Alturiak
Chieftain
That sounds very promising , i will wait 
European NES (My final attempt)
- Thread starter aaminion00
- Start date
aaminion00
Stoned
Comeon now guys... I've gotten next to no orders.
Constantine
at least it isnt the sens
Yeah send in orders!!!
Amon Savag
The Great
Ragnar Savag II the Great of Norway had won his war against Estonia and had gained back the anglo-saxon territory...He had finally lived up to the title "The Great"...And he died.
Soon the famous Prince Erich came to the throne and all the lands had swore loyalty to him...He had become the master of a vast land and had to keep it ruled with an iron grip...As his father and as Ragnar I the Ironfist.
King Erich had a tough build and a was headstrong in his own ways of ruling...He didn't like anyone telling him what to do and had a really bad egotistic temper...But he was still wise and wouldn't make unwise decisions for he had a country to lead...And he didn't want to break the strength of his forfathers.
As news swept threw the lands that Ragnar Savag II the Great was dead great weeping ensued like no other the world had ever seen...But then 2 days later when news came that Erich had became the new king everyone was better...The Lords and common people were pleased with Erich as he strode threw every town in Norway and Estonia and England to find parades in his honor and men coming from all over the regions to see him.
"He is more a god than a man" said his general Malaf and he claimed that Erich had an aura around him that made the people gasp when they saw him in awe and respect.
Even with the lords of the lands he commanded great respect...They knew they had to obey his wishes and respected the fact...For Erich was a liked man...Any rebelion against him and the populace would kick the lord's ass.
ORDERS
-To be PMed
Soon the famous Prince Erich came to the throne and all the lands had swore loyalty to him...He had become the master of a vast land and had to keep it ruled with an iron grip...As his father and as Ragnar I the Ironfist.
King Erich had a tough build and a was headstrong in his own ways of ruling...He didn't like anyone telling him what to do and had a really bad egotistic temper...But he was still wise and wouldn't make unwise decisions for he had a country to lead...And he didn't want to break the strength of his forfathers.
As news swept threw the lands that Ragnar Savag II the Great was dead great weeping ensued like no other the world had ever seen...But then 2 days later when news came that Erich had became the new king everyone was better...The Lords and common people were pleased with Erich as he strode threw every town in Norway and Estonia and England to find parades in his honor and men coming from all over the regions to see him.
"He is more a god than a man" said his general Malaf and he claimed that Erich had an aura around him that made the people gasp when they saw him in awe and respect.
Even with the lords of the lands he commanded great respect...They knew they had to obey his wishes and respected the fact...For Erich was a liked man...Any rebelion against him and the populace would kick the lord's ass.
ORDERS
-To be PMed
aaminion00
Stoned
Update tonight
Constantine
at least it isnt the sens
The Edict of Naples
710 Annus Domini
Emperor Constantine of the Eastern Roman Empire hereby issues this edict of Naples. By the power given to me by our Lord and Father, I have declared all reglions equeal in the Eastern Roman Empire. This means that our goverment will not persuctute this not following the relgion of Othodoxy. From this day forward, b elivers of the book: Catholics, Muslims and Jews will not be subjected to forced conversion. This Edict also lays out the penalties for persuction of the said reglions. Constantiople will be a beacon of reglious freedom and toleration. We will welcome any member of those faiths to settle in our lands.
Emperor Constantine the Reuniter, Patricatch of Constantiople
Issued Annus Domini 710
710 Annus Domini
Emperor Constantine of the Eastern Roman Empire hereby issues this edict of Naples. By the power given to me by our Lord and Father, I have declared all reglions equeal in the Eastern Roman Empire. This means that our goverment will not persuctute this not following the relgion of Othodoxy. From this day forward, b elivers of the book: Catholics, Muslims and Jews will not be subjected to forced conversion. This Edict also lays out the penalties for persuction of the said reglions. Constantiople will be a beacon of reglious freedom and toleration. We will welcome any member of those faiths to settle in our lands.
Emperor Constantine the Reuniter, Patricatch of Constantiople
Issued Annus Domini 710
blenderboy
Warlord
Sorry no story.
iceland
increase economy
expand in norway
found colony north of finland and russia.
continue wonder
iceland
increase economy
expand in norway
found colony north of finland and russia.
continue wonder
blenderboy
Warlord
oops
aaminion00
Stoned
Europe, 720 A.D.
The update where all sorts of **** happens
The Islamic caliphate splits up! Religious differences and intense political pressure has resulted in the complete dismantling of the once huge empire. In it's place, lie several poweful kingdoms. Among them are; Persia, Hejaz, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Fatimid Caliphate, Tripoli, Mauretania
Peace is made in Estonia, where the three major powers split the ancient country into three parts. The Estonians themselves, tired of war, eagerly accept Finnish rule. The Norwegians gain yet more territory, while the Polish finally gain land next to the sea.
Back in England, the Scots invade! Worried by a Norwegian presence on the islands, they cross the border and head towards the old capital of Northumberlandton. To the South however lay 3000 Norwegian soldiers.
