Principia Moderni III (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, was a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming Dynasty in China - in 1400 C. E, a turbulent era; in other words, an era of change; an era in which power is cemented. The first game was perhaps the most successful map game on the wiki in terms of length, finishing without dying and plausible expansions. However, it did have its problems, and has now finished. The second game, instead of being a worthy successor to the first, was marred by over-expansionism, feuds between players, ambiguity in the rules, which often caused controversy on wars between player nations, over-competitiveness, and overall inactivity of the moderators, but was nevertheless successful in reaching the Modern Age. And thus, this third installment has been created. Welcome to Principia Moderni III!

Moderators
Look at that perfect number of mods/mapmaker. Do not dare to disturb it. Ever.
 * 1) Andr3w777
 * 2) Collie Kaltenbrunner (Moderator-in-Chief, Assistant Mapmaker)
 * 3) Callumthered
 * 4) Commandante Lemming
 * 5) CourageousLife
 * 6) CrimsonAssassin
 * 7) DeanSims
 * 8) Fedelede
 * 9) Monster Pumpkin
 * 10) Mscoree
 * 11) Scandinator (Mapmaker, Disaster Mod)
 * 12) Scrawland Scribblescratch (Mapmaker only)
 * 13) Sine dei gloriem
 * 14) VonGlusenburg

Current Map


Note to all Mapmakers, keep the px size at 1000px please. Thank you.

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

Western Europe (France & Iberia)

 * Lordship of Albret --
 * Andorra --
 * Anjou (Personal Union under Provence) -- Mawilda
 * Aragon -- Scrawland Scribblescratch (talk)
 * Comtat Venaissin/Avignon (residence of the Antipope) --
 * Brittany (Civil Disarray) --
 * Castille -- Feudalplague (talk)
 * Foix (General Disorder) --
 * French lands (civil conflict with multiple factions competing for dominance, controlled by Valois, king in madness) **
 * Alençon (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Angoulême (No Ruler, governed by Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Armagnac (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Auvergne (Personal Union with Berry) --
 * Berry (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Blois (Personal Union under Orléans) --
 * Bourbon (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Duchy of Burgundy (Dynastic Union with Valois)--
 * Dunois (Personal Union under Orléans) --
 * Forez (Personal Union under Bourbon) --
 * French royal lands (Ruled by Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche (Dynastic Union with Bourbon) --
 * Nemours (Personal Union with Armagnac) --
 * Nevers (Dynastic Union with Burgundy) --
 * Orléans (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Parthenay (Vassal of Orléans) --
 * Périgord (Personal Union under Orléans) --
 * Rodez (Personal Union with Armagnac) --
 * Valois -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Vendôme (Personal Union under La Marche) --
 * Granada (Vassal of Castille) -- Feudalplague (talk)
 * Limoges --
 * Navarra (Dynastic Union with Valois) --
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Saluzzo (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)

Northern Europe (Britain & Scandinavia)

 * Bréifne --
 * Desmond -- Bfoxius (talk)
 * Ulster -- Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * England -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk) 16:20, January 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Kalmar Union
 * Denmark -- GunsnadGlory (talk)
 * Norway -- GunsnadGlory (talk)
 * Schleswig -- GunsnadGlory (talk)
 * Sweden -- GunsnadGlory (talk)
 * Leinster --
 * MacCarthy --
 * Mayo --
 * O'Sullivan --
 * Ormond (Puppet of England) -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk) 16:20, January 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Scotland -- LightningLynx89 (talk)
 * Sligo --
 * Thomond --
 * Tyrone --
 * Wales (In revolt from England) -- Bowties are Cool (talk) 23:53, January 12, 2014 (UTC)( hopefully, if not than it will be eventually)
 * Westmeath (Puppet of England) -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk) 16:20, January 6, 2014 (UTC)

HRE (I've outdone myself, 117 states on the map and in the game for the HRE... Scandinator (talk), needs a new hobby) (*Guns facepalms*)

 * Alpine HRE States
 * Aargau --
 * Austria -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Basel --
 * Chur --
 * Cilli (Vassal of Hungary) -- Reserved for Imp
 * Freibourg --
 * Gorizia --
 * Montfort --
 * Swiss Confederacy -- Daeseunglim (talk) 19:23, January 27, 2014 (UTC)
 * Salzburg --
 * Three Leagues --
 * Wallis --
 * Bohemian HRE States (Vassal states to Bohemia, except Moravia)
 * Bohemia -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Brieg -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Falkenburg -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Glogau -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Liegnitz -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Moravia (Dynastic Union with Bohemia) -- This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 02:16, January 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Oels -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Opole -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ratibor -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Severien -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Strehlitz -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Teschen -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Troppau -- Millgy (talk) 19:54, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * who is millgy i dsapprove of any unknowns taking over a nation of such importance such as Bohemia sorry no offence Nkbeeching (talk) 15:24, January 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Frankish and Dutch HRE States
 * Bar --
 * Brabant --
 * Breda --
 * County of Burgundy (Personal union under the Duchy of Burgundy) --
 * Cambrai (Bishopric) --
 * Flanders (Personal Union with Burgundy) --
 * Friesland (Lack of Central Authority) --
 * Geldern (Disorganized, Personal Union under Jülich) --
 * Hainaut (Dynastical Union with Bavaria) -Nkbeeching (talk) 15:22, January 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Holland (Personal Union under Hainaut) --  Nkbeeching (talk) 15:22, January 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Liege (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine --
 * Luxembourg (Personal Union under Moravia) -- This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 02:16, January 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Metz --
 * Namur --
 * Straßburg --
 * Sundgau (Vassal of Austria) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Utrecht (Bishopric) --
 * Verdun --
 * German HRE States (Under construction)
 * Anhalt --
 * Augsburg --
 * Baden --
 * Bamberg --
 * Bayern-Ingolstadt --
 * Bayern-Landshut -- Cookiedamage (talk) 01:05, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Bayern-Munchen --
 * Bayern-Straubing --
 * Berg (Dynastic Union with Jülich) --
 * Brandenburg (Personal Union under Moravia) --This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 04:57, January 5, 2014 (UTC)
 * Breisgau (Vassal of Austria) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Bremen (Bishopric) --
 * Bruchhausen --
 * Brunswick-Göttingen (Fragmented) --
 * Brunswick-Lüneburg --
 * Burgau (Fragmented) --
 * Burggrafschaft --
 * Cleves-Mark --
 * Frankfurt --
 * Fürstenburg --
 * Hamburg -- I am that guy (talk) 02:33, January 27, 2014 (UTC)
 * Hesse --
 * Hohenlohe --
 * Holstein (Vassal of Denmark) -- reserved for guns
 * Jülich --
 * Kempten --
 * Köln (Prince-Bishopric)-- Mapd00d (talk) 02:57, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Konstanz --
 * Lippe --
 * Magdeburg (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Mainz (Prince-Bishopric, Fragmented) --
 * Mecklenburg --Flownder10 (talk) 03:01, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Meissen --
 * Münster (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Nassau --
 * Nürnburg (Fragmented) --
 * Oettingen (Fragmented) --
 * Oldenburg -- reserved for my fellow Aussie, Callum. Thanks Scan, Callumthered (talk) 08:17, January 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Osnabrück (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Paderborn (Prince-Bishopric) --
 * Pfalz (Dynastical Union with Bavaria) (Fragmented) --
 * Pomerania-Stettin --
 * Pomerania-Wolgast --
 * Ruppin (Disorganized and Weak) --
 * Saxe-Lauenburg --
 * Saxony --User:The old baby 2
 * The Hansa --
 * Thuringia (Fragmented) --
 * Trier (Prince-Bishopric)-- NonEuclidean (talk)
 * Ulm --
 * Westfalen (Personal Union under Köln) -- Mapd00d (talk) 02:57, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Württemburg (Fragmented) --
 * Würzburg (Bishopric) --
 * Zweibrücken (Fragmented) --
 * Italian HRE States
 * Aquileia (Patriarchate, Disorganized) --
 * d'Asti --
 * Ferrara --
 * Florence -- CrimsonAssassin (talk)
 * Genoa -- Octivian Marius (talk)
 * Mantua --
 * Milan -- Tr0llis (talk)
 * Modena --
 * Monaco --
 * Montferrat (Dynastic Union with the Roman Empire) --
 * Padua --
 * Provence --  Mawilda
 * Savoy -- Zengu (talk) 02:56, January 8, 2014 (UTC) (maybe change my mind later)
 * Siena (Personal Union under Milan) -- Tr0llis (talk)
 * Sovana --

