2800-2400 BCE (Birth of Civilization Map Game)

2800 BCE
In Minoa, the palace city of Knossos reaches a population of 80,000, the highest it has ever been, becoming the most populous settlement for many leagues in all directions.

In Egypt, the Old Kingdom begins proper under the Second Dynasty, both of which are likely doomed to fall and be replaced by many successors, beginning respectively with the Middle Kingdom and the Third Dynasty.

In the present-day Ukraine, Moldova and Romania the Cucuteni-Trypillians, having survived many recent attacks upon them by what might one day become Scythians, become more organized and civilized in order to better defend themselves, with the leader of their most powerful group proclaiming himself 'King of Uycrayina'.

Frankia: The Franks, now lead by Karl I's son Karl II, continue trying to develop better watercraft and begin attempting more advanced forms of metallurgy, such as the creation of bronze armor, in addition to further expanding the military and building more structures, including houses, walls, farms, bridges, roads, mines and others. Karl II dies mid-way through the century, and is succeeded by Lothar I, whom calls for additional expansion of the realm West and East. Upon the conquest of these additional lands, he declares that he is now 'King of the Franks and the Vretane'. This is seen by historians as the first of several expansions of the title of the King, which were likely needless and merely made the title unnecessarily long. We continue making better boats, bronze tools and weapons and begin making bronze armor, expand the military once again, build more buildings, expand into multiple neighboring provinces and begin the process of ridiculously, unnecessarily long titles.

Persia: (Side Note: I've been in hospital for the past few days just got back on. Anyway, away with the actions which there will be long... Summary at end if you have a tl;dr mind). After the Shah's of Persia fell in to a period of conquest and expansion, they neglected to fund the growth of technology and development in their nation. As such famines began to break out and support for the Shah began to waver. In addition the royal dynasty was running low on wealth to fund the constant expansion and army and minor revolts had to be put down by the army. During this period Shah Jafar I confided in a close friend, Borna Antia, that the royal treasury was empty. Borna offered to use his own wealth to temporarily pay for the nations large military but soon died at which point Borna's son, Zharir inherited the wealth and power. Zharir was popular with the people and nobility and as such decided to lead a rebellion against Jafar. After 12 years, the Rebels had won and Zharir declared himself Imperator of Ariana and establishing the Imperium of Ariana. After many changes to the political system Zharir rules as a beloved leader and is remembered fondly. '''Persian Kingdom has a civil war and becomes the Imperium of Ariana. Prior to this, more provinces are taken but after this date expansion stops and work begins on better lifestyle.'''

East Riveria:We upgrade our military.We expand two provinces East.Emperors are unknown at this point following Victoria. The Britons: Aelric V, otherwise known as Aelric the Pious of the House of Peorð, establishes a state religion for Britain, Anglicanism. Founded on the unpopular premise that there is only a single god, Anglicanism is forced upon the Britonic populace, creating a considerable amount of resentment for the House of Peorð. Horses in the north of the kingdom's territory are rounded up and tamed over time, eventually becoming an instrumental part of the Britonic military, allowing for expansion northwards. An unpopular state religion is implemented, horses are tamed and made part of the military which allows for northern expansion.
 * East Riveria (OOC):Mods,I think some Riverian Civilizations should emerge to challenge Saxony and The Elbe and make some in the Middle East that are aggressive so the game is more interesting and has more players.
 * Visigoths (OOC): Civilizations show up only historically.
 * East Riveria (OOC):Doubt it,Check Uycrayina. Also,Civs. formed where they did because other Civs. were there.I chose those spots because they're two nations (including NPC) in those places.
 * Visigoths (OOC): You can doubt all you like but it's the Mod's own words.
 * East Riveria (OOC):"Every day, the next turn will begin between 8 PM and 1 AM UTC, with players being able to post their actions until the next turn begins. Accompanying the beginning of the new turn will be staff-run world events, such as new, non-player civilizations rising and falling, religious debates progressing, the state of the world economy and various other topics."This is rule 6,says nothing like that.Also can we end this argument?
 * Visigoths (OOC): Yes, and...? Also, as far as I'm concerned, it's not an argument. I'm just telling you that nations show up because they did historically, not because it's wanted or needed.
 * Mod: Well, I suppose I should probably change the wording of that guideline so that it specifies that the events, while historically based, do not have to continue historically. Further, I cannot create civilizations of your culture, because I do not and can not know enough about them. If you want, you can create and control them yourself, so long as they are played in an unbiased way. There will be more NPC civilizations popping up soon, you need not worry. In particular, eventually Rome might be founded, which will likely cause more problems than it will solve.
 * I wasn't talking about culture sorry.I meant the geographic region I defined.It is in between the Oder,the Rhine,the Vistula,and the Dnieper.I mean the game would end up more fun if we had rivals who actually attacked us and we had wars that weren't against weak NPCs.
 * Mod: Ah, I think I see what you mean now that you've rephrased that. Well, I think that that is a good idea, and I will see what route makes the most long-term sense in which to do that, however I don't know if the first notable effects of this will be during the next turn or the one after, as I have an appointment I'll be leaving for immediately after starting the next turn. However either way I will be doing, in addition to the Historically-based/Player-based events and my part of the turn, turns for at least some of the NPCs as well.

