Novum Saeculum (Map Game)

Novum Saeculum, or New Age in Latin is a game that starts in the Middle Ages, a time of conflict and chaos. These times were plagued by war, and people were kept in the dark about the world around them. Europe was ruled by religion, and was divided by small tribes scattering the area. No one country was able to rise above the other. But in the light of a new age, you are forced to take charge and move above the other players. Forced to fight against the other feudal kingdoms, you have to try to become the worlds first power. Take charge against them, before you fade into obscurity. Welcome to Novum Saeculum.

NOVUM SAECULUM HAS STARTED!

Rules
While there will be other pages for more detailed rules for different applications of the game, here are the basic rules of the game that everyone should keep in mind:
 * The main goal of these rules are to keep the game realistic. Every turn must be plausible and no one can achieve world domination in ten turns,
 * A turn is one day. Each turn is composed of actions, which can be militaristic, economic, diplomatic or constructive.
 * Turns begin at 17:00 UTC. You have one hour after this to edit the turn immediately before. Other past turns may not be edited.
 * Any conquered lands have their inhabitants, and they must be dealt with.
 * Keep in mind the linguistic effects of conquering and colonisation.
 * Every three years a map is to be made. A moderator marked as the Mapmaker will edit the map.
 * Every map must be saved as a .png on the current map template.
 * Each player will "call" a nation, this will be their main nation.
 * The moderators of this game have the power to grant and regulate all technology for each state as well as regulate plausibility. They also have the right to create random yet plausible and fair events in any and every nation throughout the course of the game.
 * Espionage is allowed and will be detailed later, there is a clear distinction between espionage and meta-gaming.
 * Alliances and unions are allowed as is bargaining to achieve these, although remember to be plausible.
 * If a nation is inactive then it is considered to have become isolationist and is fair game for conquering and attacking. However, there will be resistance.
 * There are supernational confederations (e.g. The Holy Roman Empire, The Kalmar Union, The European Union, The African Union, etc). They function like alliances and can be broken and formed.
 * You can commission privateers to raid a nation's shipping but they will reduce relations with the nation you hired them against.
 * The game ends in the present year.
 * Profile pages for your state are highly recommended.
 * If you are new, you may start the game in the turn that you joined.
 * No editing any past turns to contradict events which have already happened.
 * Not everyone can have an industrialized, liberal, stable, peaceful nation.
 * Each player is allowed one switch from their current nation to a new one. Other than that, nation switching is not allowed unless your nation is annexed or destroyed by war.
 * Moderators act as junior admins, all they can do is cross out years and comment on them. If abused, they may be impeached.
 * A turn will last two years until 1560. When 1560 is reached, there will be one-year turns for the remainder of the game.

Administrators

 * SwankyJ
 * Monster Pumkin
 * JoshTheRoman
 * SkyGreen24
 * Nkbleeching

Moderators

 * Vivaporius
 * Upvoteanthology
 * Prinsenvlag.svg Hail Sean! (Tech can into talkpage?)

Europe
Western Europe
 * County of Barcelona -
 * County of Blois -
 * County of Provence -
 * Duchy Toulouse -
 * Duchy of Anjou -
 * Duchy of Brittany -
 * Duchy of Flanders -
 * Jarldom of Orkney -
 * Kingdom of Ailech -
 * Kingdom of Aragon - João "like rio" Dinis
 * Kingdom of Connanaught -Thievingmagpyr
 * Kingdom of Deheubarth -
 * Kingdom of England - Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Duchy of Normandy - Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Kingdom of France - Graham Industries. Creating the future, today. (talk)
 * Kingdom of Meath -
 * Kingdom of Munster -
 * Kingdom of Navarre -
 * Kingdom of Saragossa -
 * Kingdom of Gwynedd - Hailstormer (talk) 04:34, January 18, 2015 (UTC)
 * Kingdom of Leinster -
 * Kingdom of Leon - Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Crown of Castile - Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Kingdom of Scotland - Bandon23 (talk)
 * Kingdom of Uliad -
 * Kingdom of Valencia -

