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!

Active

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

Honorary

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

Current Map
As a note to everyone, do not edit the map unless you are authorized as a mapmaker. Inability to follow this rule will be met with action. "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. " 00:00, April 10, 2014 (UTC)

Remember to align the map to the center! Bfoxius (talk)



Sign-ups

 * See Also: Territories 

Western Europe (France & Iberia)

 * Lordship of Albret --
 * Andorra --
 * Anjou (Personal Union under Provence) --
 * Brittany -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Spanish Confederation
 * Castile --
 * Aragon (Personal Union under Castile) --
 * Kingdom of Granada (Vassal of Castile) --
 * Foix (Personal Union with Andorra) --
 * French Monarchy (Predominant French control, Still some nations away from direct monarchic control)
 * Alençon (Dynastic Union with Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Angoulême (No Ruler, governed by Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Armagnac (Dynastic Union with Valois) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Auvergne (Personal Union with Berry, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Berry (Dynastic Union with Valois, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Blois (Personal Union under Orléans with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Bourbon (Dynastic Union with Valois) Vassal of France -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Duchy of Burgundy (Personal Union with France)-- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Dunois (Personal Union under Orléans with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Forez (Personal Union under Bourbon, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * France: -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche (Dynastic Union with Bourbon) --
 * Nemours (Personal Union with Armagnac) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Nevers (Dynastic Union with Burgundy) --
 * Orléans (Dynastic Union with Valois, Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Parthenay (Vassal of Orléans) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Périgord (Personal Union under Orléans) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Rodez (Personal Union with Armagnac) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Valois -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Vendôme (Personal Union under La Marche) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Limoges --
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Saluzzo (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands-- With Blood and Iron (talk)

Northern Europe (Britain & Scandinavia)

 * UNC
 * Denmark -- Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor with haloes (1400-1806).svgLabarum.jpgCrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Sweden -- Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor with haloes (1400-1806).svgLabarum.jpgCrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Norway -- Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor with haloes (1400-1806).svgLabarum.jpgCrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Schleswig -- Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor with haloes (1400-1806).svgLabarum.jpgCrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Sligo --
 * Thomond --

Albion

 * Eire -- Bfoxius (talk)
 * England-- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Wales -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Dublin -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Scotland -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)

Holy Roman Empire

 * Alpine HRE States
 * Aargau --
 * Austria -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Basel -- Vassal of France Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Chur -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Cilli (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Freibourg --
 * Montfort --
 * Swiss Confederacy -- Daeseunglim (talk)
 * Salzburg -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Wallis --
 * Bohemian HRE States (Vassal states to Bohemia, except Moravia)
 * Bohemia -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Moravia (Dynastic Union with Bohemia) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Silesia -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Frankish HRE States
 * Bar --
 * County of Burgundy (Personal union under the Duchy of Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Cambrai (Bishopric) --
 * French Flanders (artios, and the lands south of the county of Flanders, Personal Union with Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Lorraine (Vassal of Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Luxembourg (Personal Union under Moravia) -- Mscoree (talk)
 * Straßburg -- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Sundgau (Consolidated with Strassburg)
 * Verdun -- (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria
 * Bayern-Ingolstadt (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bavaria (Bayern-Landshut) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bayern-Munchen (Vassal/Personal Union of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bayern-Straubing (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Burgau (Vassal of Bavaria) Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Nürnburg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Burggraschaft (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Bamberg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Würzburg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Thuringia (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Saxony (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Berg
 * Cleves-Mark (Vassal of Koln)
 * Köln (Prince-Bishopric)
 * Grand Duchy of Hesse
 * Hesse -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Hessian Lippe -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Hessian Bruchhausen -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Hessian Bremen -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Neu Lippe -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * German HRE States (Under construction)
 * Augsburg -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Bamberg --
 * Brandenburg (Personal Union under Moravia) Mscoree (talk)
 * Bremen (Bishopric) --
 * Burggrafschaft --
 * Duchy of Hamburg -- I am that guy (talk)
 * Holstein (Vassal of Denmark) -- Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor with haloes (1400-1806).svgLabarum.jpgCrimsonAssassin- I have special eyes
 * Jülich -- (Vassal of Trier)
 * Magdeburg (Prince-Bishopric) (vassal to Hamburg) --
 * Mainz (Prince-Bishopric) -- (Vassal of Austria) Mscoree (talk)
 * Mecklenburg (personal union with Hamburg) --
 * Munster (Prince-Bishopric, Vassal Of Hesse) -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Oldenburg -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Osnabrück (Prince-Bishopric) (Vassal of Oldenburg)-- Callumthered (talk)
 * Paderborn (Prince-Bishopric, Vassal of Hesse) -- Blocky858 (talk)
 * Pfalz (Dynastical Union with Bavaria) (Fragmented) --
 * Poimerania (Vassal of Austria) - Mscoree (talk)
 * The Hansa --
 * Trier (Prince-Bishopric)-- NonEuclidean ツ (Talk)
 * Zweibrücken (Vassal of Trier)
 * Swabia (Vassal of Austria) - Mscoree (talk)
 * Italian HRE States
 * Corsica (Personal Union under Italy) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Ferrara (Vassal of Italy) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Genoa (Personal Union under Italy) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Milan -- Tr0llis (talk)
 * Modena (Vassal of Italy) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Padua -- (Vassal of Milan) Tr0llis (talk)
 * Provence -- Quashi (talk)
 * Tuscany (Vassal of Italy)  -- Quashi (talk)

