Jason The King
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You're kidding, right?
Oh, and flavius, I ended up finding yours when I went to check the ones you resent! haha, sorry about that.
stJNES: Low Tide
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You're kidding, right?
Oh, and flavius, I ended up finding yours when I went to check the ones you resent! haha, sorry about that.
flyingchicken
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Aw.EDIT: So that this post will not be in vain, here's some diplomacy:
To: Kyushu and Ainu
From: Zu
We propose an official exchange of ideas between our countries. We are quite interested in your way of life.
Jason The King
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Update is about half done, will be completed today, probably tonight sometime.
Abaddon
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GAH! basic orders within next half hour.. dont worry, it won't affect much and will slip into the update easily!
Jason The King
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stJNES: Low Tide
Update V
1200bc-1100bc
We begin this time in the Far East, where most of the people still live simply within the Bronze Age. Most of the trade that happens within this region is done in someway through the Zu Dominion, her merchants and colonies stretching across the whole of the Pacific coast. The Zu sport a superior navy, each ship is about twice the size of her Chinese counterpart and nearly three times as quick. But the Zu navy alone cannot hold back their traditional enemy. Fear of another Chinese invasion, massive stone and earth forts are constructed along the border with China. These forts, massive in size and quantity, rise nearly fifty feet from the ground and are among the most technologically superior structures constructed in the Far East. Each is a monument to both the knowledge of the Zu and the nearly endless coffers of the Zu monarchy.
Meanwhile the Zu population continues to grow quickly, both due to the great trade prosperity shared among the Zu and to the monarchy-endorsed programs that promotes larger families. Zu Perfecionism, still practiced by nearly half the population, is also geared to larger families. With the population increase come the overcrowding of the crude cities which are growing a lot slower then the overall demand. Some Zu take to the seas, some even landing near Gai Nal colonists in the southeast, but most going to the island of Taiwan.
But if the Zu are masters of the sea, than the Chinese are masters of the land. The Chinese army, almost double that of the Zu, is highly trained and very ruthless, as shown in its most recent endeavor, the invasion of Nanchao. Having a inferior army and completely unprepared for such an invasion, Nanchao forces were routed on the border and forced to retreat. A second battle at the banks of the Yangtze the Nanchao army was completely defeated thanks to the new Chinese cavalry, and forced once again to retreat. Only after a third battle does Nanchao barely slow down the advance. It is clear that Nanchao will not survive on its own.
Meanwhile Chinese merchants are also ordered by the monarchy to lower prices for goods, making them cheaper than Zu prices, and subsidized by the Chinese monarchy (mostly from plunder gained in Nanchao). The law, though very difficult to upheld, has helped the Chinese regain some long-lost markets, mostly in the southern parts of the Choson peninsula, but has also caused panic among Zu merchants in the Japanese nations.
Towards the end of the century, Chinese invitations to the Khmer were finally answered, an ambassador from the large southern empire finally arrived in Xianyang, where he was greeted very cordially and allowed to stay within the royal palace. Impressed with the Chinese army, wealth, and the construction of the new Chinese palace, the ambassador has agreed to share iron technology in return for an alliance with the Chinese.
Taoism continues to spread all over the Far East, most notably though is the increase in Gai Nal, where almost 3/4 people practice the religion. Also notable conversion rates are in the Zu Dominion and the Choson.
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And now on to the Middle East, where things have become rather hectic. The first three quarters of the century went by more or less peacefully. In Halem, general economic growth was fueled by the growth in importance of the city of Jerusalem, rapidly expanding its cultural influence with hundreds of temples spotting the city. In 1150 a large library – first of its kind – was built next to the rows of noble and royal palaces. The library, consisting of more than 50,000 scrolls dating back three or four centuries, heralding history and religious doctrine from all over the region, mostly from the Halabi Empire but also from Egypt and Mesopotamia. Jerusalem, while growing rapidly, is still very subsidiary compared to Halab, and remains culturally and religiously inferior.
The rest of Halem also sees growth, including the harbor and ports in many of the cities. Trade increases dramatically, mostly with the Kypris, who also during this time cements its hold on the Eastern Mediterranean trade network by crushing a growing Thenian merchant guild, though more on that later. A range of forts, ordered by the monarchy, has been built in strategically-viable positions, and not a minute too soon.
From the east comes a new power into the Middle East. A rising tribe in its mountainous region, the Persians strike out from Persipolis, forging a huge empire in mere decades. As the Persians grow, many make their way to Hadhramauti Mesopotamia, where, in 1123 an uprising took place against the foreign rule. After being crushed and the Persians expelled, the Hadhramauti blamed Halem for subversively supporting the rebellion, and, in 1120, invaded the southern Halemi Red Sea province. Outnumbered and unable to counter the well trained Hadhramauti camel forces, the Halemi are forced back to the north, holding the flood at a single fort. Meanwhile the Persians take advantage of the Hadhramauti war, sending a large force across the river into Mesopotamia, crushing the small occupation force and making quick work of Babylonian levies raised in the region. They are only slowed down reaching the bank of the Euphrates, where Hadhramauti reinforcements enact defensive positions. In the face of invasion from two sides, all across the land the Hadhramauti have raised levies to fight on the frontier.
All of this happening, meanwhile the Halabi Empire continues to internally rebuild itself, distancing itself from wars expansion. The King continues to consolidate power over many lineages, stripping nobles and the charioteer of rights and privileges, and further strengthening its hold over the Mesopotamian provinces. Halab continues to grow and prosper, a beacon of culture throughout the region, attracting thousands of pilgrimages to see its golden gates and numerous temples, being heralded as the “City of a Thousand Temples.”
Across the Sinai Peninsula from Halem sits a dormant Egypt, subservient to the Kingdom of Kush south of them. As farming continues to flourish in the delta, all across Egypt the Teshupism dominates Egyptian cities with its magnificent temples and shrines, most being converted Egyptian Paganism temples. There is, however, somewhat of a revival of the old Egyptian pantheon, mostly centered around the Goddess Isis in the far south of Egypt, on the border of Kush. This cult is growing quickly, gaining followers who would normally mostly be practicing the old Egyptian religion, but for the most part unaffecting Teshup worshipers. The region has become a hotbed of religious fervor, with both Teshupists and Isis worshipers competing for control over local governments and influence. The tension has even boiled over to a few local skirmishes between religious ideologues.
