Mundus Novus (Map Game)

Welcome to Mundus Novus (New World), a universe in which the Americas is the most advanced continent on the globe, and the leader in global colonization.

It is the year 1492, and the first successful expedition to the east (OTL Iberia) has returned, sparking interest in more voyages. Along the eastern coast, merchant republics such as Chesapeake prosper, and become the center of the great artist, cultural, and literary rebirth movement. The great kingdoms of the Cherokee, Shawnee, Delaware, and others, dominate the region, while the relatively new Iroquois Confederacy is rapidly on the rise. The ancient and prestigious empire of Cahokie, which once dominated all of the Mississippi River, remains resolute and influential, despite the emperor losing land to breakaway states and vassals.

The central plains, which serve as highways of trade between east and west, have become chaotic from the rise of the Great Sioux Empire, the Shoshone Empire, and other powerful states, prompting the east coast to search by sea for a route to the other side of the continent. The Holy Western Empire, now largely fragmented into dozens of smaller states, controls the western coast, along with the Salish Empire. The Aztecs dominate the Valley of Mexico, rapidly uniting the region, and exporting its culture and religion north toward the plains and deserts. The Mayans under the hegemony of Mayapan remain loosely united, and strong trading partners to the many island empires of the Caribbean. In the southern continent, the Inca have become the dominant power, however, the Muisca control the lands to their north, followed by the powerful Arawak Empire and the Tupi of the Amazon.

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 * Neesym
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This list of initial nations is incomplete, and may be added to with moderator permission.

Northeast US

 * Iroquois - Snowevill (talk) 9:36 PM April 3, 2019 (EST)
 * Susquehanna -
 * Delaware/Lenape - Neesym (talk) 18:53, March 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Mahican -
 * Pocumtuk -
 * Pennacook -
 * Massachusset -
 * Nipmuc -
 * Pequot -
 * Naguamsett -
 * Montauk -
 * Wappinger -
 * Wampangag -
 * Abenaki - Jefferson - actually don't has a signature -
 * Powhatan -
 * Conoy -
 * Nanticoke -
 * Nansemund -
 * Chesapeake - Oh, I didn't mean to push that button! † Oh, well leave a message I guess  16:13, March 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Weapemeoc -
 * Tuscarora -
 * Nottoway -
 * Meherrin -
 * Tutelo -
 * Erie -

Canada

 * Thule Empire - Emperorkangxi
 * Miꞌkmaq
 * Beothuk ---DRAFIGO13 (talk) 19:23, March 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Passamaquoddy -
 * Wolastoqiyik -
 * Plains Cree -
 * Woods Cree -
 * Swampy Cree -
 * Moose Cree -
 * Eastern Cree -
 * Innu - Ahoys123   15:29, April 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Haida Gwaii -     [[Image:Cthulhu.jpg|30px|link=User blog:Thewolvesden]]     [[Image:Wolf hd by arma3lonewolf-d8m9rto.jpg|38px|link=User:Thewolvesden]]     Deadly State of Mind    Leader of the Knights of Scraw.  12:11, March 31, 2019 (UTC)

Southeast US

 * Cherokee -
 * Shawnee -
 * Muskogee -KK
 * Yamasee -
 * Chickasaw -
 * Choctaw -
 * Okimate of Roanoke - Curmudgeonly yours - Crim 00:06, March 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Alabama -
 * Chatot -
 * Pensacola -

Central US

 * Cahokie - AidanMCK12 20:05, April 3, 2019 (CST)
 * Great Sioux Empire - Bel of the illusions 02:55, March 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Potawatomi -
 * Miami -
 * Winnebago -
 * Fox -
 * Iowa -
 * Omaha -
 * Missouri -
 * Kansa -
 * Pawnee -
 * Osage -
 * Kiowa -
 * Arapaho -
 * Cheyenne -
 * Crow -
 * Kiowa -
 * Comanche -
 * Apache -
 * Lipan -
 * Wichita -
 * Tonkawa -
 * Karankawa -
 * Atakapa -
 * Natchez - Reximus | Talk to me!
 * Quapaw -

Western US

 * Shosone Empire -
 * Salish Empire - Lord Falconis
 * Blackfoot -
 * Ute -
 * Southern Paiute -
 * Northern Paiute -
 * Nez Perce -

Holy Western Empire

 * Chumash -
 * Salinan -
 * Yokuts -
 * Esselen -
 * Costanoan -
 * Pomo -
 * Niwok -
 * Patwin -
 * Maidu -
 * Nisenan -
 * Miwok - Cour *talk*
 * Yuki -
 * Achomawi -
 * Modoc -
 * Klamath -
 * Kalapuya -

Mesoamerica

 * Aztec Empire - You dont even need a where or a when, this is how every it gets 09:43 CET March 30th 2019
 * League of Mayapan - User:DrivingFan42|DrivingFan42] (talk)
 * Xalisco Empire -
 * Colliman Kingdom - CONQUERED BY THE TARASCAN STATE.
 * Tarascan State -User:Tashaci
 * Guamar Confederacy -
 * Tlaxcala Confederacy -
 * Yopitzinco -
 * Teotitlan -
 * Tututepec -
 * Miskito -
 * Bannaba (Miskito tributary) -

Caribbean

 * Kingdom of Ayiti - General534 (talk) 17:18, March 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Cacicazgo of Zui - General534 (talk)
 * Cacicazgo of Baracoa - General534 (talk)
 * Bayamo -
 * Camaguey -
 * Batabano -
 * Guanahatabey -
 * Baneke (Inagua) -
 * Sun Kingdom of Boriken - Adolf Coffee
 * Tobago -
 * Xaymaca -
 * Liamuiga -
 * Karukera -
 * Ichirouganaim -
 * Yurumei -

South America

 * Inca Empire - Cybermats, created by the Cybermen, they kill by feeding off Brainwaves 02:30, March 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Guarani Empire - Guilhermelcb (talk) 01:37, March 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Muisca Confederacy -
 * Arawak Empire - Fires

Mesopotamia

 * Assyrian Empire - Flag of Xyon.svg Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 17:47, March 31, 2019 (UTC)

Anatolia

 * Kingdom of Small Cilicia - MrCrepee

1490-1495
'The explorer Comerío Caguax, a Taino native under the employ of the Serene Republic of Chesapeake, departs on a voyage to the east, hoping to find a sea passage to the west coast. He lands in a new land (northwest Iberia), and makes contact with its primitive natives. '

'The Supreme Cacique of Cobao, Guayacayex, dies in battle on the western end of the island, seemingly making permanent the splintering of the island into separate nations. '

'In 1493 the Emperor of the Holy Western Empire, Cucunuchi of the Yokuts, dies of disease while traveling. The electors of Klamath, Chumash, Miwok, Pomo, Wintu, and Yurok are called to elect a new emperor. '

'The rapid expansion of the Shoshone causes a series of clashes with neighbors, as well as many fleeing west into the Empire. An alliance is formed of Puebloan nations, while the Paiute west of the Shoshone look to the coast dwellers for aid. '

'A large number of Thule settlements in OTL Iceland are razed by a revolt of the natives (the Norse). These natives are small in number, with many being escaped slaves. '


 * Tarascan State (Tzintzuntzan) 


 * League of Mayapan: The goal at this time is to unite all Mayan states, but not to the point when where are one nation. We want every city-state to feel Mayan. We look to the west and see the Aztecs. They are scaring us a bit. We enjoy trading with the many Caribbean island empires. The talk in Mayapan is all about Comerío Caguax, the Taino explorer. We look forward to send our own expedition to this new land.


 * Great Sioux Empire: Under the glorious reign of the Tȟáŋkanačá Sintemaza the great Sioux Empire continues to grow ever more glorious under the sun and stars. The expansion of our realm poses a great problem as the instability of these newly conquered lands are put into jeopardy. Sintemaza in his ever generous attitude allows these areas a large leash allowing them to govern over menial tasks. Although several overseers from the Tȟáŋkanačá's court are sent to watch over the clans and the tribes in order to keep them in line. Another noticeable development is that Sintemaza orders the construction of a city for the people to dwell in. This is styled in the manner of Cahokia as Sintemaza visited the city and was amazed by it. He begins the construction of a great city in the meeting of the Mní sóta and Mníšošethąka, while it is only initial it begins to slowly grow with many huts and stands opening up where hunters will barter their goods. A palace complex is similarly planned to be built utilizing stones from the north in its construction. Most noticeably Sintemaza turns his attention toward the southern nation of Iowa beneath them, the nation's precarious position concerns him, and he would wish to protect our brethren against the Cahokia. He sends a message to them requesting they pay tribute to the Tȟáŋkanačá in exchange for protection from the great Sioux army, or else a worse fate may befall them. MOD RESPONSE He also begins to open up the nation of Sioux to traders to bring in revenue for the Great Emperors. Most noticeably is the interactions between the three great tribes, the farming and sedentary Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋ, the harsh survivalists who subside mostly based on a hunting and gathering life style, the Isáŋyathi, and finally the tribe the current royal family comes from, the warrior and hunters the Thítȟuŋwaŋ. All of these tribes live in harmony in the kingdom as brother and sister in spite of their varying differences. They all play a pivotal role in our society and provide for us. However in order to keep the peace the Tȟáŋkanačá must take a wife from each of the clans of each of the tribes. Providing him with a harem of wives to produce a heir, and his son will continue the tradition. With his mother becoming the first Moonreader, the head of religious activities within the empire.
 * Báxoǰe (Iowa) rejects the offer from the Sioux Empire. 
 * Sioux Response: We regret that we must take this course of action but for the greater good of the Iowa and the Sioux we must bring them under our protection. They will understand in time, we send 15,000 men on horseback to take the Iowa by surprise, quickly knocking out any defense and preventing them from grouping up.
 * Tawantinsuyu: The empire stands strong this new decade. Topa Inca Yupanqui, the long ruling emperor of the Incan Empire, continues to age, and with this he is forced to choose one of his eldest sons to succeed him. One of his wives, Chuqui Ocllo, convinces Topa to go with Ccapac Huari as his successor and sticks with it, angering his other son, Huayana Capac, who begins to plot behind his brother’s back. Sinpa Inca Topa dies of old age in 1493 and the traditional Incan death ceremony is conducted for him where he is ceremoniously mummified, and Ccapac Huari succeeds him as emperor of the Incas, and is immediately confronted with a plot to assassinate him via poisoning by his brother, in which Ccapac Hauri orders him arrested and executed as a show of strength, and begins to consolidate power, putting down his rivals, but still has them posthumously honored as is Incan customs. As Sinpa, Ccapac has a change of pace, and decides to halt the constant conquest the empire has been conducting practically since its creation, and instead begins to consolidate power in newly conquered territories. Integration of the local peoples of these newly acquired territories begins and many of the chiefs and rulers of these tribes are educated in the Incan way. Various peoples of the new lands are incorporated into the Incan creation myth as to further the idea that they are Incan and share the same origin. Sinpa Inca Ccapac continues to build up the city of Quito like his father did, who had a strange fascination with the city, but also other cities like the capital Cuzco and such. The cultures of the newly incorporated peoples are adopted into mainstream Incan culture and customs. Sinpa Inca Ccapac continues to honor his father’s legacy by continuing to go to his father’s corpse, which is mummified, each day for guidance and wisdom. The Incan “Highway” System is expanded into the new territories and other parts of the empire, and economic incorporation is launched, setting up new warehouses to store weapons, food, and water in the territories. The “highway” system is further expanded allowing the Empire to become the most well connected nation in the known world, allowing resources, messengers, and soldiers to quickly move across the country. We Send diplomats to the Aztec Empire offering to establish full relations (YCASTO RESPONSE).


 * Kingdom of Ayiti: Ayiti (OTL Hispaniola) is a union of the five old cacicazgo (chiefdoms): Marien, Jaragua, Maguana, Magua, and Higuey, all ruled by a high cacique named Guamacao. Politically, it is analogous to the High Kings of Ireland, albeit more centralized, and so "kingdom" may be an acceptable term to describe it, as well as "kassikate". The kingdom also has two autonomous states under her protection: Zui, on the western coast of Ayiti, and Baracoa, a Taino state across the water in Cubao. When Cacique Guamacao receives word of his countryman Comerío's discoveries, he begins preparing to sponsor his own exploratory voyage and watching for further developments with interest. In 1495, the Ayitian explorer Baguanamey attempts to find Comerio Caguax's land, but is blown off course in a storm, instead discovering a number of verdant, uninhabited islands surrounded by pristine blue waters. He names these islands "Guaraguao", after the hawks that nest there. Later, he discovers a rockier group of islands, which he calls "Pimugna" after the islands off the coast of Kai (OTL California). The expedition is celebrated as a success, and Guamacao plans to organize more voyages in the coming years. Looking to strengthen relations with neighboring Taino polities, Guamacao offers his daughter Higuamota in marriage to an eligible member of royalty in the Sun Kingdom of Boriken. He also builds a temple in Higuey Province to Atabeira, goddess of the sea, as thanks for blessing the recent voyages and lifting the veil over the Eastern Ocean.


 * Aztec Empire: The Hueyi Tlatoani (emperor) of the city of Tenochtitlan, Ahuitzotl reigns for over a decade now. The current alliances of the empire consist of the triple alliance with Texcoco and Tlacopan, (though they are way closer to the empire than in OTL). When Ahuitzotl receives the message of a new land to the east, he is immediately interested in sending his men to this land as well. A major problem is the smaller kingdom of the Arawak and Caribbeans that block the access to the open sea from the Aztec Empire. In the recent years, when the lands of the Totonac were conquered under Mocteczuma II, the Aztecs gained access to the sea at the city of Cempoala, the former capital of the Totonac Empire. An envoy of diplomats is sent to the island of Cuapana (Coabana, OTL Cuba), to convince the local Cazice (chiefs) to join an alliance with the great Aztec Empire (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). More roads are built to Totonacan to make contact, organization and the future expeditions to the east easier. A major reform is the development of a universal writing system, inspired by the Mayan alphasyllibary but far more simplified. The shapes of some symbols are used for the alphabet in its shape, though the system works entirely differently. While the Mayan script is a logosyllibary, where logographic hyroglyphs are combined with symbols representing syllibaries, the Aztec symbol has developed an alphabet: every sound has its own symbol, though affricates like "tz" and "tl" have their own symbols respectively. Since Nahuatl (Aztec) differentiates between long and short vowels, the vowel symbols are simply spelled twice.


 * The Plains Cree is a confederacy centered around the “Three Cities” of Sīphkwaskosiya (ᓰᐱᐦᑲᐧᐢᑯᓯᔭ; “Blue Grass”), Osāwahkesīs (ᐅᓵᐊᐧᐦᑫᓰᐢ; “Red Fox”) and Osāwekin (ᐅᓵᐁᐧᑭᐣ; “Yellow Cloth”). The total population is estimated to be 1-1.5 million, or about half of the total ethnic Cree population. While originating farther east, the Plains Cree is culturally intertwined with other Plains Indians through their shared participation in the fur trade – of which the Plains Cree are a leader in. Other major exports asides from furs and hides, are apicultural products (mead, honey, wax), timber, and rapeseed oil. While the Three Cities – due to their status as the only extensively-urbanized area – serve as the confederacy’s center of trade and industry, the majority (~90%) of the population resides in rural areas, most in small settlements referred to as a “band”. Each typically have ~500 residents, most of whom are generally part of the same clan. A household (or “lodge”) often consists of multiple related couples (often sisters and their husbands and children). The Three Cities provide these bands protection and guaranteed access to trading networks, in-exchange for tribute (in grain, meat, furs, and hides) or occasionally, corvée. Similar to the majority of Native American societies, kinship is traced trough maternal lines, and thus, so is the passage of property and titles. Endogamy (or inter-marriage between clan members) is strictly prohibited, and could be punished with banishment. Bands, while generally self-sufficient, maintains relations with each other through trade as well as frequent intermarriage. Each band is headed by two elected officials who generally serve life-long terms, the “War Chieftain”, and the “Peace Chieftain” – both of whom are jointly-responsible for the enforcement of law and order, as well as fulfills a judicial role. While the Plains Cree are egalitarian, there is a noticeable division of labor between the sexes. Men participate in diplomatic and trading missions, as well as head hunting expeditions. Meanwhile, women – in addition to domestic duties – cultivate grain and legumes, process hides and furs, and produce other household goods. Both sexes generally learn archery and horseback warfare, with women utilizing those skills to ward off predators or intruders when their husbands are gone. The Plains Cree are headed by the “Supreme Council”, which functions as both the executive and the legislative body. It oversees both domestic and foreign affairs, and enforces a limited criminal code. The “Supreme Council” consists of numerous “High Chiefs” and one “Supreme Chief”, though the former holds an advisory role to the latter, who is viewed as the “first among equals”. Both positions are elected by the people, and serve ten-year terms. While the society is generally egalitarian, with no clearly-defined class structure, there is a noble class consisting of men participating in military service, and women as civil officials or clerics. It is not, however, hereditary, and the acquisition of this status is determined through examination by civil or military officials to determine whether he/she is fit for the role.
 * Salish Kingdom: We hear the Paiiute call for aid, and send an armed company to first secure the passes across the Cascades. The Great Salish Kingdom, from Snoqualmie to Chehalis, from Sequim to the borders of Yakima, has ascended into glory. This glory must be increased. An offer is sent to Yakima for vassalization.
 * Serene Republic of Chesapeake: Asquash, a former secretary of defense for the Republic, is elected to Great Wohack by the Supreme Council this year. He is native born from the seat of the republic in Wicomico, and thus is granted the most favor after a long line of foreign Wohacks. Comerio Cagaux was at first cautiously sponsored, as his concept of reaching the west coast by sailing east made sense on paper, but most scholars on the council considered it a pointless endeavor. After Cagaux returned from his voyage in 1493, opinions on the matter changed drastically. Cagaux wrote extensive letters to the Supreme Council, describing the evidence that he successfully reached the west coast, or at least an island half-way in between. The council therefore decided that these new islands could provide a new source of revenue to the ever-expanding republican economy, and in 1495 established a permanent colony in the region along the Lustitanian coast. The native Lustitanian people are offered extensive trade agreements in exchange of settling their land, who so far have proven rather amendable and friendly. A second voyage by Comerio discovers a set of islands, possibly also visited by Baguanamey, which he decides to name the Oaska (Black) Islands. At home, the republic focuses heavily on the expansion of their market revenue, to finance larger and more efficient navy and armaments. The Nantian Arsenal is established on the coast, operating as a production-based foundry able to produce a vast navy on its own. Larger foundries are built further inland, producing cannons of larger calibre and range. The University of Wicomico forms a lucrative foothold in the government, being sponsored far more than any other institution. The Chief Dean holds significant influence to the council, as the general population holds a great weight of trust in the more educated classes. The council approves of large construction projects into the Bay, creating barges and coastal bridges to help span the distance from one side to the other. We offer to form an alliance with Delaware, to support our mutual interest in trade along the Atlantic coast (MOD RESPONSE)
 * Thule Dip: Emperor Tulugaak offers a trade deal with Chesapeake. He offers furs, whale blubber, timber from Iceland, fish, and other goods.
 * We accept the trade offer.
 * Lenapehoking: By this time the Lenni Lenape had ended yet another war in its long string of conflicts with the upstart Iroquois, and their occasional allies, such as Susquehanna. As per the [1486] Treaty of Absecon, the nation had secured the highly important Sisa'we'hak'hanna (“Oyster River”; OTL Susquehanna), from Conestoga and Ka'ot'sch'ie'ra in the north to the bay in the south, but at great cost to the nation. This allowed easier trade toward the south, with land routes from Moyamensing (South Philadelphia) to the west end of the peninsula being widely used. With peace in the west having been confirmed, the nation looked toward Sewanhaka (Long Island), where the nation had suffered the loss of the western half of the island to the Metoac years prior. In order to secure the area around the prosperous city of Manaháhtaan (New York City), the nation orders an army under the command of General Kiondashawa to land on seize the island in 1491. The army consists of 600 heavy cavalry (OTL Gendarme), 1,000 light horse, 12,000 infantry, 2,000 Powhatan mercenaries, and 30 artillery pieces, and lands at the town of Keskachauge in Canarsee (southeast Brooklyn). With the navy having been rebuilt from the ground up following the disastrous [1474] Battle of Sapokanikan, the nation establishes a naval presence around the island, hoping to dissuade attacks in the region. Three years later, after the war concludes, the nation becomes interested in the voyages of Comerío Caguax one-half decade prior, and commissions a similar venture. A sailor named Bemino Olum'ane is placed in command of a small group of ships, which departs for the east. He lands on a small island (OTL Lajes das Flores), which he calls Wëskmëna, encountering a small number of natives. He continues eastward, discovering a safe harbor that he calls Langundowi (OTL Lisbon). He turns back and arrives in the nation by the end of [1495]. The alliance offer from the Chesapeake is accepted.


 * Beothuk: King Beuthuk II takes the throne after the sudden death of his father. His first act as king is to establish an official army. The army (until I have a population count) consists of 1,000 infantry and three ships. We send out the entire fleet to explore as far as they can go until they need to return for supplies.
 * Thule Dip: Emperor Tulugaak proposes an alliance with the Beothuk. He also proposes trade between the two realms, offering furs, whale blubber, timber from Iceland, and other goods.
 * Thule Empire: The Thule Empire is a personal union of four Inuit kingdoms, namely Ungava, Kivalliq, Qikiqtaaluq, and Kalaalit, which were united by Queen Atiqtalik I of Ungava in 1393. The Thule Empire is somewhat analogous to the OTL Kalmar Union. The current leader of the Thule Empire is Emperor Tulugaak, who has been in power for nearly a decade now. Under his rule, the empire has been in a prosperous age. Tulugaak sends a band of diplomats south to propose a trade deal with the merchant republics of the East Coast, especially the Chesapeake. (CHESAPEAKE RESPONSE NEEDED) He also sends an envoy to King Beuthuk II of the Beothuk, proposing an alliance and trade deal. (BEOTHUK RESPONSE NEEDED) News of the Ayiti explorer, Comerío Caguax, reaches the royal court of Tulugaak. In response, he sends an expedition of his own, led by Ikiaq Novoligak. The expedition is blown off course by strong winds and does not reach the Iberian Peninsula. Instead, Novoligak's expedition reaches the land that will soon be known as New Nunavut (OTL Britain), sailing through the OTL Hebrides, along the coasts of Kalaatunmik (OTL Scotland), and up the OTL River Awe. Novoligak comes back with tales of the green hills and forests, the rising mountains of Kalaatunmik, and the strange culture of the natives. He describes to the king the odd appearance of the natives, with skin white as the snow and hair red as fire, and their odd customs, of which the practice of tattooing the bodies blue stands out. The natives, he says, speak an odd language. The tales of the lands of New Nunavut intrigue Emperor Tulugaak. Meanwhile, settlers are sent to coastal Iceland to exert Thule control over the island and push the rebellious Norsemen to the highlands. Supplies are sent to fortifications and defenses on the colony of Iceland in order to deal with the native rebellion. Emperor Tulugaak sends a small division of his military forces in order to quell the Norse rebellion in Iceland. (ALGO NEEDED)
 * Assyrian Empire: The newly enthroned king of Assyria, Adonibahal II, directs a census of the realm to be conducted, to inquire of the manpower requirements for the army. Seeking to secure his rule, Adonibahal has all of his brothers killed by having their eyes poked out and having them thrown to the lions outside of Nineveh. Their corpses are thrown into the Euphrates and their wives added to the harem of the king. A brief campaign against the nomadic peoples to the north is conducted by Adonibahal II to showcase his martial prowess to the soldiers, who are promised land in the conquered territories if they fight with valor and attain new slaves for the empire in the name of Marduk. Adonibahal II announces that his foreign policy shall be direct and aggressive, seeking to out-due the accomplishments of his father, and to secure the borders of the empire in the north by forcing the nomads of the region into an agreement either as subjects of Assyria, or to encourage them to make their way south to raid the lands of Babylon. In the domestic sphere, Adonibahal II encourages the peasants of the client cities to speak the Aramaic tongue, seeking to expand the influence of Nineveh's cultural dominance in the empire. Seeking to limit the power of the priests in the major cities, Adonibahal II assumes many of the religious duties performed by the priests, and places them under the jurisdiction of the royal palace. He proclaims himself to be the physical avatar of Marduk, and takes the highest-ranking priestess of the city temple for his wife, proclaiming her to be the physical manifestation of Ishtar. The people are given gifts of fruit and metalworks from the stores of the palace to encourage their acceptance of Adonibahal's claims, and the priests of the city are kept in line by encouraging them to serve as the arbiters of the king's will with his approval, making them sharers of the benefits bestowed by the loyalty of the masses. Adonibahal II directs the construction of a paved road between Nineveh and Ashur to encourage trade between the cities, and places soldiers are intervals along the road to protect traders and commoners from bandits. Assyria besieges the city of Turshan and tears down its walls, enslaving the inhabitants and resettling them throughout the empire. Aramaic-speaking Assyrians are moved into the region of Turshan, and encouraged to rebuild and resettle the land after the conquest of the city.

