Principia Moderni IV (Map Game)

The Ming Dynasty still rules over the vast lands of China. On the other side of the world, the Hundred Years War continues 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
1574 AD

Important Pages

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

Oversight Committee

 * Chief Overseer United Republic

The Night's Watch (Moderators)

 * Lord Commander Scrawland
 * Commander of the Shadow Tower Wolves
 * First Ranger Callumthered
 * First Steward Edgeofnight
 * The Mountain that Rides: Feudy McPlagueface
 * Septon Nathan1123


 * Overseer: United Republic

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

Banned Users
A ban from plausibility strikes lasts thirty days, after which the third strike is repealed and the banned player is unbanned. However, the newly unbanned player rejoins the game with two strikes, as a form of probation.
 * Vivaporius (1490)

Plausibility Strikes
'''Three strikes and you're out! Each strike resets after 30 years of the most recent strike.'''


 * Warrior - I (1553)

Moderator Strikes
These are strikes for moderators and how they moderate. The same three strikes rules apply. If a moderator is banned from moderating, however, they can still play as their nation. Mod strikes can be delivered in one of three ways: Moderators can be given strikes for the following reasons:
 * 1) If a sufficient number of players (more than half of all players voting) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 2) If I, Scraw, give them a strike.
 * 3) If a majority of all mods (ie more than half of the total number of mods, excluding that moderator) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 1) Exhibiting bias that would benefit the nation they are playing.
 * 2) Exhibiting bias that would negatively affect a player they have a personal dispute with.
 * 3) Making a ruling that contradicts a proven fact from OTL or an established fact from earlier in the game.
 * 4) Overruling a decision of a majority of moderators.



1570
Orthodox and Catholic Christianity also appear in the Chagatai Khanate, even among the nobility in Kashgar, while Islam grows among the people in Tansoxiana.

The King of Kongo officially adopts Islam.

'''People in England are bigly upset that the king is sending their men off to die in some continental war that is none of their business. Pressure is placed on the king by several nobleman to divide his crown and better defend the interests of England.'''

'''OTL even though there was resistence to the hre, particularly during the late 1500s, and early 1600s, resistance never tried to pressure the crowns. this pu will end on the death of the king, why break it when it just started? On top of that how any times did the english participate in wars against their english while in a pu with Hanover. With Blood and Iron (talk) 12:21, January 12, 2017 (UTC)'''

'''Nk, leave it the event is more or less fine. I will handle this event and if gets worse then I can complain about the next event. User:Person67'''


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px west, New Amsterdam expands 25px north from Cape Mey.


 * Aryavarta: Indian pottery made mostly by individuals of the various villages is now collected by merchants for trade with Arabia and southeast Asia. Mostly terracotta and glazed wares with intricate designs are exported. Textile production is now seen by the villagers as a better way to earn money than farming on small plots. Small farmers start producing cotton and woolen clothes, the amount of textiles available for export increases substantially as does the standard of living of these producers. The state encourages the production of textiles by the landless and small farmers especially in the regions of Bundelkhand, Magadh, Delhi, Punjab and Kosala. The Pathshala system of primary education, in which the children of a village go to the Guru's house to be educated by the Guru including moral and practical instruction, is growing in popularity. Villagers are increasingly sending their children to Gurus and certain villages now have more than one Guru. These Gurus take books from the various workshops in the cities and big towns and come to the villages. The state encourages the system and books are now being made by the universities to print books specifically for primary education. The pathshala sytem is also spreading into the villages on the foothills of the Himalaya as in the regions of Koch, Nepal, Kashmir and Kangra. Kathmandu is developing as a big town and the regional centre of the Nepal region. Ayodhya is expanding, Ayodhya being a major religious centre, the state has ordered that plans for the expansion of Ayodhya be drawn. The monetary reparations coming in from the Caliphate are diverted to the naval treasury. The construction of the 10 new ships that began in 1567 has been completed alongwith the completion of upgradation of the 15 older ships. The navy currently consists of 80 ships- 10 (St2 tech), 15 (St3 tech), 20 (St4 tech), 35 (St5 tech). The production of 10 new ships of St2 tech is started and is expected to be completed in 8 years. Another 15 ships are being upgraded to St3 tech. Bombards are bought from Gurkani merchants and begin production. Large Bombards are stationed with the Army Groups on the Bahmani and Bengal border. A volley gun is subsequently developed by the end of the year and begins production. The Print is now extensively being used by the Merchants and scholar officials as well as large farmers. The state starts funding of the Universities of Vikramshila, Patliputra and Nalanda. No religious instruction is given in these universities.
 * Brahmvarta (Pegu):The capital and major port city of Pegu continues expanding. Hindus continue to move into Brahmvarta, clearing lands and settling in villages as well as the cities. Towns and cities develop and expand as a result. The Brahmvartiya navy consists of 20 ships (St3 Tech). Brahmavarta begins construction of 5 new ships (St2 tech) and construction will be completed in 6 years. Firearms, mostly matchlocks are supplied to the 25,000 strong Brahmvartiya Army. Workshops begin production of friearms and gunpowder in Pegu. The population of Pegu rises to 4 million. Workshops begin printing for the Brahmvartiya state. The Brahmvartiya civil services is centralised.
 * Bohemia: We open trades routes to Prussia,Bradenburg and England to sell the Kolar Snaplock, we ask Russia,Bulgaria and Serbia to do military trial  on the Kolar Snaplock (response needed), Regum Dominos Dominantium is a best seller in the kingdom and when be sent out all over the world, we ask Prussia for the port of Wismar so we can send out our weapons to others, the current King has died and will bury soon, a New king Kristoff II is crown, with the new power he asks for a Queen of  Nordic descent (response needed from Nordic nations)
 * ​Serbia buys into the Kolar Snaplock -Natemod
 * Russia agrees to do the same
 * Kingdom of England and Ireland: Some are unhappy with the situation of the PU. The King therefore issues the articles of succession which states that his eldest son Wilhelm will inherit the throne of Brandenburg while his next eldest son Eduard or Edward being the next King of England when the ageing King dies. The argument for deploying troops to Brandenburg is in that the troops of Brandenburg are also those of England. Avalon expands 25px down the river as more convicts are sent to open up farms while whaling, fishing and fur trade continue to be the profit of the colony. The colony for the first time starts to grow outside of population migration as the number of births in the colony grows with more established farming. The plantation system is growing very effective. Trade passes through Swahili and Mogadishu on the way to Asia further east and we observe their effective four field crop rotation system. While this is not adopted in England it is acknowledged as a better system. New Gwynedd expands 25px to the south while Western Arcadia expands 25px to the north to find more space for plantations which grow tobacco and other crops such as cotton which are taken back to England for resale while these colonies are largely populated by a few English townsmen and yeomen farmers ruling over these areas employing Welsh and Irish convicts to run black slaves. Most of the farms are large plantations owned by merchants in England with most of the labour carried about by black slaves and convicts who spend their sentence working on farms and after 4 to 7 years normally they are released and can be free like the small population freemen who moved for a better life. Meanwhile the King orders the establishment of a colony on the island south of the mainland (Newfoundland) to protect English trade in the region. what he has named William's Isle and dispatches 400 settlers there to establish a fort in the north of the island to maintain themselves sufficiently. The Kingdom of England and Ireland has a population of 3.5 million. The road system is maintained while academic competition between Cambridge and Oxford is encouraged as they spread out across Europe. We send 15,000 soldiers to support Brandenburg.
 * Maiam: Trade experiences a boom as Maian foods and goods begin to reach the wider European market, and demand increases. With Poruguese aid, the nation begins to rebuild and repopulate. A minor population boom begins in the native Mayan and Aztec populations, as well as the Portuguese settlers. In some cases, intermarriage results in what are known as Mextizo children. Expansion continues along the southern border, focusing on the coast. Work continues to renovate and update existing buildings and roads, and to create plans for future upkeep and renovations. There is some internal turmoil as the dominant Mayans impose their laws and culture on the conquered Mexica. Former Mexican royalty is forced to marry into Mayan lines. Small rebellions are put down. (Note: Mayan and Mexican refer to the cultural groups, Maian refers to the nation as a whole and its government.)
 * ​Georgia: We ask for trade deals and an alliance with Trebizond. Likewise, we send diplomats to Russia and Bulgaria, pinnacles of Orthodoxy, to foster good relationships. We develop the port of Tskhumi to become the main port in Georgia, in order to sell gold, silver and iron. Ottoman goods are shipped through Tskhumi towards Vladimirgrad, Vasiligrad, Trebizond and other western ports. We raise 2000 troops to defend Georgia from intrusion by Abbasids and Ottomans. 
 * ​Abbasid dip: we assure Georgia that no harm will come to the Georgians or their religion.
 * Papal States: The Apostolic Vicar of Nagasaki in Japan sends missionaries to Edo to teach orthodox Christology and end the confusion there, which is no doubt due to the relative lack of proper catechesis.  He also informs Oda Nabunga of the Pope's bestowal on him of the honorable title of Fidei Defensor. The Apostolic Vicar reads the new Korean regulations relating to Catholic missionaries, and works to ensure that the full quote of two hundred is filled. In the Chagatai Khanate, Catholic missionaries make contact with the local (Nestorian) Church of the East officials, and make enquiries as to whether they would be open to a similar reunification as their brethren in the Church of the East in Sakha, who entered communion with the rest of Christendom whilst maintaining their autonomy as a sui iuris church. Elsewhere, the mission to the Kongo continues (Mod response as to effectiveness please [they were pretty effective otl]). Meanwhile, back in the States, the army is stood down from its mobilisation last year, however the Southern fortifications are kept in good order, ready at a moment's notice. Six ships of the Papal navy are sent to assist the Christian coalition against the infidels.
 * Sultanate of the Maghreb: The Sultan Hamid ibn Musa Al-Abbas begins to work on modernizing the army by requesting men from 17-36 to train in the army, as the navy is improved on to reach the new world and to defend trading ships. Urban centers begin to grow as trading centers and means of living begin to spread mostly in cities on the coast.The Sultan begins to work on trade with other African states mostly Muslim, we send Mali and Kongo an invite to a trade deal where we will trade and set up an African trade route (MOD). We send a trade envoys, along with sending Imams to spread Islam. The Sultanate begin to expand into the Atlantic coast line by 12px. The city Algiers is made as a possible capital of the Sultanate as its population grows. The Sultan sets up his own Council of Imams that will help guide the Sultan.The Sultan begins to works on cities by opening markets and trading centers mostly at Algiers. Jewish and Muslim scholars debate with each other if the Maghreb is Arab or African,until one day the Sultan speaks on the debate saying "Us Arab and Africans and united so why not keep it", as the idea of Afro-Arab is tossed around after his word on the debate. we begin to shadow the Caliphate trading ships following them to trade with other nations. We send a envoy to the king of Zairi (Kongo) if he would he open up mosques in Muslim areas in Zairi as we send our high Imam to tell him about Islamic Unity. The army is out on standby with the war in the North (Anatolia)
 * Abbasid Caliphate: Peace and unity reign throughout the House of Islam. The thriving art, music, and craft from the Libraries in Baghdad and Alexandria excell to such beauty that suprasses the halls of Europe. Abd Al-Rahman completes the Annals of the World, and displays a critical history of civilization exceeding the work of medieval chronicles. The cities continue to expand, and urbanization spralls more out to the wilderness as the population increases. This is especially true with the colonizations in Darfur and Fezzen. All the religious-political factions of Syria and Iraq work in harmony, as they greatly respect wisdom and charisma of the Holy Sultan of Sultans, Caliph Al-Rahim, and especially his apprentice Ahmed Abduallah. Many scholars in the Ulema suspect Abdullah to be the same as the long-awaited Mahdi fortold my the Prophet Muhammad. Technological advancement continues to stem from the cultural centers of Baghdad and Alexandria. Trade continues across the Sahara, ensuring the Muslim state in Zayiyr (Kongo) is established enough to allow Christians under the Jizya tax. Trade continues to spread Islam into Southeas Asia under the Arab-Indian company, although more peaceful relations are built up wtih the Hindu states.


