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Author Topic: Age of Chivalry — Conquests and Pilgrimages — [UOWA IV]  (Read 30344 times)

Stormlands is just mad because troublesome clans ransacked his stuff and killed off a large portion of his land army.

Speaking of which he's still leaving an agreement up in the air.

Stormlands is just mad because troublesome clans ransacked his stuff and killed off a large portion of his land army.
just another buttmad nerd

Erinaum stops expanding to solidify its society.  Its areas of interest will remain, or even expand, but as a nation, Erinaum will be strengthening its economy and social structure.

Nation Name: Empire of Avalonia
Flag:  

Major Cities:  Nazgar
Capitol:  Nazgar - Nazgar is not particularly big, although its agricultural and skilled crafts economies have grown as Avalonia has conquered other lands.  Unlike many Avalonian settlements, it has walls and even some counter-siege machines.  Nazgar is also surrounded by abatis.  There is a garrison designated for the defense of Nazgar that only leaves the city and surrounding territories in desperate times.
Population:  298,000
Language(s):  Mongolian
Religion(s):  Shamanism is very common in the west and Buddhism practiced by a minority.  Religion is not dictated by the state.
Policy Toward Conquered Lands and Peoples: If a people chooses to surrender to the Avalonian hordes rather than be destroyed, they are allowed to retain a society similar to what existed before conquering so long as it does not interfere with Avalonian rule.  Tribute is extracted annually in food, horses, soldiers, military gear, livestock, money, &c.  Avalonia does not dictate the religion of conquered peoples.


The map above reflects the overarching Avalonian jurisdictional districts, each of which is broken down into ten subdistrics which I am far too lazy to map out.  The lack of cities in Avalonia is due to the smaller nature of most Avalonian cities, and other larger ones simply not meeting the 7.5% benchmark.  The majority of the population is spread out in smaller cities or in pastoral nomadic clans in the East and west Respectively, with coastal cities being among the largest.  Two cities just below the 7.5% benchmark are Zik near modern day Peter the Great Gulf, and Kizgar by Nevelsoky Strait, both important Avalonian naval and commercial hubs, located in Southeastern and Northeastern Avalonia respectively.

Government: The Khan rules and is advised by a council of ten who are appointed jointly by the Khan and by the decision of the jurisdictional districts.
Economy: The West is primarily comprised of pastoral nomadic herding and some limited agriculture and artisan skills.  The East is the reverse, with farming comprising the majority of production farthest from the coasts, and fishing and artisan trades being more common by the coastline; mining is also a part of the Eastern economy.

National Anthem or Theme:  N/A
Starting Location:  A tad North of Erinaum's Northwest frontier, still with a decent buffer zone.  Approximately rhombus shaped with the corners facing the cardinal directions and the Eastern corner farther from the center than the others.

Military Summary:  The vast majority of the offensive/counter-offensive military is cavalry.  Three out of every five soldiers are equipped with light armor, a composite recurved bow which they are adept at using from horseback, and a slightly curved scimitar which is used for slashing attacks but is also capable of cutting and thrusting; they may also carry a tomahawk-like ax with a spike on the back.  The vast remainder of the army is made up of more heavily armored cavalry (lamellar body armor) equipped with a lance and similar scimitar; these may also carry the aforementioned ax.
The majority of the defensive army is infantry equipped with scale armor, a short scimitar-like sword, round shield, and a javelin, used primarily for guarding indoor or not-movable things (cities, people, &c.).
All soldiers wear a stiff silk shirt under their armor which helps should an arrow pierce the main armor, both for stopping and removal of the arrow.  Due to the herder nature of the economy in the west, the vast majority of the male population is eligible for military service as offensive/counter-offensive troops.  The east's primary military output is more defensive in nature, but also consists of military gear which is used throughout the Avalonian Empire.
« Last Edit: May 07, 2014, 07:13:40 PM by Plethora »

Zanovian farmers have realized there's a huge surplus of food, and begin studying as scholars.

They study history, mathematics (base 60) and Zanovian.

The land to the south near the Mediterranean is suitable, a settler party is sent with a small military guard.

Zanovian farmers have realized there's a huge surplus of food, and begin studying as scholars.

They study history, mathematics (base 60) and Zanovian.
Sorry to put a damper on your education, but for the sake of the middle ages, education will not be available for a while, and research for even longer.

Aww, expected Igrom.  :P
« Last Edit: April 11, 2014, 07:18:10 PM by SWAT One »

blazerblock is forward settle war is declare

lol wtf hes in Africa

wtf i thought he settled under my nation, why are nations with the same colors allowed

blazerblock is forward settle war is declare
Rule 2.

Also, because they're similar.  At this point, no more red nations.  We need more green etc.
Also it should be labeled.
« Last Edit: April 11, 2014, 07:26:32 PM by SWAT One »

i wasn't serious about war declare

Sorry to put a damper on your education, but for the sake of the middle ages, education will not be available for a while, and research for even longer.

Aww, expected Igrom.  :P

ok

The land to the south near the Mediterranean is suitable, a settler party is sent with a small military guard.
The travelers return, saying that they have reached a large mountain range (The Alps), and will need a bigger party and more supplies.

Also, editing in Avalonia.

wtf i thought he settled under my nation, why are nations with the same colors allowed
um you can read the names on the map??