Admiral Kutzov
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The Arab Invasion - Open Sucession Game
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An Account of Grand-Emir Sayad Ibn Ali Bashir Ibn Al-Adib Al-Darwish:
(01) 270AD
Grand-Emir Sayad surveys the state of the Arab Republic. He is disatisfied with the state of research, and provides the Scholars with some more funding. The concepts of Engineering should be learned during Sayad's reign.
(02) 280AD
Word reaches Mecca that the French have completed a grand temple for an order of knights known as Knights Templar.
An assassin is captured after an unsuccessful attempt on Sayad's life. During interrogation the assassin admits being hired by the villainous Spanish Ambassador. While no word of this is brought up to Isabella's representatives, Sayad is not please.
Preparations are begun during this era for military expansion. Sayad's advisors assure him the Republican Army is much stronger than the pitiful Spanish.
(03) 290AD
Agents of Crodatae stir up trouble in Al-Crodatae. Sayad personally beheads the leader of the resistance. There is murmuring in the Council that the Grand-Emir is far too despotic to remain in power. A couple weeks later several of those Council members left Mecca for an inspection of the Republic's colonies in the New Islands. Their ship never reaches Anjar.
(04) 300AD
Nothing of note occures in this era. Reports from the mainland indicate several nations are vying for favor from a Scholar known as Leonardo. Grand-Emir Sayad has no desire to attract someone who is most obviously a Roman spy.
(05) 310AD
All is quiet in the Empire. Grand-Emir Sayad issues an order that gives him authority to veto a Council edict vetoing a law put forth by the Grand-Emir. The Council is not happy with this, and attempt to veto this new law, but Grand-Emir Sayad vetoes the Council's veto, and the law is kept on the books.
(06) 320AD
The science of Engineering is discovered by the Scholars. There is much rejoicing in the Empire. Work is begun on a new concept the Scholars are calling "Feudalism" ... At the moment, Grand-Emir Sayad does not expect the Scholars to complete their research into "Feudalism" during his tenure.
(07) 330AD
More military units are trained and sent over to the colonies in Iberia. Sayad muses that perhaps the next Grand-Emir will take advantage of the large military and bring the Glory of the Arab Republic to the infidel lands.
(08) 340AD
Isabella sends Grand-Emir a card congratulating Sayad on his birthday. Grand-Emir Sayad does not wish to be reminded of his birthday, and has the Spanish messenger thrown into Mecca Prison. The Spanish Ambassador is told the messenger tried to steal some bread in the market.
The infidel Spanish believe this!
(09) 350AD
The ideas of the Republic are shown to the Scandinavian people, in exchange for a supply of furs and gold. Despite this generosity from Grand-Emir Sayad, the Scandinavians remain annoyed with us. . . Barbarians.
(10) 360AD
The Council tires of Sayad's aggressive tactics and hire a Roman by the name of Brutus to kill the Grand Emir. The entire Republic rejoices at the news of Sayad's death in Mecca's marketplace.
Emergency elections are held, and the winner is...
(01) 270AD
Grand-Emir Sayad surveys the state of the Arab Republic. He is disatisfied with the state of research, and provides the Scholars with some more funding. The concepts of Engineering should be learned during Sayad's reign.
(02) 280AD
Word reaches Mecca that the French have completed a grand temple for an order of knights known as Knights Templar.
An assassin is captured after an unsuccessful attempt on Sayad's life. During interrogation the assassin admits being hired by the villainous Spanish Ambassador. While no word of this is brought up to Isabella's representatives, Sayad is not please.
Preparations are begun during this era for military expansion. Sayad's advisors assure him the Republican Army is much stronger than the pitiful Spanish.
(03) 290AD
Agents of Crodatae stir up trouble in Al-Crodatae. Sayad personally beheads the leader of the resistance. There is murmuring in the Council that the Grand-Emir is far too despotic to remain in power. A couple weeks later several of those Council members left Mecca for an inspection of the Republic's colonies in the New Islands. Their ship never reaches Anjar.
(04) 300AD
Nothing of note occures in this era. Reports from the mainland indicate several nations are vying for favor from a Scholar known as Leonardo. Grand-Emir Sayad has no desire to attract someone who is most obviously a Roman spy.
