to much of its violent internal conflicts and political instability.

Banism- An evolution of Dualism, Banism states that this world is merely a test that Bane has created for us. Those who hold the ideals of Order, Peace and Justice in high regard and strive to remake the world in their own image shall find a place in Paradise. Peace will never be achieved while the people remain divided, only when the world is under one flag and one culture shall glorious peace reign eternal.

Duality and Balance- More of a philosophy than a religion, followers believe in the duality of the world, and the balance that must be kept. Originates from former Dula-Hathran. Only a few surviving Dula practiced this, but the religion experienced a renaissance during Tristaria's existence. But now that its patron nation is gone, the future of this religion is in jeopardy. The Gerbers crushed it with Oratheism, and Kerania forcefully converted people to the Church of the One. Ironically, the Lengels offered the best chance for Duality's survival. With all three of these nations gone now, the future of this faith, for better or for worse, is in the balance.

New Eldism- Radically different than its predecessor, New Eldism teaches that all gods are one, and that god is Eldos. He preaches knowledge and peace.

Khemri Polytheism- Belief in the Khemri pantheon. The Holy codex documents the gods, the Book of the Dead teaches morals, and Mazdaism offers glimpses at the future of the Khmerian people, as well as being possibly the first step to monotheism.

Andues- Khemri polytheism, but there is only one god, Nikkal-Rae.

Aegypt- The hybrid of Andues and Oundainty, with one god from each faith. It is the dominant religion of the UKKK.

Lengri- The religion of the Lengels, this faith is quite similar to Animism in most of its facets, but several discrepancies reveal deeply rooted differences in Lengel culture. For example, Lengri teaches that battle is the epitome of the human soul, revealing all of its weaknesses and virtues. A respect of a higher power is shown in Lengel worship of the Koke, the Eternal Blue Heaven. Lengri's support is primarily in the Lengel homelands. Outside, different religions and Tengri reign.

Mantea- Shu, Goddess of Day, The Good Mother, the Red Lady. Shi, Goddess of Night, The Temptress, the Blue Lady. Both are polar opposites, and both are worshipped equally in the faith of Mantea (Equilibrium in the Yathai tongue).

Messianic Gnosticism- A syncretic religion, Messianic Gnosticism, also known as Messianic Oneism, incorporates Bladeism, New Eldism, Oneism, Kyriotheism (itself a modified Oneist religion), and Gerougioikai and Guarelai philosophy. The religion grew from a general disillusionment from the Great Sins of the North. The skeptical southern peoples had always questioned and probed and refined their religion, existing in an atmosphere of constant dialogue, competition, and compromise. The One God of Oneism is split into multiple aspects, as in Bladeism. The aspects correspond to the religions: the kindly Autorex, the mighty Strategos, and the peace bringing Hierophant. Prince, Paladin, and Priest, the God of Messianic Gnosticism is also prophesied to come as a liberator of all men. The Great Prophets of Messianic Gnosticism are Eugenides, Phidias, and Alexandros.

Nordism- The belief in one god who is the supreme ruler of everything. The people are his servants in life and the afterlife. The supreme god is often seen as offering people paradise in the afterlife for life of servitude in life maintaining the world he created. People who are lazy or destructive are sent to a life of pain and misery in the core of the earth. They spend one life equal to their afterlife in this tomb of torture which they are reincarnated and given a second chance at making it to eternal paradise. The religion teaches that faith in the supreme god along with hard work, generosity, and just being a good person will lead to paradise.

Otornosiasm- Worship of the earth god, Otornos. He will aid his followers, and they will spread his word by holy book and holy sword. The holy book of Otornosiasm, or Yána, teaches the morals of religion and life.

Trinlinism- Trinlinism revolves around the belief in 5 gods. Zester is for the sky, Terrium is of the earth, Wiviter is the god of the water, Ouvunter is the god of the wind, and Cinnav is the god of the fire.

You May Post!!!

Whoah Septuple post. :p

Post #1

The UKKK shall Arise, a NEW power.

I would have the first post had I not had to upload an image :(

After a few failed attempts to make a more complex flag for Kelios, I decided on something simple:

Nice map Cuiv.

Iggy can you update the map, For some things don't correspong to the stats.

Cool Cuiv. PM that flag to me in your orders so I can add it to your stats once your nation has been put in (Next update)

@Kal'Thzar- You mean the fact that Khemri and Kehexou are still separate. That's the map as of the end of the update. I did the stats together because I knew the nations were merging AFTER updating.

Do you need my stats again, Iggy?

yay two main threads how many nes's can say that?

Just PM 'em please. You could send early orders.

As I'm not updating this weekend, to get some work done on RL stuff and write some stories maybe.

@Ironman2055- GoobNES is the only one I can think of.

@Kal'Thzar- You mean the fact that Khemri and Kehexou are still separate. That's the map as of the end of the update. I did the stats together because I knew the nations were merging AFTER updating.

Actually I was looking at Gorins eco :p

I forgot to draw in the EC, but there is one.

wait black dots are cities correct i never bought a second city but i have one

Since I absolutely suck at reading maps, I just want to make sure that my country is where I think it is.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/choppyh/MAP5.jpg

That thing, right? I might make a story of the Leaving. I'll start with making a better name for it...

Shall be placed here!

Story of Adar (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=180683&page=37postcount=738)

Happiness (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4456255&postcount=793)

Justiciars (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4456291&postcount=794)

Regret (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=4558149&postcount=1461)

I decided against building up a nation in the middle of nowhere, and decided to take a nation already built up in the middle of nowhere.

Skilv'so
Cities: Ivorykeep
Leader: Chancellor Gobe
Religion: Masra Crystalism (100 000)
Government: Elective oligarchy
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: 100 000
Army: 9000 Spearmen (2)
Navy: 30 Galleys
Education: None
Technology: Copper Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: Originally an isolated fortress in the middle of nowhere, Ivorykeep has developed into a centre of trade, living and profession. And... to be honest, they really haven't gotten all that far past being an isolated fortress in the middle of nowhere.

Does anyone actually remember anything about these guys beyond their description? I was hunting through the original thread, and couldn't even find who led them...

I only remember their name, which I didnt like

From: Shalamari refugees
To: Skilv'so

We would be grateful if you would allow us to base some of our naval explorations from your ports.

Also, can you add the refugee stats in a spoiler under Gorin, Iggy? I know I'm without any country and all, but I need something to work with.

but the black dots are towns correct? could i please get an answer

From: Shalamari refugees
To: Skilv'so

We would be grateful if you would allow us to base some of our naval explorations from your ports.

It would truly be terrible to deny refugees shelter, especially those of our Crystalist brothers. We will allow you to shelter in our nation, so long as you bring no trouble upon us; we have lived a peaceful existance in the Ivorykeep, and do not wish it to fall apart.

i'm pretty sure the dots are cities which will shorten my orders becuse i was going to order a coastal city

yes dots are cities

Checking in.

And Arcadia has yet to figure out what the heck they’re saying. Though they presumably like pie.

Hell. All I have to do is give them pie and say the words "The One" alot ;].

Iggy can you reply to my PM? I've just got a nice story planned out and I don't want to waste it ;)...

Great! Thanks, NK. ;)

From: Shalamari refugees
To: Croyodon

We would be grateful if you would allow us to base some of our naval explorations from your ports.

Iggy, will you add the Shalamari flag to the stats as well? It's in the Flags! thread a few pages back. It's the flag with an owl on it. Thanks! :)

So Iggy, did you change it so Zemora was the nation we originally contacted? Because their nation and relgion are the most similar to mine...

From: Citadel
To: Zemora

Friends in the East, we share many fundamental beliefs--especially the belief that our Eldos, and your Sky Gods, have commanded us to benefit all mankind. And is it not true that peace is the only way to do so? We would like to observe the peoples of your continents, compare their religions to our, and see if they all share common elements. Would some of you care to visit our continent?

does any body else relise if there is a land bridge in the north evil nations are going to conquer the hell out of what i will call the natives

does any body else relise if there is a land bridge in the north evil nations are going to conquer the hell out of what i will call the natives

Nope. If there is a land bridge, there would be fairly consistent contact. And with fairly consistent contact, the more "advanced" nations don't have the disease advantage. Thus, while we might make temporary gains, we won't be able to wipe out their population, and their nations will eventually revive. Unless we all pull a silver. :D

Yay,im here.When are orders due. Orum shall rise.

Some called it the greatest of all the Houses. Others called it the heart of the world. The marble structure rose high atop its hill above the city of Keliosir, and Guides in their white and deep blue robes swarmed up and down the steps. It was the center of existence in Kelios, the most revered site to followers of both the Path and the Path of Knives and Daggers. It was the holy Hall of the Council, home of the governing Council of Kelios and of the Revered, head of the Council and leader of the Guides.

Almadin[1] climbed the pale, cool marble steps as he had every day since the elections. He was one of the representatives of the citizens of Alsidir in the Council, though he was not considered a major player for his failure to take part in the unification debates. All of the other councilpersons of Alsidir fell into either the unionist or the separatist camps, with the unionists in an immense majority, and Almadin often drifted out of sight with no one to support him.

He paused near the top of the stairs to look in wonderment at this marvel of Kelia engineering. The holy Hall was the greatest possible of all Houses for the Path, as it was the will of many that most clearly reflected the Path, and the holy Hall symbolized above all else the will of many. It was always a bit of a spiritual moment for him, approaching the holy Hall. Alsidir had a holy Hall also, fallen now into disuse with unification, but it was smaller, like the city, and less beautiful. Surely the holy Hall was as close as the world now came to Perfection.

The debates within the Council were as usual today. A few firebrand mavericks were seeking to stamp out the Path of Knives and Daggers (failed by an immense margin). The Alsidir separatists made a proposal to disunite the cities (failed by an immense margin). Proposals to expand the military and to establish more farms in the rich land south of Keliosir were passed. Funds to restore an old House near Alsidir that had fallen into disrepair were set aside. Almadin himself voted with the majority on every issue. They all seemed to him sound followings of the Path.

The Revered himself did not appear for the Council. He had taken to his bed of late, and some said that his soul was readying itself to pass on to a new body. The Council, however, continued as it always did, with or without the Revered. Mourning was unnecessary, for his soul would continue, and the Council always needed to make decisions. There was one decision the Council did not want to make, however, Almadin knew. It would be immensely difficult for them to choose a new Revered.


[1]I changed the name for continuity. All Kelia names end in -n.

To Gamorrea
From Archbishop Caen

We see that you have had the unfortuante pleasure of dealing with the New Eldists- people against your ways. They are attempting to subdue your people and make them weak, so that they can exploit them. Perhaps you would allow our missionaries to spread the word of the One faith and remove this pestillance (horrible spelling) from your lands.

‘o
Begin

Tha’be’li’li’i ‘gh’li to’o
This man Belili sings the dawn song

Tha’gh’li to’o’oo
He sings the dawn song that has been sung

to’o’o a’e’a’a’e’e’a’a’e’e’e’a’a’e’e’a’e’a’e’e’a
the 1467177th Dawn song since the first dawn song.*

Tha’gh’li ka’li ele’le i’i’o to’o’oo
He sings the dawn song that has been sung by star, wave, and people past

Tha’gh’li to’fi
He sings this song tomorrow

i’gh’li to’fi’fi
Someone will sing this song on all tomorrows

fi
End.

*4017 years ago

Gerber confirmed.

NK, I've done some hunting myself, not sure if its helpful but...

1092- Skilv'so capital of Ivorykeep established, nation rises to prominence.

During the Negotiations (those that failed to end the war with Veritas):
From The Gorinese Empire
To Croyodon, Maugot, and Skilv'so
Greetings! The Lord Kaiser of the Gorinese Empire send out invitations to all three of your new and rapidly growing nations to a feast at Gorin. The Lord Kaiser wishes to discuss trade with you and to show you about the great Gorin Empire in hopes that all our nations may grow together in peace.

Much later, just after the fall of Veritas:
From: Skilv'so
To: Croyodon

We propose a mutual protection pact.

From Croyodon
To Skilv'so

We graciously accept a mutual protection pact. We ask that you commit soldiers to help fight off the Lengels that are increasingly threatening the civilized world.

From: Skilv'so
To: Croyodon

We shall place soldiers into this conflict, do not worry.

From: Skilv'so
To: Davar

Do you want our word as well? :crazyeye:


Quote:
From: Skilv'so
To: Davar

Do you want our word as well?

[Davar:]
Last time I checked I didn't have contact with you . :) . So I sent to all those I did.

Past player of Skilv'so (I hate that name) was Azash.

Soon after:
[Gorin:] perhaps we should call it the Great Alliance? it is pretty Great :p

[Shalamari:] If everyone joins, it is. Currently, we have the CRA, Davar, Emor, Croyodon and Skilv'so. And we need MORE.

