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Obsidian's more of a central-central america thing, though, isn't it?
MjMNES IV - A Fresh Start
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nutranurse
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I am going to preemptively claim the title for "Best Orders Ever" in this NES. MjM can confirm the validity of this at his leisure.
edit: Oh poop! That is helpful.
edit: Oh poop! That is helpful.
MjM
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21/26
Not bad at all. You other four have 2 hours! (Boundless, Abaddon, bestrfcplayer[Julius Gandhi asked to be NPCed] and Lucy)
Not bad at all. You other four have 2 hours! (Boundless, Abaddon, bestrfcplayer[Julius Gandhi asked to be NPCed] and Lucy)
Abaddon
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MjM, I will be no longer leading the remains of the Egyptians. I may pick up another nation later on..
MjM
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Update tomorrow, is what I'm shooting for.
MjM
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IT 1 Update 1 500 – 490 BCE
Domestic and International Events
The Tuntun begin to become ever-so-slightly more centralized, as Itolpa A’axaca wields her power as a religious figurehead to try and bring the Tuntun together. People are still largely assoicated with the city they reside in, and local chieftains still have more political power than the Itolpa. However, this idea has been formed, and it is unclear how the Tuntun will go about this. Also, they have begun to actively try and trade with those around them, with Yaxtua, their southernmost city, being the center of this effort. The tribes around Yaxtua have a mixed response, some responding with fear and loathing of this attempt to trade, however, other more open tribes have begun to see this as a profitable venture, as there are many things in Yaxtua which can not be found anywhere else close by.
(+1 Tuntun Trade)
In the lands of the Tinak, religious cohesion also begins to increase, although more along strictly religious lines, and less of nationalistic lines like we have seen in the Tuntun. Still, this increased unification among the people does have it’s benefits.
(+1 Tinak Confidence)
The Myceni and Melalui peoples begin to interact with one another more often. Trade is becoming more commonplace between the two, and this has brought increased economic activity. Along the coast of the Myceni, fishing is becoming more commonplace, as agriculture in the highlands is difficult to undertake. The Melalui on the otherhand, have lands around Lake Titicaca that are more suited for agriculture, and coupled with an outbreak of disease along their coast, fishing has been scaled back. Both of these developments bring increased importance to mutual trade between the people of each tribe, as each one has something the other is lacking in.
(+1 Trade for Mycin and Melalui)
In the Western Mediterranean, numerous nations lower their trade tariffs to one another. The Tyravians and Rakans mutually lower their tariff, which brings their people closer together. The Rakans also lower their tariffs with the Sademoni. Also, the Rakans experience a trade boom due to the Kingdom of Cyrenaica opening up trade with Rash’a Iguodala to the East, which creates a new trade route extending all the way from the Nile delta to the Rakan capital of Ekdhan, passing through four different kingdoms.
(+1 Trade for Raka, Numidia, Tyravus, Kingdom of Cyrenaica, and Rash’a Iguodala)
The Rakans complete their massive Temple to Sdhedleva, which greatly increases their confidence as a people, as it is the first wonder of it’s kind built in the world.
(Temple to Sdhedleva COMPLETE, +2 Confidence)
The Veneti and Hanakai have always had a strained relationship, and trade was not flowing as a result. What little trade did occur between the two people has all but ceased, after it was found the Hanakai have been giving the Veneti contaminated items; food which had known to have gone bad, wine laced with poisons, etc. This has led to the Veneti leaders calling for war with the Hanakains, unless they make reparations..
(-1 Confidence for both Veneti and Hanakai)
With the recent expansion of the Rash’a Iguodala kingdom, it’s neighbors grow weary… (See Military Events)
(-1 Confidence for Tianok, Kingdom of Cyrenaica, Amorak and Nurmur)
The Tianot begin sending out missionaries far and wide, as far North as the Bosporous and as far West as the tip of the Italian peninsula. They have had somewhat of a success so far in converting the natives, as the missionaries are non-imposing and generally bring new technologies with them that the natives seem to enjoy, such as iron farming tools. However, it is straining on the crews of the ships who must resupply them every so often, and some have been lost to treacherous storms. [1]
(-4 Tianot Ships)
The Amorak begin to develop a unique, grand style of architecture. Their buildings begin to grow taller and more complex, while their univiersities, marketplaces, and palaces are of the highest quality in the civilized world. This begins to attract educated individuals from all around.
(+1 Amorak Education)
The Narmur attempt two expeditions, one to the Red Sea Coast to establish trading outposts with tribes there, and nother up the Nile to the lands of Nubia. The expedition to the Red Sea is not heard from again [2], while the expedition South fares a bit better (see Military Events).
(-2 Narmur Ships)
Increased cohesion of the Murdatti polytheism is developing, as other ‘demon’ gods within the lands are being marginalized at an even more alarming rate. Foreigners are accepted into Murdatti culture if they leave their old demons behind, and most are willing to do this, as living under rule of the Murdatti is more enticing than their old ways of life.
(+1 Murdatta Confidence)
The Bannermen and the emergence of the Sōsin bring about unrest in the Milnarid Empire. Various nobles do not want to commit more troops and resources to what they feel is already a decadent ruler in Milnar IV. The common people rally around Gerrigas, a new personality emerging on the frontier ascending quickly up in the political ranks, and gaining popular support. Milnar IV is still in power, but really only in name, as he has holed up in his palace, rather then deal wit the grievances from the nobles or the common people. The people want Gerrigas, or someone who Gerrigas supports to rule them, as Milnar IV is increasingly seen as weak. The subsequent rebellions (see Military Events) have also raised alarm, even though they have been subdued for now.
(-1 Milnarid Empire Confidence)
In China, recent incursions by the Kaiguo into the Ki Kingdom [see Military Events] has also raised concerns for the reamining factions in China, who fear they will be next.
(-1 Confidence for Fu Kung, Guanghu, Xia, and Shu)
Trade bolsters for the Kaiguo, with their new trade pacts with Guanghu and Gojoseon.