The Sun Kingdom of Boriken: with the ceremony of now the young 18-year-old King Maní III's coronation coming to a close, the municipal leaders return to Campilfegre Palace within the capital (OTL San Juan). Resulting talks trigger the proclamation after the discovery of new land within the east to lead to an expeditionary team led by Culifa Lakota. The Paralomo as the flagship of the small fleet of five ships led the way setting out to sea for new land and possibly new peoples to trade with and resources to discover. Four landings would be made along the journey more notably in southern Iberia or what Lakota referred to as Ixponia after the the people he had encountered. They seemed to be although well dressed and had some metals, lacked things such as proper cities and towns but just had villages. The people were for the most part friendly nonetheless. Lakota would bring back goods, animals, and anything of value they were able to trade from their stops. Along their way, maps had been made of territories ventured and the sealine leaving rough sketches. King Maní with the arrival of the explorers would be told the stories of their travels with them gaining new information such as the locations of “Sohgo”(OTL Bermuda), “Ixponia” (OTL lower Iberia), and some islands they had passed by without visiting called “Luhgo” (OTL Azores). Sohgo gains attraction as it is seen as the newest land known to be near making it an attractive spot to establish a trading post. As a result, with the island lacking natives, it became a place where merchants brought their families to settle. Only two dozen people had decided to travel over their and as a result, little progress was made yet the Sun Kingdom's naval leadership found interest in making it a location to house ships. This planning remains in the works although the island of Sohgo was placed under territory of the crown. Development of roads continue as cultivation of crops and produce surpluses becoming a cause for a rising population. The Campiflegre University soon becomes a school dominating art and literature alike with the philosophical studies and artistic works that had even gained the attraction of royalty wishing to display the pieces within the palace such as “A Sunless Jungle” pointing out the beauty taken in with the rain forests of Boriken in the evening made by the artist Moxtif Ajalka. A diplomat is sent to Kalinago to improve relations while the Arawak Empire is warned to not expand their territorial reaches or anticipate Boriken Intervention due to already resentment between the groups existing for a very long time and not wishing to see anymore states fall under their rule.
 * Okimate of Roanoke: The Roanoke People live under an Okimate (Okima meaning 'chief' in Algonquin) centered in the Central Outer Banks. The Roanoke are a vibrant community of various different Algonquian ethnic groups. Though they hold much territory along the banks of the Roanoke River, their home has historically been recognized as Roanoke Island. Its capital, Kurawotan (Eng. Croatoan, meaning 'council town'), which is located roughly near the location of OTL Wanchese. This Croatoan is not to be confused with the OTL 'Croatoan' on Cape Hatteras, though this area is an important city to the Roanoke. Though Roanoke is nominally a merchant republic administered by an elected official, the military holds the true power in Roanoke, as is the case in several other states along the Outer Banks. The military leader of the nation is known as the Okima. These states, which share an ethnic and geographic identity with Chowanoke, were once all part of a number of various states throughout history that have risen and fallen through time. Roanoke currently holds naval power over much of the Albemarle Sound, and their fleets of longships are frequently hired throughout the various Algonquin and Tuscaroan tribes of the Outer Banks. They do, however, frequently clash with the Chowanoke and Weapemeoc. Due to the close proximity of both Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, there is much strife, though this does also result in dialogue between the two groups, which in-turn has allowed for a great network of inland trade. Currently, the reigning Okima is Machk Wisaw, who has held his office for forty years. The Menatona (elected leader - lit. 'one who listens well') is Paquiwoc Etlelooaat, who has been a rising star in Roanoke politics. The son of a Tuscaroan-speaking father and an Algonquian-speaking mother, Etlelooaat's ancestry is traced matrilineally, as is the custom in Roanoke. He assumes office in 1490. During this time, several longships are constructed while inland trade flourishes. The Roanoke attempt to establish a number of trade deals with the various East Coast Republics, namely Chesapeake. Machk Wisaw bolsters the Dune Riders this year; this elite legion of horse archers known for tearing through coastal settlements is infamous throughout the Carolinas as a premier fighting force. In the meantime, infrastructure along the barrier islands is expanded; though this infrastructure is oftentimes washed away by hurricanes, it is important to maintain the roads connecting the sparsely-populated barrier-islands to the rest of the community. In 1493, a number of Roanoke ships invade Ocracoke Castle. This fortress, once held by the Roanoke, has fallen into disrepair and was eventually seized by a rival family attempting to make their own fortune. Though nominally under the command of the Okima, the general leading the attack is none other than Paquiwoc Etlelooaat's daughter Makkitotosimew, who has come to be known as a fierce general. The attack comes at night, when Roanoke longships surround the island and land on its northern side while the rest form a blockade around the small island. After a short siege of the broken castle, Roanoke hopes to secure an easy victory and claim the castle to regain an important fortress on their southern shore.
 * Guarani Empire: The Guarani Empire (Avañe'ẽ Mburuvi) is a feudal empire covering the vast lands previously divided between various warring Guarani Kingdoms and Principalities. Having been just recently unified by the great Emperor Kuarahykatu, the Avañe'ẽ state remains highly militarized and still not stabilized. It´s military would be based around a core of very heavy cavalry and light/medium cavalry (akin to OTL knights and early hussars) ideal for the local terrain. Located in plains and bathed by the Paraná and Uruguay Rivers the Guarani lands would be very fertile and productive with Charki and Maize being its primary exports thus being, along with Het, the Breadbasket of South America. In 1490 Emperor Kuarahykatu would pass away after a 54-year Long reign and be succeeded by his Grandson Arandikatu. The new emperor would focus the five first years of his reign in stabilizing the land, giving favours to loyal subjects but not hesitating in using the experienced army forged by his grandfather to crush dissent among both peasantry and nobility. A census of all the land would also be held in 1492 in order to increase the tax and levying efficiency of the realm. Hoping to further bolster the economy of the realm envoys would be sent to the great Sapa Inka offering gifts and proposing a trade agreement (INCAN RESPONSE NEEDED), similarly diplomats would be sent to the Het and Wichí to establish trade deals (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Tongva: News of the imperial being’s death traveled to the south on the backs of trade caravans and in the hulls of creaking Coast cutters, making its way into the dunes of the Ngáchishtemal. In the land between the walls of Yaa (Los Angeles) and the 'Aha Kwahwat (Lower Colorado River), the eastern trade routes passed through the Maarrenga Valley and into the lands of the Lord of Humwichawa (Joshua Tree), whose hub was the shining jewel of the sand lands. His empire dominated the great Pal Heluwut (Cahuilla Lake), whose canals supplied the valleys and the trails, making him the premier Watergarch in personal wealth, and a careful emissary in matters of religion. All along the long walk east and west, Humwichawa-branded Burned Men carried gifts of íngill and tesnekgawic (salt and gold), tattooed with messages across their bodies. Scorched for generations, the miraculous Pal Heluwut had begun to diminish in size just as the region had fallen under the sway of ʔívil̃uqaletem (Cahuilla), and after a century of such rule, the center of the kingdom’s population had shifted westward. Humwichawa remained a lasting eastern bastion still, with ambitions toward the great river. But to those across the sands, the decrepit Pàlocrats and desert people paled in comparison to their own kingdom; the Great Delta, centered at Shuhthagi Ki:him. Where the great river drained into the sea below, the Kingdom of the Delta had emerged as a colossal figure in the region. Descended from the Patayan Confederacy, which controlled the upper river in the north, the Delta People, had emerged only a century prior, as the Anaasází (Ancestral Puebloans) were rising and falling in the east. By this time the Delta had built a colossal city to rival even Siwañ Waʼa Ki or Oraibi, becoming rich from the politics of the Southwest. A city of reeds had been transformed to a city of stone, with bejewelled, sloping walls, and expansive floating farms. The city marked its wealth with colorful fauna and grandiose gardens, which boasted its abundance of precious water to the desert dwellers of beyond. The trade routes of ʔívil̃uqaletem terminated at the garden city, but from there many walked the path east across the deserts and plains, speaking the sign language of travelers. The Delta tolerated those around them, as even the fastest ships could not make their way around the peninsula quicker than they could transport goods across the desert. In the court of Humwichawa there was employed a high minister to oversee these affairs, and to serve as an ambassador to the Delta and other neighbors, named Alijivit of Jajamovit. Alijivit was born a Tongva outsider, becoming a mercenary leader in the Puebloan wars, and then a merchant across Ngáchishtemal. When the Emperor in the west died, according to legend, Alijivit led a group of hundreds of slaves and dissidents, marching upon his homeland. By some accounts Alijivit arrived at the head of an invading army, having seemingly betrayed his old homeland, but others say that he marched on the city after he heard the news about the Emperor, and took a band of rebels who rose up to follow him over their lord. In any case, the city bowed to Alijivit, who wed an influential medicine woman named Toypurina soon after. The ancient city was the site of the legendary hero Chinigchinix, who became the chief deity in a six god pantheon for the region long before the present, and so held immense power in the rest of the region. Soon after his return to his homeland, his former masters, Lord Humwichawa and the King of ʔívil̃uqaletem, are said to have invaded Alijivit’s domain, as they grew upset over his refusal to honor their control over Tongva’s trade. To the surprise of the invaders, Alijivit’s knowledge of the region and his strong alliances allowed him to achieve victory,and within years of that initial victory the balance of power would be shifted in the opposite direction. Elsewhere, a new Emperor would be elected later that year, but he would die only eighteen months later, which led to a highly contested and prolonged election. The domination by the Dynasty of Yelamu (San Francisco) had come to an end, with numerous other claimants being proposed over the reigning Yelamu in Ompuromo. Although the Elector of Mutsun remained loyal, the influential Elector of Miwok, Lord Cosomne, spearheaded a Miwok faction at the imperial election, while a northern faction led by Klamath developed as well. In the center of the empire war would break out, eventually drawing in states from across the region. It was under these circumstances that Alijivit of Tongva joined the war later on, successfully saving the anti-Miwok coalition at the Battle of Quiroste. For this feat, the unsuspecting minor lord was elected emperor, although he was not crowned.

1495-1500
'After a brief revolt on the island of Iëre (Trinidad) is crushed, the Arawak Empire declares war on the Kalinago (Island Carib of the Lesser Antilles), who supposedly supported the ambitions of the rebellious leaders of Iëre. '

'The invasion of Sewanhaka (Long Island) by the Lenni Lenape is victorious, with the Battle of Reckowacky resulting in a decisive victory. The Lenni Lenape suffer the loss of 1,610 men, while the defenders suffer the loss of 5,900 men. '

'After the death of Guayacayex, the title of Supreme Cacique of Cobao lapses out of use. However, a cousin of the last Supreme Cacique, Baguanao of Batabano, elects to accept an alliance with the Aztecs. He requests that the Aztecs lend him an army, so that he might reunite the lost empire of Cabao. '

'The Roanoke attack on Ocracoke Castle results in a Roanoke victory, with the castle’s inhabitants eventually surrendering to the attackers. Despite this, the besiegers are plagued by attacks from one Admiral Manteo, a privateer who was hired in vein to relieve the castle by sea. After numerous raids, Manteo flees south with a large number of ships and goods. '

'Both the Het and and the Wichí accept trade deals with the Guarani Empire, as well as with each other. '

'A small army of Shoshone, with a large number of Hopi mercenaries, engages in battle with the Patayan Confederacy at a region known as Wi:kaʼi:la, or Ongtupqa to the Hopi (the Grand Canyon). After a nearly six month long siege, with fierce fighting in the Patayan canyons, across a 200 mile distance, the battle ends inconclusively. This event dissuades the Shoshone as a whole from continuing south, leading to the nation instead favoring a push westward, to the detriment of the western coast. '

'The Galatian people begin an eastward migration to seek new sources of pastoral lands in the changing climates. The nomadic Hittite people are pushed out of their lands in central Anatolia and move farther east, organizing large scale raids on the Assyrian Empire from the highlands of the Tigris River. '

'The Babylonian Kingdom works toward expanding their trade to greater Near Eastern regions, particularly in Susa and Eylmais. They send military north to intervene in Assyria’s conflict, giving support to the nations recently attacked. '

'The invasion by the Great Sioux Empire against the nation of Iowa results in initial victory, however, at the Battle of Sungehkabi, the Iowa receive reinforcements from Cahokia, and manage to defeat the Sioux in battle. In total the Sioux suffer 5,020 casualties, the Iowa suffer 3,980 casualties, and the Cahokians suffer 590 casualties. '

'The Yakama reject the offer of vassalization from the Salish Empire. After Paiute and Salish forces engage in a brief struggle with the Shoshone, the Shoshone launch a full scale invasion of the northern Paiute. '

'The policies of the Assyrian King in regards to religion annoys the Christian population of the nation, leading to discontent and rebellion, particularly around the city of Ankawa. '


 * Beouthuk: With the help of our new ally, Thule an expedition lands in What is named Beothukland (OTL Ireland) and establishes a mayor settlement there. The king expands the army to 15,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry. He also begins a reinforcment of the navy. In beothukland The city receives a gsrrison of 2,000 soldiers.
 * Great Sioux Empire: The defeat at Sunghebaxi leads Tȟáŋkanačá Sintemaza to reconsider his strategy against the Iowa and now Cahokia. In order to distract the attention of Cahokia from protecting the Iowa we send an expedition of 6,000 horseback riders to raid the lands of Cahokia that border us distracting their attention away from Iowa. Most noticeably we begin to split up our armies now having two armies of 5,000 men raiding, sacking, poisoning water, disrupting their food supplies and capturing Iowan lands forcing the Iowan to split up to deal with our armies. Most noticeably our armies make use of quick movement quickly capturing lands and resources while starving out the Iowans and Cahokians. They also use their superior training in horseback riding to make use of a strategy similar to the parthian shot. The growth of the city on the Mni Sota and the Mníšošethąka continues with it now having a population of 10,000 currently. The growth of the city begins to attract traders from along the mississippi, and the Tȟáŋkanačá begins to offer traders within the nation protection by our warriors. A new general rises up to lead the Sioux armies, from a noble Lakotan tribe, named Ohitekeah rises up to lead our armies on our liberation of Iowa. An experienced warrior in our wars to reunite the Sioux people into one, and the various conquests conducted by our empire he is well experienced within the arts of Cavalry and Gunpowder able to put his experience into play luring the slower and less mobile Cahokian and Iowan Armies farther and farther away from their resources, supply routes, and finally into Sioux territory He sends another army of 7,000 men south into the lands of Iowa and coordinating with the other armies utilizing our fast horseback messengers to quickly move the armies into position with no chance of reaction by the Iowans or the Cahokians, these men are highly trained in formations and are on horseback utilizing gunpowder weapons among other things (Basically Hussars). Not only that but the positioning of archers ensure that no reinforcements will arrive for the now entrapped Cahokian-Iowan army, but force the slow army to contend with hails upon hails of arrows. With this the Iowans and the Cahokians have no valid way to defend against the Riders and the more mobile Sioux army. Utilizing Ohitekeah's experience with logistics and messengers we also maintain a strong idea of where their supply and reinforcement pathways are, allowing us to plan out a course of action where they will not be receiving reinforcements or being able to take our armies by surprise. Not only that but the mobility of our army allows us to quickly retreat or avoid a confrontation by the Cahokian-Iowans.
 * Serene Republic of Chesapeake: Great Wohack Asquash rallies the military of the republic to seize control over the Chesapeake Bay, and so declares war on Powhattan. A fleet of ships from Wicomico blockades the strait to the bay, and convoys an army of 30,000 soldiers to the opposite shore. The units are balanced between saber cavalry for skirmishers, dragoons armed with swords and matchlock muskets, and numerous siege cannons. The fleet moves in to bombard the capital city of Piscatawa while the land forces push north. Meanwhile, the foundries in Wicomico continue to make advancements on artillery technology, developing a way to make cannons of a far larger calibre than previously seen. The Republic concentrates on becoming a hub of trade between the northern and southern nations of the Eastern Coast, acting as a go-between from the Thule Empire to the feudal states in the south such as Ronoake. In addition, the Republic makes significant production of their own, harvesting crabs, beans, corn, and cows primarily. At sea, the explorer Yaroke makes a significant voyage across the northern coast of Europe, providing detailed maps of the coasts of Lustitania and Gaul. The Oaska Islands are annexed as a second colony of the republic, as the colony in Galicia continues to slowly grow.


 * Tawantinsuyu: Another year and the empire still stands tall. Sinpa Inca Ccapac continues his reign over the Empire, proving to be a strong ruler indeed. Ccapac continues to consolidate Incan rule in new conquered territories along with the empire as a whole. Incan traditions continue to brought to the new territories. Sinpa Inca sends two explorers to the north in order to study the nations in the lands above and see how they live and their culture, but his main reason is to gain an idea of these peoples writing systems as the Inca lack this sort of writing and instead use Quipo to write down their history and official statistics. The nations the two explorers go to are the Aztec Empire, the Salish Kingdom, and the Mayapan League. We accept the Guaranì’s trade proposal and gifts to the Emperor but see this as a sign of submission and now consider the Guarani our tributary. Ccapac Hauri gains much of the nobility’s trust and support further solidifying his rule. Agriculture continues to be expanded and adapted to the region’s climate. Sapa Inca Ccapac sees the importance of having a site of maritime trade in the empire and orders the construction of a port city named Túpac (in OTL Callao) in order to get more wealth for the empire. We Send Government Officials to conduct a government census to determine the population of the empire (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED).
 * Assyrian Empire: Adonibahal II is assassinated by members of the royal court under the direction of his 22-year old son, Eshaya I, who has his father's pagan wife put to death, and his mother installed as the Queen Mother of Assyria. The new king quickly reverses the pagan decrees of his father, having the army hunt down and kill the priests of the ancient Mesopotamian religion. Their shrines and places of worship are torn down and put to the fire, along with their books of spells and foretelling. Eshaya makes clear to all of his subjects that the pagan faith of their ancestors shall never return, and states that all good things are possible in the name of God through his Son, Jesus Christ. On the orders of Eshaya, a great cathedral is planned for construction on top of the plot of land Adonibahal II planned to construct a ziggurat upon. This cathedral is to serve as the center of Assyrian Christianity, and shall become the second home to the Patriarch of the Church of the East at Eshaya's invitation, and a center of Christianity throughout the Middle East. Due to the actions of his father, King Eshaya resolves to bring a swift end to the war with Babylonia. Having noted the intervention of the Babylonian armies into the region, Eshaya instructs his soldiers to attack the overextended baggage trains of the enemy army, and goad the Babylonians into besieging Assyrian cities. Upon their haste siege to secure food and supplies for their forces, the Babylonians find themselves surrounded outside of major cities by a rapidly constructed wall, trapping them between the besieged city and the Assyrian armies. With this tactic, Eshaya's armies kill thousands of Babylonians, and successfully push many of them out of his kingdom. In retribution, the cities of Kar-Ishtar, Arrapha, and Tagritianu are besieged by the Assyrians and captured by them, expanding Assyrian territory further south and closer to the lands of the Babylonians. Emissaries are dispatched from Nineveh to Babylon to seek a truce, and bring an end to what Eshaya describes as "much pointless bickering". So as to fulfill a truce and highlight his good faith, Eshaya sends his sister to Babylon to marry its king, while likewise requesting a wife for himself from the Patriarchal See of Babylon. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED) The highway constructed by Adonibahal II is completed by the soldiers of Assyria, who begin patrolling the road and ensuring the safety of the traders and commoners between the cities of Nineveh and Ashur. Eshaya commemorates the completion of the road by traveling south to Ashur to celebrate Easter in the city with the clergy there, and gives out many gifts of food and coin to the residents along the road. Upon reaching the city, Eshaya begins work on the new domestic policy of the kingdom, focusing on its internal stability and securing the borders of Assyria with Babylon in light of his requested truce and marriage alliance.
 * Aztec Empire: Food security and fruitful trade relations cause the population to rise further and wealth comes to the more rural areas of Totonacan since the alliance with Copaocan (Cobao) lets local ports flourish. With the newly achieved alliance with the Cazique of the western island, and a smaller army is sent to aid them. This support is under a single condition, though, namely for the Aztecs to have the right to fund a city on the island (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). Interest in both the newly discovered land in the east and the conquest of the Tlaxcala (the lower blob inside my territory). Due to the further advancement of the Aztec religion and further contact with non-sacrificing lands to the north,, the human sacrifices are less practiced on a regular bases. Rather, mass sacrifices are held during special holidays. One such occasion is at the summer solstice of 1499, when over 1,000 captives were executed in the three main cities alone. To make this possible, slaves are either bought from the Mayans or, a practice that is more common, slave raids called Flower wars. Though they fell out of favor as the society advanced, the Aztecs are still at a constant state of war with the Yopitzinco to the south. A major fleet is set up to establish a hopping off point for future expeditions. The first invasion is made to the Xalpitzahuacatlan (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE) (literally: "Sand lands by the water", general term for the carribean Islands, specifically the Bahamas). Further developments to the script that was established earlier, a standardized spelling is established and the direction is officially set to be right to left. The new and easier communication make direct rule from Tenochtitlan more favorable than keeping it at the local Tlatoaque. As horses took a place in the region a long time ago, the Mazalpīltl (little deer, horses), plowing and warfare is put to a new scale, making the elite Cuachicqueh soldiers even more mobile and effective. Furthermore, the infrastructure expansion continues, to connect the recently covered regions to the empire as trade via land expands. Pottery, wax, jewelry and spices like chili peppers are exported throughout the region.
 * Miskito: King Bolanos is elected king of Miskito, he began construction of a university focused on Medicinal development, since a statue of the God of Life fell and killed the last king people lost fate and focused on academia.
 * Lenapehoking: The successful war in the east sees the incorporation of Sewanhaka as a province in the kingdom. The nation follows our allies and declares war on the Kingdom of Powhatan. Beforehand, the navy is primarily moved to the southern bay, so that soldiers can be quickly ferried to the Wicocomico Peninsula [region south of the Potomac River]. The Akquiwan are hired [“The Black Cloth” Mercenary Company], numbering 3,000 men, and ordered to meet our forces south of Conoy. An additional 4,000 Lenape foot soldiers, 850 elite royal guard, 600 knights, and 20 cannons are dispatched to the region to meet them, all under the command of veteran general Kiondashawa. A second voyage returns to the island of Wëskmëna, this time with the intent of establishing a small trade post for use once the mainland of the Holy Western Empire is discovered. 100 soldiers are tasked with building an initial fort, killing or capturing the small number of natives that are discovered. Two years later [1497], a second expedition lands with an additional 100 men and 80 women, discovering the fort to have sustained many casualties. The leader of the group orders the land to be cultivated, while a search also begins for mineral deposits. When this proves largely futile, the governor leads 150 people to settle a newly discovered island to the east [Faial Island]. However, the government would primarily focus on the reports of land further to the east, which as believed to be the mainland. An expedition under the command of Shingas lands at Langundowi [Lisbon] in [1497], along with 1,000 settlers, soldiers, and slaves. The settlers are primarily harsh to the locals, seizing food and captives, and using natives as a workforce. During this time three other expeditions are launched for the purpose of exploration [1495, 1497, 1498]. The first follows the coast southward from Langundowi, until new land is discovered across the sea [North Africa]. This is followed by the second expedition, which continues further down the coast, also taking note of several islands off the coast [Canaries]. The third expedition remains off the [African] coast, but focuses on establishing contact with natives in order to trade. Beginning in [1499] the nation obtains the first Nescalenk [“black”] slaves from this land, and transports them to the colony in the north.
 * Tarascan State (Tzintzuntzan): Under the reign of Cazonci Zuagua, our nation has grown secure and has repelled many raids from the bordering Chichimecas. We shall expand along the Pacific Coast to the lands of OTL Central Jalisco. These new provinces shall be incorporated as autonomous regions of our empire and are allowed to do perform their own menial tasks without our influence. Hearing how many nations are starting to colonize the lands east of them, we sent a flotilla of ships (seven ships) to venture west and see if there is any land there and if it is possible to get to the land which the Lenape discovered [1498] (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). We hope to become allies of the Aztec Empire to the southeast and trade with them and the Caribbean states. We shall develop our Arquebuses and improve the volley fire strategy. As our territory is mostly plains we shall incorporate horses into our military and build roads to connect our capital region with border areas. To conquer the Pacific Coast we shall send an 30,000 strong army to take control of cities which consists our newly established light cavalry force (mounted archers mostly, considering our skill at archery in OTL.), infantryman, 28 cannons and knights. There would also be a smaller force of 10,000 to sweep up the countryside.
 * Salish Kingdom: A second warband is sent to Paiute lands to help. 
 * Guarani Empire: By 1495 the Gurani Realm would be stabilized and the throne secured following the efforts of the Great Emperor Arandikatu. The Empire´s economy would prosper as result of the commercial agreements with it´s neighbours, to further this growth the Emperor would sponsor the expansion of the fluvial merchant marine with the region´s rivers serving as local commercial highways and going all the way to the Andes. Politically, incentives would be given to the merchant class in order to increase the state´s trading revenue, and also creating another upper class powerbase for the Emperor. Furthermore Arandikatu would pursue a policy of military modernization with the broader adoption of arquebuses and cannons in the Imperial Army. In 1500 the first military expedition of the new monarch, against the Charrúa, would be organized as a way to display his strengh and also test the new reformed army. A mobile Vanguard of the elitest units in the Empire made up of 4,000 Knights and Men-At-Arms and 6,000 "Apakandu" Cavalry (Akin to Early Hussars) would be sent out at first to deny the enemy time to raise all its forces and also to occupy the countryside. The vanguard would be followed by a force 30,000 Men, mostly infantrymen with some Apakandus and 32 Cannons tasked with defeating remaining enemy forces in the field and besieging the enemy strongholds.
 * Thule Empire: The Thule Empire continues to prosper under the reign of King Tulugaak. A colony is founded on the OTL Isle of Mull in New Nunavut, called Innagidluk (derived from the Thule words meaning "cliff bay" in reference to the cliffs at the site) (OTL.) The native Kalaatun, being a warlike people, have been highly hostile to the settlers so far. However, our method of buying their land and offering them extensive trade deals seems to pacify them wel. The colony of New Nunavut expands to cover the entirety of the Isle of Mull in its initial years. King Tulugaak sends Ikiaq Novogalik on yet another expedition to explore what lies beyond. His expedition travels along the eastern coast of the island of New Nunavut, along the coast of OTL southern Norway in the land called Napâttumik (derived from Thule "napâttutuinnak mik" meaning "spruce land") (OTL Scandinavia), up the Oslofjord, and along the Glomma River. He writes in his diary the vast pine forests of Napattumik, the rising snow-capped mountains and steep cliffs, and the rocky shores. He describes the Napattumik natives and how their peculiar appearance and culture are strikingly similar to the Icelandic natives. These journal entries mark the first documented use of the term "Tuniit", originally a Thule term for the Dorset culture, as a catch-all term for the European "barbarians". Trade with the Serene Republic of Chesapeake encourages cultural diffusion between the Thule and the Chesapeake. The cultural developments of the Renaissance spread to the Thule, and elements from Chesapeake art begin to appear in Thule art. King Tulugaak declares war on the Naskapi to the south, wishing to assert dominance over eastern Canada. He sends an army of 8,000 men to fight the Naskapi, with around 4,500 infantrymen, 2,000 cavalry troops, 1,100 artillery troops, 390 elite soldiers, and ten siege weapons. (ALGO NEEDED) He requests King Beuthuk II of the Beothuk to send troops. (BEOTHUK RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Innu: At the death of an old man, a new era is beckoned. His son, Nipi Atshak, is made the katakuaitshesht (leader), and begins rallying for a united nation of the ethnically similar northeast. Due to this, he proposes a union with the Eastern Cree, citing their shared language (Algonquian) and culture (Mod Response). Many Innus move into the cities of the coasts, especially toward the eastern coast and on Notiskuan (Anticosti), which turns into a major trade post due to its position on the Naneuepanuat (St. Lawrence River). Hearing tales of the land of the Assimikuauapan (land of the red [rising] sun, referring to Europe and Africa), Nipi Atshak sends a group of explorers to chart the coast in April of 1495. The expedition followed the Labrador stream southward and used the gulf stream to the north Atlantic drift, and reaching OTL Cornwall and Ireland before using the East Greenland current to come back. They returned the June of the next year after waiting out the winter in Greenland (the plan was originally to wait in Iceland, but due to the norse revolt and instability, was changed to Greenland), and landed at the port of Ishtuashu (OTL Rigolet) situated on Atatshi-Uinipek (Lake Melville) with the stories of odd natives. A second expedition is sent in 1496, returning in 1497, which charts most of Ireland and northern Scotland, which are named Nipiutshu (Wet Mountains) and Minishtik-Panetinau (Island Plain) respectively. In 1498, some of those same sailors are commissioned to help escort some settlers to the coast of Ireland to set up a trade post. However, before reaching Ireland, the group got pushed off course onto Brittney. Believing it to be the land they were heading for, the settlers started their trade post near OTL Breast, naming it Mashtu Notiskuan (New Anticosti) due to the town intended to be a trading post. Trade with the native commences. Trade continues with the South Coast (OTL East Coast of the USA).
 * Okimate of Roanoke: The Roanoke People live under an Okimate (Okima meaning 'chief' in Algonquin) centered in the Central Outer Banks. The Roanoke are a vibrant community of various different Algonquian ethnic groups. Though they hold much territory along the banks of the Roanoke River, their home has historically been recognized as Roanoke Island. Its capital, Kurawotan (Eng. Croatoan, meaning 'council town'), which is located roughly near the location of OTL Wanchese. This Croatoan is not to be confused with the OTL 'Croatoan' on Cape Hatteras, though this area is an important city to the Roanoke. Though Roanoke is nominally a merchant republic administered by an elected official, the military holds the true power in Roanoke, as is the case in several other states along the Outer Banks. The military leader of the nation is known as the Okima. These states, which share an ethnic and geographic identity with Chowanoke, were once all part of a number of various states throughout history that have risen and fallen throughout time. Roanoke currently holds naval power over much of the Albemarle Sound, and their fleets of longships are frequently hired throughout the various Algonquin and Tuscaroan tribes of the Outer Banks. They do, however, frequently clash with the Chowanoke and Weapemeoc. Due to the close proximity of both Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, there is much strife, though this does also result in dialogue between the two groups, which in-turn has allowed for a great network of inland trade. Currently, the reigning Okima is Machk Wisaw, who has held his office for 40 years. The Menatona (elected leader - literaly, 'one who listens well') is Paquiwoc Etlelooaat, who has been a rising star in Roanoke politics. The son of a Tuscaroan-speaking father and an Algonquian-speaking mother, Etlelooaat's ancestry is traced matrilineally, as is the custom in Roanoke. The betrayal of Captain Manteo results in his ostracization from most Outer Banks states; his dishonorable betrayal of his Okima marks him as an Umaq; a godless traitor - perhaps one of the worst things to be marked in this region of the world. With many ports denying him safe passage, Manteo is adrift at sea with his 'treasure fleet.' Though Okima Machk is largely unconcerned, Paquiwoc Makkitotosimew takes it upon herself to bring him to justice. After a month-long search, she is able to lure him into a trap with the promise of safe harbor. The pirate takes the bait and his fleet runs into a trap near a barrier island. Roanoke ships push him forward through a gap in the barrier islands, where the sea is covered in oil. As he sails forward, the oil is ignited. Manteo's fleet quickly disperses. Though many are boarded or destroyed, Manteo himself runs his ship aground. After a brief skirmish, he is captured, burned alive in a barrel, and a fingerbone is taken by Makkitotosimew. With the seizure of Ocracoke, Roanoke is in a good position to protect itself from attacks from the south. Trade flourishes this year; as news of Manteo's capture and execution reach the Outer Banks, many would-be pirates err on the side of caution. The ranks of the Military College of Dasamonguepeuk swell this year, as the idea of capturing pirates becomes romanticized for a time. Those that join the navy gain their wish, as the Chesapeake declares war on Powhattan. Much of the Outer and Inner Banks become fearful of Chesapeake expansion. Roanoke takes this opportunity to establish a number of fortifications on OTL Knott's Island and along the various beaches. At the behest of his daughter, Okima Etlelooaat proposes a royal marriage between Makkitotosimew and the Weapemeoc Prince in order to forge an alliance to protect the two nations against the aggression of the Chesapeake. Other Carolinian tribes are invited to a war council, where (if the council votes), war will be declared on Chesapeake. The nations invited to the war council are as follows: Weapemeoc, Chowanoke, and Pasquotank. The combined fleets would blockade the bay while an advanced group would move in and blockade the city. In the meantime, 15,000 Roanoke troops would invade from the south on foot, sieging Chesapeake, with the other militaries lending their own support. The forces would instruct Chowanoke (if available) to invade from the southwest, intending to push the Chesepeake to the shore while advancing Roanoke forces would finish them off before laying siege to the main settlement itself.
 * League of Mayapan: At first, we are shocked to have visitors form lands far away. These men from the far away place [Tawantinsuyu/Incan Empire] want to learn our language and culture. We welcome them. If they want to see more of the Mayan culture, the Incans must give us some wool, tin, and other products (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). The things that they bring in will be used to decorate a grand temple that is being planned on being built in Chichen Itza. We have heard enough of this new world and decide to send our own expedition [in the spring of 1498]. In the fall of the same year, we discover OTL Mauretania. This proves that everything our ancestors believed in was wrong. We map up to 200 miles of coastline. We decide to come back in two years.


