StKNES5: A New Lease on NES

From: Amazonia
To: Toltec Republic

Can we pay one point this turn and one the next?

@Kam: Will I get contact immediately, or will I need to wait until next turn? Can I start a trade route this turn?
 
From Toltec Republic
To Amazonia:
Yes.


immediate contact, and you can start trade this turn
 
From: Amazonia
To: Toltec Republic

It will be so.

From: Amazonia
To: Yoruba

Shall we start trade? Also, may we have contact with your neighbors?
 
From Yoruba
To Amazonia:
We will accept your merchants. For now, we choose not to give away contacts with neighbors immediately.
 
Rhineland and Hannover
Population: 250,000
Economy: Wine making
Description: Rhineland and Hannover was originally part of the Saxon Kingdom before unification. The territory is well known for its winery production in all of the German Kingdom. It is the least densely populated of the territories, but perhaps the wealthiest. The territories capital was renamed Hannover after

Denmark-Brandenburg
Population: 900,000
Economy: Fishing and Farming
Description: Dennmark had long been ruled by Scandinavians until it was purchased by the Kingdom of Saxony. After the unification of Germany, the territory was joined with Brandenburg. The territory’s main economy is fishing and farming. One of the poorer areas of Germany, but perhaps once strong trade routes with the East and Scandinavia are established the economy will boom.

Saxony or Saxon Proper
Population: 1,000,000
Economy: Farming and Trade
Description: Saxony was indeed the driving force behind German Unification with its leader Frederick Barborossa. The areas are home to the ancient German city of Dresden and home to the heroes of the crusades that saved Saxony from total defeat. The war was a defeat for German Forces, but the invasion by Kuril’tarian into Europe was stopped with Eirian help.

Switzerland
Population: 500,000
Economy: Farming and Mining
Description: The Swiss live in the most scenic part of Germany. The population of Switzerland is very spread out and very Catholic. The Austrians once ruled over the land but the Swiss became independent due to the Holy Empire of Christiandom. Over the years Switzerland survived and flourished and was brought into unification with Germany.

Austria
Population: 1,500,000
Economy: Farming
Description: Austria has the largest Jewish population in Germany and managed to survive the crusades despite being surrounded by enemies. After the war Austria was unified into Germany. Austria is also is home to the ancient city of Vienna the second largest in Germany.

Berlin
Population: 50,000
Economy: Craftsmanship
Description: Berlin is the smallest and youngest part of Germany. At one point Brandenburg did exist but during the Bulgur invasions followed by the great starvations the city ceased to exist. After the unification of Germany a great capital was needed to represent the new German Empire. The city has become the second largest city in Germany as the government brought many jobs to the area constructing the city. The city is destined to become the cultural and economic heart of Germany and perhaps in the future Europe itself.

Prussia
Population: 801,400
Economy: Farming and Craftsmanship
Description: The Prussian part of Saxony has the highest concentration of people living in one area. Much of the population and cities is concentrated in the southern half of the state where most of the urban areas are. The province used to include the city of Danzig until it defected to the Lithuanians.

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OCC: I will send orders tomorrow morning.
 
Orders sent.
 
Government System of the Republic of Ophir

Overview
The government of Ophir is based off that of its parent countries, Israel and to a lesser extent Madagascar. There is no monarch, but rather a republlican system of representation. The major body for governance in Ophir is the African Knesset, the Ophiri version of Israel's Knesset or other nations' senates and parliaments. There is also the African Sanhedrin which acts as a high court for religious matters in Ophir (those of great importance are referred to the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem) and as the general high court in Ophir for secular matters as well. The head of government and head of state is the Nasi Hamedina.

African Knesset
The African Knesset consists of 150 representatives. Fifty representatives are porportionally elected, fifty representatives inheret their seat and are part of either the Israelite, the Malagasy, or the Beiralander aristocracy, finally, fifty are appointed by the Sanhedrin. The African Knesset is in charge of all legislation and can over-rule any decision by the Nasi Hamedina with a two-thirds majority. However, they have can not over-turn a ruling by the Sanhedrin.

Nasi Hamedina
The Nasi Hamedina (the same title given to the head of Israel's Knesset) is the head of both government and state and is elected by the African Knesset. The election process works that there is a first round of elections where two people are eliminated, then a second where two are eliminated, all the way until there are two left, at which point a run off election determines the Nasi Hamedina. The Nasi Hamedina has the power to over-turn a decision by the African Knesset when said decision recieved under two-thirds of the African Knesset's votes.

