Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, was a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming dynasty in China-- in 1420 C. E, a turbulent era; in other words, an era of change; an era in which power is cemented. The first game was perhaps the most successful map game on the wiki in terms of length, finishing without dying, and plausible expansions. However, it did have its problems, and it is now finished. Thus, this second game has been created. Welcome to Principia Moderni II.

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

Moderators
Moderators are appointed, based upon their performance in the current and last game.

Active

 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (mapmaker)
 * CrimsonAssassin
 * Galaguerra1
 * LurkerLordB (moderator-in-chief)
 * PitaKang
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)

Current Map
Labelled maps can be found on the talk page.

Signups
All nations without names by them may be taken by new players immediately. Nations with normal names by them may not be taken by new players as they are already established main player nations, and cannot be played without permission or a revolt. Bolded names are international unions, with member states indented below. Tribal Names are italicized, and areas which are fragmented by being small states are underlined. Nations in civil disarray or collapsing nations have an attached note. If a player's name has a * besides it, it means that nation is a vassal/former colony that a player is controlling but is willing to let someone else play as if asked. Areas which ** are mod-controlled and players must ask permission to play them.

Northern Europe

 * Denmark (Kalmar Union (dynastic) with Norway and Sweden) -- ManofSteele (talk)
 * Norway (Kalmar Union (dynastic) with Denmark and Sweden) -- ManofSteele (talk)
 * Sweden (Kalmar Union (dynastic) with Denmark and Norway) -- ManofSteele (talk)
 * Teutonic Knights --
 * Saami --

Western Europe

 * Anjou --
 * Auvergne --
 * Brittany --
 * England -- Galaguerra1​
 * France:
 * Bearn --
 * ​France (ruled by the house of Valois) -- RandomWriterGuy
 * House of Orleans --
 * House of Valois -- RandomWriterGuy
 * Holy Roman Empire (electors are bolded):
 * ​German States
 * Altmark --
 * Anhalt --
 * Ansbach (civil disarray) --
 * Austria -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Baden --
 * Bar --
 * Bavaria -- Andr3w777
 * Berg --
 * Bohemia -- Limopalise (talk)
 * Brandenburg -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Brunswick --
 * Breman --
 * Brunswick (civil disarray) --
 * Burgundy -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Cambray --
 * Cleves --
 * Cologne --
 * Friesland --
 * Grisons --
 * Hesse (civil disarray) --
 * Lauenburg --
 * Liege --
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine --
 * Luxembourg --
 * Magdeburg --
 * Mainz --
 * Mecklenburg --
 * Metz --
 * Munster --
 * Nassau --
 * Paderborn --
 * Palatinate --
 * Pomarania --
 * Salzburg --
 * Saxony -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Stassburg --
 * Sundgau --
 * Swiss Confederacy --I Am Walrus (talk)
 * Thuringia (civil disarray) --
 * Trier --
 * Tyrolia --
 * Ulm --
 * Utrecht --
 * Valais --
 * Westphalia --
 * Woffenbuttel (civil disarray) --
 * Wurttemburg (vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777
 * Italian States
 * Byzantine Empire (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Croatia (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * d'Asti (Vassal of Milan) -- Bauglir Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All (talk)
 * Ferrara --
 * Florence -- Jslate17 (talk)
 * Genoa (Vassal of Milan) -- Bauglir Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All (talk)
 * Lacques --
 * Mantua --
 * Milan -- Bauglir Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All (talk)
 * Modena --
 * Monaco --
 * Montferrat --
 * Piombino (vassal of Florence) -- Jslate17 (talk)
 * Saluces --
 * Savoy --
 * Siena --
 * Venice -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Irish States --
 * Nevers --
 * Scotland -- LurkerLordB (Talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Bosnia (civil disarray) --
 * Crimean Khanate --
 * Cyprus --
 * Epirus (Diplomatic Union with League of Lezhë) -- Bfoxius (talk)
 * Hungary --
 * League of Lezhë (Diplomatic Union with Epirus) -- Bfoxius (talk)
 * Lithuania (Dynastic Union with Poland) -- AgentMars (talk)
 * Moldavia --
 * Montenegro --
 * Russian States:
 * Muscovy -- The Royal Guns (talk)
 * Novgorod-- LxCaucassus
 * Pskov --
 * Rostov --
 * Ryazan --
 * Tver --
 * Yaroslavl --
 * Poland (Dynastic Union with Lithuania)--AgentMars (talk)
 * Serbia -- Stewdio333 (talk)
 * Wallachia (vassal of Ottomans) -- DeanSims

Southern Europe

 * Aragon (Personal Union with Navarra) --
 * Avignon --
 * Castille -- Jaeden Cuenta Cuentos
 * Granada -- Willster22 (talk)
 * Navarre (Personal Union with Aragon) --
 * Naples --
 * Papal States -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Patrimony of St Peter --
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Provence --

Arabian Peninsula

 * Bedouin Nomads --
 * Oman -- VonGlusenburg
 * Yemen --

Near East

 * Ak Qoyunlu --
 * Alaiye (vassal of Ottomans) -- DeanSims
 * Georgia -- Sawdog88
 * Ag Qoyunlu -- Saamwiil (talk)
 * Ottoman Empire -- DeanSims
 * Karamanids --
 * Candaroglu --
 * Dulkadir --
 * Ramadanids --
 * Timurids --
 * Trebizond --

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Buryatia --
 * Chukchi -- 
 * Dimurat --
 * Evenks -- 
 * Golden Horde (collapsing) --
 * Kazakh-Mongol Dual Khanate --
 * Kazan Khanate --
 * Kets -- 
 * Nogai Horde --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Sibir Khanate --
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Former Timurid Khanates --
 * Tungus --
 * Yakuts --

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bahmani -- Our Brave Old World (talk)
 * Bengal --
 * Berar (civil disarray) (Bahmani vassal) -- OBOW - any questions? (talk)
 * Delhi Sultanate --
 * Gajapati --
 * Gujarat --
 * Jaunpur (civil disarray) --
 * Kamarupa --
 * Kashmir (civil disarray) --
 * Koli (tribes) --
 * Kotte --
 * Nepal --
 * Punjab (civil disarray) --
 * Rapjuts (civil disarray) --
 * Sind (civil disarray) --
 * Vijayanagar -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East Asia

 * Ainu --
 * China (Ming Dynasty) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Manchuria -- Yankovic270
 * Korea -- PitaKang

Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Aru --
 * Ava (accidentally named Hanthawaddy on the map) (collapsing) --
 * Brunei --
 * Champa Kingdom (collapsing) --
 * Dai Viet --
 * Dayaks --
 * Jamba --
 * Kedah --
 * Khmer (civil disarray) --
 * Laos --
 * Lanna --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Majapahit --Flagmania (talk)
 * Majapahit vassal states (all 1000 of them) --Flagmania (talk)
 * Minangkabau (civil disarray) --
 * Palembang --
 * Pasai --
 * Pegu --
 * Shan States --
 * Siam (in dynastic union with Sukhothai) -- Nkbeeching
 * Sukhothai (in dynastic union with Siam) --Nkbeeching
 * Sumedang --
 * Sunda --
 * Ternate Sultanate --

North and Central America

 * Apache --
 * Aztec Triple Alliance -- Kunarian
 * Chichen Itza -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- 
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit --
 * Iroquios -- 
 * Lakota -- Althistoryman11
 * Mayan City States -- **
 * Mixtec --
 * Navajo --
 * Tarasco --
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Zapotec City States -- **

South America

 * Araucanians -- 
 * Arawak --
 * Caribs --
 * Chimu --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Inca Empire --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Omagua --
 * Muisca --
 * Northern Andean City States -- **
 * Southern Andean City States -- **
 * Tupi --

Oceania

 * Australian Aborigines -- IhaveSonar (talk) 19:13, September 11, 2012 (UTC)
 * Maori -- 
 * Melanesians -- 
 * Papua --
 * Polynesians --

North Africa

 * Berber --
 * Hafsid Tunisia --
 * Mamluk Sultanate -- Fed (talk)
 * Marinid Morocco -- Ianian58 (talk)
 * Tuaregs --
 * Tubu --
 * Zayyanid Algeria --

West Africa

 * Akan States --
 * Benin--
 * Borgu --
 * Igala --
 * Kanem Empire --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali --
 * Mossi States --
 * Nupe --
 * Oyo --
 * Siine --
 * Songhai--
 * Takrur--
 * Wolof--

East Africa

 * Adal--
 * Blemmyes--
 * Cushites --
 * Ethiopia -- Vivaporius
 * Luo Tribes --
 * Makuria--
 * Small Ethiopian States --
 * Somalis --
 * Swahili Kingdoms --
 * Funj Sennar --
 * Tunjur Tribes--

Central Africa

 * Benguela --
 * Bushongo --
 * Interlacustrine States --
 * Kacongo --
 * Kongo --
 * Ndongo --
 * Ngoyo --
 * Sango --

South Africa

 * Khoisan --
 * Maravi --
 * Mutapa --
 * Torwa --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zulu -- Enclavehunter (talk)

You may add smaller tribes to the list in black (unexplored) areas.

Wall of Shame
This list is for users currently prohibited from participating in the game.
 * User:Arceus The God of Pokemon :- permanent ban for sockpuppetting on the last game.
 * User:Eldwolf : permanent ban for deleting the entire page of the last game and replacing it with profanities
 * User:Twisty123456789 : permanent ban for sockpuppeting.

1450
 The Iberian Peninsula remains divided with Aragon focusing east, Portugal west, and Castille south, to a Granada that has convinced the Marinids and Zayyanids to help it against the Catholics.

'''England is on the run in France thanks to Joan of Arc (even though she was eventually captured and executed) and a new French alliance with Burgundy and Scotland. And now sits in fear as their enemies advance on their last major holding on the continent, Normandy. England is further worried after the successful Welsh revolt and continuous losses against France. The long war has weakened England, with Wales seizing independence and rebellion rising in Ireland. However France has suffered extreme damage and losses in the Hundred Years War, and their king has lost a lot of power with numerous areas having gained autonomy while the largest noble houses are almost independent and vying for the throne.'''

'''The vast conglomerate of states that is the Holy Roman Empire is disunited. Archduke Frederick V of Austria is able to grasp the title of King of the Romans and his coronation as Holy Roman Emperor is planned to happen in Rome in 1453. However the Luxembourgers are using their vassal's (Brandenburg and the Palatinate) votes to become Emperors themselves and Austria must deal with its succession crisis or fall apart like Bavaria. Meanwhile non-German states within the HRE feel abandoned and slowly drift away from the Empire.'''

The Ottoman Empire, having conquered much of Anatolia, now turns its attention on Constantinople, having developed their forces around the city for the last 20 years.

The Pope, sick of dealing with the squabbling Dukes that rule parts of the Partimony of St. Peter, decides to slowly unite them within the Papal States, without their suspicion before it is too late.

'''Hungary is bordered by the HRE, Poland and the Ottomans, three huge, more powerful states. Venice has seized much of the Hungarian coastline, but Hungary can't retaliate thanks to the Venetian navy. However, the Hungarians might be able to take advantage of the succession war within the HRE, Moldavia, and Bohemia, where they have a strong claim. But first they must rebuild their military after their alliance with Serbia was devastated by the Ottomans.'''

'''The Teutonic Knights are disunited, the Prussian and Livonian orders disillusioned with each other, weakening them to a Poland-Lithuania that, though large and powerful, has only a coastline on the Black Sea. With Constantinople on the verge of falling, the Polish-Lithuanians need a Baltic port.'''

'''Denmark has united the Scandinavian nations and conquered several HRE states in the north. But the powerful Russia and the HRE are still threats, while a land link with Sweden's Finland is needed.'''

'''Novgorod is worried by the growing power of Muscovy who may soon be able to dominate the other lesser Russian states. However, both still are under the heel of the weakening Golden Horde.'''

'''Japanese pirates take a devastating toll on Chinese shipping thanks to the backward naval theory of the current Chinese Emperor that prevents China from doing anything. However, China is powerful beyond belief on land, with two vassals: Dai Viet and Korea. However Dai Viet is gaining strong independence movements helped by their recent destruction of the Champa Kingdom...'''

''' With vast amounts of Chinese influence, a Jurchen man rises from his tribe to unite his people. '''

The Khmer Empire has fallen, creating a possibility for Thai expansion to start going east instead of north, if they so choose.

'''India is in chaos after being sacked by the Timurid Empire. However, the Muslims have already devastated much of Hindu India, yet Vijayanagara still remains strong enough to resist...'''

'''The Mamluk Sultanate his at its peak, trying to keep their huge empire whole. '''

'''The Aztec have arrived in Central America from somewhere... Powerful warriors, they are hired by Zapotec city states to fight battles and with a decent amount of backstabbing they hold the most powerful position in Central America, envied by all other states. However, Chichen Itza, the most powerful of the Mayan City States, may yet be able to unite their brethren against this foe'''

'''In Africa, Ethiopia is the only Christian nation in an Africa dominated by Muslims and native religions. Ethiopia seeks to spread the word of the Lord, by force if necessary. '''


 * Scotland is glad to have allied with the French, and is hopeful that this alliance will weaken the English, who the Scots are rivals with in the power struggle over Great Britain and Ireland. Scottish King James II recognizes the Welsh independence, glad that England is losing control over other Celts. He also orders secret aid to be sent to any Irish who wish to revolt from English domination. Many Scots, spurred on by their dislike of the English, begin to discourage the English-like Scots language in favor of Scottish Gaelic. The University of Glasgow is founded this year. King James II works on weakening the nobles and focusing power on the monarchy, a task which is opposed by the powerful Douglas and Livingstone families. Alexander Livingstone II and Robert Livingstone are both executed, with Alexander I and the others all banished or imprisoned. However, many fear that there is no way for the king to increase his power without antagonizing the Douglasses, and that civil war and strife may follow as the Stewarts and Douglasses vie for control of the kingdom. The king gathers and prepares his armies, in case of war with either the Douglasses or the English. The chief factor of his preparations are his usage and implementation of new artillery technology.


 * Ashikaga Shogunate begins to build up their military and also expands into the rest of 本州 (Honshū), then entering/expanding into the new island right above them, which they name it 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and begin fighting some of the Ainu there. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa asks for an alliance with Siam and Vijayanagara. Later Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa also attempts to stop the Japanese pirates from causing any more disruption. Meanwhile a folk teller in around OTL Sendai area tells a story about two walking through a forest (this doesn't mean anything).
 * Fuman, a Jurchen chieftain, officially unites the divided Jurchen tribes through various means. He officially names the new nation Manchuria, and crowns himself as the first Emperor of Manchuria. The Manchurians begin to expand in the northeast towards the ocean.
 * Brandenburg decides to support Austria's claim to the throne, since they are German comrades, but is disappointed that its own house is not on the throne. To ensure continued existence of the HRE, all member states are strongly advised not to leave the Empire. Meanwhile, diplomats are sent to Austria to discuss a possible centralization or strengthening of the Empire.
 * You are a vassal of Luxembourg, you can only vote for them in Emperor elections.
 * Support. Not voting. There is a massive difference.
 * Austria is happy of Brandenburg's support, and the Emperor meets with the emissaries, where they hash out a rough plan. The Emperor urges that all members of the HRE do not leave, as change is coming that will benefit them all.
 * The Bavaria-Munchen Principality supports the new Emperor on the condition that Bavaria-Munchen is aided in seizing the other areas of Bavaria to form a more united Bavaria. Emissaries are sent to Austria, and Brandenburg to cement a long lasting alliance with the two powers and to determine the new centre of the HRE. Emissaries are also sent to the Bavarian nations directly surrounding Bavaria-Munchen, in hopes of Uniting Bavaria without war.
 * You aren't an elector, you have no voice in the voting of a new Emperor, you can only vote in the Reichstag for or against reforms.
 * I did not say vote, I said SUPPORT, there is a difference. Also what are the requirements to be an elector?
 * There are seven electors, three are the most powerful bishoprics and three are the most powerful Germanic duchys. The last one is Bohemia. To become an elector you must gain power and then wait for another elector that is a duchy to get annexed.
 * China demands the ceasing of attacks from Japanese pirates, lest China be forced to take drastic action. Meanwhile, the military is expanded, especially the navy. Naval patrols escort large-sized ships.
 * Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa of the Ashikaga Shogunate is already beginning to attempt to stop the Japanese pirates and will stop them.
 * The new nation of Manchuria sends an envoy to the Chinese requesting the honor of establishing an alliance between their two nations.
 * Ah, it's good to be back in the Ming Dynasty.
 * Portugal starts to prepare its armies. Meanwhile, a settlement is established on the island of São Jorge, on the Azores archipelago.
 * Korea requests protection for its ships from Japanese pirates with China, and begins an overhaul of the political system.
 * The Castillian crown decided to prepare his army versus Granada, to march in the Reconquista. The recruitment will increase in northern and central peninsula. It sends a request of economic pact to Portugal and the Crown of Aragon. Without warning the Castilian troops venture into Granadian terrain.
 * The Emirate of Granada sends an alliance and a trade pact to the Mamluks and the Hasfids, while also ambushing the Spanish troops that have entered their country unannounced while sending a few other troops and their allies' troops too attack Castille.
 * Aq Qoyunlu asked an alliance with the Mamluks and Granada. And offers to help contain the Spanish. Also offers economic pact to them, too. Meanwhile, Aq Qoyunlu expands 1000 km2 into Bedouin territory.
 * Muhammed IX accepts all the offers as he would be very happy if Aq Qoyunlu would help against Castille.
 * The Zulu Kingdom begins to slowly expand into the surrounding regions, particularly into northern OTL Mozambique and OTL South Africa. The Zulu Army begins to recruit more troops. Improvement of the infrastructure of Zulu begins.
 * Henry IV is overthrown by Jack Cade's rebellion, and London is put by a few days under a pseudo-commune. But, under the menace of court lords and clergymen seeking for power, Cade opens gates to Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick and Richard, 3rd Duke of York. They both accept to gather a Parliament of the three estates (nobleman, clergy and people) and give it some powers to avoid abuses of power from the King, and Cade accepts to legitimate between his followers Richard of York as King Richard III of England and help sending the Lancasters away. As king, Richard proclaims a new Parliament composed by representatives of the nobility (majority), clergy (minority) and people. Warwick becomes Lord Speaker for the nobility, with power to propose new noble representatives, recognizes the Pope the power of naming the Cardinal Speaker, and designate the episcopal-ranked representatives of the Church, and otorgues Cade the title of Speaker of the Commons, with the power of choose representatives for the people, only with a previous voting of the Parliament or the royal assentment. Neville sends an ambassador to Denmark to congratulate the king for uniting the northern kingdoms and offer him support against any trouble, but also a skiing his help against France. Neville himself travels to Caen and assassinates by his own hand the last Lancaster refugee, and then takes command of the English forces. Ambassadors offer Austria support if any illegitimate attempt to separate Frederick V from the throne of the HRE occurs, and asks Burgundy to rejoin England in the battle against France. The Anglo-Irish lords and English lords of Ireland start spreading in their dominions and other clans' dominions propaganda against the Scottish and any attempt of them to invade Ireland or even England. The king asks the Welsh to meet at a neutral place to talk about a possible recognition of their independence.
 * Aztec: A great drought begins in the Basin of Mexico, and the great leader of the Aztecs Moctezuma I declares that in a dream he had a vision of the Gods and they were not pleased with the tribute that the Aztecs had given them and so sent the drought to punish the Aztecs. Moctezuma believes that this means that more sacrifices to the Gods must be made however the drought stops them from properly mobilizing an army. Moctezuma declares that the Aztecs must ready themselves for war and plans are made to take tribute from the southern Zapotec states, while they are stronger than those in the north, the tribute will be greater too.
 * Milan agrees to stay in the HRE and loyal to the new Emperor, if he agrees a unification of Genoa and Milan. We also want to declare that if the new Emperor corresponds to the caring wishes of his Italian servants, our loyalty will be his. Help is sent to Castilla and we ask the HRE to support England.
 * Simply declare your cares and concerns to the Emperor, and he will try to find a solution towards them. The Emperor thanks Milan for its support, and expresses support for the possibility of Milan's requests. Bavaria's demands are also considered, but only the Emperor knows what he will do.
 * The Mamluk Empire agrees to establish an alliance with the Emirate of Granada and Aq Koyunlu. They send mild amounts of help to the Emirate of Granada, while a few other troops are sent to Cilicia in the border with the Ottoman Empire.
 * The Despostate of Epirus, seeing that the Ottomans are quickly becoming the prominent power in the Balkan area, begins beefing up their military. The Depost, Leonardo Tocco knows that the Epirians should not ignore the Renaissance that is currently sweeping Italy like a storm, and begins to model Epirus as a modern Italian state, not as a backwards Byzantine successor. He personally offers Venice an alliance.
 * Ranawijay, the King of Majapahit attempts to stablize his declining empire. The last important Hindu-Buddhist state in Indonesia, at a time when increasingly threatening Islamic Sultanates are forming in the West. However, Majapahit's navy is still stronger than most of the Sultanates, and stronger than most of the world (Most battles in Indonesia are fought at sea). Hindu Banjar, is pressured into accepting vassal status to Majapahit. Majapahit attempts to do the same with Sunda, but only the south-eastern third of Sunda breaks away from the rest of the nation and joins Majapahit's vassals. The Kings of Sunda immediately declare war on Majapahit. Majapahit requests help from fellow Buddhist and Hindu Powers: Vjayanagar, China, the Ashkiga Shogunate, and Siam, in defeating Sunda and the Islamic Sultanates in Indonesia.
 * Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa of the Ashikaga Shogunate (Japan) accepts Majapahit's offer of alliance and also sends supplies to help them.
 * Sunda was still Hindu/Buddhist/native religion, just like Majapahit, at this time.
 * You're right; Thanks for catching my mistake. I changed the post.
 * Vigaynagar rushes troops by the thousands as another Hindu nation calls out to them. Many fleets are launched to aid the Mahapajit. They also ask to make this temporary alliance permanent along with important trading treaties.
 * Papal States: Under influence from, the citizens of the Papal States greatly look forward to unifying the lands of Rome and St. Peter. While an unsuspected violent aggression is not wished, several hundred military men are prepared at the border, and more and more men are enlisted. The Pope hopes that the nation, which would between both seas of Italy, would possibly encourage the growth of the.
 * Chichen Itza: The Emperor of Chichen Itza begins to expand his power across the other Mayan city-states. Through arranged marriage and political agreements, the Emperor hopes to gain more influence over the Yucatan.
 * Morocco: Entering the fifth decade of the century, it becomes increasingly clear the large group of separate, nationalistic tribes is near-impossible to unite, now only, and barely united against the pleas of help from their Islamic Friends in Granada. Various tribes protest at the choice of going on a war against the Iberic Christian Nations, though most support defending the Kingdom of Granada. Morocco asks to let a force of four-thousand to land in Granada, while both the Morrocan and Granada Navy cooperate in the defenses of ports.
 * (Someone check this, I'm horrible with Morocco.)
 * Georgia: The Georgian royal family consolidates control over the nation. Georgia begins to improve and slightly expand the military focusing on pikemen and artillery to counter their neighbor's extensive use of cavalry. An alliance and trade deal are sent to the other Orthodox nations of Novgorod, Muscovy and the Despostate of Epirus.
 * How exactly are you going to be able to contact the Russians? The Mongol Hordes are in the way.
 * The Horde is collapsing in a rather bloody and chaotic manner a few messengers would probably slip right through the cracks.
 * France is glad that with the England losing and with numerous supporting allies, the country can finally receive payback for the destruction they caused in the Hundred Years' War. They SECRETLY meet with the Welsh and Scottish, who suggest at invading and dividing England for themselves as the divine punishment for their action. However, the king is obviously aware of the massive destruction left behind. Thinking Joan of Arc would be able to produce a heir, he is considering for her to be a member of the royal family through a marriage of one of the princes. The king meets with his advisors and cardinals, telling them they will have much work to do once the war is over. The king plans to kick the English out of the last two territories before they launch the offensive onto England. The military begins the invasion of Normandy to take the capital of Rouen and chase the English out to sea. Once that is done, they will take Calais. All of this is done without mercy.
 * Joan of Arc is already dead. The moderator event was confusing, the victories she won were a couple decades ago.
 * The Scots state that they will back France, though they still have their own internal disputes.
 * Thought that would happen the next year. Hope you don't mind, I'll correct the mod event.
 * French Diplomacy: It asks the Scots to help improve relations by establishing a marriage between one of their princes and princesses.
 * Scotland is sad to say that they currently have no princes, and their king has just married. They will still be allies of the French against England nevertheless.
 * Venice proposes an alliances with Poland-Lithuania, Denmark and France as it concerned with the power of the HRE which effectively surrounds the tiny merchant republic. Venice constructs more ships to defend the city and fortifies its coastal holdings. Venice offers sanctuary to the Byzantine Emperor and promises support should the Ottomans attack as the loss of Constantinople would be a blow to all Christian trade. Venice consolidates its takeover of Hanseatic assets across the HRE and now stands as the largest trade centre in Europe controlling the trade routes across the HRE, Central Europe and the Balkans. With vast amounts of wealth entering the republic the Doge, Francesco Foscari, is concerned at potential greed and jealousy from nearby nations and thus orders the republic to focus on its land forces, especially on the Milanese border. He however, is troubled by his son's imprisonment on Crete for bribery which has caused a decline in the Doge's attentiveness to government duties. The Council of Ten are ready to replace the Doge and following his son's second sentence this year, force Francesco to resign and vote in Dogo Pasquale Malipiero whose family is a rivals of Foscari's.
 * French Diplomacy: Although it was ironic how they used to be enemies, it sees the Ottomans as a potential threat for all of Europe and also allows Byzantine refugees in. They agree to Venice's request as they too, are concerned about the Holy Roman Empire.
 * Serbia: The entire country is in total disarray. For decades, the country has had almost no resemblance of any government - only loosely held by Serbian Despot, Đurađ Branković. The Despot had fled to Hungary, after the Ottoman Empire had ravaged the land of the Serbs. Branković is eager to get back Nándorfehérvár (Modern-Day Belgrade). However, Hungarian and Serbian Armies have been outright crushed by the brutal Ottoman Horde. Having no access to the sea, being surrounded by more powerful hostile states, and it appears that Hungary is becoming more and more unlucky, and may not be enough to save Serbia. Branković does not want Serbia to become an Islamic state, and a vassal of the Ottoman Empire. The Despot sends a secret messenger to Kraków in Poland, where we request an audience with King Casimir IV Jagiellon, to forge a secret alliance with Poland to protect Europe from the Turkish barbarians.
 * The indigenous Nabhani dynasty solidify their control of Oman, and Abul Hassan of Oman dies and is succeeded by Omar ibn al Khattab, who declares himself Sultan of Oman. The Sultan orders a map of the world to be made so the Sultan can get a better idea of how Oman stands the world. After a few months this is made, and the Sultan's cartographers present Sultan Omar ibn al Khattab with a grand map and a collection of stories, tales and histories of the world are presented alongside the map. The Sultan studies all these texts and maps carefully, learning much and leading the Sultan to believe that Oman must do its best to spread the glory of Islam. As such the Sultan vows to send aid to Muslim countries to help them in their wars against non-Muslim nations. As part of this plan Oman offers alliances to neighbouring Aq Qoyunlu and the Mamluk Sultanate. Oman also builds up its military, focusing a lot on the navy to allow Oman to safely communicate and trade with the rest of the world. With military protection more Omani merchants take to the seas to trade in India, Indonesia, Far east Asia and the eastern coastline of Africa. Oman expands southwards by 2,000 sq km as Omani herders and miners expand their operations into the desert, native Bedouin nomads are pushed out of this territory as they fear Omani military force being used against them.
 * Ethiopia: Emperor Zara Yaqob of Ethiopia begins centralizing power into his hands, placing rebellious ras' (Ethiopian equivalent of Duke), on trial should they try to defy his will. Efforts to reform the awful standards of living of the peasant class are suggested. The Emperor wishes to expand the empire, but knows that he cannot sustain it with poor farmlands, or maintain control of the lands with malnourished troops. The development of a royal highway to connect the imperial capital of Gondar with the holy city of Axum is begun, and the formation of an imperial army to begin expansion of the empire underway. Yaqob is especially interested in using gunpower weapons brought to his realm by the Portuguese, and seeks to build a gunsmith foundry in Gondar to begin supplying his armies with them. Ethiopia expands 1,500 sq km to the northeast towards the Red Sea in an effort to establish a port there.
 * Swiss Confederation: Builds up and consolidates military power, hoping to secure the SC as a long-lasting nation capable of defending and attacking with efficiency. The Swiss Confederacy also agrees to stay in the HRE under the current events and circumstances, but we may change our decision if we find the tastes unsuitable for our palates.
 * The Novgorodian Veche Pressures the Muscovite grand prince to sign a Ryad in order to maintain his position as the Prince in the Novgorodian lands, on pain of being run out of the position. The Ryad (somewhat of a precursor to a constitution) that would give him only the role of military commander in the case that the Veche agrees to assemble a druzhina for a military action, and appoint a tysychnik (a man born in Novgorod, and approved by the Veche) to oversee most of the executive actions. The Boyar Duma decides to purchase a few arquebuses for the druzhina. Novgorod's small fleet of Kosh ships continues to roam the north. The Veche also declares that the Novgorodan people refuse to pay taxes to a man born outside the Novgorod Lands, or bribe them not to attack. The Novgorod people know that this is utlimately aimed at the Golden Horde, and know that they will either have to cross Muscovy to get their taxes by force, or to cross the frozen north and bogs (the reason Novgorod was not conquered by Mongols in the first place). The Novgorodian principality is gambling, and is hoping that Moscow's desire to get rid of the Tatar yoke is greater than its desire to take lands in Novgorod filled with animals and expensive furs.
 * Vijayanagara little support for their present Maharaja but he manages to hold on for now. One of his first actions this year is to aid its fellow kingdom in the South East. Many ships are sent to help Mahapajit stay strong and many soldiers are sent. The new Maharaja also orders the army to be amped up and research be put into new technologies such as cannons and longbows. He also issues a huge building up of the forces for an invasion next year to gain control of traditionally Vijayi lands. Alliances are also sought after to stablize the nation's position.