All hell breaks lose in central Europe!
In Hungary, the bitter war continues. A heavy Hungarian assault tries to break through German lines and force a pathway to Vienna. They meet the secondary front of the German army, and a bitter fight ensues. The Hungarians fight with determination, while the Germans seem to have been excpecting reinforcements. When the dust settles, the Hungarians have lost many men but even the most near-sighted can see Vienna on the horizon. The problem is that Vienna now flies the German flag. Following months of siege against a hungry populace, the Germans have taken over the city. But then...
Following the return of their long lost king, the French are filled with a patriotic fervor not seen since the days of Childebert. The new King immediatly sends orders to honor the Franks old alliance with Hungary by invading Italy. Unfortunatly there was a stall in French communication lines, so the men recieved no orders as to how exactly this shall go about. As a result, thousands of French soldiers smash into Germany, aiming to seperate Italy with Germany proper. They gain a fair bit of ground, but it soon becomes apparent they are surrounded by difficulties. To the Southeast is the main armed German supply line between Italy and Venice, to the East is Venice itself, and to the Northeast is the main front. One wonders how exactly France shall go about this untill...
Norway enters the war! They first joined in an apparent rights of passage agreement with the Germans to attack Hungary. However the militaristic and opportunistic character of the Norwegian people has resulted in betrayel. The moment they entered Germany, the Norwegians started looting and pillaging German villages. Some peasents tried to resist, but they were quickly massacred by the advancing Kriegers. Yes indeed, the legendary Krieger Knights are heading on the path to Berlin. The situation is even worse in the Baltic, where the Norwegian navy encountered the German one. Several dozen german ships were destroyed compared to a mere 18 Norwegian ones. The remaining German navy fled Eastward and is awaiting German orders. However...
The Kriegers recieved a noticeable lack of support on their path through Denmark. For one thing, the populace refused to give them any food on their path to Germany. Even now when advancing through German soil, the trade caravans are scarcer and far less plentiful than usual. Still, Norway had succeeded in making the situation in Europe as chaotic as it could be. Untill...
Iceland attacks Wallonia! Just before Wallonia tried to transfer all it's posessions to France and Byzantium, the Icelanders took over Gibraltar. They quickly dismantled the area, and staged an attack on Sardinia. Most of the French had left Sardinia to join the German war, but a good deal had remained. Many a battle occured, but the now surprisingly orginized and civil Icelandic army took over all the island save for the city itself. Most unusual, there have been no reports of raping or pillaging on the Icelanders part. The invasion was by far the strangest occurance in Europe yet! Untill...
The Byzantines invade Germany! With several thousand cataphracts and footman, they cross the border. Since this is the origin of many supplies for the Germans, resistance is bitter. They make some ground, but this is only before the pope pledges his troops to the cause. Still, Germany now faces war on several fronts. Back in Constnatinople, scientists start to research the possibility of using the ancient art of Greek fire in a ship.... the "Dromon". This plan is years from completion however. In Africa, their expansion is directly contested by the Mauretanian Muslims. A new edict of religious tolerance however, has made Muslim dissent in Byzantine Egypt unnoticable. The Byzantine lands are in sharp contrast to the rest of Europe, where panic and war are the law. But at least it's easy to excpect where the war and panic are by now. That is untill...
Poland attacks Germany! In accordance to an agreement with Norway after the conclusion of the Estonian war, Polish troops head towards the German capital of Berlin. They meet little opposition save for the woodland, which is one of the heaviest in the world. The castles of Berlin lie in the distance... some of the most fortified in Europe. And thus the battle lines are drawn, as the situation becomes clear. Well, that is untill...
Andorra invades France! Angered by their invasion of the Catholic nation of Germany (with pagan allies), and the new king's denouncement of the close ties that had been developed during the past two decades, thousands of knights pour into Southern France. They denounce the French as heretics and set their seights on Orleans.
In Russia, expansion to the West goes excellent. However, several Slavic tribes finaly formalize in the East and push Russian expansion back. They are too unorginized to offer professional armies, but are still a problem. Inside Russia itself, the populace is the happiest in the world, blisfully unaware of the conflicts that plague it's neighbors.
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Diplomacy
From Pope
To France
How could you! You traitors! I excpected far better than you!
From Pope
To Germany
As long as there are pagans in Europe proper... you have our fill support. Consider yourself commander of the several thousand swiss pikemen in Rome.
From Mauretania
To Byzantine Empire
You don't belong in African lands! We demand you either leave your lands to us or sell them to us for an economy.
From Visigoths
To France
Now that we don't support this
From Scotland
To Iceland and France
Surely a powerful Norway is worse for the both of you!? Help us push the bastards back!
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OOC1: Templates tomorrow.
OOC2: Feanor, I recieved your map, but not your orders! I sent you a pm telling you i didn't get them but you never replied, so I just had you invade Germany as the map showed.
