SKNES: Architecture of Aggression
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SamSniped
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Yes, please stop. It's hilarious but irrelevant 
SouthernKing
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Trading post.
@Jutland: Your literacy actually should be higher - thanks for pointing that out for me.
erez87
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And mine? and my wonder?
also, me being in Rome, where all of the Roman Empire treasures are, should also add some...
Terrance888
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Bah, trading posts. Next I will establish a trading post in Cape town.
SouthernKing
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It's actually more like an enclave than anything.
Speaking of that, I should really add some sort of colonial rules, with people setting up colonies now. Suggestions?
SouthernKing
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alright, I'll add 1 or 2 to yours.
SouthernKing
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By "colonies" I mean stuff like settlements in Iceland that are indirectly loyal to the mainland. or enclaves.
Also, orders are due on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Also, orders are due on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
erez87
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Settlements in Iceland in 800AD without vikings
Anyway, doesn't matter. We gonna die, might as well go with a BANG.
SouthernKing
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Settlements in Iceland in 800AD without vikings
To be honest, the Jutes have effectively become all but vikings.
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I know. That's kind of my point.
mythmonster2
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The Break
The Orthodox Church of Sicily had been an opponent of Sicily's involvement in the War of the Holy Roman Empire since its beginning. The Patriarch of Sicily believed that Christian should not fight Christian, and he especially objected to the Homage that gave Sicily Byzantine protection, as well as the various alliances with Muslim and pagan countries that occurred in the war.
At first, church opposition to the war was subtle. Priests in church began including sections in their sermons about how "Christians should not raise blades against Christians". Anti-Muslim and anti-pagan rhetoric became even more common among the populace. Rumors even began spreading that the King of Sicily had sold his soul to the devil to seal the Homage.
The exact series of events leading to the Break is unclear. All that is known is that it involved several backroom deals, shady dealings with powerful men, and more than a bit of lies. But since the Orthodox Church was never investigated too closely by the state, these were able to go through. At last, on Sunday, June 4, 876, the full Break occurred.
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The Sunday prayers in the royal church began as usual. Royal guards were positioned outside the church, the royal family sat in the church, and the priest preached and recited from the Bible. However, the sermon soon began preaching against the War of the Holy Roman Empire. A priest, writing the moment down for posterity, observed that the king was becoming agitated at these words directed at him. (That very priest, whose name is forever unknown, is the source for most of the following occasions, and they may be embellished at his discretion.)
The sermon closed, and the priest finished, And so those who fight against Christ and offer brutal sacrifices in the names of pagan gods as Zeus and Allah shall be judged in the fires of Hell for eternity.
King Iaonnis stood up and demanded the priest be removed. Nobody moved to comply with his request, not even the royal guards. However, the guards did turn around to face inside the church. The preacher who had delivered the sermon grimly nodded and said, King Iaonnis Valerius. The Church has watched your activities for Sicily warily. In your time, you have laid arms against the Holy Roman Empire, who, though they do follow a Pope, are Christians nonetheless. You have paid unholy homage to the pagan empire of the east, a cruel mockery of the former splendor of Rome. You have had our Christian army tainted by the stain of the Mohammadans and the pagans. And so, the Church has no conclusion but that you have strayed from the will of God, and so your right to rule is revoked.
The church went silent. Then the royal guards marched in towards the king. He stood in shock, before frantically trying to escape. His wife put her two children behind her, so they would not have to witness the event. The king struggled, but the guards, their place in heaven assured if they detained the king who had sold his soul to the devil, restrained him. He was brought out to the courtyard, where people who had refused to turn against the king and save their souls were similarly gathered. In the center of the courtyard were a group of priests, the Patriarch of Sicily at their head.