Southern Europe (Italy & the Balkans)

 * Achaia --
 * Aegina (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Arborea --
 * Ancona (Vassal of the Papal States) -- Spartian300 (talk)
 * Arta --
 * Athens  (Military Rule of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Berat --
 * Bologna -- (Vassal of the Papal States) -- Spartian300 (talk)
 * Bosnia --
 * Roman (Byzantine) Empire -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Cephallenia --
 * Corfu (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Croatia (Personal Union with Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dukagjini --
 * Epirus --
 * Garay (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Hungary -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Moldavia (Vassal of Poland)  --
 * Montefeltro (Vassal of the Papal States) -- Spartian300 (talk)
 * Naples -- Quashi (talk) 20:24, January 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Naxos (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Negroponte (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Papal States (Disorganized) -- Spartian300 (talk)
 * Perugia (Vassal of the Papal States) -- Spartian300 (talk)
 * Piombino --
 * Ragusa --
 * Raška --
 * Serbia (Vassal of the Ottomans) -- ChrisL123 (talk) (unless someone else wants to play as Serbia)
 * Sicily (Dynastic Union with Aragon) -- DatStar (talk)
 * Split (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Valona --
 * Venice (Principia Moderni III) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Wallachia -- Stephanus rex (talk) 04:13, January 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Zachlumia (Vassal of Bosnia) -- Airlinesguy (talk) 22:46, January 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Zeta --

Eastern Europe

 * Chernigov (Lithuanian Vassal) --
 * Courland --
 * Dorpat --
 * Great Perm -- Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 22:15, January 30, 2014 (UTC)
 * Golden Horde -- Fed  (talk)
 * Lithuania --
 * Mazovia (Polish Vassal) --
 * Moscovy -- User:Edboy452 [[Image:Flag of Romania.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg|25px|border]] (talk)
 * Novgorod -- RazorFangZ14 (talk) 04:28, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Osel-Wiek --
 * Poland --
 * Pskov (Muscowite vassal) -- User:Edboy452 [[Image:Flag of Romania.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg|25px|border]] (talk)
 * Riga --
 * Rostov --
 * Ryazan --
 * Smolensk (Lithuanian Vassal) --
 * Teutonic Order -- Yank
 * Theodoro --
 * Trubetsk (Disorganized) --
 * Tver --
 * Ustyug (Vassal of Moscovy) -- User:Edboy452 [[Image:Flag of Romania.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg|25px|border]] (talk)
 * Viatka --
 * Yaroslavl --

Anatolia & Caucasia

 * Avars (Disorganised) --
 * Circassia (Disorganised) --
 * Cyprus --
 * Dido (Disorganised) --
 * Dulkadir --
 * Erzincan (Vassal of Timurids) -- DS
 * Federation of the Black Sheep (Vassal of Ottomans, occupied by Timurids) -- ChrisL123
 * Federation of the White Sheep (Vassal of Timurids) -- DS
 * Georgia --
 * Karaman --
 * Leks (Disorganised) --
 * Mardin --
 * Ossetia (Disorganised) --
 * Ottoman Empire -- ChrisL123
 * Ramazan (Vassal of Mamluks) --
 * Sinope (Disorganised) --
 * St John --
 * Tekke (Disorganised) --
 * Trebizond --

Mesopotamia

 * Jalayrids --

Arabia

 * Mecca (Fragmented) --
 * Medina (Fragmented) --
 * Oman --
 * Rasulids -- Willster22 (User talk:Willster22)

Persia & Central Asia

 * Timurid Empire -- DS|The Rainbow Machete 03:22, December 31, 2013 (UTC)

South Asia

 * Ahom --
 * Andhra --
 * Bahmani Sultanate --
 * Bastar --
 * Bengal Sultanate -- Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 21:07, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Chutiya --
 * Dhundhar (Disorganized) --
 * Delhi Sultanate (collapsed in 1398 after Timurid invasion and Sack of Delhi) --
 * Garjat (Vassal of Orissa) --
 * Gondwana (Disorganized) --
 * Gujarat --
 * Gwalior (Disorganized) --
 * Jaffna (Disorganized) --
 * Jaisalmer (Disorganized) --
 * Jangladesh (Vassal of Multan) --
 * Jaunpur (Disorganized) --
 * Kangra (Disorganized) --
 * Kathiawar (Disorganized) --
 * Khandesh --
 * Koch --
 * Kozhikode --
 * Ladakh (Disorganized) --
 * Malwa (Disorganized) --
 * Marwar (Disorganized) --
 * Mewar (Disorganized) --
 * Multan (Disorganized) --
 * Nepal (Disorganized) --
 * Orissa --
 * Raigam (Disorganized)a --
 * Venad --
 * Vijaynagar --

East Asia

 * Alliance of the Four Oirats --
 * Chagatai Khanate -- GoldenKhanate  (talk)
 * Japan (civil war between the daimyos, highly decentralized) **
 * Akamatsu --
 * Amago --
 * Ashikaga (Shogun) -- ShadowKnights1234
 * Date --
 * Hatekeyama --
 * Hosokawa --
 * Imagawa --
 * Isshiki --
 * Kamakura --
 * Kikuchi --
 * Kono --
 * Mogami --
 * Otomo --
 * Ouchi --
 * Satake --
 * Shiba --
 * Shimazu --
 * Shoni --
 * Takeda --
 * Toki --
 * Uesugi --
 * Yamana --
 * Jurchens (Decentralized and partly occupied by China) --
 * Korea (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria --
 * Ming China -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Mongol Khanate --
 * Nivkhs (Amur River/North Sakhalin) -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Qara Del --
 * Ryukyu --
 * Tibet --

South-East Asia

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

Asian Islands

 * Aceh --
 * Aru --
 * Bima --
 * Bone --
 * Brunei --
 * Kutai --
 * Majapahit -- Mr YOLO (talk) 19:58, January 29, 2014 (UTC)
 * Makassar --
 * Minahasa --
 * Negara Dipa --
 * Pagaruyung --
 * Selebar --
 * Siak --
 * Sukadang --
 * Sunda --
 * Tidore --
 * Tondo --
 * Tulang Bawang --

North Africa

 * Banu Sulaym (Fragmented) --
 * Gasfa --
 * Hafsid --
 * Mamluks --
 * Marinids --
 * Zab --
 * Zayyanid --

West Africa

 * Borgu --
 * Ghana --
 * Ife --
 * Igala --
 * Jenne --
 * Kanem Empire --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mema --
 * Mossi --
 * Nupe --
 * Oyo Empire -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 19:51, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Salum --
 * Siine --
 * Songhay --
 * Takur --
 * Tuareg --
 * Wolof --
 * Zafunu --

South Africa

 * Great Zimbabwe --

East Africa

 * Alodia --
 * Ethiopia --
 * Ifat --
 * Interlacustrine States (Fragmented) --
 * Makuria (Fragmented) --
 * Swahili City States **
 * Comoros --
 * Dar es Salaam --
 * Kilwa --
 * Malindi --
 * Maputo --
 * Mogadishu --
 * Mombasa --
 * Mozambique --
 * Mtwara --
 * Sofala --
 * Zanzibar --

TBN (Pacific)

 * Otago Maori --

TBN (North America)

 * Iroquois -- Tbguy1992; Talk; Blog 01:31, January 23, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mississippi River Civilisations (Collapsing and Fragmented) -- Hailstormer (talk) 17:52, January 31, 2014 (UTC)

TBN (Central America)

 * Aztecs --
 * Mayans --
 * Zapotecs -- CourageousLife (talk) 05:28, January 1, 2014 (UTC)

TBN (South America)

 * Aymaras (Fragmented) --
 * Chancay --
 * Chimor --
 * Chiribaya --
 * Cuzco -- What is this????Is this a signature??? (talk) 02:37, January 27, 2014 (UTC)
 * Ica-Nazca --
 * Sican --
 * Wanka --

Wall of Shame
This list is for users currently prohibited from participating in the game.
 * User: Arceus The God of Pokemon :- permanent ban for sockpuppetting on the first game.
 * User: Eldwolf : permanent ban for deleting the entire page of the first game and replacing it with profanities.
 * User: Twisty123456789 : permanent ban for sockpuppeting on the second game.