Gorinese Historian Rya Czar Orotruski, in his "The Great Civilizations of the World", defined Skilv'so as a "Newly Founded Nation" with Economic Might of 2. For comparison, Gerber was defined a "Pivotal Nation" with Economic Might of 4. Up yours. :p

Later, while Lengels rampaged in Davar:
From Croyodon
To Gorin and Skilv'so

We purpose the remaining land between our three nations be divided as below. With the deserts in the north making it harder for Croyodon to support her population we wish for some of the grasslands in the south.

Green- Goes to Croyodon
Red- Goes to Skilv'so
Purple- Goes to Gorin
http://forums.civfanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=132812&d=1153165909

This offer, to the best of my knowledge, was ignored.

Joshea the Overused Nosy Citadeler has mentioned visiting Skilv'so.

In the start of the brief Gorinese Age of Isolation:
CC: the International Community

Gorin here by withdraws all contacts and emmisaries from all nations, except from Croyodon and Skilv'so.

ooc effectively i will only talk to those two, if you want to make any official contact with me, then do it through them.

[LATER STILL:]
From the Gorinese Empire
To the International Community

Lord Kaiser Dashada Oborski warns you that any non-Masra or non-Crystalist caught in the Gorinese Empire will be put to death (with the exception of Khemri traders and priests).

ooc people who don't need to worry about this, Shalamari, Khemri, Croyodon, and Skilv'so. Anyone else, you have been warned

Dula's statue? It just spread the religion. Mind you, a lot. It's now the only religion in Croyodon, Skilv'so and Gorin, and is gaining a following in Khemri.

umm isn't Masra [Gorinese state religion, corrupted and twisted Crystallism ;) ] suposed to be spreading? or are stats not really done

It's now the sole religion of Skilv'so, Croyodon, Gorin, and in the future will spread further.

The Age of Isolation ended recently, but Skilv'so is extremelly interconnected with Gorin, for better or worse.

From Croyodon
To Shalamari refugees

We will allow you to use our ports to launch naval expeditions, however, we ask that you in turn give us the maps of areas discovered so we can find an outlet for our growing population.

Much thanks, das! :D

And I do intend to change the name at some point.

To Gamorrea
From Archbishop Caen

We see that you have had the unfortuante pleasure of dealing with the New Eldists- people against your ways. They are attempting to subdue your people and make them weak, so that they can exploit them. Perhaps you would allow our missionaries to spread the word of the One faith and remove this pestillance (horrible spelling) from your lands.

~Darkening~, Gamorrea is a theocracy.

I'm going to have a long, detailed list of stuff to ask you iggy. First of all, has the stats been updated :confused:

~Darkening~, Gamorrea is a theocracy

Yes, but a theocracy with four diffrent religions. No rule against adding a fifth ;].

Bugger all!

OK, it's secret nation time. You who drove me out, you may well regret that.

I am now quitting Skliv'so, actually, think of it as I never really started to play them in the first place, and rejoining as... well, Iggy knows who. A few others, too, if they're smart.

I have some suspects. The best way to deal with suspects in such a case is genocide, so bring on that golden Most Genocidal Ruler award, fortunately silver2039 is not even in this NES and is in fact on vacation.

OOC: I'm now regretting invading Nurmafer, though I assume you, andis, won't just agree to paying us 1 eco point and going back to the status quo ? :p

EDIT: and throw in a NAP as well

And your ruler's youngest daughter. And some nice port cities. And also, make it 2 eco. points. ;)

EDIT: Alex, stats are updated it would seem. The descriptions are, anyway.

OOC: Okay, so we've figured out your names. No more Shae da Dale.

From the Tuatha
To the Citadel

The council of chieftains has agreed to allow your missionaries to work amongst our people, although we cannot promise results. This is a new concept, but we are prepared to cooperate and become 'civilized' as you have said.

The Path goes on in an endless song
Above all lamentations.
I hear the frail and distant hymn
That hails the next creation.

Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing.
It sounds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?

And though the tempest loudly roars,
I hear the truth, it liveth.
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Songs in the night, they giveth.

No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to the Path I'm clinging.
Since love is wrought across the earth,
How can I keep from singing?

When tyrants tremble in their fear
And hear their death knell ringing,
When all rejoice both far and near
How can I keep from singing?

i've done the math the land military strenght level of lengal is 95,000
the level for the United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou is 70,350 this is not including Ramids or Recruits as i have no info about thier strenght lvls

On a random note: just realized the acronym of the [United] Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou. BRONZE POWER! :lol:

gorin confirmed

Kal peered into the waters of the little brook as they murmured past, oblivious to his prying eyes. The ice had mostly melted by now; it had been two weeks since the great rush of the waters had begun. Now, though there was still snow sloping over the ground in some places, and a few drifts that were still knee or thigh high, the greater part of the ground was clear, and the first few buds had begun to appear on the trees.

And in the brooks, the little spring minnows had begun to swim. The tiny fishes were no bigger than his smallest finger, but they undoubtedly were fierce little creatures–laid as eggs in the dying throes of their mothers, they matured and fed upon the mosquitos just as the latter started to hatch. Naturally, this won them great affection with Kal and the other men of his people, for mosquitos were most certainly the worst creatures that ever chanced upon the planet.

A little spring minnow now caught his gaze, silvery scales gleaming in the sunlight that poured down through the few gaps in the clouds. Its tail went still as the fish twisted in the water, looking about, then it spotting a floating mosquito egg further down the brook at a calm spot, and, tail flapping furiously, it nearly leapt out of the water and gobbled it down.

Smiling slightly, Kal rose and began to follow the winding creek down to the little lake that lay near his kin’s encampment.

The lake itself barely deserved the name–only a few hundred paces around at best, with some streams flowing into it from the surrounding countryside, and then a larger river only a few paces wide which coursed out the other end; this was the beginning of the Great River, as they called it, though the legendary few visitors they received had told his people that there were many far greater rivers than this one. Since none of Kal’s people had seen one of these, it still retained the age old name.

And so this little lake, the lake where the elk and ramids watered (for there was no other name), nestled in between the mountain walls of the great valley of the Merhai, was the home that Kal had always known, and probably would always know. For though his people wandered often through the open lands of the Merhai, following the best trails for their ramids, this lake would always be his home, always be the place they returned to every winter.

A quiet breeze picked up across the lake, and sent waves rippling; Kal looked up and noticed the sky slowly darkening, and the soft rumbling of distant thunder filled his ears.

Hurrying back to the village, he lightly wove in between the branches of the pines that dotted the shoreline, and reached the encampment just as the first drops of rain began to patter down upon the landscape.

A wooly ramid trumpeted in the distance, and the sound seemed to bring the village to life, as the people rushed to take their wares inside their roundhouses. Kal hurried through the village towards his own house, and nearly fell over as he bumped into another person with their head down, avoiding the rain.

Letting only a soft grunt escape him, he looked up, beginning to apologize, but his breath caught in his throat. Miya’s face turned as red as his must have been, and she quickly hurried into her house. He stood on the spot, slightly dumbfounded, before the real rain started and drove him inside for good that day.

OOC: Should I fill out a template, Iggy?

The Leaving

They say that grassroots movements never work. It always takes a major political power to get things changed - it's common knowledge. Priest Azlan was never one to listen to common knowledge. He wasn't one to listen to anybody, actually, but he mostly kept that trait buried down.

It was like the idea just hit him - Our living conditions suck, why not just go move somewhere else? He shook it off as another longing for freedom, but that idea refused to leave, much like inlaws. The more he thought about it, the more he figured, Why not? It's not like Ascendant Geoyurjui can do better than me, right? Yeah...I bet it'd work.

Maybe that's not exactly what went through this man's head, but it was darned close. He dropped hints to his family and friends at first, and relatively soon, a whole underground movement was going on. It was like he opened their minds - just a crack, and soon light flooded through. And they were desperate to leave. The almost nonexistant economy was practically bankrupt, the land was completely unsuitable for living, people were starving and oppressed. And each morning, Azlan had to see the destroyed Oneist temples, the ones he had been raised to worship in...

--

It was time to leave. He wasn't going to convert any more people, the land wasn't going to magically become suitable for farming anymore, and the Swades sure weren't going to do something about this. The ships had been built and guarded all day and night against Ascendant Geoyurjui and the Loyalists. The people were all leaving and sailing off. Ascendant Geoyurjui and his supporters were nowhere to be seen. They had probably seen the futility of trying to win the majority of Svitzers back, although Azlan had to ponder the thought that if they were truly smart, they'd be leaving with him.

With the sun having just crossed over the horizon, they set sail to the south. The sea breeze was soothing and everything was peaceful. Azlan saw his advisors, the ones he trusted the most, seated around him.

"You, Will, you're Advisor of War." His eyes had a slightly dangerous twinkle to them. "The first thing we have to do when we reach shore is build up an army.

"War? Didn't we just leave to avoid war? How can we bring oppression to other people?" He sputtered a bit in disbelief. "Aren't we supposed to avoid killing people?"

"Yes." He nodded. "But dying's easy. Anybody can become a martyr. But it takes skill to defeat enemies in combat. Build up that army."

They sat a bit in silence.

"Azlan," Will said, "I don't think you're ready to run a country. I think we might get into a bit of trouble. We might be leading these people to their deaths."

"As if you've fought in battles. I'm sure we'll manage." He had that glint in his eye again. "Everything will be all right."

just to note, what the heck is with everyone building up these huge armies..
Majority of the nations have between 2-6 thosand troops.
Lengals have 20 thosant Plus.
there are 5 other with 10,000 plus.

how do you guys do it!

I think it's called "build army with all eco points" XD

its not much i started with 2000 troops
and you have 4500 not counting levies

The mist began rolling down the lush green hills as the first rays of sunlight pierced the sky. The morning dew sparkled on the grass. The O'Cait and mac Niall clans stood in their battle lines a hundred yards apart, hundreds of barely clad men covered in their clans' markings. The O'Cait had hunted in mac Niall lands and vengeance would be had. The warriors stood, staring fiercely at their hated enemies and distant cousins.

It was a cold morning. So very cold, one could see one's breath. The animals didn't seem to mind, though. The native armagh [1] began the daily process of picking and storing fruits and nuts.

The two armies charged.

Another day had begun in Tir Tairngire.

[1] - similar to monkeys, with more hair (yes, celtic monkeys, muhuhahahah)

wait black dots are cities correct i never bought a second city but i have oneYou don't have to pay for expansion but you did, so I put the point to building a city.

@LightFang- That is indeed it. Do you want to name it anything or are you good with 'South Svitzerland'. You may not want to be associated with that name.

Does anyone actually remember anything about these guys beyond their description? I was hunting through the original thread, and couldn't even find who led them...Azash. He virtually did nothing with them.

Skilv'so is definitely a fixer-upper... no, more like a lost opportunity that may yet be redeemed.

Iggy, will you add the Shalamari flag to the stats as well? It's in the Flags! thread a few pages back. It's the flag with an owl on it. Thanks!Will do.
So Iggy, did you change it so Zemora was the nation we originally contacted? Because their nation and relgion are the most similar to mine...It's possible. Really, there isn't much good historical record.

It could also be a story told by Zemorans to the Tuatha, about the coming of the 'Sea Gods'. It doesn't take long for a story to get mangled.

From: Citadel
To: Zemora

Friends in the East, we share many fundamental beliefs--especially the belief that our Eldos, and your Sky Gods, have commanded us to benefit all mankind. And is it not true that peace is the only way to do so? We would like to observe the peoples of your continents, compare their religions to our, and see if they all share common elements. Would some of you care to visit our continent?Certainly!

To Gamorrea
From Archbishop Caen

We see that you have had the unfortuante pleasure of dealing with the New Eldists- people against your ways. They are attempting to subdue your people and make them weak, so that they can exploit them. Perhaps you would allow our missionaries to spread the word of the One faith and remove this pestillance (horrible spelling) from your lands.Do you really hate your missionaries that much?

First of all, has the stats been updated?Ja.

OOC: Should I fill out a template, Iggy?Go right ahead NK!

@Your story: Death to mosquitoes!

A note about animals: If you want to make up a non-earth animal, please ask me.

Though the monkey is fine.

I am now quitting Skliv'so, actually, think of it as I never really started to play them in the first place, and rejoining as... well, Iggy knows who. A few others, too, if they're smart.

I know. You're just trying to trick us and are secretly still playing Skilv'so.
Your story is an elaborate ruse.

Iggy: You do have a point, I'll see about renaming my little slice of land...

