Captain2
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an unprovoked attack along with severe treaty conditions cannot be allowed to stand, unless the majority of those terms were taken out we have no choice but to hold our ground
HqNes2 - Fair, New World
- Thread starter Harleqin
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TerrisH
Mischief?
.. Ah butter.
Harleqin, you PM box is full. just finished my Orders, by the way. ready for sending, once you Clear it. Including a basic layout of my Ecnomic Takeover.
Harleqin, you PM box is full. just finished my Orders, by the way. ready for sending, once you Clear it. Including a basic layout of my Ecnomic Takeover.
carmen510
Deity
Harleqin: Which orders do you still need?
TerrisH
Mischief?
nah, I just finished my orders early guys. chill. orders are due thursday!
I just finished the diplo I needed done, so I can send my Orders Early and not have to worry for the rest of the week.
I just finished the diplo I needed done, so I can send my Orders Early and not have to worry for the rest of the week.
Harleqin
Hippo Power
Box cleared. It's very early morning so I'll answer when I get home in.... roughly 10 hours.
TerrisH
Mischief?
Orders sent.
carmen510
Deity
Which orders do you need Halegin? (Tell me, or I won't know!)
~Darkening~
Weep, Mother.
I have to ask for an extension Harl- my orders will most liekyl come tomorrow.
Captain2
ಠ_ృ
okay, Update is Thursday not Tuesday
Technically Tomorow would work
Technically Tomorow would work
Harleqin
Hippo Power
I have orders from: Iggy, LittleBoots, Sheep, justokre, TerrisH and carmen
And a ton of diplo PMs to respond to. Answers coming soon
And a ton of diplo PMs to respond to. Answers coming soon
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
2 points on Altars of Aun
Bank 1 point
Story should come once I'm finished handling my own update, unless of course my parents drag me away for stuff.
Bank 1 point
Story should come once I'm finished handling my own update, unless of course my parents drag me away for stuff.
Harleqin
Hippo Power
We don't have banking here 
You can, however, invest partially in a stat if yuo should wish.
You can, however, invest partially in a stat if yuo should wish.
Captain2
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an Imperian story
The First citizen walked up the steps in front of him, leading to the upstairs of the palace, and the balcony.
He put on his Red Cape and Gold Plated Armour in complete silence, the thought going through his head what will the citizens think?
He knew his anti aggression ideas had lead to this war, Imperia pulling back was even now the reason the capital was under siege.
He Stepped onto the balcony to greet the people, but something different was there, they cheered his appearance like never before
he gave a light grin
"My friends! the enemy agressors have made a horrible mistake here, they expect to walk out with a fair amount of our territory and civilians! ha!, I assure you the enemy will be turned back at Gregengrad! we need every willing man to enlist to the local militia to help destroy this threat! your nation will be made safe by your actions!"
with that he raised his hand into a fist and the crowd errupted into a massive fury of cheering
great he thought, as long as they still respect the nation we cannot be defeated
The First citizen walked up the steps in front of him, leading to the upstairs of the palace, and the balcony.
He put on his Red Cape and Gold Plated Armour in complete silence, the thought going through his head what will the citizens think?
He knew his anti aggression ideas had lead to this war, Imperia pulling back was even now the reason the capital was under siege.
He Stepped onto the balcony to greet the people, but something different was there, they cheered his appearance like never before
he gave a light grin
"My friends! the enemy agressors have made a horrible mistake here, they expect to walk out with a fair amount of our territory and civilians! ha!, I assure you the enemy will be turned back at Gregengrad! we need every willing man to enlist to the local militia to help destroy this threat! your nation will be made safe by your actions!"
with that he raised his hand into a fist and the crowd errupted into a massive fury of cheering
great he thought, as long as they still respect the nation we cannot be defeated
Harleqin
Hippo Power
Right, deadline has passed. I won't get much done tonight though so if anyone hasn't sent in orders there's still time. I might need some 24 hours on this though I'll try to get it out of the way.
The weekend is looking rather hectic... but then, so do the next many.
The weekend is looking rather hectic... but then, so do the next many.
carmen510
Deity
I got a project to finish, an oral report, by tommorow, with only my research. And Saturday stuff, and other stuff. That's hectic.
Harleqin
Hippo Power
UPDATE 14 790 AF
The flames of war burn brightly as the nations of the valley continue their fighting and more nations enter the fray, some due to bribes, some due to the opportunity the conflicts give them to secure their place in history and expand on their borders. Only a few lucky stand neutral in the conflicts, but for the vast majority was has arrived. Lets take a look at the history books detailing this time in history.