Meanwhile Egyptian culture continues to dominate the Kush as it spreads from the conquered regions south along the Nile. Native Kushites are beginning to practice Teshupism, and the capital of Kush itself is looking more and more like any other Egyptian city, with Egyptian architecture becoming more and more prominent.
Heading north, the Kyprisian Empire continues to dominate the seas with its large fleet, making the connection between west and east Mediterranean. In the middle of the century, though, the Kyprisians became worried as a growing Thenian merchant “guild” rapidly gained in importance in the city. Unaffiliated with Greek state, the guild was able to spread its influence and goods across the Aegean, denting the Kyprisian dominance in the region. When the Greeks refused to do anything about the uprising guild, who now sported its own fleet of ships, the Kyprisian monarchy acted. A fleet of 45 war galleys blockaded the Thenian harbor, suffocating the guild’s main trade hub and cutting deep into the income, finally bankrupting the company and forcing it to disband its fleet and trading posts. This is but an example of the Kyprisian dominance of the Eastern Mediterranean, which it continues to impose upon the nations who border it.
A little further north, we come to the Aegean, sight of the dormant Grease Empire, yet growing Racedonian Kingdom. Towards the end of the century we come to the reign of Camille the Beautiful, heralded as the most beautiful woman in the world, as well as the most extravagant. Since her rise to power, Camille has spent steadily from the coffers of the growing nation, putting stress on its economic growth, nearly bankrupting the monarchy with the building of very extravagant monuments to herself, including the 20-foot tall solid gold statue of herself in Ranopolis harbor. Though the statue has attracted some trade, it is not nearly enough to offset the cost.
To add to her reign, Camille sent the army to Troy, invading the young country by landing a surprise army south of the city. Taking refuge behind the great walls, the Trojans fought wave after wave of attack off, finally forcing the Racedonians to break off their attack due to supply problems, the Trojan navy dealing a sound defeat to the Racedonian fleet. And with a Kyprisian threat of intervention, the Racedonians are forced to invade the Trojan kingdom by land, the army being redirected across the mountains. Troy is soon surrounded, though the Racedonians are too tired and lack the momentum to strike.
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We head now to the western side of the great inland sea, switching from Kyprisian to Balearic waters, where a titanic trade battle between the upcoming Ligurians and the status-quo Balearics rages behind the scenes. First we will speak of the Ligurians. Bolstering the army and navy, the Ligurian king launches several campaigns by land, better securing its control over the western Celtic tribes and even establishing a border with the Gaulic Confederation. Resistance is still strong; in one case a full Ligurian army was ambushed and destroyed by a coalition of Celtic tribes. Expansion into Illyria goes as planned, with little resistance from the natives here.
A plan by the monarch to redirect trade traffic to Genova has more or less backfired. Requiring major trade groups and merchants to relocate to Genova has seriously hampered Ligurian trade operations, and of course the Balearic merchants are quick to take advantage, offering Ligurian merchants citizenship and even compensation for relocating to Sardinia instead. While disorganizing the Roman trade network to some extent, the relocation program was cancelled before it could do anymore serious harm to the Roman economy. Meanwhile, a Ligurian mission to the coast of Africa, an attempt to set up a trading post with the natives, was seriously damaged by both storms and “pirate” attacks, most likely the latter originating from Balearic ports. The detachment nevertheless makes it to the coast, though with so few merchants left a city of any reputable size has not yet been established. The colony has, however, opened up a port to Kyprisian trade, putting in danger the Balearic monopoly on eastern Mediterranean trade.
Also, during all this trade and campaigning, a new religion based on a hybrid of Nosotism and other Celtic beliefs has taken hold in Genova. Belenosism, most outsiders believing to be highly sponsored by the state, has taken hold in the capital, even outnumbering the Nosotists.
The Balearics on the other hand continue to consolidate their power, replenishing their fleet with a further fifteen ships, and spending heavily on training and equipping their small elite force of warriors. In order to demonstrate to the world just has powerful their small army is a detachment of a mere thousand warriors was sent to Aragon as the nation began to descend into civil war (more later). The Balearic army, with aid from a large naval detachment, was successful in destroying the resistors, numbered at nearly five thousand, with only minimal losses.
As we leave the seas and head to the African coast, we come to the growing Spanish nation of Cabro. A new leader has revitalized the nation and looks towards the west. A campaign is set in motion as two armies, a lower and upper, invade the unprepared nation of Cueta. The two armies fair well against the border defenses, overrunning the Cuetan armies in mere days, but soon come to a halt as more reinforcements are rushed from the west. As the capital of Cueta is drained of its defenders to fight the armies in the east, a sea detachment lands two thousand Cabro soldiers outside the city, overrunning the city in hours. The King, luckily enough, makes it to a boat and sails northwards to Eduardian land, where, unknown to the Cabro, an alliance had been signed mere days before the invasion.
Back on the mainland, the Eduardians have been busy mopping up the remainder of the Castilian armies, cleansing the small towns and hillsides from partisan fighters. The nation formally falls soon after, ecstatic Eduardian troops proceed to occupy. However there is still strong separatist sentiment within the nation, and resistance groups still operate in the hillsides.
After an alliance is signed with the Navarre and Cueta, the lonely nation of the Iberian peninsula, Aragon, experiences a civil war. Supporters of the Spanish and Navarre take to the streets first, but then are organized by charismatic leaders into a full resistance force. Unable to quell the populace alone, the King of Aragon calls upon its ally, the Balearics for help. As mentioned before, a small detachment of the highly trained Balearic army is sufficient in quelling the uprising and restoring order. Meanwhile the Balearic lands in Iberia, though the majority being Balearic in ethnicity, are heavily reinforced and garrisoned in case the sentiment spreads.
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Moving north, we encounter the war between Saxonia and the Gaulic Confederation, still raging for its second century. Just when the Saxons believed they had made a breakthrough, conquering another hundred miles closer to the Gaulic homeland, the Gauls receive reinforcements from newly acquired tribes in Brittany, bolstering their army and again creating a stalemate on the battlefield.
Naaria remains quiet this century, nothing much happening within the world’s most isolate nation.