From Tellium
To United Kingdom of Khemri and Kehexou.
Tellium hails peace and the great leaders who have brought it to us. Now that hostilities have ceased let us seek to end the malice that has brought it about. Tellium wishes to open trade with its neighbors and hope that you will condescend to allow our merchants passage at least as far as Delhi.

From Tellium
To Emor
CC Lengel, New Veritas, Exilsium, Norvalin
Tellium will stand beside its continual allies and with the Valin League in its repudiation of Emor’s sneak attack. We are also prepared to declare war if you do not find a satisfactory diplomatic settlement.

Some more Kelia religious songs, similar to Christian hymns.

Through sunshine or tempest, over land or sea,
Whatever befalls us, where the Path calls us, quickly we would be;
The toils that await us though we cannot know,
At the command with heart and hand we will go.

We will go, we will go, we will gladly, gladly go,
Though skies are dark and chilly winds may blow,
The lost to find, or bravely meet the foe,
Wherever the Path calls us we will gladly go.

------

A glorious day is dawning,
And over the waking earth
The heralds of the morning
Are springing into birth.
In dark and hidden places
There shines the blessed light;
The beam of truth displaces
The darkness of the night.

The advocates of error
Foresee the glorious morn,
And hear in shrinking terror,
The coming of reform:
It rings from hill and valley,
It breaks oppression's chain.
A thousand freemen rally,
And swell the mighty strain.

The word has been spoken,
The light has broken forth,
Far shines the blessed token
Upon the startled earth,
To hearts and homes benighted,
The blessed Truth is given,
And peace and love, united,
Point onward to Perfection.

The Path is generally characterized as a continuous song, a sort of thrumming of nature, or as an eternal beam of light. Both will come up often. Kelia sometimes speak of being called to the Path, or to do something specific along the Path, though the general belief is that the Path is often poorly interpreted by an individual and better interpreted by a group.

I really am too good for you guys...

Here are all the Valin Flags. More can be made for post Valin nations on request.

New Veritas
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads12/NEWVERIT.png

Norvalin
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads12/NORVALIN.png

Exilsium
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads12/EXILSIUM.png

iggy could you update my nation description?

Exilsium

Bloody apes...



:p

@Kentharu. Sure.

Can someone make me a flag?

What do you want it to be like?

To Tellium
From UKKK

Sure thing.


NK: Nice story :)

@ NK, You could take Nurmafer, although it is in three front war and everything... it would be challenging for you :p

I'll start a new nation somewhere out there.

From Croyodon
To Shalamari refugees

We will allow you to use our ports to launch naval expeditions, however, we ask that you in turn give us the maps of areas discovered so we can find an outlet for our growing population.

Many thanks indeed. We will provide you with knowledge of any land we discover.

@NK- I'm thinking of leaving Gorin and starting a new nation. you could have it if you want... *goes to pm iggy*

Oh, so now that I write the page and a half story, everyone wants me to leave it. :rolleyes:

why is Kentharu leaving gorin?

Bloody apes...



:p

Explain yourself!

your flag says ape on it...

your flag says ape on it...

Duh! I'm so blind. I still preffer my pirate flag, then this 'ape' like flag.

@emu i don't see the lengel growing old and dying any time soon, or alteast, getting rid of its nomad population so... its kinda boring?

and i said im thinking about it. ill probably stay as Gorin for a couple more turns...

Iggy? My stats?

thats not what i named the port city but thats fine and

To All "Old World" nations the port city of Cuastia is open for trade and resupplying during voyages to the "New World"
From the Guider of Nontin

Well this is interesting....

Iggy? My stats?

Your stats are 120 000 Refugees in Gorin.

Kentharu, I really don't think you should leave Gorin... but it IS your call. You can always come back...

what would be the answer to the question in my orders?
edit well there were 2 so questions.

You said 'answer if I'm wrong'. You weren't wrong, so I didn't answer.

‘o
Begin
Tha’be’li’li’i gh’li the’ki’ki’ol’li
This man Belili sings the song of the path from there to here
Tha’gh’li ol’li’ki ti’ti’gh’a’e’e’e’e’a’a’e
He sings the song of this place that is 134 strides towards the pivot Tha’gh’li ol’li’ki ol’li’li’ti’the’li’gha’gh’a’a’a’ti’a’e’a
He sings the song of this place that is 7 and a half days sail (by gha) from the island of red trees
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’li’ti’the’li ti’ti’gh’a’e’a’a’e’a’a’e
He sings the song of that place, the island of red trees, that is 182 strides towards the pivot Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki ol’li’ik’li’li’vi’vi’ki’gha’gh’a’e’e
He sings the song of that place that is 4 days sail (by gha) from the circle island
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’ ol’ik’li’li’vi’vi’ki ti’ti’gh’a’e’a’a’a’a’a’a
He sings the song of that place, the circle island that is 191 strides towards the pivot
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki ol’o’gha’gh’a’e’a’ti’a’a
He sings the song of that place, that is 5 and a third days sail (by gha) from the first place
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’ ol’o ol’o ti’ti’gh’a’a’e’a’e’a’e’a
He sings the song of that place, the first place, that is 213 strides towards the pivot
Tha’be’li’li’i gh’ki the’ol’li
This man Belili knows where he is
‘i
End

Agglutinating language with an overuse of vowels? No thanks. ;)

It was amusing though, since I was thinking of giving the Merhai a similar language...

okay but that was the second part the first part was what age so there :p
;)

I'm getting scared with all these strange people coming to this thread now... When do you want orders btw Iggy

Agglutinating language with an overuse of vowels? No thanks. ;)

It was amusing though, since I was thinking of giving the Merhai a similar language...

It's like taking Hawaiian and trebling the difficulty to pronounce. Are those apostrophes meant to be 'okinas?

i said i was thinking about it... i regret mentioning it now :(

It's like taking Hawaiian and trebling the difficulty to pronounce. Are those apostrophes meant to be 'okinas?

Well they are glottal stop's but pronounce it how you like ;).

So "Tha’be’li’li’i gh’ki the’ol’li" is "Thah-beh-lee-lee-ee gh-kee theh-ohl-lee"?

Urgh. :p

Skilvso (the superfluous apostrophe is hereby banished to the dungeons to have a good long think about its transgressions) feels abandoned of late. This must be remedied.

So Gobe of the renowned (infamous?) Foolish family has risen to the chancellorship to take the reins of this pleasantly out of the way nation.

Eventually I will be able to wade through the 5000+ posts of that monstrosity of a thread (so far I've only gone through the last 10 or 15 pages), but in the meantime is there anything I should know about Masra Crystalism besides this
Crystalism- Founded in Yath al'Shanaal of old, the heart of the religion lies in Wardash and the Stone Circles of Ruby. The Red Lady, mistress of death and love, is the matron deity, and rules over Netherworld - the realm of dead souls. The namesake of the religion is the frequent use of crystals in rituals to contact the Netherworld for wisdom, blessings and other things. Crystalism is expected to spread all over the civilized world over the course of the next century by its proponents.

Masra- Gorinese form of Crystalism, worships Dula, the husband of the Red lady.

How tolerant is this religion? Does it have a large impact on the civil organization of society e.g. castes or a powerful priestly class?


Skilvso to the Shalamari refugees:

If you desire, we can use our navy to expedite your journey to new lands.


Skilvso to Gorin and Croyodon:

Hey neighbors. It's been awhile since we last got together for a good carousing and a bit of a talk-things-over, so we just wanted to take this opportunity, what with all the recent upsets in the lands out yonder east, to make sure we're all on good terms. We's happy with the borders and all, and of course haven't had any complains about your polite people more than a bit of sheep-hustling on the borders, which is, after all, the kind of things hardy young lads and lasses should be doing for fun, so all well and good there. We trust things are swell on your end, yes?
Fare thee well.

So "Tha’be’li’li’i gh’ki the’ol’li" is "Thah-beh-lee-lee-ee gh-kee theh-ohl-lee"?

Urgh. :p

All those glottal stops will make it take a LONG time to say anything in that language.

All those glottal stops will make it take a LONG time to say anything in that language.

Whats the hurry? Relax and take things easy :cool:

‘o
Begin
Tha’be’li’li’i gh’li the’ki’ki’ol’li
This man Belili sings the song of the path from there to here
Tha’gh’li ol’li’ki ti’ti’gh’a’e’e’e’e’a’a’e
He sings the song of this place that is 134 strides towards the pivot Tha’gh’li ol’li’ki ol’li’li’ti’the’li’gha’gh’a’a’a’ti’a’e’a
He sings the song of this place that is 7 and a half days sail (by gha) from the island of red trees
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’li’ti’the’li ti’ti’gh’a’e’a’a’e’a’a’e
He sings the song of that place, the island of red trees, that is 182 strides towards the pivot Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki ol’li’ik’li’li’vi’vi’ki’gha’gh’a’e’e
He sings the song of that place that is 4 days sail (by gha) from the circle island
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’ ol’ik’li’li’vi’vi’ki ti’ti’gh’a’e’a’a’a’a’a’a
He sings the song of that place, the circle island that is 191 strides towards the pivot
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki ol’o’gha’gh’a’e’a’ti’a’a
He sings the song of that place, that is 5 and a third days sail (by gha) from the first place
Tha’gh’li ol’ki’ki’ ol’o ol’o ti’ti’gh’a’a’e’a’e’a’e’a
He sings the song of that place, the first place, that is 213 strides towards the pivot
Tha’be’li’li’i gh’ki the’ol’li
This man Belili knows where he is
‘i
End

what the hell is this?

what the hell is this?

Please emu, your late to the "make fun of dis's stupid made up language party", do try to keep up ;).

OOC: You know, for a while I thought you were trying to make fun of thlayli with the Tha’be’li’li’i and etc :p

Please emu, your late to the "make fun of dis's stupid made up language party", do try to keep up ;).

Whats it supposed to mean?

Whats it supposed to mean?

That the answer to your question has pretty much already been covered in the posts following the one you quoted.

Edit: Also the translation is right there :confused:

EditEdit: Its a directions for someone to get to where Belili is from somewhere else, done by backtracking his journey.

Whats the hurry? Relax and take things easy :cool:

Now your going to turn your nation into somekind of RL jamaica aint you! I can be accused of something like that too. Only with more Piracy and ripp-offing and changing this whack religion.

Now your going to turn your nation into somekind of RL jamaica aint you! I can be accused of something like that too. Only with more Piracy and ripp-offing and changing this whack religion.

Lord no, I have a far different plan for these guys.

That the answer to your question has pretty much already been covered in the posts following the one you quoted.

Jesus your fighting me all the way here, whats all that stuff about pivots and red trees supposed to mean? and why even bother coming up with your own language when you can just write it in English?
Was it supposed to improve your culture or somthing because it seems like it doesnt mean anything.

Lord no, I have a far different plan for these guys.

I coud have sworn that I saw your dudes rolling up joints and going Yah man!

I coud have sworn that I saw your dudes rolling up joints and going Yah man!

Well they can do that ;) but the culture and aims will be different

Jesus your fighting me all the way here, whats all that stuff about pivots and red trees supposed to mean? and why even bother coming up with your own language when you can just write it in English?
Was it supposed to improve your culture or somthing because it seems like it doesnt mean anything.

*sigh*

Pivot = a pole (i.e on what the night sky turns or pivots)
Strides = some measure of latitude
Red Trees is just an island, probably a famous one, used as a signpost on the way to where Belili is.

Why? because I damn well can, thats why :D - also there are other reasons.

A week and a half of raining had watered the mountains well–even though it was approaching winter, and the snows were again on the advance, the streams still rushed by, waters almost up to overflowing. The spring minnows were not faring so well this autumn, having to struggle upstream against the waters at every step of the way.

Kal tripped over his own moccasins, and cursed himself for looking so foolish, but he could not help it. His mind seemed ignorant of his body, and both of those were strangers to his soul–he felt out of place everywhere, and awkward besides, tripping over his ungainly long limbs. He was soon to become a man, he knew, but the journey was not nearly as enjoyable as he hoped the destination would be.

He shook his head at himself, and continued onwards, slipping in the ankle deep snows that they were traveling through, though thankfully he never lost his moccasins.

The ramids his clan was herding were completely oblivious to his struggles, though for a moment he imagined that one turned his head, looked him over, and shook his head with a snort. He also caught a glimpse of his father up ahead, stern and solemn, but the sight was blocked by the massive bulk of a ramid as quickly as it had appeared.

The terrain was becoming more hilly the further they went, a rolling blanket of forest covering the hills as they went onward toward the horizon, and out of sight. A few of the ramids paused momentarily to snap a branch off of a tree with surprising tenderness, then chewing it voraciously; several more occasionally stooped to drink from the stream with such ferocity it was surprising that there was still water in it when they finished.