 * Russia: We continue to expand heavily into Siberia. We finish the Vladimirgrad-Tbilisi Road. We are almost done with the current Siberian Road, we shall only going east in a few years. We start to construct port facilities in Riga. We ask Prussia if they wish to build roads from Königsberg to Vladirmirgrad to improve trade between our two countries.
 * Japan: Shogun and Fidei Defensor Oda Nobunaga and his army advances north upon Takeda Shingen's position, with his loyal retainer Toyotomi Hideyoshi and courageous ally Tokugawa Ieyasu. After countless days of marching north, the armies of Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyeasu finally descend upon Edo, and besiege it, with Nobunaga taking the center position, Hideyoshi taking the left position, and Ieyesau taking the right position. With each general taking a position, the city of Edo is completely surrounded. With Edo surrounded, Oda Nobunaga wishes to destroy Edo in fire, but Tokuagawa Ieyesau stops him from burning Edo to the ground, taking a personal liking to the city and pleads for the mercy of the civilians in it. Nobunaga accepts Ieyeasau's plea and advances the forces into Edo where they battle the forces of Takeda Shingen and his loose confederation of allies. Shingen and his allies manage to unite in the face of battling Nobunaga's forces in the center, but collapse upon the charges of Hideyoshi and Ieyeasau on the left and right flanks. One by one, the allies of Shingen fall and scatter, and only the forces of Shingen remain. After the right and left flank charges, Nobunaga's center army rests and regroups, and are ready to face the forces of Takeda Shingen, thus Nobunaga speaks to his army "Here is the traitor Takeda Shingen, the crucifier and burner of Ashikaga '''Yoshiaki, the defender of Kyoto. The wages of sin is death, thus we shall kill Shingen for his great sin!" Shingen also adresses his army "The victory of Nobunaga is the death of free Japan, we shall all fall under his rule if we do not defeat him here. Do not let Nobunaga win, fight against him with your life!" The armies of Oda Nobunaga and Takeda Shingen engage in a long battle, with the forces of Takeda Shingen making a heroic last stand, killing many in their defense. Over time, however, the forces of Takeda Shingen fell one by one, until only Takeda Shingen himself was left. "Have mercy upon me, Shogun Oda Nobunaga." "You do not deserve mercy, you deserve death!" As Nobunaga drew his sword to cut the head of Takeda Shingen,Toyotomi Hideyoshi stopped Nobunaga. "No one deserves mercy, and we all deserve death, yet Christ has forgiven all our sins." Tokuaga Ieyasu interjects "I agree with Hideyoshi, spare Shingen's life." "I shall spare Shingen's life, but he shall be punished for his sins. I shall take him to Kyoto and put him on trial." Shingen replies, "Thank you, my Shogun." "Takeda Shingen, you are under arrest for crimes against the people and state of Japan. Imprison him." Thus Takeda Shingen is arrested and Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu return home to Kyoto with massive celebration to their homecoming. Not only has the great leader, Shogun Oda Nobunaga returned, he has returned in victory, and Japan is once again reunited. Thus there is massive celebration in Kyoto. Nobunaga recieves word that he has gained the title of Fidei Defensor and is elated. Upon returning to Kyoto, Shogun Oda Nobunaga frees the Emperor's brother Asuka from prison and places the proper traitor, Takeda Shingen in prison, with his trial postponed to next year. Nobunaga places Hideyoshi as civil administrator, in charge of the economy and other domestic policies, and places Tokuagawa Ieyeasu as his chief adviser. Together they make up the Council of 3. The Shogun and the Emperor call upon the Flower Court and the Imperial Court to officially establish the reunification of Japan and centralization of Japan begins as their is still celebration with tea and sake in Kyoto. During the celebration of Shogun Oda Nobunaga's return, the physical Church of Kyoto is built. Here many are taught how to read and study the Bible in Japanese kanji,, particularly the four Gospels, with emphasis on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Kyoto Church becomes the basis of community for the Japanese Christians and many seek to improve their lives and become better people. Many take care of the sick and the poor of Kyoto, and all are invited, including Korean missionaries. Oda Nobunaga becomes enthralled in reading the Bible and seeks a meeting the Catholic Nuncio to discuss Christ and how to lead Japan. Personally, everything from Nagasaki to Kyoto to Edo is under Oda Nobunaga's domain, with the exception of the Tokugawa clan which is controlled by Nobunaga's greatest ally, Tokugawa Ieyeasu. The Shogun begins the centralization process of Japan and plans on how to reunite the northern clans under his control. "'    '''

1571
 ''' A brief civil war breaks out in the Chagatai Khanate, as the Muslim Turkman Khanate in Tansoxiana breaks off from the government in Kashgar. As Ung Khan faces internal disorder among the nobility himself, the army he raises is mostly useless to stop the new state. '''

''' Piracy begins to increase in the South China sea to exploit European and Arab ships trading in the region, often exploiting the foreign seamen' lack of comfort on the other side of the world. '''

''' Prolonged peaceful contact by proxy to Europe has allowed the new united empire in Peru to start incorporating some of the foreign technology into its society. A crude alphabet inspired from seeing Portuguese begins to be developed, and some gunpowder with horses are imported. '''

''' Lodewijk Bonapaart, the great explorer, dies of old age. '''

''' The Christians in Tondo receive favor from the monarch in their conflict with the Muslims. The Muslims are defeated. '''

''' In Kongo, the king officially allows Muslims to proselytize among his people. '''

''' The Sicilians finally agree on a monarch, electing a French prince, the nephew of the king, as the Prince-General. '''


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px west, New Netherlands expands 25px north from Cape Mey. King John II declares a day of mourning for the death of Lodewijk Bonapaart, and the "super-galleon" Duke John the Fearless under construction is renamed Graf Bonapaart. That ship's sister and first of the class, Duke Philip the Bold, is commissioned into the Navy. Bonapaarts Giapanois family is admitted to the nobility, and his half-Giapanois son Graf Wëllem Bonapaart is the first non-all-European to sit in the States-General in Brussels. Meanwhile, Burgundy begins supporting the Papacys missions to Kongo, offering their emissaries passage on Burgundian vessels. At the same time, Burgundian crews landing in Kongo are encouraged to promote Christianity.


 * Abbasid Caliphate: The whole house of Islam mournes as Caliph Muhammad Umar Al-Rahim, Emperor of Africa, and the Holy Sultan of Sultans, dies at the age of 51. His nephew, Ahmed Abdullah, greatly beloved by the people, proceeds in great triumph into Damascus to be crowned Caliph, accepting the name Al-Mahdi, second of that name since the Abbasid Revolution. Indeed, there was no doubt form all the great excitement and anticipation from the moment that this would be the great Mahdi of the end times, and he will be destined to lead the House of Islam to rule over the House of War. As a traditional first act in office, Al-Mahdi sends out letters to all the great Muslim nations of the world, announcing the new change of power and his plans to accomplish as Commander of the Faithful. To show benevolance to other faiths as well, Al-Mahdi grants more special authority and privilages to the Pope of Alexandria, who had for a long time been oppressed under previous Caliphs. As an act of unprecedented diplomacy, Caliph Al-Mahdi sends a letter to Pope Gregory XII, in light of philosophical revolutions in the last few generations, hoping to establish more of a peaceful, mutual understanding between the Umma of Believers and the Ahl Al-Kitab. Al-Mahdi also begins work on a monumental economic change, in which he hopes to abolish all slavary from the Caliphate in the future. Work is done in Zayiyr (Kongo) to establish Islamic administration respecting the Christian mechants under the JIzya tax
 * Bohemia: Since the sell of kolar snaplock rifle, we start makeing the Kolar Snaplock Pistol, which is a double barrel Snaplock pistol made of cast iron and hawthron and will be made for cavlray, we send a copy of Regum Dominos Dominantium to the pope, King Kristoff II is looking for a wife. we start banning islam in the kingdom.
 * Kievan Dip: The principality of Kiev requests Bohemia to supply its army with Kolar Snaplocks and Kolar Snaplock Pistols in exchange for money. We offer an alliance to Bohemia.
 * Bohemian Dip: we accpet the gun supply but we put the alliance requast on hold becuase we need to talk to prussia and the HRE
 * Prussia-Luxembourg: Prussian forces move to secure Vienna and the Mountainous region between Austria and Bohemia in support of Otto's claim. The Prussian forces are under the command of General Johann von Stein.   Meanwhile production of firearms, and supplies in general are increased as the crown places an order for larger quantities to supply the war effort. This marks the first time in nearly 100 years a major war has loomed over the HRE and Prussia in Particular since the second war of the Lions which established Brandenburgish predominance in HRE politics. The nobles and crown view this is a critical moment to maintain Prussian dominance in politics in securing the support of their sometimes ally sometimes rival Austria, and to consolidate the house of Brandenburg's place as a realible ally for the german princes to have on their side. Cultural and political debates continue in the academic circles of Berlin, and Luxembourg. expansion of the large landowning estates in the east continues to drive the agricultural boom in Prussia and continues to supply a surplus for the growing Prussian population, with full access to Hansa ports allows for greater access to the global market. output of mining and metal works also increases greatly due to a growing economy and population. Wrangel co. continues to expand it's activities abroad with the expansion of trading expeditions to africa, laurentia and beyond in the hopes of reaching east asia. Standardization of the Prussian and Hansa currencies begins to improve trade. Wilhelmburg expands by 25 px, as more lad is aquired for settlement. Horse breeding starts on a low scale in the new lands as many settlers take on hunting as a primaryt activity and others engage in cattle herding. Prussia formally lays a claim to the mouth of the New Rhine river as the Prussian Territory of New Brandenburg.Wilhelm begins looking for a wife as the need to establish a line of succession is required. He looks to Burgundy to see if they have an ideal candidate (he is 25 right now, all offers are welcome though.)