(05) 310AD
All is quiet in the Empire. Grand-Emir Sayad issues an order that gives him authority to veto a Council edict vetoing a law put forth by the Grand-Emir. The Council is not happy with this, and attempt to veto this new law, but Grand-Emir Sayad vetoes the Council's veto, and the law is kept on the books.
(06) 320AD
The science of Engineering is discovered by the Scholars. There is much rejoicing in the Empire. Work is begun on a new concept the Scholars are calling "Feudalism" ... At the moment, Grand-Emir Sayad does not expect the Scholars to complete their research into "Feudalism" during his tenure.
(07) 330AD
More military units are trained and sent over to the colonies in Iberia. Sayad muses that perhaps the next Grand-Emir will take advantage of the large military and bring the Glory of the Arab Republic to the infidel lands.
(08) 340AD
Isabella sends Grand-Emir a card congratulating Sayad on his birthday. Grand-Emir Sayad does not wish to be reminded of his birthday, and has the Spanish messenger thrown into Mecca Prison. The Spanish Ambassador is told the messenger tried to steal some bread in the market.
The infidel Spanish believe this!
(09) 350AD
The ideas of the Republic are shown to the Scandinavian people, in exchange for a supply of furs and gold. Despite this generosity from Grand-Emir Sayad, the Scandinavians remain annoyed with us. . . Barbarians.
(10) 360AD
The Council tires of Sayad's aggressive tactics and hire a Roman by the name of Brutus to kill the Grand Emir. The entire Republic rejoices at the news of Sayad's death in Mecca's marketplace.
Emergency elections are held, and the winner is...
Esmak al Fajer spoke to the people in the Mecca market. He proclaimed
The Moorish Spaniards better not be attempting to fulfill one of their five pillars of faith by making a pilgrimage to Mecca right now. I say to them beware of the Ides of March". (okay add ten days to make it March 25th)
Though the council secretly applauded the death of Grand-Emir Sayad Ibn Ali Bashir Ibn Al-Adib Al-Darwish the public was enjoying the fruits conquest brought to its people. After the assasination, the populous looked toward Esmak al Fajer a man of little intellligence but great strength and will. In the language of infidels his name meant "Your name is the Wicked One". Raised in the slums of Medina but moved to Mecca to follow the teachings of the Great Calif of that time. Fajer, along with his trusty black Arabian stallion Cattawhomptasi, was prepared to lead the country by whatever means necessary.
And the saga continued .
The Moorish Spaniards better not be attempting to fulfill one of their five pillars of faith by making a pilgrimage to Mecca right now. I say to them beware of the Ides of March". (okay add ten days to make it March 25th)
Though the council secretly applauded the death of Grand-Emir Sayad Ibn Ali Bashir Ibn Al-Adib Al-Darwish the public was enjoying the fruits conquest brought to its people. After the assasination, the populous looked toward Esmak al Fajer a man of little intellligence but great strength and will. In the language of infidels his name meant "Your name is the Wicked One". Raised in the slums of Medina but moved to Mecca to follow the teachings of the Great Calif of that time. Fajer, along with his trusty black Arabian stallion Cattawhomptasi, was prepared to lead the country by whatever means necessary.
And the saga continued .
And the saga continued
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Fajer was a very mysterious man and as a bedouin no one knew his exact tribal roots. Many believe he was raised by his Uncle Abu Talib who was rarely around for Fajer because Talib was advising one of his other famous nephews. Fajer was a simple, quiet man who had two young sons. As a leader of the elite legions known as the Ancient Cavalry Fajer was called upon by the people to carry out their destiny. A fierce warrior Fajer was asked to advise the army into the Iberian peninsula and free the Moors from the shackles of Catholicism.
Here is his story
Fajer knew his country was backwards compared to many nations. He needed to outfit his swordsman with the new technology mentioned by some silly think tank thing....Fajer sent envoys across the world and many offers were made. Fajer traded a territory map and 3g for Frances territory map. As a cunning man he traded engineering and 91g to Spain for the much needed warrior technology known as Feudalism. This allowed Fajer to outfit 3 sword armies into Medeval infantry. Little did the Spainards know these men would soon by trampling on their cities. The Ottomans had 2 slave teams for sale and Fajer bought them for 174g. Emerita needed more religion to expand its borders and a temple was built quickly for 56g.