Excerpt from History of the World, book 7, The War of the Valley
Whilst the reasons for the start of the war is somewhat shrouded in mystery due to lack of sources from the period, it is believed that it all started when there was an upheaval in the leadership of Imperia leading a coalition of forces to invade. Some of those nations had an ancient enmity toward Imperia whereas others merely felt threatened by it. The initial stages of the war went well when the Tri-Alliance made good gains in Imperia and also attacked the horsemen of ThLex-Zamzarei. The war looked as good as won when the localized conflict escalated.
Combined with the conflict to the north-east where Ibe was seeking to regain their ancient kingdom the fighting soon had an effect on all the lands in the region as trade was disrupted, crops were burned down and the peasants called to fight for their rulers leaving the fields empty.
The River War
As the Imperians were fighting for their very existence and enemy troops were besieging the capital city of Gregengrad things were looking desperate. The coast was blockaded and no food could make it into the beleaguered capital. Even so, the situation was not completely hopeless. A few, brave messengers managed to get in and out during the night and the news they were able to bring back was encouraging. Not only would Dashtaka honour the alliance she had with Imperia, but they were also able to strike a deal with the Siberians. In return for tribute and promises the aggressive Siberians willing agree to unleash their crack troops and join in the fray.
The arrival of these two nations in the war spelt trouble for the Mearl and Caladonian forces in Imperia. The first problem came as Siberian troops poured into Mearl territory encountering relatively light resistance. With most of their troops in Imperia the Mearl were simply unable to defend against new enemy. They fought bravely and managed to delay the progress of them, but their numbers were too small to completely stop them. As a result the Mearl called roughly a third of their troops in Imperia home to defend their own citizens, thus weakening the hold on Imperia.
While this was happening a large Dashtakan force entered Imperia from the west moving towards the economic centre of the region. Documents from the time shows that Imperia was extremely concerned about losing the region and specifically asked the Dashtakans to bolster the Imperian defences there.
This turned out to be a wise move as the reinforcement of roughly 10,000 Dashtakans proved vital. The Caladonians also had their eyes on the region and moved in expecting only light resistance. Landing outside the city they were initially surprised at the sight of Dashtakan banners flying atop the walls next to the Imperian banner. Believing it to be only a token force the Caladonian army went ahead as planned and launched an attack on the city. It turned out to be a mistake. Being outnumbered is not necessarily a problem, but it does become disastrous when trying to take a city. The commander quickly discovered that he had underestimated the defences and called off the attack. Plans of starving them out had to be abandoned as a sally from the city hit the still somewhat disorganised invaders and as he realised he couldnt win the battle he quickly ordered the best of his troops to protect the retreat as the rest of his troops were evacuated. The attack failed, but thanks to the quick thinking of the commanding officer most of the troops managed to survive and make it back to Calador.
Many of the troops used in the failed attack had come from the forces laying siege to Gregengrad and as the Mearl also pulled troops out the line was suddenly quite thin. True, there was still some 10,000 Mearl troops in the area, but they were unable to keep the line as solid as it was earlier. The depleted force was soon in dire peril as the remnants of the Imperian army tried to break the siege. Cavalry forces executed several raids on the enemy camps burning down tents and causing havoc though few lives were lost. It did, however, unsettle the Mearl forces.
Gathering the remaining forces available, the Imperians tried a massive gambit. Deploying a force that outnumbered the Mearl two to one, but consisted mainly of militia units as well as the remnants of the regular army and the shockers, they attempted to lift the siege. The well trained Mearl army fought well against the overwhelming numbers often slaying several Imperians before being cut down, but the individual skill of the troops werent enough as they were deployed too thinly. In order to stand a chance the Mearl commander was forced to pull his troops back and retreat to a better defensive position. The siege was lifted, but the cost in lives was immense.
Sadly for the Tri-Alliance this was not the end of their trouble. The nation of ThLex had also been attacked earlier and though a peace-treaty had been agreed in principle it turned out to be worth less than the paper it was written on. The ThLex was adamant that they were to receive financial compensation for the Caladonian/Zhuban invasion and when it failed to arrive they refused to renounce their alliance with Imperia. As a result the war continued. The Caladonians had prepared for the eventuality that the ThLex would continue the war, but what they were unprepared for was the sheer amount of forces the ThLex deployed to correct this wrong*.
