European NES (My final attempt)

alright, alright, I will edit my orders
 
Guntram was starting to feel the passing ages , deep inside he knew that he would never grow old enough to see his life's work , St.Clotild Basilica , finished.
but he was determined to leave his mark on history , he wanted to make his name immortal , as a good christian ruler that was good to his people but allso a mighty tactician an conqueror.

Orders:
Invade south england with 1000 Burgundian Swordsmen and 1600 Horsemen
Raise Navy
Continue Wonder St.Clotild Basilica
try to enstablish civilian militias to keep order and defend the kingdom

Diplomacy
From: Guntram
To: the Holy Pope
Your Grace , we lauched an invasion of southern england , civil wars have weaken the Heretic barbarians and this creates a grand opportunity to conquer and convert those heathen Lands.
Our foes are many and their black arts are foul but we march with the knowledge that we have your and our lord's blessing to save our souls , but could you maybe send something more material , like gold to fund our war or secure troops support from other faithfull nations?

From: the Kingdom of Franks
To: the Heathen Rulers of South England (Cerdic of Wessex)
In the name of the Frankish people , the Holy Pope and my Lord Jesus Christ i conquer these lands , surrender and save your sould by embraceing the word of the Lord or die and burn in Hell with all the other evil satan worshipping heretics.
 
To:Cerdic of Wessex
From:Erik Savag

We would like for you to still send us men..But only as much men as you think you can spare...I'll send help when I make all this land one again...You have my word.
 
From Pope Pegalius
To Guntram

Excellent Guntram! The people of Southern Britian have been giving me no sleep for far too long. You shall be remembered for this. Let's see... Sainthood and renaming of that barbaric city of London into Guntramton sounds good.

From Cerdic of Wessex
To Guntram

Our people have worshipped our own gods for years! We shall never accept the tyranny of the Pope.

From Cerdic of Wessex
To Erik Savag

We are deeply sorry, we feel that a war may soon come upon English lands yet again, from the South... we don't think we'll be able to send you any help, but we are sure that with the help of the gods you will prevail.
 
ANDORRA

Andorra was still, as still as it is before the coming of a storm. King Guillem II sought solace in the Bishop of Andorra la Vella, the nation's capital and religious center.
"Father, What am I to do? I am constantly wrecked by dreams of terror, invaders from some far away land burning the lands of Andorra."
"Your majesty, the lord knows that you are one of his best Christians, he will not let any misfortune rain upon Andorra."
"Thank you, Father."

Finish St. Guillem's Cathedral (3/4)
Grow Economy
Expand further into Iberia and Gaul
 
TRIPOLIAN KINGDOM OF SAINTS

- Increase the Army by building some swordsman

-Start a Wonder. Grand Palace of Libyan Saints [+3 Culture levels]


OOC- How long will the wonder take?
 
Well considering that you have no saints, quite a while :lol:

No seriously, 6 turns. Culture is very important, as you'll see later.

I'm glad you're in though.
 
Orders- Expand throughout Germany.
Grow economy by laying brick roads across Germany.
Offer to marry Henry of Saxony's daughter to bury the hatchet with our dispute.
Begin Wonder, the Monument to Teutoburgerwald (assists in uniting germanic tribes, +2 army, +1 econ) 1/?
 
From Royaume de le Méditerranéen
To Tripoli

We had heard rumors of a barbarian kingdom which pillaged the caravans of North Africa, and we believe this was you, no? The Egyptian merchants say you are ruthless... many have lost fortunes to you. And to be honest... we like this. We wish to establish a trading outpost within your borders. Perhaps we can trade fine goods from Sicily, Italia, Corsica, and Sardinia, in exchange for whatever luxuries you take from the caravans. It would be profitable to us both, and would allow for an official trade route in a few years.

We await your reply.

-King Karl I

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Edit: While I'm at it, I think I'll fill in a few holes regarding the most powerful NPC in Europe. I hope this will help you understand who the light green country in the middle of the map is. Tell me if this was helpful.

When Feanor (Childebert of the Franks) invaded Burgundy, he met a country divided among 4 feuding brothers. Poisoning his originall ally, and then taking the oldest under his wing, Childebert had only to contend with two others. One of them, was Charles, ruler of West Burgundy. Charles was given a simple option. Defend his tiny kingdom and get crushed... or go into exile.

Charles wisely chose the latter. With his family, a few loyal men, and some possesions, he left for Rome. The Pope, I believe it was Felix, decided to send Charles to the island of Corssica. He was troubled by the fact that there were pagans so close to Rome, and hoped that Charles could establish a Catholic kingdom there.

