BOTM 141 - First Spoiler to 1 AD

Use this thread to tell us what happened in your game, up to 1AD!
So how are you finding the tiny map? Did you find the resource island? Did you expand peacefully or did you start attacking your neighbours?
Stop! If you are participating in BOTM 141, then you MUST NOT read this thread unless EITHER
- You have reached at least 1 AD in your game, OR
- You have submitted your entry
Posting Restrictions
- Please do not disclose ANY events or information gained post 1 AD.
- Please do not reveal your final result if that happened after 1 AD.
- Please do not discuss the location of resources that may not show up before 1 AD. (Iron is OK, coal and oil are not)
- Do not post any savegame file from the game. Discussions and screenshots are fine but not actual games