Principia Moderni III (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 1400 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 has now finished. The second game, instead of being a worthy successor to the first, was marred by over-expansionism, feuds between players, ambiguity in the rules, which often caused controversy on wars between player nations, over-competitiveness, and overall inactivity of the moderators, but was nevertheless successful in reaching the Modern Age. And thus, this third installment has been created. Welcome to Principia Moderni III!

'''And on the first day, the LORD proclaimed that the game would have 50 players. And so 50 players it had. And He said the record shall be broken, and the record was broken.'''

'''And on the second day, He said that the game would have 52 players! And 52 players it did have! And He said the record would be broken once more. And so it was broken once more.'''

'''And on the third day, He declared that the game would have 58 players. And correct He was once more, for 58 players it did have. Again, He said the record was to be broken, and so it was.'''

'''And on the fourth day, He decided that the game would have 60 players! And He was not in the wrong again for 60 players the game did have, and the record of records was to be broken again, and it was as such!'''

Something about 62 players on the eleventh day.

Active

 * 1) Andr3w777
 * 2) Collie Kaltenbrunner (Moderator-in-Chief, Assistant Mapmaker)
 * 3) Callumthered
 * 4) Commandante Lemming
 * 5) CourageousLife
 * 6) CrimsonAssassin
 * 7) NovaSims
 * 8) Fedelede
 * 9) Monster Pumpkin
 * 10) Mscoree
 * 11) Scandinator (Mapmaker, Disaster Mod)
 * 12) Scrawland Scribblescratch (Mapmaker only)
 * 13) Sine dei gloriem

Honorary

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang
 * LurkerLordB (moderator-in-chief of Principia Moderni II until about 1580)
 * VonGlusenburg

Sign-ups
Please do not panic, the claims have been saved but the nation's list is being modified. Nations marked with ** are not available.

Western Europe (France & Iberia)

 * Lordship of Albret --
 * Andorra --
 * Anjou (Personal Union under Provence) -- Mawilda
 * Aragon -- Scrawland Scribblescratch (talk)
 * Brittany -- Flag_of_South_Korea.png PitaKang- My Life for Aiur! En Taro Tassadar
 * Castile --
 * Foix (Personal Union with Andorra) --
 * French lands (civil conflict with multiple factions competing for dominance, controlled by Valois, king in madness) **
 * Alençon (Dynastic Union with Valois) -- Mawilda
 * Angoulême (No Ruler, governed by Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Armagnac (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Auvergne (Personal Union with Berry, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Berry (Dynastic Union with Valois, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Blois (Personal Union under Orléans with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Bourbon (Dynastic Union with Valois Vassal of France -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Duchy of Burgundy (Personal Union with France)-- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Dunois (Personal Union under Orléans with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Forez (Personal Union under Bourbon, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * French royal lands (Ruled by Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche (Dynastic Union with Bourbon) --
 * Nemours (Personal Union with Armagnac) --
 * Nevers (Dynastic Union with Burgundy) --
 * Orléans (Dynastic Union with Valois, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Parthenay (Vassal of Orléans) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Périgord (Personal Union under Orléans) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Rodez (Personal Union with Armagnac) --
 * Valois -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Vendôme (Personal Union under La Marche) -- Mawilda
 * Granada (Vassal of Castile) --
 * Limoges --
 * Navarra (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Saluzzo (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)

Northern Europe (Britain & Scandinavia)
-
 * Munster -- Bow To Your Sensei. BOW TO YOUR SENSEI!!!
 * Ulster -- Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * Bréifne - Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * England -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Wales -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Dublin -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * UNC
 * Denmark -- Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Sweden -- Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Norway -- Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Schleswig -- Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Leinster --
 * Mayo --
 * Scotland -- LightningLynx89 (talk)
 * Sligo --
 * Thomond --

Holy Roman Empire

 * Alpine HRE States
 * Aargau --
 * Austria -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Basel --
 * Chur -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Cilli (Vassal of Hungary) --  [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Freibourg --
 * Gorizia -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Montfort --
 * Swiss Confederacy -- Daeseunglim (talk)
 * Salzburg -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Wallis --
 * Bohemian HRE States (Vassal states to Bohemia, except Moravia)
 * Bohemia -- Millgy (talk)
 * Brieg -- Millgy (talk)
 * Falkenburg -- Millgy (talk)
 * Glogau -- Millgy (talk)
 * Liegnitz -- Millgy (talk)
 * Moravia (Dynastic Union with Bohemia) -- The Æsir (talk)
 * Oels -- Millgy (talk)
 * Opole -- Millgy (talk)
 * Ratibor -- Millgy (talk)
 * Severien -- Millgy (talk)
 * Strehlitz -- Millgy (talk)
 * Teschen -- Millgy (talk)
 * Troppau -- Millgy (talk)
 * Frankish and Dutch HRE States
 * Bar --
 * Brabant (personal union with Holland and Hainaut) -- Nkbeeching (talk)
 * Breda --
 * County of Burgundy (Personal union under the Duchy of Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Cambrai (Bishopric) --
 * Flanders (Personal Union with Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Lordship of Frisia (subject of Hainaut and Holland) -- Nkbeeching (talk)
 * Geldern (Disorganized, Personal Union under Jülich) --
 * Hainaut (Dynastic Union with Bavaria) -Nkbeeching (talk)
 * Holland (Personal Union under Hainaut) -- Nkbeeching (talk)
 * Liege (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine (Vassal of Burgundy) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Luxembourg (Personal Union under Moravia) -- The Æsir (talk)
 * Metz -- (Vassal of France) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Namur --
 * Straßburg -- (Vassal of Burgundy) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Sundgau (Vassal of Austria) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Utrecht (Bishopric) --
 * Verdun -- (Vassal of France) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria
 * Bayern-Ingolstadt (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bayern-Landshut -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bayern-Munchen (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut, as well as personal union) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bayern-Straubing (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Burgau (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut as declared by Scraw (subject to change)) Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Nürnburg (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Burggraschaft (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Oettingen (Vassal of Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk) 22:02, March 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * German HRE States (Under construction)
 * Augsburg -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Baden --
 * Bamberg --
 * Berg (Dynastic Union with Jülich) --
 * Brandenburg (Personal Union under Moravia) The Æsir (talk)
 * Breisgau (Vassal of Austria) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Bremen (Bishopric) -- Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Bruchhausen --
 * Brunswick-Göttingen (Fragmented) --
 * Brunswick-Lüneburg (Personal Union with Hamburg) -- I am that guy (talk)
 * Burggrafschaft --
 * Cleves-Mark --
 * Frankfurt (Vassal of Hesse) -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Fürstenburg --
 * Hamburg -- I am that guy (talk)
 * Hesse -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Hohenlohe --
 * Holstein (Vassal of Denmark) --  Banner_of_the_Holy_Roman_Emperor_with_haloes_(1400-1806).svg Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Jülich --
 * Kempten --
 * Köln (Prince-Bishopric)-- Mapd00d (talk)
 * Konstanz --
 * Lippe --
 * Magdeburg (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Mainz (Prince-Bishopric) -- Teh Squirrel (talk)
 * Mecklenburg --Flownder10 (talk)
 * Münster (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Nassau -- (Vassal of Hesse) Blocky858 (talk)
 * Oldenburg -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Osnabrück (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Paderborn (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Pfalz (Dynastical Union with Bavaria) (Fragmented) --
 * Pomerania-Stettin (Dynastic Union with Poland) --
 * Pomerania-Wolgast --
 * Ruppin (Disorganized and Weak) --
 * Saxe-Lauenburg -- http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Nlenhardt
 * The Hansa --
 * Trier (Prince-Bishopric)-- NonEuclidean ツ (Talk)
 * Ulm --
 * Westfalen (Personal Union under Köln) -- Mapd00d (talk)
 * Württemburg -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Würzburg (Bishopric) --
 * Zweibrücken (Fragmented) --
 * Italian HRE States
 * Aquileia (Vassal of Austria) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * d'Asti -- Zengu (talk)
 * Corsica (Personal Union under Naples) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Ferrara (Vassal of Naples) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Genoa (Personal Union under Naples) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Milan -- Tr0llis (talk)
 * Modena (Vassal of Naples) --  Quashi (talk)
 * Montferrat (Dynastic Union with the Roman Empire) -- Zengu (talk)
 * Padua -- (Vassal of Milan) Tr0llis (talk)
 * Provence -- Mawilda
 * Savoy -- Zengu (talk)
 * Tuscany -- Quashi (talk)

Southern Europe (Italy & the Balkans)

 * Achaea (annexed by the Roman Empire) -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Aegina (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Arborea --
 * Arta -- Captainjohnrex (talk)
 * Athens (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Berat (Vassal of Naples) --
 * Bosnia (vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Roman (Byzantine) Empire -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Candia (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Cephallenia --
 * Corfu (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Croatia (Personal Union with Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Epirote Republic (Personal Union with Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Garay (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Hungary -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Moldavia (Vassal of Wallachia) -- Stephanus rex (talk)
 * Naples -- Quashi (talk)
 * Naxos (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Negroponte (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Vatican City (Vassal of Naples) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Ragusa --
 * Raška --
 * Serbia (Vassal of the Ottomans) -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Sicily (Dynastic Union with Aragon) -- DatStar (talk)
 * Split (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Valona --
 * Venetian Republic (Personal Union with Epirus) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Wallachia -- Stephanus rex (talk)
 * Zachlumia (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Zeta (Vassal of Naples) -- Quashi (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Courland --
 * Dorpat --
 * Great Perm (Vassal of Golden Horde) -- Fed (talk)
 * Golden Horde -- Fed (talk)
 * Lithuania -- your best friend
 * Mazovia (Prussian Vassal) -- Yank
 * Muscovy --  Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg
 * Novgorod --
 * Rostov (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor  - the Razor Nabil.png
 * Yaroslavl (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor   -  the Razor  Nabil.png
 * Osel-Wiek --
 * Poland --
 * Pskov -- -Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Prussia -- Yank
 * Theodoro (Vassal of the Roman Empire) -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Tver (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor   -  the Razor  Nabil.png  01:43, March 5, 2014 (UTC)
 * Ustyug (Vassal of Muscovy) -- Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg
 * Viatka (Vassal of Muscovy) -- Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg
 * Oka (Vassal of Muscovy) -- Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg

Anatolia & Caucasia

 * Kingdom of Armenia (Dynastic Union w/ Georgia) -- "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Avars (Disorganised) --
 * Cicilia (Mamlukean Vassal) --
 * Circassia (Disorganised) --
 * Cyprus (Vassal of Castile) --
 * Dido (Disorganised) --
 * Dulkadir (Cicilian vassal) --
 * Sultanate of Erzincan -
 * Kingdom of Georgia - "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Kaffa (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian TALK
 * Leks (Disorganised) --
 * Mardin --
 * Ossetia (Disorganised) --
 * Ottoman Empire -- ChrisL123
 * Rhodes (annexed by the Roman Empire) -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Ak Koyunlu:

Mesopotamia

 * Basra (Mesopotamian vassal) --
 * Jalayirid Kingdom of Mesopotamia (Personal Union w/ Mamluks) --
 * Principality of Adiabene (Vassal of Georgia) -- TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Principality of Ardalan (Puppet of Georgia) -- TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Principality of Gordyene (Vassal of Armenia) -- TankOfMidgets (talk)

Arabia

 * Mecca (Mamlukean Caliphate) --
 * Medina (Mamlukean Emirate) --
 * Oman -- Jendryg (Talk)
 * Yemen (Mamlukean vassal) --

Timurids & Central Asia

 * Timurid Empire -- SkyGreen 24 16:46, February 26, 2014 (UTC)
 * Bahamani Sultanate  (Vassal of Timurids) :  SkyGreen 24

South Asia

 * Ahom --
 * Andhra --
 * Bastar --
 * Bengal Sultanate -- Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Emirate of Andamana -- Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Rajya of Orissa -- Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Kingdom of Arakan -- Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Chutiya --
 * Dhundhar (Disorganized) --
 * Garjat (Vassal of Orissa) --
 * Gondwana --
 * Gujarat --
 * Gwalior --
 * Jaffna --
 * Jaisalmer --
 * Jaunpur (Vassal of Timurids) -- SkyGreen24
 * Kathiawar --
 * Khandesh --
 * Koch --
 * Kozhikode --
 * Malwa --
 * Marwar (Disorganized) --
 * Mewar (Disorganized) --
 * Nepal (Vassal of Tibet) -- Flag_of_Tibet.svg Jbwncster   <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px brown, 0 0 1em #000, 0 0 0.2em #0FF; color: white; font: 1.0em Cambria, serif; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps;">(Talk)  RustySilverGear.png
 * Raigam (Disorganized) --

East Asia

 * Alliance of the Four Oirats -- Ninjasvswarriors (talk)
 * Chagatai Khanate --
 * Japan (civil war between the daimyos, highly decentralized) **
 * Akamatsu --
 * Amago --
 * Ashikaga (Shogun) -- ShadowKnights1234
 * Date --
 * Hatekeyama --
 * Hosokawa --
 * Imagawa --
 * Isshiki --
 * Kamakura --
 * Kikuchi --
 * Kono --
 * Mogami --
 * Otomo --
 * Ouchi --
 * Satake --
 * Shiba --
 * Shimazu --
 * Shoni --
 * Takeda --
 * Toki --
 * Uesugi -- Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk)
 * Yamana --
 * Jurchens (Decentralized and partly occupied by China) --
 * Korea (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria --
 * Ming China -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Mongol Khanate -- Saturn120 (talk) 01:43, March 5, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mangut Nivkhgu -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Qara Del --
 * Ryukyu --
 * Tibet -- Jbwncster (talk)
 * Vijaynagar --

South-East Asia

 * Ava --
 * Ayutthaya --
 * Champa --
 * Dai Viet --
 * Kedah --
 * Khmer Empire -- RevenantAscension (talk)
 * Lan Xang --
 * Lanna --
 * Pegu --
 * Shan States (Disorganized) --
 * Sri Vijaya --
 * Sukhothai --
 * Taungoo --

Asian Islands

 * Aceh --
 * Aru --
 * Bima --
 * Bone --
 * Brunei --
 * Kutai --
 * Majapahit -- Mr YOLO (talk)
 * Makassar --
 * Minahasa --
 * Negara Dipa --
 * Pagaruyung --
 * Selebar --
 * Siak --
 * Sukadang --
 * Sunda --
 * Tidore --
 * Tondo --
 * Tulang Bawang --

North Africa

 * Banu Sulaym (Hungarian Vassal) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Gasfa --
 * Hafsid --
 * Mamluks --
 * Marinids --
 * Fez-- (Vassal of Castile)
 * Morocco -- (Vassal of Castile)
 * Zab --
 * Zayyanid --

West Africa

 * Borgu --
 * Ghana --
 * Ife --
 * Igala --
 * Jenne --
 * Kanem Empire --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mema --
 * Mossi --
 * Nupe --
 * Oyo Empire -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Salum --
 * Siine --
 * Songhay --
 * Takur --
 * Tuareg --
 * Wolof --
 * Zafunu --

South Africa

 * Great Zimbabwe --

East Africa

 * Ethiopia -- Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk)
 * Ifat (Mamlukean Vassal) --
 * Interlacustrine States (fragmented) --
 * al-Sumal (Mamlukean Vassal) --
 * Nubia (Mamlukean vassal) --
 * Swahili City States **
 * al-Swahili --
 * Comoros --
 * Dar es Salaam --
 * Kilwa --
 * Malindi --
 * Maputo --
 * Mozambique --
 * Mtwara --
 * Sofala --

TBN (Pacific)

 * Otago Maori --

TBN (North America)

 * Iroquois -- Tbguy1992; Talk; Blog
 * Cahokian Civilisation -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Moundville Civilisation (Vassal of the Cahokian Civilisation) -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Etowah Civilisation (Vassal of the Cahokian Civilisation) -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Parkin Civilisation (Vassal of the Cahokian Civilisation) -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Colorado Confederation: This is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * Navajo: This is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * Kim:This is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * Apache:This is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * Commanche This is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * PuebloThis is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * PimaThis is UglyTurtle, Signing off.
 * Lenni Lenape: TheQuackingDuckAssassinator (talk) 21:30, March 3, 2014 (UTC)

TBN (Central America)

 * Aztecs -- SwankyJ (talk)
 * Mayans --Spartian300 (talk)
 * Zapotecs -- CourageousLife (talk)

TBN (South America)

 * Aymaras (Fragmented) --
 * Chancay --
 * Chimor --
 * Chiribaya -- User:Jd2842
 * Cuzco -- What is this????Is this a signature??? (talk)
 * Ica-Nazca --
 * Sican --
 * Wanka --

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 first game.
 * User: Eldwolf : permanent ban for deleting the entire page of the first game and replacing it with profanities.
 * User: Twisty123456789 : permanent ban for sockpuppeting on the second game.

1430
'''With the nation of Burgau largely split between the influence of Austria and Bavaria, tensions increase between different supporters. The largely pro-Austrian government declares neutrality between both nations as an attempt to prevent war in its nation.'''


 * HA! "The Largely Pro-Austrian Government"? You're clearly using mod events to (EXTREMELY) favor your own country. Nova got into the same problems no less than two weeks ago for the EXACT same reason and he was impeached. Don't forget the many times you were impeached as well, and by the looks of it, being impeached again in the future. I'd seriously appreciate if a non-biased mod wrote up this mod event, because as it stands it is a complete abuse of modpowers. Cookiedamage (talk)


 * This moderator event heavily weakens me, and I only said it was leaning toward Austria since Austria technically finished first (note this is a difference of like 55% to 45%). They're probably going to be given to you soon enough anyway. - Mscoree


 * Regardless of whether it weakens you or not (which I do not foresee occurring) you still are favoring your own country with mod events (which I assumed was disallowed) and making heavily implausible situations, like "many citizens targeting Bavarians within the nation." Why on Earth would any citizen target Bavarians? -Cookie


 * Yeah Ms, I thought we would keep this down, since I agree with Cookie on the mod event front, and I thought we would wait to see what the other mods would say on the influence dispute. -MP


 * Well, I posted this event in the chat and no one had a problem with it, so I posted it. We can change it if you want. I was just trying to set the stage for some violent acts. - Mscoree
 * I think most people have the issue of this being violent acts almost solely toward Bavarians. It seems from the events that the government is Austrian and the people hate Bavarians ... not so much a split of influence. Further people wouldn't "target Bavarians" no more than they are likely to "target Austrians". There is also no reasoning behind any increase in violence, is Austria using its agents in the nation to attack Bavarians? if so then that's a reason but from what I can see there needs to be a plausible reason for violence. - Kunarian
 * Alright I will remove that. I was told to add that when I was talking with everyone, but I will remove it. - Mscoree

'''Philip III “the Good”, Duke of Burgundy, founds the Order of the Golden Fleece. '''

William Waynflete becomes vicar of Skendleby, Lincolnshire.