 * Poland accepts the Venetian and Serbian alliances. They propose an alliance to Denmark as well to take down the Teutonic Order which shows signs of fragmenting into civil war. This way their navy will be able to function fully even if Constantinople falls. The Poles expand their army and proposes to invade the Golden Horde with the aid of the Russian states.

1451
Kotte finishes its conquest of Jaffna.

Japanese Pirates, having lost support from the state, take over Ryukyu and use the island nation as their new launching base for raids on both Japanese and Chinese shipping.

A Civil War breaks out in Navarra.

'''Humanist philosophy and art continues to flourish in the Italian states, slowly spreading northward. One leading artist is Donatello, who currently works in Florence, commissioned by the powerful Medici family.'''
 * Sorry for having put a link, but I didn't know how to explain this civil war. My only two sources either were very long, and unsuitable for a few lines, or so short that it barely explains anything.
 * 'That's it? There must be more mod events!' Hub
 * There doesn't need to be many more, last year was an exceptionally active year because it was the first of the game. But I'll add another one.
 * What did you want? I only found these.
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and continues fighting some of the Ainu there. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa continues to ask for an alliance with Siam and Vijayanagara. Later Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa continues to stop the Japanese pirates from causing any more disruption and continues sending supplies to help Majapahit. Meanwhile the same folk teller, Jūzō Ayase, in around OTL Sendai area writes out another story about the two Satoris; the two Satoris go to adopt the and all later move underground to their own temple.
 * Vijayanagara establishes an alliance with the Japanese, but in return would like more details on new ship designs and ship-building techniques.
 * Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa accepts and gives them the plans and blueprints (for lack of a better word) about the ship designs and ship-building techniques that the Japanese use.
 * Portugal continues preparing their armies. Meanwhile, João Gonçalves Zarco receives the captaincy of Funchal. Funchal also is elevated to a town on the same year. Meanwhile, King Afonso V's wife, Isabel de Coimbra, gives birth to a son, which is then called João, who dies some time later.
 * The Holy Roman Emperor starts to send copies of the new treaty and plan towards centralizing the HRE to other members, and asks that they look at it and consider it. The Emperor, seeking to heal the schism and join east and west, announces his betrothal to the niece of the Byzantine Emperor (trust me, this is legitimate). The wedding, which can be attended by almost anyone, is scheduled to take place this September, if no noble objects. The Emperor would also like to talk to the Doge of Venice at his earliest convenience.
 * The newly elected Venetian Doge takes a trip to Austria to probe the potential Imperial threat.
 * The alliance from Manchuria is accepted after a few months of decision-making. Shortly thereafter, China declares war on and invades the Oirat Khanate. Troops pour from China into the Khanate. Help from Manchuria and Korea is requested. China's vassal, Dai Viet, pledges troops to China for the cause.
 * in burgundy the duchy supports the choice from the Emperor into unite the east and west Christendom in other news despite the advise from the other German states the duchy, wishes to leave though this idea is currently not a priority and we will stay in the Empire for a while. (Also, may I ask another color - maybe a blue color please?)
 * ​Nope, colours are hard enough to make as it is. 
 * The Castillian troops recede due to Muslim power, so it is anticipated that they will lose the war if they continue like this. So Castilian diplomats propose a military alliance with Portugal, Aragon and Burgundy "against" Muslims. Besides Christian appeal against the "heretic scum" says to the papacy, but doubt their intervention. It also sits next to Aragon talk about a possible royal marriage in the near future. They appreciate the support that has been given Milan and say that it will consider in the future.
 * Burgundy agrees in the alliance and we shall help you fight these heretics.
 * Sorry won't let me use bold. The war is already over!!! Willster22 (talk) 21:45, September 5, 2012 (UTC)
 * Is true >_< sorry. Well, post-war alliance XD. You write about the Castillian defeat and I diplomatically answer my defeat.
 * French Diplomacy: It asks the country for an alliance and trade agreements, and also a marriage of one of their princes and princesses.
 * ​Aq Qoyunlu spreads another 1000 km2 into Bedouin Territory. The Aq Qoyunlu-lu are glad to have Oman as an Ally.
 * Granada works on there infrastructure and economy now that the war is over so they can support a larger military. Muhammed XI has a child with his wife. The child is named Mohammad. The Emirate of Granada is renamed to the Sultanate of Granada.
 * Castille offers a truce for ten years and and recognize the Grenadines conquests in the war.
 * Muhammed XI offers a 20 year truce if they give the more territory.
 * John of Castille accepts.
 * The Scottish King, realizing that the Douglases are his main enemy, decides that he must get rid of them. He meets with James Douglas, asking if James would side with the king over his older brother William. James refuses and insults the king, resulting in a short duel. James II is a better swordsman than James Douglas, and he kills the rebellious lord. Knowing that if William found out, it could lead to civil war, James II covers up James Douglas's death as an accident. When William and the other Douglases are gathered at the funeral for the dead James, the king recommends that they hold the services in a side building instead of the actual church as the side building is larger. Once they are no longer in a church, and the priest has snuck out, James II has nothing to hold him back from firing one of his new cannons at the building, killing all of the Douglasses. There is discontent among some lords, but with no family to gather around, James holds onto his throne with no civil war. The Scottish king, pleased at the cannon's success, orders many more to be built.
 * Korea, in order to protect against Japanese pirates, begins a huge revamp of the army and navy. The navy and army, which are made of up of mostly incompetent political ass-kissers is completely renovated, with actual competent officers going in there. The same happens in the army. Korea also helps invade the Khanate, in return for more independence and trade deals. Korea also launches an invasion of Taiwan, which is ridiculously easy except for the body of water in the middle. (?)
 * France continues the offensive against the English in Normandy, intending to capture the provincial capture and force any English forces out. They SECRETLY ask the Socttish to persuade the Irish to invade the English parts of the isle while invading northern England as a way of distraction. Seeing a marriage as a way to improve relations, they ask the Castillains for a marriage of one of their princes and princesses. Meanwhile, they country begins establishing reforms aiming at abolishing feudalism and strengthening the government's power. They do this as a way to increase control of the numerous French vassal states and reunite the country. They use very incentive, such as bribe and privileges, in order to get the nobles to rejoin the country as provinces and not vassals. Meanwhile, they send some of their leading artisans to Italy to study its work.
 * Zulu Kingdom: The Zulu expands southward 1,500 sqm southwards along the coast of the Indian Ocean and OTL South Africa. The Zulu King orders the construction of a seaport to begin regional trade with other tribes and African-based countries. The Zulu Army recruits a small number of soldiers, while improvement of infrastructure in the Kingdom continues with the construction of bridges across small rivers, and the designing of a layout for the new capital city begins.
 * Ethiopia: The empire expands an additional 1,000 sq km to the coast of the Red Sea toward OTL Massawa. Emperor Jara Fekadu continues to centralise power to the crown, but faces heavy resistance from a group of ras'. He orders their immediate apprehension and prosecution, leading to an outcry from a number of loyal supporters of the decentralized system. The military is expanded to begin conquering the neighboring kingdom of Adal, and suppress the aggressive Muslim state. Popular support for the planned invasion drives the imperial army's numbers high, allowing for a possible assault in the next year. Dejazmach Kiros Bayissa is ordered to prepare his forces for the next year's offensive, and to gather any potentially rebellious ras' for the campaign. The Emperor needs them away from the empire to gain additional power for the throne.
 * The Mamluks, after support is over in the war, begin to look for a way to secure a supply route between the Mediterranean Islamic states, and to increase trading within the Indian Ocean Trade Route without depending on monsoons, begin to develop their ships. Copts and Syriacs begin to adopt a more cultural identity and their languages begin to grow in some areas. Christianity, however, does not grow. The Mamluks begin to send small tributes to the Funj in hopes of exerting control over them (I do believe this is only a full turn, but correct me if I'm wrong)
 * Do the Mamluks accept Oman's offer of an alliance which was given last turn?
 * Papal States - The Papal States are close to continue efforts into unifying itself with St. Peter, however there is growing worry that and  may see this as an act of war. More and more troops are prepared for any act of war. As well, increased tension between the States and the Hafsids grow as Hasfid pirates threaten trade ships. As a result, Pope Nicholas V authorizes the improvement of the Papal navy, and even benefit the nation in the events of war and crusades.
 * Venice continues offering up its navy for Papal uses as it has for hundreds of years.
 * Chichen Itza expands its navy by order of the Emperor, who received a message from the gods about a paradise beyond the sea. The Emperor also begins his plan to stabilize the Mayans by gradually taking control. The influence of the Emperor is spread to nearby city-states through a plan of the Emperor's, which involves sending several citizens to the cities. While there, the citizens will gather support for the Emperor, which will over time establish a pro-Chichen Itza mindset.
 * Swiss Confederacy: This year's budget is devoted to infrastructure/roads, along with fortifications along the border.
 * Morocco: Various disputes erupt between tribes in Morocco, the attempt to centralize a government are fruitless, one of the largest and most influential groups in Morocco calls for a meeting between the 'head of states', calling for unification for future threats. It asks Granada for a treaty to allow Moroccan and Granadan Merchants easier acess to their respectful territories.
 * Majapahit, continuing its war with Vjayanagaran and Askigan aid, it beginning to stabilize. The introduction of large amounts of weaponry and technology from India and Japan have brought about a minor economic boom. To the islands. More dirt roads are built across the islands, allowing greater numbers of troops to be recruited and to move around the islands. Official embassies are built in India and Japan.
 * The Despotate of Epirus continues working on their military, with several barracks built in the capital city. Italian culture, and especially art and science influences the whole of Epirus. However, older Epirans distrust the Italian culture, due to Italy being Catholic, and Epirus being Orthodox. Venice is offered an alliance again.
 * Venice accepts the alliance and asks for exclusive trade rights within Epirus.
 * Milan: Infraestructure, stability and economy are the concerns this year. We offer our support to the Papal States unifying with St. Peters. Some fortifications are built in the Venetian border in response to Venetian previous acts. Milan supports the actions taken by the HRE.
 * England improves its army. King Richard III asks Portugal for an alliance against the French and he promises to give Portugal a commercial foothold in the Channel if they help against France. He also asks John II of Castille an alliance, udner the following conditions: As son of a Lancaster, John will renounce any claim on the English throne and legitimate Richard III; Anne of York (12 yrs old), Richard's daughter, will marry Henry of Trastamara (26 yrs old), John's son; England will support the Castillian crusades against the Muslims; England will give Edward of York (9 yrs old), the current heir, to the Castillian court as pupil of the king, and lands in England and seats in the Parliament will be guaranteed to Castillian nobles, appointed by King John. Also England says Austria, Milan and the centralist faction of the Holy Roman Empire that they will support the centralization through military, diplomacy and commerce, avoiding any attempt to stop the process. They say, also, that as soon as the war ends, Calais will become a principality under the English king and they want to join the Empire to strengthen it and help in the centralization, also Elizabeth, Duchess of Suffolk (7 yrs old), Richard's daughter, will be promised in marriage to any children or heir Frederick V has in the future (he's childless at the moment). In return, he asks support from the Empire and its principalities against France. The navy is improved and sails to France to join the battle. Irish mercenaries and non-English noblemen are hired to keep peace in the borders, strengthening the relationship betwee England and the Irish lords. The Anglo-Irish lords support England against France and establish their own parliament (though only two states, nobility and people, as many of them dispute for the Catholic or the Irish church). Richard Neville sends message to Pope Nicholas V saying that England is gonna support the States of the Church in any conflict it faces and in the current process of unification and sovereignty reaffirmation, and many English lords with marriages, influences or good relations with the Dukes of Romagna start supporting the process by diplomacy. England itself supports the Pope by commerce, and promises to send some ships as soon as they can to help strenthening the papal navy. An ambassador asks an alliance to Milan for supporting England's previous requests.
 * Milan accepts, we will speak in your favor within the Holy Roman Empire.
 * French Response: It tells Castille that it will do the very same thing. However, they will also provide free trade for both nations.
 * Castillian Diplomacy: Castille will accept the alliance only if support England in the future unification of the peninsula in an Iberian Union and will recognized.
 * England will support the unification. They ask for help against France as soon as possible.
 * Bavaria-Munchen expands its military while continuing to send propaganda and gold to the other surrounding Bavarias in hopes of uniting Bavaria. The King of Bavaria-Munchen thanks the Emperor for allowing Bavaria-Munchen to speak on the issue of Bavarian Unity within His court. Bavaria-Munchen asks Milan for an inter-empire trade alliance that would help bring the southern HRE closer together. Humanist ideas begin to slowly seep north into Munchen, but the Church repels such heresy. An offer of personal alliance is extended by Emperor's favor, to the Swiss Confederacy. A new cathedral called Saint Henry's Cathedral is currently under construction in Munchen. This will be the largest Bavarian Cathedral dedicated to the service of the Church in hopes of gathering favor with the Pope.
 * Milan says yes, we hope inter-empire relations be improved with this. If the Swiss Confederacy joins the trade routes would be easier.
 * French Diplomacy: France asks Bavaria for an alliance and trade agreements.
 * Bavaria D: if it is in the will of our Emperor we accept said trade agreements, we cannot commit to a full aliance without the blessings of the HRE Emperor who is from Austria.
 * The Manchurians begin expanding their country north. The Manchurians officially join the Oirat War, as they want to give their new army some valuable experience in battle. They request that a portion of Oirat's eastern territory be given to their country. The Manchurians commission an expedition to explore the body of water that local cartographers are calling Dōnghǎi (Or "Eastern Sea", aka OTL Pacific Ocean). The explorers make landfall on what they call "Huàtài" (OTL Sakhalin). They immediately claim the island for the Empire of Manchuria.
 * Denmark Accepts the Alliance with Venice, and offers an alliance to Poland. Sweden and Swedish Finland begin expanding north to create a land connection between the territories. The King orders a massive Naval expansion Project to commence, with the first of many ships hitting the water within a month of this order. The land based military is also upgraded.
 * Lakota Tribes: The Lakota build bigger settlements where game is more plentiful. Better hunting bows and winter resistant fur is updated and given to hunters and warriors. The Lakota elders encourage more Birthrates among the tribes to expand.
 * Sultan Omar ibn al Khattab of Oman oversees the continued build up of Oman's military, and the Sultan also encourages the local Sheikh leaders to build ports and trade with the world. He also promises protection against the Bedouin nomads to the Omani people expanding the country southwards. Thanks to the protection against Bedouin nomads, Oman expands southwards by 1500 sq km. Oman also tries to start diplomacy with the Bedouin nomads to try to encourage some of them to pledge allegiance to the state; some nomad tribes decide to join Oman and other's fiercely resist, mostly because of not wanting to pay taxes. The capital Muscat undergoes a large re-building program as a large citadel in the middle of the city to protect Muscat and house the Sultan's government begins to be built, along with a new set of walls to defend the entire city and a re-vamp of current fortifications.
 * Siam: King Trailokanat begins reforming the administration of the Kingdom to increase tax efficiency and to help fund the royal army. He begins putting forth reforms to further centralize power. Another aim is to secure access to gunpowder and Chinese firearms which the king has taking a great interest in. No expansion is made as the King considers the best way to expand with the east and South seeming the most tempting areas but reforms will be conducted before any expansion begins.
 * Bahmani Sultanate: The Sultan, Aladdin Ahmad Shah, begins a plan to expand into the ravaged north and east. He intends to move mainly with settlers into the areas in question as opposed to military, as they do not possess a particularly strong one. Taxes are introduced and lowered for those who consent to move to the new settlements. As a result borders are expanded to the north and east by 500 sq km.
 * The Ottomans launch the full attack on the Byzantine empire, using its full power. Someone please do an algorithm, if I win I annex all of Byzantine empire and capitol will go to Constantinople. Sorry I took so long to post. With the fall of Constantinople, the Byzantines empire falls to the Ottomans, and the BE is annexed by the Ottoman empire.


 * Ahhm, I don't think that this will be possible. If you annex the capital, then there is no more Byzantine Empire - just Attica, or Morea, depending of which area you take.
 * The shattered remains of the Byzantine Empire would fall if the Ottomans took 0.1% of their territory. The Ottomans can annex all of it. 
 * Well, since your war score is 40% now, you can annex them.


 * Aztec: The drought in the gulf continues and the Aztecs patiently wait it out training up their forces with small border skirmishes all the while desperately conserving crops. In an effort to fight the drought crops are more thoroughly farmed and this method of farming begins to spread, helping to quell the problems of the drought. Moctezuma begins to consolidate powers from the local governments to himself, and some local leaders become wary of his tactics.


 * Venice seizes the Byzantine territories in Greece with the support of the people. Demetrios Palaiologos, claimant to the Byzantine throne is installed in the Empire's Greek lands as a vassal of Venice. Venice upgrades its navy and army fortifying its holdings. Venice continues consolidating its trade hold on the HRE.

1452
'''The volcano Kuwae erupts on the OTL Vanatu islands. The eruption has a subsequent global cooling effect.'''

''' Humanist philosophy and art begin to spread north from Italy. '''

''' There are rumblings in Lower Austria with Albert VI raising an army and preparing to storm Vienna and claim the throne. He is supported by King  Ladislaus of Hungary who also claims the Austrian throne.'''

'''The Golden Horde and its vassals attack Muscovy and Novgorod with full force. Thousands of Mongol warriors ride into the kingdoms bringing death and destruction. The Horde is at the gates of Moscow by the year's end.'''
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and continues fighting against the Ainu there. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa is angered that the Japanese Pirates took over Ryūkyū Kingdom and declares the Ryūkyū Kingdom to be an enemy of Ashikaga Shogunate, later trade ships are guarded with military ships and the military ships that guard trade ships continues battling against the Japanese Pirates. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa also begins planning on how to take out the Ryūkyū Kingdom and also attempts to look for an exploit to use so to take them out easier and also thinks of a way to take out the Japanese Pirates more efficiently. Later 函館市 is established as a new city on 北海道 (Hokkaidō). Jūzō Ayase writes yet another story, this time the two female Satoris with their pet Kasha run into a  that tried to scare them but failed.


 * Scottish King James II manages to crush weak revolts by unorganized enemy nobles. He continues improving the Scottish artillery and other parts of their navy. He sends messengers to Castille and Portugal, asking for trade with the two powerful marine powers, as it will help the inclusion of the fairly isolated Scotland in European affairs and help Iberian merchants.
 * Muscovy Announces that it is no longer a tributary of the Golden Horde, changing its name from the Duchy of Muscovy to the Kingdom of Muskova. The army is called out for defence. Offers of alliances are sent to the Ottomans and Novogorod.
 * The Ottomans cautiously accept
 * You know...Moscow was a grand Duchy/Principality (either one is acceptable) for 70 years after the official end of the Tatar Yoke. it was only Ivan IV that felt that the nation had enough territory to become a Tsardom/ And Yes. Novgorod accepts the alliance.
 * Ottoman Empire: with the annexation of the Byzantines the Ottomans turn their attentions away from Europe and declare war on the nation on the empire's eastern border, I can't read the name on my tablet, and Ottoman forces invade the nation.
 * There is no small nation on OTL Lebanon.
 * We have a labelled map, try to find wherever you are looking for now. Unless you were calling the Mamluks small (which I doubt)
 * Then it's either Alaiye or Karaman. Since Alaiye is a vassal of Karaman, you are going to war with Karaman regardless of who you attack.
 * Korea continues the settlement of Taiwan, as well as the brutal genocide of the tribes living there. Korean explorers discover the Philippines, and a scout party is sent there. It seems to be the same tribal communities that dominated Taiwan, and Korea begins to look for another expansion - this time into the Philippines.
 * Portugal answers some offers that they received the two last years. They accept the English alliance, though they are confused by the offer, as they already had an alliance with England. They also ask for explanations about this commercial foothold. About the recent Castillian offers, they are unsure about the proposed alliance, especially after this recent Castillian setback. as of 1452, no proper response about that is given, due to no decision being made yet. However, they ask for explanations about the economic pact offered by Castille in 1450. Meanwhile, on domestic affairs, Diogo de Teive discovers two islands west of the Açores. Considering them another archipelago, he calls them "Ilhas Floreiras". By the end of the year, Teive receives a construction contract for a sugarcane mill on a place known as Ribeira Brava, on the Captaincy of Funchal. Meanwhile, A Flemish noble, called Jacob van Brugge, is granted the Captaincy of the Island of Jesus Cristo, Açores, and permission to lead a contingent of 17 Flemish families to this island, also known as Terceira. Meanwhile, Isabel Of Coimbra gives birth to a daughter, which she calls Joana. The military continues being prepared.
 * Aq Qoyunlu-lular expand 1000 km2 into the Golden Horde's territory to the west of the Caspian. The tribal federation of Aq Qoyunlu starts a slow trend towards centralization. The Aq Qoyunlu also makes an alliance with the Hafsids and the Zayyanids.
 * The Zulu King orders the removal of all natives who oppose the Zulu Kingdom. Meanwhile, the Zulu King establishes a council that will give advice to the King for his decisions. Improvement of infrastructure continues, and the seaport is expected to be finished by 1456.
 * Majapahit finishes its war with Sunda. Majapahit takes 10% of Sunda's territory (in addition to the third it nabbed back in 1450. It enacts tax and infrastructure reforms in order to improve the 1000 vassals, bringing them out of civil dissaray. The King uses the vassals as a sort of testing ground for reforms that he later plans to enact in Majapahit.
 * You only got 10% of Sunda in the algorithm. The other third he got is a vassal state, not joining main Majapahit (it's actually plausible to tear parts of Sunda away like that, they were dying and had very loose control over most of their territory)
 * Austria: The Emperor Frederick III marries Helena of Constantinople in the effort to merge the churches. Because of this, he now claims the title of the former Byzantine emperors, and rule of Constantinople. However, this is not able to be done, and is merely a ceremonial gesture. He then sends emissaries with the completed unification treaty to all of the states, asking them to read it and meet on the HRE page for discussion! All trade agreements and alliances (England (Alliance) and France (trade) I think) are accepted. An army is raised to combat the possible threat of Albert VI, and other states are asked to maintain the emperor's rule until his eventual death, and then the election will occur.
 * You do know that Byzantium does not exist anymore, right?
 * I know. The engagement was proposed last year, when it did.
 * England declares its support to Austria in any conflict against Albert VI or Ladislaus of Hungary, but Richard III needs a confirmation of Frederick V of the Austrian and Holy-Roman-Imperial support against France, at least diplomatically.
 * Siam: The Royal Court and the king continue pushing forward the reforms with the intent of bringing forward a greater and more efficient kingdom. The King is able to work out a deal with traders and gets his hands on some basic firearms and gunpowder which he immediately puts in the hands of several unique individuals to analyze and replicate. The army is sent to East into the fallen Khmer state while plans to push south are made, the Kingdom of Siam invades the Western Areas with the intent to stabilize its borders and possibly expanding them. The Southern border is Fortified. Creation of roads is started to make travel in the kingdom more efficient. Money is subsidized to the different Buddhist monasteries to expand and increase religious values in Siam, which will in turn raise obedience to the Royal Family.
 * The Novgorod Veche Declares war on the invading Mongol Hordes. The Druzhina and their newly purchased arquebuses are sent out to the front lines to help the Muscovites. How the battles will go only time will tell...
 * The Mamluk Empire views the Ottoman Empire with suspicion but doesn't say anything; instead, it looks for allies by accepting Oman's proposal (and apologising for its overdue-ness) and sending emissaries to Funj. Ship improvement continues although at a far slower rate than last year, while the Copts and Syriacs continue growing.
 * The Sultanate of Granada sends an alliance and trade pact to Oman. More ships are built and sea routes are discussed for trading purposes, and a trading post is built on the Marinid's coast and a trade pact is sent to them as well.
 * Oman accepts and begins trading more with Granada. This is helped a lot by the alliance with the Mamluk empire, as Oman can now transport goods via the Mamluk empire to be traded throughout the Mediterranean.
 * Bavaria-Munchen continues to spread pro King Andreas propaganda to the nearby Bavarias and he now seems to be gaining some traction in the other holds. Bavaria-Munchen is thrilled to have a trade deal with France as it means increased trade through Milan. The Munchen Cathedral is still under construction, Europe's best artisans are hired to detail the stonework and a large mural which when finsihed will be called Fresko des heiligen Paulus und die Apostel (Fresco of Saint Paul and the Apostles). The Catholic Church builds a new seminary to help educate those wanting to become priests. Gregor Rus is promoted to Arch Bishop of Munchen. The Bavarian military is expanded and gunpowder weapons are being implemented slowly (through trade with Venice and Milan) and is now growing to a substantal size.
 * Lakota Tribes: Lakota birthrates slowly rise as the elders predicted by the spirits. The Lakota tribes are now instructuted to expand westwards and build more settlements that were bigger to hold better population. Also the Lakota chiefs send scouts west, south, north and east to find more tribes.
 * Oman continues to build up its military, using Oman's new alliances to learn more about the latest military drills and technology. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean continues to boom. Oman offers an alliance and trading pact to the Bahmani Sultanate, which is done to help improve Oman's influence in India. More European goods now enter Oman as the new alliance with the Mamluks allows European goods to be imported into Oman more cheaply. This large increase in income from international trade helps to fund the rebuilding of Muscat, and allows Oman to offer lower taxes to nomads. This encourages several Bedouin families to declare allegiance to the Sultan of Oman, and Oman takes over 2000 sq km as Oman continues to expand southwards.
 * The Manchurians continue to expand their nation to the north. They use a combination of diplomacy and force to bring the last major Jurchen tribes under their control. The remnants of these rebel Jurchen tribes migrate to the west, where they incorporate themselves into the local Buryat tribes. The Manchurians establish a foothold on Huàtài Island, which they will slowly absorb into their country.
 * Papal States: The Pope is thankful for the support of the Venetians, English and the Duchy of Milan. More and more efforts continue to be set in place to unite St. Peters. As well, the Pope wishes discussing the future of Genoa with Milan, and proposes a joint-attack on the nation (along with any other nation who wishes to join), and in return the States would take possession of some (or all) of Corsica. Meanwhile, the nation begins an improvement of infrastructure in order to improve the dwindling economy.
 * Bavaria-Munchen supports His Holiness in the effort to unite St. Peters. Please note our construction of St. Henry's Cathedral in Munchen, as we wish the Pope to travel there to personally hold mass when completed. It would be a great honor for the world's grandest cathedral.
 * Austria asks that the Pope does not wage war against other Christians, as that is not the teachings of Jesus Christ, and therefore is certainly not for the holy clergy to do.
 * These are the Renaissance Popes remember, politicians first, religious leaders second.
 * I think you mean religious leaders. And I know, but still, a good point for people to consider.
 * You are right
 * Agree with the politicians-first comment. And I figured one thing they could say to encourage it would be to "bring the people's together." Considering Genoa wouldn't be annexed willingly, war is the only option, and uniting Roman Catholic peoples into the Papal States could be considered a good thing. ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Maybe, but such a war could turn the Italian states against you.
 * Good possibility, but I recall reading that states like Venice (and I'd assume the Papal States) were in direct competition with Genoa for commercial routes and economic struggles in Europe, so if they were to be dissolved into Milan and Rome (and perhaps the Crimean territories to Venice), it'd probably benefit most of them. ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Milan: We want to think about it. Wait the next year our response, but for now we are just reading ourselves to any war might happen.
 * Venice wants in. Can I take Genoa (the city) and their outposts (Greek Islands and Kaffa). Venice will support the Papal States in this but is worried that Florence, Siena and Pisa will help Genoa. Milan gets the rest of the Genoan coastline and half of Corsica Papal States get the other half.
 * England will support the papacy against Genoa if a commercial enclave is granted, specially some in the Aegean Sea's Genoan posessions (just one, the rest to Venice). Also Richard III says the Pope that he has complete power to choose the members of the clergy-in-parliament (though they must be cardinals, bishops or archbishops, or maesters of some military order) and power to preside over it if he ever visits London. He can veto any act of parliament that he considers non-Catholic in spirit. Richard would appreciate a confirmation of papal support, at least religious, non-military, to the English reclamations on Normandy.
 * Brandenburg begins to build up its navy and military in case the secret war being planned shall start soon. Meanwhile an alliance is offered to the French and the only child of the current electorate, Wilhelmina, seeks the hand of the French Crown Prince in marriage (if he is unmarried). Meanwhile it prepares to attack the Teutonic Knights and does so in August. (I need an algorithm for this, thanks to whoever does it.) Aid is beseeched of Austria and Bavaria-Munchen.
 * Bavaria-Munchen heeds Brandenburg's request and sends troops and supplies north.
 * Edmund, Earl of Rutland (9 yrs old) is disposed to be promised in marriage to Wilhelmina if Brandenburg supports England in its campaigns against France. This marriage obviously will bring with it an alliance, trade agreement and the possibility of impose France trade with Brandenburg through treaty.
 * Epirus: Epirus grants Venice the trading terms that they proposed. The troops raised in the last two years are moved to Epirus' northern and eastern borders. The Despot wishes to unite Lezhe with Epirus, but does not want to waste their precious troops on Lezhe, when a much greater threat looms to the east. Thus politicians are sent to Lezhe to instate reforms helpful to the Epirians. Epirus claims to be the legitimate successor to the Byzantine Empire, due to being once part of it. Some Byzantine refugees go to Epirus, spreading Byzantine culture. Epirus asks France, the HRE, and various Italian States, including the Papal States and Venice to help Epirus, should war break out with the Ottomans. Work on the military continues, but with more of an emphisis on the navy.
 * Milan improves infrastructure, roads to the south, trade with the small states at west, military supplies and more. It offers to Genoa the possibility of uniting with Milan. We promise the Pope our help in any crisis. Beatrice Lascaris (Wife of Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan) gives birth to Milan a new heir. The lesser Italian states are influenced by Milanese propaganda against Genoa.
 * Swiss Confederacy: Asks to set up trade routes to the Duchy of Milan. The military is further expanded.
 * Milan accepts.
 * The Duchy of Burgundy: starts making a fleet in the North Sea mainly the fleet, with ten ships built in this year - eight to defend the Duchy and other two for exploration and trading in the northern seas as well scouting purposes in the sea. An alliance is asked with France, Portugal and Venice, and Spain is asked an alliance to keep the Muslims outside Europe. The naval plan is to build a massive fleet in the next ten years.
 * Kingdom of Bohemia requests help from Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire about the civil disarray, and begins to build their army.
 * Bavaria-Munchen states that if it is the Emperor's will, we will try to aid in your efforts to stablise, but note we are already occupied by helping Saxony. Please note that His Majesty the Emperor will take your issues into consideration, please remain patient.
 * Electorate of Saxony: requests some assistance from the Holy Roman Emperor. The Elector raises an army of his most loyal knights and a lot of peasants to quell the civil unrest. He promises them that taxes will be lowered. The Elector tells the King of Bohemia that he will help, but only after his own unrest has stopped.
 * Bavaria-Munchen states that if it is the Emperor's will, we will aid in your efforts to stablise.
 * France declares its support for the Papal States. It appreciates the Brandenburg offer and asks them for a trade agreement. He promises the prince will find his princess (which will be found next turn). They also ask Milan for an alliance and trade agreements. They encourage French merchants to help revive French trade by trading with the Italian and Iberian states. Meanwhile, the French continue to push the English out of Normandy. (SOMEONE PLEASE DO THE ALGORITHM FOR THIS. I AM NOT GOOD AT THIS) They continue to battle the English and begin the sieging of the capital. Seeing the Bourbons as among one of the most dangerous threats to their power, the king SECRETLY bribes the head of the family in exchange for giving up some political rights. They will receive certain privileges.
 * Serbia: News reaches that surprisingly, the Ottoman Empire is stopping at Byzantine, comes as a relief to Despot Branković, who has the intention to reunite Serbia, and form a Kingdom, with a new castle at Nándorfehérvár, which is to be once again given the "White City" (Belgrade, or in Serbian, Beograd), the Capital of Serbia. Branković names himself the Future King, and rides around Serbia on a Royal Guard of 2,000 armed followers, riding from village to village, promising a future for the people, and that Serbia shall rise again.
 * Chichen Itza is successfully consolidating power in the other city-states. The Emperor travels to the other cities to speak about the power of Chichen Itza and how he appreciates their cooperation. The navy is expanded, and the builders start experimenting with new techniques, such as using a cloth stretched over a wooden frame to propel the boat with the power of the wind.
 * China continues its invasion of the Oirat Khanate. After its sweeping victories in the Oirat lands in 1451, China has the Oirat military scattered.
 * Aztec: The warriors under Moctezuma's command swell in number as forces from elsewhere in the Empire manage to send men to join the main army. However, numbers are lower than expected due to the continuing drought causing severe logistical problems. However, Moctezuma is glad for the increase in manpower. The way that Aztecs have begun farming much more thoroughly is beginning to catch on more, and shows signs that it may stick around after the drought, as farmers are now wealthier and people are better fed, a few Aztecs begin to pursue other crafts as well. The consolidation of powers continues. However, one of the local leaders speaks out but is quickly silenced and replaced with a calpixqui (high steward) of the empire which silences further descent.
 * Ethiopia: Emperor Zara Yaqob completes his centralization gains, and sends out the order to his most loyal soldiers to kill the rebellious ras' during the heat of battle to prevent them from fighting against the emperor's control. The empire expands 750 sq km into Adal, with the aim of beating back the Muslim hordes to their capital, and establishing Christian Ethiopia as the sole power in the region.
 * Richard III, by counsel of Warwick, decides to call the king of France to meet in Rouen and arrange a peace treaty for both nations. The English navy continues to be improved, and some Anglo-Irish lords' heirs are hired as high officers in this new navy. As Wales seems inactive in its rebellion, Neville decides to command a blockade on the Welsh coasts. The English say Portugal that a commercial foothold in the Channel would be a tiny bit of coast of Portuguese property to have a territorial enclave in the region. He offers his oldest son and heir, Edward (10 yrs old) in marriage to Joana, the just-born princess of Portugal.