370 AD The French have requested a man named Copernicus to study the stars. Fajer trades another warrior technology with the English and gets invention for 207g and 13gpt. Again Fajer being a crafty man trades this technology to Spain in return for Monotheism. The horseman near the Spanish capital is recalled to join forces in the homeland.
380 AD the Germanic people have completed work with two men JS Bach and Leonardo da Vinci. Fools play. In a great speech in the Mecca market Fajer proclaims the Moors will not be allowed into the country. As a ploy to create discontent in Spain the ambassdor of Arabia has told the Spaniards we will not allow their people to move through our lands. Our right of passage is terminated. There is much disconent throughout the Moorish population of Spain. Many troops are moved to the borders of Spain.
IBT The french complete two wonders in Paris and Marsellies that I forgot to write down.
390 AD Fajer summons Isabella. The message is clear Give our great country the work called chivalry or we will be required to declare war on your festering weak country. Isabella adamantly refuses. Fajer proclaims this as a declaration of war!!! Through all this Fajer feels enormous anxiety. His needs are to be with his men. This is where he is most comfortable. These are the men are his closest friends and confidants. Fajer discomfort with the political arena and lap of luxury gives him deep discomfort. He hides this anxiety from the populous and the politicians. Fajer will be patient. He has trained his generals well.
400 AD A message has been returned from the field. Oporto and Santiago have been taken by the well trained Ancient Cavalry.
There is much rejoicing in the streets of Arabia. Fajer recognizes the taking of Oporto opens the sea lanes for trade and as well another luxury to trade. He calls upon Elizabeth and brings furs and gems to our great people for wines, ivory and silks. This brings much happiness to the great people of Arabia. Fajer wants nothing to do with these luxuries. His anxiety grows.
IBT While slowly building a mine on the iron hill near Lisbon slaves Raul and Sergio see an unusual sight. It is a group of heavily armored men riding over the ridge. Its nothing theyve ever seen before. The attack is lightning fast and the fortified spearmen protecting the hill are easily dispatched with virtually no damage to these armored horsemen. Raul and Sergio are dragged away by these silent killers.
410 AD Fajers anxiety was now uncontrollable. He sent for his faithful stallion Cattawhomptasi and boarded a galley to join the front. He left instructions with the corrupt politicians to keep open communications on any pending diplomacy and to continue building markets for the cities. He needed to be with his legions. Word had come back that the iron hill near Lisbon had been attacked by a group of Spainards called knights. Though Fajer has heard of these new horsemen he did not expect this type of outcome so soon. He ordered the swordsmen of Lisbon to make the first strike to destroy these knights. The swordsmen attachment delivered fatal blow that seriously injured these knights. A call to the Ancient cavalry finished off these ironclad horsemen just as Fajer had taught them. At Seville, it was raining boulders on the city. 2 Pike armies were injured protecting this city. The first to attack was a proud yet old attachment of horsemen (they hoped to have armor like they heard the Spanish had at Lisbon). The 1st attachment destroyed the first line of defense. The 2nd group retreated into what is known as a stack of doom. The 3rd attachment marched into Seville without a scratch and one of the new infantrymen destroyed the final spearmen defenses to take the city. The Arabic people rejoiced.
420 AD Fajer joined his army at the steps of Madrid. He ordered his elite calvalry to attack the city. The 1st destroyed a pike attachment, the 2nd takes serious damage but kills another pike and Fajer himself with his elite cavalry unit attacks and the capital of Madrid has fallen. Word gets back to Mecca and the populous felt much joy.
(BTW that's a picture of he and Cattawhomptasi standing in Madrid!)
In 430 and 440 AD the armies close in on Barcelona, Toledo and Salamanca. At Salamanca a ancient cavalry attachment kills a pike army.
450 AD A ancient archer attacks at Salamanca but is no match. Isabella begs for peace. She is willing to give 2 secrets and more slaves. Fajer denies them and presses on.