Then there was sudden shouting from the head of the column; men were in panic for some reason, and calls rang out. One of the men, Sahar, ran back, white faced and looking as though he had seen death itself come.

“Get the children to safety,” he babbled to no one in particular. His eyes latched on Kal.

“Kal! Are you old enough to hold a spear yet?”

“Of course I am.” He felt affronted.

“Then get to the front of the column. The Fairhelt clan sent a few raiders; they’re square in our path.”

Kal felt a sudden constriction in his heart. It was not supposed to be this way. No clans were supposed to attack each other in autumn, not with winter oncoming–

“Go!”

He nodded brusquely, and ran lightly to the front, the snow crunching slightly under his moccasins. Once or twice he almost slipped and fell, but he managed to regain his balance by catching the fur of a ramid to steady himself.

Kal grabbed a spear from the back of one of the ramids, and went up to the very front, where a minor skirmish was already ensuing. It became clear to him at once that, though his clan were not outnumbered by these men, that if someone did not do something, the raiders would do far too much damage.

Hefting his spear, he leapt into the fray.

The sights and sounds of battle filled his sense, as the men of the forests danced and whirled, while several wooly ramids lumbered past, plowing great holes in the lines, mangling bodies of the Fairhelt raiders. He dashed at one of the raiders immediately, and suddenly was locked in combat. The spears danced at each other, lashing out. He parried the other’s blows as best he could, but his opponent had a shield where Kal had none.

A great stab opened up the side of his shoulder, blood pouring out through the furs, and he felt slightly dizzy as the raider grinned and raised himself for the killing blow.

The spear was useless now, too long to pivot to strike this man, so Kal grabbed his dagger from his belt, dived low, and drove the bronze deep into the man’s belly, twisting it. When he pulled it out, a warm gout of foul smelling blood greeted him; the vandal toppled over, his eyes glazed, his knees folding in a forever silent prayer.

Kal fumbled at the man’s shield, wanting to claim it for his own, but it was strapped to the raider’s arm, as suddenly another one of the enemies was bearing down on him. Desperate, he slashed at the straps, opening up the dead man’s arm, and blood slowly poured out onto his shield, even as Kal wrenched it out from under the dead flesh and brought it overhead to take the blow from this new foe’s sword.

The metal met wood in a dull thunk, and the man cursed, but Kal knew he was doomed unless he did something. He rose and shoved the shield in his foes’s face, driving him back temporarily, but his bronze dagger only just caught the return blow from the raider’s sword, and he felt the shock go through his arm heavily. Somehow he retained his grip on the knife, and pressed onward, trying to stab, but meeting only hard wood, which smashed against his closed fist. This time, he really did drop the dagger.

* * * * * * * * *

Merhai
Cities: None
Leader: Kahir the Fox/North King
Religion: Animism
Government: Tribal Council
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: To be determined by me
Army: To be determined by me
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Copper Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Description: The Merhai, or rather, this branch of the Merhai, were a peaceful people, herding their wooly ramids for sustenance, and catching the creatures of the forest to take their furs south to trade. But in recent years, the Fairhelt clan of the Merhai grew to become ambitious, and drove the other Merhai out of their valley to the south. Thus, a union of clans, under the leadership of Kahir the Fox, made the journey out of the valley, over the high mountains, and on a migration southward. Herding their wooly ramids, these clans now look for a better future elsewhere, and their dream of settling a new nation has begun to pick up more support from the tribes that they pass along the way.

that nation is interesting

Connall stared through the smoke issuing from the fire blazing in the Great Hall. The assembled chieftains were in an uproar, all yelling at once, spitting insults, and screaming threats. They were bitterly divided over the Strangers' offer. Were they messangers from the mighty Sky Gods? Or were they demons here to guide them astray? Surely the Sky Gods desired the Testing, how else could they decide who to present with gifts? But then why did not the Sky Gods come bearing weapons, but tools of peace? These were the questions and everyone had their own opinion.

"We should kill them and offer them to the Sky Gods upon the next Descent!"

"You fools! Of course the Gods want peace, we must cease our wars and listen to the Citadel!"

"Why kill them? We should imprison them! The next Descent is not far off now!"

"You would change things that have been this way for countless ages! You have been deceived by devils!"

And so on.

Connall finally grew tired of it all. He motioned with a hand and two large bodyguards stepped forward into the middle of the room. The unarmed chieftains understood the statement quite well and, despite their flaring tempers, restrained themselves and waited for the War Chief to speak. He spoke slowly, deliberately. No one would dare speak over him in his stronghold.

"Aodhaem, you are right. Things have been this way for countless ages. The exact same way. Shall we go on forever, tearing down what we build up with the Sky God's gifts? Perhaps these Strangers are right. Perhaps not. But at the very least, I believe this is a sign from Dagda Himself, the Great Warrior of the Tuatha de Divail [1]. I believe He wants us to, at the very least, stop fighting each other. This has brought us nothing. To be strong, especially with possibility of numerous strong nations across the Saefern Mutha. We will allow their Godspeakers to come among our people. We will hear what more they have to say and we will cooperate. That does not mean I will let this land become weak, or that I will not fight any of those who oppose my rule. That is defense, and they have no law against that. We will reconvene tomorrow, for we are all very tired and it is late. Tomorrow, my lords, I will hear your counsel. But tonight, my word is law."

Connall watched as the Chieftains began to leave, congregating in small groups to discuss the latest session of the Council. Lately, he'd had to threaten them more and more to get things done. They were becoming unruly and something would have to be done.

My word is law. Not true, yet. But soon. Soon.

Ida'an'i'i
Cities: None
Leader: The Tha'o'i/Disenfrancised
Religion: Animism
Government: Council of Chiefs/the Mua'i'i
Economy: 2- 2/0
Population: To be determined by me
Army: To be determined by me
Navy: None
Education: None
Technology: Copper Age
Confidence: Tolerating
Culture: None
Wonders:
Background: The Ida'an'i'i (Lit: People of the Fat Sea) have expanded out onto the open seas from Ol'o ("the first place"); fishing, and sailing, and warring with other I'i tribes. However a few crucial advantages have lead them to dominate their wide spaced islands and subjucate and assimilate the weaker tribes. The first is a crude system of marks that can pass for writing in a good light, the second is the domesication of the Thee'ul, a species of large black seagull that can carry these written messages from island to island, keeping the chiefs in contact and making them a true nation. The third, and most important is the institution of the Mua'i'i; a tribe within the tribe, an aristocracy of knowledge. Trained and bred for eidactic memories, each Mua'i'i' is a storehouse of songs and learning - map songs, building songs, teaching songs, and whenever two Mua'i'i meet they share their knowledge. Thus the culture of the Ida'an'i'i is spread throughout the islands, and they retain a unique sense of identity.

Your stats are 120 000 Refugees in Gorin.

Can I assume, then, that my culture is still Wonder of the World? What of my confidence? Do I have two or none spending points? I prolly should've PM'd you this, but.

OR, does this mean I should take over Gorin altogether?

Your culture is utterly broken, mostly a memory. Your people live on, and within them, fragments of the former glory of Shalamari survive.

When do you want orders btw Iggy
Next week. No update this weekend. It's going to be a longish update, as the only two wars look to be over soon. Unless a lot changes, the Nurmaferis will get crushed within one turn, as will the Emorans. Then, there will be time to do a century or two update. Not a BT, just a longer IT.

I'm adding those new nations to the map, BTW.

nope, we won't get Crushed. I'm currently trying to talk to contempt. I'm eather going to pay Tribute, or surrender. I hope it's just tribute.

eh, and the worse case, we surrender and preserve ourselves for a few Turns under their Rule. then Pop back up and rebel, takeing ..

hmm actuall,y I might just surrnder outright with a few small conditions. A small vacation from this Nes might be what I need. and If I surrender right, I can still Reclaim Emor later, when the Lengal empier starts to Crumble in the distant future. eh, haven't decided yet. have to wait to talk to contempt.

NK, I will be sorely disapointed if you just killed me off :p

I will definitely have a good vacation from NESing altogether. It's time for me to undergo what Finmaster has already Finnished. :p

I'm leaving for the army on Wednesday, and won't be back until at least a few weeks, at least. Which means I will most likely not even see what becomes of my exodus until I get back on leave. Luckily, I'm in the Royal Guard, and will be able to get home on most weekends. Still, I need to get through boot camp first, and that is in nowhere. For now, just NPC me after my orders for this turn.

You poor Finns, I heard a rumor that you could evade army service by claiming computer addiction though ;)

For the record, I'm Norwegian/Japanese, alex. ;)

To Emor
From the Lengel

There will be no peace, unless your people surrender fully to the Lengelzai, becoming a province of the Empire. We may allow autonomy, but that depends on the quickness of your surrender. We remind you, that any rebellion will be put down with utmost contempt, and events similar to Shalamari will remind you of your place.

is the next update the century update?

Iggy, not to seem impatient, but when will we get the map with the new nations? I'm anxious to know what my surrounding geography looks like.

Faradin felt lost in the city. Keliosir was not his home village of Halsir, not by a long shot. It was immense and sprawling, like a giant slumbering across the tops of its three hills and settling into the valleys. The walls about the city were themselves taller than any building he had seen before, but within those walls far higher buildings rose, some light and delicate and others solid and strong. And, of course, everywhere people filled the streets to overflowing, jostling their way through the crowds. Vendors not only from the city and the countryside, but also from Alsidir and lands beyond the mountains lined the markets, hawking wares from the most mundane (wheat cakes) to exotic tapestries bought only by the extremely wealthy. Faradin thought it very well that he would be staying only a short time in the city, for he would never fit in with the city folk.

His job was simple, his goal not far away. Faradin had only to reach the holy Hall of the Council, to deliver a message and receive one in turn, and he would be off back to Halsir. It all had seemed so simple until he set forth from his inn near the east gate that morning. Now, he was hopelessly lost in the winding streets, the holy Hall eluding him. He could see it standing out atop the highest of the three hills, and he had been following streets that seemed to lead towards it all day but never seemed to get closer. At this point, it seemed like a very good plan to return to the inn and set out for the holy Hall the next day. However, just as this idea sprung into his head, Faradin spotted the blue-and-white robes of a Guide out of the corner of his eye. Turning towards the flash of deep blue, he yelled out for the Guide to stop. He did.

“Young Follower, what may I assist you with?”

Slightly embarrassed, Faradin managed to mumble, “I’m afraid I’m new to Keliosir and have gotten somewhat lost. Could you guide me to the holy Hall of the Council?”

The Guide broke into a wide smile. “A pilgrim, are you? Come to watch the will of the Path, or simply to see the holy Hall? Certainly, I will show you the way. Follow me.” He began to walk rather quickly down the street Faradin had just come up. Faradin struggled to catch up.

“Actually, I’m not here on a pilgrimage per se, although I very much look forward to seeing the holy Hall up close. I have a sealed letter from the House near my hometown that must be delivered to the Revered Almadin.[1] Do you know the man?”

“Yes, yes, I do, though I am wondering what a rural House would have to write to the Revered that is of too great importance for pigeon-post. Come along, keep up.”

Faradin scrambled after the Guide; she was not as old as one might expect, and apparently quite active. They passed through tiny alleyways and across wide avenues before finally coming to a large square above which rose the long steps up the holy Hall. The Guide stopped short. “Well, here you are.”

“Thank you very much. I only hope I can find someone as good at guiding me to find my way back to my inn!”

“There are always Guides around the holy Hall, young Follower, and we are always willing to help someone out.” And, with that, she turned and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

He looked up with reverence at the holy Hall. Only one thing to do then. He began to climb the steps.

[1]I have decided against writing a story about Almadin's election as Revered. Suffice to say that he was a compromise choice.

The Beginning

"No one ever said life would be easy. Without struggle, life would be meaningless. Life is a continous struggle to cleanse your soul and earn your right into the One's graces. Only through constant heartbreak do you know that you still have a heart." The words echoed through my earns as hte man sighed and leaned heavily on an elbow. The old priest unconsciously rubbing a bronze star[1] in his hand, deep in throught.

"One must first live their own life before they can lead another through their own.[2] Just because of surronding factors does not give me the right to accept you, as I've told you so many times before. I'm sorry but you can't become a priest." The old man finished.

"Yes father."We sat in silence for a few minutes befor ethe old priest sighed and got up, returning to his duties at the front of the church. People bustled around in the old church, the first founded in Vael Dash, preparing for the evening services.

it was pure irony in its simplest form- it took the downfall of a people to recognize the divine above. In the old lands[3] people treated the faith as if it was a third wheel: to be acknowldged if useful, but otherwise ignored. It was the complete oppisite now- if one didn't attend the prayer services, they were treated as if they were complete social outcasts: ignored and shunned from the rest of society.

