Rise of the Reichstag: A German IAAR

Election of 883 A.D: Germany at a Crossroads​

Early on, it seems that Jakob Hohenzollern and Sylwester Piast have established themselves a the leading candidates. Ludwig Hohenzollern trails largely, praying for a incredible turn of events. Meanwhile a frustrated Boudewijn van Vlaanderen has forfeited from the race. Even though Sylwester Piast holds more votes, Jakob is in line to inherit due to the controversial policy implemented by his uncle. Sylwester must garner at least two-thirds of the vote; he currently has only half. Will Jakob win by a technicality? Or will Sylwester pull out the votes needed? And, as always, never ignore the outside bet, Ludwig.


Current votes:

Ludwig: 1

Jakob: 3

Boudewijn: 0 (Forfeited)

Sylwester: 4


(Reminder, Jakob will not garner Ludwig's vote)
 
go ludwig!
 
Sylwester gains minor support.
 
When is voting over?


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Jakob wins the Reichstag election with 30% of the vote as the highest voted dynastic member

Votes:

Ludwig: 1

Jakob: 3

Boudewijn: 0 (Forfeited)

Sylwester: 6

Recap:
As the law states, if the leading Reichstag candidate cannot come up with enough votes, (two-thirds majority; Sylwester had only 60%) then the crown will be given to the current dynasty. The nobles are outraged. The reign sure has sure gotten off to a bumpy start.
 
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883 - 935: Inactivity and Inefficiency

Jakob, despite being a well-versed scholar himself, was required to lower funding on research and scientific expeditions to placate the nobles, already unhappy at his reign. As an alternative to revolt, Jakob clearly took this option, no matter how much of the money saved went into the nobles’ pockets, rather than the state treasury.

Spoiler :


As Jakob’s administration began to be marred by inactivity, Norse emissaries approached Jakob with a right-of-passage agreement. Aware of the Vikings’ reputation as looters and pillagers, Jakob hastily declined.

Spoiler :


Jakob continued his reign unmarried, much to the concern of his kin, but much to the delight of the eligible nobles. His cousins tried to convince him to marry just about anyone, but Jakob stubbornly refused to marry until he had found “the one.” In the 15th winter of his reign, Jakob, 38 years of age, thought he had found her. The King of Spain, Felipe II, having caught wind of a Germanic state to the northeast, sent out ambassadors to make contact with this new nation. One of the ambassadors was Felipe’s daughter, Isabella. As soon as he laid eyes on her, Jakob knew that she was “the one”. Throughout the entire diplomatic conference, Jakob was almost always within several yards of Isabella, quietly attempting to court her, leaving all the details, of which he usually handled himself, to his ministers. Jakob used nearly anything within his powers to win her over, from showering her with lavish gifts to even granting Isabella her own county (Unheard of for a woman at that time). Jakob, sure that his actions had made her fall in love with him, proposed marriage to her in front of his entire court and the Spanish envoy. As written in her journal (Published as The Spanish Princess) later, Isabella was in love with Jakob, but she had already been promised to the heir to the French throne. When Isabella revealed that to everyone at the banquet Jakob had arranged as a farewell to the Spanish ambassadors, the entire crowd roared with laughter. Jakob, heartbroken and embarrassed, stormed back to his chamber, where few would ever see him again.

Spoiler :


In Jakob’s stead, the ministers oversaw the completion of his road network, one of the goals set out by his coronation speech. Also, through some shrewd land deals and marriages, his ministers saw the Bohemian region added to German rule. Jakob was rather fond of his ministers, and one in particular was great friends with Jakob. A simple lowborn with a keen skill at negotiation, Gustaf was Jakob’s chief diplomat. Many in Jakob’s court grew jealous of Gustaf’s influence with Jakob, and began a plot to remove him from power.