In the north, the Isles continue to grow, though the native population is continually being overshadowed by the growing Nordic people. That is why an attempted coup by the natives to recapture the throne and install a British king was thwarted by superior Nordic forces, and which ultimately led to the expulsion of all British from the capital of Jorvic. This, in turn, has angered the British minority, leading to an uprising in the south, centered on what used to be the capital of London. The uprising, consisting of nearly ten thousand Englishmen, is ill organized and equipped, though they present a clear challenge to the Jorvic supremacy (e350, you may choose to play the rebels if you want Britannia back, otherwise you remain in the Jorvic).
A new famine sweeps across the Erie homeland, infecting crops and people as the nation was just beginning to pull itself together. Thousands have died in the disease-stricken land. This, however, has not stopped the Irish explorers, who map out hundreds of surrounding islands, and have found routes to the mainland of Europe and even set up relations and trade pacts with Celtic and Gaulic tribes. Some have even made it to Navarre and even Eduardian Empire, opening up new relations and trade opportunities. Meanwhile the Irish have found new lands to the north, named the Faeroe Islands, which are uninhabited. Thousands have flocked to this new Irish outpost to escape the famine sweeping across the homeland, and more and more sailors are taking to the sea to find similar lands in which to emigrate to.
RANDOM EVENTS
Bountiful harvests in Egypt has led to a minor population boom (+1 economy).
A major Chinese merchant family relocates to the Zu Dominion (+1 economy).
Chinese benefit from a large slave influx from conquered lands (+1 economy).
Copper mines in Kypris have spurred economic growth on the main island (+1 economy).
Floods in the Eduardian empire has washed out roads near the capital (-1 economy).
Famine in the capital of Racedonia has hurt army recruitment (-1 thousand men).
NPC DIPLOMACY
To Egypt
From the Kingdom of Kush
We demand you disband four regiments that you have recruited. Do it now or face the might of the Kushites.
To Racedonia
From Kypris
Break off your attack on our trading partners in Troy, or we will be forced to intervene. Your actions put the whole of the Aegean region at risk.
To Eduardian Empire
From Cueta
We implore you as per our alliance terms to aid us in pushing back the Cabro from our country!
MOD’S NOTES
In your order’s titles, it would be helpful to indicate the name of your nation, it would make it easier for me when updating.
Also, I have NPC’d some nations who’s players I have not seen or have not been active in a while.
I will be adding an infrastructure stat this turn, look for it in your stats next update.
Remember, you get your income to spend every turn, PLUS the number of red/blue cities you have on the map.
Update V
1200bc-1100bc
We begin this time in the Far East, where most of the people still live simply within the Bronze Age. Most of the trade that happens within this region is done in someway through the Zu Dominion, her merchants and colonies stretching across the whole of the Pacific coast. The Zu sport a superior navy, each ship is about twice the size of her Chinese counterpart and nearly three times as quick. But the Zu navy alone cannot hold back their traditional enemy. Fear of another Chinese invasion, massive stone and earth forts are constructed along the border with China. These forts, massive in size and quantity, rise nearly fifty feet from the ground and are among the most technologically superior structures constructed in the Far East. Each is a monument to both the knowledge of the Zu and the nearly endless coffers of the Zu monarchy.
Meanwhile the Zu population continues to grow quickly, both due to the great trade prosperity shared among the Zu and to the monarchy-endorsed programs that promotes larger families. Zu Perfecionism, still practiced by nearly half the population, is also geared to larger families. With the population increase come the overcrowding of the crude cities which are growing a lot slower then the overall demand. Some Zu take to the seas, some even landing near Gai Nal colonists in the southeast, but most going to the island of Taiwan.
But if the Zu are masters of the sea, than the Chinese are masters of the land. The Chinese army, almost double that of the Zu, is highly trained and very ruthless, as shown in its most recent endeavor, the invasion of Nanchao. Having a inferior army and completely unprepared for such an invasion, Nanchao forces were routed on the border and forced to retreat. A second battle at the banks of the Yangtze the Nanchao army was completely defeated thanks to the new Chinese cavalry, and forced once again to retreat. Only after a third battle does Nanchao barely slow down the advance. It is clear that Nanchao will not survive on its own.
Meanwhile Chinese merchants are also ordered by the monarchy to lower prices for goods, making them cheaper than Zu prices, and subsidized by the Chinese monarchy (mostly from plunder gained in Nanchao). The law, though very difficult to upheld, has helped the Chinese regain some long-lost markets, mostly in the southern parts of the Choson peninsula, but has also caused panic among Zu merchants in the Japanese nations.
Towards the end of the century, Chinese invitations to the Khmer were finally answered, an ambassador from the large southern empire finally arrived in Xianyang, where he was greeted very cordially and allowed to stay within the royal palace. Impressed with the Chinese army, wealth, and the construction of the new Chinese palace, the ambassador has agreed to share iron technology in return for an alliance with the Chinese.
Taoism continues to spread all over the Far East, most notably though is the increase in Gai Nal, where almost 3/4 people practice the religion. Also notable conversion rates are in the Zu Dominion and the Choson.
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And now on to the Middle East, where things have become rather hectic. The first three quarters of the century went by more or less peacefully. In Halem, general economic growth was fueled by the growth in importance of the city of Jerusalem, rapidly expanding its cultural influence with hundreds of temples spotting the city. In 1150 a large library – first of its kind – was built next to the rows of noble and royal palaces. The library, consisting of more than 50,000 scrolls dating back three or four centuries, heralding history and religious doctrine from all over the region, mostly from the Halabi Empire but also from Egypt and Mesopotamia. Jerusalem, while growing rapidly, is still very subsidiary compared to Halab, and remains culturally and religiously inferior.
The rest of Halem also sees growth, including the harbor and ports in many of the cities. Trade increases dramatically, mostly with the Kypris, who also during this time cements its hold on the Eastern Mediterranean trade network by crushing a growing Thenian merchant guild, though more on that later. A range of forts, ordered by the monarchy, has been built in strategically-viable positions, and not a minute too soon.