Southern Europe (Italy & the Balkans)

 * Aegina (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Albania (vassal of the Roman Empire) -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Arborea --
 * Athens (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Bosnia (vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Bulgaria (vassal of Rumania) -- Stephanus rex (talk) 22:46, March 26, 2014 (UTC)
 * Roman (Byzantine) Empire -- Monster Pumpkin
 * Candia (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Corfu (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Croatia (Personal Union with Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Epirote Republic (Personal Union with Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Garay (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Hungary -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Italy -- Quashi (talk)
 * Naxos (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Negroponte (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Vatican City (Vassal of Italy) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Ragusa (Vassal of Venice) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Rumania (Principia Moderni III Map Game) -- Stephanus rex (talk)
 * Sardinia -- (Personal Union) Sine dei gloriem "Ex Initio Terrae" (talk)
 * Serbia (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Sicily (Dynastic Union with Aragon) -- DatStar (talk) < not anymore???
 * Split (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Venetian Republic (Personal Union with Epirus) -- Kunarian (talk)
 * Zachlumia (Vassal of Hungary) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Zeta (Vassal of Italy) -- Quashi (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Courland -- Yank
 * Great Perm (Vassal of the Tartary) -- Fed (talk)
 * Tatar Empire -- Fed (talk)
 * Lithuania (Vassal of Muscovy) -- Fritzmet (talk) 02:45, April 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mazovia (Prussian Vassal) -- Yank
 * Muscovy - Fritzmet (talk) 02:45, April 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Novgorod --
 * Rostov (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor  - the Razor Nabil.png
 * Yaroslavl (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor   -  the Razor  Nabil.png
 * Osel-Wiek --
 * Poland -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!) 16:38, March 31, 2014 (UTC)
 * Pskov -- -Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Prussia -- Yank
 * Tver (Vassal of Novgorod) --  ...  Razor   -  the Razor  Nabil.png

Anatolia & Caucasia

 * Principality of Amier-Kavkasia (Vassal of Georgia) -- "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Ak Koyunlu (White Sheeps) --
 * Kingdom of Armenia (Dynastic Union with Georgia) -- "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Cyprus (Vassal of Castile) --
 * Dulkadir (Vassal of Ottomans) -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Sultanate of Erzincan (Vassal of Ottomans) -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Kingdom of Georgia -- "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Kaffa (Vassal of Venice) -- KunarianTALK
 * Kara Koyunlu (Black Sheeps; Vassal of Ottomans) -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Karaman --
 * Mardin --
 * Ottoman Empire— ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Principality of Rani (Vassal of Georgia) -- "Tom" TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Ramazan --
 * Burjid Sultanate - This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 03:13, May 14, 2014 (UTC)

Mesopotamia

 * Mansuriyya Caliphate -- Flag_of_South_Korea.png PitaKang-  My Life for Aiur!   En Taro Tassadar  22:12, April 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Grand Principality of Assyria (Vassal of Georgia) -- TankOfMidgets (talk)
 * Muzaffarid Dynasty --
 * Aleppo Eyalet --

Arabia

 * Caliphate of Mecca --
 * Caliphate of Madinah -- User: HeiligReich (talk)
 * Oman - FP(problem?)
 * Yemen --
 * Province of Judea (a Province of Alexandria ATM) g greg e   (talk)  16:05, April 12, 2014 (UTC)

Central Asia

 * Safavid Empire -- ShadowKnights1234
 * Khanate of Bukhara --
 * Khanate of Khiva --
 * Hyrcanian Kingdom -- Willster22 (User talk:Willster22)