 * ​Venice fortifies its holdings further and continues training its military. The Arsenal continues churning out ships and the Doge believes Venice could even sell some of the smaller, lesser quality ships to other Navy-less nations. Hordes of supplies go the the Byzantine Empire which builds up infrastructure in Greece. Athenian monuments are repaired and the Corinth Wall rebuilt just in case.

1453
''' Everyone please go to Territories_(Principia_Moderni_II) and fill out a table for your nation. For size questions please ask Scandinator (talk). Also please create a nations page for your nation. An extremely excellent example is here Finland (Principia Moderni). It does not have to be as good, just have the basic information only if you wish. '''

''' A small outbreak of plague in Aragon kills the king, his brother John, and most of John's children. The new king of Aragon is Charles, King of Navarre, thus making Navarra enter in a personal union with Aragon. Since he has been looking for a new wife since Agnes died in 1446, he decides to remarry. He proposes to Wilhelmina of Brandenburg. The Personal union between Aragon and Naples breaks down with the latter declaring independence under Ferdinand I of Naples '''

The Bavarian Duke of Straubing offers the Bavarian Duke of Munchen a unification plan where Straubing would be annexed but he retains his estates and titles.


 * I can do the sizes for everybody if they like. PaintShop Pro has a pixel counter so I can count pixels much easier than you guys on Paint. Also my nation page for Nippon from the last game is pretty good too lol. ~VON


 * Portugal receives no explanations from Castille, and analyzing England's recent offers, it accepts them both (royal marriage and commercial offer). Meanwhile, one of the Ilhas Floreiras, named Corvo, is given to Afonso, Duke Of Bragança, Count of Barcelos e Neiva and half-uncle of the King.To start the island's settling, he sends about 30-36 settlers under the command of Antão Vaz de Azevedo. The military continues being prepared. Meanwhile, the Duchy of Beja is granted to Fernando de Portugal, uncle of the King.


 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and continues fighting against the Ainu there; soon the closest island off of 北海道 (Hokkaidō) is reached, is called 国後島 (Kunashiri-tō) and expansion starts a little bit there and of course, fighting more Ainu. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa still thinks of a plan to take out the Ryūkyū Kingdom and take down the Japanese Pirates; meanwhile he gets a map and sees a set of islands kicking off from 北海道 (Hokkaidō) all the way up to the Far East land (Kamchatka), he calls these islands the 千島列島 (Chishima Islands) and dreams that one day, the islands will be under his control and expansion begins on mainland Asia (aka at OTL Kamchatka) from there. Jūzō Ayase writes yet another story, this time the two female Satoris with their pet Kasha befriend the Kasa-obake that tried to scare them and they go along their journey.
 * Please note that since you expanded and built up your military in the same turn, the military buildup can't be counted for any algorithms
 * I know. I'm not planning to go to war against the Ryūkyū Kingdom any time soon. It'll be a very long while before I do.
 * Korea amps up their military, especially their navy. They continue to explore the Philippines, and send more settlers to Taiwan.
 * Oman expands 3,000 px northwards into Bedouin territory as Omani fishermen move northwards to be able to fish with less competition. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean continues to boom. Omani trade with the East African city states grows especially well, as Oman imports slaves bought from the Swahili city states to help rebuild Muscat and to work on plantations. Oman sends more diplomats to Bahmani and offers an alliance and trading pact to the Bahmani Sultanate again, as demand grows in Oman for Indian spices, clothes and other goods.
 * The Siamese government continues reforming the tax system. The war in Cambodia pushes farther into the border area, and the government begins distributing arquebuses based on Chinese ones as an aid in the war. Money is subsidized to agricultural expansion to feed the army and people better.
 * Majapahit has calmed down and stabilized now, with the 1000 vassals being brought out of civil disarray. New roads are built throughout the islands.
 * The Manchurians continue to expand their country northwards, as well as expand their foothold on Huàtài Island.
 * Marinid: The Dynasty is able to reestablish more power after negotiating with rising tribes, many times resorting to bribery from the coffers of the King himself. The Dynasty is able to slowly gain power back in the military. The nation plans in the future to reestablish itself by clearing and encouraging trade. The Sultan sends a diplomat to the modernized Ottoman asking for blueprints for their modernized weapons and ships. The Dynasty then decides to establish its official foreign policy for the next years, a labeled strategy of setting up a stronger and self-reliant economy, while modernizing the military, as its Christian Rivals are jumping ahead, especially while Marinid is staying behind. Military generals ask the Sultan to focus on the army overall, instead of asking to concentrate and "elite-fy" single regiments, but improve the army overall.
 * Bahmani Sultanate expands by another 500 sq km and sends emissaries to the capitals of Khandesh (Burhanpur) and Berar, offering to extend full military protection in case of a disaster like the Mongol disaster that nearly destroyed them, in return for handing over some control and tributes (basically vassalisation). Emissaries are also sent to Gondwana with an offer of friendship. The capital begins to be built into a metropolis.
 * Does Bahmani accept Oman's offer of a alliance and trading pact?
 * Bahmani graciously does and offers a large tribute of spices in thanks.
 * Swiss Confederation: Arquebuses are implemented in this years round of military expansion.
 * Muscovy launches an Invasion of Tver, Rostov and Yaroslavl. (algorithm, please). Novgorod is assured that we Muscovians would never attack allies.


 * I would really suggest that you postpone that war until the aftermath of the Golden Horde war has stopped, to strengthen and revive your military for future actions against both the Other Russian States and the Horde...also, it's not really all that good to have three wars going on at the same time... especially since logic dictates that they would support you in raids against the Horde. If you want to wait then the armies of Novgorod will be at your disposal as well. Sincerely, Andrei Mikhailovich Zarskoy, Posadnik of Novgorod.(PS in the algorihm you would get subtracted points for all three fronts AND the war with the Horde...and if you wait then you could have a maximum of +30 if you wait 15 years of military buildup for the war...)
 * Mm, OK, screw that.
 * ​Muscovy (repost) The army is, in its entirety, sent to the lands of the Golden Horde. The Tsar falls sick, but his son, Ivan III makes a speech in Muskova assuring the populace that he is fine.
 * The Lakota Tribes. The Elders predict a plentiful game year that the Tribes will prosper. More and bigger settlements are built to accomordate the population growths in the Tribes. An usptart young Lakota male seeking to unify the Lakota Tribes under his fist named Akecheta gathers support from his tribe in the northlands, numerous tribes, chiefs and elders panic.
 * Scotland continues to expand their military in effort to improve their standing. They ask the French if they need any aid against the English. The Scots mourn the death of the young Prince James, who was but two when he died. The only other child of James II is a daughter, who is only one in age. However, both he and his wife remain young, and they are confident that another son will be born soon. Meanwhile, Scotland continues its offer to Castille to begin trade.
 * The Mamluks' efforts move from Funj to Alodia. In the west, relationships with the Zayyanids worsen, with troops being moved from Cicilia to Cyrenaica. Copts and Syriacs continue to grow in size.
 * Castille: This responds to Portugal commenting on the economic pact will be based on both Castilians and Portugueses do not compete directly in foreign territory and the promise of the two countries to cooperate economically. This followed by an alliance of mutual protection between the two countries to defend Iberian christianity. he country does not pass its best economically time, however the castillian armies get recover and prepare for a new war, the king needs give hope to castillian people and therefore decides to intervene in the civil war in Navarre as a third side to the conquest of the all kingdom (therefore it is decided to build more ships and improve its army after the defeat against Muslims) (algorithm, please). No news has been received about the actual marriage proposal with Aragon. The last days of the year, John II dies. Happens to be a Royal Council that governs the country, Because his (Alfonso) son was born in November of this year. A Castilian Chancellor, Jaencio the Storyteller, faithful to the deceased monarch and the Royal Council decides to take reins in "international" diplomacy with fear because Granada could break the truce with Castilla anytime. So called Christian kingdoms to form a Holy League and invited several representatives of the kingdoms of England, Portugal, Aragon, Burgundy, HRE (with preference to Switzerland, Milan, Bavaria and Austria) and France to the city of León to sign a treaty of military and religious support.
 * Venice asks why it was not invited since it is Europe's largest trade centre and holds Europe's second largest city.
 * Milan is interested, we will assist to Leon, but the final decision is in the Emperor's hands.
 * England suggest Venice as part of the treaty because of its strategical importance.
 * Papal States: In preparation for war with Genoa, many available troops that had been assembled near St. Peter are relocated in order to protect the States from sea raids. If the war is won, as was said, Rome wishes to gain Corsica, encouraging the public that it would "bring the people together" in a common Roman Catholic land, which is "destined to be dissolved in any case." The navy is beefed up as well as it could, which causes less work being done on acquiring St. Peter. As well, the States are thankful for the support of the Venetians, English and French, however the Pope declares that it must remain neutral in the Normandy tensions between France and England (though, SECRET military support is sent to the English).
 * Aragon sadly announces that since King Charles is about to marry Wilhelmina of Brandenburg, any marriages with Castille are impossible at this time. But, it is suggested that the King (or Crown Prince, whoever needs to get married) marries someone else (preferably some HRE state or possibly even in the Kalmar Union or some Italian state, just not England), and then the two firstborn children (Castille shall have the daughter and Aragon/Brandenburg shall have the daughter since Brandenburg had the daughter first and since Castille has a son, it's all very complicated, and then the two firstborns (the Aragonese-Brandenburgian Crown Prince/Prince and the Castillian Crown Princess) can get married to make the ABC Union of Germany and Spain. (Sound good?)
 * Brandenburg's ruling family is the Luxembourgs
 * Wait, why not England? The English ambassador says Henry of Trastamara (married with Anne of York) to take himself the regency to avoid any Aragonese attempt to corrupt the young king Alfonso or the chancellor Jaencio, who has shown an excellent Catholic and politician.
 * The Zulu Kingdom continues to sweep aside natives, and moves them out of the Zulu lands. Construction on the seaport continues, and improvement of infrastructure continues. The Zulu King formally establishes a council to advise him for the issues of the kingdom. The Zulu Army begins to approve training and tactics to help combat with the changing times.
 * Milan's military is upgraded and increased, the army is located at the borders. A new daughter is born to the Duke called Bianca Maria Visconti. The influence over D'Asti, Montferrat, Mantua is increased by political maneuverings. The House of Gonzagas is now in excellent relations with the Visconti.


 * Bavaria-Munchen accepts the Staubing Proposal and immediately drafts the unification treaty, as per treaty the Duke is allowed to retain his title. The nation is renamed the Grand Duchies of Bavaria by royal decree. (Note name is tentative and may change as I am not sure if the term Duchy can be used here) The military begins a buildup this year to launch an attack against its rival Bavaria-Ingolstadt. Propaganda continues to be sent to all other outlying Bavarias. King Andreas' wife Juliana dies from giving child birth to His Majesty's second son Julius, the King is heart broken and decrees a week of mourning throughout the land, though he is thrilled to have a new son. The Munich Cathedral continues construction as the main nave is completed, the two outside wings and Grand Dome are yet to be finished as is the fresco of St. Paul. The farmers rejoice this year as God has blessed them with a bountiful harvest. Oktober Fest is born in the outlying villages of Bavaria.
 * Austria: Frederick III urges all Holy Roman States to meet at the Holy Roman Page to discuss current events (If you do, I will help everyone as best I can). The Austrian Army is armed completely, and some basic fortifications are built outside of Vienna. Frederick and Helena have a son, who is named Frederick Constantine Hapsburg. Emissaries begin to gather sway of influence in central Germany.
 * Electorate of Saxony: The Elector has spent the last year leading his loyal knights and foot-soldiers around his domain in an attempt to stop the anarchy which has overtaken Saxony. Through careful, hard work, the land around Meissen (the capital), and other major towns and cities (like Dresden, Wittenburg and Coburg) are back to normality. However, bandits and rogues still hod sway over much of the countryside. The Elector sends his most trusted Envoy to the court of the Emperor, beseeching him to send help. Whatever troops which can be spared (which isn't many) are sent to help our friends in Bohemia.
 * Austria will help both Saxony and Bohemia if you come to the HRE page to discuss something.


 * Thank you, and I already have.
 * England asks an alliance and trade agreement to Saxony.
 * Elector Frederick II agrees to the proposal.
 * The Novgorodian Veche is pleased with the results of the Arquebuses on the battlefield during the Battle on the Urga river. The Novgorodian Council of Boyars agrees that to maintain dominance in the Russian North, the Novgorodians must build themselves a naval power to protect their interests in trade when traveling through Horde territory. The Veche agrees to ask to send certain people to train in the art of shipbuilding in europe, so that Novgorod can be more modern...What they will see is a large difference in the level of advancement, and proceed to give motions of modernization(although that will happen in a year or two...and BTW, when is the renaissance going to start...Can somebody invent the printing press already!)
 * Richard III of England wants to meet James II as well to avoid a just-one-front peace with France and not with Scotland. He wants to offer Austria his daughter Elizabeth, Duchess of Suffolk (7 y/o) in marriage with the just born Frederick Konstantin (Constantine is the English version, Konstantin is the german one). He also officially declares his intention to make Calais a principality but, before anything is decided, he wants to know if the Emperor would allow Calais to join the HRE. Richard Neville has Edward of York, the heir, sent from Castille to Portugal to arrange the marriage with Joana for the year 1455, when Joana has five years old. As Edward is the heir, Portugal would eventually enter in a personal union with England, and Neville is already thinking about use this opportunity to improve his relationships with the iberian states (Portugal and Castille specially), introduce a single council of government composed by English, Irish and Portuguese nobles and notables, and other changes to integrate both kingdoms. Richard III meets in León with Jaencio and Henry of Trastamara to sign the treaty of alliance, and suggests Charles VII of France, Frederick III of the Holy Roman Empire, Filippo Maria Visconti of Milan and Andreas I of Bavaria-Munchen to sign the treaty. Richard works in the navy and ship technology, specially looking for faster ships that can travel further in less time. Neville hears about this german engeneer who has the idea of creating a machine that makes faster and easier the process of create many copies of the same book, and he convinces the king to invite this man, Johannes Gutenberg, to develop his invent in London funded by the English government.
 * Printing press already invented in Mainz.
 * What is this treaty? Frederick III does not recall mention of it crossing his desk. He will consider the marriage request, and he will also examine the Calais situation closely.
 * James II will meet with the English. He suggests that the English give the French Normandy, and that be the end of the war.
 * Portual thinks that 1455 is too early, as Joana only would be three years old by this time, and proposes that the marriage be made in 1464.
 * Then England agrees. The king thanks Frederick III for his consideration, and reminds him that England is and will be always a supporter of the centralist cause. He tells him the Treaty of Leon would beneift him and his Empire in unespected levels. The scottish offer, as can be seen below, is accepted. Sorry for the press thing, but I saw above someone saying it hadn't been invented yet. Oh, well, there are always other inventions.
 * Frederick III signs the treaty for the Holy Roman Empire, and wonders if Christian Europe should attack first or wait.
 * France decides that the English offer of peace would rather be more accepted than war. It demands that England give up Normandy (except for the offshore island like OTL) and Calais to France, as it is rightfully theirs, apoligize for waging the Hundred Years' War as well as the unjust execution of Joan of Arc, and help France pay the war indemnities it caused. However, it will agree to a trade agreement but due to the recent war, the king can only allow the alliance after a certain period of time. He also wants 50 years of truce for the sake of reconstruction. It sends diplomats to Scotland that a peace treaty is underway and that it should not wage war unless otherwise. It agrees to the Castillian proposal as it will lead to the rise of economic propserty in a land where it was not once that possible. Mary of Valois-Burgundy is given to the Castillian prince (which she chooses) and Charles IV to a Prussian princess (which he also chooses). Meanwhile, all forces from Normandy pull back as the peace treaty is being made. With the war over, the king decides to enact a series of reforms known as the Edict of Paris, aiming at economical, social, militaric, and political reconstruction. The feudal system is banned with a more centralized system, though the nobles can have certain priveladges in return. Special economic experts from Italy are hired to repair the economy of France, while they promote business and finance in the country. The country also works hard to convert its many vassals into provinces, but has to battle at Britanny and take care of any rebellions in order for the plan to work. Learning about the technologies of the Renaiisance, the country sends its best artisians, architects, and students to study Italy and bring back information in the course of ten years.
 * The Scots remind the French that they do not even border Calais, therefore it seems odd that they would reach out and grab it. They suggest that the French drop that part of the treaty, but let the rest remain.
 * England accepts to pay the indemnities, mostly with money taken from non-catholic (celtic) parishes in Wales and Ireland, the Hosue of Lancaster and its supporters. Half what was taken from Normandy and was still in eglish hands also is destinied to pay the reparations. The king officially recognizes his error by pushing the Burgundians into the execution of Joan d'Arc, and thinks it is just to create a monument in Jersey after her, "Our Victor", it shall be called. Richard III opposes to give Calais, that be cause of his plans in the region and the fact it doesn't even border France. He decides to give France right to colonize a region of approximately the same size enclaved in the irish posessions of England. He offers his daughter Margaret (four yrs old) in marriage to a French prince, if there's any disponible. Both Scotland and France will have a 50 years truce, and the king hasn't give up in his idea of forming a military alliance. Portugal will have granted the islands of Burhou, Ortac and Renonquet as a commercial and territorial foothold in the Channel, under English supervision, as promised.
 * Once again, Portugal accepts the offer.
 * Aq Qoyunlu expands another 1000 km2 into Caucasia. Meanwhile, in Anatolia, the Aq Qoyunlu have gotten Dulkadir and Ramazan to fight against the Kara Qoyunlu (improperly name Ak Qoyunlu on the map) by giving Aq Qoyunlu funds for the military, even though no MAJOR battles happen, small border warfare is common. Also, centralization trend continues, by use of bribing, marriages and agreements.
 * Venice continues to develop its military. Being the most wealthy and second most populous city in Europe, the Doge decides that Venice requires a university. Several of the best architects of the Renaissance submit plans and the Doge, marvelled by their ideas, orders the construction of not only a university, but several public buildings and statues across the city. Athens continues its own reconstruction but the Byzantine Empire eventually settles on Corinth as its new capital. The Corinth Wall is finished. Venice declares support for the Teutonic Knights as their previous headquarters had been Venice and sends a steady stream of supplies. Venice welcomes the return of Naples and offers them a military and trade alliance.
 * Aztec: The droughts ease and the Aztecs fly forwards towards the Zapotec city states claiming sacrifices and land for the Triple Alliance with Moctezuma I leading them into the south, large amounts of sacrifices are captured and sacrificed to Huitzilopochtli in an event called the Blood Rain due to the relation to the drought. Farming produce increases even more due to the ending of the drought leaving a huge surplus of food, further fuelling the amount of Aztecs beginning to pursue side crafts and hobbies and sports. Moctezuma I begins speaking of reforming the government, the already suspicious local rulers are now split between those who support the creation of a more complex state of governance and those who support local rulers right to make law as they see fit causing a rise in internal tensions.
 * Chichen Itza keeps updating the Navy. The Emperor pays for several new ships with some of his own gold. The cities around Chichen Itza are slowly coming under its control. Natives of Chichen Itza in high offices in other cities start petitioning to join the Empire.
 * China takes more of the Oirat Khanate. By May of this year, the Oirat Khanate is broken in half, China gaining a thick line of influence through the middle of the Khanate. As the western half is fought, the eastern half shows a bit more resistance. In September, the western half launches attacks on Chinese camps, costing China men and supplies. Manchurian soldiers, however, prove to be an asset in battling the Eastern half of the Khanate. When the Eastern half surrenders, Manchuria is offered 15% of the Khanates territory in gratitude.
 * The Manchurians accept the offered portion of Oirat's territory.
 * Ottoman Empire: The war continues against the Karmans (?), and Ottoman forces continue to drive into the country's heartland.


 * Venice further develops its army and navy. Several major construction projects continue across the Republic attracting thousands of workers from other Italian states.

1454
''' Baden and the Crimean Khanate stabilize. Cambray joins the HRE. Albania accepts a union with Epirus. Cambodia stabilizes to counter the Siamese threat. '''

''' The Patrimony of St Peter relizes something is not right with the Papal States as almost a quarter of its Dukes and barons suddenly find themselves no longer self-ruling. '''

''' Loki seizes Delhi renaming itself to the Delhi Sultanate. The other Hindu states dread the potential consequences. '''

'''Gascogne joins France seeing that French protection may not be so bad now the war is over. Bearn enters the French sphere.'''

