stGMNES2: The Middle Ages
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aaminion00
Stoned
Orders to be sent by PM, stories to follow.
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
OOC: Update tomorrow? NOOOOOOOO I hope u don't carry grudges over Grandmaster...
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
OOC: Grandmaster, do u have aim?
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
It's already tomorrow
IceEye
Emperor
The King was excommunicated.
His loyal army however didn´t care, war was war and the king had effectively prooven his battlefield skills. But the news from the pope had made him very sad and he couldn´t find any reason to live anymore. Therefor he saddled his loyal horse Rusher and joined his knights in their march for the battlefield. The King would lead his troops from the front this time.
His loyal army however didn´t care, war was war and the king had effectively prooven his battlefield skills. But the news from the pope had made him very sad and he couldn´t find any reason to live anymore. Therefor he saddled his loyal horse Rusher and joined his knights in their march for the battlefield. The King would lead his troops from the front this time.
Grandmaster
Deity
OOC: Sorry guys, but unforseen circumstances (*cough*putting off my Global project till tonight*cough*) will force me to delay the update to tomorrow. I apologize a million times. 
And no, Alex, I won't punish you in this game for your treachery in AmenNES.
And no, Alex, I won't punish you in this game for your treachery in AmenNES.
Grandmaster
Deity
Update tonight, I swear. If it doesn't come tonight (which it will) I will give everyone a free bonus.
Xen get your orders in, or I'll have to update without them.
Xen get your orders in, or I'll have to update without them.
Oruc
Reactionary
Nope!
Grandmaster
Deity
Update 3- 1230 AD
Italy
Kingdom of Sicily- The Sicilians continue their relentless assault in southern Italy, pushing south with great ferocity while fortifying the northern border. With the excommunicated King leading a corps of elite Knights at the front, the attack has succeeded in pushing a good distance into Venetian lands. However, skillful Venetian tactics have taken their toll on the Sicilian troops; both sides have taken heavy casualties, and the King himself has been wounded, though not mortally. In Crete, the Sicilians have finally pushed the last of the Venetian defenders into the sea.
Venice- The Venetian army has been pushed farther south into the former Byzantine lands. Only the excellent tactical leadership of the Venetian commanders has saved them from total defeat; using what was once a unique Byzantine cavalry tactic, the Venetian formations fake a collapse of their central lines, drawing the enemy in and allowing the Venetian left side to outflank and outmaneuver the enemy. This has cost the Sicilians heavily, though Venice has also suffered many casualties. In Crete, the defeated Venetian garrison barely escaped total destruction, evacuating the island by way of a naval fleet stationed offshore. In a small running battle against Sicilian ships, a few Venetian galleys were lost for about as many Sicilian vessels. Throughout Europe, Venetians ambassadors have been attempting to garner support for the Venetian cause; this has led to a small uprising in Sicilian Italy, but little else -- so far.
Western Europe
France- Honoring their alliance with Venice, the French have launched an invasion of Corsica and Sardinia. Only a short distance from the Sicilian heartland, this poses a major threat to Sicilian security. While neither island has completely fallen to France, the landings were very successful.
Castile- The Castilian forces continue to push into Cordova, nearing the capital itself. While the Castilians enjoy great success, a new threat has presented itself: fanaticism. As the Christians approach the Islamic cultural center of Cordova, fanatical suicide attackers have begun to harass them, inflicting disproportionate casualties and decreasing morale. Some of these attackers sneak into Castilians camps at night and assassinate commanders; others charge the Castilian lines on a horse, while burning, to set Christian soldiers aflame; still others fight conventional battles to the death under a drug-induced euphoria.
England- VICTORY! This is the war cry as Gwynedd falls to the English army. Over the course of a long siege and a bloody final assault, the English have sustained heavy casualties. However, Wales has now collapsed, bringing all of Britain south of Hadrians Wall under English rule.
Eastern Europe
Bohemia- Without Holy Roman aid, Prague has fallen to the Hungarians, and with it the Bohemian state. Poland made only small advances in the north; most of the nation has fallen to Hungary.
Scandinavia
Sweden- The Swedes continue to expand in the east, and begin a new wonder in Stockholm, the Bank of Sweden. This, the first central bank in Scandinavia, will bring great prosperity to the Swedish nation.
Russia
Novgorod- Honoring their agreement not to expand into the land the Swedes called Finland, Novgorod has instead concentrated on expanding in other directions.