Visigoths: For the first time in several hundreds of years, the military, which is currently equilevant to that of barbarians, is finally upgraded. They're armed with bronze weaponry and armour, and are trained back at home. We expand into three more provinces in the north-east, and one to the south. The scout in Brittany carries on exploring the land. Amaderic VII is hailed as new king. In the east, we build another of those boats we sent north, although with a few improvements, and send it to the east, in the direction of the Balaeric Islands. '''The military is armed with proper weaponry and trained. We occupy four more provinces. We send a boat to the east, in the direction of the Balaeric Islands.'''

2700 BCE
'''In the Indus Valley, the Mature Harappan phase begins. With this, the first evidence of the Indian subcontinent's massive population potential is seen, as a little under 1100 settlements are founded between now and when the next phase shall begin.'''

In the Yucatán Peninsula, the Maya culture begins to emerge, and eventually the League of Mayapan might also form, perhaps able to establish dominion over settled Central America rather than the Aztec Triple Alliance.

In Egypt, the Fourth Dynasty begins it's reign, bringing with it a period of peace, prosperity and notable trade with other peoples.

NPC Turn
Orcadians: Through a basic form of democracy, it is decided by the elders that better defenses should be constructed against both invasion and the elements, and thus walls are built around the islands. Further, more housing and small farms are to be constructed in order to allow for a higher sustainable population. Walls, houses and farms are built.

Cycladica: The diarchs order that additional soldiers be recruited, fortifications be constructed and boats be built, as due to the small and spread out nature of the Cycladic territories, their defense is not a simple matter. In addition, more farms and houses are built, and infrastructure where applicable. The military is improved, walls, farms, houses and infrastructure are built and small boats undergo construction.

Uycrayina: The King decrees that fortifications must be constructed in order to better defend the people and their holdings, in addition to more farms and infrastructure. Further, the military is expanded in order to allow for better counter-attacks, and bronze begins being used. Farms, walls and roads are built, more soldiers are recruited and bronze begins basic usage.

Straukultur: The Ruler declares that more soldiers are needed, as are better technologies and buildings. Therefore, the Strau recruit additional troops, begin making bronze tools and weapons and construct more farms, houses, walls, roads, irrigation and an entirely new settlement a few miles from the capital. The military is improved, bronze begins usage, various buildings are built and a new settlement is created.

Starověké Kul: Following a meeting between the King and his advisers (including his consort), additional buildings are to be built, more soldiers recruited and additional territory taken in the South. Starověké Kul improves it's military, builds better infrastructure and housing and expands two provinces South.

Indus: The Shaasak orders that the army should be enlarged in order to better protect the territories he now rules over, and that bronze should begin being used for all things that it can be as soon as possible. Further, he orders that explorers be sent out and that additional farms, houses, fortifications, mines and infrastructure be built. The military becomes notably larger, bronze is immediately preferred over stone upon it's discovery, explorers are sent in all directions by land, and various buildings are built.

Lung-shan: The Guówáng and his council begin the construction of additional farms around the Yellow River, in addition to beginning usage of bronze. They also order the development of boats and begin work on a written language. The people of Lung-shan also begin construction of fortifications in the North due to incursions by northern invaders. Farms and walls are built, bronze begins being used for tools and written language begins development.

Umm al-Nar: Umm al-Nar begins development of boats for trade, as well as better farms, irrigation and mines. The Malik also orders that additional troops be recruited, and that explorers and diplomats go North to the nearby inhabited lands there in order to offer a trade agreement. Merchant boats begin development, farms, irrigation and mines begin construction, troops are recruited and a trade agreement is offered to Ariana.