''' Albert VI seizes the Austrian bottleneck and declares the establishment of the independent Duchy of Upper Austria. Meanwhile Istrian rebels and Croatian rebels rise up in Southern Austria with the support of the Hungarian king. Small groups of Czechs (Bohemians) rebel in Northern Austria where they are an ethnic majority while King Ladislaus of Hungary reveals an army which has been trained for the last 4 years on the Hungarian border with Austria. Luxembourg and The Palatinate declare support for the rebels hoping to weaken the Austrians and to seize the HRE throne. '''


 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and continues fighting against the Ainu there; and soon more expansion occurs to 国後島 (Kunashiri-tō) and thus begins the expansion up the 千島列島 (Chishima Islands), and, the Ainu continue to be fought as well there. Jūzō Ayase writes his last story: the two female Satoris with their pet Kasha go back to the underground temple and their friend Kasa-obake visits them there. Jūzō Ayase then looks for ideas for his next mythology story.
 * Portugal continues preparing its military.
 * Serbia: The King continues going all over the country, uniting the Serbian people. Many villages have grown support for him. Beograd is established, which is planned to have its castle rebuilt, after years of neglect.
 * The Manchurians continue to expand their territory northwards. They have solidified their control over the southernmost third of Huàtài Island. Communal bathhouses become popular following the visit of a Manchurian diplomat to the Ashikaga Shogunate.
 * Bahmani Sultanate expands the military and to centralise control of internal affairs. 1000 sq km is absorbed from the north and east and tax incentives are offered to people willing to move. Some small military forces are moved out to quell any unrest. The offer of vassalisation is restated to Khandesh and Berar (RNG please?).
 * Berar accepts the offer sending back a happy messenger. Khandesh sends back the messengers head.
 * We don't use RNG for anything in this game except the NPC chance, and that is soon to change. In any case, random numbers have never been used for vassalisation. You can just say you vassalized them.
 * OK, thanks for the help.
 * England continues to improve its navy. The trading ports receive ships from all nations, especially Portugal, Castille, France and Scotland, with the prupose ofcopying their technologies and apply them to the English navy. The king calls for naval engineers of the entire world to help him making newer and better ships. To control the operations of Portugal and other nations commercing in the Portuguese territories of the Channel, specially any suspicious action from France, Richard III creates the Bailiwick of Jersey, with special powers to watch the actions in the Portuguese Islands and recruit its militia, so the Portuguese control is just commercial and adminsitrative, while the military is still in English hands. Edmund, 1st Earl of Rutland, the king's son, becomes Bailiff of Jersey. Edward, now created Prince of York (instead of Duke), decides to abandon Portugal, as the marriage will not happen until the next decade, and travel to Dublin. There, he starts preparing the armies in the borders to conquest the lands of Megennis and the O'Neill clans by the next year. The king is prepearing his armies to support Austria against the rebels.
 * Papal States: The Pope notices tensions rising in the Holy Roman Empire concerning Genoa (the empire itself being Roman Catholic), and wishes to remind them that a potential war against Genoa would benefit their ally Milan (a member of the Empire) and the States themselves, and hopes that if full-out war ensues, that little blood should be shed in order to have a peaceful dissolution. He reminds Papal citizens that he was born in Genoa, and believes the state would benefit in the hands of Milan. Later in the year however, Pope Nicholas V begins to feel ill, and churches across the land pray that he recovers. Fewer efforts are made in terms of military expansion, which could cause problems with St. Peter in the next few years. Meanwhile, the members of the Catholic Church are pleased to see that Naples has gained independence once again, and offer it an alliance.
 * Bavaria asks His Eminence, the Pope for an alliance as well as a trade agreement.
 * Papal Diplomacy: On behalf of the Pope Nicholas (who is receiving treatment for his illness), the Catholic Church agrees to the alliance and trade agreement, and if possible, may assist them in the Bavarian unification war.
 * Bavaria D: The King is thrilled to hear of His Eminence's decision and will most certainly allow the Papal States to aid in our Holy endeavor
 * Milan thanks your support, but there won't be war, right now the rebels attack Austria and we hope to make Genoa my own vassal state.
 * Chichen Itza continues Naval buildup. The Navy is put to the test when the Emperor orders the expansion onto the island of Cozumel. The island is taken, but not without several weeks of fierce fighting, partially due to the inadequate Army. The Emperor subequently orders the buildup of the Army. Several insurgent cities in the south have adopted a new religion, which distresses the Emperor terribly. He plans to begin taking control of more cities by the next year.
 * France begins an era of reconstruction, aiming for governmental centralization, economical growth and recovery, and return to pre-war lives. The king realizes the importance of a middle class and declares his support for them by encouraging businesses and trade. The expedition to Italy bears fruit for the first year, as some information such as humanism, realistic art, and Greco-aromas style of architecture reaches to the ears and minds of its scholars, artists, and architects. They begin building a well-modern trading fleet as it wants to compete with the other nations in Europe for trade. The Hundred Years' War has brought military success and vast knowledge, making the country the best place to learn military skill and strategy. They encourage military colleges to study new forms of military skills and strategy to improve the state of the army. Tales of the silk, spices, and gunpowder to the east reach France, as many merchants want to find. New trade route and get easy access. The military begins experimenting with the gunpowder it got its hands on and see what kind of weapons can be made.
 * Ottoman Empire: The Ottoman-Karman War continues with Ottoman forces continuing to drive at the capitol, which is attacked finaly by the Ottomans, if it falls or not I need an algorithm, could someone make one please?
 * Bavaria: The King begins the war of Bavarian Unification in earnest as the King's mounted troops push into Bavaria-Ingolstadt and Bavaria-Landshut with the aid of Bavaria-Struabing, Austria and Brandenburg (someone please do an algorithm). The Royal Court decrees that it is in the will of Almighty God that Bavaria be unified as all Christians should work toward unification. The King announces that any rebel Duke or warlord may be granted forgiveness if He is seen as clean by the Church. The Munich Cathedral continues construction. A new infrastructure work called the Saar Brucken (River Bridge) is constructed in Bavaria. King Andreas asks the King of England if his heir may marry Maria Thurengen, the King's daughter. New roads are constructed to aid in the transport of goods and military throughout Bavaria.
 * Bavaria-Landshut immediately changes sides as the Duke understands he is at his last moment to negotiate. They declare war on Bavaria-Ingolstadt.
 * The King is pleased and allows the Duke to retain certain titles.
 * Richard III fo England anounces that his heir, Edward, is already to marry the Portuguese princess Joana, but his other son, Edmund, will happily marry Maria Thurengen. Richard would like to know what's the current age of Maria, so hec an reconcider if she would be a good wife to Edward or Edmund. England will support Bavaria in its unification war.
 * Maria is 10 years of age and is a fine woman befit for royalty.
 * Then Edmund will marry her, and also he's to become Prince of Calais, so, when the marriage occurs, Maria will reign over that state, that will be a part of the HRE. Edmund travels to Bavaria to help against the anti-unificationists.
 * Ethiopia: The Ethiopian armies march deeper into the Adal Sultanate, crushing most of the Adal armies at the Battle of Harer, and push 900 sq km into the empire. The Emperor focuses a good portion of the empire's resources into the development of numerous castles north of the holy city of Axum, seeking to prevent or deter a Mamluk invasion of the empire with massive fortifications. The focus on developing an education system to train the peasants how to read and write begins in the capital city of Gondar, and the church in Ethiopia is threatened by the throne into cooperating with the emperor's plans for his subjects.
 * ​Aq Qoyunlu expands another 1000 km2 into Golden Horde's territory west of the Caspian. The Slow centralization trend continues. Dulkadir and Razan continue pay for large parts of the Aq Qoyunlu-lular army, which Aq Qoyunlu responds with their martial needs.
 * The Zulu Kingdom continues to remove possible enemy natives from the lands of the Zulu, and establish room for the Zulu people. The King's Council advises to establish a set of laws to prevent possible civil war between the ethnics groups of the Zulu Kingdom. The infrastructure is improved, and the seaport is finished, and is consider to be the main economic center of the Kingdom. The Zulu Army establishes a new set of training maneuvers, and research into new tatics. The Zulu King orders the construction of the Zulu's first vessel to be sent out to contact other tribes and hopefully another major country in Africa.
 * Majapahit spreads its vassals deeper into Papua (well, really just the southern coasts). This made possibile by large amounts spent on improved navies. Majapahit hopes to have most of the islands under its wing. Also, in Borneo, a several tribal confederations on the eastern coast become Majapahit's vassals (also joining the 1000 islands). All of Majapahit's vassals can be counted as one due to extreme balkanization.
 * Korea continues to amp up their military, and explorers are sent as far as they can go. The Explorers Corps is created, with the sole purpose of exploring territory.
 * Tensions with the Hafsid state continue rising as several Mamluk courtmen, including the Copts in power of the financies and most tribe leaders from Libya. More troops are transferred them. Copts continue to gain power and numbers (as do the Syriacs) and more gifts are sent to Alodia.
 * The Swiss Confederacy Decides this year it will build a university in Bern, along with upgrades to the road system, including the establishment of a 3,000 man specialized road-patrol force that patrols the roads, hunting down bandits and the like.
 * Maranid Dynasty: The Dynasty improves the army, raising the military to a strong number of 70,000 in peacetime, though can be raised drastically in war time. Though it is not final. The navy flexes its muscles in the Atlantic, fourteen raider's ship. Ten thousand men are deployed in the south to ward off tribal normadic raids. Immigration is now more official, as the nation is oficially able to establish borders once more, improvements of roads are set to begin soon, but the main thing achieved this year is the improvement of the army overall.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military, continuing to focus upon artillery, though their improvements are not restricted solely to that. King James II keeps hoping that the English and French will have peace. He does dislike that another nation may have an enclave on Ireland soon, but since it is his French ally he is as of yet not upset. He continues to work on consolidating his power over the feuding lords, but with the Livingstones and Douglasses safely defeated, he has no real threat to his power anymore. He does restrict the power of parliament a little more, and they are too weak to resist against the king. Meanwhile, Gaelic continues to be taught, with renewed vigor. The Scots language fails to grow any more, though a significant minority still exists in southern Scotland.
 * Venice is horrified at the sudden outbreak of war in Austria which cuts off a good portion of Venetian trade and drastically increases costs. Venice in retaliation declares full military support for the Austrians as does the Byzantines. Constraction in the Northern Italian part of the republic grounds to a halt as materials from Germanic states fail to arrive thatks to the war. An influential Venetian merchant aquires several printing presses from Mainz and presents them to the Doge. The Doge is impressed and presents the man a position in the Council of Ten as a reward. Venetian engineers are able to reverse engineer the presses and soon start to manufacture their own.
 * Brandenburg accepts the offer from the Teutonic Knights after two years of thinking, even though it will be totally useless. Meanwhile it starts planning to remove all control of Luxembourg over Brandenburg and asks Austria, Bavaria, Saxony, Bohemia, and all other HRE player states to help, and also asks Burgundy to do what Brandenburg shall do and refuses to combat against Austria. Brandenburg also offers far off Novgorod and nearby Denmark (the Kalmar Union really) alliances. Meanwhile since Brandenburg and Aragon shall soon be united through marriage, it seeks to really gain true self government.
 * Vassalizing Pomerania like that is not plausable. However, Poland has agreed to help you. Also Aragon won't be part of the HRE. Non-contiguous.
 * While on the way to go help Bavaria and Austria, Edmund of Rutland leaves a few thousands of men to support Brandenburg in its independence war. He also offers Brandenburg to use provisionally the ports of Calais until they reach a coast of their own.
 * I had expected as much. Brandenburg gratefully accepts aid of Edmund of Rutland and Poland. Poland is offered an alliance and the option to attack the Teutonic Knights together in the future.
 * Aragon decides to support Austria against its rebels. Meanwhile it secretly agrees to support Bradenburg in wars since the two nations will soon be in union. Aragon builds up its military and prepares to invade Bearn. It agrees to the idea of the Holy Union. It offers Castille and Austria alliances. Scotland also offered an alliance. It seeks friendly relations with Naples.
 * Naples was never conquered by Aragon, it was a Personal Union.
 * Aragon and Navarra are in a personal union, it makes no sense invading it, since the same person rules both countries.
 * Oh. NVM then, make that Bearn.
 * Georgia begins to send Orthodox priests throughout the Caucasus region to spread the true faith. A navy begins to be built to protect Georgian interests in the Black Sea and move troops. Georgia expands slightly into the Golden Horde using the terrian against the Mongol forces who are already divided on several fronts. Trade agreements are sent to poland and Venice.
 * Impossible, you don't border the Golden Horde. I've expanded for many turns into that territory.
 * Actually they still do border the Golden Horde. Venice accepts.
 * Poland decides to attack the Teutonic Knights with Lithuania; taking advantage of their weak moment. Poland hears Brandenburg's cry for a coastline and offers to sell them a 50 km strip of land to link Brandenburg to the coast. Brandenburg is also offered an alliance. Lithuania expands 2000 sq km into Golden Horde territory. Poland and Lithuania send supplies to Austria as they do not wish for Hungary to gain strength. They also offer Austria and Bohemia an alliance.
 * Brandenburg gratefully accept. Poland is offered an alliance.
 * Saxony: The Elector, with the help of some Imperial troops, has managed to quell about 80% of the unrest, and now only small pockets remain in anarchy. The Elector begins pondering th idea of arming some of his foot-soldiers with arquebuses, and some armourers are sent to Venice to procure about two hundred.
 * Tibet asks Siam for an alliance for mutual defense against the looming threat the Ming Dynasty, and also for economic purposes. New monastries are built, and plans for long roads connecting distant monastries and villages are made.
 * Oman expands 3,000 px northwards into Bedouin territory as Omani fishermen move northwards to be able to fish with less competition. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean continues to boom. Omani merchants with the help of the Omani navy establish an Omani colony on the island of Socotra. The Socotra colony gives Omani ships a stopping of point when travelling to go trade with the East African city states. Muscat continues to be built.
 * Milan helps Austria against the rebels, the economy grows up and the arts, arquebuses are manufactured after research, The printing presses are investigated and builded. The influence over D'Asti and Montferrat is increased.
 * The Lakota Tribes: As Akecheta"Fighter" gains more followers, more chiefs step down allowing him to take over numerous tribes. The Tribes under Akecheta, he put's in new laws. Law requires all males of age from 10 up to fufill jobs and service for their people, he requires more population and requires all women of birthing age to have as much children as possible excempting them from tribal jobs. Sages are required to serve military, scientific and tribal needs. Meanwhile Akecheta still gives premission to scouts all ready exploring to fufill their duty.
 * Muscovy expands 1000 km into the Golden Hordes territory. The Duke recovers, and personally makes a speech to the Muscovian troops. Meanwhile, aid is sent to the Novogorodians in the shape of a division of troops. Meanwhile, a very basic, slow, and generally rubbish version of the Printing Press is made in Muskova.


 * Too early for you guys to get it.
 * The remaining Oirat tribes surrender in March of this year. Oirat is broken up into three military districts for now as local governments are set up. Dong Oirat, Xi Oirat, and Zho Oirat (East, West, and Central Oirat respectively). Roads through the area are constructed as work begins on integrating the former Khanate into China.
 * Can Scandinator (talk) get a map to add this?

1455
 ''' Mongol refugees from the Oirats Khanate pour into the Chatagai Khanate. The massive numbers destabilize the slowly collapsing Chatagai. '''

''' The Buryats are catalyzed into founding the Khanate of Buryatia by the rebel Jurchen tribes. The rebel Jurchen use their prominent position within the new nation to intergate themselves into the Buryat leadership. Their intergration into Buryatia will eventually lead to the formation of the new Jurchen dialect of the Buryat language. The Jurchens, having coverted to Buddhism in the time they spent migrating to the Buryat lands, officially spread the religion as a means of increasing their power within the new nation. '''

''' Wales collapses to England after the old kings death leads to a succession crisis. '''

 The Aztec Famine ends 

''' Khandesh, Malwa, Mandla and Gona unite to face the threats of the Bahmani and Delhi. '''

''' Ryukyu's king escapes to Japan and hires a group of ninjas to reclaim his kingdom. '''

''' Hungary seizes the opportunity to reclaim its coastline and invades Venice. '''

''' Alodia agrees to Mamluk vassalization. '''

''' The Duchy of Upper Austria changes its name to the Duchy of Styria to distance themselves from the Austrians. '''


 * Alvise Cadamosto, known in Portugal as Luís Cadamosto, explores from the Gambia river to the Geba river, also exploring the Bissagos islands. in the Gambia's mouth, noticing the almost disappearance of the polar star, he sketches the first representation of the Crux constellation. Meanwhile, Portugal continues building up its army. Meanwhile, The King grants Fernando de Bragança, son of Afonso I, Duke of Bragança, the title of Marquess of Vila Viçosa. His brother, Afonso, is granted the title of Marquess of Valença. Meanwhile, Isabela de Coimbra gives birth to a son, which she names Afonso. Unlike João (born in 1451), he survives the year.
 * Korea continues to fund their Explorer Corps. Taiwan continues to be settled.
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against, expansion continues up the 千島列島 (Chishima Islands) a bit more and the Ainu there are also fought against. Jūzō Ayase writes a new story, this time about a young warrior on his quest to defeat some, specifically.


 * Papal States: Despite several months of treatment, the Catholic Church announces the death of Pope Nicholas V. Dismay runs around the land as Nicholas is buried in Rome, and prayers go out to him and his family. Pope Callixtus III is elected Pope in April. Callixtus, known for despising Nicholas’ diplomacies as Pope, announces that he is taking a turn for the nation, and has cancelled any military efforts to in any way attack Genoa, instead blessing them to be peacefully admitted to Milan. He states, "It is in no way in the Lord Gods’ intentions to end the lives of the innocent for which can be resolved through peace. This is not what Jesus teaches us." He wishes for a greater relationship with the Duchy of Milan as well as the Venetian republic, which have been dwindling. Meanwhile, high ambitions are set for the continued efforts to unite St. Peter into the Papal States. As well, the Pope blesses the concept for an establishment of a Catholic territory/vassal on the coast of Hafsid Tunisia, to better influence Roman Catholicism in northern Africa, and allows a greater expansion of the navy (an algorithm is probably necessary to determine how much land can be captured, if any). Plus, the Pope offers supply aid to Venice in the Hungarian invasion.
 * Milan congratulates the Pope for the recent triumphs and thanks God for your victory. We want to establish trade between us.
 * the Burgundy duchy continues building up its fleet now having about 16 new ships and the four ships exploring the Mediterranean and the England's shores, trading the fleet continues growing by commands of the Duke Philip III, the Duchy ask Hungary an alliance.
 * Swiss Confederacy upgrades and expands its military
 * Aq Qoyunlu expands another 1000 km2 into the Golden Horde through the useage of bribing and alliances, however, this time the expansion is along the Georgian Border of the Golden Horde. Dulkadir and Razan have some economic instability due to the funding of Aq Qoyunlu.
 * Muscovy finishes its war with the Golden Horde (gaining 10% of their land). Military Modernization begins. Also, the Tsar begins an economic stimulus program. Meanwhile, three more divisions aid the Novogorodians.
 * The Zulu Kingdom begins to expands 500 square miles northward and 500 square miles southward, adding a total of 1,000 square miles to the Zulu Kingdom. Following their expansion, the Zulu Army begins to mop up resistant natives, and any other threats to the Zulu. The Zulu Seaport is finished, and construction on an official capital city begins. The Zulu Council passes a series of laws to limit the power of Zulu, and protect citizens from his abusive power.
 * Georgia expands farther northeast along the border with the Crimean Khanate into Mongol territory. A series of forts is built along Georgia's eastern border in case the advancing Turks get too ambitious. Infrastructure is improved focusing on the roads in rural areas and increasing the capacity of the western ports. An alliance offer is sent to Muscovy, Poland and Epirus.
 * With most of the opposition submiting to Akecheta, at last the Lakota tribes are unified into a nation. Akecheta declares himself High Chieftain and takes several wives whom three of them are from three of the opposing chiefs. As newly High Chieftain of the Lakota, Akecheta creates a Hierarchy-Monarchy type Government in which his heir sons will take High Chieftain position once he dies. Akecheta improves the military system, improves the weaponry and builds more settlements. The Nation contines to expand North and West and the Birthrate continues to rise.
 * Brandenburg continues building up its army and newly bettered navy (thank you very much Poland) in preparation for Luxembourgish defeat. It asks BURGUNDY, SAXONY, MILAN, Bohemia, and France for help. NOVGOROD and the KALMAR UNION are offered alliances. Brandenburg tests its newfound capabilites by sending two ships to the OTL Faroe Islands (plausible) and Southestern Iceland each although the ones that go to Iceland return deciding that the area will not be of much use, but not without one of them staying there. (Plausible?) Meanwhile Frederick II dies and Karl I, king of the Crown of Aragon becomes the new elector with Wilhelmina at his side. Their son Wilhelm is born. Brandenburg sends military aid to Venice against Hungary and urges its allies and compatriots to do the same. It asks Denmark if it can buy the small outlet that's part of Denmark but next to Mecklenburg and Pomerania.
 * Burgundy: We will aid if you need us, we are glad to help a German nation.
 * Milan: We also will help. The rightful Emperor must prevail!
 * Aragon continues to build up its military to invade Bearn. The King, also Electorate (or electorate consort?) asks Naples if it is interested in rejoining Aragon through union again. It sends a few ships to Brandenburg to help it enlarge and empower its navy. The King also asks if his son can be betrothed to the heiress of any country, especially Castille, France or Naples. Meanwhile, it also supports Venice since Brandenburg is. It also supports Wales. Diplomatic ties with Luxembourg, if any, are severed.
 * Richard III is happy to see Wales again in English hands, and sends John de Mowbray, 4th Duke of Norfolk, to keep the country under control. Edward, Prince (no longer Duke) of York, is sent to supervise the construction of the new fleet, and he learns about naval tactics and technology. Many humanist artists and philosophers are received in England. Edmund of Rutland is sent to officially prupose Maria to marry him, while his main counsellor and true commander of the English forces in Germany, Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter, leads the troops in battle against Hungary and Albert VI's men. The king asks Venice for an alliance, seeing the mutual need for protection. Richard Neville, in Calais, commands the forces supporting Brandenburg against Luxembourg, while William Neville, 1st Earl of Kent, leads the troops supporting Bavaria-Munchen. Richard asks Aragon for an alliance.
 * Aragon will accept this alliance only if England gives Wales some degree of autonomy.
 * I would usually have no problem accepting this, but, I must ask... Why in the heavens does Aragon even care about Wales?
 * Because Brandenburg doesn't really like England and is close to Burgundy, thusly also France, and thusly also Scotland, and thusly also Wales. All very wonderful.
 * Again, why doesn't Brandenburg like England when England is supporting it in any way possible and is sorrounded by English allies (such as Burgundy). England is in peace with both France and Scotland, and Wales is not even a civilized country, in the sense most european at the time would accept, so you supporting Wales in this circumstances is like me supporting Granada (a country I'm not related with in any way, but I have to dislike for cultural matters) just to show you how much I dislike Aragon.
 * Oh. NVM them I thought England was a trading partner and France an ally, not vice versa.
 * Sorry I didn't post last turn. Austria thanks everyone for their support, and pledges that they will be rewarded. The Austrian army, having been prepared, swarms into Styria, and they quell most of the disorder in the country. Even in this difficult time, Frederick III issues the unification treay, which will be displayed on the HRE page, All MEMBERS PLEASE LOOK AT IT. He also wishes to talk to the Venetian Doge soon. Helena gives birth to a daughter, Maria Anna Hapsburg.
 * France warns that Bearn is a vassal of France and demands Aragon step down. France is outraged it invaded its ally Wales, asking why would they do such a thing. Meanwhile, the government continues to convert its vassal states into provinces. The scholars, artists,and architects continue to pour information to France. Numerous books are sent to libraries in numerous cities, scholars have brought the printing press back, humanists return with realistic ar designs, and architects write their studies of Greco-Roman architecture. France begins to develop a strong navy so that they can establish control of the seas. They copy ship designs from Portugal and Italy and then try to study their designs to find any possible improvements. The government begins rebuilding the economy, encouraging the growth of the middle class. While the reforms are going well, some nobles criticize some of the loss of their rights, yet prove lodges keep them from revolting.
 * Bearn is in the influence sphere of France, it's not a vassal. Also, I must remind again, Wales is not an organized state to be allied with, specially since the unique thing France and Wales had in common was to be in war with England, and it does not make them allies.
 * Papal States D: The Pope requests that France, as well as any other of its allies (such as England or Venice) to assist them in the "invasion" of Tunisia to establish Catholic influence in Africa.
 * England is, at the moment, incapable to support so many fronts of war, as they're already participating in three different wars in Germany and its still working on reparations for the war with France and other arrangements for the conquest of Ireland. Anyway, the king congratulates the new Pope for his election and asures him total support in any economical matter he must to face, and promisses to support any military campaign in the future.
 * French Diplomacy: They cannot, as they are in the mist of reconstruction, but since they do support the Pope's ambitions, they agree to send aid in the form of mercenaries.
 * Chichen Itza: The Emperor orders that all cities practicing the new religion submit to the rule of Chichen Itza. It begins methodically moving south from city-state to city-state, purging it of the infidels and incorperating it into the Empire. The Emperor is pleased, because his plan is working. The religion wasn't a big problem, but he used it to motivate his people. The Army is increased, in case of attack, and the Navy continues building its might. The ships begin going farther and farther from the mainland, testing their new abilities.
 * The Manchurians continue to expand their territory northwards.
 * Epirus: After many years of recruiting, the military and navy is quite a bit larger than it was in 1450. Epirus pledges aid to Venice to use to protect themselves from the Hungarians. The Despot, Leonardo Tocco thinks about a unified Balkans north of the Peloponnese peninsula and Venetian holdings to defend themselves from the Ottomans, and thus announces The Despotate of Epirus is now a Kingdom. He renames Angelokastron to Leonardople, in the old Byzantine style, and entertains the idea of a colony or colonies in North Africa. Lezhe is close to being reformed, and the Despot now King anticipates Lezhe's army becoming part of Epirus'. Greco-Roman art and archetecture is especially popular in Epirus, and King Tocco I orders several of the "printing presses" for royal use.
 * Bohemia keeps on trying to restore order to the country using its now completed army.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military by order of the king, who also increases naval capacity for the land. The Scots begin to trade with France mor
 * Saxony: The armourer returns from Venice with enough arquebuses for about one small regiment of foot soldiers. The Elector uts this new unit to work, and almost all of the country is now back in order. The Elector decides to build a cathedral in Coburg to thank God for his victory over the rebels/rogues.
 * Milan's military is increased and upgraded with new weapons, uniforms, trainig, etc. Many marriages between the Houses Sforza and Gonzaga happens, tightening the relations between Montferrat, Mantua and Milan. D'Asti is turn to a vassal of the Sforza (is this pausible?). Print presses are built to be used by the Sforza. Some battalions are moved to the Genoa border (only as a persuasive method) as the Sforza spend money bribing different Genoese politicians. Two hundred poor Milanese are moved to different places in Genoa as influence-colonies. Most of the army is helping the German states against rebels and Luxembourg, or the Pope.
 * Bavaria: Fully supports the holy Roman Emperor and asks that those whom may not have signed the unification treaty do so. The Munchen Cathedral continues to be built, drawing artisans from all segments of Europe. Hungary is declared a state enemy. Let it be known that Bavaria will support the Emperor always. King Andreas begins a massive public works system throughout the recently united Bavarian countryside, bring much need roads, river ferrys, wells, and business to all portions of Bavaria. The King announces His plan to merge Wurttenberg into Bavaria to help ensure national stability. The King further announces His endorsement for the New Pope and offers his condolenses to the bereft. He announces that Bavaria will fight to establish the Holy Church in Tunsia. Bavaria declares Luxembourg a national enemy and will aid Brandenburg.
 * The Mamluk Empire sends some military support into the Hafsid land, hoping to both expulse the Christian threat from the Islamic world and weaken the Hafsid population by making the war more drawn-out and harder for the North African state. In the east, Copts and Syriacs continue to rise in population, with some of the most extremist Syriacs asking to move and spread their language back into their "homeland", Aq Qoyunlu-held Mesopotamia. The Mamluks, however, afraid of any trouble this might cause in Aq Qoyunlu, deny any legal passing through the borders.
 * Oman sends military aid to help the Mamluks take over Hafsid Tunisia.
 * Serbia: The King brings many villages, throughout Serbia, together. Some rebel villages popup, claiming to be the true leader of Serbia, though rather than use violence, King Branković says that village leaders will be made nobels, at his new Beograd Castle, which is expected to not be completed for 20 years (Not be complete until 1472 at the earliest).
 * Denmark continues To upgrade its military and navy, with the navy having been expanded consistently since the king made his proclamation. Military aid is Sent to Venice, To assist their efforts against the Hungarian invasion.
 * Venice thanks Denmark for the aid and attacks the Hungarians in Dalmatia. The Doge decided to seek Imperial Protection and requests Austria for supplies. The Byzanite Empire also immediately sends what troops it has to defend against Hungary. Venetian agents convince the Croatian rebels to attack Hungary instead of Venice in return for greater rewards.
 * Bavaria sends financial aid and supplies to Venice.
 * Oman expands 1,000 sq km northwards into Bedouin territory as Omani fishermen move northwards to be able to fish with less competition. Oman also expands 2,000 sq km southwards into the desert as several Bedouin tribes pledge alligence to Oman. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean continues to boom. Tensions grow in Socotra as Omani merchants and navy expand their territory on Socotra as a large new sea port begins to be constructed. This annoys the Socotra locals as they see this as an invasion of their island, and so they start a campaign of resistance and attacks against Omani holdings in Socotra. Sultan Omar ibn al Khattabwith is appalled at the attacks by the Socotra locals, so the Sultan sends the Omani navy and a few detachments of the Omani army to Socotra to subdue the locals. The Socotra colony expands by 1000 sq km as the army seizes land from the locals and gives it to the new Omani settlers. Some of the natives in Socotra decide to emigrate and become Omani citizens, this campaign to assimilate the Socotra locals with the Omani begins to pick up speed as Oman helps out Socotra locals improve their living standards. Oman also begins trading with Adal and negotiations also begin with Adal about forming an alliance.
 * Siam: the royal army is now using in much larger amounts firearms and the war in Cambodia continues and Forces push further in with the intention of establishing a puppet state that will be loyal to Siam. Plans to spread south continue. The infrustructure continues to improve and trade with the malay states expand. The Japanese alliance is accepted after much deliberation. The tax system is reformed and the centralization of power continues.
 * China continues to rebuild the Oirat Military Zones and connecting the former Khanates to China. Siam is offered a non-aggression pact (the Chinese nobility has been considering boosting relations with them for some time). Meanwhile, the military is expanded a bit.
 * The Siamese King accepts the Chinese offer and a diplomat is dispatched to China to initiate formal relations with China and with the hope of acquiring Chinese technology to improve Siam.
 * The Maximum Horde Territory is taken. The Novgorodian Forces retreat to their home city, and they are greeted with a hero's welcome. The Novgorodians send men to Europe (Most importantly wherever the Printing press was invented) to learn of ships and the new technologies. The Posadnik looks closely for oportunities to modernize Novgorod. There is discussion of sending people to Arabia and the Ottoman Empire as there are rumors that medical practice is more effective there. The first Novgorodian gunsmith opens up shop.

1456
''' The Chatagai Khanate officially collapses. The remnants of the Chatagai government manage to stabilize a small southern portion of their former territory. The rest of the former country is divided between the newly-established Kazakh Khanate and the resurrected Oirat Khanate. The Kazakh Khanate is the most powerful, as the Neo-Oirat Khanate had only taken over the eastern regions closest to their former homeland. '''

''' Part of the eastern regions of the Golden Horde declare independance as the Khanate of Sibir. The Golden Horde, its power shattered, has no ability to regain the lost territory. The Sibirians are able to seize most of the Golden Horde's territory in Asia. '''

''' Small complaints are held in Northern Europe, where both the Muslims and the Papacy are so distant that it seems useless to pay large amounts of money to fund Rome's war. These voices are quickly silenced by Catholic noblemen. '''


 * I removed the Sibir Khanate bit, because to get to the Sibir Tartar lands, the Kazakhs would pretty much need to conquer the entire Golden Horde, which they are in no position to do. 
 * I adjusted it so that Sibir only declares independance. The Golden Horde, as it's collapsing, would still be helpless to stop them. I'm going to make the Kazakhs turn them into a vassal when they have the ability to do so.