Central Europe

 * Duchy of Pomerania -
 * Duchy of Pomeralia -
 * Duchy of Rana -
 * Frisia -

Holy Roman Empire

 * County of Luxembourg - I am that guy (talk)
 * Kingdom of Burgundy (Personal Union with Lombardy) -  SwankyJ   The Itallian    Stallion 
 * Kingdom of Lombardy (Personal Union with Burgundy) -  SwankyJ   The Itallian    Stallion 
 * March of Ancona -
 * Tuscany -
 * Duchy of Carinthia - ThePondMan
 * March of Carinthia - ThePondMan
 * Duchy of Bohemia -
 * Stem Duchy of Bavaria -
 * Ostmark -
 * Carniola -
 * Stem Duchy of Saxony - With Blood and Iron (talk)
 * North Mark (Bradenburg) - With Blood and Iron (talk)
 * Lusatian Mark - With Blood and Iron (talk))
 * Meissen Mark - With Blood and Iron (talk)
 * Stem Duchy of Swabia - Sladather
 * Stem Duchy of Franconia -
 * Duchy of Lower Lorraine -
 * Duchy of Upper Lorraine - jermster108: AWWWW YEAH! BOOYAH

Italy

 * County of Sicily -
 * Duchy of Amalfi -
 * Duchy of Apulia -
 * Papal State -
 * Republic of Venice - Swank's Uncle
 * Republic of Pisa -

Balkans

 * Byzantine Empire - SPQR Flag Final.png  Marcus Ioshua  Consul of the Roman Republic   and King of Persia  Flag of Persia (Raj Karega Khalsa).png
 * Kingdom of Croats -
 * Duchy of Bosnia -
 * Principality of Rashka -
 * Principality of Zeta -
 * Kingdom of Hungary - Scarlet Outlaw

Scandinavia

 * Kingdom of Denmark - Saturn120 (Talk/Blog)
 * Kingdom of Norway - Regards, Laptop Zombie
 * Kingdom of Sweden - FOR THE GLORY OF THE PARTY!

Eastern Europe

 * Principality of Novgorod - Flag of New York.svg U p v o t e a n t h o l o g y  <font color="#FF0000">( <font color="#3C8D0D">T <font color="#FF0000">, <font color="#3C8D0D">S <font color="#FF0000">)
 * Principality of Rostov-Suzdal -
 * Principality of Smolensk -
 * Principality of Polotsk -
 * Principality of Volyn' -
 * Principality of Kiev -
 * Principality of  Halych -
 * Principality of Chernigov -
 * Principality of Pereyaslavl -
 * Principality of Murion-Ryazan -
 * Volga Bulgaria -

Anatolia

 * Sultanate of Rum -
 * Danishmends -
 * Cicilia -

South-East Asia

 * Brunei - Krasnoyarsk
 * Dai-Viet -
 * Harapunchai -
 * Khmer Empire - ChineseMissile (talk)
 * Panjalu -
 * Srivijaya -
 * Sunda -

Indian Peninsula

 * Arakan -
 * Bagan -
 * Cahamana -
 * Candellas -
 * Chalukyas -
 * Cholas -
 * Gahadavala -
 * Gangas -
 * Ghaznavid Sultanate -
 * Gurjara-pratiharas -
 * Kakatiyas -
 * Kamarupa -
 * Kashmir -
 * Hoysalas -
 * Lambakannas -
 * Mithilia -
 * Nepal -
 * Palas -
 * Pandyas -
 * Paramaras -
 * Senas -
 * Sindh -
 * Tomaras -

Levant
Caucasia and Armenia
 * Aleppo -
 * Antioch -
 * Damascus -
 * Edessa -
 * Jerusalem - Toby2: THEY CALL ME Mr. Awesome!!!
 * Abkhazia -
 * Alania -
 * Ani -
 * Cuman Khanate -
 * Erzerum -
 * Erzincan -
 * Kanzag -
 * Moks -
 * Zangezur -

East Asia

 * Dali -
 * Goryeo - QuebecanCanada (talk)
 * Japan - Tech (talk)
 * Liao Dynasty -
 * Song Dynasty -  .....   Because I'm Just ... Too ... SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!


 * Xixia Dynasty -

Central Asia

 * Kara-Khanid Khanate -
 * Kara-Khoja Khanate -
 * Marul -
 * Great Seljuk Empire - RexImperio (talk)

Arabian Peninsula and Mesopotamia

 * Mosul -
 * Oman -
 * Sana -
 * Yemen -

North Asia

 * Bulgar Khanate -

Horn of Africa

 * Adal Sultanate -
 * Kingdom of Ethiopia - Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

North Africa

 * Almoravid Empire -
 * Banu Hilal -
 * Banu Jami -
 * Banu Sulaym -
 * Fatimid Caliphate -
 * Hammadites -
 * Zirid Emirate -

