Principia Moderni (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, is a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming dynasty in China--1420 C. E...The House of Hohenzollern have become the Electorates of Brandenburg--though most of the power in the Holy Roman Empire still lies with the Habsburgs, Joan of Arc has defeated the English at Orleans, the city of Tenochtitlan is founded by the Aztecs, the Timurid Empire has united Central and West Asia, and the Yongle Emperor sends out Zheng He to voyage westwards. It is a turbulent era, in other words, an era of change, and an era in which power is cemented.

Rules

 * The main goal of these rules is to keep the game realistic, therefore every turn must be plausible; one cannot take over the world in 10 turns.
 * A turn is one day. Each turn is composed of one action, which can be militaristic, diplomatic, etc.
 * Exploration (or any sort of sea travel) takes one turn.
 * Any land which is conquered has inhabitants, and they must be dealt with.
 * Keep in mind the linguistic effects of conquering and colonizing.
 * Every person must do an action every year, but only one action.
 * Every five turns, a map is to be made. Each player should edit the map according to their nation's actions.
 * Every map must be saved as a .png on the current map template.
 * Negotiations will be on the Talk Page.
 * Each player will "call" a nation, one nation per player.
 * The creator of this game, Cosman246, has the power to grant and regulate technology for every nation, as well as regulate plausibility. They also have the right to create random events in any and every nation throughout the course of the game.
 * Actions like espionage are allowed and will be detailed later.
 * Alliances and dynastic unions are allowed, as is bargaining to achieve these.
 * If a nation is inactive (does not respond for five days), it is considered in civil disorder and thus fair game for conquering even if one was allied with it. However, resistance is stronger than if it was normally conquered.
 * There are supernational confederations (e.g. the Holy Roman Empire, the Kalmar Union), and they function like alliances. They can be broken (e.g. the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire) and they can be formed (e.g. the unification of Spain)
 * You can hire raiders/pirates and make them raid any nation's ship, but this greatly reduces that country's relationship with your nation.
 * The game ends in the present.
 * Profile pages for your country are recommended. See here for an example.
 * (This edit made by Devil_Warrior not creator): I have made a talk page (Principia Moderni Talk Page) so that nations which would know each other can discuss on matters as the leaders of real nations would do.

Colonization Rules

 * Colonies are defined as any possessions separated from its contiguous home country by an ocean (Britain-Canada) or multiple seas (Italy-Ethiopia). This also includes places significantly distanced from a main home country (France-Lebanon).
 * No colonies until 1500.
 * No external colonies until your country is "boxed in." There is exception if a state has a special connection to a certain area.
 * Only 2 new colonies are allowed per 50 year period. The maximum number is seven at one time, two of which can be "large size."  Large colonies are larger than OTL Peru (1,285,216 km2).  No exceptions.
 * Colonies begin as a slice off a coast, and expand slowly over a period of 30-100 years to full size.
 * The maximum number of external colonies after World War II is 3, which can't be large.

Europe

 * England-- Roguejedi 16:04, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Scotland--
 * Wales--
 * France--
 * Burgundy--
 * Aragon--
 * Navarre--
 * Portugal--
 * Castille-- Woogers - talk 03:45, January 25, 2011 (UTC)
 * Ireland--
 * Genoa--
 * Papal States--
 * Naples--
 * Venice--Chicagoan 16:57, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Teutonic Knights--
 * Hungary--
 * Wallachia--
 * Moldavia--
 * Poland-Lithuania--
 * Muscovy--
 * Novgorod--

Kalmar Union (Principa Moderni)

 * Norway-- Destroyanator 00:59, December 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Sweden--BoredMatt 20:38, December 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * Denmark--Baconton 14:25, December 23, 2010 (UTC)

The Holy Roman Empire

 * Florence--
 * Bohemia--
 * Austria--
 * Brandenburg--

The Islamic World

 * Granada--
 * Ottoman Empire--StarkBlack *
 * Golden Horde--
 * Mamluk Sultanate--BlackSkyEmpire 05:47, January 16, 2011 (UTC)BlackSkyEmpire
 * Il-Khan--
 * Timurid Empire-- Thant 17:26 December 21st, 2010
 * Mali--
 * Chagatai Khanate--
 * Oman--
 * Oirats Khanate--
 * Delhi Sultanate--