 * The Plains Cree Confederacy, led by Supreme Chief Asiniyeo (ᐊᓯᓃᐃᐤ, Asinîyew), undergoes reforms to centralize state power and consolidate territorial integrity. These reforms are supported by the Grand Council, due to the feared notion of Cree technological inferiority, and the pressure of being wedged between the southern Sioux Empire and the northern Thule Empire. A prefectural system is established, with each of the thirty new prefectures containing approximately ~50,000 inhabitants (equivalent to about a thousand villages). The prefect – who controls the regional garrison – serves as the representative of the Supreme Chief, and as such, his/her duties consist largely of enforcing local law and order, as well as protecting the Cree's territories from foreign incursions. Meanwhile, the Grand Council is relegated to a legislative body, though the High Chiefs retain substantial power and prestige. Meanwhile, five ministerial bodies are established to assist the Supreme Chief in administrative duties. All of these positions will be appointed by the Supreme Chief – however, with the discretion of the Grand Council. These are the Board of Domestic Affairs, which manage civil appointments and state ceremonies; the Board of Foreign Affairs, which is responsible for foreign trade and receiving foreign missions; the Board of Justice, which enforces the criminal code and serves as the highest court; the Board of Finance, which collects tribute and census data, as well as revenue from the sales tax; and finally, the Board of Public Works, which is responsible for overseeing government construction projects. Cree Constabulary, which is under the de jure control of the Supreme Chief, still functions as the de facto local government in the frontier territories, however. Meanwhile, the Three Cities (Sipicuascosia, Osawacesis, and Osawecin) are united under a single metropolitan perfect under the direct rule of the Supreme Chief and the Grand Council. It is named "Otoscuanic" (ᐅᑑᐢᑲᐧᓂᕁ, Otôskwanihk), a reference to the sharp bend made by the Bow and Elbow Rivers, as well as the reeds traditionally used for longbows. Despite these reforms, Plains Cree society remains largely-localized around dispersed clan-based village communities. Despite the Confederacy being rural and agrarian with the few industries – such as the production of textiles, leatherware, and alcohol – being concentrated in the Three Cities, it still maintains a relatively high degree of wealth due to its lucrative exports of sunflower oil, apicultural products (honey, mead, and wax), timber (including pulpwood), and most importantly, furs and hides from bison. With higher quotas placing increasing pressure on the villages for the extraction of tribute, many larger villages begin to establish enclosures to better monitor the bison herds, as well as workshops specializing in the processing of furs, hides (to leather), furs, and meat. Many of the villages also begin to intensively-cultivate the land to grow grain, legumes, and squash for food as well as fodder – causing a shift from a mixture of subsistence horticulture and pastoralism, to complex mixed agriculture.
 * Tongva: After the Battle of Quiroste and his nominal election as Emperor in the West, Alijivit continued from the Ramaytush region into Miwok. Despite proclaiming him leader, very few nobles trusted him with their own forces, and the Tongva army remained far smaller than those of its allies. Despite this, the Tongva army would achieve a second, smaller victory in Karkin soon after, which decisively pushed the war north of the bay. Soon after (late 1495), Alijivit would be pulled back toward the south, arriving the following spring, as news reached the emperor of an invasion by a southern coalition against Tongva proper. In response to the embarrassment inflicted upon him by Alijivit earlier in the emperor’s career, Lord Humwichawa organized the largest army the region had ever seen in order to strike at the distracted emperor. The ruler of ʔívil̃uqaletem had died of old age soon after his anticlimactic venture with Humwichawa years earlier, and with the disaster looming over the kingdom, Humwichawa forced his way to the throne over the previous king’s young son. In conjunction, an army was raised of mercenaries and sympathizers from the eastern trade routes. A small number came from the Kingdom of the Delta and the Patayan Confederacy, while most arrived from the trade routes in between, who sought to squash the independent minded Tongva, restoring southern control over trade in and out of the empire. Alijivit framed his defense as a defense of the empire as a whole, attracting some support from other local, newly inspired neighbors. Additionally, he promised the spoils and lands gained from the war to allied Serrano instead, allowing him to gain their loyalty and lose their jealousy toward himself. This gamble would prove successful, as Humwichawa would be killed during the battle by one of his former slaves, collapsing the war front against Tongva.
 * Arawak Empire: We send a substantial contingent of troops to deal with the rebel supporting scum in Kalinago. Hearing rumors of lands beyond our continent, we also send a small exploration fleet east to see what we can find.
 * Sun Kingdom of Boriken: As the University of Campiflegre remains a great institute of learning, so do the scholars with the publication of the book “Municipalities” written by philosopher Arxiv Vinxunoa, which goes about explaining the ideals of the municipal system with single representatives under the king remaining ti be a fair system of established government and furthermore takes a more radical stance against the nobility in which has slowly lost power over the last 200 years and how the very system should be adopted abroad. The settlement within Sohgo (OTL Bermuda) had led to success with the absence of people and as a result, the merchant island has become home to several dozen more families as the first town is mapped out for future expansion plans of the settlement on the island. Ixponia sees more explorers land and as a result, plots for investments of a new area to trade and establish a settlement are made with hope of cooperation with natives so far to allow them to become subjects of the Crown yet plans for such remain too soon although investments have begun to flood in. With the arrival of the Boriken within Ixponia, trading for more goods such as produce like grapes plus fabrics and rare metals attract the explorers even more now especially with the grapes taste, seeds are brought back in order to be grown. A Boriken Explorer by the name of Axelon Vagxoita seeks glory by proposing a new venture; sailing to the Pacific in order to reach the Inca. Claims are set in Luhgo (OTL Sao Miguel) with some people seeking to establish a network from the Kingdom to Ixponia as trade families set posts looking forward to new resources such as lumber, rare metals, and discovere produce and boar which had turned out to be quite tasty by the explorers after being salted and aged. Plans are set for an establishment of a colony near OTL Gibraltar as more investments are gained although the date of settlers landing upon Ixponia remain uncertain. With the Arawak at war, plans for a war against them while they are distracted are planned out as it is seen unde King Maní to push Boriken into an era of regional dominance with the additional factor of them picking on a nation they were working to develop better relations to prevent expansion by rivals such as the Caribs.

1500-1505
'At the Battle of Maxúshga, Iowan-Cahokian forces encounter the Sioux under the command of Ohitekeah. In the ensuing battle the Sioux manage to achieve victory, leading to the Cahokians withdrawing from Iowa. The Sioux suffer 5,400 casualties, the Iowa suffer 3,020 casualties, and the Cahokians suffer 3,000 casualties. '

'The Chesapeake-Lenni Lenape army achieves a decisive victory over the nation of Powhatan, with the Chesapeake suffering 5,540 casualties, the Lenni Lenape suffering 1,410 casualties, and the Powhatan suffering 9,900 casualties. The Weapemeoc, Chowanoke, and Pasquotank join the Roanoke in their invasion, and at a second battle the Chesapeake are decisively defeated. The Chesapeake suffer 7,100 casualties, the Roanoke suffer 1,540 casualties, and Roanoke's allies suffer 2,380 casualties.In a Powhatan counterattack against Chesapeake the Powhatan manage to surround Skicoke (the Chesapeake capital). Now fearful that Powhatan is breaking the status quo as well, Roanoke’s allies withhold support and consider switching sides. '

'An itinerant Aztec cleric and priest named Itzcoatl, former professor of theology at the university in Tenochtitlan, causes a great stir within the Mexican valley. He posts a long treatise on the door of the public temple in Cholula, outlining many theological arguments from the ancient scriptures of Mesoamerica against the practice of human sacrifice. His reformist faction quickly gains impressive popular support among laymen of Mexico, bringing the issue to a public venue. '

'After the Assyrian Empire shifts it policies toward Christianity, the Christian population of the nation rejoices, while the non-Christian population instead becomes discontent. This also leads to a series of violent outbreaks, as Christians target the other half of the population with relative impunity from the law. The high priesthood of Baal and Ishtar, who for millennia have supported the legitimacy of monarchical rule, do not directly oppose the personal religion of the monarch. However, they attribute the recent issues in the empire to be a bad omen of the gods, and demand the king encourage the traditional rites of human sacrifice across his domains. '

'Baguanao of Batabano agrees to cede a city to the Aztec once he captures one from his enemies, and launches an invasion of his neighbors with the Aztec provided soldiers and funds. He is decisively defeated in battle, with most of his army lost and himself captured. A rival claimant to the throne of Batabano, Brizuela, takes control of the nation and abandons Baguanao in prison, while also deciding to ignore the deal his predecessor made to the Aztec. As the Aztec invasion of the Bahamas begins, numerous people from Batabano and the rest of the island contribute to aiding the enemies of the Aztecs. '

'Most of the explorers sent by the nation of Tzintzuntzan return to their nation empty handed, having been unable to locate the lands that the Lenni Lenape claim to inhabit, but a small number return reporting of a series of small islands to the west (OTL Revillagigedo Islands). '

'The invasion of the Colliman Kingdom by the nation of Tzintzuntzan results in a defeat for the Tarascans. The Colliman suffer 4,590 casualties, while the Tarascans suffer 10,980 casualties. '

'The invasion of the nation of Charrúa by the Guaraní Empire results in a decisive victory for the Guaraní, leading to the attackers capturing the northern part of the nation, and the defenders offering to pay tribute to the attackers. The attackers suffer 8,510 casualties, while the defenders suffer 11,950 casualties. '

'The invasion of the nation of Naskapi by the Thule Empire results in a victory for the Thule, with the Thule suffering 2,080 casualties, while the defenders suffer 4,020 casualties. As the nation of Naskapi is occupied, its government requests aid from its close relatives, the Innu and the Cree. A small number of Cree respond, and harass the approaching invaders. '
 * Assyrian Empire: The request for a marriage alliance by Assyria is accepted by Babylon. In response to King Eshaya I's marriage request, the king of Babylon sends his eldest unmarried daughter, Damkina, to Nineveh to marriage Eshaya. During the marriage ceremony, Damkina converts to Assyrian Christianity and adopts the Christian name of Mariam. She is publicly baptized by the Patriarch of the East, who proclaims her eternal salvation in the name of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Within the first year of marriage Mariam gives both to a son, who at his christening is named Elihu. Three more children, all girls, are born over the next two years following Elihu's birth. In an effort to calm the situation within his realm, King Eshaya convenes a meeting in his palace bringing the clergy from the Church of the East and the priests from the surviving temple of Baal and Ishtar to discuss the topic of religious practices. Eshaya vows to protect the non-Christian minority in his land from the Christians, declaring that one who harms an Assyrian pagan shall be as guilty as having harmed the king himself and dealt with appropriately. However, in a compromise, Eshaya likewise decrees that while the pagans shall be protected from the Christian majority, any religious activities conducted by them shall be strictly regulated, and must be conducted in the countryside away from the cities of Assyria. The pagan priesthood which has long abided by the laws of the king agree to his offer, and the Christian leadership within Assyria also agrees to the king's demands, passing on the news of his decree to their bishops who spread the news during their sermons in church. As a response to his protection, and with much persistence from the king himself, the pagan priests withdraw their proclamation of bad omens of the gods. Eshaya makes it clear to the priests in private discussion that any further interference in political matters by the priests of Baal and Ishtar is strictly prohibited upon pain of death. They are to restrain themselves to purely religious affairs in the future, and any news of human sacrifice which makes it to the king shall be dealt with painfully. No Assyrian subject or slave shall be put to death for the pagan faith, as the king's peace extends to all Assyrians, including those the pagans seek to sacrifice to their gods. Religious persecution within the kingdom decreases significantly, and a calm is enforced by the army which ensures that Assyrians of both faiths are protected under the king's law; the Assyrian Christians continues their proselytizing efforts, while the pagan worshipers continue their practices outside of the cities and worship in peace. Continuing in the way of the kings of Mesopotamia, King Eshaya I begins his annual campaigning following the end of the harvest season. Seeking to expand his realm, Eshaya mobilizes soldiers from throughout the kingdom, taking men from Nineveh, Nimrud, Arbala, Arrapha, and Assur, forming an army of more than 15,000 soldiers. Eshaya leads his army into the southwest, conquering many towns and bringing the lands into the Assyrian Empire. In a shift from the brutal methods of his ancestors, Eshaya vows to protect his new subjects in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, converting any who wish to remain free from slavery and be fairly treated under his laws. Seeking to return to their fields unharmed, many of the local commoners convert to the religion, and the Assyrians construct new churchs in the lands they conquer. Following one victory at the city of Anat located along the Tigris River, Eshaya erects a church on the spot where the locals once sacrificed human beings to Marduk. The Patriarch of the East is invited to commemorate the event, blessing the inhabitants and the new clergymen of the area. Over the next three years, Eshaya strengthens the position of the Assyrian government in the region, resettling many of the locals to other parts of the kingdom, and setting bureaucrats in the churches to manage the affairs of state in the new lands. New military garrisons are established in Anat and Idu, and a new road is planned for construction to connect them with the Assyrian core cities in the northeast. New irrigation works are constructed around the city of Nineveh, following the return of soldiers from the campaigns to begin the next harvest in the kingdom. Using the wealth obtained from the war in the southwest, Eshaya sponsors the construction of irrigation canals around the city to help bolster the next grain harvest.
 * Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan: The grand Ogima Wahunsunacock rallies together the forces of the realm, seizing on the recent defeat of Chesapeake from the Roanoke to close in and occupy the capital city of Sicoke. Wahunsunacock sends envoys of reassurance to mediate with Makkitotosimew, announcing his self-appointed duty towards the protection and mutual prosperity of the Atlantic merchants, and prevent the disturbance of ambitious republics like Chesapeake in the future. Similarly, envoys are sent north to establish a realignment of alliance with the Delaware kingdom. In the meantime, Chesapeake is annexed, with a local Weroance to administrate over the region, and the navy is sent to seize control of all their colonies as well. Much of the local population, particularly those affiliated in the military and bureaucracy, are exiled abroad, and replaced with a steady recolonization of the region. Many of the exiles settle in the Oaska Islands, but most settle a major city in the new colony in southern Gaul, named New Sicoke. The Ogima enjoys a court of his feudal nobility at the capital city in Werowocomoco, consisting of the thirteen Weroancanates, the royal family, military leaders and many lower officials. Social roles are segregated by gender, as men mainly serve in the military and administration, while women organize economy and agriculture. Military technology is largely appropriated from the Chesapeake republic, expanding the current armaments of canons and arquebuses. The navy is also greatly expanded after this conquest, as Wahunsunacock prepares his ambition of controlling the Chesapeake Bay, and also picking up the colonization in Europe. The northern coast of Europe continues to be charted, establishing forts along the a number of islands known as the Comerian (channel) islands. The economy also continues similarly to that of the Chesapeake, mainly producing corn, beef, crabs, and beans, as well as regulating trade from the fur-producing Thule in the north and the nations in the south. 1,500 troops are sent to our ally the Thule.
 * Miskito: King Bolanos issues a statement to 10.000 troops to invade Westren Nicaragua. The Generals of the state decide to make the troops make trenches and putting leaves of them so when the enemy forces would walk over them the Miskitans would shoot or stab them from below. The Miskitan forces advance to Rama. King Bolanos's healts starts to fail for some unknown reason.
 * Aztec Empire: When the Hueyi Tlatoani Ahuitzotl passes away in 1502, the diplomatic relations with the Capoacatl (people of Caboan) are shattered. With the city of Ayahuacan (located at OTL Cayo Coco) that was handed over by the previous chief under full aztec control, the nephew of Ahuitzotl, Moctezuma II. reaches out to repair relations to the chiefs that are at war now (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED). The soldiers in the Bahamas and Capoan are called back to their homes. Ayahuacatlan is heavily fortified and some of the soldiers who participated in the previous invasions are stationed there now. Moctezuma II focuses on continental expansion, since easily availiable victims for human sacrifices and thus flowerwars are no longer necessary. This is strengthened by the recently occuring controversy surrounding this practice. A force of 200.000 men is mustered to solidify the Aztec empire and making the hegemony in the region even stronger. The first step is the conquest of the Tlaxcala Confederacy, which is fully surrounded by Aztec land. War is declared in 1504, when equally sized armies attack from north, south and east, to capture the capital Tlaxcalan and the major city of Tollan-Collalan as soon as possible. The attack was launched in the middle of the night, so that the messenger who will bring the message of war will first arrive after the invasion has started. The soldiers approach on both horseback and as foot soldiers, with light archery as support. The elite forces, called Cuachicqueh are supporting them as well (ALGO NEEDED). The Tlaxcaltecs are cut off from their allies, while those who are still sympathetic to them are appeased with different means. As the navy of the aztecs has grown in numbers, an expedition is sent northeast to discover the shores of this strange land. The seamen discover a land with rocky, high cliffs and beaches made from stone instead of sand, The weather is discribed as cold, wet and windy. This land seens to be an island, thus they call it Tlaloctetlan, named after the god of rain and storm Tlaloc (OTL Bretanny). The route up north is well documented, to eventually find the way back. As the priest theologist Itzcoatl makes his views on sacrifice public, he gains a large group of followers. the centers of the Aztec faith, namely the region around the lake Texcoco, react sceptical of the new movement. Since the emperor has automatically the position of high priest to the god of Huitzilopochtli, he fears further radicalization of the reformists and a civil war coming with it, so he calls their leaders for an open dialogue (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED).  The act of immolation is seen as an honor to many even in the current days, so the suggestion is made, that a human sacrifice shall only be voluntary, and that the practice of killing prisoners of war will be abandoned. Good relations with the Kingdom of Tzintzuntzan and the Mayans are welcomed.
 * Kingdom of Ayiti: The early years of the 16th century are a period of discovery for Ayiti. Explorers travel frequently across the sea, documenting their voyages and bringing news of strange islands and their inhabitants back to the homeland. Among their discoveries is the island of Madeira, which is named Little Boriken, and the southern tip of Liberia, thought to be an island and appropriately named Macanike. When the first extended maps are produced, they show a myriad of islands to the east, placed beside the west coast of North America. But soon, one expedition will inevitably uncover a geographical truth that will have enormous repurcussions for the future of the world. It is the voyage of Loquillo Cacimar, already a renowned navigator in his time, that puts existing theories to rest. In his ship, the Sahacosuk, Cacimar follows the equatorial countercurrent eastward from the Antilles to investigate rumors of more islands to the west. The current takes him directly to the shores of Macanike. Sailing down the coast as far as Gabon, Cacimar realizes the true size of this landmass, which appears quite unlike any contemporary description of the American west coast. In his report to the king of Ayiti, he writes of tropical jungles, fiery mountains, a lengthy coastline seeming to stretch forever into the distance, and savage, dark-skinned people who could not be the same as the races inhabiting the civilized world. Thus, Cacimar concludes, the lands to the east are not synonyomous with the American continent, but are an entirely New World altogether, holding unfathomable wonders awaiting discovery.
 * Beothuk: We send 4,000 soldiers to our allies thule to help them in their war efforts.meanwhile the army sees a further expansion as more are needed in beothukland which is expanding slowly butsteadily.emigration to our colonies is supported.
 * Great Sioux Empire: Having routed the Cahokians and the Iowans at Maxúshga, the Iowans are ripe for new lands. Having defeated them thoroughly, the Great Sioux empire decidely annexes Iowa into our glorious hegemony. Troops are stationed in the land ready to put down any revolt they may attempt. With the war finally over the army returns home and Ohitekeah is celebrated as a hero and is offered a daughter of the Tȟáŋkanačá. However near the end of the 3rd year Tȟáŋkanačá Sintemaza passes away leaving the throne to his son by his 4th wife Chankoowashtay, having ascended the throne he takes to wife a daughter of each of the chieftains. The growth of the capital city on Mni sota meeting continues with it growing to 25k people and becoming a full on city at this point. Chankoowashtay begins to sponsor trade within his nation making various roads for traders to travel on encouraging commerce and the like throughout the territory. He also begins a more heavy fortification of the border with Cahokia ready for any potential invasions. He also begins to open up trade routes between the Ojibwe and the Fox connecting them to the Gichigami trade routes. Most noticeably he begins to make us of the Mithisaka in order to conduct further long distance trade. These investments begin to see growth in various cities and towns as merchants come in to trade goods for metals found in the north of the Sioux. He also begins to outfit more Freeriders as the unit proved effective in the last war. Expanding our military even greater. Under him he also begins the sponsorship of art programs at his court beginning to attract writers, artists, and many other cultured people from surrounding nations.
 * Nitasina (Innu): The Innu's brother's call shall not go unanswered, and the Thule will be driven from their lands. Innu's longtime ally against the Inuits cannot and will not fall. Therefore, 8,000 troops are sent to the border of the Thule and occupied Naskapi lands, while 2,000 patrol the coastal regions against the Beothuk. In 1500, war is declared, marking the Innu involvement in the First Northern War. The eastern Cree are requested to unite and form a union with Nitasina, with Nipi Atshak citing the similar culture (the main difference is environment, but the eastern Cree live in a similar environment to the Innus), language (Algonquin), and threat (Thule) [Mod Response Needed]. Naskapi is also asked to unite with Nitasina for many of the same reasons, if their country is liberated [Mod Response Needed]. The eight thousand troops on the border are instructed to catch the Thule soldiers off guard while they are distracted in the west, and capture as much land as possible before holding the line when the Thule arrive [War Algo Needed]. A thousand additional troops land in northern Beothuk lands to try and secure a beach head near OTL Flower's Cove to attempt to catch the Beothuk when their not ready after sending the majority of their army to the Thule [War Algo Needed]. Notiskuan (Anticosti), Takuaikan Utenau (Havre-Saint-Pierre), and Pessamu (Pessamit) continue developing rapidly as the large cities of Nitasina, especially Notiskuan. Exploration is halted in tshishtashkamik (Europe), as all funds are put into the wars.
 * Thule Empire: The Thule Empire continues to prosper under the reign of King Tulugaak. A new colony is founded in the lands of Napattumik, called Mitsigak (derived from the Thule words loosely meaning "the meadow beside the ridge) (lit: plain beside the mountain), a translation of the native name). Meanwhile, the tiny islands associated with the Isle of Mull and the Isle of Colonsay are claimed, and New Nunavut expands outwards onto the OTL Isle of Islay. A new settlement on Islay is built, called Iviukittak (derived from the Thule words meaning "green island"). In Innagidluk, a fort is built to protect the settlers from attacks by both the Kalaatun and any would-be colonizers who would also dare take the Hebrides. King Tulugaak responds to the incoming threat by sending his own troops over. Reinforcements are sent to the troops. He sends an army of 8,000 to battle the Cree and Innu forces. The amounts of each type of unit are similar proportionally to the army proportions during the invasion of Naskapi. Meanwhile, a fleet of 20 ships is sent to aid the Beothuk against the Innu invaders. (MOD ALGO NEEDED) King Tulugaak proposes to marry his son, Prince Kumaglak, to a suitable bride from the Beothuk royalty. He seeks to strengthen the alliance. (BEOTHUK RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Guarani Empire: The Empire would refuse the Charrúa offer of tribute. Instead the army would keep on going and the Emperor would demand their full subjulgation under the Imperial Guarani Banners, assuring that if they surrender the Charrúa nobles and people would be preserved and not be harmed or persecuted (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED). In order to make the Charrúa accept our terms the campaign in their lands would press down, with the enemy army utterly defeated in previous confrontation siege would be brought upon their remaining major strongholds and capital with the new cannons being used to bombard their fortifications. While the Great Emperor is out in his campaign he would seek to stay updated about the ongoings in his court, with messangers arriving weekly. Arandikatu would eventually hear of poor admnistration and rumours of corruption by part of the regent nobles governing in his stead, with many supposedly neglecting duties and trying to benefit themselves while the monarch is away. Gravely angered by this discovery the Emperor would decide to reform the admnistration of his realm once he returned from the campaign, he would start placing learned bureaucrats to perform state admnistrative roles.
 * Tarascan State: After our defeat in Colliman, we have decided not to wage any more wars of expansion until our army grows stronger. To achieve our goal, we shall continue to upgrade our firearms. To help this initiative, we will build a university in Tzintzuntzan. This university has attracted many intellectuals to the Royal Court. We will create military academies in multiple cities across our empire to create a better trained army. We will build aqueducts to help combat drought in some vital areas of the Empire. We hope to ally ourselves with the Maya and the Boriken nations.