Whilst the ThLex avoided all walled cities with garrisons, they had no such qualms when encountering forces in the open. They did not take back their own city, but the plains between the city and the old border was soon under the firm control of the ThLex riders yet again. Not satisfied with this the horde then crossed the border into Calador proper. Surprisingly enough, very little looting took place, but this was only of small consolation for the Caladonian king as his army on the border was virtually eradicated by constant attacks. Using quick raids, mobility and fire arrows the ThLex were like daemons and cut through the enemy force like a knife through hot butter.
Thanks to their walls and garrisons the towns were safe enough, but the villages were less lucky and in western Calador the ThLex are now the masters. Trade has been disrupted and the population lives in constant fear of the northern barbarians.
With the escalation of the troubles and the natural disruption of trade due to cut trade routes, killed and fleeing citizens etc, most of the nations in the region have suffered an economic setback.
(Mearlekrol: -6,000 infantry (trained), -500 cavalry (poor). Siberia: -4000 infantry (trained). Calador: -4000 infantry (trained), -3000 infantry (acceptable). Imperia: -6000 infantry, -8000 militia. ThLex: -1000 cavalry (acceptable). Zhuba: -4000 infantry (acceptable). Calador: +9 thousand militia. Mearlekrol: +12 thousand militia. -1 economy to: Dashtaka, ThLex, Calador, Imperia, Zhuba, Mearlekrol)
The Ibeian War
Having tasted defeat for the first time in decades the punishment was swiftly meted out by the Ibeian Imperiator. The defeated generals, Itan and Itop, were publicly executed in front of a cheering crowd. Considering the defeats in Pithal only a minor setback, the Imperiator set into restoring the fortunes of war with a vengeance. Something happened though that he hadnt expected when he was delivered a formal declaration of war from the Tiestan ambassador.
Quickly mobilizing peasants from around the nation, calling on them to come and help defend their Goddess, the Imperiator manages to raise another 15,000 militia along with another 10,000 volunteers from Sorania. This conscription did have a bad influence on the nations economy though as many people who were supposed to be tending the fields or working in the cities were now pressed into service. Combined with the creation of the elite Aterians, Ibe were now fielding a huge army, but with the entry of Tiesto it might not be enough.
Taking command of the northern forces himself, Idrea prepared the defences of Isis while putting his trust in his new commanders and in the skills of his brother, Tarude.
All of the skills he had acquired over the years were quickly put to the test as a Pithali force outnumbering his own moved into position around Isis. Several small skirmishes were fought between the forces, but no decisive battles were struck. The Pithali were aware that they didnt have enough troops on hand to crack the nut of Isis and Imperiator Idrea realized that he didnt have enough forces to attack the enemy without risking the city.
Further south the war also turned into a stalemate. Backed with large numbers of militia and a regiment of the new Aterians general Tarude had a relative easy time of it holding the Pithali back. Again, the fighting was mainly minor skirmishes and while a little amount of land was lost, the attack has been halted as well.
For general Pedri, his task was an unthankful one. Moving at rapid speed through hostile territory while staying clear of the Toran army there were lots of potential for failure. Even so, he managed to do so and swung south into Pithal hoping to be able to sever their supply lines. The idea was good enough, but still lacking. Operating behind enemy lines with troops that had difficulty enough staying in the saddle when fighting enemy infantry, the appearance of the elite Pithali cavalry was a problem general Pedri could do without. For some reason the Pithali didnt attack the invaders and kept their distance from the Ibeian troops, limiting themselves to picking off the scouts Pedri tried to send out. After a couple of days he learned why though as a detachment of infantry had arrived on the scene as well. Cut off from retreat by the infantry and with the cavalry in front he knew he was not going to survive the day. Trying to save what he could he ordered a charge on the Pithali infantry. The last, brave charge of an Ibeian general. The Ibeians were cut down, almost to a man. Trickles of soldiers arrived back in Ibe for weeks following the battle, but Pedri was not seen again.
The most active front was the northern. A strong contingent of Ibeian troops supported by Soranian levy had the Toran capital under siege and had constructed several catapults to aid them in forcing its surrender. The arrival of Tiestan troops were, however, something they hadnt expected. Focusing first on the province of Soran the Tiestans easily quashed the militia forces stationed there and reached the border to Ibe. In fact, the biggest problem was Soranian rebels who constantly attacked the untrained units left to guard the area. Rather than crossing it though, they turn west and fell upon the besieging troops from the rear. Seriously outnumbered the Ibeian troops faced the same problems as the Mearl troops had at Gregengrad and had to break the siege and retreat or face the destruction of the entire force. Making a fighting retreat they were facing immense problems as they were going through a ravaged countryside with a large enemy force behind them. Eventually general Trea ordered a stop to the retreat as there seemed no way of making it back to Ibe. Instead he and his forces dug in on a hilltop where he judged their chances to be the best.
