Principia Moderni IV (Map Game)

With the Ming Dynasty ruling over the vast lands of China, the Hundred Years War is still raging on between England and France. Europe is still stuck in the old ways of feudalism and chivalry while the notions of a New World are considered figments of imagination. We welcome you to the long awaited fourth expansion of that immortal series. Welcome to Principia Moderni IV! Starting in 1400 AD, this is the dawn of the modern world and the tail end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance is just kicking off in Europe, while the nations in the western side of the continent are locked in the last gasp of the Hundred Years War. The Muslim world is still reeling from the invasions of Turks and Mongols, with the Caliphate resting in the collapsing Mamluk Egypt and the Ottomans on the rise in Anatolia. Make it count.

The first game was the most successful on the wiki, leading all the way to the modern day with mostly plausible posts and little controversy. The second game reached almost to the modern day, but failed due to a plethora of ASB events and moderator bias. The third game was much more worthy of the first, almost running into implausibility but climbing back into a shining glory by the end. Riding on the latest reforms of map games since the end of PMIII, this is the most logical next step in that evolution. Remember  above all other rules — have fun.

The Map
1440 AD

Important Pages

 * Rules and Algorithm
 * Holy Roman Empire
 * Feudal Dynasties
 * College of Cardinals

Active
If you wish to be a moderator, contact Scraw.
 * For now on mods are assigned to hemispheres to do modding --Nate
 * Lord Commander Scraw - India/South Asia
 * First Ranger Edgeofnight - Americas
 * First Steward CourageousLife - Mid East/Central Asia
 * First Builder JoshTheRoman - Africa
 * Commander of the Shadow Tower Monster Pumpkin - Eastern Europe/Balkans
 * Septon Nathan1123 - East/Southeast Asia
 * Commander of the Eastwatch by the Sea Reximus55 - something
 * Master at Arms SkyGreen24 - Western/Northern Europe
 * Maester (Checks the mods): Callumthered - creeps on everyone
 * Mapmaker NicDonalds

Honorary

 * Former First Steward ForsakenPear

Guidelines

 * Nations in bold are reserved for users of plausible reputation.
 * If you want to be a tribal nation, add the name tribe into their respective region. They are not shown on the map.
 * Personal Union - A monarch rules over two nations. If this is the case, these nations are in an alliance, but are not played by the same player. They are not a vassal unless stated otherwise.
 * Dynastic Union - Two nations have a monarch of the same dynasty. If this is the case, these nations are not in alliance and are not played by the same player. They are not vassals unless stated otherwise. However, if the cadet branch of the dynasty dies out, the main branch can inherit. However, if the main dynasty dies out, the cadet branch can not inherit.
 * Vassal/Client Nations - Are automatically played by controlling nation unless stated otherwise.
 * When posting as your nation, make sure you use the name of your nation that is directly on the nation list or something similar to it.

British Isles

 * Earldom of Desmond-RedDragon2000
 * Kingdom of England -  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _


 * Principality of Wales (Under English Control) -  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _
 * Kingdom of Southern Scotland (Under English Control) -  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _
 * Kingdom of Northern Scotland (Vassal of England) -  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _
 * Dublin (Irish City-State Under English Control) -  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _

France

 * Kingdom of France / Valois - NicDonalds
 * Marquisate of Saluzzo - NicDonalds
 * Duchy of Provence - NicDonalds
 * Duchy of Burgundy (Dynastic Union with Valois) - I am that guy (talk)
 * County of Burgundy (Personal Union under the Duchy of Burgundy) - I am that guy (talk)
 * Flanders (Personal Union with Burgundy) - I am that guy (talk)
 * Duchy of Brittany (vassal of France/PU of England) - NicDonalds /  SwankyJ   The Italian    Stallion   _
 * Duchy of Orléans (Dynastic Union with Valois) - NicDonalds
 * Blois (Personal Union under Orléans) - NicDonalds
 * Dunois (Personal Union under Orléans) - NicDonalds
 * Périgord (Personal Union under Orléans) - NicDonalds
 * Parthenay - NicDonalds
 * Kingdom of Navarre (Personal Union with France) - NicDonalds
 * Corsica: Nic
 * Avignon - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. "

Iberian Peninsula

 * Crown of Aragon — WikiBuilder1147
 * Sicily — WikiBuilder1147
 * Sardinia — WikiBuilder1147
 * Crown of Castile -
 * Kingdom of Gibraltar - ~Edge
 * Kingdom of Morocco - ~Edge
 * Liguria: ~Edge
 * Athens: ~Edge
 * Madeira: ~Edge
 * Kingdom of Portugal -

Italy

 * Kingdom of Italy  -  Rex
 * Duchy of Milan -  Rex
 * Duchy of Savoy - Rex
 * Kingdom of Naples  (Personal Union with Italy)  - Rex
 * Corfu - Rex
 * Ionia - Rex
 * The Papal States  - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. "
 * Ancona - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. "
 * Bologna - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. "
 * Montefeltro -  " This is not your grave    but you are welcome in it.  "
 * Perugia -  " This is not your grave    but you are welcome in it.  "
 * Piombino -
 * Modena -
 * Mantua -
 * Ferrara -
 * d'Asti -
 * Padua -

Balkans

 * Duchy of Naxos - NathanialPrice
 * Ottoman Empire - Bozistanball
 * Serbia -  Bozistanball
 * Wallachia -  Bozistanball
 * Dulkadir -  Bozistanball
 * Epirus - Bozistanball
 * Roman Empire -The.Brick.Battle (talk) 01:24, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Lemnos -
 * Morea -
 * Knights of St. John (Rhodes) - Callumthered (talk)
 * Trebizond (Gurkani vassal) - Rimp
 * Zeta -
 * Raska -
 * Dukagjini -
 * Croia (vassal of Naples) - Rex
 * Berat -

Scandinavia

 * Kingdom of Denmark - KawaiiKame (talk)
 * Greenland - KawaiiKame (talk)
 * Holstein -KawaiiKame (talk)
 * Kingdom of Norway -
 * Iceland-Belial
 * Faroes -Belial
 * Shetland -Belial
 * Orkney -Belial
 * Kingdom of Sweden (In Personal Union with Denmark) - ~AM

Russia

 * Grand Boyardom of Russia - Crim de la Kremlin - "Seizing the means of production and making sweet love. That's the stuff of life." - Karl Marx 19:18, July 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Republic of Pskov - Supergamer1

Baltic

 * Teutonic Order - EiplecOco

Holy Roman Empire
(Underline indicates Prince-Electors)

Alpine

 * Swiss Confederacy - Patriot40

Bohemia

 * Kingdom of Bohemia - Blocky858 (talk)
 * Moravia - Blocky858 (talk)
 * Silesia - Blocky858 (talk)
 * Saxony - Blocky858 (talk)
 * Meissen - Blocky858 (talk)

Low Countries

 * County of Holland -
 * County of Hainut (Personal Union under Holland) -
 * Duchy of Lorraine -
 * Duchy of Brabant (Personal Union under Burgundy) - I am that guy (talk)
 * Duchy of Limburg (Personal Union under Burgundy) - I am that guy (talk)