1400
''' The game will start at 00:00 UTC in 1st of February.Do not post turns until then. '''

''' With Europe recovering from the ravages of the Black Death and the Middle East pulling itself apart in war, the Ming Empire stands as the mightiest nation on Earth. Its rule is unsafe though as they are surrounded by hostile Mongol tribes and the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty to the north, Japanese pirates to the east, Timur and resentful tributary states to the west and an unstable South East Asia to the south. Only time will tell if China can maintain its position. '''

''' Japan remains in the middle of a civil war with rival daimyos and the shogun clashing forces across the country. In present-day Korea, King Jeongjong of Joseon abdicates in fear of an attack by his ambitious younger brother, Taejong. Taejong succeeds to the throne. Prince Parameswara establishes the Malacca Sultanate in present-day western Malaysia and northern Sumatra. Child emperor Trần Thiếu Đế is forced to abdicate as ruler of Đại Việt in favour of his maternal grandfather Hồ Quý Ly, ending the Trần Dynasty and starting the Hồ Dynasty. Hồ Quý Ly subsequently changes the country's name to Đại Ngu. '''

''' India remains a battleground as Hindu and Muslim nations clash with each other. The balance of power may fall to either side depending on what happens next. Although with the recent Timurid sack of Delhi and the crippling of the Delhi Sultanate, the balance may tilt to the Hindus. '''

''' Henry of Bolingbroke crowns himself Henry IV after successfully deposing Richard II the year earlier. One cause of Richard's unpopularity had been his reluctance to continue the war in France. Henry is aware of this and plans to resume hostilities, however he is plagued with financial problems and declining health. Henry IV of England quells the Epiphany Rising and executes the Earls of Kent, Huntingdon and Salisbury and the Baron le Despencer for their attempt to have Richard II restored as king. The deposed Richard II of England dies by means unknown in Pontefract Castle, likely from starvation. '''

''' England becomes confronted with repeated raids by pirates that heavily damage trade and the navy. Some advisors begin convincing Henry IV to use state-legalised piracy as a form of warfare in the English Channel. Privateering campaigns to pressure enemies without risking open war also become an option. '''

''' The French respond by using French pirates, under Scottish protection, raiding many English coastal towns. In the meantime Charles VI of France continues descending into madness and an open conflict for power begins between his uncle Philip “the Bold”, Duke of Burgundy, and his brother, Louis, Duke of Orléans. '''

''' The regime change also prompts action from Scotland, which begins raiding northern England. Many begin fearing an all out invasion. In Wales, Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales. He begins the most serious and widespread rebellion against English authority in Wales since the conquest of 1282–3. Henry “Hotspur” Percy, son of the Earl of Northumberland, leads English incursions into Scotland, leading to the English occupying Edinburgh in Scotland, but so far failing to capture Edinburgh Castle. '''

''' The princes of the German states vote to depose Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia as Holy Roman Emperor due to his weak leadership and mental illnesses. Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg is declared as a rival to Holy Roman Emperor Wenceslaus. However, Frederick is murdered shortly after. Rupert III, Count Palatine of the Rhine, is elected as Holy Roman Emperor. '''

''' The Italian Peninsula is dominated by Naples and Milan while the Papal States sit as a neutral buffer zone. Meanwhile the rich trading nations of Florence, Venice and Genoa are struggling to maintain their footholds in the East Mediterranean Sea against the armies of the Ottoman Turks. With the new threat of Timur, these Christian nations may need to help the enemy they know against the enemy they don’t. '''

''' Timur defeats both the Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt to capture the city of Damascus in present-day Syria. Much of the city's inhabitants are subsequently massacred by Timur's troops. Timur conquers the Empire of The Black Sheep Turkomans (Qara Qoyunlu), in present-day Armenia, and the Jalayirid Sultanate in present-day Iraq. Qara Qoyunlu ruler Qara Yusuf and Jalayirid Sultan Ahmad flee and take refuge with the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I. Timur plans to invade the small Christian kingdoms and to expand his empire across Anatolia and to eventually conquer Mongolia and China. '''

''' In Eastern Europe, the standoff between the Ottomans and the Romans at Constantinople continues. Emperor Manuel II continues his journey across Europe, seeking aid against the Ottomans. France already responded, and sent three ships and 1,200 men to defend the city. Meanwhile, in Hungary, King Sigismund's position is unstable, after his defeat in the battle of Nicopolis four years ago, coupled with his shaky claim to the throne.Despite this, he still has designs on the Bohemian throne. '''
 * I forgot to post that part yesterday.--Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 07:23, February 1, 2014 (UTC)

''' Across the world, global climate cooling begins the decline of the Mississippian great city of Cahokia and the Anasazi civilization in OTL Colorado. Both great civilizations begin sending scouting parties to determine the extent of the bad harvests. The Kanem Empire and Great Zimbabwe in Africa also begin to decline with Lake Chad, the source of power for the Kanem, shrinking and drying up. '''

Hella mod events.


 * Poland focuses on consolidating the interior of the nation. After the sudden deaths of both Queen Jadwiga and the newborn Princess Elizabeth Bonifacia in late 1399, King Wladyslaw II Jagiello decides that he must remarry to secure the Gediminid reign over Poland, which is extremely shaky at best. A minor rebellion rises up outside of Radom, claiming that Duke Janusz of Mazovia should be King of Poland. Meanwhile, a few nobles of Greater Poland are trying to assert their own claims. To put an end to all arguments over the rightful King of Poland, Wladyslaw II marries Anastasia Griffin, daughter of Bogislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania-Stettin. Anastasia is the heiress to the Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin, and brings a powerful alliance within the Holy Roman Empire to the wedding ceremony. Anastasia is pregnant as the year ends, and Wladyslaw II is hoping to have better luck with this child than he had with Elizabeth Bonaficia. Meanwhile, Wladyslaw contacts Vytautas and arranges a meeting in Kiev to organize the future of the union between Poland and Lithuania. The economy grows as traders carrying Persian rugs begin to invest in producing rugs in Poland itself, notably in the city of Krakow which wields about as much economic power as Prague or Vienna.