 * Hansa: The council of the Hansa is established as the ruling body of the Hansa League and the laws are codified based on the principals of the former free cities of Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen. Freidrich-Wilhelm and the house of Brandenburg are proclaimed as State protector in perpetuaty however their role is restricted to that of dejure ruler as opposed to de facto ruler with power resting in the Hansa Council. Hamburg in particular comes to benefit greatly from the new centralization of power as the capital much of the financial capital of the other cities comes to it and with it being the largest port in North Germany Prussian trade networks will be geared towards it as the biggest port. Artisan and Merchant guilds grow in power in the city and the Hansa Co. becomes an official backer of Prussian trade and settlement efforts outside of Europe in the hopes of securing greater wealth. local industry begins to grow as well.
 * Adalbert von Breslau and his brigand of 50 mercs request to enter the service of Russia to explore lands further east. Russian player respond please. 
 * Burgundian dip: King John II offers his daughter, 27 year old Mary to Wilhelm.
 * Papal States: The Papan Nuncio in Japan meets with the new Shogun as requested, and missionary activity continues at an ever-increasing rate. The mission to Kongo continues (Mod response as to effectiveness please). The Pope receives his copy of Regnum Dominos Dominatum, and is disgusted by the unsound theology he finds within it. He asks the Inquisition to ban the book, and they do so, issuing a proclamation which also details the reasons why the book is so very wrong. They write that the Church has only ever worshipped the Triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The veneration given to the Saints, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not worship, not latria but dulia. The Church asks the saints to pray to God for them, as one would ask a friend to do. The Inquisition's proclamation is approved by Pope Gregory and the Latin Patriarch. The Pope writes to the Abbess of Essen asking for progress in the Tondo mission.
 * Kingdom of England and Ireland: Avalon expands 25px down the river as more convicts are sent to open up farms while whaling, fishing and fur trade continue to be the profit of the colony. The colony for the first time starts to grow outside of population migration as the number of births in the colony grows with more established farming. The plantation system is growing very effective. Trade passes through Swahili and Mogadishu on the way to Asia further east and we observe their effective four field crop rotation system. While this is not adopted in England it is acknowledged as a better system. The Parliament of England in it's yearly meetings passes the first enclosure act meaning that much formerly common land is enclosed to with hedging upsetting many farmers but on a small scale so not leading to any serious acts of rebellion. The King decides upon an ambitious project to construct a canal from Gloucester to Lechlade upon the Thames linking the Thames and the Severn with the canal being 4.7m wide and the locks 2.35m wide only allowing narrow boats through with towpaths constructed next to this new canal. This new canal is hoped to facilitate inland trade and helping develop a national market. With the canal being a bit over 30 miles it should take roughly 5 years to complete as hundreds of now landless peasants due to the Enclosure acts work on the canal. New Gwynedd expands 25px to the south while Western Arcadia expands 25px to the north to find more space for plantations which grow tobacco and other crops such as cotton which are taken back to England for resale while these colonies are largely populated by a few English townsmen and yeomen farmers ruling over these areas employing Welsh and Irish convicts to run black slaves. Most of the farms are large plantations owned by merchants in England with most of the labour carried about by black slaves and convicts who spend their sentence working on farms and after 4 to 7 years normally they are released and can be free like the small population freemen who moved for a better life. The English colony on William's isle maintain itself as does the fort with the settlers expanding inland to gain land for farming. The Kingdom of England and Ireland has a population of 3.5 million. The road system is maintained while academic competition between Cambridge and Oxford is encouraged as they spread out across Europe. We send 15,000 soldiers to support Brandenburg.
 * Sultanate of the Maghreb: The Sultan Hamid ibn Musa Al-Abbas begins to work on modernizing the army by requesting men from 17-36 to train in the army, as the navy is improved on to reach the new world and to defend trading ships. Urban centers begin to grow as trading centers and means of living begin to spread mostly in cities on the coast, Agadir is made a trading post in the Desert to help rise the pop. .The Sultan begins to work on trade with other African states mostly Muslim, we send Mali and Kongo an invite to a trade deal where we will trade and set up an African trade route (MOD). We send a trade envoys, along with sending Imams to spread Islam. The Sultanate begin to expand into the Atlantic coast line by 13px. The city Algiers is made as a possible capital of the Sultanate as its population grows. The Sultan sets up his own Council of Imams that will help guide the Sultan.The Sultan begins to works on cities by opening markets and trading centers mostly at Algiers. Jewish and Muslim scholars debate with each other if the Maghreb is Arab or African,until one day the Sultan speaks on the debate saying "Us Arab and Africans and united so why not keep it", as the idea of Afro-Arab is tossed around after his word on the debate. we begin to shadow the Caliphate trading ships following them to trade with other nations. We send a envoy to the king of Zairi (Kongo) if he would he open up mosques in Muslim areas in Zairi as we send our high Imam to tell him about Islamic Unity.The spread of Islam in Zairi is less about shoving it down people belief but more of gaining trust of people by giving out food and things like that.
 * Bozi, stop indenting your posts. You are not a vassal of England lol
 * Russia: We test the new weapon design and start to reverse engineer it. The Siberian road from Novgorod to Omsk is complete. We ask Prussia if they would like to build a road from Konigsberg to Vladimirgrad (player response). We continue the construction of better port facilities in Riga. The military occupation of Livonia is coming to a end. More Slavic migrants have filled the places many of the former Germanic peoples had before they went to Prussia. We send envoys across the continent to England were we ask to purchase modern ship designs (player response). More towns in Siberia starts to become a popular trading towns. Thee are Barnaul, Novokuzentsk, and Krasnoyarsk. We wish to compensate for the loss of claims on Livonia in exchange for reonening the Denmark Channel with Scandinavia (player Response). 
 * Cologne: A few years ago, Archbishop Aldrich and Abbess Hadwig were honoured to attend the mass hosted by the Pope at the Cathedral of St Adelphina and Unity in Berlin. They still maintain close ties with Berlin. The trade deal with Russia is going well, and the German Paper has cemented itself as the eminent body of literature passed between seminaries in the Holy Roman Empire. This year, Archbishop Aldrich reaches out to Paderborn (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE), as part of a random draw of all German states, to do a guest article in the German Paper to assist with German unity. Military development continues.
 * Essen: Abbess Hadwig commemorates Bonapaart’s death with a short speech that is transcribed and sent to Adelphinian Canonesses in both the New World and Tondo, along with further personal letters of encouragement. With such a growing missionary base, she finds it difficult to keep all letters personal. This upsets her somewhat, as she is an ambitious woman. Meanwhile, Abbess Hadwig is pleased to note that the missionaries in Tondo, over whom she has full authority thanks to an earlier decree by His Holiness, have been dealt a good hand by receiving favour from the monarch of Tondo. She notices that the Adelphinian Canonesses themselves have not been particularly active, but rather simply attempting to spread the Word of God, and implores them to build a small public Church for the Christian population, with an attached abbey to encourage further devotion from the people of Tondo. She writes to the monarch of Tondo (king?) (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE) and asks him to support this construction either fiscally or with manpower, in which the Adelphinian Canonesses are somewhat currently lacking. In addition, this will serve as a gesture of unity.
 * Mod response: The Bishop of Paderborn requests more information on what this request entails (OOC: I really am not sure what you are asking) -Nate
 * (OOC Essen: The German Paper is just a journal put out by the Cologne Seminary, about the state of Catholicism in the HRE, and Archbishop Aldrich has decided to allow a random state (or the bishop of that state, rather) the honour of writing a guest article in the Paper about some aspect of Christianity - for example, the Northern Patriarch did a guest article a while ago)
 * In Korea, the adherents of Korean Buddhism and Nestorianism continue to grow vigorously. The Korean Nestorian Church continue to officially incorporate both Confucian and shamanic rites/beliefs into their set of doctrines, while also dissuading affiliation with the traditional Church of the East. The three-hundred page-long Bulgyochaek (lit. "Buddhist Book") continues to gain popularity, with copies being given to commoners free-of-charge. Local bureaucratic officials are still bothered by the disturbing growth of the Catholic minority in Busan and the surrounding urban area, with the number of the faith's followers comprising as high as a third of the population. To combat the problem, a religious tax is enforced, with converts also being barred from participating in imperial examination and receiving government titles. Seeking to spread the virtues of knowledge and scholarship, Kim Do orders the establishment a new branch of the Jasuseong palace meant to serve as a public library. It hosts various texts, such as; copies of Chinese influential texts including I Ching and the Samguk Yusa, as foreign texts acquired from foreign merchants and missionaries. It also offers lessons instructing how the Korean alphabet functions. With the isolationist saeguk policy long-abolished, interest in the outside world increases. Government-sponsored merchant vessels travel throughout the continent seeking commerce, with accompanying scholars tasked with enriching the knowledge of these areas. Royal envoys are sent to the port of Maynila to discuss the possibility of preferential trading status, with tariffs cut by half ( MOD RESPONSE ). An economic zenith is experienced, with family-owned firms (known as chaebol) supervising the development of its industrial complexes. With the desire to further augment the burgeoning metallurgical industry, blast-furnaces producing steel are built; used to reinforce the durability of weaponry, firearms, armoury, and tools. With the intent of spurring trans-provincial commerce, canals lining major rivers are built whilst commonly-used roadways are paved. The royal army and navy are both strengthened, with fortifications solidified and weaponry produced.
 * In Nivkhgu, fused Nivkh–Korean culture spreads–especially among the middle class. The ruling House of Ayzik continues to centralize power, purging dissent among the Nivkh court. Pidginized Nivkh is promoted as the lingua franca of the region.
 * In Manchuria, the provisional government leaves. The Manchu House of Orho takes the role of both head of state and head of government, though power is massively decentralized as most power is held with Manchu nobles collaborating with the Korean government. Arable land is tilled, planted with wheat and cold-resistant rice cultivars in wetter areas. The grains surplus are sent to Korea for subsidised prices.
 * Tondo accepts this trade agreement -Natemod
 * Oman: Records of the Omani colonies are updated for the first time since 1545. A census is also held in Omani Al-Qamar, and it is estimated that the population of mainland Oman is increasing, while the population of Al-Qamar remains stagnant.

1572
''' The Hungarians and Austrians are stalemated in their war, each holding at the border. '''

''' Muslim exiles from Tondo arrive in Borneo, where they begin to create problems for the Majapahit. Not receiving any aid from the king, the local governor of Borneo declares himself an independent prince of Borneo to handle them with his own authority. '''

''' The natives of Singapore unsure as to why they remain submitted to some distant power openly revolt, throwing out Burgundy in short order. '''

''' In India followers of a now more prominent but still small sect of Hinduism begin to gain power and following it is spread relatively far across India, particularly in the Bahmanid. as the Guru travels all over India to preach. '''


 * Prussia-Luxembourg: Prussian forces move to secure Vienna and the Mountainous region between Austria and Bohemia in support of Otto's claim. The Prussian forces are under the command of General Johann von Stein. Meanwhile production of firearms, and supplies in general are increased as the crown places an order for larger quantities to supply the war effort. This marks the first time in nearly 100 years a major war has loomed over the HRE and Prussia in Particular since the second war of the Lions which established Brandenburgish predominance in HRE politics. The nobles and crown view this is a critical moment to maintain Prussian dominance in politics in securing the support of their sometimes ally sometimes rival Austria, and to consolidate the house of Brandenburg's place as a realible ally for the german princes to have on their side. Cultural and political debates continue in the academic circles of Berlin, and Luxembourg. expansion of the large landowning estates in the east continues to drive the agricultural boom in Prussia and continues to supply a surplus for the growing Prussian population, with full access to Hansa ports allows for greater access to the global market. output of mining and metal works also increases greatly due to a growing economy and population. Wrangel co. continues to expand it's activities abroad with the expansion of trading expeditions to africa, laurentia and beyond in the hopes of reaching east asia. Standardization of the Prussian and Hansa currencies begins to improve trade. Wilhelmburg expands by 25 px, as more lad is aquired for settlement. Horse breeding starts on a low scale in the new lands as many settlers take on hunting as a primaryt activity and others engage in cattle herding. Prussia formally lays a claim to the mouth of the New Rhine river as the Prussian Territory of New Brandenburg.Wilhelm begins looking for a wife as the need to establish a line of succession is required. He looks to Burgundy to see if they have an ideal candidate (he is 25 right now, all offers are welcome though.) Prussia recalls 50,000 troops to defend Berlin.
 * Hansa: The council of the Hansa is established as the ruling body of the Hansa League and the laws are codified based on the principals of the former free cities of Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen. Freidrich-Wilhelm and the house of Brandenburg are proclaimed as State protector in perpetuaty however their role is restricted to that of dejure ruler as opposed to de facto ruler with power resting in the Hansa Council. Hamburg in particular comes to benefit greatly from the new centralization of power as the capital much of the financial capital of the other cities comes to it and with it being the largest port in North Germany Prussian trade networks will be geared towards it as the biggest port. Artisan and Merchant guilds grow in power in the city and the Hansa Co. becomes an official backer of Prussian trade and settlement efforts outside of Europe in the hopes of securing greater wealth. local industry begins to grow as well.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px west, New Netherlands expands 25px. In light of the advances of Bulgaria and involvement of Scandinavia, King John II orders the Army of Flanders and the Army of Holland, both 25,000 strong, to march west, arriving in Prussia before long. The 25,000 man Army of Brabant is kept as a reserve. The Burgundian Navy also head for Scandinavian waters, and its requested the English Navy sends ships to support the offensive. With the Victory over the Scandinavians, a blockade is established, preventing Scandinavia from crossing more troops into mainland Europe via Denmark. Meanwhile, the Burgundian East India Company, unaware of the new war in Europe, launches an offensive to retake Singapore with a veteran 15,000 man army of Colonial Guard. With Singapore retaken, the Rape of Singapore, begins. Over the course of three days, thousands of Singapores rebellious inhabitants and sympathizer will be killed. Much of the atrocities, such as signaling the supporting fleet to fire hot shot into the residential areas, and killing those trying to escape, are blamed on the soldiers of the Emir's Bodyguard. Regardless, by the time the East India Company restore Emir Muzaffar to the throne the Company gave him, roughly a third of Singapores population (4,000 people) is dead. The rebellion also causes the East India Company, and later also by the West India Company, to institute the "One Chance Policy", where the locals and natives will be ruled leniently, their customs and culture will not be interfered with, but if they rebel, such leniency won't be offered a second time.