What records we have show that the Torans had appealed to the Tiestans to help them and seeking a way to consolidate their influence they readily agreed. The domestic situation in Tiesto also played a major influence in this. Though still nominally in control, the Emperor showed no real interest in states of affairs and instead control was gradually assumed by his generals. This was not a problem as far as most were concerned. The emperor was pleased enough to be able to function on his concubines and for the generals it gave them more power and influence to do what they considered best for their nation. For now the emperor is still respected and considered holy, and as such he is generally left alone. If this will continue to be the case or if one of the generals should decide to change it later is as yet unknown.
(Ibe: -1 economy, -3000 infantry (trained), -7000 militia, -2500 cavalry, Pithal: -1 economy, -2000 infantry, Toran Federation: -2 economy, -4000 infantry, -3000 militia, Tiesto: -3000 infantry (trained), -4000 infantry (untrained))
One of the few places untouched by war, though still threatened by it, was down at the budding empire of Ironal. Having more or less established their status as the economically most well-off nation they were busy smoothing things out with Tirpi. The borderclashes and diplomatic tension dominant in the years before were brought to a halt as Ironal listened to the complaints of the Tirpans and began to help them improve their own economy by sharing methods with them. This did a lot to relieve the tensions and earned Ironal the gratitude of many Tirpan traders and merchants who learned many new things from their southern neighbours.
Random events
With the enemy pressing in from all sides the people of Imperia still somehow finds the strength and will to resist, partially due to the strong beliefs of the First Citizen that they will emerge victorious (+9 thousand militia)
Note:
Some nations havent been mentioned here. Ive still updated them and checked what is happening. Unless something really important has happened then I didnt include it as Im heavily pressured for time and I figured youd rather have the update than risk to wait for another day or two.
*Think the battle scene in Return of the King just with Calador as the forces of Sauron
The flames of war burn brightly as the nations of the valley continue their fighting and more nations enter the fray, some due to bribes, some due to the opportunity the conflicts give them to secure their place in history and expand on their borders. Only a few lucky stand neutral in the conflicts, but for the vast majority was has arrived. Lets take a look at the history books detailing this time in history.
Excerpt from History of the World, book 7, The War of the Valley
Whilst the reasons for the start of the war is somewhat shrouded in mystery due to lack of sources from the period, it is believed that it all started when there was an upheaval in the leadership of Imperia leading a coalition of forces to invade. Some of those nations had an ancient enmity toward Imperia whereas others merely felt threatened by it. The initial stages of the war went well when the Tri-Alliance made good gains in Imperia and also attacked the horsemen of ThLex-Zamzarei. The war looked as good as won when the localized conflict escalated.
Combined with the conflict to the north-east where Ibe was seeking to regain their ancient kingdom the fighting soon had an effect on all the lands in the region as trade was disrupted, crops were burned down and the peasants called to fight for their rulers leaving the fields empty.
The River War
As the Imperians were fighting for their very existence and enemy troops were besieging the capital city of Gregengrad things were looking desperate. The coast was blockaded and no food could make it into the beleaguered capital. Even so, the situation was not completely hopeless. A few, brave messengers managed to get in and out during the night and the news they were able to bring back was encouraging. Not only would Dashtaka honour the alliance she had with Imperia, but they were also able to strike a deal with the Siberians. In return for tribute and promises the aggressive Siberians willing agree to unleash their crack troops and join in the fray.
The arrival of these two nations in the war spelt trouble for the Mearl and Caladonian forces in Imperia. The first problem came as Siberian troops poured into Mearl territory encountering relatively light resistance. With most of their troops in Imperia the Mearl were simply unable to defend against new enemy. They fought bravely and managed to delay the progress of them, but their numbers were too small to completely stop them. As a result the Mearl called roughly a third of their troops in Imperia home to defend their own citizens, thus weakening the hold on Imperia.
While this was happening a large Dashtakan force entered Imperia from the west moving towards the economic centre of the region. Documents from the time shows that Imperia was extremely concerned about losing the region and specifically asked the Dashtakans to bolster the Imperian defences there.