 * Mazovia grows more and more powerful as the situation between Poland and Lithuania fails to come to a simple conclusion early in the year. The Duke of Mazovia, Janusz, is widely supported to inherit the Kingdom of Poland should Wladyslaw II be deposed, but Janusz declines and orders his personal army to assist Wladyslaw in the crushing of the minor Radom Rebellion. Meanwhile, in Moldavia the Duke, Iuga, dies as a cripple and is succeeded by his brother, Alexander. Alexander is widely popular with the Moldavians, and reaches out to Wallachia to strengthen his relations with his neighbor to the south. In addition, the Moldavian navy is expanded.
 * Lithuania, still recovering from the defeat at the Battle of the Vorskla River, finds the need to reconcialiate with Poland for good. Vytautas, in a disputed position as either Grand Duke or Viceroy, agrees to be the latter in a conference held in Kiev. The terms of a treaty between Vytautas and Wladyslaw of Poland agree that Vytautas is in fact a viceroy who acts on behalf of Wladyslaw. Vytautas, not wanting to end up without his own dynasty, however, decides to re-marry (his earlier wife having died) to the eldest daughter of the Principality of Ryazan's Prince Oleg II, who is an enemy of the Muscovites, and with whom an alliance is established. Vytautas then works to establish a legitimate government in Trubetsk, where his liege (Wladyslaw) is the next-in-line to the throne (Demetrius I Starshy and Wladyslaw II were brothers). Vytautas actively pursues the opportunity to gain greater glory by peacefully granting a title to his liege. Meanwhile, the split between Orthodox and Catholic churches is being addressed by Bishop Jakum Plichta (of Vilinius) and Bishop Borzyslaw (of Kiev). The proposed idea is to create a separate branch of the Holy Catholic Church based out of Kiev that will perform services in the Orthodox mixture of Greek and Ruthenian. The idea begins to be discussed throughout the Grand Duchy, and permission to investigate is sought from the Holy Father. The Lithuanian economy expands its production of grain, which is then exported into Russia and Poland.


 * Smolensk is quickly recovering from the Lithuanian occupation that established it as a Lithuanian vassal. Smolensk's economy grows with the rebuilding of the cities structures. Wide funding from Prince Roman the Young goes into the reconstruction process, resulting in a beautification project in conjunction with reconstruction. Meanwhile, Chernigov is now under the rule of a vovoide, which is seen as a very broad step by Wladyslaw to reduce all Principalities to Duchy or Vovoideships as opposed to maintaining a number of Princes. Chernigov improves its economy by experimenting with different crops than just grain.
 * First post!!! (More to come)  00:14, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Could you condense that shit?
 * Sure.
 * Aragon expands the military and builds new infrastructure.
 * Florence:  The Medici family begins to rise in power starting in the 15th century as a banking family in Florence. As their power grows this year, Florence plans to renovate several key areas of the city. The work on Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, with the dome remaining unfinished as of this year. Florence expands its military and economy as trade deals with Genoa, Milan, and Naples are offered. Relations with the Papacy improve. Meanwhile, Florence works its way into fine diplomatic relations with the House of Este. Relations with the middle-Italian state improve, as do relations with Bologna. Florence's economic deals are not limited to Italy; Florence seeks to trade with the French, the Aragonese, the Austrians, and the Byzantine Empire.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: (Posted for MS) We accept your alliance offer.
 * Castilian Dip: We request Trade with Florence.
 * Neapolitan Diplomacy: Wea accept.
 * Roman Empire: The Empire continues its standoff with the Ottoman blockade. As the blockade is merely intended to pressure the Romans, the garrison is not too concerned, but they take precautions just the same. The extra 1,200 troops and three ships from France raise morale, and the ships allow more supplies to slip past the blockade, as the Ottomans are not as effective at sea. The Emperor's nephew and former Emperor John VII commands the defence, but unlike his previous episodes of disobedience, remains loyal to the cause. In the south, troops in the Despotate of Morea occupy more border villages and outposts from Achaia, which is largely unable to counter. No major military campaign is planned for the region as the capital remains under siege. Supplies from the region are sent to reinforce the capital, and whatever surplus is sold to try to cover the Empire's costs. The newly occupied towns contribute to the economy, but this makes little difference. Emperor Manuel II continues to tour Europe, asking for help against the Ottomans. He makes stops in Aragon, Castile, France, England, and the HRE. He then approaches his relatives in Montferrat, and ask them for aid. Theodore II of Montferrat agrees to symbolic friendship and limited aid. As of now, Manuel II is still in Italy, asking for troops and ships to help defeat the Ottomans.
 * Castilian Dip: We ask what kind of Assistance the Byzantines are looking for
 * Roman Diplomacy: The Empire is willing to accept any form of aid, but what we are more looking for is troops or ships to help stablize our realm.
 * Castilian Dip: We will send troops when the time comes no worries
 * Austrian Diplomacy: (Posted for MS) We support the Byzantine Empire and will consider sending military support shortly.
 * Neapolitan Diplomacy: We will send ships.
 * Sicillian Dip: We ask what could be achieved by Sicily earning hostillity from the Ottomans.
 * Venetian Diplomacy: Please see my post for Venice's response.
 * Hamburg: Hamburg begins building new merchant ships to replace its aging fleet.
 * Great Perm: Begin building up military and expanding influence. We begin to expand to uninhabited sections of OTL Russia and begin to reform our economy so people can work and it can flourish.
 * Bayern-Landshut: Bavaria-Landshut expands its military. Heinrich XVI rules at this time, having begin his rule seven years earlier in 1393. In January, Heinrich openly announces his intention to bring the other Bavaria's under his wing, stating that "For too long, the various Bavaria's, such as Munich, Straubing, and even Landshut itself have been warring factions where we foolishly split up land blindly and with no regard." Many at his court take this to be his intent to vassalize the realms of Munich, Straubing, and Ingolstadt. Later in the year, the population slowly expands, still not meeting pre-Black death levels. Heinrich sends his regards to the Roman Emperor and denounces the Ottoman heathens for their continual onslaught on both the Empire and Christendom. Also yay first post! :D 
 * Castille: Henry III in control of the control continues his previous policies of pacifying and restoring the power of King and with Support of the Aristocracy begins displacing influential but relatively bad people. Along with this he begins major cleanup of the kingdoms economy setting up a plan that will put the kingdoms finances in order within 1 or 2 years. The Kingdom itself begins a notable build up in military strength and allows for a vigourous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Jews are tolerated more, and the heavy sales tax is removed allowing for a growing purchase from people. The Castilian navy is increased as well and loaded up with Troops to go check out the Canary islands for possible conquest by Castile. (The islands were known as early as 1336 and in OTL Castile went only 2 years in the Future) The Crown itself also begins secret influence on the Courts of Navarre. Castile seeing the need for a better influx of income and less rebellious Muslims and Jews establishes a tax that protects the relgious rights of Muslims of Jews as long as they pay this Tax. This however does encourage some new converts who wish to have a few more coins in their pocket as a Christian rather than poorer. The country also begins a more major program of cultural integration creating a series of schools meant to help integrate and get Castilian language and cultural superiority (this is just being finished pretty much the entirety of Castile was Castilian culture at this point) Castile extends trade and foreign relations to Aragon, Portugal, England, France, Byzantium, Genoa, Florence, to expand its trade horizons. Castile also invests heavily into the gold trade running through Granada and seizes this type of trade from Genoa who had previously been running it. The Infrastructure of the country is improved greatly.
 * Granada:  As a Tributary state (vassal) of Castile, Granada remains strangely alert attempting to maintain its independence. With large amounts of Muslims the people regardless of their vassalage to a Christian state seem relatively calm. Granada in attempt to remain on good terms with Castile begins secretly helping move the gold trade towards Castile and away from Genoa helping to wrestle it from Genoa quite easily. The Granadian military remains relatively alert and begins drills. The Infrastructure of Granada is improved as well. The Granadians see a relatively low influx of Muslims over this period due to new laws enacted in Castile. The Relatively low population of Christians in Granada begins to expand slightly.
 *  Just wanted to let you know, Granadin is the official demonym of the people of Granada. 
 * Hainaut and Holland:  Count Albert of Hainaut,Holland and Zeeland begins organizing the lowlands regions of the Bavarian domain leaving the ruling of Bavaria to his family. The lords of his lowland fiefs apraise this move as shows a greater interest in the region. Albert begins taking an interest in the unique weapons which have began to apear across areas of europe and the middle east (firearms), but has no idea about them in specific. The nobility of his fiefs push for himn to aquire the title of Duke, which is a personal interest to him as well. Albert tries to apeal to the Holy Roman Emperor and due to his connections to deceased Emperor Louis IV (ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1328 to 1347). To increase trade and the economy Albert commision an increase in local production and permits more artisens to be trained, meanwhile he takes an interest in the port cities of amsterdam and rotterdam and begins pushing for the creation of a navy, to protect against pirates and foriegn powers. A trade agreement is requested with Denmark and England. Albert also allows the expansion of nights within his estates.
 * Yemen: Emir an-Nasir Ahmad starts to stabilize the realm by first looking into building up the administrative parts of the government. A trade agreement is sent to the Ottoman Empire, Mamluks, and Bengal Sultanate. An alliance is also sent to the Bengal Sultanate. Emir an-Nasir Ahmad looks into the possibility of expanding the navy in the future and setting up an exploration program and exploring further into the East and West. an-Nasir Ahmad marries Tuba bint Umar in the later part of year. The the marriage ceremonies are lavish and extravagant.
 * Bengal Sultanate: Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah, the Sultan of Bengal, accepts both the trade agreement and alliance whole heartidly.