 * Holy Bulgarian Empire: With the major defensive positions currently being taken by the Prussians around and near Vienna, the Tsar in a choice move to better equip his forces and have them trained to standards he formally brings the Serbians into the structure of the Army and fully arms them with top of the line Bulgarian equipment, and gives them the full cadre of training (occuring from the past few years). The Serbian force of 15,000 and the Bulgarian force of 18,000 from the homeland (with 1 legion pulled from the Hungarian front) are postured on the Polish Border. A letter is sent to the Polish Tsar asking "With a war looming, the Bulgarian Tsar requests the Polish Tsar respectfully for access through his country to conduct an expedition (mod)" The force of 33,000 led by the Tsars son in law the Polish Kings brother having adopted the Bulgarian name Vlad in tandem with the Tsars personal friend Bogdan Velitchkov of the famed Velitchkov family looks to make a clear cut march across poland. With the return letter allowing his march, the force of 33,000 marching on Prussia and after several months arrives in East Prussia and immediately begins to seize territory in the area before directly moving on Berlin and posting a Siege preparing to leave at a moment notice should the Prussian forces or its allies decide on a return to Berlin to challenge the Bulgarian expedition. In regards to this however the Bulgarians in Hungary set up a massive defensive line leaving a force of 12,000 to man it with the main army ready to return at a moments notice. This leaves 28,000 troops to go about seizing much of Southern Austria and Venice before returning to the Defensive line in short order. With most of the collective force of the alliance sitting around Vienna the Bulgarian armies have been given the decisive advantage of Initiative and the first moves now holding control of Much of southern austia, parts of Prussia and a siege underway of Berlin.
 * The Polish Tsar agrees (not fully apraised on Poland's situation but I'll OK it until Scraw or another mod says otherwise) -Nate
 * Abbasid Caliphate: Caliph Al-Mahdi II continues to work to restructure the Abbasids for the modern world. Universities in Alexnadria and Baghdad work to advance philosophy such as in the last few decades. The philosopher Abd Al-Rahman publihses a thesis where he exemplifies the role of the Rashidun Caliphate, seeing it as a more elective system than in later Calipahtes. Al-Mahdi continues to work on abolishing slavary, starting with a full ban on importing or exporting slaves for the next 6 months. Poetry in Damascus continues to see the Caliph as the true Mahdi of prophesy. Trade in east Asia continues as Islam is spread in Dai Viet and Majapihut. The Caliph continues to make ovatures to the Roman Pope, asking to start a more enlightened dialogue between the heads of Islam and Christianity. We ask the monarch of Zayiyr (Kongo) to fully accept Islam into the nobility. Full support is given to both Borneo and Sumatra to be independent Muslim states. The local Ayatollahs over the Muslim communities in Bahamani are specially trained to match and rebuff the idolatry of Hinduism there.
 * Scandinavian Empire: Under the rule of Eric II Gyldenløve the kingdom continues to prosper, however tensions run high with Russia due to the kingdom wanting only one form of compensation from the russians as promised the land they were promised willing to help the russian with their shipbuilding and give them a fair amount of money. The modernization of the army continues with purchasing of guns from prussia and replicating the gurkani muskets bought from russia. The building of the winter palace continues turn 6/35. Continued arresting of catholic missonaries continues with peasants attacks on catholics and their missonaries becoming more common with public opinion being against them. This decreases conversion in scandinavia and their colonies to a near 0. A established colony is made in the caribbean at OTL Barbados called Mare Porta (Puerto rico was taken so changing). Olavsdale expands 25px north, Vinland 25px, and New riksdale. In 1569 some Laps decided upon exploring the land to the east of vinland New Brunswick a small outpost is established on the coast. It is known to them as Wodensgard. In other news Eric Gyldenlove looks for a wife for his son Henrik. He asks the Elector of the Rhine for a betrothal of one of his daughters and Henrik crown prince of Scandinavia Mod Response. Secret Seeing weakness in the Prussian Kingdom we ask the bulgarian empire if they would like help in the war against prussia.
 * Despite forcing two boyars out of their jobs, we agree
 * Secret Bulgar Dip: We will not confirm nor deny, but if you choose to back Elizabeth Habsburg we will not complain.
 * Scandinavian Secret Dip: We begin to mobilize and start raiding the coast of prussia and hansa as our men begin to march into holstein.
 * One does not simply secretly raid. -scraw
 * Papal States: The Papal missions in Japan, Korea, the New World, and Kongo continue. Missionaries in the New World begin hearing of a large native kingdom far to the South, and make preparations to send a mission there. Domestically, very little happens.
 * Bohemia: with war might start in Bulgaria, we ask for trade of 5,000 kolar snaplock pistols and kolar snaplocks for 10,000 pounds of Rye which we will make rye whiskey (we start selling Regum Dominos Dominantium in the black markert) we send a letter to the pope saying to place Samuel Toth in college of cardinals,We send 25,000 men to defend berlin,we also ask prussia to send 500 cannons (response on both).
 * Kingdom of England: As King William receives news of the Bulgarian invasion he dies of shock/ heart attack. As his 2nd cousin the Duke of York is the one to present the news to him he is the first to see the King die and he orders a silent palace coup as he has been running the affairs for a while. As Eduard the heir to England is arrested the Duke of York announces a number of days after the King's death that the King has in fact died and he changed his will in his last moments for him Henry, Duke of York to succeed him. This is accepted by many people with the now Henry VII being more liked as he is considered more English by the nobles and his promise to pull back the 15,000 troops in Germany makes him more popular as he promises to look after England first and make the Platengents great again. Eduard is held as a hostage but the King of England remains neutral in the unfolding war of Austrian succession. The new colony on William's Isle comes into contact with Scandinavian settlers and so they halt their expansion. Meanwhile in Avalon, New Gwynedd and Western Arcadia expansion continues with all the 3 colonies expanding 25px along their coasts as more people are convicted of low level crimes and are transported. As enclosures increase the amount of people who are now landless increases leading to people being forced to move by the Crown. The importation of slaves from Africa to Arcadia continues to work in plantations. Most of the farms are large plantations owned by merchants in England with most of the labour carried about by black slaves and convicts who spend their sentence working on farms and after 4 to 7 years normally they are released and can be free like the small population freemen who moved for a better life. Work on the canal from Gloucester to Lechlade on the Thames continues steadily with the canal being 4.7m wide and pound locks being used to get through the Cotswolds. Enclosure continues in England with more land being fenced off. Academic competition between Oxford and Cambridge continues with the new King Henry VII commissioning more grammar schools supported by the State so they are free to enter although due to them being only located in reasonably sized towns means they are still hard to access although this shows an increase in literacy rates.
 * Maiam: Trade experiences a boom as Maian foods and goods begin to reach the wider European market, and demand increases. With Poruguese aid, the nation begins to rebuild and repopulate. A minor population boom begins in the native Mayan and Aztec populations, as well as the Portuguese settlers. In some cases, intermarriage results in what are known as Mextizo children. Expansion continues along the southern border, focusing on the coast. Work continues to renovate and update existing buildings and roads, and to create plans for future upkeep and renovations. There is some internal turmoil as the dominant Mayans impose their laws and culture on the conquered Mexica. Former Mexican royalty is forced to marry into Mayan lines. Small rebellions are put down. (Note: Mayan and Mexican refer to the cultural groups, Maian refers to the nation as a whole and its government.)
 * Japan: Last year while Shogun Oda Nobunaga was away meeting with the Papal Nuncio in Nagasaki discussing Christian theology and how to be a great ruler, Japan fell into internal unrest in resistance against the centralization processes during the transitional. Fortunately for Japan, order and stability was preserved by Hideyoshi and Ieyeasu, Now Shogun Oda Nobunaga has returned to Kyoto, and order and stability is completly restored to his realm. from Nagasaki, to Kyoto, to Edo. While Shogun Oda Nobunaga is the most powerful man in all of Japan, Japan is not completely unifiied under his rule, yes, there still remains daiymos west and north of Edo that have not surrendered to the Shogun. Before launching a major offensive campaign, however, Shogun Oda Nobunaga initiates a series of reforms to make sure the Nobunaga Shogunate will decisively defeat all remaining opposing daiymos. The task of creating and implementing the centralization reforms is assigned to Hideyoshi The first reform is conducting a census of Japan, to quantify the population of Japan by sex, age, and class, with the working population, military population, and potential working and military population. This is made subsequent audit of the nation detailing the income and expenses of the state. The taxation system is reformed and implemented, allowing for increased money for the state. Land reform is initiated, with the most powerful daiymos being based on how much rice production they make which is named "koku". Agritcultural methods to increase rice production. Infrastructure is built to increase internal transportation in Nobunaga's realm. Movement is restricted in Japan in order to curtail the threat of raiding bandits. Slavery is officially abolished The Nobunaga shogunate also seizes and builds manufucaturing plants using the newfound wealth of the reforms, and these manufucaturing plants produce arms and supplies for the military, most notably tanegashims. Coastal manufucaturing centers are also tasked with shipbuilding. The Council of 3 realize that the key to a successful Japan is one where the entire populace is working, and if not working, doing something to a productive end. Thus all citizens are encouraged to work and produce, and those who do are rewarded. Meanwhile, troops are sent to Edo to station the city and fortify it from any invasions of rebel daiymo.
 * ​Georgia :  We ask for trade deals and an alliance with Trebizond.  Likewise, we send diplomats to Russia and Bulgaria, pinnacles of Orthodoxy, to foster good relationships. We develop the port of Tskhumi to become the main port in Georgia, in order to sell gold, silver and iron. Ottoman goods are shipped through Tskhumi towards Vladimirgrad, Vasiligrad, Trebizond and other western ports.  We send the raised troops home except for 500, who are sent to Vasiligrad to aid the Bulgarian troops in their war. King Heracles recalls his son David back from Vasiligrad to Tblisi. 
 * ​Trebizond accepts. Also a marriage is offered between a young 23 year old Trapezuntine Princess and the Georgian heir. -scraw
 * Russia: We declare out neutrality in the Prussian conflic, however with polands entry into the war we attack from the north with the army in occupated Livonia pushing for the rest of lithuania and Byelorussia. The 5,000 men in Georgia are diverted to Poland with a force numbering 105,000.We are disappointed at both sides, focusing on killing each other rather than expanding their populations and territory. We are disappointed at the Scandinavians and Prussians for they are good trading partners and Prince Dimitri once passed through their empire. We continue to expand into Siberia with new towns set up along the new roads starting to go the the aforementioned towns.
 * Poland-Lithuania: We declare war to Bulgaria citing overexpansion and aggression as the reason. Warsaw undertakes a architectural transformation. Old wooden dirty houmes and slumps are brought down by King Stanislas I orders. Seeing the Golden chance we attack Bulgarian troops while on our lands, our 500.000 troops are led under our great general Navitski. Also we ask our ally Russia to back us up here.


 * ​Kiev takes this opportunity to invade Poland, with the Prince taking the army himself. He also invites his nephew to come home from Georgia so that he may learn the way of ruling and so a trusted person can command Kiev while he is away. Also in Poland people are very wary of going against their principal benefactor, Bulgaria. -scraw
 * Georgian diplomacy to Kiev: The heir, Ivan, is sent back to Kiev to learn ruling via sea. With him are 50 men under his command, to join the war. 
 * Boheminan dip: we will trade with poland 15,000 kolar snaplocks rifle and kolar snaplock rifle for 15,000 pounds of rye
 * Kingdom of Sicily: After his election as Prince-General of the Kingdom of Sicily last year, Philip of House Valois, now goes on a tour through the six duchies as well as the baronies of Naples, Bari, Syracuse, and Palermo. He meets all the members of the Noble Council, and discusses matters of the realm with them. After meeting the entire Noble Council, Philip returns to his court in Naples, and starts the management of the kingdom. The Prince-General starts developing relationships with and investing in the businesses of merchants in big cities such as Naples and Syracuse, wanting to increase the economic prosperity of his lands. He also sends an envoy to France to seek an official alliance with his uncle, the King of France.
 * Sultanate of the Maghreb: The Sultan Hamid ibn Musa Al-Abbas begins to work on modernizing the army by requesting men from 17-36 to train in the army, as the navy is improved on to reach the new world and to defend trading ships. Urban centers begin to grow as trading centers and means of living begin to spread mostly in cities on the coast, Agadir is made a trading post in the Desert to help rise the pop. The Sultan begins to work on trade with other African states mostly Muslim, We send Mali and Kongo an invite to a trade deal where we will trade and set up an African trade route (MOD MOD). We send a trade envoys, along with sending Imams to spread Islam. The Sultanate begin to expand into the Atlantic coast line by 13px. The city Algiers is made as a possible capital of the Sultanate as its population grows. The Sultan sets up his own Council of Imams that will help guide the Sultan.The Sultan begins to works on cities by opening markets and trading centers mostly at Algiers. Jewish and Muslim scholars debate with each other if the Maghreb is Arab or African,until one day the Sultan speaks on the debate saying "Us Arab and Africans and united so why not keep it", as the idea of Afro-Arab is tossed around after his word on the debate. we begin to shadow the Caliphate trading ships following them to trade with other nations. We send a envoy to the king of Zairi (Kongo) if he would he open up mosques in Muslim areas in Zairi as we send our high Imam to tell him about Islamic Unity.The spread of Islam in Zairi is less about shoving it down people belief but more of gaining trust of people by giving out food and things like that.


