This is my first attempt at modding a NES, so here goes something:



STATS:
Country Name:
Government:
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest/Corruption:
Projects:
Description:

Country Name: The name of your country

Government: The form of government in your country. Changeable, sometimes against the players wishes via a revolt due to unrest/corruption.

Economy: As this is the first NES I am modding, I want this to be fairly simple. One number is the amount you gain each turn, and the second will be the amount stored. There will be a limit to the amount you can store.

Technology: This represents your country’s current technological advancement. Represented as:
Stone Age --- Early Bronze --- Late Bronze --- Early Iron --- Late Iron --- Classical Age ---…More added when we get there.

Army: Your army. Price Costs listed below.

Navy: Your navy. Price Costs below.

Unrest/Corruption: This stat increases as you do actions that would be contrary to your form of government. For example, a Democracy oppressing its citizens and limiting freedom. This can be reduced by expending economy, and acting under the right form of government. If the Unrest builds too high, your country will revolt and have a new government emplaced, decreasing economy, army, and navy.

Projects: These are large projects and wonders that will impart a boost. Design your own projects, but they must be approved, or assigned a proper turn cost. E.G. No super wonder boosting everything in 3 turns.

Description: Give a brief description of your country.

Unit Costs:

200 Militia – 1 Economy
100 Infantry – 1 Economy
50 Cavalry – 1 Economy

Upkeep:
1 Economy for every 1000 Militia
1 Economy for every 500 Infantry
1 Economy for every 250 Cavalry

Navy Costs:
2 Economy for 1 ship

Upkeep:
1 Economy for every 4 ships

Other Costs:
5 Economy for a small city

Template:

Country name/player name
Government:
Starting position:
Color:
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description:

Orders Format:
Title: MooseNES - Player name
Player Stats
Orders

Starting Map:
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/MooseWarriors/map2.gif

Climate Map:
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/MooseWarriors/map4.gif

Dark Green: Temperate (Forests and Grasslands)
Light Green: Rainforest/Jungle
Yellow: Desert
Grey: Mountainous
Brown: Savannah

I apologize for an inaccuracies between maps, it is the best I could get with MS Paint.

Players:
Terrey/Tree151
Government: Theocratical Monarchy
Color: Green
Economy: 3 / 0 (2 invested)
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 360 Infantry, 50 Cavalry(Stone_
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Akhaaz/Bil
Government: Monarchy
Color: Gold
Economy: 3 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 190 Infantry(Stone)
Navy: 2 Ships(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Jenet / Eltain
Government: Theocracy
Color: deep blue
Economy: 2 / 1
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 340 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 1
Projects: Port of Janet (2/4)

Kor Thasse/Last Praetoria
Government: City Council
Color: Cyan
Economy: 3 / 0
Technology: Very Early Bronze Age
Army: 180 Infantry, 400 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Zelalta/ZeletDude
Government: Monarchy
Color: Red
Economy: 2 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 750 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Lintitte/lord_joakim
Government: Despotism
Color: Royal Blue
Economy: 3 / 3
Technology: Very Early Bronze Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 350 Militia(VEBronze)
Navy: 1 Ship(VEBronze)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Undeanean Empire / Menanish
Government: Monarchy
Color: brown
Economy: 2 / 2
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 350 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Sryyn'yh/Charles_Li
Government: Theocratic Council
Color: Dark Blue
Economy: 2 / 1
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 300 Infantry, 400 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects: Temple of the Mountain Stream(-Unrest, -Temple Project costs) (1/6)

Lanee (The Flotilla)/Haseri
Government: Martial Law
Color: Red
Economy: 1 / 3
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 100 Infantry, 200 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 2 Ships(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Klaraternize / Zergy6
Government: Theocracy
Color: Light blue
Economy: 2 / 2
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 300 Infantry, 400 Militia, 50 Cavalry(Stone)
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Sarpade/erez87
Government: Lords Council
Color: royal purple
Economy: 3 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 400 Militia, 150 Cavalry(Stone)
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects: Horse Breeding(Improved Cavalry)(1/5)

Pedelan/ Abaddon
Government: Council of Elders
Color: Pinkish Red
Economy: 3 / 1 (2 invested)
Technology: Very Early Bronze Age
Army: 750 Militia(Stone)
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:

Kronaria / Nethys
Government: Despotism
Color: Dark red
Economy: 1 / 2
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 400 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects:


Ballard/TheWesley
Government: Monarchy
Color: Very Dark Grey
Economy: 2 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 50 Cavalry (Early Stone), 25 Foreign Cavalry(VEBronze)
Navy: 0 Ships
Unrest: 1
Projects: None

Boker/Arian
Government: Tribal Council
Color: Light Grey
Economy: 3 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Militia, 340 Infantry, 50 Cavalry(Stone)
Navy: 2 Ships(Stone)
Unrest: 0
Projects: Crazy Horse Monument (+Expo, +Army Str.) (1/6)


NPCs:
Webbites
Government: Anarchy
Color: Grey
Economy: 3 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 800 Militia(Stone)
Navy: 0 Ships
Unrest: 2
Projects: M3G4-TR0LL(+Economy, +Army Str)(1/6)

Minnestron
Government: Monarchy
Color: Dark Grey
Economy: 2 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 350 Militia, 200 Infantry(Stone)
Navy: 0 Ships
Unrest: 0
Projects: The Great Soup Bowl (+1 Economy) (1/4)

Ibernia/NPC
Government: Theocrecy
Color: Light blue
Economy: 2 / 0
Technology: Stone Age
Army: 200 Infantry, 450 Militia, 50 Cavalry(Stone)
Navy: 1 Ship(Stone)
Unrest: 1
Projects:

Updates:
Update 0 (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=8757334&postcount=54)
Update 1 (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=8757334&postcount=121)

Diplomatic Agreements:

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If I missed anything, or if anything is unclear, please let me know. Thank You.

Sarpade/erez87
Government: Despotism
Starting position: Some nice lush grasslands with capital a coastal one
Color: royal purple
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description: i'll add this tomorrow :) for now

WOOHOO A FRESH START

http://img40.imagefra.me/img/img40/1/11/25/f_uwf5hm9tfwim_4bc5985.jpg

Terrey/Tree151
Government: Theocratical Monarchy
Starting position: Northern coast river delta
Color: Green
Economy:
Technology:
Army: 400 Infantry
Navy: 1 Ship
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description: The Terreyan people are one of the most anchient race in the world. Once, they roamed as nomads in the desert to the south, and the only thing that kept them united was they're belief in they're goddess, Terreya, of whom they got they're name from. Graduatly, the desert became more populous, and new ethnicities came. Very soon kingdoms were created, and the Terreyan people were persecuted for they're beliefs. They knew they could not continue to live in fear.

It was soon the time to leave. Various people who claimed to be prophets orginized groups of Terreyans to leave north, towards the land that was rumored to be lush and plentiful. It was then clear - the prophets were sent, each in his time, to bring the people of Terreya to the northern lands. And so, the people settled in the middle of the river delta, for a permenant and flourishing city, which they called "Tanael", which means "Her Grace" in Terreyan. Then the Kingdom of Terrey was born, and the bloodline of pious Terreyans ruled the monarchy of the united people from then on.

Religion is a major aspect in Terreyan life. Most of native Terreyans are of the Terreyan religion (which is named after the ethnicity), and many Terreyan religious immigrants come from neighboring kingdoms to live in the safety of Terrey.
Terranism is based on early Xenotheism, with the goddess Terreya, of whom the name of the religion comes, is the creator of the universe. There are also minor gods, which act as "Assistants" to Terreya.
The main belief in Terranism is the holiness of the wild. In Terreyan belief, Terreya created the universe, and has "coated" the blessed land with lushness. Tree's are considered the "sentries" of Terreya, her personal army, and were said to rise from the ground and reap the evil human population in the end of days. As such, Terreyans often plant more forests, to increse the "Sentries" of Terreya, and pray inside deep forests, to show they're respects to Terreya's holy grounds.

Terreyans utilize Terrey's lush, excellent quality coastal ground and excel in agriculture. Most of the countryside, not taken by villages, are coated with various agricultural farms. The main export of Terrey is, not surprisingly, wheat.

Nowadays, there are two kinds of major castes - Terreyan and Non-Terreyan (by religion, not be ethnicity). Non-Terreyans are given limited access to most of Tanael, even if they are citizens of it, and are not permitted into the Terreyan temples, and are also not permitted to talk to any of the clergy. Even with they're diminished status, they still enjoy full security and justice in law and court. They are also drafted to the army, like Terreyans.

Terreyans are the major group in the country. They enjoy full rights, and most of them are wealthy. They are devided into three groups:
Religious Caste - The most important of the castes in the state. They are monks and priests in various temples across the kingdom.
Warrior Caste - Although this is counted as a caste, anyone from any caste or group can join it. The warrior caste is basicly the army, and various fuedal knights. Even non-Terreyans can be enlisted to the army, but they cannot become knights.
Worker Caste - The poorest of Terreyans, they usualy live outside Tanael on the countryside, and live together with non-Terreyans in small villages, working in jobs such as fishing, agriculture, and rarely, also hunting.

Country name/player name: Akhaaz/Bil
Government: Monarchy
Starting position:

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7283/moosenesmap.gif
Color: Gold
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Description: The Akhaazi are a superstitious people, guided by a reigning monarch (or monarchs; the king and queen hold equal power, if both are present and willing) that heeds the advice of a council of mystics and seers. These mystics will divine the future or the fate of certain deeds and individuals, sharing what they learn with the crown. It isn't a guarantee that the monarch will follow the guidance of the mystics, though the records show that they are often correct. There have been times, of course, in which the monarch followed their words and failed, or that he or she did not follow their warnings and succeeded.

Akhaazi life revolves, most often, around the sea. It is in the common religious belief that the Akhaazi people walked out of the sea one day, ages ago, to explore the land. After many years of exploration, they tried to return home, but had been changed by the land and drowned if they went back into the sea. So, the Akhaazi stayed on land, living mostly along the coasts (though many also live inland, especially if they do not particularly believe in the myths) in villages that specialize in both fishing and certain craft works. These crafts are purchased in trade by the merchants of Hakhaz, the great capital of the kingdom, who provide other goods obtained in trade from other villages. The end result yields high-quality goods from many coastal villages across the island for the people of Hakhaz. The main diet of an Akhaazi consists of fish, though farming is done inland and along the river Yazir, as well as some hunting and herding in the central regions of the island.