(+1 Trade for Kaiguo)
East of Asian mainland, lies the island of Japan. The Kikuka clan has begun to rise in power, and the town of Kikon has grown rather large, large enough for Kikuka tribesmen to exert their influence in the areas surronding Kikon, although admittedly, this area is not terribly large. The Kikuka has influence from the mainland in a limited way, such as the proliferation of rice as a main crop on the island. Wayward Chinese expeditions have landed over the years, although their influence is not terribly imposing. The culture is largely unique, with ancestor worship being important to the Kikuka, who bury the ashes of loved ones in giant mounds, which they then follow with a complicated ceremony. The strongest families of the Kikuka tribe are gaining power among the others, and a caste system is beginning to develop. The Kikuka are still young, however, and less civilized tribes around them pose a significant threat. [3]
(+Kikuka)
Military Events
The Dainzu warriors organize an attack against the Obsidian-People to their Southeast. They want this precious stone that makes for improved weaponry, and succeed in subduing a large amount of the Obsidian-People. However, the Obsidian-People have more advanced obsidian tipped weapons, which make for high Dainzu losses. Although, the obsidian can now be obtained by the Dainzu.
(-7 Dainzu Hundreds, +1 Military Training for Dainzu)
The Tyravians subdue the rest of the island of North Tyravus[4], although the barbarian tribes there aren’t nearly as friendly as they had hoped. Since the Tyravians have not had conflict for so long, as their home island of Tyravus has been under their control since time immemorable. This leads to Tyravians winning military conflicts by sheer numbers against the tribes, however, their losses are considerable.
(-9 Tyravian Hundreds)
The Clusiumites expand across the Italian peninsula, reaching the other side. Their tactics were superior to the tribes found there, and their army outnumbered them significantly. A new settlement of Asculai has been founded on the coast, expanding Clusium influence toward Hanakai and Veneti, as well as maintaining their presence in the Western Mediterranean.
(-13 Clusium Hundreds)
The Sademoni begin their Italian expansion. Their elite mercenary army makes quick work of the native tribes, and because of their impending force, many join them outright, instead of standing and fighting. The Sademoni also establish a settlement there, which has become important for new settlers and newly incorporated peoples from the native tribes. It is clear this city shall be of great importance to the Sademoni.
(-3 Sademoni Hundreds +1 large city)
The Kingdom of Cyrenaica expands toward the South, however, the lands they conquer are largely useless swathes of desert. It is a good thing their losses weren’t severe, however, because of the sparse population of the lands they conquered.
(-1 Cyrenaican Hundred)
The Koyunlu begin rapid expansion over 2 city-states in Anatolia. First, the city-state of Bithynia in the Northern end of the region, near the Bosporous, was attacked by well over fifteen hundred Koyunlians. However, they underestimated their enemies, and have been stopped short of Bithynia, taking rather heavy casualties. [5] The city-state of Pamphylia in the South was overwhlemed by sheer numbers. Over three thousand Koyunlians were dedicated to this attack, and overtook much of the city-state, as well as the city of Pamphylia itself. There is still some resistance in the West however, and the remaining free city-state of Lycia has taken in a lot of refugees from these other city-states, and has grown more united in the face of Koyunlu aggression. Because of this, they have become more centralized. They have also erected fortifications toward the Koyunlians, if they should attack.
(-31 Koyunlu Hundreds, +Lycia)
Not a big surprise, the Rash’a Iguodala declare war upon the New Khambatians officially and utterly. The Rash’a began by raising a massive army, mostly of foreign mercenaries, although they scrounged up what they could of their native population as well as more Egyptian slave warriors. They rapidly swept up the Nile, overwhelming New Khambatian forces on the border, as well as sailing up the Nile to New Khambat itself, in order to blockade and engage the main army there. The New Khambatians were offered an ultimaitum, fight the numerous army of the Rash’a Iguodala, or give up. The man who was sent to deliver this ultimatium was mercilessly slaughtered by the New Khambatians, which gave them their answer. Instead of waiting to get starved out, the New Khambatians engaged the Rash’a Iguodala just north of New Khambat. The New Khambatians outnumbered the Rash’a Iguodala with their new levy troops, and the battle was fierce.
It was the largest battle to date in recorded history, but in 499 BCE, the New Khambatian army met it’s demise. The weaponry and training of the Rash’a Iguodalans was superior to that of New Khambat. However, the Rash’a Iguodala took heavy casaulties, as their Egyptian slave corps decided to flee mid-battle, or at least try. Most of them did not get the chance, as the Rash’a Iguodalan new Numidian cavalry surronded any deseters and boxed them in, and forced them to fight or be killed. The New Khambatians fought to the last man, however, as they knew they would become slaves like their ancestors if they lived. After New Khambat fell, the rest of the cities along the Nile put up only a token resistance. Many were slaughtered, and many fled to the deserts on either side of the Nile. The harsh landscape killed most who fled, although there is still some light resistance out in the desert. The New Khambatians who survived and didn’t flee, were enslaved, much like the Khambatians before them. Victorious soldiers from Rash’a Iguodala were given parcels of land as a reward for their service. However, slave revolts at home also took out a fair bit of the garrison troops left behind. The revolts were all subdued, however, when word of Rash’a victory reached home, many slaves felt that their last hope for freedom was extinguished, and revolted, no matter how futile it may have seemed. For now, however, Rash’a Iguodala has control of all the productive lands of New Khambat, and has regained control of their own heartlands.
(-49 Rash’a Iguodala Hundreds [37 from New Khambat campaign, 12 from revolts at home], +1 Area and +1 Population to Rash’a Iguodala, +1 banked eco in the form of pillaging –New Khambat)
The Narmurians launch an expedition to explore the Nile to their South. Many tribes and peoples inhabit the shores of it, and it is decided that expansion will be undertaken. Some of the tribe, once seeing the Narmurian army, immediately gave in to their influence. Still, many of the tribes were less than friendly, and there were a few battles to subdue these peoples. Settlers to these areas have been limited so far, but as time goes on, more fertile land on the Nile is only a good thing.
(-4 Narmurian Hundreds)
The Daragi launch an incursion to the Northeast of them and fare well. Their losses are slim, however, their peaceful dealings to the Southwest of them did not reach any success, none of the tribes they attempted to sway to their side were buying it.