South Asia

 * Andhra --
 * Bastar --
 * Bengal Sultanate -- &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Emirate of Andamana -- &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Rajya of Orissa -- &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Swargadeo of Kamarumpa -- &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk)
 * Chutiya --(Vassal of Tibet) Flag_of_Tibet.svg Jbwncster  (Talk)  RustySilverGear.png 05:00, March 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Dhundhar (Disorganized) --
 * Gondwana -- Spartian300 (talk) 16:04, May 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gujarat --
 * Gwalior --
 * Jaffna --
 * Jaisalmer -
 * Kathiawar --
 * Khandesh --
 * Kozhikode --
 * Malwa --
 * Marwar (personal union with the Mughal Empire)  -- <font color="#00AAE4">Sky Green 24 16:54, May 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mewar (Disorganized) --
 * Raigam (Disorganized) --
 * Mughal Empire (personal union with Marwar) -- SkyGreen 24

East Asia

 * Nation of the Oirats (Vassal of China) -- Ninjasvswarriors (talk)
 * Western Chagatai Khanate (Vassal of the Tartary) -- Fed (talk)
 * Eastern Chagatai Khanate (Vassal of Oirats) -- Joined Oirat
 * Haixi Jurchens (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Hualian --
 * Japan (civil war between the Daimyos, highly decentralized) **
 * Akamatsu --
 * Amago --
 * Fusahito Theocracy -- Ozymandias2 (talk) 13:22, April 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Hatekeyama --
 * Imagawa --
 * Kamakura --
 * Kikuchi --
 * Mogami --
 * Oda --
 * Otomo --
 * Ouchi --
 * Satake --
 * Shimazu --
 * Shoni --
 * Takeda --
 * Uesugi -- TotalWarrior12 (talk) 14:17, April 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yamana --
 * Jianzhou Jurchens --WHY seriously why???!!! 21:07, April 28, 2014 (UTC)
 * Korea (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Ming China -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Mongol Khanate (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Mangut Nivkhgu --
 * Ryukyu --
 * Tainan (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Tibet -- Jbwncster (talk)
 * Wild Jurchens --

South-East Asia

 * Ayutthaya --
 * Dai Viet -- Harvenard2 (talk) 22:48, April 25, 2014 (UTC)
 * Khmer Empire (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Lan Xang (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Lanna --
 * Pegu (Vassal of China) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Shan States -- <span style="background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, right top, from(#B8860B), to(#DEB887)); border:4px ridge grey; -webkit-border-radius:0em 0em 0em 0em;">Flag_of_Tibet.svg <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px brown, 0 0 1em #000, 0 0 0.2em #0FF; color: white; font: 1.5em Cambria, serif; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps;">Jbwncster  <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px brown, 0 0 1em #000, 0 0 0.2em #0FF; color: white; font: 1.0em Cambria, serif; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps;">(Talk)  RustySilverGear.png
 * Sukhothai (Vassal of Ayutthaya) --
 * Taungoo -- (Vassal of Tibet) <span style="background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, right top, from(#B8860B), to(#DEB887)); border:4px ridge grey; -webkit-border-radius:0em 0em 0em 0em;">Flag_of_Tibet.svg <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px brown, 0 0 1em #000, 0 0 0.2em #0FF; color: white; font: 1.5em Cambria, serif; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps;">Jbwncster  <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px brown, 0 0 1em #000, 0 0 0.2em #0FF; color: white; font: 1.0em Cambria, serif; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps;">(Talk)  RustySilverGear.png

Asian Islands

 * Aceh (Vassal of Ayutthaya) --
 * Aru (vassal of Ayutthaya) --
 * Bima --
 * Bone --
 * Brunei -- Linq (talk) 04:51, May 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Kutai --
 * Majapahit (vassal of Ayutthaya) --
 * Makassar --
 * Minahasa --
 * Negara Dipa --
 * Pagaruyung --
 * Selebar --
 * Siak (vassal of Ayutthaya) --
 * Sukadang --
 * Sunda --
 * Tidore --
 * Tondo --
 * Tulang Bawang --

North Africa

 * Banu Sulaym --
 * Hungarian Banu Sulaym (Hungarian Vassal) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]]Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Gasfa --
 * Sultanate of Tunisia --
 * Kingdom of Morocco -- (Vassal of Castile And Member of the Spanish Confederation)
 * Zab --
 * Zayyanid --
 * Alexandria - g greg e   (talk)  01:07, April 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Aiguptia (Dynastic Union with Alexandria, Vassal) g greg e   (talk)  19:37, April 6, 2014 (UTC)

West Africa

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

South Africa

 * Great Zimbabwe -- <font color="#000000">VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!) 16:32, April 6, 2014 (UTC)

East Africa

 * al-Sumal  --
 * Ethiopia (Personal Union with Alexandria) -- g greg e   (talk)
 * Iritriya --
 * Interlacustrine States (fragmented) --
 * Madagasikara League -- Reximus55
 * Empire of Madagasikara -- Reximus55
 * Sofala (Vassal) -- Reximus55
 * Toamisina (Vassal) -- Reximus55
 * Dina Morgabin (Colony) -- Reximus55
 * Dina Arobi (Colony) -- Reximus55
 * Pembara (Colony) -- Reximus55
 * Betsileo (Dynastic Union) -- Reximus55
 * Swahili City-States **
 * al-Swahili --
 * Dar es Salaam --
 * Kilwa --
 * Malindi (Swahili Vassal) --
 * Maputo --
 * Mozambique --
 * Mtwara --

