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Update #1
1227 AD to 1229 AD

John Doe, a young student pursing his Doctorate in European Studies at Oxford University, woke up to the tune of his radio at 4:00 AM in the morning. Groaning, he recalled that he had an exam in the covering one of the most turbulent periods in European history.

Opening his text book he began to prepare for his exam.

According to this text book, The Mongol Emperor, Genghis Khan died in the year 1227 AD, and a terrible civil war ensued between his four sons. The Mongol Empire, which had been the strongest Empire ever to date, had crumbled in a short year.

Thanks to this collapse, Europe both flourished and suffered...

The Rise of Spain

The Spanish Empire, perhaps the legitimate descendent of the Roman Empire, moved to capitalize on the confusion and surprisingly invaded the Carthageans to the south. Unprepared for war, Carthage quickly lost its Spanish colonies yet its mastery of the seas was the only reason why Carthage itself was saved from an invasion from the powerful Spanish bull knights. Spain has seen its population growing with more confidence each year from the successes in the war.

(Spain: -2 knight divisions, -1 galley, +1 Confidence [Satisfied], +1 IC/turn)

The Wise Pope

The Papal States, meanwhile, called for a Christendom tithe. The Papal States then became the leading scientific nation in the west after it became the first nation to discover modern physics. The Pope proclaimed it a “gift from God.” Also, there have been increased persecutions in the Papal States itself on non-Christians and many Jews and Hellenists in Rome have been burnt to death as heretics for refusing to recognize Christ. Also, imports from the silk road have been completely cut off due to actions of Dar-al-Islam and the collapse of the Mongol Empire.

(Papal States: +1 confidence [Satisified], -1 IC/turn)

Greek Frenzy

Then, over in Greece, the Greek Republic started a religious war frenzy with its military draft of its citizens to defend Greece from an invasion from the pagan threats. However, imports from the silk road have been completely cut off due to actions of Dar-al-Islam and the collapse of the Mongol Empire.

(Greek Republic: +1 confidence [Trusting], -1 IC/turn)

The Strength of Babylon

Babylon has quietly mobilized its army into the largest army in the world but faces large Islam revolts in Babylon itself. The majority of Babylonian forces have quickly moved towards the borders of Babylon and Dar-al-Islam.

(Babylon: -1 confidence)

Ambitious Dar-al-Islam

Dar-al-Islam was certainly the most active and ambitious nation during this period. They sent missionaries to Babylon, Persia, Egypt and the remains of the Mongol Empire and converted thousands of Hellenist over to Islam. Then, the caliph of Dar-al-Islam dictated that his country begin a progressive tax, which boosted his economy. However, he was just not interested in the economy. He also patronized the arts and sciences by commissioning great works of art and creating many schools of science in the world. Lastly, he helped cut off Christians from the profitable silk road and those extra profits have found their way into his pocket.

(Dar-al-Islam: +2 confidence [Respecting], +2 IC, +1 IC/turn)

Jihad!

Dar-al-Islam invades Egypt. Egypt’s military was paralyzed due to Islamic revolts within it and Julianus Cato fled Egypt after Alexandria’s fall. However, southern Egypt has managed to regroup and continues to resist the Islamic advance. Caliph Muhammed Ali has called a jihad against the "heathens of Egypt."

(Dar-al-Islam: -2 knight divisions, -1 archer division)

The Sultan...

The Sultanate of Istanbul boosted their economy with imports of grain on the silk road.

(Sultanate of Istanbul: +1 IC)

Invasion!

The Sultan’s forces ventured in the Christian country of Austria but withdrew quickly after the Austrian rallied their forces.

OOC: Good job Flyingchicken, an additional +1 IC for the sheer thoughtfulness of your orders.
Lightfang also gets a +1 IC for the amount of sarcasm in his orders. :p
(Not very long since we only have 5 people with orders this turn.) :p
 
And the stats.

But still good update.
 
Country/Name: Kingdom of Muscovy/ a_propagandist
Leader: Czar Ivan
Capital: Moscow
Religion: Eastern Orthodox
Army: Will be determined by me
Army Quality: Will be determined by me
Navy: Will be determined by me
Navy Quality: Will be determined by me
IC:
IC per turn:
Confidence: Tolerating
Special Unit: Spetsnaz- elite troops ready for conventional combat but also for wetwork and commando tasks. Trained with spear, sword, all common weapons. Understandably, their costs and upkeep are higher.
 
Okay. I shall add you in tomorrow. Sorry guys, again another busy day.

I'll finish everything tomorrow. X_X
 
From: The Papal States
To: The Muslim Nations


Closing the Silk Road was not appreciated. Open it up or have it be opened up by us. Your choice.
 
To: The Christians
From: The Muslims


Alright. We will open trade with you: trade is for the advantage of all. However, if you continue worshiping your "Christ" as God, we take it back. You will be no better than the heathens that way.

Go around with your ships or something if you want it that badly, but expect a war with the Muslim nations to be anything but easy.

OOC: Stats! We want stats! And a map.
 
From: The Papal States
To: The Muslims


You want us to change our religion arbitrarily. If you will not take us seriously, then prepare for something that you will take seriously: the point of a sword.

Unless you come with news of peace or reopening the road, do not come at all.
 
To: The Christians
From: The Muslims


Alright. We apologize profusely for insulting your pragmatism. We will open trade with the Christians on the following conditions:

(1) Muslims in Christian lands will be protected by your laws as all other foreign merchants, and will not be discriminated against, (2) Christians in Muslim lands will be protected by our laws as all other foreign merchants, and will not be discriminated against, (3) both the Papal States and Dar al-Islam will prevent needless persecution of Muslim and Christan visitors and citizens respectively.

We hope that this may foster the bettering of Muslim-Christian nations in our fight against the heathens who do not accept God as the Supreme Divine Being. And the Jews.
 
LOL What are you guys? Richard the Lionhart/Saladin? We need more characters like Charles Martel in this NES to make it more interesting. ;)
 
We also need someone who will champion the heathen religion! Someone with an Egyptian-Greek-Roman-type name, like "Julius Ramecles" or maybe "Heraclius-Ra"

We also need stats!
 
TO: Dar Al Islam:
From: The Sultanate of Istanbul:


You dare? You dare? Are you a muslim!And you were the one ranting about how we had to beat the Christians. And now you open trade with them? They do not deserve it!
 
From: The Papal States
To: The Muslims


Fine. We agree. We are glad you saw the light. Now we shall not have to eat your women and rape your dinners.
 
We also need someone who will champion the heathen religion! Someone with an Egyptian-Greek-Roman-type name, like "Julius Ramecles" or maybe "Heraclius-Ra"

We also need stats!

Yes indeed. Will be coming soon, along with the map. Patience is a virtue my friend. ;)
 
To: Istanbul
From: Dar al-Islam


We will sell, they will buy. We will be at the advantage. They will find judgment, but not today.
 
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