The update where all sorts of **** happens
The Islamic caliphate splits up! Religious differences and intense political pressure has resulted in the complete dismantling of the once huge empire. In it's place, lie several poweful kingdoms. Among them are; Persia, Hejaz, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Fatimid Caliphate, Tripoli, Mauretania
Peace is made in Estonia, where the three major powers split the ancient country into three parts. The Estonians themselves, tired of war, eagerly accept Finnish rule. The Norwegians gain yet more territory, while the Polish finally gain land next to the sea.
Back in England, the Scots invade! Worried by a Norwegian presence on the islands, they cross the border and head towards the old capital of Northumberlandton. To the South however lay 3000 Norwegian soldiers.
All hell breaks lose in central Europe!
In Hungary, the bitter war continues. A heavy Hungarian assault tries to break through German lines and force a pathway to Vienna. They meet the secondary front of the German army, and a bitter fight ensues. The Hungarians fight with determination, while the Germans seem to have been excpecting reinforcements. When the dust settles, the Hungarians have lost many men but even the most near-sighted can see Vienna on the horizon. The problem is that Vienna now flies the German flag. Following months of siege against a hungry populace, the Germans have taken over the city. But then...
Following the return of their long lost king, the French are filled with a patriotic fervor not seen since the days of Childebert. The new King immediatly sends orders to honor the Franks old alliance with Hungary by invading Italy. Unfortunatly there was a stall in French communication lines, so the men recieved no orders as to how exactly this shall go about. As a result, thousands of French soldiers smash into Germany, aiming to seperate Italy with Germany proper. They gain a fair bit of ground, but it soon becomes apparent they are surrounded by difficulties. To the Southeast is the main armed German supply line between Italy and Venice, to the East is Venice itself, and to the Northeast is the main front. One wonders how exactly France shall go about this untill...
Norway enters the war! They first joined in an apparent rights of passage agreement with the Germans to attack Hungary. However the militaristic and opportunistic character of the Norwegian people has resulted in betrayel. The moment they entered Germany, the Norwegians started looting and pillaging German villages. Some peasents tried to resist, but they were quickly massacred by the advancing Kriegers. Yes indeed, the legendary Krieger Knights are heading on the path to Berlin. The situation is even worse in the Baltic, where the Norwegian navy encountered the German one. Several dozen german ships were destroyed compared to a mere 18 Norwegian ones. The remaining German navy fled Eastward and is awaiting German orders. However...
The Kriegers recieved a noticeable lack of support on their path through Denmark. For one thing, the populace refused to give them any food on their path to Germany. Even now when advancing through German soil, the trade caravans are scarcer and far less plentiful than usual. Still, Norway had succeeded in making the situation in Europe as chaotic as it could be. Untill...
Iceland attacks Wallonia! Just before Wallonia tried to transfer all it's posessions to France and Byzantium, the Icelanders took over Gibraltar. They quickly dismantled the area, and staged an attack on Sardinia. Most of the French had left Sardinia to join the German war, but a good deal had remained. Many a battle occured, but the now surprisingly orginized and civil Icelandic army took over all the island save for the city itself. Most unusual, there have been no reports of raping or pillaging on the Icelanders part. The invasion was by far the strangest occurance in Europe yet! Untill...
The Byzantines invade Germany! With several thousand cataphracts and footman, they cross the border. Since this is the origin of many supplies for the Germans, resistance is bitter. They make some ground, but this is only before the pope pledges his troops to the cause. Still, Germany now faces war on several fronts. Back in Constnatinople, scientists start to research the possibility of using the ancient art of Greek fire in a ship.... the "Dromon". This plan is years from completion however. In Africa, their expansion is directly contested by the Mauretanian Muslims. A new edict of religious tolerance however, has made Muslim dissent in Byzantine Egypt unnoticable. The Byzantine lands are in sharp contrast to the rest of Europe, where panic and war are the law. But at least it's easy to excpect where the war and panic are by now. That is untill...
Poland attacks Germany! In accordance to an agreement with Norway after the conclusion of the Estonian war, Polish troops head towards the German capital of Berlin. They meet little opposition save for the woodland, which is one of the heaviest in the world. The castles of Berlin lie in the distance... some of the most fortified in Europe. And thus the battle lines are drawn, as the situation becomes clear. Well, that is untill...
Andorra invades France! Angered by their invasion of the Catholic nation of Germany (with pagan allies), and the new king's denouncement of the close ties that had been developed during the past two decades, thousands of knights pour into Southern France. They denounce the French as heretics and set their seights on Orleans.
In Russia, expansion to the West goes excellent. However, several Slavic tribes finaly formalize in the East and push Russian expansion back. They are too unorginized to offer professional armies, but are still a problem. Inside Russia itself, the populace is the happiest in the world, blisfully unaware of the conflicts that plague it's neighbors.
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Diplomacy
From Pope
To France
How could you! You traitors! I excpected far better than you!