Partakkia: The Partakkians begin usage of bronze, as well as attempting to domesticate horses. Further, farms and walls are built, and explorers are sent out to the North, South, West and East and the council of elders, led by the King, orders that many more soldiers be recruited and that additional lands in the Northern Steppe be taken. Bronze begins being used for tools and weapons, attempts and many failures are made to domesticate horses, explorers are sent in all directions, the army is significantly improved and some provinces are taken in the North.

Egypt: The Pharoah, first of the Fourth Dynasty, orders that the Old Kingdom begin building boats for trade, as well as sending out explorers and beginning construction of infrastructure, farms, housing, irrigation, mines and monuments. Also, the development of the Egyptian Hieroglyph language continues fairly well. Trade boats are built, explorers are sent out, roads, bridges, farms, houses, irrigation, mines and monuments are built and hieroglyphic writing continues.

Mayapan: The Maya begin building monuments, temples and farms, as well as recruiting a small number of soldiers and beginning development of basic boats and bronze tools. Bronze and boats begin development, several different building types are constructed and a small force is recruited.

Norte Chico: The Norte Chico people construct farms, housing and irrigation (something that they excel at), as well as recruiting some soldiers whom are sent out to explore the Andes mountains around them. Farms, houses and good irrigation are built, some soldiers are recruited and some of them are used as explorers in the nearby region.

Rome: The Romans begin to expand as a people and culture starting off as a Kingdom with a Senate under the King. They found Rome on the Tiber and begin to build their early Legions as well as expand into Italia. Roman Legions begin recruitment as the city of Rome is founded and the early Roman Kingdom spreads.

Player Turn
Frankia: The Franks build more small boats, however development of them has largely stopped due to lack of interest, better ways of smithing bronze are found and begin to be used, more houses, farms, irrigation, mines and several new settlements are built, the military is expanded and King Lothar I is succeeded by King Lothar II whom in turn is succeeded near the end of the century by a king of another new dynasty, King Maudoberes II Kulving, whom begins shifting the focus of Frankish development from expansion of territory to improvement of already-held territory. However, he still orders that some additional lands be taken. More small boats are built, bronze is used better, structures (included entirely new settlements) are built, the military continues to expand, and the new King, while ordering more expansion of the Frankish borders, orders that it be slowed down in order that the already-held Frankish lands be improved better and more quickly.

East Riveria:We upgrade our military.We expand two provinces East.Emperors are unknown at this point following Victoria.

Ariana: As the Imperium enters a new century and the region enters a new period. The Imperator seeks to improve his nation rather than expand it. In the Persicum Demesne develops boats able to transport goods and be used for fishing. Ariana opens trade with the Umm Al-Nar and uses these new boats to transport goods such as tobacco to them. The Imperator also improves on the walls of his capital city making them larger and able to incorporate a growing populace. The Zetlu Khanate begin to start smelting Iron ore mined from the nearby mountains and hills, the iron begins to be used in making of armour and weapons and they even begin to make some shields. Seeking to better the Aildil Khanate, the Farnrett Khan asks the Imperator if it can spread into the nearby land, the Imperator allows it and the province is taken by them. Scouts travelling North stumble across another the Partakkia nation. After returning and spreading the news the Imperator becomes angered as he feels the territory they own is rightfully Arianan as it encompasses the mountain regions he has claimed.He sends messengers to the Partakkia demanding their southern territory be surrendered to the Imperium. '''Another province is taken, boats begin to be used as fishing and trade become necessary. Iron is discovered and starts to be used in military equipment. Population begins to gradually grow. South Partakkia is demanded to be surrendered over to the Imperium of Ariana (Other Mod needed to respond).'''


 * Partakkian Diplomacy: The Great Khagan of Partakkia demands to know why he must surrender his lands to a people from a land which is not only miles from his lands, but also does not know the Great Steppe as his people do.
 * Arianan Diplomacy: The Imperator informs the Great Khagan that the Great Steppe is part of what God bestowed upon the Imperium and that all the lands of mighty Persia are for Ariana. He offers the Great Khagan a deal. Join the Imperium as a Great Khan and lead his people under the Imperator. Or meet a war like no other.
 * Partakkian Diplomacy: After much debate with the Council of Elders and after consulting the heads of the various clans, the Great Khagan decides that he cannot win such a war, and agrees to become a vassal of the Imperator.