Military life for the city of Hakhaz is not quite as commonly found as the lifestyle of the merchant or craftsman, for there are currently very few threats to the city found elsewhere on the island. One village going up against the might of Hakhaz would be foolish, though the combined might of most of the Akhaazi villages would surely bring about the destruction of the kingdom. That is one of the many reasons the merchants travel to the villages; aside from economic progress, they are assuring that Hakhaz is in good favor among those villagers to keep them from being rallied by some sword-rattling village elsewhere on the island.

Overall, the stance of the Kingdom of Akhaaz is that of trade and diplomacy, with a heavy attachment to the sea and coasts. Fish, kelp and barley are staple foods for the Akhaazi, and worship is held every day at sunrise and sunset, where all the faithful bow in prayer toward the closest shore. Most temples are on the waterfront, as are the most desirable homes and businesses, and not to mention to the royal palace (which is actually a fairly small estate adorned with some of the finest architecture the Akhaazi have to offer). Most villages employ wood for construction, though the city of Hakhaz mostly uses stone quarried inland and shipped along the river.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9198/moosewarriornesstarting.png

Jenet / Eltain
Government: Theocracy
Starting position: eastern bank of the mouth of the northern desert river (pink dot)
Color: deep blue, similar to ocean's color?
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Unrest: 0
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Description: SEE POST 18 BELOW

Kor Thasse/Last Praetoria
Government: City Council
Starting position: The jungle island to the South
Color: Cyan
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Unrest: 0
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Description:
The people of Kor Thasse live all across their small island; however, the capital city and the larger settlements are along the river. Rather than clear the land the people build their towns in, among, and sometimes under the trees of the rainforest. The more important structures are stone but many of the houses are constructed of wood and blend in with the foliage.

Each village is run by a council or an elder but the larger the population of the area the more power that government holds. The City Council in the capital of Kota is seldom contradicted and the smaller villages’ power is mainly a symbolic. In times of national crises the government elects a general to lead with ultimate power. This has not happened for several centuries.

The island is volcanic in makeup, meaning the small farming establishments that exist flourish but most of the food comes from fishing. The mineral wealth of the island is rather small and several of the previous councils have considered sending out exploration fleets to find land to settle and import the needed resources. The island does hold enough stone for the local use as well as hardwoods, various spices, and pearls.

The people of Kor Thasse have a tradition of valuing education and meritocracy. They are also curious about the world around them and many wish to see another fleet sent to the mainland. The City Council is wary of this claiming the mainlanders may feel threatened, when in fact it’s because the last fleet was destroyed by a storm (a little know fact among the common people).

Zelalta/ZeletDude
Government:Monarchy
Starting Position: Mouth of River That Goes Through Desert and Ends in the Rainforest. Kinda Across From the Southern Island
Color:Red
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Description:
Zelalta's people are called Zelaltians, they are a strong but peaceful merchant type people, The government is a Monarchy ruled by the Dyanamisn Family, that family has ruled the Government For a While, The capital of the country is called Kynasm, it is a city in the rainforest, built in the huge trees, with walkways connecting them, not one part of the city touches the ground. People rarely ever go down to the ground, they think it is sacred, and should be respected. All other of their cities built in the rain forests are also built in the trees. The King Or Queen does not have complete authority, but they do have a lot, they can't change taxes or decide who to declare war on, it has to be voted on by the Council of Zelalta, the council members are voted on by the people, both men and women, landowners. Men and Women are pretty much equal.

If you want to know more tell me.

I'm in. Claiming the southernmost river at the edge of civilization. Stats upcoming.

Lintitte/lord_joakim
Government: Despotism
Starting position: See top part of post.
Color: Royal Blue
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Description: Editing in...

Ancient Lintitte consisted of several very similar ethnical groups, with the most profound subcultures the Tiwiki, the Djekke and the Dutti. Before Lintitte rose as a nation, the foresty region consisted of several chiefdoms who, while intervening in the affairs of one another, rarely induced conflict with each other. Originally, the only two cultures present in the region were the Tiwiki and the Djekke; although at this point the two were very similar. Both had primitive pagan pantheons that were very alike, and most of the values were the same. The regional economies consisted of small merchant houses, herding and hunting. However, as bronze working and writing was introduced by Lintitte settlers, migrating from the western expanses, the regional politics suddenly became much more advanced. The early development of writing helped in merchant affairs as well as the first known constructions of libraries (Although, back then, they served as brothels more often), eventually expanding trade eastwards, importing the wheel, and storing knowledge to remain present. The Lintitte quickly took the more powerful positions in the region, resulting in some tribal conflicts in which the Djekke were almost wiped out. Here, the thin line between the Djekke and the Tiwiki were also drawn; the remaining Djekke peoples were enslaved and traded eastwards into Zelalta's merchant network.

Eventually, the Lintitte positions grew increasingly political; the local chiefdoms were abolished and reformed into villages under Lintitte hands. A second migration then happened with the Dutti arriving; however, the Dutti were much more advanced than the Lintitte back when they arrived, and also way more aggressive. Lintitte as a nation was forged as the political heads organized their villagers to repel Dutti raiders, and eventually, the Dutti were subjugated into yet another slave class. The generals of Lintitte had enforced the nation into an entity with a more powerful authority in lead; the old pagan eventually developed into an appreciation of a Lintitte God-King (The original religion of the Lintitte remains unknown to this day), and an admiration of Him as the sole path between this world and the heavenly.

In these years, the Dutti have secured peasant positions, and most of them thrive as a subculture along the northern border of Lintitte; many of them adoring an animalist religion and their values less authoritative than the rest of the nation. The Djekke are as known only present as a slave people, and most of them are in circulation within Zelalta's trade network. The Tiwiki and Lintitte are much alike each other, the Tiwiki, however, having feasts during each full moon as part of their tradition, which the Lintitte upper class usually frowns upon. Most of them are picking up upon it. The Tiwiki are traditionally hunters and herders, however the Lintitte are currently reforming the local villages into farmland instead, inspired by the east. Currently, fish is the most prominent food within Lintitte.

The capital's name is Kekkon.

The deadline for templates will be Monday, November 30th, and Update 0 will likely be posted on Wednesday or Thursday of next week.

As for descriptions, I don't care how long or short they are, as long as you write stories about your country as well.

Undeanean Empire / Menanish
Government: Monarchy
Starting position: directly south of eltain, on that tiny grassland-forest peninsula thing (that's where my capital should be, as well)
Color: brown
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The Undeanean Monarchy is a relatively new one, only around for three generations now. The Rouk family took power peacefully due to their high popularity in and around the capital of Vaknarl, and their religious beliefs(the last kings were non-believers). Vaknarl is an ancient coastal city, built of stone from the cliffs to the northeast by ancient technologies now long forgotten. The religious beliefs of the population include those of Kha-Rahn and Pern, both of them celestial body-ancestor worship cults, with slight variations between the two.

Best of luck with your NES MooseWarrior! I'm kind of lacking in time to join right now, but I hope to enter once I've got some more free time.

Sryyn'yh
Government: Theocratic Council
Starting position: Southwest of Jenet, South of that Mountain on the River.
Color: Dark Blue
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The Sryyn'yh (Pronounced Shrin'ik) are a religious people who base their day on worship and hard work. They believe in the Chief Dieties of the Mountain, of the Sands, and Of the Waters.

The God of the Mountain stands above the scarce ice ontop of Lone Peak Mountain in the desert. He sees all and rules all. The Sryyn'yh practice their worship on his holiday, The Day of the everlasting Sunset (Winter Solistice) and burnt offerings of Birds.

The God of the Waters lives under the Great Salty Lake to the Northeast, and his long tentacles flow from the mountains through the world. He is celebrated on the Day of the Floods (Sometime after the Spring Solistice when ice starts to melt in the mountains) and whose burnt offering is the Water Buffalo.

The God of the Sand's domain is the Great Seas of Sand, and he is also lord of the dead. He is offered a burnt offering of Wheat, and his holy day is the Rise of the Moon (Summer Solistice).

OOC: I forgot the Solistice/other relationship, so Meh.

IC; Other than being religious, these people are known to be very ambitious to increase their standing. From a farmer working as a soldier, or a craftsmen owning a business, those who rise up in the social ladder are praised.

The Social system is so
Government: Grand Priest> Councilmen of Hyran > Councilmen of the Provinces > The Lords of the Estates > the Luetenant of the Estates > the Village's Chief

Lanee (The Flotilla)/Haseri
Government: Martial Law
Starting position: Anywhere in the sea.
Color: Red
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The origin of the Lanee lies in the mists of myth. Each ship on the Flotilla claims a different reason for leaving the mainland, be it fleeing from persecution to just wanting to join the freedom that comes with not being tied to the land.

At the cenre of the Flotilla is the Sesse. It is the largest of the ships, rumoured to be permenantly anchored to the ocean floor. On it, lives the Admiral, technical ruler of the Lanee. However, his power doesn't really extend much beyond his own ship. All other ships are ruled by their own captains. Greater captains (with bigger ships) tend to dominate lesser captains (who have smaller ships, or have just joined the Flotilla for whatever reason) militarily. Although, it never comes down to bloodshed. The decision lies with the Admiral over all disputes. And if any captain doesn't like the decision, he can leave the Flotilla.

The only real contact with the outside world is when members of the Flotilla go iinto port to trade. Or members of the outside world contact them.
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Yeah, so, I wanted something a little different? Note my signature.

And, yes I have been playing Mass Effect recently.

Jenetian society is loosely based around the three main Castes: the Religious (Jadueh), the Worker (Jaffe) and the Warrior (Jakune). They each have their shortcomings and surpluses, and depend on eachother to thrive as a whole.

Each Caste's role in society should be obvious; if not, here's a summary:

Members of the Religious Caste, known as Jadueh(Chosen Ones) are often priests or Holy Men, who talk to Jah (The One), and can grant his blessings to mortals and absolve sins (should The One warrant it)

Members of the Worker Caste, known as Jaffe(Green Ones) vary greatly in wealth, rank and societal position; there is everything from the rich landowning farmers known as Jaffe-ahnk (Green Farming Ones) to the lowly fisherman, herder and metalsworker, known simply as Jaffe.

Members of the Warrior Caste, known as Jakune(Bloodied Ones) often vary as greatly as the Jaffe; everything from Warlords and Generals (Jak-uike) to the common spearbearer, archer or camel rider.