With the pope's aid, Charles succeeded. A tiny kingdom was established, and within 10 years had a firm hold of Corsica. From there, Charles rapidly increased his navy and expanded heavily along the mediterranean, to Sicily, Sardinia, Southern Italy, and a few smaller islands.

Charles died a turn or two ago, and was replaced by his son, Karl. The Mediterranean kingdom is now probably the most powerful NPC in the world, although much weaker than most human players. They're presently a mix of French(Burgundian) and West-Roman influences.
 
6 turn wonder? ok.

From Tripoli
To Le De Me Medditreanian or whatver


Sure, we will trade with your fina nation.


ADDITIONAL ORDERS

Continue Expansion West and South, use all horsemen to expand and settle. (OOC- i should get alot of land, cus im new in this NES)
 
King Matti stood on the battlefield, hundreds of pagans where lying dead on the field. After just one clash they had turmed around and fled, and an retreating army is an easy target, specially when faced with Horsemen and Knights.
A Royal Knight came over to him.
"Dear king i...." "Not now", King Matti was irritated, couldnt the knight see thath he wanted to rest!
"But King its of big" "I said NOT NOW" King Matti yelled at the knight"
"But", he diddent have time for more before King Matti slammed him up to the wall and put his sword at his troth.
"Do you not understand knight?, i want to rest, now tell me what it is and i might, just might spare your life"
The knight looked long at the king before answering
"You have become a father"
King Matti quickly let go of his sword
"Come dear knight, lets celebrate! to night we will both be kings"

To Estonia
From Finland

Finland thanks you for your help.
Be sure that if you ever need help Finland will be there
 
Europe, 590, A.D.

The start of one of the most famous chapters in Norwegian history starts. Erik Savag, quickly fortifies Oslo. He states a decree upon which one out of every 4 able-bodied men were to join the army. The result is 3000 youth picking up the spear and shield and joining his ranks. The army is quickly trained, while Erik quickly tried to conduct diplomacy.

In 581, he sent an expedition to the Danes, a fellow Nordic peoples who lived on the European mainland. Their chiefatin, "Bloodaxe", is impressed with the young Norwegian, and offers him the hand of his daughter in marriage. The marriage between Erik and Helga of Danemark occurs in the tiny Danish village of Roskilde. 500 Danish troops join Erik's effort from the South.

With political future secured, Erik turned his attention to uniting all of Norway under it's rightful ruler. A message sent to the Southwesternmost faction is not accepted, the noble refusing to surrender to a nation he deemed as strong as he was. So Savag turned to the Northwesternmost faction. It's ruler, scared of Savag's growing army, agrees, and the two factions unite.

After a brief military campaign, Savag and his new ally annhialate the Southwestern faction. The other factions quickly unite, leaving Savag's original plans behind. Erik takes an army and annhialates the two Western factions, losing 200 men. Nor, at 590 A.D. and many years of warring, there's only one faction left. But that is hardly the last of Savag's worries, because throughout the world, many big changes are happening.

In Estonia, the famous Estonian monarch, Juhan the Childbeater, comes home from the pagan expedition in Northern Finland, the tie between the two countries further cemented. He promptly ordered a great expedition. With 100 ships and 500 footmen, he promptly left home again to launch an expedition on Scandanavia. He landed in a place called "Swedeland" where he encountered a bunch of tall blonde-haired folk with strange music. He quickly destroyed a few of their villages, and established an outpost, naming it after the locals' name for it, Stockholm.

The news of the new colony reached Erik Savag around june 587 A.D., as he was preparing to annex the last remaining revolting province. Foreign presence in his part of Scandanavia is the least of his worries however. The people begin to wonder whatever happened to the English, who had promised help. The news comes from wandering fisherman and traders who saw a fleet of ships pass the Frankish cnanel on the way to England. Horrified, Erik correctly guess that this was the new French navy.

Indeed, the aging Guntram hoped to carve out his own legacy as long as his fragile bones could allow him to do so. With the goal of conquering the English heretics in his mind, he hastily built up a navy a few years back. With the best men in his army, he landed on british beaches in 587 A.D. The official English army numbered a mere 500 footmen loyal to Wessex, however with the local peasentry and resistors, the number was likely around 1500. Still no match for the Franks though. The Burgundian swordsmen decimated the English peasentry, and within two years had overrun most of the English kingdom, including Wessex. Cerdic, fortified himself in the newly constructed keep of London with 1000 professional footmen. By the time the Franks arrive to London, the English had heavily fortified the town and prepared for a long siege. The fortress may very well last longer than Guntram himself, however back in France, Clotaire gives his uncle word that he would continue the campaign in case Guntram met his end. Clotaire recently married a daughter of a prominent noble, Marie. He reasons with Gutnram that Marie could run the country, and that he should immediatly join him in the England campaign.