German

 * Margraviate of Brandenburg - With Blood and Iron (talk)
 * Duchy of Luxembourg (Personal Union under Bradenburg) - With Blood and Iron (talk)
 * Cologne (Archbishopric)  -  NonsensicalJourney  ( talk
 * Essen - NonsensicalJourney (talk)
 * Free City of Hamburg - Redbaran45 (talk)
 * Landgraviate of Hesse -
 * Duchy of Jülich - Willster22 (User talk:Willster22)
 * Geldern - Willster22 (User talk:Willster22)
 * Berg (Dynastic Union with Jülich) -
 * Bavaria (Personal Union with Austria)
 * Duchy of Thuringen - Scarlet Outlaw
 * Mainz -
 * Bremen -
 * Prince-bisphoric of Trier -
 * Oldenburg - Newalle
 * Archduchy of Austria -Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * County Palatinate of the Rhine -
 * Mainz (Archbishopric) -
 * Archduchy of Pomerania (annexed by Brandenburg) -
 * Brunswick -

Eastern Europe

 * Hungary -
 * Cilli (Vassal of Hungary) -
 * Croatia - SkyGreen24
 * Republic of Ragusa/Dubrovnik - N/A (possibly rekt)
 * Lithuania - Indiana Bones
 * Poland (Personal Union with Lithuania): Sat(Talk to me!)
 * Moldavia (Vassal of Poland) - Sat (Talk to me!)

Middle East

 * Georgia -
 * Oman -
 * Gurkani Sultanate -
 * Yemen -

North and East Africa

 * Alwah -
 * Abbasid Caliphate - Oh, I didn't mean to push that button! † Oh, well, leave a message I guess
 * Emirate of the Maghreb -
 * Ethiopia - Tharpe
 * Ifat -
 * Mogadishu -Fallacyman (talk)
 * Tripoli -

West Africa

 * Bamoun -
 * Empire of Benin - Flag of the Xanian Empire.svg Flag of Xyon.svg Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Biram -
 * Bornu -
 * Daura -
 * Gobir -
 * Gurma -
 * Ife -
 * Kano -
 * Katsina -
 * Mali Empire - Th3Shad0wSlayer
 * Wagadugu -
 * Wolof -
 * Zamfara -
 * Zaria -
 * Oba Empire -

Sub-Saharan Africa

 * Kingdom of Buganda -
 * Kingdom of Kongo -
 * Kingdom of Rwanda -Warrioroffreedom123
 * City of Zanzibar -
 * Kingdom of Zimbabwe - Nlenhardt

South Asia

 * Andhra -
 * Bahmanis - The Guardian of Forever (talk)
 * Bengal -
 * Delhi Sultanate -
 * Jaffna-
 * Kalinga -
 * Kashmir -
 * Khandesh -
 * Kotte-
 * Mithila -
 * Nepal -
 * Sindh -
 * Vijayanagar Empire -
 * Warangal -

Southeast Asia

 * Assa - LordMarlborough
 * Ayuthia -
 * Champa -
 * Chieng Mai -
 * Kedah - MegaloKaiser
 * Khmer Empire - THIS...   IS...   KHMER!
 * Lan Xang -
 * Pegu -
 * Sukhothai -
 * Toungoo -
 * Vietnam -

Asian Islands

 * Banggai -
 * Becan -
 * Berau -
 * Brunei -
 * Bungku -
 * Buol -
 * Igorot  -
 * Jailolo -
 * Kutei -
 * Laiwu -
 * Majapahit Empire - Through Stars We Rise. (Welcome to the Universe). 21:00, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * Order of the Enlightened -
 * Divine Legion of Brahma -
 * Sulu -
 * Ternate -
 * Tidore -
 * Tondo - Erizium (talk)
 * Huangdom of Ma-I - (Tondo vassal/same dynasty) Erizium (talk)
 * Huangdom of Pangasinan - (Vassal) Erizium (talk)

East and Central Asia

 * China (Ming Dynasty) – Yank 02:06, August 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * Japan (Ashikaga Shogunate) –
 * Korea (Yi dynasty)
 * Kingdom of Tibet - Toby2: THEY CALL ME Mr. Awesome!!! 19:30, August 6th, 2016 (UTC)
 * Oirat Khanate -
 * Mongolia -
 * Astrakhan Khanate -
 * Chagatai Khanate -
 * Sakha - Shikata ga nai!
 * Haixi Jurchens (tribe) -

South America

 * Chimu Empire -  -Nova
 * Aymara -
 * Wanka -
 * Sican -
 * Chiribaya -
 * Mapuche -

Mesoamerica

 * Aztecs:
 * Tlacopan (Triple Alliance) -
 * Texcoco (Triple Alliance) -
 * Alotepec -
 * Astatlan  -
 * Ayutitlan  -
 * Azmola  -
 * Chalca  -
 * Chametian  -
 * Cholula  -
 * Coaiztlahuacan  -
 * Coatzacualco  -
 * Coinan  -
 * Colimotl  -
 * Cuitzeo  -
 * Culican  -
 * Guaspaltepec  -
 * Huaxyacac  -
 * Huetzcotzingo  -
 * Huextla  -
 * Hueyacocotlan  -
 * Icpatepec  -
 * Itzyocan  -
 * Matlatzinco  -
 * Mazahuacan  -
 * Metztitlan  -
 * Miahuatlan  -
 * Michoacan  - Thisismacedon
 * Mixtlan  -
 * Nuuntoo  -
 * Oztoman  -
 * Quetzalapan  -
 * Quetzaltepec  -
 * Teloloapan  -
 * Tlaollan  -
 * Tlaxcalan  -
 * Tochpan  -
 * Tollan  -
 * Tollantzinco  -
 * Tolocan  -
 * Tonallan  -
 * Totonacapan -
 * Tototepec  -
 * Ualtepec  -
 * Xaltepec  -
 * Xilotan  -
 * Xiuhcoac  -
 * Xiuhtepec  -
 * Xiquipilco  -
 * Zapotec -

Yucatan

 * Mayapan League - Cour *talk*
 * Acalan
 * Chactemal
 * Chiapan
 * Chilapa
 * Chicomuceltec
 * Chiya
 * Comitan
 * Copanahuastla
 * Cuscatlan
 * Iximche
 * Mapachtepec
 * Mazanahau
 * Potonchan
 * Tayasal
 * Totoncalco
 * Uatlan
 * Yahualulco
 * Xicallanco

North America

 * Mohawk- Sladather
 * Wichita- Kaiserwilhelm3

The Wildlings
All users currently on the wiki may play unless otherwise noted.

Banned Users
BearCavalry - Banned for one minute for creating a silly colonial map of France SkyGreen24 15:06, August 25, 2016 (UTC)

Native Americans colonizing France - it's obviously a joke ... I don't get why Nic got so butthurt ...