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Jenet's capitol, Janet, is located at the mouth of the Jafune River, on the edge of the Wastes (the desert), and was supposedly founded by Jah, the Jenetian's Monotheistic God, at the beginning of time.



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OOC: Holy shoot, that's awesome, Haseri.

@MooseWar: Is that alright for the basic description of Jenet's society? just say if you want more.

Quarians are awesome. I would totally do Tali.

I want to play, but am unsure on what locations are still free on the map.. if only people all took the time to edit the map rather than give dodgy written descriptions ><

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7283/moosenesmap.gif

That was easy enough, and probably took, at most, about five minutes for me to do. Shouldn't have been that hard for you to figure out ;)

The only people not on that map are erez87, who gave a very general starting location, and Haseri, who lives in the sea.

Also, my civ's description is up. I hope it suffices, and if not, I can definitely re-write it. Heck, I already did once, because my router screwed up without my realizing it and I hit 'save' while editing, so I lost my first draft :) Second time's a charm.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5171/moose01.png

@erez87 ~ Sorry I didn't place you.. didn't want to get it wrong.

Country Name: Pedelan/ -✩-
Government: Council of Elders
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Description: Pedelan is a group of nomadic herdsmen in the Ahali Desert. They have but one central location based at the natural spring which the council of Elders sits. The population is mobile throughout the desert, herding their camels and goats as the seasons dictates.

I think I should be closer to the coast though. :)

Yeah, I didn't know if I should push back the black or not to fit you in properly.

I put you on the coast :P

You missed colours and nation names however :p

What would be the point of that? It's not my NES, and I don't know how MooseWarrior wants the map to look, so why would I make those assumptions? I generalized :P

I really don't care where I am as long as it reminds of what i describes. Rich lush grasslands :p

Oh dear, my color seems to be pretty annoying right there,

Change me to mustard yellow instead.

Alright, I'll get working on updating the map with player positions.
Here it is:
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/MooseWarriors/map2-1.gif

(Edit: Also, you don't need to add the roughly translated part, but you probably knew that already)

Klaraternize(roughly translated: Place of the Gods)/Zergy6
Government:Theocracy
Starting position:High in the mountains
Color:Light blue/Turquoise
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Unrest: 0
Projects: (Would like to do a giant temple later)
Description:

The Klaraternize people are oblivious to the outside world, save for a few messangers with neighboring tribes in the desert and mountians- although communication may take a month or more. Their religion is very superstitious, often including things like wolfmen and evil spirits that haunt the mountains at night. Their religion centers around one main god, two lesser gods, and several minor gods.

Villages are nothing more than about 10-25 huts slapped together in a small area with a shrine in the center of the 'village.' The main city has a central, pyramid-shaped body with a temple on top(Think Aztec temples). Houses are roughly built from stone and are only one story high. Outside the city are mud huts. The name of the capital is Klhoro, roughly translated to 'The Gods' Refuge.'

Finding a way to live is hard in the Place of the Gods. Crops do not grow well, but animals live all around in the caves. There is the occasional grassy clearing where a few small streams run through, bringing water for crops, but nothing grows in the rockier soil. Finding water is harder. The closest one to the city is about 8.3 miles away, at the top of a mountain. To prevent walking there every day, about 300 citizens walk, each one with a barrel, to the top and fill it with water once a month. Many citizens enjoy 'barrel rolling,' a sport in which all of the 300 citizens race down the mountainside on the barrels. Thus many barrels break, leaving only about 230 left. There is still enough to quench the city's need for water, and gets the water there faster.

The city is very warlike, for the barbarian tribes that live around are always pillaging villages and stealing food and water. Also, the violence seems to appease the gods, so say the leader-priests. Thus the city has a big army, but no navy because there is no way to get to the sea. However, the mountains provide a challenge for raiders ,or other armies, trying to get in from the mountain bases. Most of the military are footsoldiers, but there are some calvary that are mounted on mountain goats, but it is hard to tame them for military use.

Hey moose! I changed my country a little, I hope it is Ok.

Sarpade/erez87
Government: Lords Council
Starting position: Some nice lush grasslands with capital a coastal one
Color: royal purple
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description: The Sarpade are a nation of horse and other domesticated animals breeders. Their nation exist on a large rich grassland area that perfectly fits the idea of animal husbandry. Their culture is based on the animals that surround them and their gods usually take animal forms.

Not long ago in this area hunter gatherers existed but as soon as in some far away area food production was invented the idea moved across the lands and quickly arrived in this lands. The Sarpade are not the ancient hunter gatherers but actually "new comers" that arrived in the area with their domesticated animals a few thousands years ago. As soon as they arrived their superior numbers quickly pushed away earlier inhabitants and soon their culture forgot they were even new comers.

In this rich grasslands and plains the Sarpade quickly developed their animal husbandry into new levels quickly becoming a nation of shepherds etc... Their strange culture allowed for several semi-"tribes" of Sarpade to form and gain contorl of most livestock. This "tribes" were controlled by a single lord and the country was controlled by a council of the lords. The council met every other year and when needed in the capital of the country, also the only city that was ever built by the Sarpade. The city of Sarp.

The capital of Sarp is more of a giant village then a city. It is sporadically built with houses and other structures and most of its habitants exist from fishing, farming and domesticated animals. The city is not walled and one could just call it a large area with stationary inhabitants rather then a city. The largest structures are easily the temples to the major gods and the hall of lords. It is the largest farmlands in Sarpade and some claim it to be the only one for most of their food economy is based on domesticated animals. The tribes rule the rest of the country constantly expanding the borders into new grazing lands for their vast giant herds of animals. Currently there are about 23 lords in the country. The Sarpade have also domesticated the horse for food and in some cases (ooc: if allowed) for riding. They also domesticated their own breed of dogs called Sepire dog in other places which is a large well built dog that is perfect for handling flocks of domesticated animals.

Their religion is based on several major animal gods and other minor ones and it is a mostly polytheistic type of faith. Their religion while important is not a hard one and they accept other outside religion from strangers.

They do not build large ships but only small ones for fishing and some sort of way to transport goods across the coastal areas of the country. They despise the idea of a navy and prefer the land.

Country name/player name: Kronaria / Nethys
Government: Despotism
Starting position: northwest of jenet on the savanna coast
Color: Dark red
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description: The kronarians are tribes of savages ruled by a single leader. To obtain leadership one must have accomplished all the blood rituals up to the rank of executionner, which he can then challenge the leader in battle. Their pantheon has only three gods, Kru Arasu which is the destroyer, Ver Akath the soul drinker and Bal Nikrit the flesh eater. Only by pleasing the three gods a kronarian can hope to be reformed into a powerful demon in service of their gods.
No one in kronaria except the executionner can kill another kronarian. When he kills a criminal it is up to him to carry the rituals and keep the bones as his own personal treasure. Infighting is exceedingly low except in the proper rituals. However killing anyone who is not of kronaria is highly encouraged and is a requisite for advancement in social ranks.
Bonecraft is also a predominant skill to be acquired for advancement as one must decorate his clothing, armor and furniture with all his past kills.

I will lurk. Subscribing.

<anticipation>

Forewarning: This is not Update 0!!!



Everyone is going to start with 200 Infantry, 400 Militia, and 1 Ship. You may trade in some troops for more ships and vice versa. The prices are in the OP, so if you don't want that starting military, speak up.

How many people can i put on one ship?

Everyone is going to start with 200 Infantry, 400 Militia, and 1 Ship. You may trade in some troops for more ships and vice versa. The prices are in the OP, so if you don't want that starting military, speak up.

I'd like to swap out 400 Militia for 1 Ship. So, basically, I want Akhaaz to have 200 Infantry and 2 Ships, please.

Looking forward to game start :)

If you wouldn't mind granting the people of Kor Thasse 1 ship, 300 infantry, and 50 cavalry instead then they would be much obliged.

I would like to swap the militia into another 200 infantry units, leaving my army to be 400 Infantry and 1 Ship.

Can I have 200 Militia, 100 Infantry and 2 Ships? (I guess the reason would be only 2 of the ships in Flotilla can actually put up a fight)

I think most of my income is going to have to be fishing and pirate-capturing.

Awesome.

update? Come on matey!

I'd like to swap the ship for 100 extra infantry, and 50 calvary if thats ok. If i cant get the 50 calvary, just give me 200 infantry please.

I'll join

Ibernia/bestrfcplayer
Government: Theocrecy
Starting position: Near a river (any river)
Color: Light blue
Economy:
Technology:
Army:
Navy:
Unrest: 0
Projects:
Description:

Ibernia started with the great Civil War that brought this former great civilization to its knees. In turn, it counqured all the area north and south up the Ibernia river. The civ has a theocrecy which has proudly ruled the nation for thousands of years after the Civil War. But, as other civ's start emerging from this once great nation, Ibernia seeks revenge on the refugee's from the tyrennty of the dictatorship of the former Ibernan government. But, Ibernia is not a barbarian civ. At one point, Ibernia ruled over the whole contenet known as Iberta 10,000 years ago and is the most technology advanced in this age, as being in the stone age.


I hope this NES will last for a long time.;)

I'd like to swap the ship for some horsemen or militia.

Sorry for lack of update, it'll be up tomorrow at the latest, I promise.

Yay update soon :)- soon as in tomorrow :P

I hope your word is good. 1 more post and we should be at the top of the next page...

Can I join?

As long as your signature is a lie.

As long as your signature is a lie.

Don't worry- it is. It was meant to be a joke, after all.

Don't worry- it is. It was meant to be a joke, after all.
You didn't have to change it :p

Yes you can join obviously.

Oh and look under my name <-
what does it say :)? not a lie btw

Update 0:
Ancient Webbite Inscription as translated by modern day archaeologists. They still cannot decipher what it means:
“LOLz WTH we be PWNing Wurld!!!!!11! N00b1z!”

The island in the north is known by many names. By the Webbites as OMG!LAND, by Minnestron as the Land past the Soup, but by most as Akhaaz. Much of the island is under the reign of the Akhaazi people. They are a superstitious lot, sticking mainly to the coastal areas, as they believe they were born in the sea. As a people, they are traders, merchants, and fishermen more than warriors as there is no real threat to them on the island, except for sporadic raids by a few savages.

To the east of Akhaaz is the main area occupied by Lanee, or as many call it, the Flotilla. Lanee is a group of ships inhabited by people who have decided that they would rather live on their ship than on the mainland. The greater captains with larger ships generally have more influence and power.