 * Korea: The monarch Kim Do accepts the title of Emperor to further legitimize his authority. He purges oppositional elements and their proponents within the sarim, while loyalists are rewarded with various titles and silver. In order to keep track of national happenings, annals are written and published yearly, and the hopae system is further enforced. To appease the public and to enforce the meritocracy, class-transfer restrictions, including those for the cheomin and the nobi, are implemented. Buddhism and Nestorianism, with Korean forms officially incorporating Confucian and Muist rites and beliefs, continue to gain followers. The three-hundred page-long Bulgyochaek and its dozen simplified edition, continues to gain appeal, with copies being freely given to commoners. To satisfy growing interests in the outside world, an autonomous branch of the royal navy dedicated to exploration is established, and the ports of Jeju, Mokpo, Ulsan, and Incheon are opened to foreign trade as well. Exploiting preferential trading status with Tondo, mercantile activity within southeast Asia increases. Meanwhile, an economic zenith is experienced, with family-owned firms (known as chaebol) supervising the development of its industrial complexes. With the desire to further augment the burgeoning metallurgical industry, blast-furnaces producing steel are built; used to reinforce the durability of weaponry, firearms, armoury, and tools. With the intent of spurring trans-provincial commerce, canals lining major rivers are built whilst commonly-used roadways are paved. The royal army and navy are both strengthened, with fortifications solidified and weaponry produced.
 * In Nivkhgu, fused Nivkh–Korean culture spreads–especially among the middle class. The ruling House of Ayzik continues to centralize power, purging dissent among the Nivkh court. Pidginized Nivkh is promoted as the lingua franca of the region.
 * In Manchuria, arable land is tilled, planted with wheat and cold-resistant rice cultivars in wetter areas. The grains surplus are sent to Korea for subsidised prices.

1573
''' The Bishop of Paderborn writes an encyclical on how German Catholics can stand together in the same unity of the Trinity, which doctrine had been challenged by recent heretics. '''

''' The Patriarch of Moscow sees the greater power and independence of Russia as an opportunity to assert more autonomy as equal in authority to the Patriarch of Constantinople. '''

''' War escalates between the Turkmen Sultanate and the Chagatai Khanate, as the Chagatai Khan controls the slightly larger military but with much more incompenant leadership. '''

 The almost-ATL-Thirty-Years War continues, to no one's suprise (you can finish the algos and apply them retroactively) 

''' In Warsaw, there is a palace coup against the Tsar, who is believed to be mad. He is locked away in his rooms while the city is governed by nobles. Outside the capital, people surrender to the invading armies of Russia and Kiev. General Navitski proclaims himself King of Poland and continues the war on account of his beef with the Tsar's brother, who is married to the heiress of Bulgaria. '''

''' France says OK to Sicily. '''

''' Mali and Kongo say OK to Maghreb. '''

''' In Majapahit, the independence of Borneo spurs the independence of the Sultanate of Malacca, which reaches out to the Burungdy East India Company for protection. '''

''' Tondo conquers Mindanao. '''

''' Gujarat breaks away from Bahmanid. An independent Gujarat is proclaimed and they reach out to Delhi, Oman, and Persia for good relations and trade. '''