Upon discussion most nobles vouch for a conquest of areas around Venice with Padua being the most popular suggestion. Michiel states that "A war against our neighbours would only create more enemies closer to Venice when they already are looking down the edge of blade from the east in the form of the ever expanding Ottoman Empire." Other nobles are outraged at the idea that the war will not be in the peninsula and many state that the Ottomans are important trade partners to Venice. The argument continues for quite some time. Finally Michiel manages to arrange for a war to expand the greek colonies, Epirus being chosen as to eliminate the closest local competitor for greek sovereignty. The majority of the Venetian fleet sets sail laden with mercenaries and noblemen chosen to lead the campaign. Foriegn policy is discussed at some length in this year with Michiel making further political enemies. He announces a policy of establishing a balance of power within the Italian peninsula and avoiding war while encouraging co-operation, he writes to all states on the peninsula, even Genoa, to discuss whether they would be interested in co-operation including diplomatic, commercial and military alliances. His next policy is met with a greater amount of support as he dedicates Venice's renewed support to the Byzantines sending a small fleet of ships (ten to twenty) with other gifts as a sign of good faith however states that full support will require Byzantium to send a diplomatic envoy to discuss the matter in person. Michiel secretly organises for funds to be siphoned off to his families bank and enforces a state preference for loans from it. It grows in power from a small backwater bank to a middle weight within the year however a lack of funds limits it from further growth. Bribes funded by the family bank are used to create a network of agents across the capital as Michiel himself is now restrained to the Doge's Palace. Knowing his person is at threat from an endless list of rivals he strengthens his personal security and works on elevating only his most trusted allies to positions of importance. When Venetian troops arrive in Epirus, they are met with heavy resistance, although this becomes moderate once troops from the vassal states mount a second offensive in the south of the state. Ports along the coast are blockaded and many settlements are looted.
 * Scotland: With French Pirates under our protection we ramp up soldiers on the border between Scotland and England and begin building small outpost and fortifications built in with cannons to further give us the edge in the Highlands, to defend Scotland from further attacks from English forces. We wish to open up trading opportunities in Scandinvaia, Ireland, France, along with the German, and Iberian regions to expand and increase the economy of ours and others. We also wish to open up talks of a mutual alliance treaty between Ulster and Desmond if possible. We also wish to increase relations with France since we are harboring their pirates in Scottish lands.
 * Hainaut and Holland: Holland and Hainaut request a trade agreement with Scotland and also a treaty that would allow both sides to aid one another in fighting off pirates.
 * Scottish Dip: We accept the trade agreement
 * Scottish Dip: We agree to the talks of a triple alliance.
 * Saxony We send aid to the Byzantines.We begin to spread propoganda influencing people to join the military. We ask for an alliance with Kalmar and Hungary and a trade pact with England. We begun To exert influence on Meissen.
 * The Polish Kingdom requests an alliance with the Saxon Principality.
 * Saxony accepts.
 * Austria: The self proclaimed “Archduchy of Austria” (Erzherzogtum Österreich), following Duke Rudolf IV’s creation of the forged Privilegium Maius, begins increasing the legitimacy of its nation to begin rising through the ranks of the Holy Roman Empire. Like many nations in the region, Austria’s farms remain small and fragmented, accounting for little of the overall agricultural production within its respective trade network. Archduke Albert IV expresses desires to expand this and encourages expansion of local fields by requiring that all major cities must keep a small supply of grain in case of attack or famine. To protect the nation Albert IV calls for the creation of a professional army loyal to Austria. Recruits from many of Austria’s provinces begin to be called for training in such an army, employing tactics learned from Swiss mercenaries and leading military techniques. The initial army is mostly taken from the medieval levies of central Austria and kept in reserve. With the Austrian levy replaced recruits begin to specialize in certain schools of fighting, creating divisions of pikemen and other forms of infantry. Individual county armies are left intact, allowing local counts and rulers subordinate to the archduke to continue utilizing levies and other means of protection. In Appensell conflicts over grazing rights, taxes, and tithes cause Abbot Kuno von Stoffeln to contact the Habsburg Count of Toggenburg asking for help. As Toggenburg prepares for war in what would have been a simple conflict, Albert IV steps in seeing that this is an opportunity to test his new military organization. Hoping to strike down the rebelling peasants before they gain greater local support, Albert IV orders the raising of 7,500 Infantry and 3,250 Cavalry, which is to support the 5,500 Infantry and 600 Cavalry in the hands of the local Further Austrian territories. After negotiating a deal with the nearby territory of Sargans, an additional 4,000 men are called into action by the following year. We ask for an alliance with Milan and the Swiss Confederation to bring down any further insurrection along our common border. In an attempt to further increase the Archduchy’s legitimacy and gain power within the Holy Roman Empire in light of the Privilegium Maius, Albert IV proposes an alliance with the Archbishop of Mainz, Trier, Cologne, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the County Palatine of the Rhine, the Duchy of Saxony, and the Margraviate of Brandenburg, all of which serving as prince electors within the empire. As a Catholic nation we ask for an alliance with the Papal States, as well as the nation of Genoa and Naples to further increase our influence in Italy and the reach of the Empire in case of attack. We ask for an alliance with the Byzantines, the successors to the once great Romans. In return we send them aid in their defense against the Ottomans, and ask for a royal marriage. We ask for an alliance and royal marriage with Muscovy, who we believe will be a valuable trade partner in the east. We ask for an alliance and royal marriage with Castille, our Catholic brethren in the Iberian peninsula. We wish to prevent infighting among the Holy Roman Empire and therefore ask for a non aggression pact with Bayern-Landshut and Oldenburg . We also ask for a non aggression pact with the nations of Hungary, the Kalmar Union, France, and Burgundy. (Mscoree asked me to post this for him )
 * You are not going to break rules like that
 * I'm not sure what I did wrong exactly. I was just posting a turn for him, as I have in the past.
 * He is banned. It is not allowed to post for a banned user.
 * Sorry I wasn't aware of that rule. I thought that since I had posted for blocked people in the past it would be fine this time too. Is there no way for him to use the turns he has written? 
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 * This rule has been in place (unofficially or officially) ever since I was banned. I can vouch for it, whether it's in writing or not.
 * Sicily: Sicily sends emissaries to Castille in hopes of forging an alliance meanwhile infrastructure in Siracusa is improved in to make it the centre of sea trade in Sicily. Additionally Sicily sends supplies to the besieged cities of Corsica and Cagliari.
 * Castilian Dip: We Request that Sicily open up trade and we will do the same. Not to mention we will ease into an alliance over the next few years as we work out the particulars.
 * Neapolitan Diplomacy: We offer a strong alliance and trade deal. And perhaps royal boundaries.
 * Sicillian Dip: We will open up trade and we accept the gradual forming of an alliance.
 * Milan: Gian Galeazzo Visconti, duke of Milan, asks for an alliance with the Archduchy of Austria in exchange for their support in elevating the Visconti family to this prestigious position among the people of Milan. Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, a great monastery and church complex commissioned to the architect Marco Solari, which began work on August 27, 1396. Castle Visconteo, located in the town of Pavia, Lombardy, northern Italy, built by Galeazzo II Visconti in 1360, is expanded. Seat of the Visconti family, the castle is expanded as a strategic position, and enhanced by a newly added garden. Work also continues on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We begin training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. We ask for a similar alliance with the Papal States, Florence, and Switzerland to protect our nation.