I sighed. The truth sunk in as I stood up and walked to the exit of the church. No matter how hard I tried, father wouldn't even budge. Some people know what they want to do sicne they're young. Some want to work the land, others want to live off the sea, and others- like me- wanted to save their souls. Only the stupid law kept all the young blood from the ministry.

I pushed the heavy oak door open and was greeted by a cold blast of wind- and father calling my name. "Elias!" The old man jogged down the the aisle and stopped before me. "Here." He said, shoving a few druks[4] into my hand. I nodded and walked into the cold street. "Be back in time for the service." He called out after me before closing the heavy door to thrawt the advincing winds.

Vael Dash bustled around me. The city was the heartlands of the people and was easily the most populated of the three commisioned cities. I drew my cloak closer and made my way through the winding streets. The wind grew enraged and increased its howleling.

I laughed as I saw one of the citadelers, undoubtly unused to being exposed to the temperatures, shivering in the snows with his colleagues. The were arguing angrily with some government offical. Appearntly they wanted to dock until the storm passed and sought shelter form the government. I laughed again at their predicament. While trade wasn't forbidden with the heathens, inns were notorius for overcharging them for staying.

I continued my slow march, passing the temporary home of the remains of the late Bishop Jais. It was notorius for only being a small roped off section where no one was allowed to step. A great controversy had recently erupted in the state. Some wanted to leave the Bishop where lay, while others wanted to build a respectful resting place for his earthly remains.

After a lot of arguring it was finally decided to build a proper tomb to his memory- and his apprentices were going all out. The had already claimed some land along the river from a wealthy merchant and had begun to send out teams to haul white stone back from the mountains. Work on the White Tomb was scheduled to begin soon.

I finally made my way to a large oak building set against the Rydos. The inn, Fool's Wanderer, was crowded with people constantly walking in- a typical wednesday. People always gathered in the various taverns before prayers. I shoved the wood door open and relished the welcoming sounds.

While music in the old lands had been confided to hymns and prayer song, it wasn't until the exodus that the limitations were relieved. People really had nothing to do on the long boat rides, so they began to write songs and put them to music. Music was exploding in the country.

Right now a small group was playing in the back of the the room with tambils.[5] The music echoed throughout the large room as men lumped together and generally spread gossip from the day. I made my way over to the counter and put two coins on the counter, ordering a round of Tash[6] with a slice of pie. I made my way over to a wooden table to enjoy my break before the services, the words the old man said still ringing in my ears

[1]Avien- I think I've mentioned it before, but basically is an eight-pointed star, usually cast from copper or bronze, used in religious ceramonies. Used as an icon for the One, refering to the eight directions (as in the eight points) that represent the omnipotionetal (forgive the spelling) of the One.
[2]In Pirian, you generally have to be around 35 to become a priest. As priests usually not only teach the word of the Durma, but also serve somewhat as "psycharists" by giving advice.
[3]Old Lands- Davar
[4] Druk- currency of Arcadia. Small coins cast from copper (usually the size of an american penny) stamped with a symbol of diffrent leaders form the country's past to differ denominations.
[5]- Tambils- drums usually played with a primitive string instrument.
[6]- Tash- a drink popular in Arcadia. Basically a primitive vodka made from grains natural to the region. Usually served dilluted with either water or heated milk mixed with a nutmeg-like plant form the Arcadian region.

What did the Citadel do to Davar that you hate us so much?

Nothing to Davar ;]. But Arcadia is all religious and everything, so its pretty much the religious diffrences. You're just the one thats most involved in the area.

Iggy, not to seem impatient, but when will we get the map with the new nations? I'm anxious to know what my surrounding geography looks like.

Which location did you want again? I've added NK's nation, Dis' nation, but I'm not sure what surroundings you wanted. Didn't you change at one point?

Iggy, add my nation on the spot we discussed. I'll do the nation history/religion/UU's when I have time to think it through properly.

Sure. We will only Rebel to preserve our Unity, and that would only happen if your nation falls. we are a patient People

We Hereby surrender Conditionally to the Lengelzai.
!. we are allowed to retain Civil Athority on a city Level Bases. you may install a governor to rule each, or however you do it. and of course, you shall have overall control. by we are granted the ability to manage our day to day affairs. (we retain city based control, but follow any laws you impose upon us.)
2. We hand over all of our army to you, except of the Leavies, which we will either disband at your request, or retain if you will allow us. (you get our army, and we either keep of disband our levies, which we can't really hand over to you since they are our Citizens)
3. We Are able to Maintain a basic cultural Identity. that you respect the Path of god, which is remarkably Similar to Lengri in Philosophy, though a bit more patient. which is neither a good nor bad thing. we will not rebel, nor will we resent you.
4. you immediately declare war upon the Swade Ascendancy. they will not like this one bit.

we are fully open to negotiation on all points.

to Verta:
with Our Breaking Away from Our Old Alliance, and with you being backed with new allies, Perhaps it is time to take revenge on that little swade speck to the north?

Will Emor be handing over its Gains in former Kehoxu to the UKKK?

No, they are part of Emor now. and therefor, Part of the Lengal Empier

I will simply petition the Lengels then, if they are in control of that.

Thinking of a story :p

Terrish for a 25 year old American you type like a 42 year old Guatemalan bean farmer.

who gives a crap what he types like?

noone I just find it odd, his posts make me laugh

Iggy, add my nation on the spot we discussed. I'll do the nation history/religion/UU's when I have time to think it through properly.

Was that inland in the new world?

Sorry, could you PM or give me a description? I'm a bit distracted as of late.

Terrish for a 25 year old American you type like a 42 year old Guatemalan bean farmer.:lol:, Sigged.

Iggy why does my city venustas not show as a culture center?

also

To: Nurmafer
From: Myocaca

You will feel the full force of bladism as you watch every thing you love die and liquidate right before your eyes

OOC: Dude, the minute i go to summer camp, you launch the invasion. Thats not a low blow at all:rolleyes:
IC:

To: Nurmafer
From: The Swades

We show you kindness, we give you peace, and you stab us in the back.

You are so ****ed

To Emor
From the Lengel

We accept your surrender.

To Bladeists
From the Lengel

Prepare to feel our invincible might, or surrender as those wiser have done.

OOC: How lovely indeed... Just lovely... Better start preparing...

Iggy, why hasn't Shysang become a cultural/religious center yet? The shrine thingy and all that? :(

Iggy why does my city venustas not show as a culture center?It is. Or at least, your stats show it to be one.

Iggy, why hasn't Shysang become a cultural/religious center yet? The shrine thingy and all that?I gave you culture, but no cultural center.

Luculis looked over the decree. It was short and stark, little more than a receipt for some bureaucratic purpose. It ordered the appropriate people to begin laying roads to connect Tellium’s cities. He stamped the page with his seal and handed it to the messenger. That was all the effort that legislation required of him now. In the old days even something as obviously worthwhile as a road network would have taken weeks of debate to convince some dimwit on the Assembly how valuable such an endeavor was and weeks more of secret agreements while those that could see it allowed them selves to be bribed. Now Luculis just had to stamp an order. He couldn’t help feeling that his talents were being wasted, in fact his talents where becoming increasingly outdated.

The world was changing, the great hegemons had all fallen, reliable allies proved fickle and the major faiths had spilled across national borders. It was no longer a world that could be bent by any one man no matter how absolute his power. The new force of destiny could not be harnessed so easily, for even its most efficacious agents where also it’s most unwitting tools.

It was no longer a world that could be bent by any one man no matter how absolute his power. The new force of destiny could not be harnessed so easily, for even its most efficacious agents where also it’s most unwitting tools.

I would argue that the leader of the Lengels could bend the world if he wanted to ;)

I would argue that the leader of the Lengels could bend the world if he wanted to ;)

Yes, because the Lengels have fostered friends and allies but this is clearly a dangerous place for those who don't.

.. wrond thread.. how the heck did I end up here..
never mind.. sleepy mind. nothign was here. move along.

the lengel got who they needed by force, thats all

The Call of War


The men stood around their camp fire. Archers placing their arrows in their quivers and swords. Men had heard of what nurmafer was doing. Myocaca had only wanted peace, but now they had awaken the Dragon of the South.

He was said to be of Emorian blood. Raised as a oneists, but soon converted to the ways of blade once he left his home. He had been from the start a man of great posture. He looked proudly upon the gates of blade which now stood in remeberance of Myocaca's first two kings, now both laid to rest.

He was a man of charisma and carried an engraved ivory sword at his side. It had the words, "Dead to the last Man"

He had studied and admired the last stand of Davar. He admired how honorable they had been. Seeing their decision to go against an army ten times their size and still give them hell was the greatest achievement ever. He desired to have a battle that would test his skills as a general and a warrior. And walk away from it with victory.

He was prepared for war. He had a scar on his face always reminding him of his first mistake.

When he was a young boy he had challenged a swordmaster in his town to a duel. Only at the age of eight he was no match for the aged sage. He thought the man to weak to put up a fight. When charging him the man didn't even pull out his sword. He doged every attack and then with a flash knocked down the boy with the handle of his sword.

Unwilling to accept defeat the boy had charged once more, merely got dropped kicked. When the boy made his final charge he sidestepped, grabbed the sword out of the boys hands and slashed his face.

Bleeding on the ground, the man had thrown the sword atthe boy in disgrace.

"Fool you know not of how to live by the sword. You must first master your feelings, and fears. A swordmaster does not become who he is by a simple swordplay, he learns by learning his opponent. You have much to learn oneist. You may one day face me when you are ready but it is not this day."

Walking away the boy was left alone. To wonder why he had lost.

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That was long ago, before he had followed his new path. He would never forget the words of the man. The dragon had learned how to control his emotions and become sublime and calm in battle. Finding key attributes in his enemies emotion. Now he could excecute these skills on an army. The dragon of the south had heard his calling.

The end of the beggining had come, now a real war would be waged.

OOC: How can the Lengels govern Emor if they have NO FREAKING NAVY?!

IC: To: The Lengels
From: The Bladeists(chip is sitting with me right now)
We have heard you were a Empire built on honor and pride. Should you not then honor the alliances and/or treaties made by civilizations who willfully join you. We ask you to either honor the NAPs and/or alliances between the Bladeists and Emorians, or at least be honorable and wait for us to be donw wiping the floor with the backstabbing Nurmaferians.

they can build one... even though they are a horse/nomad civilization with, from what we know, absolutely no naval experiece.

they can build one... even though they are a horse/nomad civilization with, from what we know, absolutely no naval experiece.

Because Verta, Kalmar, and UKKK are the Lengels vassals, and the smaller ones will provide their navies to the Lengelzai because if they don't...you see where I'm going with this.

OOC: How can the Lengels govern Emor if they have NO FREAKING NAVY?!

IC: To: The Lengels
From: The Bladeists(chip is sitting with me right now)
We have heard you were a Empire built on honor and pride. Should you not then honor the alliances and/or treaties made by civilizations who willfully join you. We ask you to either honor the NAPs and/or alliances between the Bladeists and Emorians, or at least be honorable and wait for us to be donw wiping the floor with the backstabbing Nurmaferians.

The Defensive pact between Emor and the Bladeists has already run dry, and it was not renewed. Or so the Emorian scholars tell us. In either case, the Bladeists have no right to talk of back-stabbing, since we have studied the history of the Great War.

“What is your name?”

The spy remained silent, his face battered and bruised. He was hanging from the ceiling by a long chain. Sweat mixed with blood dripped from his body onto a small pool beneath him on the floor. The interrogator sat comfortably in a chair, dressed in all black leather, with leather gloves. One could hardly make out the blood that was splattered all over him. The two were in a small cell, dark, with only one candle that lay on a table next to the interrogator, the light casted on his face made him seem evil. His face bore a smile, a devilish smile, his black eyes light with glee at the sight of this broken man who hung before him. His hands were folded casually in his lap, his legs crossed as he sat and looked at the spy.

“Who do you work for?”

“You will get nothing from me”

“Is that so?” the interrogators smile grew wider as he clenched his fist. “Are you absolutely sure about that my friend?”

The spy remained silent. The interrogator chuckled and rubbed his hands together, shivering a little. If one were there, in the hot, dank room, one would wonder why he was shivering.

“I think its getting a bit cold in here. Perhaps we should bring in some coals to warm this room up” Not once did his eyes move from the spy, even as the door to the cell creaked open and a heavily armor clad guard walked in with a bucket of coals. The clanking of the bucket as it hit the floor echoed throughout the room. The guard quickly left the room as silence once again gripped it. The only sound was the slow sizzle of the coals.