From Pope
To Germany
As long as there are pagans in Europe proper... you have our fill support. Consider yourself commander of the several thousand swiss pikemen in Rome.
From Mauretania
To Byzantine Empire
You don't belong in African lands! We demand you either leave your lands to us or sell them to us for an economy.
From Visigoths
To France
Now that we don't support this
From Scotland
To Iceland and France
Surely a powerful Norway is worse for the both of you!? Help us push the bastards back!
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OOC1: Templates tomorrow.
OOC2: Feanor, I recieved your map, but not your orders! I sent you a pm telling you i didn't get them but you never replied, so I just had you invade Germany as the map showed.
aaminion00
Stoned
Amon Savag
The Great
To:Scottland
From:Erich Savag of Norway
Why have you attacked!?We gave you full independance and everything...You idiotic fools!
To:Andorra
From:Norway
You had better get out of France or else
From:Erich Savag of Norway
Why have you attacked!?We gave you full independance and everything...You idiotic fools!
To:Andorra
From:Norway
You had better get out of France or else
aaminion00
Stoned
From Scotland
To Norway
Because you're an agressive backstabbing treacherous dishonorable bastard! We know how it is with ye Norwegian folk and the house of Savag. One day you are brothers and the next day you Vikings and ye bloody Kriegers be rampaging all over the good Scottish highlands raping everything in sight. Well... we won't let ye get our goats this time!
From Andorra
To Norway
And if we don't Pagan? The Catholic world has had to endure the likes of you for far too long. Andorra will spearhead the fight against pagans and heretics.
To Norway
Because you're an agressive backstabbing treacherous dishonorable bastard! We know how it is with ye Norwegian folk and the house of Savag. One day you are brothers and the next day you Vikings and ye bloody Kriegers be rampaging all over the good Scottish highlands raping everything in sight. Well... we won't let ye get our goats this time!
From Andorra
To Norway
And if we don't Pagan? The Catholic world has had to endure the likes of you for far too long. Andorra will spearhead the fight against pagans and heretics.
TheSilentPuma
United States Marine
to all nations at war with me:
It's go time. You wanted to get froggy and jump, i only hope for your sake's that you can jump higher than myself.
It's go time. You wanted to get froggy and jump, i only hope for your sake's that you can jump higher than myself.
Amon Savag
The Great
To:Germany
From:Erich Savag of Norway
Please...Let me find time to ignor you
From:Erich Savag of Norway
Please...Let me find time to ignor you
Jason The King
Deity
Treaty of Jutland
For the Freedom of the Danes
1. Every 50 years a tribute [one economy] is to be sent to the Norwegian King.
2. Every King of Denmark must swear an oath of loyalty to every King of Norway.
3. The Danish Army of Norway is to consist of a quarter of all the Danish army, and is to be oncall to whatever Norway might need. Half of the Danish navy is to be on call to the Norwegians as well.
4. An alliance, right of passage, and trading treaties are to be signed with Norway.
5. If any offer is to be accepted by Denmark from an foriegn people, Norway must approve of it.
6. The Danish Religion is to remain Norwegian.
7. Denmark is to become completely independent of the Norwegian government.
8. Treaty to come under review in 820 AD.
The Danish capital will be Arhus (on the Danish mainland, or Jutland), with the secondary capital being Copenhagen. I will post more once Amon agrees to this.
For the Freedom of the Danes
1. Every 50 years a tribute [one economy] is to be sent to the Norwegian King.
2. Every King of Denmark must swear an oath of loyalty to every King of Norway.
3. The Danish Army of Norway is to consist of a quarter of all the Danish army, and is to be oncall to whatever Norway might need. Half of the Danish navy is to be on call to the Norwegians as well.
4. An alliance, right of passage, and trading treaties are to be signed with Norway.
5. If any offer is to be accepted by Denmark from an foriegn people, Norway must approve of it.
6. The Danish Religion is to remain Norwegian.
7. Denmark is to become completely independent of the Norwegian government.
8. Treaty to come under review in 820 AD.
The Danish capital will be Arhus (on the Danish mainland, or Jutland), with the secondary capital being Copenhagen. I will post more once Amon agrees to this.
Amon Savag
The Great
Erich Savag of Noway signs this document and recognises all of it's contents
Jason The King
Deity
Nation: Kingdom of Denmark(Jason the King)
Ruler: Arukus
Goverment: Monarchy
Religion: Nordic Mythology
Economy: 4 (???)
Army: 225 Footmen, 1,000 Jutland Horsemen
Danish Army of Norway: 375 Footmen
Navy:
Culture: Standard
People's Mood: Happy
Description: Once a province of Norway, Denmark is a nation of the horsemen.
Wonder:
In the outskirts of Alborg, Jutland North...
The horse sounded like thunder as it galloped through the rock-laden valley, the sun quickly falling beneath the smooth hills of old. Arukus pulled the reigns to slow the horse, peering over the land scape to the huge line of Norwegian soldiers marching along the Darnuk Road. the lifeline of mainland Denmark. The carried with them long flags picturing the Norwegian god of war and the sacred Norwegian emblem that signaled war.