He spoke, Gods will has been revealed. And it is thus: no one man can truly rule under Gods name. Others have their ways of government. The Holy Roman Empire finds God through their Pope. But Sicily shall not abide by one man any more. No king may rule, As he spoke, one of the priests was handed a large, two-headed axe. The first of the loyalists was brought forward by the guards and kicked down to the floor. God must be the first ruler of any nation. The Church has decided that Gods will must be interpreted by a council. The priest brought down the axe. The loyalist had no time to scream.
The Patriarch continued, The council will now rule all of Sicily. Any who oppose it oppose Gods very will. With the council of priests, Sicily shall be enlightened. We shall become the holiest of nations, truly chosen. We shall walk a path of peace, the king was brought forth and kicked down. He looked up at the Patriarch who stood over him and the priest holding the now bloodied axe, with our fellow Christians. But those who embrace the pagan and unholy gods will have no mercy. The king closed his eyes.
News of the Kings death, and more importantly, the Churchs decision of government, quickly spread. The majority of priests had heard tell of such an occasion being planned, and they joined the new government fervently. It was they who spread the word to the common populace. Most of the peasants, who saw more of an effect from the Church than the King, fell in line. Of course, instability ensued from some areas. But that is for a later day...
The Orthodox Church of Sicily had been an opponent of Sicily's involvement in the War of the Holy Roman Empire since its beginning. The Patriarch of Sicily believed that Christian should not fight Christian, and he especially objected to the Homage that gave Sicily Byzantine protection, as well as the various alliances with Muslim and pagan countries that occurred in the war.
At first, church opposition to the war was subtle. Priests in church began including sections in their sermons about how "Christians should not raise blades against Christians". Anti-Muslim and anti-pagan rhetoric became even more common among the populace. Rumors even began spreading that the King of Sicily had sold his soul to the devil to seal the Homage.
The exact series of events leading to the Break is unclear. All that is known is that it involved several backroom deals, shady dealings with powerful men, and more than a bit of lies. But since the Orthodox Church was never investigated too closely by the state, these were able to go through. At last, on Sunday, June 4, 876, the full Break occurred.
--------------------------------------------------------
The Sunday prayers in the royal church began as usual. Royal guards were positioned outside the church, the royal family sat in the church, and the priest preached and recited from the Bible. However, the sermon soon began preaching against the War of the Holy Roman Empire. A priest, writing the moment down for posterity, observed that the king was becoming agitated at these words directed at him. (That very priest, whose name is forever unknown, is the source for most of the following occasions, and they may be embellished at his discretion.)
The sermon closed, and the priest finished, And so those who fight against Christ and offer brutal sacrifices in the names of pagan gods as Zeus and Allah shall be judged in the fires of Hell for eternity.
King Iaonnis stood up and demanded the priest be removed. Nobody moved to comply with his request, not even the royal guards. However, the guards did turn around to face inside the church. The preacher who had delivered the sermon grimly nodded and said, King Iaonnis Valerius. The Church has watched your activities for Sicily warily. In your time, you have laid arms against the Holy Roman Empire, who, though they do follow a Pope, are Christians nonetheless. You have paid unholy homage to the pagan empire of the east, a cruel mockery of the former splendor of Rome. You have had our Christian army tainted by the stain of the Mohammadans and the pagans. And so, the Church has no conclusion but that you have strayed from the will of God, and so your right to rule is revoked.
The church went silent. Then the royal guards marched in towards the king. He stood in shock, before frantically trying to escape. His wife put her two children behind her, so they would not have to witness the event. The king struggled, but the guards, their place in heaven assured if they detained the king who had sold his soul to the devil, restrained him. He was brought out to the courtyard, where people who had refused to turn against the king and save their souls were similarly gathered. In the center of the courtyard were a group of priests, the Patriarch of Sicily at their head.