(-2 Daragi Hundrends)
The reforms within the Milnarid Empire are popular amongst the majority lower class, however, the nobles who did not want to contribute to the Sōsin or the new Bannerman recruiting centers, decided to use their influence to rebel, instead. Largely dissatisfied with Milnar IV themselves, however growing weary of Gerrigas’ increasing influence also, they decided to pledge allegiance to themsleves. They were largely crushed by superior numbers commanded by Gerrigas himself. Gerrigas is becoming increasingly popular, and more and more people are calling for Milnar IV to step down. He is still holed up in his palace, with his decadent court, not giving a care to the rebellions that threatened his empire.
(-18 Sōsin Hundreds, -6 Milnarid Empire Hundreds, 26 Normal Hundreds defected to their local nobles and were killed)
The Kaiguo also launch a military campaign of their own, against the Ki. The intial wave of propragandizers did not work as they had hoped, and in a way, this alerted the Ki that something was coming. However, it was too late, and the Kaiguo invaded, both by land and up the Yellow River. The more numerous Ki forces were intially holding back the invaders despite their dual attack. The Kaiguo advance was slow at first, but then the opportunistic Shu took their chance to strike in the East. With the Ki now outnumbered and outflanked, their forces largely surrendered or crumbled in the face of this impossible defence. What was left of their forces, anyway. It seems there was not a formal alliance between the Kaiguo and Shu, rather just opportunism by both kingdoms. The Kaiguo out manuvered the Ki as well as the Shu, and managed to take most of the populous cities along the Yellow River before the Shu managed to. The Shu largely took the foothills in the northern end of the Ki kingdom.
(-21 Kaiguo Hundreds, -13 Shu Hundreds, -Ki, +1 Area to Kaiguo)
Bonuses
Earliest Orders: fc (+1 banked eco)
Story Bonuses: erez87: +1 Infrastructure
Terrance888: +1 Confidence
fc: +1 Funnai
Agent_89: +1 Confidence
lord_joakim: +1 Infrastructure
das: +1 Infrastructure
Kan’_Sharuminar: +5 Hundreds
Azash: +5 Ships
Lord_Iggy: +1 Confidence
Best Orders: fc (+ 10 Hundreds)
Notes
Important Note about Projects
I have decided to limit projects to two projects per IT period. That means however many IT updates that are between BTs, for that period, you can only do two projects. After the BT, you can do two more. Your projects may not last forever however, and some project’s effects may not last over a BT. This is a game balance issue, as I don’t want everyone spamming unlimited projects for everything. I want to nip this in the bud
mischief early, so here it is. Any questions or concerns about this, ask away, like usual.
[1] The colonies were successfully established, but they are rather far flung.
[2] You would need to send troops, and probably spend an eco point to create and supply the settlement. Without either of these, the expedition failed.
[3] This may be a little more low-tech then what you were hoping for, but from what I can tell Japan in this time period was mostly disorganized tribes.
[4] Corsica
[5] A general description of tactics or strategy is advisable, SouthernKing. Simply telling your army to attack will make it attack, but probably not with the odds you have hoped for.
I need you guys to standardize your order titles. This is what it should be:
MjMNES IV: [NATION] Orders [YEARS COVERED]
It’s hard to find out who’s what if everyone names their stuff MjMNES Orders, or simply Orders.
Also, please include your stats in your orders.
As always, comments and concerns, as well as questions, are welcome!
I have a snagging suspuscion I am forgetting something…
Next Orders are due October 15th.
Domestic and International Events
The Tuntun begin to become ever-so-slightly more centralized, as Itolpa A’axaca wields her power as a religious figurehead to try and bring the Tuntun together. People are still largely assoicated with the city they reside in, and local chieftains still have more political power than the Itolpa. However, this idea has been formed, and it is unclear how the Tuntun will go about this. Also, they have begun to actively try and trade with those around them, with Yaxtua, their southernmost city, being the center of this effort. The tribes around Yaxtua have a mixed response, some responding with fear and loathing of this attempt to trade, however, other more open tribes have begun to see this as a profitable venture, as there are many things in Yaxtua which can not be found anywhere else close by.
(+1 Tuntun Trade)
In the lands of the Tinak, religious cohesion also begins to increase, although more along strictly religious lines, and less of nationalistic lines like we have seen in the Tuntun. Still, this increased unification among the people does have it’s benefits.
(+1 Tinak Confidence)
The Myceni and Melalui peoples begin to interact with one another more often. Trade is becoming more commonplace between the two, and this has brought increased economic activity. Along the coast of the Myceni, fishing is becoming more commonplace, as agriculture in the highlands is difficult to undertake. The Melalui on the otherhand, have lands around Lake Titicaca that are more suited for agriculture, and coupled with an outbreak of disease along their coast, fishing has been scaled back. Both of these developments bring increased importance to mutual trade between the people of each tribe, as each one has something the other is lacking in.
(+1 Trade for Mycin and Melalui)
In the Western Mediterranean, numerous nations lower their trade tariffs to one another. The Tyravians and Rakans mutually lower their tariff, which brings their people closer together. The Rakans also lower their tariffs with the Sademoni. Also, the Rakans experience a trade boom due to the Kingdom of Cyrenaica opening up trade with Rash’a Iguodala to the East, which creates a new trade route extending all the way from the Nile delta to the Rakan capital of Ekdhan, passing through four different kingdoms.
(+1 Trade for Raka, Numidia, Tyravus, Kingdom of Cyrenaica, and Rash’a Iguodala)
The Rakans complete their massive Temple to Sdhedleva, which greatly increases their confidence as a people, as it is the first wonder of it’s kind built in the world.
(Temple to Sdhedleva COMPLETE, +2 Confidence)
The Veneti and Hanakai have always had a strained relationship, and trade was not flowing as a result. What little trade did occur between the two people has all but ceased, after it was found the Hanakai have been giving the Veneti contaminated items; food which had known to have gone bad, wine laced with poisons, etc. This has led to the Veneti leaders calling for war with the Hanakains, unless they make reparations..