West Africa

 * Ife -
 * Jenne -
 * Mema -
 * Songhay -
 * Takrur -
 * Wagadugu -

Central Africa

 * Bornu -
 * Kanem Empire -

Nubia

 * Alodia -
 * Blemmyes -
 * Makuria -

North America

 * Chichen Itza - Crim de la Crème
 * Toltec Empire -   <font color="#191970">I am on the edge...  The EdgeofNight ╚╩o.o╩╝

South America

 * Chimor -

Australia and the Pacific Region

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1100-1101
'''The game has begun. Look to your defenses and cover your weaknesses, even as you seek to exploit those of your foes. '''

'''Just as a reminder to people playing, I am a mod in this game, even though I am not playing as a nation. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask. -MP'''

'''Don't you all think we need players in Middle East and North Africa in particular? I think the Crusades are the main thing at the moment, and the lack of Muslim nations such as Fatimids, Turks and Almoravids would make it really boring and one-sided. -Rimp'''

Cusco is founded in western South America.

The population of China reaches about 100 million.

Checkers is invented.

Henry I is crowned King of England.


 * Great Seljuk Empire: The stagnant decline of the Seljuk Empire continued, as the nation was ruled by the relatively inexperienced Sultan Barkiyuraq Shah who engaged mostly in past times and relaxation. The relative weak position of the Emperor, and the vulnerable state of the Empire however did not demoralize the nobles who sought to develop the cities of Baghdad, Kufa, Rey and the capital of Isfahan; in particular and therefore spent most of their time in aiming at establishing various universities as well as construct and upgrade the relatively poor infrastructure present. The capital of Isfahan therefore continued to flourish, and also tended to attract thousands from the Empire; therefore reducing the lack of a labour force at the Capital. Meanwhile, the Governors of Khorasan and Baghdad heavily funded the military to a critical extent as they sought to establish a strong force capable of repulsing any advance by the enemy and also built fortresses and walls. The Governor of Kuwait took particular interest in setting up a fleet of 300 ships as he felt there was a need to protect the maritime trade that the Seljuk engaged in, as well as to keep Kuwaits fishing and pearl economy safe. Along the same time, the Shi'ite Muslims were prohibited from forcefully converting anyone and the Emperor engaged in quarrels with his brother, Prince Ahmad Sanjar.
 * Byzantine Empire: After the military success of Alexios I in recent decades, the empire decides to start asserting their gains. The empire aims on making the cities of the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea economic centres, thus increasing economy. Military is increased while being maintained to a sufficient extent due to the danger of several hostile neighbors. The Navy continue to train, practice and learn new techniques as they are discovered, still using the wonder of Greek fire. Ships are built at a subtansial rate, enough to not plunge the navy into an economic disaster. We erect defences and fortresses along the Empire's borders, perticularly aside the Turkish Sultanate. The Capital, Constantinople, continues to florurish under the empire. The Emperor also starts to focus on Greece, sending financial aid to the cities of Athens and Corinth. Integration of the Serbs and Bulgars into the empire begin. Hate amongst the Normans start, due to their conquests of Byzantine lands in Italy. The religious influence of the Orthodox church starts to focus on central and eastern Europe.
 * Novgorod Republic: We build up our military, and expand as far into Scandinavia as we can for the year. Our army is supposedly one of the best in the Rus, and are being further trained each and every day. Our capital grows, while it is expanding at a higher rate than it normally does.
 * Japan: Expands military and economy. Horikawa is our emperor. He has 2 wifes, Tokushi and Reishi. A lot of work goes into unifying Japan. We start fishing. A few shinto shrines are built. A trade agreement is offered to Goryeo. The military is built up, and the Samurai are a large part of the army.
 * Kingdom of Chimor: The Kingdom sees the rise of a new king who is an interesting mix of Quechua and Chimu in terms of culture but maintains legitimacy in terms of the Royal line through being the only son of the previous King. This however gives King Tacaynamo (named after the kingdoms founder) the needed legitimacy to begin a campaign of aggressive expansion down the coast (1000 sq km) which is used to acquire more fertile territory. Much of this Territory is filled with Quechua speakers who are integrated with a bit of coersion as well as offers to make their lives better. With multiple cities being around (not very large) these are integrated with promises of protection and advancement within the Chimor Kingdom. The King himself however leads an expedition to crush a challenging city and after a brutal seige manages to subjugate the city. The Chimor however sees a relatively low level of technological improvement but the melting and smithing of gold shows promising signs. The Chimu nation begins an ambitious project to further irrigate their homeland to produce more food.
 * Kingdom of Scotland: Scotland builds up the Scottish military, the economy expands. King Karaman giving Scotland for a expansion of 150 sq km up the coast.