On the mainland live many peoples. In the river delta to the far north is Terrey. The Terreyans once lived to the south in the deserts. They moved north into the fertile river delta they now call home, because as more peoples sprang up, the Terreyans began to be persecuted for their religious beliefs. The Terreyans are a very agrarian people. In any place where they do not have a village, it is farmland. They grow mainly wheat, and they grow much of it, because their land is very fertile. Religion is a hugely important aspect of every Terreyan’s life. They believe in one main god, Terreya, from whom they take their name. They believe that trees are very sacred to Terreya, and so they plant many trees, and often pray in forests.

High in the mountains to the west of Terrey live the people of Klaraternize. They call themselves the “people of the gods”, as they live in “the place of the gods”. There is little water high up in the mountains, so in order to get water to drink, the people take barrels up to the closest river or fresh water spring and fill them every day. They use this water for their crops and for drinking.

South of Klaraternize is Ibernia. Ibernia is the result of a civil war that had destroyed the greatest civilization the world had seen west of the mountains. That civilization may still exist past the mountains, but no person has been there in many decades. As a result of that civil war, Ibernia is a theocracy, and is the most technologically advanced tribe in the known world.

To the south of Terrey, along the same river live the people of Minnestron. : Minnestron is a land that many other consider weird. The inhabitants of Minnestron will eat nothing unless it is in the form of soup. They consider it a great insult to serve food on a plate, and their homes resemble large bowls. Many historians theorize that Minestrone soup was first invented by the Minnestron.

South of Minnestron is the Pedelan tribe. Pedelan is a group of nomadic herdsmen in the Ahali Desert. They have but one central location based at the natural spring which the council of Elders sits. The population is mobile throughout the desert, herding their camels and goats as the seasons dictates.

Along the coast of the mainland is Kronaria. It is a land of bloodthirsty savages whom are constantly trained in warfare. Only their executioner can kill another Kronarian, and he is seen as the leader of the tribe. It is a grave offense for one Kronarian to kill another, but killing anyone else is highly encouraged.

East of Kronaria is Jenet. Jenetians live is a caste system, where everyone has a clearly defined role in society. There are priests, warriors, and the workers. The caste systems are divided by the role in society and not by wealth, so workers can be rich, and soldiers can be poor.

Along the same river as Jenet is Sryyn’yh. The people of Sryyn’yh are a hard-working and religious people. They worship their deities withy burnt offerings around the time of the solstices, which they see as their deities’ holidays. Unlike other tribes caste system, the Sryyn’yh people can advance their place in society, and those who do move up the social ladder are praised.

South of Sryyn’yh is the land of Boker. The Bokers are a very social people. They constantly talk with each other day and night. However, they are considered excellent negotiators, as they will talk and talk until the other side’s ears bleed and agree to anything to get out of there.

East of Boker, along the coast is the Undeanean Empire. Ruled by a relatively new monarchy, Undeanea is becoming more prosperous than it had been previously. The new monarchy is made of believers in the gods, unlike the previous rulers.

South of Ibernia live the Webbites. The Webbites are widely despised by all. They maintain nothing, and any government they establish eventually descends into anarchy. They have very few skills, except for name-calling and insults. They steal from other tribes and the land, and what they cannot pilfer, they take by force using their large militia.

On the south coast of the mainland, south of the Webbites are the people of Zelalta. Zelalta is a land of strange ideas. They see the ground as very sacred, and so live in the trees of the rainforest with walkways connecting trees into towns and villages. They also view men and women as equals. The people of Zelalta live under a limited monarchy, where many decisions come from the monarchs, but important decisions are voted upon by the Council.

In the far east, separated from most people live the people of Sarpade. The Sarpade live on lush grasslands and raise many animals. They come from a land far across the ocean, that they have since forgotten. Sarpade breeds domesticated animals that they had brought with them across the ocean. They now despise the sea, and only uses small fishing ships on the waters.

In the far west, along the edge of the known world live the people of Ballard. Ballard is just about your everyday, average nation. It isn’t very special except for one small quirk. The Ballardians have terrible aim. When swinging a sword, they’re just as likely to hit the man next to them as the enemy. Therefore, they keep the army small to reduce casualties, but can raise a militia if needed.

South of Ballard is Lintitte. Lintitte was formed from many cultures conquering and assimilating each other. The first two were very much alike with the same level of technology and pagan beliefs. The Linttite came in and introduced new technologies. They then took over important positions in the government and eventually took control of the land. Then when another invader came in, the Lintitte united and subjugated the invaders into a third class of slaves. After this, the king was seen as part-god, and the old religion was forgotten.

On the southernmost island, live the people of Kor Thasse. They live among the trees of the rainforest. Their mainly wooden buildings blend in with the trees. The villages are run by elders or councils, with the entire nation ruled by the council in the capital. Kor Thasse values education, and the councils are created by a meritocracy. Much of the nations food comes from fishing, as the island is volcanic and there are few good spots for farming.

Map:
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/MooseWarriors/map2-1-1.gif

Climate map:
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/MooseWarriors/map4-1.gif

OOC: I love you for updating and I will make sure I do something actively during the next deal of days; I'm ill at the moment. Swine flu. :)

Great update though!

OOC: Awesome Update very descriptive :)
Also I will be gone Wednesday and Thursday [Though The Hotel might have Computers for Use, but will be back friday]

On the south coast of the mainland, south of the Webbites are the people of Zelalta. Zelalta is a land of strange ideas. They see the ground as very sacred, and so live in the trees of the rainforest with walkways connecting trees into towns and villages. They also view men and women as equals. The people of Zelalta live under a limited monarchy, where many decisions come from the monarchs, but important decisions are voted upon by the Council.

:D

Maps up,
Stats up,
order format now in OP,
Next orders due December 13th.
That is all.

Very excited for this game. Hopefully this will be the first fresh start I'll actually get to play :)

I had, however, wanted to swap 400 militia for 1 ship, but it's not reflected in the stats.

Am I supposed to post a customised template or something?

We will soon invent Vowels instead of generic Y's. Also:

To Those we can Contact
Hello and Good Bye, we hope we can trade.

Requesting Ballard.

(If we allready know of each other)

To: Minnestron, Pedelan
From: Terrey

We propose a free trade agreement along the river, so that our economies can improve.

I don't know how to post this, but here goes.

To: Ibernia
From:Klaraternize

I'm proposing a mountain trade agreement.(This is only if we have any knowledge of each other.)


Also, Moose. Do you know what the orders are about? I saw the format but didn't get it.

I have a Question Regarding contacts with Nations;
Would we know everyone at the Beginning?

To Klaraternize
From Ibernia

We accept your mountian trade agreement. May our nations protect and thrive!

Requesting Ballard.
Sure, you can have Ballard.

(If we allready know of each other)

To: Minnestron, Pedelan
From: Terrey

We propose a free trade agreement along the river, so that our economies can improve.
To Terrey
From Minnestron

We accept, please accept this gift of Potato Soup as the first trade that has been accomplished under this agreement.


Also, Moose. Do you know what the orders are about? I saw the format but didn't get it.
Orders are what you want your country to do for each update.

I have a Question Regarding contacts with Nations;
Would we know everyone at the Beginning?

I would say yes, but limited contact to the nations very far away from you. I.E. if you are on the southern coast, you have very little contact with Terrey and Akhaaz.

I'm still not understanding...Could you give like...a sample order, Moose?

From the City Council of the glourious city of Kota, capital of Kor Thasse, to the esteemed leaders of the coastal nations of Zelalta and Lintitte:

The council has seen fit to extend the hand of peace and prosperity. We wish to open the port of Kota to trade from your great nations. We have taken the liberty of vacating the neighborhood nearest the docks to serve as an international district with warehouses and accomidations including housing and other services that your sailors may require. In order to promote our trade goods a small group of your officials will be granted a tour of the surrounding villages and industries. The council awaits your reply.

From: Zelalta
To: Kor Thasse

The Council of Zelalta has voted on the agreement and it is accepted our leader King Korasism and his Wife Queen Ruyku along with the Council will visit Kota, they await the visit and hope our two nations can live in peace for many years.!

TO: Our distant neighbours, the Undeanean Empire:
FROM: Jenet

We would suggest a Trade Pact. Our connection by sea would make this easier.
We would also suggest a peace between our two Empires.

TO: Our fellow desert denizens, the Sryyn'yh
FROM: Jenet

Warmest of greetings and Nights to you, fellow desert folk! How Jah does bless us all with these fine surroundings. We would suggest a peacable stance between our two peoples, and trade throughout all the deserts of the world by us.

TO: Our western barbarian neighbours, of Kronaria:
FROM: Jenet

We would suggest you keep your warmaking ways to yourself until you find a less sacred opponent than us. Should you follow through on our suggestion, we would suggest a trade agreement, ensuring the betterment of life for all involved. Mostly yourselves. Barbarians.

Requesting Boker.
Orders already sent :p

From: Zelalta
To: Lintitte, Kor Thasse
We propose our three glorious nations set up an alliance between our three nations, it will include; defense in case of 3rd party attack, free trade, and other benefits, we hope you accept, and also hope that our three nations may live in prosperity for a very long time

From: Lintitte
To: Zelalta, Kor Thasse

As having been contacted by our admirable neighbours this way has done nothing but pleased us; we rejoice in the common friendship that is rising between our shared power.

We nod acknowledgingly to Kor Thasse's early initiatives and Zelalta's expansion upon those programs. However, we wish more clear terms than the somewhat vague proposals of our fine friends. We have clarified it in the attached document.

We hope that this mutual agreement will help our nations prevail against any outside threat and have us progress into mutual glory!

~~~

The Korian Sea Pact

As by carving your words into this stone and paper, the three of Kor Thasse, Lintitte and Zelalta will enter mutual cooperation and alignment. Towards the end of days, the three will still stand for their guarantee of the other's safety.

As by signing this, a House of Provinces will be built in Kor Thasse, to represent the mutual interests of the trade pact. Each province will have three voters in this House; each province will have one enforcer. The enforcers may propose Acts to evoke; each such Act will be voted upon by both all voters and by all enforcers in seven days. If both the voters and the enforcers have agreed to the Act, it will be evoked.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will have free will to elect his own voters and enforcers, and none to elect his peers'.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will not fend to rule the House by himself.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province agrees to follow the demands of the Acts. If he fails to do so, an enforcer may propose a banishment of that ruler. The House will vote as normal, and if they vote in favor of that ruler's dismissal, he will be forced to abdicate. If he declines, he will be banished from the Korian Sea Pact.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will treat all banished provinces with war and suffering until they have paid a price found just by the House of Provinces. That province will then be embargoed by Korian Sea trade until ended by the House of Provinces.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will act against enemies of his peers by supporting in times of war with times of war against the said peers. As such, all of our provinces will act as one fist in battle.

As by signing this, the descendants of the ruler of his province must sign this to acquire his throne.

¤
Signed, Emperor Kuut-lin of the Lintitte

~~~

EDIT: And yes, the big blob of water south of us will be called the Korian Sea. I found it fair.

