JalNES I: Quick and Easy

Overview of Prussia

Territories

Duchy of Prussia- the homeland of the Prussians and center of what little civilized Germanic culture there is. Ruled by the Frederick family who’s current King is Albert Frederick II. The territory has Prussia’s only major settlement and port Konigsberg. The city is relatively barbaric compared to those of the Mediterranean. It is wholly composed of small wooden shafts and makeshift tents. The rich and nobility manage to gain the few stone structures in the city. The palace of the Prussian royal family is a huge stone and wooden building in the center of the city rising up above all. That palace, however magnificent to the Prussian people is really nothing for the Prussians to boast about if they saw the cities of Greece and Italy.

Ruler- King Albert Frederick II
Population- 14,000
Major Cities- Konigsberg

West Prussia- West Prussia was the homeland of the terrible Germanic tribes that raided the Duchy of Prussia since its origins. King Albert Frederick I finally put an end to the raids in the historical battle of the Vistula where and he and his allies finally crushed the Germanic Tribes. His son King Albert Frederick II led a series of expansion expeditions to make sure no tribe ever gains as much strength as they did in the past.

Ruler- Prince Wilhelm I of Prussia: Heir to the throne
Population- 8,000
Major Cities- None

East Pomerania- the land acquired under King Albert Frederick II’s expansion expeditions that greatly increased the size of Prussia. The land is a vast wooden landscape with a thin population. There are plans to build another Baltic port city that will hopefully vastly increase the areas population.

Ruler- Prince Franz II
Population- 4,000
Major Cities- None

South Prussia- The territory acquired through alliances and wars became an integral part of the kingdom under King Albert Frederick II. The territory is much like East Promerania with some exceptions. It has almost double the amount of people and has the huge military fortress of Posen. The territory is currently under military law under General Reichmann.

Ruler- General Reichmann
Population- 7,000
Major Cities- None, However, Posen is a major military outpost

East Prussia- East Prussia home of the Northern German Barbarians were great allies in the war against the Western German barbarians. The nation of Prussia and the barbarians gradually warmed up and Prussia. In the end the result was unification which greatly expanded Prussia’s eastern territories.

Ruler- Collection of former barbaric warlords: Main chieftain Otto Von Heinrich
Population- 6,000
Major Cities- None

Baltic Islands- Acquired under the Frederick family the islands remain small trading outposts.

Ruler- King Albert Frederick II
Population- 1,000
Major Cities- None



The descirptions go along with the numbers in order.

Here is a brief strory like thing I wrote. I used more modern German names then the orginal Prussian names. Oh well...

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A Brief History of the Rulers of Medea

In an earlier and more barbaric time, Medea was a scattered and disorganized collection of city states and tribes, united only by ethnicity. But this was all changed by one man. A young prince from the state of Agbatana. Iaxeres was a skilled warrior and leader. He gained the title of General at the young age of 16. While many put this down to nepotism at the time, his brilliant campaigns against the bordering tribes (See: Soldier’s Story) silenced these critics. While his standing probably helped him achieve recognition and rank, it was by no means undeserved.

After the death of his father, Iaxeres became completely focused on his dream of uniting the Medes. He took over other states with a wide variety of means ranging from military conquest to marrying into their royal families.

By the age of 24, his dream was realized and Iaxeres declared himself King of Medea.

Iaxeres spent the remainder of his life expanding Medea towards the rich states of the fertile crescent. At age 62, the now aged king retired from his military life and handed power to his eldest son, Terexes.

Terexes was a skilled administrator, but he lacked a tactical mind. Fortunately for him, his younger brother, Sevaraxes, did.

So the brothers ruled Medea together for several decades. Terexes built a great road through the country to hold all of his father’s conquests together, and wrote a code of laws granting and guaranteeing rights of Medean people, still followed today. Sevaraxes skillfully dealt with the other states of the Fertile Crescent, pushing Medea’s interests at every opportunity.

When Sevaraxes was well into his fifties, his brother passed away. Sevaraxes became regent for Terexes’ young sone Jyras, but his regency was brief. After two years, Jyras reached the age of 12 and ascended to the throne. Sevaraxes quietly retired, and passed away several years later.

Jyras’ reign was a rather quiet period in Medean history. He consolidated his predecessors’ gains, and remained neutral when war broke out in the south. It would be the next generation who would carry Medea to greatness.

Under normal rules of succession, upon Jyras’ death his third born and only son, Darius, would ascend to the throne. But Darius did not wish to rule the country. He dreamed of fighting for it, to lead its armies to glory.

So upon Darius ascension, he quickly appointed his eldest sister, Syrias, to the throne of Medea.

Historians still debate whether it was Darius’ intention or not, but his rewriting of Medean rules and customs would open the door for females to ascend to hereditary positions. In fact, there would be numerous significant female monarchs in Medea’s future.

But historians are unanimous in saying that Darius didn’t care about this. For Darius was a warrior in every facet of his existence. His purpose was not domestic rule over the country, but to facilitate the expansion and rise of Medea.