Švitrigaila succeeds his cousin as ruler of Lithuania.

Optical methods are first used in the creation of art.
 * Prussia: The Prussians officially annex the vassal state of Riga.
 * Masovia: The Kingdom of Masovia also continues recovering their economy, and continues building a new national army. The Masovians continue construction of their capital at Czersk.
 * Pomerania: The Pomeranians continue building their economy and continue building a new national army.
 * Brabant-Hainuat-Holland: The reformist movement continues to grow and Karl van Nassau is becoming increasingly influenced by his father, and mentors who are mostly sympathetic to the cause. While the Catholics in the General Estates are violent toward the growing Reformists, most of the Reformists are talking about peaceful co-existence. The fourth Dutch expedition to Africa begins and a trade relation with Oyo is requested and access to their ports to travel farther south. Exploration farther south is planned. Military and naval expansion continue with the arquebus being produced in much larger numbers now. Influencing over the rest of the Netherlands alliance continues. Engelburt finally begins moving to break the lowlands away from the HRE by slowly and subtly showing the growing instability within the HRE and how the German states are all power hungry, though the final plans are not publically known. Once more Engelburt requests that France agree to a formal engagement between the young Karl and a member of the Orleans family. He also proposes the purchase of Flanders to happen upon the wedding of the two should the King of France agree to the offer. In doing so, it will secure a strong alliance in Western Europe.  The Dutch renaissance continues as trade and banking support a thriving culture of aritists and inventors along with craftmen from all of Europe.
 * ​B-H-H Diplomacy: Engelburt as State holder denonuces the continued expansion of the German states stating that they are destroying the core of the Holy Roman Empire and the abuse of the Austria's authority as Emperor apalls the General Estates leading to them requesting a tighter alliance with theri allies to prevent the german states or the emperor from looking towards the lowlands countries. Engelburt reaffirms the alliance with hungary
 * Oyo Diplomacy: An Oyo ship enters into one of the ports of Holland, and seeks trade with the Dutch people.
 * Hamburg-Brunswick-Lüneburg: The invasion of Saxe-Lauenburg ends with the border moved north by a marginal difference. William decides to focus on domestic issues, allowing more funding for the trading guilds, as well as education. He begins promoting the arts, and begins painting himself. Influence of Bruchhausen (Turn five) and Lippe (Turn four) continues. The navy begins expanding, inspired by the organization of the Dutch and Austrian navies. In Hamburg, an account is opened to save money for a southerly voyage, preferably partnered with holland or Venice.
 * Brittany Diplomacy: Brittany agrees on the virtues of a mutual economic treaty between our nations.
 * Kingdom of Naples: King Ladislaus I continues the reforms, and improves the economy and the military. Continues the construction and improvement of shipyards, and production of new boats to combat in the Mediterranean. Territorial defense continues being built based on border forts. The relation with the Byzantine Empire continue strong. The Naval Academy in Taranto continues the technological research with Venice. The King of Naples continues to give new impetus to the culture within the kingdom and its vassal states, in art, science, etc. The policy of rapprochement toward Sicily continue, and also our influence on the island for future vassalization.
 * Grand Duchy of Tuscany: Improves the economy and the military. The economic prosperity of the previous years is accented with commercial junction providing Naples and Genoa, and the city of Florence is the commercial nexus among all the Neapolitan states. The Grand Duke Friedrich I, helps promote economic prosperity, gives incentives to manufacturing output grow, and improve access roads to make the trade more fluid and profitable. The army is formed to the image of the Neapolitan, with gradual use of new firearms that become quite popular. The Grand Duke Frederick I became a great patron and the Tuscan nobles soon follow this particular policy. The artists, protected and maintained by the nobles and bourgeois rising, unleash their creativity.
 * Duchy of Genoa: Improves the economy and the military. The Duchy of Genoa continues trading from the Black Sea to the Straits of Gibraltar, using new models of ships with cargo holds of more spacious and allow greater profit. With the help of Neapolitan military fleet, try to force richest commercial rights in Tunisian ports. In Genoa the boom in production of luxury items continue. The pressure of the Genoese traders in Tunis is growing, and combined with the presence of Christian missionaries, who at the same time serve commercial spies; is accomplished the capture of a lot of exotic products that are not easy to get due to the conflicts and trade barriers in the Near East, and the axis between Tunis and Genoa is strengthened. The Genoese economy restarts his golden age
 * Duchy of Ferrara: Improves the economy and the military. The paper industry is forging ahead, and also the making of looms, making this duchy in one of the most productive in northern Italy. Duke Niccolo I continue the loyal service to Naples.
 * Duchy of Corsica: Improves the economy and the military. The exploitation of salt mines and silver continues. In the same way, the vine crops increase in extension and quality, and the manufacture of wine each year improves in quality and quantity, and is recognized as the best European wine. On the island of corsica a boom of mercenaries continue. The Neapolitan army started recruiting many Corsicans, making them a legend in terms of ferocity and skill in the skirmishes and battles.
 * Marquisate of Modena: Improves the economy and the military. Niccolo is dedicated to art and culture, encouraging painters, sculptors and architects that embellish this little Marquisate, leading Italian opulence to a new level. Marquis Niccolo I continue the loyal service to Naples.
 * Principality of Zeta: Improves the economy and the military. Dairy cattle production increases, and in the same way the manufacture of better quality cheese, they continue to be exported to Italy, Hungary and Byzantium. The Prince Giovanni I continue the cultural boom. Vassalization of Berat continue.
 * Vatican City: Pope continue the campaign of evangelization in the lands of the Balkans. Missionaries continue to be sent to support the Order of St John, and a special group of these is working in North Africa, especially in Tunisia, where they try to recover the core of Christians. The Pope condemns all those who come to the false churches that are being created in Europe. The Pope in his speeches continue condemning the current lack of security of pilgrims traveling to the holy land, which the Christian nations have a priority to recover these places and they are missing to the will of God.
 * County of Provence: The reform of the administration continues, adapting the Neapolitan model which has had so much success. Improves economy through trade, and manufacturing cloth. The military camp is also improved, adding new equipment and Italian military ideas.
 * Duchy of Anjou: As in Provence, the Duchy transformation is performed. The economy and military improve.
 * Alencon: The economy and military improve.
 * Narbonne: The economy and military improve.
 * Vendome: The economy and military improve.
 * Muscovite Diplomacy: We ask for a trade agreement between our state and your's, as well as the rest of your realm.
 * Naples Dip: We accept.
 * Ming China mourns the loss of the Yongle Emperor. His grandson takes up the name Xuande, meaning "Proclaimation of Virtue". The capital remains in Nanjing though Beijing and Tianjin grow in importance. Relations with the Kyushu Psimyos improve as the new Ming Emperor sends gifts and offers greater trading opportunities. Unfortunately they attract more Japanese pirates that have been bolstered by the Shogun's policies. The Xuande Emperor, reluctant to war again so soon merely sends a warning to the Shogun. Relations with the Japanese Emperor improve with another official visit from a Ming Emperor planned soon. The General of the Northern Ming Army and the Hosokawa Clan's Daimyo marry their children. This leads to the unprecidented scenario of the Xuande Emperor's cousin taking up foreign lands. The Xuande Emperor begins to push for more Confucian ideology to be utilized in the courts. The practice of wen (knowledge) over wu (violence) is highly emphasized. Confucianists are sent to advise the Ming Vassals and the Nivikhs. Ming China increases the size of their military. Korea, Qara Del and the Haixi increase the size of their economies with all three developing trade monopolies in differing areas. Korea and the Haixi begin to export resources while Qara Del sends horse to bolster the Ming cavalry. Due to the low population density in the lands of the Haixi Jurchens, the Ming government sends many Han Chinese north to help work the mines and the administration of the vassal. In Taiwan, Tainan begins influencing the other states, a royal marriage with Taibei comes as a breakthrough but the natives on the west coast grow more hostile by the day. Relations with Vietnam improve and the Tran Dynasty employs several Ming princes as advisors and generals. Lao Xing is influenced by Ming China.
 * Sicily rejects Neapolitan efforts at vassalisation. Sicily improves its infrastructure by fortifying Malta and its coastal towns.
 * France: The military and navy are built up, the vassalage of Limoges and Armagnac begins, Continues establishing its own entity to deal with the religious crisis left by the schism. While this, Prince Louis turns ten and continues attending a renowned school in Paris learning about politics and theology, navy experience a huge boost due to trade with North Africa through St Marie d'Africa. The alliance with Austria is reviewed, but for now France states neutrality is their best policy.
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. The same choice made by the French is taken by the Burgundians as they feel the same way to France. Burgundy is reluctant to do as Brabant-Hainaut-Holland desires and says it will consider it.
 * Flanders: Military and navy are built up, economy expands.
 * Blois: Military, economy expand.
 * Dunois: Military and economy expand.
 * Angouleme: Military and economy expand.
 * Parthenay: Military and economy expand.
 * Perigord: Military and economy expand.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy expand.
 * Orleans: Military and economy expand.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up.
 * Berry: Military and economy are built up.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Auvergne: Military and economy are built up.
 * Forez: Military and economy are built up.
 * Strassburg: Military and economy are built up: many continue to be convinced of the vassalization by Burgundians as being for the best but many doubt  this causing some movements toward rebellion.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Metz: Military and economy are built up: many continue to be convinced of the vassalization by Burgundians as being for the best but many doubt  this causing some movements toward rebellion.
 * When we get 1430 map I'll unify most of my nations. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Iroquois Confederation: As the population grows, small groups are sent out to the west and north to settle in new areas to prevent over hunting of traditional hunting grounds. Negotiations with the Algonquins lose importance with the apparent collapse of Cahokia, so the few diplomats that went return home. (Also, how do I announce my expansion? Just wondering.)
 * Portugal continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. Meanwhile, the colony in Santa Maria expands by 200 sq km.
 * County of Oldenburg: Crown Prince Frederick reaches his twelfth year, and a celebration is held in the comital castle. Coincidentally, it is also the twelfth year of vassalisation of Osnabruck, and for Count Dietrich, his son's party is as much about the ever-nearing prospect of running Osnabruck as it is about celebrating his son's years on earth. The OHG goes north this year, bringing back furs and walrus tusks from farthest North, as well as tar and ropes and other northern stuff from not-quite-so-North (i.e. the Baltic). Meanwhile, the small town of Hooksiel asks the Count to buy its freedom from ther Lord. After much consideration, the Count accepts, as he knows that some of the Lord's payment will be turned into taxes for him.
 * Mayan Empire: Maya city is improved, and the empire continues to expand slowly. As we continue to expand, slavery becomes a prime export. The Aztec empire is offered slave trade.
 * Which city?
 * Japan (Ashikaga Clan): We fix up our roads and add outposts in different areas just to watch out for more enemies trying to attack us. We build up our economy by fixing trade routes to the Usegi state. Around our capital city we continue to build a giant fort - walls and towers that go around the whole city. Since war is over for now, we go back to rebuilding our first college of Japan. The Shogun sends ambassadors to the other states of japn if they would like to unite with us to keep the Ming out of Japan. (Need mod to respond to see if other states join our nation.) We start to trade with the Usegi state using the roads we built to gey there.
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement increases in production. Coal is used to increase iron production and the cavalry starts to receive iron weapons. More firearm smiths are built in Oskemen. More beer is fermented and it becomes a popular drink for the nomads. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 10 px to the North. We slowly beat Mongol Khanate with help from China and our population has reached 200,000. We begin to build a primitive waste system and school, learning from books coming from merchants in China.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite do their job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Influence grows on Ahom and Koch, as we provide much of their food, and many of their other goods since they trade exclusively with us. The money gained from the trade continues to arm the various levies of the Sultanate, the landed elite, Orissa, and Arakan. Trade with the states of Ava, Koch, Garjat, and Ahom continues, with influence being placed through trade on Ava and Garjat. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. The vassalization process continues on Aoch and Kohm (Year Sixteen). With our merchants traveling to Ava, Koch, Ahom and Arakan regularly, Islam begins to gain a foothold in their nations. Several important trade roads begin to see much-needed maintenance. The merchants that continually travel between Kohm, Aoch, and Ava continue to allow for some of the populations of those nations to continue to convert to Islam. Due to trade with China and other Middle Eastern nations, cannon and hand cannon designs become more common, leading some of the richest landed elite to continue to outfit their levies with cannons and hand cannons. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems and epics begin to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate.
 * Kingdom of Arakan: Due to their trade being controlled mainly by Bengal for many years, their vassalization by Bengal has allowed them to open up their ports to other nations, and serve as resting point for many Bengali traders. Due to the influx of Islamic merchants into Arakan, the entire population in Arakan begin to see many more conversions of their residents to Islam. Raja (King) Anuj Chandra Charmchi passes away from a combination of old age and a fever after being bedridden for several weeks. The son of the Bengali Sultan, Zulfiqar Padma Shah is given control of the Kingdom. Since he is only ten years old however, the country is technically run by a series of advisors, who are mainly Islamic, but some Buddhists also serve as advisors.
 * Emirate of Andamana: Mansoor Basil Amirmoez continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km into the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Unlike the other vassals of the Bengali Sultanate, Bhandudeva IV is kept farther away from the daily politics of controlling Orissa, relying mainly on Islamic advisors sent directly by the Bengal Sultan. The advisors quickly persuade Bhandudeva IV to allow the Muslims settlers in the northern part of the Rajya to hold land south of the previously agreed living space. The Sultan of Bengal forcibly lowers the price of owning property in Orissa for Muslims, outraging some of the Hindu population.
 * Bengali Diplomacy ( Needs mod response please and thank you ): We offer the newest ruler of Ava a gift of fine cotton, sugarcanes, and silver, as well as another Islamic advisor to help with dealing with the larger Muslim population of Ava. 
 * Venetian Republic:
 * In Veneto: The Venetian Revival Continues the Arsenal of Cioxa (called it Choggia last turn) continues construction. Meanwhile, another 300 ships are produced in Venice. The current number of Venetian vessels being 2100. However, production will have to stop after next year as the salve shortage will kick in. Prince Edmund arrives in Venice and is cordially greeted by the Doge who invites him to his palace before he views the city, they share a feast and give the Prince the gift of several books, copies of various works by Venetian masters in the art of governance, trade and economics. After the feast the Prince takes his leave. The Doge offers to partner with Hamburg-Brunswick-Lüneburg in its southernly voyage. The diplomatic envoys arrive in Constantinople and set up in a building an embassy to work from. Mil-turn
 * In Porto Tolle: The small port trades heavily with Milan and Naples via land, acting as the main route of trade from Venice to Naples.
 * In Istra: The peoples of Istra work closely with the Hungarians and offer them a trade agreement that would grant the Hungarians favourable status in the region and allow Istran goods to penetrate Hungarian markets. Various goods leave the nation for Hungary and Venice, such as lime, cement, bricks and stone as well as these wine unique to the region known as Terrano wine is sold almost exclusively in Hungary and Venice.
 * In Ragusa: The tribute requested from Ragusa is lowered and Christofo executes a propaganda campaign to blame the aristocratic faction for the back breaking tributes requested of them before. The people of Ragusa welcome the lowering of tribute but many elders still cling to a dislike of the Venetians. The Ragusan government sends a letter of concern for the now surrounding Neapolitan territories and the Doge harkens the message.
 * In the Epirote Free Ports: The free ports, seeing that the Epirote Republic is constructing its own port see that they need to diversify their economy. They begin to make attempts to attract artisans to the city hoping to begin manufacturing products that are not made in the Epirote mainland. Salted fish, feta cheese, wool and goat meat are traded widely and particularly this year in Constantinople, Cyprus and Kaffa.
 * In the Peloponnese: Olive oil and wine are exported this year, mainly along land routes to Byzantine Greece.
 * In Attica: Work continues on Marathon and the matter of population is left to the local lords with the Venetian masters considering 6,000 enough to support a basic port.
 * Epirote Republic: The town of Filiates is chosen as the place where a port shall be placed, due to its slight distance from the coast the port will be built and a connecting high quality road to the town shall be made, the road will then be extended to the capital of Ioannina. Construction of the port is underway and it is hoped it will be finished in five years time. Eco-turn
 * Venetian Empire:
 * Candia: The Candian fleet grows to 30 ships, it is decided that this cap will be fine for protecting Candia's local seas from piracy and so the focus is changed to building up the capital. Seeing how Kaffa is attracting settlers, the nobles who still hold lands but where rebellious are arrested and stripped of their lands and wealth. A similar offer is spread throughout the Mediterranean, concerning offers of small amounts of land and money for a family coming to settle. Trade through Candia grows and Candain wines, olives and oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels are traded with the Ottomans, Romans and now with Naples. Eco-turn
 * Corfu: The work on the Corfiot forts continues at the same pace. The Nobles personally request that Corfu be granted special status within the Empire, and several stay in Venice to continue negotiations on the matter with the Doge. Mil-turn
 * Kaffa: Migration to Kaffa continues this year, with more and more people coming, boosting the population. Wines, crops and iron from Kaffa are traded to the Jochid Ulus, Byzantines (specifically the Byzantines in Crimea but the rest as well), Wallachians, Georgians and Ottomans, in order of trade volume. The Kaffa salt trade continues to make the region prosper and most of the salt trade ends up in Venice but also Constantinople. Hoping to establish the beginnings of Crimean co-operation, Victor Borozzi offers the Despotate of Theodoro and the Byzantines by extension to sign a treaty whereby the Venetian and Byzantine Crimean salt that is produced must only be traded via Venice or Constantinople, this deal would bring immense wealth to the two cities and would guarantee prosperity for the region. Eco-turn
 * Naxos: Naxos demands a tribute of one-tenth from its vassals for the year, to be paid in coin or resources before the end of next year. Fruits and cattle are sold in Greece, Cyprus, the Ottoman coast and Constantinople as Naxian trade volume begins to peak. More people come to work for the hospitalar and soon they begin forming their own complex interconnected alliances to assist each other in internal politics much to the Duke's displeasure. Despite his best efforts, the Doge has sent letters to various groups promising them influence in the coming reforms, causing much of the Dukes work to be to no avail. Naxian merchants continue to work closely with their counterparts in Constantinople. Eco-turn
 * Aegina: Aeginean figs and grain head toward Athens and Kaffa this year, hoping to make a large profit due to the increased demand due to a great population increase. Eco-turn
 * Athens: As Bavarian traders begin to become more common in Athens, the Venetian Potensa offers Bavaria a trade deal that would allow Athenian goods and traders to penentrate the Bavarian markets and would give Bavaria highly favourable rights and subsidies in Athens. Athens continues growing, and is well on its way to becoming a major trade power in the Mediterranean. Kaffa Salt continues to add to the wealth of the city as they become the second stop for ships laden with it from the black sea. Eco-turn
 * Negroponte: Mining continues at good production levels, and the wealth begins to show as the Gastàldo begins to manage the finances carefully so that Negropont in particular benefits, the city experiences a boom with artisans gathering there to work along with masters and traders to benefit from the investment into the capital. Negropontean lignite, iron, nickel and marble are traded with Venice almost exclusively. However, some Roman traders are given special dispensation to trade for some. Eco-turn
 * Novgorod:We continue the production of Koch boats, cannons, hand cannons, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. We are producing our new crossbow, and we send the first 50 crossbows to Mecklenburg to test out and the other 250 to test in our nation. We expand north (by 14 pixels) into undiscovered land. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. We are still talking about the possible unification of the Rus’ with Muscovy. The Russian language is spreading throughout the nation. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the City of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. In the year 1445, we will annex Rostov and Yaroslavl in to Novgorod. We continue vassalizing Tver, and we are looking to have them fully vassalized by 1431.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We upgrade our military after being a vassal of Novgorod. We upgrade our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We upgrade our military after being a vassal of Novgorod. We upgrade our economy because of the trade established between Tver,Yaroslavl, Muscovy and Novgorod.
 * Roman Empire: The Empire continues its internal reforms based on Western European ideas. With the military reforms completed, reforms are now bascially only stylized and not worth much value, but there are some important ones. Education at the Univeristy of Constantinople resumes, and the center is on track to becoming once again the highest point of education in Eastern Europe. Scientists at work there begin trying to create siphons for Greek Fire, but with only basic pictures and descriptions to go from they largely must make entirely new designs, something that will take years to do. Constantinople continues to rise because of the salt trade, and the population of the city has risen to 150,000, a number not seen since the Fourth Crusade. To cope with this new population, more quarantine procedures are created, in order to keep the sick and the possessed away from the rest of the general population until they are either healed or excorcised. The city's infrastructure is also reworked to cope with the larger population. To commemorate the new era of the city, the Roman Emperor John VIII asks the Venetians for the return of the Hippodrome horses that were taken from the city during the Fourth Crusade. If the Venetians so want, the Emperor is willing to pay for replacements and the travel costs for both the originals and the replacements. In the Crimea, Stephen still rules as Despot, and he makes sure that the salt trade continues to profit the Empire there as well. The Crimean gothic population continues to rise, and is the largest ethnic group there, followed by the Greeks. These people, as well as the region itself, are becoming knwon as Tauricans, after the region.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: The Venetians consent to the return of the horses as long as appropriate replicas to act as replacements are given in exchange.
