PerfNES I: Ultima Ratio Regum

[Tee Kay]

From: Taqi al-Din Huseyn, the Righteous and Sublime Sultan and Sovereign of the Chobanids, Emperor of Antakya and of Jerusalem
To: Ioannes IX, False-Emperor and Imposter-Autocrat of the Romans, Commander of the Damned, Protector of the Corrupt, Lord of the Flies, Son of a Mangy Dog

One of the bravest and strongest soldier in my army wants to test his strength against an infidel champion. He almost had his chance, but the champion, who was a captured Roman prisoner, was accidentally killed by his Roman would-be rescuers, by which we meant we drove him along on the battlefield with a bunch of other prisoners as human shields during which he was slaughtered by your side.

Your pathetic army is destined for defeat, but even in that enfeebled mass there must be some strong warrior who's fit to fight in single combat with Hasan, the said champion in my army. Let us declare a week's truce, and allow our champions the opportunity to fight in front of a small select audience on the plains. You may attend if you wish; we are honorable people and will not attack you under trace.

 

[Ninja Dude]

The Order agrees. May God see this conflict ended swiftly and with far less bloodshed than in these previous years, both of Christians and those who have not yet seen the Light.

 

[Luckymoose]

I'm going to have to drop this NES. My accident put me far behind in my research for the semester and I really can't do this, mod a NES and do all my other stuff at the same time. So for the sake of keeping my NES and research running. Adiós.

 

[Thlayli]

From: The Principality of Sicily
To: The Empire of Italy

We are willing to extend an offer of 1,000,000 taris in return for your withdrawal from Sicily.

Additionally, we are willing to consider a counter-offer, as long as no territory is intended to change hands. If you insist on extending this war, it will be a truly expensive, painful endeavor for us all.

 

[The Farow]

Nice Update! Hopefully, my internet works around the due date this time

 

[Perfectionist]

From: The Principality of Sicily
To: The Pig of Malaqah

Your horsemen have yet to defeat Sicilian arms in the field. We shall allow the restoration of the status quo ante bellum; if you feel averse to this, enjoy throwing your exhausted levies against the walls of Algiers.

If that's the way you want it, we can afford to wait. You will no doubt be more reasonable once your Emperor takes your little island away.

From: Sarvashura, the All-Conquering Chakravartin of Hind [Altai, Khan of Delhi]
To: Muhammad ibn Shams, Sultan of Bengal, and the Nobles of Bengal

People of the east! Know that the Chakravartin cannot be stopped. You and your previous ruler have fought mightily, and yet you have been beaten and crushed, while my forces yet advance and will surely overcome you - if not in a year, then in five, if not in five years, then in twenty five. Those who resist my irresistable progress will be crushed underfoot.

I could afford to be cruel. However, I would prefer to be magnanimous. Therefore, I shall offer you a way to avoid destruction. Desist your resistance, and I shall forgive the error of defiance. Swear your allegiance to me, and become zamindars in my empire. I shall not persecute your faith, and will treat you as justly as any other of my subjects. What better things can you hope to attain through fighting a force that you can no longer even hope to match?

Opinion is mixed, though a decent proportion of the remaining nobility is at least willing to consider it. Muhammad and his inner circle send your messenger back in pieces.

From: Sarvashura, the All-Conquering Chakravartin of Hind [Altai, Khan of Delhi]
To: Kankilli, Raja of Jaffna

Greetings, king of Lanka. Word has reached me that men from your island realm have attacked the land of Gujarat, which is under my protection. I should suggest that you bring those to blame for this to task, and pay out reparations (around 100,000 taris) to the worthy men of Gujarat, so as to make amends for the damage and not jeopardise the presence and success of Lankan merchants in that realm in the future.

He'll give you some scapegoats if you want them, but he won't pay anything.

OOC: Sorry for the lame diplo responses

What thing? I'd assume the freemen, but you can't be too sure in a NES...

The assembly of freemen. Basically your parliament.

Also, apparently, my roads aren't finished? How much money do I need to finish it?

Another 40,000 or so would complete most of the important routes.

Nice update, though I believe prestige for Gascony should be at 2 instead of 1 in the stats.

Fixed.

Oh yes: orders are due Friday at 4 PM eastern time

 

[das]

Did Immaculate stop playing?

 

[Perfectionist]

He switched to Liyun. At least, he said he was going to.

 

[Birdjaguar]

How about an updated player list.

 

[Espoir]

From: The Son of Heaven
To: The Guangzhou Society

We are overjoyed at the filial virtue you have observed in the customs of war, honoring the wisdom of your ancestors by presenting the value to our children of honor over treachery. Please accept our tidings of friendship, and let from this day forward agree to sacred peace. Let no warrior of ours ever do costly battle with a soldier of yours, and let our fleets preserve peace on the eastern sea for trade and travel.