 * Umm, I thought the war was in Tunis.


 * Diogo Gomes explores the Gambia river, and, like Alvise Cadamosto, reaches the Geba river. Meanwhile, the military continues being built up.
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa also sends a little bit of trained samurai and some supplies to help the Ryūkyū King reclaim his kingdom. and Jūzō Ayase writes another story: the young warrior goes to defeat some, though one of them proves to be a challange.
 * Siamese forces continue to push the initiative in Cambodia and more forces are sent to try to break the Cambodian fighting spirit. Expansion of infrastructure continues. The subsidies granted to religion are increased. Trade with the Malay states is expanded.
 * Chichen Itza shifts its focus to cities on the western coast, hoping to gain more power before going south. However, they stay within Mayan territory, not encroaching on any Zapotec-held lands. Ships return to the city, reporting that they have discovered a new land in the East (Western Cuba). The Emperor orders an exploration team to go search the new land.
 * Aq Qoyunlu expands another 1000 km2 into Golden Horde's territory olong the Border with Georgia (try to spread thin if possible). The Sultans of Dulkadir Ramazan have been executed by the Sultan of Aq Qoyunlu for not paying taxes, and has put in some of their relatives, who are viewed to be more submissive to the Sultan. The New Sultanate, however, has changed its approach towards financing th Aq Qoyunlu military by giving Military aid itself, henceforth they both declared their support for the Hafsids. Aq Qoyunlu has made a small state called Assyrians for some of the "New Assyrians" as long as they pledge alliegance to the Sultan, and all of his wars, taxes and other laws.
 * Oman expands 1,000 sq km northwards into Bedouin territory as Omani fishermen move northwards to be able to fish with less competition. Oman also expands 2,000 sq km southwards into the desert as more Bedouin tribes pledge alligence to Oman. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, East Indies and Indian Ocean continues to boom. Oman expands into Socotra by 1000 sq km as more of the natives in Socotra decide to assimilate into Oman. Muscat is rebuilt and is a much more modern city now and much easier to defend. Oman forms an alliance with Adal, mostly done to help protect Adal from any more Ethiopian expansion.
 * Maranid: The Dynasty improves roads across the kingdom, establishing more patrol to stop raiders, thus establishing the government more. The Maranid Dynasty imposes taxes on Christian Traders, though not much.
 * The Zulu Army continues mop up defiant natives in the new Zulu Territories, while the cooperating natives and tribes are left alone. Construction on the capital city continues, and the King's Mansion is halfway completed, while other major buildings are 25% complete. The Zulu Council reorganizes the interior of the Zulu Kingdom into districts, with each one being ruled by the majority ethnic group in that district. The Zulu Council establishes a court system, which will be subdivided into: national, district, and village court. National Court deals with government officials or district disputes; district deals with large disputes between cities; and village deals with individuals or groups.
 * Bahmani Sultanate begins to expand fiercely east to cut off expansion from the south, expanding 2000 sq km into Gajapati. Boats are also sent to vassalise the Sinhalese kingdoms. Bahmani offers a treaty to Vijayanagara offering to fully respect each other's territorial boundaries (e.g. avoid expanding into each other). The Sultan also offers to Gondwana that the country be absorbed into the Bahmani Sultanate, in return for which the Sultan will be built an enormous palace wherever in the territory he wishes, forever to be staffed by 200 servants and concubines, and that he will never want for any food, drink or woman he wishes. The Sultanate in any case expands secretly 1000 sq km into Gondwana.
 * Muscovy, having annexed a large part of the Golden Horde, brings its armies back from all other countries, and starts to modernize them and build them up. The economic stimulus plan continues. Meanwhile, The armies stage a border fight with Rostov (though Rostov is not actually involved). Several messages condemning them begin, as well as a number of speeches. There is a build up to war....
 * I'm still wondering how this whole Horde thing will work...especially with Novgorod...and also, I would like to conquer Crimea before 1500...if it weren't for Novgorod, you would have lost the war with the Horde big time (the only reason the Horde didn't have 80+ points is because they attacked first, and that's because Novgorod decided to say not any more to paying tribute...so take that into account before you start taking all the territory for yourself)
 * Didn't since Muskova aided Novogorod, the Novogorodians didn't lose their war, but rather won it. So we're square.
 * I was thinking for future: We Split Tver, Moscow Gets Ryazan, Rostov, Tver and Yaroslavl, Novgorod gets Pskov back under its belt, Kazan and Sibir...we support each other in those conquests...deal? (I think that its legal to basically scare the other Russian states into submission as like vassals or annex them without war for military protection after one of the three is captured...because of the common culture, language, religion and culture. )
 * Korea continues to amp up their military, as well as fund their Explorers Corps. The interior continues to be revised, with many incompetent generals, officials, and others removed from service. Many officials and generals are also executed, for war profiteering and other crimes.
 * Georgia begins to upgrade the city of Tbilisi focusing on the university hoping the city will look more like a western European one in the near future. Georgia begins to exert some control over Trebizond using their new fleet hoping to help maintain the Orthodox presence in that area. Expansion to the northeast just above the Turkish expansions continues.
 * The Manchurians decide to forgo mainland expansion in order to focus more on the improvement of national infrastructure. The port facilities at Hǎishēnwǎi are a particular high priority for improvement, as the current facilities are woefully inadequate for the amount of trade coming in from China, Dai Viet, Korea and the Ashikaga Shogunate. The Manchurians also begin massively improving the national road network, as most communities are only linked by pitiful dirt roads. The Manchurians also begin a tradition of strict city planning that will result in some of the most beautiful cities in East Asia. The Manchurians continue expanding their foothold on Huatai Island, and it is planned to have the entire island under Manchurian control by 1475.
 * The Duke of Florence agrees to fully support the Holy Roman Emperor. He sends troops and supplies as tribute upon signing the Unification Treaty. Emessiaries are sent to neighboring states and attempt to gain support for the Treaty.
 * Lakota: Akecheta reforms the Lakota into a united confederacy. He expands the nation North and west by sending settlers to the areas. Military weapons and military laws are updated, settlements are updated and made bigger and Birthrate rises. Military and Laborer population rises also.
 * You can't unite as a nation, build up your military and expand in one turn.
 * Ethiopia: Ethiopian forces push 1,200 sq km into Adal brushing the smaller Muslim forces aside, and capture their Sultan before he can escape to Mogadishu. Back in Ethiopia, Emperor Yaqob sees to the development of the nation's new port at OTL Massawa, and orders its development into the empire's primary center of trade outside of the highlands.
 * Scotland continues its build-up of the military and army. Some noblemen complain about the large amounts of money being sent to the Pope, but King James II tolerates no religious dissent in his army.
 * Papal States: The Pope is pleased with the expansion efforts in Hafsid, though reports come back that there are mixed results in the invasion, and without a decisive victory, the expedition may have to continue for another year or two. Military and naval expansion continues in order to better establish Catholicism on the Cape of Alfons. The Catholic Church hopes to make peace with the Hafsids when victory goes as plans, thereby reducing casualties. His Holiness blesses all those brave men who had served in the establishment, and prayers are chanted throughout the land for their safe return. He also very much appreciates the international support that the Papal States have received, and states that any other international help is always welcome.
 * Austria and the Holy Roman Emperor thanks Florence, and the doge in particular, for his loyalty and aid. The war against the rebels appears to be turning in favor for the Empire, and with the Croatians turned against Hungary it is expected that they will fall back in line now that Austria and the Croatians are fighting the same enemy. Frederick's advisors persuade him not to directly annex Tyrolia upon its defeat, but instead vassalize it. The emperor declares support for the Pope, but given the Empire's current condition, cannot supply aid at this time.


 * Ottoman empire: For many years the Ottoman Karaman war has raged, and still the Ottomans fight the Karmans for what is over five years now, and a battle occurs destroying the main Karaman army, soon Ottoman troops run freely throughout the country after the capitol is captured. Karamans vassal is then turned into an Ottoman vassal state, and the ottomans ask if they can annex all or most of the Karamans since the war lasted 5+ years.
 * No. even if the war lasted four years, this only means that you can get 7,7% of their territory and this isn't enough to vassalize them.
 * Brandenburg continues building up its navy. Meanwhile, the birth of the third child of the rulers is celebrated. It is a boy, his name is Friedrich Wilhelm. Brandenburg declares revolution against Luxembourg.
 * Bavaria: The King officially announces the merging of Bavaria and Wurttemberg into a single entity with Wurttemberg as a vassal subservient to the King of Bavaria, all nobles are granted titles in The Grand Duchy of Bavaria, helping to ease the transition. Work continues on the Munchen Cathedral, reliquary is built to house the Holy Hand of St. Paul and will be kept as a treasure of Christendom, all are encouraged to view it upon its finished housing. The King orders a shift in the nation's policy to focus more on infrastructure and improving the way of life for all Bavarians, many new churches are formed. The city of Mainz receives its first printing press and prints the Bible in both Latin and German. Knopf Publisher is born as a religous publishing institute.
 * ALL HRE MEMBERS PLEASE VIEW THE HRE PAGE UNDER TALK.
 * Milan: Builds up the army, some forces are send to help Austria and Branderburg. The Pavia university receives a printing press. Alessandro Sforza, lord of Pesaro joins the Pope in the war against the heretics. Milan's humanist artists fluorish and start working with Pavia. With Genoese help Milan finish the a ship, that is send to help the Pope with supplies.
 * Saxony: The entire Electorate has finally been brought back to order. Work continues on the Coburg Cathedral, but it will still be many years before it is finished. A local Bishop purchases some "printed" Bibles. The Elector makes a rule stating that local nobles must be able to supply him with a small unit of arquebusiers, since he has seen the potential for the new weapons. The Elector asks the Prince of Anhalt if a union between their two countries would be possible (by a marriage between Ernest, prince of Saxony, and a princess of Anhalt.)
 * France's scholars, artists and architects have brought many ideas from Italy to France, advancing the intellect of Paris and the rest of the country. The country continues to convert its many vassals and other French states in its sphere to provinces. They continue to send mercenaries to the Papal States as they do support the campaign in Tunis. They also send some military expertise to the Pope's military advisors so they can be more successful. The designs of the caravel from Portugal are copied and sent to France, who begins making their own fleet of ships.
 * Tibet again attempts to contact Siam for an alliance. Preparations for a nationwide military begin, in order to allow Tibet to defend itself. Missionaries contact Himalayan monastries, in order to chart territory and prepare for new "monastery" roads.
 * Siamese Troops find the Tibetan diplomats and welcome them to the Royal Court where the proposal will be looked at.
 * Venice smashes the Hungarian army in the Battle of Dalamtia and pushes into Hungarian territory. By the end of the campaign the Hungarian troops, disorganized and shaken, retreat to Buda. Venice annexs the last part of the Hungarian coastline and establishes Croatia as a buffer state. The Doge is pleases at the result of the war and waits for the Empire's response.
 * The Grand Duchy of Bavaria is pleased with the outcome and congratulates Venice on a good victory against our most hated enemy.
 * England asks Venice for an alliance.
 * Frederick III suggests that Hungary becomes a vassal of the HRE while Venice maintains its vassal of Croatia.
 * Serbia: A monarchy is officially established in Belgrade, where about 40-50% of the country is in support of the new King. Religion is also used, as the Serbian Orthodox Church holds much power among Serbs, with a new Cathedral that is being built in Belgrade, though may take over 50 years to build, though it will be located within the castle's walls. Despite a shaky alliance with Hungary, the Serbian Army of Hungary had already moved back to their homeland, leaving Hungary to lose its coastline.
 * Majapahit continues building up its navy. An explorer from Majapahit leads an expedition that goes as from as Japan and Persia (though the expedition will continue for the next 4 years). Majapahit's vassals expand into borneo more.
 * A Siamese mission is sent to Majapahit to discuss a trade agreement and a possible alliance in the future.
 * China expands its defensive military as new firearms are built. Plans for some firearms are sent to Siam under the condition that these plans are not released to anyone for ten years.
 * Burdgundy: initiates building up its army and with the 32 ships a small patrol fleet is implemented in the coast and the other 10 ships begin scouting the north atlantic while the remaining 20 ships start mapping northwestern african coast and set small outposts in the Canary islands, unification pacts is asked to Friesland, Utrecht, Cleves, and Munster(RNG PLEASE)
 * ​Sorry, but I don't think four independent states will voluntarily join you just because you asked, that kind of things don't happen.
 * England continues developing its naval technology, with many engineers from Portugal and Italy working on new types of carabels and carracks. Richard III starts seeking philosophers and artists from the Low Countries instead of Italy. William Neville takes command of his troops in battle against Albert VI's rebels. Edmund, Earl of Rutland, travels to Calais, where he becomes officially heir of a new princedom. Richard III remained as prince, however, but he asks the Emperor to this little new principality to join the Empire. Richard Neville leaves some troops fighting in Luxemborug while he and most the troops go to Hungary to support Austria.
 * Frederick III fully supports Calais's entry into the Holy Roman Empire.
 * Australian Aborigines: A boy by the name of Allunga is born to a young couple living in the Nuunga tribe in southern Australia. He appears to be strong and healthy, and the family rejoices.

1457
''' Oirat refugees continue to travel into the remains of the Chatagai Khanate. With the Oirat Khan being an exile, he has very loose control of his territory, and much of it is in civil disarray. The Chatagai continue to collapse, as small Khans declare their independence from a shattered empire. The Kazakhs attempt to stop any more Oirat Mongols from entering their territory, but they are unsuccessful at stopping the raids from destabilizing much of their eastern territory. '''

When I wrote of the Neo-Oirat Khanate I was thinking that a new Khan had risen to power when they moved to the Chatagai Khanate.

I altered the event
 * Portugal continues preparing its army, along with developing its naval technology. Meanwhile, Isabel de Coimbra gives birth to another son, which is called João.
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase writes another story: the young warrior continues defeating some Tengu, and eventually runs into a along the way.
 * Muscovy concludes its economic development plan. Military buildup continues with the 'border conflict' with Rostov, and it has grown into a series of skirmishes. Troops Buildup occurs on the borders of Tver and Rostov also.
 * Novgorodians establish a military "base" near the Tver border to monitor the position, especially since the government is not very stable since the expulsion of the Tatars from Rus. The Novgorodians first hear from one of their European envoys about a machine that can print...this is taken very joyously by the Novgorodian traders, as it can be a way to make it cheaper to advertize themselves and sell other products such as books without the use of monks that make illuminated manuscripts. Envoys are sent to Arabia and Tsargrad (Constantinople) to learn of medicine. Further co-operation is liked with Moscow due to their combined efforts in destroying the Mongols. The Veche agrees to all the proposals above...thought are brought up about sending a team to China to learn of fireworks and gunpowder....
 * Cosimo de' Medici chooses to set aside an exorbitant sum of money on setting up several art schools, planning to increase Florence's culture over time. The remaining budget is used to work on equipping the militia with guns, replacing their old weapons.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military on King James II's request. He sends money to the Papal States to help them recover from the war, as he is a loyal Catholic. This makes some nobles grumble, but they are easily silenced by James II, the new, powerful king of Scotland.
 * Papal States: The Pope is thankful for the funding, and offers a trade agreement.
 * Aq Qoyunlu begins to train its generals in military strategy. Aq Qoyunlu proposes an alliance with the Crimean Khanate, which it procrastinates on answering.
 * Frederick III offers his brother Albert VI a deal: Tyrolia will become a separate state in dynastic union with Austria, and in exchange the war will end. Albert accepts, and the Duchy of Tyrolia is created. I'll create a map of the division later. Also, can I do this? Frederick III also celebrates Venice's entry into the Holy Roman Empire. With the Mongolian Khans falling, the Emperor offers them refuge in part of the Black Sea territory, should they need to flee.
 * It's your nation so you can do what you want with it. As long as you think it's a plausible event to happen, you can do whatever.
 * Siamese forces near the Cambodian capital after several years of fighting. The King decides he will at the end of the war only claim the lands that are directly connected to Siam's border to successfully show Siamese power to other states in the region. The expansion south has proven to be of more interest to the king. Cambodia will be turned into a puppet state or broken into smaller states to remove a possible future rival. Trade increases and Siam accepts China's gift is far more interested in other Chinese inventions such as printing and other ones which would greatly increase Siamese economic and political efficiency.
 * Papal States: On the last day of January, His Holiness the Pope announces the overall success in the Hafsid invasion, and requests peace with the Hafsids and their allies. He proclaims the territory won the Cape of Alfons, and begins the process of building Catholic churches and cathedrals. A new port in order to manage Papal ships and protect from Hafsid piracy. Several missionaries are sent, though under protection for their safety and well-being. The Pope also blesses the military men who had fought for the expansion of Roman Catholicism, and statues are made in honour of those who had perished. Thousands of prayers are made for them, and are positive they will be greatly rewarded in Heaven. He also greatly thanks the international support the States had received, and vow to aid any of them in the event of dispute. As well, the Catholic Church announces its request that armed conflict not take place in the foreseeable future.
 * The Manchurians continue their cohesive infrastructure upgrade program. The captial of Harbin has begun the tranformation that will turn it into one of the most cosmopolitan capitals of East Asia. Construction has been completed on the Emperor's new palace, which quickly becomes one of Harbin's most beloved landmarks. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island.
 * The Zulu expands another 500 sqaure miles northward and 500 sqm eastward, adding to another 1000 square miles under the control of the Zulu Kingdom. The Zulu Army begins to remove defiant natives from the territory of the Zulu. The Zulu Capital is halfway completed, and will be finished next year. The Zulu launch its first small boat, and begins to draw up a expedition toward the north and southern parts of the coastline and the possibility of islands.
 * Bavaria: The Bavarian people celebrate the news of the Holy Crusade's success and are joyed to have their soldiers return home from war. Bavaria is officially united in paper this year after Bavaria-Ingolstadt finally agreed to the Unification Treaty last year. The King announces His will to annex Baden and give it to Wurttemberg to form the nation Baden-Wurttemberg. Emissaries are sent to Baden to strike a deal, reminding the Baden leadership of Bavarias' recent successes as well as Wurttemberg's level of freedom. The King wishes that there be no war for the forseeable future and does not build up the already substantial military force this year, instead He funds vast infrastructure improvements and celebrates Rennassiance Art. The Munchen Cathedral begins to hold mass, despite being only 60% complete. It is already one of the wonders of Christendom. The King announces His Son Andreas II will be heir to His throne and sends him abroad to England and after to the Papal States for instruction. The King announces His marriage to His second wife Matild Serosa, the beautiful heir to the Serosa shipping family, they will be wed by national event in the Munchen Cathedral next year, all Allies are encouraged to attend.
 * Wurttemberg: The Viscount of Wurttemberg is nominated by King Andreas and is now Sir Wilhelm Drestt. The University of Stutgartt is founded in the capital of Wurttemberg, Stutgartt. The University will be a place of high learning and will include the most rigourous courses in the Humanities and will provide the student with a wealth of knowledge. An art piece titled Ode to Our Lord is painted by Vincient LaRose and becomes so popular that it is traveled around Wurttemberg and Bavaria before resting in the Hemmelstadt Museum.
 * Majapahit's vassals expand more into Borneo. A few ports are established on the Eastern Half of Papua, these become vassals as well. Another Majaphit expedition is launched. This one maps out the islands of the Philippines. Majaphit accepts Siam's Proposals, and plans to make a treaty dividing Siamese and Majapahit's spheres of influence in South-East Asia.
 * Siamese diplomats that went to Majapahit are interested and the state that Siam is wishing for complete control of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra while all the rest of the islands are negotiable, and Indochina will probably end up being split between Siam and China.
 * We just want the tipMajapahit.png... Majapahit draws up the following map proposing to divy up South-East Asia. Negotiations ongoing.
 * Siamese strongly requests the whole Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra. You, Majapahit, may take the Philippines and Borneo is to be discussed but apart from that all the rest of the islands are Majapahit's for the taking. (Sorry, I really want to have the island of Sumatra for the future. I'm not going to give up that request.)
 * Burgundy - It continues asking either an unification or a Dynastic union (if there are Dukes to the mentioned nations) with the nations in the north, the military is increased in the Borders and the Fleet is continue its building now with 80 ships in total 40 continue protecting the shores of the duchy while the other 20 ships are continue mapping the northern coast of africa, while the Recently discovered canary islands and it starts making attempts of stablishing a small outpost in continental Africa, the Duke claims The islands to the Roman Emperor
 * Australian Aborigines: Allunga's first birthday passes with the boy continuing to grow strong and healthy. His parents produce a large yield of food for the year and generally continue to prosper. However, the Nuunga tribe's relations with the Anangu deteriorate.
 * Hey, just letting you know that there's no farming in Aboriginal Australia. Only hunter-gathering. Unfortunately for the Aborogines, they received no domesticatable plants, and only one domesticatable animal, the dingo. Callumthered (talk) 01:09, September 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * werent there some societies on the east coast that had fish ponds? Nkbeeching
 * To some extent yes, there were fish and crayfish traps, but on the whole, they were nomadic peoples. (And he said "crops" anyway). The Torres Strait Islanders, however, did have vegetable patch-type farms. Callumthered (talk) 01:24, September 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you for informing me about the relative lack of agriculture in Australia. Still, there were various species of edible plants; the problem was that maintaining a farm, due to Australia's weather patterns, proved to be more troublesome than simply hunting and gathering. At least, that's [what Wikipedia] says. IhaveSonar (talk) 01:34, September 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Yeah, Wikipedia is right about that. There were Edible plants, but the Aboriginies took what they found, they didn't specifically cultivate them. (I live in Australia, I think I would know these things.) ManofSteele (talk) 02:08, September 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Me too! And also the edible plants are not of the best domesticatable varieties (like grasses) And the lack of domesticatable animals, whith which to plow and sow and travel with, made agriculture an unviable option. Callumthered (talk) 04:14, September 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * The Swiss Confederation asks the nations of the HRE if if it can get access to a sea port, preferably on the Mediterranean.
 * Ethiopia: The Ethiopian armies reach the Adal capital and raze it to the ground, and bring the rest of the surrounding region to heel. Assassians are hired to kill the leader of the Adal resisters to strike a morale blow. Most of the ras' that defied the Emperor were slain in combat, and those that survived have learned to accept their new role in the Imperial political world.
 * I thought Ethiopia's war against Adal was over? You got your land from Adal so is this another war?
 * Denmark Continues upgrading its military and navy. The king also sends messengers to Germany, Requesting the designs for the printing press.
 * Georgia: Begins to increase its control over Trebizond as many Georgian merchants start to operate in the nation. Georgia continues to modernize the city of Tbilisi and improve infrastructure. The Georgian army expands east toward the Caspian Sea supported by Christians and Jews glad to be finally be rid of the Mongols.
 * Saxony: Work continues on the Coburg cathedral, and nobles raise small regiments of arquebusiers. The elector signs the Unification Treaty, and continues wooing the princess of Anhalt, hoping to unify the two lands (RNG please, if required).
 * France manages to attracts scholars from most of France into the University at Paris. However, the government is developing plans to demolish it and build and even more grander structure. After the Pope declares victory in Tunis, the mercenaries go back home. In order to raise money, they ask any country if they would want to hire some of France's mercenaries. Meanwhile, the scholars in Italy continue to bring back good information. The king continues to promote the arts so that France can become a greater nation again. Meanwhile, France has managed to construct a small fleet of caravals in Marseilles. There are plans to send them into a expedition, though they must hire a sea captain first. They continue to turn their vassals and other states in their sphere into French provinces. Hoping to help increase France's power, they ask Burgundy to be its vassal state.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Papal States welcome the mercenaries with open arms, and promise them work in Rome or its outlying cities.
 * Milan: continues build up of army, with better weapons and training. The House of Gonzagas is now in debt with the Sforza. The state of D'Asti is made a vassal in exchange to reduce the credit the Gonzagas owe to the Sforza. We ask for a trade alliance with Florence and a few others with the states around the Duchy.
 * Tibet: Some troops from the not yet official military are sent towards Siam to help it with its wars against Cambodia. Religious missions push west to formally incorporate more land, and the infrastructure of Lhasa is increased.
 * The Siamese King thanks the Tibetan troops offer but believes it will be unwise to use men who are used to the mountains to fight in jungle and heat were many will be afflicted by disease and heatstroke easily.
 * Serbia: The King continues going around the country, promoting the idea of a powerful Serbia. Now 70% of villages support him. However, there are anti-Belgradists, who form local militias, to try and strike at Belgrade, and the groups that support the Monarchy. The King asks for villages to train at least 30% of their villages men, which will join the Royal Serbian Army (Краљевска српска војска or Kraljevska Srpska Vojska), which grows to about 5,000 soldiers over the year. Those who don't join, the Royal Serbian Army will go to war with.
 * Oman expands 3,000 sq km inland across the Omani border (a thin line of expansion inland please). Oman expands into Socotra by 1000 sq km as more of the natives in Socotra decide to assimilate into Oman. Oman sends troops to help Adal fight the Ethiopians too. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, East Indies and Indian Ocean continues to boom. This sees an Omani merchant fleet led by the great Omani merchant called Abu Marwan Naessar go travelling down the eastern coast of Africa to map the coastline and to find more African trading cities and nations. Abu Marwan meets the Zulu, a couple of unknown Swahili city states and brings home many exotic teasures back to Oman.
 * The Lakota: Akecheta continues to expand the nation slowly.
 * Venice rebuilds the war-affected regoin of Dalamatia and sends supplies to Croatia to build up its infrastructure. Venice continues the construction of several monuments and buildings. Venetian diplomats ask Austria to change the Unification Treaty to allow the Italian States equal representation to the German ones and asks Milan, Savoy, Florence and Modena to support it. Venice expands its navy and asks Naples for permission to purchase and annex Malta. Venice asks Milan to negotiate with Genoa for the sale of Kaffa and the Genoan Greek Islands for a hefty sum.
 * Milan: 1. We support your idea, 2. We want to sign a non-aggression pact between the Italian states (like the peace of Lodi), 3. My influence over Genoe is not enough for that, for now I'm trying to establish a puppet state. Once I have done that, we will negotiate.
 * Serbian Diplomacy: King Branković wishes to meet with the leaders of Venice, to help with getting Serbia a seaport for the future by an Invasion of Montenegro. In return, when Serbia stabilizes, we will join an alliance with Venice.
 * England asks Venice for an alliance (again).
 * Austria suggests the Venice meet on the HRE talk page to discuss this matter.
 * China offers troops to Siam in its war against Cambodia. Meanwhile, the military in China is expanded. The former Oirat districts are drafted and many leading generals in the Chinese-Oirat War are given the opportunity to lead the districts once they become provinces. While some accept this great honor, many others wish to stay in the military. The military districts of Dong Oirat, Xi Oirat, and Zho Oirat officially become provinces in October.
 * The Siamese accept the Chinese offer and once again request Chinese typing and agricultural technology to improve Siamese infrastructure, management and economy.
 * China accepts this request.
 * Castille: continues to build up their military, along with developing its naval technology. Jaencio invites members of the League of Leon to meet next year in Leon, also inviting Venice. This plan to strengthen the political position of Castile with its allies, also inviting them to their brothers in Portugal. As a token of goodwill, Castilla offers a military alliance with the Papal States, which its representatives are welcome to Leon, to visit cathedrals next year.
 * King Richard III and Edward of York will be there in Leon. They're very grateful for the Castillian support in the last years.
 * Frederick III cannot be there, but he will send an emissary.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope accepts Castile's military alliance, and agrees to send several representatives (including a few bishops), though the Pope is too frail in condition to visit.
 * Prince Andreas of Bavaria is well received in London, where he's taught English and French for John Skelton, who is the main philosopher and humanist counsellor on the court. Also John Wenlock, an important politician, starts to instruct him in the arts of both war and politics, and archbishop John Morton of Canterbury instructs him in the arts of religion, philosophy and science. The new fleet continues growing, and England starts looking for new enterprisers disposed to offer new possibilities of exploration and trade.
 * Korea continues to fund the Explorer Corps. Isolationism is slowly brought to an end.
 * The Mamluks, although taken aback by the Papal victory, act quickly, refusing to give up their occupied strongholds and sending troops into Hafsid lands, restarting the war in Northern Africa. They request the Muslim states to continue giving their support, stating Hafsid was only invaded so that "nothing like this happens to us again". Syriacs and Copts continue to grow, with Syriacs continue to flock east to OTL Babil Province and the rest of Mesopotamia in the east, and Jordan and Judea in the Mamluk Empire. These migration doesn't want to gain more independence but instead is just looking for new areas to settle.
 * (Wait, does that mean you're declaring war on the Pope's territory? ChrisL123 (talk))
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope assures the Mamluks that they want peace with the Arab world, but will support the Mamluks with supplies if they wish to conquer the Hafsids, as it would also help control Hafsid piracy. As well, in order to maintain their territory, ships and military personnel are placed on the Hafsid-Cape of Alfons border.
 * Chichen Itza continues expansion in the Mayan territory. The military is trained for preparation of the exploration of the new land the Emperor's navy (also upgraded) found in the west.