Minoans: Deciding that if we are to connect our whole civilization to Crete, especially distant Cyprus, we must rule the seas, construction of boats (both civilian and navy) increases. With the Peloponnese safely secured, the people decide they are ready to expand north; they settle Attica and Eprius.

The Britons: Aelric V dies of old age and, having no living son, has the title of King of the Britons passed on his friend Sœric, crowned Sœric the first (I). Sœric I continues the legacy of Anglicanism, his charismatic personality prompting several Britonic families to convert entirely, bringing hundreds of Anglican priests into the church. Sœric also orders the construction of several churches for ritual worship, and places military installments near each one. The stone construction near Londonium is named Cyninghenge, after the Anglican god. One of Sœric's final orders as kings is to have a small missionary party, accompanied by several military troops, sail and land in Æbbercurágenland (Mainland Europe). The missionaries, attempting to spread Anglicanism to the mainland, '''find the Franks, and request to meet their king in order to attempt to spread our religion. (Frankish player reply requested).'''


 * Frankish Diplomacy: King Maudoberes II Kulving agrees to meet with the missionaries, and as the Franks do not have much in the way of religion anyway, his subjects and advisers do not raise strong objections to this.

Visigoths: Amaderic IX is crowned king. We expand several provinces, one to the north and others east and south. The scout in Brittany carries on scouting and starts moving to the east. Amaderic IX continues his grandparents' work on literature, and he in fact invents an alphabet for writing. People in Madrid start picking up on the idea that there is someone watching them, a God of some kind, and a religion, Constuantism, is founded. '''We finish the Spanish alphabet. We expand into several provinces. Religion is founded.'''

2600 BCE
'''In Egypt, King Khufu's great construction, the Great Pyramid of Giza, is completed. It will stand as a monument to Egypt and the achievements of the Egyptians for millennia and perhaps beyond, inspiring awe in the minds of many for generations to come.'''

In Ariana, the newly-subjugated Partakkian people intend fully to not openly rebel unless they see a very good opportunity to do so, however they also do not intend to help their new overlords to learn the ways of the Steppe.

In Saxony, the people question whether or not their last several generations of rulers whom have simply done nothing and let the country stagnate are the best rulers they could have, perhaps eventually leading to open rebellion against the rulers whom they never see and whom never issue any sort of orders.

NPC Turn
Lung-shan: In China, around the Yellow River, the Lung-shan people continue building their farms and irrigation, however whilst they are doing this, they stumble across something new; silkworms. They begin finding uses for the silk these creatures produce, and looking for ways to get more of it. Farms and irrigation are built, and silkworms begin to be farmed.

Egypt: In Egypt, the Pharaoh orders that the military be expanded despite his peaceful policies, due to rumors from traders of the East that a powerful empire is rising there. Also, fortifications are built at the same time as houses and farms. The military is expanded and walls, houses and farms are built.

Umm al-Nar: Umm al-Nar hears of the annexation of Partakkia through their trade with Ariana, however as they are primarily a people of trade and commerce, they don't much mind. However, they also do not hesitate to let others whom they have contact with know of this as well. The Malik also orders additional farms, houses, mines and trading boats to be built. Umm al-Nar tells Egypt and the Indus about the annexation of Partakkia, builds more farms, housing and mines and constructs a larger trade "fleet".

Indus: The Shaasak, having heard from the traders of Umm al-Nar of Ariana and it's annexation of Partakkia, orders that a large number of fortifications be built and soldiers be recruited. He also begins construction of additional infrastructure, primarily roads, and a small number of boats with which to ship goods produced by his people elsewhere. Walls, roads and a small number of trade boats are built and the military sees sizable expansion.