“That’s nice, feels so warm and cozy in here doesn’t it?”The interrogator said as he slowly put his hands near the coal. The spy said nothing. His head hung, hair matted down by sweat. All he wore was a tattered pair of pants. His body was shriveled from lack of food and cuts were slashed all over his body. The interrogator tightened his gloves slowly as his cold black eyes stared at the spy

“These are Ramid hide gloves” He said, lifting his gloved hand up “They can resist almost any kind of heat or attack, a very interesting materia, very tough, like the animal”

He reached down into the bucket of coals and picked one up. The coal sizzled slowly in his gloved hands as he stared at the spy.

“It’s a very interesting feeling, to old a coal in your hands, and yet, feel nothing, would you like to try?”

The man finally raised his head up. Fear gripped him, and how the interrogator relished it. A devious grin spread across his face as he rose from his seat. He tossed the glowing coal up and down in his hand. Quickly he grabbed the man’s hand, he did not struggle, he could not, he only stared at the coal in fear.

“Who do you work for” Silence “Very well my friend”

Immediately he shoved the coal in the spy’s hand. All that could be heard now, were screams.



From the Gorinese Empire
To the Lengel Horde

*The head of your spy on a beautiful silver platter, with the Empire's crest on it*

Lord Kaiser Anthi Oborski IV would like to return your spy to you. We regret though, that all of him could not be returned, our vultures were hungry and we had no meat except the rest of him.

We hope that completely honest trade and relations can continue between our two people after this unfortunate event.

Signed: Lord Kaiser Anthi Oborski IV Supreme leader and ruler of the Gorinese Empire.

Bogdan was a refugee. It no longer mattered that he had been a wealthy man in Gerber, it no longer mattered that he lost everything when he fled the madness of Toghol-King to smuggle his family south but it would matter that he retained the knowledge of iron tools in Bronze Age Tellium.

He claimed a spot of wilderness near Noras. Iron tools allowed Bogdan to make a living on lands that Telliums found too difficult to work. He felled trees and cleared away the stones to reveal bare earth upon which to rebuild. Standing with his family in front of that rich virgin soil he had all that he ever wanted, except to prove to himself that he was not subject to the decree of an evil madman. He would not live the rest of his life as Toghol-King’s victim. He and his family would have all that he had intended them to have.

They kept their iron tools a close secret but the bounty of their crops was obvious to everyone. With each harvest Bogdan saved until he was able to purchase his neighbors lands. In moved his growing family with their iron tools and next season the profits where even larger. In a short time Bogdan’s was the wealthiest and most respected family in Noras. When the grains were milled into sweet rolls for the Autorex, his children earned fortune in Lux, as biscuits sold to Svitzerlanders outfitting for their exodus or just trying to live one more day his grandchildren became rich in Zarz, when ships full of wheat set sail to feed to the powerful war horses of Lengel his great grandchildren acquired assets in Andama too.

By this time the wealthiest dynasty in Tellium had also thoroughly infiltrated the upper levels of government. They applied their influence to redress the last great injustice in Tellium. Tellium; were the people were free from oppression and free to worship (more or less) but where the rich, or rather their wealth, was tied to one spot. Like elsewhere at this time coinage was a patchwork affair. The leaders of nations, sometimes even cities, minted money to keep the people and their wealth tied to that region. Coins extolling the wrong god(s) where not welcome in some places, currency bearing the profile of an unpopular conqueror received unfavorable exchange rates and if you did travel there was always a money changer to pay.

Until in Tellium a new coin was struck, it was not covered with symbols of national power or prayers to benevolent dieties, it was to be the principle of a much more subtle and personal type of coercion. The new coins were oval so that it would not roll away, not so small as to be lost easily and not so big as to be uncomfortable to handle. On the face would be shafts of wheat to depict the denomination (depending on what material it is composed of) the back would be a map of the world, at the center of which was Tellium. These little oval discs would rise like the sun on a new age.

From the Gorinese Empire
To the Lengel Horde

*The head of your spy on a beautiful silver platter, with the Empire's crest on it*

Lord Kaiser Anthi Oborski IV would like to return your spy to you. We regret though, that all of him could not be returned, our vultures were hungry and we had no meat except the rest of him.

We hope that completely honest trade and relations can continue between our two people after this unfortunate event.

Signed: Lord Kaiser Anthi Oborski IV Supreme leader and ruler of the Gorinese Empire.

Oh? Honest relations, Lord Kaiser? I think honesty might have served Gorin well before it decided to play games with Lengel honor, and invade a country with which it had a treaty with, killing my grandfather in battle. Spies were placed to prevent such a travestry from occuring again, since Gorin does not abide by treaties.

Perhaps a treaty is not necessary, Lord Kaiser? Perhaps my spies will be enough to hold Gorin in check, since treaties mean nothing to it. Perhaps there should be no non-agression pact between our peoples, and that we should look with wary eyes toward Gorin.

Do well to remember that. Even if one of my eyes is taken from me, I will be watching. Do not do more to earn my displeasure. Or perhaps Lengel eyes will stop looking South, and start looking West.

From Anthi Oborski IV
To the Lengelazi

DO NOT think to intimidate me. I have respect for your people, for the power you wield but if i catch one more spy from your nation in our my lands then you will have much to pay for.

Must i remind you that you have invaded 5 nations illegal with no reason, and when you yourself were not harmed. Keep your spies and rats out of my nation.

Trade is no longer welcome with you

From Anthi Oborski IV
To the Lengelazi

DO NOT think to intimidate me. I have respect for your people, for the power you wield but if i catch one more spy from your nation in our my lands then you will have much to pay for.

Must i remind you that you have invaded 5 nations illegal with no reason, and when you yourself were not harmed. Keep your spies and rats out of my nation.

Trade is no longer welcome with you

There was no agreement with them not preventing war. There was nothing 'illegal' about my invasions, as there were no treaties or laws that mandated peace. Yet, there was such a treaty with Gorin, and Gorin invaded. A double standard you attribute to your-self, accusing my prefectly legal invasions to be illegal when Gorin invaded illegally breaking a treaty. Unlike the Gorin, the Lengels have not invaded illegally.

And this insult to my people will not be ignored.

The Lengelzai declares the Treaty of the Wardash invalid for this insult regarding Lengel honor in regards to our legal invasions. This agression by the Gorin against our safe gaurds against Gorin treachery is troubling, and unless a formal apology is made, the Lengel horde will meet this agression with agression.

From the Gorinese Empire
To the Lengel Horde

Is that a declaration of war?

Gorin did not invade illegally. The Empire found Lengel spies and invaded you.

From the Gorinese Empire
To the Lengel Horde

Is that a declaration of war?

Gorin did not invade illegally. The Empire found Lengel spies and invaded you.

((Dude, that's inventing history. You cannot just say that you 'found' Lengel spies and invaded me back then, since you most definately did not invade over that. If you hold to that, there will be war. ))

come one Contempt you know perfectly well you were going to attack them, they just tried to stick the knife in first.

((@ Contempt - Inventing reasons for war has a very long, well established history throughout...um... history. Sure he can make up reasons for invading - doesn't mean they're true. And they serve as a very good casus belli for you. ))

I wish people would just stop using casus belli, just say cause of war, no need for fancy latin words.

Sorry Cleric, I'll try harder to make you happy in the future ;)

No need, I dont hold any power over you. Yet ;)

From the Gorinese Empire
To the International Community

The Lord Kaiser formally withdraws any comments it made to hurt the Lengel Hordes honor. For they are the most honorable nation that has ever visited our lands.

To the Lengel Horde

The NAP will stand, but let it be known that any person from the Lengel that is caught in the Gorinese Empire will be killed.

I'm back, though it didn't seem like anybody noticed I was gone. Ah well...

And now, to jump back in-

@Darkening
I skimmed though the old LINES thread, and I think you had some diplo for me. If it still applies, please restate.

@Lord Iggy
No cultural center? If you didn't promote my capital for a game reason, I can understand, but I want to know if it was just a mistake on your part.

Regarding the flag-Norvalin would never have something so complicated. Their flag, or at least the flag I want them to have, is just plain black, to be better distiguished in the snow.

Any other diplo to me-Please repost.

And...

Orders due when?

EDIT: And, for a second time... What about my great project? Is started, but just not in the stats yet, or what?

(Sorry if this post seemed rushed. I'm rather busy.)

Can I have a word? Thanks.

Gorin should be patient (not to mention build up defenses) and wait for the inevitable Lengel collapse. The Lengels should try to conquer Gorin to prove that all of the CRA was vanquished by it, before its inevitable fall. That way, they can boast forever that their people once founded a great empire that indeed ruled over the entire Cradle. And Gorin will hopefully re-emerge after the Lengels are suitably weakened, or at least have an honorable defeat not unlike that of Shalamari.

Really, that seems the best solution right now. OOC-wise, at least. :rolleyes: But like somebody said on the previous page, inventing causes that are optimal for your personal wishes is a long established habit. No sense in criticizing it really. It's an inherent part of NESing if you ask me. ;)

EDIT: Iggy, NPC me after this update, willya? And if the exodus is a complete failure, let the people settle and slowly establish themselves as a Gorinese minority or something.

...

(But they will secretly nurse a grudge against the Gerber and will plan for a glorious revenge in the far future, returning to their homeland to raise Shalamari to her former glory! :p)

Iggy, you said earlier that you were going to do a new map with the new nations on it, but that hasn't appeared yet. Could you either do that or at least provide a small map that shows Kelios and its surroundings? It would be very useful for orders. Thanks!

Wow. First I thought Ken had some backbone. After all, I doubt Kal's too happy about being forced to pay Contempt off every turn. But I guess I was wrong......

To Norvalin
From Archbishop Caen

As you have assisted us in the past, we believe its only fair o offer you the same. We offer to send missionaries into your lands to correct the mistakes of old.

I do have a backbone, but i would prefer to have not unbroken by the Lengel.

i got what i wanted

Say, just so that when my nation finally hits some combat, I just want to know how you tell the winners of battles, per se...And yes I am a noob, no use insulting me =P

Well, most mods weigh in numbers, quality of troops, and the strategy that the players send in, and make their decision.

Yes, but how do these numbers affect the outcome? Knowing that I have swordsmen with (3) and archers with (2), how does this mash in with strategy and such?

Yes, but how do these numbers affect the outcome? Knowing that I have swordsmen with (3) and archers with (2), how does this mash in with strategy and such?

I think Iggy uses this as a general guidline, not as something to base your strategy on.

Exactly. If you launch a charge with your Archers and have your Axemen try to fling their axes from a distance at the enemy, they will be slaughtered. Better to ignore the numbers and use a good strategy.

Actually I find having archers launching a charge very surprising with an element of surprise such as a flank attack and etc ;)

To: Lengel Horde
From: Myocaca

We ask for a Nap, seeing not only as a war with you would merely stretch your boundaries by waging a war across a sea. We ask for a four turn NAP

To: Lengel Horde
From: Myocaca

We ask for a Nap, seeing not only as a war with you would merely stretch your boundaries by waging a war across a sea. We ask for a four turn NAP


To Myocaca
From the Lengel

No.

Contempt, you really should start watching your back. In case you haven't considered it.

@Imago- You have to pay for your projects, you didn't pay in your orders.

@Cuiv- Sorry... I've been very busy this weekend.

@Lord Iggy-I am almost certain I remember somewhere in the first thread that you said projects are free, they just take time. But okay. And what about the cultural center? That I did pay for.

To: Arcadia
From: Norvalin

Of course we will alow your missionaries into our lands. There is nothing we wish to protect our people from. However, we belive you will gain few converts. Norvalin beliefs are not a religon exactly, but they are a way of life our people hold to quite strongly.

But okay. And what about the cultural center? That I did pay for.


I'm really sure you can only try to make one,as they are extremely good cities to have.If you could just pay for it it would make it all to simple.

I'm really sure you can only try to make one,as they are extremely good cities to have.If you could just pay for it it would make it all to simple.

I thought that if you pumped eco into promoting a city, and gave a good enough reason, the city would upgrade. Also, I thought that Norvalin being the nation of the most extremist exiles in the known world would be reason enough to provide a culture center. (And the fact that Unias is now more or less a Mecca analogue to Norvalins)

But I'm not really complaining. Just a little confused.

To clarify, it's not that easy to get a cultural or religious center. Eco investment, a project, or a few stories.

So....when do you want orders?

Seconded.

@Iggy-Okay

@ Iggy, sorry about the trouble I've caused but I have to quit as my new, not yet born nation. My schedule for the last weeks of holidays has been royally screwed up and I'm suprised if I find enough time for those few neses I'm currently in.

OOC: Eh.. during this BT, will there be any major wars starting? :(

so this turn is the BT?

According to Iggy, it's a long IT. Not quite the same.

Send orders before Friday please.