Middle East
Byzantine Empire- As a major castle-building initiative begins throughout the empire, Byzantine troops return to Italy for the first time since the sale of the Byzantine territories. Embarking from northern Greece, a Byzantine invasion force has successfully landed in southern Italy, though without linking up with the Venetian lines as desired. In Cyprus, Byzantine forces have pushed the Sicilians back, though at a high cost; the Sicilians had been in a defensive posture, and were alerted to the attack before the Byzantines reached the border.
Turkmen- The Turkmen have taken a major step towards civilization, establishing the port city of Astrakhan in the northern Caspian Sea. However, the city is as yet only a rough-and-ready trading post. From Astrakhan, the Turkmen carry on sea trade with Persia, increasing their economy. The Turkmen have also reached the Byzantine border in the Caucasus.
East Asia
Mongols- Turning south into the rich lands of India, the Mongols have had great success in pillaging and plundering. With Delhi falling to the Mongol horde, there are rumors that a permanent Mongol kingdom could be established there. In the meanwhile, the Mongols have made contact with the Persians in the west. The world holds it breath as the Persians make first contact with these fearsome nomads.
OOC: North King, if I dont get order from you for the next update, the HRE will become NPC. Stats will be up shortly.
Italy
Kingdom of Sicily- The Sicilians continue their relentless assault in southern Italy, pushing south with great ferocity while fortifying the northern border. With the excommunicated King leading a corps of elite Knights at the front, the attack has succeeded in pushing a good distance into Venetian lands. However, skillful Venetian tactics have taken their toll on the Sicilian troops; both sides have taken heavy casualties, and the King himself has been wounded, though not mortally. In Crete, the Sicilians have finally pushed the last of the Venetian defenders into the sea.
Venice- The Venetian army has been pushed farther south into the former Byzantine lands. Only the excellent tactical leadership of the Venetian commanders has saved them from total defeat; using what was once a unique Byzantine cavalry tactic, the Venetian formations fake a collapse of their central lines, drawing the enemy in and allowing the Venetian left side to outflank and outmaneuver the enemy. This has cost the Sicilians heavily, though Venice has also suffered many casualties. In Crete, the defeated Venetian garrison barely escaped total destruction, evacuating the island by way of a naval fleet stationed offshore. In a small running battle against Sicilian ships, a few Venetian galleys were lost for about as many Sicilian vessels. Throughout Europe, Venetians ambassadors have been attempting to garner support for the Venetian cause; this has led to a small uprising in Sicilian Italy, but little else -- so far.
Western Europe
France- Honoring their alliance with Venice, the French have launched an invasion of Corsica and Sardinia. Only a short distance from the Sicilian heartland, this poses a major threat to Sicilian security. While neither island has completely fallen to France, the landings were very successful.
Castile- The Castilian forces continue to push into Cordova, nearing the capital itself. While the Castilians enjoy great success, a new threat has presented itself: fanaticism. As the Christians approach the Islamic cultural center of Cordova, fanatical suicide attackers have begun to harass them, inflicting disproportionate casualties and decreasing morale. Some of these attackers sneak into Castilians camps at night and assassinate commanders; others charge the Castilian lines on a horse, while burning, to set Christian soldiers aflame; still others fight conventional battles to the death under a drug-induced euphoria.
England- VICTORY! This is the war cry as Gwynedd falls to the English army. Over the course of a long siege and a bloody final assault, the English have sustained heavy casualties. However, Wales has now collapsed, bringing all of Britain south of Hadrians Wall under English rule.
Eastern Europe
Bohemia- Without Holy Roman aid, Prague has fallen to the Hungarians, and with it the Bohemian state. Poland made only small advances in the north; most of the nation has fallen to Hungary.
Scandinavia
Sweden- The Swedes continue to expand in the east, and begin a new wonder in Stockholm, the Bank of Sweden. This, the first central bank in Scandinavia, will bring great prosperity to the Swedish nation.
Russia
Novgorod- Honoring their agreement not to expand into the land the Swedes called Finland, Novgorod has instead concentrated on expanding in other directions.
Middle East
Byzantine Empire- As a major castle-building initiative begins throughout the empire, Byzantine troops return to Italy for the first time since the sale of the Byzantine territories. Embarking from northern Greece, a Byzantine invasion force has successfully landed in southern Italy, though without linking up with the Venetian lines as desired. In Cyprus, Byzantine forces have pushed the Sicilians back, though at a high cost; the Sicilians had been in a defensive posture, and were alerted to the attack before the Byzantines reached the border.
Turkmen- The Turkmen have taken a major step towards civilization, establishing the port city of Astrakhan in the northern Caspian Sea. However, the city is as yet only a rough-and-ready trading post. From Astrakhan, the Turkmen carry on sea trade with Persia, increasing their economy. The Turkmen have also reached the Byzantine border in the Caucasus.