Player Turn
Frankia: After the recent death of the young King Maudoberes II, several Kings rule in the Kingdom of the Franks in the century, ending it with his brother, whom becomes King Vulmar II Kulving. The new King of the Franks does not favor his brother's policy of non-expansionism, and declares that not only should the Kingdom expand greatly during his reign, but expansion must be even more massive in order to make up for the lack of expansion under his brother. Further, he orders that more mines be constructed and dug deeper, that the military be once again expanded, that additional construction of all kinds should occur and that the Frankish language, both written and spoken, requires improvement. As the Franks move farther South, they come across a settlement of Visigoths near the Pyrenees Mountains, and notify the King of this, whom requests an audience with the leader of the Visigoths. The Kingdom of the Franks expands massively, to the point that the new King significantly expands the title of the King, the military is expanded yet more still, with the Franks soon becoming concerned that the military will grow too large to support, various buildings (including but not limited to mines, houses, farms, monuments and woodcutting camps) are constructed, the language is improved upon and as the Franks expand South, they find the Visigoths and request a meeting with their king (Visigoths player response needed).
 * Visigoths: The Visigoths agree to a meeting.
 * Frankia Diplomacy: King Vulmar II, after introducing himself to the King of the Visigoths, offers his hand in friendship to him and also offers a proposal. This proposal states that, if the Visigothic King agrees to it, the Franks shall not claim territory South of the mountains in their Southern territory and the Visigoths shall not claim territory North of the same mountains in their Northern territory, with any lands held by the other on the wrong side of the mountains being immediately ceded to their counterpart.

Ariana: After having peacefully made Partakkia a vassal, the Imperator goes back to leaving the Imperium in a state of progress. Usage of Iron slows down as the need for war lowers however Iron begins to be used for ornate jewellery and some tools. All across the Imperium more and more houses are built to compensate the growing population. Additionally settlers are sent to expand into the region between Ariana and the Partakkian lands. Parrtakia becomes a Demesne of the Imperium and is given full representation as any Demesne is. Explorers and scouts are sent out to survey the regions nearby. They go as far as Arabia and Pakistan and news reaches the Imperium of the existence of both Egypt and the Indus. The newly taken Partakkian Lands are connected and the number of housing increases dramatically. New Khanates are permitted to be founded in order to spread out the growing population.

East Riveria: We upgrade our military. We expand two provinces East. Emperors are unknown at this point following Victoria.We find the Visigoths from our ambassadors in the Franks and request to join the Frankish-Visigothic Meeting. (We have some people in Frankish Land and they report any important stuff)
 * Frankish Diplomacy: King Vulmar II states that he is not opposed to the participation of the East Riverians if the Visigoths aren't.
 * Visigoths: When and how did you find me? I don't acknowledge that.

The Britons: Sœric II orders the construction of naval infrastructure, having docks built on the Thames and near Dover. '''He also sends a boat filled with grain and livestock gained from the Orcadians to the mainland to give to Francia in an attempt to improve relations. The boat also carries Anglican priests, as our attempts to spread the religion in Francia increase. Sœric also orders that Britonic territory be expanded north towards the Midlands. ''' Saxons: The Saxons create Iron Weaponry and create simple rafts to cross through the rivers in there region. They also expand southward to expand the realm. Saxons invent simple boats, iron weaponry and expand 3 provinces southward.
 * Frankish Diplomacy: King Vulmar II, whom is experiencing some exceptional and unexpected difficulties ruling the large newly annexed territories due to lack of resources, personally thanks the Britons when he finds out about this.

Visigoths: The Visigoths expand into more territory south. A new king is crowned. The new king notices how quick kings are going down the drain. The scout in Brittany takes his boat back to where he came from. We expand into the south

Minoans: Deciding that if we are to secure our lands under Minoan rule, the government reforms, dividing up the kingdom into districts. We expand two provinces north of Attica. The Minoan people continue to move towards agriculture and away from fishing. The city of Knossos, the epitome of the Minoan kingdom, continues to grow.

2500 BCE
In Rome, the Roman Kingdom continues it's remarkably rapid development in many fields, which if it were to be found by the other civilizations nearby, would alarm them greatly.

In Egypt, the Pharaoh continues the Egyptian policy of peaceful, non-expansionist development, with traders arriving great distances away, returning back to Egypt with news of the existence of Minoa and the Indus.

'''In Orkney, the Orcadians suffer a terrible storm which does severe damage to many of their farms and even killing some people and animals. The Orcadians, however, manage to persevere. It is uncertain how long they can continue to inhabit their home islands.'''

NPC Turn
Egypt: Egyptian traders, having discovered Minoa, offer them a trade agreement. Back home, the Pharaoh orders the construction of more farms, irrigation, mines and woodcutting camps. '''More farms, irrigation, mines and woodcutting camps are built and Egypt offers Minoa a trade agreement. (Minoa player response needed)'''

Indus: In the Indus, the Shaasak orders that more troops be recruited and more buildings be built. He also decrees that bronze should fully replace stone tools and weapons and leather armor, further he sets his people with a goal of expansion, and they take some additional lands in the South and the East. The military is improved, farms and houses are built, stone tools and weapons and leather armor are no longer produced and a few provinces are taken South and East.

