Update 3 Flower of the Creator
The Creator smiled at the world he created. One day, they were all going to die, but until then, why not let them enjoy their lives? Most felt his first responsibility was to the angels, but what did they know? It was He who ensured their survival, it was He who would give them a second chance. But that second chance had to be done correctly, for there was no guarantee a third chance would be offered. So the Creator watched, and waited, and learned. Perhaps this world would escape the suffering…
The Ut continued their years of Empire with the God Kings, however, problems were quickly found. Perhaps the most dangerous were the raiders. On ships made by the Cayun, the Nannuk of Kanuka would attack coastal settlements of the Shia. Initially, the Shia was defenseless. The Nannuk would raid where they pleased, and the Ut could only fight back if the Nannuk stayed in one place for too long. Eventually, the Ut were able to create a navy of a sort, and combined with more coastal forts, the Ut were able to secure their holdings. In any case, the rebellions were an annoyance more than anything else. With the Cayun for the most part not trading with them, the coastal cities served as little more than slave markets, as Scythe traders would bring their enemies to serve the God Monarch. Even then, eventually the Scythe traded exclusively with the northern ports of the Ut, wary of Nannuk sea raiders. Some enemies tried to sow discontent, but it was not enough. The Ut were united under their God Monarch, and the rebellions that did occur were put down in short order, save for the long standing Nannuk problem, which eventually with incredible help from Kanuka, was abandoned by the God Monarch. Architecturally, the Ut built great temples to their gods, great highways to connect their cities, and even a primitive sewer system. It could be commonly agreed upon that the Ut are in the midst of a golden age for their culture.
The Nannuk began a program of sponsored piracy. With ships from the Cayun, the Nannuk would attack the Ut coastal settlements. Even with a variety of new tactics, the Nannuk could not beat the Ut in a pitched battle, and things only became worse with the completion of the Ut highway system, which would allow the Shia to bring soldiers to the problem areas. The Nannuk settled north of Kanuka, creating a rival kingdom and began raiding by land not only the Ut, but even the Cayun to a smaller extent. Eventually, the traditional homeland of the Nannuk was at last re conquered, but at a great cost of life and treasure.
The Cayun had an odd experience. On one hand, the wealth held by the Cayun had never been greater. Dyes, wine, silver, beer, figs, textiles, tools, and so much more flowed out of the workshops and into the ships. They were the first to develop iron as a cheap alternative to bronze. While they lagged behind the Ut in architecture, writings of the Cayun became well known through the region, and a culture of intellect developed. For the most part, apart from raids of the Nannuk in their eastern most territories, the Cayun were spared the horrors of war, and even when they did fight, most of it was done by mercenaries from Kanuka or Stekli. Of course, issues did exist. As more and more wealth was created, the Cayun developed a greater sense of property, and some Cayun felt that should be applied to titles as well. Güzel karı was created to the south, and instead of an elected king, it was passed down through right of inheritance. And even though the Cayun were not united, none would go as far to fight one another. After all, there was the Ut to think about, and the raids of the Nannuk had not created the desired results. As a culture though, the Cayun did well, and a new colony was formed to the west, creating the Kingdom of Rivayet, perhaps meeting a new people to trade with…
The Turyline Confederacy stayed stable and strong. They earned quite a bit of income by working through the embargo the Cayun placed upon the Ut. Traders from the Confederacy would purchase the textiles and other goods of the Cayun, and they would deliver them to the Shia at a tidy profit. Even the Scythe saw the use of the great trading ships of the Turyli, and soon, the slave trade picked up quite a bit. The only issue the Confederacy had was the raids by Nannuk pirates, making trade near Kanuka treacherous and unprofitable.
The Scythe have continued to make their mark in places far beyond their borders. At last, a central kingdom had been formed, and with that, the Scythe were able to direct the enslavement of lesser people. The Ut became their biggest customers, and trade with them was incredibly profitable. Ships, though not as advanced as the Cayun or the Turyli, were built, and Scythe horsemen began wearing armor. A Scythe horsemen can be found in the armies of almost any kingdom, including as far west as Masquere, bringing great wealth to the King.