Spoiler :


It would seem that their plot did not remove Gustaf from his position, but rumors spread that they instead killed Jakob. There is no solid evidence behind these claims, but, at the time of his death, Jakob was in the process of amending the laws of the Reichstag so that the ministers would be given claims to use in elections. While meaningless for the most part, as most in the ministry were landed nobles already having claims, this would give people like Gustaf the ability to run for the crown after Jakob’s death. Some suspect that, having knowledge of this amendment, several courtiers plotted to kill Jakob himself before it was passed. If they did plot, it succeeded. In one of Jakob’s infrequent visits outside of his chamber, he was hit on the head by a falling pot while touring the kitchen. While at first merely giving Jakob mild migraines, it would eventually escalate, first to shooting flares of pain, then to periods of unconsciousness, until Jakob eventually fell into a coma and died, three months after being hit by the pot in January of 912. He may not have succeeded in his mass Christianization projects, but he did see some of his goals achieved, including the road network he so cherished.

Jakob left no children, but several of Ludwig’s children intend to run, along as some members of the aristocracy. However, Germany faces a new threat. Although their status as friend or foe is unknown, a new power to the west wishes to stake out their own claim in Europe. Batavians under Lutbert van Vlaanderen, son of Boudewijn van Vlaanderen (who unsuccessfully ran for the crown of Germany), have risen up to establish their own state. Germany will need a strong leader to handle this problem. Candidates in the Reichstag have already begun to address this issue upon Jakob’s death. But this will certainly be a test for Germany. What will she do to cope with the Dutch?

Spoiler :
 
Yay you're back!
 
Dutchmen don't do much...though, they may...misappropriate Hamburg if they're aggressive...
 
Dead?
 
Nah, baseball said this take awhile to do updates for.
 
Summer camps + working on another project = Little time to update this. Sorry guys, but I'll come around to this sometime soon.
 
Election of 912 A.D: Return of the King?​

Disclaimer:
1. -These candidates and many more in the future are not and will not be entirely historical. Many will be either purely fictional, real but anachronistic, or inspired by real people.
2. -Additionally, this game progresses on Normal speed, meaning each candidate will only rule for a short amount of time. (Each turn takes ten years until 1400, IIRC. The current year is 920)
3. -All locations (ex. 1W, 5N) are relative to the starting location.
4. -If a certain policy is not stated in a candidate's information, (ie. Change tech to Engineering) then that specific policy will likely remain the same as his predecessor.
5. -Not all game terms will be stated like game terms. Phrases like "Wishes to develop an ocean-faring ship design" will roughly equate to "Research Optics"

Candidates:

Ruling Dynasty

Freidrich - Hohenzollern

Information
Freidrich is the eldest son of Ludwig Hohenzollern. Continuing in his tradition, he served in the garrison of Hamburg. Continuing in his other traditions, he has thirteen children, not one legitimate. An intense drunkard. Favors militarism over peace. Plans to prioritize the production of military equipment, but only after securing precious mineral deposits in the Rhineland.

Johann - Hohenzollern

Information
Johann is the fourth son of Ludwig Hohenzollern, firstborn of his second wife, Anna. As the Count of Bremen, he orchestrated several shrewd land deals that netted quite a considerable profit. He has ever since been well-known patron of the arts. Shows interest in studying the artistic customs of Greco-Rome, and implementing such elegant designs of marble and stone into German culture. Independent thinker; does not believe that the Dutch are a threat, nor thinks that a considerable amount of resources should be devoted to production. Would attempt to placate the French in order to ensure peace.


Reichstag

Adalbert - von Mainz

Information
Adalbert is the Prince-Bishop of Mainz. He abhors the dynastic bickering done by kings and dukes. Would propose an edict barring those not pledged to God from holding the throne, believing it God's will. Though relatively young, plans to continue the isolationist policy used for decades. Believes he can favor both growth and industry, improving the Frankfurt area. Picking up from where Jakob left off, would commission a large-scale Christianization project.

Konrad - Karling

Information
Konrad is the aging grandson of Otto I. In ailing health, he requires a plethora of aides, all who each exert a small influence on him. A skilled diplomat, would attempt to win over both the Dutch and French, meanwhile training a small army for emergency. Believes that the plans of the Hohenzollerns would continue to benefit the nation. Wants to create a mining operation over some iron deposits near Frankfurt.



Current votes:

Freidrich: 1

Johann: 1

Adalbert: 2

Konrad: 5


______________________________

Voting is over.
 
Adalbert von Mainz
 
Konrad Karling
 
Normally, I would vote for the Karlings however I don't want the elected Emperor to die halfway through his reign of bad health. Plus, people could easily mislead him if he's sick half the time.
 
Freidrich
 
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