(-1 Confidence for both Veneti and Hanakai)
With the recent expansion of the Rash’a Iguodala kingdom, it’s neighbors grow weary… (See Military Events)
(-1 Confidence for Tianok, Kingdom of Cyrenaica, Amorak and Nurmur)
The Tianot begin sending out missionaries far and wide, as far North as the Bosporous and as far West as the tip of the Italian peninsula. They have had somewhat of a success so far in converting the natives, as the missionaries are non-imposing and generally bring new technologies with them that the natives seem to enjoy, such as iron farming tools. However, it is straining on the crews of the ships who must resupply them every so often, and some have been lost to treacherous storms. [1]
(-4 Tianot Ships)
The Amorak begin to develop a unique, grand style of architecture. Their buildings begin to grow taller and more complex, while their univiersities, marketplaces, and palaces are of the highest quality in the civilized world. This begins to attract educated individuals from all around.
(+1 Amorak Education)
The Narmur attempt two expeditions, one to the Red Sea Coast to establish trading outposts with tribes there, and nother up the Nile to the lands of Nubia. The expedition to the Red Sea is not heard from again [2], while the expedition South fares a bit better (see Military Events).
(-2 Narmur Ships)
Increased cohesion of the Murdatti polytheism is developing, as other ‘demon’ gods within the lands are being marginalized at an even more alarming rate. Foreigners are accepted into Murdatti culture if they leave their old demons behind, and most are willing to do this, as living under rule of the Murdatti is more enticing than their old ways of life.
(+1 Murdatta Confidence)
The Bannermen and the emergence of the Sōsin bring about unrest in the Milnarid Empire. Various nobles do not want to commit more troops and resources to what they feel is already a decadent ruler in Milnar IV. The common people rally around Gerrigas, a new personality emerging on the frontier ascending quickly up in the political ranks, and gaining popular support. Milnar IV is still in power, but really only in name, as he has holed up in his palace, rather then deal wit the grievances from the nobles or the common people. The people want Gerrigas, or someone who Gerrigas supports to rule them, as Milnar IV is increasingly seen as weak. The subsequent rebellions (see Military Events) have also raised alarm, even though they have been subdued for now.
(-1 Milnarid Empire Confidence)
In China, recent incursions by the Kaiguo into the Ki Kingdom [see Military Events] has also raised concerns for the reamining factions in China, who fear they will be next.
(-1 Confidence for Fu Kung, Guanghu, Xia, and Shu)
Trade bolsters for the Kaiguo, with their new trade pacts with Guanghu and Gojoseon.
(+1 Trade for Kaiguo)
East of Asian mainland, lies the island of Japan. The Kikuka clan has begun to rise in power, and the town of Kikon has grown rather large, large enough for Kikuka tribesmen to exert their influence in the areas surronding Kikon, although admittedly, this area is not terribly large. The Kikuka has influence from the mainland in a limited way, such as the proliferation of rice as a main crop on the island. Wayward Chinese expeditions have landed over the years, although their influence is not terribly imposing. The culture is largely unique, with ancestor worship being important to the Kikuka, who bury the ashes of loved ones in giant mounds, which they then follow with a complicated ceremony. The strongest families of the Kikuka tribe are gaining power among the others, and a caste system is beginning to develop. The Kikuka are still young, however, and less civilized tribes around them pose a significant threat. [3]
(+Kikuka)
Military Events
The Dainzu warriors organize an attack against the Obsidian-People to their Southeast. They want this precious stone that makes for improved weaponry, and succeed in subduing a large amount of the Obsidian-People. However, the Obsidian-People have more advanced obsidian tipped weapons, which make for high Dainzu losses. Although, the obsidian can now be obtained by the Dainzu.
(-7 Dainzu Hundreds, +1 Military Training for Dainzu)
The Tyravians subdue the rest of the island of North Tyravus[4], although the barbarian tribes there aren’t nearly as friendly as they had hoped. Since the Tyravians have not had conflict for so long, as their home island of Tyravus has been under their control since time immemorable. This leads to Tyravians winning military conflicts by sheer numbers against the tribes, however, their losses are considerable.
(-9 Tyravian Hundreds)
The Clusiumites expand across the Italian peninsula, reaching the other side. Their tactics were superior to the tribes found there, and their army outnumbered them significantly. A new settlement of Asculai has been founded on the coast, expanding Clusium influence toward Hanakai and Veneti, as well as maintaining their presence in the Western Mediterranean.
(-13 Clusium Hundreds)
The Sademoni begin their Italian expansion. Their elite mercenary army makes quick work of the native tribes, and because of their impending force, many join them outright, instead of standing and fighting. The Sademoni also establish a settlement there, which has become important for new settlers and newly incorporated peoples from the native tribes. It is clear this city shall be of great importance to the Sademoni.
(-3 Sademoni Hundreds +1 large city)
The Kingdom of Cyrenaica expands toward the South, however, the lands they conquer are largely useless swathes of desert. It is a good thing their losses weren’t severe, however, because of the sparse population of the lands they conquered.
(-1 Cyrenaican Hundred)
The Koyunlu begin rapid expansion over 2 city-states in Anatolia. First, the city-state of Bithynia in the Northern end of the region, near the Bosporous, was attacked by well over fifteen hundred Koyunlians. However, they underestimated their enemies, and have been stopped short of Bithynia, taking rather heavy casualties. [5] The city-state of Pamphylia in the South was overwhlemed by sheer numbers. Over three thousand Koyunlians were dedicated to this attack, and overtook much of the city-state, as well as the city of Pamphylia itself. There is still some resistance in the West however, and the remaining free city-state of Lycia has taken in a lot of refugees from these other city-states, and has grown more united in the face of Koyunlu aggression. Because of this, they have become more centralized. They have also erected fortifications toward the Koyunlians, if they should attack.
(-31 Koyunlu Hundreds, +Lycia)
Not a big surprise, the Rash’a Iguodala declare war upon the New Khambatians officially and utterly. The Rash’a began by raising a massive army, mostly of foreign mercenaries, although they scrounged up what they could of their native population as well as more Egyptian slave warriors. They rapidly swept up the Nile, overwhelming New Khambatian forces on the border, as well as sailing up the Nile to New Khambat itself, in order to blockade and engage the main army there. The New Khambatians were offered an ultimaitum, fight the numerous army of the Rash’a Iguodala, or give up. The man who was sent to deliver this ultimatium was mercilessly slaughtered by the New Khambatians, which gave them their answer. Instead of waiting to get starved out, the New Khambatians engaged the Rash’a Iguodala just north of New Khambat. The New Khambatians outnumbered the Rash’a Iguodala with their new levy troops, and the battle was fierce.