Plausibility Strikes
'''Three strikes and you're out! Each strike resets after 30 years of the most recent strike.'''
 * Fallacyman - I (1412)
 * Eric - I (1412)
 * Wrto - I (1415)
 * Nova - I (1432)



1440
Ekkehard's printing press quickly gains fame by the patronage of the Abbess of Essen, and the knoweldge spreads throughout Western Germany, although few invest in it yet

Tadodaho refuses to agree to the peace terms of the Iroquois, as his tribe sees war as a necessary part of their way of life and economy.

A storm at sea destroys the ships of Chimu trying to trade with the Mayans.

The confederacy of clans in central Australia, although extremely thin in population due to the harsh conditions, establishes a meeting place at OTL Ayers Rock, calling themselves the Nation of Uluru.

 With no opposition in the east, the Uzbek Sultanate sweeps over Iran and begins marching on the city of Esfahan 

'''Simply put, that's a "no." Revolts rarely ever (I can not think of an instance) leave their homeland once they've secured it. It is not only too risky from their perspective, but they simply have to hang onto what they've got to succeed. The Uzbeks will stay in their own lands, despite the alliance with the Coalition (as there is no reprecussion for them not being involved). -Rexmod.'''

'''Sorry, I misunderstood the Uzbek event from last turn. -Nate'''

''' NOTE: If you're in the region of Northern and Western Europe (i.e. my region of modding), when you need a mod response don't type mod response, rather type "skyboi you're my only hope" so I know it's part of a region I should be modding. -Sky '''


 * The Gurkani Sultanate:  Amir Ulugh Beg Mirza was proclaimed as the sultan of the Sultanate, starting a new era under his rule. The Gurkani population rose to about 24 million with the people flocking to cities like Herat, Isfahan, Merv, Aktau, Samarkand and Iskenderun; primarily due to their strategic position in the spice trade. The military was primarily composed of medium-to-heavy cavalry, composite bow, lance, mace, and sword. Heavy cavalrymen wore plated chain mail or metal lamellar armor, with their horses also wearing leather or metal lamellar barding. The infantry was equipped with daggers and swords to be utilised in close combat against the enemy and elephants as well as carts were used for the transportation of supplies. Cannons were constructed to serve as siege weaponry whilst experimental muskets were beginning to be developed. Naval bases were established at Iskenderun, Trabzon and Gamrun to establish the presence of the Gurkani fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and the Persian Gulf respectively, keen on controlling the sudden surge in piracy. The Gurkani Navy developed galleys and carracks to augment the smaller patrol fleets. Agriculture and commerce were at the Sultanate's forepoint, with wheat, rice and barley being amongst the largest produced crops. To prevent the Sultanate from ever getting hit by a major famine, the individual Amirs also engaged in the storage of food supplies, which would be utilized in case of famine or otherwise exported. Fishery was promoted as well as it helped in sustaining the fishery villages that were present along the coast, as well as the major port cities of Iskenderun, Basra, Gamrun, Aktau and Trabzon. The Sultanate mined large amounts of silver and gold, to serve as currency as well as ornaments and jewellery. Importance was also given on the development of proper roads for the merchants utilizing the trade routes through the Sultanate, with all caravans being armed and protected with a small detachment of guards. Meanwhile,  the construction of educational madrassahs continued throughout the Empire, with the Sultan keen on spreading education and knowledge amongst the populace of the Sultanate. The Sultan sought to replicate the Islamic Golden Age that existed during the period of the Abbasids prior to the Mongol Invasion, and accordingly funded the teaching of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, with Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy, Anatony and Medicine being of prime importance. The Sultanate continued to expand its territories into the Caucasus, Siberia and the Persian Gulf islands.  Zeeshan Beg is declared the new Crown Prince. Meanwhile, with the crushing defeat suffered by the Abbasid forces at Mosul, the body of the dead Caliph Al Najm is found amomgst the pile of corpses and it is subsequently beheaded, with the head being sent to Isfahan. Of the army of 360,000, 200,000 men are sent to fight against the Ottomans forces by intercepting them on the field or retaking Trebizond. The remaining forces remain stationed at Mosul, awaiting further orders.
 * Jalayirid Sultanate: Sultana Saima Daula continued her reign over the Sultanate. Acting as a vassal to the Gurkani Sultanate, she would only be answerable to the Gurkani Amir. The military and the navy were developed along the same lines as their Gurkani counterparts, with a major naval base constructed at Iskenderun where the Jalayirid fleet was also situated. Jalayirid authorities continue to work on the construction of a fleet at İskenderun, working side by side with Castilian authorities. The Jalayirid Sultana, Rukhsana Daula would continue to develop the trade route leading from his Mediterranean port of İskenderun to his Persian Gulf port of Basra, hoping to make it much more advanced and efficient.
 * In Aragon, the Royal Bank of Barcelona (Castilian: Banco Real de Barcelona or BRB) continues its tentative recovery from the economic meltdown that followed the dissolution of the Bank of St George. The BRB's mercantile fleet is brought back into service, establishing trade routes with Aragon's partners, friends and allies. Although at first running a loss due to inflation, the BRB's trade with the Abbasid Caliphate is hoped to eventually become mutually beneficial for our countries. Meanwhile, reconstruction of Barcelona continues, and about a quarter of the city is complete. The Cathedral of St James opens in Barcelona this year, and is larger and grander than its predecessor. Expansion of Aragonese harbours are complete, and naval expansion continues in earnest. Our Royal Armada's ship numbers grow to 370 this year. Research into improving our handgonnes begin. These weapons are now standard issue throughout the military, and it is hoped improvements will bring more accuracy and firepower into the handgonne. We seek to establish branches of the Royal Bank in French Corsica and Castilian Liguria.
 * The Caliphate agrees to trade.
 * Earl of Desmond (Diplomacy): We ask for a trade deal and want to allow port access and establish Royal Banks in Cork. We also ask you to consider helping us unite Ireland and protect us from England.
 * Aragonese Diplomacy: We are more than happy to establish regional branches of the Royal Bank of Barcelona in Desmond, and trade is established between Aragon and Desmond. While we at this time can not guarantee full protection of Ireland, partially due to the massive distances between Iberia and Britain, as well as the existence of an alliance between Aragon and England, we will do our best to restrain English ambitions in Ireland with our influence as its ally.
 * Per the calculations in the algorithim and your self-reported population, your maximum navy size is 94.5, or 95 ships. Please keep this in mind, as anything above this limit is both against the rules/algo and would strain your economy.