To: Terrey, Minnestron
From:Klaraterize

I am proposing a land trade agreement. If you accept, may your lands live long and prosper!

(Going to repost this)

To: Klaraterize
From: Terrey

The proposal is accepted. After all, we seek to have good trade relations with our neighbors. It is always better then war.

TO: Our fellow desert denizens, the Sryyn'yh
FROM: Jenet

Warmest of greetings and Nights to you, fellow desert folk! How Jah does bless us all with these fine surroundings. We would suggest a peacable stance between our two peoples, and trade throughout all the deserts of the world by us.



Greetings, Jenet, to our humbe adobes.
From Sryyn'yh

Is Jah the High God of your belief? Our great Mountain God guides our nation, and his brother and sisters gives us the gift of life.

We agree to this trade, and hope that the Flowing Waters bring wealth from the lands as the deserts open a way to distant lands.

The Korian Sea Pact

As by carving your words into this stone and paper, the three of Kor Thasse, Lintitte and Zelalta will enter mutual cooperation and alignment. Towards the end of days, the three will still stand for their guarantee of the other's safety.

As by signing this, a House of Provinces will be built in Kor Thasse, to represent the mutual interests of the trade pact. Each province will have three voters in this House; each province will have one enforcer. The enforcers may propose Acts to evoke; each such Act will be voted upon by both all voters and by all enforcers in seven days. If both the voters and the enforcers have agreed to the Act, it will be evoked.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will have free will to elect his own voters and enforcers, and none to elect his peers'.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will not fend to rule the House by himself.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province agrees to follow the demands of the Acts. If he fails to do so, an enforcer may propose a banishment of that ruler. The House will vote as normal, and if they vote in favor of that ruler's dismissal, he will be forced to abdicate. If he declines, he will be banished from the Korian Sea Pact.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will treat all banished provinces with war and suffering until they have paid a price found just by the House of Provinces. That province will then be embargoed by Korian Sea trade until ended by the House of Provinces.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will act against enemies of his peers by supporting in times of war with times of war against the said peers. As such, all of our provinces will act as one fist in battle.

As by signing this, the descendants of the ruler of his province must sign this to acquire his throne.

¤

Signed King Korasism. and Queen Ruyku

To Sryyn'yh
From Ibernia

Will you like to sign an alliance pact with us? We would love to have another ally!

To Sryyn'yh
From Ibernia

Will you like to sign an alliance pact with us? We would love to have another ally!

To Ibernia
From Syyn'yh

We do not see the use of an Alliance right now, for both our neighbors are allies. However, we would like to sign a pact of Trade, and a Pact of Friendship. Maybe where hostiles arrise we can band closer togehter.

(This is just IC, in all respects we are allied... remember, we are Conservative)

Pact of the Northern Rivers

Syyn'yh and Ibernia will Hereby start trading betwen these two nations, and may this trade strenghten them both.

Signed: Grand Priest


Pact of Friendship

Ibernia can trust Syyn'yh to help her in her times of need, and will revieve Ibernia's promise to do so in turn. This need is in all aspects, Rebellion, War, or Economic Collaspe.

SIGNED: Grand Priest

To Ibernia
From Syyn'yh

We do not see the use of an Alliance right now, for both our neighbors are allies. However, we would like to sign a pact of Trade, and a Pact of Friendship. Maybe where hostiles arrise we can band closer togehter.

(This is just IC, in all respects we are allied... remember, we are Conservative)

Pact of the Northern Rivers

Syyn'yh and Ibernia will Hereby start trading betwen these two nations, and may this trade strenghten them both.

Signed: Grand Priest


Pact of Friendship

Ibernia can trust Syyn'yh to help her in her times of need, and will revieve Ibernia's promise to do so in turn. This need is in all aspects, Rebellion, War, or Economic Collaspe.

SIGNED: Grand Priest



Both signed by The First Ibernian King: Justo I. May our two nations live in peace!

From: Lintitte
To: Zelalta, Kor Thasse

~~~

The Korian Sea Pact

As by carving your words into this stone and paper, the three of Kor Thasse, Lintitte and Zelalta will enter mutual cooperation and alignment. Towards the end of days, the three will still stand for their guarantee of the other's safety.

As by signing this, a House of Provinces will be built in Kor Thasse, to represent the mutual interests of the trade pact. Each province will have three voters in this House; each province will have one enforcer. The enforcers may propose Acts to evoke; each such Act will be voted upon by both all voters and by all enforcers in seven days. If both the voters and the enforcers have agreed to the Act, it will be evoked.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will have free will to elect his own voters and enforcers, and none to elect his peers'.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will not fend to rule the House by himself.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province agrees to follow the demands of the Acts. If he fails to do so, an enforcer may propose a banishment of that ruler. The House will vote as normal, and if they vote in favor of that ruler's dismissal, he will be forced to abdicate. If he declines, he will be banished from the Korian Sea Pact.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will treat all banished provinces with war and suffering until they have paid a price found just by the House of Provinces. That province will then be embargoed by Korian Sea trade until ended by the House of Provinces.

As by signing this, the ruler of his province will act against enemies of his peers by supporting in times of war with times of war against the said peers. As such, all of our provinces will act as one fist in battle.

As by signing this, the descendants of the ruler of his province must sign this to acquire his throne.

~~~



Cordially signed,
Mirriam Riike, Head of the City Council
Erdo Harre, witness
Lily Ko-Selta, City Council Notary

The City Council of Kota has passed this historic treaty with an overwhelming majority. Naturally a few members were against the military aspect of the document but their numbers are insignificant. The treaty has been sent to the outlying village councils yet the City Council does not foresee any of them refusing it and has therefore approved the treaty's signing.

To commemorate this event the City Council has appropriated funds for the visit of the dignitaries of Lintitte and Zelalta. The planned itinerary follows:

The First Day
-Arrival in the afternoon in Kota
-Tour of the Palace and meet the council
-Banquet with a circus troupe for entertainment

The Second Day
-Breakfast
-Tour of the city and inspection of the new International District
-Luncheon on the waterfront
-Tour of the Palace Gardens to experience local flora and fauna
-Banquet and dance

The Third Day
-Breakfast
-Tour of the Shipwrights' District
-Trip to the fisheries and pearl divers
-Sail up river to the largest village of Kor Thasse to meet council
-Native luncheon
-Tour spice plantations and hardwood groves
-Return to Kota
-Final banquet

The Fourth Day
-Breakfast
-Closing ceremony
-Embarkment for Lintitte and Zelalta

From: Lintitte
To: Kor Thasse, Zelalta

We joyfully applaud our common goodwill and future friendship. May the riches of the Korian be spreadth between us and harvested in all times! The Lintitte will attend to the feast in Kota, but will ask permission to leave an assembly of diplomats behind who can settle the final matters over a month before having the Pact executed. Is that appropriate for you, dear friends?

To: Kor Thasse, Lintitte
From: Zelalta
We are very glad that our nation can come together and help each other in times of need and hopes this alliance lasts a very long time. Also our Monarchs and the Council of Zelalta shall attend the events in Kota. Also yes it would be appropriate for you to have diplomats left behind, it can greatly help.

Despite the efforts of my greatest engineers the House of Provinces will not be constructed in time to house the diplomats of Zelalta and Lintitte. However, Kor Thasse will grant plots of land in the city to each nation for the construction of an embassy and allow the diplomats to stay at the Palace until they have beds of their own.

To: Kor Thasse
From: Zelalta
That is fine, have your engineers take their time, building the embassies. The palace is good enough for now.

From Lintitte
To Kor Thasse

We agree with the men of Zelalta that it isn't a problem. :)

To the heads of state of Lintitte,and Kor Thasse
From: The King Korasism I Of Zelalta
As we are all people of rainforests, we would like to discuss some problems with the ways you live. The people of Zelalta live in the trees not touching the ground because it is very sacred and would like to preserve it, we would like to request you try to start living like this, of course it is acceptable if you choose not to, as these are my peoples beliefs, and your two nations have different beliefs regarding living styles, please don't be offended by this, it's just as some of my people are disgusted by how you live on the ground and contaminate it, and I am just trying to make them happy by sending this, again don't be offended. As we have said before it is completely acceptable to reject this offer, we actually expect it.
-King Korasism I


OOC: As you can see Zelalta's people always try to spread their beliefs to other nations, they think its there duty to get all of the inhabitants of the Rainforests [At least as you really can't live in large trees in the desert] living in tall trees to keep the ground pristine and sacred

Easy solution- just kill the people in the deserts :goodjob:

Dearest King Korasism I of All Zelalta

We will of course decline to your proposal. Your faith is not an integral part of our Pact, and shall therefore be treated as such; if you are still interested in spreading your old beliefs within our nation, you can propose it as an Act, although it will be unconstitutional and we know where our voters will stand.

Mark my words, we have taken no offense. But this is a reminder that our Pact is a Pact, but nothing more; we cooperate for the mutual benefit of our nations; we will help out with problems. But there is no enforcing one party for the sake of the other. And we like to plow our soil into fields and food, thank you.

Humblest,
Emperor Kuut-lin of the Lintitte

To: Ibernia, Terrey
From: Klaraternize

Triangle Alliance Pact

I, as head priest of the Klaraternize, have decided to write this myself. This is of utmost importance for the future times of our civilizations. I am proposing an alliance pact.

By signing the pact:

In any time of war, if any of our nations are attacked, we will immediately rush to the aid of our partner.

A head war-seer will be installed in each capital of each nation, with the war-seer leading the army out to war, proposing strategies, and other things like that. Army commanders will still have the decision to advance, retreat, ect.

Finally, the peace part. No matter how angry any nation is to another nation in the alliance, we shall never fight each other. If this happens, the one advancing into another's will be banished from the alliance forever. Furthermore, both remaining alliance members will oppress the banished one's army, until beaten off.
Please, just send someone to negotiate. This could be deadly if there is a war in the alliance, if there is another was waging just around the corner.