It was the largest battle to date in recorded history, but in 499 BCE, the New Khambatian army met it’s demise. The weaponry and training of the Rash’a Iguodalans was superior to that of New Khambat. However, the Rash’a Iguodala took heavy casaulties, as their Egyptian slave corps decided to flee mid-battle, or at least try. Most of them did not get the chance, as the Rash’a Iguodalan new Numidian cavalry surronded any deseters and boxed them in, and forced them to fight or be killed. The New Khambatians fought to the last man, however, as they knew they would become slaves like their ancestors if they lived. After New Khambat fell, the rest of the cities along the Nile put up only a token resistance. Many were slaughtered, and many fled to the deserts on either side of the Nile. The harsh landscape killed most who fled, although there is still some light resistance out in the desert. The New Khambatians who survived and didn’t flee, were enslaved, much like the Khambatians before them. Victorious soldiers from Rash’a Iguodala were given parcels of land as a reward for their service. However, slave revolts at home also took out a fair bit of the garrison troops left behind. The revolts were all subdued, however, when word of Rash’a victory reached home, many slaves felt that their last hope for freedom was extinguished, and revolted, no matter how futile it may have seemed. For now, however, Rash’a Iguodala has control of all the productive lands of New Khambat, and has regained control of their own heartlands.
(-49 Rash’a Iguodala Hundreds [37 from New Khambat campaign, 12 from revolts at home], +1 Area and +1 Population to Rash’a Iguodala, +1 banked eco in the form of pillaging –New Khambat)
The Narmurians launch an expedition to explore the Nile to their South. Many tribes and peoples inhabit the shores of it, and it is decided that expansion will be undertaken. Some of the tribe, once seeing the Narmurian army, immediately gave in to their influence. Still, many of the tribes were less than friendly, and there were a few battles to subdue these peoples. Settlers to these areas have been limited so far, but as time goes on, more fertile land on the Nile is only a good thing.
(-4 Narmurian Hundreds)
The Daragi launch an incursion to the Northeast of them and fare well. Their losses are slim, however, their peaceful dealings to the Southwest of them did not reach any success, none of the tribes they attempted to sway to their side were buying it.
(-2 Daragi Hundrends)
The reforms within the Milnarid Empire are popular amongst the majority lower class, however, the nobles who did not want to contribute to the Sōsin or the new Bannerman recruiting centers, decided to use their influence to rebel, instead. Largely dissatisfied with Milnar IV themselves, however growing weary of Gerrigas’ increasing influence also, they decided to pledge allegiance to themsleves. They were largely crushed by superior numbers commanded by Gerrigas himself. Gerrigas is becoming increasingly popular, and more and more people are calling for Milnar IV to step down. He is still holed up in his palace, with his decadent court, not giving a care to the rebellions that threatened his empire.
(-18 Sōsin Hundreds, -6 Milnarid Empire Hundreds, 26 Normal Hundreds defected to their local nobles and were killed)
The Kaiguo also launch a military campaign of their own, against the Ki. The intial wave of propragandizers did not work as they had hoped, and in a way, this alerted the Ki that something was coming. However, it was too late, and the Kaiguo invaded, both by land and up the Yellow River. The more numerous Ki forces were intially holding back the invaders despite their dual attack. The Kaiguo advance was slow at first, but then the opportunistic Shu took their chance to strike in the East. With the Ki now outnumbered and outflanked, their forces largely surrendered or crumbled in the face of this impossible defence. What was left of their forces, anyway. It seems there was not a formal alliance between the Kaiguo and Shu, rather just opportunism by both kingdoms. The Kaiguo out manuvered the Ki as well as the Shu, and managed to take most of the populous cities along the Yellow River before the Shu managed to. The Shu largely took the foothills in the northern end of the Ki kingdom.
(-21 Kaiguo Hundreds, -13 Shu Hundreds, -Ki, +1 Area to Kaiguo)
Bonuses
Earliest Orders: fc (+1 banked eco)
Story Bonuses: erez87: +1 Infrastructure
Terrance888: +1 Confidence
fc: +1 Funnai
Agent_89: +1 Confidence
lord_joakim: +1 Infrastructure
das: +1 Infrastructure
Kan’_Sharuminar: +5 Hundreds
Azash: +5 Ships
Lord_Iggy: +1 Confidence
Best Orders: fc (+ 10 Hundreds)
Notes
Important Note about Projects
I have decided to limit projects to two projects per IT period. That means however many IT updates that are between BTs, for that period, you can only do two projects. After the BT, you can do two more. Your projects may not last forever however, and some project’s effects may not last over a BT. This is a game balance issue, as I don’t want everyone spamming unlimited projects for everything. I want to nip this in the bud
mischief early, so here it is. Any questions or concerns about this, ask away, like usual.[1] The colonies were successfully established, but they are rather far flung.
[2] You would need to send troops, and probably spend an eco point to create and supply the settlement. Without either of these, the expedition failed.
[3] This may be a little more low-tech then what you were hoping for, but from what I can tell Japan in this time period was mostly disorganized tribes.
[4] Corsica
[5] A general description of tactics or strategy is advisable, SouthernKing. Simply telling your army to attack will make it attack, but probably not with the odds you have hoped for.
I need you guys to standardize your order titles. This is what it should be:
MjMNES IV: [NATION] Orders [YEARS COVERED]
It’s hard to find out who’s what if everyone names their stuff MjMNES Orders, or simply Orders.
Also, please include your stats in your orders.As always, comments and concerns, as well as questions, are welcome!
I have a snagging suspuscion I am forgetting something…
Next Orders are due October 15th.
MjM
Deity
Map of 490 BCE.
Spoiler :
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Deity
MjM
Deity
MjM
Deity
Angst
Rambling and inconsistent
Great update!
MjM, you may consider this letter a part of a story, especially if the proposal is accepted; if that becomes the case, I will write a follow-up.
To Rasha Qobe, King of Rasha Iguodala, Conqueror of Khambat
From King Absodir, Glorious in Wealth, King of Ekdhan and Rakadla
Rash'a Qobe,
Your campaign and victories in New Khambat rolls a wave of astound and fear throughout the world. The shift and pulse of power leaves words of awe and bewilderment with the passing merchants in Raka ports.