 * Grand Duchy of Moscow (and the rest of the realm): In the Moscow Kremlin, a monk from the Chudov Monastery known as Isidore created a new alcoholic beverage now known as “vodka” among the people of the Rus’ by distilling starch products such as potatoes, grains, molasses, rice, and beets. The result of this creates a colourless but strong smelling and tasting product of ~40% alcohol content. Due to the simple and inexpensive procedure of producing this drink, it is popular among the poor of the East Slavic people, sometimes regarded as “burning wine” for its strong aftertaste. With an exclusive recipe belonging to the Kremlin, production of this new beverage has been stated as a priority with statesmen delivering it to taverns for profits from sales. Exportation of vodka has also raked in profit, as it is impossible to find in the far-west. The population of the Grand Duchy continues to grow, as trade with the far-west flourishes the nation with profit. The city of Moscow continues to grow, with more industrial structures and homes being erected. Larger variants of shitiks and koch vessels up to 50-80 feet are used for the Muscovite Navy, with up to six to ten hand cannons on the sides, two on the front, as well as a forward mounted ballista. We ask the nation of Prussia for the plans of Cog boats. Military development continues.
 * Kingdom of Georgia: Infrastructure expands. (Apologies - will be busy until Wednesday evening, so no detailed descriptions until then.)
 * Kingdom of Armenia: Infrastructure expands.
 * Principality of Gordyene: Economy expands. 39K Christians/92K Gordians.
 * Principality of Adiabene: Military expands. 50K Christians/120K Adiabenites.
 * Principality of Ardalan: Economy expands; 12 turns until Ardalan is returned to Mesopotamia.
 * Timurid Empire: We annex both the Kingdom of Iran and Venad after a lengthy while of them being our vassals. We continue the islamization of our vassals. We continue influencing the Chagatai Khanate (Year TWO out of 17). We begin influencing Jaunpur (Year One out of Three) Due to the indo-persian culture spreading, we prepare to move our capital to Kandahar. Draka's Twin palace (each part named after one of Draka's sons) is being built in Kandahar. We work on the development of roads from Kandahar toward India.
 * Bahamani Sultanate : We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * Kingdom of Gilan: We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * Kingdom of Khursan: We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * Ak Koyunlu: We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * Kingdom of Cuzco: We slow our expansion, foucusing on the economy and infrastrucutre of the City and the conquered areas. Having taking a total of 800 km from the Aymras. We offer an alliance with the Ica-Naza. (Mod response needed)
 * Castile:  The Castilian economy continues a larger process of pulling in more money through trade. The Castilians begin to send missionaries into Morocco in hopes to convert populations. The infrastructure of Castile is also expanded more. Castile, in order to facilitate more conversions to Christianity, imposes higher taxes on non-Christians in the areas it controls personally or by proxy through its vassals. Castile has successfully mapped large parts of the African coast south of Morocco and down as far as their settlements in Capo Verde. The developing class in Castile of skilled artisans, merchants, blacksmiths and the like has led to a large increase in productivity of the country with even a few researchers managing to work on new designs - including a more efficient hand cannon which gets its own dedicated corps in the developing Royal army of Castile. The Castilian noblity begins to adapt toward a newer system to revamp or work on their power as they move toward becoming advisors to the king and less involved in their feudal estates which while growing have developed Guilds to facilitate payments for the efforts of the men working, The expert worksmanship of many of these men has seen notable increase in productivity for each feudal state with most lord not complaining. John, now with full support from his people and his father and the noblemen, begins the process of transferring power from King Henry to Prince John. The Royal children are put into royal education and their new sister born recently being named Maria. The Kingdom's cities begin to be improved with somewhat better sanitation and the King hires architects to plan out a sewer system, as well as a true plan for multiple major cities. The Castile begins a major process of researching the arquebus acquired and develops its own version which is used to replace the hand cannons which is finally finished. The Castilian navy, using the Canaries as a base, continually explore the area and discover a new island chain, the closest island is able to be settled and a small settlement springs up on the islands and is built up and styled as a resupply base. (1000 sq km). The population of Castile officially reaches about 8.5 million and continuing to grow rapidly thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural production. The construction of a new kind of warship with cannons is completed. A heavy warship much more powerful than most other ships of the time.
 * Granada: The Christianization of Granada continues in earnest with a more sizeable converted population working its way through the country.  The Emir, however, remains secretly Christian and begins hiring a few Castilian advisors who are wholly more competent than many of the Granadan advisors. The country also begins to see some issues with its settlement in Morocco with many of them being Christian Castilians or converts. The Granadans continue to show more Christianization processes occuring with a viable expanding population of Christians living in the border towns and churches springing up in various areas across the country.  The country begins to show promising signs of real economic advancement. The population of true Castilians in the country begins to increase to rival the native Granadans as many of the Muslims have left the area due to the unfavorable atmosphere of the country. The Nation of Granada has now christianized somewhat considerably with a real large minority of Christians existing within the countries borders. The Emir, however, managed to maintain a favorable position with both denominations and hold the country together effectively through careful management.
 * Kingdom of the Canaries: Now granted a semi-autonomous status from Castile the Canaries begin to work up their economy to a certain degree greatly utilizing the traders from Portugal as well as the new route to Oyo, and the trade from the Mediterranean. The Canaries are able to build upon the multiple viable settlements and a moderately sized and growing population. The Canaries, finally completely covering the islands, begins to send moderately sized fleets that are resupplied from the islands and from Castile to continually explore the area. The Canaries help supply settlers and fleets moving to Capo Verde.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus: Cyprus is taken over by Castile as per the Knights Hospitaller's wishes with the 10,000 Castilian troops of the Royal army and around 3000 Cyprisian troops being raised in defence of the new kingdom. The King previously declared in Larnaca is declared over all of Cyprus and with the expansion to secure all the Island he begins to rebuild the shattered kingdom with funding from the Hospitaller and mostly Castile. The Kingdom specifically works on the training of a new professional army as well as economic improvement with the assistance of Castile. The Branch of the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus reset up by the branch from Rhodes develop into part of the island kingdoms defence forces with their connections to a branch in Castile helping boost a trade flow to the island. The Knights also allow the migration of any willing knights from Rhodes to Cyprus to keep the kingdom and its new force stable and alive as a professional organization.
 * Munster: King Eamon continues to build up respect as a good ruler amongst his vassals and other Irish lords. Many breeds of cattle have been bred in the past few years, and we begin to trade with neighboring nations. Trade continues to the Icelandic settlement, and some ships are brave enough to sail and trade in that region. King Eamon is searching for a bride, and asks any European nation to propose a princess. Western Catholicism grows within the nation, and the road in southern Mayo reaches the coast, and begin to spread north, with clans settling along it. Our influence continues to spread, and many clans convert to Western Catholicism. At this moment in time, the southern third of Mayo is vassalized by Munster. The Confederation of Eire is formed under Albion, and it is popular amongst coastal clans in Mayo looking for money from trade. However, we open it to all Irish nations and clans to join into it. (This will be similar to a closely-bound alliance ingame). Inspired by the Roman Varangian Guard, the King forms the Slavacha Guard for Western Slavs to become members of his elite personal army, as some of the tribal-level Slavs are similar to Celtic clans, and heavily warlike but they harbor no grudges against the King, so we begin to send ships to the Eastern Baltic, and offer Slavs the ability to join the guard in exchange for gold and glory.
 * Principality of Brittany: The economy booms as trade deals with the surrounding nations brings in great profits to the nation. Rohan continues to develop the military. The capital city of Renne continues to be renovated, as more infrastructure is laid down. Running water becomes available in the Palace and begins to expand outward.
 * Lenni Lenape: We ask to trade with the Iroquoi. We begin to also trade with tribes to the south. A large village is set to be constructed. Military begins buildup. The great chief has his firstborne.
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Landshut expands its military. Heinrich XVI begins petitioning the lords of Bamberg, Oettingen, and Burggrafschaft for tribute and manpower, being able to successfully vassalize Oettingen. In other news, the population continues to rise. Heinrich and his council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with thirty large carracks being finished, and by 1430 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany. The planned market center in Landshut continues to be developed, with completion expected in ten years. Heinrich XVI allocates power to his councillors in figuring out a new church or any new Western church to join. In dynastic news, Heinrich XVI observes how most of the Pfalz nobility supports an independent, non-Bavarian state. However, the Grand Duke begins establishing relations with the few noblemen who do support him. In religious news, Heinrich opens up the country to the Hollander reformists and preachers, noting that the Reformation from the west is a good answer to the current schism and would be a suitable replacement. Subsequently, a small group of dedicated Reformists arise in Munchen. By 1430, they become a prominent group within the city. Many Catholics are disturbed. In other news, Heinrich XVI continues to press Bavaria's claim on Burgau and deploys several hundred troops to the area.
 * ​Munchen: The main campus of Queen Isabell University is completed, and the beginning courses include French, Latin, English, and Greek as well as theology, clergy training and mathematics being taught. By 1430, the total class amounts to about 1210 people. Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Munchen as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Straubing as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Ingolstadt as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Ingolstadt as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Ingolstadt as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Ingolstadt as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Oettingen: Troops authorized by Heinrich XVI continue training. Several markets are constructed in Ingolstadt as well as trade houses for Castilian and Austrian traders.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: Cautious against the conflict in the HRE, Venice offers to reinforce their alliance with the Bavarians, encouraging Bavaria to also accept the Athenian trade offer. Venice hires a small mercenary force of 1000 men to support the Bavarian claim to Burgau.
 * Trier: We upgrade our military and economy. We influence the states around us. We continue the war against Saxony and deploy our troops to be used by the emperor.
 * Hungary, Croatia and all the vassals of Hungary see a greater number of military fortifications made. Hungary continues to grow economically, increasing trading with each other. Hungary also keeps its armies trained and well-drilled. Bosnia is expanded 10,000 km by the army who are looking to establish control as so their borders are not affected in the future.
 * The Jochid Ulus continue to develop and grow. In the far north, the Yamal territories expand in the northwestern edge of the nation by approximately 5000 sq km, creating many villagers for Nenets to settle and expand in. The first Nenets towns begin to increasingly grow, as settled-down animal husbandry continues to work for them. This causes extreme expansion in the economy of the Yamal, as it joins the period of economic boom and improvement that has characterised the Ulus in the last few years. This boom continues throughout the Ulus, as the Ruthenian territories produce large amounts of agricultural produce, as do the Volga and Kama river valleys and Kazakhstan. The growth of the lumber and metals industry in the Urals begins. The cultural growth of the nation also continues, as the Mastorava is expanded upon and begins to be preached in the streets of Obran-Osh and Bolghar. This Mastorava begins to establish a somewhat syncretic Pagan faith, but a deeply established one; there's several theologic ideas (including their own version of monotheism, which would lead to the belief of polyprosopy, or "one God, many faces") and a few basic developing mythos that are reached by consensus between several tribes and burghers across the Volga. More Ulus collapse to feudal government, leaving nomadic tribes only in Kazakhstan and eastern Siberia. This drastically changes the composition of the kurultay as it meets to discuss the Khan, given that it's been a long time and the Ulus still has no official Khan. However, the world is shocked as young Temür-Hachiun, aged fifteen, presents his claim to the throne. The Kurultay is deeply divided; almost unanimously, the Ulus oppose his choice, while burghers and nobles support it. The vote barely passes through, but eventually he is elected, given that the other two choices are having Ïdegay Jochid turn 16 in almost ten more years or choose a foreign khan. At the end of the meeting, a coronation is scheduled for next year, and all nobles of the nation are invited to come. However, sad news hit the palace later that same year; Ïdegay Manghud died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 68, not to see his grandson take the throne. More hand gonnes are given to high-ranking soldiers in infantry armies. Temür Hachiun sends delegates to the Russian states, hoping to improve relations.
 * The Principality of Great Perm continues to develop its military and economy. The Permic economy grows as Kolvakvar also does. Komi merchants begin crossing into Novgorod and the Golden Horde, trading with both nations. They also secretly smuggle Komi education into Novgorodian schools near the border.
 * the Principality of Adyghea grows by 2500 sq km throughout Circassia. Adyghe, Kabardian, Ubykh and Abkhaz chieftains all swear loyalty to the Ayghe royal family. Maykop continues to grow quickly, causing the economy to also grow. Fortresses in the Caucasus begin to be built, and some formerly tribal Adyghe begin to move to these plazas, causing new cities to form. The Duchy begins to develop its army, given secret support by the Golden Horde as the Georgians have admitted hostility toward Adyghea.
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. We upgrade economy and military, as do our vassals. We ask for an alliance with the nation of Naples to ensure the safety and tranquility of Italy from foreign invasion.
 * Aztec Empire: The construction of Technoctilian is continued. The Aztec military is expanded as well as the construction of roads throughout the empire which will decrease time to trade and send messages, and increase the economy. The friendship between the Aztecs and the Zapotec strengthens.
 * Aztec diplomacy: Requests permission to send military forces through the northern lands of Zapotec so that the Aztec military may expand and conquer new lands up north. Sends eagle scouts to the south, finding little results, but stumbling upon a very angry jaguar, which killed one unlucky scout. Increased trade rights are requested from the Zapotec.
 * Colorado Confederation *
 * Navajo-Kim-Pueblo: With the trade route being established between us there is a boom of wealth, knowledge, and infrastructure. Never before were we so connected. Totems are set up everywhere and everyone rejoices this great day, the day where progress has been made.  New towns have been founded because of this connection and many say we have completed full centralization )mods please confirm this.) As a result of this money we found various academies throughout and many are by the Colorado River and thus explorers are sent in order to seek new knowledge of the Great River.
 * Apache: The Civil War ends with over 10,000 people dying and the city of Order being burned to the ground. The remaining leaders start a new government and rebuild the city of Order and name it Hope. With some money coming in from the Navajo-Kim-Pueblo trade route we centralize and build up our infrastructure.
 * Pima: Centralization continues and the money does trickle down and we are able to pay off the military. We now turn towards infrastructure build up.
 * Apache City States: We are now officially established and we get money by trading amongst ourselves. Centralization and infrastructure begin.
 * Commanche: Raiding under the confederate government stops with the Apache Civil War now over and it is decided that the raiding money will be equally distributed but the capital can have its own independent trade system with the Apache city-states. With this newfound money we centralize and build up our infrastructure.
 * Austria: We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. We also begin developing hand cannons as a future weapon in warfare after seeing its implementation on a small scale. We continue influencing our vassal states of Salzburg, Gorizia, Augsburg, Burgau, Patria del Friuli, Chur, Württemberg, the Electorate of the Palatinate, and Oettingen. We begin influencing the states of Ulm, Cilli and Burggrafshaft. We continue to improve relations with our Italian neighbors to the south. We increase trade with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria. The formation and organization of the newly founded kaiserliche und königliche Kriegsmarine continues, proving to be a successful investment. We continue assimilating the population of Aquileia, which has become dependent on Austrian trade and support for its defense and prosperity. We continue to grow closer through trade. We begin to extend friendly relations to France in the hopes of securing the western border of the empire and to prevent further conflict in the region. On the issue of violence in Burgau, Albert offers the Bavarians a deal in which he will relinquish all claims to the region in exchange for Bavaria recognizing the influence of Austria in Oettingen.
 * Salzburg: The Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg orders the training of levies to be used in war. An army is sent to aid Austria and the Holy Roman Empire in the war against Saxony. We ask for a trade agreement with Bavaria.
 * Gorizia: Military is trained and sent to combat the nation of Saxony. The nation’s fields are expanded to allow for greater agricultural yields. Trade begins with nearby nations, including Venice and Milan.
 * Augsburg: The Mixed Imperial City of Augsburg commissions the creation of a new flag to represent its city. Industry is encouraged, producing large quantities of woven goods, cloth and textiles. The city of Augsburg is established as a major city of the Holy Roman Empire through the creation of several banking and financial institutions. We grow economically through trade routes with Austria, Bavaria, and other German states. The city’s leaders support Burgau’s conflict against Bavarian claims, although state that they will support whatever decision the emperor comes to. Military is expanded and a small detachment is sent to fight against Saxony.
 * Burgau: The government in Burgau stresses that it wishes to remain neutral, and condemns acts of violence against Bavaria or Austria. We are not surprised that the Bavarians would once again aggressively attempt to take our nation, and will do what we can to resist. We ask our allies to support us. A small detachment is sent to aid against Saxony, hoping that it will help our own cause.
 * Aquila: Ties grow between Austria through trade and the use of our ports. We begin constructing a shipyard to further facilitate trade and shipbuilding. Troops are sent to aid Austria.
 * Chur: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Württemberg: Military and economy is expanded. Our government vows to support the nation of Burgau against any hostile invasion.
 * Palatinate: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Oettingen: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Bohemia: Military and economy is expanded. We send an army to fight at the disposal of our king, Albert II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor, to enforce our political hegemony in Saxony. We consider the consolidation of our vassals into a unified nation. This idea is debated, although it is generally agreed upon that it would be wise to wait until after the conclusion of any wars in Germany to ensure political stability. For the time being, however, the militaries of these vassals are consolidated into the Army of Silesia for easier organization.
 * Silesia: All nations of Silesia expanded military and economy. The newly organized army is sent to fight against Saxony.
 * Moravia: Having recently acquired the title of Margrave of Moravia, Albert II tightens his grip over the regions of Brandenburg and Luxembourg. Moravia expands military and economy, and sends an army to Saxony to fight for the empire.
 * Brandenburg: Military and economy is expanded. An army is sent to fight in Saxony.
 * Luxembourg: Military and economy is expanded. An army is sent to fight in Saxony.
 * Mainz: We develop military and economy. We begin influencing Hohenlohe. We send an army to Saxony.
 * The Mamluk Sultanate continues to experience a successful recovery. Farming in the Nile Valley, as well as in other regions of the Sultanate pick up as crop rotation becomes even more widely accepted. Sultan al-Mansur Mostafa Hazem continues the growth of the navy's set of caravels and frigates, and the new trading corporations begin to continue with the wave of discoveries. The Swahili Trade and Exploration Company (STEC) decides to plan for another trip, hoping to reach the western shore of Africa. Meanwhile, the Indian Association of Free Arab Traders and Merchants (IAFATM) also plans for a return to Aceh, with negotiators and politicians also on board. Saadiq Assaf continues to expand upon his ideas about Islam. All Burji states grow military due to reconstruction.
 * ​al-Sumal expands 10,000 sq km as Mogadishu continues to gain large market shares of slaves, ivory and gold. al-Swahili begin to finalize the influence of Malindi while more and more ethnic Arabs move to the eastern coast of Africa, due to the prosperous trade taking place in that region. STEC continues to play a huge role in the region. The conversion of natives of Madagascar continues, based out of Sanafah from which the efforts are based. Tribal leaders from the south of the island begin to visit Sanafah to learn Arabic in order to organize their own states.
 * Cicilia continues construction of a large navy in order to assist with the Sultan's plans to control Eastern Mediterranean trade. Nubia's preparations for unification continue; among the preparations include more cultural mixing. Mecca, Oman and Yemen all expand 10,000 sq km. The Amir of Jiddah opens a civil war against the Meccan Caliph. Ifat and Socotra both grow 10,000 sq km. In order to grow further in the Horn of Africa.  Ifat and Socotra continue with their war, and it spill over into Oman and Yemen. Yemen has decided to back Socotra, and Oman backs Ifat. With the huge war raging, the Sultan begins to plan how the best way to reduce tensions would be.
 * Mesopotamia also continues to recover from its invasion. Mesopotamia, which was hit much harder than the Sultanate proper, has more physical reconstruction to complete, leading to repairs in the city of Mosul, which is matched by progress made in Baghdad, to make sure the capital does not fall behind. Basra is prepared for integration in the near future.
 * Tibet: Continues the vassalization of the Shan States.
 * Nepal: Military expands.
 * Oyo Empire: Oyo expands by 10,000 km along the coastline of West Africa. Orthodoxy continues to spread throughout the nation, and the economy and infrastructure continue to grow.
 * Benin: Benin expands its southeastern border by 10,000 km along the coastline of the Bright of Biafra, and also expands its military, economy and infrastructure under Oyo leadership. Additionally, literacy continues to grow slowly as well as the acceptance of Orthodox Christianity.
 * Ife: Ife expands its military, economy and infrastructure under the Oyo Empire.
 * Oyo can't go Orthodox yet. No outside forces have sent any religion/religious anything.
 * And here lies the issue. No one reads anything. A ship from Arabia (from another player) docked in Lagos several turns ago, and on board were some Eastern Orthodox priests who were booted off the ship in dock for proselytizing. They continued their preaching work in Lagos, but were summoned by the then-Alaafin Oranyan, who wanted to hear their beliefs. He got baptized as did his son, and many of the nobles followed in his footsteps (kinda like how it when down in OTL Ethiopia). The faith has been spreading throughout Oyo ever since. So I can go Orthodox. ~Viva
 * The United Principalities of Wallchia and Moldavia: Prince Michael continues to promote trade, and many salt ships journey to Constantinople and beyond. Iron is exported en mass with several more foundries opening along the Danube. The Constanta sewer is finished, and the population continues to grow. The prince plans a census for 1435 to shed light on the matter. (Sorry this is late, my internet was down for a few hours today)
 * UNC: The UNC expands its military this year as the infrastructure is built up after the war. The road to Hamburg is accepted; work begins immediately.

