Age of Chivalry — Conquests and Pilgrimages — [UOWA IV]

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Recruitment in Kharidia's newest regions begins for the military.  Existing military moves north in preparation for a possible northward conquest.

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Shortly after its declaration to unite scandinavia, Stormemark proceeds with a political campaign, tempting closer tribes and micro-kingdoms. They are promised protection, power and better life styles. They assure that their culture will be able to fit their needs and won't differ much from their own, and if it does it's for the betterment of both themselves and Stormemark. Nobles are promised to keep their nobility as houses, and if that by accepting they are avoiding unnecessary bloodshed that may occur. They are also asked to spread the word among neighboring tribes and micro-kingdoms and so on so that they many soon accomplish their goals of uniting Scandinavia it the superpower it's meant to be.

Troops are sent to the center of Britannian Stormemark to better control the lands as the appointed governor goes about enforcing Stormemark culture onto the people and convert them to be loyal to the lands. They issue subtle forms of propaganda shunning and damning the Stormlands for abandoning them, and that they came in to save them from the impending doom their king would have brought the people if he had not fled the lands.

All noble families in major cities begin going about recruiting the populace into their armies, to make up for the casualties their took during the recent war.

[mlockha]

Atsina claims all the way down to Rome.

The reasoning behind this is that Atsina, being most Pious, should control the area of St.Peters grave.

[SWAT One]

Sorry for the delay.  UOWA IV and the OP update will hopefully (most likely) come tomorrow.

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The Emir promises new rich lands for grabs should his citizens join the army.  This drives recruitment rates up a minimum of 10% (this is the lowest, could be higher depending on region)  in all regions including colonies.

The armies positioned in the north push northward on their conquest, demanding surrender from those not already loyal to the Emir.  Those who don't surrender fall before their blades.

[mlockha]

Conflict breaks out in Atsna! King Suibhne dies in Paris without leaving a legal heir. 5 Noble Houses claim the throne, and each takes territory inside of Atsina! Curse the gods on this day, for Atsina is divided. All troops in foreign territory are called back, as fighting amongst the houses begins! The central government continues to hold the Seine and Paris, but they are weak.

Huis Van De Sterke - A house that fames the strong and curses the intellectual, they control the low countries.
Maison De Commerce - A house involved in trading in the Mediterrean, they control southwestern france.
Maison De La Montagne - A house based in the Pyrennes, they control southeastern france.
Maison De La Bretagne - A house based in Brittany, they control northeastern france.
Chambre Des Bâtards - A house that controls all the territory surrounding the central government, they are controlled by King Suibhne's bastard son, Bradan!

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The Kharidian military mass moving forward is large, making it nearly an unstoppable force as they continue their conquest.  Many of the brave generals of the army fight side by side with their soldiers, some die by the enemy but are quickly avenged and replaced.  Over one hundred tribes have been conquered, and the soldiers do nothing but eat well and keep their spirits up for the time being as they rest at the frontlines, ready for any counter attack.

[Plethora]

Avalonia sends spies to Hokkaido and Sakhalin (the northernmost island of Japan and that long narrow island above it) and find them relatively low in population, peaceful in disposition, and weak in military and are able to subjugate the peoples with little bloodshed, although a minor battle was fought and won by Avalonia in Hokkaido.  This movement of troops required the use of Avalonia's entire navy as well as some fishing boats borrowed from local fishermen and other miscellaneous seafaring vessels bought from Erinamese sailors to ferry troops, horses, and supplies to the islands.

Because of the logistical hassle that the campaign produced Avalonia begins to build transport ships and a few true warships.  These ships will resemble junks and many elements that will be incorporated into the design will stem from the Erinamese-Avalonian collaboration regarding the design and construction of seafaring vessels.  And yes, I have done the research, junks (or very junk-like ships) are described by historians as existing during the Han Dynasty, although they really seem to have become prevalent under the Song Dynasty.

Multiple tribes of the steppes along Avalonia's western frontier have decided to become part of the Avalonian Empire.  This is not particularly surprising to Avalonia since Avalonia has been making an effort to reach out to the entire region and Avalonia's military success has led to a better standard of living among the Avalonian people of the steppes and their neighbors have seen this change for the better.  In response to this, the more powerful tribes have made a pact to resist Avalonian expansion in the steppes.  Unfortunately for them, the divided nature of their alliance due to a power struggle led to infighting, and the alliance collapsed.  Avalonia has not yet capitalized on this militarily, instead preferring to let these tribes wear themselves out and hopefully come for Avalonian military support against their neighbors.

[SWAT One]

Hey guys, first of all I apologize for not being present to update.  I am aware that I am very far behind, but it has been a busy and very trying time in my life in the last week and a half.  I am working to update as we speak.


Okay, the map has been updated.  Time for a verbal update.

Erinaum has united many of the micro-kingdoms and tribes of Korea, and subsequently has been able to launch military campaigns into the area with increasing success.  Erinaum, cooperating with Avalonia, tests a few amphibious invasion techniques by running ships aground, and then sending soldiers out to fight be deploying them from these ships.  The use of these boats is inefficient, and new landing techniques are being researched.  Additionally, a separate training specialty will be required to facilitate these new soldiers.

Another Åkkèlé fire occurs, this time burning only the pressing and fermentation building.  Alchemists look to Åkkèlé, and wonder why it can catch fire so easily.


Traders under the Kharidian economical sphere lose interest in Kharidia as their actions have turned violent.  As Zanovia has collapsed as a society, the Kharidian trade routes have weakened substantially.


Stormemark has occupied central Brittania.  As a result, several groups loyal to the old regime riot.  The revolt is growing in popularity across the nation.


Ralkesteinian colonists have claimed a strip of land down to the Mediterranean.  Atsinan scouts wishing to claim the land for the Kingdom of Atsina have reported this back to the Chambre Des Bâtards.

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i just can't win can i

[mlockha]

Swat, you didn't do the color things I asked you to do in the steam message I sent you...

Also, ralekstein you can have venice just gtfo out of my land.

The news of Ralesteinian colonization spreads to other houses in Atsinan lands.

[Renousim]

Riots pick up rocks and throw them at Stormemark supporters and beat them to death with rocks and make weapons

[Badger]

I was going for Verona and Venice so ok then.

[SWAT One]

Swat, you didn't do the color things I asked you to do in the steam message I sent you...
I didn't because you didn't give me proper directions.  Aside from that you are still acting as one group (Atsina), so on the nation map, you will be recognized as just Atsina unless the parties have distinctly separate and contrasting politics.  For now, make a version as seen in the OPs of Erinaum or Avalonia that depicts the different colors.

Also, ralekstein you can have venice just gtfo out of my land.
Wasn't your land to begin with since he got there first.  Either way, since he is willing to move, I will make the correction.

[Badger]

Yea, I meant to settle to the east more and not cut off mlockha