 * Norway: Secret  Seeing an increase in influence in Ireland with our acquistion of Breithyne we offer the state of Desmond an offer of Loose Vassalization under Norwegian protection along with offers to help them unite Ireland (with the exception of Breithyne for the time being). More coming tomorrow


 * NO VASSALIZATION OF IRELAND -sky


 * Earldom of Desmond: We refuse the offer of vassalisation from Norway as we realise that we should not antagonise England further (sorry, Belial, but KK gave me a better offer). We accept the Danish diplomacy and become the vassal of Denmark.  We also build and expand the port at Cork to increase the trade in the Irish Sea. Due to immigration policies around 2000 people move to Cork while we continue to expand roads and infrastructure throughout the Earldom. We begin to build up a navy to protect us from a naval invasion as well as beginning to build a merchant fleet owned by the state. Across the Earldom, we begin building fortifications around our border while be begin concentrating on our army. Schools are being built to encourage literacy.We also seek out allies to protect us from English aggression (Contact me below). To boost our economy we offer port access and trade access, and banks in our lands from foreign countries (feel free to contact diplomatically). We declare war on the MacCarthy's and O'sullivan's to the south(Algo needed).We raise the troops and levies and begin training for war and move against the McCarthy's while three carracks are built and armed with cannon as well as one Birlinn to raid and blockade the McCarthy's.
 *  Danish Dip:  We offer Desmond Danish vassalization. If Desmond accepts they shall be spared from England for we are allies of England and we shall help Desmond in their conquests. All Desmond has to do is renounce their loyality to Norway and swear allegiance to Denmark.
 * Desmond Dip: We have refused the offer of vassalage from Norway and swear allegiance to Denmark. We also want you to join the war against the Irish tribes.
 * SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES CAN NOT VASSALIZE IRISH NATIONS!


 * The High Chief of the Wichita apologizes to the Iroquois for the lack of communication, however some internal issues were taking up much time (school). Cheif Kinnekasus states that his firstborn son, Kiarsidia is more than happy to marry Tayanita of the Iroquois. In our period of isolation we have finished mapping and colonizing our new land left by the Crow. We also trained another seven legions, two legions are sent to the Iroquois in order to assist in their possible civil war. Copper clubs are now more popular with one in ten warriors owning one. We also established villages the the Lands-that-Touch-the-Sky (OTL Rockies). With our newfound power, we offer all tribes along the Cahokian River, the protection of membership in the Confederacy (Mod Response).
 * Iroquois Dip: We send our thanks along with Tayanita to live with her new family in Wichita. We also request any knowledge of copper in trade for land around OTL Lake St Clair to set up trade posts.
 * The Kingdom of England:  With the overwhelming victory in Scotland, the south of Scotland is annexed into the Kingdom of England, and the King Richard decides on how to act on the north. The north of Scotland has fallen into utter disorganization, King Richard, sets up a puppet government with a small council of Celtic leaders, to look over the Northern lands of Scotland, and they will be commanded to answer to the English Crown. England expands its army and economy. Military movements are spread over southern Scotland, and a main garrison is created in Glasgow, as the major military center of southern Scotland. Edinburgh is slowly rebuilt, and King Richard sends his loyal general, General William Scarlet to look over the policies, and setting up in southern Scotland, getting the newly conquered lands organized and suitably governed. With the complete annihaliation of Scottish troops, the English easily move in and respectfully incur force and begin ruling over the lands. King Richard sends thanks to Denmark, not being able to offer gold, so they can continue to build after the war, but cedes Aberdeen, Dundee, Orkney, and the northern Hebride Island, the Scottish mainland, and the rest of the Hebrides will be under the English Crown. With the economic collapse, England is hit hard, but is able to stay afloat, with their economic boom during the war, they haven't fallen completely into an economic demise. King Richard becomes careful with England's treasury and economics, having his closest advisors, sail him through the hard times after the trade-banking collapse.  Meanwhile, the Kingdom of England offers The Kingdom of France a formal and official proposal for an Alliance. Terms: They will respect eachother's claims, Crowns, Brittany, will remain a French vassal, and continue to be shared between the two nations, as a sort of bridge, Brittany will provide France with military troops, and continue to pay homage taxes.  England sends positive intentions and relations and increases their positive standing with their two current allies: Aragon and Denmark. With the recent surge of activity in Southern Ireland, large quantities of troops are sent towards Wales and Ireland, and the garrison of Eastern English-Scottish shores. King Richard commands his navy, and Admiral Darrington to stop and refrain all Norweigan ships from passing through English waters. King Richard tells Norway, to release protection of the Earldom of Desmond, and to stay out of English manifests. Large amounts of troops are moved to the Eastern coast garrisons and sailed to Dublin.


 * Wales: The region of Wales, slowly builds themselves economically, trying to avoid the major effects of the recession Wales also expands their military rebuilding their garrison in Caernavon. Cardiff begins to expand, becoming more city-like. The Welsh navy moves away from the border of the English Channel, the ships move back to encircle the Scottish Isles.  Large amounts of troops are sent to Dublin. And more garrison the Western coasts.