The soldiers were lined in twenty rows which made nearly thirty columns. They marched in unison with the clanging of their armor to be heard throughout the land. It was the sound of the Norwegian army, the sound that had echoed these lands and was the maker of the Danish people, the forefathers. Trailing the footsoldiers were the Krieger Knights, numbering about half as much as the foot soldiers. They were riding upon heavily armored horses, big horses, and they themselves were armored in iron plates. They carried with them a flag of the Krieger, an ancient people who are known throughout Scandinavia.
The army marched in silence. As Arukus peered further into the sunset he could see the long army march all the way to the coast, where he could just barely make out the small specks of ships that were anchored near the harbor of Frederikshavn. He stared in awe of the magnificence that Norway was, until his silence was broken and the steady sound of iron against iron was interrupted by a strong, deep voice from behind him.
"It is magnificent, isn't it?" Arukus turned around to face a tall Norwegian man with dark blue eyes, who seemed to have a gentle face compared to the rest of the Norwegians he had known. Taking off his helmet revealed a hair much the same as Arukus, blonde and long. Extending his hand in friendship, Arukus' heart began to pound. This was it. This was the most important time in Danish history.
Taking his hand and shaking it, the Norwegian began to speak. "I am Kerus, messenger and diplomat for his highness, Amon of Norway. He brings you tidings and a response to the letter and documentation you have sent him. In reply, he has agreed to such an agreement upon which you have asked for." He pulled from the inside of his cloke a thin skinned animal hide, so thin it resembled the papyrus of Egypt. One it was the decision Arukus had waited for his entire life. Bidding him farewell, the Norwegian galloped off to join the army on Darnuk Road.
Removing his helmet and brushing his hair away from his eye, Arukus began to read that of which was so important to him. His eyes scanned side to side, and slowly a smile appeared on his face. Thrusting his army into the air, he let out a loud cheer of excitement and happiness. It had happened. Denmark is an independent and soveriegn nation. Grabbing the reigns of the beast he rode, it began to gallop and with a swift turn they were off to Arhus.
Arhus, Jutland North...
Riding swiftly, Arukus passed the peasants passing through the cobbled streets and he skipped crowded passes by dodging through gaps between houses and shops, until he finally made it to the Fugenmark, the former capital of the province of Denmark under Norway. Now it would serve as the interim house of the King of Denmark.
As he rode tied up his horse to the post, Arukus ran inside to see already celebrations and happiness. As they caught sight of Arukus, the men and women yelled and cheered him, holding their drinks high. "Hail Arukus, King and Father of Denmark!" They yelled, and began to sing in the Norwegian tongue the national anthem until Arukus silenced them.
"Do not sing the anthem of Norway! Sing the Anthem of Denmark!" And with that he began an ancient hymn that was common throughout Denmark and told of the horsemen and hills of Denmark, a true nationalist song. The rest joined in quickly, and began to sway thier drinks back and forth, smiling and laughing on this joyous day. Later Arukus heard from his wife that the provincial governor had left, and on doing so informed the populace that they were independent. She had nearly died of anticipation for Arukus to return home so the celebrations could really begin.
The party and festivals lasted nearly all week in Arhus, but the festivals did not end throughout all of Denmark until three weeks later, as many were just recieving the news from the new national message services and the horseriders that Arukus had sent out. The next week, Arukus took the throne, and was crowned King of Denmark. A crown of silver and polished stone was ladened on his head, and a chair resembling the throne of Norway was assembled to serve Arukus.
And Arukus did not waste time. He began to forge a government with a sort of independence not found most eslewhere. The nation was split into six provinces, each province had a representative that would advise the King in their opinions, representing the province from which they came. They made up the Kings Council, but had no real power. They were there should the King want advice from the people. Arukus then began the formation of the formal army of the Mark, with the assembling of the pre-Independence army he had mustered nearly half a decade ago. This included a thousand horsemen, the finest in the world, and nearly half a thousand infantry men. Like promised, he would have to form the Danish Army of Norway, which would consist of 350 men of the 500 footsoldiers that were part of the Danish Army. They would immediately be sent south along with the Norwegian Army.
Meanwhile he would also begin construction of the Arhus Castle, which would have the seat of the King and be the house of the King. It would be modeled after Norwegian castle designs, and would boast of the most modern inventions such as trap doors and secret passages. It would be made out of solid rock that juts from the gound not a mile from Arhus, the rock is part of a hill that seems to be chopped off in the middle. It would have four walls, each steadier then the last. It will indeed be the keep of Denmark.
Denmark is the youngest nation in Europe. Arukus knew this, but he also knew that Denmark was not to be underestimated. With a willing people, skilled horsemen and a mighty ally, Denmark would soon rise to being one of the most powerful nations in Europe.
ORDERS
If I have anything less in economy then what I have posted, increase it. If i do have the economy posted, then recruit as many Jutland Horsemen as I can.