Southern Africa

 * |on -- Saamwiil, the Humble

TBN (Australasia)

 * Marrikuwuyanga - User:RexImperio

TBN (Pacific)

 * Otago Maori --
 * Tonga
 * Tahiti
 * Samoa
 * Hawaii --

TBN (North America)

 * Cahokian Civilization --
 * Colordao Civilization --
 * Eastern Moundville Civilization (Vassal of the Cahokia) --
 * Etowah Civilization (Vassal of the Cahokia) --
 * Iroquois (disorganized) --
 * Lenni Leppei (disorganized) --
 * Parkin Civilization (Vassal of the Cahokia) --
 * Western Moundville Civilization (Vassal of the Cahokia) --
 * Natigoseg L'nu -- Krasnoyarsk (talk) 11:26, April 13, 2014 (UTC)

TBN (Central America)

 * Atlocuapo (disorganized) --
 * Aztec Empire --
 * Guaymi --
 * Yucatan -- Feudalplague
 * Ngobe-Bugle (vassal and personal union with Guaymi) --
 * Zapotecs -- CourageousLife (talk)

TBN (South America)

 * Aymaras (Fragmented) --
 * Chiribaya -- User:Jd2842
 * Tawatinsuyu (Inca Empire) -- What is this????Is this a signature??? (talk)
 * Vorlayacor -- IhaveSonar (talk) 19:26, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mapuche:

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1500
'''The Burjid Sultanate is founded by Muhammad bin Qait Bay after successfully centralizing various warring parties in the Middle East. All territory from the southern remnants of the Aleppo Sultanate to the north of Alexandrian Judea are united into the nation, which claims to be the successor to the Mamluks, having descended from the Burji dynasty. '''