This turned out to be a wise move as the reinforcement of roughly 10,000 Dashtakans proved vital. The Caladonians also had their eyes on the region and moved in expecting only light resistance. Landing outside the city they were initially surprised at the sight of Dashtakan banners flying atop the walls next to the Imperian banner. Believing it to be only a token force the Caladonian army went ahead as planned and launched an attack on the city. It turned out to be a mistake. Being outnumbered is not necessarily a problem, but it does become disastrous when trying to take a city. The commander quickly discovered that he had underestimated the defences and called off the attack. Plans of starving them out had to be abandoned as a sally from the city hit the still somewhat disorganised invaders and as he realised he couldnt win the battle he quickly ordered the best of his troops to protect the retreat as the rest of his troops were evacuated. The attack failed, but thanks to the quick thinking of the commanding officer most of the troops managed to survive and make it back to Calador.
Many of the troops used in the failed attack had come from the forces laying siege to Gregengrad and as the Mearl also pulled troops out the line was suddenly quite thin. True, there was still some 10,000 Mearl troops in the area, but they were unable to keep the line as solid as it was earlier. The depleted force was soon in dire peril as the remnants of the Imperian army tried to break the siege. Cavalry forces executed several raids on the enemy camps burning down tents and causing havoc though few lives were lost. It did, however, unsettle the Mearl forces.
Gathering the remaining forces available, the Imperians tried a massive gambit. Deploying a force that outnumbered the Mearl two to one, but consisted mainly of militia units as well as the remnants of the regular army and the shockers, they attempted to lift the siege. The well trained Mearl army fought well against the overwhelming numbers often slaying several Imperians before being cut down, but the individual skill of the troops werent enough as they were deployed too thinly. In order to stand a chance the Mearl commander was forced to pull his troops back and retreat to a better defensive position. The siege was lifted, but the cost in lives was immense.
Sadly for the Tri-Alliance this was not the end of their trouble. The nation of ThLex had also been attacked earlier and though a peace-treaty had been agreed in principle it turned out to be worth less than the paper it was written on. The ThLex was adamant that they were to receive financial compensation for the Caladonian/Zhuban invasion and when it failed to arrive they refused to renounce their alliance with Imperia. As a result the war continued. The Caladonians had prepared for the eventuality that the ThLex would continue the war, but what they were unprepared for was the sheer amount of forces the ThLex deployed to correct this wrong*.
Whilst the ThLex avoided all walled cities with garrisons, they had no such qualms when encountering forces in the open. They did not take back their own city, but the plains between the city and the old border was soon under the firm control of the ThLex riders yet again. Not satisfied with this the horde then crossed the border into Calador proper. Surprisingly enough, very little looting took place, but this was only of small consolation for the Caladonian king as his army on the border was virtually eradicated by constant attacks. Using quick raids, mobility and fire arrows the ThLex were like daemons and cut through the enemy force like a knife through hot butter.
Thanks to their walls and garrisons the towns were safe enough, but the villages were less lucky and in western Calador the ThLex are now the masters. Trade has been disrupted and the population lives in constant fear of the northern barbarians.
With the escalation of the troubles and the natural disruption of trade due to cut trade routes, killed and fleeing citizens etc, most of the nations in the region have suffered an economic setback.
(Mearlekrol: -6,000 infantry (trained), -500 cavalry (poor). Siberia: -4000 infantry (trained). Calador: -4000 infantry (trained), -3000 infantry (acceptable). Imperia: -6000 infantry, -8000 militia. ThLex: -1000 cavalry (acceptable). Zhuba: -4000 infantry (acceptable). Calador: +9 thousand militia. Mearlekrol: +12 thousand militia. -1 economy to: Dashtaka, ThLex, Calador, Imperia, Zhuba, Mearlekrol)
The Ibeian War
Having tasted defeat for the first time in decades the punishment was swiftly meted out by the Ibeian Imperiator. The defeated generals, Itan and Itop, were publicly executed in front of a cheering crowd. Considering the defeats in Pithal only a minor setback, the Imperiator set into restoring the fortunes of war with a vengeance. Something happened though that he hadnt expected when he was delivered a formal declaration of war from the Tiestan ambassador.
Quickly mobilizing peasants from around the nation, calling on them to come and help defend their Goddess, the Imperiator manages to raise another 15,000 militia along with another 10,000 volunteers from Sorania. This conscription did have a bad influence on the nations economy though as many people who were supposed to be tending the fields or working in the cities were now pressed into service. Combined with the creation of the elite Aterians, Ibe were now fielding a huge army, but with the entry of Tiesto it might not be enough.