The Far East

 * Vijayanagar Empire--
 * China-- CrimsonAssassin 02:13, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Japan--Cosman246 22:22, January 22, 2011 (UTC)
 * Joseon- PitaKang 01:41, December 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Dai Viet-- Yank 22:50, January 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hanthawaddy-- Detectivekenny 6:18, January 16, 2011 (UTC)

Americas

 * Aztecs-- Devil_Warrior 12:00 1/10/2010)
 * Maya--Fedelede 17:26, December 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Inca-- VENEZUELA 01:19, December 21, 2010 (UTC)

1420

 * King Razadarit declares the introduction of a national currency in Hanthawaddy, and begins to reform the Mon economy into a money economy.
 * England declares war on Scotland for a trumped-up border infringment. English troops advance against the southern sottish areas, with many pichted battles being fought on each side. English troops advance to the outskirts of Edinburgh but are stopped by an intense Scottish counter-attack. The English king declares that he will "unite the British isles before I die and expand the power of England into the chronicles of history." Six new ships are produced, and they are all powerful ships of the line.
 * Err......weren't ships of the line developed around 1700?
 * I meant equvalent to ships of the line. a.k.a. powerful, slow ships that pack a large punch.
 * China retaliates against the Mongols. They declare war against eastern mongolia.
 * The Aztec Emperor Acampichtli forms a triple alliance between the 3 city-states Tenotichtlan, Texoco, and Tlacopan. A massive project is started to build a great temple to the three strongest good gods of the Aztec Pantheon in the three city-states: One to Huitzilapochtli in Tenotichtlan, One to Quezatlcoatl in Texoco and One to Tlaloc in Tlacopan.
 * Norway suggests that the three members of the Kalmar Union eliminate tariffs on trade between them. in addition, Norway launches a large force to invade Iceland, in order to capture the valuable fishing grounds. they are able to conquer much of the coast of iceland, and the remainder is blockaded. Norway begins an expansion of it's naval facilitiees, including the instalation of several water powered sawmills in the royal dockyards.
 * The union is full personal union last time I checked, and also tariffs and nationalized trade didn't exist.
 * Ok, sounds good then.
 * The Ottomans secure their borders, and plan to move in to attack Constantinople by next year. The Ottoman's began to build a massive navy, with over 200 ships.
 * Sweden invades Pskov and the lands of the Est to give them a stranglehold on Novgorodian trade. Troops secure Estonia and Pskov by the end of the year, while a second force captures all of Latvia north of the Daugava.
 * The Malmulk's offer the Ottomans an alliance in exchange for support in the invasion; the Mlmulk's also create a Christian puppet state in OTL Israel in order to prevent crusades against them and to also appease the Europeans. Also, the Malmulks prepare to invade II-Kahn with foot soldier's gathering around the isloated Mongol territory.
 * Venice expands its navy and sends out exploration.
 * Joseon offers an alliance to China. They dramatically improve their navy, and bulk up their army.
 * Dai Viet discreetly imports small amounts of Chinese "firearms" and cannon, along with the recipe for gunpowder. They study the weapons, and begin developing the infastructure necessary to manufacture their own.