These tales have been spoken through the mouths of travellers and dwelt on the tongues of our musicians for months after the fall of the last city. The awed court players have asked me personally to present you a warm concert of tunes and beauty, created and written in the wake of your conquest.
We wish for your visit in the Temple to Sdhedleva during summer's warm night. The building has been built with music in mind - its seats are rounded around a playing and singing band, musing the arts of the Daughter God to the worthy ears.
We will afterwards hold a feast of ten days, brimmed with the playwright of Raka's finest composers and the tunes of Raka citizens.
Tell me, conqueror, whether this visit be accepted or not!
May you sail eternally,
King Abdosir
MjM, you may consider this letter a part of a story, especially if the proposal is accepted; if that becomes the case, I will write a follow-up.
To Rasha Qobe, King of Rasha Iguodala, Conqueror of Khambat
From King Absodir, Glorious in Wealth, King of Ekdhan and Rakadla
Rash'a Qobe,
Your campaign and victories in New Khambat rolls a wave of astound and fear throughout the world. The shift and pulse of power leaves words of awe and bewilderment with the passing merchants in Raka ports.
These tales have been spoken through the mouths of travellers and dwelt on the tongues of our musicians for months after the fall of the last city. The awed court players have asked me personally to present you a warm concert of tunes and beauty, created and written in the wake of your conquest.
We wish for your visit in the Temple to Sdhedleva during summer's warm night. The building has been built with music in mind - its seats are rounded around a playing and singing band, musing the arts of the Daughter God to the worthy ears.
We will afterwards hold a feast of ten days, brimmed with the playwright of Raka's finest composers and the tunes of Raka citizens.
Tell me, conqueror, whether this visit be accepted or not!
May you sail eternally,
King Abdosir
Starlife
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A Very Brief Summary of Kikuka Culture
The culture of the Kikuka has borrowed much from mainland Asia. This has to do with the fact that the indigenous peoples of Kikuka lands (Japan) have intermingled with settlers from the mainland over the course of more than a thousand years. Even though Kikuka culture borrows heavily from concepts found west of the island-peoples, crafts and innovations have taken their own form unique to the Kikuka. Kikuka's culture is focused around agriculture (rice farming). Wet-rice agriculture has allowed settlers to form a sedentary and agrarian lifestyle. This lifestyle is humble and features simple, yet efficient designs of architecture made from wood and stone are capable of sheltering large populations (which are growing quickly since the introduction of rice). In addition to an importance on rice farming, bronze and copper wares and simple pottery have also become a mainstay of Kikuka culture.
Fishing is also an important aspect of Kikuka's food supply (perhaps second only to vegetables). Coastal villages often provide fish to inland settlements in exchange for rice, vegetables, and other goods. Fish are also plentiful in the several rivers and streams of the land, allowing more semi-sedentary merchant fisherman to make a living, sometimes even settling on a prominent river.
Bamboo grows practically everywhere in Kikuka lands. It has been used as a common material for tools and trays for food. It is also used in some construction techniques, and is featured heavily as iconographic symbols in Kikuka artworks. The placement of bamboo is important in Kikuka gardens, which are just now developing into important areas of a Kikuka's household or estate (Kikuka is the word for the chrysanthemum which grows throughout the region - often petals from this flower are burned with loved ones in burial ceremonies).
Politically, the agrarian lifestyle has led to a focused importance on local society and thus local governing. While there is not an incredibly stable centralized state dictating policy to the various farming villages and larger settlement areas, there is a common understanding between Kikuka settlements which has led to trade and a rudimentary class system (note: politically I am hoping to introduce a Queen). Trade is usually conducted with bronze and other objects of prestige. Ruling local regions are chiefs, who are responsible for the well-being of the village or town, including economic affairs, culture, and defense. There are hundreds of these scattered, tribal communities. Conflicts between settlements do occur, and thus several settlements feature fortifications on top of hills or even moats and walls. More established, powerful chiefs often rule over vassals and collect taxes. In these situations, the relationship between master and vassal is usually mutually beneficial and promotes the construction and use of provincial structures and establishments (such as granaries, markets, and religious sites). Nonetheless, some settlements engage in violent struggles even amidst these peaceful developments.
The dead are important to the Kikuka. It is their belief that no one actually dies, but rather their spirit is released into the world. As such, the Kikuka are a very superstitious people who bow and clap hands during worship. They also build burial mounds with the ashes of loved ones, the bodies having been burned in a large fire and with a detailed ceremony. Religious sites or temples are well-respected by all settlements, and are typically considered places of neutrality even amidst prolonged conflict.
The culture of the Kikuka has borrowed much from mainland Asia. This has to do with the fact that the indigenous peoples of Kikuka lands (Japan) have intermingled with settlers from the mainland over the course of more than a thousand years. Even though Kikuka culture borrows heavily from concepts found west of the island-peoples, crafts and innovations have taken their own form unique to the Kikuka. Kikuka's culture is focused around agriculture (rice farming). Wet-rice agriculture has allowed settlers to form a sedentary and agrarian lifestyle. This lifestyle is humble and features simple, yet efficient designs of architecture made from wood and stone are capable of sheltering large populations (which are growing quickly since the introduction of rice). In addition to an importance on rice farming, bronze and copper wares and simple pottery have also become a mainstay of Kikuka culture.
Fishing is also an important aspect of Kikuka's food supply (perhaps second only to vegetables). Coastal villages often provide fish to inland settlements in exchange for rice, vegetables, and other goods. Fish are also plentiful in the several rivers and streams of the land, allowing more semi-sedentary merchant fisherman to make a living, sometimes even settling on a prominent river.
Bamboo grows practically everywhere in Kikuka lands. It has been used as a common material for tools and trays for food. It is also used in some construction techniques, and is featured heavily as iconographic symbols in Kikuka artworks. The placement of bamboo is important in Kikuka gardens, which are just now developing into important areas of a Kikuka's household or estate (Kikuka is the word for the chrysanthemum which grows throughout the region - often petals from this flower are burned with loved ones in burial ceremonies).