 * Tawantinsuyu: Sapa Inca Ccapac continues his reign, proving to be a strong ruler. The two researchers/explorers return from their expedition, ignoring the mayans demand for cottom and other resources and safely return. They present their findings and info picked up on the writing systems of the Aztec, Mayan, and Salish, which the emperor takes interest in, he and other officials and linguistic experts begin working on a new writing system for the Quechua language. The empire continues to thrive. Agriculture continues to be developed and promoted with new ideas to improve agricultural practices being developed, terraforming the sides of hills also continues. Enemies of the emperor continue to rounded up and executed. Newly conquered territories continue to be integrated into the empire with Incan customs and stuff being introduced. The Sapa Inca gears of the recent discovery of a new land mass in the east and is intrigued, though unable to send his own expedition east due to the location of the empire, he decides to try his luck by going west and gathers a team of the best explorers and naval navigators in the empire, a couple of mighty ships and the expedition is set to launch by next year. Expansion of the city of Quito continues and much wealth comes from the city. The inca’s non-market economy continues to prosper as the system of cooperatives proves superior. Ccapac begins to invest large amounts of his personal wealth into the arts and scientific research, building science centers and museums so artists can show off their art. The “highway” system is further expanded allowing the Empire to become the most well connected nation in the known world, allowing resources, messengers, and soldiers to quickly move across the country. We Send diplomats to the Aztec Empire offering to establish full relations (YCASTO RESPONSE). We send a message to the Muisca nation to our north, demanding they surrender their sovereignty and become part of the empire, if they do so their ruler will remain in charge but as a local government but amass large amounts of wealth and glory, the muisca people hold also gain access to the vast technology we posses and our knowledge. Refusing this offer will result in war and utter destruction of your nation’s infrastructure and iron fisted rule of the region. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED!).
 * Okimate of Roanoke: The Roanoke People live under an Okimate (Okima meaning 'chief' in Algonquin) centered in the Central Outer Banks. The Roanoke are a vibrant community of various different Algonquian ethnic groups. Though they hold much territory along the banks of the Roanoke River, their home has historically been recognized as Roanoke Island. Its capital, Kurawotan (Eng. Croatoan, meaning 'council town'), which is located roughly near the location of OTL Wanchese. This Croatoan is not to be confused with the OTL 'Croatoan' on Cape Hatteras, though this area is an important city to the Roanoke. Though Roanoke is nominally a merchant republic administered by an elected official, the military holds the true power in Roanoke, as is the case in several other states along the Outer Banks. The military leader of the nation is known as the Okima. These states, which share an ethnic and geographic identity with Chowanoke, were once all part of a number of various states throughout history that have risen and fallen throughout time. Roanoke currently holds naval power over much of the Albemarle Sound, and their fleets of longships are frequently hired throughout the various Algonquin and Tuscaroan tribes of the Outer Banks. They do, however, frequently clash with the Chowanoke and Weapemeoc. Due to the close proximity of both Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, there is much strife, though this does also result in dialogue between the two groups, which in-turn has allowed for a great network of inland trade. Currently, the reigning Okima is Machk Wisaw, who has held his office for 40 years. The Menatona (elected leader - literaly, 'one who listens well') is Paquiwoc Etlelooaat, who has been a rising star in Roanoke politics. The son of a Tuscaroan-speaking father and an Algonquian-speaking mother, Etlelooaat's ancestry is traced matrilineally, as is the custom in Roanoke. As Chesepeake's situation becomes increasingly desperate, the War Council elects to cease its offensive. Honoring the decision, Roanoke ceases its assault. Powhattan later takes the capital of Chesapeake, again sparking worry in Roanoke of Powhattan growing too strong. However, it becomes clear that peace, at least for now, is necessary. Roanoke allows Powhattan to annex Chesapeake, but lays claim to the territory it seized; namely the Tidewater region up to Virginia Beach. The marriage between Weapemeoc and Roanoke bears fruit this year, and Makkitotosimew gives birth to three children between 1500 - 1505, two of whom are females that can carry on the Paquiwoc dynasty. Makkitotosimew accepts the Powhattan invitation. She brings with her an exotic Venus fly-trap and plenty of Roanoke's finest Black Drink, along with some of Roanoke's finest caught fish of 1500. She wishes to extend trade deals to Powhattan, yet is weary of a Chesapeake uprising, again negotiating for the Okima's claim to Tidewater and OTL Virginia Beach. Back in the Outer Banks, trade swells as Roanoke's trade rival falls to the wayside. This prosperity encourages the Okimate to establish several more trade routes through the Inner Banks and down the Carolinian Shore. The Roanoke act as a middle ground between the lumber-producing nations to the north and the bountiful islands to the south. Exclusive trade deals with the Ayiti are proposed, which would see both markets swell with coveted items, as are deals with nations along the Georgian and Floridian coasts.
 * Sun Kingdom of Boriken: With the fortunate declaration of war made by the Arawak against the nation's rival, the caribs, provides an opportunity for expansion.King Maní believes to see it fit that the kingdom should involve itself within the conflict and as a result, 10,000 men are readied onto ships in order to lead invasions of the Caribs many islands in order to overwhelm them by stretching out their forces. In the meantime Kartakarina, the flagship of the Sun Kingdom's navy including 24 other ships of the navy are sent to instate a blockade to cut off supplies. As Ixponia is seen as a region to expand in, the first dozen move over. With the great relation set up prior to expansion, hanaphat is set up to be a small settlement with the main focus being upon taking over the region. Translation between the people of Ixponia see some progress although gradual. The Inca are reached as a new passage is discovered rather than relying on travel by land resulting in the drive for trade through the newly discovered shipping lane resulting in speedy travel. King Maní now experiencing his first war as leader contacts Ayiti for support with supplies and improvement of relations.


 * Plains Cree Confederation: Due to increased pressure on the villages to fulfill tribute requirements, villages begin to organize annual or semi-annual "round-ups" of bison instead of organizing sporadic, small-scale hunting expeditions. Due to the scale of these activities, the entire village usually participates; with men locating and mustering the buffalo herds, while the women being responsible for the processing of hide, meat, and fat (as well as cleaning the furs). The surplus is used by the village to manufacture household goods, or traded to merchants for profit. Similarly, many villages start to grow grain not only for subsistence but to provide fodder to the bison herds; while the men conduct periodic checkups to tend to injured livestock and assist in births. The transition to mixed agriculture, from subsistence-level horticulture/pastoralism, continues. Meanwhile, in the Three Cities, more workshops are built due to a sudden surge of raw materials allowing the heightened production of luxury garments, leatherware (footwear, bags, fashion accessories), and tallow-based products such as fuel, cooking oil and to a lesser extent, soaps and ointments. These manufactures are both consumed by the urban elite, and also exported to foreign markets. Minor exports are paper, timber, and apicultural products. Supreme Chief Asinīyeo begins a short tour of the Turtle Island, with the intent of reviewing foreign institutions in hopes of replicating them domestically, as well as gaining insight into the production of gunpowder weapons such as cannons and the arquebus – weapons which have been acquired through trade, yet continue to mystify the Cree. With the discretion of the Grand Council, he designates his mother as the provisional Supreme Chief. He visits the Sioux, Cahokia, and reaches as far east as the Delaware and Chesapeake before returning. Upon returning, he implements four major reforms. He vastly-expands the criminal code (though there is still no civil code), with the maximum punishment being banishment from Cree lands. He codifies laws on the ownership of property and inheritance. Due to the matrilineal nature of Cree society, only females could inherit unless explicitly-stated in a written will (which is rare, given the vast majority of the villages being almost entirely illiterate). While everyone is granted the right to own property, it has little effect on village relations, as many villagers decide to cultivate their crops as a joint-enterprise with their kinsmen – dividing the produce equally between the participating households. Finally, Supreme Chief Asinīyeo mandates the adoption of last names to help enforce the collection of tribute and census data. All individuals will have two names in addition to their personal name – a matronymic name, and a clan name (based on their founder or the surrounding place). Due to many clans tracing their lineage to the same mythical figures, they are distinguished by an additional toponymic name.

1505-1510
'''Itzcoatl of Cholula is favorable to the compromise of the Tlatoani of Mexico, and his fellow clerics who are of moderate opinion likewise concede. However, a more radical faction led by a charismatic artisan named Guatemoc continue in a far less prominent, but more violent fashion. Guatemoc considers the religion controlled by the central government to be corrupt and calls for its general de-centralization.'''

'''Across the western continents, descendents of bison which have evolved into their own separate breed of bovids are colloquially called “cows” and serve as a common source of milk and protein. Similar bovids found by settlers in the New World are generally found to be leaner and more feral.'''

'''The invasion of the nation of Nicarao by the nation of Miskito results in a Miskito victory. The nation of Miskito suffers 4,100 casualties, while the nation of Nicarao suffers 8,950 casualties.'''

'''The Innu-Naskapi defense against the Thule and Beothuk results in a Thule victory. The Innu suffer 2,390 casualties, the Naspaki suffer 6,580 casualties, the Thule suffer 2,870 casualties, and the Beothuk suffer 2,010 casualties. '''

'''The Muisca wholeheartedly reject the demands from the Inca Empire, and instead seek alliances with the other nations of the northern coast. '''

'''After several minor battles around the Charrúa capital, the nation’s nobility elects to surrender to the invading Guarani Empire, assuming that the Guarani do not harm the nation’s people. '''

'''In the newly discovered eastern lands, ships arrive from Powhatan to the formally Chesapeake colony established in the Gaul region, but discover the colony mysteriously abandoned. All of the city’s inhabitants are missing without a trace, and the colony is mostly disassembled. On a single tree near the settlement, the word “Boi” is discovered carved on the side. Elsewhere, the Galician colony likewise faces numerous native attacks, which diminish the colony’s population significantly. In the south the Lenni Lenape colony at Langundowi is completely razed. '''

'''The Aztec attack against the nation of Tlaxcala results in a decisive Aztec victory, with the Aztecs taking the titular city. The Aztecs suffer 21,480 casualties, while the defenders suffer a total of 30,010 casualties, as well as numerous civilian deaths. '''


 * Miskito: after the conquest king Bolanos is beloved, in 1508 he opened up the Bolanos Unisversity but the day later he was annuced dead from an unknown disease. After 12 years of reign he had left the earth. His son Bolanos was elected Bolanos II. He has got plans to settle Africa. In 1510 a group of 1000 settlers tried to find Africa (Mod Response Needed).
 * Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan: Pleased with the diplomacy of Makkitotosimew, the Ogima proceeds to plant a garden of Venus Flytraps around the royal residence in Werowocomoco. Knowing the point of contention to Ronoake's claim to Virginia Beach, Wahunsunacock considers the possibility of selling disputed land to the Okimate, as it is not a territory of much value to Powhatan. However, for now he decides to hold on to the territory as a possible bargaining tool in a future date. Forts and defenses are built up along the Potomac River, seeing the wide expanse of water as a perfect natural defense. Similarly, many outposts and towers are constructed along the coast of the Chesapeake Bay, aiding for more expanse of freshwater navy. The Grand Ogiamate declares war on Piscatawy, and closes in the navy to bombard their capital from the coast followed by invasion. The Piscatawy Weroancanate has always been rightfully part of the Powhatan, but had broken free as de-facto independent a few decades ago. Thus, this is not a war of expansion but merely reclamation of lost territory. A strikeforce of 20,000 troops, armed with aquabuses, halberds, and siege cannons, pushes up the coast in support of the navy to besiege the enemy capital by land. These are transported quickly to the battle site by Dragoons, supported by saber-carrying skirmishers. The Powhatan supports a far larger military relative to its population, but for this campaign the majority of soldiers are kept back as reserves and defenses. In order to strengthen our alliance with Delaware, the Ogima offers his eldest daughter, a savvy business administrator, in marriage to their ruler. In the far east, The colony of Lustitania continues to expand inland, taking claim over all of OTL Galicia. The Gallic disaster causes great distress for the Ogiamate, and generally they decide to abandon colonization in that region of Gaul completely. Instead, colonization is push much further north, owing to a recent discovery of a second island by the explorer Yaroke. This new colony, supported by fortifications on the channel islands, is established at a settlement called New Werowocomoco (OTL Exeter), and the colony itself called New Powhatan.
 * Assyrian Empire: The Assyrians continue to develop the irrigation canals within their lands, with the grain harvest from the previous five years increased significantly under Eshaya's direction. The great road connecting Nineveh, Nimrud, and Assur is expanded to help facilitate increasing trade between the three major cities of the kingdom. A new road is build leading from Assur to the ancient river port of Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, and will connect to the neighboring cities of Ekallati and Turshan, linking them to the trading network of the core cities. The new road is completed within two years by the Assyrian army and conscripted labor from the countryside, allowing for a flow of goods and manpower into the interior of the kingdom. With the success of the new road, nearly all of the major cities of Assyria located along the Euphrates River are connected to one another, and thus the power of the king in Nineveh. Cattle, grain, slaves, metal goods, and merchants are able to move through the primary urban centers of Assyria, expanding the general wealth and prosperity of the kingdom. With this information, King Eshaya sponsors the construction of a second roadway, leading from Assur to the recently conquered city of Anat along the Tigris. This decision comes as plans for the expansion of the kingdom are finalized by King Eshaya and his generals, who prepare for their next war. In following with the traditions of the kings of Mesopotamia, King Eshaya begins his annual campaigning following the harvest season. Approximately 25,000 soldiers are raised from all of the major cities of Assyria, and mobilized outside of Nineveh for the new war. Eshaya's army marches into the southwest, laying siege to the cities of Mari, Terqa, Hindanu, and Tuttul in the far west. As has been his way since taking the throne, Eshaya offers peace and freedom to all those who convert to Christianity, and vows to protect them from those who would make them slaves or offer them up to the pagan Mesopotamian gods of the past. Seeking liberation from the human sacrifices to the cruel deities Baal, Marduk, and, Nergal, many of the newly conquered peoples readily convert to Christianity in mass baptisms in the Tigris. Churches are constructed throughout the new lands, and priests resettled to look after their new flocks. Eshaya and his troops return home following the campaigns, and new garrisons are constructed throughout the conquered lands in the southwest. The resettlement of Assyrian citizens takes place, with more than 10,000 Aramaic-speaking individuals instructed to move into the new lands and to take up residence in the cities there. Queen Mariam gives birth to two sons, one in 1506 who is christened Tuviya, and the other in 1508 christened Samal. The queen takes her children to Babylon to visit their grandfather, and introduce the new children to him. While in the city, Mariam spends time with her father, explaining her faith to him and instructing him on the doctrines of Christianity and why she converted. She seeks to convince him to convert to the religion, pointing to the example of her husband and how Christianity made him a softer and more gentle man who through his devotion seeks to protect his people in the name of God and Jesus Christ. Her father states that he will consider his daughter's offer (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED), and bids both her and his grandchilden farewell as they return to Nineveh. The chief ministers of King Eshaya's court present to him plans for the expansion of the city, with the construction of a great cathredal and gardens at its center, along with a new palace that will highlight the role of Christianity in the monarchy of Assyria. The city extension will feature internal plumbing, wide avenues for residents, more than fifty churches for worship, and enough housing to accomadate approximately 100,000 individuals with time. Eshaya signs off on the planned extension, and the work of organizing the labor and resources for the construction project begins.