In Visigoth lands, Almarich II recieves a heir, Theodric. The new prince is celebrated throughout the land, but the happiness soon stops. Although the construction of roads is greeted with joy, what follow's isnt. Almarich's "raiders", a name that would be cursed in Iberia for years, begin plundering the countryside. Perhaps in foreign countries this would have been a great tactic, but in Iberia, the only people to get hurt would be fellow Visigoths.

Russia also experiences many changes. The economy is improved by the building of a small harbor on the river. However, a recent trade route with Finland, along with the previous with Estonia, leave the country decimated. A decrease in 6 economy levels is almost unbearable. The Tzar Ivan III, and his son Ivan, promise a better future once income from the trade routes come in, but many Rus can't wait 30 years, especially under the cruel command of their boyars. 1000 men are sent Southward to establish an outpost for the "Novgorod expansion" wonder.

In Andorra, Guillem II dies, and is replaced by Guillem III. St. Guillem's Cathedral is very close to completion. The artwork and actual contents of the inside are the only two components left to be finished. Guillem III valiantly continues work, though he knows of his grandfather only from his father's stories. The economy is increased, and expansions launched into neighboring lands. Gaul is now a strange mix of Celtic, Visigoth, and Frankish peoples. Divided, Guillem III conquers them all.

In Hungary, the army is increased as the Magyrs expand Southward. Groups of Slavs have established home in some of their Southern regions. Most notable are the small yet warlike tribe of Croats, and their allies, the Serbs. Still, they swear allegiance to the Hungarian king.

In Africa, the Tripolian homeland is mysteriously shifted quite a bit Westward. Thier new partners, the Mediterranean's, establish a small colony on a strip of land adjacent to Tripoli. They plan to establish a city there soon, and have begun laying the foundations. The Tripoli people prosper from the arrangement made a few years back, but their constant raids on passing caravans doesn't help their relationship with the surrounding berber clans. It does introduce swords to the Libyans however. Their king, China, quickly puts them to use, arming 500 men with sabres. A great wonder, the Grand Palace of Libyan Saints is started by the few Libyans who believe in Christianity.

Gernany quietly expands. Henry of Saxony reluctantly gives his daughter's hand to Heinrich. The aging monarch has a son, Frederick. A great wonder is started, the Monument of Teutoburgerwald. The only noteworthy news are the rumors of a large Slavic kingdom directly to the East.

Finland continues to expand, meeting little people whatsoever. The new lands are barren and don't offer much to the Kingdom.

In Northern Italy, a small city state called Venice begins to arise. As for the Sassanids, all is quiet on Byzantium's Eastern front. Still no news from the Chinese trade route, and some begin to think it was just a trick by a Sassanid mercheant to steal Byzantium's treasures.

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From the Mediterranean Kingdom
To Tripoli

Excellent! We shall start a trade route as soon as our economy can do so without taking too much of a hit.


From England
To Norway

Please help us! We're not sure we can survive!
 
Europe, 590 A.D.
 

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Orders:
Dispatch men to stop the raiders in iberia. send about 200 men and 100 horseman

Expand Northward
 
King Heinrich was very very pleased. The marriage between him and Henry's Daughter had quelled any hint of rebellion in the territories and most importantly had yielded a son. Fredrick was already being groomed for a leadership role at his young age. Not only that but the Germans have been able to fly under the radar (so to speak) among the other nations of Europe. Furthermore, the assorted germanic tribes were begining to see the reasoning behind joining the Kingdom and expansion had been fairly rapid. To the north war raged and to the south the political intrigue of religion and state clashed to make relationships with other nations tenuous at best. Germany would continue on her course for now.

Orders: Grow the economy yet again, continue making brick roads for faster travel thoroughout the Kingdom.
Expand north into denmark and east to the Oder River
 
The new Finnish teritory gave almost no income and King Matti realised that these lands had to be improved.
He also saw with envy the Estonian navy that were colonizin nearbye lands, he to want to have a navy.

Orders:

Build navy
Send 500 men in to Sweeden with navy and make a colony
Keep expanding
Build marketplaces and roads all over the new teritory to increase economy.
 
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