1431
The University of Poitiers is founded.

Nezahualcoyotl is crowned Tlatoani of the Kingdom of Texcoco.

'''In Rome, Pope Victor IV dies, having successfully being recognized as Pope over the Roman claimants, but having to deal with another unrelated claimant in Canterbury. In the subsequent election, the Portuguese cardinal Pedro da Fonseca is elected, adopting the Papal name of Marinus III. Marinus, in one of his first actions, confirms the status of Urban VI, Boniface IX, Innocent VII, John XXIII and Alexander V as Anti-popes.'''

Pisa and Siena, ignoring the rule of Naples declare war on each other after a merchant dispute flares up.
 * Aztec Empire: The Aztecs continue to expand their military and their economy. The construction of Technoctilian is almost half way done, with most of the easy parts out of the way. The Emperor issues for a grand wonder to be built, hoping to make a great name for himself, and give something to the Aztec people to be excited and proud of.
 * Aztec diplomacy: The Aztecs continue to ask the Zapotec Alliance, if they may pass military troops through the north of their lands to conquer and settle/expand into the territory (southern Texas/northern Mexico).
 * The Zapotec Alliance assures the Aztecs that as soon as a path is cleared, they can travel it to the north.
 * Prussia: The Prussians officially begin the process of vassalizing Courland. The Prussians also begin the process of absorbing the Rigan military into their own. The Prussians agree to share the cog plans with Muscovy. The Prussian government begins the process of converting the population to the new Western Church. The Prussians adapt local Pagan symbols into the new Church as a way to solidify their position with pagan converts. Missionaries are sent to the "secret" Samogitan pagan communities to convert them to the new faith. The first official Western Cathedral is opened in the city of Medininkai, which is the centre of the efforts to convert the Samogitan pagans to the Western Church. The new Western Archbishop of Riga makes his own statements condemning Marinus III's defense of the avaricious practices of the false church in Rome. Archbishop Klaus Richter goes on to say that "A man can no more earn his place in heaven with gold, than he can catch the clouds."
 * Western Church Dip The new Pope travels to Prussia to help oversee the construction of the Cathedral and to meet personally with the Archbishop.
 * Masovia: The Kingdom of Masovia also continues recovering their economy, and continues building a new national army. The Masovians continue construction of their capital at Czersk.
 * Pomerania: The Pomeranians continue building their economy and continue building a new national army.
 * Brabant-Hainaut-Holand: With the continued rise of Austria and other German States, The General Estates feel it is becoming to dangerious and Engelburt calls upon its Netherlander allies to begin organizing a break away from the HRE (plus mod response) within the next five years through any means necesary. We also call upon our allies outside the HRE to back us with military force if necesary to push forward the emancipation of the Netherlands from the Holy Roman Empire. Military expansion continues and the troops are placed on alert incase the emperor decides to m,ove against the General Estates. Engelburt also lays out the plans for an invasion of Utrecht to take the bishoproc with the rest of the netherlands out of the Holy Roman Empire. Naval expansion continues. We call on Bavaria to also support the emancipation of the Netherlands. Reformists continue to spread the word of the reformation throughout western Europe. Banking and trading continue.
 * H-B-L dip: Hamburg hopes these event will not affect the economic relations between us.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: Venice announces that it will support B-H-H militarily if needs be should it decide to regain full independence from the HRE.
 * Mod Response: Other states in the low countries are unsure which direction to take. With the power of Austria and the power of Brabant-Hainaut-Holland on the other. For the time being they decide to remain neutral as they are unsure of the power of the Brabant-Hainaut-Holland union should it be tasted against Austria.
 * Albion Diplomacy Albion will commit to aid Holland should the need arise. We will defend and aid our most valued trading partner in Northern Europe.
 * Tibet: Continues the vassalization of the Shan States. Tibet begins to influence Chutiya. Trading continues between Nepal, Tibet and the Shan States. The Gongma decides to recognize Bön as the major official religion.
 * Nepal: Military is expanded.
 * Roman Empire: The Empire performs the last of its current reforms, which is to reform the Imperial Guard. This is done with little resistance, and the Guard receives new training in hand cannon warfare. The population of Constantinople continues to rise, and as such many of its former institutions come back to life to some degree or another. The Emperor receives the Horses of St Mark from Venice, and as promised has a replica produced and sent back to Venice. The original is mounted back onto the Hippodrome, and to commemorate the new life of the city the first horse races in many years take place. The education at the univeristy continues to grow, and many lost arts regarding medicine and science are discovered. These arts are used to further expand the general health of the Empire. New chemical compositions regarding Greek Fire are discovered, making it even more effective, and a discovery allows the researchers there to recreate one of the parts of a siphon, but not enough to recreate a complete device. The trade in salt continues, and Achaea and Morea expand the income of the southern provinces.
 * Hamburg-Brunswick-Lüneburg: Troubled by the events in Holland, and the expansion of Austrian influence, some in Hamburg begin to wonder if Austria is in fact, merely expanding its territory to eventually most or all of the HRE. William, hoping to counter the Austrian influence, decides to merge the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg into a single political entity. He order the Hamburg city council to enlarge to accept representatives from the soon-to-be-former Duchy. The merging is planned to be completed in 1435. Shipyards are expanded. Influence on Bruchhausen (Turn Six) and Lippe (Turn Five) continues.
 * I may not be moderator for this game, but one thousand ships during this time is implausibly massive. During the late 1400s, the Republic of Venice only managed to have approximately 100 ships. Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg
 * Sorry, I'm tired and not thinking 100%.
 * Edboy, you're very wrong on numbers for Venice. While it may be unrealistic for Hamburg, Venice had about 3000 ships in 1410 OTL at its disposal. And that was all thanks to the arsenal and replaceable parts, really.
 * Chiribaya: We continue to build fortifications in our territory.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">The United Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia: The banking industry continues to grow. Gunpowder weapons are also researched. Many new shops and workshops open in the trade cities along the coast. Work on the university in Galati continues, and it will open in 1432. A small bureaucracy begins to form around the prince, comprised of trusted advisors, and noblemen who are granted some level of jurisdiction over small provinces.
 * Kingdom of Cuzco:  We slow our expansion, foucusing on the economy and infrastrucutre of the City and the conquered areas. Having taking a total of 800 km from the Aymras.  We offer an alliance with the Ica-Naza. (Mod response needed) (Cuzco has expanded quite a bit)
 * ​The Nazca's agree to an alliance. However, due to the alliance, the Aymaran chieftains in the north, consolidate and form an organised state around Lake Titicaca.
 * Kingdom of Naples: King Ladislaus I continues the reforms, and improves the economy and the military. Continues the construction and improvement of shipyards, and production of new boats to combat in the Mediterranean. Territorial defense continues being built based on border forts. The relation with the Byzantine Empire continue strong. The Naval Academy in Taranto continues the technological research with Venice. The King of Naples continues to give new impetus to the culture within the kingdom and its vassal states, in art, science, etc. The policy of rapprochement toward Sicily continue, and also our influence on the island for future vassalization. King notes with caution the situation within the HRE, and recognizes the Austrian aggressive expansion as a real threat to the fiefs within the Empire. Prince Charles, 21, is looking for a wife.
 * Grand Duchy of Tuscany: Improves the economy and the military. The economic prosperity of the previous years is accented with commercial junction providing Naples and Genoa, and the city of Florence is the commercial nexus among all the Neapolitan states. The Grand Duke Friedrich I, helps promote economic prosperity, gives incentives to manufacturing output grow, and improve access roads to make the trade more fluid and profitable. The army is formed to the image of the Neapolitan, with gradual use of new firearms that become quite popular. The Grand Duke Frederick I became a great patron and the Tuscan nobles soon follow this particular policy. The artists, protected and maintained by the nobles and bourgeois rising, unleash their creativity. Disputes between the prosperous cities in the Grand Duchy reach a peak of militancy, the feudal lords hired mercenaries to fight against each other, but the Grand Duke and his army, and requesting assistance Neapolitan army decides to intervene, ruling that he is the highest authority within the Grand Duchy, and abolishing the benefits and privileges of the local lords. Thus enmities is gained, but also brings stability to the cities, coercing the actions of many lords in exchange for privileges and economic concessions. To commemorate this victory, the birth of the first son of Frederick announced, and is called Leopold.
 * Duchy of Genoa: Improves the economy and the military. The Duchy of Genoa continues trading from the Black Sea to the Straits of Gibraltar, using new models of ships with cargo holds of more spacious and allow greater profit. With the help of Neapolitan military fleet, try to force richest commercial rights in Tunisian ports. In Genoa the boom in production of luxury items continue. The pressure of the Genoese traders in Tunis is growing, and combined with the presence of Christian missionaries, who at the same time serve commercial spies; is accomplished the capture of a lot of exotic products that are not easy to get due to the conflicts and trade barriers in the Near East, and the axis between Tunis and Genoa is strengthened. The Genoese economy restarts his golden age
 * Duchy of Ferrara: Improves the economy and the military. The paper industry is forging ahead, and also the making of looms, making this duchy in one of the most productive in northern Italy. Duke Niccolo I continue the loyal service to Naples.
 * Duchy of Corsica: Improves the economy and the military. The exploitation of salt mines and silver continues. In the same way, the vine crops increase in extension and quality, and the manufacture of wine each year improves in quality and quantity, and is recognized as the best European wine. On the island of Corsica a boom of mercenaries continue. The Neapolitan army started recruiting many Corsicans, making them a legend in terms of ferocity and skill in the skirmishes and battles.
 * Marquisate of Modena: Improves the economy and the military. Niccolo is dedicated to art and culture, encouraging painters, sculptors and architects that embellish this little Marquisate, leading Italian opulence to a new level. Marquis Niccolo I continues the loyal service to Naples.
 * Principality of Zeta: Improves the economy and the military. Dairy cattle production increases, and in the same way the manufacture of better quality cheese, they continue to be exported to Italy, Hungary and Byzantium. The Prince Giovanni I continue the cultural boom. Vassalization of Berat continue.
 * Vatican City: The new Pope Marinus III continue the campaign of evangelization in the lands of the Balkans. Missionaries continue to be sent to support the Order of St John, and a special group of these is working in North Africa, especially in Tunisia, where they try to recover the core of Christians. The Pope, like his predecesor, condemns all those who come to the false churches that are being created in Europe. The Pope Marinus III in his speeches also continues condemning the current lack of security of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, which the Christian nations have a priority to recover these places and they are missing to the will of God.
 * County of Provence: The reform of the administration continues, adapting the Neapolitan model which has had so much success. Improves economy through trade and manufacturing cloth. The military camp is also improved, adding new equipment and Italian military ideas.
 * Duchy of Anjou: As in Provence, the Duchy transformation is performed. The economy and military improve.
 * Alencon: The economy and military improve.
 * Narbonne: The economy and military improve.
 * Vendome: The economy and military improve.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: Albert II offers his first daughter Anne, although not yet of age, to marry the prince. He also stressess that Austria does not seek aggressive expansion, merely to enforce political hegemony over the empire.
 *  The Pisans take advantage of the Neapolitian advance on Siena to rout and sack Siena following the defeat of the Sienese at the hands of Naples. This is followed by a swift and decisive march on Florence. The new Pisan Republic is proclaimed. 
 * France: The military and navy are built up, the vassalage of Limoges and Armagnac begins, Continues establishing its own entity to deal with the religious crisis left by the schism. While this, Prince Louis turns ten and continues attending a renowned school in Paris learning about politics and theology, navy experience a huge boost due to trade with North Africa through St Marie d'Africa. The alliance with Austria is reviewed, but for now France states neutrality is their best policy.The establishment of internal new borders begin. A woman called Joan d'Arc marries Prince Louis after meeting in Central France as he seeks for religious guidance in an early life crisis, they fell in love and decide to marry. They marry in late March of the year.
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. The same choice made by the French is taken by the Burgundians as they feel the same way to France. Burgundy is reluctant to do as Brabant-Hainaut-Holland desires and says it will consider it.
 * Flanders: Military and navy are built up, economy expands.
 * Blois: Military, economy expand.
 * Dunois: Military and economy expand.
 * Angouleme: Military and economy expand.
 * Parthenay: Military and economy expand.
 * Perigord: Military and economy expand.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy expand.
 * Orleans: Military and economy expand.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up.
 * Berry: Military and economy are built up.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Auvergne: Military and economy are built up.
 * Forez: Military and economy are built up.
 * Strassburg: Military and economy are built up: many continue to be convinced of the vassalization by Burgundians as being for the best but many doubt  this causing some movements toward rebellion.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Metz: Military and economy are built up: many continue to be convinced of the vassalization by Burgundians as being for the best but many doubt  this causing some movements toward rebellion.
 *  Strassbourg's leaders meet to discuss France's interests within their territory. Due to cultural differences, Strassbourg breaks the vassalage argeement with France. Metz soon follows suit. Both nations ask for Austria to intervene if France threatens their sovereignty. 
 * I'll make the new borders for France for next turn. I have to log out soon.
 * Portugal continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. Meanwhile, the colony in Santa Maria expands by 200 sq km. Meanwhile, another expedition is sent to the area of Santa Maria after the settlers report rumours of another island farther north. Afonso de Santarém is again at the helm of the expedition, and confirms the existence of a island north of Santa Maria, which he calls São Miguel. Meanwhile, Infante João, eldest grandson of João I, marries Leonor de Castro, daughter of João de Castro, Lord of Cadaval. Meanwhile, in a meeting of the Cortes in Santarém, King João I publishes a law stating that all lands and goods belonging to the crown can only be passed to the first-born male son, and not to be divided between the heirs, unless the king allows them to be in a certain situation.
 * Venetian Republic:
 * In Veneto: The Venetian Revival Continues The arsenal of Coixa is set to finish in 1433, from then it will be another year until full production can begin as the arsenal must go through a dry run to begin manufacturing properly. The final year of galley production for the navy ends and the final count is 2400 ships with 300 of those being produced this year, the slave shortage kicked in early meaning that some of these new ships are manned by paid men rather than slaves. The Doge offers to partner with Hamburg-Brunswick-Lüneburg in its southernly voyage. The embassy in Constantinople supports the ratification of a trade deal concerning the crimean salt trade between the Venetian and Roman Crimeans. Venice sends envoys to Gorizia, as they are their greatest Austrian trade partner, to offer them a trade agreement. The replica horses from the Roman Empire arrive and are placed where the orginals were. The Venetian navy focuses on expanding trade in the north particularly to England, Munster and Holland. In other news a goldsmith, blacksmith and publisher called Giovanni Bonmont (OTL Johannes Gutenberg) migrates from outer Veneto to the city of Venice, hoping to benefit from the increased metal trade. Mil-turn
 * In Porto Tolle: Trade continues to flow to Naples and Milan, after the recent internal trade war, Porto Tolle requests that Naples manages its affairs more carefully as trade disruption between Venice and Naples could have dire consequences for both nations.