In Masquere, the city of Auehen was able to unite the river valley into the Republic of Albast, with a combination of brute force and enticements. Of course, the other city states began fearing for their future, and created an alliance. However, with the Cayun to the south, the future of the once proud independent Masquere cities is an uncertainty.
The Higelante continued to expand in their traditional territories, but it was obvious that many rivals needed to be disposed of. Instead of fighting them in open battle or letting them rebel, the Higelante sent their enemies north. Ironically, led by Oneson of the Beard, the exiles created the most stable kingdom of the Higelante. However, a threat looms with the Thranlingence to the north, and it remains to be seen how this will go.
The Thranlingence did have a problem initially. In an odd policy, the warriors attempted to make a quarter of the population of various settlements move to create a new settlement. Unwilling to give up their homes without a fight, a civil war of sorts emerged, and for once, the usually united people were fighting among themselves like the savages to the north. Eventually, it subsided, and new settlements were created, however the scars of the conflict remain, and a new threat to the south has emerged…
The Nehiimet continued their expansion, going south to fight a brutal war against enemy tribes in the area. They were incredibly successful, and as a result of the war, not only did the obsidian deposits lay in their territory, but power of the chiefdoms were centralized into one.
To the south, the Confederacy of Nerza collapsed, giving way to the Dual Kingdom of Verak. Both Verak and Surra are evenly matched, and it seems that a battle for supremacy of the Psion will occur soon. Until then, both kingdoms are doing well, as agriculture has picked up a fair bit, and the Psion rarely need to augment their harvests with hunted creatures for the sake of not going hungry.
The Dominikan people continued to grow their nation. A difficult aspect came as few settlements had large populations, which caused development to be slowed. It seemed the Dominika spent more time on boats than in their villages, which had grown dependent on fishing, and supplemented their limited agriculture with gathering. Still, the Dominika continue to grow, and their homeland has united, though the colonies are distant and have grown apart from their homeland due to the large distances.
The Kingdom of Timor has been formed by the Shiba. Like the Dominika, seafaring is of major importance, and with colonies set up on the various islands, slavery of lesser peoples in Timor has grown, though there are few buyers.
The Surnit have seen a schism in their ranks. Led by the great Sun-Wik, many Surnit went south to form the Kingdom of Sillak, dedicated to traditional Surnit values. The Kingdom of Rilkas went through a rough period, and some minor rebellions did crop up. However, with new colonies and ships, the Surnit seem to be in a good position still.
The Kingdom of Erenak continued to grow steadily. Trade along the river grew, and with a grainary system in effect, the Sienna were secure from hunger. Architecture and structures gained new importance, and to prevent floods, levees and primitive dams have begun to be built, allowing for much more efficient crop growing and irrigation.
The Yu clans continue to grow, going north to escape the rule of other clans. Many more clans have become powerful, and war is becoming very common between the various clans.
To the west, the Almeks have begun rising in prominence. Unlike most cultures, the Almeks prefer to wander more than settling. However, this attitude has made the Almeks perhaps the most fierce on the steppes, and though they are not united, the Almeks have carved out an area where only they can roam, for most tribes of the area fear the Almeks, and have instead searched for new land, south, east, and west.
The Taharnnen tribes drew closer together with the shark trade. Improvements in traditional agriculture and hunting, and of course, the shark trade, caused the Taharnnen tribes to trade and grow, and power has centralized more into chiefdoms.
The Abba continue to do their own thing, with few paying them any attention, as is their plan.
Notes
Whew, that took longer than expected
Orders, for now, will remain the same, if something comes up, I'll tell you all. For now, go more into your people. Major structures, ie; Pyramids, walls, hanging gardens, ect. Get creative. You can use stuff from real history, or you can use drawings from other sources (books, t.v. shows, ect.) as long as they're within reason, I'll be down with it.
We are at about 1000 B.C., or 810 in the Ut Calendar.
We have new stats coming shortly
If anything else needs to be said, it'll be found here, on the first page, and in a new post.
Read the entire update, and you'll find yourself better prepared for what's to come
Contacts:
Eastern Mediterranean Group: Cayun, Nannuk, Ut, Scythe, Masquere, Turyli
Eastern Asia: Surnit, Sienna
Northern Europe: Higelante, Thralingence
Next turn will be 200 Years
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