'''The Cretan rebels become organized enough to effectively combat Venetian rule. Armed with foreign and stolen weapons they launch an all out campaign against the Venetians. (Scores undoubled: 10, 7, 1).''' Colorado Confederation: In the aftermath of the civil war between the Northern Confederation and the Southern Collation there was a peace agreement which stated that the SC would be autonomous vassals of the NC. With trade renewed between the two states the city of Kim grew in power because of the new wealth. With this wealth roads were built and army was reformed and the Northern people were happy. The South were concerted, however, because the growth of Kim would mean that the North would have more power to declare war on the South and centralize them under the Kimite government. Because of this the leaders of the Southern Collation decided to send settlers to found a city on the coast in order to compete with the city of Kim. and thus the Colorado Confederation expands South down ton the OTL Gulf of California.
 * Portugal: Continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. By this time, the colony in Leiname starts to export wheat to Portugal. Meanwhile, some Portuguese explorers continue to explore the African coast. The Açores continue to be settled. Meanwhile, the new ships that been developed, called naus, and that are similar to the Castilian carracks, begin to be used. Naval explorations directed to the west continue, after news that new lands may have been found there. Meanwhile, Sophia of Austria gives birth to a girl, which is called Sofia. Meanwhile, Vera Cruz expands north by 200 sq km.
 * The Kingdoms of Ayutthaya continue in their campaigns of expansion. Selebar falls in late July, and it's annexed unto the Kingdoms of Ayutthaya. The 75,000 troops that remain after they smashed through the Selebarian armies are now reinforced by conscripts from the conquered nation itself, evenly mixed in with Ayutthayan troops- this prevents rebellions from the Selebar region. The army of 90,000 now march south into Selebar, led by King Ramesuan himself. The High Lord of the Kingdoms of Ayutthaya marches into Tulang Bawang, while meanwhile his advisors consolidate his empire back in the nation proper. The renovation projects continue in the cities of Ayutthaya, and now also Pagaruyung and Selebar, to win the hearts and minds of the people. Meanwhile, in the army, new medical techniques gained from trade with Rome save many soldiers who would have otherwise died, and the practices begin to spread to the civilian populace. With the Purists wiped out, religious tolerance is at an all time high, with all three major religions co-existing in peace. The Zoroastrian religions continue to spread in Malacca, where the new attitudes of relgious tolerance foster the religion to new heights, and a significant minority of the city's population converts. The King's advisors, led by a rich merchant called Loethai Jainukul, quickly institute laws banning chattel slavery, but legalizing debt-based slavery; the result is a giant leap forward in the economy, as bankruptancy all but disappears. Meanwhile, our relations with our vassals improve as we march alongside them into battle to further the cause of peace and prosperity. All vassals NOT at war expand their economies. Ayutthayan ships land off the coast of the Marrikuwuyanga, and talks begin to set up a trading post, though with the wars and all, it is unlikely such a goal could be acheived in the next 25 years. With the civil war in Alexandria, Ayutthaya abides by the treaty and sends a small fleet of 15 warships to aid in supplying the Alexandrian armies. We continue to trade with the Romans and Alexandrians, and with Madakisakara, China, and Japan. We also express support for our allies in the Dai Viet, investing gold in their economy in order to help them become a larger trading power. Our armies make swift progress in Tulanf Bawang, taking four major cities in just three months. The nation is expected to fall next year, but instead collapses under Ayutthayan armies this very turn, with our navy helping, attacking their cities with cannonades and artillery barrages from land knocking out their walls. The Spire of Indaraja is finally completed, a statue of King Chairacha crowing it, making it the tallest man-made strutcutre on Earth, just slightly topping out the Pyramids of Giza. The Road of Gold, or "T̄hnn thxng", is completed as well, linking all of mainland Ayutthaya. The Road of God, however, is delayed to 1510, such that it may run through the territories of Tulang Bawang, Selebar, and Pagaruyung. There is a small rebellion in Selebar, and another two in Pagaruyung; however, the King's Vizier, Jainukul- who also instituted the anti-chattel slavery laws- leads the Golden Army down south, and with just those 3,000 troops, smashes the living shit out of the rebels, but also help in rebuilding the infrastructure of the area, blasting propaganda telling the- mostly oblivious people- that the Ayutthayans are here to save them from their oppressors. We thank the Dutch for their valiant efforts aiding us, and the 2,000 soldiers they sent us. <3 xD
 * ​Fusahito Dip: The Emperor asks the King to join him in a Holy War against the blight of the slave trade in Eastern Asia.
 * The Kingdoms of Ayutthaya will agree, if you mean purely chattel slavery (debt-based is still legal- and encouraged- in Ayutthaya), and if you allow us two years to finish off the Sundans.
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Grand Duchess Eleanor thanks Thuringia and Saxony for the alliances. Eleanor continues in petitioning the lords of Thuringia for manpower and tribute (Turn Three out of Six). Starting in 1499, Eleanor also begins petitioning the lords of Saxony for tribute as well (Turn Two out of Six). Landshut expands its military. The population continues to rise. Grand Duchess Eleanor and her council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by 1500 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal. Continuing in 1500, Eleanor commissions six cogs to sail around western Mediterranean coasts. The market center in Landshut continues to attract Bavarian and Venetian traders. In religious news, around 76% of the country adheres to the Western Church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. In other news, Bavaria continues implementing the Alliance and Merchant Act as well as the Militia and Navy Act. Eleanor ends her predecessor's policies of advancing Sedevanticism in the government. As the new Grand Duchess, Eleanor continues