1458
''' Violence between the Kazakhs and the Mongols continues in the scattered territories that make up the Kazakh Khanate, the Neo-Oirats Khanate, and the remains of the Chatagai. Only the westernmost areas of the Kazakhs are stable, the rest is in civil disarray.The Khanate of Sibir looks apon the chaos in the former Chatagai Khanate with dread, and begins the process of building fortifications along their border. The Sibirians approach the Kazakhs, as they are the most stable of the Chatagai successors, with a deal to help the Kazakhs stabilize their territory. Meanwhile, the Golden Horde continues to collapse, while the Nogai Horde stabilizes '''

''' Tyrol requests Austria signs an immediate peace recognizing it and Aquelia's independence. Tyrol would agree to a dynastic union if peace was signed this year. '''

'''In the New World there is the dawn of a new Haudenosaunee nation, as the formerly nomadic tribes have begun to set down permanent lodgings. They begin the processes of developing the trappings of what the Old World considers to be civilization.'''


 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase continues story: the young warrior talks to the Miko, and soon both go off together fighting some more Tengu.


 * Portugal continues to prepare its army. Meanwhile, the exploration around the Geba-Gambia area continue, while they are worried about the Burgundian presence near Madeira. Meanwhile, Pedro Correia buys the captaincy of Porto Santo from Diogo Gil Moniz.
 * Aq Qoyunlu continues to train its officers. Border scrimishes continue with Kara Qoyunlu. The Crimean Khanate finally accepts the Aq Qoyunlu-lular trade alliance.


 * Frederick III signs the agreement with his brother Albert VI, creating the Duchy of Tyrolia in dynastic union with Austria. With the war dying down, Austria begins to flex its military, political, and economic might. The Bohemian and Slovenian rebels quickly fall to joint Austro-Tyrolian might, and an army is soon raised to take the fight against Hungary. Eager to take the fight against the Muslims encroaching against Christian territory, a small force of 500 men are sent to reinforce the citadel of Rhodes and secure it under the Emperor's authority. The Knights Hospitallier are eager to accept the reinforcements, and they begin construction of a naval base and better fortifications. Florence, with its great multitude of artists, is called in to help make the new imperial city if they are willing. Queen Helena gives birth to a baby girl, Anna Theodora Hapsburg, but she unfortunatly dies soon after. Austria still requests that Switzerland, Milan, and Venice meet on the HRE talkpage.
 * ​I'm not sure I understand how Austria is now in union with Tyrolia. Who is the new archduke-duke? Is it Frederick? Is it Albert? Is it a diarchy? Is there a royal marriage arranged?
 * It is a dynastic union. Both states are ruled by the House of Hapsburg.
 * A dynastic union happens when two institutionally separated states are under the same hereditary ruler. Two states under the same dynasty are far to be a dynastic union, as they're different in both institutions and rulers.
 * According to the rules, that is a personal union, while two or more nations under the same royal house is a dynastic union. Besides, I am just responding to the events.
 * I'm not even sure I agree with the events. First of all. According to the rules, "Dynastic or personal union is multiple countries ruled by a single dynasty or person, respectively. This can be accomplished by overthrowing the dynasty in another country." So, the rules don't mean dynastic is in case of dynasty and perosnal in case of a single person; they're synonyms, and, for it to be a dynastic union, the ruler dynasty must be the same branch under the same person. Second. I would like to know who posted the event; I don't comprehend how a country would voluntary agree to make peace if your ruler also accepts to rule them (that's like if the United States agree to retreat from Middle East but they want to be ruled by Talibans in exchange), especially seeing that Tyrolia just came out of war with Austria, a war caused by a dynastical crisis on succession. Albert VI just has agreed with making peace with Frederick III in exchange for a part of his inheritance, and now he's to return it, that's illogical in any way possible. Galaguerra.
 * He's not returning it, at least in my view. Tyrolia is still Albert's. And I don't know who wrote the event.
 * Then I don't understand the political changes caused by accepting this "dynastical union". If none recongises to have written the event, I propose to delete it.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military. King James II builds a new Cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland who remains very popular among the Scots. Meanwhile, the strange sports involving kicking the ball with one's foot continue to grow in popularity, although some have grown violent to the extent that they have been banned in some areas. The Scottish parliament's power slightly declines in favor to the monarchy, as does the power of individual lords.
 * Florence begins building up its economy, opening up trade relations with the Papal States, hoping to bring in more wealth.
 * Muscovy Declares war on Rostov, Tver, and Yaroslavl. The armies of those nations, though somewhat rallied, are utterly crushed as the Muscovite force swarm forth. Plans emerge to annex all nations. This is debated, however, with Ivan, who wants Tver to be left a vassal. Meanwhile, a new Cathedral begins production in Moscow.
 * if you go to war with 3 people you will likely get a -10 or a -15 on the algorithm straight off the bat. That is one of the reasons why I said defeat one, scare the others...its way easier to win a war fighting one front than three. Take my advice, and please get at least +15 in military bonus before proceeding all the nations will appear in the participants list for each algorithm, so you will get a regrettable +10 for the states in military power(L+M+M). If you attack tver first(the only one novgorod can help you with...the only one not surrounded by Moscow) we can win an easier war...pick one first...preferably Tver because we can help you...if not, then you have been warned... -Lx
 * Only -10, the population bonus he has of +10 would cancel that out. Also know that you have +2 for every year of military build up now.
 * Siamese reforms are expanded thanks to Chinese imported technology and the beaurocracy of the nation is trained use the new printing technology, the agricultural tecniques learnt from the Chinese will also be put to use. Plans are made by the King to build a great navy of Siam to bring forward a new era in the Kingdom, and to support and protect the growing trade that is expanding with the different islands. The army is expanded and so are the operations against Cambodia as the Siamese forces approach the capital little by little fighting through bitter jungle and resiliant khmers. roads throughout Siam are expanded into Sukhothai, and plans to bring into a formal union both states are began instead of them remaining two separate entities.
 * Zulu: The Zulu Expedition is launched northward towards the coastline of OTL Madagascar, while a smaller land expedition is sent towards OTL South Africa. The Zulu Kingdom expands northward, westward and eastward into the surrounding tribe lands, adding another 1,500 square miles of land to the Kingdom. The Zulu Army moves in and begins to remove hostile or defiant natives from the Zulu Land.
 * Bahmani Sultanate builds its military, fortifying its northern and eastern border and secretly moving troops upward in preparation for a war that it is sure is coming. The Sultanate asks for aid in case of a war to defend a fellow Islamic country in return for which the Sultanate will help to protect Oman against any aggressors. Many ships are placed near Koli in preparation for a pincer movement. Greater numbers of farms in the occupied areas increase the national standard of living.
 * Oman agrees to help Bahmani in their wars.
 * Milan: Sfoza intervened in an Genoan internal conflict, and had Spinetta Campofregoso elected as Doge, as his puppet (Genoa is now a Milanese vassal). The Army is build up and armed with better weapons and now is in controling vassal's armies. The first Milanese fleet is started in the shipyards of Genoa. Many artists arrive to Milan, where Francesco Sforza rewards and sponsor the best.
 * The Armies of Chichen Itza begin to skirt the southern border of the Mayan territory, still not entering Zapotec territory. The Emperor feels confident about the expansion. Ships and supplies are prepared for exploration of the new land, which will begin early next year, if everything stays on schedule.


 * Brandeburg continues celebrations of its victory and HRE unification and the end of teh Austrian War. Meanwhile Brandenburg builds up its military and navy and sets up the new Pomernaian government as per the HRE treaty, making it a client state. It asks to buy the Danish exclave again. (Anyone there?) It asks far off NOVGOROD for an alliance again.
 * Aragon prepares to invade Barn next year and asks the HRE for help in the war. Meanwhile it builds up its military and navy. It asks Naples for an alliance.
 * Bavaria: The King of Bavaria marries His second wife at national acclaim in the Munchen Cathedral. The King is pleased with the intruction by the prince on England. The Riechstag votes on increasing military funding and resources for defensive purposes only. The Arts flourish in Bavaria as more Renaissance writers and artists flood into Bavaria. The Bavarian nationalist, Johan Hess publishes His first scientific treatise on a thing called "cells", which could explain how the human body functions. The University of Munchen grows into a full university where members from all over Europe and the Empire come to gain knowledge.
 * Werttemberg: The University of Stuttgartt expands its campuses. The Werttemberg Landskrieg is formed.
 * Australian Aborigines: One day, a border clash between Nuunga and Anangu warriors escalates the tension into an all-out war between the tribes. A squad of Anangu raiders pillage a Nuunga village and kill Allunga's parents. Allunga is taken in and cared for by a widowed Nuunga woman.
 * Georgia: monopolizes control over trade in Trebizond. The army is improved and expanded focusing on the navy and heavy infantry units. Georgians begin to immigrate to the new Georgian territory to the east.
 * Tyrolia: With his brother's permission, Albert V gives the Knights Hospitaller a place in the government of the Holy Roman Empire, with the Hospitallers acting as a sort of secret police throughout the empire, arresting would be traitors and heretics. With the war in Tyrolia over, work has begun at fixing the countryside and the economy.
 * Papal States: In a devastating turn of events, Pope Callixtus III is announced deceased, most likely from natural causes. Tears are shed as he is layed to rest in . A statue is built in his honor for the work done to give glory to the Papal States once again, and prayers for him and his relatives are sent out, though they are all ensured that he is in a better place, blessed by God for his work. The new Pope,, is elected thirteen days after Callixtus' passing. Being a supporter of the Cape of Alfons for finally being able to establish Catholic lands in Africa, though he is unsure if support should be given to the Mamluks. For his first few months as Pope, Pius II had visited the outlying cities of Rome and even some in St. Peter, which he wishes to greatly unify with the States. The new Pope's first internationally diplomacy was to create a better relationship with the Papal States and Portugal, which had slowly begun to deteriorate, and offers Portugal an alliance.
 * Aq Qoyunlu offers to buy the Asiatic provinces of Genoa, and eastern Byzantium from Venice. 
 * Frederick III denies this request.
 * France allows Papal States to buy the mercenaries. All funds with be used to repair the economy of France. The country's economy is now on the rise. The king and his financial advisors focus on agriculture first, then the industry. Farms are recovering from the devastating Hundred Years' War while the idea of powerful, economically-powerful estates arise known as palatial estates. The agriculture industry focuses on foodstuffs to feed its people and grapes for wine. They also encourage farmers to get their livestock to produce more offspring. After a while, it is decided to send the expedition to India, though it will require several stop in Africa before reaching there. They decide that the expedition is to first land in Lisbon for any final preparations then move on. They ask Austria and Venice to buy its mercenaries since they need troops for the war.
 * Mercenaries generally don't care whether or not their government approves of them.
 * I believe these are state-mercenaries, where the government hires out regiments of its own army. It was quite common amongst German states (hence the Hessians in the American War of Independence). Callumthered (talk) 06:36, September 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut on the 20 May 1498, so you're around 40 years too early for a successful trip to India via the Cape of Good Hope by a European nation. ~Von.
 * Tibet continues to work on the military, which will become official in 1460. Lhasa is also expected to become the capital around that time, with preparations for a Lhasan government beginning. Diplomatic missions continue at the west border of the state.
 * Venice builds up its navy and forts. Supplies are sent to Croatia to encourage construction and Greece flourishes in a mini-Renaissance. The University of Venice is opened and it is a marvel of engineering. The entire university occupies an artificial archipelago created off Venice's main island. Entry to the university is granted by a bridge. To travel between building one may take a leisurely boat ride or hurry across one of the university's 20 bridges criss-crossing the campus. The university itself is also a fortress with several towers where canons are placed to be used if necessary. Venetian merchants seek a new route to India and commission an explorer to sail around Africa if it is possible. The expedition sets sail and the Doge awaits their return next year.
 * Saxony: Prince Ernest continues trying to woo the princess of Anhalt, while his father the Elector negotiated behind the scenes for Anhalt to become enfoeffed to Saxony. The Coburg Cathedral continues being built at a nice pace. The Elector begins wondering about an Artillery division, which could replace his country's ageing trebuchets.
 * Serbia: Villages conquered by the Royal Serbian Army, will be respected, as long as they accept the unofficial King of Serbia. This leads to growing popularity of the Serbian Monarch, for they are surprised that he is not as brutal as other invaders of the country.
 * Oman expands 3,000 sq km inland across the Omani border (a thin line of expansion inland please). Oman expands into Socotra by 1000 sq km as more of the natives in Socotra decide to assimilate into Oman. Oman sends troops to help Adal fight the Ethiopians too. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, East Indies and Indian Ocean continues to boom, especially along the eastern coast of Africa now that new trading nations like the Zulu have been discovered. Abu Marwan Naessar returns to Oman after reaching the Zulu kingdom, and Abu Marwan Naessar shows the Omani Sultan the maps and charts he made of the African eastern seaboard. The Omani Sultan's atlas and encyclopaedia is updated with these new findings too. Sultan Omar ibn al Khattab opens the University of Muscat this year too, this university specializes in teaching people about religious texts, medicine, economics, trade, sailing and warfare. Oman also sends more troops to help the Mamluks too.
 * Zulu Diplomacy: The Zulu King asks for one of these atlases so he knows where to direct his kingdom or army to.
 * If the Zulu will enter into a trading pact with Oman, then Oman shall provide the Zulu with a copy of the Sultan's atlas and encyclopaedia.
 * The Zulu Council agrees to the trade pact.
 * The Lakota: Akecheta seeing the nation fully go enough from expansion looks south for more opportunities. Meanwhile Military and defense receive upgrades.
 * Burgundy: The Duchy initiates converting the Guanche aborigines in the Canary Islands now named Kanaren Islands to the Christendom as well sending populators (120 civilians) to settle the islands while this the fleet now with 100, 30 are sent to protect the archipelago while other 50 continue protecting the Duchy the other 20 initiate trading to iceland, while this the island of Jan Mayen is discovered and claim to the emperor of the romans by a new explorer called Jan Engelsman (I didn't find any explorer from Burgundy from this time) while this happen the France offer is declined as the Duke Philip states that he will only reverence the emperor of the Romans, an alliance is asked of Venice.
 * China expands its military and builds up the Oirat provinces.
 * The Manchurians resume expanding their country northwards, and the infrastructure project is still ongoing. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island.
 * Korea continues to fund the Explorer Corps. The Philippines also begins to be settled, a little at a time. The natives there are overpowered by superior weaponry and discipline. The military continues to be improved.
 * The Swiss Confederation asks Savoy if it would like to be united into the Confederacy, changing the name to Swiss-Savoyite Confederation.
 * Majapahit's explorers return with tales of Agrionvipu (Aq Qoyunlu) which they say is a kingdom in the ruins of Persia. Others tell of Cina (China) and Askigar (Ashkigan Shogunate, or the whole of Japan). Meanwhile, new roads allow Majapahit to help its vassals expand deeper into Borneo. The small unexplored islands in between Papua and Timor are directly annexed by Majapahit, the locals mostly being relocated to Java (there's only about 10,000 of them at maximum), some as slaves.
 * The Novgorodians send some support to Moscow in the form of Arquebusiers although are very unhappy about their decision to attack all three states with war...where Novgorod can only help them with Tver now. The Return of all of the foreign envoys is scheduled for next year

1459
''' With Sibirian aid the Kazakhs are able to stabilize their territory. The Kazakhs begin the construction of fortifications on their eastern border. '''

''' The Nogai Horde officially stabilizes as the new Nogai Khanate. The leader of the horde is crowned as the first Khan of the Nogai. The new Nogai Khan sends a message to Sibir to propose a division of the collapsing Golden Horde. '''

''' The old Timurid Empire collapses, shattering into pieces. The strongest of which is the Dimurati Empire of Herat, which is the continuation of the old Timurid Empire. NOTE: Dimurat is basically just OTL Afghanistan and the Timurid territory in OTL Pakistan'''
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase continues story: the young warrior and the Miko manage to fight off more Tengu and saved their lands.
 * The Manchurians resume expanding their country northwards, and the infrastructure project is still ongoing. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island. The first temples are opened in Manchuria. The Manchurians are heavily Taoist with a considerable Buddhist minority.
 * Portugal continues preparing its military, and developing its naval technology. Meanwhile, Afonso V commissions a map to a Venetian Camaldolese monk called Mauro. It also asks Burgundy for a treaty to define each other's claims on the Canary Islands.
 * Burgundy: The Duke agrees to the treaty and we shall divide it fairly for both of us.
 * Aq Qoyunlu keeps training its officers and starts to develop a standing army, as opposed to the semi-irregular troops of the past. Aq Qoyunlu also re-offers the deal for buying Asiatic Genoa. The Crimean Khanate is having more increased trade with Aq Qoyunlu.
 * Frederick III already denied your request. No deal.
 * Austria finishes off the rebels, returning the remaining territory to Austrian control. The deal with Venice is believed to be signed, and Rhodes is turned over to the Byzantine Empire. Troops are sent to the Mongol Frontier territory to garrison it and to monitor any refugees. Florence is called in to aid in the constuction of the new capital city, should they be willing to do so. Artillery is being considered as the main siege weapon, but it has yet to enter service.
 * Florence agrees, and sends some of its most skilled artisans to aid in the Empire's capital. They also vassalize Piombino.
 * Korea continues to amp up their military, as well as the Explorer Corps. The Philippines continues to be settled.
 * Switzerland starts to vassalize Savoy.
 * You don't just "start to vassalize" someone, the process would begin by threatening or bribing them for a few years into becoming your vassal.
 * Majapahit: While more explorations are being down, a ship sails by the coast of Australia. Its sailors believe the land to be just a small island, and they won't return to it soon. Brunei declares war on Majapahit. More of the South-western coasts of Papua are brought under the vassaldom of Majapahit. Explorers bring back stories of the Dimurat (Timurid) Empire. Also, since it seems that Majapahit and Siam can't compromise (yet) we'll wait a little longer before trying to make a deal divying up South-East Asia.
 * Scotland prepares its forces for what appears to be a war, though they are not massing around the English border, which is left relatively undefended. Many common Scots realize that their suspicions that war with England is coming is wrong, and that the war will begin against some other nation. But who? Meanwhile, King James II finally has another son, named John.
 * The Zulu Kingdom's Expedition discovers the southern portion of OTL Madagascar, and will send a team of soldiers to establish an outpost next year. Meanwhile, the Zulu Kingdom expands in all directions by 500 sqm miles each way. The Zulu Army begins its usual policy of sweeping out hostile natives, and incorporating peaceful natives into the Kingdom. Trade begins with Oman, being the first outsider nation to come in contact with. The Zulu King receives the Atlas requested last year, and learns of an Ethiopia, although hasn't come in contact with them.
 * Muscovy continues its invasion of Rostov (forget Tver for now. I shall vassalize that. Probably with the Novgorodians.). The Rostovan armies are destroyed. Do I have to make an algorithm?
 * It would be nice if you made an algorithm.
 * Here`s a guideline on how I made the algorithms: Step 1: take one that is already done, copy and paste it into a word document (or any text editor). Step 2: remove the names of the Nations, and remove any and all numbers associated with the algorithm, leave only the names of the sections (i.e. military development, high ground, expansion, military aid, population, etc...), and leave them one on top of the other as you would see in the algorithm. Step 3: GET RID OF ALL THE BULLET POINTS...EVERY SINGLE ONE!!! You can't believe how annoying it is pasting bullets from word to Wikia. Trust me on this one. Step 4: when you have a war going on, use what you made above as a template, create a new section on the talk page, and copy paste what you made into it, then add in the headlines and fill in the blanks (maybe only leave chance (even then, you can now do it for the opponent yourself. It's the 10th or 7th decimal place in your initial calculation now, I'm not quite sure) and results for mods...but ONLY those...because things can change at a moment's notice). Step 5: Enjoy a non-mod dependent war experience. sincerely, Lx
 * Bavaria: The City of Karolin, Wurttemberg is declared state neutral as work begins in earnest on the future national capital in Wurttemberg. The greatest artisans of Europe are hired to help design and construct the city's various buildings which will include the Conclave of Kings and the Grand Imperial Palace, as well as the construction of the world's largest (attempted) library. The Munchen Cathedral nears 75% completion this year. Troops are sent to the Austrians to help secure the border. The King begins to bribe the nation-state of Baden in hopes of bringing it into control of the Grand Duchy of Bavaria, and more specifically, Wurttemberg. The King grows incredibly ill this year and it may look dire. Prince Andreas returns from studying abroad for Christmas to watch His father before being sent to the Papal States for more education in the workings of the Church. The government thanks England for the exemplary education that the Prince has received.
 * Wurttemberg: Begins to construct Karolin with the aid of Bavaria, city planners from Venice and Genoa, and supplies and artists from all across the Empire. Eberhard V, Count of Wurttemberg, expresses his pleasure in hosting the construction of such a grand city and spares no expense in construction and the liberal use of art. The University of Stutgartt reaches 7,000 students, and impressive number for the region.
 * Papal States: Pope Pius II announces his wish to continue infrastructure and economic growth after the invasion. He is pleased to see greater naval control of the central Mediterranean through the Cape of Alfons, though much needs to be constructed on the Cape before large profits arrive. The mercenaries hired from France are mostly sent to Rome, while few are sent to Alfons to help build cathedrals. Bishops are pleased to see the conversion of hundreds of Hafsid Muslims, and hope to see further Catholic influence elsewhere in the future. As well, having not heard from them, Pius II again offers Portugal an alliance.
 * Brandenburg continues building up its military and navy. It continues asking the Kalmar Union if it can buy the Danish exclave. (I want an RNG now. I haven't gotten a response in years.) Meanwhile "talks" begin with Palatinate to convince it to become a client state or join in dynastic union with Brandenburg, which is really more of a threatening session. Meanwhile Wilhelmina's youngest brother Ludwig is crowned Duke of Pomerania now that the old government has been forcefully replaced.
 * Kingdom of Epirus: Epirus accepts Georgia's alliance offer. A massive modernization of the navy begins, with many modern Italian and Aragonese-style ships are made for war, exploration and transport. Several of these are made for very long exploration voyages. One of these, the "King's Pride" is sent to explore the coast of Northwest Africa. Quick question: Is Albania the League of Lezhe? A small fleet of ships are sent to explore Tunisia. During a storm, several are blown to the mainland. The survivors establish a small village, but with no connection to Epirus. Later, another Epirian exploration vessel contacts it. Word is sent to King Tocco I, and he is pleased, and claims it for Epirus, and contact is established. It is hoped that it will be the start of a new Greek Empire, in the tradition of Alexander and Phyrrus of Epirus.
 * Aq Qoyunlu warns Epirus, and tells it to stay away from Tunisia.
 * The Lakota: Akecheta still continue to unify the Lakota tribes.
 * Georgia asks the Ottoman Empire and Poland for trade agreements. Georgia expands deeper into Mongol territory facing little or no resistance. The Georgian and Trebizondian militaries and economies continue to be integrated
 * The Mamluks declare full-out war on Hafsid Tunisia and send as much troops as they can while encouraging other nations to continue support for the Mamluk Empire, stating "Unification of Islam to prevent further European attacks" as the cause within the Muslim world and "Getting rid of pirates" in delegates within the Christian one.
 * Serbia: The country comes close to full unification, as the King announces, that by God's will, Serbia will be one, and will become the greatest Kingdom in the world. Nobility from Belgrade is planned to be established in each major town and village, as the King's voice. (It may take a while, due to current business, but once I post my country's page, can we remove the "Civil Disarray" part of my page?)
 * The Armies of Chichen Itza begin to head north up the east coast, effectively encircling the remainder of the city-states. More preparations are made for the voyage to the new land. The Navy conducts more trial runs, and the Army has upgraded to on the job training. CourageousLife (talk) 02:39, September 14, 2012 (UTC)
 * France declares the annexation of one of their French vassals (mods decide which one) as they are already close enough for that circumstance. The scholars in Italy bring many treasures to France, as the king is encouraging architects to build magnificent structures to glorify the nation. They continue to vassalize Burgundy as they have not rejected their efforts. Meanwhile, they ask Aragon to unite with France to be one country. The expedition is launched from Lisbon, first heading south, bumping into Cape Verde at the process (the islands). This is among the many things that have yet to be discovered and is now charted on the map.
 * Sorry but Burgundy (I) did reject your efforts.
 * They aren't vassals. They are associate states.
 * Wouldn't you need a personal union (through perhaps a royal marriage) to successfully unite France and Aragon? ChrisL123 (talk)
 * None of those demands have any merit to them at all. Frederick III denies France's vassalisation request.
 * ​Saxony: The Prince of Anhalt finally gives in, and allows Prince Ernest (second-in-line to Saxony) to marry his daughter. When the old prince dies, Ernest will inherit Anhalt, and the Principality will become enfeoffed to Saxony, whilst still maintaining its own internal governance and a representative in the HRE college. The armourer purchases, and builds, some cannons for the Electoral army.
 * Tibet: Politic buildup to 1460 continues, as several nobles campaign to become Premier of Lhasa. A fully functional road is built between Tibet and Shigatse, and the Drepung monastery is expanded with the blessing of the 1st Dalai Lama. Missions in the west lessen as diplomats focus more on the nation itself, though Himalayan charting missions continue.
 * Siamese Troops finally enter the capital of Siam (Can someone do the annexation of land? I'm only going to take the area along the border to round off my nation's border for now) and begins entering discussions with the Cambodians over a peace treaty. Siamese reforms continue and construction of the Siamese navy begins building them along Chinese designs.
 * Venice continues its cultural expansion and with the new university built in such a unique and splendiferous way, hundreds of the academic elite of Europe decide to move to Venice to pursue their research and art. Venice offers to buy the Genoan territories again but is worried about the Ottoman hold on the Sea of Marmara. The Venetian Arsenal, a closely guarded secret of Venice, continues to beef up the Venetian navy. Venice extends its sphere of influence over Mantua, Modena and Ferrara. Venetian traders break up the remnants of the Hanseatic League, helped by the Russian Wars of Expansion. Most of Europe's trade now arrives and leaves Venice. The Venetian explorer fails to return to Venice, however one of his ships was sent back before a heavy storm and arrives, heavily damaged in Castille. The Doge learns of the African coast to OTL Ghana but the rest of the expedition is presumed lost thanks to the vicious storm.
 * Novgorod still holds onto the remnants of the Hanseatic league as the host of its easternmost ports (including Novgorod). The Hanseatic League is taken control of by Novgorodian traders.
 * For all technical purposes, the Hanseatic League will still exist as a small northern trading block.
 * The heir to the Chinese throne contracts a fatal illness while visiting Southern China. The empire is in mourning. A new heir is named in July. Meanwhile, the military in China is expanded and the Oirat Provinces are built up more.
 * The Manchurians declare a day of mourning for the Chinese Crown Prince.
 * Burgundy The Duchy initiates campaigns to Vassalize Friesland by Bribing and Preparing blockades and a possible occupation in the future, while this explorers and settlers arive to the Aland Isle in the Baltic and while this occurs the Entire domains of the Duchy are Claimed in its entirety in the name of the Emperor Frederick III of the HRE. An alliance is asked of Scotland, Novgorod and Epirus. While in the Kanaren Island, an army sets a small base in continental Africa near the islands and asks the Papal States to Help with the Conversion of its Inhabitants. The Duke Continues to keep French Vassalization from Spreading farther into the Duchy.
 * Novgorod would be delighted to have an alliance with a Mediterranean state, especially for trade relations and technological and cultural innovations.
 * The English navy continues to be improved. This time, using maps of Burgundian and Portuguese explorers, the English adventurer Thomas Alcock travels to the southernmost Morocco and the north and center of Songhay, mapping the coasts and recollecting data for future trade routes. England wants to commerce with Novgorod through the Hanseatic League, so they would want the cities of London and Calais to join it through merchant and artisan guilds. The king offers James II a deal, negotiating a future partition of Ireland. England also asks an alliance to Burgundy to share naval technology, exploration information and avoiding the external (French) influence in the Empire. Edward is making up a reputation in between the Anglo-Irish lords, and many of them follow him as a leader, abandoning their traditional autonomy from the crown. Edward travels to Lisboa again to see his fiancée Joana and represent his father in the court of the king. He meets the heir and the other courtly nobles, and gets involved with Portuguese policy but, at the end of the year, he's back in Dublin, where he has his own castle.
 * Novgorodian envoys return from Arabia, with much more medical knowledge that really contrasts with Europe in how it actually works. The Novgorodian doctors start slowly changing their practices to Arabian and Ottoman ones, abandoning bloodletting and leech treatments altogether by the end of the year. The Military works on making the best cannons to use in the future siege of Tver. The first Novgorodian printer gets set up, and business is booming as it is the only printer in the Entire nation. Novgorod decides to buy another hundred arquebuses, and acquire some cannons from Europe (to reverse-engineer). The Veche gives permission to build a shipyard in the Gulf of Finland (St Petersburg Location). It is planned that Novgorod will have a European-style navy, and will have to decide on a flag in the next ten years.
 * Bahmani Sultanate develops arquebuses and further expands 1500 sq km north and east. More ships, crammed with soldiers, are sent out to surround Koli in preparation for war. The borders are further fortified and more farms are created for the cultivation of food and spices for export.