 * Tawantinsuyu: We declare war on the Kuna and Tairona and mobilize the troops. Incan troops march towards the north via the quick and easy road system we have laid out. Once they get to the north they quickly grab weapons, food, water, ammunition, and some armor and march towards the border. General Atoc is put in charge on the invasions. We send a group of soldiers to head towards the capitals of both nations’ capitals and to kill and destroy anything that gets in their way, while he sends two other groups for each nation to take other key points of the nations and to cut off possible supply lines. Sapa Inca Ccapac calls all the men in the empire to arms in order to crush the Kuna and Tairona. Machu Picchu is built upon with a section added that is dedicated to all the past rulers of the empire. Terraforming of the mountain sides continue in order to make it more suitable for agriculture. The Incan nobility, which are made up of the direct families of former Sapa Incas, continue to support Ccapac’s rule and support his war against the Muisca. Inca Central planning continues with economic activity being centered around the cities of Quito and Cuzco. We once again send a delegation to the Aztec Empire offering to establish full diplomatic relations (YCASTO RESPONSE NEEDED). The Incan high command gives the okay for Incan forces to pillage and burn Muisca settlements and farms. The naval expedition to find possible land in the west is launched under the command of famous explorer Qexa. The new Quechua writing system is introduced, it is based off a character writing system with the characters being based around the geography of the empire, it is immedietly introduces to the empire’s curriculum and must be taught, though quipu is still used and encouraged by the government.
 * Aztec Empire: The delegation from the Inca is welcomed with open arms and we apologize for the recent delay because of internal and external tensions. Trade relations are set up immediately. With the recent victory in Tlaxcala, the army advances further into Tlaxcala lands and tries to secure previously captured territorry. The army consists of footsoldiers and cavalry, supported by archery. The elite forces, called Cuachicqueh are supporting them as well. With Moctezuma II and Itzcoatl having solved the first major schism in the "Compromise of Tezcoco", the Hueyi Tlatoani expresses anger and distrust in the reformation. The dissolution of the centralization of the faith would not only be an inherent threat to the peace in the empire, but also heresy considering it is already written down and carved into temple walls that the emperor is the high priest to the god Huitzilapochtli. Huitzilapochtli is one of the central figures in the Aztec faith. The extreme reformists are called to become more moderate and are invited to a discourse in a similar manner like three years before (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE), SECRET To ensure that the movement does not get out of control, the Tlatoaque in the affected regions are called to crack down any Cuatemocist rebellion with full force. In reward, they would be granted favorable policies from the emperor SECRET END Since the centralized faith is seen as corrupted and decadent, Mctezuma II promises to make the priest-class more autonomous, yet the priest will be educated and prepared at universities administerd by the central government, to prevent further rebellion. A complete conversion to a laymans-religion would be heresy and ignorant towards the traditions of the religion, where the centralization adn participation of nobles is essential. A captain named Acolmitzitl travels once again to Tlaloctetl (OTL Brittanny) to claim the region in the name of the Aztecs. He takes a few soldiers, five ships and some settlers with him and starts his journey from Ayahuacan in 1508. He lands at an estuary on the southwestern side of the peninsula (OTL Locmiquélic) in the summer of this year. The region is discribed as rocky, windy and cold. Most of the land is either forest or full of hollows on which cattle grazes. It took over a month until the new colony was found by local fishermen. They are discribed as tall, having beards and light skin and eyes. Despite of their physcal traits, they do not seem hostile, living off fishing and herding animals and having little interest in war or conflict. The leadership of the colony visits a local village, trying to make contact (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). 
 * Beothuk: We send 2,000 soldiers to help our ally Thule while also expanding our settlement in Beothukland. We send an expedition towards the landmass near Beothukland (OTL England)
 * Natchez: The previous Great Sun (paramount chief), previously known as Flying Moon, dies and is replaced by his nephew (as is the custom of the Natchez realm), known as Spirited Wolf, who becomes the new Great Sun. As is also custom, ritual sacrifice of the deceased Great Sun's wives takes place. This is a time of great reflection among the Natchez people, as Spirited Wolf is known for his strong will, ability to lead, and military prowess. The Great Sun orders an increase in agricultural production of corn, beans, and squash - the Natchez's staples. Meanwhile, he organizes a raiding party into the Acolapissa lands, which control part of the river delta. Aimed at improving the martial ability of his warriors, the Great Sun announces a war on the Acolapissa. The sea navy of the Natchez sails around to mouth of the great river (OTL Mississippi River), blockading the enemy nation. Using the knowledge acquired from the earlier raiding party, the military moves on the villages in the outskirts of the Acolapissa realm.
 * Guarani Empire: Following the conquest of the Charrúa Nation the Guarani would keep to their promise, not sacking the surrendered settlements or persecuting the locals. 10,000 Soldiers would be stationed in the new land to prevent rebellion. State authority would be established in the region which becomes a new province of the Empire, local nobles would not be executed or exiled but would become powerless as local governance is passed over to bureaucrats on the lines of the new reforms of the Emperor. Arandikatu would return to Guarani with his army after the sucessfull campaign, the Imperial Army would enter the Imperial Capital in triumph as great celebrations are held for an entire week honouring the Emperor and the good omens of the Gods. Also serving as a test ground for the recently introduced gunpowder technology, the Expedition south would have prooved the efficiency of those weaponary and would lead to further development and adoption of said. The Emperor would continue with his administrative reforms, deciding to found a large and ambitious university in the capital to replace the smaller institutions in the country. This university would begin construction in 1507 and would be made to contain all the traditional faculties of arts, theology and medicine but would be focused on the study of law as a way to expand the class of learned bureaucrats. The building would also serve as a display of prestige, hosting the Emperor´s art collection.
 * Thule Empire: With the clashes against the Naskapi, Innu, and Cree concluding in Thule victory, the reputation of King Tulugaak in Thule history is cemented. Following the recent clashes over the Naskapi territory, King Tulugaak, fearing a stalemate if the war continues, sues for peace with the Innu. The terms of the treaty are that the Thule completely annex Naskapi and the Innu and Cree pay war reparations. However, the Innu can take any Naskapi migrants who choose to migrate out. (INNU RESPONSE NEEDED) King Tulugaak also proposes marrying his son, Prince Kumaglak, to a Beothuk princess, hoping to cement the Beothuk-Thule alliance. (BEOTHUK RESPONSE NEEDED) Meanwhile, Thule expansion in the Old World continues. The colony of New Nunavut expands to cover the entirety of the Hebrides. Meanwhile, the colony of Napattumik expands to cover the coastline of the Oslofjord and to the mouth of the Glomma River. Forts are built in the settlements of Mitsigak and Iviukittak. In Innagidluk, a granary is built. Settlers are sent to Iceland, New Nunavut, and Napattumik to exert Thule control over said areas. A fleet of explorers is sent to explore the southwest British coastline and the shores of Northern Europe.
 * Okimate of Roanoke: The Roanoke People live under an Okimate (Okima meaning 'chief' in Algonquin) centered in the Central Outer Banks. The Roanoke are a vibrant community of various different Algonquian ethnic groups. Though they hold much territory along the banks of the Roanoke River, their home has historically been recognized as Roanoke Island. Its capital, Kurawotan (Eng. Croatoan, meaning 'council town'), which is located roughly near the location of OTL Wanchese. This Croatoan is not to be confused with the OTL 'Croatoan' on Cape Hatteras, though this area is an important city to the Roanoke. Though Roanoke is nominally a merchant republic administered by an elected official, the military holds the true power in Roanoke, as is the case in several other states along the Outer Banks. The military leader of the nation is known as the Okima. These states, which share an ethnic and geographic identity with Chowanoke, were once all part of a number of various states throughout history that have risen and fallen throughout time. Roanoke currently holds naval power over much of the Albemarle Sound, and their fleets of longships are frequently hired throughout the various Algonquin and Tuscaroan tribes of the Outer Banks. They do, however, frequently clash with the Chowanoke and Weapemeoc. Due to the close proximity of both Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, there is much strife, though this does also result in dialogue between the two groups, which in-turn has allowed for a great network of inland trade. Currently, the reigning Okima is Machk Wisaw, who has held his office for 40 years. The Menatona (elected leader - literaly, 'one who listens well') is Paquiwoc Etlelooaat, who has been a rising star in Roanoke politics. The son of a Tuscaroan-speaking father and an Algonquian-speaking mother, Etlelooaat's ancestry is traced matrilineally, as is the custom in Roanoke. Powhattan's refusal to acknowledge the claims of Roanoke strains diplomatic relations and Roanoke refuses to move its troops from the area. Heavy fortifications are made along the beach, with several key points and temporary camps being constructed throughout the Tidewater region, especially along the North Landing River. Okima Machk declares this river to be the border between Powhattan and Roanoke, with the former Chesepeake city borders being honored. He announces that this hard border will secure lasting cordial relations between Roanoke and their new neighbors. A council is held in Croatoan this year, with representatives from those of other states that aided Roanoke in its last war against the Chesepeake invited. With the Powhattan now attacking another nation, it is clear that the region is facing severe political instability and must adapt to survive. Therefore, the League of Oskan - a coalition of the tribes with which Roanoke fought against Chesepeake - is proposed, to protect the Outer Banks. They attempt to secure this legitimacy via political marriages with Makkitotosimew's female child - to Chowanoke - and the male to Pasquotank (MOD RESPONSE REQUESTED)​​​​​.
 * Muskogee: Mekko Estekene, spurred by gaining strength against our stronger northern neighbors the Owvlane and inspired by stories of wealth in the Holy Western Empire, comissions the explorer Hecetv to set sail and find a direct trade route to the Holy Western Empire. A huge current from the Gulf Stream brings him up north before being brought back down south, the explorer Hecetv lands on an island  he calls the Hvsaklatkv (meaning west, OTL Tenerife) after the Holy Western Empire and establishes a small settlement called Hvsaklatkveste (Western people), denoting the life on the island on the coast of the island for future expeditions (in OTL Santa Cruz de Tenerife.) In the second part of the expedition, Hecetv travels south, following the current finds a group of islands with beautiful green waters, naming the islands Owvlane (watergreen), being so enthralled with the islands that they settle there, and naming the settlement they established Heruse (meaning pretty, in OTL Praria), marking its beauty. The colonizers are happy that no one else is on the island, that they are the only ones there, making Owvlane a true new home for the Muskogee, while Hvsalakveste shall be used as a trading port
 * Recognizing the importance of having close friends in the region, the new Great Sun of Natchez offers the Muskogee an alliance and the hand of his daughter in marriage for a Muskogee nobleman.
 * We accept the Great Sun's daughter's hand in marriage and the alliance offer of the Natchez.


 * Plains Cree Confederacy: Supreme Chief Asinīyeo establishes the first arsenal, as well as constructs a network of state-owned foundries within the Three Cities. All of these sites are placed under the control of the Board of Finance. In addition to bows, arrows, and melee weapons, the former produces a small number of gunpowder weapons – such as small cannons and arquebuses. However, the High Chiefs still hold the bow in higher regard, due to its higher accuracy and firing rate, as well as its suitability for horseback warfare. The Supreme Chief also pioneers the introduction of the "open range system", with each village having a designated range distinct from farmed or residential land, where the bison are allowed to graze with minimal interference. The villagers, however, are allowed to visit the herds for period checkups/delivering of fodder, and organizing small-scale hunting expeditions. However, large-scale round-ups would only occur on an annual or semi-annual basis. While a portion of this would be given to the Three Cities per tribute obligations, the surplus could be processed and turned into household goods or manufactures for trade. The country continues to grow wealthy off the export of furs, leatherware, tallow-based products, and cured meat. The transition to mixed agriculture from subsistence-level horticulture/pastoralism continues, triggering a population boom. Iron plows begin to be used in increasing numbers, as are threshing machines, hand-driven rotary mills, and horse mills.
 * League of Mayapan: A second expedition is sent [in 1501] to the Mauritanian coast when the first one returns home. A small settlement is madenear OTL Nouadhibou in order to adapt to the new climate. We notice new creatures that are different than we would see in the Maya homeland. Chichen Itza competes with Mayapan for population. All of a sudden, the king from a land close to us [Miskito] requests an alliance. We accept without hesitation.

1510-1515
'A smallpox outbreak occurs in the Iberian region, devastating the native population of the region. After the Lenni Lenape attack occurs against the Lusitani, the Lusitanian people are particularly devastated, with a large portion of its population dying. '

'The Miskito nation’s expedition to the east successfully makes landfall, however, due to poor planning and an outbreak of disease, the colony collapses within a year. A few hundred people are killed, while the rest choose to travel back to Miskito. '

'The invasion of Piscataway by the nation of Powhatan results in a decisive Powhatan victory. The nation of Powhatan suffers 4,390 casualties, while the nation of Piscataway suffers 10,980 casualties. '

'The invasion of Mattabesset by the Lenni Lenape results in a decisive Lenape victory. The Lenape suffer 4,980 casualties, while the defenders suffer 8,490 casualties. Elsewhere, the Lenape invasion of the Lusitanians results in a Lenape victory. The Lenape suffer 1,010 casualties, and their native allies suffer 3,920 casualties, while the Lusitanians suffer tens of thousands of deaths, including civilian casualties. '

'The nations of Chowanoke and Pasquotank accept the proposed royal marriages with the nation of Roanoke, and the nations of Chowanoke, Pasquotank, and Weapemeoc accept the offer to join the League of Oskan. Independently, several of these nations send aid to the nation of Piscataway, along with the nation of Nottoway. '

'The Assyrian campaign in the west experiences numerous difficulties, but leads to the capture of the cities of Mari and Terqa. Initially, the Assyrians suffer 5,910 casualties, while inflicting heavy 10,100 casualties on the natives of the region. During this campaign the nearby nation of Mitanni sends extensive aid to Mari, and are later joined by their western neighbors when Tuttul is attacked. As a result, the Assyrians are decisively defeated at Tuttul, with the Assyrians suffering 8,810 casualties, the Mitanni suffering 1,340 casualties, and the Mitanni allies suffering 2,020 casualties. '

'The Natchez invasion of Acolapissa results in a decisive victory for Natchez. The attackers suffer 3,010 casualties, while the defenders suffer 6,580 casualties. '

'The Innu-Cree invasion of Naskapi results in a stalemate. Initially the Innu are successful, but during the Battle of Whapmagoostui, the King of the Eastern Cree is killed. This leads to the Innu being pushed back, and with the throne of the Eastern Cree now contested. The leader of the Innu holds a claim to the region, which could possibly lead to a union of the two states, while pro-Thule members of the court hope that the Innu will be prevented from ascending to the throne, and instead support a claimant named Penashue. The Innu suffer 1,980 casualties, the Cree suffer 2,450 casualties, the Beothuk suffer 900 casualties, and the Thule suffer 3,080 casualties.'

'The Cuatemocists do not accept the offer by the Tlatoani. However, instead of rebelling most of the leaders leave the nation and migrate to neighboring states of Michoacan and Tlaxcala.'

'The “Cathedral” of Nineveh collapses after its construction, tragically killing the King Eshaya and sixteen others. With his immediate successors as the young children of Mariam, this causes some instability in the kingdom. The recently-vassalized cities by the seasonal campaigns of the empire attempt to throw off the yolk. In Mari, the Aramaic migrants into the region fall under the banner of Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu, a pagan military leader attempting to usurp the government in Nineveh for himself. Mariam’s father in Babylon, although respectfully declining the offer to Christianity, nonetheless offers to act as guardian for the young heirs to the kingdom, and similarly other relatives of the late king’s in-laws seek their own influence in Assyria.'
 * Arawak Empire: After the successful conquest of Kalinago, the territory is annexed as the 7th Qheldar of the Empire. After the death of the previous emperor, the six Arc’Qheldar meet in the capital city of Ido’arawak to decide on a new Emperor, as well as the new Arc’Qheldar to rule Kalinago. The Qheldar decide to elevate Qhel’Ish’Neesym to the position, succeeding his late uncle. The young Emperor immediately sets to work. One of the first priorities is to improve the links the seven major cities in Arawak (The capital of each Qheldar, as well as the capital city itself) together. Together, these cities account for roughly two of the eight million people who live under Arawak rule, and while roads already exist, they begin to be vastly improved. In addition to providing easy transport across his vast dominion, Qhel’Ish’Neesym plans for the roads to be used for easy military transport, and as such forts are built roughly every 30 miles along them. As another project, the deeply religious Emperor begin to further spread the religion of Qeht’idol, primarily by making ceremonies a larger part of government and public business, and by funding major temples in most Arawak settlements. Hoping to expand the cultural footprint of his realm, Qhel’Ish’Neesym sends Qeht’idol missionaries to nearby nations, especially Kalinago and Palicur. ‘’’Building off our previous expedition, a force of Arawakans is sent to the previously discovered new world’’’, landing and starting a small settlement in a place quickly dubbed Alaquoia (EXACT SITE IS OTL ACCRA). With the conquest of Kalingo, the new Emperor also begins to invest heavily in upgrading the nation's already poweful navy, hoping to complete as many as 150 state-of-the-art ships (to a total of 300), as well as numerous miscellaneous smaller ships.
 * Assyrian Empire: Loyalists of the late-king Eshaya gather to bury him in a tomb outside of Nineveh. Many mourn the loss of their king and his attempts at improving the lives of his subjects, and seek to complete Eshaya's works throughout the kingdom. Some within the king's inner circle investigate the collapse of the cathedral, seeking to determine the cause of structual failure. Having had experience building other massive works such as the ziggurats, temples, and great palaces of Ninevah, Assur, and Nimrud, the officials are at a loss as to why a similar work failed so suddenly. One of the officials, a court scribe from the city of Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, discovers that many of the workers involved in the construction of the cathedral were pagans from the west, employed by the late king prior to his early death. The scribe reports to the regency council that many of these workers had been gathered by the priests of Baal and Ishtar in line with King Eshaya's attempts to heal the divide between between Assyrian Christians and pagans during his rule. Many of these conscripted workers are quickly rounded up by the army, and tortured to force them to reveal any foul play on their part. As expected, seeking to undermine the king and reinstate the old gods of Assyria to prominence, the priests of the old Mesopotamian deities conscripted pagan workers who produced brittle bricks and foundations for the cathedral. When Eshaya and his entourage arrived for their regular inspection of the construction work, some of the workers deliberately destroyed some of the pillars which caused the entire structure to collapse. Their planned murder of the king had been well-known to all of the pagans involved, hence the reason so many were absent at the time of the cathedral's collapse, resulting in the few fatalities at the scene. What's more is that the pagan priests had been in contact with the general Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu, who had long lamented the demand by the king that worship of the old gods be restricted outside of the urban centers, and the ban on human sacrifices. He had been in the west with soldiers loyal to his cause, preparing for the offensive into Assyria's core territories. This information is revealed to the public in Nineveh and Assur by the regency council, leading to widespread outrage and rioting. Christians throughout the kingdom revolt, angered by the murder of their Christian monarch by the pagans he had not just tolerated, but protected from other other Christians in the kingdom. Believing that with the death of their king at the hands of the pagans, the truce that had been arranged by Eshaya with the pagans was now null and void. Queen Mariam returns to Nineveh to head the regency council on behalf of her eldest child Elihu, and gives her consent to the campaign to rid Assyria of its pagan population. With the blessing of the Patriarch of the East, thousands of Assyrian Christians go door to door dragging men, women, and children belonging to the old Assyrian gods from their homes, and putting them to the fire en masse. In the territories claimed by the pagans in the southwest, the Aramaic-speaking Assyrians send requests for aid to Nineveh to save them from the hands of the pagans. Seeking to Christianize the region, Eshaya elected to resettle Christian Assyrians in the newly conquered lands, and provided them with land with good soil to farm on. Angered with this, the pagans of the lands exploited the vacuum in power to assault their Christian neighbors, leading to the death of hundreds. In response to their plea, the Christian army of Assyria marches south under the leadership of King Eshaya's cousin, Hodiya, to confront Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu. Every loyal city in the core territories of Assyria contributes their full military complement, providing Hodiya with an army of approximately 18,000 men. While Mariam and the regency council stabilize the political scene in Nineveh, Hodiya moves south rapidly, pursuing the army of Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu before laying siege to his base of operations in Mari. To prevent another incursion by the Mitanni from the west, an advance force from Assyria is sent upriver to poison the wells in the region, robbing the Mitanni of freshwater and preventing them from advancing into Assyrian territory. With the Mitanni threat neutralized, Hodiya lays siege to Mari, constructing two walls surrounding the city, one to prevent people from fleeing and another to prevent raids on the Assyrian war camp. The Assyrians gather enough supplies to sustain their siege for years, and the roads built by Eshaya years before serve their role well, allowing for the rapid resupply of Assyrian forces in the region. While the bulk of his army besieges Mari, Hodiya leads the other portion into the surrounding lands, crushing all revolting pagan towns and forcing them to bend the knee once more to his household. Back in Nineveh, Mariam successfully nullifies the influence of her in-laws in the city with the support of the Christian ruling elite. She pacifies the raging Christian mobs in the kingdom and prevents the wholesale slaughter of the pagan Assyrians, though by the time she has accomplished this, many of the pagans have either fled or been killed. However, the priests of Baal and Ishtar are punished for their crimes, and the religious orders of the old Mesopotamian deities are exterminated by the Christian ruling class, solidifying the power of Christianity in the kingdom. In Babylon, Elihu grows to become a shrewd individual under the tutelage of his grandfather. Having read of the difficulties his family faced to ensure his rule, Elihu vowes to not let their efforts be in vain. With the direction of the Patriarch of the East and the king of Babylon, a suitable young girl of Christian origin is betrothed to him with the blessing of his mother. Elihu spends his time studying war and politics in the court of Babylon, and closely watches the political games and intrigue of the ruling class to learn how they seek to manipulate and outmaneuver one another for the king's favor. By the time he reaches the age of fifteen, his grandfather reports on Elihu's status to Mariam, citing his "good nature, physical prowess, devout faith," and above all, "spitting image of his late father."
 * Miskito: After the unsuccessful expedition the king decides the in 1513 some veterans from the first war and about 5,000 other would invade modern day Panama [Mod Response Needed]. Bolanos II sends the head of the Tribe leader that they conqured to the Aztec [Ycasto Response Needed].


 * Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan: After the conquest of Piscatawy, much of the local architecture and infrastructure was built up to the standards of the rest of the federation. A new university was constructed in the city of Mattawoman, to appease the intellectual elites that still influence the government. Larger building projects focus on creating forts and bridges to nearby islands in the Chesapeake Bay. Finally, Wahunsunacock continued diplomatic relations with nearby nations of Roanoke and Delaware. Powhatan sits in council with the leaders of the Outer and Inner banks states to reach a mutual accord. An offer is made to sell the land between the outer banks and Virginia Beach, and renounce all claims to the region. We further work out a pact of non aggression and neutrality with regards to the Chesapeake Bay and Delmarva peninsula. With regards to Delaware, the Powhatan coordinates a two-sided attack against the nation of Susquehannock. A military force of 20,000 troops, in the same configuration of the last campaign, moves overland supported with a navy of several dozen ships to quickly seize control over the city of Rappahannock (OTL Baltimore). In the far east, the colony of Galicia expands its claims along the northern coast. The governor Ekoya makes significant documentation of the indigenous life, especially noting the wild diversity of languages between the Lustitanian and Basque people. In New Powhatan, settlers in the region forge local trade alliances with the Britonnic people and avoid the Saxons. Primarily, they begin cultivating a new species of sheep indigenous to the new world, and export their wool back to the west for further investigation.


 * Kingdom of Ayiti: Following in the footsteps of Comerío Caguax and Loquillo Cacimar, many explorers, adventurers, and traders venture to the continent across the sea, charting the coastline and establishing outposts to trade with the natives. Information from explorers' maps and sailors' reports is consulted in the production of the first high-quality maps to accurately depict the geographical reality of the New World as a separate landmass from the Old World. On these maps, West Africa is labeled Macanike, Africa as a whole receives the romantic title Cacimare, and Europe is likewise called Comerioa. The Ayitians, already renowned for their naval tradition, are becoming the foremost cartographers in this Age of Discovery. This decade sees new advances in ship design as well, with light cargo ships, inspired by Caribbean piraua and Shinguan shore-runners, now able to spend a longer time at sea and agilely navigate the winds of the New World. Heavy ships, comparable to the carracks of OTL Europe, are built sturdier and bristling with cannon. The arrival of the Arawak on the coast of Macanike puts the Arawakans immediately at odds with the Ayitians, who have had a small but constant presence in the region since the voyage of Loquillo Cacimar. Although the Arawak settlement is located far to the east of most Ayitian trading posts and harbor sites, the perceived threat to Ayitian sovereignty and trade prompts King Guamacao to respond. He prepares a fleet of 26 ships, all equipped with cannon, to intercept Arawakan activities in the area. Commanded by the loyal admiral Aymaco, a renowned sea-warrior and personal friend of the king, the fleet reaches Macanike by the summer of 1511. Aymaco takes the Arawakan fleet by surprise, engaging them in battle off Alaquoia (MOD RESPONSE). After hours of bloody fighting on deck and at sea, the Ayitians manage to capture the Arawakan fleet with their goods. Unfortunately, a number of ships were lost on either side. It is no clean engagement, but it is a strategic victory that leaves Ayiti master of Macanike for the time being. Following the Battle of Alaquoia, Aymaco takes control of undefended Alaquoia and plants the Ayitian flag at a rise of land by the beach, claiming the land for Ayiti. Expecting retaliation by the Arawak, the naval presence in Macanike is increased. The next year, Guamacao sends one of his officials to establish relations with the local chief in Alaquoia and discourage them from trading with Ayiti's enemies. The meeting goes well, gifts are exchanged and a trade agreement is set up with the natives. The topic of a permanent settlement is also brought up, as the natives had expressed dissatisfaction with the Arawakans squatting on their land and using coercion to build their settlement. The official, in good faith, promises not to build a colony in Alaquoia, instead agreeing on a site farther west and recommending this to King Guamacao. Thankfully, the king agrees with the official's assessment and a trading post is soon constructed near OTL Cape Coast. Alaquoia remains a popular spot for Ayitian traders, but the treaty is honored and no attempts are made to settle the area.
 * The Battle of Alaquoia off the coast of Africa, in which the nation of Ayiti and Arawak engage in a naval battle, results in a victory for Ayiti. The Ayiti navy loses 5 ships and 800 men, while the Arawak navy loses 9 ships and 1,600 men.
 * Arawak Response: After the defeat, ships are send to Alaquoia until the total number of Arawakan ships is 35 (Vand won't tell me how many ships I already have there lmao). These 35 ships launch a surprise attack on the Ayati force, and are ordered to set up a stronghold on land east of the original Arakan settlement after the battle, regardless of the outcome, unless total victory is achieved in which case the original settlement will be retaken. In either case, the fleet is under orders to expand Arawakan influence in Alaquoia by creating new settlements and starting trade with the locals.