African Sanhedrin
The Sanhedrin is the high court for Ophir in both religious and secular matters. All secular matters (including the legality of laws passed by the African Knesset, with the Torah considered a kind of "constitution") end with a Sanhedrin ruling, with the case not allowed to be brought back to attention for fifty years. In religious matters, the African Sanhedrin is below the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. Members of the Sanhedrin are respected legal and religious scholars who are appointed by the Kohane Gadol of Ophir (Ophir is allowed to apoint its own Kohanes and its own Kohane Gadol par the giving of the right to the Malagasy by the Sanhedrin of Israel many centuries prior) and approved by first the Nasi Hammedina, then the African Knesset, then the Sanhedrin with a two-thirds majority by either the African Knesset or the Sanhedrin over-riding the other.
 
From Scandinavia
To Germany
It is pointless to sacrifice so many lives when the one and only true god has already sacrificed his own. Do not attack Eire or you will feel our rath.
The might of god himself will reign down on you. Our peoples' religeous strength is stronger than ever. You will not Continue this UNHOLY war.
"BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD!" (Psalm 33:12).
 
The Chieftain Speaks.
The Council Listens.



The Men of the council were fierce men not all the muscle lacking, whining wimps you’d expect in a meeting of political leaders. Scandinavia’s culture was very Soldier oriented with the people of this country strong hearted and courageous. But this did not mean they forsook the ways of the lord they knew when the time would be right to war and that time was now.
Eirik the chieftain entered the council chambers walking tall with confidence something he felt his country lacked. He swayed in with such elegance that even the Council members felt they should bow.
“What is it we wish to do?” He spoke quick and sharp not even giving the members a second to greet him. “Do we intend to leave Eire to fend for themselves? Do we intend to leave the catholic blasphemers to attack fellow Christians with out our men by there side? If these are not our intentions then we must do something! Now, Before they have time to grow! We must show the Catholics what it feels like to be punished by the hands of god. Germany’s economy is failing. But Lithuania’s is a still stable. I believe that before they build up there economy we must attack the heart of their country…Berlin. They are currently constructing buildings in memory of past veterans they hope it will improve their trade. If we let this happen they will surely regain strength and continue the Catholic Crusade. Let us attack Berlin, take our men over seas and crush the few ships they have. Our Vikings were born for the sea. March the men down to Berlin and lay waste to there land. Leave the women, children and elders to show the people the mercy of god. All who surrender will be Shown mercy if they agree to join the New Christians Crusade and change faith and if they refuse… ’Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword.”
He quoted the word of god to stir emotion the hearts of the council members. The room stayed quiet for many moments all the members faces were pale. None had anything to say but one. And older war torn man named Sveinn. He stood at his podium his hair was Dry and coarse. His voice was the same.
“I believe that our chieftain is a far braver man than anyone here at this council today. But he could be too brave. I do not doubt his heart but I lack his hope. The catholic powers are far too great to fight at our current power. We need allies we need strength.” Whispers flowed through the chambers. Hopes fell. The chieftains voice Shook the room.
“How do we ever expect this country to succeed with the like of you in there council?!” When he spoke he spoke to all the men of the council. The leadership could be heard in his voice, like thunder pounding through the room, the voice of their chieftain, shook there souls.
“Our people believe in this country more than there leaders. But not I, I have faith in my country and I have faith in my god. If the future of our country rest in the faith of my hands and the faith of our people…so be it. We will prevail This is our crusade now a crusade to end the blasphemous forces of the Catholics The Christian Crusade of Scandinavia. I promise you the soldiers of this blessed country will show the Catholics gods power. The Heathens will feel god in every attack of our men. They will taste god in their blood. Our men believe in this war and will fight harder than they’ve ever fought before. Our Viking’s sails will be pushed by the hands of god. Our men will not give up hope and this battle will only make us stronger. It will fill hope in the hearts of many and bring fame to our country. The great kingdom of Scandinavia will take Berlin. Then there after end the crusade of the pope.”
Sveinn stood at his podium once more looked at the rest of the men in the council and spoke. Silence drew across the room Sveinn was the oldest and wisest of the council his opinion was strong.
"I do believe in this country and I do believe that god shrouds us with his glory. Eirik you have my vote, our men will ride into battle with the glory of god on their side.”
The others in the room didn’t hesitate to agree. It was unanimous. Scandinavia was going to war…
Ostegan
 
Well, I'm going on my summer vacation. My orders are sent for this update already.

So Kamilian, please NPC me for the next few weeks. Continue building my project, increasing education, helping Vietnam, being peaceful otherwise, and exploring. I'll PM this brief list to you so you don't have to search through the thread incase you forget or something.
 