 

[Immaculate]

He switched to Liyun. At least, he said he was going to.

Aye- this is true- i had wanted to switch to Europe since this started and got my chance when Panda dropped.

 

[Kentharu]

From Abdul ibn Imad, wazir to Muhammad, Emir al-Isbunah
To Emir of Saraqusta

My master requests peace. Status quo ante?

 

[Kraznaya]

From Abdul ibn Imad, wazir to Muhammad, Emir al-Isbunah
To Emir of Saraqusta

My master requests peace. Status quo ante?

As the great Averroes advised, we will agree to overlook your transgressions against truth in favor of heresy, and show mercy to the ignorant as is commanded by our benevolent God. We hope your master has seen the error of his ways, and will not err as such in the future. We are agreed.

 

[Matt0088]

I'm going to drop Poland. I simply don't have enough interest to put any effort into playing. Sorry for the waste of time Perf.

 

[Terrance888]

Can you PM me estimates of how much further each of my project(s) will cost?

 

[qoou]

From MacShitrig of Lax Hlaup, Marshal of the League, Bringer of Wealth to Europe
To the Illustrious Leofric, Third of His name, Emperor of England and its various possessions

The Garonne has been an important conduit of trade since ancient times. Its mouth on the Atlantic coast allows goods to easily flow from northern lands along the length of the river, into the regions known as Gascony, northern Iberia, and as far as Provence. Additionally, the proximity of the Garonne to that of other river systems of southern Gaul allows such goods to be redistributed throughout the wider region, and more significantly into the Mediterranean Sea.

Now, as you well know, the recent Iberian war has significantly disrupted trade routes that used to flow through the region. The enthusiastic rape and pillage of the Western Mediterranean by the Muwahhidun has further deterred traders from attempting the journey. The only major link between the Atlantic and Mediterranean that remains is thus the Garonne river system, with the city Bordeu acting as a trading hub.

With these facts in mind, I hope your ever-wise majesty understands the urgency with which I seek council with your most prestigious person. While whatever dispute exists between you and the monarch of Gascony is not the League's concern, the possibility of the vital Gascon trade routes being disrupted does worry us direly. As such, I advise the most-powerful Emperor to keep the conflict away from the Garonne river, and especially from the trading hub of Bordeu. Certainly the issue that sparked this unfortunate war can be resolved at the diplomatic table, can it not? I myself, the sole Marshal and Representative of the League, am offering to mediate any such peace talks.

I await your advice on this pressing matter.


From MacShitrig of Lax Hlaup, Marshal of the League
To the various warring nations of the Mediterranean

The bloody conflict that engulfs your countries is certainly most unfortunate; lately, however, it seems to have grown to also engulf neutral parties. The League has been receiving worrying reports of a brief blockade of the Straits of Gibraltar, and more importantly of widespread killing and pillaging across the western Mediterranean. This war is between your respective monarchs, and the rest of the world has never asked to be involved in it. As such, the League is considering sending armed ships as an escort for its merchantry. If such a decision is indeed taken, make sure that any attacks on our merchants will be appropriately responded to.

 

[spryllino]

To the Marshal of the League
From the Emperor

Our military plans are not subordinate to your trading interests. We apologise for any incidental inconveniences war may cause your merchants. We continue to adhere to the principle that we will not intentionally obstruct your business if you do not obstruct ours.

We thank you for reminding us of the increased value at present of the tariff revenue along the Garonne. (ooc: )

 

[Thlayli]

From: A warring nation in the Mediterranean
To: The Longphort League

If you feel the desire to kill corsairs along the straits, be our guest. We could use an ally in this conflict. Any of your ships that reach Sicilian ports will be charged the standard duty offered to Longphort traders.

 

[Insane_Panda]

OOC: Great update, Perf. I'm still reading avidly.

also lol@Iberia.

 

[Toteone]

So apparently I've been told there were some questions about me fighting near Minskas, well I meant I wanted to fight next to the walls and sally out so I could police the rabble properly by using them as cannon fodder with pikes and bows aimed at their backs, but maybe that wouldn't have worked?
Anyway FC beat me fair and square so I didn't complain I was just pointing out something went contrary to my intention though that might as well have been vague orders. I mean heck the whole charge thing worked out for me didn't it, even though I didn't mean to use it like that, so it evens out.
And he's letting in missionaries now and I'm not sure if Denmark was ever talking to me after the first talk went very well but maybe he will if I am not in charge, so I really did think it was best if I left Duke's.

Don't see any nations I like available, but maybe later.