 * The name of the king at the time was named Edgar, I've crossed out Karaman for now. Try to use culturally Scottish names. -Josh
 * Brunei consolidates its control over Northern Borneo. Following an assassination attempt on the King by a resident Muslim, the King, who and been drifting closer to Islam, officially rejects it. His subjects, seeking to avoid government displeasure, follow suit, and conversion rates plummet, with the Kingdom's few Muslims converting to Buddhism or Hinduism. The navy is built up to protect Brunei's status as a trade centre, while Iban is declared the official language. Iban script flourishes, while more and more of the interior is brought under Bruneian control. Many chieftains see the opportunity for wealth through trade and voluntarily attach themselves to the Kingdom, which expands south along the coast and inland. The army grows, while large-scale fishing and rice farming ensure the kingdom has a large food supply. The King places strict limits on logging to avoid erosion which has been damaging fields in recent years.
 * Kingdom of Aragon starts to improve the army and explore the resources of the main land, we change our name to Kingdom of Catalonia and we build more ships. We declare war on the muslism for convert the islamic regions into catholic regions. Catalan is declared official language and we give autonomy to Andorra. We ask to Leon if he wants alliance to defeat the islamics
 * Kingdom of Denmark: The Military and economy is built up. (More to come later).
 * Kingdom of England: Infantry levies are developed by all the vassals in the realm. Similarly, tax levies are developed as well, and the English crown begins evolving a complex bureaucracy for the sole purpose of better taxation. In London, Henry I, aged 32, is crowned as King of England upon the death of his father, William II. Unfortunately, the Duchy of Normandy is held by Henry's brother, Robert. Attempts to take control of the Duchy in the 1090s, such as purchasing the County of Cotentin, resulted in a failure for the then Prince Henry. Now as King, Henry I aims to soon take full control of Normandy. Henry I also sets his eyes upon the Duchies of Brittany and Anjou. In royal news, Henry I declares his intent to marry, and any eligible Christian bride is acceptable.
 * ​Duchy of Normandy: Infantry levies are developed by all the vassals in the realm. Similarly, tax levies are developed as well. Robert III, aged 49, rules as Duke of Normandy, and is well aware of the fact that his suzerain King, Henry I, desires his realm. Robert III has his eyes on the Duchy of Anjou, and may convince Henry I to vassalize the realm. Robert III declares his intent to marry, and any eligible Christian bride is acceptable.
 * Hungary: The king's first son Stephen is born. We ask the Byzantine empire for an alliance. We build up the military of the nation. We start to build walls and outpost around the capital city Esztergom. The kings wife dies do to an assassination attempt. So, the king asks Croatia for a royal marriage, since the king needs a new wife.
 * ​Byzantine Empire: We accept.
 * Kingdom of Gwynedd: The Kingdom of Gwynedd builds up its army and navy significantly, with almost all able-bodied males being drafted, only those who are essential to producing vital resources such as crops and ore are exempt. The naval forces are stationed around the Isle of Mann and the English South Wales vassal, pirating any ships coming in and out of harbor and pillaging their resources. The army forces are almost all exclusively stationed on the border with England, with the majority being focused on the English South Wales vassal. Emissaries are sent to the Scottish Crown requesting an alliance, and also to open discussions on how to deal with the growing power of the English Crown. A one time offer is sent to the English Crown requesting the release of the English South Wales vassal to the Kingdom of Gwynedd, if this is done it will open the way for profitable and positive negotiations between our two states.
 * ​Scottish Diplomacy: We accept.
 * Song Dynasty: With a brand new century gracing the Song Dynasty, and the new century bringing hope to the people and nobles that the nation will continue to prosper and lead as the example for Asian nations. The Emperor Huizong and his advisors begin making claim to the Xixia Dynasty to take back the land and reunite the peoples of China under the Song Dynasty. With the plan devised the Song begin preparing and training their army, hiring craftsmen and smiths to help build weaponry, also Huizong advises the nobles to offer and incentive to those that join the army willingly. We send diplomats to the kingdoms of Japan and Goryeo and offer trade offers to both nations to help expand and increase not only Song's economy, but also the Japanese and Goryeons. The Song begin sending various trade ships around the Eastern Asian region in hopes of opening up new trade ventures in Indochina and improving the Song economy.
 * Japanese Dip: Accepted
 * Brunei offers trade to the Song.
 * Country of Barcelona changes its name to Kingdom of Catalonia and begins to improve its economy and military. To seek more alliances, Catalonia asks Leon for an alliance and trade. Some farms are built, roads are improved and cities are upgraded. Population begins to grow faster as 1 million people added every 10 years. In response to Aragon changing its name, Catalonia declares war on Aragon and starts Catalan Unification War.