Hiding deep in the woods near Toledo, desperate Isabella calls for a surprise attack with her long range bowmen. Out of these forests they attack the mountainside where Fajer and his stack of doom were climbing. All of the sudden there was a noise phoom- .there was a stunned silence amongst the legions. Many infantrymen fell and Fajer himself had 5 bows stuck near or in his heart. Fajer gasped .Press on my friends take Barcelona. take Salmanaca. I will not be able to join you in this great feat of our nation. You are my friends live long and prosper. His voice was quickly growing dim . Maybe mo .and just like that Esmak al Fajer was gone.
460 AD. Word reached Mecca of Fajers death. Fajer while facing east had a vision this would happen. He left a message and this is what it said.
To my wife and childrenI love you. To the people of our great nation be proud, our warriors have fought valiantly and with that many spoils. We have freed the shackles from the Moors, a people like our own. They can now join our nation. Leave one city for these pitiful Spaniards. We can gain much knowledge from their scientists. Make peace but get gunpowder, chivalry and many slaves from them. You can sell gunpowder for theology to the Greeks and maybe more.
Live long and prosper.
Yours in servitude,
Esmak al Fajer.
The scribes will tell the rest of his story. On the war front Fajers generals were at Barcelonas doorstep and would likely take this city by 470 AD. The city of Salamanca was easily taken with the vengeful legions and was now under Arabic control.
The borders around Emerita expanded due to its religious influence. Farmer discovered bountiful spices. The interim President cancelled trade with the French for spices and iron since each were plentiful within our nation. He was able to trade the French ivory, incense and dyes(?) to the French for 28gpt.
This was the story of Esmak al Fajer's reign as a Arab leader.
The new empire....
PS I wasn't sure if the variant allowed settlers but there's one in Mecca that can rejoin or go if we can use them. Sorry I couldn't remember so I didn't make many. Oh and another thing...sorry for the wideness of the pics I think I forgot to crop them a bit.
Fajer was a very mysterious man and as a bedouin no one knew his exact tribal roots. Many believe he was raised by his Uncle Abu Talib who was rarely around for Fajer because Talib was advising one of his other famous nephews. Fajer was a simple, quiet man who had two young sons. As a leader of the elite legions known as the Ancient Cavalry Fajer was called upon by the people to carry out their destiny. A fierce warrior Fajer was asked to advise the army into the Iberian peninsula and free the Moors from the shackles of Catholicism.
Here is his story
Fajer knew his country was backwards compared to many nations. He needed to outfit his swordsman with the new technology mentioned by some silly think tank thing....Fajer sent envoys across the world and many offers were made. Fajer traded a territory map and 3g for Frances territory map. As a cunning man he traded engineering and 91g to Spain for the much needed warrior technology known as Feudalism. This allowed Fajer to outfit 3 sword armies into Medeval infantry. Little did the Spainards know these men would soon by trampling on their cities. The Ottomans had 2 slave teams for sale and Fajer bought them for 174g. Emerita needed more religion to expand its borders and a temple was built quickly for 56g.
370 AD The French have requested a man named Copernicus to study the stars. Fajer trades another warrior technology with the English and gets invention for 207g and 13gpt. Again Fajer being a crafty man trades this technology to Spain in return for Monotheism. The horseman near the Spanish capital is recalled to join forces in the homeland.
380 AD the Germanic people have completed work with two men JS Bach and Leonardo da Vinci. Fools play. In a great speech in the Mecca market Fajer proclaims the Moors will not be allowed into the country. As a ploy to create discontent in Spain the ambassdor of Arabia has told the Spaniards we will not allow their people to move through our lands. Our right of passage is terminated. There is much disconent throughout the Moorish population of Spain. Many troops are moved to the borders of Spain.
IBT The french complete two wonders in Paris and Marsellies that I forgot to write down.
390 AD Fajer summons Isabella. The message is clear Give our great country the work called chivalry or we will be required to declare war on your festering weak country. Isabella adamantly refuses. Fajer proclaims this as a declaration of war!!! Through all this Fajer feels enormous anxiety. His needs are to be with his men. This is where he is most comfortable. These are the men are his closest friends and confidants. Fajer discomfort with the political arena and lap of luxury gives him deep discomfort. He hides this anxiety from the populous and the politicians. Fajer will be patient. He has trained his generals well.