 * Florentine D: Accepted
 * ​Papal States Dip: ​a more economic alliance is in order, but we accept.
 * Swiss D: Accept
 * Muscovy: Leader Vasily I of the Grand Duchy of Moscow begins to exert influence on the nearby states of Tver, Rostov, and Ryazan. In an effort to bring closer the Russian people and the followers of the Russian Orthodox Church, by the vassalization and unity of the land of Russia. Many highly loyal to the Orthodox Church begin to protest to the government, in order to make an intervention against the Sultanate ruled empire of the Ottomans, and to return the Byzantines to its full glory, in order to maintain the power of the Orthodox Church, we ask Novgorod for an alliance and military access to transport vessels in order to allow troops to arrive at Constantinople and assist the Roman Empire. One thousand troops will be sent via ship if Novgorod accepts this offer. Diplomats are sent to other nations such as Great Perm, the Golden Horde, Castile, Byzantine Empire, Genoa, Switzerland, Brandenburg, Milan, Florence, Naples, and Bohemia. The alliance offer and royal marriage offer from Austria is accepted. A royal marriage request is sent to the Byzantine Empire.
 * Novgorod Diplomacy: We accept your alliance and military access offer, and allow you to send troops along with supplies to the Byzantine Empire.
 * The Kingdom of Cuzco begins to build roads in the city. Expansion is planned for next year, and scouts are sent south to aid in the planning. Food is grown in the city to both feed the city and trade with other nations in the region.
 * The Kingdom of England: Troops continue to assualt Edinburgh Castle in hopes of defeating the Scottish there. In Wales, the revolt grows, but the English forces are able to contain the revolution for now. in a move to consolidate his power, King Henry IV revokes parlimentary approval in the King's Council. War in France begins to turn into a lull, with niether side fighting actively. While Henry still distrusts the French, he is careful in his movements. While the war is fairly popular among the people, Richard II, whom was recently put to death, still has many supporters. The Parliment does mention that perhaps suing for peace in the future could buy England the time it needs to rebuild and reunify. The King hosts Manuel II in Eltham Palace, pulling out all the stops for the first Roman Emperor to visit England. The Emperor is assured that England will provide aid in the form of troops and a few ships for the blockade. After some success in the north, Henry Percy leads a large group into Wales to sieze the stockade at Abrystrwyth. Owain Glyndwr's rebel forces regroup from the massive defeat. English ships begin to openly fire on Scottish ships, hoping to break through the lines and lay seige from the coast. The Castilan offer for relations is accepted. Scandinavia is approached with offers of formal relations and a potential alliance. In London, work begins on widening the riverfront access to the Thames River.  To ensure the continued loyalty of his generals, the King increases their salary and creates a pension fund. Henry Percy is held in esteem for his valiant efforts. The English navy is expanded, with newer and larger ships being constructed. The miltary is upgraded, with an emphasis on the longbowmen.
 * Ormond: military is expanded.
 * Westmeath: miltary and industry are expanded.
 * Wales(non rebel): Henry, The Prince of Wales, continues with his troops to fight Glyndwr, though his hold in northern Wales remains firm, but is showing signs of weakness after his loss at Abrystrwyth. The miltary is expanded as well as industry to help fight the rebels and restore English rule.
 * Castilian Dip: We request expanded trade, and foreign relations as well as talks to help ease our tumultuous past aggression against eachother.
 * Swiss Confederacy: We continue to solidify our union between the cantons and begin to influence the outside cantons of Biel, Ursuren, Weggis, Murten, Payerne, and Tessenburg to join us. The economy is built up, as are defenses. There is debate to move the capital to Bern, but it will be decided later on. We send 5,000 Swiss troops and 2,000 mercenaries to aid the Byzantine Empire. The population is at 986,000. We begin influencing Burgundy.
 * Desmond: The new Earl of Desmond, Thomas FitzGerald falls asleep on December 31, 1399 to a strange dream. In it, he hears a disembodied voice telling him: "You will be the one who will make Desmond great, into a great new modern Ireland, for today marks the start of a great new shining era, the beginning of the modern, for this...is Principia Moderni." The next day, he ponders what happened within the dream. Following that event, the Earl makes up his mind to "try to make Desmond great," despite how vague the message was. First, he decides to set up a permanent capital. The new capital will be in a large modern castle on cliffs on the southwestern coast, to prevent it from attack. On the coast, in a vale will lie the town surrounding it, to provide access to shipbuilding and fishing industries. The plans are made, and the land is prepared. Construction will begin next year. Meanwhile, we build up our towns, spurred on by the low prices of land within them with various craft workshops growing within them. Many poor farmers send their sons to towns to become apprentices and to learn various crafts to supplement their parents' income. A standard currency is planned, but enough metal must be minted to produce coins. Areas are scouted for mining. The military is reformed, with a small core of elite soldiers working full-time, training the levies when needed, and guarding the nobility when not. We send out ambassadors to improve relations with the nearby MacCarthy Mor clan, whom we conquered most of their old Kingdom of Desmond hundreds of years ago. We also send out ambassadors to the northern duchies and earldoms. Small amounts of grain is given to struggling farmers, and in return, we prompt them to train with weapons and join the levy when needed.
 * English D: The Kingdom of England would like to re-establish formal relations with Desmond and perhaps begin to trade.
 * Desmond Diplomacy: We accept your offer, pointing to our background as an ex-English barony.
 * Mecklenburg: The nation of Mecklenburg upgrades military power to help the Holy Roman Empire and its people while defending the catholics of Europe for other threats. We offer the nations of Austria, Köln, Trier, Mainz, Bohemia, Milan, Muscovy, Florence, and Switzerland, Novgorod alliances. To all nations that accept will receive military information and will receive military aid from this nation.
 * Novgorod Diplomacy: We accept your alliance.
 * Muscovy Diplomacy: We accept your request of a military alliance.
 * Oyo Empire: Shortly after the foundation of his kingdom, Alaafiu Oranyan, ruler of Oyo, begins his quest to strengthen the position of his kingdom. The Alaafin notices the fact that he lacks a permanent guard to enforce the laws of the nation, and his army is reliant on poorly-trained warriors conscripted for a seasonal period, a major flaw in the empire's military system. Consulting his high chiefs, Oranyan founds by imperial decree a permanent standing army that is to be know from here-on as the Ikorira, or "the Hatred", due to the army's role in battling hated enemies of Oyo. The force is to consist of 45,000 warriors, out of the 500,000 able-bodied men within the empire. These men are divided into 37,000 warriors armed with spear and bow, and 8,000 riders who will serve as the tip of the military force. The force will reside in four quarters that are to flank Oyo-Ile from the north, east, south, and west, with 9,000 infantry and 1,750 cavalry in each, along with their families, and they shall remain ready at all times in the event they are required to fight for the Alaafiu. The other 1,000 warriors and 1,000 cavalry are to be trained as an imperial bodyguard for the Alaafiu known as the Eso, who shall learn how to fight on foot and horseback so as to serve as the elite praetorian guard for the empire. Also, impressed with the arms of the neighboring Benin Empire, Oyo adopts their armor and weaponry for the Ikorira and the Eso. Additional reforms are planned by the Alaafiu, though the need to secure the empire from external threats must come first. In the meantime, Oranyan orders the expansion of the nation to the west by 10,000 km along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, seeking to seize the resources of the Akan region. Appealing to their fellow Yoruba in the region, the settlers successfully establish treaties with their fellow brethren easing tensions as the empire expands into the surrounding region. This is further aided by the sharing of a common language, which increases trust and trade. Needing to equip these men, numerous industries are developed within the capital city so as to aid in supporting the army. These industries employ thousands of men and women in works that also support the local population. When swords, helmets and shields are not needed immediately, the armories and foundries turn to producing civilian tools, which aid in the advancement of expanding the agricultural and mining system of Oyo.