Send the Danish Army of Norway (350 footsoldiers) to aid Norway in their war. Put the soldeirs under Norway command.
Begin wonder: Hillside Castle of Arhus (+2 economy, +2 Jutland Horsemen).
Spread word of the independent Denmark nation to all of the people in Denmark. Accept anyone who wishes to join the army.
Continue to allow Norwegian troops to use Denmark roads, and host the army along the way. Spread word to the people that Norway gave them freedom so they are more tolerant.
Ruler: Arukus
Goverment: Monarchy
Religion: Nordic Mythology
Economy: 4 (???)
Army: 225 Footmen, 1,000 Jutland Horsemen
Danish Army of Norway: 375 Footmen
Navy:
Culture: Standard
People's Mood: Happy
Description: Once a province of Norway, Denmark is a nation of the horsemen.
Wonder:
In the outskirts of Alborg, Jutland North...
The horse sounded like thunder as it galloped through the rock-laden valley, the sun quickly falling beneath the smooth hills of old. Arukus pulled the reigns to slow the horse, peering over the land scape to the huge line of Norwegian soldiers marching along the Darnuk Road. the lifeline of mainland Denmark. The carried with them long flags picturing the Norwegian god of war and the sacred Norwegian emblem that signaled war.
The soldiers were lined in twenty rows which made nearly thirty columns. They marched in unison with the clanging of their armor to be heard throughout the land. It was the sound of the Norwegian army, the sound that had echoed these lands and was the maker of the Danish people, the forefathers. Trailing the footsoldiers were the Krieger Knights, numbering about half as much as the foot soldiers. They were riding upon heavily armored horses, big horses, and they themselves were armored in iron plates. They carried with them a flag of the Krieger, an ancient people who are known throughout Scandinavia.
The army marched in silence. As Arukus peered further into the sunset he could see the long army march all the way to the coast, where he could just barely make out the small specks of ships that were anchored near the harbor of Frederikshavn. He stared in awe of the magnificence that Norway was, until his silence was broken and the steady sound of iron against iron was interrupted by a strong, deep voice from behind him.
"It is magnificent, isn't it?" Arukus turned around to face a tall Norwegian man with dark blue eyes, who seemed to have a gentle face compared to the rest of the Norwegians he had known. Taking off his helmet revealed a hair much the same as Arukus, blonde and long. Extending his hand in friendship, Arukus' heart began to pound. This was it. This was the most important time in Danish history.
Taking his hand and shaking it, the Norwegian began to speak. "I am Kerus, messenger and diplomat for his highness, Amon of Norway. He brings you tidings and a response to the letter and documentation you have sent him. In reply, he has agreed to such an agreement upon which you have asked for." He pulled from the inside of his cloke a thin skinned animal hide, so thin it resembled the papyrus of Egypt. One it was the decision Arukus had waited for his entire life. Bidding him farewell, the Norwegian galloped off to join the army on Darnuk Road.
Removing his helmet and brushing his hair away from his eye, Arukus began to read that of which was so important to him. His eyes scanned side to side, and slowly a smile appeared on his face. Thrusting his army into the air, he let out a loud cheer of excitement and happiness. It had happened. Denmark is an independent and soveriegn nation. Grabbing the reigns of the beast he rode, it began to gallop and with a swift turn they were off to Arhus.
Arhus, Jutland North...
Riding swiftly, Arukus passed the peasants passing through the cobbled streets and he skipped crowded passes by dodging through gaps between houses and shops, until he finally made it to the Fugenmark, the former capital of the province of Denmark under Norway. Now it would serve as the interim house of the King of Denmark.
As he rode tied up his horse to the post, Arukus ran inside to see already celebrations and happiness. As they caught sight of Arukus, the men and women yelled and cheered him, holding their drinks high. "Hail Arukus, King and Father of Denmark!" They yelled, and began to sing in the Norwegian tongue the national anthem until Arukus silenced them.
"Do not sing the anthem of Norway! Sing the Anthem of Denmark!" And with that he began an ancient hymn that was common throughout Denmark and told of the horsemen and hills of Denmark, a true nationalist song. The rest joined in quickly, and began to sway thier drinks back and forth, smiling and laughing on this joyous day. Later Arukus heard from his wife that the provincial governor had left, and on doing so informed the populace that they were independent. She had nearly died of anticipation for Arukus to return home so the celebrations could really begin.
The party and festivals lasted nearly all week in Arhus, but the festivals did not end throughout all of Denmark until three weeks later, as many were just recieving the news from the new national message services and the horseriders that Arukus had sent out. The next week, Arukus took the throne, and was crowned King of Denmark. A crown of silver and polished stone was ladened on his head, and a chair resembling the throne of Norway was assembled to serve Arukus.