 * In Istra: The peoples of Istra work closely with the Hungarians and offer them a trade agreement that would grant the Hungarians favourable status in the region and allow Istran goods to penetrate Hungarian markets. Various goods leave the nation for Hungary and Venice, such as lime, cement, bricks and stone as well as these wine unique to the region known as Terrano wine is sold almost exclusively in Hungary and Venice.
 * In Ragusa: The Ragusan trade fleet numbering 12 ships sails around the Adriatic and acts as a major trader with the Neapolitan territories surrounding it. Requests are made of the Doge to supply funds for a permanent garrison for the city.
 * In the Epirote Free Ports: Artisans come to the free ports this year, adding to the economy, small amounts of crafted goods are made and are largely sent to Venice. The free ports continue their efforts to attract foriegn skill as well as encourage locals hoping to increase production. Salted fish, feta cheese, wool and goat meat are traded particularly this year with the Ottomans, Kaffa and Constantinople.
 * In the Peloponnese: Olive oil and wine are exported this year, mainly along land routes to Byzantine Greece. The Gastàldos in Argos begin to try and renovate the city for port functions and invest in the purchase of two galleys to function as the Peloponnese trade fleet.
 * In Attica: Marathon's port continues to be built and after the Venetian masters' decision to leave the population issue to the local lords, they set about organising for two thousand people to migrate to take up homes in Marathon, the effort requires a lot of organising and the lords have prepared a thousand people from Menidi and Marousi to travel next year.
 * H-B-L dip: We thank Venice for the partnership, and suggest sailing in 1432.
 * Epirote Republic: The port of Filiates continues to be built while the road from the port to the capital is laid out and work begun. The port still has four years of construction estimated to be left. However, merchants are catching wind already and set up a temporary dock that can process small shipments although the size of it means that very little trade on a grand scale can actually be processed through it. Eco-turn
 * Venetian Empire:
 * Candia: The capital's infrastructure is renovated using funds collected from trade profits. Meanwhile, the Candian fleet deals with pirates off the eastern coast. The policy of encouraging immigration succeeds and many people arrive to claim lands and money, boosting the population. Trade through Candia grows and Candain wines, olives and oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels are traded primarily this year with the Ottomans, Romans and Mamluks. However, Candian trade now reaches Granada and Portugal. Eco-turn
 * Corfu: Work on the Corfiot forts continues. Negotiations on the status of Corfu continues but most nobles are convinced that they shall be successful. Corfiot wine and olive oil is traded with Naples. Mil-turn
 * Kaffa: Migration to Kaffa continues and the population continues to rise. Kaffa the city is becoming a pivotal point in Black sea trade and Victor Borozzi hopes that it will become the Venice of the Black Sea. Ten ships are purchased to act as the beginning of the Kaffa navy, based on the Venetian fleet, acting as both a merchant navy and military force. Wines, crops and iron from Kaffa are traded to the Jochid Ulus, Byzantines (specifically the Byzantines in Crimea but the rest as well), Wallachians, Georgians and Ottomans, in order of trade volume. The Kaffa salt trade continues to make the region prosper and most of the salt trade ends up in Venice but also Constantinople. Hoping to establish the beginnings of Crimean co-operation, Victor Borozzi offers the Despotate of Theodoro and the Byzantines by extension to sign a treaty whereby the Venetian and Byzantine Crimean salt that is produced must only be traded via Venice or Constantinople, this deal would bring immense wealth to the two cities and would guarantee prosperity for the region of Crimea. Eco-turn
 * Naxos: The tribute recieved this year brings a great boon to the coffers in Naxos and the city of Naxos itself, as the Duke spends lavishly on the city, hoping to at least gain the peoples support. Fruits and cattle are sold in Greece, Cyprus, the Ottoman coast and Constantinople as Naxian trade volume begins to peak. The varied and complex hospitalar political alliances largely accept the promise of positions for support from the Doge. Naxian merchants continue to work closely with their counterparts in Constantinople. Eco-turn
 * Aegina: Once again Aeginean grains and figs head for Kaffa and Athens but due to a lack of heavy profits Aegina welcomes someone to buy their next year's surplus of grain and figs at a higher price that Athens or Kaffa offer. Most of last years profits are eaten up from the tribute to Naxos, which they pay in money as they do not wish to lose any possible trade. Eco-turn
 * Athens: As Bavarian traders begin to become more common in Athens, the Venetian Potensa offers Bavaria a trade deal that would allow Athenian goods and traders to penentrate the Bavarian markets and would give Bavaria highly favourable rights and subsidies in Athens. Athens grows again and seeing that Kaffa has established its own trade fleet resolves to do so too. The Athenian navy starts at a base of two ships, that operate out of Porto Leone, they act as both merchant vessels and warships and begin by each taking Athenian trade to Portugal in the west and Kaffa in the east. Kaffa salt continues to help the Athenian coffers swell but once more population lessens the impact of it. Athens pays a hefty tribute to Naxos but luckily they have the reserves to take the hit, they also send some Kaffa salt which lessens the financial burden. Eco-turn
 * Negroponte: Mining continues at good levels supporting spending in the city. However, when the tribute request must be filled, the Gastàldo lacks the funds and takes a loan from the Roscol Bank, placing Negroponte in debt. The city of Negroponte continues to benefit with artisans, masters and traders continuing to gather there. Negropontean lignite, iron, nickel and marble are traded with Venice almost exclusively. However, some Roman traders are given special dispensation to trade for some. Eco-turn
 * ​County of Oldenburg: Vassalisation of Osnabruck continues into its 13th year. The comital treasury begins giving the Prince-Bishop loans, and Oldenburger troops march around the border with the Bishopric. Count Dietrich travels to Osnabruck and celebrates mass in the cathedral. He and his entourage spread the spirit of Sedevacantism, shouting from the rooftops (in some cases literally) about how neither Papal claimant is legitimate, and that new legitimate elections must take place ending the schism once and for all, thus providing Catholicism with one true Pope once more. The OHG decides that there's some money to be made in whaling and sealing, and plans a whaling/sealing trip for next year.
 * Mayan Empire: Maya City undergoes major change in infrastructure, which will last at least five years. The military is expanded, and fishing off the coast becomes one of the key parts of the economy. Trade with others tribes begins, and slaves are traded with several. In the north, We ask the Aztecs for aid in the possible war with the Zapotec (five bucks says yes). We begin hearing reports of pirates off the coast, and begin building a navy to comfort them.
 * Aztec diplomacy: The Aztec Empire will make no decision at this time. This is due to the requests from the Zapotec Alliance of military access through their lands to the north. Also the Aztec Empire is currently in an alliance with the Zapotec, and is completely surrounded by the Zapotec. If more events or tensions unfold, the Aztec Empire will take part on one side or the other, but for now, no decision is to be made.
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement, coal and iron increases in production. Iron weapons is now majorly used. More firearm smiths are built in Oskemen. More beer is fermented and it becomes a popular drink for the nomads. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 20 px to the North. By beating Mongol Khanate, we rob them of their population and speed up our expansion North and East towards Lake Baikal. We begin to build a primitive waste system and school, learning from books coming from merchants in China.
 * You haven't taken land or population from the Mongols. The treaty states that your occupied lands were re-acquired. Also, waste management and schools are too far advanced for you, ATM.  In addition, coal is useless to everyone at the current time.
 * ​Ming China continues to reform. The Xuande Emperor continues the policy of seeking "wen" (knowledge) over "wu" (violence). However, that does not mean that the military is neglected. However, he replaced many powerful figures with others of lesser birthright but great capabilities. Minor revolts spring up due to this policy but the majority of the population is happy with the change. It also lessens corruption greatly. The naval facilities in the ChangJiang are expanded. Korea, Qara Del, Haixi and Tainan expand their economies. Lao Xing is influenced further and relations with the Emperor, Kyushu and Vietnam grow warmer and warmer.
 * Japan (Ashikaga Clan): We fix up our roads and add outposts in different areas just to watch out for more enemies trying to attack us. We build up our economy by fixing trade routes to the Usegi state. Around our capital city we continue to build a giant fort - walls and towers that go around the whole city. Since war is over for now, we go back to rebuilding our first college of Japan. We increase our military by adding more troops to our borders. We start to make our own kind of beer. An increase in education is happening due to the building of more schools.
 * Japan didn't have beer 'til the 17th century.
 * Kingdom of Georgia: Economy expands.
 * Kingdom of Armenia: Military expands.
 * Principality of Gordyene: Economy expands. 41K Christians/93K Gordians.
 * Principality of Adiabene: Economy expands. 53K Christians/121K Adiabenites.
 * Principality of Ardalan: Infrastructure expands; 11 turns until Ardalan is returned to Mesopotamia.
 * Timurid Empire: We annex both the Kingdom of Khursan and Gilan after a lengthy time of them being our vassals. We continue the islamization of our vassals. We continue influencing the Chagatai Khanate (Year Three out of 17). We begin influencing Jaunpur (Year Two out of Three) Kandahar becomes the capital of our Empire and Draka's twin palace is nearly finished.  We continue working on the development of roads from Kandahar toward India. Since our empire is becoming much larger we spend large amounts of resources on connecting the parts of our empire and ensuring control. Due to our Empire not sharing a border with the Ak Koyunlu we decide to nullify our vassal agreement with them.
 * Bahamani Sultanate : We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * The Kingdom of England (Member state of the Kingdoms of Greater Albion)- English military and navy are expanded with many new war cogs being added to the English Fleets. The World Exploration Council continues to expand influence after the massive success of the African Trade delegations. Further exploration and perhaps the formation of a trade outpost are considered for the future. King Edward IV continues to push for English to be used as the primary language at the court. Prince Edmund travels to Venice to see the Republic post-civil war. North Sea trade is almost completely dominated by the North Sea Trading Alliance (Holland, and Albion mostly). The UNC are extended the offer of joining the North Sea Trade Alliance as a full member. Nordic and English culture continues to blend, with stories of the mythical Norse gods becoming popular reading among the wealthy segments of the population. Scotland is influenced for the fifth year. The government commissions the construction of a second place of residence for the King in York. After months of speculation Don Miguel Ferrous is declared Pope Miguel I by the Conclave.
 * You know Norse Paganism is practically dead by now, and is only practiced by a few. Flag of Romania.svgToţi în unu; Nihil Sine DeoFlag of Romania.svg
 * Where did I say paganism? I said Nordic CULTURE. there is a difference.
 * ​Dublin: The port is expanded. Crown Trading establishes its Irish headquarters. Military is upgraded as well as the navy. The Royal Bank of England establishes its Eire HQ. Further trade occurs with Munster and Ulster. Dublin begins a massive renovation of the city with its newfound wealth.
 * Wales: The Welsh military and navy are expanded. The Welsh begin to see the fruits of all the English banking investments as large areas of the nation see improvements in infrastructure. Representation in the Albion Parliament increases as a minor population boom in and around Cardiff begins.
 * Munster Diplomacy: We ask to join the North Sea Trading alliance, citing our membership in Albion, and our trade fleet.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite do their job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Influence grows on Ahom and Koch, as we provide much of their food, and many of their other goods since they trade exclusively with us. The money gained from the trade continues to arm the various levies of the Sultanate, the landed elite, Orissa, and Arakan. Trade with the states of Ava, Koch, Garjat, and Ahom continues, with influence being placed through trade on Ava and Garjat. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. The vassalization process continues on Aoch and Kohm (Year Seventeen). With our merchants traveling to Ava, Koch, Ahom and Arakan regularly, Islam begins to gain a foothold in their nations. Several important trade roads begin to see much-needed maintenance. The merchants that continually travel between Kohm, Aoch, and Ava continue to allow for some of the populations of those nations to continue to convert to Islam. Due to trade with China and other Middle Eastern nations, cannon and hand cannon designs become more common, leading some of the richest landed elite to continue to outfit their levies with cannons and hand cannons. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems and epics begin to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate.
 * Kingdom of Arakan: Due to their trade being controlled mainly by Bengal for many years, their vassalization by Bengal has allowed them to open up their ports to other nations, and serve as resting point for many Bengali traders. Due to the influx of Islamic merchants into Arakan, the entire population in Arakan begin to see many more conversions of their residents to Islam. Raja (King) Anuj Chandra Charmchi passes away from a combination of old age and a fever after being bedridden for several weeks. The son of the Bengali Sultan, Zulfiqar Padma Shah is given control of the Kingdom. Since he is only ten years old however, the country is technically run by a series of advisors, who are mainly Islamic, but some Buddhists also serve as advisors.
 * Emirate of Andamana: Mansoor Basil Amirmoez continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km into the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Unlike the other vassals of the Bengali Sultanate, Bhandudeva IV is kept farther away from the daily politics of controlling Orissa, relying mainly on Islamic advisors sent directly by the Bengal Sultan. The advisors quickly persuade Bhandudeva IV to allow the Muslims settlers in the northern part of the Rajya to hold land south of the previously agreed living space. The Sultan of Bengal forcibly lowers the price of owning property in Orissa for Muslims, outraging some of the Hindu population.
 * Bengali Diplomacy ( Needs mod response, please and thank you ): We offer the newest ruler of Ava a gift of fine cotton, sugarcanes and silver, as well as another Islamic advisor to help with dealing with the larger Muslim population of Ava. 
 * Mod Reponse: They accept.
 * ​Munster: King Eamon continues to build up respect as a good ruler amongst his vassals and other Irish lords. Some vessels begin going farther south, into areas in Africa, mostly Castilian Gibraltar, but some people wonder what lies in the interior of the continent, as we have travelled to West Africa. King Eamon is searching for a bride, and asks any European nation to propose a princess. Western Catholicism grows within the nation, and the road in southern Mayo reaches the coast, and begin to spread north, with clans settling along it. Our influence continues to spread, and many clans convert to Western Catholicism. At this moment in time, the southern third of Mayo is vassalized by Munster. The Confederation of Eire is formed under Albion, and it is popular amongst coastal clans in Mayo looking for money from trade. However, we open it to all Irish nations and clans to join into it. (This will be similar to a closely-bound alliance ingame). The Slavacha Guard grows, with many Slavs from all over Eastern Europe signing up. They are equipped with the most modern and nasty weapons and trained to the fullest by some of the best warriors in Albion. A monk in the southern hills of the nation begins to travel across the Isle picking up tales and myths of various tribes before they die out. We begin to influence Leinster and we open our borders to them, allowing Leinsterians to enter Munster and become immersed in modern Irish culture. Some return wanting to join the Confederation '''(Year One of Five in vassalization).
 * Grand Duchy of Moscow (and the rest of the realm): Development of the nation continues. With trade flowing from the west, money begins to make our once backwater state into a flourishing land of goods and trade. Merchants from across Europe travel across our borders, exchanging for rare goods, including products like vodka and rare furs. Special fish such as harbour porpoise (type of whale in the Black Sea; resembles a dolphin in shape) sell for high prices. Military development continues.
 * Trier: We upgrade our military and economy. We influence the states around us. We continue the war against Saxony and deploy our troops to be used by the emperor.