400 AD A message has been returned from the field. Oporto and Santiago have been taken by the well trained Ancient Cavalry.
There is much rejoicing in the streets of Arabia. Fajer recognizes the taking of Oporto opens the sea lanes for trade and as well another luxury to trade. He calls upon Elizabeth and brings furs and gems to our great people for wines, ivory and silks. This brings much happiness to the great people of Arabia. Fajer wants nothing to do with these luxuries. His anxiety grows.
IBT While slowly building a mine on the iron hill near Lisbon slaves Raul and Sergio see an unusual sight. It is a group of heavily armored men riding over the ridge. Its nothing theyve ever seen before. The attack is lightning fast and the fortified spearmen protecting the hill are easily dispatched with virtually no damage to these armored horsemen. Raul and Sergio are dragged away by these silent killers.
410 AD Fajers anxiety was now uncontrollable. He sent for his faithful stallion Cattawhomptasi and boarded a galley to join the front. He left instructions with the corrupt politicians to keep open communications on any pending diplomacy and to continue building markets for the cities. He needed to be with his legions. Word had come back that the iron hill near Lisbon had been attacked by a group of Spainards called knights. Though Fajer has heard of these new horsemen he did not expect this type of outcome so soon. He ordered the swordsmen of Lisbon to make the first strike to destroy these knights. The swordsmen attachment delivered fatal blow that seriously injured these knights. A call to the Ancient cavalry finished off these ironclad horsemen just as Fajer had taught them. At Seville, it was raining boulders on the city. 2 Pike armies were injured protecting this city. The first to attack was a proud yet old attachment of horsemen (they hoped to have armor like they heard the Spanish had at Lisbon). The 1st attachment destroyed the first line of defense. The 2nd group retreated into what is known as a stack of doom. The 3rd attachment marched into Seville without a scratch and one of the new infantrymen destroyed the final spearmen defenses to take the city. The Arabic people rejoiced.
420 AD Fajer joined his army at the steps of Madrid. He ordered his elite calvalry to attack the city. The 1st destroyed a pike attachment, the 2nd takes serious damage but kills another pike and Fajer himself with his elite cavalry unit attacks and the capital of Madrid has fallen. Word gets back to Mecca and the populous felt much joy.
(BTW that's a picture of he and Cattawhomptasi standing in Madrid!)
In 430 and 440 AD the armies close in on Barcelona, Toledo and Salamanca. At Salamanca a ancient cavalry attachment kills a pike army.
450 AD A ancient archer attacks at Salamanca but is no match. Isabella begs for peace. She is willing to give 2 secrets and more slaves. Fajer denies them and presses on.
Hiding deep in the woods near Toledo, desperate Isabella calls for a surprise attack with her long range bowmen. Out of these forests they attack the mountainside where Fajer and his stack of doom were climbing. All of the sudden there was a noise phoom- .there was a stunned silence amongst the legions. Many infantrymen fell and Fajer himself had 5 bows stuck near or in his heart. Fajer gasped .Press on my friends take Barcelona. take Salmanaca. I will not be able to join you in this great feat of our nation. You are my friends live long and prosper. His voice was quickly growing dim . Maybe mo .and just like that Esmak al Fajer was gone.
460 AD. Word reached Mecca of Fajers death. Fajer while facing east had a vision this would happen. He left a message and this is what it said.
To my wife and childrenI love you. To the people of our great nation be proud, our warriors have fought valiantly and with that many spoils. We have freed the shackles from the Moors, a people like our own. They can now join our nation. Leave one city for these pitiful Spaniards. We can gain much knowledge from their scientists. Make peace but get gunpowder, chivalry and many slaves from them. You can sell gunpowder for theology to the Greeks and maybe more.
Live long and prosper.
Yours in servitude,
Esmak al Fajer.
The scribes will tell the rest of his story. On the war front Fajers generals were at Barcelonas doorstep and would likely take this city by 470 AD. The city of Salamanca was easily taken with the vengeful legions and was now under Arabic control.