to vet and interrogate most of the powerful nobles of Bavaria. To work more efficiently, she appoints Vallerio Volpe as her spymaster. By the end of the year, Eleanor hosts a more developed middle class in Trausnitz than her numerous predecessors had. This earns her the sobriquet "The Middling Queen" to flavor the already popular "Merchant Queen" title. In other news, Eleanor continues to develop her cousin's seemingly successful administrative policies. Court physicians continue to bathe in religious ceremonies, hoping to appease God. In national news, the common courts continue to be implemented around Bavaria as several of the lower class make use it of. The serf laws begin to be used as well. While not extremely active, as many as three dozen serfs earn their freedom by the end of the year. Many freed serfs find work and home in the cities, while others continue to informally live on their lords' lands. This situation becomes a status quo and is foreseen to last the century. Many skeptics of Eleanor's reforms predict they will not affect Bavaria much until 1500. In educational news, Eleanor expresses interest of opening the Queen Isabell University to more men. Eleanor further incorporates the Collegiate Writs, allowing many more lower class men to enter college, after an exchange of 100 ducats and an agreement to lodge within the college. In legal news, Eleanor continues to introduce the Bavarian Commands, which are a set of laws pertaining to the royalty and the privileges of the head. In other news, Oldenburg is no longer embargoed. The war with Scandinavia finally draws to a close, ending one of the first wars Bavaria has seen in over eighty years whilst also being one the biggest. In others news, Eleanor's health begins to decline in late 1500. The Grand Duchess turns 66 this year, old in the eyes of many, and begins to suffer from physical weakness. Due to this, Franz-Albert assumes control of the government. He does this as opposed to his father, Robert of Italy, for he died in 1488. However, amongst all the gloom and sadness, Princess Elisabeth, youngest child of Eleanor, finds a husband in the form of Vittorio Erani. They marry within the year, and at the age of 30, Elisabeth gives birth to her first child. It is a son, whom she names Albert.
 * Munchen: By 1500, the total class of Queen Isabell University amounts to about 4700 men. Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The Collegiate Writs begin to draw more men to college. The war against Scandinavia draws to a close,
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Bamberg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Wurzburg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The clergy of Wurzburg find small solace as the Grand Duchess is the somewhat temperate, analytic Eleanor. The war against Scandinavia draws to a close.
 * The Prussians and their vassals continue to fight against the Germans and the Russians.
 * The Kingdoms of Great Albion (Scotland and England) - member nation of the UKGA: Many ships are modernized and replaced to keep the Royal Albion Navy a powerful forces on the high seas. Port Edmundburg continues to experience a growth in population. Albionic settlers continue to explore the surrounding areas. The dialect of English originally found in Scotland and the Eire grows so large that it covers most of the North of England. This new dialect is called Bythigish (portmanteau of Brython and English). English nobles begin to enjoy the Celtic myths of Eire and Scotland. Port Edmundburg expands by 200 sq km The Templar Order continues to undercut the King's enemies and seeks ways to privately grow the power of the King and Albion as a whole. The Order buys up many smaller businesses and collectivizes some farms. The Order begins to expand into other areas of Europe, seeking to grow understanding as well as pushing Albionic ideals. Albion continues to explore  farther west. King Edmund II dies in bed after fighting a long series of illnesses, his son James of Tyne, becomes King James I. The Western Exploration Committee grants a charter to the Royal Plymouth Company to establish a small colony near OTL Boston, The colonies proposed name is New Gotham. Cartographer Alfred Reddington begins mapping the coasts of the New World. With the lottery complete, Reddington tentatively names the northern landmass Borealia. The colony settled last year is reorganised as the Crown Colony of New Cambridgeshire (OTL Massachutsetts) and the centre of this small colony is New Rotham (OTL Boston). New Rotham expands 250 sq. km west. With the war over, troops return home with spirits slightly dampened but with a renewed anger against Hamburg. The King declares Hamburg an enemy of the Crown and bans all trade between Albion and Hamburg, The Bank of Albion refuses loans to North Germans and any loans and aid provided to Hamburg in the past is cancelled. Privateers begin to traget shipping. Military recruiting increases massively as propaganda campaigns begin to turn public opinion against Hamburg. In other news, a diplomatic entourage is sent to Bavaria to formally improve relations post war.
 * Brittany: Brittany is officially placed under Albionic influence. The military and navy are expanded.
 * Calais: Military and navy are expanded.
 * Dublin: Dublin undergoes another remodel and expansion to the ports due to the massive influx of trade from Castile and Venice as well as an increased Eire trade.
 * Scotland: Expands navy and military. Pan Albion sentiments grow, Trade increases. Whiskey is traded down to central Albion.
 * Wales: Wales expands its military and navy. Cardiff becomes a large centre of trade for Wales. The Welsh appoint Adam Cyrdger as Royal Minister. The first sessions of parliament are held. Wales does not see as large a population boom as Albion or Scotland, but a minor one, centered around Cardiff and Swansea, does occur.
 * Bavarian Dip: Prince Franz-Albert graciously accepts the entourage and sends one to Albion as well. The construction of embassies in both nations is offered as well.
 * Albion Dip: An embassy is granted for the Duchy of Bavaria in the former Roscol House on embassy row.
 * Natigosteg L'nu Dip: The Natigosetg L'nu request a trade pact with Albion. They offer furs and ivory in exchange for metal tools and weapons. They also request that a L'nu ambassador be transported back to Albion to see the land from which these colonists came.
 * Albion Dip: Albion graciously accepts the trade pact and offers from the Natigosetg L'nu, we also agree to transport diplomats to and from Albion.