 * Nitasina (Innu is the demonym): The stalemate in the north leads to the thought that the war cannot be won, and any continuation of the war would lead to pointless casualties. Therefore, the Thule offer for peace is accepted, assuming they still want peace, and the offer is extended to the Beothuk [Thule and Beothuk Response Requested]. The tragic death of the eastern Cree king shall not be in vain, as his death shall serve a purpose; an union with one of his closest, long lasting allies and between two culturally similar peoples. Penashue's illegitimate claim to the throne is scoffed at, since only the pro-Thule members of court support him, the people who supported those who fought against us. In fact, the Thule have been the historical enemy to both states, and the Cree, Inuus, and Naskapi have been close allies to combat the threat. Why should the very people we have been fighting against for hundreds of years be on the throne? Nipi-Atshak therefore claims the throne, for the greater good of the Innu and Cree. The border is militarized to 5,000 just in case the Thule reject the peace. The rest of the military (6,000 men) and those who support Nipi-Atshak in the cree military are sent to the defecting Cree military (the military that supports Penashue) to subjugate them and take Penashue and court sympathizers as a prisoner if possible. They are told to avoid civilians as this is not an invasion but putting down a rebellion (Mod Response Requested). Court members supporting Nipi-Atshak are welcomed with open arms. Notiskuan (Anticosti), Takuaikan-Utenau (Havre-Saint-Pierre), and Pessamu (Pessamit) continue to grow as major cities in Nitasina, especially Notiskuan, located at a central location at the mouth of the Naneuepanuat (St. Lawrence River). With most of the war over, a trading post is founded on the western edge of OTL Cornwall to trade with the natives. It is named Tshissekau-Assi.
 * Aztec Empire: As the surrender of the Tlaxcala confederacy, Moctezuma II personally travels there to install a trusted nobleman from Tenochtitlan. With the first of the smaller neighbours incorporated, the military takes time to rest and switching back to normal. Trade continues, while taxes on merchant are lowered and the tributary states are provided with a proper beaurocracy, where laws are written down and right is enforced by the Tlatoque. The same is done for the central government, to which the Tlatoque have to bow, as it is directly lead by the emporor. The issues with the Cuatemocists are difficult to solve because they refuse to speak with their opponents. Another request to discuss the problems openly is made, this time with more pressure. When the Hueyi Tlatoani receives the head of a Guaymí chief as a supposed tribute or gift confuses the emperor at first, since this is a fairly uncommon thing to receive for an Aztec nobleman. He sends a diplomat to the Miskito, establishing the first relations. HE is still suspicious because of this gesture. A request to the other Nahuan (Aztec) nations is sent, to adapt the current standardized writing system to make communication easier (MOD RESPONSE). The lands in Tlaloctetl (OTL Brittany) are further discovered, the shores are mapped and the first translators are used that speak the native language called "Brezhoneg". The people there arent treated as the civilized nation the Aztecs see themselves, but they do not experience violence or excessivly aggressive behaviour. Seeing that even their lords live like Aztec landlords and not like that what the explorers would consider a nobleman. A settlement is founded near the river, to stay in contact with the homeland and also to establish trade or better tribute from local rulers. A local "Cahzique", lord, is asked who and where his enemies are and that the aztecs would aid him for a tribute. A contract is proposed as well, that he could also be put under Aztec protection if needed (MOD RESPONSE PLEASE). 
 * Beothuk: We continue to expand our settlement in beothukland but also establishing a settlement in otl wales.This area is named Acraciom land and is garrisoned by 1 000 soldiers.The king expands the army to 30 000 with the recent settlements demadning more and more soldiers.The queen gives birth to a daugther and gives her the name Hea`ther and is appointed as the heir presumtpive.We also send the Elite Royal cavalery brigade to help thule in their war,this cavalery is personally trained by the king and its sheer presence can set fear to even the hardendest enemies.
 * Salish Kingdom: King Sui'atle IV begins his reign with the construction of the walls of Dwumish. With the warband returning from Paiute lands, a campaign against Yakima is put in planning. Supply depots are constructed to ensure good supply, and a census is conducted to determine what amounts of the Salish yeomanry are skilled in the usage of the longbows, and how many lords have sufficient forces to contribute to such a campaign. Any lords who have a large amount of fighting-age men are instructed to send them to Dwuamish to be drilled in the art of spear wielding, as well as proper military cohesion. If they know how to wield the longbow, they are taught both scouting and signaling, to operate as a proper screen, in addition to regular unit training.
 * Thule Empire: King Tulugaak continues to drive the kingdom towards prosperity, even in his later years. The colonial expansion of the Thule Empire continues. The colony of New Nunavut expands onto the Kalaatunmik mainland and onto the Kintyre Peninsula. The settlement of Little Kuujjuaq is settled (OTL Campbeltown) on the mainland. A fort is built in the budding settlement. Meanwhile, the colony of Napattumik is expanded up the Glomma River and along the southern Norwegian coastline. Settlers are sent to the European colonies to assert Thule sovereignity over the lands. King Tulugaak names his eldest son, Kumaglak, the heir to the throne. A university is built in Kuujjuaq, called Tulugaak University. In it, the famous Library of Kuujjuaq is built. Meanwhile, in Mitsigak, a granary is built. The royal palace in Kuujjuaq is renovated. A trade deal is proposed with the Ayiti, offering our best trading goods to the Ayiti Empire of the south. (AYITI RESPONSE NEEDED) A trade offer and alliance is also proposed to the Powhatan. (POWHATAN RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Powhatan accepts the trade deal, and cautiously accepts the alliance
 * Ayiti agrees to the proposal presented by the Thule emissaries, eager to establish relations with the northern empire and receive the best of what they have to offer in exchange for the tropical commodities of the Caribbean.
 * Guarani Empire: By 1512 The Imperial House of Knowledge would be completed, situated in the Imperial Capital it would serve as a great state library and university. The institution would be composed of the faculties of arts, theology, medicine and law with the latter being the largest and most important. The House would also host the imperial collection of books and art with the Emperor looking to greatly expand it with national and foreign pieces. Professors would be hired from the older educational facilities from both the country and outside. Arandikatu would also thoroughly incentive enrollment among the nobility hoping to solidify the learned bureaucrat class, large noble dynasties would be mandated to send atleast some of their kin to study there, with many of the imperial family being sent. foreign students would also be allowed to enroll to cover unfilled spots. Arandikatu also institutes that after the graduation of the first generation of students all important admnistrative positions in the realm would require a degree.
 * Lenapehoking: The nation joins the Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan in their invasion of the nation of Susquehannock. Our forces consist of 15,000 infantry, 4,000 cavalry, and 50 artillery pieces, and are ordered to invade west into the center of the nation. At the same time a second force is deployed to remain near the border, guarding both from the Susquehanna and the Iroquois, should they aid their ally in the south. East of the Muhheakantuck river a puppet government is established, with a small number of soldiers guarding the region and the local government. A governor is dispatched to serve as the new ruler of the Lusitanians, and he retains a small army to pacify and settle the region. Centered at Langundowi, he established a colony consisting of all the occupied lands of the Lusitanians, except for land in the east, which is given to tribal allies of the region. An expedition is launched from Langundowi around the coast to the southern lands, but discovers a strait to the east. A trade post is established here, which later becomes a camp for Lenni Lenape traders. Later, a second expedition enters the eastern sea and explores the region.
 * Okimate of Roanoke: The Roanoke People live under an Okimate (Okima meaning 'chief' in Algonquin) centered in the Central Outer Banks. The Roanoke are a vibrant community of various different Algonquian ethnic groups. Though they hold much territory along the banks of the Roanoke River, their home has historically been recognized as Roanoke Island. Its capital, Kurawotan (Eng. Croatoan, meaning 'council town'), which is located roughly near the location of OTL Wanchese. This Croatoan is not to be confused with the OTL 'Croatoan' on Cape Hatteras, though this area is an important city to the Roanoke. Though Roanoke is nominally a merchant republic administered by an elected official, the military holds the true power in Roanoke, as is the case in several other states along the Outer Banks. The military leader of the nation is known as the Okima. These states, which share an ethnic and geographic identity with Chowanoke, were once all part of a number of various states throughout history that have risen and fallen throughout time. Roanoke currently holds naval power over much of the Albemarle Sound, and their fleets of longships are frequently hired throughout the various Algonquin and Tuscaroan tribes of the Outer Banks. They do, however, frequently clash with the Chowanoke and Weapemeoc. Due to the close proximity of both Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, there is much strife, though this does also result in dialogue between the two groups, which in-turn has allowed for a great network of inland trade. Currently, the reigning Okima is Machk Wisaw, who has held his office for 40 years. The Menatona (elected leader - literaly, 'one who listens well') is Paquiwoc Etlelooaat, who has been a rising star in Roanoke politics. The son of a Tuscaroan-speaking father and an Algonquian-speaking mother, Etlelooaat's ancestry is traced matrilineally, as is the custom in Roanoke. Roanoke proposes the following deal to Powhatan: Seeing as how the coast is already held by the military and is de facto the territory of Roanoke, a monetary purchase seems unnecessary. Instead, Roanoke offers to use the money it would spend on the purchase of the region and invest it in the infrastructure along the North Landing River for better trade between the Chesakeake and Albemarle Bays. Roanoke offers to avoid expanding to the north further should Powhatan offer a likewise deal into OTL NC. The city of Chesapeake should also be demilitarized to avoid it being used as a bargaining chip.


 * Plains Cree Confederation: With the bulk of his reforms implemented, the Supreme Chief Asiniyeo resigns due to public distrust due to his unusually long term. He dies shortly after leaving his office, and is cremated and his ashes spread in the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers – an auspicious site in Plains Cree mythology. His successor, Cisonao, a High Chief under the tenure of Asiniyeo, succeeds him. Influenced from visits to the Eastern states – which were noted to have more organized religious affairs than the Cree – he orders the establishment of the Board of Rites, thus raising the number of boards to six. Asides from presiding the newly-instituted educational system, it also now holds the responsibility of conducting state ceremonies, rituals, and sacrifices, while also presiding over a registry for legally-sanctioned religious cults and practices. Meanwhile, in the Three Cities and the surrounding region, saunas are now constructed with an overarching stone (or brick) dome – thus effectively making them the proper bath-houses, and reducing the reliance on timber sweathouses for cleaning during the winter months. Asides from serving the practical purpose of cleaning oneself, it also serves as a center for recreational activities. Similarly, many residential buildings in the vicinity (especially those of the wealthy or those serving an economic purpose) are starting to be constructed in stone or brick, whereas prior to the majority of buildings – with the notable exception of fortresses, walls, temples, and shrines – were constructed in timber, which is found in abundance. The country continues to grow wealthy off the export of woolens, furs, leathers, and tallow products; as well as salt, cured meat, and apicultural products. Despite an abundance in hides (for the manufacturing of parchment), there continues to be a shift to paper due to the abundance of pulpwood. The transition to mixed agriculture from subsistence-level horticulture/pastoralism continues, triggering a population boom. Iron plows begin to be used in increasing numbers, as are threshing machines, hand-driven rotary mills, and horse mills; thus increasing productivity and extensivity, while facilitating the processing of grain.

1515-1520
'Groups of dark-skinned merchants of a far-off land sail to the land of the Incan Empire, offering primarily to sell chickens and dates. They say they represent the kingdom of Rapa Nui.'

'Ankhensenamun, first Pharaoh of the 43rd Dynasty of Egypt, unites all of Upper and Lower Egypt in 1517, proclaiming the Egyptian Empire. '

The nations of Mesoamerica follow the Aztecs in standardizing their writing system, as the Nahuatl language is largely used as a lingua franca of the region, with numerous similar languages also in use.

'The Thule colony along the Glomma River is attacked by natives, resulting in the colony being captured and razed, The natives of the region act particularly more hostile, refusing to trade or cooperate with the foreigners. '

'The Shoshone achieve a decisive victory against the Paiute to the west, effectively creating a tributary state in the region. The army of the Shoshone continues westward through the lands of the Paiute, raiding the nations north of Klamath and on the edge of the western empire. '

'The Miskito’s invasion of the OTL Panama Region, which involves an amphibious invasion of a nation they do not border, results in a stalemate, and results in the Kuna offering to pay tribute to the Miskito if they withdraw. The Miskito suffer 2,010 casualties, while the Kuna suffer 1,850 casualties. '

'The invasion of Susquehanna by the nation of Powhatan and allies results in a decisive victory, with the Powhatan and Lenape occupying the eastern half of the nation. During this phase of the war the Powhatan suffer 2,480 casualties, the Lenape suffer 3,010 casualties, and the Susquehanna suffer 11,490 casualties. However, the invasion of its ally prompts the Iroquois to declare war on the Lenni Lenape, which successfully pushes the invaders to the southern end of Susquehanna, and leads to the occupation of parts of the Lenape’s territory. The Powhatan suffer an additional 2,890 casualties, the Lenape suffer an additional 2,090 casualties, and the Iroquois suffer 2,800 casualties. The nation of Susquehanna also requests aid from the League of Oskan. '

'The Mari region is roughly united into union of cities and tribes, led in part by Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu and the Assyrian rebels. The invasion of the Mari nation results in an Assyrian victory, with the Mari suffering 6,430 casualties, and the Assyrians suffering 3,400 casualties. Elsewhere, the Mitanni launch an invasion of Assyria proper, which raids or occupies the region up to Nineveh, inflicting numerous casualties, before the Mitanni withdraw and offer peace. '

'The second Arawak battle with the nation of Ayiti results in a victory for the Arawak, despite numerous issues with the Arawak fleet while traveling to the region. The Arawak suffer the loss of 15 ships and 4,000 men, while the nation of Ayiti suffers the loss of 10 ships and 2,500 men. '

'The Innu invasion of the Eastern Cree to depose Penashue results in a decisive victory, The Innu suffer 3,900 casualties, while the Eastern Cree suffer 4,020 casualties, but the King of Natasina successfully captures the throne of the nation. '
 * Assyrian Empire: With the withdrawal of the Mitanni forces from Assyrian territory, Queen Mariam sends for her children to return to Nineveh to take up residence in the royal palace once more. The crisis in the south is resolved and Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu is captured by the forces of Hodiya, and brought back to Nineveh to face his execution. Elihu is crowned the new king of Assyria upon reaching the age of majority, and resolves to punish all those who attempted to weaken his family rule in the kingdom. Beginning with Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu, King Elihu makes an example out of him by having his publicly skinned by the soldiers of the city, and having him thrown before the lions in the wilderness to be devoured. As for the rebels, all of the pagans who actively took up arms against the state are executed by flaying as is tradition of the Assyrians. All of their land, possessions, and family members are divided up amongst the loyalists, and the pagans who survived the war are forced on pain of death to convert to Christianity. With all organized resistance from the old priesthood of the Mesopotamian deities destroyed, and their temples and tablet records destroyed, Christianity takes place as the dominate religion within the kingdom. Any pagans who adhere to their old faith are scattered and few in number, living in terror of being exposed as a heretic and set aflame for their denial of the one true faith outside of which there is no salvation. King Elihu embarks upon the continuation of his father's public works, expanding the road network that had been planned under Eshaya but stalled during the war with Mari and Mitanni. Elihu's wife Thirza returns to Nineveh from Babylon, carrying with her the twin daughters she gave birth to while in Babylon during the war. Over the course of the next five years, she gives birth to three additional children, a boy in 1521 named Aharon, another boy in 1522 named Amiram, and a girl in 1524 named Akkuba. All three are baptized as Christians and given an education in Nineveh under the tutelage of the Christian scholars of the city. The irrigation works of the kingdom are expanded further, with a bountiful harvest in 1523 that sees thousands of bushels wheat harvested during the summer months. A great celebration is held in the capital city in honor of the king, who gives out gifts to his people and proclaims holy days of rest and public sports in the city. The city of Mari is rebuilt under his rule, with plans to make it a shining example of what shall become a beacon of Assyrian dominance in the region along the Tigris. His uncle Hodiya is established as the city's governor in recognition of his accomplishment in retaking Mari, and is given Lugal-Kinishi-Dudu's lands, wives, children, slaves, and wealth as a lasting punishment to the traitor's actions during the war. Hodiya quickly beds all of his wives, with several giving birth to his offspring, cementing his control in the region as Assyria's new western governor. Seeking to maintain the peace with Mitanni, King Elihu establishes a permanent force of nearly a thousand horsemen who are tasked with patrolling the border regions of the kingdom with Mitanni. Should Mitanni warriors attempt to infiltrate Assyrian lands, the horsemen are responsible for harassing the enemy while alerting the rest of the kingdom to the invasion attempt. To better prepare for a future invasion of Assyrian territory, a royal decree is sent out to all of the cities of the kingdom that their city garrisons are to be maintained at a level of five hundred men at all times for cities hosting more than ten thousand inhabitants, and they are to be equipped in the "Ninevite-fashion", with a conical helmet, scale armor for the chest down to the loins, a pair of leather boots, and a sling for all soldiers, who are to train regularly with it and maintain a high level of proficiency. Swords, spears, bows and arrows, and other infantry and cavalry equipment are to be produced according to strict government standards maintained by the state scribes of the king throughout all of the major cities. Under Elihu's reforms, a permanent standing army of 9,000 men is established with largely standardized equipment, making the average soldier indistinguishable from the other, increasing their unity and discipline. As needed, additional forces are to be raised from throughout Assyria to respond to invasions, but the new army is to serve as the main response force to such attacks. The new 500-man units are named after their cities of origin, and become the base unit for the new Assyrian army. Elihu arranges for a series of marriages with extended family in Babylon for his brothers and sisters, solidifying the diplomatic ties between his kingdom and that of his grandfather's. Trade with Babylon grows considerably, and focus on strengthening the relationship between the two cities is a focus of the monarchy. A gift of slaves and exotic animals are sent to the Mitanni ruler as an offering of peace, to show that there is no lasting ill will toward them by the Assyrians. Though the Assyrians seek peace with the Mitanni, Elihu makes clear that no further incursions into his realm shall be tolerated, but that he shall not follow his father's folly in attacking cities without cause. The expansion of Nineveh restarts with the end of the war, with state scribes assigned by the king to ensure the integrity of newly-built structures and enforcing a standardized level of quality across all building materials entering Nineveh. The city walls are expanded to account for the new housing and public spaces being constructed, while the wide boulevards and gardens planned by Eshaya are constructed under Elihu's reign. For the time being, Elihu takes solace in the peace in his realm, and turns to matters of state as the new king of Assyria.
 * Miskito: Using the money from the war King Bolanos II buys better boats for reasearch and also recuits pro Colonists to prep for the next adventure, he sends the Mayan also a large sum of local food [Mayan Response Needed].
 * Arawak Empire: After the battle of Alaquoia is won, the trading post now known as Idol'Alaquoia is heavily fortified with guns and a substantial garrison of Arawakan troops, and expanded upon, turning it into a small regional hub. Wanting to rid Alaquoia of Ayiti influence, Qhel’Ish’Neesym sends a contingent of 10 ships to force the Ayiti out of any remaining trading posts on the continent. (MOD RESPONSE) We promise any trading posts that surrender will be allowed to continue their operations under the authority of the Arawak Empire, and any Ayiti who wish will be granted safe passage to their homeland. After the Ayiti trading posts are dealt with, the ships will continue to explore the coast of Alaquoia, scouting a location for a second colony. This allows Arawakan presence starts to become more embedded in the region with several trading posts popping up along the coast. Gifts are delivered to local leaders on the orders of emperor Qhel’Ish’Neesym, who also works to set up trade agreements, effectively offering to take over the contracts the Ayiti made during their breif period of preeminence in the region. Qhel’Ish’Neesym also goes as far to suggest alliances with local tribes, pointing to trade and defense against Ayiti incursion as common goals (MOD RESPONSE). In order to appeal to the locals, the empire promises to pay them for use of the land Idol'Alaquoia rests on, as well as unfettered accesses to it's trade markets. With the footprint of his empire rapidly expanding, Qhel’Ish’Neesym continues to modernize his navy. These efforts are helped by the recent conquest of Kalingo, who had advanced shipbuilding techniques before the conquest, and maintain that tradition afterwards. Without any immediate threats on land, most of the empire's military might is put behind ship building, and the fleet soon swells to replace the lost ships last year. Knowing the empire will have to be projected wide, many of the new ships are Carracks. The young Emperor continues to improve the links the seven major cities in Arawak (The capital of each Qheldar, as well as the capital city itself) together. Together, these cities account for roughly two of the eight million people who live under Arawak rule, and while roads already exist, they begin to be vastly improved. In addition to providing easy transport across his vast dominion, Qhel’Ish’Neesym plans for the roads to be used for easy military transport, and as such forts are built roughly every 30 miles along them. As another project, the deeply religious Emperor begin to further spread the religion of Qeht’idol, primarily by making ceremonies a larger part of government and public business, and by funding major temples in most Arawak settlements. Hoping to expand the cultural footprint of his realm, Qhel’Ish’Neesym sends Qeht’idol missionaries to nearby nations, especially Kalinago and Palicur.
 * Update: after the capture of the Ayiti trading posts, the one near OTL cape coast, now called Aurualla, is lightly fortified with guns and a modest garrison. Both Aurualla and Idol'Alaquoia are ready to contact the exploring ships to help defend them should the need arise. Any other former Ayiti trading posts continue operations under the authority of the Arawak empire.
 * Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan: The negotiation offered by Roanoke is fully accepted by the Ogima. Larger infrastructure projects are constructed along the North Landing River in coordination with the Oskan League, creating a direct waterway network from Virginia to the Chesapeake. All military from the Sicoke region are decomissioned, and are mostly sent north in the war against the Susquehana or to build up defenses along the Potomac River. A new city is constructed at Foggy Bottom, just southwest from Mattawoman, being a hub of overland trade in the region. A new arsenal and major port is built up at the recently-conquered territory in Rappahannok (Baltimore), defended by a reinforced fort at Patapsco (Federal Hill). War is continued against the Susquehana, as an additional 15,000 troops are sent to reinforce the remaining troops occupying the regions as far as OTL MD-PA border. These people work to build up a strong defense at the Old Line, but if the Susquehana do not attempt to retake the region the military sends a decisive strike north in support of the Delawares from the south. At the university of Mattawoman, humanist philosophy takes hold over most other branches of theology, the most prominent of which is the philosopher Necotowance. Necotowance writes extensively on the merits of government and practices of law, and the necessity for the various feudal states in Algonqueia to be at peace. He illustrates his points in a book titled Utopia, framed as a dialogue between himself, a Delaware diplomat, and a traveler named Hythawaddy. Hythawaddy described how he journeyed to the far east on a voyage with Yaroke, but was marooned on an island in the north sea. When he eventually found his way to mainland Europe, he stumbled across a vast civilization called the Island of Utopia. Apparently descended from a group of Cahokia military many centuries ago, the Utopians lived in a prosperous society without any money or gold, and consider such things very foolish to prize. Meanwhile, the colony of New Powhatan sees major expansion, settling a new city of New Mattawoman (OTL Winchester). Sheep are majorly exported from the colonies back to the homeland. Artillery and ship construction continues to advance, at last inventing a new form of morter known as the Great Bombard. Wahusunocock offers his daughter in marriage to the ruler of Delaware.
 * Ayitian Diplomacy: A group of Taino envoys and merchants arrive in the Ogiamate. They claim to have been sent by the new king of Ayiti, Aucamar I. They propose an agreement between the two nations for mutual benefit in maritime affairs, offering Powhatan access to the Macanike gold and slave trade in exchange for technological, financial, and naval cooperation with Ayiti.
 * Powhatan dip: The envoys are welcomed in the court of Wahusunocock. The Ogima and council of Wereocmas graciously accept this deal, and begin to send intelligentsia and financial support back to Ayiti.
 * Kingdom of Ayiti: Following the bloody naval battles off Macanike in which a number of ships on either side are sunk and many sailors are wounded or killed, Ayiti begins rebuilding its naval capacity under the direction of a new king, Aucamar. Aucamar converts the cities of the Guanabo Bay into shipbuilding centers, most notably Xaragua (OTL Port-au-Prince), where improved shipyards are installed. He also secures a beneficial agreement with Powhatan, promising them a stake in the profits of the Macanike trade in exchange for close technological, financial, and naval cooperation. Upon comparing the Powhatan and Ayitian navies, it was discovered that while both nations' ship designs are equally as advanced, the Powhatan method of production is more efficient. With the help of Powhatan advisors, further improvements to ship production are able to be implemented across the island, with the aim of doubling production in the coming years. Next, in order to dislodge the Arawakans from their fraudulent claims to Macanike, Aucamar begins employing pirates and privateers to further weaken their limping navy and rob cargo and supply shipments heading to or from Cacimare, discouraging settlement at any point along the coast. In particular, Aucamar goes to the Island Caribs, the notorious enemies of the Arawaks, known for their ruthlessness at sea. The plan is twofold: to redirect piratical activities to the New World -- where the potential for plundering gold-bearing vessels is high -- thus hurting the Arawak economy and at the same time safeguarding Taino coasts from Carib raids. Contracts are offered to over a dozen captains, and Kalinago separatists across the Lesser Antilles are contacted secretly with plans to organize a general revolt against imperial rule (MOD RESPONSE).
 * Arawak diplomacy: Angered by the Ayiti's petty attempts to save face after their embarrassing loss, Qhel’Ish’Neesym begins his retaliation. He orders ships coming to and from Alaquoia to travel in conveys guarded by the Arawak navy in order to discourage privateer. In addition, the Emperor begins to commission privateers of his own to harass Ayiti ports. Not only are these privateers instructed to disrupt generally disrupt the vulnerable trade routes to the island, but they are given special bounties for successfully attacking ship-building centers. They are also told map the Empire aware of any Ayiti ships headed to Alaquoia, preempting further surprises. To pre-emept any similar Ayiti actions, Qhel’Ish’Neesym orders Arawakan ship building to be consolidated as much as possible, and installs heavier defenses in places where ships are built.
 * Ayitian response: The king musters two fleets to root out piracy around Ayiti. The Ayitian navy's presence alone is usually enough to deter any pirates from coming within miles of the island's shore, but the suicidal audacity of these men is a testament to the persistence of the Arawaks. Still, lone privateers are outgunned in these waters, with the bulk of the Ayitian navy being so close at hand. Additionally, Aucamar introduces a national defense system: a network of fortresses placed at strategic locations across the island. The forts will be spaced apart so that every major coastal settlement is within a short distance of a safe refuge. Since every province has been threatened by raiders in the past, they each contribute a portion of their resources to the construction of these forts, allowing them to be built with remarkable speed and efficiency.
 * Beothuk: This year the norhtern expedition lands in otl sweden in an are we name vinland(Otl stockholm)As this is most likely going to be our biggest colony,a fort is started to being built and the Vinlandish cavalery regiment is created there.To rule over this privince the king appoints his brother as the governor of vinland and begins the construction of a palace in the city of VinHolm.
 * Tongva: The Great Interregnum (1488-1510) eventually came to a close, after over two decades of internal strife, and a half dozen claimants or elected individuals vying for the imperial throne. The emperor would be Momsam of Nisenan, who was crowned following the death of the last unofficial rulers of the empire. The chaos of the interregnum had led to conflict across the empire, with feuding and violence among lesser lords becoming increasingly common. Likely the threat of a Shoshone invasion finally confined some sense of unity upon the fragmented states of the north, while elsewhere a trend of disconnectedness continued. The state of Tongva, whose claim to fame had been the ruler Alijivit, a brief contender for the imperial throne, largely fell from the spotlight after his death (in 1508), with Alijivit’s son Tomasajaquichi ascending to the throne of the region. He would continue his father’s policy of controlling trade across the Ngáchishtemal, as early in his reign he would launch a war against the Payómkawichum, in what would become known as the First Pál War (1512-1518). The instability of the region had led to the rise of dozens of lesser warlords, merchant bands, and smugglers, commanding armies that remained after the fall of Humwichawa. Known as Pàlocrats, these lords often fought amongst themselves, fighting for control over the sparse resources of the region. In particular water was considered the most valuable commodity in the desert, with communities clinging to small lakes and rivers. The cities of Tongva benefited greatly from the state of affairs, as the individual groups were expected to pay high tariffs while traveling into the empire. Additionally, Tongva gained a reputation as a region of a thousand gods, as the region’s rulers welcomed its multicultural population, and placed a great collection of idols and temples in the region. Fearing divine wrath, those in Tongva acted considerably more civilly than in the desert, and the region became famous for its safety and neutrality in regards to trading. By the time of Tomasajaquichi’s ascension, the region produced a substantial portion of its income from holy pilgrimages and the selling of relics, its high tariffs to traders, and from spending and gifts from dignitaries, who desired a safe meeting place in the south. To the east, ʔívil̃uqaletem remained less tame, as the region descended into dozens of petty lords, both of native and northerner descent. Northwest of the great Pal Heluwut (Cahuilla Lake), where the lands of Humwichawa ended, sat Tongva’s only rival in religious matters; Hatauva, or The Eye of God. Considered one of the holiest sites of the south, the enormous quartz dome and temple complex was said to be the eye of the Taaqtam creator Kruktat. As the shrine was literally in the gaze of a deity, the temple was exceptionally peaceful and influential as well, with a trade city emerging outside the boundaries of the temple. North of Hatauva was The Hub (OTL Barstow), which was one of the epicenters of the Pàlocrats and the merchants of the south, controlling an important crossroads of the empire. A common route would take a longwalker from Shuhthagi Ki:him to Pal Heluwut to Hatauva to The Hub, which were approximately equidistant from each other, and either northwest to the fertile imperial valley, northeast to bustling Grand Canyon metropolis, or southwest back to Tongva. Tomasajaquichi’s war would be conceived in order to preserve Tongva’s importance along these routes, as to the Payómkawichum had rode Tongva’s coattails during the time of prosperity, and had grown as an alternative to Tongvan cities along the southern coast. Initially Tomasajaquichi overwhelmed the southerners, seizing the capital at Mixéelum Pompáwvo (OTL Escondido) after a year. This would spark alarm in other southern states, such as the Kumeyaay, who was Tongva’s other coastal rival. South of Kumeyaay, the Cochimí were split on the matter, depending on which neighbor was locally prefered, leading to conflict in that region. During the next three years, the First Pál War focused primarily on the southern peninsula (Baja), which would be unique compared to later Pál Wars, with the Tongvans campaigning far to the south from their homeland. After four years (early 1516), the Kingdom of the Delta joined the war against Tongva, collapsing Tongva’s ally, the Taaqtam-ʔívil̃uqaletem puppet regime. It would not be until the Treaty of Tái (Palomar Mountain) that the war concluded. The annexation of Payómkawichum by Tongva would be confirmed, but at great cost to the nation, while its eastern connections were damaged. Almost immediately after the treaty, a smaller proxy war began in the east, over who would come to dominate the northern connection to The Hub, with the Kingdom of the Delta securing numerous vassals in Humwichawa. Tongva would prioritize the middle route to the Kwtsaan lands along the Aha Kwahwat, which terminated at the city of Ku'npa'sa (Blythe).
 * Nitasina (Innu): The two brothers have been united after many years, but the third lay in Inuit hands. However, now is not the time to strike. The bear must hibernate to get ready for the next season. Nitasina and the eastern Cree are merged into one political entity due to their shared culture and language. 1515 through 1520 sees economic growth all throughout Nitasina, especially with resources traded from the colony in Tshissekauassi (Cornwall trading post). Tshissekauassi continues to grow rapidly, as a gateway to Tshishtashkamik (the new world). Therefore, the colony in Tshissekauassi (Cornwall) is expanded to make a more functioning port with its own food supply. A royal marriage with Atikamekw is requested, which would produce a heir to both thrones, as they have been historical allies of the Innu against the Inuits (from Wikipedia, "[the Atikamekw] have close traditional ties with the Innu people, who were their historical allies against the Inuit"), share a language (calling their lands Nitaskinan, derived from the same word for Nitassinan), and a similar culture (Mod Response Requested). Notiskuan (Anticosti), Takuaikan-Utenau (Havre-Saint-Pierre), and Pessamu (Pessamit) continue to grow as large cities, and the new connection to Ushuinipek (Hudson Bay) helps with trade to the nations on the inner part of Canada, especially the Swamp Cree. Ushuinipek-Utenau (OTL Long Island, Baffin) also grows, as well as the former eastern Cree capital, Sakami. Infrastructure in all of the regions are improved, especially to the west, connecting the coastal east to the cities on the bay in the west.
 * Nitasina OOC: Nitasina and Innu are the proper nation name and demonym respectively, because the Cree called themselves the Iyiyiw (the name Cree is only used when speaking English or French, and Iyiyiw is derived from the same word Innu is), and called their land Nitassinan, what the name Nitasina is derived from.