1421

 * The Temples in Tenotichtlan, Texoco, and Tlacopan are completed! With the people feeling very religous and spiritual Acamapictli decides to start an epedition to take back the mythological origin place of the Aztec, the land of Aztlan (which is in OTL Central Florida) hoping the religous fantasicm of the people will be enough to conquer all teh way to Aztlan. Meanwhile the cities of Texoco and Tlacopan decide to launch thier own invasions to subjugate the city-states that were the traditional enemies of the Aztecs- Chalca, Tepaneca, Matlatzinca, and Alcohua. Using new weapon-making techniques the Aztec of all city-states formed weapons out of the volcanic rock obsidian making the Aztecs' weapons far more accurate then thier enemies hoping that this will give them a signifigant advantage in the upcoming military campains.
 * England continues to advance against Scotland, now with troops on the outskirts of Perth. More new heavy ships are built and they destroy the almost nonexistant Scottish fleet instantly. England asks for an alliance with the KU, and continues to draft more troops for the cause of uniting the isles. Ireland grows wary of English aggresion but doesn't build up troops yet, hoping that England will contain its conquest to the eastern isle.
 * Joseon begins to plan to invade Japan, but they draft more soldiers. They make a tempting pay for soldiers, and many soldiers join the army.
 * Swedish troops advance southward, capturing Latvia and most of coastal Lithuania. The navy expands considerably in order to account for such a large increase in troop movements and to facilitate logistics in a primarily exeditionary campaign. The road networks throughout central Sweden are improved, with the main thoroughfare from Kalmar to Stockholm beginning to be macadamized using a new technique pioneered by a German immigrant.
 * Norway sends hundreds of Norwegians to found farming and fishing villages in Norway. they continue to expand their navy and shipyards, and make loans to shipbuilder to help them expand. the fishing industry benefits greatly from this, and soon fishermen are traveling far out into the atlantic in search of fish. Norway builds several strong oceangoing vessels to support it's traditional galley fleet, and arms them with 15 heavy cannons on each broadside.
 * The Mayan peoples are started to being united when the three nations of the Mayapán League unify their three cities and set their capital in Uxmal. Soon, most Yucatec cities on the south (that had only about a fifth of the total Mayan population of the time) are under the Confederation's control. It later expands it's influence towards Zapotec and Mixtec cities, which don't want to be annexed by the Aztecs. It also starts to improve it's technology so that it reaches an Aztec level.
 * The Malmulks invade II Khan and fight off fiercest resistance as they reach the gulf (Northern area up). They also begin to expand into Arabia, fighting off the numerous tribes in Northern Arabia.
 * King Razadarit orders four merchant ships constructed in Pegu and appoints explorer Nai Thiha to explore and trade with overseas people.
 * China digs deeper into Mongol Territory. They expand their navy.
 * The City of Cuzco conquers many tribes and near cities and renames the Incan Empire. They conquer all the modern department of Cuzco.
 * Venice invades the territory above it with its new strengthened army.
 * Dai Viet founds a workshop for the manufacture of firearms. Mines and foundries are built to create the raw materials for the guns. This is the start of the forming of industry in Dai Viet.

1422

 * The Swedes complete their conquest of the Balts and the Teutonic Knights. The army is dissolved and sent back to their farms, while several thousand German mercenaries are brought in to consolidate their position using funds stolen from the Treasury at Riga.
 * The Aztecs have captured the city-states opposing itbringing the warriors to the Triple-Alliance for sacrifice. Tenotichtlan makes steady conquest and expansion towards Aztlan. The Aztec Emperor sends out messengers to the neighboring Mayans to establish diplomatic terms between the two.
 * The Mayans establish diplomatic relationships with the Aztecs. They also continue annexing the Mixtec and Zapotec territories. Finally, they start worrying more about the sea due to their new relationships, and start to try building larger ships than simple boats.
 * China continues to take more Mongolian Territory. China's navy is considerably expanded.
 * England continues its war against Scotland. The Scttish are puttng up large amounts of resistance, but England has contained them to the Scottish highlands. One of two more years and Sctland will be completely under English control. England builds more new new ships and again offers alliances to Sweden, Norway, and Finland. English explorers start to venture out farther to the sea in search of new land
 * The Malmulk's conqur the rest of II Kahn and also erdicate tribe in OTL Northern Arabia.
 * Joseon considerably bulks up it's navy.
 * Japan considerably bulks up its navy and army as well. Japan creates a defense blockade, and conscripts people into its navy.
 * Norway founds several fishing villages in Greenland. in addition, Norway continues to build villages in Iceland, and to expand their navy. Finally, the Norwegians continue to expand their shipyards.
 * Minhkaung of Ava dies. Razadarit laments over the loss but sends his army north to invade Ava and end the Forty Years War.  He also sets out plans for a learning institution to be constructed in Pegu by 1445.

1423

 * Binnya Ran takes control of the throne of Hanthawaddy after his father Razadarit and Crown Prince Binnya Dhammaraza perish in an elephant hunting accident. Hanthawaddy's failed invasion of Ava is recalled, although it took control of the city of Prome. Nai Thiha leaves on his first voyage to Bengal to transport 500 Burmese weavers to Bengalla (Dhaka).
 * Norway continues its colonization of Iceland, and continues to beef up it's navy. a large naval force lands Norwegian troops in the Low countries and in several small german principalities on the North Sea. Norwegian troops use their control of the oceans to great effect, ad soon control all of the coastal areas between Denmark and France. they solidify their position there, allow reinforcements to be brought in, and prepare to push inland.
 * Hate to break it to you, but from what I can see, you've owned Iceland since 1380.
 * There's a difference between owning and colonizing.
 * Okay
 * China takes the rest of eastern Mongolia. They begin to take central Mongolia.
 * Sweden continues to consolidate their Baltic territory. The fleet is expanded, turning the Baltic into a Swedish lake for all intensive purposes.
 * The Malmulks begin to intergrate the newly acquired into Malmulk rule and they also expand even more into Arabia, fighting off the numerous tribes.
 * Korea improves their navy. Theirs is now one of the strongest in the region.
 * The Mayans continue trying to improve their army and navy, while conquering more Zapotec states. The Mayans offer support for the Aztecs in conquering Aztlan.a
 * Japan improves its navy. It is now the strongest in the region