 * The Mamluk Sultanate is fully recovered, and is quickly growing into a technological power, as well as a huge agricultural state. Farming in the Nile Valley, as well as in other regions of the Sultanate pick up as crop rotation becomes even more widely accepted. Sultan al-Mansur Mostafa Hazem continues the growth of the navy's set of caravels and frigates, and the new trading corporations begin to continue with the wave of discoveries. The Swahili Trade and Exploration Company (STEC) launches a mission to southwestern Africa. The trip reaches as far as OTL Namibe, Angola. Meanwhile, the Indian Association of Free Arab Traders and Merchants (IAFATM) also returns to Aceh, and establish an alliance. Saadiq Assaf continues to expand upon his ideas about Islam, which are accepted more and more as Mecca is now in a civil war. All Burji states grow economy due to new technologies.
 * ​al-Sumal expands 10,000 sq km as Mogadishu continues to gain large market shares of slaves, ivory and gold. al-Swahili continue to finalize the influence of Malindi while more and more ethnic Arabs move to the eastern coast of Africa, due to the prosperous trade taking place in that region. STEC continues to play a huge role in the region. The conversion of natives of Madagascar continues, based out of Sanafah from which the efforts are based. Tribal leaders from the south of the island begin to visit Sanafah to learn Arabic in order to organize their own states.
 * Cicilia continues construction of a large navy in order to assist with the Sultan's plans to control Eastern Mediterranean trade. Nubia's preparations for unification continue; among the preparations include more cultural mixing. Mecca, Oman and Yemen all expand 10,000 sq km. The Amir of Jiddah continues his civil war against the Meccan Caliph, and makes huge gains. In effect, the state of Mecca is all Republican-controlled except for the city of Mecca itself. Ifat and Socotra both grow 10,000 sq km. In order to grow further in the Horn of Africa. Ifat and Socotra continue with their war, and it spill over into Oman and Yemen. Yemen has decided to back Socotra, and Oman backs Ifat. With the huge war raging, the Sultan begins to plan how the best way to reduce tensions would be.
 * Mesopotamia also continues to recover from its invasion. Mesopotamia, which was hit much harder than the Sultanate proper, has more physical reconstruction to complete, leading to repairs in the city of Mosul, which is matched by progress made in Baghdad, to make sure the capital does not fall behind. Basra is prepared for integration in the near future.
 * Castile:  The Castilian economy continues a larger process of pulling in more money through trade. The Castilians begin to send missionaries into Morocco in hopes to convert populations. The infrastructure of Castile is also expanded more. Castile, in order to facilitate more conversions to Christianity, imposes higher taxes on non-Christians in the areas it controls personally or by proxy through its vassals. Castile has successfully mapped large parts of the african coast south of morrocco and down as far as their settlements in Capo Verde. The developing class in Castile of skilled artisans, merchants, blacksmiths and the like has led to a large increase in productivity of the country with even a few researchers managing to work on new designs - including a more efficient hand cannon which gets its own dedicated corps in the developing Royal army of Castile. The Castilian noblity begins to adapt toward a newer system to revamp or work on their power as they move toward becoming advisors to the king and less involved in their feudal estates which while growing have developed Guilds to facilitate payments for the efforts of the men working, The expert worksmanship of many of these men has seen notable increase in productivity for each feudal state with most lord not complaining. John, now with full support from his people and his father and the noblemen, begins the process of transferring power from King Henry to Prince John. The Royal children are put into royal education and their new sister born recently being named Maria. The Kingdom's cities begin to be improved with somewhat better sanitation and the King hires architects to plan out a sewer system, as well as a true plan for multiple major cities. Castile begins a major process of researching the arquebus acquired and develops its own version which is used to replace the hand cannons which is finally finished . The Castilian navy, using the Canaries as a base, continually explore the area and discover a new island chain, the closest island is able to be settled and a small settlement springs up on the islands and is built up and styled as a resupply base. (1000 sq km). The population of Castile officially reaches about 8.5 million and continuing to grow rapidly thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural production. The construction of a new kind of warship with cannons is completed. A heavy warship much more powerful than most other ships of the time.
 * Granada: The Christianization of Granada continues in earnest with a more sizeable converted population working its way through the country.  The Emir, however, remains secretly Christian and begins hiring a few Castilian advisors who are wholly more competent than many of the Granadan advisors. The country also begins to see some issues with its settlement in Morocco with many of them being Christian Castilians or converts. The Granadans continue to show more Christianization processes occuring with a viable expanding population of Christians living in the border towns and churches springing up in various areas across the country.  The country begins to show promising signs of real economic advancement. The population of true Castilians in the country begins to increase to rival the native Granadans as many of the Muslims have left the area due to the unfavorable atmosphere of the country. The Nation of Granada has now christianized somewhat considerably with a real large minority of Christians existing within the countries borders. The Emir, however, managed to maintain a favorable position with both denominations and hold the country together effectively through careful management.
 * Kingdom of the Canaries: Now granted a semi-autonomous status from Castile the Canaries begin to work up their economy to a certain degree greatly utilizing the traders from Portugal as well as the new route to Oyo, and the trade from the Mediterranean. The Canaries are able to build upon the multiple viable settlements and a moderately sized and growing population. The Canaries, finally completely covering the islands, begins to send moderately sized fleets that are resupplied from the islands and from Castile to continually explore the area. The Canaries help supply settlers and fleets moving to Capo Verde.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus: Cyprus is taken over by Castile as per the Knights Hospitaller's wishes with the 10,000 Castilian troops of the Royal army and around 3000 Cyprisian troops being raised in defence of the new kingdom. The King previously declared in Larnaca is declared over all of Cyprus and with the expansion to secure all the Island he begins to rebuild the shattered kingdom with funding from the Hospitaller and mostly Castile. The Kingdom specifically works on the training of a new professional army as well as economic improvement with the assistance of Castile. The Branch of the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus reset up by the branch from Rhodes develop into part of the island kingdoms defence forces with their connections to a branch in Castile helping boost a trade flow to the island. The Knights also allow the migration of any willing knights from Rhodes to Cyprus to keep the kingdom and its new force stable and alive as a professional organization.
 * Mangut Nivkhgu expands 5000 sq km down the coast of the Asian mainland. (The Grand National University apologizes for any delay in this project, however, we ask our readers for continued patience until the resolution of the street protests in Nendaqo.)
 * Hungary, Croatia and all the vassals of Hungary see a greater number of military fortifications made. Hungary continues to grow economically, increasing trading with each other. Hungary also keeps its armies trained and well-drilled. Bosnia is expanded 10,000 km by the army who are looking to establish control as so their borders are not affected in the future.
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. We upgrade economy and military, as do our vassals. We ask for an alliance with the nation of Naples to ensure the safety and tranquility of Italy from foreign invasion.
 * Oyo Empire: Oyo continues to expand 10,000 km along the coastline of West Africa toward the west, while continuing to expand its economy, infrastructure, and military. By this point, Oyo and its power are well known in the region, and wherever Oyo stakes its claim to the land, the natives, respecting the power of their new neighbors, pay fealty to the Oyo Empire. The growth of the Oyo Orthodox Church continues unabaited, with many thousands of new baptisms as of 1431. The sea-bound trade of Oyo begins to overtake that of land-based trade, as hundreds of yanyan and dozens of nlanla ships increase the amount goods flowing in and out of Oyo's port cities. Oyo establishes a number of additional trade pacts with the unaffiliated states in India, in a bid to increase its ability to break into the spice trade as a major trader of the highly popular good. Many of these goods are bound for the Kingdom of the Canaries, where the Castillians shall take a cut of the products before the Oyo vessels continue on their way to Europe.
 * Benin: Benin expands its southeastern border by 10,000 km along the coastline of the Bright of Biafra, and also expands its military, economy and infrastructure under Oyo leadership. Additionally, literacy continues to grow slowly as well as the acceptance of Orthodox Christianity.
 * Ife: Ife expands its military, economy and infrastructure under the Oyo Empire.
 * The Jochid Ulus continue to develop and grow. In the far north, the Yamal territories expand in the northwestern edge of the nation by approximately 5000 sq km, creating many villagers for Nenets to settle and expand in. The first Nenets towns begin to increasingly grow, as settled-down animal husbandry continues to work for them. This causes extreme expansion in the economy of the Yamal, as it joins the period of economic boom and improvement that has characterised the Ulus in the last few years. This boom continues throughout the Ulus, as the Ruthenian territories produce large amounts of agricultural produce, as do the Volga and Kama river valleys and Kazakhstan. The growth of the lumber and metals industry in the Urals begins. The cultural growth of the nation also continues, as the Mastorava is expanded upon and begins to be preached in the streets of Obran-Osh and Bolghar. This Mastorava begins to establish a somewhat syncretic Pagan faith, but a deeply established one; there's several theologic ideas (including their own version of monotheism, which would lead to the belief of polyprosopy, or "one God, many faces") and a few basic developing mythos that are reached by consensus between several tribes and burghers across the Volga. More Ulus collapse to feudal government, leaving nomadic tribes only in Kazakhstan and eastern Siberia. This drastically changes the composition of the kurultay as it meets to discuss the Khan, given that it's been a long time and the Ulus still has no official Khan. However, the world is shocked as young Temür-Hachiun, aged fifteen, presents his claim to the throne. The Kurultay is deeply divided; almost unanimously, the Ulus oppose his choice, while burghers and nobles support it. The vote barely passes through, but eventually he is elected, given that the other two choices are having Ïdegay Jochid turn 16 in almost ten more years or choose a foreign khan. At the end of the meeting, a coronation is scheduled for next year, and all nobles of the nation are invited to come. However, sad news hit the palace later that same year; Ïdegay Manghud died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 68, not to see his grandson take the throne. More hand gonnes are given to high-ranking soldiers in infantry armies. Temür Hachiun sends delegates to the Russian states, hoping to improve relations.
 * The Principality of Great Perm continues to develop its military and economy. The Permic economy grows as Kolvakvar also does. Komi merchants begin crossing into Novgorod and the Golden Horde, trading with both nations. They also secretly smuggle Komi education into Novgorodian schools near the border.
 * the Principality of Adyghea grows by 2500 sq km throughout Circassia. Adyghe, Kabardian, Ubykh and Abkhaz chieftains all swear loyalty to the Ayghe royal family. Maykop continues to grow quickly, causing the economy to also grow. Fortresses in the Caucasus begin to be built, and some formerly tribal Adyghe begin to move to these plazas, causing new cities to form. The Duchy begins to develop its army, given secret support by the Golden Horde as the Georgians have admitted hostility toward Adyghea.
 * Ottoman Empire: Many of the troops in the new Middle Eastern vassals are brought back to their homes, as the leaders of the lands have sworn fealty to the Sultan. While military power is increased a bit, the Sultan begins to focus more on the infrastructure and academics of the Empire in this time of peace. The Sultan plans to visit Mecca in the next year or so for his pilgrimage, as well as a gesture of good will towards the Mamluks. Trade relations are also promoted with the use of new vessels that have begun to be built in northern Anatolia. Meanwhile, a small rebellion takes place in a Serbian village against Ottoman sovereignty over the region, which is soon put down by the local military. However, this influences the Grand Vizier to consider expanding their power in the region, and maybe even annexation. The Sultan has no immediate comment.
 * Colorado Confederation *
 * Navajo-Kim-Pueblo: The boom of knowledge and wealth continues and we decide to use this money to expand our economies in order to help all the Colorado Confederation build up infrastructure.
 * Apache: We continue to rebuild the city of Hope, centralize, and build up infrastructure.
 * Pima: Centralization and infrastructure build up continues.
 * Apache City States: Centralization and infrastructure build up continues
 * Commanche: Centralization and infrastructure build up continues.
 * Austria: We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. We also begin developing hand cannons as a future weapon in warfare after seeing its implementation on a small scale. We continue influencing our vassal states of Salzburg, Gorizia, Augsburg, Burgau, Patria del Friuli, Chur, Württemberg, the Electorate of the Palatinate, and Oettingen. We begin influencing the states of Ulm, Cilli, and Burggrafshaft. We continue to improve relations with our Italian neighbors to the south. We increase trade with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria. The formation and organization of the newly founded kaiserliche und königliche Kriegsmarine continues, proving to be a successful investment. We continue assimilating the population of Aquileia, which has become dependent on Austrian trade and support for its defense and prosperity. We continue to grow closer through trade. We begin to extend friendly relations to France in the hopes of securing the western border of the empire and to prevent further conflict in the region.
 * Salzburg: The Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg orders the training of levies to be used in war. An army is sent to aid Austria and the Holy Roman Empire in the war against Saxony. We ask for a trade agreement with Bavaria.
 * Gorizia: Military is trained and sent to combat the nation of Saxony. The nation’s fields are expanded to allow for greater agricultural yields. Trade begins with nearby nations, including Venice and Milan.
 * Augsburg: The Mixed Imperial City of Augsburg encourages the growth of industry, producing large quantities of woven goods, cloth and textiles. The city of Augsburg is established as a major city of the Holy Roman Empire through the creation of several banking and financial institutions. We grow economically through trade routes with Austria, Bavaria, and other German states. The city’s leaders support Burgau’s conflict against Bavarian claims, although state that they will support whatever decision the emperor comes to. Military is expanded and a small detachment is sent to fight against Saxony.
 * Aquila: Ties grow between Austria through trade and the use of our ports. We begin constructing a shipyard to further facilitate trade and shipbuilding. Troops are sent to aid Austria.
 * Chur: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Württemberg: Military and economy is expanded. Our government vows to support the nation of Burgau against any hostile invasion.
 * Palatinate: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Oettingen: Military and economy is expanded.
 * Bohemia: Military and economy is expanded. We send an army to fight at the disposal of our king, Albert II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor, to enforce our political hegemony in Saxony. ***Silesia: All nations of Silesia expanded military and economy. The newly organized army is sent to fight against Saxony.
 * Moravia: Having recently acquired the title of Margrave of Moravia, Albert II tightens his grip over the regions of Brandenburg and Luxembourg. Moravia expands military and economy, and sends an army to Saxony to fight for the empire.
 * Brandenburg: Military and economy is expanded. An army is sent to fight in Saxony.
 * Luxembourg: Military and economy is expanded. An army is sent to fight in Saxony.
 * In Savoy, the economy continues growing, and the kingdom prospers. The army hires more mercenaries. The Count tries to improve his position in the north Italian region. Seeing the fall of Tuscany we declare war on Genoa, and call all our allies to support us.
 * d'Asti expands economy and military, and also declare war on Genoa.
 * Montferrat expands economy and military, and also declare war on Genoa.
 * Aragon continues its trading. Therefore, economy and infrastructure expand. The navy is built up and Aragonese trade influence expands as well all around the Mediterranean.
 * UNC: The UNC works on its economy, drawing new trade routes in and around the Baltic Sea. Novgorod and Prussia are both offered non-aggression treaties. Beowulf continues to grow in popularity, especially in Denmark and Sweden
 * Zapotec: Emperor Tlaco expands Danibaan's influence in the surrounding city-states by way of the Zapotec Alliance. Roadways connecting cities in the alliance help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Daibaan continues expanding into the surrounding city-states north along the gulf coast.