'K andis, you can start your nation some other time.

Frozen Truth

“It’s cold.”

“What did you expect, Falin? It’s always cold.”

“Colder than usual, I mean, Regus.”

“You are true in that.”

The two Norvalin stood on the battlements of Castle Highrun, nestled in the New Range [1], and built against the Nor River. They were guards. But they were not any guards. They were Returned. Both had trekked into the frozen tundra for a year, to harden themselves to the cause. Now they were back, and more loyal soldiers could not be found.

But Falin and Regus cared little of themselves, of their abilities. They lived to serve the larger whole. They lived to serve Norvalin.

“Who do you think they are?” Falin asked his partner, pointing down at a band of perhaps twenty, making their way through the snowy ground, and heading straight at Highrun’s gates.

“Redcloaks,” said Regus with a grunt. “Who else?”

Redcloaks were natives of the New World who refused to join with the Norvalin way. Redcloaks were those who resisted violently against the cause of unity.

Falin looked at Regus. “Upon closer inspection, I agree with you, brother.” [2]

“Should we deal with them?” asked Regus.

“Not together,” said Falin. “One of us stopping twenty will make a better legend than twenty against two. I will go down to greet the Redcloaks. You hold our soldiers at the ready.”

Regus, the Returned with slightly lesser rank, nodded and turned to the other soldiers on the battlements, obeying the order.

Falin sighed, and headed down from the battlements, out of the castle, and out through the main gate. He approached the Redcloaks.

“What be your business here?” he asked them, calmly surveying the twenty. “You do know that your numbers are not great enough to take this castle.”

The Redcloaks were all battle hardened, and battle scared. They wore thick cloaks to keep warm in the cold, and each carried a weapon.

The leader of the Redcloaks, a massive man with a black beard, who towered over Falin, was the one to respond. “We are tired, and we seek friendship,” he said. “Let us stay a night at Castle Highrun.”

“So you can slaughter us all in our beds at night?” asked Falin. “I think not.”

“It was a bad ruse,” muttered a smaller Redcloak, and instantly his fellows glared at him, angry that he abandoned the ploy.

“Do not be mad at your fellow,” said Falin. “I did not belive your intentions were benign even for a moment. He looked firmly at the Redcloak leader. “You are Blackbeard, the most famous of the Redcloaks. You would never come to seek peace.”

“So,” said Blackbeard. “You have found me out, and Castle Highrun will survive another day. But…I can still kill you. You are out in the open.”

And Blackbeard lunged, drawing a massive battle axe.

Quickly, Falin drew his sword, and cut the battle axe in two, neatly separating the lethal iron blade from the handle.

Blackbeard found himself swinging nothing more than a glorified stick.

In a pair of quick stabs, Falin pierced Blackbeard’s vitals, and he fell to the ground, dead, his red blood pooling in the white snow.

At that moment, the singular moment he had before the other nineteen Redcloaks began to rush at him, Falin smiled. They stood no chance. He felt sorry for them.

The nineteen became eighteen in short order. Then seventeen. Then sixteen. When the number of Redcloaks was reduced to ten, Falin shouted out, “Stop!”

And the Readcloaks stopped. They saw their fellows dead on the ground, they knew what would happen if they ignored Falin’s parlay.

“What do you want?” growled the Redcloaks’ new leader. “Let’s finish this.”

“Why?” asked Falin.

The Redcloaks’ new leader was a man almost as large as Blackbeard. He stepped right in front of Falin, holding a spear. “Why?” he laughed. “Because we are enemies.”

“What is your name?” asked Falin.

“Snow,” said the man. “Why do you care?”

“Because we do not have to fight,” said Falin. “I could kill you second ten as easily as I killed the first ten, but I do not wish to.”

“What do you wish?” asked Snow.

“I wish for you to join us.”

“Your people took our homes away from us,” said Snow. “We will never ally with Norvalin. We want revenge.”

“Who told you that story?” asked Falin.

“My grandfather,” said Snow.

“So you, personally, never saw a Norvalin steal a New Worlder home?”

“That is correct,” said Snow, reluctantly. “But I trust my grandfather to have told the truth.”

“Why?” asked Falin.

“He is my grandfather, you fool.”

“But he never showed you any evidence.”

Snow had nothing to say to that.

“Wars are started because of misunderstandings, and evil men,” said Falin. “You do not seem to be an evil man, so you must misunderstand my nation.”

“What are you talking about?” asked Snow.

And so Falin explained. He told of the Second Fall, of the Second Exodus, of how the Norvalin came to be, indeed, Norvalin. Snow and the other Redcloaks listened attentively. They had never heard the story before.

“The purpose of Norvalin is to create a paradise on earth,” concluded Falin. “We do not sanction oppression of any kind. We, while primarily Oneists, do not persecute those of other religions. All we wish to do is create a nation where people can live in safety and security, and can have a say in their government.”

“That was quite a story,” said Snow.

“Will you join us?” asked Falin. “Will you become Norvalin, and turn your strengths to helping make our noble goal a reality?”

The ten former Redcloaks spoke as one.

“Yes.”

[1]-The only mountain range in Norvalin
[2]-Norvalin soldiers have a tendency to call their brethren brothers and sisters

Imago Nap?

To: Nontin
From: Norvalin

As eternal NAPs tend to be pointless, we will accept a three turn NAP. Confirm you agree to this, and the deal will be made official.

To: The Lengelzai
From: The Divina Diva, Regent and current holder of the Acendant Master Throne

Its obvious you haven't study the great war :shame: You should not lie with honor on the line. Veritas declared war on us, and refused to make peace. There for, we were at war when we attacked them because they left their back door open. We would be happy to fight you in an honorable war, we only ask you allow us to defeat the Nuramferis and have an honorable fight. It would please me greatly to face your great army on the field of battle. But if you abandon honor, so be it, but from what we know of your culture, your predecessors would be ashamed of you.

As eternal NAPs tend to be pointless, we will accept a three turn NAP. Confirm you agree to this, and the deal will be made official.
confirmed i didn't want an everlasting one i was going to see how long you wanted.

To: The Lengelzai
From: The Divina Diva, Regent and current holder of the Acendant Master Throne

Its obvious you haven't study the great war :shame: You should not lie with honor on the line. Veritas declared war on us, and refused to make peace. There for, we were at war when we attacked them because they left their back door open. We would be happy to fight you in an honorable war, we only ask you allow us to defeat the Nuramferis and have an honorable fight. It would please me greatly to face your great army on the field of battle. But if you abandon honor, so be it, but from what we know of your culture, your predecessors would be ashamed of you.

The Swade have no right to talk of honor, as if it is their cloak. Suwapa alone speaks of that. Perhaps the Davarian accounts are less kind to the Swade in its histories, and that is the reason for our confusion, but it matters little to us now. You have now insulted my honor, calling me honorless and guilty of dishonoring my ancestors. There will be war, and what has happened in Shalamari will happen once more.

To Gorin

Very well.

To: The Lengelzai
From: Divina Diva

You mistake us, we say a war at the current time would bring dishonor upon you, and yet you do it anyways. If your wish is dishonor, war it is, but have it show for history and to your ancestors you could only defeat the Swade through underhandedness and deceit.

To: The Lengelzai
From: Divina Diva

You mistake us, we say a war at the current time would bring dishonor upon you, and yet you do it anyways. If your wish is dishonor, war it is, but have it show for history and to your ancestors you could only defeat the Swade through underhandedness and deceit.

There is no dishonor in a war of honor, and your insinuation that the Divine Lengelzai's declaration of War was dishonorable is unacceptable.

Well, orders are written, though it would be nice to see a map before sending them off.

@Swiss: It really doesn't matter what you say at this point.

@Cuiv- I'm still unsure of your starting location. Mountainous, with a coastal border (kinda Chile-shaped)? I can get a map to you later tonight or maybe tomorrow if that's right.

If it's not too much trouble, a map for me would not be out of order. :)

Okay, okay.

So, the new joinees are Dis, NK, and Cuiv. andis is out...

Okay, I'll post a new map with the new nations tomorrow.

So NK, you're fleeing south from the Fairhelt? Right now the map just has you to the south of the Fairhelt, although you can migrate further if you wish.

@Cuiv: I'm simply reasoning IC with a someone else, who IC or at least the character created should agree:(

@Cuiv- I'm still unsure of your starting location. Mountainous, with a coastal border (kinda Chile-shaped)? I can get a map to you later tonight or maybe tomorrow if that's right.

Doesn't have to be near a coastline, though that would be an added bonus. Just mountains, with my starting location in a valley. Maybe where two mountain ranges meet or something, with the two cities nestled in the crook between the mountains. I've dropped the Inca-like idea.

OOC: You know, contempt wants you dead swiss. I'm sure he probably wants me dead too :p

@Cuiv: I'm simply reasoning IC with a someone else, who IC or at least the character created should agree:(

Are you kidding me? The Lengel view of honor is alot different than your view, let me just put it like that. For example, the Lengels are not above using spies, because they believe that it is honorable to use every advantage they have to win. The Lengels will kill populations because it is honorable to purge these lesser people. And the Lengels viewed the Shalamari, and now the Bladeiests, as a lesser people.

However, the Lengels are 'honorable' in the fact that they will always abide by their word, even to traitors, although they like using word games to avoid actually giving their word, unless giving their word benefits them. So you see, Lengel Honor is skewed, but it is honor. And I am acting IC, because I moulded the culture and leaders through my stories and my actions in the Updates and behind the scences. So really Swiss, you have no idea what IC really is for Lengels. But I do, and you should take that at face value.

in the fact that they will always abide by their word

With respect, Contempt, this is beginning to get on my nerves. Can you please stop repeating that you always abide by your word? Mind, its not like I don't believe you, its just too cliched. :p

OOC: so what makes a people not one of the "lesser" peoples and who are the people that aren't one of the "lesser" peoples?

who are the people that aren't one of the "lesser" peoples?

The Lengels, obviously. ;)

in other words the lengel use honor to serve them. so shut up swiss, your going to die

The new coins did not fundamentally change markets, after all local coins had been in use for some time, but they did dramatically expand trade. The merchant outfitting his ship in Andama could now easily compare prices for provisions with the farmers in Noras; and with the state of the roads, transportation had never been cheaper. Those wealthy farmers could use the new coins to influence bureaucrats in Lux for favorable tariffs. Those ambitious bureaucrats could flaunt their success by purchasing elegant clothes from the tailors of Zarz. Those same tailors could ship their stock to the merchants of Andama for overseas trade.

The economy was booming everywhere but nowhere was it more vibrant than Andama. The roads connected all the cities but had yet to cross any international border, as a result most trade had to travel by sea out of one of Tellium’s two major ports. Zarz, opened on a sea well known for the numerous deadly battles it has hosted, was more of a naval base than a commercial port. Andama on the other hand was already well acquainted with foreign imports. It had long been the entry point of Kalmer and Lengel soldiers traveling to the Khemrian front, so while it may not have been quite cosmopolitan it was better acquainted with foreigners and the exotic goods that are made available when cultures meet.

Andama had another important asset that made it a preferable trade port. It was the home of The Tellus Bank. Money-Changers were one of the professions adversely affected by the new coinage, but a small group who saw the opportunity combined assets to offer a slightly different service, money-lending. This superposition of available credit and potentially large profits gave Andama in these early days a feverish pace. In the end few individual merchants struck it rich but The Tellus Bank and Andama were ultimately set on very sound footing.

One after the other. Now you know how it felt, Swiss. For both me and Dark. ;)

One after the other. Now you know how it felt, Swiss. For both me and Dark. ;)

Actually he has it worse, Attacked while being away I mean, So you dont know how he feels.

I actually want to fight the Lengels, I just want to fight them after I kll these Goddamn Nuraferi's! But anywho thanks for explaining it Contempt, i fine with it now. I just assumed you were going by our OTL honor thing, so thats cool, see you on the field:D

You'll have lot of work to do if you plan to kill nurmafer. It won't be that easy... :p

Ooo. Interesting.

I'm back!

Oh and Iggy the following update being a longer IT, can we presume our income is doubled and that we can say invest points into a project instead of the regular one point.

From: New Veritas
To: Lengels

As in the past, our nations have no quarrel. New Veritas has always been the protector of the Exodian Ocean,* her fleets unchallenged in strength since the founding. We have taken our revenge on Emor, the nation of traitors, but we have no objection to you destroying it, on the condition that your vessels not trespass on Valin seas. We also wish to offer you an accord of peace, (NAP) for the duration of one hundred seasons, or twenty-five years as you would put it. (one update)

In addition, the unjust Emorian protectorate on Verta is broken as well. We view these lands to be holy, and would request your leave to recommence pilgrimages to the island of Veritas. You are the undisputed masters of the land, Valins the protectors of the seas. We can profit far more in alliance than in opposition. And peace between the Lengels and the League is essential to the completion of your goals.

