CrezNES - Another Return to Our Roots

[Milarqui]

Does that mean that DarthNader has found one of the treasures? And Darth, those 4 Wise Men smell a lot like the "Beatles".

@EQ: Thank you. It's quite comforting that you can be trusted to follow up on signed treaties.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...

 

[DarthNader]

Does that mean that DarthNader has found one of the treasures?

Read the update...its very clear about that.

 

[Milarqui]

When I read that clue, I would have said that the treasure would have been in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, as it is the most southern continental land before the ice (Antarctica).

 

[DarthNader]

When I read that clue, I would have said that the treasure would have been in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, as it is the most southern continental land before the ice (Antarctica).

Apparently it wasn't continental. I landed on one of the islands in the far south and took it. Its small, but in my color.

 

[Milarqui]

Gaia: a history behind the most spread out religion in the world​

The history of Gaianism, as the religion that worships the world as a single entity named Gaia is called, dates back to the origins of the Tartessian Empire. The pre-Tartessian population from the current provinces of Ilíbera and Janea already worshipped Gaia as one between several other gods, but it were the Tartessian people the first who realised that the whole planet should be thought of as a single entity (which was quite ironic, as they lived next to the sea).

One of the first projects the nation of Tartessos engaged in, after the establishment of the Kingdom, was to start to build a temple in the city of Tartesia, a temple where Gaia should be honored by those who visited the city.

At first, the temple was built using only mudbricks and wood, but after people settled in the current province of Almara, the famous marble quarries of Macael were started to be exploited, bringing many blocks of the white rock to Tartesia, allowing the builders and architects to expand the temple and embellish it from the inside. This trend would speed up after bronze instruments were introduced to the stonemasons, and the new blocks were even more beautiful than before. Blue-gray marble from Carrara, traded with the Kingdom of Milan in exchange of Tartessian products, was used in the inside of the temple, while Macael's white marble was used in the outside, giving it an impressive look that very much adds to its fame.

The building, whose construction lasted approximately 900 years, was from then on heavily visited by pilgrims from the whole country, bringing the priests small donations that, joined, helped them amass great quantities of money, which they used to aid the poor people and to establish smaller temples in all of the country, as they preached the word to their compatriots.

Fame of the temple would rapidly extend through the whole world, bringing many people from several countries to it. The temple even became the objective of an attack by...

 

[Terrance888]

GREAT UPDATE!

I have a new name for this nation: the Union of European Peoples. We have expanded far beyond our homes at the Channel. We, the Union of the European Peoples of the Celts, of the Channelites, of the Franks, of the Dani. We together will defend our interests and protect our independence. All hail the Union!

Channel Union / Charles Li
Trade Monarchy w/ Democratic overtones
Age: Bronze Age
Color: Sunglow
Economy: 8/0 (-2 upkeep) (3 of 12 invested)
Army: 2 Bronze Armies, 3 Partisans, 1 Militia (3)
Navy: 5 Bronze Fleets (3)
Tech: 2/5
Culture: 11
Wonders: Moai Statues: +1 growth points a turn. (complete)
UUs: Partisan. Armed with Strong Bows and Hand-axes. These are trained citizens. Stone. 1 gold per.

Why do I have -2 upkeep? I have -1 from having more than 5 military (6 currantly) but you said at start navies are 1 upkeep per 10 fleets.

to Norway
Pmed

 

[Milarqui]

From: Tartessos
To: The UEP

We salute you, our friends! We hope that your new name brings happiness to your nation!

OOC: I need you to answer to my PM, Charles.
@Crezth: Charles right, mate, you did say that it would take 10 Fleets for it to start to count towards the upkeep.

 

[Adrogans]

The Emperor of Wu, Sun Kai I, walked with his family to the royal shrine to pay homage to their ancestors as was customary during the new year celebrations. Families across all of Wu would be giving prayers to their ancestors to guide them to a fruitful new year.

The Emperor left his offering of rice wine to his parents and then stood back to watch his family leave offerings. He watched as his daughters and wife laid food around the shrine and was very glad that his father had changed the rule so that women could inherit.

The friendly nation of Koryo appeared to be doing well since Wu had assisted them in moving with the times. This would make them a much more worthwhile trading partner.

The other friendly nation of Bengal was having trouble with an upstart nation far to the west from what stories told. A fair offer had been made by the Emperor to Bengal and he was awaiting a reply.

All in all the Wu were only concerned with the Nipponese. They had contented themselves by traveling all over and stayed true to their word of not bothering Wu anymore, but would the peace last? Well the Emperor wasn't going to break it anytime soon as his life was almost over. What would his daughter do though?

To Koryo
From Wu Empire

We would like to solidify our friendship with an alliance for our mutual protection and prosperous trade.

EDIT - Orders Pm'd

 

[Crezth]

@Crezth: Charles right, mate, you did say that it would take 10 Fleets for it to start to count towards the upkeep.

Correct. I will fix it this update. If your stats show an upkeep that doesn't belong, kindly tell me.

 

[Neverwonagame3]

Changing Jasiran Ideas of Soverignity
During the reign of Maspartan II, an internal dispute emerged in Jasiran. The question at stake was whether the President had the right to be considered such. (In the Jasiran idea of a presidency, the President had the right to rule the entire world, or he had no right to rule at all. There was no middle ground)

Overall, the Warlords (used as a generalised term for the local elites in various regions) could be divided into four camps, amongst at which the President would take no side. Each one represented a geopolitical interest and dominated an area.