And Arukus did not waste time. He began to forge a government with a sort of independence not found most eslewhere. The nation was split into six provinces, each province had a representative that would advise the King in their opinions, representing the province from which they came. They made up the Kings Council, but had no real power. They were there should the King want advice from the people. Arukus then began the formation of the formal army of the Mark, with the assembling of the pre-Independence army he had mustered nearly half a decade ago. This included a thousand horsemen, the finest in the world, and nearly half a thousand infantry men. Like promised, he would have to form the Danish Army of Norway, which would consist of 350 men of the 500 footsoldiers that were part of the Danish Army. They would immediately be sent south along with the Norwegian Army.
Meanwhile he would also begin construction of the Arhus Castle, which would have the seat of the King and be the house of the King. It would be modeled after Norwegian castle designs, and would boast of the most modern inventions such as trap doors and secret passages. It would be made out of solid rock that juts from the gound not a mile from Arhus, the rock is part of a hill that seems to be chopped off in the middle. It would have four walls, each steadier then the last. It will indeed be the keep of Denmark.
Denmark is the youngest nation in Europe. Arukus knew this, but he also knew that Denmark was not to be underestimated. With a willing people, skilled horsemen and a mighty ally, Denmark would soon rise to being one of the most powerful nations in Europe.
ORDERS
If I have anything less in economy then what I have posted, increase it. If i do have the economy posted, then recruit as many Jutland Horsemen as I can.
Send the Danish Army of Norway (350 footsoldiers) to aid Norway in their war. Put the soldeirs under Norway command.
Begin wonder: Hillside Castle of Arhus (+2 economy, +2 Jutland Horsemen).
Spread word of the independent Denmark nation to all of the people in Denmark. Accept anyone who wishes to join the army.
Continue to allow Norwegian troops to use Denmark roads, and host the army along the way. Spread word to the people that Norway gave them freedom so they are more tolerant.
Jason The King
Deity
Arukus reveals the new Flag of Denmark.
The Danish Provincial Flag in the background has been the traditional flag of Denmark since it was joined with Norway. The Dragon represents the new ability of Denmark to grow into a dragon of Europe.
The Danish Provincial Flag in the background has been the traditional flag of Denmark since it was joined with Norway. The Dragon represents the new ability of Denmark to grow into a dragon of Europe.
Amon Savag
The Great
The King of Norway...Erich Savag was sitting upon his throan,long black hair like his forfathers before him,with his black cape sitting upon his broad shoulders and connecting a bit lower at the heart area.He had a husky build and one could see that he has had many years of training and body building.
One day this man stormed out of his castle after speaking with a Germanic diplomat. "Convert!?He wants me to convert!?To catholicism!?" he was talking to his ol friend Jagrid "This is the last draw!I will teach these foolish catholics where to keep their religion!"
"Aye M'lord!What shall we do!?" asked Jagrid "We can set out with our armies...You're expected to help them against Hungary!This would be the best chance we can get."
"Good!Mobilise the boys!We set out in 3 days time"
Over the 3 days his armies were mobilising and surprisingly enough the young nordic king didn't draft more!Instead he went over with his generals about the plans that were to come of the next decade...He sent many men to help in England,many men to keep hold in estonia,and of course he would keep a large force going to Germany...And some to keep deffence in the motherland.
On the next day one could hear the loud roar of activity in the ports of Oslo as the gigantic Nordic navy loaded the massive nordic army and sent them to their designated spots in the world.The morale of the soldiers were HUGE!They had been craving another war after 2 years of peace with the Estonians...They feared becoming fat and bored,and Erich had given them the entertainment they needed...The heat of battle..The ultimate sport where the winnings are great and the losses permanent..This is what the norwegian populace had come to love and welcome with open arms.
To denmark the king's men went...And the men marched threw Germany..."Tell all who ask that we have right of passage given from Germany...Do not strike till I give the command" issued the order from Erich as he was surrounded by his kreigers on the road marching...A messenger soon stopped the nordic king and told him of the crappy news that was
"M'Lord!I bring word from General Mehanz.They won't give us anything!No food...No shelter...It's as if they want us to reach Hungary on an empty stomach and tired as crap!" said the messenger
"Nevermind that...Now is our time to strike!Send word to loot and pillage everything!If the peasants of this country will not give us food and shelter we'll take it!Start issuing the new laws of the land!The laws of Norway!" ordered Erich..And quickly after much plundering ensued with much grief given to the christian populace...The populace of the taken lands were now forced into Nordic Paganism because Erich said so...And the returning of Germany to the old ways...THe ways of the celts and teutons...The forfathers of the lands were taught to the people.
For 4 years the Germans took and held the lands of Germany...And for 4 years they converted Catholic after catholic into a Nordic Pagan...Soon it was common to hear norwegian spoken in the occupied lands of Germany...But in the midst of this, a messenger came from some "Arukus of Denmark" with a piece of paper...He read the paper and gasped in awe at the amount of stupidity which was presented to him...Someone wanted nordic lands...For all Erich knew the people all over Norway was happy under nordic rule...He hadn't known nor heard reports of an unhappy populace...And those that were unhappy and started instigating further unhappiness met the blade of a nordic sword.