1460
''' The Kazakhs continue to grow in strenghth in central Asia, and the Neo-Oirats begin to slowly stabilize. The remnants of the Chatagai prepare one last desperate offensive in attempt to regain their territory. '''
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase begins another story: the young warrior and the Miko soon see the invading their lands and begin to fight them off.
 * Ethiopia: The Ethiopians annex Adal after successfully driving their forces from the field of battle, and preparations for a new campaign to take OTL Assab is drawn up for the next year. The Emperor orders the culling of the Muslim population to prevent rebellions or attempted assassinations of Christian Ethiopian officials sent to govern the conquered lands. Development of an imperial road system continues, and work to connect the former Adal capital of Harer begins.


 * No. You haven't done the algorithm for another war and if this is still the old war you had against Adal, you haven't won that war by enough to annex all of Adal.
 * So I have to do an algorithim to defeat Adal? Also, I took Harer in 1454.
 * Well in your last algorithm you only won by enough to take 8.8% of Adal, so you can't take the capital unless it is part of the 8.8% you're taking off Adal. If you want to completely defeat Adal you need to get 33.3% of Adal via an algorithm as that is the amount needed to topple the government but then you still have to deal with the conquered Adal people revolting against your new rule over them.
 * The percentages for overthrowing the government compound, so he now just needs to take about 25% of Adal to overthrow their government, unless one of the two governments falls, then he has to start all over.
 * Florence opens trade with Venice, wishing to mutually increase their cultures and economy. Cosimo Medici's son, Piero, comes down with illness, though it does not seem to be fatal.


 * Portugal continues preparing its military. Meanwhile, Pedro de Sintra reaches further southern latitudes from the Geba. While mapping some hills near the coast on this area, he calls said hills Serra de Leão. Negotiations with Burgundy continue. Meanwhile, Diogo Gomes discovers some islands not too distant from the Geba-Gambia area. Some of them have already been discovered by a French expedition in 1459. Six of them are named São João, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, São Tiago, São Felipe, Maio and Llana. Those islands are added to the holdings of the Order of Christ. Preparations to colonize those islands are made. Meanwhile, the Duke of Viseu Henrique de Avis, known as "Navegador", dies. The Duke of Beja, Fernando, receives the title of Duke of Viseu, as he had been named heir of Henrique. Meanwhile, Afonso, Duke of Bragança, also dies. His land is split between his sons Fernando and Afonso, with the former receiving the counties of Arraiolos and Ourém, and Afonso receiving the rest of the territory. Meanwhile, Isabel de Coimbra gives birth to another son, who is called Duarte. Negotiations with Burgundy continue.
 * Muscovy continues its war on Rostov. Meanwhile, the Tsar announces a road to be built, stretching throughout the entire Tsardom. Poland-Lithuania is asked about the buying of territory that will give Muscovy a port (RNG?). The first Printing press design reaches Muscovy. It is put in place in the capital, and with great fanfare prints the first series of books - Bibles (Eastern Orthodox).
 * We don't use RNGs to determine sales of land. Lithuania isn't going to sell a third of their territory and give up their only seacoast.
 * I'm not asking for the whole thing, just sliver of land.
 * Lithuania rejects your proposal and wishes to hear no more nonsense.
 * Aq Qoyunlu continues to train its officers in the art of warfare. Aq Qoyunlu may finally be considered a federation as supposed to a confederation. Circassia has been made of the territories consisting of all Caucasian Mountains and North thereof.
 * Switzerland threatens Savoy, asking them to become a vassal of Switzerland, under pain of invasion. (Someone do an RNG please)
 * You do not need an RNG.
 * Savoy is too large for Switzerland to vassalize, they are as big as you are
 * The Manchurians resume expanding their country northwards, and the infrastructure project is still ongoing. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island. Taoism continues to spread through Manchuria, as does Buddhism. The Manchurians, intent on getting a port on the Yellow Sea, offer to purchase the Chinese territory east of their western border. The Manchurians promise that they will aid China in any future war with the Neo-Oirats, and any Chinese trade bound for Korea will remain unharmed.
 * Oman expands 3,000 sq km inland across the Omani border (a thin line of expansion inland please). Oman expands into Socotra by 1000 sq km as more of the natives in Socotra decide to assimilate into Oman. Oman sends more troops to help Adal fight the Ethiopians too. Oman's merchant fleet continues to grow a lot as trade in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, East Indies and Indian Ocean continues to boom, especially along the eastern coast of Africa now that new trading nations like the Zulu have been discovered. Oman also sends more troops to help the Mamluks too. Tensions begin to grow with Aq Qoyunlu over fishing rights in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.
 * The Zulu Kingdom expands in all directions, and the military sweeps in and begins its usual process of removing hostile nations and leaving other tribe alone. The Zulu Expedition lands on the southern tip of Madagascar, and establishes a small military outpost manned by seventy men. The Zulu King expects to send their families next turn to help occupy the southern portion of the island. The Kingdom continues to flourish with trade with the Omani merchants.
 * Bavaria: The King of Bavaria and Wurttemberg, Andreas Kribt the Fierce, dies early in the wee hours of the morning, his son Prince Andreas ascends the throne at age 15. King Andreas II orders a national week of mourning and begins construction of a large monument in his father's honor. The funeral will be held in the Munchen Cathedral. The Emperor of the HRE is asked to attend. King Andreas II continues his father's legacy by continuing the infrastructure growth throughout the nation. diplomats are sent east to meet Muscovy and Novograd for a possible trade deal. Florentine artist Fransico Al La Plata is commissioned to paint a Unification Fresco in the Royal Palace to honor the late King. The economy grows this year and the first "bank" in Germany is constructed following the Italian model.
 * Frederick III will attend.
 * Wurttemberg: Wurttemberg continues construction of Karolin. Diplomats are sent to Baden to establish trade and talks of an alliance. The Count also declares a week of mourning for Bavaria's late King. University of Stutgartt grows. Note, the map does not recogize all my expansions, I hope this will be rectified. Also Wurttemberg is a vassal of Bavaria. The Bavarian Unification took over five years and Wurttemberg's vassalization almost three.
 * Frederick III offers his condolences to Bavaria, stating that the late king was a noble and steadfast ally. Fortifications are built along the border with Hungary should any other war occur. Another son, Henry Frederick Hapsburg, is born. More Mongol refugees enter the Frontier territory, and more soldiers are sent to monitor them. Salzburg is vassalised after is shown a map of its surrounding and the profits of signing the treaty. A few banks are built in Vienna, but most people are disdainful of them, and they have yet to prosper. Some funds are sent to further along the capital city.
 * Venice continues its artistic and cultural development and agrees to an alliance with England. Relations improve with Aquelia with the Venetians allowed to pass through free of taxes. Venice strengthens their hold on Mantua, Modena and Ferrara with the four states working together on issues such as defense. The Venetian navy is buffed further and a request is sent to Milan to purchase the Genoan overseas territories.
 * Milan: The infrastructure of the country, the roads, the universities and the arts are favored by the Duke. The control over Genoa is now giving profits to the Duchy. The Duke is worried about the influence of the Venetians over Mantua and Modena, because our friendship with the Gonzagas (Mantua) can be weakened and Modena is too close to our land, so we try to expand our own influence over the borders and politics. We accept to sell Kaffa to Venice and Austria, the other islands not yet.
 * Papal States: Pope Pius II is pleased with the efforts in both Alfons and St. Peter, as a better relationship between the three grow year by year. He realizes they now have access through St. Peter to the Adriatic Sea, and plan to build ports in order to increase the amount of ships the nation has and have a better economy through trade. In order to fully incorporate St. Peter, the Pope sends dozens of religious leaders to visit Dukes, bless many of them, and offer to build more cathedrals in order to gain their support to avoid any armed conflict in the future. As well, the Pope offers Florence an alliance (with the trade agreement already in place) in order to stabilize the relationships in the Italian peninsula. And having not heard from them, the Pope again sends Portugal an alliance proposal.
 * France continues reconstruction of the country. They declare the annexation of several client states of Verdomme and Sancerre. The House of Bourbon as well as the House of Olreans become major conerns, as the king, his advisors, and highly-trained assassins plot a conspiracy to get ride of these two houses to solidify France's dominance over the countryside. The king is pleased to have seen the rise of the economy since the Hundred Years' War. The expeiditon that returns home from the Cape Verde islands pursuade the king to colonize the islands for future expeditions. Meanwhile, France's merchant fleet spreads across the Mediterranean and manages to create rising wealth for the country. The king orders a massive road system to be built to increase trade.
 * Serbia: Work continues on the castle and the state cathedral. The Royal Serbian Army begins to grow, as the country looks towards Montenegro in the future, to end Serbia's landlocked blues.
 * Vijayanagar begins to expand its influence into still Hindu areas in the south. A diplomat visits the court of Gajapati (the country bordering Vijaynajar in the north east) and tells their king that in the times of Muslim invasion, it would be best for the country to have protection from the Vijaynagar Empire. After his best efforts, the king of Gajapati finally agrees, and this brings the country under the "protection" of Vijaynagar (thus making at a powerful vassal). This marks the beginning of Hindu revival in the south and seems that it will not die down. The country also expands 5000 km into the civil disarray of states to the north, taking them over swiftly with their army and helping to increase the influence of the country. Support to Mahapajit continues. Many strides are made into the field of archery and orders are sent to train the current generation of males in archery. Meanwhile, many new versions of cannons are finally built and these begin to be distributed to the army. It is secretly ordered that all cannon sizes should be made the same (specs are classified) so that the time wasted in finding cannon balls in battle will be cut down. The ship schematics received a few years ago have bourne fruit as many ships are launched, including warships. Trade, thus, increases and a new wave of explorers take to the sea. The huge build-up of troops continues. More alliances, especially with China, are sought after.
 * Siamese forces begin an occupation of the Cambodian Kingdom until a peace can be decided on but most forces are sent home. The King finally decides to expand south as more troops are dispatched to push into the Malay Peninsula pushing into the grey area. Trade incrades as does internal business. The naval construction continues.
 * Siam is offered an alliance to help both nations protect themselves from the Muslims which threaten both our peoples.
 * The Siamese will accept the alliance but only for support as the Siamese hope to improve relations with the Muslims and hopefully coexist with them.
 * Chichen Itza takes the remaining coastal regions of the Mayan territory early in the year. The first six months are spent upgrading military technology, mostly the Army. Then, in high summer, the central cities are taken. Almost all Mayan territory is under the control of Chichen Itza, save for some distant city-states bordering the Zapotec territory. With power consolidated under his rule, the Emperor feels he will be ready to begin expanding by next year.
 * China: China continues to expand its military, especially due to reports of neo-Oirats causing a problem elsewhere.
 * Georgia spends this year upgrading and expanding the army creating light cavalry units for the less mountainous parts of Georgia. The navy is also improved. Many Trebizondians begin to learn Georgian over Greek as it has become the language of commerce and diplomacy in their nation.
 * Australian Aborigines: The Anangu grow even more powerful and attack several of the other tribes in southern Australia. The war with the Nuunga continues, and Allunga continues to grow. He does not remember anything of his birth parents at this point.
 * Brandenburg continues to build up its army and navy. Meanwhile Karl I commissions the Great Gates, a series of seventeen gates encircling Berlin which will be the only ways in and out of Berlin. Meanwhile Brandenburg offers its condolences to Bavaria. The youngest son of Karl I dies of typhoid fever while the family is on vacation in Venice. Meanwhile it supports the Aragonese war with Bearn. NOVGOROD IS OFFERED AN ALLIANCE!!!! Also, it asks to buy the Danish exclave north of Pomerania! (I think MoS is gone, so can I get an RNG? I've been going after this since 1456.)
 * Aragon declares war on Bearn, with support from the HRE (as was promised). As such, it also wants England's aid since Aragon and England are allied. Aragon continues to build up its navy. William, heir to the Aragonese throne, is offered to any female heiress of any country, so long as it is a Catholic country.
 * Luxembourg begins to rebuild from the war and is forced to aid Aragon. It also is forced to concede parts of its land to Burgundy to connect the two parts of Burgundy.
 * ​It cant connect the two halves.... just look at the map.
 * Pomerania begins paying its reparations to Brandenburg for all the wars in the past. Meanwhile Brandenburg conducts a referendum in Pomerania and Pomerania votes to join Brandenburg when the Duke dies.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military for mysterious purposes. King James II lives on, and continues consolidating his power. His young son John is healthy. Scottish culture continues to flourish, as the first elements of the Renaissance begin to slowly drift northward to them.
 * England asks again for a mutual protection and technological trade alliance with BURGUNDY. The king also asks NOVGOROD for a commercial alliance. Thomas Alcock returns from Africa and has plans for a new trip the next year. With some recomendations of Alcock and studying the fleets of Venice, Burgundy and Portugal, the English engeneers start modifying the naval technology. To sum up more money into the royal treasury, the king starts investigations against all those nobles and burgeoise suspected of supporting, dealing or having good relationships with the irish natives, the Welsh rebels or the French and Scottish during the last war, and against those who speak or have spoken against the Holy Roman Emperor or in favour of Albert VI, the Bavarian anti-unificationists, the former rulers of Luxembourg and other enemies of the Crown. The land of Ulster and Kildare pass from being private domains of the lord to be under royal rule, and those of Desmond are appropriated in half for the Crown and the other half passes to be a fee in the English domains, ruled by pro-royal nobles. Richard III dies in 30 December. His son Edward, 18 years old, becomes Edward IV, King of England and Lord of Ireland; Edmund, Earl of Rutland, 17 years old, becomes Edmund III, Prince of Calais and asks to marry Maria of Bavaria by the next year, travelling to Karolin for that purpose; George, Duke of Clarence, 11 years old, becomes Prince of York and heir to both crowns until Edward marries Joana and has a son and Edmund marries Maria.
 * The King accepts and begins preparations for an extravagant wedding.
 * D'Asti: The army is built up, but obviously the Sforza using marriage, bribing and using politics have total control over the small army. The use of mercenaries is low down.
 * Genoa: The Doge under Milanese influence sides with the Papal States against the Hafsids. Ships and troops are send to support the Pope's army, obviously the Genoans want to make profit from this conflict, so hope to establish a colony in Hafsids territory.
 * (Note that the Papal-Hafsid War ended a few turns ago, and the new Mamluk-Hafsid war hasn't really been fleshed out that much).
 * Papal Diplomacy: Though the war has ended, the Papal States will offer assistance if they themselves wish to establish a colonial possession in Hafsid, and request that if the war is won, they may expand the Papal's current possession.
 * Bahmani Sultanate Soldiers, armed with arquebuses, land on Koli's shore. They march inland and attempt to subjugate the country, while secretly bribing high-placed individuals to destabilise the resistance. (Could somebody do the algorithm for me? Thanks.) Irrigation is improved to help with farming and more farms are built to feed a growing number of people. Tax incentives are offered to women who produce many children. The Sultanate expands 1500 sq km north and east and the border is heavily fortified. Men are sent to Khandesh and other opposing countries to make the civilians uncertain whose side they should be on in case of a war. The military is increased.
 * Tibet: The military is made official. Lhasa is made the capital, though the government is not yet in power as there are elections in the monasteries being held, which will determine the Premier. Himalayan charting missions continue, and new roads are built south of Shigatse.

1461
''' The Chatagai win an amazing victory against the Kazakhs, killing the Kazakh Khan. The Khan's son, Mamash, desperately calls upon the Neo-Oirat Godeng Khan for aid. Godeng Khan surprisingly responds, and their forces unite against the Chatagai. '''

''' The Swahili city-state of Zanzibar begins a massive campaign of expansion. They officially rename their country the Sultanate of Zanzibar, and make plans to become the shining jewel of Islamic civilization in eastern Africa. The current Sultan plans to make his country the most powerful country in the region. '''
 * Portugal continues preparing its military. Meanwhile, the first colonization efforts are undertaken on the recently-discovered islands, which are named "Ilhas do Cabo Verde" for being next to a peninsula named "Cabo Verde". Other islands next to the others which were already discovered are also discovered. A city is founded in the island of São Tiago, and named Ribeira Grande.


 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against; 千島列島 (Chishima Islands) also is expanded a little bit, and Ainu are fought against there still as well. Jūzō Ayase continues story: the young warrior and the Miko continue fighting the Oni and soon the two female Satoris with their pet Kasha appear and help out.


 * Swiss Confederacy continues vassalization processes in Savoy, hoping to fully vassalize the nation by 1464 . Upgrades and expands its military.
 * You do realize Savoy is more powerful than the Swiss Confederacy right?
 * Did you even read what I posted last turn? Savoy has a greater population and a greater area than the Swiss, and a seaport, you can't possibly vassalize them.
 * But surely I have enough cash to bribe my puppet into power?
 * Savoy is most likely wealthier than Switzerland as well. You cannot vassalize nations larger than your own, if it is more than half the size of your nation it is too large.
 * China continues to expand its military. Roads throughout the Oirat Provinces are built.
 * Bahmani Sultanate Soldiers continue attacking Koli. The Sultan of Berar is given an offer of full integration into the Sultanate, in return for which the country will be fortified, developed and fully supplied, and be repaired from the damage of the Mongol conquest. The Sultan will remain equally powerful in the ruling of the country, and also be a powerful advisor and counsellor in the ruling of the entire country. The offer of integration is restated to Gondwana. (RNGs please?) The Sultanate offers trade agreements and military allegiance to its Muslim brothers, the Mamluk Sultanate and Ak Qoyunlu. The military is increased and the north and east borders are expanded 3000 sq km, as well as fortifying the new farther-out borders to create onion-like rows of defenses. The southern border is also heavily fortified. Secret troublemakers are sent to Khandesh and other enemies to spread propaganda to soldiers and civilians as well as bribing generals to cause trouble in the event of conflict, as well as to spread Islam and showcase the wealth of the Sultanate.
 * The Lakota: Akecheta increases the Military size by recruiting more men of age into the military. Akecheta orders more Lakota settlers to help expand their people west and will be greatly rewarded if doing so.
 * France realizes that Portugal too, has settled the Cape Verde Islands. To prevent conflict, it asks Portugal to divide the islands between them west and east. France will have the west and Portugal can have the east. The government gathers the Bourbon family for a very important meeting. However, it is actually a secret plot to get rid of them. While waiting in a room in an isolated area, the room explodes, killing all members of the Bourbon family. Meanwhile, the government declares the annexation of several of its French associative states. The economy continues to recover as France continues to be more and more self-sufficient in food. Also, it begins to export its famous wine throughout Western Europe. France's trade reaches out to numerous Western countries as the economy rises.
 * How can you kill every Boubron globally? That's impossible and implausible.'
 * Not really. It was done to the Mamluks by the Ottomans.
 * Portugal thinks that a north-south division, with Portugal getting the south, is fairer than the current offer.
 * Kingdom of Epirus: Epirus, ignoring Ak Qoyunlu's warning, continues to expand into Tunisia. Trade especially, is emphasized there, with several exports being shipped back to Epirus. King Leonardo I asks to be married to Milica of Serbia to strengthen the bonds between their people. A large portion of the Epirian military is moved to Tunisia to defend Epirus' holdings. The King's Pride, exploring the ocean off the coast of Northwest Africa runs into OTL Maio Island in Cape Verde. After encountering some Portugese vessels, the King's Pride sails to Ribeira Grande, contacting the Portugese. We ask Portugal if it's okay to dock the King's Pride in Riberia Grande for a year. Angelokastron, formerly a fortress, begins to have a town grow below the fortress/Acropolis where the government resides. Contrasting with the Byzantine-style fortress, the town resembles more of an Italian town, with a university being planned.
 * Portugal accepts the Epirese offer.
 * The Mamluks continue warring on Hafsid Tunisia. It thanks the Bahmani Sultanate and agrees to the trade agreement. Copts and Syriacs continue growing in numbers and moving to other places to get lands.
 * Chichen Itza sends an exploration party of three ships and 30 men to the new land. However, bad weather sinks two of the ships, leaving the third to turn back to the mainland. The people are discouraged, but the Emperor is not deterred. He plans to try again next year. The navy is again upgraded for the planned voyage. Chichen Itza has almost complete control over Mayan territory, and the Emperor begins consolidating his power.
 * Scotland continues its military update. The navy is expanded significantly this year, though artillery continues to be produced. King James II adds a title to himself, declaring himself "King of the Gaels". He begins a construction project to improve the capital at Scone, making the other cities in the nation jealous. The Gaelic culture continues to be promoted over the Germanic Inglis culture, but the numbers of Inglis speakers continues to grow.
 * Korea continues to amp up their military and fund the Explorers Corps. The Philippines continues to be settled.
 * Burgundy: Duke Philip hears about the southern islands called the Cabo Verde Islands and he sends some ships to explore them. Maio, Nicolau and Santa Luzia are claimed for the Emperor Frederick, while the rest of the now 140 ships continues scouting the Northern Atlantic, while this Ludwig statenhof circumnavigates Iceland, and Greenland is re-discovered. While no claims are done yet a small outpost is set (if possible off course). While this a small army is prepared for an occupation of Friesland if they don't accept to become vassals of Burgundy. Seeing the need for commercial routes to India, the Duke sends three ships to map Western Africa. (The farthest I'm going to go is Equatorial Guinea). A non-aggression pact is asked of Scotland and England's alliance is accepted. The Duke now claims Burgundy as the Great Duchy of Burgundy.
 * Greenlandish colonies are not possible for any state at this time.
 * Florence begins constructing ships, hoping to spread goods to further markets.
 * Bavaria: The new King is becoming a brilliant building planner, having modernised much of the nation's infrastructure. Maria and Prince Edmund's marriage is held in the Grand Imperial Cathedral in Karolin. Well-wishers and all major HRE diplomats attend the ceremonies that are rumoured to be the most elaborate in recent memory. Bavaria sends more artisans and financial aid to the construction of Karolin. The Chief Architect hopes to have the city serviceable to the Emperor by 1467 and hopefully finished a decade after. Rumours of a lost tomb of Fredrich DuBouse, last Great Templar of Bavaria, places it deep under the small town of Inglosgeld. The military is updated in accordance with the new King's "peace through strength" strategy. Diplomats and funding increase their efforts to vassalise Baden with hopes of merging it with Werttemberg. The Munchen Cathedral remains under construction, but is nearing its end. The Painting of St. Paul begins.


 * ​ He is 9 and a nobody.
 * He was also born in 1452
 * Hey thanks, I thought the turn was later than it really was. Sorry.
 * Wurttemberg: The Imperial Cathedral remains under construction, but is still beautiful enough to host the Royal Wedding. Baden continues to be bribed in hopes of joining the two nations together.
 * Ethiopia: The Ethiopian invasion of Adal continues, and with the recent introduction of firearms to the empire by the Portuguese, the Emperor sees a chance to go deeper into Adal. In the empire development of a centralized economic system begins, and plans to develop trade with the Europeans after seeing the power and might of the Portuguese visitors are also underway. The military is expanded, and plans to create a staff of commanders and nobles to oversee its expansion and modernization are drawn up.
 * Brandenburg continues to build up its army and military. Meanwhile, Wilhelm is offered to the daughter-heiress of any Catholic country. REPEAT: BRANDENBURG'S HEIR IS LOOKING FOR A ROYAL, CATHOLIC, HEIRESS WIFE. ANOTHER REPEAT: NOVGOROD IS OFFERED AN ALLIANCE. LAST REPEAT: BRANDENBURG WANTS TO BUY THE DANISH EXCLAVE NORTH OF POMERANIA.
 * French Response: We give you a wife.
 * Like who? And after killing the Bourbons, which I think is implausible, that's a no go. And besides, France has no female heirs. So no.
 * Milan: Ippolita Maria Sforza?
 * Aragon finishes up from its war with Bearn, completely annexing the country and adding it to the Crown. Meanwhile William is being offered to a royal Catholic heiress wife as said above. An Orthodox wife can be accepted if she is willing to convert.


 * Um no. The algorithm was not properly done and you can't just make people send military or any aid like that. What is worse is that in PMII, you are penalized for contributing to multiple wars and I don't think all the other HRE players would like an extra -2 in all their algorithms for the next 15 years. Also most nations do not have the ability to extend their military forces very far, only some can as they are naval based but most can not. So Brandenburg sending troops halfway across Europe is implausible as they would take at least a year to arrive and would have to go through hostile territory. Your navy ain't that advanced to transport an entire army yet.
 * Furthermore, how are you controlling Aragon? You have a royal marriage but that is not enough. They must be a vassal, in union or a former colony for you to control them.
 * They are in full personal union I believe, with the King of Aragon being the ruler of Brandenburg as well
 * French Response: Bearn is our ally and we are furious you attacked it. Step away or I will may you so.
 * @France: So? We have every right to attack it. Just declare war on us. @Mystery People: A: So building up a navy for ten years with support from Poland and Austria is not enough? And while I'm addressing you, that's part of the HRE treaty. All player states have to support another state in their war against ??? and so on so forth. B: I am taking care of Aragon for AP until he comes back. Or so he told me. Check my archives. C: Well the others are right, that doesn't count as yet.
 * Pomerania begins to merge its navy with Brandenburg's navy as was agreed upon in the vassalization treaty.
 * Luxembourg begins to give up members of Luxembourg's former royal family to England for investigation (is that what you're doing?) and also, it begins to bring some of them into the Hohenzollern family through marriage.
 * Edward IV decides to hold the trial against the Luxembourgs at Calais. Both Edward and Edmund establish a tribunal with a jury of nobles. They find most members of the family guilty of treason against the Emperor and the Empire, bad administration of lands and money of their own and of the Imperial freeholds and treasures and abuses of power. Most of their money and other possessions are expropriated. Edmund asks the Emperor permission to establish a new joint tribunal for crimes against the Empire (criminibus contra Imperium) and against the Church (contra Ecclesia) formed by all states of the Empire. It'd be a supreme court of appelations with power to judge in crimes of general interest in the Empire and decide on matters such as treason, heresy, etc... (PROPOSAL IN HRE's TALK PAGE). He asks the power to expropriate the Duchy of Luxembourg: half to be integrated into Calais, half to be integrated into Brandenburg.
 * The Manchurians resume expanding their country northwards, and the infrastructure project is still ongoing. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island.
 * Frederick III condems the explosion in France, stating that the event is suspicious. He also commends Burgundy's colonization efforts, and grants them the position of Grand Duchy.
 * Tyrolian troops march into the state to the next of it, putting down any civil disorder in that area.
 * It's called Grisons and its main nationality is Swiss.
 * Salzburg begins to modernize its militia with arquebuses and small cannon.
 * Venice continues public building works with projects started in Verona and Treviso. The Acropolis in Greece is repaired and numerous historic Greek monuments are restored. The Venetian arsenal shipwrights begin to discuss with naval engineers the possibility of creating fast sailing ships to sail long distances without resupplying. This would allow Venetian ships to get past Ghana.
 * The Zulu Outpost in Madagascar is expanded into a small colony after the families of the seventy soldiers arrive. The Zulu King hopes to bring the southern portion of the island under Zulu control by 1470, and the northern portion by 1490 or 1500. A Zulu expedition is sent northward along the eastern coast of Africa to discover other city-states. Trade with the Omans continue, and new ideas and new countries reach the ears and eyes of the Zulu population.
 * Saxony: The Coburg cathedral is finished, and mass is held in it for the first time on Easter Sunday. The Elector travels to Anhalt to visit his second son, the soon-to-be Prince of Anhalt. The Elector appoints a new Chief Constable of the Army, who organises all the new cannons and their crews into a "cannoniere" brigade.
 * Sorry I haven't posted much. I've been rather busy. Poland works on its land forces as well as building up a navy. Poland asks to formalize alliances with Brandenburg and Novgorod taking care to ignore the Muscovites who insulted the Lithuanians. Poland works on its naval technology and asks Venice to supply some blueprints to help the Poles establish a navy.
 * Tibet: The government, including the Premier, is elected. Lhasa is in celebration. Major monasteries are expanded. Most of the Himalaya missionaries return to Lhasa, for new orders to be given by the government.
 * Siam: The expansion south continues as the Siamese military brushes away the relatively little resistance of the Malay but they make sure to avoid getting into war with the Malacca Sultanate out of fear of not being ready yet. The Centralization of the kingdom continues as they expand the bureaucracy to the rest of the Kingdom. The unification of the two kingdoms continues as Thai speakers enter the other.
 * Majapahit, which has been de jure (but not de facto) at war with Brunei makes peace in exchange for a very small territory in Brunei. Areas of the Western coasts of Sumatra are colonized and become Majapahit's 1000 island vassals.
 * Siamese Diplomacy: The Siamese king requests that Majapahit not colonize Sumatra until after a deal has been established between the two nations.
 * Oman expands 3,000 sq km inland across the Omani border (a thin line of expansion inland, please). Oman finishes building its naval bases and ports on Socotra and the near-by islands, and Omani naval trade becomes even more sucessful as Socotra has several large cosmopolitan port cities spring up, the largest and the capital of Oman's Socotra colony is the city of Qalansiyah, but other large port cities like Ras irisseyl, Hadibo, Bidholeh, Port Samha and Port Khalif on Abd al Kuri (map of Socotra for reference). Oman sends more troops to help Adal fight the Ethiopians, too. Omani sailors start to map the coastline of Madagascar as well as trading with some of the tribes people living on the island. leads the mission to map Madagascar, and on the way back to Oman they also decide to map out the Comoros islands. Oman also sends more troops to help the Mamluks, too. Tensions begin to grow with Aq Qoyunlu over fishing rights in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, as well as competition in maritime trade too. Oman trades more in the East Indies, Oman establishes a trading pact and alliance with the Sultanate of Malacca too.
 * Georgia launches another wave of expansion into Mongol territory hoping to have a port on the Caspian Sea within the decade. Orthodox priests continue to spread the good news among the people in the east. Some forward-thinking Jewish Rabbis even begin to proselytize to the pagans and Muslims in the new lands. This is allowed but looked upon warily by the Orthodox royal family.
 * In England, Edward IV send Alcock in a new expedition this time to north Senegal, where he stablishes an outpost in Cape-Vert Peninsula. Alcock also extends his journy more to the south, but he turns back without stablishing any new outpost. Edward IV decides to impose taxes on the irish lords, which he uses to bring cannons from Germany and Italy, making the navy even stronger, with new offensive technologies, but also with more resisten materials, brought from Sotuhern Europe. Edward attends his brother's wedding at Karolin, though he must promptly return to London to attend business.
 * Calais' prince Edmund returns home with his new wife, Maria of Bavaria, and inmediately he makes her face be mint in coins around the Principality. Edmund calls for a parliament, in the english style, though it has five representatives of the Emperor, four of England, three of Bavaria, two of Brandenburg and Burgundy (two representatives each), and one representing the Reichstag (all other states). The parliament fixes economical and heraldical policies, specially taxes, coinage and traffic laws.
 * Papal States: Naval efforts between Alfons and the States improve greatly. Pius II continues his to boost the economy and help repay those countries who have helped in the invasion, if they wish to be. As well, the largest Church in Alfons thus far, the Church of Saint Joan (named after for her posthumous retrial) has its first Mass, and sees the conversion (rite) of at least one hundred more Muslim adults and children. Meanwhile, many priests and deacons are sent throughout Roman Catholic nations of Europe to spread the word of God and promote peace within the continent. Once again, Portugal is offered an alliance.
 * 'Portugal replies, and asks the purpose of the alliance.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope states the alliance would reestablish the relationship the Papal States and Portugal once had but had slowly worn away, and may also benefit the two in terms of economy though trade.
 * Portugal accepts.
 * The Novgorodians Agree to a trade alliance with the Scots. The Novgoridan Veche passes legislature that the State is to sponsor a proffessional, permanent military force (mostly of arquebusiers and artillery...since they are damn expenive). The First Gunsmith in Novgorod opens his doors, and the Posadnik promises to eventualy replace foreign firearms with localy-made ones. The Novgorod Trade guild is officialy inducted into the old Baltic and now Novgorodian-Baltic Quarter of the Hanseanic league, even though the Novgorodian traders held control of the league since the attempts by venice to break it apart. Novgorodian traders establish guilds in Pskov and induct them into the Hanseantic league officially. The Scottish capital is made a Kontor(trading partner) of the league. The Military prepares for the inevitable invasion of Pskov and the Khanates.
 * Milan: Francesco I Sforza convinces Ludovico II Gonzaga to marry Galeazzo Sforza and Dorotea Gonzaga in five years (1466), with this and many lesser marriages the Milanese influence over Mantua grows up. Milan as a city expands and develop, more artist come to the city than before thanks to the Duke's policies. More roads, farms and houses are built. 200 poor Milanese move to D'Asti, 400 more to Genoa, as workers to the Milanese puppets/allies. Some condottieros are executed by Sforza to prevent particulars to have their own army. Condolences to Bavaria.
 * Genoa: The Milanese immigrants start working in the docks. The Doge start using condottieros (mercenaries) to fight his enemies. Ships are give to the Milanese army. Fearing the other naval powers the Genoan engineers start to improve our ships. Most of the money earn from Venice finish in the Milanese palaces.
 * D'Asti: The army is build up and expanded. The small "royal" house is now totaly under Sforza's control, anyone against Milan is executed or prosecuted. The Milanese immigrants are spread around the biggest towns.
 * Aq Qoyunlu continues to train its officers in the art of tactics. Also, Aq Qouyunlu has claimes a few islands in the Persian coast that have typically been controlled by Omani Merchanants.
 * Circassia expans 1000 km2 into Golden Horde Territory.