First was the Capitoline Lords, controlling the major cities. They advocated recognising foriegn powers, as they sought good relations with the Empire of the Rising Son. Conceding a major city as a treaty port would reduce their power, but a town or two was acceptable.

Second was the Feudal Lords, controlling non-desert regions of the countryside. They advocated war with all foes- internal stability would be aided by this, and it would allow for the non-hypocritical and stable running of government. (The President claimed rulership of the world. If he denied this, he faced revolt- there wasn't even a word in the language for a soveriegn ruler who did not control the entire world. If he claimed it, he was a hypocrite)

Third was the Southern Lords, who ruled desert regions. For now they were safe from foriegn influence, so they considered the question moot and irrelevant. They argued on a focus on southern expansion to ensure that whatever choice was made, Jasiran would be able to enforce it.

Fourth was the Island Lords. They advocated cultural contact and trade in order to advance a Cadredec candidate for ruler of the Empire (Jasiran's closest neighbour). This candidate would become ruler of it and Jasiran, then begin using the increased resources to actually conquer the world.

Maspartan would procrastinate on this issue for the first four years of his reign, but eventually came to a solution. Obviously he could not conquer the whole world, but that did not mean he was not it's rightful ruler. Repudiating the concept of Mandate of Heaven (which made no sense under the new conditions- it was clear no one power ruled the world), he decided to act pragmatically in foriegn affairs. His descendants would reclaim their birthright- one day...

 

[sp1023]

[/SIZE][/B]@sp: It's going great, thanks for asking.
[/SIZE]

Good, wait what?

To Abalonia:
From the Hellenic Republic:

I see that your hypocrisies stand undiminished, and war is declared amongst the two of us. Prepare to die!

From the Hellenic Republic:
To Persia:

Greetings, Empire to the east, help us remove these annoyances the Abalonians, and we will pay you 2 gold!

 

[D'Artagnan59]

To: Hellenic Republic
From: Bengal

Did you civilize the Persians?

 

[sp1023]

Unfortunately, no.

 

[Milarqui]

To: Abalonia, Hellenic Republic
From: Tartessos

Gentlemen, it's obvious that the mistake made by Abalonia is going to cost both of you too much, as Abalonia will be distracted with a two-front war and the Hellenic Republic has already lost his colonies out of the mainland. I suggest that a statu-quo antebellum peace is forged between the two of you, with reparations paid to the Hellenic Republic for the temporal loss of his colonies.

OOC: Who civilized the Persians?

 

[Abaddon]

TO HELLENIC REPUBLIC
FROM ABALONIA

What is this "colony" ? Do you plan to expand? If so it will be war. We will allow you that strip of land, but do not attempt to take our lands which surround it. We also demand that you allow our troops free movment through it.

We do not plan to expand, we seek access to the lands beyond to see if we can civilize barbarians farther to the South and east. Your troops have no prohibitions, though mind you, hostile actions will be met with hostile actions. But as long as you do not trouble us, pay for their food, shelter, and other necessities, and do not disturb the peace at Suez, your soldiers are free to pass as they wish. Merchants and civilians are welcome as well.

This is acceptable to us. We will not cause trouble in your lands.

To the Hellenic Republic
From Abalonia

We warned you not to expand your Suez colony, yet that is exactly what you did. We are not interested in war, but you forced our honour into a reaction.

From: Abalonia
To: Tartessos

The Hellenic Repulic broke a peace we had forged years ago. Do not see us as the agressor in this fight. Will you help bring this to peace?

 

[Milarqui]

To: Abalonia
From: Tartessos

I would help, diplomatically, but I will not fight against a country that has fought next to me against piracy.

 

[Abaddon]

From: Abalonia,
To: Persia
It is pointless to resist; this is destiny. Bow before the Immortal God-King Emperor of Persia!

You will bleed and find your "Immortality" tested should you continue to strike against us.

To Bengal
From Abalonia

We must work to drive this Persian menace from the land, do you agree?

To: Abalonia
From: Egypt

Leave Egypt, or else it's war.

Not a chance, prepare for a life of slavery.

To: Abalonia
From: Arabia

These barbarians causing you trouble? We'd be willing to handle the Egyptians for you if you taught us the secrets of civilization... oh, and maybe greased our palms with 1 gold.

1 chest of gold and insights into civilization are yours my friends.

 

[Abaddon]

To: Abalonia
From: Tartessos

I would help, diplomatically, but I will not fight against a country that has fought next to me against piracy.

We do not ask you to fight, indeed, we did not seek war against Hellen, but its arrogant expansion following peaceful times could not be ignored. We will not appease them.

 

[Milarqui]

To: Abalonia
From: Tartessos

It's true that they tried to expand their colony of Suez, but the colony of Puntland wasn't near enough to your nation to be a danger if it expanded. The answer to the attempt of expansion of Suez has been slightly out of proportion. However, if you wish not to be seen as the aggresor, play only on the defensive against the Hellenic Republic and concentrate on Persia, which is clearly a more dangerous enemy.

 

[D'Artagnan59]

To: Hellenic Republic
From: Bengal

If you civilized the Persians, there shall be hell to pay.