1424

 * Binnya Ran declares the golden age of Hanthawaddy has begun. Hanthawaddy continues to trade with Malaya, Ceylon, Siam, and Bengal.
 * Korea invades Taiwan.
 * Nprway continues its invasion of the Low Countries and northwest Germany. they control the entire coast, as well as a large portion of the Rhine river. Norway also continues its colonization of Iceland.
 * You cant exand that fast. The opponents are much more powerful
 * I'd have to agree. It's the Holy Roman Empire against you. Spread out a little more.
 * Castille invades Aragon.
 * China continues to take Central Mongolia. Their navy is also improved, becoming one of the most highly skilled in the world
 * England attacks Ireland, having finished up England. They advance in the northern region and they blockade the country. England continues to build its navy and army, and it also continues its road network linking the isles togetr. Sea defences are made along the coast of southern England, and more defences are expected to be made in the following years
 * Sweden continues to consolidate their territory in the Baltic, and put down a rebellion among the Germans in Riga. The fleet expands again, while the Finns, Lapps, and Karelians are integrated into the levy system. The Duke of Uppsala adds two thousand Lapp cavalry to his personal retinue.
 * The Malmulks consolidate there power and prepare to expand from Egypt southward.
 * The nomadic Timurid hordes come to a grinding halt and erupt into great civil disarray. The rival factions within the Empire revolt against Timur's rule after a short lull of inactivity. Timur's armies rise out against the rebels, solidifying a more larger centralized rule with parcels of land handed out to his greatest soldiers in a very feudal form of organization. However, the rebel armies are strong as well and though many battles are won by the Timurids, their forces face some losses as well. Timur's advisors and viziers begin thinking of a more permanent organization to the Empire, something that would live longer and stand greater than the legendary Mongol Empire itself, and begin devising a much more permanent form of organization behind the conqueror's back.

1425

 * Nai Thiha of Hanthawaddy visits the Swahili city-states of Zanzibar, Malindi, and Mombasa. By the end of the year, he has rounded the Cape of Good Hope.
 * The Mayans continue improving their navy. They also finish absorbing the Zapotec and Mixtec cities.
 * England has almost completed the invasion of Ireland, with only afew areas in the western area still holding out. ships explore ever farther in teh search for something else. Many people want to be free of the kings and lords rules. They want to stat a new life and live it to the fullest. England makes secret plans to invade Brittany to establish valueable trading posts in the Atlantic ocean. The English navy is built up even more, with more and more ships being made each year.
 * Castille finishes the annexation of Aragon, and begins assimilating its remaining military forces, moving them to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Work begins on a road system, connecting major towns and villages with Toledo.
 * The Malmulk's begin to prepare for the annexation of the small Turkish states in order to establish a border with the Ottoman Empire.
 * Central Mongolia is taken by China. China prepares to take the golden horde.
 * You aren't anywhere near the Golden Horde. Do you mean the Chagatai or Oirat Horde?
 * He's good. Central Mongolia borders the Golden Horde.
 * This is the most current map I could find, from 1389. The Horde was supposedly restricted to the area between the Dnepr and Caspian by 1423.
 * I guess you're right. He would have to take the successor khanates one by one.
 * Korea takes all of Taiwan.
 * The Malmulks invade the small turkish states (20-27) and quickly regroup there armies afterwards; they propose an alliance with China against the Golden Horde in order to stretch out there resources and overwhelm them.
 * The Aztecs finish thier conquest of OTL Baja California and Florida. The Aztecs send messengers to the Mayans thanking for thier help in retaking Aztlan and with a border treaty creating a set border between the Aztecs and Mayan at Zapotecas and the corresponding horizontal line. The treay will also offer the Mayans a temple to Kukulucan that Aztec workers will build in Uxmal. In addition. The Aztecs take prisoners from the war back to Tenoctichtlan for mass ascrifice to Huitzilapochtli, however the Aztec Emperor pardoned those who had naval experience and conscripted them into a new Aztec imperial navy.
 * Sweden begins a large-scale expansion and revitalization of their road network in order to help consolidate their holdings in the Baltic and in Finland. The fleet expands again, though at a slower rate.
 * The Timurid hordes continue to quarrel and war with one another. Timur's loyal armies sweep through Persia, engaging in spectactular battles with the local Persian dynasties. Through the sheer aggresiveness and audacity that brought the Timurid Empire to it's height, the Amir triumphs in Persia. Under insistent persuasion by his advisors, Timur reluctanctly appoints a circle of governors and magistrates over Persia and it's surrounding territories. These magistrates begin regulating government affairs and infrastructure while the Amir is conquering the remaining rebel hordes. By the end of the year, only a small number of armies that make up the Empire are disloyal to the Amir, and by the next year it is hoped that the rebellion will be crushed and that the Empire will move towards thoughts of more external conquest.
 * Japan sends traders over to the port of Kolkata, eventually colonizing it. It also builds up its navy, negotiating a treaty with Korea.
 * Colonization isn't allowed until 1500. Exploration takes one turn.  Also, Kolkata doesn't exist yet.  And also (hehe) Bengal is my Hanthawaddy's ally so yeah, be careful.