1432
'''In Rome, Marinus III dies after only ten months as Pope. In the subsequent conclave, the Castilian Alfonso Carrillo de Albornoz is elected Pope, taking the Papal name of Gregory XII.'''

'''We need more mod events!!!! What's going on in the NPC states? What new devices are being made? What cultural trends are going on?!?! (I, for one, have a decent sized civil war in one of my vassals, an inter-vassal war, start of Reformation, development of Republicanism, and many other issues going on. Comment on them by using the mod events, please?) 21:03, March 5, 2014 (UTC)'''
 * Aztec Empire: With the new alliance of Texcoco and Tlacopan, the Aztecs are more relaxed and confident with their allies. The great empire expands its military and economy. It also expands 200 pixels to the North West through the disorganized territory of Central America. The Aztecs declare that if there is to be a war between the Zapotec and Mayans, although still unsure of why, then the Aztecs will side with the more culturally similar: Zapotec Alliance. The Emperor Itzual is most pleased with the brisk construction of Tenochtitlan. He orders a royal guard of his finest Jaguar Warriors to be placed under his grandson, Cuachtemoc. Angered at this Montezuma II, Cuachtemoc's uncle, decides he will have to attain power on his own.
 * Aztec diplomacy: The Aztecs expand into disorganized territory due to the agreement with their ally the Zapotec Alliance.
 * Mayan Dip: A misunderstanding on our part led us to believe that you would go to war with the Zapotec. Our apologies.
 * Aztec diplomacy: The Aztecs will hold no grudge over the Mayans, and only have intentions of peace for the time being.
 * In Savoy, the economy continues growing, and the kingdom prospers. The army hires more mercenaries. The Count tries to improve his position in the north Italian region. The war against Genoa continues, and again we call all our allies to support us.
 * d'Asti expands economy and military, and also continues the war against Genoa.
 * Montferrat expands economy and military, and also continues the war against Genoa.
 * Kingdom of Georgia: The wealth of Georgia's growning Black Sea trade brings a surprising amount of wealth into the Caucasian kingdom. Upon hearing of the universities that have begun to spring up across Europe, the aging King Giorgi insists that the Kingdom of Georgia "invest in its future" by building one. As a result, the Kolejis Mep'e Giorgi is commissioned in T'bliisi, schedules to open in 1442; the stimulus from constructing and organizing the proposed university expands the Georgian economy. Additionally, Jarishuri expatriates report that the Ossetians have thus far been receptive to Georgian Orthodoxy, which is fairly similar to their own Christian practices, and are looking for protection from the ever-expanding Jochid Ulus. Crown Prince Alexandre (age 20) takes personal command of the so-called "Ossetian campaign," leading a delegation to meet with Ossetian chieftains and resolve their tribal disputes; the Ossetians are receptive, but fully stabilizing and vassalizing the region is estimated to take ten more years, barring external intervention.
 * Georgian Diplomacy: The Georgians send an emissary to the Jochid Ulus requesting an adjustment of the Caucasian borders, exchanging two years of Horde settlement in Ossetia for two years of Georgian settlement in Circassia. When asked why the Georgians are willing to accept a net loss in land, the emissary cryptically explains that "the borders look nicer that way" and (less mysteriously) points out that Horde settlement of northern Ossetia will assist the planned Georgian stabilization of that region. The emissary additionally states that Georgia has another proposal for the Khan - one that can only be discussed privately. (Fed - find me on chat sometime and we'll talk. No rush - it's a long-term plan and I'm not yet in a hurry.)
 * Mamluk Diplomacy: We propose that the Coptic Christians of Egypt be given the option to move to your Christian states with your Muslims being permitted to move to Mosul or Cairo.
 * Kingdom of Armenia: A frustrated King Smbat IV mourns as his wife, Queen Varduhi, dies of a miscarriage; over the past twelve years, the Queen has only given birth to a pair of daughters (Arevik, the elder, aged nine; Hurik, the younger, aged five) and a single son, Prince Garegin (age eight; is betrothed to Georgia's Princess Ketevan, age eleven). Perhaps as a result of his personal woes, Smbat throws himself into the drilling of his army; the Armenian military expands as the King personally oversees the drilling of Armenian soldiers. Notably, the King conceives a new method of organizing spearmen to counter the cavalry tactics of the Muslim nations - by arranging the spearmen in a hollow square and putting crossbowmen within, it offers both melee protection and ranged firepower. However, logistical difficulties and the inadequate drilling of the Armenian army make the formation impractical for battlefield use at this time.
 * Principality of Gordyene: The Principality's outlying farm settlements - particularly those in the vulnerable Nineveh Plains region - suffer raids from nomads of unknown origin; in response, Prince Levon begins organizing the militia of the mostly-Assyrian regions outside the capital, improving the Gordian military. To fund this military buildup, the Prince imposes a tax on all his non-Christian subjects for the right to worship freely - a thoroughly unpopular move, and one that actually lowers the province's population. The Kurdish emigration from Gordyene to Ardalan accelerates rapidly, while the non-Christian Arabs face increasing pressure to convert; as a result, a very narrow majority of Gordyene's population is now Christian, as roughly 45,000 of the only 89,000 Gordians are now professing Christians (of varying loyalties).
 * Principality of Adiabene: As reports of unrest and radicalism within the Mamluk Sultanate spread eastward, a concerned Prince Gabro Barsohdo approves a request from the city's growing Assyrian community to expand the number of slots in the Adiabenite guard for Assyrian officers and sergeants, displacing a few of the Georgians previously occupying these positions. These new officers possess local knowledge superior to their Georgian counterparts, and the ensuing reduction in crime and unrest stabilizes the Principality, improving the Adiabenite military. While the return of Assyrians to their "ancestral homeland" has largely stalled, conversion efforts in the Principality have started bearing fruit, as 55,000 of the 121,000 Adiabenites now profess to follow Christianity. The Prince plans to redouble these efforts, aiming to achieve a Christian majority in the province within the next five years.
 * Principality of Ardalan: Prince Helo, facing a significant influx of Muslim Kurds fleeing alleged persecution in Gordyene, orders the expansion of Kirkuk's insufficient sanitation and water-refining capabilities to house his new citizens, expanding Ardalan's infrastructure. 10 years remain until the Principality of Ardalan is returned to Mesopotamian suzerainty.
 * Venetian Trade: Large amounts of Candian wines, olive oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels arrive on ships in Georgian ports, from Candia. Large amounts of Kaffan wines, crops and iron arrive on ships in Georgian ports, from Kaffa. Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Georgia. Various Georgian goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Candia, Kaffa and Venice.
 * Hamburg-Brunswick-Lüneburg: Influence on Bruchhausen (Turn Seven) and Lippe (Turn Six) continues. A joint Hamburg-Venetian voyage sails south down the coast of Africa, mapping it for future adventures. (Venice can write the rest). Relations remain tense with a separatist lowlands to the west, and an increasingly expansionist and influential Austria to the south and east. In one of the first public opinion polls, the majority of Hamburgers are more concerned about Austria. With the declining state of the Hanseatic League, Hamburg petitions to join the North Sea Trade Alliance, and wishes to further develop relations with non-HRE states. A young, local artist named Heinrich Volkard, paints his first masterpiece, Rising Sun on the River Elbe, depicting a sunrise over Hamburg with the Elbe River in the foreground. More merchant ships are built, though money for more construction is questioned. Efforts to unite Hamburg and Brunswick-Lüneburg continue.
 * NSTA (North Sea Trade Alliance) D: Henry Shonberg of the NSTA is willing to offer Hamburg a line of credit with the Bank of England as a part of an increased effort to strengthen Albionic-Hamburger relations. (Henry is also sent by the King to discuss growing concerns over the HRE and perhaps talks of military support should the need arise. SECRET)
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Hamburg. Various Hamburger goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.
 * The Kingdom of England (Member state of the Kingdoms of Greater Albion): English military and navy are expanded with many new war cogs being added to the English Fleets. The World Exploration Council continues to expand influence after the massive success of the African Trade delegations. Further exploration and perhaps the formation of a trade outpost are considered for the future. King Edward IV continues to push for English to be used as the primary language at the court. Prince Edmund travels to Venice to see the Republic post-civil war. North Sea trade is almost completely dominated by the North Sea Trading Alliance (Holland, and Albion mostly) The UNC are extended the offer of joining the North Sea Trade Alliance as a full member. Nordic and English culture continues to blend, with stories of the mythical Norse gods becoming popular reading among the wealthy segments of the population. Scotland is influenced for the sixth year. The government commissions the construction of a second place of residence for the King in York. Pope Miguel I travels to Constantinople to discuss the schism. Hamburg, Munster and Ulster are accepted into the NSTA.
 * ​Dublin: The port is expanded. Crown Trading establishes its Irish headquarters. Military is upgraded as well as the navy. The Royal Bank of England establishes its Eire HQ. Further trade occurs with Munster and Ulster. Dublin begins a massive renovation of the city with its newfound wealth.
 * Wales: The Welsh military and navy are expanded. The Welsh begin to see the fruits of all the English banking investments as large areas of the nation see improvements in infrastructure. Representation in the Albion Parliament increases as a minor population boom in and around Cardiff begins.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: With the Prince visiting Venice, the Doge gives him a gift of books with Venetian knowledge on government, trade and economics. A request is made to continue the services of the Roscol Bank in England as well as to allow the finsihing of the construction of the Roscol House and the resumption of the permanent militaristic, diplomatic and trade relationship between Venice and Albion.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the southern and western ports of Albion. Various Albion goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.
 * Albionic Dip: Venice is of course permitted to finish the Roscol House and the Roscol Bank is permitted to remain in Albion, though in a more limited capacity due to the growth of the Bank of England. The Prince thanks Venice for the collection of books. All pervious alliance agreements with the Venetian Republic shall be resumed.
 * NSTA Trade: The NSTA thanks Venice for the continued trade and increases trade further between the NSTA nations and Venice. A separate European trade organization is considered with the nations of Castille, Venice and Albion (and all member kingdoms therein).
 * Venetian Diplomacy: The Doge thanks Albion for its wisdom in allowing the Roscol Bank to remain and promises they will not regret it. The Doge also is glad that Albion remains one of Venice's most steadfast allies. When the idea of a pan-continental trade alliance between Castile, Venice and Albion is suggested the Doge becomes eager for further talks.
 * Venetian Business: The Roscol Bank in England begins to focus on investment, specifically offering investment to masters of various crafts as well as traders. Loans are given to fund enterprises although only in the city of London has the Roscol Bank to implement branches elsewhere yet.
 * Roman Empire: The Empire continues to increase trade and protect its citizens. Talks about healing the schism continue. All shipyards in the Empire are completed, and now host navies. The population of Constantinople continues to rise. The Empire supports Naples in its war with Savoy, citing historical issues with Savoy as well as the nation's refusal to respect the treaty it signed with Naples and the Empire.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: The Doge offers the Byzantines to form a Trade League with Venice, called the Mediterranean Trade League, so that they may further prosper from trade in the Mediterranean.
 * Venetian Trade: Large amounts of salted fish, feta cheese, wool, goats meat arrive on ships in Roman ports, from the Epirote Free Ports. Large amounts of olive oil and wine arrives in trade caravans in the Roman Peloponnese, from the Venetian Peloponnese. Large amounts of Candian wines, olive oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels arrive on ships in Roman ports, from Candia. Large amounts of Kaffan wines, crops, iron and Kaffan salt arrive on ships in Roman ports, from Kaffa. Large amounts of lignite, iron, nickel and marble arrive on ships in Roman ports, from Negroponte. Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of the Roman Empire. Various Roman goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Epirus, Venetian Peloponnese, Candia, Kaffa, Negroponte and Venice.
 * Albionic Dip: Albion declares it will send support and aid to Rome should any circumstances warrant it. The Pope of the Western European Church will meet with the patriarchs and the Roman Pope.
 * Novgorod:We continue the production of Koch boats, cannons, hand cannons, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. We are producing our new crossbow, and we send the first 50 crossbows to Mecklenburg to test out and the other 250 to test in our nation. We expand north (by 14 pixels) into undiscovered land. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. We are still talking about the possible unification of the Rus’ with Muscovy. The Russian language is spreading throughout the nation. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the City of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. In the year 1445, we will annex Rostov and Yaroslavl into Novgorod. We vassalized Tver, and we are looking to annex Tver in the year 1445.
 * Tver: We complete the construction of the private school in Tver and we start the new one. We upgrade our military after being a vassal of Novgorod. We upgrade our economy because of the trade established between Yaroslavl, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We upgrade our military after being a vassal of Novgorod. We upgrade our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We upgrade our military after being a vassal of Novgorod. We upgrade our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Yaroslavl, Muscovy and Novgorod.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Novgorod. Various Novgorod goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.
 * Mongol Khanate: We start planting farms and start making crossbows for war. We increase our economy as we trade with the towns to the north. We recruit men and start mining for gunpowder in the eastern area of our territory. We start making schools for our next generation of leaders and to educate children about inventing.
 * Kingdom of Naples: King Ladislaus I continues the reforms, and improves the economy and the military. Continues the construction and improvement of shipyards, and production of new boats to combat in the Mediterranean. Territorial defense continues being built based on border forts. The relation with the Byzantine Empire continue strong. The Naval Academy in Taranto continues the technological research with Venice. The King of Naples continues to give new impetus to the culture within the kingdom and its vassal states, in art, science, etc. The policy of rapprochement toward Sicily continue, and also our influence on the island for future vassalization. In dinastyc news: Prince Charles, 22, is looking for a wife. Also we refuse Anne, the daugther of Emperor Albert V, from Charles, but we hope she can be free to young Prince Robert, 16. Princess Joanna, 17, is ready to travel to Castille. And Princess Elisabeth, also 17 is free for marriage. In response of the Savoyard betrayal, we declare war on them to protect our vassal Genoa.
 * Grand Duchy of Tuscany: Improves the economy and the military. The economic prosperity of the previous years is accented with commercial junction providing Naples and Genoa, and the city of Florence is the commercial nexus among all the Neapolitan states. Frederick I helps promote economic prosperity, gives incentives to help manufacturing output grow, and improve access roads to make the trade more fluid and profitable. The army is formed to the image of the Neapolitan, with gradual use of new firearms that become quite popular. The Grand Duke Frederick I became a great patron and the Tuscan nobles soon follow this particular policy. The artists, protected and maintained by the nobles and bourgeois rising, unleash their creativity. The "Republic of Pisa" is crushed under the armies of Naples, Tuscany, Ferrara and Modena, the leader of this revolt are executed and all their land confiscated. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Duchy of Genoa: Improves the economy and the military. The Duchy of Genoa continues trading from the Black Sea to the Straits of Gibraltar, using new models of ships with cargo holds of more spacious and allow greater profit. With the help of Neapolitan military fleet, try to force richest commercial rights in Tunisian ports. In Genoa the boom in production of luxury items continue. The pressure of the Genoese traders in Tunis is growing, and combined with the presence of Christian missionaries, who at the same time serve commercial spies; is accomplished the capture of a lot of exotic products that are not easy to get due to the conflicts and trade barriers in the Near East, and the axis between Tunis and Genoa is strengthened. The Genoese economy restarts his golden age. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Duchy of Ferrara: Improves the economy and the military. The paper industry is forging ahead, and also the making of looms, making this duchy in one of the most productive in northern Italy. Duke Niccolo I continue the loyal service to Naples. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Duchy of Corsica: Improves the economy and the military. The exploitation of salt mines and silver continues. In the same way, the vine crops increase in extension and quality, and the manufacture of wine each year improves in quality and quantity, and is recognized as the best European wine. On the island of Corsica a boom of mercenaries continues. The Neapolitan army started recruiting many Corsicans, making them a legend in terms of ferocity and skill in the skirmishes and battles. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Marquisate of Modena: Improves the economy and the military. Niccolo is dedicated to art and culture, encouraging painters, sculptors and architects that embellish this little Marquisate, leading Italian opulence to a new level. Marquis Niccolo I continues the loyal service to Naples. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Principality of Zeta: Improves the economy and the military. Dairy cattle production increases, and in the same way the manufacture of better quality cheese, they continue to be exported to Italy, Hungary and Byzantium. The Prince Giovanni I continue the cultural boom. Vassalization of Berat continue. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Vatican City: The new Pope Gregory XII continue the campaign of evangelization in the lands of the Balkans. Missionaries continue to be sent to support the Order of St John, and a special group of these is working in North Africa, especially in Tunisia, where they try to recover the core of Christians. The Pope like his predecesor condemns all those who come to the false churches that are being created in Europe. The Pope Gregory XII in his speeches also continue condemning the current lack of security of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, which the Christian nations have a priority to recover these places and they are missing to the will of God.
 * County of Provence: The reform of the administration continues, adapting the Neapolitan model which has had so much success. Improves economy through trade, and manufacturing cloth. The military camp is also improved, adding new equipment and Italian military ideas. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Duchy of Anjou: As in Provence, the Duchy transformation is performed. The economy and military improve. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Alencon: The economy and military improve. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Narbonne: The economy and military improve. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Vendome: The economy and military improve. We declare war on Savoy.
 * Venetian Trade: Large amounts of Corfiot wine and olive oil arrive on ships in Neapolitan Ports, from Corfu. Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Naples. Large amounts of salted fish, feta cheese, wool and goat meat arrive on ships in Neapolitan ports, from the Epirote Free Ports. Various Neapolitan goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Corfu, Epirus and Venice.
 * PrussiaThe Prussians continue the process of vassalizing Courland. The conversion process picks up, especially on the pagans and the Catholics. The endless supply of condescending criticism coming from Rome does not endear them to anyone.
 * Masovia: The Kingdom of Masovia also continues recovering their economy, and continues building a new national army. The Masovians continue construction of their capital at Czersk. The Masovians also begin converting to the Western Church.
 * Pomerania: The Pomeranians continue building their economy and continue building a new national army. The Pomeranians also begin converting to the Western Church.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Prussia. Various Prussian goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.
 * France: The military and navy are built up, the vassalage of Limoges and Armagnac begins, Continues establishing its own entity to deal with the religious crisis left by the schism. While this, Prince Louis turns ten and continues attending a renowned school in Paris learning about politics and theology, navy experience a huge boost due to trade with North Africa through St Marie d'Africa. The alliance with Austria is reviewed, but for now France states neutrality is their best policy.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of France. Various French goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.