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The Sultan, Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah, continues his rule of consolidation, mainly through the increase of military drills for the nations army, focusing on the mobility of his calvary, elephants, and infantry, while also attempting to retain the same amount of defensive and static strength of his infantry. He also continues his policy of cordial formal relations with his neighbors by sending envoys and gifts to Jaunpur, China, Mecca, and Medina. He also offers to finance the construction of two Madrasas in Mecca. Coins depicting the name of Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah in both Hindu and Bengali on one side, and an elephant on the other in reference to  the Hindu culture present in Bengal. The Bengali poet, Shah Muhammad Sagir, begins his work, the Yousuf Jolekha. At the same time, another Bengali poet named Krittibas Ojha begins to work on his translation of the great Indian epic Ramayana to Bengali. It is during this period of consolidation began by the Sultan Azam Shah, that his son Saifuddin Hamza Shah, only a teenage at this point, begins to grow jaded of his fathers peace.
 * Novgorod: The merchant republic of Novgorod accepts the alliances with Mecklenburg, and Muscovy. We ask Köln for an alliance. We accept to send troops, ships, and supplies to the the Byzantine Empire. We ask Muscovy for a Royal Marriage. We open up trade to our neighboring Russian states.
 * Köln Diplomacy: We accept.
 * Kingdom of Naples: King Ladislaus I combat small revolts of the nobles in the different regions of the country. By mid-year the King's power is strong and can start the first reforms. First realize that the people need food, and for that matter the fields begin to be rotated, making the stationary harvests, more effective. Secondly the sea should be protected, and for that matter the construction and improvement of shipyard is planned, and production of new boats to combat the pirates of the Mediterranean. Territorial defense is organized based on border forts, and recruitment of soldiers that are attached to existing groups of mercenaries, payment and maintenance of this new army will be shared by the king and the nobles. The King tries to improve its position on the Italian peninsula, and sent their ambassadors to different countries to solidify the friendship as well as commercial and military alliances in Milan, Genoa, Florence, Venice, Savoy, and specially Ferrara and Mantua triying to make them vassals. In the case of the Papal States and its internal problems, the King sent a special emissary to personally communicate with the Pope of Neapolitan origin, and provide all the necessary assistance, also officially presented as a defender of Rome and the Holy Church . In the case of Sicily, it is proposed a strong alliance and sent presents to the King, with the best wishes of peace of Ladislaus I. Later this year the King intends to occupy the throne of Hungary as rightful heir, and began the search for supporters against Sigismund. Seeing the Byzantine Empire and its Emperor are looking for help, and the danger of the Ottoman forces, a fleet of warships sent to block ports and capture enemy ships. The king Ladislaus I is looking for a wife.
 * Sicillian Dip: We kindly regard your wish to be in an alliance and kindly your presents but we will require stronger incentives to do so. We only consider the presents as mitigation of any possible hostilities or outbreaks of war.
 * Portuguese diplomacy: In regards to the royal marriage offer, Portugal offers Beatriz de Avis, 18 years old, illegitimate daughter of the king, in order to start better diplomatic relations.
 * Venetian Dip: Venice kindly accepts the renewal of commercial and military alliances with Naples, and states that as part of the Doges plans Venice hopes that Naples and Venice along with other Italian states can co-operate towards greater aims.
 * France: England is asked for peace, as the war that has torn apart France is not doing so in england, while this Louis of Orleans is aclaimed by the people of France the king to lead France out of the long standing war. while this Philip's forces get influence in Picardie loyal territories. Military and navy are built up and Orleans begins to be influenced. Same as Burgundy.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up. More to come tomorrow.
 * Zapotec: One of the greatest city-states of the Zapotec is Danibaan (Monte Alban), ruled by Emperor Tlaco. Danibaan is the largest state in the region, and as such exerts great influence over the surrounding states. Using this influence, Emperor Tlaco creates the Zapotec Alliance, signed by the surrounding city-states. The agreement states that the city-states will support each other in wars and diplomatic manners. By pooling their influences, they begin to incorperate other states into the alliance, either by diplomacy or by force.
 * Portugal begins a notable build up in military strength and allows for a vigourous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily.Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agricultire and commerce are encouraged.Meanwhile, João I continues giving grants of land to some nobles to secure their loyalty.Meanwhile, Philippa of Lancaster gives birth to a boy, which is called João.
 * Majapahit: To strenghten his power the king Wikramawardhana builds a personal army consisting of an elite group of 100 warriors. He sends his halfbrother-in-law, the legal crown prince, in the jungle of OTL Timor to built a new village and to start a vassal state. By doing so, he secures his claims on the trone and expands the Majapahit Empire. He also starts to build a large fleet of trade ships and also transport ships and some escorts to expand trade and to expand the expansion possibilities. He also sends a diplomatic mission to the Sunda Empire (Mod respond please). Influence begins on Bima and we also begin spreading Hinduism to the nations in Sulawesi.
 * Papal States:  ​ Reorganization begins across the Papal States. The Military is expanded due to growing tensions in Italy. We propose a military alliance with Naples, The Kalmar Union, The Byzantine empire, and England. Our Vassals are more influenced, and more pro-Rome nobles are put in place, the old ones being "removed." We hire privateers to disrupt Cyprus shipping. Research begins into cannons that can load faster. Taxes begins on our Vassals. We deploy a fleet of Ships to support the Byzantine empire against the Ottoman empire. Plans are laid to invade the Ottoman, and copies are sent to all states in Italy, England, and The Kalmar Union.
 * King Wladyslaw II Jagiello of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania relays a proposal from Bishop Jakum Plichta (of Vilinius) and Bishop Borzyslaw (of Kiev) to create a new division of the Church in order to preach in Greek and Ruthenian as is practiced in the Orthodox church in order to convert Orthodox Christians to a Catholic-esque form that will recognize Papal Primacy. Jakum Plichta also asks that Vilnius (a diocese) be raised to an archdiocese and that the archbishop also be considered the Primate of Lithuania.
 * We agree.
 * ​Bologna: A New tax system is introduced. The economy is expanded.
 * Venetian Republic: After the death of the last doge a new doge is elected, Michiel Róscòƚ, a nobleman whose family arose from obscurity. Michiel faces heavy opposition and finds that many noble families are not willing to even participate in proper governance with him as doge. Even his allies are cautious with their support. Keen to establish that he is a competent ruler and to utilise some populism he concludes that a war would be the best way to cement his control.
 * Ulster: Ulster sends an offer of allegiance to Desmond, and Ulster Merchants begin trading with the continent, and hear rumours of some form of explosive powder, although they are not of much interest to the merchants, they greatly interest the noblemen when they hear of them. Ulster experiences a baby boom. Relations are improved with our neighbours, although they remain tense enough to warrant the construction of a new capital city, with a Castle at the centre.
 * ooookay, I'd like to call out Alien Space Bats and Implausogasms already . First of all, calling out the original for their abazzilion reforms and somehow turning Desmond into an economic powerhouse that can just 'decide to build a castle', although this particular issue is subject to whether they decide the castle takes two years to build or a more realistic 10 to 20 years plus (and that's for a small 'modern' castle, Ireland isn't rich nor advanced you know).