1426

 * Nai Thiha returns to Pegu, beginning a series of trade routes between Mombasa, Malindi, Zanzibar, and Pegu. A large quantity of gold is obtained in this way, from Zimbabwe. Hanthawaddy continues to upgrade its economy.
 * The mayans agree to the Aztec offer and start helping the building of a new great temple. They also start exploring the Caribbean Sea, reaching as far as Cuba.
 * venice begins to reorganize its government with a series of civil wars and a new power taking over. Venice expands its navy.
 * THe Malmulks continue to reorginize and intergrate Malmulk society on conqured regions. They expand there navy and army as well.
 * Castile's forces enter the southwest of France, annexing several Gaulish tribal areas.
 * China begins to lead an assault on the Golden Horde. They highly discourage other nations attacking the Horde, as the Horde is too strong for most armies. China will give the word when an attack on the Horde by other nations seems safe.
 * The Aztec Army expands to the east and west in Mexico. Aztec workers work diligently on the Temple.The Aztec Navy moves to blockade the Aztec's Native American enemies. The Aztecs annex all cities within the surrounding area of Tenotichtlan (seeing as how the cities were surroundedit is plausible). Aztec scientists begin research of more advanced weaponry.
 * Korea offers an alliance to Japan. They also build up their navy.
 * Japan accepts the alliance

1427

 * Hanthawaddy increases rice production by sending agricultural experts throughout the kingdom to instruct in efficient habits, and introduce technology. Nai Thiha prepares for his second voyage, in which he plans to visit Arabia.
 * Korea begins to send explorers to OTL Kamchatka. However, the first journey is a disaster and the entire party is killed, due to the rough waters. Korea begins to develop better ships for more exploration trips.
 * Castile prepares an expedition across the Strait of Gibraltar to scout for valuable resources. It also begins constructing fortifications along the Garonne.
 * The Malmulk Sultanate begins to prosper as the price of producing goods and other objects are greatly reduced; new improved dirt/sand roads are completed and transportation storages begin to operate must efficently and quickly. A new bank system helps re-pay damage done in the recent invasions and more local Guard units are created in order to help keep the peace. Small"Faith" committees are created for other religons in order to reduce religous violence. The Malmulks set up trading centers across the Medditerrain and request that Castile allow trading centers be set up on there coasts in exchange for reduced tarriffs on goods coming from the Malmulks.
 * Castile opens Barcelona and Valencia for trade between the nation and the Malmulk Sultanate, in the hopes that trade will enrich both nations' economies.


 * Japan ventures to the small states in OTL East India, becoming traders there.
 * China takes more Horde Territory. Meanwhile, they begin exploring Kamchatka and Indonesia.
 * Exploration and expansion are each one turn.
 * England finally finishes conquering Ireland, and now the British isles aer under complete English control. The English King declares a national holiday in remembrance of this great day. The English treat the conquered people's well, considering them a kind of brother in this long fight. England decideds to not invade Brittany for a few years. People in England begin to envision a colony of England in a new world, spreading England's greatness far and wide. England offers alliances to Castille and all the various KU nations
 * Venice strengthens its top cities greatly and begins to raise its living standards
 * The Aztec send out settlers and a band of Jaguars to the important City-state of Talco (the very tip of OTL Texas) Troops from the great campains in Baja California and Florida return to Tenotichtlan with sacrifices.