 * Korea: With the shogun attempting to centralize Japan, Emperor Kim Do and the imperial court are anxious that this may tip the balance of power between the two. In the Korean strait, naval presence on the islands of Dokdo and Jeju are cemented for protective measures. The royal army and navy enlarges with conscripts drawn by incentives such as reduced yearly taxes. With armoury weaponry–specifically firearms such as matchlock rifles, and projectiles–being produced, an additional arsenal is built in Daegu, with the neighbouring Busan arsenal being revamped to lift storage capacity. Industry is augmented with the construction of blast-furnaces, producing steel used to reinforce war items. Within the palace, the Emperor flirts with the prospect of adopting the grid plan system after visiting China. In Suwon, a group of sarim scholars and local administrators are tasked with experimenting with the concept, being granted a small hectare of land simulating a small settlement. With the intent of spurring trans-provincial commerce, canals lining major rivers are built whilst commonly-used roadways are paved. Emperor Kim Do is still intrigued by the lands to his south, and abolishes all maritime restrictions still in-place, opening all ports to all foreign merchants. A new foreign policy emphasizing the three policies of neutrality, defence, and trade, is created. He sends another fleet south to study the its cultures while simultaneously conducting commerce. Envoys are sent to Borneo hoping to establish formal relations, adding that no type of tribute nor renouncement of suzerainty is needed (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED). Aided by foreign trade, Christianity, mostly in the form of Nestorianism and Catholicism, becomes increasingly common. Buddhism and the Bulgyochaek continues to spread, with temples being built.
 * In Nivkhgu, the ruling House of Ayzik continues to centralize power, purging dissent among the Nivkh court. Pidginized Nivkh is promoted as the lingua franca of the region.
 * In Manchuria, arable land is tilled, planted with wheat and cold-resistant rice cultivars in wetter areas. The grains surplus are sent to Korea for subsidised prices.
 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px west, New Netherlands expands 25px. With the request by the Malacca Sultan for protection, the Burgundian East Indian Company accepts. The Company representatives make clear that local customs and internal administration will not be interfered with, while the Colonial Guard will assume responsibility for general security and defense. With Malacca coming under Burgundian protection, an offer of protection is sent to the Prince of Borneo with similar terms (mod response please). Due to Burgundys extensive trade contacts in the Mediterranean, word reaches Burgundy the Bulgarian fleet has sailed west past Sicily, with only one possible destination for a fleet of that size in that direction, the order is given for the Burgundian fleet to disengage from the Oresund, leaving a token force to continue the blockade. Linking up with Home Fleet under Crown Prince Henri with Graf Bonapaart as his flagship, the 600 strong fleet sails to meet the Bulgarians in the Southern Bight. But on the day of battle, the fleet spots English banners among the enemy. Realizing the betrayal, Prince Henri orders a single black flag hoisted from Graf Bonapaart, the signal to the Burgundian fleet to give no quarter. While the battle is won, the fleet falls back some distance, with schooners to scout the enemy should they advance. And emergency program is initiated, converting many merchant vessels into warships to defend the home waters.
 * Holy Bulgarian Empire:  With the invasion by Poland, the Bulgarian military remobilizes to face this new threat with the 33,000 troops a swath is cut through poland for the betrayal abandoning the siege of Berlin in short order, The forces in Hungary are fully repositioned as well with the Hungarians asked to take over the defensive line around the Danube as well as the occupation of Southern Austria. (Mod Plz)  With the movement of troops, the Bulgarian army is fully mobilized into Poland with the 33,000 strong force in the north asking for any an all dissenters against the Polish monarchy to join with the Bulgarian Expedition (Mod again plz The Bulgarian force now having marched into Southern Poland into Slovakia spreads out and then invades southern Poland pushing deep in and beginning a massive siege of Warsaw with 40,000 troops doing the same asking for more Polish volunteers (mod) against Stanislaus who is coloquially being known as the mad king of poland. Tsar Aleksandar publically addresses the people of Vasiligrad in an announcement declaring the end of poland as it is known. The Tsar himself then leaves, planning to personally lead the mission. The population of Bulgaria is visibly furious, with so much Bulgar blood and treasure having been sunk into Poland, the Bulgars and their component peoples all unite in the face of this threat. Many people are up in arms and agree to serve in the legion as replacements for the losses which will be suffered. With roughly 3000 troops drawn in the north to the Northern Expeditionary force, the Bulgarian army now standing at 35,000 in the north moves on and camps waiting for the 40,000 troops to the south to arrive. They confirm with eachother secretly before surrounding the entirety of the Polish army near the Prussian border and engageing in a massive decisive battle near Poznan. (WRTO confirmed this is where his army is.) In other words the Bulgarian navy is split in half with nearly 50 ships sent to guard the Austrian Littoral and the other ships put on guard in the aegean sea. In a stunning display of ruthlessness the Bulgarian army engages the Polish army near Poznan twice and once again as a hole opened up allowing the polish army a retreat and repreive, However the Bulgarian army Pursues the Polish with 50,000 troops while the other 23,000 secures massive amounts of territory, occupying Slovakia, Krakow, Poznan and the vast majority of Polish territory leading up to the Bulgarian Border. In a secret move the entire Bulgarian navy is shipped out of the area to England. The force of 197 ships takes a few months but with Burgndian naval forces distracted the Navy hopes to dock in london. However with a reprieve the Bulgarian army redeploys once again against Poland looking to crush the Polish once and for all before redeploying to Austria. The Final battle against Poland occurs in Galicia with the Bulgar forces achieving a massive overwhelming victory. The Bulgarian forces leave a grand total of 20,000 troops in Poland manning the Border with Prussia and fortifying Poznan heavily. This brings 53,000 troops down into Austria via Slovaki meeting the Austrian army at the Border alongside the Hungarians which launch an offensive along the Austrian flank hoping to cut them off from Vienna and push them down with their backs to the mountains.  Bulgaria begins to formulate a new Polish government looking to choose a new Tsar from the ranks of Orthodox poles as the end of the war in Poland is in sight. A Peace treaty also begins to be drafted. In a final military move the Bulgars keep their defensive line on either side of the Danube essentially locking down entrance into Hungary. The defensive line along the Prussian border around Poznan is formulated around the now fortified Poznan and the Oder River. In an ironic twist the Bulgarian commander in Poland begins to reconstitute a polish army based around Prisoners of war who were considered unwilling participants in the late polish kings vendetta. They are formed alongside the remaining 1000 of the Polish volunteers who survived the conflict which form the Polish guard which is established as a force of roughly 10,000
 * Hungary, ok. Polis people, ok
 * Conceded to nate that me moving back down into hungary was too much in one turn for movement. -Feud
 * Russian Dip: We propose to end the Polish menace once and for all. By dividing up the country for Prussia, Russia, Kiev, and Bulgaria
 * Bulgarian Dip: We refuse to allow Prussia and Hungray some of our current enemies to gain territory they did not fight for (I literally just occupied all of Western Poland aside from Warsaw) and in another case would rather include Bohemia into this agreement. Bulgaria, Kiev, Russia, and Bohemia all take part in the partition. Bulgaria puppets Poland including warsaw, Bohemina gains slovakia, Kiev annexes much of the ruthenian territories (excluding Galicia so i have a land link to poland) and Russia gains Lithuania and Belarus.
 * Bohemian dip:  We will get solvakia since we are famliy after (with bulgarian)
 * Bulgarian Dip: Were literally at war, no....
 * Bohemian dip:  i never declared war on you
 * Bulgarian Dip: Dont you have 5000 troops supporting prussia in the succession war? seems to me like your sort of at war, but anyways Bohemia is not really on my radar for the territory, Hungary is under a direct wartime alliance with me, and is currently in a war with me, it makes more sense.
 * English dip: We agree to allow the Bulgarian navy to dock in London and our 300 ship fleet links up with the Bulgarians while our 35,000 strong army is moved to London ready to defend against a foreign invasion. The English fleet is mobilised and readied for combat.
 * Bohemia: with war starting in Bulgaria, we ask for trade of 5,000 kolar snaplock pistols and kolar snaplocks for 10,000 pounds of Rye which we will make rye whiskey (we start selling Regum Dominos Dominantium in the black markert) we send a letter to the pope saying to place Samuel Toth in college of cardinals,We send 1,000 men to defend warsaw from looters,we also ask prussia to send 500 cannons (response on both).
 * Kingdom of Sicily: Prince-General Philip I is very pleased to hear his uncle's acceptance of his request for an alliance between Sicily and France. Philip hopes that the alliance between the nations will strengthen the cause of Roman Catholicism in the secular world. He continues to invest in the businesses of Sicilian merchants in the big cities of the realm. Philip becomes the patron of a few Neapolitan artists and writers, hoping to make Naples a cultural centre of the Mediterranean. He also starts looks into finding someone to design a building plan for a grand church to be built in the city of Naples.
 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The royal guards continue capturing slaves. In the heartland of Mogadishu, the Bank of Mogadishu begin cooperation with landlords to construct hydraulic devices such as canals and irrigation projects to boost food production. Areas interior to Mobassa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue development of Madagascar. We request Sofala to become a vassal of the Swahili. (Mod Response Please)
 * Sofala agrees because Swahili is much more mightier than them. ~Wolvesmod
 * Knights Hospitaller- We have a population of around 10,000 and have a navy of 10 ships. We begin furnishing an expedition of 6 ships to explore south into the Caribbean and into the New World (OTL Florida, North America) lead by Admiral Francois Vallette. We have started the expedition with the fleet leaving port. In New Rhodes, we begin building up our industry by offering grants for skilled colonists. We have built the University of New Rhodes in order to encourage scientific advancement. We build up the dockyards in order to have more trade. We also declare ourselves a free port (though no slavers) in order to encourage commerce and we encourage European ships to come to dock and refit. We also build a theological school in order to recruit missionaries and educate them on how to convert the native populace. Also, observing the emerging wars in the New World we offer to take in refugees and offer land in the New World (Mod response on number of colonists).
 * 1000 colonists apply for colonizing to the Knights Hospitalier. ~Wolvesmod
 * Oman: Oman accepts Gujarat's request to improve relations and trade. King Abdulla remarks that "Long ago, before the Bahmanid invasion, Gujarat and Oman were close trade partners. We wish to resume this warm friendship." Meanwhile, Omani merchants begin to gradually disregard the Compact of Kolon-Thota, as the Bahmanids are unable to maintain control over their major coastal provinces. Gujarat sees an influx of Omani trade, as well as the newly-formed Sultanate of Malacca in the east. Abdulla bin Numair sends Ibadi "missionaries" to Sumatra to persuade local rulers and Majapahit vassals to convert to Ibadi Islam, with the promise of wealth and support from the Kingdom of Oman (Mod Response). Oman also annexes the Somali town of Geesaley (known to Omanis as Jasalay) and claims authority over the surrounding villages and towns. The Barijal (Bargal) territory is declared a colony of Oman, with the port of Bargal as its capital. Groups of Omanis arrive from the mainland to settle the colony. In the city, native Somalis become a minority, although they remain a majority in the outskirts. Omani slave traders continue to operate within the Caliphate's borders despite the recent attempts to enforce regulations.
 * Abbasid Caliphate: Caliph Al-Mahdi works tirelessly to extend and exemplify the house of Islam in the modern world. The Coptic Church is given more autonomy in East Africa, including the ability to run their own schools. The Caliph opens closer relations with the Catholics in Palestine, particularly the Franciscan Order, in order to put them on equal footing to the Orthodox in the Pentarchy. After suspending the slave trade for 8 months, Al-Mahdi works to begin re-distributing the income of the largest slave-owning Emirtates to other forms of economics, before having the trade suspended for another 7 months. The Ulema approves of new administrations of Ayatollahs and local Kazirs to be apointed in the regions of Mali and Kongo, as they enter into the House of Islam. The Ulema extends open trade and good relations with the Sultanate of Gujarat. The Ulema dispatches 70 galleys and 20 frigates to ensure that the states of Borneo and Malacca remain independent. 
 * ​Ottoman Empire: The Ottomans raise their military and Jannisaries on high alert, as well as the Black Sea navy near the Dardanelles. The Ottoman Emperor, after the many grievences with the Orthodox League in the past, sees the European war as an opportunity to move on Vasiligrad. The Abbasid Ulema, however, still denies the autonomy of the Ottoman Empire at this time, preferring to stay neutral to the conflict.
 * Oman Diplomacy: The Omani ambassador to the Caliphate complains about the recent suspension of the slave trade in the Abbasid realm, claiming it is counterproductive to the nature of the Arab-Indian Company. Oman regards this as a serious issue, as the slave trade is important to Oman's economy and the Abbasids are one of its closest trade partners.
 * Abbasid Dip: The Ulema files this complaint, unsure how to accomodate these concerns, but Caliph Al-Mahdi sends a personal letter to the Oman Sultan, assuring him that this suspension is temporary and in the long run new economic ventures in Africa will be able to fund the Arab-India Company without enslavement.
 * ​Georgia : We develop the port of Tskhumi to become the main port in Georgia, in order to sell gold, silver and iron. Ottoman goods are shipped through Tskhumi towards Vladimirgrad, Vasiligrad, Trebizond and other western ports.  We accept Trebizond's offer and the marriage happens in Trebizond. However, Heracles dies mere days after returning to Tblisi due to a heart attack.
 * Scandinavia Empire: With the blockade of the olesund many traders are forced to past through stockholm, riksdale, and exit through bergen through land. Inadvertently the blockade accidently allows these cities to become more important on the economic scale. However the emperor feels that in order to beat burgundy he needs another naval power on his side one he can bargain with and so (Secret begin) The king offers up to the Kingdom of England,and Ireland the hebrides in exchange for their participation and help against the burgundians. Meanwhile in the new world due to the large absence of the burgundian navy pirate attacks from Olavsdale on burgundian ships passing to new amsterdam in order to weaken moral. Development of the colony on mare porta continues. New rikdale,olavsdale,and vinland expands 25 px inwards and along the coast. Mare Porta expands 10 px. The scandinavian fleet mainly focuses on harrassing the spread out burgundian fleet with hired privateers and such. Scandinavia offers the hand of Henrik Gyldeløve Grand Prince of the Scandinavian Empire to the hand of a french princess Mod Response.
 * Secret English dip: The English agree to this proposal.
 * Maiam: Trade experiences a boom as Maian foods and goods begin to reach the wider European market, and demand increases. With Poruguese aid, the nation begins to rebuild and repopulate. A minor population boom begins in the native Mayan and Aztec populations, as well as the Portuguese settlers. In some cases, intermarriage results in what are known as Mextizo children. Expansion continues along the southern border, focusing on the coast. Work continues to renovate and update existing buildings and roads, and to create plans for future upkeep and renovations. There is some internal turmoil as the dominant Mayans impose their laws and culture on the conquered Mexica. Former Mexican royalty is forced to marry into Mayan lines. Small rebellions are put down. (Note: Mayan and Mexican refer to the cultural groups, Maian refers to the nation as a whole and its government.)
 * Russia: Polish Lithuania is annexed into our Lithuanian Duchy. Plans are made for the creation of the Duchies of Ruthenia and Byelorussia which will be given to the two Boyars of Estonia and Courland which have been forced out of their jobs. We denounce Bohemia's claim on Slovakia as it will be given to our great friends in Hungary (This is a bit personal for me because I am half Hungarian). Territory in Siberia reaches Krasnoyarsk. With the sparkly populated Polish Ruthenian territories our army quickly occupies at least 100 miles of Polish Eastern lands. (player response) We would like to purchase ship designs from Burgandy for our naval ambitions. Snaplock rifles are starting to be produced in various weaponsmiths across the country.
 * Burgundian Dip: the purchase is accepted.
 * Bulgarian Dip: Here is the Treaty of Poznan
 * Papal States: The Pope heaps praise on the Bishop of Paderborn for his encyclical, and also on the Archbishop-Patriarch of Cologne for his good work in establishing the 'German Paper'. Gregory XII receivs the Caliph's letter, and is initially fairly unsure how to proceed, so taken-aback is he by the Caliph's proposal. However, in consideration of the Caliph's very clear goodwill towards the Franciscans -and Catholics (and other Christians) generally- in the Holy Land, Gregory responds, thanking the Caliph for his overtures, and saying that there are many areas in which the two faiths can surely find common ground: such as ensuring that pilgrims of all creeds can access Jerusalem, and remain safe and well there; and fighting piracy in the Mediterranean Sea. In other news, Gregory raises Samuel Toth of Bohemia to the Cardinalate, and gives him urgent instructions to stop the spread of the anti-Saint heresy in Bohemia. Overseas, the mission in Kongo continues with the help of the Burgundians. Japan is also given whatever aid it requires through the Nuncio there. In the New World, the small mission started last year sets sail in a small ship with the goal of reaching the great Southern Kingdom (Inca) and proseletysing there (Mods delet if unreasonable).
 * Samuel Toth dip: i will get on that right away and i give you 3500 in gold
 * Great Iberia:
 * Portugal: The leading crown of Great Iberia - Portugal - has kept Iberia intact through a series of personal unions since the conclusion of the Iberial Civil War in 1539. Sancho of House Braganza, the third of his name, has ruled since 1566. In his time as the King of Portugal, he has worked on the 'migration' of Portuguese culture to the rest of Iberia, in addition to building up the infrastructure of Portugal and Her colonies.  His heir Henry is in good health, with the House of Braganza currently in little danger of a succession crisis. The kingdom of Portugal directly controls a large stretch of land, from Gibraltar to Galicia. Its population is currently 13 million souls, with a population boom seeing the nation continuing to swell with people. The population of Great Iberia is expected to reach 14 million by 1575. While Iberia has suffered calamity due to civil war, hardship generally yields increased reproductive rates. (And it's a figure from another mod, so take it up with him, Feud, not me) The most prominent cities in the union are Lisbon, Madrid, and Valencia, with Lisbon being the capital of both Portugal and Great Iberia. Portugal has an alliance with France and Scotland and retains good relations with England. Portugal hopes to ally with England in time. With the end of the Iberian Civil War, the nation begins working on making Portuguese a more dominent culture in the union. Town criers all over the union are expected to speak Portuguese in addition to their regional languages. In addition, schools in Iberia teach students Portuguese. Festivals celebrating Portuguese culture become fairly common in towns, with the Portuguese crown paying for many of these festivals. The Spaniards are treated as partners in the union, not underlings, though Portuguese culture is clearly intended to become the dominant culture in Iberia in the years to come. The same treatment, unfortunately, is not given to those of different religious backgrounds. Since the 15th century, as a result of the Inquisitions, there has been a legal and societal distinction between Old Christians and New Christians. Jews and Muslims who converted to Christianity - New Christians - are currently forbidden from marrying Old Christians. This law extends to their ancestors. Many nobles and clergy believe in the 'purity of blood,' i.e. the lack of heresy in their bloodline. However, the Perdão da ignorância act (Forgiveness of ignorance), which was passed in 1551, essentially dissolves the marriage boundaries between the natives and settlers. With Christians New and Old allowed to wed in the colonies, the populations may recover from the smallpox crisis. The economy of Portugal is a powerhouse, both in Europe and in the New World. The military, as a result, operates with state-of-the-art arms. The navy of Portugal is a vast expanse of ships, with several being built this year. Old ships are scrapped, many of their parts being used in the construction of new ships. Portugal joins the war against Burgundy, citing their cultural, historical, and legal claims to the Azores. They call allies France and Scotland to their aid.
 * Amazonia: Several ships full of colonists arrive in Amazonia, though the growth of the colony is fairly delayed due to the lack of arable soil. However, the primary export of Amazonia is wood. The expanding empire of Portugal is ever in need of timber. The Amazonian Royal Timber Company has been providing wood to Portugal and the rest of Iberia since 1548.
 * Mêcicipi: The settlement of Porto de Manuel is established this year in honor of the late King Manuel. Relations with the local natives continues to be profitable, trade pouring through the capital of the colony - Nova Galicia. In the meantime, expansion along the coast towards Maiam's northern coast continues, frontiersmen and settlers arriving in droves due to the discounted land prices.
 * Nova Lusitânia: Several ships full of colonists arrive in Nova Lusitânia. The church of São Pedro is finally completed, the Immaculata having learned Portuguese by this time and worked closely with the settlers of the colony. Many colonists of Balboa Rocha have relocated to the area near the church of São Pedro, with a rather sizable gap of space in between the settlements existing as of this year. This separation causes a delay in the growth of Balboa Rocha, though the area São Pedro becomes increasingly profitable. The people near the Church of São Pedro request a charter to create the city of São Pedro so as to differentiate between Balboa Rocha and the area around São Pedro. An answer arrives late this year approving this request.
 * Spain: Spain remains a junior partner in the union of Great Iberia. It has been ruled by the Portuguese king Manuel of House Braganza since 1539. While Portugal prospers as the leaders of Great Iberia, Spain also enjoys its prosperity. Despite losing Gibraltar, Spain retains many port cities along the Mediterranean. The Spanish culture is becoming increasingly replaced by Portuguese culture, though there have not been any significant changes in the cultures as of yet. Currently, the Portuguese language is becoming more common in Spain with each passing day. The Crown intends to make Portuguese the most prominent language in Spain.
 * Hispaniola: The colony of Hispaniola produces much prosperity for Spain and the rest of Iberia. The primary export of Hispaniola is sugarcane. In many cases, this sugar cane is refined to make rum, which is already very popular in the West Indies. The militia of Hispaniola sees rapid expansion, especially once the warships from Spain arrive.
 * Kingdom of England: Secret: We ask Iberia to send 200 ships to link with the Bulgarian fleet and sail to link with the English fleet. We are secretly plotting a war against Burgundy after being bribed by Scandnavia and planning a colonial war as well as to show the court that the new King Henry VII as he is crowned by Parliament does not favour the Germans. The former King's son is released back to Prussia. Yet while the Bulgarian and Iberian fleet was linking up with the English fleet before they were attacked by the Burgundian fleet without a deceleration of war. After the battle news comes back to the King about the Burgundian attack and uses this to argue Burgundy has declared war on England. We have 300 ships of our navy link up with the allied fleet and fight the Burgundian in the Southern Bight. Another 20 ships are ordered to be built this year at docks across the country.We keep our 30,000 men in London securing King Henry and defending England from foreign invasion. We move 5,000 men into the Hebrides as part of our arrangement. Meanwhile in the colonies a millita is raised in all 3 of the main colonies and it is ordered to hold position until reinforcements from England can arrive although they get ready to defend. Work on the canal is halted due to the war. If we win the battle of the Southern Bight we move our fleet into London along with the rest of the allied fleet.
 * Iberian Diplomacy: We accept
 * Japan: The 1572 Census of Japan is completed and is entered into Kyoto, and it is revealed that the population of Japan stands at 17,000,000 people. The centralization process runs smoothly, and it brings unprecedent wealth to the Nobunaga Shogunate. This wealth allows for the opening of gold, silver, and iron mines across the nation as well as the opening and funding of blast furnaces which produce steel. This steel in turn produces katanas and tanegashimas. The money is also invested in expanding infrastructure throughout the Shogunate and producing ships. Meanwhile, Ieyeasu is put in charge of training the Nobunaga Shogunate Army, supplying them with new weapons and training them in new strategy and tactics, and money is spent here too. This military revamping is made in order to go on a major offensive against the remaining daiymos north of Edo.h Meanwhile, peasants produce rice and agritictulural methods continue to be implemented to increase yield. With Hideyoshi in charge of domestic policy, and Ieyeasu in charge of the military, Oda Nobunaga oversees both, and takes charge of foreign policy. Diplomatically, the Japanese government recognizes the independence of both Borneo and Malacca, and we offer them protection from any hostile powers in return for tribute. (Mod Response Required)
 * Sultanate of the Maghreb: The Sultan Hamid ibn Musa Al-Abbas begins to work on modernizing the army by requesting men from 17-36 to train in the army, as the navy is improved on to reach the new world and to defend trading ships. Urban centers begin to grow as trading centers and means of living begin to spread mostly in cities on the coast. We ask the Caliphate if we can make a navval base in Cairo.  Agadir is made a trading post in the Desert to help rise the pop.  We send a trade envoys, along with sending Imams to spread Islam. The Sultanate begin to expand into the Atlantic coast line by 15px. The city Algiers is made as a possible capital of the Sultanate as its population grows. The Sultan sets up his own Council of Imams that will help guide the Sultan.The Sultan begins to works on cities by opening markets and trading centers mostly at Algiers. Jewish and Muslim scholars debate with each other if the Maghreb is Arab or African,until one day the Sultan speaks on the debate saying "Us Arab and Africans and united so why not keep it", as the idea of Afro-Arab is tossed around after his word on the debate. we begin to shadow the Caliphate trading ships following them to trade with other nations. We send a envoy to the king of Zairi (Kongo) if he would he open up mosques in Muslim areas in Zairi as we send our high Imam to tell him about Islamic Unity.The spread of Islam in Zairi is less about shoving it down people belief but more of gaining trust of people by giving out food and things like that.

