Anagaea II – A New Age of Empires [1117 AD]

[Badger]

The Atenisian Navy lands on the shores of the island between the Espovonian island stretch and the Albitonic island (the largest one unclaimed).
It claims it and says no touchy; it attempts to peacefully vassalize/protectorate any natives of the island.

thats albiton lol

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[Plethora]

Gungxi's rapid changes are viewed by many as draconian, and many of Taijoau's more ardent Baoists leave the nation, mostly for Mawahe, where they disavow the "sluggard" Neishah Bao and declare the true Bao to be a Tei from among their own ranks, Jarkish, a native of Varakia.  Others leave for Molenia, Atlantia, and the Oriental Crowns.  Following these "True Baoists" are many who simply prefer the more bohemian and optimistic lifestyle of Baoism to the more rigid one under Buddhist rule.  Those that remain in Taijoau tend to be very hard workers and a very stubborn and devout bunch siding with Gungxi.

With things in Calzone seeming relatively stable, merchants from the New Union begin to engage in greater trade there, albeit oftentimes with armed guards to safeguard their wares.  Calzonian markets are thus rife with Avalonian wares including glass, metalwork, cloth, jewelry, and finished goods, oftentimes in exchange for gold, silver, timber, and grains.  Dreibetungist missionaries continue to move about Calzone (as before, with no involvement from the state), mostly preaching a message of honor, stability, and freedom; missionaries preaching for the expulsion of Cassians or warring factions are essentially nonexistent at this point.

[SWAT One]

I wouldn't say nonexistent at all.  I would say that the Cassian Church would have in its time of greatest influence there, placed leaders and missions so that losing ground would not be an option, and gaining ground be more feasible.  Not to say that they are actively making an advance, but that the probably 30-40% of the population that would be Cassian would not be losing ground, at least by any substantial amount.


In a sweep of military reform, the five militaries of Ezbátu are incorporated into one large military.  Rigorous examinations take place to reduce the military staffing for the next 50 years to come.  A new rank is created in place of the General's rank—Commander.  It has the same power as the old rank of General had, but now there are fewer that 100 Generals, a previously ludicrous number.  Generals are now decided by areas of operation, and by branch of the military.

As goods flood the OTA markets, Erinamese traders find need of horses.  Ezbátu also puts forward oxen on the market.

Private Erinamese traders begin trading incense and spices from the tropics, as well as dyes, so that state coffers may benefit.

Ezbátu contacts Taijoau with intention of purchasing Atlantia in full.  (Wondering why it's not called 'Esticia' because of the ocean nearby, but w/e)

Ezbátu also endorses Siderland and Avalonia as ETMs.

Serious work is applied to repairing or renovating the aqueducts, and all thoroughfares and trade routes.

[mlockha]

Galaumia recommends making a large, centralized army for the Islamic Empire, with smaller, national armies in their respective countries. This would allow quicker deployments of troops in political situations involving the Islamic Empire as a whole, which happen a lot.

[SWAT One]

I was under the impression that you were already doing that.

[mlockha]

I was under the impression that you were already doing that.

oh
well it seemed like we all kept our armies seperate but okay

[Plethora]

I wouldn't say nonexistent at all.  I would say that the Cassian Church would have in its time of greatest influence there, placed leaders and missions so that losing ground would not be an option, and gaining ground be more feasible.  Not to say that they are actively making an advance, but that the probably 30-40% of the population that would be Cassian would not be losing ground, at least by any substantial amount.

I didn't say that Cassianism was being pushed out.  I said that Dreibetungist missionaries preaching for the expulsion of Cassians and faction warfare are effectively nonexistent.

Also, Siderland has no active connection with Avalonia at this point; due to distance limitations, I figured it was effectively out of range.  Siderland is just an NPC with a large influence from classical Avalonia in many aspects of life there including culture, political and military structure, and language.

The Order of the Golden lion begins to set up shop in Calzone, establishing its colleges and providing its own system of justice for members.  At this point, the Order's involvement there is very limited at this point given the large Cassian population, Calzone's having left the Union long ago and its subsequent failure to return, and other similar reasons.