Taking command of the northern forces himself, Idrea prepared the defences of Isis while putting his trust in his new commanders and in the skills of his brother, Tarude.
All of the skills he had acquired over the years were quickly put to the test as a Pithali force outnumbering his own moved into position around Isis. Several small skirmishes were fought between the forces, but no decisive battles were struck. The Pithali were aware that they didnt have enough troops on hand to crack the nut of Isis and Imperiator Idrea realized that he didnt have enough forces to attack the enemy without risking the city.
Further south the war also turned into a stalemate. Backed with large numbers of militia and a regiment of the new Aterians general Tarude had a relative easy time of it holding the Pithali back. Again, the fighting was mainly minor skirmishes and while a little amount of land was lost, the attack has been halted as well.
For general Pedri, his task was an unthankful one. Moving at rapid speed through hostile territory while staying clear of the Toran army there were lots of potential for failure. Even so, he managed to do so and swung south into Pithal hoping to be able to sever their supply lines. The idea was good enough, but still lacking. Operating behind enemy lines with troops that had difficulty enough staying in the saddle when fighting enemy infantry, the appearance of the elite Pithali cavalry was a problem general Pedri could do without. For some reason the Pithali didnt attack the invaders and kept their distance from the Ibeian troops, limiting themselves to picking off the scouts Pedri tried to send out. After a couple of days he learned why though as a detachment of infantry had arrived on the scene as well. Cut off from retreat by the infantry and with the cavalry in front he knew he was not going to survive the day. Trying to save what he could he ordered a charge on the Pithali infantry. The last, brave charge of an Ibeian general. The Ibeians were cut down, almost to a man. Trickles of soldiers arrived back in Ibe for weeks following the battle, but Pedri was not seen again.
The most active front was the northern. A strong contingent of Ibeian troops supported by Soranian levy had the Toran capital under siege and had constructed several catapults to aid them in forcing its surrender. The arrival of Tiestan troops were, however, something they hadnt expected. Focusing first on the province of Soran the Tiestans easily quashed the militia forces stationed there and reached the border to Ibe. In fact, the biggest problem was Soranian rebels who constantly attacked the untrained units left to guard the area. Rather than crossing it though, they turn west and fell upon the besieging troops from the rear. Seriously outnumbered the Ibeian troops faced the same problems as the Mearl troops had at Gregengrad and had to break the siege and retreat or face the destruction of the entire force. Making a fighting retreat they were facing immense problems as they were going through a ravaged countryside with a large enemy force behind them. Eventually general Trea ordered a stop to the retreat as there seemed no way of making it back to Ibe. Instead he and his forces dug in on a hilltop where he judged their chances to be the best.
What records we have show that the Torans had appealed to the Tiestans to help them and seeking a way to consolidate their influence they readily agreed. The domestic situation in Tiesto also played a major influence in this. Though still nominally in control, the Emperor showed no real interest in states of affairs and instead control was gradually assumed by his generals. This was not a problem as far as most were concerned. The emperor was pleased enough to be able to function on his concubines and for the generals it gave them more power and influence to do what they considered best for their nation. For now the emperor is still respected and considered holy, and as such he is generally left alone. If this will continue to be the case or if one of the generals should decide to change it later is as yet unknown.
(Ibe: -1 economy, -3000 infantry (trained), -7000 militia, -2500 cavalry, Pithal: -1 economy, -2000 infantry, Toran Federation: -2 economy, -4000 infantry, -3000 militia, Tiesto: -3000 infantry (trained), -4000 infantry (untrained))
One of the few places untouched by war, though still threatened by it, was down at the budding empire of Ironal. Having more or less established their status as the economically most well-off nation they were busy smoothing things out with Tirpi. The borderclashes and diplomatic tension dominant in the years before were brought to a halt as Ironal listened to the complaints of the Tirpans and began to help them improve their own economy by sharing methods with them. This did a lot to relieve the tensions and earned Ironal the gratitude of many Tirpan traders and merchants who learned many new things from their southern neighbours.
Random events
With the enemy pressing in from all sides the people of Imperia still somehow finds the strength and will to resist, partially due to the strong beliefs of the First Citizen that they will emerge victorious (+9 thousand militia)
Note:
Some nations havent been mentioned here. Ive still updated them and checked what is happening. Unless something really important has happened then I didnt include it as Im heavily pressured for time and I figured youd rather have the update than risk to wait for another day or two.
*Think the battle scene in Return of the King just with Calador as the forces of Sauron