 * ​Can somebody fix this stuff? I'm not a mod, so I can't. 
 * That is an unrealistic population growth rate, and an unrealistic reason for a unification war. You also don't have a claim to the throne of Catalonia as of now.-Josh
 * ​Norway: There are attempts to establish formal relations with Denmark and Sweden. Some improvements in the navy but not much. Peasants revolt in the southwest pushing for a Parliament like in Iceland.
 * Angu Tribe: The tribe begins to centralize under the leadership of the new chieftain. Known for their raider-like qualities, the Angu are feared among the other tribes. They do however, offer the four clans of the Zia tribe peace if they bow to the Angu tribe and become part of them.
 * Kingdom of Connanaught: Tadhg Mór Ua Cellaigh begins upgrading his Kingdoms military to start his dream of the unification of all Irish Kingdoms. He offers up his son for marriage to the Kingdom of Meath to unify the two Kingdoms. Along with this upgrades are made to the economy by forcing teams of farmers to work together on each valley instead of the usual family farming methods used before. He offers trade to the Kingdom of Munster and Leinster.
 * Kingdom of Gwynedd Diplomacy: We extend an alliance to the Kingdom of Connaught, as well as open discussions on how to deal with the growing power of the English Crown.
 * Connaught dip: We gladly accept this alliance and offer trade and promise to send men in you are ever attacked.

1102-1103
The troops of the Almoravid ruler, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, besiege Valencia.
 * Great Seljuk Empire: The stagnant decline of the Seljuk Empire continued, as the nation was ruled by the relatively inexperienced Sultan Barkiyuraq Shah who engaged mostly in past times and relaxation. The relative weak position of the Emperor, and the vulnerable state of the Empire however did not demoralize the nobles who sought to develop the cities of Baghdad, Kufa, Rey and the capital of Isfahan; in particular and therefore spent most of their time in aiming at establishing various universities as well as construct and upgrade the relatively poor infrastructure present. The capital of Isfahan therefore continued to flourish, and also tended to attract thousands from the Empire; therefore reducing the lack of a labour force at the Capital. Meanwhile, the Governors of Khorasan and Baghdad heavily funded the military to a critical extent as they sought to establish a strong force capable of repulsing any advance by the enemy and also built fortresses and walls. The Governor of Kuwait took particular interest in setting up a fleet of 300 ships as he felt there was a need to protect the maritime trade that the Seljuk engaged in, as well as to keep Kuwaits fishing and pearl economy safe. Along the same time, the Shi'ite Muslims were prohibited from forcefully converting anyone and the Emperor engaged in quarrels with his brother, Prince Ahmad Sanjar who sought to overthrow his brother and establish his own control over the state. Soon with the declining health of the Emperor, his brother Ahmad Sanjar attempted a coup d'etat.
 * Byzantine Empire: After the military success of Alexios I in recent decades, the empire decides to start asserting their gains. The empire aims on making the cities of the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea economic centres, thus increasing economy. Military is increased while being maintained to a sufficient extent due to the danger of several hostile neighbors. The Navy continue to train, practice and learn new techniques as they are discovered, still using the wonder of Greek fire. Ships are built at a subtansial rate, enough to not plunge the navy into an economic disaster. We erect defences and fortresses along the Empire's borders, perticularly aside the Turkish Sultanate. The Capital, Constantinople, continues to florurish under the empire. The Emperor also starts to focus on Greece, sending financial aid to the cities of Athens and Corinth. Integration of the Serbs and Bulgars into the empire begin. Hate amongst the Normans start, due to their conquests of Byzantine lands in Italy. The religious influence of the Orthodox church starts to focus on central and eastern Europe. We start to aim our forces into the Balkans. We also start to influence the Pechnegs to the north to a minor extent.


 * Hungary: We Thank the Byzantine empire for accepting our alliance. We continue to build up the military of the nation. We continue to build walls and outpost around the capital city Esztergom. The king asks Croatia again for a royal marriage, since the king needs a new wife. The presence of Jewish and Muslim merchants in the kingdom was due to its role as a crossroad of trading routes leading towards Constantinople, Regensburg and Kiev. Local trade also existed, which enabled Coloman to collect the marturina, the traditional in-kind tax of Slavonia, in cash. We ask Kiev for an allaince.