He spoke, Gods will has been revealed. And it is thus: no one man can truly rule under Gods name. Others have their ways of government. The Holy Roman Empire finds God through their Pope. But Sicily shall not abide by one man any more. No king may rule, As he spoke, one of the priests was handed a large, two-headed axe. The first of the loyalists was brought forward by the guards and kicked down to the floor. God must be the first ruler of any nation. The Church has decided that Gods will must be interpreted by a council. The priest brought down the axe. The loyalist had no time to scream.
The Patriarch continued, The council will now rule all of Sicily. Any who oppose it oppose Gods very will. With the council of priests, Sicily shall be enlightened. We shall become the holiest of nations, truly chosen. We shall walk a path of peace, the king was brought forth and kicked down. He looked up at the Patriarch who stood over him and the priest holding the now bloodied axe, with our fellow Christians. But those who embrace the pagan and unholy gods will have no mercy. The king closed his eyes.
News of the Kings death, and more importantly, the Churchs decision of government, quickly spread. The majority of priests had heard tell of such an occasion being planned, and they joined the new government fervently. It was they who spread the word to the common populace. Most of the peasants, who saw more of an effect from the Church than the King, fell in line. Of course, instability ensued from some areas. But that is for a later day...
Terrance888
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erez87
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from the HOLY SEE
to Sicilian Priest Council:
The virgin have spoken to me only a few nights ago. She has spoken that troubles are rising in Sicily, good troubles, ones worth listening to. And now the news of the Break reached my ears. My most happy ears. Kings do not rule the hearths and souls of men, only the lord can do so. Kings are only his chosen tools according to his heavenly plan for each kingdom. Sicily apparently was chosen to become ruled by a priest council. While your methods were ruthless, there are no better methods against the unholy. Christendom must survive, at any cost.
Join our side, for this war will last for ages. Fight the Pagans and the Muslims who challenges our one and only lord. It is the calling of Jesus for us all to come together and destroy the enemies of Christ.
Yes you may not understand why the Papacy must be followed to the word, but that does not matter at this time, the Schism can be mended at another time, for now, we must join hands in the destruction of the Pagans, forever.
to Sicilian Priest Council:
The virgin have spoken to me only a few nights ago. She has spoken that troubles are rising in Sicily, good troubles, ones worth listening to. And now the news of the Break reached my ears. My most happy ears. Kings do not rule the hearths and souls of men, only the lord can do so. Kings are only his chosen tools according to his heavenly plan for each kingdom. Sicily apparently was chosen to become ruled by a priest council. While your methods were ruthless, there are no better methods against the unholy. Christendom must survive, at any cost.
Join our side, for this war will last for ages. Fight the Pagans and the Muslims who challenges our one and only lord. It is the calling of Jesus for us all to come together and destroy the enemies of Christ.
Yes you may not understand why the Papacy must be followed to the word, but that does not matter at this time, the Schism can be mended at another time, for now, we must join hands in the destruction of the Pagans, forever.
mythmonster2
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(OOC: That parchment thing is fantastic. Thanks for making it, Terrance!)
From: The Council of Sicily
To: The Holy See
Unfortunately, not all in this realm agree with our views. Some still hold that a king should rule, and we will be forced to deal with these before we can give any assistance to any side.
(OOC Interpretation: Sicily is hereby neutral in the Holy Roman War, for this turn at the least.)
From: The Council of Sicily
To: The Holy See
Unfortunately, not all in this realm agree with our views. Some still hold that a king should rule, and we will be forced to deal with these before we can give any assistance to any side.
(OOC Interpretation: Sicily is hereby neutral in the Holy Roman War, for this turn at the least.)
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From the chief of Warsaw:
To Tatars:
My orders to my troops were to join your army, bound for Rome, but you did not attack. Thus we wish to understand your stance on the Holy Roman Empire before making any further military decisions.
To Tatars:
My orders to my troops were to join your army, bound for Rome, but you did not attack. Thus we wish to understand your stance on the Holy Roman Empire before making any further military decisions.
SouthernKing
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OOC: Julius Gandi was unable to send orders, therefore I did nothing with them.
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