From the east comes a new power into the Middle East. A rising tribe in its mountainous region, the Persians strike out from Persipolis, forging a huge empire in mere decades. As the Persians grow, many make their way to Hadhramauti Mesopotamia, where, in 1123 an uprising took place against the foreign rule. After being crushed and the Persians expelled, the Hadhramauti blamed Halem for subversively supporting the rebellion, and, in 1120, invaded the southern Halemi Red Sea province. Outnumbered and unable to counter the well trained Hadhramauti camel forces, the Halemi are forced back to the north, holding the flood at a single fort. Meanwhile the Persians take advantage of the Hadhramauti war, sending a large force across the river into Mesopotamia, crushing the small occupation force and making quick work of Babylonian levies raised in the region. They are only slowed down reaching the bank of the Euphrates, where Hadhramauti reinforcements enact defensive positions. In the face of invasion from two sides, all across the land the Hadhramauti have raised levies to fight on the frontier.
All of this happening, meanwhile the Halabi Empire continues to internally rebuild itself, distancing itself from wars expansion. The King continues to consolidate power over many lineages, stripping nobles and the charioteer of rights and privileges, and further strengthening its hold over the Mesopotamian provinces. Halab continues to grow and prosper, a beacon of culture throughout the region, attracting thousands of pilgrimages to see its golden gates and numerous temples, being heralded as the “City of a Thousand Temples.”
Across the Sinai Peninsula from Halem sits a dormant Egypt, subservient to the Kingdom of Kush south of them. As farming continues to flourish in the delta, all across Egypt the Teshupism dominates Egyptian cities with its magnificent temples and shrines, most being converted Egyptian Paganism temples. There is, however, somewhat of a revival of the old Egyptian pantheon, mostly centered around the Goddess Isis in the far south of Egypt, on the border of Kush. This cult is growing quickly, gaining followers who would normally mostly be practicing the old Egyptian religion, but for the most part unaffecting Teshup worshipers. The region has become a hotbed of religious fervor, with both Teshupists and Isis worshipers competing for control over local governments and influence. The tension has even boiled over to a few local skirmishes between religious ideologues.
Meanwhile Egyptian culture continues to dominate the Kush as it spreads from the conquered regions south along the Nile. Native Kushites are beginning to practice Teshupism, and the capital of Kush itself is looking more and more like any other Egyptian city, with Egyptian architecture becoming more and more prominent.
Heading north, the Kyprisian Empire continues to dominate the seas with its large fleet, making the connection between west and east Mediterranean. In the middle of the century, though, the Kyprisians became worried as a growing Thenian merchant “guild” rapidly gained in importance in the city. Unaffiliated with Greek state, the guild was able to spread its influence and goods across the Aegean, denting the Kyprisian dominance in the region. When the Greeks refused to do anything about the uprising guild, who now sported its own fleet of ships, the Kyprisian monarchy acted. A fleet of 45 war galleys blockaded the Thenian harbor, suffocating the guild’s main trade hub and cutting deep into the income, finally bankrupting the company and forcing it to disband its fleet and trading posts. This is but an example of the Kyprisian dominance of the Eastern Mediterranean, which it continues to impose upon the nations who border it.
A little further north, we come to the Aegean, sight of the dormant Grease Empire, yet growing Racedonian Kingdom. Towards the end of the century we come to the reign of Camille the Beautiful, heralded as the most beautiful woman in the world, as well as the most extravagant. Since her rise to power, Camille has spent steadily from the coffers of the growing nation, putting stress on its economic growth, nearly bankrupting the monarchy with the building of very extravagant monuments to herself, including the 20-foot tall solid gold statue of herself in Ranopolis harbor. Though the statue has attracted some trade, it is not nearly enough to offset the cost.
To add to her reign, Camille sent the army to Troy, invading the young country by landing a surprise army south of the city. Taking refuge behind the great walls, the Trojans fought wave after wave of attack off, finally forcing the Racedonians to break off their attack due to supply problems, the Trojan navy dealing a sound defeat to the Racedonian fleet. And with a Kyprisian threat of intervention, the Racedonians are forced to invade the Trojan kingdom by land, the army being redirected across the mountains. Troy is soon surrounded, though the Racedonians are too tired and lack the momentum to strike.
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We head now to the western side of the great inland sea, switching from Kyprisian to Balearic waters, where a titanic trade battle between the upcoming Ligurians and the status-quo Balearics rages behind the scenes. First we will speak of the Ligurians. Bolstering the army and navy, the Ligurian king launches several campaigns by land, better securing its control over the western Celtic tribes and even establishing a border with the Gaulic Confederation. Resistance is still strong; in one case a full Ligurian army was ambushed and destroyed by a coalition of Celtic tribes. Expansion into Illyria goes as planned, with little resistance from the natives here.
A plan by the monarch to redirect trade traffic to Genova has more or less backfired. Requiring major trade groups and merchants to relocate to Genova has seriously hampered Ligurian trade operations, and of course the Balearic merchants are quick to take advantage, offering Ligurian merchants citizenship and even compensation for relocating to Sardinia instead. While disorganizing the Roman trade network to some extent, the relocation program was cancelled before it could do anymore serious harm to the Roman economy. Meanwhile, a Ligurian mission to the coast of Africa, an attempt to set up a trading post with the natives, was seriously damaged by both storms and “pirate” attacks, most likely the latter originating from Balearic ports. The detachment nevertheless makes it to the coast, though with so few merchants left a city of any reputable size has not yet been established. The colony has, however, opened up a port to Kyprisian trade, putting in danger the Balearic monopoly on eastern Mediterranean trade.
Also, during all this trade and campaigning, a new religion based on a hybrid of Nosotism and other Celtic beliefs has taken hold in Genova. Belenosism, most outsiders believing to be highly sponsored by the state, has taken hold in the capital, even outnumbering the Nosotists.
The Balearics on the other hand continue to consolidate their power, replenishing their fleet with a further fifteen ships, and spending heavily on training and equipping their small elite force of warriors. In order to demonstrate to the world just has powerful their small army is a detachment of a mere thousand warriors was sent to Aragon as the nation began to descend into civil war (more later). The Balearic army, with aid from a large naval detachment, was successful in destroying the resistors, numbered at nearly five thousand, with only minimal losses.
As we leave the seas and head to the African coast, we come to the growing Spanish nation of Cabro. A new leader has revitalized the nation and looks towards the west. A campaign is set in motion as two armies, a lower and upper, invade the unprepared nation of Cueta. The two armies fair well against the border defenses, overrunning the Cuetan armies in mere days, but soon come to a halt as more reinforcements are rushed from the west. As the capital of Cueta is drained of its defenders to fight the armies in the east, a sea detachment lands two thousand Cabro soldiers outside the city, overrunning the city in hours. The King, luckily enough, makes it to a boat and sails northwards to Eduardian land, where, unknown to the Cabro, an alliance had been signed mere days before the invasion.