 * Dublin: As the war is won in Scotland, the Irish reserves sail back to Dublin, and the English troops make their way to regarrison the well-fortified city. Dublin expands economy to buffer the recession, and they expand the military to prepare for any Irish resistance or hostility from the other Irish states. Large amounts of English troops begin garrisoning inside Dublin, as they incur small raids on the westward Irish fiefdom.
 * Brittany (Personal Union with England): Brittany becomes the lead front of the newly proposed Alliance with the Kingdom of France. Brittany expands its economy in order to continue paying taxes to France and helping compensate England for any economic losses during their recent war. Brittany expands its navy in order to feud any pirates or bandits that would disrupt any bits of trade which are happening. In Brittany, English and French leaders meet to officially announce the Frankish-Anglo Alliance (NicDonalds response needed) Moderate amounts of troops are sent to Dublin. The navy is sent to blockade in the English channel.
 * Southern Scotland: With the recent victory for England over Scotland, Glasgow becomes Southern Scotland's main English garrison. Edinburgh is slowly rebuilt. Southern Scotland begins expanding its military and economy. The new lands take a toll from the economic recession. The economy is expanded hoping to help cushion the blow, and the military is expanded with troops centering in Glasgow and Edinburgh. General William Scarlet moves into the Castle in Edinburgh, and ruling over the lands militaristically, under King Richard's full trust and loyalty. General William Scarlet, sends gifts that are recovered from the spoils of war to the King. Small amounts of troops are sent to Dublin. And more garrison the Eastern coasts.
 * Northern Scotland (Vassal of England): King Richard establishes a puppet government of a council of Celtic-Scot Elders that will overlook the regions of Northern Scotland, and will answer to the English Crown. With the highly disorganized lands of the north, and the loss of the Scottish military, small militias and resistance is met when English troops begin occupying Northern England. General William Scarlet rides north to put down the small militias and resistance, and calls upon the Council of Elders to put down any more resistance which is met against English rule, that way to prove their loyalty, and if they do not, General Scarlet threatens them with "permanently removing" them from the council. General Scarlet constructs various outposts and forts over Northern Scotland, in order to control the populace, and maintain order. Northern Scotland expands their military and their economy, and all profit made is spent on mercenaries being bought and incorporated into the already established English military, General Scarlet sets Commander Hunte to train all new troops in Northern Scotland.  Small amounts of troops are sent to Dublin. And more garrison the Eastern coasts.
 * Swedish Diplomacy: We ask the King of England to build Bank of St. Birgitta outposts in London, Edinbugh and Nantes.
 * Iroquois Confederacy: Chief Notaku calls back the braves in Nowadaga to prepare his army for war with Tadodaho. He sends 4,000 braves to the western border forts and orders double patrols to be run along the St. Lawrence River and Bay. All civilians are asked to move inland for their protection. Chief Notaku sends another delegate to Tadodaho, stating that war is a part of all of our cultures, that does not mean this war is necessary. We all share the same Creator, because of this, blood should not be shed. We can both flourish as separate nations, all unified under the Great Tree of Peace. There has been decades of intermixing of our two great people, if we march to war, we shall shed the blood of our families. We ask once more, accept peace (Mod response). Vassalization does not need to occur either. The retraining of braves continues, as well as the refortification of all outposts on the western border in preparation for potential invasion. The braves from Wichita are sent to help secure the Delaware border. No invasion of Tadodaho's lands is to be made. Chief Notaku works diligently to ensure the Confederacy stays united. He calls upon all chiefs to meet at the Great Tree of Peace in Nowadaga to discuss the future of the Iroquois people. A group of chiefs express their concerns about Notaku's vision of unity. To this, Notaku explains that it is not the will of The Creator and the Iroquois Constitution for Iroquois to spill Iroquois blood, and if they were to disband, blood will be shed. Oaths would also be broken if they were to disband. In regards to the few who wish to wage war, Notaku explains that war will always be a reality and there will always be an enemy to fight, but the enemy is not Iroquois.
 * In response to the joint Invasion of the Gurkani Sultanate by the Ottomans, the Abbasids, and the Uzbek rebels, Duke John II of Naxos send envoys to Castile, Ragusa, Milan, Russia, and Bohemia, reminding each of them that, under the Compact of Iskenderun, they are obligated to help the Gurkani Sultanate defeat the invaders. We invade Cyprus and the Morea, using the Naxian Navy of 15 galleys, 30 longships, five neves, and two biremes to siege Famagustra and invade Cyprus, while the Navaresse Company of 1,000 men attack the Morea. Meanwhile, the Ducal Palace of Megali is completed, though the building of Megali is halted as we start the war effort. Duke John II will lead the siege of Cyprus himself, but, before he leaves, hears that Duchess Eleanor is pregnant again. He wishes he could stay for the birth of his child, but he must go to war instead.
 * Abbasid Caliphate: Al-Najm Al-Akbar, at the Battle of Mosul, channaled all he learned from his previous tutors into this decisive moment, giving an opening speech before his men before the battle. Using a cunning strategy, Al-Najm routed the Persian forces and took control of the city. Subsequent to the battle, Al-Najm at last restored Abbasid control to the traditional lands of Mesopotamia and Syria, just as in the Islamic Golden Age. Al-Najm entered triumphantly into the gates of Baghdad on a white horse, greeted warmly by all the Arabs of the city for their liberator from the Persians. But eager to return to the campaign, Al-Najm rounded up the men to recoup his losses and ventured father north against the city of Tabriz, the heart of Persia. This would entail the treacherous crossing of the Zaragos Mountains, causing the deaths of many men from the Caliphate armies in the process, but not affecting the Ottoman reinforcements. While encamping in the mountains, Al-Najm received word that the Ottomans were defeated at Trebzond, but were regrouping for another attack. Arpad ibn Ismail, stationed in Trebzond, sent a messenger to Russia, inviting him to invade Persia if he sends enough troops to take Tabriz. At last, the remaining 100,000 troops of the Caliphate arrived to besiege the city of Tabriz. In response to the invasion by Naxos, the Vizier of Egypt sends 3000 troops and 150 ships to defend Cyprus.
 * Chimu Empire: The Empire continues working on a symbol and picture method of writing down the Chimu language. Research into new weapons continues, and more of the army is now armed with sheilds and spears. The Empire continues officially sending settlers north to Chu-Ica, and by the years end it will grow to approximately 2793. The Chimu golden age continues, and expansion to the south at a steady pace continues, with canals and roads to the new regions being built as the Empire expands. More reed ships are sent north to trade with the Maya as people wonder what happened to the last group of ships. Work on maps continues, and a crude map of the western Americas coastline begins to perfected. The Emperor's son is now 16, and of age to rule when his father dies. He is trained in the latest weaponry, and his personal guard is given the latest in Chimu weaponry. The Emperor is now about 35 years old, and begins training his son in the artwork of Emperorhood, teaching him all he knows in case he dies unexpectedly.
 * Order of Knights Hospitaller: The Knights continue internal cost-cutting measures to minise the effects of the economic downturn. News reaches Rhodes of the new "printing press", and the Grand Master becomes keen to acquire a book produced by one to test its quality. In other news, the navy goes on exercises to train new recruits.
 * Kingdom of Tondo:  With the naval victory in the Strait of Luzon and the land victory during the Japanese assault on Maynila, we offer the Japanese Empire peace on the following terms: Tondo will become a tributary of the Ming; all Japanese assets in the OTL Philippines become Tondo's, and Japan shall give Tondo 20 of their best ships (Mod Response)  RajahGambang further consolidates his power, discreetely assigning political opponents to far-flung provinces of Tondo or to Tondo's vassals of Ma-I and Pangasinan, or to colonization attempts in Palawan, Busuang and Samar. The government of Tondo can be roughly described as a Federal Monarchy, with each province ruled by a council with members proportionate to the province's population. Rajah Gambang invites the Huang of Pangasinan, his daughter and Ma-I's regency council, and officials from every province to draft something akin to an OTL constitution, namely, the Saligang Batas ng Tondo at Nasasakupan Nito (Constitution of the sovereign Kingdom of Tondo and all its holdings and possessions). As Maynila is one of the richest cities in South East Asia, it is now high-time to create a lasting legacy for it. A series of bridges and canals connecting the Pasig and Tagik (OTL Taguig) Rivers and all their tributaries to provide acquatic transportation, ease movement of goods, and simply build bridges above the waterways to ease the transportation of people in the Greater Tondo Province (OTL Metro Manila). To prevent problems of income inequality and unequal development, selected families in the capital are given incentives of food and gold to relocate to developing towns and cities in Cavite, Romblon and Samar. A road network has already connected Tondo Province to Cavite, and a series of roads from southeastern and southern Luzon to Pangasinan has already began construction. Tondo metallurgical capabilities increase as blast furnaces and ironforges are built all around the state. The port of Maynila is further expanded, with the navy increasing by 25 small ships and seven war junks. Trade with nearby states continue. Tondo continues expansion in Samae, Palawan and Busuanga. 2000 additional soldiers are trained Diyang Kalangitan refuses to seat beside representatives from the local Japanese merchants during the drafting on the constitution, and representatives from Ma-I and Pangasinan also refuse to sit beside or near Japanese nationals. Gambang orders 300 ships to move to patrol the Visayas archipelago, mainly to protect the trade routes, and secretly to intimidate Cebu.


