Aztec Rising

[gganim]

Finding ample stone and marble west of the woods, the Aztec settled Tenochtitlan near a bend in the western river. Across the flowing waters, the sight of elephants roaming the lands enticed the Jaguar hunters to set out. Over the hills to the north, crumbling spires could be seen, sparking ever more curiosity. Meanwhile, in Tenochtitlan, construction began of a monument to stand the tests of time. Hoping to decorate the monument, the people began to explore ways to uncover riches buried below the ground.



The Jaguar's spires turned out to be merely the ruins of an ancient city. All that remained to be found was a tattered map and, worse, the map showed an old barbarian encampment nearby. Could these villains have been the fate of this old city, perhaps? Thirsty for battle and determined not to allow the Aztec to suffer the same doom, the Jaguar set forth, planning to take the camp in two waves of attack.



The Jaguar overwhelmed the barbarians and, after a short rest, finished them. Fighting in the open, the Jaguar learned new techniques and vowed to perfect this new style at the expense of the next unruly barbarian camp they found.



Back home in Tenochtitlan, the people were happy, and doing as happy folk do. The fledgling city began to grow and the monument was declared complete well ahead of schedule! Rumors of the successful battle against the barbarians spread, inspiring young hunters to begin to train in the style of the Jaguar, skipping through forests and jungle alike, as if on flat land. In light of the additional stone discovered to the west, the scholars suggested that the now proficient miners turn their attention to shaping the rocks, not merely clearing them out of the way.

As the eldest member of the tribe reflected on the comforts of home, he wondered, "What policies will our people adopt now that we have settled into this land? What will we find beyond the woods to the east and the hills to the south?"

 

[JohannaK]

... sure this isn't a story?

 

[grandad1982]

... sure this isn't a story?

Se thier last thread here.

 

[JohannaK]

Ah, so this is more a Succession Story more than a Succession Game.

 

[Oguama]

The young warrior was glad the elder had bestowed upon him the right to lead his people. Perhaps if he showed skill and cunning, he might be allowed to lead again in the future. Perhaps he could even show the elder a thing or two?

He began by adopting a policy of liberty in order that the empire might expand while keeping the people happy and healthy. Then he sent some jaguars Southeast, seeking riches beyond the many hills. Along the way he encountered strange sweet yellow fruits and more stone among the many hills.


At about the same time, a worker wandered in from the wilderness, pledging his help in constructing improvements in the empire, and sharing skills allowingf or faster construction of improvements by all laborers.
Soon, the jaguar explorers met some pale faced devils, claiming loyalty to a witch named "Catherine".


Further exploration revealed some ruins, near a river and other valuable resources. The young warrior decided he would send a settler this direction at some point in the future.


Exploring the ruins revealed advanced weapons, which the explorers used to storm a nearby barbarian settlement, nearly wiping them out.



The young warrior paused momentarily to consider his rapidly expanding world. The resources seemed just there for the taking...it all seemed far too easy. Why else would the elder have granted control of the empire with such trepidation. Perhaps he was sobered by the implications of the appearance of first this "Catherine", and more recently the "George Washington"? What did these pale faced devils have in store for his people? He considered these thoughts as he lay down on the hard, cool ground for a long night's slumber.

 

[gozpel]

As JK said, this now seem to be a Succession Story Game!

If noone takes it the next few days, I might shime in!

 

[gganim]

Even as the younger warriors slept, the hunt continued. Seeing barbarians to the west, an attack was ordered from the growing Tenochtitlan. Yet the villains did not yield. Surely a second barrage would be victorious!



This second battle went poorly, and a troop was almost lost. "This," thought the elder, "shall be a caution not to press a young military too hard. Let them rest. The skills needed to cut stone into block have been perfected and the elephants continue to enchant the scholars. There is much to attend to elsewhere."



Recovering in the woods, the Jaguar troop watched and waited... and learned to fight better in these harsh conditions. But soon, from the south, Washington's men could be seen closing in on the weakened barbarians. Knowing that the claim to victory would continue to stir his people, the elder ordered the roving barbarians destroyed, for Washington to see and fear.



As if by prophesy, the bonds between the people grew. They banded together to give voice to their causes and called it Collective Rule. Happy, prosperous, and free, the people sent an exploration forth to found a sister city. Along the way, Horses were discovered and the means to entice the beasts of the land to labor for the people was perfected.



In a dream, the elder warrior saw a garden afloat along the rivers that could feed twice the men of an ordinary lot. It was kept in operation by a felled tree, spinning in place. When the scholars asked for guidance in their further studies, the elder demanded a Wheel with which to build these magical gardens. But, as he was growing weary of finding, with each step forward came a hindrance. The settlers had found a barbarian camp directly in their path.



They were safe, for now, and fortified with their escort. But one troop alone could be overcome should the barbarians find help. "All Jaguar, aid them at once!" came the call. The courier brought a note, sent by the settlers who still feared the worst. "If not for camp, we spotted an ideal location on the north side of the river, just east of horses and elephants. Should we not survive, send another brave crew to those plains to bring glory to the Aztec."