'''I'd also like to highlight that somehow the Irish became more advanced than many other places in south eastern and central europe, interesting also that a Hungarian pedler should 'happen' to end up in Ireland (as we know a place of great travel and somewhere all Hungarian pedlers go as part of their training to become magicians) and more interesting that this most likely poor and unfortunate soul somehow knows the combination to make gunpowder... WHY IT MUST BE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! praise jesus! rant over, seriously mods have a look at Desmond's post and this one.'''

'''And now, what possible problem would I have with Ulster suddenly stealing the Desmond 'fireworks' which almost certainly wouldn't be 'in-market' by now especially if Desmond was governed by any reasonable authority figure. Further why in the hell are they trying to make flame throwers? these Irish kings seem to all have crystal balls whereby they can look into the future and see things then decide to copy them! If only Venice had one, (sadness at Venice not having magic, maybe we can steal the magic from Ireland!) why we'd build a million arsenals and be done with the industrial revolution! Also this weapon will not work, I shouldn't have to explain that gunpowder will just go POOF with this weapon not RAORS!DARGON FLAMTROWER! gunPOWDER is not a substitute for the liquid fuels that just about all flamethrowers in history have used.'''

'''and a further note, please people remember almost all technological advancements are built upon old technology and are done to fill a need normally, as in to help humans adapt not to create magic at the snap of a kings fingers so he can have elite dargon warriors, also remember that many advanced technologies were state secrets and further that the creation of gunpowder is one of the biggest most important flukes in history. And no you can't create dargons with flukes, flukes 99.999% of the time do not advance the world rather they either annoy, burn, main, wound or kill the 'inventor'.'''

Thank you for listening and goodnight.
 * At whatever mod posted this, Desmond can "decide" to build a castle, I'm not just stating that it'll be done in one year. I never, anywhere said that the castle will be done in several years. At the gunpowder, yes, I admit that was  a bit A LOT of a long shot, so I'll take that away. I was not planning to use it for military purposes for 50 years, however. Thank you for pointing this out, and if you are going to call implausibility, just cross out my post! Thank you --Mr. Desmond Player.
 * PS -- And yes, I can just "decide" to build a castle. If I did not "decide", who would? Those Alien Space Bats?
 * The future? You realise that the ancient greeks invented those types of flamethrowers like... 2000 years ago? It doesn't take a genius to make them. Hollow out a tree trunk, or stick some planks together with nails, and get some bellows - available at any good blacksmiths, and a fite at the end. Pour burny stuff in, force down bellows, and voila. Instant Flamethrower. I could make one in my garden, if I didn't mind getting arrested for burning the neighbours fence and dog. Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * You do realise that the ancient greeks didn't use gunpowder and further that knowledge of greek flamethrowers has been lost to everyone except probably the byzantines who keep the secret under lock and key. Further you do realise that you are not from the medieval ages and that strangely enough most people in the medieval ages don't even know flamethrowers exist and if they saw one (even a primitive one) would probably think it's magic. It's all very well you might know these things but keep in mind that the medieval ages really don't know what you do. - Kunarian
 * @Local Greek fire is not gunpower, and at this point is only in the hands of the Romans. Nor is it simply a matter of hollowing out a tree trunk. Greek fire contraptions were large metal devices with multiple parts, making it pretty advanced for its time (or at least that's what modern historians and engineers theorize). 
 * Here's a hypothetical reconstruction of a Greek Fire mechanism: Greek_Fire.jpg
 * From the books on the subject, I was led to believe that to begin with, they were simply hollowed out tree trunks, and from my own knowledge, a weapon of designs such as that would be successful, although the 'barrel' would require frequent replacements. Anyway, if Bfox can't get Gunpowder yet, it is a moot point. Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * The question is not really whether the design is possible, it is. The questions are: would gunpowder work in place of liquids? which it wouldn't; would Irish people even think to build something from Greece which they don't even have any idea exists? no they wouldn't. All in all, it's a highly unrealistic action. Kunarian TALK 15:29, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * It would work in the place of liquid. When powders are blown by high pressure, they will work well in this role. And it is not something from Greece, it is something really quite logical to make. Local Mafia Boss (Talk) (Blog)
 * You make a fuss when we get Gunpowder, but Scotland have cannons...
 * What the buck was that all about?--Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 16:10, February 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Several mods and the original poster in question agreed that making flamethrowers in 1400's Ireland might be a long shot, but Local disagrees. 
 * It's less of a fuss about gunpowder, more of a fuss about fireworks and getting the recipe for gunpowder from a peddler. Further Scotland is a minor power at this point of time, not like the modern scotland, medieval scotland was a major rival to England at this time and an important French ally. Scotland can also easily afford cannons, imported or otherwise. Ireland really isn't on the same level as Scotland or England.
 * Japan: The emperor sends 100,000 troops out to stop the enemy from reaching the the palace. Kogon Ogimachi announces that his wife is pregnant with a baby and they will have an heir to the nation. Our military troops are being trained just incase war happens. A company of troops goes on an expedition to take over territories for the empire.
 * Mississippian River Civilisations: The Mississippian River Civilisations are in crisis, and are facing a potential collapse in their way of life; a fact not lost on the general populaces and ruling elites of the various settlements and communities. The scouts sent to the north at the start of the year from Cahokia return, and state that settlements on and near the coast of the Great Lakes in the far north of the Mississippian civilisation have continued to produce bountiful harvests, which have been bolstered with fish and crustaceans caught from the Great Lakes. The scouts sent to the south and east return soon after, and report terrible harvests throughout the South Appalachian Mississippian and Plaquemine, and the abandoning of settlements to move north to escape this. Within two weeks of this report back, the first of these refugees arrive into the Middle Mississippian, and spread out among the various settlements, being absorbed into the local communities. This is expected to continue if the situation does not change in the south and east of the continent. Many of these refugees end up in Cahokia, and its population goes through a revival for the first time in over two centuries, increasing by over a third before the year is complete. This places the population at around 24,000 Cahokians. Whilst this increases the magnitude of the problems being faced by Cahokia and the Middle Mississippian by increasing the use of current food stores and materials to build new housing, these refugees provide the workforce to cultivate both in greater numbers. This effectively nullifies their negative impact. Cahokia’s status as the most important location for the Mississippian people is further cemented as a result of this population influx. In an attempt to combat the bad harvests from the start of the year, new crops are planted along the confluence zone of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers in the area surrounding Cahokia. These crops are mainly made up of maize, and irrigation techniques tried and tested by the Cahokians previously are utilized to improve the chances of a good harvest. The well-established trade network between the Mississippian people allows valuable food stocks to be transported down from the Great Lake settlements down to Cahokia and the Middle Mississippian to keep food stores full. It is Cahokia's control of the manufacture and distribution of chert hoes, a valuable tool for Mississippian farmers, which allows them to trade for such large amounts of food stock. This in turn has the effect of increasing the food output of the Mississippian farmers located near the Great Lakes, which in turn leads to more food for trade with Cahokia and the Middle Mississippian. This trading for food stocks, and the planting of larger crop fields, begin to combat the long standing issue of keeping a steady supply of food in Cahokia and the Middle Mississippian in general. Waste disposal continues to be a serious issue, which is making Cahokia an unhealthy place, and leading to a high death rate. Waste materials begin to be burned in a location far away from Cahokia, in an attempt to dispose of it as a result. Due to the population influx into the Middle Mississippian, the area begins to be seen as the core of the Mississippian lands. Expansion takes place along the banks of OTL Lake Michigan.
 * Köln: The exuberant electorate nation of Köln begins upgrading its military capabilities to serve the Holy Roman Empire and the German people, and to defend Catholic peoples of Europe from outside invasion. As such we pledge support for the Byzantine Empire, which has come under direct siege from the heathen Ottoman Empire hordes. Friedrich III von Saarwerden, Elector of Cologne refuses to attend the electorate conference in Frankfurt, which incorrectly elected Frederick I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg without our knowledge. In an effort to strengthen ties with other influential German states and their trade partners, we offer the nations of Austria, Mecklenburg, Novgorod, Trier, Mainz, Bohemia, Muscovy, Florence, Milan, and Switzerland alliances.
 * Provence: Is given a new impetus to the economy and especially trade, taking advantage of the port of Marseille. Similarly more mercenaries to protect the Royals territories are recruited. The Count of Provence offers the Count of Savoy marriage union of their descendants as a gesture of peace and permanent unit. Also alliance and trade deals are offer to France, Aragon, Castille and Austria. To this end the Count Provence starts looking wife to get a male heir.
 * Anjou: Follows the model of Provence, and improve existing military elements.