 * Huangdom of Ma-I: With Tondo's grace, Ma-I settles the western part of Busuanga Island, and dedicates 100 citizens there. Li Han thrives as a cultural and financial capital of Ma-I, while Beigang immediately becomes the second port of Tondo, and conducts trade regularly with nearby nations.
 * Huangdom of Pangasinan: With Tondo's grace, Pangasinan expands into Central and Northern Luzon, attempting to assimilate the mountain and Igorot tribes located nearby to access the massive agricultural treasure in the Banaue Rice Terraces and the farmlands of Central Luzon. The administrative capital city, Pangasinan, begins construction of a road connecting it to Maynila. Blast furnace construction continues, and a small defense fleet of 15 ships is allotted by Tondo to Pangasinan. Pangasinense traders report sightings of small islands west of Luzon, and scouts are sent by Pangasinan to verify their claims.
 * Ahom Kingdom: In concordance with his father's desire to phase out the cavalry khels, Susenphaa orders the phasing out of one cavalry khel to be replaced by one more khel of archers. The remaing calary khels are equipped as light cavalry, to scout and act as skirmishers. More extensive military tests are made on the efficiency of artillery with different types of shot. Also, each khel of archers and arquebusiers is trained to fire in groups of 25 at a time so there is a constant rain of projectiles on the enemy. The Ahom arquebusiers are trained to be perfect at aiming and very swift in reloading.
 * Sweden: As the Mediterranean trade collapses, the Bank of St. Birgitta makes a bold move and asks to establish outposts in London, Nantes, Edinburgh (England), Oldenburg, Stettin (Brandenburg), The Hague, Brugge, Antwerp (Burgundy), Riga, Danzig (Teutonic Order) and Calais. (Mod Response for Oldenburg plox). We ask Denmark to open up an associate filial in Dundee and restore the Aberdeen branch of the bank. The bank constructs outposts in Abo and Uppsala. We start building the University of Uppsala, to spread knowledge in our lands. We thank the Archbishop of Cologne for his help in implementing the Adelphinian Reforms. We apologize for the diplomatic insult we might have caused, and continue to propose the help for a port. We continue promoting the lumber, iron, copper and wool trade throughout Europe. We continue expanding North, settling more people northwards and Christianizing the pagan Lappish and FInns. We accept Pskov's offer. We propose to the Count of Zeeland to reduce taxes in Middelburg, as to make the city more attractive to traders (MOD response). We do the same with Visby. 
 * The Count of Zeeland is reluctant, but reduces them, although not by much.
 * Cologne Dip: The Archbishop of Cologne is unclear on what exactly the apology from Sweden is for, besides with respect to general delays in diplomacy, but gratefully accepts Sweden’s help in building a port to generally further their trade relationship.
 * Just an FYI, Zeeland is a Burgundiam possession, and has been since the conquest of Holland, as it was part of the Hollander crown. Also taxes are already low due to Burgundian encouragement of trade. -Guy
 * Mogadishu: The nation's income continues to grow, both from increased tariffs and from the Royal Trade Fleet. Our manufacturers expand and make more money. We further expand toward the Jubba River, as canals, dikes and ditches are being built. The land surrounding the Jubba-Shebelle Rivers becomes more fertile. 10,000 local tribesman and foreign settlers became citizens of our nation last year due to our policies of land reclamation and immigration attraction. We built cannons in our Chinese furnaces, which we received from China from Zheng He's trip. We send some money to Gurkanis to show our sympathy of their plight.
 * Duchy of Thuringen: The city guard continues to defend the capital city of Erfurt. Our military grows by adding more recruits each year. We continue to trade again with our neighboring states. Farming goes well in our nation this year. The healthy population continues to increase by 3% each year. Karsten's improvement in the training area is continuing to show off. Our economy tries to rebuild itself from the collapse of 1439. We invest in Ekkehard's printing press, thinking it will help boost our economy of our nation back to what it used to be in 1438 before the collapse.
 * Bohemia: Wenceslaus V, in effort to revitalize the economy, founds the Bank of Prague. The bank requests to open branches in the major HRE countries: Burgundy, Brandenburg, Milan, Austria, and the Teutons. A branch in Hungary is created in Buda. The Bank of Prague begins to try to put affiliates in the smaller HRE countries as well. Bohemia's membership in the Compact of Iskenderun gives them an edge over trade, as they are getting exclusive trade from the east. Bohemia's key position in central position also makes it nearly impossible for cross-continental land trade not to go through Bohemian lands at some point. Wenceslaus V begins funding this project with silver from the silver mines located in the Sudetes. We also begin to mine in the Carpathians, looking for valuable minerals. (Mod Response) We begin to create forts along the border with the Ottoman Empire. We declare war on the Ottoman Empire, citing religious war as our casus belli! We send 24k men across the border into Hungary. We leave 24k men in our nation to defend and be reserves if need be. The army marches not too far to the city of Belgrade, and commences the Siege of Belgrade. We crown the ruler of Milan as King of Italy this year.
 * Grand Boyardom of Russia: Seeing the opportunity ahead, Russia joins the war against the Gurkanids, marching into their territory. Stuff happens. Will edit later.
 * Benin: The imperial census for the year of 1440 has revealed a considerable increase in the general population from 39 million to 41 million in the last decade, and a subtle shift in Bini from the overpopulated Niger Delta region to the most spacious lands of the Malian Sahel. The city of Edo's population is found to have increased from 250,000 to almost half a million inhabitants, while the city of Eko has increased to more than 200,000 residents. Because of this increase in the number of subjects. a massive expansion of the Benin Imperial Army is made by the Oba, who defying the will of his war council, extends the number of warriors under his control from 396,000 to 835,500, creating 45 additional ogun for the Imperial Army, and 458 fipamo consisting of 358 ewu (infantry) and 80 agbo (cavalry) formations for the Metropolitan Army, while keeping Imperial Guard's numbers at 25,000. Te Benin Imperial Navy itself receives fifteen new akakan vessels as well. When asked how he would pay for this, the Oba stated that the tax on income would be increased by 2% from the previous 8% to 10%. With the new imperial budget of 2.8 billion mina, the military's budget would be increased from 317.5 million mina to 948.9 million mina, thus making up a third of the state's total budget for the year. Prince Uwaifiokun and Iyase Ezeani warn Oba Isikhuan that the ballooning size of the military is something that he should avoid, as the state can not afford to continue spending huge amounts of money on the military as it grows simply to sate the desires of the Oba. Elsewhere, expansion into West Africa continues, with 10,000 kilometers settled by the Bini, with the full backing of five ogun sent by the Oba to back the land expansion. Military colonies are built by the army for the warriors, helping the Bini further establish a foothold in the region. More and more of the imperial population identifies as Bini and Kuzir, as the indoctrination of children now becoming adults continues, and as certain privileges offered by the state such as protection under the law and access to public utilities are reserved for those adhering to Kuzir religion. With few external threats and an increase in manpower, the military forces in Benin's Sahel provinces begin a massive infrastructure project to create a series of roads and canals throughout the region. The largely underdeveloped lands are targeted by the state as a new breadbasket for the western provinces, and as much as two-thirds of the state's remaining budget for the year is devoted to the project. Fortifications for the border with Jolof are built, public baths and esuku are constructed in newly rebuilt towns in line with Bini laws and traditions, and expansion of the port city of Ziguinchor continues. Also, in line with the laws of the Oba, all cities have a single public school all children are required to go to if they are able. The Oba, like father, is interested in the patronage of the arts and sciences, and wishes to expand the number of literate Bini in his nation as much as possible as part of the Kuzir faith as well. In East Africa, expansion of the trade by the Bini merchants continues, as the amount of gold, silver, and precious gems brought back to Benin in exchange for finished goods increases. The Bini merchants increase their presence in the region so much so, that the blue robes of the merchant caste of Benin can be found in almost every Swahili city-state in East Africa. Another 60,000 male Malian slaves are shipped off to the Ottoman Empire as per the arrangement established between the Oba and the Sultan. Seeking to expand his nation's foothold in the west, Oba Isikhuan orders 16 ogun, along with 36 ewu and 25 agbo for a total of 124,000 infantry and 12,500 cavalry, into Jolof to pacify the nation and bring it into the empire by force. 15 akakan and 30 other vessels are sent to blockade the coast of Jolof.
 * Bahmanids: (Scraw said I can't militarily support the Gurkanis, so I'm just going to presume my intervention never happened.) Monetary support is sent to the Gurkanis to assist against their enemies. The port of Karachi is upgraded to compete with the Omanis in Gujarat. We continue to spread anti-Arab rumors among the Gujaratis, and hire any bandits in the area, as well as the small number of rebels, to attack Omani troops and positions, as well as burning fields (to decrease Oman's revenue from the province). The rebels/bandits are given safe haven in Bahmanid territory, forcing the Omanis to spend more and more money on more and more troops, while our well-paid isolationist advisors in the Omani court continue to push the unfeasibility of their colony to their leader.
 * A Note: I have no intention of expelling the Omanis from Gujarat with these bandits and rebels. Rather, I only wish to make their colony an expensive and unprofitable one.
 * Portugal: Afonso V declares to his court his desire to reinvigorate the military forces of Portugal in light of the hostile moves made by Castile against Genoa and Milan. After hearing of the atrocities committed by the Castilians, Afonso decrees that Portugal shall open it's arms to refugees from Genoa, making special provisions to bring into his lands the Genovese merchants and shipbuilders who have lost everything in Genoa, and now seek a new home elsewhere. Also given aid in moving to Portugal are the owners of the Bank of St. George, whom Afonso has deemed a vital source of power that he can not ignore as they wonder Europe in search of a place to live. With the invitation extended to the Genovese people to come to Portugal, Afonso devotes his attention to another issue, the dire state of the navy. With the ineffectual rule of his predecessors, Portugal's navy has been allowed to decay and rot as the Castilians and Aragonese have outpaced the Portuguese militarily. At the urging of Henry the Navigator, drawing from his own coffers, the King of Portugal invests greatly into the rebuilding of the fleet of ships sitting the port of Lisbon, and orders the expansion of the city of Faro to accommodate the Genovese shipbuilders and their shipyards, as they devote themselves to the construction of the fleet King Afonso desires. Ten ships are added to the navy of Portugal, while twenty of the ships rotting away in the ports of Portugal are refurbished to serviceability, increasing the size of the navy to 35 ships total. Development on a new type of ship by the Genovese begins under the oversight of Prince Henry, who seek to create a vessel large and powerful enough to defend their new homeland from the Castilians. Following a census by the king, it is discovered that Portugal's population sits at 1,043,274 total inhabitants. With this information, the army of Portugal is completely rebuilt with an army of 20,865 able-bodied men ready to serve in the king's military. Though this is tiny compared to the forces of Castile, it will most certain serve as a bulwark and deterrent to any potential invasions by the Castilians. Also in order to combat the Castilian threat expansion of the walls and fortifications are made throughout the country. Elsewhere, traders from Portugal sail southward in search of new lands and trading opportunities. They come across the lands of Senegal, where the Jolof and Bini are active.  Loans of the Bank of St. George are offered throughout Europe in order to provide stabilization.