Signed,
Io Klarunna, High Priest of the Klaraterize
Iou Lonna, Adviser to the High Priest
Tuun Alssuna, Assistant to the High Priest

P.S.: Io, Iou and Tuun are titles that demand respect.

oh right this nes!

for now my orders would be:

SARPADE ORDERS
continue massively expanding lands in the grasslands to conquer more lands for animal breeding.
Continue breeding better horses - bigger, stronger, faster.
Increase economy by enlarging my food production allowing for greater population.
begin developing farming around the capital.
and also - increase horsemen with my eco points.

When's the deadline? :)

The notes of Lily Ko-Selta, City Council Notary, on this 75th session in the 23rd term of the City Council:


...
Mirriam Riike, Head of Council: For our next order of business I wish to bring to the council's attention a request of our neighbors across the Korian Sea. Our brothers and sisters in Zelalta believe the ground to be sacred to the point at which they live in the great trees of the jungle and construct walkways between the dwellings. They have asked that the people of Lintitte and Kor Thasse adopt these customs as we are also jungle cultures. The emperor of Lintitte has declined. However I believe the issue should be placed before you to discuss as we are perhaps more alike the culutre of Zelalta.
Erdo Horre, Council Member: It is true that we have much in common with the Zelaltan beliefs. Our own people would much rather navigate via the many waterways that are throughout our lands. During the rainy season it is difficult to find solid ground to stand upon! We should adopt this custom.
Vicc'o Solt, Council Member: While such a movement may do much to embrace our cultural heritage and bring our two peoples together it would be highly impractical here in Kota which is the one area that is where such a custom is least observed. Many of the villages practice this or have some other form of Earth reverence rituals. Kota is a city built on a river and a waterfront. We need to beach our ships, we rely on the lumber from the hardwood groves for construction, and our spice plantations bring trade so we may aquire the goods we lack. We would have to give all of these up to live amongst the trees.
...
The vote on the people of Kota adopting a tree-top lifestyle fails with 83 against and 37 for . The following conditions apply:
-The villages may continue to practice or adopt tree-top living
-A park will be created in Kota which will help the citizens reconnect with the Earth; No one will be allowed to touch the ground in the park
-There will be at least on holiday every year to celebrate the Earth
...
Mirriam Riike, Head of Council: Now we must discuss a matter which was raised by Guisep Ter-af. I will let him explain.
Guisep Ter-af, Court Geographer and Council Member: After studying maps of the island and Korian Sea I have discovered that our island may be larger than previously believed. I have discussed the possiblity of an exploration venture to General Throum'u [Head of Kor Thasse's Army] and he seemed quite pleased with the thought. Admiral Sheridox [Head of Kor Thasse's Navy] said she would support such a venture by sailing around the island while the ground forces marched inland. However both commanders await the council's decision before moving forward.
...
The vote passes 118 for and 2 against.
...

I sent orders already.

To: Kor Thasse
From: Zelalta
Thank you for your try at getting this notion passed, of course we expected it to not, and we accept this decision and are happy that at least the park land won't be ruined. We would like to invite the leaders of your nation to our capital the glorious city of Kynasm. Before we visit Kota. [Unless that already happed ??]

To: Lintitte
From: Zelalta We would like to invite the Emperor and his family to Kynasm our capital city, we would greatly appreciate this and it will bring out two nations much closer. We eagerly await your reply.

To Zelalta, From Kor Thasse

We would love to visit Kynasm and will create a party of council members to enjoy this honor. It will allow our people to get to know eachother more before your dignitaries visit Kota and our diplomats begin work on the details of the treaty.

OOC: The trip to Kota is going to happen whenever we discuss the treaty as it would be easiest for Zelalta and Lintitte to just leave their diplomats behind to do so at that time. At least that was my plan

To: Kor Thasse
From: Zelalta
We are honored you accepted our request, I hope you find the capital to your liking, Many Zelaltians are excited that we are getting an official visit from another countries head of state!.





To Ballard
From: Zelalta
Even though our traditions and ways are differant, we would like to have a non-agression treaty with hopes of increasing relations between our nations.

To: Zelalta
From: Lintitte

We will be honored to attend at the feast in Kynasm, and will bring dancers and festives as presents in friendship.

Douple post.

To Lintitte
From: Zelalta
We are honored you have accepted our invitation we hope you like the capital.



BTW, I sent revised orders this morning, did you get them?

moosy I hope its ok I put my orders on thread. right now i got nothing to hide... just making sure its ok.

Where's the Moose :confused:

"the moose have failed meee!"

Sorry guys, update will not come until the weekend at the earliest, so for anyone who hasn't sent orders you have till Saturday. I'm going to absent from the forums for the week, because I'm busy with my application to the National Honors Society at my high school.

Ahh, Saturday. Fine deadline to me. :) I can't wait for the update.

Take your time and good luck with the National Honor Society. I have college applications to work on this week anyway

All is good, Saturday is fine, because its Christmas break [for me atleast :)]
anyway;

To: Lintitte, Kor Thasse
From: Zelalta
If we ever get the chance will other nations be invited into the alliance?

To: Zelalta
From: Kor Thasse
I believe that this would be something to discuss when we discuss the treaty. (OOC: If I have the time this week I'll write a little story bit for each of the days in Kota when you visit and then we can start discussion on the treaty.)

To: Zelalta
From: Lintitte

For now, I would appreciate the Pact to be fully complete; afterwards, I would expect any inclusions of alliances as proposed Acts within the House of Provinces.

To: Kor Thasse
From: Zelalta
We agree we should discuss it in the future when the alliance is confirmed.

To: Lintitte
From: Zelalta
We agree with this, it should be voted on if this happens.
We also agree with the pact being complete for now, for it is called The Korian (? correct?) Sea Pact, and we are the only nations on the Korian(?) sea.

OOC: As the update hasn't passed, the Pact isn't actually "official" in that understanding. I'd give it some years to settle before we play around with it. :)

OOC: Yeah. I was just wondering, And i know it really isn't Official yet :P .

How long until the update?

EDIT: No, I'm not going to annoy people by saying this twice (referencing ZPNESVI)- but it is worth asking.

I am guessing tomorrow. Or Tuesday.

Stillbirth?

I suppose the Moose is very busy running Santa around!

I apologize for the lack of update, but the Christmas season is rather crazy. Update will be up later tonight or tomorrow, but now, I must begin cleaning like a house-elf for a Christmas Eve party.

Good news indeed :)

@MooseWarrior I am leaving this NES. I'm sorry, I just have lost interst in this NES completly.

Update 1: The Christmas Present
Ancient Minnestron song as translated by modern day archaeologists. “Joy to the world, the great soup has come. Let us enjoy its taste. And every person shall know the goodness and celebrate with us, and celebrate with us, as we eat the soup!”


The Akhaazi people, in the North Sea, on the isle of Akhaaz have grown. The populace has expanded, and Akhaaz has developed newer, better techniques for fishing,(+Economy). To accommodate the increased population, Akhaaz has peaceful expanded, bribing the small tribes of barbarians with food and goods.

The floating nation of Lanee captured a notable pirate that had been terrorizing many trading ships around the coastline of the mainland. Capturing the ship, the captains took the pirate’s booty and distributed it among themselves.(+Banked Econ). However, this fortuitous event came at a price.

Evidently envious of Lanee’s good fortune, the mad ruler of Ibernia decided to march across the continent to the sea, dragging their ship behind them. However, halfway there, the military of Ibernia decided that they would never reach the sea and turned back. (-150 Militia due to the rigors of travel. +unrest.) In light of this failed invasion, the ruler of Ibernia increased the strength of his military by training 50 Cavalry and raising another 200 Militia.

In the northern river delta, lies the land of Terrey. Improving upon the lush lands around the river delta, the people of Terrey have built new farms. To aid the farmers in getting their produce to the city on Iegar, the “Island of the People”, the ruler of Terrey has created new roads leading into the city. Terrey has used military force to expand along the coastline of the mainland, taking a few casualties from the savages’ sporadic resistance.

In the mountains to the west, Klaraternize is slowly growing. With not much spending to speak of, the government is amassing wealth. Who knows what they will do with this wealth? In other news, Klaraternize has made a trade agreement with the other nation of the mountains, Ibernia, as well as an agreement with the nations of Terrey and Minnestron.

Minnestron has created new farms to improve vegetable growth for their soups.(+Economy) In addition to this, they have trained 100 more soldiers to defend their lands. In order to properly feed everyone in the nation, they have also begun an ambitious project. King Campbell of Minnestron has decided to create a great big bowl of soup that will be filled with excess food (soup) and used to feed the poor. Minnestron has also agreed to a trade agreement with both Terrey and Klaraternize.

The rulers of Pedelan have decided to create markets to give their traders a place to trade. Protecting these markets are armed guards, dealing swift, harsh punishment to thieves. They have also been building irrigation ditches to increase the output of their farms. The people of Pedelan have long been throwing rocks into fires. Eventually they noticed that some of the rocks melted and formed a shiny material. They have begun gathering this material and trying to make tools out of it.(+Tech) They have also expanded their lands by bullying and bribing local barbarian chieftains.

Kronaria is another nation that has done little over the past years. They have sat and amassed the wealth from their economy and expanded a little. They also have not made any agreements with neighboring nations, preferring instead to slaughter the barbarians near their own land.

Jenet has been a busy nation over the past few years. They have begun building a great port, the Port of Janet. To help pay for the cost of the port, the rulers increased the tax on the populace of Jenet. However, they were unwilling to pay, so the ruler had his Militia dress like the army of Sryyn’yh and terrorize his own people into paying a tax for their “defense”. It worked, and to further the nationalism, the king has had rumors spread of horrible atrocities that the people of Sryyn’yh have committed.(+Banked Econ, +Unrest) On the other hand, Jenet offers deals of peace and trade with the people of Syrrn’yh, Undeanea, and Kronaria.

“And we thank you all for accepting our offering and providing another year of happiness.” The people of Sryyn’yh did have much to be thankful for. The land flourished and much food did grow. They had also developed friendly relations with the nations around them; effectively entering into an alliance with Ibernia and creating a trading route between themselves and Jenet. The people also began work on a great temple to their god of the mountains.