Politically, the agrarian lifestyle has led to a focused importance on local society and thus local governing. While there is not an incredibly stable centralized state dictating policy to the various farming villages and larger settlement areas, there is a common understanding between Kikuka settlements which has led to trade and a rudimentary class system (note: politically I am hoping to introduce a Queen). Trade is usually conducted with bronze and other objects of prestige. Ruling local regions are chiefs, who are responsible for the well-being of the village or town, including economic affairs, culture, and defense. There are hundreds of these scattered, tribal communities. Conflicts between settlements do occur, and thus several settlements feature fortifications on top of hills or even moats and walls. More established, powerful chiefs often rule over vassals and collect taxes. In these situations, the relationship between master and vassal is usually mutually beneficial and promotes the construction and use of provincial structures and establishments (such as granaries, markets, and religious sites). Nonetheless, some settlements engage in violent struggles even amidst these peaceful developments.
The dead are important to the Kikuka. It is their belief that no one actually dies, but rather their spirit is released into the world. As such, the Kikuka are a very superstitious people who bow and clap hands during worship. They also build burial mounds with the ashes of loved ones, the bodies having been burned in a large fire and with a detailed ceremony. Religious sites or temples are well-respected by all settlements, and are typically considered places of neutrality even amidst prolonged conflict.
Starlife
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The Marriage of the Seven Blossoms
Behold! Kikon. The structures here are humble, yet their design elegant. At the outskirts of the city, rice farmers are busy collecting their harvest. Meanwhile, within Kikon, the chatter of merchants and warriors alike can be heard. And on an early spring day in the year 487, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom. On the day this first blossom fall, a remarkable noise can be heard at the edge of the Kikuka domain. It is the sound of procession music. Woodblocks, primitive string instruments, and cymbals, all working in unison to create a sound fit for a lord. Even more remarkable is the fact that the air is filled with seven distinctly different songs, and that each song is coming from its own separate road, five roads total, and another by sea. Six lords are marching their diplomats into Kikon, right to the wooden walls of the hilltop where Lord Shia resides.
Lord Shia had taken leadership of Kikon and had for a time protected its walls from some of the more unruly clans. Yet one clan, the Hatara clan, posed a large threat to all of the rice farming clans and their trade routes in the vicinity of Kikon. Separately, the humble rice-farming villages were easy bait for the marauders of the Hatara. Together, though, they would be able to push back the warriors who threatened the honest work of farmers and merchants.
And so, on the day of the cherry blossom bloom, Lord Shia hosted a great reception in his home. The six clans gave gifts to Lord Shia and announced their intention to assist him in protecting the greater realm from the threats of the Hatara. Bowing to his new allies, Lord Shia began to focus more on creating an army. The Hatara had been plundering especially heavy during the spring of 487. Many farmers and merchants had begun to unify around Lord Shia and his allies, making Kikon into even more of a bustling, protected city. Lord Shia began to exert his new power by organizing a society based around Kikon, with roads expanding outward to the other five main island clans. He also expanded boat travel to the island to the west, known as Shikoku, in which the sixth clan resided. With the "Marriage of the Seven Blossoms", the estates of the original Kikuka Clan began to become wealthier and more influential. Greatly assisting the Kikuka was their geographic location combined with their ability to summon the manpower needed to add significantly to the joint defensive armies in their war against the Hatara.
But of greater interest during this time is Princess Akina, the daughter of Lord Shia, who would eventually rise to rule all that her father had created. And this is the beginning of her story...
Princess Akina & the Demons from the North
On a relatively quiet spring evening, the night blossoms were falling with a steady wind. Firefly Hill, the hill in which Lord Shia and his family resided, was dotted with pink and white petals. When the wind picked them up and flung them into the air, Princess Akina thought of her ancestors, and how they must live within that wind, and must be breathing upon the ground. With the falling of the cherry blossoms, a sense of overwhelming weight was always felt in the young heart of the princess. It was the beginning of spring in which her grandmother had died of illness. Princess Akina was the only one around to witness her death, with her mother in another village tending to the farmers and with her father and brother off to war. She watched as her grandmother's lips dried and she took her last breath. Ever since, the cherry blossoms falling prompted Akina to head to the burial mounds to pay a visit to her grandmother. She went to her home to comb her long, black hair and to fetch a jar filled with dead leaves.
The walk to the burial mounds from Firefly Hill was lengthy, but safe. It was lightly wooded and during the spring the air was not too hot. With the breeze it was actually quite cool, and Akina enjoyed watching the children of the village play in the grass at the base of the large, guarded hill. Following Akina at all times were two of her father's most prized guards. They each had spears and bows and followed at a healthy distance from the princess. Still, she felt burdened by their presence.
When Akina arrived to the burial mounds, the scent of dried chrysanthemum filled the air, along with the aroma of burning ghost leaves. The leaves were collected in the fall, kept in jars, and coated in the oils of various plants. Different scents represented different gifts and emotions for the dead. Akina had chosen leaves coated with peppermint, which represented cleanliness and typically assisted the ghosts of those who had died from stomach illness. Both during this time and during the ghost festivals Akina burned peppermint-coated leaves for her grandmother. Even in life she enjoyed the scent and the plant grew in abundance in their old estate before moving to Firefly Hill.
After placing the leaves on the large mound filled with her grandmother's ashes, she lit them with her lantern, rang the ancestor bell, bowed onto her knees three times, clapped, rang the ancestor bell again, and stood up. This year was the first year in which she did not cry. The guards noticed, as they were commanded by Lord Shia that they should inform him if she should not cry. This meant she was becoming closer to ascension.