 * Benin Diplomacy: Benin welcomes the Portuguese to our lands. Even though we have been present in Europe as merchants, we believe that a more direct trade route of sorts would be of benefit to both of us. We wish to establish a trade pact in which you shall be given favorable status as a trading partner and basing rights out of our ports, allowing you access to our ports for food, fresh water, and rest for your crews. Furthermore, we shall agree to lowered tariffs on Portuguese goods, though in exchange for access to the Portuguese markets for Bini merchants and favored trade status in Portugal, though not exclusive between our two countries. Is this satisfactory to the Portuguese throne?
 * Portugal Dip: Henry the Navigator agrees to this agreement. For negotiations a full delegation lead by, Henry the Navigator, is sent down to Benin City in which after words those terms are agreed upon. Portugal also requests some sort of a military alliance.
 * Benin Diplomacy: This we agree to accept.
 * I'm posting on Oct's behalf as per his request to do so. ~Viva
 * OK, so maybe a half dozen owners of the Bank of St. George escaped the Rape of Genoa, and that is being generous. Then, lets presume half of them decided to relocate to Portugal, instead of the more plausible Barcelona, Florence, Pisa, or Venice (all of which with functioning, established banks). They have zero net worth, as practically all of Europe has defaulted on their loans to this failed bank, and the collateral was captured by Castile. The Bank had collapsed, and now its attempting to stabilize the very region it brought chaos to? I don't think so. -Rexmod
 * Prime example of a mod modding in his region rebuttals coming soon~'Oct
 * Croatia: The Kingdom of Croatia, after nearly three and a half centuries of union with Hungary is finally free. The Sabor prepares laws to ensure such things do not ocurr again and Rinaldo is more or less forced to co-operate. In exchange for more power to the Sabor, King Rinaldo Drački gains the loyalty of the few noble families left in Croatia after the Bloody event in Križevci during the reign of the Sigismund the Bloody, as he is known now in Croatia.
 * Republic of Ragusa: The republic begins recovering from the crisis which is fairly easy considering the lack of trade republic in the Mediterranean. The government is being adjusted after the vassalization by Croatia.
 * Duke John II of Naxos sends an envoy to Ragusa, reminding them that they must help the Gurkani Sultanate in their time of need, according to the terms of the Compact of Iskenderun.
 * Ottoman Sultanate: The Sultanate begins to work on regrouping and send 60,000 to Trezbond along with a navy of 300 ships to meet the enemy in the middle on the coast line.(this algo) while our army of 20,000 will walk with the Caliphate army. (If in this algo) our army falls back to Ankara burning everything the Thrimuds can use along with calling for all men to join the army. Slaves from Oba are sent to madrsas to learn Quran (due to the slaves being a small number)and to teach poor people how to read Arabic and Quran. Blocky if you see me on chat PM.
 * Cologne: Archbishop Dietrich II, along with Abbess Margarete of Essen, proposes a contract with Ekkehard Stelzner, in support of his great invention: they will assist Stelzner in distributing Bibles and other religious books throughout all states involved with Adelphinian Reforms (at the least), using their now significant influence in those countries, in return for Stelzner agreeing to give the Archbishopric a small percentage of royalties from the sale of every printed book, indefinitely. Stelzner happily agrees; someone significant is investing in him and his crazy idea! Accordingly, both countries (Cologne and Essen) begin to distribute these Bibles to every religious organisation in wider Cologne and Westphalen. By the end of the year, they are being sent to churches in Berg, Mark and Julich.
 * Essen: Abbess Margarete of Essen assists Dietrich II with the printing press as above. However, she is growing old and eventually becomes bed-ridden. Despite the other canonesses’ insistence that she sleep, she celebrates the birth of Christ that year by getting out of bed in her very ill state, walking down the street with a printed German Bible in hand, and going right into the festivities. Her presence amasses a small congregation of people who listen to her speak about the grace of God with her last burst of energy and eventually fall silent, dying peacefully with a smile on her face as she falls back against a door that happens to have one of her posters on it. The image is burned into the mind of one of the people she talked to; he goes home and begins to paint the scene. The next day, the canonesses hold a vigil in Margarete’s honour; however, they will refrain from electing a new abbess until the next year. In the meantime, Prioress Hildegard runs the abbey and assists Stelzner and Dietrich.