 * Otago Maori: Expands military, expands land.
 * |onte continues to have a large surplus of grain. Though adopting "western farming", the idea of "the tribe" is still very much so alive, as people always share the crops they have grown, or the animals they have hunted amongst the community. Mon's children advocate the planting of trees in small groves. Throughout the year, Mon's children go elephant hunting, though it is very dangerous, as they are hunting them with arquebuses, and the whole process requires much co-ordination. However, the results are said to be spectacular, as the tribe gains new wealth in the collected ivory, and the elephant meat is considered a rarity. The season resulted in six elephants being killed. Much of the younger generation knows how to hunt, and begin to help their parents, increasing the prosperity of the tribe. Not only do they know how to hunt, but in accordance with tribal tradition, each one of them may become a warrior if the need be, trained both in the arquebus and the bow, though the arquebus is gaining much ground against the arrow. |onte is becoming very rich with money made from elephant hunting, as they have nothing to spend the money on. Ma-n!o, the one that studied Castillian navy, commerece, the army, and how they are built, having commissioned the building of three large ships (to be used for trade, and exploration) which he predicts to be done in one year. Debarubo, who studied both the army, and the arts, halts his conquering spree, and begins raiding the newfound tribes to the north. Mon II presents the Dutch with a gift of ivory.
 * Castile:  King Ferdinand unable to resist the opportunity of the new lands heard of immediately commissions more trading companies to cross the seas and scout out these new lands. Leaving from multiple points the fleets reach the new lands and immediately go their separate ways. One fleet, the smallest of the three composing of seven ships, sails south mapping and cataloguing go much farther south than they believed finding a huge natural harbor. This hints to these men to be the perfect place for a trade outpost as well as a city in the future.. The Colony of Buenos Aires expands by (15 px) up the coast and establishes a captaincy further south with a small colonial town of barely 80-100 people. The Castilian populace reaches about 10 million and growing. The Spanish army of Castile and Aragon continues to push deep into Mayan territory taking their capital and working its way to other mayan cities. The Castilian monarchy sends an envoy to preside over the war and any treaties in Germany. The Kingdom itself begins to expand its armed forces to nearly 80,000 and sends more military ships to Monaco to protect it from any aggression. The Castilian forces begin training excorsizes. The Navy also begins to make serious advances in technology and armed attack formations along with its pushes out into the wide seas. The Colony of Buenos aires reaches a population of about 8000 and growing with the first families and women showing up. Castile Proposes the official Franco-Spanish Alliance culminating in years of cooperation, trade relations, and their involvement in the Aragonian succession war. This alliance is to encompass France and Castiles proper territories and vassals. This is done to ward away many of the problems faced by the northern nations in their constant back and forth stuggle for territory. 
 * Kingdom of Aragon:  With Castilian assistance various infrastructural areas are rebuilt and the military is expanded to a token force of 10,000. Along with this support the Aragonian economy recovers slowly with a slow but controlled influx of Castilian economic aid helping Aragon recover. The ruling magistrate over Aragon signs a landmark trade deal with Castile which allows for Aragon's usage of Castile's large amounts of trade posts down the coast of Africa. The Aragonians now in control of the Spanish South African trading company fund the creation of the expansion of the Trade outpost into a formal colony to be settled much like Morocco and Granada were by Castile. The Colony of Cape Ferdinand expands 10 px up the coast and establishes a captainacy on the mouth of the Orange River. Its mostly populated by Castilians who are the main people moving to the colonies. Aragons population continues to be culturally integrated with the next generation speaking primarily spanish with Catalan being phased out by the newer generation. Aragonian troops continue to fight with castile in the mayan homeland making massive progress.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus:  The King of Cyprus is now King Alexander of Cyprus. The King of Cyprus begins to see Castilian culture not as a dominant force but a possible blendable culture that can fit well within Cypriot society. The economy and military of the country is built up as is the infrastructure with a nice road system being built throughout the country. Cyprus gaining large funds from being a Castilian trade hub, begins building a few ships domestically, and purchases ships from Castile, or her allies shipwrights forming a respectable Cypriot navy of almost 90 ships with expected expansion to come. This expansion has been achieved specifically thanks to huge amounts of outsourcing to private shipwrights. Cyprus begins to see an exodus of the Knights Hospitaller west to Castile and her territories and King Matthias begins a larger recruitment for the military managing to raise a force of nearly 10,000. This force is largely funded through the large trade Cyprus has gathered. The troops are styled after Castile's royal army and Cyprus embarks on an intense training program in order to bring them up to standards. The Knights, with many departing, also have many older and other knights stay due to their close ties with Cyprus. They remain to run the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus for the foreseeable future while a large number have migrated across the sea. The Kingdom of Cyprus due to the recent issues in Castile reluctantly recognizes Carlos and his Regency for Prince Ferdinand. Cyprus itself with its fleet of nearly 100 ships begins to take after the Venetian example with trade and begins to put Cypriot merchant ships into state possession for trade in order to help with the kingdom's finances and heavy trade. This show immediate results as a relative increase in funding and attention to trade between Castile and her allies begins to improve the quality of trade. The Assassins Guild sets up in Cyprus looking to prevent issues in the kingdom with corruption and serving as their base into Muslim countries.