The borders around Emerita expanded due to its religious influence. Farmer discovered bountiful spices. The interim President cancelled trade with the French for spices and iron since each were plentiful within our nation. He was able to trade the French ivory, incense and dyes(?) to the French for 28gpt.
This was the story of Esmak al Fajer's reign as a Arab leader.
The new empire....
PS I wasn't sure if the variant allowed settlers but there's one in Mecca that can rejoin or go if we can use them. Sorry I couldn't remember so I didn't make many. Oh and another thing...sorry for the wideness of the pics I think I forgot to crop them a bit.
out:
Admiral Kutzov
Idiot Emeritus
The death of Fajer causes much grief in the streets. School children send their dinars to the capital with petitions that a great palace be built in Madrid to honor Fajer. This palace will be forbidden to all infidels. Fajer's nephew, a boy of unusual height and girth, begins to plan for the day when he can continue his uncle's dream. Kareem Abdoul Jabar begins his quest.
Bianezzi
Warlord
Great turn, Whomp.
I'll get the save tonight and check if everything's ok. Hope you guys are being honest with those fights (not loading games).
Since Yama is not going to play, I'll make a new roster with the older players. And I want to play again too!
I'll get the save tonight and check if everything's ok. Hope you guys are being honest with those fights (not loading games).
Since Yama is not going to play, I'll make a new roster with the older players. And I want to play again too!
soul_warrior
Termite!
Yamima, the wife of the now infamous Hamassan, grandson ofthe famous Abu, prays for guidance from Allah. she realises she has commited a horrible sin, thinking of her own selfish needs instead of the empire's. she managed to ruin her husband's career that day. his delay (for he shipped out a week later) caused, indirecty, she tries to think, the destruction of a whole regiment of men in the spanish war.
it has been many years for her, keeping this awful secret. but she cannot keep it any more.
confiding in her beloved Hamassan, she tells him all.
i knew off it, dear wife, i knew all along. it is not your fault. in fact you may have saved my life for a higher, different cause.
at that exact moment there is a knock on the door. at the door stand 4 men in black turbans. "we are here on behalf of Nasri Ibn Gvirol, chief of the secret police. he would like to talk with you, esteemed Hamassan. come with us."
"Hamassan, i need a man i can trust for a tough job in the FORMER spaniard queendom. can i trust you? really ttrust you?"
ofcourse you can! what does the empire need of me. but i must tell you the truth, i thought my serving carrer was ended those many years gone.
True. but i need a man not known to th etroops or the spaniards. i need a man of guile, a amn that can keep a secret at all costs.
i need a man to form and command, UNDER MY COOMAND, a branch of the empire, a secret branch. will you be that man?
as i told you before, i will, without hestation.
fine. you will leave now. we have a ship waiting. write your wife, but know that your mission will last many years, and rarely will you be safe.
later that day, Yamima recieves a note for her husband. "dearest, my moment of glory has come. i msut leave immediatly for the front, but will return when the uprisings have been quelled. keep little Jamal and Carim safe. i will write when i can, and i will be back someday soon. i cannot tell you of my duties, but know that even unheard, i am satisfied the empire needs me again. love, Hamassan."
can we have a go, please
?? Yamima repents, and Hamassan is on the way to the front....
it has been many years for her, keeping this awful secret. but she cannot keep it any more.
confiding in her beloved Hamassan, she tells him all.
i knew off it, dear wife, i knew all along. it is not your fault. in fact you may have saved my life for a higher, different cause.
at that exact moment there is a knock on the door. at the door stand 4 men in black turbans. "we are here on behalf of Nasri Ibn Gvirol, chief of the secret police. he would like to talk with you, esteemed Hamassan. come with us."
"Hamassan, i need a man i can trust for a tough job in the FORMER spaniard queendom. can i trust you? really ttrust you?"
ofcourse you can! what does the empire need of me. but i must tell you the truth, i thought my serving carrer was ended those many years gone.