Back on the mainland, the Eduardians have been busy mopping up the remainder of the Castilian armies, cleansing the small towns and hillsides from partisan fighters. The nation formally falls soon after, ecstatic Eduardian troops proceed to occupy. However there is still strong separatist sentiment within the nation, and resistance groups still operate in the hillsides.
After an alliance is signed with the Navarre and Cueta, the lonely nation of the Iberian peninsula, Aragon, experiences a civil war. Supporters of the Spanish and Navarre take to the streets first, but then are organized by charismatic leaders into a full resistance force. Unable to quell the populace alone, the King of Aragon calls upon its ally, the Balearics for help. As mentioned before, a small detachment of the highly trained Balearic army is sufficient in quelling the uprising and restoring order. Meanwhile the Balearic lands in Iberia, though the majority being Balearic in ethnicity, are heavily reinforced and garrisoned in case the sentiment spreads.
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Moving north, we encounter the war between Saxonia and the Gaulic Confederation, still raging for its second century. Just when the Saxons believed they had made a breakthrough, conquering another hundred miles closer to the Gaulic homeland, the Gauls receive reinforcements from newly acquired tribes in Brittany, bolstering their army and again creating a stalemate on the battlefield.
Naaria remains quiet this century, nothing much happening within the world’s most isolate nation.
In the north, the Isles continue to grow, though the native population is continually being overshadowed by the growing Nordic people. That is why an attempted coup by the natives to recapture the throne and install a British king was thwarted by superior Nordic forces, and which ultimately led to the expulsion of all British from the capital of Jorvic. This, in turn, has angered the British minority, leading to an uprising in the south, centered on what used to be the capital of London. The uprising, consisting of nearly ten thousand Englishmen, is ill organized and equipped, though they present a clear challenge to the Jorvic supremacy (e350, you may choose to play the rebels if you want Britannia back, otherwise you remain in the Jorvic).
A new famine sweeps across the Erie homeland, infecting crops and people as the nation was just beginning to pull itself together. Thousands have died in the disease-stricken land. This, however, has not stopped the Irish explorers, who map out hundreds of surrounding islands, and have found routes to the mainland of Europe and even set up relations and trade pacts with Celtic and Gaulic tribes. Some have even made it to Navarre and even Eduardian Empire, opening up new relations and trade opportunities. Meanwhile the Irish have found new lands to the north, named the Faeroe Islands, which are uninhabited. Thousands have flocked to this new Irish outpost to escape the famine sweeping across the homeland, and more and more sailors are taking to the sea to find similar lands in which to emigrate to.
RANDOM EVENTS
Bountiful harvests in Egypt has led to a minor population boom (+1 economy).
A major Chinese merchant family relocates to the Zu Dominion (+1 economy).
Chinese benefit from a large slave influx from conquered lands (+1 economy).
Copper mines in Kypris have spurred economic growth on the main island (+1 economy).
Floods in the Eduardian empire has washed out roads near the capital (-1 economy).
Famine in the capital of Racedonia has hurt army recruitment (-1 thousand men).
NPC DIPLOMACY
To Egypt
From the Kingdom of Kush
We demand you disband four regiments that you have recruited. Do it now or face the might of the Kushites.
To Racedonia
From Kypris
Break off your attack on our trading partners in Troy, or we will be forced to intervene. Your actions put the whole of the Aegean region at risk.
To Eduardian Empire
From Cueta
We implore you as per our alliance terms to aid us in pushing back the Cabro from our country!
MOD’S NOTES
In your order’s titles, it would be helpful to indicate the name of your nation, it would make it easier for me when updating.
Also, I have NPC’d some nations who’s players I have not seen or have not been active in a while.
I will be adding an infrastructure stat this turn, look for it in your stats next update.
Remember, you get your income to spend every turn, PLUS the number of red/blue cities you have on the map.
Jason The King
Deity
Jason The King
Deity
Something interesting:
Here is a map of religious influence and practices throughout the world. I have used the spray paint feature so to show where the religion is most practiced (the highest density) to where it is least practiced, and to show where different religions are practiced simultaneously.
Interestingly indigenous polytheism is still practiced by the majority of nation's people. The most important religions appear to be the Cult of Teshup and Taoism, but there are places in the world where other religions are just as or more important (Spanish monotheism, Nosotoism, and cult of Naar to name a few).
I have also included upcoming religions and smaller, yet still influential and important religions, such as Yahwehism, the Cult of Isis, the upcoming Ligurian hybrid, and Zu perfectionism. Most of the minor religions are being phased out or combined with the larger religions (Yahwehism to Teshupism, Zu Perfectionism to Taoism) while not all upcoming religions may prove sustainable.
It is interesting to note dominate religions in each area:
Spanish Monotheism seems to be dominate in the Iberian peninsula and most of the north coast of africa, but is being challenged by the Roman faith of Nosotosim, and while Nosotoism is growing so is the challenging Ligurian religion.
Meanwhile northern Europe is curiously without a large, multi-national religion. Naarism is present, but contained only to people of Naar (some live in Saxonian border lands, where the border between the two nations is somewhat blurry).
And then of course we come to Teshupism, the most widely spread religion of all, spread by the Hurrian invasions and empires centuries ago and are very entrenched into their respected societies. Kypris, though its colonies are Teshupist, the island itself remains strongly with its polytheistic beginnings, though is very tolerant of Teshupism in its colonies.
Teshupism practiced further from its origins is also beginning to mutate into other forms, but retaining its core Teshup beliefs. This is true in Greece and southern Egypt/Kush. Halem, formerly Judea, remains on the most part followers of Yahweh, though the religion is beginning to become fused with the Teshup beliefs, and slowly becoming a more orthodox version of Teshupism.
Egypt, the land which has the most variety of religions in the world, is for the most part Teshup along the Nile valley. Though in the south the Isis cult is gaining power, as well as on the arabian coast where many egyptians live who trade with the Hadrahmaut. Many Judeans also live in Egypt who practice Yahwehism.
