250 AD
In a bloodless coup, Brian the Greek takes control of the empire.
260 AD
The Great Library is competed! Brian the Greek is concerned about the level of barbarian activity and so plans a Great Wall to protect our empire! We get word that the Zulus are also building a Great Wall.
Our hoplite destroys a Barbarian horseman
270 AD
The Aztecs demand Philosophy! We hand it over. I dont want a war at this point!
We discover Poytheism! The Greek people pray to the Gods for revenge against the Aztecs! Our Prophets research Currency for trade. The only other option is Monarchy which we dont need.
Oh no! The Zulus complete the Great Wall! They must have started it in a city which had already started the Great Library! Athens is switched to Library.
280 AD
Mycenae built at the edge of the desert. Next to a floodplain with wheat on it! Its going to grow Very fast! Baby factory there.. Our galley brought back to our coast. There was no way of keeping to coast squares on the other continent without annoying the Zulus. I've found it is best not to annoy the Zulus too early
290 AD:
Illurian Barb camp destroyed. Another found.
300 AD
Our warrior fights off a barbarian horse and becomes Veteran! Athens starts a Horseman. We need some military. Sparta starts an aqueduct. With Athens producing military, Sparta can take a break.
Herakleia is built near the Spices! Yet another barb hut is destroyed. We are bleeding money, but our treasury is growing thanks to the barbs!
310 AD
Brian the Greek is puzzled. Someone irrigated a square which does not fall within any city limits!?
Ephesus built! Rushed a temple in Pharsalos. Brian the Greek grows impatient!
320 AD
Contact the Germans! We trade contact with the Germans to Aztecs for 70 gold (The Aztec were richer)
330 AD
Defeat another barbarian.
340 AD
More of the same
350 AD
Moving settlers and workers. Brain takes a nap.
360 AD
Brian the Greek rolls around in all the shiny coins from the Wise-men. Instructs them to research Feudalism. The Greek empire enters a new Age! Our wise men put on funny purple hats. Germany has a higher score in the Histograph! Uh oh.. but Greece is second.
Our Sooth-Sayers discover that there is but one all powerful God! All Greece rejoices at this discovery!
The Greek people expand the palace in celebration!
In other news, we hear about a massive barbarian uprising near Herakleia!
370 AD
Athens culture expands! The People rejoice! Our palace is expanded yet again! A huge mass of Barbarians is in the mountains north-west of Mycenae! Another horde is near Ephesus! 16 divisions i each stack! Another near Heraklae! This will be interesting!
380 AD
"Consul!" a courier shouted at Brian. Brian turns in surprise at the impertinence. "Sir, news both foul and fair!" The man gasps for air.
"Well then, what is it?" Brian asks.
The courier proceeds to tell Brian of the heroic stands in three parts of the empire. The first, near Heraklae went poorly. The towns lone defender, a Hoplite, stood against a horde of 16 barbarians. "Sir, it was awesome! Our men fought off 11 divisions of Barbarian horsemen! Promoted 2 times before finally falling!" He stops and says with downcast eyes, "The treasury lost about 200 gold to 5 remaining barbarian divisions, sir." Brian scowled. "And the others? You mentioned 3 groups?"
"Yes sir," the man stammered. "Ephesus was also attacked! Our defender this time fought off all 16 Barbarians! Our roving troops were also nearby but the barbarians ignored them and went for the town, to no avail!"
"Excellent! " Brian exclaimed, "And the third?"
"The third group was surrounded sir, by 3 of our finest troops. 2 elite warriors and an elite Hoplite. The warriors were fortified in the mountains northeast of Mycenae. The forst warrior to come under attack fought off 10 of the Horsemen before falling! The second fought off at least 3 more before falling, sir!"
Brian smiled at this news of his valiant warriors, then frowned. "Does this mean there are still at least 2 horsemen of this second group still out there?"
"Yes sir, but we have 2 hoplite troops in the field to intersept them. Plus we are in position to destroy two of the barbarian camps which spawned these hordes!"
"Excellent! Inform my generals to carry on! And get protection up to Heraklae!"
"Yes Sir!" the courier snapped to attention before speeding off.
Brian then reviewed other reports:
Thessalonica is founded. A Hoplite is rushed in Heraklae.
390 AD
One more barbarian sacks Heraklae! Destroys Hoplite in training. (Lesson learned: dont rush anything with a barbarian at the gates! wasted 48 gold

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On a better note: Atzcapotzalco overthrows its oppressors and joins the mighty Greek empire! Both barbarian camps are destroyed. The remainin horde in the north-west is spotted heading towards Argos.
(15) 400 AD
The remaining horde of 6 barb Horsies was defeated by a roaming Hoplite moved to intercept!
Our galley meets the English in a small town at the northern most tip of Germany. They have nothing to trade.
410 AD
More barbarian hus found, a Horseman sent to herakalae spots one, another spotted by the surviving Hoplite of the 3rd barbarian wave.
420 AD
Our hoplite is defeated while trying to take out a barb camp! The Horsemen succeed however. It heads back to town.
430 AD
Horseman discovers more hordes west of Hherakalae Hoplite sent to help.
440 AD
Horseman defeated, taking 3 barbarians with him, Posthumously awarded Greek Star of valor for being promoted twice in the battle. Hoplite defeats one more.
People want to build Forbidden Palace. Note sure where is the best palce for it yet. Rhodes is built near scene of 3rd great barbarian battle.
450 AD
After adding 6 cities to the realm and defeating a massive Barbarian attack, Brian the Greek visits Atzcapotzalco and gives it a good Greek name: Brianopolos! However, sadly, he is shot from behind by an arrow. The assassin is never found, but the other Consuls have their suspicions. Eyes turn towards Aztecia. With the barbarian problem still rearing its ugly head, war with the Aztecs is not advisable, but soon, very soon. The funeral procession returns to Athens.
An Eulogy of Brian the Greek, known as Brian the Second, is read as follows: Brian created 5 cities, pushing back the uncivilized barbarians, and fought ceaselessly with them, destroying several of their camps. His 5 cities must be his legacy, they must be built up, brought into the empire by roads and defended against the everpresent barbarian threat. Brian's Galley was also responsible for meeting 2 new civilizations. We have no embassies in these lands yet, but the Germans and English are now known to be 2 of the most powerful (1st and 3rd, with Greece second) civilizations in the world. The treacherous Aztecs are the weakest, and someday will know the wrath of Greece!
Notes: Herakalae still has barbarian problems, although there is now a Swordsman there. Workers can build Spice roads. A Hopolite is facing an unknown number of Barbarians. He is on a hill to the north.
No settlers are being built right now. Feel free to change this as you see fit.