When Leviathan Turned To God


He clenched his bible tight in his hands and started mumbling scared prayers to himself. His name was Ulgar a Christian pastor sent to the new Scandinavian lands east currently being built up by colonists.
“Prayers don’t help on the sea.” grumbled a man on the cot across from Ulgar “The Devil swims these parts.” His voice cut strait through Ulgar’s concentration. He looked up to preach the true word of God, but refrained at the sight of the man. He was a Viking, a sea raiding soldier of the ocean. His body perfect save for three scars on his face undoubtedly a life long gift given during the tides of war. It was no use these warriors were far too strong headed to care. They were animals the ultimate sea dwellers, Strong as an ox tall as a tree. Years out on the sea and anyone would start believing in there own superstitions, but God, no not this crew. Christianity was big in Scandinavia, but this crew had seen far too much evil in the world to believe there was a good loving God who ruled. The crew of this ship believed in three thing; their crew, there captain and there ship.
If there was any night the Devil swam these waters it was now. Leviathan held strong withstanding one blow after another. Waves hurled by the hands of Satan danced along the deck and pounded against the hull causing a deep crashing sound to echo through the resting quarters. Ulgar, on his cot, recited ancient prayers to keep his mind off the swaying of the ship. He only stopped a few time to vomit into a large bucket set next to his bed. Sea sickness comes few and far between among Scandinavians. Sailing was a big part of their culture and to many the sea was a more fit home than the land.
Only the pastor and the Viking taking a rest remained below the deck. The other men of the crew all remained atop doing there best to fight the battle against the raging sea with leviathan. The captain’s strong, demanding voice could be heard above all the crashing waves Lucifer could conjure up. His voice roared command after command. His appearance wasn’t unexpected long brown hair, soaking wet with salt water and foam of the sea caught in his low hanging dirty beard.
“If you don’t throw those barrels over board I’ll keep’m and toss you, got it!” The reluctant Viking hesitantly tossed them over board, angry that he’d have to deal with the hell of these waters with no ale to aid him.
“I still think we should’ve tossed that Christian over board and kept the ale.” The Viking had dared to get the last word, fortunately for him the captain had not heard.
“Help Yervin to the under deck he’s got a scratch on his leg.” commanded the captain once more. A Viking picked up Yervin and threw him over his shoulder like one would pick up a child. His muscles barely flexed as he carried him. The crew of the leviathan all had bodies to fear especially Kulgarn the mate ordered to pick up Yervin. Yervin’s leg had much more than a scratch it was badly broken and was bleeding profusely. The bone could bee seen punctured through the skin. Kulgarn had seen this sort of thing many times on this ship and didn’t miss a beat in making a brace, setting the bone, and applying some left over liquor to the wound.
“Christian!” yelled Kulgarn. “Start the furnace we’ll have to burn his wound
shut.” The pastor’s face went ghostly pale, but he did not hesitate to do what he had to. Yervin on the other hand was biting down on a piece of leather Kulgarn had placed in him mouth. Ulgar shortly there after brought Kulgarn a glowing, red hot rod to burn the wound closed and stop the bleeding. Yervin’s face was pale due to the loss of blood. When the Christian stepped close to hand over the rod Yervin clutched his hand spit out the leather in his mouth and said “If your god truly exists can you make him calm Satan’s seas and save me from my death?” The pastor stared into the Vikings dark eyes and said
“I can not make god do anything but I can ask him to listen to my prayers.”
“Does he ever answer?”
“Yes” Ulgar returned simply. Ulgar began praying harder than he had ever prayed before. He spoke aloud “God? If Satan swims the ocean show the men of the leviathan who rules it. If the Devil chokes the life out of this man let your breath refill it. Help the Viking of this ship understand that they must depend on you for victory of all things, that only God can get them through the troubles of life.
Instantly the boat stopped swaying the pounding had ceased Ulgar still looking into the eyes of the wounded mate, saw the color in his skin had returned and noticed that Kulgarn had already sealed the wound. Yervin had felt no pain.
Every Viking on the ship had turned to Jesus that day. Weather it was an extraordinary coincidence or the work of God only the crew of Leviathan truly knows, but once the chieftain of Scandinavia heard the story he decided that every ship in the fleet would be given a sea dwelling pastor to train the spirits of the Viking the only part of them that wasn’t strong, but now would be forever.


Ostegan
 
ok then beginning update... well, a small part of it is done but only like 10% of it lol
EDIT: actually, its 1:30 am here, and i just got back from a party so i'm tired and i'll resume update tomorrow morning
 
From Germany
To Scandinavia

We do not wish to attack Eire. We only want Eire to recoginize the sovereignty of France and apologize for their unrightful occupation of Western Europe. Germany asks Scandinavia to pull out of the war before it becomes a battleground. The only way for the war to end is for you to declare complete neutrality and maybe Eire will back down.

Edit: Nevermind the update is already started...
 
How's the update coming?
 
Kamilian, come back!!! :cry:
 
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