 * Kingdom of France: Louis XI participates in talks at Brest with the new King of England Richard III. At the discussions Louis comes to a compromise and negotiates an alliance with the English. With this Louis decides to put away their nearly sixty years of open hostility against the English crown and the war that happened twenty years ago. It is promised that as long as the King of England honors the basic feudal contract (with providing Breton troops and taxes), the Duchy will remain under France, but in an English personal union, and the French and English will maintain an alliance between their kingdoms. Xaintrailles and La Fayette's deaths at Turin are honored throughout the kingdom. A small royal marriage is also secured with the Milanese duchy to deter war between the two nations. Louis XI uses the Taille, Milanese concessions, and feudal taxes towards providing building projects throughout France to reinvigorate the French economy. This includes many projects in Paris so the city stays as one of the most important and influential in Europe. The development of Chauleaux slows, but Louis ramps up the trade with the Caliphate with their largely unaffected economy. Louis XI continues to rebuild and restructure the navy, making it more effective and keeping it up-to-date. Corsican traders are welcomed to stay on their island.


 * Emma of Denmark: The year 1440 has fallen upon humanity, a new year and a new decade, but I do not celebrate for my husband Crown Prince Mikkael of Norway has not responded to my plea of forgiveness, and I fear that Mikkael has not forgiven me and he still holds malice, hate and anger toward me in his heart and I am extremely scared, so Eric and I remain in Copenhagen, and Eric turns four years of age. I fear that Mikkael will invade Denmark from land, so I continue Denmark's army focus, Danish Scotland is integrated, and they begin to trade with England and Ireland.
 * In the Duchies of Milan and Savoy, Niccolò Maria Visconti makes a trip to Prague after the addition of Montferrat to his realm to deliver an ultimatum to his liege: grant the Iron Crown of Lombardy, as King of Italy, to the Visconti family or face a war of seccession from the Empire. With the Emperor issuing a declaration that Duke of Milan should become King of Italy, Niccolò Maria travels back to Milan, to have the Archbishop of the city crown him King using the historic Iron Crown of Lombardy. Thus is instated, as a single political entity, the Kingdom of Italy. The leading mercantilists at the University of Florence propose a plan to restore the greatness of the Italian economy: by using Italian resources to recreate a grand navy. This plan employs thousands of Italians to great success, but the intensity of the depression continues to be felt in land-locked cities like Florence. To this end, the leading Albizzi clan announces an even larger set of arts projects. In Milan, the newly crowned King focuses on the creation of textile and iron workshops. He even begins to loosen restrictions placed upon production by the guilds, but all craftsmen must still belong to a guild. We also welcome in Genoan/Corsican exiles and refugees into our nation with open arms. We also hear about the movable type discovered in Western Germany, and leading religious clerics express an interest in acquiring the secrets from the Abbess of Essen (PLAYER RESPONSE).
 * Duke John II of Naxos sends an envoy to Milan, reminding them that they must help the Gurkani Sultanate in their time of need, according to the terms of the Compact of Iskenderun.
 * In the Kingdom of Naples, which was never as saturated in the banking culture as Italy proper, recovery has already begun to settle in throughout the realm. Mary Anjou, who reigns from the city of Naples, announces that she shall focus on the nation's navy, borrowing heavily from Genovese plans and Milanese ones. Also, the unrepentant supporters of René of Bar's claim are tried and found guilty in a court of law, and are therefore sentenced to death. The division of the realm into 6 duchies has somewhat reduced the rampant feudalism, while not angering too many nobles.
 * Papal States: The Papacy is displeased with the current events that have taken place in Italy, and privately confers with the pope to formulate a grand strategy and determine future steps. For now, all that is done is to see that the Papacy's garrisons are well manned and maintained and that the unity of the present Church is upheld in thought and deed.
 * In Constantinople, the Papal commander continues to assist in repairs and fortifications. Privately, he worries he may soon have to withdraw his forces and return to Italy.
 * China: The Chinese Emperor initiates a massive campaign of infastructural improvement as part of a plan to boost the national economy.

1441
'''With the Duke of Milan being crowned King of Italy, many prominent Italians write a petition to him demanding that now there is no cause, legitimate or otherwise, that should bind the Italian city-states to the Holy Roman Empire that they detest. German concerns are believed to exist but are currently mute.'''

'''Small rumblings of discontent appear within the Mayapan League over apparently trivial matters. The incident remains small at the present time.'''

The Aztec Empire begins a major drive south against the Zapotec kingdoms, conquering a sizeable territory.

King’s College at Cambridge is founded.

'''Two Ethiopians arrive in Rome to discuss a potential merger of the Catholic and Coptic churches. While this effort fails, it is the first major example of Ethiopian involvement in mainstream European affairs.'''


 * Alarmed by Portugal's emerging banking industry, the Royal Armada of Aragon begins patrolling the waters off the east coast. We stop any ships not flying the Aragonese or Castilian flags, and detain those which are found to be en route to Portugal and whose crews are Genoese. Thereafter, these refugees are offered subsidised accommodation in Barcelona and enticing high pay if they in return agree to provide their services as employees of the Royal Bank of Barcelona, or, if they are shipbuilders, to the Royal Armada. On land, stricter border controls are enforced, and all Genoese people whose ultimate destination is determined to be Portugal are blocked from proceeding through Aragonese territory and then offered the same prospects. As a result, the influx of Genoese refugees into Portugal drops. We encourage Castile to enforce similar policies, as it is in both our interests to prevent Portugal from profiting from the work of the Genoese.
 * You keep on forgetting how fluid trade and everything is. You cannot stop ships from moving through your waters for no reason. Genovese blames you among others for the fall of their country so would be majorly inclined not to go to Aragon, a major historic enemy. The only nation that I believe Genovese refugees would be conformable going to is Portugal. That is because of its lack of involvement in the war, a need for good admirals that have already been exploring similar lands, a government willing to finance the expeditions, and it also being one of the few places not hit by the economic crisis. ~Oct