True. but i need a man not known to th etroops or the spaniards. i need a man of guile, a amn that can keep a secret at all costs.
i need a man to form and command, UNDER MY COOMAND, a branch of the empire, a secret branch. will you be that man?
as i told you before, i will, without hestation.
fine. you will leave now. we have a ship waiting. write your wife, but know that your mission will last many years, and rarely will you be safe.
later that day, Yamima recieves a note for her husband. "dearest, my moment of glory has come. i msut leave immediatly for the front, but will return when the uprisings have been quelled. keep little Jamal and Carim safe. i will write when i can, and i will be back someday soon. i cannot tell you of my duties, but know that even unheard, i am satisfied the empire needs me again. love, Hamassan."
can we have a go, please
?? Yamima repents, and Hamassan is on the way to the front....Bianezzi
Warlord
I will play a couple of turns tonight (just checking some things), then you go, soul_warrior.
Bianezzi
Warlord
Kareem Abdul Jabar was appointed as a natural choice by the Emirate, being one of the most influential Generals during the episode that would be known as "Conquista", the invasion of most of the Iberian peninsula. Unlike his uncle Esmak, the great Conqueror, Kareem had a keen eye for science and culture. This could be his greatest feat, but resulted in his greatest failure.
His first act as Grand-Emir was to approve a series of oppressive laws against the Spanish Moslems, or Moors. These laws were called by them the "Decepción", but Kareem's coleagues had seen it as a great Cultural Revolution. Among the measures were the prohibition of all Spanish cultural demonstration within the limits of the Empire; the Spanish language was forbidden, all the Spanish (and Portuguese) cities were renamed with Arabian ones, Moors were forbidden to be allowed in the Mosques of Mecca. Needless to say, this generated great riot among the Moors, who wanted to retain their Spanish heritage without compromising the Sacred Faith and their obedience to the Grand-Emir.
The year of 469 saw an endless repetition of revolts and uprisings. The former Spanish Sultans were prepared to wage full war against the Emirate and they were gaining support from the ever-discontent Arab Islandeers from the East and the Monarchists in Mecca. Although Isabella XIX was accused of financing the Sultans, the poor conditions of what was left of the Catholic Spanish made the accusation pointless.
It was in December of 469 AD that the Sultans met in the former city of Madrid (now al-Bikr) and signed the "Reacción", a letter with their ambitions for a new government and a new decentralized regime. It was revolution indeed.
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La Reacción
We, the Sultans of the Iberian Arab Empire, the Emirs of the Eastern Islandeer Arab Empire, the Emirs of the Portuguese Emirates, the Royal Family of the Late al-Bikr Dinasty, the Great-Vizir of al-Crodatiae, thereby sign this letter, DENOUNCING the corrupt Emirate and their despotic leader, Kareem Abdul Jabar. AND:
1 - We call for the Sultans of all over the land to use their newly acquired armies and territories to rise against the corrupt government at Mecca.
2 - We will pay tribute to the rightful heir of the Caliph's Throne and/or His Representant appointed by Allah the Merciful BUT We will retain our autonomy as independent states governed by We, the Sultans.
3 - We fomalize the constitution of the Iberian Sultanate, the Islandeer Sultanate, and the Principality of al-Crodatiae, all paying their rightfull tributes to the heir of the Caliph's Throne of the Great Arab Empire and/or His Representant appointed by Allah the Merciful.
4 - We declare that all Moorish cities shall be called by both their Spanish AND Arabian names, and that Spanish language is allowed to be spoken within the limits of the Empire, although all the prayers and official languages are still to be Arabic.
5 - We shall let our Sacred Men decide wether the Moorish rituals are herectic or not, BUT the Supreme Caliph WILL have power to prosecute and terminate heresy wherever it shall appear, by the Grace of Allah the Perfect.
6 - We are now retreating our armies from the catholic territories and recognizing the Barcelona government as legitimate, as long as they cease their expansionist catholic activities in Europe.
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There was chaos all over the Empire. Who would be next Great Caliph? Would it be a powerful Sultan? Or will the Emirate return?
His first act as Grand-Emir was to approve a series of oppressive laws against the Spanish Moslems, or Moors. These laws were called by them the "Decepción", but Kareem's coleagues had seen it as a great Cultural Revolution. Among the measures were the prohibition of all Spanish cultural demonstration within the limits of the Empire; the Spanish language was forbidden, all the Spanish (and Portuguese) cities were renamed with Arabian ones, Moors were forbidden to be allowed in the Mosques of Mecca. Needless to say, this generated great riot among the Moors, who wanted to retain their Spanish heritage without compromising the Sacred Faith and their obedience to the Grand-Emir.