A university is established in one of Avalonia's oldest cities, renowned for its art and music, to teach its pupils in these fields.  Curriculum includes painting, tapestry weaving, sculpting, calligraphy, and the playing of bagpipes, Annoying Orangeets, horns, various stringed instruments, and the drums.  The university has been funded by its home city, and a very wealthy individual has set aside funds to "invest in natural ability that would otherwise be unable to attend".  Locals are pleased, some in the Union scoff, and in the end it sticks.

[Ladios]

Gungxi orders the military to secure the borders and prevent citizens from escaping without either paying a tax to leave the nation or having a notification of allowance of passage from the state. Citizens without these are captured and brought back to the nearest major cities where they are put to work on state farms.


Gungxi has his wife slain after she was supposedly caught sympathizing with the Baoist refugees.

[mlockha]

Also, Siderland has no active connection with Avalonia at this point; due to distance limitations, I figured it was effectively out of range.  Siderland is just an NPC with a large influence from classical Avalonia in many aspects of life there including culture, political and military structure, and language.

Galaumia still endorses both Siderland & Avalonia. We have maintained relations with Avalonia, and Siderland is in the Orient region and has been so for a hundred years, although under a different culture.

[SWAT One]

I thought Gungxi was a monk.

[Swat 3]

thats albiton lol

uh no

[SWAT One]

NPC List 2


TO NPC LIST NO. 1

Unakrya	Olva	Dolavnam	Peshland	Orshkal	Molenia	Edbania	Ashkaliya
Tafelars	Arcano	Dirvash	Lyuachus	Nayashni	Tulvans	Ilystric	Eulon
Graniaton	Mirontar	Espir	Olmanen	Maniva	Arcson	Urannor	Tembrin

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Unakrya

General Information: A Slavic Kingdom on bad terms with Peshland and Olva.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Kharlingrad
Model culture: Ukrainian/Zaporozhian/Slavic
Population: 2,109,282
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: A large navy dedicated to collecting tolls from passing ships, and a small but extremely feared secret police force under the command of the King.
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Olva

General Information: A Slavic Kingdom on bad terms with Unakrya.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Sarwa
Model culture: Polish/Gothic/Slavic
Population: 2,478,300
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: Infantry utilizing mainly close range weaponry and large shields.
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Dolavnam

General Information: A nation of merchants who have been profiting off of the tensions among its neighbors and has influenced events to keep it that way.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Psonsk
Model culture: Ukranian/Slavic
Population: 5,297,107
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: Well trained and heavily armored cavalry carrying long spears and swords, as well as a large network of spies and a powerful and feared secret police force.
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Peshland

General Information: A Slavic Kingdom on bad terms with Unakrya.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Marasma
Model culture: Bohemian/Slavic
Population: 5,860,000
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: A large navy dedicated to collecting tolls from passing ships and lightly armored infantry and cavalry bearing long spears and solid, round shields.
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Orshkal

General Information: A nation that has come to dominate shipping in the North through a combination of mass production of ships and the sinking of vessels not bearing a certain seal, which the King must be paid for.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Tresnyagrad
Model culture: Polish/Slavic
Population: 6,298,100
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: A powerful navy specializing in the protection or sinking of merchant vessels, as well as of pirates.  Cities are garrisoned with lightly armored bowmen.
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Molenia

General Information: A nation that had come to be dominated by Orshkal, but recently attained independence through civil war.  Orshkal currently hinders any ships from landing there in an attempt to bring the island back under its control.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Charestba
Model culture: Russian/Slavic
Population: 6,287,171
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: Hardened, veteran infantry skilled in the use of the sword, spear, and bow.
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Edbania

General Information: A large nation ruled under a Tsar whose ancestors united the nation to create a powerful empire.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Skimoysbod
Model culture: Russian/Slavic
Population: 63,500,250
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: The nation has large armies, but they have been poorly led in past and are rife with corruption.  They are supposed to be well armed and properly trained, but in reality they are neither, and military conflicts have been ended by sheer force of numbers.
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Ashkaliya

General Information: A nation that attempted to break Orshkal's dominance in the area, and instead wound up extremely economically dependent on it.  It now exists in relative peace with its Western neighbor.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Ifa
Model culture: Baltic/Slavic
Population: 7,209,225
Languages: Old East Slavic
Military information: Militia cavalry in leather and iron armor bearing bows and long, slightly curved swords.
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Tafelars

General Information: Semi-nomadic hunters and herders who have become seemingly immune to the cold.