 * Plains Cree Confederacy: To better respond to external threats, Cree Constabulary is reorganized, with types of three military divisions being established: a squad (consisting of ten members), a century (consisting of a hundred members), and finally, a cohort (consisting of a thousand members, and led a Chief of War). Military equipment is standardized, with a lancers' main armament consisting of a lance, a rapier, and lamellar armor. Meanwhile, horse-archers wield two types of bow (one for mounted use, the other for dismounted use), a saber, and merely-ceremonial brigandine armor. The Board of Finance is given the sole role of producing military arms, hiring urban artisans and craftsmen to supervise production. In addition, military roles are split between lancers and horse-archers in a 2:3 ratio. The Board of Finance also begins to mint coinage (from copper), whereas prior Sioux or Cahokian coinage was used. However, this is limited to the Three Cities due to limited production, while barter trade is prevalent in rural areas. Meanwhile, the "three sisters" system of inter-cropping becomes effectively obsolete. Instead, many villagers adopt a system of crop rotation in three cycles, with the first third of the circle being planted with maize, the second with beans (with wooden poles as treillage), and the last either being fallow or planted with clover. Squashes, while remaining a staple, are grown in personal gardens rather than in the fields. While each household owns their own farm and their own livestock (whereas prior they have a communal garden and pen), the village still treats agriculture and sheep husbandry as a joint enterprise. Instead of feeding on pasturelands (with the accompaniment of shepherds) and only being herded into pens during the night, villagers begin to allocate common land to enclosures and barns, while also bringing fodder crops and excess grain as livestock feed. The country continues to grow wealthy off the export of woolens, furs, leathers, and tallow products; as well as salt, cured meat, and apicultural products. The construction of secular or non-defensive brick or stone buildings – instead of traditional timber, within the Three Cities region continues. A reinvigorated agricultural sector triggers a population boom. Iron plows begin to be used in increasing numbers, as are threshing machines, hand-driven rotary mills, and horse mills; thus increasing productivity and extensivity, while facilitating the processing of grain.
 * Thule Empire: King Tulugaak dies of old age, and his son, Kumaglak, takes the throne. He continues to lead the Thule to prosperity. Kumaglak invites King Beuthuk of Beothuk and Ogima Wahunsunacock of Powhatan, his two allies, to the funeral of his father. (BEOTHUK AND POWHATAN RESPONE NEEDED) The colony of New Nunavut expands to cover OTL Kintyre and the Islands and Mid Argyll. Meanwhile, a settlement in OTL Plymouth is founded, called Marlukuuk (meaning "two rivers" in Thule, referencing the settlement's geographic location) in an attempt to prevent Innu expansion into England. (The colony itself is called Tanuunmik, meaning "land of the Dumnonii".) In Marlukuuk, a fence is built around the settlement and a fort is created. In the Hebrides, upon exploration, sapphire deposits are discovered and subsequently mined. This newfound resource becomes an important asset to Thule trade. Meanwhile, closer to home, taxes on the Naskapi are lessened. King Kumaglak proposes to marry King Beuthuk's sister, Marylei. (BEOTHUK RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Lenapehoking: Due to the sudden declaration of war from the Iroquois, the nation focuses its army on defending the homeland, and repulsing the Iroquois back to the north. It is requested that the Powhatan mostly focus on holding Susquehanna and the west, while the nation moves its forces northward. An army of 14,000 foot soldiers, 6,000 pikemen, 4,000 horsemen, and 50 artillery pieces marches into the region. They focus on creating a defensive position along the northern and northwestern border. In the east a proper colony is established on the southern cape [of Iberia], which is named Ganschapuchk after the “Great Rock” that is present nearby. A fortified settlement is established, which is garrisoned with 400 settlers and 200 soldiers within a year of its inception. From Ganschapuchk an expedition is launched which heads in the east, which confirms the land that the colony is on to be separate from the southern land. This expedition continues up the northern coast before returning. The Ganschapuchk colony is placed under the administration of the Gegeyjumhet of Iberes and Lusitanians, while the colony of the islands [Azores and Canary Islands] is administered separately. In the southern islands several other islands are colonized [eastern half], while multiple trade posts are created along the nearby coast [Agadir, El Aaiun, Ad Dakhla].
 * Guarani Empire: By 1515 the admnistrative and educational reforms of the Emperor, started 15 years ago, would have been completed and now be in the late stages of implementation. In 1515 the Great Mburuvicha Arandikatu would decide to launch his second military expedition, now against the Tupiniquim Nation to the east. A large army of 40,000 men would be assembled, composed of 3,000 Hatãvape Heavy Cavalry, 7,000 Apakandu Medium-Light Cavalry, 30,000 Infantry and 45 Cannons and would depart in early 1516. 2/3 of the Guarani Army, Lead by Arandikatu, would be sent first from the south following the flatter coastline while the other third, lead by his son and heir, would be sent from the west trough the hills, with both later converging on the Tupiniquim capital. The expedition would have an even wider utilization of the gunpowder weapons, seeing the development and usage of early volley fire techniques and the stronger employment of artillery bombardment in both field battles and sieges. 1518 would see the graduation of the first generation of students from the Imperial House of Knowledge, the graduate law students would be quickly integrated in the new class of learned bureaucrats, filling the highest admnistrative positions in the realm. This would lead to an exponential growth in the governing efficiency of the realm and the solidification of the imperial reforms.

1520-1525
'The Lipan nation of OTL southern Texas embraces the Aztec faith under the guidance of a chief named Casimiro, and under his leadership launches a successful conquest of the surrounding region in the name of Huītzilōpōchtli. Despite local variants and differences, the majority of the continent from the Cree to the Great Plains to the Algonquin Eastern Coast follows the Manitouism faith, centered around the church of Cahokia. In response to the spread of the Aztec faith across the OTL Rio Grande, Grand Midewinini Nishkû'ntu VI calls for a crusade against the region. Likewise, Casimiro requests the aid of the Aztec Empire in protecting the faith. '

'In the Caribbean, two merchant kingdoms emerge in the lands independent of the Boriken and the Arawak Empire. In the north (OTL Guadeloupe) the nation of Karukera emerges, while in the south (OTL Dominica) the nation of Wai'tukubuli emerges. Both nations prove to be masters of the sea, having inherited the navies and skills of the former Caribbean empires, highly rich from trade, and bitter adversaries. Despite being located next to each other, both set out to create empires, and they conquer, purchase, or subdue numerous minor islands throughout the sea, as well as many mainland trade posts. Wai'tukubuli finds an ally in the nation of Muisca, while Karukera allies with the nation of Palicur, as well as several nations on Cobao (Cuba). '

'As a result of general maritime conflict between Arawak and Ayuti, as well as the rapidly-rising naval powers in the Lesser Antilles, a general increase of piracy emerges across the Atlantic Ocean. Many mercenary or privately-owned ships begin to be offered to the highest bidder as privateers. '

'The nation of Denkyira in Africa launches an attack against the Arawak settlement at Alaquoia, sacking the colony, although with heavy losses Elsewhere, the nation of Bonoman accepts an alliance with the Arawak, sending traders to their settlement at Aurualla. Both nations seek out weapons and other western goods. The region becomes a hotbed of pirate activity, with Aurualla being raided by hostile ships directly on one occasion.'

'After the death of King Tulugaak of the Thule Empire, the long-standing personal union of its constituent kingdoms comes into question. The Kingdom of Dorset, consisting of the Labrador Coast and half of Baffin Island, nominally falls under the succession of Nanouk, a first cousin of the new monarch Kumaglak. The Dorset had originally colonized Greenland and Iceland centuries ago, before being absorbed in personal union with Thule. Although there is no active revolt against Kumaglak, support for the succession of Nanouk is strong. '

'The easternmost Beothuk colony in the east (at Stockholm), which is particularly isolated from the rest of the westerners’ colonies, is attacked and razed by the native Swedes of the region. '

'The Egyptian Empire expands across the Sinai Peninsula, and largely expands their influence of trade and culture via caravan routes into the Arabian desert, as has been the case periodically across the long history of Egypt. '

'Surrounded by western powers on all sides, the Cornwall region is united under the leadership of Chief Veffyne, who launches a series of attacks on the Innu settlement of Tshissekauassi, the Powhatan settlement of Werowocomoco, and the Thule settlement of Marlukuuk, heavily damaging the first two and razing the third. '

'The Iroquois and Lenni Lenape meet at the Battle of Esopus, resulting in a Lenape victory. The Iroquois suffer 5,430 casualties, while the Lenape suffer 3,990 casualties. At the Battle of Kanastoge, in which the Iroquois and Susquehanna attack the nation of Powhatan, the result is a narrow Powhatan victory, with the Powhatan suffering 5,980 casualties, the Iroquois suffering 4,870 casualties, and the Susquehanna suffering 4,440 casualties.'

'The invasion of Tupiniquim by the Guarani Empire results in a decisive victory for the Guarani, with the attackers suffer 8,900 casualties, and the defenders suffering 15,430 casualties. '

The marriage offer proposed by the Innu is accepted by the Atikamekw.


 * Plains Cree Confederation: A diplomatic mission is sent to the Swampy Cree to the east, and to the Woodlands Cree to the north, requesting that the three Cree polities unite into a single entity – citing shared cultural heritage and economic interests, while also promising that incorporation into the Confederation will secure their independence from foreign incursions. The capital regions of both will also acquire the right to collect tribute from surrounding regions, in recognition of their equal status to the Three Cities. The Board of Finance begins to dominate ferrous metallurgy and the production of arms, though private production still occurs. While producing melee weapons such as polearms and swords, as well as arrows and lamellar armor; it does not produce reflex bows or brigandine armor, which require a higher degree of technical skill generally limited to craftsmen and artisans. Instead, contracts are given to private workshops to produce them. In addition, foundries/arsenals also continue their limited production of gunpowder weapons, principally the arquebus and small cannons. However, they are still not used in the military due to the inability of the arquebus to be used on horseback and for the cannon to be transported swiftly (even with the limber). Noticing a critical lack in infantry units within the Cree Constabulary, all members are given instruction in infantry combat and will be ordered to dismount in unfavorable terrain – thus becoming mounted infantry while still retaining the advantage of heightened mobility. The educational curriculum is standardized, being comprised of moral education, mathematics (arithmetic and algebra; geometry is taught to civil servants only), literature (poetry and history); as well as military and physical training for prospective military servicemen/servicewomen, and legal education, rituals, and astronomy for prospective civil servants. While the schools admit all individuals regardless of class, it is largely restricted to the upper echelons of society due to the rural agrarian nature of Cree society as well as the urban working class opting to teach their children their respective craft. With the abundance of pulpwood and the maturation of the printing industry, paper replaces parchment as the predominant medium of writing. However, parchment continues to be popular for aesthetic purposes and as a signifier of wealth. Increased literacy results in the proliferation of literary arts – particularly in religious poetry, or poetry commemorating natural sites. Paper also becomes a medium for change, with many Cree refusing to be subjugated under the Church of Cahokia – despite it being seen as a model for "progress". This results in a sudden rise in heterodox cults and changes to old ones, with the rejection of Cahokian rites and practices, and the sudden re-decentralization of the Cree faith. Only three basic tenets continue to be universally upheld – such as the existence of the Great Spirit – the Creator, the concept of manitou (or "life-force"), and the flood myth which is believed to have resulted to the world's present state). Asides from this, the various myths and deities and their canonicity remain highly variable, with the worship of these cults being secured as valid by the Board of Rites. Due to the wealth inequalities and the sudden cultural changes brought by the shift to mixed agriculture and increased connectivity between each village, and between the villages and the Three Cities (bringing forth the exchange of new ideas), many of these heterodox cults begin to stress the need for virtuous conduct and charity over rituals. They also begin to emphasize rituals as ways to communicate or surround oneself with the divine, rather than ensuring a certain outcome or a desire. In addition to these, they also include two concepts – the notion of an increasingly imminent "end times", universality. Many of these heterodox cults begin to emphasize three concepts – the increasingly imminent "end times", universality, and virtuous conduct and charity as opposed to an overreliance on rituals. However, the foremost and most important change is the incorporation of mystic qualities. These heterodox cults, for example, stress the dichotomy between "good" spiritual realm and the "evil" material realm; with self-contemplation and direct spiritual experience (through personal revelations or visions) as a way to reconcile one's self to the divine – specifically seek union with the Great Spirit. Another less accepted and radical notion is that all human beings are bad, with all good done under the "guidance" of the Great Spirit rather than under individual will. The country continues to grow wealthy off the export of woolens, furs, leathers, and tallow products; as well as salt, cured meat, and apicultural products. The construction of secular or non-defensive brick or stone buildings – instead of traditional timber, within the Three Cities region, continues. A reinvigorated agricultural sector triggers a population boom. Iron plows begin to be used in increasing numbers, as are threshing machines, hand-driven rotary mills, and horse mills; thus increasing productivity and extensivity, while facilitating the processing of grain.
 * Innu (Nitasina) Diplomacy: An alliance is offered to the Plains Cree, citing the Thule attempt to integrate Siglit and the Thule openly calling their "common enemy, namely the Cree,".
 * Aztec Empire: When the priests in Tenochtitlan hear from the recent adaptation of their faith by a people to the north, they rush this message to the emperor. He sends a letter to Cazimillo, the chief of the Lipan, stating that the Aztecs welcome his nation in an alliance, yet he requests them to not involve faith within their next wars and stay neutral in campaigns that the Aztecs are not involved in (MOD RESPONSE). The recent spelling reforms proof to be effective, as now the communication becomes more precise. The local Tlatoque (lords) are put under the "Law of Approval", which means that they have the option to pay lower to no tributes in exchange for becoming the direct representatives of the Hueyi Tlatoani in Tenochtitlan, every local law has to be approved by the central authorities in the capital. Similarly, the cities around lake Texcoco arent led by a personal union of the emperor anymore, but by local city-leaders that are appointed by the emperor. Trade with the MIskito, Tzintzuntzan and Maya continues, with gold, chili peppers, agricultural products and jewelry as the most valued goods. The Aztec jewelry is one of the most refined and known and valued all over the northern continent. The Cuatemocists are mostly left alone in order to give them no reason to rebell, additionally their teachings are heavily discouraged in the temples, with preachings and canonised books that express the importance of of sacrifice and believing in the gods in unity and entirety, accepting the gods leadership. This is a rather explicit mention of radical reformism, who refuse to be part of the unified religion. The contact with the natives on Tlaloctetl (OTL Brittanny) continues, both locals and the new settlers begin to learn each others language, though it is rather difficult for both factions. The colony of Tlaloctetl is now supported with more settlers, around 300, to support the colony. The settlers take notice of local customs and food, most notable beer and cheese. The first is promptly called "Xocolatl", bitterwater yet enjoys popularity among both settlers and locals. The latter one has, due to the wide spread lactose intolerance, caused minor trouble when Aztecs claimed that they were served rotten food. When the request to become an Aztec tribute is proposed to various local lords, none of them know the concept in the aztec definition. They are proposed to be under the emperor in the Aztec capital, yet having all freedoms they had before except a minor tax for being under Aztec protection (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)


 * Kingdom of Ayiti: Construction continues on the network of coastal forts started by King Aucamar a few years ago. With wealth and resources pooled together from the contributions of coastal provinces, more than half the island is now protected. This "defense system" has the effect of making trade and movement across the island safer, allowing native and foreign merchants alike to rely on Ayiti as a shipping and transit hub. The Windward Passage grows to become the primary route for ships traveling north or south between the continents. The strait is heavily guarded by the Ayitian royal fleet. Aucamar augments these defenses by fortifying the Ayitian side with a sea wall at Xaragua. Further upgrades are made to the shipyards of Xaragua and the Guanabo Bay, but the demands for new ships begin to take a toll on the limited resources of the island. To supply the nation with timber and shipbuilding materials, Aucamar sends merchants to the Shingu River (OTL Amazon) to trade for high-quality wood of the rainforest. During a meeting of two merchant parties on Marajo Island, Arawakan pirates suddenly appear on the coast and commence an attack on the Marajoara. The Ayitian merchants are expelled from the island for bringing bad luck on its civilization. Hearing news of this, Aucamar realizes he must search elsewhere for the resources he needs. The king sends envoys to speak with Ayiti's contacts in the Thule Empire about acquiring a regular supply of hardwood from the north. Trade with the north has the benefit of bypassing any interference from the Arawakans, although the vast distance between Thule and Ayiti will surely mean that Ayiti can import only limited quantities of wood. One of the king's advisors suggests the region of Bannaba (Panama) as a possible source of both timber and rope fibers, as it is a forested place, and the husk of a brown fruit that grows there (coconut) is known for its use in traditional shipbuilding methods. Because the people of Bannaba are isolated, Ayitian merchants go to their sovereign, the lord of the Miskito Coast. The deal is successful, and soon trade relations are firmly established with the Miskito Kingdom, bringing in a supply of timber and coir and opening up trade routes to the mighty Inca Empire. Next, Aucamar resolves to make good on his promise to foreign investors by launching two expeditions to the New World. For the first expedition, he recruits Áhari Fararinno, a young explorer already esteemed for his skill in navigating the Luhgo Archipelago. With his fleet of four ships (including the flagship Yaquimo), Áhari charts much of the coast of Western Europe, including Portugal, Galicia, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, and Ireland. He also visits Greenland and the Thule Empire, taking a novel route back to Ayiti down the coast of North America. This feat, although quite easy to accomplish due to favorable wind currents, gains young Áhari immense popularity in his home country, as he had completed a circumnavigation of the North Atlantic Ocean. The second expedition, led by Ilumani Muritaro, attempts to follow the route taken by Áhari Fararinno, but runs into a storm nearing the Luhgo Islands. Deciding that a discovery is no good if no one returns to tell of it, Muritaro turns his fleet around to escape from the approaching storm. For five days, the storm pursues Muritaro's fleet into open water. On the sixth day, the gale catches up with him and engulfs the fleet. High winds and waves batter the ships and drive them southward. Muritaro takes shelter with his men on a desert island. After the storm dissipates, he realizes he has found an uncharted archipelago that has somehow eluded explorers thus far (the Cape Verde archipelago). Further exploration reveals that the islands are in close proximity to the continent of Cacimare. They are named the “Islands of Muritaro” after their discoverer. Shortly after this discovery, a group of colonists and their families settle on the largest island of Ocahura, founding a village called Ama'zi.
 * Thule Dip: King Kumaglak agrees.


 * Miskito: The Miskitan people start the preperation for the Journey. In 1421 king Bolanos II starts to develope the same fever as his father so he aslo orders the Bolanos University to try to discover a cure [Mod Response Needed].
 * Ayitian Diplomacy: Merchants from the island of Ayiti arrive on the Miskito Coast and request to speak to the king about a trade agreement. In particular, they are looking for wood and naval supplies, as well as commodities such as cotton, wool, and silver that originate in the Inca Empire. Believing the Miskito Kingdom to be located at a crossroads between the Mexica and Maya of the north and the Inca of the south, and thus in command of all trade passing along these routes, the merchants are very eager to make a deal. For their part, the Ayitians are trading copper, gold, pottery, spices, tobacco, fruits and grain crops.
 * King Bolanos accepts their offer gracfully.


 * Assyrian Empire: The Assyrian people complete their harvest work throughout the kingdom, and celebrate their work in the presence of the king. Gifts are exchanged among the people, and King Elihu gives his annual speech on the state of the kingdom and the progression of his public works to his subjects. The expansion of Nineveh is completed, now accommodating more than 100,000 residents, many of them internal migrants from other parts of the kingdom. The expansion of other major cities such as Nimrud, Assur, Mari, and Ankawa takes place as their local populations increase in the wake of the year's bountiful harvest. Gifts of slaves, gold, exotic fruits and animals are sent to Babylon by Elihu to his grandfather in the city, reaffirming the diplomatic ties between the two cities. Queen Thirza gives birth to three additional children, a boy named Aharon in 1521, another boy in 1522 named Amiram, and a girl named Akkuba in 1524, all of whom are baptized in Nineveh as Christians and given a thorough education by the city's scholars and astronomers. The road network linking the cities of Assyria are expanded, connecting the city of Dur-Sharrukin to Nineveh and Nimrud, and a second road leading all the south to the great city of Kar-Shumash leading further south to Babylon. In preparation for the years tax levies, King Elihu demands that a list of the major cities be given to him for future use to his kingdom. The list of the twenty-two major cities is as follows: Nineveh, Nimrud, Assur, Dur-Sharrukin, Ankawa, Ekallatti, Turshan, Arrapha, Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, Kar-Ishtar, Lubdu, Tagritianu, Surmarrati, Kar-Shumash, Me-Turnat, Anat, Idu, Hindanu, Mari, Terqa, and Dur-Katlimmu. In line with the military reforms of the king, all are required to maintain a standardized military garrison of five hundred soldiers, providing the kingdom with a standing army of 11,000 soldiers. Following each harvest season, the king is informed that Assyria is capable of mustering approximately of 75,000 able-bodied men for war, a number already included the 11,000 professional soldiers of the state. With this information in hand, Elihu determines to put his reforms to use, and declares war on the Mitanni. Still reeling from their invasion of his kingdom, Elihu resolves to punish the Mitanni for their transgressions, seeking to remove their king and incorporate their lands into Assyria. 50,000 men are mobilized for war, while the other 25,000 are stationed in the kingdom to defend it while Elihu departs for his campaign from the city of Dur-Katlimmu. King Elihu's army besieges and sacks the city of Shadikanni before moving further north into Mitanni territory, and besieges the Mitanni capital of Washukanni. He sends his cavalry out to harass the Mitanni forces and to kill any men capable to harming his forces, before constructing a circumvallation around Washukanni, trapping the inhabitants inside of the while, and a contravallation around his army to protect them from enemy forces attempting to break the siege. Thirty thousand soldiers are devoted to the siege of the city, while the other twenty thousand are instructed to destroy any Mitanni relief force in the region should scouts discover and report back on such an army in the region. While the war is underway in Mitanni, Queen Mother Mariam organizes the construction work back home, managing the business of running Assyria while her son is away fighting. She patronizes the arts and sciences of the scholars, who entertain the people with their knowledge of the stars and greater mysteries. One such individual stuns many with his knowledge of alchemy, using different metals and chemicals to give fire a wide range of colors during the night outside of the city walls near the river. Such is this man's knowledge of fire, that he is commissioned by the Queen Mother to give the lamps of the royal palace different colors during special events and times of the year.