1574
''' Caliph Al-Mahdi is assassinated by one of his companions who seems to have been insane. Not expecting the Caliph to die so suddenly, the Ulema anoints his 16-year-old cousin as the new Caliph, while the Grand Vizier of the Ulema is made regent. (just doing this to get you started, Scraw) '''

''' The Patriach of Moscow pushes for autonomy as equal power to the Patriarch of Constantinople. '''

''' The War of Austrian Succession (or ATL Thirty Years War) continues, as battles rage across Eastern Europe and navies clash from the Baltic to the Atlantic. In Poland, the internal chaos caused by the war has sparked porgroms on Jewish communities, and in Hungary brother is turned against brother in suspicion of being spies for the other side. (Note that not all algos have been finished, and some that have finished still has issues to resolve, not to mention any more fronts opened since). '''

''' The Bulgarian dude is a great general. The Burgundian dude is a great admiral. '''

 Note: these can only be applied to algos from 1574 and beyond as mod events are required for GG's GL's and GA's 


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Colonial expansion is halted while war rages, and the Colonial Guard of the Wst India Company is put on guard. With the victory at Southern Bight, and the arrival of enemy reinforcements from Iberia, Crown Prince Henri launches a bold, early morning surprise attack in the enemy combined fleet the their anchorage on the Medway. Thought outnumbered, Henri leadership results in scores of enemy warships destroyed or captured. When he returns to Burgundy, he learns that his father, John II, has passed away from the stress the war has caused on him. After a hurried coronation as King Henri I, he meets with Admiral Frans Wacht, who proposes a commerce raiding program to force Iberia, England, and Scandinavia to divert naval forces to protect their overseas goods. Intrigued, Henri I approves, and Wacht leaves with a force of 10 frigates and schooners, flying his flag from a captured English frigate named Dreadnought, still painted in English colors. When he arrives to the new world, he brings orders for the West India Company to utilize their ships in a usual way. With the enemy navy defeated not once but twice, the Burgundian Navy falls back to recover losses and support ground forces in northern Germany. Engaging the Scandinavian forces yet another time, Henri I's navy defeats them yet again, strengthening the blockade. With the blockade secure, Henri returns to Burgundian waters. Meanwhile, the Army of Flanders, 30,000 men, is attached to the Prussian army for its assistance in campaigns.