The only thing Darius did in his short tenure as King of Medea was to send a message to King Shlippaugamesh III of Ur, declaring Medea’s support for Ur’s situation.

So General Darius led his armies against the enemies of his new ally, Ur. He led the lightning strike into Babylon, and quickly conquered its ancient capital. Leaving his army behind to consolidate and defend its gains, Darius returned to Medea and led his second army into Elam. He conquered in the north in practically no time, and within a few weeks strode through the streets of captured Susa.

So in a time less than a year, Darius conquered the majority of two of his neighbours, and made a close friend of his third.

Domestically, Syrias focused on consolidating all of her brother’s new gains. The road system of Terexes was expanded vastly, connecting everything from Elam to Babylon.

The brother and sister duo still rule the Medes. But the time draws ever closer, the time when they will pass, and the next generation will continue guiding the ascent of Medea.

See what you're doing jalapeno? Iggy could be updating the stats right now instead of having written a story

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Well, this isn't really the last second... more like the last day. But I agree.

I don' wanna update stats!

Eire/LittleBoots
Dublin
Government: Tribal Council
Color: Purple
Economy: 2/0/0
Size: Tiny(1)
Age: Bronze Age
Army: 1200 Axemen, 500 Archers
Navy: 5 Galleys
Infrastructure: None
Education: None
Culture: Disunited
Confidence: Ehhhhhh.....
Projects:
Description: Eire is struggling to unify Ireland.

To all Irish tribes
Will you follow your King and take your place as powerful nobles in the new order, or will you resist and risk destruction?

To Wessex
Cead mile failte! We propose a formalized peace treaty in the face of barbarian aggression, as well as trade agreements between our peoples. What say you?


OOC: Taking Ireland. Just a quick intro, this is my first NES (and my first board post, although I've used the site as a resource for a while), but I've read through some and have been following this one and want to give it a shot. I'm not new to RPGing or Civ (Played everything from the first Civ, to Colonization, to Civ4). Thats about it! Story to follow...

Welcome to NESing!

From: some of the Irish tribes
To: Eire

What will we get for joining you? Be more specific...

The rest of them beheaded your messengers.

You don't have contact with Brittania yet (though you probably will soon). You do, however, have contact with Wessex...

At a meeting of the Eire Tribal Council

"Niall has the greatest claim to the throne of any of us. His lands are the largest, his men the strongest. Let him lead us to greatness!"

"Aye, Dubhain, and what exactly would we be getting from this deal? Niall becomes High King and we his servants? Nae, how is that equity?"

"Ye'll eat ye equity if the Free Tribes have their way, man. I say we must have a king!"

"And I say I'll not be ruled by an equal!"

"I am no equal to you, Domnall. You forget our clan is descended from the Great Warrior himself!"

"So you claim!"

"I'll have you for that! Ye'll nae live to see the Free Tribes ruin ye!"

"Aye, you would, Dubhain, Dog of Niall!"

"Silence both of you! Dubhain is right, we need a king. However, if you do indeed doubt me Domnall, let us test Dagda's Will through combat. What say you? Will you act as my general, or face my axe?"

There was silence in the smoky room. The lesser chieftains watched as the two greatest men in Eire stared each other down. Domnall took a breath.

"Aye. A king then. But how for the rest of us?"

"Lands. Conquest. Glory. We will unite our island and finally face outwards as one people."

Domnall nodded and the assembly was visibly relieved. Dubhain stood and addressed the Council.

"Then this council hereby declares its fealty to Niall, High King of Eire, Descendant of Dagda the Great Warrior."

There was a cheer from the rounded table and the serving girls were brought in with food and entertainment. Niall sat down in his chair and looked over the dark, smoky hall.

In such ways are dynasties born...

***

And so it was that the newly proclaimed High King of Eire, Niall I, with the aid of his advising Council of Chieftains, proclaimed the Kingdom of Eire. He knew war would come with the declaration and hoped that at least some of the Free Tribes would see the inevitable and forgo the struggle. Even so, he knew most would not. He emptied the Council's small treasury, supplementing when he could with his own wealth. Emissaries were sent to the nearest important kingdom, as well as to the Free Tribes.


He travelled across his new domain, raising troops as he went and encouraging the growth of local trade through further funding of building projects. He gave speeches to peasants about the dangers of the Free Tribes, the Glory of Eire, Destiny, and the need for preparation. He passed decrees that all peasants who desired to train as emergency soldiers would meet with their Ruires (lords) on the 6th day of every week, be excused from work that day, and have decent tax breaks provided from the personal wealth of High King Niall. The High King spoke to the Ruires with the the authority of the Gods, telling them that their cooperation now (most painfully, their cooperation with peasant taxing and training) would bring great benefits in the future.

The vigour of the new king, along with his vision of a true coherent kingdom appealed to the people, tired of the infighting of the previous system. But there were rumblings among the nobles and Niall would have to deliver on his promises soon, or risk losing all that he had built.

To some of the Irish Tribes
If the favor of Dagda and the Gods are not enough, protection of your lands will be extended, as well as the promise of future lands from those tribes who have refused our just offer.

OOC: Okay, changed to Wessex. Sorry about that!