In the east Taoism is overly dominate, practiced by lots of different nationalities, though each nation still has a large minority of indigenous practicers, and Taoism is sporadically spread, only dense really in China and northern Zu. Half of Zu still practices the Zu Perfectionism, though it is on the decline. Most of its colonies practice Perfectionism. Japan is mostly shinto. Khmer remains polytheistic.
Rated in importance (not necessarily size):
1. Teshupism
2. Spanish Monotheism
3. Taoism
4. Nosotoism
5. Yahwehism
6. Perfectionism
7. Belenosism
8. Cult of Isis
9. Naarism
10. Shintoism
Here is a map of religious influence and practices throughout the world. I have used the spray paint feature so to show where the religion is most practiced (the highest density) to where it is least practiced, and to show where different religions are practiced simultaneously.
Interestingly indigenous polytheism is still practiced by the majority of nation's people. The most important religions appear to be the Cult of Teshup and Taoism, but there are places in the world where other religions are just as or more important (Spanish monotheism, Nosotoism, and cult of Naar to name a few).
I have also included upcoming religions and smaller, yet still influential and important religions, such as Yahwehism, the Cult of Isis, the upcoming Ligurian hybrid, and Zu perfectionism. Most of the minor religions are being phased out or combined with the larger religions (Yahwehism to Teshupism, Zu Perfectionism to Taoism) while not all upcoming religions may prove sustainable.
It is interesting to note dominate religions in each area:
Spanish Monotheism seems to be dominate in the Iberian peninsula and most of the north coast of africa, but is being challenged by the Roman faith of Nosotosim, and while Nosotoism is growing so is the challenging Ligurian religion.
Meanwhile northern Europe is curiously without a large, multi-national religion. Naarism is present, but contained only to people of Naar (some live in Saxonian border lands, where the border between the two nations is somewhat blurry).
And then of course we come to Teshupism, the most widely spread religion of all, spread by the Hurrian invasions and empires centuries ago and are very entrenched into their respected societies. Kypris, though its colonies are Teshupist, the island itself remains strongly with its polytheistic beginnings, though is very tolerant of Teshupism in its colonies.
Teshupism practiced further from its origins is also beginning to mutate into other forms, but retaining its core Teshup beliefs. This is true in Greece and southern Egypt/Kush. Halem, formerly Judea, remains on the most part followers of Yahweh, though the religion is beginning to become fused with the Teshup beliefs, and slowly becoming a more orthodox version of Teshupism.
Egypt, the land which has the most variety of religions in the world, is for the most part Teshup along the Nile valley. Though in the south the Isis cult is gaining power, as well as on the arabian coast where many egyptians live who trade with the Hadrahmaut. Many Judeans also live in Egypt who practice Yahwehism.
In the east Taoism is overly dominate, practiced by lots of different nationalities, though each nation still has a large minority of indigenous practicers, and Taoism is sporadically spread, only dense really in China and northern Zu. Half of Zu still practices the Zu Perfectionism, though it is on the decline. Most of its colonies practice Perfectionism. Japan is mostly shinto. Khmer remains polytheistic.
Rated in importance (not necessarily size):
1. Teshupism
2. Spanish Monotheism
3. Taoism
4. Nosotoism
5. Yahwehism
6. Perfectionism
7. Belenosism
8. Cult of Isis
9. Naarism
10. Shintoism
Attachments
human-slaughter
brand new year
To Cabro
From The Eduardian Empire
You will remove yourself from the Cuetan lands immediately. Your attacks are un provoked and uncalled for. Justify yourself now>
From The Eduardian Empire
You will remove yourself from the Cuetan lands immediately. Your attacks are un provoked and uncalled for. Justify yourself now>
Jason The King
Deity
To The Eduardian Empire
From the Balearic Islands
You have no say in this matter. The war was initiated before Cabro knew anything about such an alliance, which is also an infringement on the balance of powers and peace. If you commence military operations against Cabro, the Balearic Kingdom will have no choice but to intervene to protect our trade interests.
From the Balearic Islands
You have no say in this matter. The war was initiated before Cabro knew anything about such an alliance, which is also an infringement on the balance of powers and peace. If you commence military operations against Cabro, the Balearic Kingdom will have no choice but to intervene to protect our trade interests.
human-slaughter
brand new year
To The Balearic Islands
From The Eduardian Empire
Oh, how brave. The military might of the Balearics is challenging our rule! It should not matter that our alliance was signed before the Cabro invaded. Cueta is as much a trade interest to us as Cabro is to you. We refuse to take military action against you unless you step foot on our holy land.
From The Eduardian Empire
Oh, how brave. The military might of the Balearics is challenging our rule! It should not matter that our alliance was signed before the Cabro invaded. Cueta is as much a trade interest to us as Cabro is to you. We refuse to take military action against you unless you step foot on our holy land.
Jason The King
Deity
To the Eduardian Empire
From the Balearic Kingdom
Then you are choosing war with the Balearics? This is a regional war between the two nations involved, if you choose to intervene we will have to intervene as well.
From the Balearic Kingdom
Then you are choosing war with the Balearics? This is a regional war between the two nations involved, if you choose to intervene we will have to intervene as well.
human-slaughter
brand new year
To Balearics:
From Eduardian Empire
Do not be hasty. We wish to hear from the Cabro in this matter.
From Eduardian Empire
Do not be hasty. We wish to hear from the Cabro in this matter.
Flavius Aetius
Ruler Of Liguria
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2007
- Messages
- 774
Perfect upfate, but Stats mistakes are not completly corrected:
Balearic Kingdom
NPC
Capital: Palma
Government: Highly centralized mercantile and seafaring monarchy
Technology: Well-crafted iron tools and weapons
Religion: Nosotoism, Belenosism, and other polytheism
Economy: Large, growing moderately, based on trade and the domination of the Italian peninsula.
Income: 5
Army: 17 thousand men, elite trained well equipped, consisting mostly of heavy infantry.
Navy: 95 war galleys, technologically advanced to be faster and larger than rivals.
Culture: A unique culture based mostly on trading and sea-faring. The new Nosotoism religion is changing a lot of the old ways, most of the people becoming much more religious than before, with many towns now centered around temples and obelisks. The people are very expansionistic; colonizing is a way of life.