Lung-shan: The Chinese people begin construction of additional walls, farms, houses and mines, in addition to expanding into multiple provinces and improving upon the size of their military. Walls, farms, houses and mines are built, the military is enlarged and a few provinces are taken.

Rome: Rome continues its expansion in both military and regional conquest. Walls are built and Rome expands further into Italy.

Player Turn
Frankia: King Vulmar II, in his old age, forgets the difficulties of ruling large territories effectively and orders additional Southern expansion. However, his sons recognize that the expansion cannot continue under a single, completely centralized government, and therefore upon his death, they agree to divide the Kingdom among themselves, and simply establish one of their number as overall de facto leader. The first one chosen for this role is King Karl II of Frankia, whom thus becomes the first King of all the Franks, while his brothers become Kings Vulmar II of Vretane, Ubo III of Occitiaine, Karloman I of Vyurgyund and Lothar III of Lotharingia. Karl II orders that the expansions of the various Frankish realms stop for the time being, and that they begin more internal development. As such, within the century, iron begins usage in the Frankish Realms, albeit very slowly. Further, the five Kingdoms begin becoming very specialized in certain fields, as Frankia becomes the portion with the largest army, Vretane the portion with the largest fleet, Occitiaine the portion with the largest agricultural base, Vyurgyund the portion with the largest mineral base and Lotharingia the portion with the largest population growth and arable land. Due to the massive changes occurring, not much else happens this century in the Kingdom of the Franks. Due to recent all-too-rapid expansion, the Kingdom of the Franks becomes far more decentralized, being divided amongst the five sons of the last King of the fully unified Kingdom, thus becoming less a single political entity, and more a five-member Holy Roman Empire (This will be shown to full effect at the beginning of the next turn, with the borders with lands outside the Kingdom being a different color than borders with lands within it.) with the five members becoming distinctly better in certain fields and worse in others, and iron slowly begins circulating within the kingdoms.

The Britons: Sœric III, after discovering from his missionaries and explorers, sends an envoy to the Orcadians filled with supplies to allow for the movement of their settlement. Britonic messengers suggest to the Ocrcadians that they move south to Northern Scotland, and they our kingdom would be willing to assist in this. Iron is discovered several years later in a copper mine, and it is found to be much stronger and reliable than bronze. The metal is used to replace many of the facets and needs filled by copper. '''We send aid to the Orcadians and suggest they move to northern Scotland. Iron is discovered, and use of it begins. '''

Ariana: The Imperator of Ariana seeks to spread his own power and influence and as such funds the expansion of his own Demesne into Assyria. In addition the first library is opened to the public allowing for those with adequate funds to enter the library and learn. Iron mines are built as the Khans begin to desire more Iron for their everyday lives. The Imperator has a religious awakening and claims that God spoke to him telling him that the Imperium is the rightful protectors of Earth and that the land they know as Arabia is rightfully given to the Imperium for protection. Messengers are sent to the Egyptians with gifts and kind words. '''The Imperium expands westwards as well as opening a library and iron mining. Gifts are sent to Egypt in order to open friendly relations with them.'''

Visigoths: The Visigoths annex more territory and unite the Iberian peninsula under one banner. A new king is crowned. The military is upgraded again. Iberia is united

2400 BCE
In China, around the Yellow River, the Lung-shan people begin trading with surrounding, less civilized peoples, trading their silks for the resources those peoples have access to.

'''In Egypt, the Fifth Dynasty comes into power, beginning another new era in Egypt. The new Pharaoh is intending to continue some of his predecessor's policy, however he also intends to expand the territory of Egypt, which his predecessor did not.'''

In Greece, the Cycladic peoples are becoming less and less certain every year whether or not they should remain independent and unprotected from the dangers of this world, beginning to think that perhaps they should request to join the Minoan realm.

NPC Turn
Orcadians: After much debate among themselves, the Orcadians decide to take the advice of the Britons and move South to Scotland. They begin preparations which will likely take years and, eventually, migrate South. They spend the rest of the century rebuilding what they've left behind in their new home. The Orcadians migrate to Northern Scotland in order to minimize the impact of future natural disasters and spend the rest of the century rebuilding their homes there.

