I'm in need of someone to lead a nationalist/liberal Revolution in 1836 Europe for my NES Capto Iugulum. In a world that never had a French Revolution, it's a wonderful chance to pave the roads with skulls and whatnot in a unnamed part of Europe. Please send me a PM if you wish to know the nation and are interested in starting an interesting new era.
Otherwise, here's a list of nations with interesting starting locations or political positions for others:
Naples: Having just been beaten by the Pope and Spain in a devastating war, the Kingdom of Two Sicilies was split in two, Naples and Sicily. Naples is the stronger of the two and its monarch looks to rebuild his former power.
Novgorod: The most "modern" of the Russian nations, Novgorod faces a growing Moscowy to its south and seeks to preserve its independence, and perhaps even one day lead a Russian unification.
Papal States: The Papacy has of late won a war against most of its neighbors with the help of Spain and Austria. They stand in an unprecedented position of secular influence and power on the Italian peninsula. Can they stand against the tide of liberalism and nationalism?
Poland: Surrounded by ambitious nations like Hungary, Brandenburg, and Moscowy, Poland seeks not only to preserve its independence, but its status as a regional power. War is inevitable as Poland seeks to curtail its neighbors' growth.
Roman Empire: The empire of Constantinople is trembling at its foundations. Having been forced to cede Serbia's independence by Hungary and facing increasing turmoil within its borders, the fate of the remnants of Rome's empire are uncertain. As the Caliphate grows in power, the empire may well fall to both its internal and external foes, unless of course, given sound leadership.
Savoy: One of the stronger Italian states, Savoy only fought briefly in the recent Second Venetian War agaisnt Austria. Their limited involvement and success has bought them some influence in the region, and under their enlightened monarch could one day bring unification to the Italian peninsula.
Aztec Empire: The Aztecs have long fought to maintain their empire, which struggles to hold its current boundaries agaisnt Spain and the insidious influences of Christianity. It seems to many a civil war is on the horizon, but if the Aztecs emerge intact, a whole western part of a continent awaits for them to dominate.
Republic of New Granada: Having failed to reclaim Venezuela, losing Panama and Ecuador in the process, the Republic of New Granada is only a republic in name. Controlled by a military junta, the nation ahs begun to rebuild from war in preparation for the next inevitable conflict in northern South America.
United States of New Spain: Having just won their independence from the Empire of Holy Spain, the USNS still felt the treaty a bitter pill to swallow. Only the southern provinces of New Spain managed to win their independence. A blank slate nation, no constitution has been formed as of yet, and the future is uncertain. Will the republic presevere or will the USNS succumb to infighting and sectionalism?
Japan: The 1835 Spanish expedition to Japan has made the Japanese people aware of their vulnerability to European imperial powers. Will this cause them to open their doors and began the hard road to westernization? Or will tradionalists triumph and keep the gates barred as tight as they possibly can?
Siam: The British have invaded Vietnam and are poised to dominate Burma. In this atmosphere, Siam's monarch fears European influences and searches for a way to help the nation survive politically. A tough position exists, as Siam is threatened on all sides by the growing British Empire.
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