The walk home began peacefully. That all changed when the rustling was heard in some vegetation near the estate. Leaping forth from the brush were several warriors with the black face markings of the Hatara Clan. Brandishing daggers, they surprised and made short work of Akina's guards. One guard lay dead, while the other was slashed behind the leg. Akina screamed and began to run, with her assassins in pursuit. One of the two assassins was shot in the back by an arrow from one of Akina's guards. Akina and her now-solo assailant quickly ran out of range, and the guard soon fainted from a severe loss of blood. Akina dropped her jar during the pursuit. It shattered, and the aroma of peppermint filled the air. Akina soon after fell to the ground, her eyes beginning to water and her throat dry. The assassin jumped onto her with the dagger. The point of it was aimed for her throat. Yet an arrow swiftly landed into the assassin's arm and pushed him off of the young princess. Running down the hill was a slew of soldiers from the Dazura Clan, one of Lord Shia's newfound allies, who had heard her screams. The commander of the soldiers, a military captain by the name of Rai, ordered the assassin to be taken prisoner to answer to Akina's father. The princess rose and looked upon her dirtied clothes, and proceeded to thank her rescuers. She was beginning to realize that her path to ascension would not be without pain and anguish. She also began to realize, along with the other soldiers, that Lord Shia's retribution would be swift and terrible.
Behold! Kikon. The structures here are humble, yet their design elegant. At the outskirts of the city, rice farmers are busy collecting their harvest. Meanwhile, within Kikon, the chatter of merchants and warriors alike can be heard. And on an early spring day in the year 487, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom. On the day this first blossom fall, a remarkable noise can be heard at the edge of the Kikuka domain. It is the sound of procession music. Woodblocks, primitive string instruments, and cymbals, all working in unison to create a sound fit for a lord. Even more remarkable is the fact that the air is filled with seven distinctly different songs, and that each song is coming from its own separate road, five roads total, and another by sea. Six lords are marching their diplomats into Kikon, right to the wooden walls of the hilltop where Lord Shia resides.
Lord Shia had taken leadership of Kikon and had for a time protected its walls from some of the more unruly clans. Yet one clan, the Hatara clan, posed a large threat to all of the rice farming clans and their trade routes in the vicinity of Kikon. Separately, the humble rice-farming villages were easy bait for the marauders of the Hatara. Together, though, they would be able to push back the warriors who threatened the honest work of farmers and merchants.
And so, on the day of the cherry blossom bloom, Lord Shia hosted a great reception in his home. The six clans gave gifts to Lord Shia and announced their intention to assist him in protecting the greater realm from the threats of the Hatara. Bowing to his new allies, Lord Shia began to focus more on creating an army. The Hatara had been plundering especially heavy during the spring of 487. Many farmers and merchants had begun to unify around Lord Shia and his allies, making Kikon into even more of a bustling, protected city. Lord Shia began to exert his new power by organizing a society based around Kikon, with roads expanding outward to the other five main island clans. He also expanded boat travel to the island to the west, known as Shikoku, in which the sixth clan resided. With the "Marriage of the Seven Blossoms", the estates of the original Kikuka Clan began to become wealthier and more influential. Greatly assisting the Kikuka was their geographic location combined with their ability to summon the manpower needed to add significantly to the joint defensive armies in their war against the Hatara.
But of greater interest during this time is Princess Akina, the daughter of Lord Shia, who would eventually rise to rule all that her father had created. And this is the beginning of her story...
* * * * *
Princess Akina & the Demons from the North
On a relatively quiet spring evening, the night blossoms were falling with a steady wind. Firefly Hill, the hill in which Lord Shia and his family resided, was dotted with pink and white petals. When the wind picked them up and flung them into the air, Princess Akina thought of her ancestors, and how they must live within that wind, and must be breathing upon the ground. With the falling of the cherry blossoms, a sense of overwhelming weight was always felt in the young heart of the princess. It was the beginning of spring in which her grandmother had died of illness. Princess Akina was the only one around to witness her death, with her mother in another village tending to the farmers and with her father and brother off to war. She watched as her grandmother's lips dried and she took her last breath. Ever since, the cherry blossoms falling prompted Akina to head to the burial mounds to pay a visit to her grandmother. She went to her home to comb her long, black hair and to fetch a jar filled with dead leaves.
The walk to the burial mounds from Firefly Hill was lengthy, but safe. It was lightly wooded and during the spring the air was not too hot. With the breeze it was actually quite cool, and Akina enjoyed watching the children of the village play in the grass at the base of the large, guarded hill. Following Akina at all times were two of her father's most prized guards. They each had spears and bows and followed at a healthy distance from the princess. Still, she felt burdened by their presence.
When Akina arrived to the burial mounds, the scent of dried chrysanthemum filled the air, along with the aroma of burning ghost leaves. The leaves were collected in the fall, kept in jars, and coated in the oils of various plants. Different scents represented different gifts and emotions for the dead. Akina had chosen leaves coated with peppermint, which represented cleanliness and typically assisted the ghosts of those who had died from stomach illness. Both during this time and during the ghost festivals Akina burned peppermint-coated leaves for her grandmother. Even in life she enjoyed the scent and the plant grew in abundance in their old estate before moving to Firefly Hill.
After placing the leaves on the large mound filled with her grandmother's ashes, she lit them with her lantern, rang the ancestor bell, bowed onto her knees three times, clapped, rang the ancestor bell again, and stood up. This year was the first year in which she did not cry. The guards noticed, as they were commanded by Lord Shia that they should inform him if she should not cry. This meant she was becoming closer to ascension.
The walk home began peacefully. That all changed when the rustling was heard in some vegetation near the estate. Leaping forth from the brush were several warriors with the black face markings of the Hatara Clan. Brandishing daggers, they surprised and made short work of Akina's guards. One guard lay dead, while the other was slashed behind the leg. Akina screamed and began to run, with her assassins in pursuit. One of the two assassins was shot in the back by an arrow from one of Akina's guards. Akina and her now-solo assailant quickly ran out of range, and the guard soon fainted from a severe loss of blood. Akina dropped her jar during the pursuit. It shattered, and the aroma of peppermint filled the air. Akina soon after fell to the ground, her eyes beginning to water and her throat dry. The assassin jumped onto her with the dagger. The point of it was aimed for her throat. Yet an arrow swiftly landed into the assassin's arm and pushed him off of the young princess. Running down the hill was a slew of soldiers from the Dazura Clan, one of Lord Shia's newfound allies, who had heard her screams. The commander of the soldiers, a military captain by the name of Rai, ordered the assassin to be taken prisoner to answer to Akina's father. The princess rose and looked upon her dirtied clothes, and proceeded to thank her rescuers. She was beginning to realize that her path to ascension would not be without pain and anguish. She also began to realize, along with the other soldiers, that Lord Shia's retribution would be swift and terrible.
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