Egypt: The new Pharaoh orders the immediate expansion of the kingdom, and also the expansion of housing, fortifications and mines. He further orders additional soldiers be recruited and better, larger boats be developed, some of which are intended for combat. Additional provinces are taken in the South, houses, walls and mines are built, the army is expanded and boats begin more advanced development.

Cycladica: The Cycladics, having heard of the announcement of the king of Minoa, begin identifying even more with a sort of united cultural identity covering the entire region, including themselves, the Minoans and even some of the less civilized and yet still similar peoples in the surrounding area. The Cycladics begin rapidly identifying more and more culturally with the surrounding peoples, in particular the Minoans.

Player Turn
Kingdom of the Franks: The Kingdom of the Franks, now decentralized into five kingdoms which are lead overall by one of the five kings chosen by their own vote, begins more Northern expansion as well as construction of more mines and farms in appropriate areas, as well as beginning a period of no expansion of the military, which is thus far unheard of. Further, Frankia is re-elected to lead the overall realm several times due to rulers dying young. Several provinces are taken by Lotharingia in the North, mines and farms continue being built, the military is not expanded and Frankia proves that it is a respected leader for the other four kingdoms.

East Riveria:We upgrade our military.Ostland expand a province East while Westland expands a province West.Emperors are finally known at this point.The First Emperor this century is Emperor Albert the Great.He improves infrastructure and makes the citizens happy with the government for caring about their well-being.Albert divides the kingdom into 4 states.The Stem Duchies,as the 4 states are called, are for each of his sons.He dies in 2340 BC at age 80. His sons,Frederick of Westland,Albert of Ostland,Wilhelm of the Elbe,and Otto of the Vistula,inherit duchies.The State becomes similar to the Holy Roman Empire but more centralized.The Dukes elect Duke Otto as Emperor Otto I.The Empire of East Riveria is abolished and replaced by Holy Empire of East Riveria.The Emperor is also a Messenger to the Gods,which are mostly his ancestors. Minoans (sorry I haven't been around, I accept the trade deal with Egypt): Continuing the policy of wanting to own the Aegean, we settle Euboea and Thessaloniki. The king of Minoa, knowing of the uncertainty amongst the Cycladics, announce that he would warmly welcome the Cycladics into the realm. We establish the port city of Kourion in southern Cyprus, intended to be used as a trading center with any other civilizations we come across (namely Egypt, for the time being).
 * East Riverian D:Albert the Great gives the people of OTL Poland and Lithuania an offer,join East Riveria as a stem duchy or face a war to destroy your nation.If you accept,you get to choose your Duke and he will be an elector. Otherwise,your territory will become part of Ostland.
 * Polish & Lithuanian Diplomacy: The would-be Poles and Lithuanians debate amongst themselves. Some of them agree to join peacefully, knowing their small numbers aren't enough to fight off a full-scale attack by the East Riverians. However, some of them which are farther away from the East Riverian border refuse or simply don't give a definite answer. The result is that the borders expand near their previous position, but only to a limited extent.

The Britons: Excarnation, the process of removing flesh and organs from the bodies of the dead, becomes popular in Britonic ritual burials, which the church of Anglicanism deems to be "barbaric," and soon bans, although few individuals notice this change as the current king, Thorreŋ I, is non-religious. Thorreŋ also has several streets and causeways constructed in the largely undeveloped north. No expansion occurs in this century.  
 * Mod: Two questions; Firstly, do you want your stem duchies to be shown as separate countries on the map? Secondly, are you aware that there are no governments in Poland or Lithuania besides your own?
 * East Riveria (OOC):No and I meant people's sorry.Yes I was aware that I was the only nation in Poland and Lithuania sorry about that.
 * Mod: No need to apologize, grammatical issues like that happen all the time.

The Picts: we the Picts founded the city Mòràite in OTL fife scotland, we expade to 3 province north into OTL West Lothian,Midlothian and Lanarkshire. we start to produce Rye and Wheat to help feed goats and people, A scout by the name of Luatheun comes back form a months trip south to unknow lands, he tells tales of a great nation which he called deas fir, he is brought forth to King Ewan with a metal he took form the southern land, he brings it to is Blacksmith called làidir gàirdean to make a great sword out of it call Dialann OTL Celtic sword.