Liguria
???/Falvius Aetius
Capital: Genova
Government: Monarchy
Religion: Nosotoism
Economy: Large, growing slowly, based on trade and agriculture.
Income: 4
Army: 26 thousand men, well trained and well equipped, consisting mostly of light infantry and mobile cavalry.
Navy: 44 war galleys, well maintained and trained.
Culture: A hybrid mix between assimilated Celtic tribes and the highly-influential Roman culture now prevalent throughout the country. Slowly the old customs are being replaced by new Roman ones, including the writing and language, as well as the spreading Nosotoism religion.
I think that my Religion and my Governement Form are changed with Balearic ones.
Balearic Kingdom
NPC
Capital: Palma
Government: Highly centralized mercantile and seafaring monarchy
Technology: Well-crafted iron tools and weapons
Religion: Nosotoism, Belenosism, and other polytheism
Economy: Large, growing moderately, based on trade and the domination of the Italian peninsula.
Income: 5
Army: 17 thousand men, elite trained well equipped, consisting mostly of heavy infantry.
Navy: 95 war galleys, technologically advanced to be faster and larger than rivals.
Culture: A unique culture based mostly on trading and sea-faring. The new Nosotoism religion is changing a lot of the old ways, most of the people becoming much more religious than before, with many towns now centered around temples and obelisks. The people are very expansionistic; colonizing is a way of life.
Liguria
???/Falvius Aetius
Capital: Genova
Government: Monarchy
Religion: Nosotoism
Economy: Large, growing slowly, based on trade and agriculture.
Income: 4
Army: 26 thousand men, well trained and well equipped, consisting mostly of light infantry and mobile cavalry.
Navy: 44 war galleys, well maintained and trained.
Culture: A hybrid mix between assimilated Celtic tribes and the highly-influential Roman culture now prevalent throughout the country. Slowly the old customs are being replaced by new Roman ones, including the writing and language, as well as the spreading Nosotoism religion.
I think that my Religion and my Governement Form are changed with Balearic ones.
Jason The King
Deity
Damn! i wonder what happened with ur stats when I made them lol.
e350tb
Stupendously Illogical Englishman
REBEL! Time to throw out the Jorvic.
Anonymous2U
Deadly Serious
To: Local Leaders around China and the Zu Dominion
From: Ninth Emperor of China.
Witness what happens to those who support the Zu Dominion. In 1500, the Nancho came to assistance of the Zu Dominion. Thus preventing China from destroying the Zu Dominion. Therefore, when we attacked Nanchao in 1200 the Zu Dominion were required come to the aid of Nanchao. Was there a massive invasion of China? No! Some small incursions to distract us? No! Surely there superior navy swept the Chinese from seas thus disrupting Chinese trade. Again No! Instead, they built sand castles along the Chinese borders and watched while their ally was attacked and overrun. All they cared about was their own safety.
Therefore, if you side with the Zu Dominion against China, you will face the wrath of the Chinese army alone. The way of the Zu Dominion is the way of treachery!
We invite you to do as the wise Khmer have done. Sign an alliance with the strong Chinese. Together we can all prosper and grow.
To: Emperor Tos of Nanchao
From: Ninth Emperor of China.
We present you with two options.
One.
Spare your people further bloodshed and destruction. Surrender immediately and become one with China. You will become the lord of a smaller province of Nancho consisting of all unconquered lands south of the Yangtze. Your only requirement is to spend two years in Xianyang for proper training as a Chinese Lord and to ensure your loyalty to the Empire. Chinese Lords will take control of the currently conquered lands and unconquered lands north of the Yangtze. However, lower ranking lords and officials will keep their positions after proper training in Chinese governmental procedures. To ensure loyalty, we will keep an army of occupation in place for 10 years. The local people will pay to provision the army
Two.
Reject our generous offer and we will destroy you and your nation. Nanchao will become a forgotten memory.
From: Ninth Emperor of China.
Witness what happens to those who support the Zu Dominion. In 1500, the Nancho came to assistance of the Zu Dominion. Thus preventing China from destroying the Zu Dominion. Therefore, when we attacked Nanchao in 1200 the Zu Dominion were required come to the aid of Nanchao. Was there a massive invasion of China? No! Some small incursions to distract us? No! Surely there superior navy swept the Chinese from seas thus disrupting Chinese trade. Again No! Instead, they built sand castles along the Chinese borders and watched while their ally was attacked and overrun. All they cared about was their own safety.
Therefore, if you side with the Zu Dominion against China, you will face the wrath of the Chinese army alone. The way of the Zu Dominion is the way of treachery!
We invite you to do as the wise Khmer have done. Sign an alliance with the strong Chinese. Together we can all prosper and grow.
To: Emperor Tos of Nanchao
From: Ninth Emperor of China.
We present you with two options.
One.
Spare your people further bloodshed and destruction. Surrender immediately and become one with China. You will become the lord of a smaller province of Nancho consisting of all unconquered lands south of the Yangtze. Your only requirement is to spend two years in Xianyang for proper training as a Chinese Lord and to ensure your loyalty to the Empire. Chinese Lords will take control of the currently conquered lands and unconquered lands north of the Yangtze. However, lower ranking lords and officials will keep their positions after proper training in Chinese governmental procedures. To ensure loyalty, we will keep an army of occupation in place for 10 years. The local people will pay to provision the army
Two.
Reject our generous offer and we will destroy you and your nation. Nanchao will become a forgotten memory.
Anonymous2U
Deadly Serious
OCC: Sorry for the double Post. I wanted to separate the story from diplomacy. I promise not to do it again, until the next time it is necessary
No one knew why the Nanchao general chose to make a stand in the valley just south Yangtze River. Mostly likely thought the sides of the valley would prevent the Chinese infantry from flanking and enveloping him. If he could fight the Chinese on a narrow front, he could limit their numerical advantage. Unfortunately, he had not counted on General Changs new weapon, Calvary. At first, the battle went as Nanchao had hoped. The Nanchao infantry was giving as good as it was receiving. Eventually the discipline of the Chinese infantry allowed them to start pushing the Nanchao infantry back up the valley. At about mid-afternoon about the Nancho general gave the order for retreat. He felt that he was bested and further fighting was pointless. It was tradition that when an army began retreating, the attacking army would cease attacking and allow them to retreat. This day was different. After the Nanchao began retreating, they heard a rumbling just over the top of the hills of the valley. Suddenly Chinese Calvary swarmed the sides of the valley and rushed towards the Nanchao army. The Nanchao were used to seeing small groups of men on horseback scouting their positions. However, they were not expecting not expecting a well-coordinated attack of hundreds of horsemen. They immediately panicked and began running back up the valley. Then the Calvary crashed into the retreating Nanchao. They literally mowed down hundreds of Nanchao within minutes. The horses trampled men. Others were impaled by spears. No matter where the Nanchao turn to run, they faced bloody carnage. At this same moment, the Chinese Infantry joined the melee and began killing all Nanchao survivors. Only a handful of Nanchao made out alive to tell the citizens of Yuzouh of the disaster.