The talkative people of the land of Boker have been expanding in a rush towards the coast. They have been strangely amassing an army. It must be the result of the new council, led by Elder Arian. They have also begun constructing a monument. Named the Crazy Horse Monument, it is as yet unclear as to what it is being built in honor of. It could be a monument honoring insane horses, or the late Elder “Crazy Horse”.

The Undeanean Empire has been growing steadily over the past years. They have expanded southwards along the coast. As well as reaping bountiful harvests, they have amassed some wealth for later spending.

The Webbites have been very busy. Rather than working themselves, they have bullied and enslaved local barbarian tribes to farm for them. They have also stolen all the wealth they could find, adorning themselves with precious jewels and metals. They have also begun compiling a tome of the greatest insults they can think of, which will be viewable for a fee from its citizens, as well as memorized by every member of their armed forces for shouting in battle.
Sarpade continues to breed animals, especially horses. They have expanded for that reason, and that reason alone. Gaining more lush grassland for their horses, they have begun breeding better, faster, stronger horses for their military and for the general populace. They have also begun growing better crops and more of them to feed the growing population(+Economy).

The council of Zelalta has decided to repeal the law banning people from touching the ground. This has led to increased expansion, although the people have not yet left the rainforest. The council also saw it fit to increase the size of the militia to help expansion, as someone needs to fight of jungle predators and the barbarian tribes to clear the way for the Zelaltan people. They have also signed a pact with the other peoples of the Korian Sea, Lintitte and Kor Thasse.

The people of Lintitte may have been idle, but their ruler has not been. He has signed the Korian Sea Pact with Zelalta and Kor Thasse, helping all three nations. The military of Lintitte has also been roving around, claiming more territory for the nation of Lintitte.

The nation of Kor Thasse has been exploring and expanding. They have annexed most of the northern half of the island, and are working on bringing in more territory. They are also the third member of the Korian Sea Pact, along with Lintitte and Zelalta. They hosted a four-day feast and tour of the nation, welcoming ambassadors from both Zelalta and Lintitte. The wise men of Kor Thasse have been experimenting, and with a little aid from the people of Lintitte, they have made some interesting discoveries.(+Tech)

In Ballard, the average man had terrible aim. To remedy this, the King has brought in mercenaries from a foreign land across the mountains, to help train the aim of Ballard’s military, as well as to help defend Ballard against any threats. To improve the prowess of the Ballardian military, as well as train their aim, they will be participating in mock battles rather often, with the King himself participating to inspire his men. They have also begun training their military in stealth and night attacks. To improve performance, the King has offered rewards to exceptionally good military members, including titles of nobility and permanent tax exemptions. They have begun using this training on the barbarian tribes as they expand southwards.

Map:

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Comments:
Did not receive orders from:
Lord_Joakim
Haseri (Got it today, but there really was no orders :P)
Nethys
Zergy6


Some questions were asked about various things, I will answer these tomorrow, because I have to leave to go to another Christmas Party now.

Good update :goodjob:

Good update :)

When can we expect stats?

Yeah, stats couldn't have been updated, since it says my economy grew, yet it is the same and I should have more horses...

Good update :)

When can we expect stats?

Tomorrow, see end of the update :)

Cool! Update =D

I've been waiting for the update. I will send orders once the stats are updated.

From Ballard
To Korian Sea Pact

My intentions are to to expand next to the north and northwest- given this, I propose a non-aggression pact. If you accept, I am willing to leave the territories between myself and Lintitte to them.

To: Lanee
From: Akhaaz

Your ships are welcome to trade in our ports. We have a lot of fish, which is probably boring to you at this point, but we also have some nice grain crops and some fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Also, timber for your ships and metal and stone that might interest you. You really can't go wrong.

To: Ballard
From: Zelalta
Though we need all three nations to accept this, Zelalta accepts this agreement. We hope we can live in peace.

To: Boker
From: Zelalta
We would like to propose a Non Aggression Agreement. We anxiously wait your reply, and hope we can come to an agreement.

To Jenet
From Sryyn'yh

None of our military has ever entered another nation, your rude and selfish act of impersonification has shown us the way. However, we won't declare war over a petty matter, but only because nations fighting for honor due to shame brings tears to the River God while men dueling for personal offence brings laughter to them all.

We keep our trading deal, but any more tricks and our god will come and deliver sense in the way of a Christmas Present: an Express Ticket to Lleh!

TO Sryyn'yh

Neither do we fear your Water and Dirt Idols nor have you any say in what goes on beyond our borders. Leave us to run our country, and we shall leave you to run yours.

Keep your minds and harsh words to your own affairs and we can be at peace.

A bit bored, so trying a story.

The Administrative System of Central Ballard- Prologue
Within the Ballardian Empire, the primary geographical distinction was three-way- between the core lands around the capital (who generally used variants the commonly accepted pronounciation), the peripheral Northern lands in which the Empire originated but which were now ignored (who generally used the pronounciation "Ballaed"), and the ever-growing conquests since the Great Reform (who generally spoke distinctive tribal languages).

Of these, the people of "Central Ballard" (the capital region) in particular were known for consistency- compared to the decentralisation and low-level unrest in the rest of the Empire, they in particular were under Royal control and therefore could be administered as the King (why a King was part of an Empire will be explained later) wanted. This created the consistency which made them worth describing.

The basic system was created by Renched XV (it was a popular name amongst Ballardian Emperors), and involved the Four Levels of Government- the King at the top, the Governors below them, "Chiefs" and Nobility below them, and finally "Army Lords". Power was in theory centralised in the King answerable to the Emperor, but in practice mostly under the control of the Chiefs and Nobility.

The role of each of the four castes (and their origin) will be gone into...

Here is a little, story(?).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Zelalta Council Elder,Lorya Paryat, was sitting in the Council Chambers, the council was about to vote on Resolution # 1060. The Resolution stated; This Resolution hereby repels the Law of Not Being able to touch the ground. The Council member who created this Resolution, was a new council member voted just a month ago, this was the first Resolution he created. His name was Yoran Weexe.

Yoran started his speech to the Council "Glorious Councilors of The Council Of Zelalta, I am here today to try and pass what I think is a very important issue in our society. The issue? The Law that bans people from Touching the Ground, This Law is pointless, sure it has been in effect for Generations, but is it really necessary? Do we want the other nations of the World to look down apon us as the "People Who Don't Touch the Ground?!!?" The Resolution Banning that law would greaty assist our Nation in becoming a World Power, Just think, If this resolution is passed we could make our Nation larger by Moving out the rain forests"

As Yoran sat down breathless. One of the oldest Council Members, Wetya Hotkan stood up. And started Speaking.

"Do you the Council of Zelalta, really want to listen to a NEW member of the Council? He suggests we Repel the Law of Not Touching the ground, This is ABSURD! I Do not think we should ban it, for one it protects from the predators of the Rainforest such as the Tangs, and Gors, Some of the most fearsome animals on the planet! But we also have the law, because the ground is sacred, and many of us Believe it needs to be untouched! So I urge you to not vote for this resolution! And save our traditions!

After a few more speeches. Lorya Paryat the Council Elder stood up and called attention to the Council, he then said, "You the Council Members have heard both sides, now I urge you to vote for which ever side will benefit our Great Country the most, choose wisely".

After the votes had been counted up, Lorya, then called attention to the tired crowd, announces that the end the Resolution passed 264 to 236.

....The End, I will continue Tomorrow with more(?) if anyone wants it..

Yey an update! Very nice Moose :D

DIPLOMACIEZ:

From: Undeanean Empire
To: Sarpade
Greetings! We would love to learn of your surely advanced cavalry tactics in the fields of war, and your glorious horse breeding techniques! A peaceful trading relationship would benefit us both! What do you say?

From: Undeanean Empire
To: Jenet
Such a pact would dominate the sea, surely! Let us discuss it in private.

From: Undeanean Empire
To: Boker
Greetings! We would suggest peaceful relations between our two Empires as we expand and take over new lands. Trade would also benefit us!

From: Undeanean Empire
To: Sryyn'yh
Greetings from the Undeanean Empire! What would you say to a long friendship of fair trades and peaceful relations?

To: Boker
From: Zelalta
We would like to propose a Non Aggression Agreement. We anxiously wait your reply, and hope we can come to an agreement.

We accept your proposal.

From: Undeanean Empire
To: Boker
Greetings! We would suggest peaceful relations between our two Empires as we expand and take over new lands. Trade would also benefit us!

We are worried about your expansionist behaviour. We'll see how peaceful you are in the near future.

How much economy does one have to invest before our economy grow +1 ?

To - Minnestron, Pedelan
From - Terrey

It seems that our neighbors from the south are uniting, and if we do not unite ourselves, we will surely be conquered. The kingdom of Terrey proposes an alliance between our nations, the River Pact, which shall include free trade, military co-operation and aid in times of need. We can assure you, that if we stand alone, we die alone, but together we can make a diffrence, and bring order and peace to the northernlands. Do you accept?

To: Akhaaz
From: Lanee

Thank you very much.

Okay, updated stats yesterday, and now to be answering the questions.

1. Increase Economy by spending EP on increasing the economy, please include a reason as well. (e.g. - Irrigation, new markets, Bountiful crop harvests, etc.)

2. Increase your technology level by spending EP on it.

3. The army and navy are as good as your tech level, when your tech advances, you'll be able to upgrade your army and navy for 1 EP for every 600 soldiers, in any combination. (e.g. 600 Militia, 400 Infantry + 200 Militia, 400 Cavalry + 200 Infantry, etc.)

4.How much economy does one have to invest before our economy grow +1 ? Generally as much as you gained that turn, for instance if your Economy is 3/0, if you invest 3, your economy will go up. However, some players will get lucky and get an upgrade for cheaper. (As in, I just rolled a 20 on a d20.)

5. Projects get completed by 1 each turn, but investing 2 EP will count as an extra turn.

Any more questions or clarifications?

To - Minnestron, Pedelan
From - Terrey

It seems that our neighbors from the south are uniting, and if we do not unite ourselves, we will surely be conquered. The kingdom of Terrey proposes an alliance between our nations, the River Pact, which shall include free trade, military co-operation and aid in times of need. We can assure you, that if we stand alone, we die alone, but together we can make a diffrence, and bring order and peace to the northernlands. Do you accept?

To Terrey:
From Minnestron:
We accept northern brothers, let the Soup River Pact become a great tie between us.
In my own hand,
King Campbell

TO Sryyn'yh

Neither do we fear your Water and Dirt Idols nor have you any say in what goes on beyond our borders. Leave us to run our country, and we shall leave you to run yours.