 * Grand Ogiamate of Powhatan:  The large building projects of canals and bridges along the Chesapeake bay and North Landing River continues. The cities of Mattawoman and Foggy Bottom greatly expand their lumber industries as well as overland trade across from Virginia to the Appalachians. A new banking system is established, utilizing the old banks in the Chesapeake republic and expanded across the whole of the nation. Foggy Bottom also shows large works of art and architecture being constructed, focusing on gradious monuments in marble as well as elaborate gardens. The works of Necotowance quickly becomes well-known, and considered a general blueprint for internal and external diplomacy from humanist philosophy. Due to the oligarchic influence of the literati over the government, the new shift to humanism carries signifcant weight. The navy continues to be greatly expanded, focusing on more ocean-going caravels. Some of these are loaned to the Kingdom of Ayuti, in exchange for investments in their future prospects in the African continent. Rappahanock becomes the second-largest port of the nation rapidly. With the recent victories against the Susquehana, Powhatan establishes their north border at the Conestoga River. This fortification comes with an offer of peace deal between Susquehana and Delaware to draw new settlement for the region [MOD RESPONSE]. In the far west, the Galicia colony greatly expands to claim the lands of northern Iberia, allying with the local Basque people to expulse Lustitanian hegmony. Further explorations are sent along the northern coast of Europe, setting up trading posts in the flooded lowlands. One explorer discovers a large river running from the eastern coast of Britain, and charts it as far as the settlements of New Mattawoman. An invasion force of 1,200 troops are sent to land in New Powhatan, launching a war against the local Cornwall people and claiming the territory for the Ogiamate, pushing out the other claims in the region. Local colonists in New Powhatan are more frequently armed with matchlocks, specifically made for accuracy due to the need of hunting local wildlife. (more to come)
 * Secret Thule Dip: Kumaglak asks Powhatan to send their forces to aid them against Nitasina.
 * Nitasina (Innu): Then it is time. The bear must awaken early from its slumber to defend itself. The Atikamekw acceptance of the marriage proposal is met with much celebration. With Nipi Atshak reaching the age of 41 in 1520, his son Mashku, referred to as Mashku I, is married to the daughter of the Atikamekw king, who is expected to produce a heir to both kingdoms in the coming years. Secret: Nanouk is offered support against Kumaglak if he cedes Naskapi to Nitasina. If accepted, 10,000 men are sent to help Nanouk defend northern Quebec and other territories. If rejected, Kumaglak is offered support against Nanouk if he cedes Naskapi to Nitasina whenever possible. If both are rejected or Kumaglak accepts support, an invasion against Nanouk commences, consisting of a 14,000 strong army (including eastern Cree soldiers) to liberate Naskapi. End Secret. Due to increased Thule aggression and a second northern war seeming imminent, 10,000 men are called on to come into the reserves, ready to serve in a day's notice, while 6,000 stay active. Infrastructure is increased, especially to the northern border with the Thule to help mobilize troops just in case, although this also helps civilian trade and commerce. The navy is also increased to a size of 150 ships, including some gunboats, with 50 of which patrol the coast to watch for an impending invasion. Nitasina warns Mi'kmaq and Powhatan that if they join the coalition against Nitasina, their ships will no longer have access to the St. Lawrence River. Maliseet, the Algonquin tribe, the Moose Cree, and Atikamekw are offered an alliance, citing their long relationship with the Innu (from Wikipedia, "The Innu were historically allied with neighboring Atikamekw, Maliseet and Algonquin against their enemies,...", and in the case of the Moose cree, a similar ethnicity) (Mod Response Needed). Secret: Naskapi insurgents are supplied with weapons, and pro-Innu Naskapi are told to enlist in the Thule army, only to rebel once fighting occurs. End Secret. Notiskuan (Anticosti), Takuaikan-Utenau (Havre-Saint-Pierre), and Pessamu (Pessamit) continue to grow as large cities, and the new connection to Ushuinipek (Hudson Bay) helps with trade to the nations on the inner part of Canada, especially the Swamp Cree. Ushuinipek-Utenau (OTL Long Island, Baffin) also grows, as well as the former eastern Cree capital, Sakami. An alliance is offered to the Plains Cree, citing the Thule attempt to integrate Siglit and the Thule openly calling their "common enemy, namely the Cree,". (Cree Response Needed)
 * Colony of Tshissekauassi: 2,000 men from the mainland are sent with flintlock weapons to take out Pepine (Chief Veffyne), along with extra flintlock pistols for settlers to fend off natives.
 * Natchez: After establishing full control over the Acolapissa following the miliary conquest of 1510, the Great Sun has worked hard at integrating the Acolapissan towns into the Natchez system. Due to our new control over most of the delta of the Great River (Vpvl Kuhunser, OTL Mississippi River), the Kingdom is earning a large amount of revenues from trade. The revenues which do accrue to the Great Sun are used to improve the capital city (Natchez) and also to improve the region of the Acolapissan nation. The population of the Natchez continues to increase, and the Acolapissan people are integrated more and more into the proper society of the Natchez. At the mouth of the Great River, work on a new, major shipyard begins.
 * Tongva: The nation’s success in the First Pál War would not be a lasting peace in the region. For years it had been custom that the great powers on either end of the desert reap the benefits of trade, but leave the central lands as the land of traders and independent peoples, who facilitated the trade between nation to nation. With the interior land itself being of little value, most nations benefited greatly from leaving it to its own devices. Recent conflicts had shown that this was changing, as the Ngáchishtemal came to be inhabited by a growing population, which began to specialize in other industries. In particular, after centuries of facilitating the gold trade, gold was discovered in Ngáchishtemal itself, with entrepreneurial pàlocrats diversifying into gold and other commodities. Just north of The Hub sat another, older gold producing region, known as Payahǖǖnadǖ (OTL Owens Valley), where gold mines were abundant along the Wakopee River from north to south. The Hub would become partially propped up by the gold trade having to pass through its borders if heading southward, however, this relationship would be damaged by the arrival of the Shoshone, who threatened the region from the east. Fearing the encroaching army from the west, many of the region’s investors looked south. One such leader would be Pahinawa, a Nyyhmy man who had tried to strike it big in the Payahǖǖnadǖ gold fields. Instead he became a mercenary, leading a successful company around the periphery of the Shoshone wars. He would be present at the famed Battle of Ongtupqa, in which the Shoshone came across the great canyon cities of the Patayan and Hopi, and later he would lead soldiers for the Kingdom of the Delta at the conclusion of 1518. Two years later he launched an exodus to the south, and with his experienced mercenary company following him, he managed to capture the Oasis of Mara from the local pàlocrat, loosely uniting the lands of Humwichawa once more. Gradually the domain of Pahinawa came to extend east to the Aha Kwahwat and as far northeast as the city of ʼAha Kuloh (OTL Needles). Pahinawa took advantage of the region’s wealth, capturing and expanding gold mines and other endeavors. His capital at the oasis was built up considerably with new architecture, dwarfing the old tent city that surrounded it, and to this end he launched raids of his neighbors in order to capture engineers, architects, and artisans. This would not go unnoticed, leading to the Second Pál War in 1523. A coalition was formed, spearheaded by Yuracizhi of the Patayan and the paramounts of the Delta to the south. Around the same time, the Shoshone arrived in the southern region of the empire, and took an interest in propping up Pahinawa’s kingdom to spite their enemy Patayan. At the Battle of Iipa’ahwat a string of early defeats was reversed by Pahinawa and his allies. After this victory, the nation of Tongva entered the war on the side of Pahinawa. The nation would launch an attack on The Hub, hoping to capture the prosperous trade city of the north. Instead the nation would suffer an unexpected defeat, and by that time the war had been ended in the south inconclusively. The Shoshone did not leave the south however, and in late 1524 they launched an invasion westernward. They first came upon the nation of Timbisha and captured the region with a siege at the city of Tümpisa (OTL Death Valley). From there they fell upon the region of Payahǖǖnadǖ, capturing the gold mines that had been the competitor of their ally, and part of the bankroll for their enemies. With his domain now threatened, Emperor Momsam ordered a war to liberate the southeast border of the empire, but he would be primarily answered by southern states such as Tongva, Yokuts, and Taaqtam.


 * Abenaki:send diplomats to several nearby kingdoms to request diplomatic-economic integration. send traders to Cheasepeake. start researching better weapons and means of production.
 * Beothuk:with the colony of vinland razed,The kings brother reqeuests reinforcements and funds to rebuild which is grante,but most of the funds are sent to beothukland to expand that colony.
 * Secret Thule Dip: Kumaglak asks Beothuk to send their forces to aid them against Nitasina.
 * Thule Empire: King Kumaglak attempts to live up to the legacy of his father, despite external and internal pressure. Damage inflicted during the Thule-Naskapi War is repaired in the territory of Naskapi. Meanwhile, colonization continues. The colony of New Nunavut expands into OTL North Oban and Lorne. Meanwhile, a new settlement is founded, called Iktiitaq (meaning "Island of Wight", a transliteration of the native name) (OTL Newport). (The colony itself is called Pitannmik, from the native name for the British Isles, Priden.) In its initial years, the Pitannmik colony expands to cover the entire Isle of Wight. The colonists offer to buy the natives' land and offer them extensive trade deals in an attempt to pacify the natives. Basic defenses, such as a fort and a fence, are built in Iktiitaq. Settlers are sent to the colonies in the east to consolidate  Meanwhile, back in the Americas, King Kumaglak creates a semi-autonomous duchy for the Dorset in an attempt to negotiate with them and quell the secession attempts. Nanouk is named the Duke of Dorset. The Thule sapphire trade greatly profits the Thule in their trade with Beothuk, Powhatan, and Ayiti. In Kuujjuaq, the Thule capital, a statue is erected in memory of King Tulugaak. King Kumaglak sends a diplomatic mission to the nation of Siglit, requesting that the Siglit and Thule unite into a single polity. He cites their common origin from the Inuit and a common enemy, namely the Cree, and promises to protect the Siglit from any foreign incursions. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED) Meanwhile, Kumaglak proposes to the nations in the vicinity of Nitasina, including but not limited to the prominent Mi'kmaq, to join a coalition against the Innu. (MOD AND MI'KMAQ RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Secret Dip Response to Nitasina:  Kumaglak refuses to aid Nitasina against Nanouk, and sends a diplomat to Nanouk, requesting him not to support Nitasina, since Kumaglak has been generous enough to give Nanouk his own semi-autonomous duchy. He mobilizes an army of around 13,000 men, including some Naskapi men, to fight the Innu forces, and asks of the Powhatan, Beothuk, and coalition (if the nations around Nitasina agree to join the coalition) to send forces to aid his war effort. (POWHATAN, BEOTHUK, MI'KMAQ(?), AND MOD(?) RESPONSES NEEDED.
 * Tarascan State:  Cazonci Zuagua has died and his son Tangaxuan II has taken the throne. Under Zuagua's reign, our nation has grown technologically and our infrastructure has improved significantly. Yet, to the disappointment of some of the aristocracy, we have not expanded our borders at all. To improve our ability to mobilize we shall build military schools in many cities around our nation. Each man in one of these cities shall serve in one for 2 years. Cazonci Tangaxuan promises to see what Zuagua never was able to see, the Kingdom of Colliman under the control of the Tarascans. War is declared in the spring of 1523. A force of 40,000 shall invade from the south while a force of 80,000 shall invade from the east heading west. The two forces shall lay siege to the city of Colliman at the same time. Both forces are armed with Flintlocks and harquebuses as well as 10 cannons for the both of them . A diplomatic envoy is sent to the Maya.
 * Sun Kingdom: with the signing of the Treaty of Bascaun, the Northern Caribs and the Boriken once again live in peace. The new territory sees the establishment of local government's established with leaders selected from King Maní. As a result of this, the gradual movement of people from the main island move down to the islands of OTL St.Kitts and the surrounding region. Ixponians see more trade and as a result, some people begin having the ability to understand how the natives speak and an agreement is arranged to purchase a section of land in exchange for various precious goods. As a result, Fort Pompodiak sees construction with the presence of troops as it is made into a base til the construction is completed. Land reserves are made for merchants who've made early purchases and other wealthy people doing the same as their business employees plan to move over although areas of land under royal jurisdiction within the plot have been reserved for labourers to work in order to establish a functioning community. OTL Sao Miguel and Bermuda see the establishment of docks as more people move over to live there after success from the earlier established trade ports.
 * Guarani Empire: Following the decisive defeat of the Tupiniquim the campaign army would quell any remaining resistance and the lands would be annexed. 15,000 Men would be stationed in the conquered land while order and governance is established. The local nobility would be ousted and administration would be passed to the Guarani bureaucrat class. The general transition to bureaucratic government management would continue in the Guarani Nation as more law students graduate in the House of Knowledge and are given administrative roles. Having expanded his realm and deeply reformed the government, Arandikatu would look to dedicate the rest of his rule to the prosperity of the Guarani Mburuvi. For this purpose he would start the most ambitious undertaking of his reign, a massive civil construction project to boost the economy, involving the entirety of the nation and spanning for two decades. The constructions would be financed with the wealth accumulated in the successful military campaigns, the profitable expansion of commerce and surplus revenue generated by more efficient governance under the reformed bureaucracy. The first phase of the plan would begin in 1521 with the extensive construction  and upgrading of irrigation works including canals, dikes, ditches and reservoirs, primarily in the highly fertile river regions along the Paraná and Uruguay and their tributaries to further expand agricultural output which is the primary sector of the Empire´s economy.

1525-1530
'The offer sent by the Plains Cree Confederation to the neighboring Cree nations is rejected, with each nation wishing to remain independent. Elsewhere, the nations of Atikamekw and the Moose Cree accept an alliance with the Innu. The nation of Siglit rejects all offers from the Thule Empire, while the nation of Miꞌkmaq accepts an alliance. '

'When Innu reinforcements arrive in Tshissekauassi, Cornish forces manage to ambush the attackers at a crucial Battle of Truro, in which the Innu are pushed back. The Innu suffer 230 casualties, while the Cornish suffer 180 casualties. Despite this, the Cornish are unable to capitalize on this victory, and they offer a truce to the Innu in which the western tip of the peninsula is recognized as Innu territory. After Veffyne dies, his son Alured attempts to secure a more peaceful relationship with the Innu, offering to become their ally in the continent in exchange for Innu guns and aid against the other colonies and nations of the region. '

'The Tarascan invasion of the Colliman Kingdom results in a decisive victory for the Tarascans. The Tarascans suffer 12,980 casualties, while the defenders suffer 14,830 casualties. '

'At the Battle of Washukanni, in which Assyrian forces attack the Mitanni, the result is an Assyrian victory. The Assyrians suffer 12,590 casualties, while the Mitanni suffer 18,900 casualties, as well as the loss of a large number of civilians. '

' The actions taken by King Kumaglak manages to placate the supporters of Duke Nanouk, and diffuses any disorder. The Duchy of Dorset manages to become more autonomous as a result, and raises their own military and Atlantic navy while under Thule suzeriety. The offer by the Innu is rejected, and Dorset supports Thule's war against them. '

' The Kingdom of Byblos opens trade with the rapidly-growing Assyrian empire, and begins selling them works of art and gold that was imported from Egypt. Egypt's hegmony of trade has extended across Levant and across all of the Jordan Valley. '


 * Assyrian Empire: King Elihu returns to Nineveh following his decisive victory over the Mitanni to oversee the incorporation of the new lands into his realm. As is tradition, all able-bodied men of the conquered lands are immediately obliged to serve in the army of the king, rapidly swelling the forces of the kingdom, and replacing many of the losses suffered during the invasion. All Mitanni are forced to convert to Christianity at the point of a sword, and their temples are torn down and churches erected all throughout the conquered land. Many of the residents are resettled throughout Assyria, destroying much of their culture and cohesiveness as a people. Within the largely Aramaic-speaking population of the growing empire, the Mitanni find that their language is overwhelmed by the dominant tongue of the empire, forcing many to assimilate into Assyrian culture. State scribes and Assyrian subjects are resettled into the former lands of the Mitanni, and are given the good land to cultivate for the empire. Seeking to solidify the throne's grasp on power, and to remove any potential opponents to his rule, King Elihu reorganizes the government and military to reflect the future of the empire. Assyria is divided into nine provinces known as pahitu, each of which is governed by a high-ranking scribe of the king's court, known as a shapiru, to a singular term of five years. They are to be aided in their administration by nearly a hundred other scribes educated by their local city church scholars in mathematics, writing, administration, and time-keeping, ensuring that the proto-bureaucracy of the kingdom is capable of managing the affairs of state in the name of the king. All state scribes employed in such a manner are paid by the state in grain subsidies, ensuring that they will never have to toil in the fields to survive. These scribes carry on with their business quickly and efficiently, displacing the local aristocrats of the conquered realms with Assyrians loyal to the king and the throne of the king. While their power over the cities has been removed, the aristocrats are reorganized under the king into influential landowners who are gifted with large estates throughout Assyria, allowing them to keep their wealth and slaves in exchange for providing food, resources, and manpower to the king. To ensure that no singular aristocrat grows powerful enough to challenge the king, the lands allotted to them are divided in such a way that no one elite is capable of raising a force large enough to combat the Assyrian army. Furthermore, the king decrees that the land given to a member of the king's court shall not pass on into the hands of another family, and any wealth generated on that land must pass into the hands of an heir or go into the coffers of the king. In the event that an heir to the land of that aristocrat cannot be found or dies before inheriting it, the land shall pass back into the ownership of the state to be alloyed to another member of the aristocracy. In this way, Elihu neuters the wealthy upper class by preventing them from intermarrying to accumulate land, wealth and influence, while giving them enough of that wealth and power to remain placated and content with their riches to remain loyal to the king. The army is completely reorganized under King Elihu's direction, moving away from the city-based levy system he originally created, to a province-based system built around permanent units of soldiers. A new military unit known as a sharu is instituted by Elihu, consisting of 3,600 soldiers all equipped by the state in standardized equipment of the existing "Ninevite-style". These sharu are divided into six units of karashu, each consisting of six hundred men. They are further broken down into six mugu of one hundred men, and finally into ten eshru consisting of ten men. Each sharu shall be led by a commander known as the laputtu, appointed by the king and cycled between sharu every two to three years to another sharu. Regular drilling is introduced for the active units of the army outside of their designated garrison cities, providing a constant show of might to the conquered peoples, and sharping the fighting skills of the soldiers themselves. Nine provincial sharu are created by King Elihu, and sent to each of the nine newly-formed pahitu of the kingdom, while two are created for direct command under Elihu in Nineveh and Assur. A further twenty-seven are established for mobilization in the event of a war, giving the kingdom a total force of 136,800 troops (228 karashu); with 32,400 serving in the provinces on a permanent basis, 7,200 serving directly under the command of the king in the capital cities as a bodyguard and rapid-response force, and a final 97,200 troops held in reserve to be mobilized by the king as needed during times of war. Under the new military system, there are enough units of six hundred-man karashu to garrison all thirty-six of the major cities of the kingdom with proper city guards on a full-time basis, with at least one karashu to each city policing the streets and crushing any who dare to break the laws of the king. A road is constructed leading from the city of Dar-Katlimmu leading to the newly conquered towns of Shadikanni and Wassukanni, linking the former Mitanni territories to the core regions of Assyria. With a permanent force of four sharu in the region, the newly conquered subjects balk at the idea of rebelling against Assyria. Over a period of five years, many new families are established in the region by the soldiers, who bed their newly-captured wives and build large families in the territory, expanding Assyrian culture into the region demographically. Elihu's wife gives birth to a further four offspring, two boys (Elika and Itamar) and two girls (Zillyah and Davita). Unfortunately, Thirza's body gives out during the birth of her final daughter, and she dies following the childbirth. A massive funeral for the queen is held, with the king, his five siblings, and his nine children attending the cremation of Queen Thirza's body. As necessitated by domestic concerns, Elihu quickly remarries, this time a local Ninevite girl by the name of Temara. She quickly gives birth to a daughter who Elihu promptly names Thirza. Trade with the Kingdom of Byblos is reciprocated by Assyria, exchanging slaves, fines garments, glass, and pottery with the trading city. Economic growth is encouraged by the king, who desires to see Assyrian culture and Christianity spread throughout the region. Diplomatic overtures to Egypt are extended upon the request of Elihu, seeking to establish a fine rapport with the foreigners. Assyrian texts revolving around astronomy, the sciences, art, and poetry are exchanged with the Egyptians and Phoenicians, whom Elihu seeks to impress. Similar efforts are made with the Babylonians, whom Elihu desires to incorporate into his kingdom using his birthright through his mother to promote. With news of his ailing grandfather reaching him, Elihu organizes a force of thirteen sharu (46,800 troops) to head south to Babylon to demand that the city cede the throne to him as his grandfather nears death. Elihu orders the city to open its gates or suffer the consequences of a siege and the conquest of its territories. Another ten sharu (36,000 troops) are mobilized within Assyria, and camp along the border near Kar-Shamash, ready to support the king in the event Babylon refuses to bend the knee.


 * Abenaki: After years of shredd management, our king O'Zaliz has died. a council has been formed to choose a new king. the result was the coronation of O'Zaliz II, son of O'Zaliz, as the King of the Abenaki in 1526. our new king started his reign sending diplomats to some powerful local nations, even requesting an alliance from the Thule Empire. a navy has also been formed, with 10 ships. the first duty was travelling to the west in the search of new lands. eventually they reached New Abenaki(OTL Ireland) in 1528. the contact with the natives was friendly and some colonists were sent to there in 1529, founding O'Zaliz City.
 * Western Cree Confederation: The Supreme Chief orders the invasion of the Woodlands and the Swampy Cree, after their rejection of the unification proposal. To Grand Council agrees to rename the country to the Western Cree Confederation to expand its nominal jurisdiction over not only the Plains Cree, but all subgroups of the Cree. Religious upheaval continues, stemming from the rejection of the Church of Cahokia and social disturbances caused by the shift to mixed agriculture. Asides from a reduced "canon", the heterodox concepts of universality, emphasis on virtuous conduct and charity (at the expense of ritual), the dichotomy between the negative material and positive spiritual planes of existence, and the notion of an imminent "apocalypse" continues to spread. While shamans continue to be influential as community leaders and as medicine-men/women, they begin to see a reduction in power; attributed to the spreading practice of self-contemplation – usually in the form of prayer or meditation – to achieve "union" (direct spiritual experience) with the divine through visions or personal revelations. The country continues to grow wealthy off the export of woolens, furs, leathers, and tallow products; as well as salt, cured meat, and apicultural products. The construction of secular or non-defensive brick or stone buildings – instead of traditional timber, within the Three Cities region, continues. A reinvigorated agricultural sector triggers a population boom. Iron plows begin to be used in increasing numbers, as are threshing machines, hand-driven rotary mills, and horse mills; thus increasing productivity and extensivity, while facilitating the processing of grain.


 * Kingdom of Ayiti: King Aucamar's seacoast defense system—a network of coastal fortresses designed to protect the island's inhabitants in case of raids—is complete. Now, every major settlement is within a short distance of a safe refuge. This has the effect of making trade and movement around the island safer, allowing for native and foreign merchants alike to rely on Ayiti as a shipping and transit hub. The Windward Passage grows to become the primary route for ships traveling north or south between the continents. This strait is heavily guarded by the Ayitian royal fleet. Further upgrades are made to the shipyards of Xaragua, which are now capable of producing ships using prefabricated parts at an industrial capacity. This concept was sparked by recent exchanges in ideas with the Powhatan, with many pieces gleaned from the knowledge of Chesapeake merchants and engineers over the years as part of the longstanding mercantile cooperation between the northern merchant states and the southern islands (for example, the Chesapeake-financed discovery of America by the Taino Comerio Caguax). Utilizing hardwood imports from the Thule Empire, engineers are able to build ships bigger, sturdier, and more war-ready. Recent trade agreements with the Miskito Coast, meanwhile, provide Ayiti with a nearby source of timber and naval supplies, alleviating the strain on the nation's forests and enabling the development of original ship designs like the huraca ("hurricane"). The huraca is a fast, lightweight vessel capable of sailing in high winds and outmaneuvering most carracks of the day. It is outfitted with a fine armament of cannon. (More to come)