May Order enthrone you,

A.P.N.V.

From: New Veritas
To: Verta

We request your leave to send pilgrims to Veritas. In addition, we invite you to join New Veritas, Exilsium, and Norvalin in the League of Valins. There should be no interference with your obligations to the Lengels.

From: New Veritas
To: Norvalin, Arcadia, Exilsium

Thank you for the assistance.

From: New Veritas
To: Guangfei

We officially request the opening of Guangfei's borders to our merchants. We ensure a fair exchange of goods, as long as peace may reign between us. Guangfei's merchants and benevolent (non-religious) monks are also welcome in our lands, if you agree to our proposal. With a war to your north, and savages to your south, we are sure that you might find peace and prosperity with us acceptable.

May Light surround you,

A.P.N.V.

*Iggy, the Exodian Ocean the name I'm putting forward for the ocean. I think it should be accepted, since Valin states sail it mostly, and the name reflects the original Summa doctrines declaring that the One sent the original Veritasans across the sea from Paradise.

You'll have lot of work to do if you plan to kill nurmafer. It won't be that easy... :p

Nurmafer is on the verge of collaspe you know :p Sure, they may stay on that island fortress but it's just a matter of time.

@thlayli, weren't you supposed to be back around August 22? :confused:

With respect, Contempt, this is beginning to get on my nerves. Can you please stop repeating that you always abide by your word? Mind, its not like I don't believe you, its just too cliched. :p

That's what makes it fun when I abide by my word, but still manage to work around it ;)

to: Guangfei
from: Trinlin
We wish to send people to observe your armies in the north, may we?

@thlayli, weren't you supposed to be back around August 22? :confused:[/QUOTE]

Nope. ;) August 8th, on schedule. Repondez, s'il vous plait?

Nurmafer is on the verge of collaspe you know :p Sure, they may stay on that island fortress but it's just a matter of time.
Hah, Nurmafer still has plenty of her sentinels left, more than enough to destroy swade and myocaca ;)

From the treeless landscape, they appeared like ghosts and struck like demons - Unknown

The frontier was a desolate place, more southern than where the authority of the King extended, it was a land of thieves and barbarians. Newly conquered tribes lived as they always have, an occasional patrol of Trinlin soldiers passed by, but mostly it was lawless. Then it wasn’t a surprise when news of the great invasion reached Trinlin. The barbarians had crossed the river, the River Iclied in the south. And control was fast lost over the southern provinces.

Horrific stories began to trickle to the north.

‘They burned by village, and killed my family’

‘Well I had worse, I barely made it out of their with one arm’

‘They were horrible, slowly skinning my neighbors.’

Refuges began to flood from the frontier to the north. The populace was horrified, and the high priests branded the barbarians ‘Hiov’, the name of the devil of the Trinlin faith.

King Pavilian saw that he had to take action, in his bursts of expansion and rumors of civilized nations in the north, he had neglected the south. Now the barbarians pushed on, with their bear skin clothes and primitive weapons. Pavilian ordered the army mobilized and sent to the south, it was time to put the barbarians back in their place.

General Yovit Ov Lov answered the call, he began to gather his strength in Orvit…

From: New Veritas
To: Verta

We request your leave to send pilgrims to Veritas. In addition, we invite you to join New Veritas, Exilsium, and Norvalin in the League of Valins. There should be no interference with your obligations to the Lengels.Certainly!

*Iggy, the Exodian Ocean the name I'm putting forward for the ocean. I think it should be accepted, since Valin states sail it mostly, and the name reflects the original Summa doctrines declaring that the One sent the original Veritasans across the sea from Paradise.I like that.

Hah, Nurmafer still has plenty of her sentinels left, more than enough to destroy swade and myocaca ;)

those sentinels suck. With less than a thousand i can kill 10000 sentinels, not to mention i have the far superior economy than nurmafer, the only reason they have gotten this far is because i was at camp for 2 weeks and couldn't do anything about the current situation.

Well I'll call that ocean Karibi.

Also

Oh and Iggy the following update being a longer IT, can we presume our income is doubled and that we can say invest points into a project instead of the regular one point.

It's still an IT. The length of the turn makes no gameplay difference, other than more leaders dying of old age and maybe more technological development.

So basically we can assume that the first half of the IT people will work as usual and then do nothing at all for the other half.

Logic tells me this is highly impossible. Logic is such a liar.

Lurker's Comment: "This doesn't seem physically possible! Ow! This doesn't seem physically possible!"

The Charter of the League of Valins

The Valin League is composed of the nations of New Veritas, Exilsium, Norvalin, and Verta.

Each member of the Valin League is obligated to obey the following laws:

1) The nations that compose the Valin League must be Republics, follow the Church of the One in a non-heretical form, and have Valin origin. Any new nations admitted to the League must be approved by all current members.

2) The member nations of the Valin League have a permanent Pact of Mutual Protection with each other, and this Pact has preeminence over all other alliances or treaties, though the League will not interfere with said treaties unless any member nation is threatened.

3) All League nations are obligated to come to the aid of their own if one member is attacked. In order to wage an offensive war as a whole, the League nations must agree unanimously. Member nations are free to wage war separately.

Approved by: New Veritas
Awaiting Approval: Exilsium, Norvalin, Verta

The Charter of the League of Valins is approved by Norvalin.

@Cleric- It's the way the NES has run in the past. Ignore it.

Verta signs the Charter.

if i want to talk to the united khemri and kehexou who should i talk to? I have questions for you, and also do our previous trade and misc. agreements still stand

Kal rules the UKKK.

The UKKK is controlled by Myself. And No, as I am allied to the Lengels, I am at war with you.

Exilsium approves points 2 and 3, but on the matter of how it's religion and form of government is to be practiced is for Exilsium to decide. We believe the old ways of the Church has caused this second punishment to happen on us, thus we reserve the right to implement changes in any way we see fit. Make no mistake we shall always worship the One, though new philosophies and practices might arise.

To New Veritas
From Guangfei

Your offer is agreeable, though we must ask that no missionaries of your God be sent into Guangfei territory as one. May the Heavens shine upon us.

To Trinlin
From Guangfei

Our apologies, but the north is dangerous. Evil Nurmaferi women and children raid and are merciless. For the safety of your own representatives, we must decline. :(

iggy to i have contact with the Guangfei?

Iggy! answer pm! :cry:

Yes, you have contact with alex Kentharu.

I will be gone until sunday. I should be able to get internet access, but if I don't, NPC me.

Exilsium approves points 2 and 3, but on the matter of how it's religion and form of government is to be practiced is for Exilsium to decide. We believe the old ways of the Church has caused this second punishment to happen on us, thus we reserve the right to implement changes in any way we see fit. Make no mistake we shall always worship the One, though new philosophies and practices might arise.

We hope that the League as a whole will examine new philosophies and determine what is and is not heretical. We know the troubles that occur when the Church is fractured. If you can concede that point, we will have an agreement.

Eh. Since just about every mod whose NES that I'm in is in here, I'll just post in here. I'll be gone from late today until either late sunday or early monday.

@Thlayli: Curious, what exactly has been deemed "heritical" ?

Send orders for my NES first!

From Tellium
To Norvalin, Exilsium, New Veritas and Verta.

Veritas’ legacy is too grand to be forgotten, a legacy that is as much a part of Tellium’s past as yours. Do not dismantle our common history, rather honor Pacian’s dream of a truly Valin League. We are ready to make the same commitment to all of you that Exilsium has made and hope that New Veritas, Exilsium, Norvalin, and Verta will reciprocate that commitment.

May light guide your faith

OOC: I'm writing Luculis' death right now.

We hope that the League as a whole will examine new philosophies and determine what is and is not heretical. We know the troubles that occur when the Church is fractured. If you can concede that point, we will have an agreement.

We do not concur with this. The way we worship the One is up to us to decide. Really though, we care for our Valin brethern and aid them if need be. We will honor points 2 and 3, even if we are not accepted into the League.

Exilsium practices no heresy at present, and also is ruled by a Republic. We see no reason not to welcome it into the League.

@Darkening: Pirian Oneism isn't deemed heretical, but the Path of God is.

@Darkening: Pirian Oneism isn't deemed heretical, but the Path of God is.

I assumed that but wanted to make sure.

silver can you give me a name that is common for Shalamari people. As well as the city that your people will be in, do you want it to be a specific name?

He's gone. The Shalamari are still the Shalamari, the city... something crystalist.

Northern Strategy

“Do legends die, Falin?”

That question brought a great many things into perspective. Ten months had passed since the death of Blackbeard, and Falin had come to Unias, at the request of Senator Haratus.

At the moment of that question, they were inside the halls of the Senate building, pacing in the direction of Haratus’ apartments.

“Why do you ask such a question, my lord?” Falin said.

“Because the answer is yes.” Haratus was a Norvalin with dark skin, and more than a bit of Zibon blood. In the world of Old Veritas, he never would have been elected Senator. In Norvalin, people valued talent over prejudice.

“Forgive me, my lord, but I am still confused.”

But Haratus seemed to be on a different plane of existence entirely. “Veritas was a legend,” he said. “Eldrania was a legend. Now both are dead, and the second, doubtless you have never heard of. What is to prevent Norvalin from dying, as well?”

This, Falin had an answer to. “The strength of our people, of course.”

“I am one with little faith, Falin,” said Haratus. “Our people have come far, from humble origins. Our soldiers sailed to Emor, and stood side by side with the others of the Valin League, as the councils of Emor were executed for their treason. Norvalin spearheaded the effort that created the Charter of the League of Valins. But we are not impregnable. We can still fall.”

“Every man, woman, and child in Norvalin would die before our nation took its last breath,” said Falin, with confidence.

“You have the faith of a hero,” replied Haratus. “The faith of a hero from a myth.” Haratus stopped at a door, opened it, and beckoned Falin to come inside. They sat down on opposite ends of a table. Placed on that table was a board of Strategy, ready for the first turn to be played.

“Am I wrong to trust the people?” asked Falin.

“Not necessarily,” said Haratus. “But you must remember, not everyone is as dedicated or as capable as you. Or me, for that matter. I have called you to the capital because you are our greatest warrior, and you must train the next generation of Norvalin soldiers.”

“I accept that honor with great pleasure, sir,” said Falin.

“Good,” said Haratus. “Now, begin this game of Strategy with me. Take the first turn, as we continue to talk.”

Falin made the first move, carefully, as he only barely remembered how to play the game. The pieces looked ancient, as if they would become dust at a single touch. And yet, they did not.

His opening move was to form his spearmen into a more defensive position.

“Who leads Norvalin?” asked Haratus, advancing with his swordsmen, at Falin’s lines.

“The Senate, of course,” said Falin. He repositioned his archers behind his spearmen, leaving his swordsmen alone.

“Within the Senate, who leads?” Haratus attacked with the swordsmen, rolling hexus, six sided die. Two of Falin’s spearmen were killed.

“Lord Taquin is the Chosen of the Senate.” Falin rushed his horsemen to the front lines, unsure how the three swordsmen on Haratus’ side were making such a dent in his defenses.

“If we were a normal nation, the Senate and the Chosen would be enough to lead us,” said Haratus. “But who am I?” The hexus smiled upon his swordsmen once more, and three of Falin’s archers fell before they could do anything.

“You are a respected member of the Assemblium Popularium,” said Falin. “You are a senior member of the Senate.” His horsemen charged Haratus’ swordsmen, but the hexus failed Falin. As a part of their own attack, two horsemen died.

Falin’s forces were being decimated by three swordsmen. Haratus had moved no other of his pieces. Falin was reminded about how he had charged twenty Redcloaks, and, against the odds, been victorious.

“I am also a member of the Secret Ones,” said Haratus. “As Norvalin becomes greater, the Secret Ones prepare for a catastrophe, and wait. I am the organization’s leader.” His swordsmen killed more of Falin’s troops.

Falin had heard rumors of the group, and said as much.

“In other countries, having a backup, hidden leadership would be a revolution waiting to happen,” said Haratus. “Here, in Norvalin, the Secret Ones are the most loyal to Norvalin ideals. We were created in a secret part of the Norvalin Charter. We are the safeguard against a Third Fall.”

Falin and Haratus played another pair of turns, and then, Falin’s Lord was captured.

“How did you win so quickly?” asked Falin. “How did every roll of the hexus turn out in your favor?”

“I stand behind the scenes,” said Haratus. “Norvalin cannot fall again.”

“What?” asked Falin.

“I am the mind who directs your steel,” said Haratus. “I weighted the die.”

Cool story Imago.