Update 1 - 1001
Map:
Nations:
Provinces:
Trade:
Nations claim land across the globe. Empires grow. A few unclaimed provinces see natural Manpower increases. Check the Province Stats sheet for more information.
In the Middle East, a vast portion of the Phonecian population is drafted into the military. Whereas this is clearly a short-term measure, unrest has increased across the nation.
Loyalty in Syria and Israel drops from Stalwart to High. Meanwhile, Arabia and Phonecia both attempt to claim land in the gap between them, but Arabia is seen off from all save Jordan. These provinces are now of divided loyalties.
Jordan, Suez and Iraq Loyalty drops to Low from High.
In India, The Samrajya launches a sudden assault upon Zeilan's mainland provinces. resistance is minimal at best, though Zeilan manages to see a claiming party out of the region of Delhi and back to Samrajyan territory.
Calcutta conquered by The Samrajya, Loyalty drops from Stalwart to Rebellious.
The Sorceress pauses her eternal journey in the capital of the
Rakarn League, offering her services to their leader. Enemies beware, and friends be relieved.
And in the darkness, something stirs - an old Enemy, perhaps sensing that its time is near at hand to return . . . .
The Pantheon:
Every year, the Ten Gods of the World, known as the Pantheon, each give their favor to a mortal realm that appeases them. Wise soothsayers and clerics devote their every effort to reading the stars and determining who benefits from the favor of what deity. After much research and toil, the astrologers have revealed this year's array of pantronage!
Goddess of Fertility Albion, 8MP(+2MP reward)
Goddess of Soldiers The Samrajya, 0T1/3T2/1CU(+1STR Land Combat)
Goddess of the Seas The Republic of Taestria, 2T1/0T2/0CU(+1STR Sea Combat)
God of War The Samrajya, Battle of Calcutta(+5% Combat Bonus reward)
God of Merchants Arabia, 9 Trade Income(+2% Global Trade reward)
God of Prosperity Eternal Seas, 13 Total Income(+5% Income reward)
God of Deceivers None have earned this deitys favor (+5% Spy success chance reward)
Goddess of Magic None have earned this deitys favor (First two Rings produced cannot be Common reward)
Goddess of Champions None have earned this deitys favor (First two Heroes produced can be chosen reward)
Ahrengee, Master God of All the World:
As was foretold by prophecies of elder days, Ahrengee's chosen people have swept across all of Russia in a seething tide, coming to rest as masters of all in that land. Some would contest their right to rule, but any who dare go against the will of the Master must be brave indeed. In any event, the omens are clear, and the clerics agree that Ahrengees favor rests with The Unenlightened! +10% Income OR Combat reward.
-L