1462
'''Zanzibar continues to expand its territory through East Africa. A coup launched by Zanzibar replaces the government of the nearby city-state of Mombassa with Zanzibari sympathizers. The Mombassans are vassalized by Zanzibar.'''

'''A massive peasants revolt occurs in Pomerania, with the peasant army burning the capital and killing many people. There is evidence to suggest that the revolt was orchastrated by one of Brandenburg's enemies, and that the leadership of the "peasant army" are in fact mercenaries hired by a rogue member of the former Luxembourgish royal family. Already there is rumors of a schism winthin the rebel ranks, as there is a growing faction of people opposed to the corrupt ladership.'''


 * Why? The old Pomeranian government was brutal and cruel. The current Brandenburgish government is lenient and tolerant.

'''The Kazakhs and Neo-Oirats manage to defeat the Chatagai, killing the last Chatagai Khan. The two Khans, Mamash and Godeng, then declare that they will unite their Khanates into one, and rule as dual Khans. They have their oldest son and daughter marry in order to merge the houses when they pass on.'''
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase continues story: the young warrior and the Miko with help from the two female Satoris and their pet Kasha manage to fight off the Oni invasion faster and save their lands again.
 * Portugal continues preparing its army. The city of Ribeira Grande grows, and the colony on Cabo Verde is expanded, particulary on the surroundings of Ribeira Grande. Meanwhile, Diogo Gomes continues to explore the coast of Africa. Portugal asks Castille if they have any living daughter of their former king that can be married to the Prince of Portugal, Afonso.
 * France is reluctantly forced to declare war on Aragon to protect Bearn from Aragonese forces, which they suspect might also weaken France if Aragon continues to conquer its associative states. They ask Castille for help, and in exchange can have all Aragonese lands on the peninsula. The destruction of the Bourbons allows the government to establish full control of the province they rule. They accept the Portuguese offer and move all settlers to the southern islands. They send their army to Bearn to protect it from invasion, but unaware, they will annex it once the war is over.
 * The war is over.
 * Switzerland builds up military power. A large proportion of Swiss troops are armed with arquebuses (10%)
 * Actually, the offer was Portugal getting the south, and France, the north, not the opposite.
 * Are you talking about Cabo Verde? If so, can I keep a small island? After all, I claim some of them as Burgundy. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 22:39, September 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * ​Aq Qoyunlu continues to train its officers. Meanwhile, due to the island conflict in the Persian gulf, Aq Qoyunlu has broken its alliance with Oman. Also, in a threat-purchase, Kara Qoyunlu sells the southern fourth of their nation to Aq Qoyunlu. Minor border warfare continues, and becomes greater as the Kara Qoyunlu are feeling the influences of the Aq Qoyunlu. However, many troops still stationed in the south fourth of the nation have been massacred, leaving the Qoyunlus with the most dire situation ever.
 * Circassia expands another 1000 km2 into Golden Horde territory, along the Georgian Border (thin please).
 * China continues to expand its military. Work on gunpowder weapons yields more effective cannons.
 * Kingdom of Epirus: We ask Serbia to enter a dynastic union with us, and ask Serbia if King Leonardo I may wed Milica of Serbia. Meanwhile, the King's Pride thanks Portugal, and heads north. They run into the Canary Islands, and set up a trading post on OTL Gran Canaria. Several new exploration ships are not built in the old clinker style, but carvel style, with carracks and carvels being built, instead of cogs.
 * Bahmani Sultanate offers terms of surrender in good faith to the Koli government. The leaders will be placed in comfortable house arrest in the capital, and otherwise nobody else will be affected. Otherwise the cities will be sacked and no promises can be made to the ruler or civilians. All known brutalities to civilians by Bahmani soldiers are punished in the meantime. The process of full, peaceful absorption begins in Berar and troublemaking in northern enemy territories is quelled. Fishing is developed in newly-controlled waters and farming is improved. The borders north and east are expanded 3000 sq km leaving creating another onion-like ring of fortification within the border. Allegiance is offered to Gujarat. The military is developed. Arquebuses are produced on a larger scale with approx. 5% of inland soldiers in the rings of fortification possessing them. The southern border is strengthened. Power is consolidated in Sinhalese Kingdoms and Small Jaffna is vassalised and fortified.


 * ​Too much happening in your turn and arquebuses have not reached India yet.
 * The Manchurians resume expanding their country northwards, and the infrastructure project is still ongoing. The Manchurians continue to expand their territory on Huatai Island.
 * Burgundy: With no response from Friesland the occupation army of 3000 men marches into Frisian terrains, and Friesland is again asked to either become vassals or face conflicts. While this occurs near the terrains of Burgundy, a small fleet of 20 ships sail to Crimea where the Duke plans to set a small vassal state (currently where the Crimean Khanate is and I suppose this would mean war, right?) 80 ships remain guarding the continental shores of Burgundy and the other 40 ships continue scouting the Northern Atlantic, and after they travel around Western Africa they discover OTL Corisco and Elobey - here called Nova Ameland and Nova Bruges - while the small islands in front of the Empire of Mali are claimed as well for the Emperor Frederick III. Populators are sent and the exploration of Greenland's shore continues - though only map charts for the purpose of commerce with the locals. A trade alliance is asked of the Empire of Mali. An alliance is asked with Epirus and the small colony in front of the Canary Islands is expanded 50 km2.
 * Epirus: We accept. We should divide the Canary Islands amongst ourselves, in order to prevent conflict.
 * Frederick III suggests joint cooperation in the Crimea.
 * Duke Philip III agrees in the cooperation for Crimea's vassalization.
 * Also, the Canary Islands were already divided between Portugal and Burgundy.
 * Epirus is in no condidition to have any colonies on the Canary Islands
 * The Mamluks continue to now openly war against the Tunisians, while still sending out messages to other nations seeking for help. The Mamluk Empire treats the Libyan cities better off since they expect at least that to be gained from the war. While in the inside, Tunisian cities are ravaged more harshly. In the Hijaz, somebody appears claiming descent from the Hashemite clan and from Fatimah, Muhammad's son. He does not yet claim the throne of the Empire, but he grows in prominence in the East. Copts and Syriacs, as in previous years, continue to grow and spread, with a large part of Western Syria now hugely Syriac.
 * The Lakota: The Lakota continue to increase militarily and explore land outside their nation. Birthrates continue to rise.
 * Papal States: The Pope officially withdraws any men that were to be sent to take place in the Mamluk’s war and declare themselves neutral, though the Cape of Alfons opens its borders and churches to aid any refugees that are forced out of their homes. Meanwhile in Europe, the Pope continues sending priests around the continent, having some go in particular to the League of Lezhë in order to continue encouraging their waning Roman Catholic faith, and offer a trade agreement. Many continue to tour through St. Peter in order to influence the Patrimony's dukes and their trust.
 * League of Lezhe: We accept, as long as the faith does not cause conflict with the Orthodox faith in the region.
 * Georgia expansion to the north and east intensifies. Trebizond officially becomes a client state of Georgia while still remaining somewhat autonomous. Georgian regiments are sent to help garrison Trebizond's borders from nomads and bandits.
 * Frederick III celebrates the reconstruction of the Parthenon, and declares it a national treasure. More plans and funds to the capital city are sent, including plans for the Imperial Palace, Conclave building, the Imperial Museum, the Imperial University, and a hospital. More Mongolian refugees enter the frontier territory.
 * Brandenburg asks for help in putting down the rebels who do not see the benefits they are gaining from their new governments.
 * Tyrolia continues to fix the countryside and the militia forges a few more cannon.
 * Salzburg sends some troops to help quell the peasant rebellion.
 * Brandenburg sends some troops into Pomerania to quell the violence and asks Austria for a little help. Meanwhile, three of the Great Gates are finished. Meanwhile, a new form of Catholicism, which combines Catholicism and Orthodoxism, appears. (I am not trying to create Protestantism, I am just creating a new group which merges the two denominations, based on the marriage of the Emperor and whoever it was.)
 * ​Heresy is not tolerated. The Pope may deal with you...
 * Saxony: The new Chief Constable of the army begins a series of reforms to completely reorganise the army. He divides the infantry into "divisions" and "platoons" and other parts. The old nobility and knights scoff at his ridiculous schemes, but the Elector sees sense in having a highly-organised army. Ernest's (second son of the elector and heir to Anhalt) wife is announced to be pregnant.
 * Serbia: Realizing that a union with another country is necessary to continue our existance, we accept Epirus' offer of a dynastic union between the two kingdoms. We believe that both our countries will prosper, since Eprirus has access to the sea, something the Serbians have long missed.
 * Tibet: The focus is mostly on improving Lhasa's infrastructure and the military, with the newfound government holding many debates in the city, though Shigatse is not ignored. Some diplomats, with military as backup, are sent to the west border to expand the nation.
 * Venice continues to work on its fortifications and army while the navy puts more ships to sea. Design work on a new model of ship is progressing smoothly as the designers start to perfect their work. Public works continue throughout the Venetian Republic and its associate states allowing Venice to claim the title "Heart of the Renaissance" away from Florence. Venice signs a mutual assistance treaty with Manuta, Modena, Ferrara and Lacques with exclusive trade rights for Venetian merchants in return for a greater return in their profits. Venice seeks to purchase the Crimea for 500 ducats.
 * Milan: The army continues build up, more and more weapons are bring to the soldiers, arquebuses and cannons are now part of the army. The relationship between Mantua, Modena and Milan grows up with new trade routes. Some ships are build, strengthening the small Milanese navy.
 * Oman expands 3,000 sq km inland across the Omani border (a thin line of expansion inland, please). Sultan Omar ibn al Khattab is furious with Aq Qoyunlu breaking the alliance, and the Sultan sees this as Aq Qoyunlu not wanting to solve these problems diplomatically. Fearing war, Sultan Omar ibn al Khattab orders troops to stop being sent to help Adal and the Mamluks, the military aid which has already been sent will remain but Oman needs to retain the rest of its military for this possible conflict. The Omani merchants who usually controlled these islands are even more furious and they begin forming a large mercenary army as many ships full of African and Indian mercenaries arrive in Oman and stationed in the rest of the Omani controlled islands. Some of these merchants also import the new arquebuses and cannons to make the Omani defences even more formidable. As the Sultan, military and the merchants get ready for war the Omani Imanate calls for calm and for diplomatic talks to be restarted.
 * Alaiye: Alaiye begins a massive military buildup as well of war industries and the construction of roads across the country. A road from the capitol to Constantinople is begun as well. The Alaiye Army is then installed with several Ottoman Generals to keep the Army loyal to the Ottoman Empire.
 * Ottoman Empire: Alaiye and Wallachia are given permission to build up its military as long as it remains under Ottoman control although the Alaiye and Wallachain governments can control it while performing in their territories. The Ottomans continue to build roads, schools, war industries, and also begin to exert control over the economy by telling certain farmers what they can and can't farm in certain regions of the country. This is used to ensure that there is a stable supply of food and enough in case of a drought or crop failure. The Empire also begins to feel the pull of ancient Greek democracy, and some groups begin to petition the Emperor to make at least some limited democracy happen. The Emperor promises to consider the request, and will announce his decision next year.
 * Umm, guys? Limited Democracy? Pull of Ancient Greeks? The Ottomans - as in the Turks - hated Greece. And, Democracy didn't arrive in its modern form for another 300 years. Even in a limited form. 
 * Maybe his current emperor is just eccentric or becoming senile or something.
 * Right but I mean... that's the whole thing about being over-liberal, in the rules.
 * As long as he has the emperor reject it, implement some sort of fake democracy (like a senate with no power), an extremely limited democracy (only powerful nobles and the highest clerics can vote) or has it be a brief phase (the emperor implements democratic society, it fails because the Ottomans are in no way ready, he is overthrown and a new authoritarian emperor rises), it should be fine.
 * Wallachia: Wallachia begins a massive military buildup as well of war industries and the construction of roads across the country. A road from the capitol to Constantinople is begun as well. The Wallachian Army is then installed with several Ottoman Generals to keep the Army loyal to the Ottoman Empire.
 * Zulu: The Zulu Kingdom expands northward, adding 1,000 square miles northward along the coast. In Madagascar, the Zulu Outpost's garrison expands their settlement of the southern portion of the island. The Zulu Army moves in, and begins to remove hostile natives from the new Zulu territory.
 * Muscovy, following its victory over Rostov, immediately begins bribing senior officials in Yaroslavl, Rostov and Tver, as well as moving troops into Rostov to 'stabilize' it, when they are in fact doing the opposite. Meanwhile, the pacts with Novogorod are strengthened.
 * Scotland continues to improve its military, building many new ships and cannons. The promotion of Gaelic culture continues, despite the growing population of Inglis in the south of the country.
 * Ethiopia: The Ethiopian army backed with gunpowder weapons makes another offensive in Adal territory, take 500 sq km of land. In Eritrea, the Ethiopians colonize some 750 sq km land, and seek to establish a second port on the coast. The Emperor has annouced plans to begin developing the system of trade in the empire, and expand the culture of the empire to the tribal lands, teaching them civilization, and the way of God.
 * Bavaria: The King continues the military update and condems any heresy against the church. The King calls any subversive group "charlatans and theives" and will not be tolerated in his hall. The infrastructure of the cities and towns continue. Money is sent to the Karolin project. The Munchen cathedral nears 87% completion. Invites are sent out to the Pope, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, and leading dignetaries in good standing with His Majesty. The KIng entertains a notion brought to him by the King of England, about a HRE Supreme Court to voice all concerns and to try nations for infringing on liberty, attacking an ally, etc.etc. He asks the Emperor to consider and support this new legislation.
 * Baden-Wurttemberg: Wurttemberg finally gains Baden as a vassal and is immediently annexed into Wurttemberg creating the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, throught the use of bribes, arranged marriages and shrewd diplomacy. Karolin continues to be built with the vast amounts of money and workers from all over the Empire and abroad. University of Stuttgartt continues to grow.
 * Chichen Itza expands the Army and Navy. The Emperor reaches out to the Zapotec city states, wishing to sign a non-aggression pact, so that their border does not cause war between the two powers . The Emperor believes the world is big enough for both of them, and expansion into unoccupied territory will be much easier that into occupied territory. An naval expedition is send along the western coast to explore the lands beyond the Zapotec.
 * Vijayanagar continues to expand its influence into still Hindu areas in the south. The successful diplomat who visited the court of Gajapati now visits the kingdom of Gonwana, not for vassalization but an alliance. After his best efforts, the king of Godwana finally agrees to ally itself with Vijaynagar. This means that the hindu areas of the country now come under hindu control. The Triple alliance of Hindustan if formed between Vijaynagar, Gajapit and Godwana. The country continues to see a revival of hinduism and a new generation of missionaries head to the island of Lanka to teach their populace about hinduism. Missionaries also begin to re-convert all muslims in the Hindustani alliance. The current generation of males are going well in training for archery. All new cannons continue to be made in the same size, giving a huge tactical advantage. More commerce passes through ports in Vijaynagar and Kalicut. Kalicut has seen a huge boom in trading recently and as more ships from the sub-continent tke to the sea, this will onlygreaten. The huge build-up of troops continues. More alliances, especially with China, are sought after.

1463
''' The Dual Kazakh-Mongol Khanate has been energized with its new leadership, resulting in them being 1.5 times stronger in wars for the next 15 years. The Khans prepare to aid the Sibir Khanate, which is currently winning a war against the eastern remnants of the Golden Horde. '''

''' The peasant revolt in Pomerania continues. Any followers of the semi-orthodox branch of Christianity recently developed are considered heretics by the rebels and killed. Church official in Germany condemn this group and urge all German princes to persecute and destroy them. '''

''' The Songhai empire invades the Mossi and Borgu states to the south. '''

 The Incas take control of the entire region around lake Titicaca 

''' Savoy, disgusted at the non-subtle Swiss attempt at vassalizing Savoy; decides to be the first state in over 100 years to leave the HRE. This begins a chain reaction as Saluces, Monaco and Montferrat leave by the end of the year. Savoy helps the d'Asti rulers and manages to pull them out of Milanese domination and quickly extract the nation from the HRE. Rumblings start to move north, with Burgundian nobles and peasants alike considering abandoning the HRE along with most non-German states. Some German states too secretly support the revolt as they fear the increasingly hostile states of Austria, Brandenburg and Bavaria. '''

'''How exactly is the unification treaty unfair? Read It!! it states that there can be NO VIOLENCE between states. Bavaria has not attacked ANYONE since the unification and has been focused on spreading the word of God, while objecting the heresy from the north. This needs to be removed because it is impluasable and in direct contrast with the treaty.'''

'''I object. D'astri does not even boerder Savory. How could they release Milan's control? Also, why would they be disgusted at the treaty? They haven't even signed it, and as such are not subject to its laws!'''

Yeah, but what it look like what you had planning was for the whole Empire to eventually sign, therefore, they'd revolt before it got to the place.

I would still like to know what about the treaty they object to and how they freed D'Astri.

'''How they freed D'Asti from me so easily?, just read my posts about D'Asti's army. And both Montferrat and D'Asti have good relations with me, so I don't see why would they fight against me (Milan)'''

I removed the part about the treaty, the Swiss actions are enough.

''' The Luxembourgian royal family is rescued by Luxembourgian agents. Their current whereabouts are unknown. '''
 * Ashikaga Shogunate continues to build up their military and also expands more into 北海道 (Hokkaidō) and Ainu still continues to be fought against. Jūzō Ayase end the story: the young warrior and the Miko thanks the two female Satoris and their pet Kasha and they (two female Satoris and pet Kasha) return home.
 * Aq Qoyunlu continues to train its officers, and starts building some ships in the North. An alliace is made with the Nogai Horde. Due to souring relations, Aq Qoyunlu has put supplies into making the "Desert State" which is a confederation of Bedouin tribes. The territory consist of about the Northern half of Arabia, but due to its confederate nature, and the low strenght, so far, of the government, the boundaries often fluctuate. Meanwhile, many spices and other commodities are sent to the Teutonic Knights, to try convincing them of Papal States indifference towards them, like their no-position in Brandenburg's war against them. Many Imams have also been sent ant a promise of support, which the Knights currently have none of.
 * Circassia expands another 1000km2 into Golden Horde territory.
 * Portugal continues preparing its army.After the estabilishment of a trading post by Epirus on one of the islands that Portugal claimed, preparations are made to secure the other two islands.Meanwhile, the colony on Cabo Verde grows, expanding more 200 sq km.Meanwhile, as Portugal didn't heard answers from Castille to their previous offer, it expands the offer to England, or any other available Christian country.
 * Accepted, then. The next year, Edward IV will marry Joana and Afonso will marry Anne of York, as Henry of Trastamara seems to be inactive in the requests the previous king asked him.
 * Switzerland expands and upgrades its military.
 * Edmund I of Calais send letter to swiss authorities, saying them that their efforts to vassalize Savoy provoked this crisis, so they should intervene, and maybe they could take as much of Savoy as the Emperor allows them to do.
 * Scotland continues its preparations for war, with King James II personally preparing for battle. The Scottish armies begin massing by the port city of Irvine, where massive naval preparations have been made.
 * Papal States: The Pope is shocked at the recent heretic "creation" of a new religion in the HRE, and immediately relocates many priests to Brandenburg to better retain the Roman Catholic religion in the region. All efforts are made to avoid the religion from spreading to the Papacy. The Pope also sends several bishops to the Teutonic Knights to better relations, and so the Order doesn't convert. The Pope plans to return many of the priests back by 1465. As well, the Alfons sees many Hafsid Tunisians rushing into the Cape in order to find sanctuary in the nearby churches.
 * Frederick III asks the Pope if he could be granted temporary control of the Knights Hospitallier to combat this heresy and preserve the empire.
 * Bavaria states that it will do whatever is necessary to ensure the heresy is abolished.
 * English sailmen are anxious for try the skills of the renewed navy in other matters than exploration, so King Edward IV sends some of them with a bunch of the most armed ships of the Royal Navy to the ports of Cape of Alfons to serve the papal authority in defense of such territories (and, off course, the route to the english possessions in the Agegen Sea, from where mernearies are also destinated to the Cape of Alfons). This special corp of Navy is called Order of Saint Petroc, as it came from Cornwall. Edward is its titular Grand Maester, and asks for papal assent to this order's creation. Missionaries (and knights) from England and Calais will do whatever as possible to supress the heresy.
 * Papal States: The Pope agrees to granting the Emperor temporary control of the Knights Hospitaller, and seeks better protection of the Teutonic Knights. As well, the Pope is grateful for the support of Bavaria and England, and will bless the Order once it is established.
 * I think you misunderstand. The Emperor is asking permission from the Pope if he, the emperor, could temporarily command the knights. 
 * Ah yes, must have misread. Fixed.
 * Bahmani Sultanate sends an expedition to the southern coast of the former Timurid Khanates from the occupied section of Koli and founds a small fortified territory around 3000 sq km around in a hemisphere at the coast. A small port is founded and trade is improved. Berar is fully absorbed. Emissaries are sent to Bengal to offer full military allegiance as well as trade in return for which the Bengalese must heavily fortify their southern border with troops provided. Gujarat is peacefully vassalised (is this allowed?) and processes of full absorption begin in Gondwana. Parades are organised in the streets and the standard of living is improved by developments in farming. The borders are expanded to the north by 3000sqkm and further fortified. The military is developed. Koli is offered a peaceful treaty of surrender in the continuing war (RNG?).
 * Austria deploys its forces in Milan, and chastises Switzerland for not being patient. The Emperor declares that each state should remain in the Empire, as all will be granted equal voting rights and the same rights under law. All states are asked to aid in this effort of maintaining the empire. By decree of the Emperor, if the Luxembourg Royal Family are to be found or turn themselves in, they will be treated fairly and with great mercy. War is sadly declared on Savory and its allies to preserve the Empire. Agents are sent to watch over the northern religion carefully and assess whether it is a threat or not.
 * Bavaria agrees and sends forces en masse
 * Florence aids as well, sending as much supplies as they can rather than soldiers.
 * Edmund, who held trial against the Luxembourgian family, reminds the Emperor that they are traitors and the court was waiting for the Emperor's approval to constitute into a Supreme Court and condemn them to death. The English agents start looking for them. On the other subject, Edmund leads troops to the frontier to bribe Savoy its way again into the Empire, though he's waiting English reenforcements to continue marching.
 * Tyrolia is greatly shocked at Savoy leaving the empire, as states like Austria have only given to increase equality in the Empire, and have not unfairly taken anything. Albert V marches off himself to defeat the enemy and keep the states in the Empire.
 * Salzburg sends men and cannon to help maintain the empire, and politely suggests that other states do the same.
 * Australian Aborigines: The Anangu continue to grow more powerful and brazen in their skirmishes with the other tribes, who are increasingly desperate. Allunga is developing into quite the charismatic, intelligent young boy. He is currently seven. He shall begin training as a warrior of the Nuunga at age ten.
 * China establishes diplomatic relations with several Indian nations. Meanwhile, the military is expanded, especially along the western Chinese border.
 * Florence shifts to constructing military units and supplies in order to aid the HRE in its new conflict. Cosimo's son Piero unfortunately passes away due to illness, and he declares a week of mourning.
 * Bavaria: The King orders the military to mobilise to crush the ridiculous uprisings and is sad that a small fringe group could ignite a civil war over nothing. Imperial Scholars all conclude that the treaty is MORE than favourable to other nations in the Empire. The military is equipped with cannon bombards and more guns. The King is enraged at the comment of Bavaria being ruthless, as Bavaria has done nothing but peaceful ventures since the signing of the treaty. The Munchen Cathedral nears ever closer to completion. More money and supplies is sent to Karolin as well as funds shipped to Milan to help combat the rebels. The King fully endorses the notion of an Imperial Supreme Court that will hold trials in Karolin as a national forum to express greivences, debate laws, hold trials (including treason), sign treaties. The first act of the Court, should the Emperor approve, will be the trial of the insurrectionists and those found guilty of heresy.
 * Baden-Wurttemberg: The nation grows wary of the ill planed revolutions to the north and begins its own military buildup. The University of Stutgartt is closed this year after a rumoured attack on the city. More funds and supplies are poured into Karolin. Artisans continue their elaborate work. Work offically begins on The Imperail Palace, Conclave of Kings, and the Imperial University/library as well as a full hospital. The Master Planner of Karolin, Fransis Archtus from Bavaria thanks the Emperor for the updated blueprints and ensures His Majesty that it will be a sight to behold once finished.
 * Korea continues to amp up their military, as well as the Explorers Corps. The Philippines is now halfway settled.
 * The Lakota; Akecheta continues to increase millitary. He orders settlers to go to settle south now to expand the nation more south.