Government type: Tribal
Capitol city: Besnya
Model culture: Siberian
Population: 100,000
Languages: Uralic
Military information: Hunters and herdsmen, spending much of their time guarding against or killing wild animals gather to fend off any foes.
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Arcano

General information: A moderately-sized Catholic kingdom.

Government type: Monarchy
Capitol city: Nostore
Model culture: Italian
Population: 5,297,101
Languages: Latin, Italian, Romansh
Military information: Skilled swordsmen and users of polearms and warhammers.  Excellent land army.
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Dirvash

General information: A newly-formed Germanic kingdom with an interest in trade.

Government type: Monarchy
Capitol city: Daliwitz
Model culture: Germany
Population: 3,198,201
Languages: German
Military information: Strong navy.
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Lyuachus

General Information: A nation of nomadic hunters and trappers with a few larger fishing towns.

Government type: Tribal
Capitol city: Desonnya
Model culture: Siberian
Population: 570,000
Languages: Uralic
Military information: Local men have, for centuries, participated in local militias and use a variety of weapons, tactics, and strategies.
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Nayashni

General Information: Nomadic herders who have for centuries successfully resisted encroachment by Tulvans.

Government type: Tribal
Capitol city: Solinia
Model culture: Siberian
Population: 404,000
Languages: Yukaghir
Military information: Herders have always had wolf problems, and use spears and knives as well as sharp minds to protect against them.  These same tools, as well as a history of excellent leadership are used to fend off foreign invaders.
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Tulvans

General Information: Semi-nomadic herding and hunting society that has, for centuries, attempted to bring the people of Nayashini under their control to no avail.

Government type: Tribal
Capitol city: Vekina
Model culture: Siberian
Population: 1,044,900
Languages: Yukaghir
Military information: The capitol has a garrison of well armored spearmen, and local, unofficial militias have existed for eons and attempted to encroach on and raid Nyashini.
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Ilystric

General Information: A Kingdom whose hereditary monarch has been tempered with the power of courts of the Nobles and Commoners.  It has enjoyed centuries of support from its neighbors and been actively involved in creating strong ties.  Its noble line is mixed with that of many local fiefdoms and states.

Government type: Limited Monarchy
Capitol city: Castelum
Model culture: Latin
Population: 2,504,899
Languages: Latin
Military information: 1,000,000 Roman-style Legions.  When needed similarly armed troops from neighboring nations have routinely been sent to their aid.
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Eulon

General Information: A nation of farmers who export much of their produce.  It is the breadbasket of the region.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Truusvala
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 1,049,540
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: Small military of well armored spearmen.  Eulon relies more on economic manipulation than force.
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Graniaton

General Information: A nation of warriors.  Developed fishing industry.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Kholmsben
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 2,000,000
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: All males and some females learn to wield various weapons in defense of the motherland, though programs for these individuals are light.  Strong navy.
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Mirontar

General Information: Nation of fishermen, allied with Urannor and Maniva.

Government type: Constitutional monarchy
Capitol city: Toustonhelm
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 800,288
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: Good sized navy, renowned light cavalry.
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Espir

General Information: Nation of warriors.  Has been at war with its neighbors on and off for centuries.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Rovkot
Model culture: Nordic/Slavic
Population: 1,040,198
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: Well trained warrior elites wield almost any weapon on land.  A powerful navy roams the seas.
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Olmanen

General Information: Overpopulated puppet state under Eulon's control.  Imports large quantities of food.  Many skilled craftsmen.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Vastjak
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 6,109,494
Languages: Old Norse, Old East Slavic
Military information: Men use battleaxes, round shields, and light armor.  Well trained and equipped navy.
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Maniva

General Information: Small Republic allied with Mirontrar and Urannor.  Well developed fishing and mining industries.  Cultural center and cradle of democracy in the region.

Government type: Republic
Capitol city: Konvyamen
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 790,000
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: A small force of lightly armed hereditary warrior "elites" protect the nation from the occasional issue.
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Arcson

General Information: Nation of hill people, seemingly almost invulnerable to the cold and snow.  There are many hunters and herdsmen.

Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Capitol city: Halmvax
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 360,000
Languages: Old Norse/Old Slavic
Military information: Men use their skills from hunting and herding, as well as popular tournaments, in battle.  Use of spears, axes, round shields, light armor, bows, and javelins is common.
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Urannor

General Information: Nation allied with Mirontrar and Maniva.  There are many skilled craftsmen, and an advanced form of banking has provided the nation with adequate wealth.

Government type: Republic
Capitol city: Kavjeyat
Model culture: Nordic
Population: 767,325
Languages: Old Norse
Military information: A strong army of well armored spearmen and heavy cavalry has protected the nation from barbarians to the East in past.  It has a moderately strong navy.
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Tembrin

General Information: A small republic that seceded form Atensia during the zealot mob period.  It has ties with Espovon and Atensia, and practices the Cassian religion.  Increasingly important point of trade in the region.
Government type: Republic
Capitol city: Macca
Model culture: Greek
Population: 1,609,000
Languages: Latin
Military information: A large navy defends the seas, and well trained and armored spearmen defend the land.
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[Ladios]

I thought Gungxi was a monk.

So was the person he is inspired off of (dont read if you dont want spoilers)

[SWAT One]

No I mean you stated him as a monk before you stated he had a wife, so I'm more wondering if he was some kind of excommunicated monk or something.

Also grunter if you could send me a description on the Resuland, that would be fantastic, and Plethora, I would also like if you could upload the latest XCF so I can make edits.


Another huge update dump:

• Zesisoter has become a very unsightly piece of territory in the past few centuries.
• Tasmesova requests an alliance with the Kingdom of Estrand.
• Eulon and Olmanen request trade with Hlaohamarr.
• Peshland and Olva are now allies, and are now fighting a war against Unakrya and Aldegar.
• Aldegar and Unakrya are now temporary allies.
• Edbania becomes the macho slavic man and boasts of its power.  It's neighbors are unhappy with it.
• Caprica undergoes a period of economic turmoil following the breakdown of Romicia by Ajakistan.
• The new nation Auroude, composed from Auria and the Sordelands begins to think of organizing into a formal monarchy.
• The Kingdom of Albhad and the Ytsur Empire begin to view each other with enmity.  Albhad denouncing the Ytsur people for condoning slavery.  Each one wants to join the OTA, but will not join if the other does.  The Ytsur Empire is looking on expanding eastward to make room for its massive population, however, it hesitates to do so at the threat of war with the kingdom of Albhad, which would be costly.
• The Kingdom of Olis, after thousands of years of oppressing its people has fallen as a revolution backed by the nearby Republic of Olis has taken over.  The nation is now being reorganizing, and is now focusing on expanding its influence abroad through trade.
• Ezbátu is setting its sights to the north where fertile rice-growing floodplains exist.
• Urannor, Mirontrar and Maniva form an alliance circle and boycott the Southern Union's trading circles, because they fear that the Union is becoming too large.
• Asar begins a campaign on Zurukland in order to control it as a center-point for trade and military advancement, and so far has not lost a single battle in the four years it has been at war, with over a quarter of Zurukland overrun.
• Asar, The Bresini and the newly-formed Veranisk (from Agoria and Varansk) form an alliance circle called the Five Seas Alliance, and invite the Ytsur Empire to its ranks.  Ytsur is considering this carefully.

[Ladios]

No I mean you stated him as a monk before you stated he had a wife, so I'm more wondering if he was some kind of excommunicated monk or something.

Hey, I'm just going about the brown townogy. It could be he gave up the monk lifestyle upon being appointed ruler and took a wife during this time.

Ezbátu contacts Taijoau with intention of purchasing Atlantia in full.  (Wondering why it's not called 'Esticia' because of the ocean nearby, but w/e)

The name was chosen during an alliance with Atensia, the name being signficant once the world expanded and they were no longer able to trade to that city when it was previously the furthest major land they saw, allowing it to become a place in their psuedogreekness as a psuedoatlantis.

Anyways, the current administrative head of state lord buddha humbly declines the offer stating the island being off too signficant of a cultural importance to simply sell off. That said, they will allow Ezbátuthe same deal of co-governance that they are allowed to administer to their own citizens set up on the island.