The year of 469 saw an endless repetition of revolts and uprisings. The former Spanish Sultans were prepared to wage full war against the Emirate and they were gaining support from the ever-discontent Arab Islandeers from the East and the Monarchists in Mecca. Although Isabella XIX was accused of financing the Sultans, the poor conditions of what was left of the Catholic Spanish made the accusation pointless.
It was in December of 469 AD that the Sultans met in the former city of Madrid (now al-Bikr) and signed the "Reacción", a letter with their ambitions for a new government and a new decentralized regime. It was revolution indeed.
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La Reacción
We, the Sultans of the Iberian Arab Empire, the Emirs of the Eastern Islandeer Arab Empire, the Emirs of the Portuguese Emirates, the Royal Family of the Late al-Bikr Dinasty, the Great-Vizir of al-Crodatiae, thereby sign this letter, DENOUNCING the corrupt Emirate and their despotic leader, Kareem Abdul Jabar. AND:
1 - We call for the Sultans of all over the land to use their newly acquired armies and territories to rise against the corrupt government at Mecca.
2 - We will pay tribute to the rightful heir of the Caliph's Throne and/or His Representant appointed by Allah the Merciful BUT We will retain our autonomy as independent states governed by We, the Sultans.
3 - We fomalize the constitution of the Iberian Sultanate, the Islandeer Sultanate, and the Principality of al-Crodatiae, all paying their rightfull tributes to the heir of the Caliph's Throne of the Great Arab Empire and/or His Representant appointed by Allah the Merciful.
4 - We declare that all Moorish cities shall be called by both their Spanish AND Arabian names, and that Spanish language is allowed to be spoken within the limits of the Empire, although all the prayers and official languages are still to be Arabic.
5 - We shall let our Sacred Men decide wether the Moorish rituals are herectic or not, BUT the Supreme Caliph WILL have power to prosecute and terminate heresy wherever it shall appear, by the Grace of Allah the Perfect.
6 - We are now retreating our armies from the catholic territories and recognizing the Barcelona government as legitimate, as long as they cease their expansionist catholic activities in Europe.
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There was chaos all over the Empire. Who would be next Great Caliph? Would it be a powerful Sultan? Or will the Emirate return?
Bianezzi
Warlord
And here is the save.
It's your turn now, soul_warrior. The fate of the Arab Empire is in your hands. Would it be back to Republic? Would it turn a Sultanate (Feudalism)?
It's your choice. Remember to play the turns by the rules (10 if Republic, 20 if Feudalism PLUS the Anarchy period).
It's your turn now, soul_warrior. The fate of the Arab Empire is in your hands. Would it be back to Republic? Would it turn a Sultanate (Feudalism)?
It's your choice. Remember to play the turns by the rules (10 if Republic, 20 if Feudalism PLUS the Anarchy period).
soul_warrior
Termite!
gots it.
will play in the morning, as i took a day off,
will play in the morning, as i took a day off,
Admiral Kutzov
Idiot Emeritus
when do I get to play again?
Bianezzi
Warlord
soul_warrior, are u there?
Bianezzi
Warlord
Ok, Admiral_Kutzov, it's your turn, soul_warrior is MIA.
Admiral Kutzov
Idiot Emeritus
Am I allowed to go to Monarchy again? I've played a game as a Feudal lord and it's not fun. So I'll go either Monarchy or Rep. If I go Monarchy, it's 20+ the anarchy right?
Admiral Kutzov
Idiot Emeritus
I decided it was legal to go back to monarchy. so I did. If it's not. I'll replay. Here's a teaser until the questions are answered.
AK I didn't see anything with regards to going back to the same gov. You must give up your turn if you put us in anarchy.
Give us more on the poor Italians please. Was it a revenge thing? Did you do it just because Allah said?
Give us more on the poor Italians please. Was it a revenge thing? Did you do it just because Allah said?
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