The next day when the Chinese reached Yuzouh, the citizens immediately surrendered and opened the gates. They knew the Chinese preferred to capture cities intact including leaving the primary residents in place. By leaving officials, merchants, and some peasants in unharmed, the city was immediately useful to the Chinese. War was destructive and usually there was not enough food to feed the entire population of a city. To prevent starvation, the poorest citizens were marched back to China as slaves. However, they were property the Emperor and were well treated. After ten years of public works constriction, they were given their freedom and allowed to settle within China proper.
Footnote:
The battle of Yuzouh marked a turning point in warfare in China. Previously warfare was more polite. The armies would fight until one side gained an advantage. The loser was allowed to retreat to fight another day. After Yuzouh armies sought to destroy each other. Conflicts became more brutal and decisive. The goal was completed submission or destruction of your enemy.
No one knew why the Nanchao general chose to make a stand in the valley just south Yangtze River. Mostly likely thought the sides of the valley would prevent the Chinese infantry from flanking and enveloping him. If he could fight the Chinese on a narrow front, he could limit their numerical advantage. Unfortunately, he had not counted on General Changs new weapon, Calvary. At first, the battle went as Nanchao had hoped. The Nanchao infantry was giving as good as it was receiving. Eventually the discipline of the Chinese infantry allowed them to start pushing the Nanchao infantry back up the valley. At about mid-afternoon about the Nancho general gave the order for retreat. He felt that he was bested and further fighting was pointless. It was tradition that when an army began retreating, the attacking army would cease attacking and allow them to retreat. This day was different. After the Nanchao began retreating, they heard a rumbling just over the top of the hills of the valley. Suddenly Chinese Calvary swarmed the sides of the valley and rushed towards the Nanchao army. The Nanchao were used to seeing small groups of men on horseback scouting their positions. However, they were not expecting not expecting a well-coordinated attack of hundreds of horsemen. They immediately panicked and began running back up the valley. Then the Calvary crashed into the retreating Nanchao. They literally mowed down hundreds of Nanchao within minutes. The horses trampled men. Others were impaled by spears. No matter where the Nanchao turn to run, they faced bloody carnage. At this same moment, the Chinese Infantry joined the melee and began killing all Nanchao survivors. Only a handful of Nanchao made out alive to tell the citizens of Yuzouh of the disaster.
The next day when the Chinese reached Yuzouh, the citizens immediately surrendered and opened the gates. They knew the Chinese preferred to capture cities intact including leaving the primary residents in place. By leaving officials, merchants, and some peasants in unharmed, the city was immediately useful to the Chinese. War was destructive and usually there was not enough food to feed the entire population of a city. To prevent starvation, the poorest citizens were marched back to China as slaves. However, they were property the Emperor and were well treated. After ten years of public works constriction, they were given their freedom and allowed to settle within China proper.
Footnote:
The battle of Yuzouh marked a turning point in warfare in China. Previously warfare was more polite. The armies would fight until one side gained an advantage. The loser was allowed to retreat to fight another day. After Yuzouh armies sought to destroy each other. Conflicts became more brutal and decisive. The goal was completed submission or destruction of your enemy.
Metaliturtle
Apolyton Original NESser
Too late to join?
If not I would like to be Maddenmark
Maddenmark
Location: Denmark
Leader: Angry Anssle
(Jason, I'll let you do the rest based on the Backstory)
Backstory: As a nomadic chieftain, Angry Anssle relied heavily on the pillaging and raping of surrounding villages to keep his men happy and thoroughly inebriated. Unfortunately, the smaller villages and towns began to run out of the good things that the tribesman liked best. Seeing that organization would be the key to gaining more of the good things, Anssle began pressuring villages to swear loyalty under his flag, a bloody handprint emblazoned on a tan background. He called this group Maddenmark to mean home of the madman with the marked cloth.
As more and more villages swore loyalty, he began sending out his most trusted men to serve as Denlords. They were instructed to build structures to protect the village, and to provide men for military service.
While this was going on, the center of Jutland became a hub of interaction between the different villages and towns, this is where Anssle built his stone house. He called the place Bouldergaard, and around the newly named town went up tall structures from whence to hurl rocks and, when available, hunters' arrows.
These fortifying measures were a welcome change to the villagers, who up untill now had only known fear of the marauding bands. They still hadn't made up their minds if this was a better change or worse, because with the increase in security came limitations on their freedom.
If not I would like to be Maddenmark
Maddenmark
Location: Denmark
Leader: Angry Anssle
(Jason, I'll let you do the rest based on the Backstory)
Backstory: As a nomadic chieftain, Angry Anssle relied heavily on the pillaging and raping of surrounding villages to keep his men happy and thoroughly inebriated. Unfortunately, the smaller villages and towns began to run out of the good things that the tribesman liked best. Seeing that organization would be the key to gaining more of the good things, Anssle began pressuring villages to swear loyalty under his flag, a bloody handprint emblazoned on a tan background. He called this group Maddenmark to mean home of the madman with the marked cloth.
As more and more villages swore loyalty, he began sending out his most trusted men to serve as Denlords. They were instructed to build structures to protect the village, and to provide men for military service.
While this was going on, the center of Jutland became a hub of interaction between the different villages and towns, this is where Anssle built his stone house. He called the place Bouldergaard, and around the newly named town went up tall structures from whence to hurl rocks and, when available, hunters' arrows.
These fortifying measures were a welcome change to the villagers, who up untill now had only known fear of the marauding bands. They still hadn't made up their minds if this was a better change or worse, because with the increase in security came limitations on their freedom.