 * Abbasid Caliphate: The assassin of Al-Mahdi is quickly found and stoned on the spot. Al-Mahdi is buried outside of Damascus and mourned 90 days. With the new Caliph, taking the name Al-Rahim II, being very young, the Grand Vizier takes a larger roll in running the Caliphate. The economic policies of Al-Mahdi are forgotten, and the slave trade resumes in the Indian Ocean. Additionally, Al-Mahdi's plans regarding the Catholic Church were not passed to his successor, so while the Ulema ensures open pilgrimages to Jerusalem for the Franciscans, not much more communication is given to the Pope in Rome. The Pope of Alexandria, however, begins to set up new schools in Egypt and Ethiopia, to increase education for the Coptic population of Africa. Protection is extended to the new Muslim states in the Indian Ocean, including Gujarat, Malacca, and Borneo, and offers are given to them to join the Arab-Indian Company.
 * ​Ottoman Empire: The military recently built up is deployed. A large set of barges are constructed in the Caspian Sea, and the Ottoman military including over a hundred Jannissaries are shipped to the Turkoman Sultanate to ensure their independence.
 * Gurkani Secret Diplomacy: We would like to discuss plans for Jihad against Majahpahit, a unholy target, yet a weak target that already has muslim brothers living in it.
 * Malacca is already under the protection of Burgundy. -General
 * Gonna nip this in the butt here, yeah no way either of you are launching a giant jihad against Majapahit in Indonesia. This isnt even possible for someone like Burgundy to do with the logisitical constraints and a better navy, dont see how the Abbasids and Gurkani could launch such  a massive expedition. -Feud
 * Bulgarian Dip: With the war exceeding many resources we can draw on from home, the Bulgarian Tsar offers to conclude a series of war time trade deals to purchase munitions and supplies from the Caliphate and also offers a non aggression pact during this time period.
 * Kingdom of Sicily: The Prince-General continues investing in the businesses of merchants in the big cities of the realm. The boons from these investments can already be seen throughout the kingdoom, with cities like Naples and Syracuse growing more than usual and experiencing a small economic boom. Philip finally finds an architect who will design the plans for his vision of a grand church in Naples, built in a style similar to the Baroque architecture of OTL, in order to show the importance of the Catholic Church in his lands. He also continues support a group of Neapolitan artists and writers, creating a flowering cultural scene in the city of Naples. Philip also begins a project with the help of his group of artists and writers, wishing to translate the Bible into the vernacular of Naples and print it at a large scale so that people throughout the Kingdom of Sicily may learn to be more devout Catholics.
 * Kingdom of Oman: Seeing as how Imerina remains completely isolated in the interior of the island, Abdulla bin Numair offers to establish a sort of "protectorate" under Oman. Imerina will have full internal autonomy, the ability to establish its own laws within its borders and may continue to be ruled by a king, as well as receiving military protection from the government. However, it will be represented by Oman in external affairs and will be considered an autonomous territory of Oman. As part of this agreement, Merinas and Omanis alike may freely pass between these borders to conduct trade or other business (Mod Response). In the east, Ibadi missionaries are sent to Sumatra to persuade local rulers and Majapahit vassals to convert to Ibadi Islam, with the promise of wealth and support from the Kingdom of Oman should they accept (Mod Response). Realizing the necessity of a religious leader, King Abdulla sends officials throughout the country to find the man who is most fit to lead the Ibadi world. A man named Omar bin Mohammed is elected and appointed Grand Imam of Oman. In accordance with the laws of Suleiman bin Mudhafar, he holds no political power, but serves to guide the Ibadi faithful as a religious authority. This draws criticism from some in the interior, who deem it unnecessary to have a single Imam of the Ibadi world, but multiple locally elected Imams. It nonetheless pleases the more conservative Omanis, who silently support the return of the old Imamate. A residence is built for the Grand Imam in Nizwa, where he lives. In Somalia, the local ruler of the Bandar Qasim region becomes a vassal of Oman, giving Oman access to frankincense in the interior. Meanwhile, the Barijaal colony expands further south along the coast. A book becomes popular in the Muscat region. Known as the Majzarat Singhafura (Singapore Massacre), it is written by an Arab who witnessed the atrocities committed by Burgundy in Singapore and details the events of the war from his perspective.
 * Dina Morgabin: The island of Dina Morgabin contains few permanent settlers but now accounts for a large percentage of Oman's coffee production, second only to Al-Qamar.
 * Dina Arobi: Slaves are brought from Africa and the Island of the Moon to work on sugarcane plantations (Dina Arobi accounts for nearly all of Oman's sugar production). This leads to the rise of a new settlement, Al-Mu'tasim, as well as the growth of the existing settlement at Jarf 'Ahmad (Ahmad's Cliff).
 * Siqtraa: Frankincense trees are discovered on Siqtraa (Socotra) and are the subject of some further interest in the island. The trees, however, are already quite abundant in mainland Oman, especially on the border with Yemen.
 * Aryavarta: Many Danshalas (Halls of Charity) are opened up in most of the cities personally by the ageing Raja Hemu. Construction of roads continues alongwith the planting of trees along these. The trade routes of Uttarapath and Dakshinapath are rebuilt. A Vedic revivalist movement begins. In the northeast cows begin to be sacrificed. The revivalist movement slowly spreads countering the Vaishnav movements and challenging the Shaivite and Shakt sects. Pork begins being widely consumed. Seeing the rise and spread of Islam and the independence of Gujarat, the council decides to conquer Gujarat to take control of their ports and integrate the Hindu majority area. A force of 100,000 troops were initially sent under the young general Maharana Pratap later supported by another 100,000 troops. The council decides that all medical practitioners need to be certified using a Tamrapatra by the local hospitals. The hospitals are united under the University of Patliputra. The University certifies doctors and hospitals and becomes the apex medical authority. The University begins publishing an annual medical journal for the use of all doctors and other practitioners. The council adopts the policy of promotion of public health based on the Arthashastra. The state advises the people against drinking. The council creates a department for looking after medical affairs, its functions include the supervision of the medical system under the University of Patliputra, state provision for medical treatment during outbreaks as well as the provision of free basic healthcare for the poor. The reconstruction of the city Pushkalavati is started. The city is to be made the headquarter of the army and the center of trade taking place with the Gurkani.
 * Bohmenia: With Samuel Toth being in the college now, we ban Regum Dominos Dominantium,  we officially invade Austria with 30,000 men and 5,000 cavalry, and we raise taxes by a little bit.
 * Sultanate of the Maghreb: The Sultan Hamid ibn Musa Al-Abbas begins to work on modernizing the army by requesting men from 17-36 to train in the army, as the navy is improved on to reach the new world and to defend trading ships. Urban centers begin to grow as trading centers and means of living begin to spread mostly in cities on the coast.  Crowds of people look at the Sultan at the time of death of the Caliph saying "oh Sultan our leader lead us ", The Sultan sends a letter to the new Caliph and ask if he could make naval bases in Cairo and izhimr. Agadir is made a trading post in the Desert to help rise the pop.  We send a trade envoys, along with sending Imams to spread Islam. The Sultanate begin to expand into the Atlantic coast line by 15px. The city Algiers is made as a possible capital of the Sultanate as its population grows. The Sultan sets up his own Council of Imams that will help guide the Sultan.The Sultan begins to works on cities by opening markets and trading centers mostly at Algiers. Jewish and Muslim scholars debate with each other if the Maghreb is Arab or African,until one day the Sultan speaks on the debate saying "Us Arab and Africans and united so why not keep it", as the idea of Afro-Arab is tossed around after his word on the debate. we begin to shadow the Caliphate trading ships following them to trade with other nations. We send a envoy to the king of Zairi (Kongo) if he would he open up mosques in Muslim areas in Zairi as we send our high Imam to tell him about Islamic Unity.The spread of Islam in Zairi is less about shoving it down people belief but more of gaining trust of people by giving out food and things like that after gainig trust of people we begin to spread Islam into Ziyri (kongo).
 * Russia:We are satisfied with our territory that has been conquered so we continue expansion out east. (secret) in exchange for unlimited access to the North Sea we send 60,000 "volunteers" to Scandinavia. With the new Burgundian designs of we start to construct 4 new heavy warships. We start to research the idea of long range artillery for our army in case of siege warfare along with researching methods to protect soldiers.
 * Prussia: The death of his father and the betrayal of his birth place is a great shock to Wilhelm, who is crowned as King Wilhelm of Prussia and Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Horrified at the betrayal of his homeland Wilhelm declares himself a Prussian through and through and calls for the remaining family in England to return home. The New king takes reign of the government completely while still willing to commit to the Noble council that helped him maintain power during the Regency. Wilhelm calls upon the Electors to finally elect an Emperor voting for himself, as the only force capable of maintaining Imperial unity as the empire is surrounded by the hungry wolves looking to prey on the riches of the empire (mods please respond, this is absurd the empire has been without an emperor for almost 15 years at this point). He also calls on the other German princes to send troops to help defend their homeland against the foreign forces that would otherwise rape and plunder their lands. He himself leads the Prussian forces north noticing the Bulgarian forces moving southward, to deal with the treacherous Scandinavians. WIth the Navy more or less stuck in ports and maintaining a haphazard and inconsistent blockade of the Scandinavians, Wilhelm decides to lead an army of 15,000 troops north to invade Jutland aimed at the cities of Flemberg and Schleswig first to break Scandinavian forces on the continental side of the straight, and calls on Burgundy to help defend Prussian lands and supply troops for the campaign in Jutland. In a secret envoy Wilhelm tells his burgundian allies to keep his navy docked to avoid a major loss of ships. His new wife the daughter of Burgundy also bears a child, the new kid is baptized as Otto. Wilhelm's forces lay siege to Schleswig, with overwhelming firepower, and offers the people of the duchy the chance to avoid widespread destruction if they surrender to Prussian forces. Meanwhile the defenses of Prussia's eastern borders are manned by by the remainder of the Prussian troops (numbered at 40,000) and whatever troops Burgundy sends to assist. A mass is held at the Great Cathedral of St Adelphina where the Patriach of the Northern Rite calls on the Prussians to have faith that god is with them and with the Empire in this time of need. With his election as emperor Wilhelm declares the war one to maintain the unity of the Empire and to oppose foreign aggressors at all costs, He further calls on volunteers to assist the war effort, and to support the Prussian and Burgundian Lions. 
 * Hansa: An army of 5,000 is raised to assist the Prussian campaign in Jutland. meanwhile the navy follows Prussia's example of staying in port until a time that they can be active. 
 * All electors vote for Wilhelm. -scraw
 * Burgundian Dip: the Burgundian armies in Prussia are places at their disposal, to use at their discretion while the Navy blockades the Oresund.
 * Prussian Dip: Wilhelm calls on his burgundian allies to prep for a major campaign south rather then north, only requesting 5000 to march on jutland. 
 * Burgundian Dip: 5,000 are detached to march into Jutland with Prussia, while the Army of Flanders and Army of Holland are prepared to March south.
 * In the Principality of Kiev, Prince Kuznetsov surveys his newly expanded realm after making peace with Poland in the Treaty of Poznan. With the addition of Galicia and its capital of Lviv, the Principality has added to its list of major urban centers (which previously included cities such as Zaporozhye, Zhitomir, and Odessa). He looks to preserve peace in his realm and to improve relations with his fellow Orthodox League nations. Meanwhile, Prince Kuznetsov begins to work with the Cossacks to develop a more centralized system of governance, taking cues from Bulgaria's development.
 * ​Georgia :  We develop the port of Tskhumi to become the main port in Georgia, in order to sell gold, silver and iron. Ottoman goods are shipped through Tskhumi towards Vladimirgrad, Vasiligrad, Trebizond and other western ports. A SECRET emissary is sent by David X to the new Caliph of the Abbasids to discuss the fate of the many European states with the new war going on. 
 * Kingdom of England and Ireland: As frustrating attacks by the Burundians plague the English. The English resort to privateers and 20 English ships stationed at Medway are ordered to sail around Scotland to go to Arcadia and raid Burgundian shipping there with letters of marque. These 20 ships do not operate as one fleet but smaller groups of 2-3 ships. While another 15 ships are moved under the cover of darkness to Southampton where they are stationed inside the River Itchen and launch periodic quick raids out into the English channel against Burgundian shipping. 15,000 English troops are moved to the Rivet Itchen to fortify the river from a Burgundian assault against Southampton. 20,000 English troops are moved to the Medway to defend it from Burgundian invasion. Booms are made at the Medway and Southampton with the towers protected by cannons and troops. Ship building is made the nation's largest priority with all docks being turned over to work around the clock to get 50 small ships completed this year. The colonies are told not to engage against Burgundian troops unless they strike first with milita kept on a state of alert. The King moves to Medway to command the land forces in the event of a Burgundian attack while his daughter and heir Anne is moved to the countryside. With shipping being interrupted the colonies temporarily scale back bulk communication with the colonies and mainly high speed messengers.
 * Papal States: The death of the Caliph, and with him his goals of Islamic-Catholic cooperation, is briefly lamented by Pope Gregory. His Holiness had not placed great hope in the cooperation, but is pleased that the new Caliph will maintain the rights of the Holy Land Franciscans. Pope Gregory, as a Prussian, is of course personally supportive of the Empire in the current war. However the fact that Christendom is divided between both sides, and that many people from opposing sides hold key positions in Rome, means that the Pope cannot declare the States for either side. The University of Bologna sends well-renowned biblical scholars to Sicily to assist with the translation of the Bible into the vernacular, to avoid errors which could confuse the faithful. Overseas, the mission in Kongo  continues with the help of the Burgundians. Japan is also given whatever aid it requires through the Nuncio there. In Laurentia, the Mission begins contact with the Peruvian Empire, giving gifts to its monarch and trying to learn the language.
 * Holy Bulgarian Empire: With the campaign in Poland now over, the Bulgarian army once again repositions itself leaving 10,000 troops from the Polish forces to maintain the border with Prussia while the other armies are all reconstituted into the Bulgarian Grand Army consisting of two 50,000 man strong armies and the final 10,000 man army concentrated on the defensive line in the north. The First Grand Legion is deployed directly into Hungary under General Bogdan Velitchkov who now at age 26 begins the first Bulgarian offensive of the Year on Austria hoping to drive them back from the border towards Vienna. The other Army navigates around through slovakia and invades Northern Austria advancing down on vienna from the north as the first army engages in the South. The Bulgarian navy remains delegated to the Docks in london not wanting to further engage however the Bulgarian naval losses now heard of begin to be replaced at home. With the invasion of austria now taking place the Bulgarian home economy remains somewhat strong while beleagured as the supporting of such a massive war effort cause definitively drained the nation of wealth. The only solace seems to be some loot which was returned from Poland, and the potential of further loot and monetary compensation to be pulled from the HRE proper. The movement of the Bohemian army however into austria very clearly surrounds the Bohemian and Austrian armies in the vicinity of Vienna. With the initial push against the Austrian army a success it is clear the Austrian army is not broken but very close to disengaging on the field. The Bulgarian and Hungarian armies push moderately into Austria towards Vienna only to rengage immediately to Drive the Austrians toward Vienna Proper. The need for monetary compensation however begins to take hold and some looting occurs on the occupied austrian territory that the Tsar and General Velitchkov begin considering how to aleviate looking towards the minor states of southern Germany. The second army known as the Second Grand legion splits a contingent of 20,000 off which begins to raid and loot Bavaria and the northern portions of austria taking wealth from the area and immediately starting to cart off gold, silver, and other valuables back into the Holy Empire via the supply train. The Bulgarian Sencond Grand legion reconstitutes itself and heads off the Prussian forces establishing a defensive permiter in Bohemia seizing and fortifying Prague extensively spreading out to prevent an encirclement and agreeing to head down south should the untenable concept of a Encirclement become a potential reality. For the looting the Hungarians are given clear compensation as the loot is carted through Hungary.
 * Tsardom of Poland: The Tsardom of poland following the epic faltering of its previous government is reconstituted rather quickly under Tsar Aleksandar who restores much of the previous status quo should the nobles swear loyalty to him. The reconstituted Poland immediately pulls the remainder of its 10,000 troops which survived contact with Bulgaria, and it is replenish to roughly 30,000 however nearly draining the reserves of Poland. This army is put at the complete disposal of the Bulgarian Tsar however 10,000 troops remain in poland to man garrisons and defensive lines. Surprisingly though with the quick reconstitution and re-establishent of a favorable nobility, the situation in Poland has calmed down and promises of post war concessions to the Polish nobility force them to concede their remaining levies and invest into the war in Germany.
 * Principality of Serbia: Serbia having also suffered extreme casualties in the war remains loyal to the Bulgarian Tsar having noticed the insane amounts of power and and advances made. The swift destruction of Poland and the establishment of Poland under Tsar Aleksandar has made it extremely clear that no soft line is drawn with traitors and the Serbian prince remains staunchly loyal devoting the nations resources directly to the war.