East Asia
Mongols- Turning south into the rich lands of India, the Mongols have had great success in pillaging and plundering. With Delhi falling to the Mongol horde, there are rumors that a permanent Mongol kingdom could be established there. In the meanwhile, the Mongols have made contact with the Persians in the west. The world holds it breath as the Persians make first contact with these fearsome nomads.
OOC: North King, if I dont get order from you for the next update, the HRE will become NPC. Stats will be up shortly.
North King
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Edit: NVM, You did the update while I wasn't looking.
To: Sicilly
From: venice
feel the wrath of the sons of god, you heretical cur!
OOC- what an utterlly ironic statement, and situation I;m in, considering what my real life religion is, though i have to say, acting the part of the uber catholic theist is perhaps the most fun role I've taken in NESing so far
From: venice
feel the wrath of the sons of god, you heretical cur!
OOC- what an utterlly ironic statement, and situation I;m in, considering what my real life religion is, though i have to say, acting the part of the uber catholic theist is perhaps the most fun role I've taken in NESing so far
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
OOC: Shouldn't my fortifications project be on the stats? and Didn't i increase swordsmen?
Constantine
at least it isnt the sens
Rule Britannia
When Britain first at Heav'n's command
Arose from out the azure main;
This was the charter of the land,
And guardian angels sang this strain;
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
The nations not so blest as thee,
Shall in their turns to tyrants fall;
While thou shalt flourish great and free,
The dread and envy of them all.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Still mor majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke;
As the loud blast that tears the skies,
Serves but to root thy native oak.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame,
All their attempts to bend thee down
Will but arouse thy generous flame;
But work their woe, and thy renown.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
To thee belongs the rural reign;
They cities shall with commerce shine;
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles thine.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coast repair;
Blest Isle! With matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to juide the fair.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Rule Britannia
a poem by James Thompson
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main;
This was the charter of the land,
And guardian Angels sung this strain:
Rule, Britannia, rule the waves;
Britons never will be slaves.
The nations, not so blest as thee,
Must, in their turns, to tyrants fall:
While thou shalt flourish great and free,
The dread and envy of them all.
Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful, from each foreign stroke:
As the loud blast that tears the skies,
Serves but to root thy native oak.
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame:
All their attempts to bend thee down,
Will but arouse thy generous flame;
But work their woe, and thy renown.
To thee belongs the rural reign;
Thy cities shall with commerce shine:
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles thine.
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coast repair:
Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to guard the fair.
When Britain first at Heav'n's command
Arose from out the azure main;
This was the charter of the land,
And guardian angels sang this strain;
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
The nations not so blest as thee,
Shall in their turns to tyrants fall;
While thou shalt flourish great and free,
The dread and envy of them all.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Still mor majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke;
As the loud blast that tears the skies,
Serves but to root thy native oak.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame,
All their attempts to bend thee down
Will but arouse thy generous flame;
But work their woe, and thy renown.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
To thee belongs the rural reign;
They cities shall with commerce shine;
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles thine.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coast repair;
Blest Isle! With matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to juide the fair.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves.
Rule Britannia
a poem by James Thompson
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main;
This was the charter of the land,
And guardian Angels sung this strain:
Rule, Britannia, rule the waves;
Britons never will be slaves.
The nations, not so blest as thee,
Must, in their turns, to tyrants fall:
While thou shalt flourish great and free,
The dread and envy of them all.
Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful, from each foreign stroke:
As the loud blast that tears the skies,
Serves but to root thy native oak.
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame:
All their attempts to bend thee down,
Will but arouse thy generous flame;
But work their woe, and thy renown.
To thee belongs the rural reign;
Thy cities shall with commerce shine:
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles thine.
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coast repair:
Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to guard the fair.
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
Grandmaster, shouldn't it be the 4th ring around constantinople? And how come there's nothing about the huge reforms i made in the update? Didn't i also send in my orders to reinforce Crete?
IceEye
Emperor
To: all
From: The Kingdom of Sicily
Let me just say this:
and this
We did expect the orthodox "crhistians" of Byzans to betray their word and so prepared our defences, but France? It is good that you all have shown your right side in this.
Sicily wants peace.
From: The Kingdom of Sicily
Let me just say this:
and this
We did expect the orthodox "crhistians" of Byzans to betray their word and so prepared our defences, but France? It is good that you all have shown your right side in this.
Sicily wants peace.
IceEye
Emperor
To: The Pope
From: The Kingdom Sicily
Our fellow christians have betrayed us, please help.
From: The Kingdom Sicily
Our fellow christians have betrayed us, please help.
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