Keep your minds and harsh words to your own affairs and we can be at peace.

to Jenet
(OOC: You made a grammar mistake!)
So we don't have a say on anything that goes beyond YOUR borders? How about our own lands?

From: Jenet
To: Sryyn'yh
(OOC: i meant, you have no say in what goes on in my country. "you have no say in what goes on beyond our borders")

Yes, our borders. You have no say in what goes on beyond our Awesome Iron Curtain Of Mystery!

"And so, an Iron Curtain falls upon the old world"

To: Boker
From: Zelalta
We are glad you have accepted our treaty may we live in Peace

Holy ****, I should've followedd this thread. >_<

To Ballard
From Lintitte

We see that we find your deal very promising, and will propose it as the First Korian Pact Act.

To Korian Sea Pact
From Lintitte
CC: First Act

We propose that the first Act will be to sign a mutual non-agression pact with our beloved neighbours, the Ballard. What do our remaining provinces think of their proposal?

To: Korian Sea Pact
From: Zelalta
CC: First Act
We agree to having a non-agression pact with Ballard, but we Should include Boker in this act aswell, as they are our (my) neighbors.

To: Korian Sea Pact
From: Lintitte
CC: First Act

We would prefer that matter to be proposed as an Act in itself beside our First Act.

To: Korian Sea Pact
From:Zelalta
CC: 1st Act
Alright, that can be proposed as another act another time.

Sapade diplo
to Undeadnean realm
The Sarpade has nothing to gain from trade with your realm. We do not wish to associate ourselves with outsiders.

To: Webbites
From: Zelalta
Many people of The nation of Zelalta demand that the Webbites become more civilized like many of the others of the continent and stop living like barbarians, and stealing from other tribes, if you become a real civilized nation we may refrain(correct word???) from attacking you, we await your reply.

__________________
If that comes upon as a little.. well mean sorry =\, just training to add a little character :P

Dropping this, sorry.

when are orders due?

(for those who don't get it, this happened about two weeks before the update took place.)

The messenger sat quietly on the large bench before the priest's humble desk. The fearful little Outlander fellow had arrived early this morning, and had been kept waiting, on Jahvik's orders.

"Jadueh, they still refuse the tax."

At last, the outlander spoke. Jahvik hated everything about this man, he decided; his colorful eyes and light skin were an unusual trait at best, though his high-pitched voice and irritating mouse-like demeanor sealed the deal.

"Still?" Jahvik snapped. "Send Jak-uike Makune in, please."

Jahvik was growing tired of the rebellious nature of the Jaffe outside the City. It was time for action, it seemed. Shortly the messenger left and Makune, the tall, muscular general entered.

"Makune, the outlands are still refusing the new defense tax. They believe it unjustified, I'm told." Jahvik said quietly.

"Whatever you decide, the Jak-uike are behind you." he said, taking a seat.

"I would expect nothing less. An unfortunate accident, perhaps, should befall one of the Border towns."

"Yes. I'll arrange it with the other Jak-uike and Jadueh shortly. Anothe-"

They both stood up abruptly as a loud scuffle erupted just outside the office. Two lightly armed guards entered, dragging the limping figure of the messenger. "He was listening in, head pressed against door, Jadueh."

"Kill him."

Neither guard had hesitation. The man's neck was cut open and his blood gushed freely for a good minute and a half, covering his clothes and the floor as he was dragged off.

To: All
From: Zelalta
We the nation of Zelalta hope your rulers receive this message. We the nation of Zelalta is proposing that our nation will help bring peace to the world by being a diplomatic negotiator in times of war, or times of strugle between two nations hoping that they can come to terms and to peace, We hope you all accept this proposal for if you do our world may live in a wonderful peace!

To: Webbites
From: Zelalta
Many people of The nation of Zelalta demand that the Webbites become more civilized like many of the others of the continent and stop living like barbarians, and stealing from other tribes, if you become a real civilized nation we may refrain(correct word???) from attacking you, we await your reply.


To: Zelalta
From: Webbites
Yo dawg, you tryin to get all up in our grill, cuz we put yo dog in a grill and grilled yo dog, dawg. Leave us alone, or we PWN U N00b5!! All your base are belong to us.

OOC: Orders are due... Monday 11th.

Moose, I need feedback on my river divertion project. Possible or not?

Sorry, I don't think I have time for this.

ORDERS
buy more horsemen with all my economy.
use this horsemen and all army to massively expand borders to allow much more land for my animals!
continue working on horse breeding.

To - Pedelan
From - Terrey

"Have you considered the offer? It would be best if we would unite to an alliance, so that we can protect each other in times of war, and this land holds many."

To: Zelalta
From: Webbites
Yo dawg, you tryin to get all up in our grill, cuz we put yo dog in a grill and grilled yo dog, dawg. Leave us alone, or we PWN U N00b5!! All your base are belong to us.
To Webbites
From: Zelalta
Your bad grammar just enforced the reason to do so ;)! We can barely understand you

OOC: Lol

Sorry for my absence lately, kept forgetting to check this.

To:Zelatla
From:Klaraternize

We accept your offer, but we must draw terms here. If someone attacks us, we would like the right to fight back, not negotiate.

I should start getting back into things myself...

The Administrative System of Central Ballard- Part 1 (From Chieftans to Army Lords)

i: The Peasant's War
Since before it's recorded history began, most of Ballard was run under one of several quasi-tribal systems- Non-Government (taking orders from Ballard's Emperors but having a form of 'mob rule' at home and councils of some percentage of the tribesmen when necessary), Chieftancy (a Chieftan, usually either hereditary or with the right to choose his sucessor, having control over local affairs), Eldership (a single Elder or Council of Elders running the region according to a set of laws they remembered) or Shamanship (a Shaman, claiming the right to interpret the will of the Gods or Spirits, and using this power to control local affairs).

The reign of Renched XIII began to change this. Renched was not only a corrupt man, but one used to the idea of monarchy- court traditions had exalted the idea of a hereditary ruler, leading him to implicitly assume it was the only form of government. Confusing various types of institutions, he sought to impose Chieftancies on his lands.

The result was the Ballardian (there were other ones) Ten Years War- a war characterised by peasant confederations (each made up of various villages in revolt) attempting to unite to form a common army, thwarted by smaller but more organised Imperial forces attempting to stop them. Both sides would experiment with barbarian mercenaries in insignificant numbers, foreshadowing later developments.

Ultimately, the war came to an anticlimatic end. Imperial forces believed themselves close to victory, as disease was killing far more peasants in the revolting forces then theirs. However, this was rendered irrelevant by the death of Renched due to the plague, and a stalemate due to the coming winter.

Rollan I was reluctant to attack, hoping for further plagues. However, the spring affected his forces worse than the revolters- technically more of their soldiers died, but sufficent reinforcements converged on the main Imperial posistion as to force them to terms. After a few weeks of negotiation, most of Renched's favourites had lost their posistions.

ii: The Consolidation Period
Renched XIII would not have regretted the Ballardian Ten Years War, and may even have accepted it's result. However, he would have commited suicide had he realised where it's results would eventually lead.

During the war, roughly 30% of Imperial forces were led by Chieftans, exposing them to death in battle and through disease (and foreshadowing the future Army Lords). Additionally, Chiefs were seperated from their subjects, leading them to look elsewhere for marriages. Inevitably, several Personal Unions emerged- one man being rightful Chief of two or more villages.

Chiefs in the sense Renched XV understood them began here, during the reigns of Rollan I and Renched XIV- members of organised dynasties, each attempting to exploit inheritance laws and marital gambits to expand their domains and increase their influence. They were not technically Noblemen (Nobility at the time was mostly confined to Court officials), but they saw themselves as such.

(To be continued)

OMG, I think we have a Neverwonagam3 clone! (OOC JOKE)

Nice story, I enjoyed it. :)

It's been a while, so asking about the next update.

I'm working on the update, but have been distracted by Portal and Left 4 Dead. Expect the update Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

Well, I'm bored and I don't post much...
So here is a story on my people's religion.

The Book of Klaraternize - Part 1 of 4
The World's Beginnings

In the beginning of the world, there was nothing but a swirling void of chaos, with nothing to control or end it. For thousands of years this void raged, until one day...

An unknown babe, unmarked and with no parents, fell into the center of the void. There it lay, sleeping for three days until it became a man of about thirty years of age. In control of the void itself, he took it for himself, first creating a suitable wife for himself, and then shaping the world.

The gods had created the universe.

The world now formed, but uncreated fully, the god and his wife needed gods under them to run and help create the world. So it was such that he created six more, one for each element he would need- Water, Air, Earth, Fire, Death, and Life. And so had the gods' existence begun.

First, the god commanded that water fill the world.
And so the seas and rivers were created.

Then, for there were no barriers between the water, he had the earth god create land between the seas and rivers. He also needed somewhere for them to live, in between the air and ground. So the mountains were created.
Land had risen.

But there would need to be space to move around in, to make things lighter...So the god had the air element create air, to allow things to move.
Air had been created.

Alone with only his fellow people, the god commanded Life to make creatures.
So then people had begun to inhabit the earth.

He feared the eventually, the creatures could amass and destroy everything. He commanded Death to roam the earth forever, killing off those who were supposed to die.
Death began to stalk the earth.

The earth was a cold wasteland. So he had Fire create the sun and put it high over the world, creating the earth.
The sun was made.

But the world, although complete, was still a wasteland of dirt and nothing else...

Update? (10char)

Sorry for the late reply.. been busy w/ new video game :D...lol

To: Klaraternize
From: Zelalta
We understand, that if you are attacked you should have the right to fight for defence


Edit: When will the update be? Not trying to be pushy just wondering :)

I'm working on the update, but have been distracted by Portal and Left 4 Dead. Expect the update Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

It's Tuesday today. Any news?

I'm just wondering.. any update soon?

The update won't be for a while, sorry. Moose Pm'ed me saying that his internet is down for a while and he can't post the update, sorry.

hmm ok. too bad :(

Damn it, Moose! where the hell are you?!

Alright, sorry for the delay everyone, but my internet was down, then school became a real pain in the rear what with SAT and AP test studying in addition to homework, and my computer's hard drive got wiped, so update will be up by this Friday if people are still interested.

we get stat bonuses for sticking with it, right? :)

still interested. though i forget my overall scheme for my nation.

I'm still interested.