"Describe me this man Arukus of Denmark,messenger." ordered the king in a calm voice...Almost too calm...And the messenger described Arukus. "Sounds like a decent man.I'll meet with him after my voyages in Germany...But for now leave me be.Go back and tell your master you've delivered the message and here's 10 gold for your loyalty." after that the messenger bowed,and left the tent...Careful not to turn his back on Erich as is tooken as a serious offencive gesture to a Nordic king.
5 long nights the nordic king sat in his tent...And for them 5 long nights he discussed with himself (every man talks to himself sometimes...) the possibilities of Danish independance and of his current situation with Germany...He finally rose out of his tent one day and signalled his diplomat Kerus to his side and told him to give a message pre-prepared by himself to this courageous man "Arukus of Denmark"...At that the Kerus swiftly hopped upon his steed and galloped off for Denmark.
ORDERS
-To be PMed
OOC:The borders of Denmark are pre-war danish borders...My chain that connects the danish islands with Norway to stop traffic is also still patroled by Nordic Towerships and the germanic conquests are to be kept Norwegian lands untill further notice (Only denmark turns into denmark...Nothing of Germany)
One day this man stormed out of his castle after speaking with a Germanic diplomat. "Convert!?He wants me to convert!?To catholicism!?" he was talking to his ol friend Jagrid "This is the last draw!I will teach these foolish catholics where to keep their religion!"
"Aye M'lord!What shall we do!?" asked Jagrid "We can set out with our armies...You're expected to help them against Hungary!This would be the best chance we can get."
"Good!Mobilise the boys!We set out in 3 days time"
Over the 3 days his armies were mobilising and surprisingly enough the young nordic king didn't draft more!Instead he went over with his generals about the plans that were to come of the next decade...He sent many men to help in England,many men to keep hold in estonia,and of course he would keep a large force going to Germany...And some to keep deffence in the motherland.
On the next day one could hear the loud roar of activity in the ports of Oslo as the gigantic Nordic navy loaded the massive nordic army and sent them to their designated spots in the world.The morale of the soldiers were HUGE!They had been craving another war after 2 years of peace with the Estonians...They feared becoming fat and bored,and Erich had given them the entertainment they needed...The heat of battle..The ultimate sport where the winnings are great and the losses permanent..This is what the norwegian populace had come to love and welcome with open arms.
To denmark the king's men went...And the men marched threw Germany..."Tell all who ask that we have right of passage given from Germany...Do not strike till I give the command" issued the order from Erich as he was surrounded by his kreigers on the road marching...A messenger soon stopped the nordic king and told him of the crappy news that was
"M'Lord!I bring word from General Mehanz.They won't give us anything!No food...No shelter...It's as if they want us to reach Hungary on an empty stomach and tired as crap!" said the messenger
"Nevermind that...Now is our time to strike!Send word to loot and pillage everything!If the peasants of this country will not give us food and shelter we'll take it!Start issuing the new laws of the land!The laws of Norway!" ordered Erich..And quickly after much plundering ensued with much grief given to the christian populace...The populace of the taken lands were now forced into Nordic Paganism because Erich said so...And the returning of Germany to the old ways...THe ways of the celts and teutons...The forfathers of the lands were taught to the people.
For 4 years the Germans took and held the lands of Germany...And for 4 years they converted Catholic after catholic into a Nordic Pagan...Soon it was common to hear norwegian spoken in the occupied lands of Germany...But in the midst of this, a messenger came from some "Arukus of Denmark" with a piece of paper...He read the paper and gasped in awe at the amount of stupidity which was presented to him...Someone wanted nordic lands...For all Erich knew the people all over Norway was happy under nordic rule...He hadn't known nor heard reports of an unhappy populace...And those that were unhappy and started instigating further unhappiness met the blade of a nordic sword.
"Describe me this man Arukus of Denmark,messenger." ordered the king in a calm voice...Almost too calm...And the messenger described Arukus. "Sounds like a decent man.I'll meet with him after my voyages in Germany...But for now leave me be.Go back and tell your master you've delivered the message and here's 10 gold for your loyalty." after that the messenger bowed,and left the tent...Careful not to turn his back on Erich as is tooken as a serious offencive gesture to a Nordic king.
5 long nights the nordic king sat in his tent...And for them 5 long nights he discussed with himself (every man talks to himself sometimes...) the possibilities of Danish independance and of his current situation with Germany...He finally rose out of his tent one day and signalled his diplomat Kerus to his side and told him to give a message pre-prepared by himself to this courageous man "Arukus of Denmark"...At that the Kerus swiftly hopped upon his steed and galloped off for Denmark.
ORDERS
-To be PMed
OOC:The borders of Denmark are pre-war danish borders...My chain that connects the danish islands with Norway to stop traffic is also still patroled by Nordic Towerships and the germanic conquests are to be kept Norwegian lands untill further notice (Only denmark turns into denmark...Nothing of Germany)