1428

 * Hanthawaddy introduces bills of lading and receipts into the economy of Hanthawaddy, written on palm leaves. In addition, the Peguans seek to diversify their economy by mining precious metals, along with fine ceramics. Hanthawaddy becomes the number one rice exporter in the region by a large margin, spreading its rice farming technology to Ceylon.
 * The Ottomans began to invade Persia.
 * Joseon asks China for an alliance. They also send several exploration trips to Kamchatka and India. They offer an alliance to Hanthawaddy. Their exploration trips are successfull, and detailed maps of India and Kamchatka will be made within 3 years.
 * King Binnya Ran sends Mon officials to Ryugyeong as a diplomatic mission.


 * Japan uses its general knowledge of India to set up a trading post in OTL Bihar-Jharkhand area, calling it Tenjiku no Minato, soon shortened to Tenjikuminato.
 * The Malmulk Sultenate begins to set up trading posts across the coast of Northern Africa and they offer the Ottoman Empire and Venice trading alliances and rights to build trading hubs on there land in exchange for the ability to do the same. Muslim preachers are sent to OTL Sicly and Naples to spread the religon of Islam and its influence on other nations. Silks, incense, and other valuble material can be smelled in the busy streets and housing of Cario; valuble treasures and slaves being sold on the market, and newly aquired food from Castile finally arrives to the joy of the people as many continue there lives. THey offer a trading alliance with the Ming Dynasty in order to obtain the valuble silk and tea that is so rare in Europe/Africa.
 * The Ottomans agree to the Mamluk's offer for an economical alliance.
 * Castile expands its reach further into southern France.
 * England again asks Castille for an alliance, telling Castille that both nations would prosper greatly because of an alliance. England improves their interior and makes a revolutionary law. They begin to tax the upper classes more than the lower classes, in an effort to increase popular support. This is a revolutionary idea, with the high classes usually being almost tax exempt. The high classses are in an uproar, but there is not enougth of them to cause major trouble.
 * After much deliberation, the offer for alliance with the English is accepted by Castile.


 * The Aztec settlers continue on thier way, meanwhile the Aztec emperor dies (of natural causes) and his son, Itzcoatl, takes the throne. Itzcoatl makes a speech in Tenotichtlan claiming that the god Huitzilapochtli came to him in a dream. Fromthere Itzcoatl creates a regime in the Empir which is part-religous part militarialistc as Itzcoatle believes he serves the War God Huitzilapochtli.
 * Norway continues to consolidate its holdings in the Low countries and north Germany. they also expand their riverine forces on the Rhine river.

1429

 * As the conquest of the French lands continues, the flag of the Corona de Castilla flies over Lyon, Toulouse, and Bordeaux. Castile's forces approach the southern outskirts of Paris, with the goal of unifying France with Castile.
 * From trade through Tenjikuminato, Japan translates ancient Sanskrit and Arabic scientific and mathematical texts. A new interest in science sparks Japan as universities are formed. Physicists discover the Earth revolves around the sun, and are making definitions of mass and velocity as Japan advances science
 * The Malmulks continue to advance as education becomes a large need for it to prosper in the future; therefore, more schools and univerisities for education are created. A new law makes education very strict, in order for the "next generation" to learn life early on and to blossom from it.
 * Hanthawaddy sends Nai Thiha as far as the OTL Torres Strait. Small Buddhist Mon communities are set up in Sumatra, Java, Bali, Papua, and Arnhem Land. Pegu becomes one of the most prosperous ports in Southeast Asia, rivaling OTL Guangzhou.
 * England starts trading largely with Castille and both nations become richer. An English explorer gains a grant to explore Africa more thouroghly, wanting to make maps much more accurate. is voyage will take 4-5 years and has great support in England. This explorer causes amny others to want to explore other lands, and they start planning for their own voyages. English high-wealth people stage a revolt midway through November, but without mass suport from the lower classes, the revolt fails. The lower-wealth people support the governemnt, and projects like universities and roads progress much faster than they normally would.
 * China continues to take Golden Horde Territory. It accepts Japan's offer to an alliance.
 * Norway continues to build up its navy, and to solidify its hold on the low countries.