 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. The same choice made by the French is taken by the Burgundians as they feel the same way to France. Burgundy is reluctant to do as Brabant-Hainaut-Holland desires and says it will consider it.
 * Flanders: Military and navy are built up, economy expands.
 * Blois: Military, economy expand.
 * Dunois: Military and economy expand.
 * Angouleme: Military and economy expand.
 * Parthenay: Military and economy expand.
 * Perigord: Military and economy expand.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy expand.
 * Orleans: Military and economy expand.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up.
 * Berry: Military and economy are built up.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Auvergne: Military and economy are built up.
 * Forez: Military and economy are built up.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Portugal continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. Meanwhile, the colony in Santa Maria expands by 200 sq km. Meanwhile, Leonor de Castro gives birth to a boy, who is named Afonso. He dies some days after his birth.
 * Venetian Trade: Kaffan salt arrives on ships in Portguese ports, from Athens. Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Portugal. Various Portugese goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Athens and Venice.
 * ​ Mayan Empire: A small fleet of ships sails off the coast to locate a band of pirates that have been raiding our fishing. Sacrificing to God begins to earn their favour. As we build up the military, we request an alliance with the Zapotec.
 * Venetian Republic:
 * In Veneto: The Venetian Revival Continues The Arsenal of Coixa enters its penultimate year of construction with it being set to finish next year. Resources are gathered to prepare the stock for the dry run. The new Venetian Fleet asserts its dominance over trade in the Mediterranean once more. However, seeing the growing power of the Northern Trade Alliance sees an opportunity in the south. The Hamburg-Venetian voyage sails past the Cape of Bojador, and they become the first peoples to sail and map the area beyond it. There are aims to sail even farther south towards the nations of the Central African Plains. However, for the moment they must work their way around the coast. The embassy in Constantinople, after observing the volume of trade that is recorded by the Byzantines and the capacity of their trade influence, encourages the Doge to write to the Byzantines about it. The Doge offers the Byzantines to form a Trade League with Venice, called the Mediterranean Trade League, so that they may further prosper from trade in the Mediterranean. The Venetian Navy reasserts trade power in the north, reopening trade routes that had closed since the civil war. Venetian ships reach as far as Novgorod and one even makes it back from a precarious voyage to Iceland although more of them wreck in the sea. Giovanni Bonmont (OTL Johannes Gutenberg) continues to work in Venice on various enterprises. Ragusa is being vassalised (turn three of three, doing this as it seems I do not own Ragusa but have been doing the interaction for two turns already), seeing themselves being surrounded by foreign states that threaten their hold on the Republic of Ragusa, Venice pledges to protect the republic from foriegn invasion in return for vassalage at the cost of submiting to the Venetian reforms but will in return grant all the nobles favourable positions in the reforms, they accept although cautiously. Eco-turn
 * In Porto Tolle: Trade continues to flow to Naples and Milan, Porto Tolle gains in population as people flee the internal wars of Naples hoping to start again the Republic of Venice which is seen as more stable.
 * In Istra: The peoples of Istra work closely with the Hungarians and offer them a trade agreement that would grant the Hungarians favourable status in the region and allow Istran goods to penetrate Hungarian markets. Various goods leave the nation for Hungary and Venice, such as lime, cement, bricks and stone as well as these wine unique to the region known as Terrano wine is sold almost exclusively in Hungary and Venice.
 * In the Epirote Free Ports: More artisans arrive in Titani and Preveza however few arrive in Saranda. Worried about falling behind, the city begins constructing a school to train artisans, it'll take three years. The crafted goods are shipped to Venice for trade elsewhere. Salted fish, feta cheese, wool and goat meat are traded particularly this year with the Ottomans, Romans and Naples.
 * In the Peloponnese: Argos continues renovations and the Peloponnese trade fleet takes products from the local area to the Hungarians in the west, garnering a reasonable profit.
 * In Attica: Marathon's port continues to be built. The local lords lead the two thousand to Marathon boosting the population and improving confidence in the capacity Marathon will operate in as a port.
 * Epirote Republic: The port of Filiates continues to be built while the construction of the road from the port to the capital is continued. The port still has three years of construction estimated to be left. Basic trade through the temporary port continues. The Epirote Republic begins vassalising Valona (turn one of MOD HELP), they send an envoy to contact the nobles and highlight the issue of the encroching Neapolitans to the north, promising them independence and not assimilation Epirus pledges to protect Valona from invasion. Eco-turn
 * Venetian Empire:
 * Candia: The renovation of the capitals infrastructure finishes this year, improving the health of the inhabitants with new, safer and cleaner plumbing, pathways, etc. The Candian fleet continues to provide stability around the coast. An interest in raising the size of the fleet is raised and a small tariff is levied on goods is instituted to fund this. More people migrate to Candia, taking up residence in the various lands that are being granted to immigrant families. Trade through Candia grows and Candian wines, olives and oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels are traded primarily this year with the Ottomans, Romans and Mamluks. However, Candian trade now also reaches Black Sea ports more regularly, stopping in Crimean, Wallachian and Georgian ports in particular. Eco-turn
 * Corfu: Work on the Corfiot forts continues, an end date is finally in sight as the masters announce that they will be finished in ten years (these are reasonably large forts). The Corfiot nobles return to Corfu and believe that they have secured a unique status for Corfu in the coming reforms. Corfiot wine and olive oil is traded through the Epirote Free Ports with Naples and Hungary. Eco-turn
 * Kaffa: Kaffa is reaching the end of its supply of spare land to encourage the heavy immigration, at current rates it is predicted that land will run out after next year. Kaffa the city is becoming a pivotal point in Black sea trade and Victor Borozzi hopes that it will become the Venice of the Black Sea. Another ten ships are purchased and added to the Kaffan Navy. Wines, crops and iron from Kaffa are traded to the Jochid Ulus, Byzantines (specifically the Byzantines in Crimea but the rest as well), Wallachians, Georgians and Ottomans, in order of trade volume. The Kaffa salt trade continues to make the region prosper and most of the salt trade ends up in Venice but also Constantinople. Eco-turn
 * Naxos: Many people flood to Naxos, which is afloat with wealth from the previous years tribute, and true enough the city of Naxos is becoming the Kings city with many benefitting from the vassal arrangement he sustains. Naxian traders sell fruits and cattle in Greece, the Ottoman coast and Constantinople. Several of the hospitalar groups pledge their support to the Doge, intrigued with his offers. Naxian merchants continue to work closely with their counterparts in Constantinople. Eco-turn
 * Aegina: Lacking any buyers, the Aegineans revert to trading with Athens and Candia. Due to the demand for food due to growth in population they manage to increase their profits on last year. Aegina starts to feel the effects of the immigration to Athens, as those who cannot make it in Athens come to Aegina to do simple field work. Eco-turn
 * Athens: As Bavarian traders begin to become more common in Athens, the Venetian Potensa offers Bavaria a trade deal that would allow Athenian goods and traders to penentrate the Bavarian markets and would give Bavaria highly favourable rights and subsidies in Athens. With the increased wealth, another two ships are added to the Athenian navy. Seeing greater profits in Portugal, three ships are sent there while one is sent to Kaffa. Kaffa salt is traded with Portugal to give them a taste of what trading with Athens could be like. Eco-turn
 * Negroponte: Mining continues at good levels supporting spending in the city. The interest on the state debt is paid. The city of Negroponte continues to benefit with artisans, masters and traders continuing to gather there. Negropontean lignite, iron, nickel and marble are traded with Venice almost exclusively. However, some Roman traders are given special dispensation to trade for some. Eco-turn
 * County of Oldenburg: Vassalisation of Osnabruck continues into its fourteenth year. Troops are lent to the Prince-Bishop as an act of good faith, and a gift of two hundred guilders is given to the episcopal treasury. Trade with the Bishopric also increases. In other news, the OHG goes on its first whaling and sealing expedition. The small fleet sails North to Iceland, and then on to Greenland. Quite a few whales are caught, and the company is able to sell their meat, blubber, oil and skin for considerable sums.
 * The United Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia: The banking industry continues to grow. Gunpowder weapons are also researched. Many new shops and workshops open in the trade cities along the coast. The university in Galati opens its doors to its first class of 37 students. Mining grows again as several new salt mines open, and more salt is traded with the Romans and Venetians.
 * Venetian Trade: Large amounts of Candian wines, olives and oil, pungent cheeses and candied citron peels arrive on ships in Wallachian and Moldavian ports, from Candia. Large amounts of Kaffan wines, crops and iron arrive on ships in Wallachian and Moldavian ports, from Kaffa. Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Wallachia and Moldavia. Various Wallachian and Moldavian goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Candia, Kaffa and Venice.
 * Japan (Ashikaga Clan): We fix up our roads and add outposts in different areas just to watch out for more enemies trying to attack us. We build up our economy by fixing trade routes to the Usegi state. Around our capital city we continue to build a giant fort - walls and towers that go around the whole city. Since war is over for now, we go back to rebuilding our first college of Japan. We increase our military by adding more troops to our borders. The Shogun asked the daughter of the Hatekeyama state to marry him. (Need mods to respond for this.) All the other state laders are ask to join the wedding if it happens. With this happening, the Shogun ask all the other state leaders if we can unify to one nation to protect ourselves from Ming China.
 * You attacked Hatekeyama, they have no reason to arrange a marriage with you
 * Bengal Sultanate:  The decrease in taxes on the landed elite do their job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Influence grows on Ahom and Koch, as we provide much of their food, and many of their other goods since they trade exclusively with us. The money gained from the trade continues to arm the various levies of the Sultanate, the landed elite, Orissa, and Arakan. Trade with the states of Ava, Koch, Garjat, and Ahom continues, with influence being placed through trade on Ava and Garjat. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. The vassalization process continues on Aoch and Kohm (Year Eighteen). With our merchants traveling to Ava, Koch, Ahom and Arakan regularly, Islam continues to grow in their nations. Most all trade roads begin to see much-needed maintenance. The merchants that continually travel between Kohm, Aoch, and Ava continue to allow for some of the populations of those nations to continue to convert to Islam.   Due to trade with China and other Middle Eastern nations, cannon and hand cannon designs become more common, leading some of the richest landed elite to continue to outfit their levies with cannons and hand cannons. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems and epics begin to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate.
 * Kingdom of Arakan: Due to their trade being controlled mainly by Bengal for many years, their vassalization by Bengal has allowed them to open up their ports to other nations, and serve as resting point for many Bengali traders. Due to the influx of Islamic merchants into Arakan, the entire population in Arakan begin to see many more conversions of their residents to Islam. Raja (King) Anuj Chandra Charmchi passes away from a combination of old age and a fever after being bedridden for several weeks. The son of the Bengali Sultan, Zulfiqar Padma Shah is given control of the Kingdom. Since he is only fourteen years old however, the country is technically run by a series of advisors, who are mainly Islamic, but some Buddhists also serve as advisors.
 * Emirate of Andamana: Mansoor Basil Amirmoez continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km into the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Unlike the other vassals of the Bengali Sultanate, Bhandudeva IV is kept farther away from the daily politics of controlling Orissa, relying mainly on Islamic advisors sent directly by the Bengal Sultan. The advisors quickly persuade Bhandudeva IV to allow the Muslims settlers in the northern part of the Rajya to hold land south of the previously agreed living space. The Sultan of Bengal forcibly lowers the price of owning property in Orissa for Muslims, outraging some of the Hindu population.
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement and iron increases in production. Iron weapons is now majorly used. More firearm smiths are built in Oskemen. More beer is fermented and it becomes a popular drink for the nomads. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 20 px to the North. We speed up our expansion North and East towards Lake Baikal. After a magical being descending from the sky, saying that waste management system and schools are too advanced for us and coal is no use, we stop mining for coal and destroy our schools and waste management systems. The mod said this, I figured I'll make some humor. We start buying books from Ming dynasty and we begin to debate whether or not to adopt Chinese as our language.
 * Brabant-Hainaut-Holland: the military continues to build up as The General Estates move forward plans to seperate from the Holy Roman Empire and it continues to request that the other netherlander states join them as the General Estates have the backing of several foriegn powers, and promise to protect Netherlander interests stating with a strong alliance and economic base within the region without having to worry about German Aggression will benifit all region. Trade and economy contiue to grow. The Navy is expanded. A new expedition south is planned for 1435 this one aimed at finding the so called Congp region that traders have heard off. Reformists continue to spread the word of the casue throughout Western Europe.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of the Netherlands. Various Netherlander goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice. (SECRET: Hidden amongst some of the vessels are Condottieri captains paid by Venice: mercenary soldiers skilled in the art of manoeuvre warfare and trained in ancient arts of Roman warfare, sent to assist in the defence of the Netherlander alliance by acting as commanders and trainers)
 * ​M'ing China' continues to reform. The Xuande Emperor continues the policy of seeking "wen" (knowledge) over "wu" (violence). However, that does not mean that the military is neglected. However, he replaced many powerful figures with others of lesser birthright but great capabilities. Minor revolts spring up due to this policy but the majority of the population is happy with the change. It also lessens corruption greatly. The naval facilities in the ChangJiang are expanded. Korea, Qara Del, Haixi and Tainan expand their economies. Lao Xing is influenced further and relations with the Emperor, Kyushu and Vietnam grow warmer and warmer.
 * Sicily improves its infrastructure.
 * Castile:  The Castilian economy continues a larger process of pulling in more money through trade. The Castilians begin to send missionaries into Morocco in hopes to convert populations. The infrastructure of Castile is also expanded more. Castile, in order to facilitate more conversions to Christianity, imposes higher taxes on non-Christians in the areas it controls personally or by proxy through its vassals. Castile has successfully mapped large parts of the african coast south of morrocco and down as far as their settlements in Capo Verde. The developing class in Castile of skilled artisans, merchants, blacksmiths and the like has led to a large increase in productivity of the country with even a few researchers managing to work on new designs - including a more efficient hand cannon which gets its own dedicated corps in the developing Royal army of Castile. The Castilian noblity begins to adapt toward a newer system to revamp or work on their power as they move toward becoming advisors to the king and less involved in their feudal estates which while growing have developed Guilds to facilitate payments for the efforts of the men working, The expert worksmanship of many of these men has seen notable increase in productivity for each feudal state with most lord not complaining.The Kingdom's cities begin to be improved with somewhat better sanitation and the King hires architects to plan out a sewer system, as well as a true plan for multiple major cities. Castile begins a major process of researching the arquebus acquired and develops its own version which is used to replace the hand cannons which is finally finished . The Castilian navy, using the Canaries as a base, continually explore the area and discover a new island chain, the closest island is able to be settled and a small settlement springs up on the islands and is built up and styled as a resupply base. (1000 sq km). The population of Castile officially reaches about 9 million and continuing to grow rapidly thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural production. The construction of a new kind of warship with cannons is completed. A heavy warship much more powerful than most other ships of the time. King Johns wife is killed during a situation involving a disease and while greifed he begins looking for a new wife
 * Granada: The Christianization of Granada continues in earnest with a more sizeable converted population working its way through the country.  The Emir, however, remains secretly Christian and begins hiring a few Castilian advisors who are wholly more competent than many of the Granadan advisors. The country also begins to see some issues with its settlement in Morocco with many of them being Christian Castilians or converts. The Granadans continue to show more Christianization processes occuring with a viable expanding population of Christians living in the border towns and churches springing up in various areas across the country.  The country begins to show promising signs of real economic advancement. The population of true Castilians in the country begins to increase to rival the native Granadans as many of the Muslims have left the area due to the unfavorable atmosphere of the country. The Nation of Granada has now christianized somewhat considerably with a real large minority of Christians existing within the countries borders. The Emir, however, managed to maintain a favorable position with both denominations and hold the country together effectively through careful management.
 * Kingdom of the Canaries: Now granted a semi-autonomous status from Castile the Canaries begin to work up their economy to a certain degree greatly utilizing the traders from Portugal as well as the new route to Oyo, and the trade from the Mediterranean. The Canaries are able to build upon the multiple viable settlements and a moderately sized and growing population. The Canaries, finally completely covering the islands, begins to send moderately sized fleets that are resupplied from the islands and from Castile to continually explore the area. The Canaries help supply settlers and fleets moving to Capo Verde.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus: Cyprus is taken over by Castile as per the Knights Hospitaller's wishes with the 10,000 Castilian troops of the Royal army and around 3000 Cyprisian troops being raised in defence of the new kingdom. The King previously declared in Larnaca is declared over all of Cyprus and with the expansion to secure all the Island he begins to rebuild the shattered kingdom with funding from the Hospitaller and mostly Castile. The Kingdom specifically works on the training of a new professional army as well as economic improvement with the assistance of Castile. The Branch of the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus reset up by the branch from Rhodes develop into part of the island kingdoms defence forces with their connections to a branch in Castile helping boost a trade flow to the island. The Knights also allow the migration of any willing knights from Rhodes to Cyprus to keep the kingdom and its new force stable and alive as a professional organization. The Kingdom itself does remain mostly loyal to Castile with the area becoming an economic hub for Castile and hence highly profitable for Cyprus.
 * Venetian Trade: Ships from Venice bring a variety of Venetian and other Mediterranean goods to the ports of Castile, Granada, Canaries and Cyprus. Various Castilian, Granadan, Canarian and Cypriot goods are brought by the Venetian traders and transported back to Venice.
 * (Just to let you guys know, my lack of editing in recent history is not due to disinterest, but rather due to my travels...I am currently in France, and was mistaken in thinking that I could edit more frequently...also to clarify, my post about the Chinese printing press just meant that one of my merchants that went there through the Indian Ocean trade network SAW one, and then decided that it could be useful if it used Cyrilic letters to do many more things...so without further ado ...) The Pskovian Inventor (Placeholder from Printing press guy) goes in front of the Pskovian Veche to ask permission to set up a printing office in Pskov for his prototype movable type machine...and ask for a contract to print the code of law, of course...but fails to convince them of the machine's validity - let alone existance. Looks like he will have to do this with his own capital...in any case, Pskov works on improving its economic ties with Novgorod, who is increasing economic ties with Muscovy, and sends many traders there to engage in trade with the government, which in turn gives the Pskovians much money. The Pskovians officialy inaugurate their first bank, the Bank of the Pskov treasury, and the Pskovian treasury Mint, and the Veche votes to institute a new system of measure with the intention of creating a new standard of weights and measures. The new Pskovian currrency is now defined as the Pskovian Zolotnik, equivalent to 5.3175 g of gold, or 1.5 ducats (equivalent to 3.545 g of 99.5% pure), with the profile of the Prince of Pskov and the words the (name), Po Zhilaniu Veche Knyaz Pskovskiy  ([name] By the will of the Veche Prince of Pskov) on the Obverse and the Pskov seal and the year on the reverse, This new Bank is equipped with a currency exchange and will license the right to exchange for a prince, in a bid to raise government income. The Zolotnik is subdivided into 20 Rubles, each equivalent to about 16 grams of silver, and each Dolia divided into (20 Copper hryvnias, and a hryvnia equivalent to about 797.625 grams, and each hryvnia divided into 10 hryvnaya dolias (approx 80 g coins of copper). The Pskovain Bank and mint go straight away to try and release new measures and scales and convert their currency into the new coins...which they hope will spread across Russia, they also want to mint them by more precise means than currently... anyway, I shall do a new article about this system, I used 1 gold = ~60 silver, 1 silver = ~50 copper using the current prices of 1 oz of gold ~ 1000$ and 1 oz silver = ~ 16$ and 1 oz copper = ~0.33$
 * New measure system
 * 3 zolotnik=1 ruble
 * 50 rubles = 150 zolotnik = 1 hryvnia
 * 5 rubles = 15 zolotnik=1 hryvnaya dolya = 0.1 hryvnia
 * The Mamluk Sultanate,under Sultan al-Mansur Mostafa Hazem, begins to crack down on its vassals, which are constantly in a state of civil war, or so it appears to the Mamluk citizens. As a result, and with the fall of Zeila and Muscat in the Red Sea Civil War, he declares the official merger of Socotra and Ifat and the merger of Oman and Yemen. In the Meccan conflict, he declares that the Amir will be given control of all of Mecca except for the city's religious center, which shall operate under the Caliph as the the Ka'aba District. The Amir will also be annexed into the main state, also. He continues the growth of the navy's set of caravels and frigates, and the new trading corporations continue with the wave of discoveries. The Swahili Trade and Exploration Company (STEC) launches yet another mission, this time reaching the Kongo. Meanwhile, the Indian Association of Free Arab Traders and Merchants (IAFATM) reaches Brunei. Saadiq Assaf continues to expand upon his ideas about Islam, which are accepted more and more as the Caliph was overthrown. All Burji states grow militarily due to both reforms of the military and the continuation of gunpowder technology.
 * ​al-Sumal expands 10,000 sq km as Mogadishu continues to gain large market shares of slaves, ivory and gold. al-Swahili continue to finalize the influence of Malindi while more and more ethnic Arabs move to the eastern coast of Africa, due to the prosperous trade taking place in that region. STEC continues to play a huge role in the region. The conversion of natives of Madagascar continues, based out of Sanafah from which the efforts are based. Tribal leaders from the south of the island begin to visit Sanafah to learn Arabic in order to organize their own states.
 * Cicilia continues construction of a large navy in order to assist with the Sultan's plans to control Eastern Mediterranean trade. Nubia's Emir dies, and his son officially declares unification of Nubia and the Sultanate. Nubia is 95% Muslim, and 65% Arab. Oman and Yemen, which were merged, is now called Arabia, and the new state expands 10,000 sq km. Socotra, which is now in control of Ifat, is content to rule the two states as a personal union. Ifat and Socotra both grow 10,000 sq km. The Ka'aba District welcomes the Sultan of the Ottomans. We also remind the Sultan that he must travel to Jerusalem and Cairo to complete the official Hajj, as dictated by the Caliph in 1407.
 * Mesopotamia also continues to recover from its invasion. Mesopotamia, which was hit much harder than the Sultanate proper, has more physical reconstruction to complete, leading to repairs in the city of Mosul, which is matched by progress made in Baghdad, to make sure the capital does not fall behind. Basra is nearing integration more and more, as the cultures, religions, and ethnicities of both Mesopotamian states are very similar.
 * The Jochid Ulus grows northward by 5,000 square kilometres northwards, assimilating more Samoyed chieftains into a settled manner. A new civilian province, Yamalia, is born; its civilian administration is divided between Udmurt burghers and Nenets fur trappers. This territory in Yamalia continues to grow as extremely high birth rates occur amongst the Nenets population. High birth rates also occur in the rest of the nation, with Sarai having doubled its population in these 25 years, and cities such as Obran-Osh and Qazan reaching the 5,000 inhabitants milestone The economy grows due to these larger populations, with crops continue to grow at an all-time high. Trade techniques that are common to the Middle East begin being applied in the steppes of Kalmykia by the Aramaic refugees, with New Mosul growing as a large city of the Horde. The Ruthenian traders also recieve a huge trade surplus, leading to an incredibly large influx of Tatars, Mordvins and Assyrians to the region. In the west, trade booms again, especially with Caffa, Muscowy and the Roman Empire. The military is also expanded, as more hand gonnes are acquired. It is estimated 1 in every 1000 soldiers have a hand gonne. The second and third fleets of the Horde, the Temür-Hachiun and the As the population grows, especially in the east around Lake Baljash, the Ulus' force begins to grow, with influence on the Chagatai Khanate being exerted. The Mastorava continues to grow across the nation; even Christians in Ruthenia and the Kalmyk plains begin adopting it as a book of prayer. The first ideals of polyprosopic faith continue to grow, especially around Mari ethnic areas. While the cult is extremely heterogeneous, some unified tendencies, such as a single group of prayers, mostly based on Christian prayer (although deeply modified). Temür-Hachiun marries a Mordovan lady of Obran-Osh, called Erzjamasson, who is pregnant by the end of the year. Ïdegay, Shadi Beg's only surviving son, dies mysteriously after the announcement of pregnancy. Relations are improved with the Rus' states, as well as with Scandinavia, the Ottoman Empire, Georgia and the Timurid Empire.
 * The Principality of Great Perm grows as its economy increases. Kolvakvar and Cherdyn both grow, and new cities throughout the nation bloom. Christianity and Islam battle each other for the dominant religion's status; however, Christianity is larger. Merchants from Great Perm begin to expand their reach throughout the areas of Russia, and secretly continue teaching Komi to many children in the east of Novgorod. This is not known by either Perm or Novgorod.
 * The Principality of Adyghea expands by 2000 square kilometres into Adyghe and Ossete territory. Adyghea's fortified plazas grow, as they become small cities and towns; this increases the national economy. Prince As'lan dies and is replaced by his son, As'lan II.
 * Timurid Empire: We continue the islamization of our vassals. We continue influencing the Chagatai Khanate (Year 4 out of 17). We finish influencing Jaunpur (Year 3 out of Three)   We continue working on the development of roads from Kandahar toward India. As Draka's twins turn 15, Draka begins planning the splitting of his Empire on both his son and his daughter, although his daughter would marry a noble.
 * Bahamani Sultanate : We work on our economy and infrastructure, the Islamization continues in our lands.
 * Jaunpur Sultanate: We work on our trade relations with neighbouring Indian nations and islamization starts in our nation.
 * Jaunpur Sultanate: We work on our trade relations with neighbouring Indian nations and islamization starts in our nation.