 * Kingdom of Morocco:  The country begins the construction of various canals and cultivates trees farther inland to help increase arable farmland. The Moroccan economy continue to expand with greater trade coming from Castile and the Canaries all the way down to Capo Verde increasing the relative wealth. The Kingdom with many canals having been completed has vastly expanded its farmland among other things. Morocco's total population reaches 1 million with Christianity becoming dominant in the area. Calne-Vicuna is finished and is opened as an center for Christianity in North Africa with a library said to rival old Alexandria's. The Moroccan Assassins Guild forms and spreads keeping the peace and killing the corrupt as well as making morocco much more peaceful for Castilian Rule. The Kingdom of Morocco officially enters into a personal union with Castile following the magistrates and princes deeming it unneccesary for the King to not have full control in the country. The Magistrates however are fully reinstated to continue as they were just under direction of the King of Castile.
 * Kongo:  The Kingdom begins to work toward a trade and production economy focusing on helping provide resources for Castile's burgeoning West African trade network. The King of the Kongo converting to Christianity and being baptised begins to call for the expansion of ports to the best of the Kongolese architects' abilities. With the King also adopts the name John, in favor of the king who began these exploratory operations down the coast of Africa. The King also organized a band of Christian soldiers who help keep the peace who also begin to help with conversions to Christianity as a series of missionaries and high level priests from the Western Church have come on a ship hearing of many pagans and heretics to convert. The King makes multiple successful campaigns against various of the petty kings in Kongo killing two of them and leaving the third on the run. The Christianization of multiple areas is completed and multiple others are begun. The Kingdom of the Kongo in an attempt to increase economic output and trade begins to export a moderate amount of raw materials to Castile and begins to push toward heavy exploitation methods if possible.
 * Mapuche: With the defeat by the Spanish a royal governor is appointed by the Castilians. The governor immediately goes to work to prevent his workforce from being killed by disease and to prevent revolts and by immediately marching groups of about 1000 people to the colonial capital. These people are immediately transferred onto available ships and throughout the year are sent up the coast via spanish ships to a location unknown to the Mapuche. The royal governor also makes it imperative for the territory to extend to the coast expanding 1500 sq km to the south east. The Mapuche also continueing to see major issues from European contact are given orders to isolate themselves if they are sick to prevent further expansion of the disease. The governor also manages to gain a force of about 200 as garrison.  Jarvan IV works with the Grand Council to plan various settlements and a new capital port city.
 * France: Military, navy and economy are built up.The war in tunisia is finally over, with the death of nearly 500.000 muslims in the entire country leaving the population at 500.000 of muslims. While this the first settler ship lands in a small town in ruins, built mostly of wood sticks with hay to cover them from the weather, the settlers soon find a few people they call the Aurienne which is the word used by Jean-Pierre d'anais as they have golden rings in their noses and some other gold objects in their new settlement only a few miles away from the ruins, the settlers use the ruins of the village as a base for the city, which they call Nouvelle Orleans due to its nearby vicinity to what they call the River Aurienne as the people due to many small villages close to them. the settlers soon begin discussing with the people who tell them about once a great nation that ruled over them but that fell into crisis a few years prior. hearing this increases the many adventurers in the colony and initiates a exploration campaign soon in the region. While this another group of the same colony decides to return to france yet it fails to and lands in OTL falcon venezuela founding the capitaincy of Saint Augustine of sableville. while this the Nation begins driving its vassals closer to the french government.France asks an alliance with the UK of Albion
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. Economy expands.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy are built up.
 * Sardinia: Military and economy are built up. the population reaches 300 thousand once again. most of them Sardinians (41%) followed by the French (38%) and the Carthaginians (French Tunisians)(18%) and the remaining 3% of other groups.
 * Basel: Military and economy are built up.
 * Aargau: Military and economy are built up. The French presence begins to be felt. However, the attempts to establish a pro-Germanic government in order to avoid eventual uprisings, internal vassalization begins as well to fully convince German leadership.
 * Andorra: Military and economy are built up.
 * Africa: Military and economy are built up. The war is finally over and tunisia is completely annexed.
 * Albion Dip: Albion accepts
 * Hesse: After a period of nothingness coming from the Grand Duchy, we begin opening up again. Karl I, having lived a very lonely life at the helm of the Grand Duchy, marries a local peasant woman, named Luise. They have a boy named 'Phillip I', The nobility, after hearing that Karl has had relations with a peasant, plus his iron-fisted and childish rule, rise up against Karl, and murder him. His father, Heinrich III, is still missing after he murdered Wilhelm I and his sons. Hermann IV is still not eligible due to his distance from the mainland, and recent isolationism on his island. The nobility elects to have absolute primogeniture, which gives the regency title to Eva, who is now Princess-Regent of the Hessian nation. Phillip will become Grand Duke at his proper time. We begin re-vassalizing Padeborn. (1 of 5 turns).
 * Marrikuwuyanga Empire: The tribes had returned to the lands they had been previously forced to abandon and quickly settled. Due to the large ships provided by the Ayutthaya, the people were able to easily travel to the Tiwi Islands and return in time. This increased Emperor Yada Gulpilil's popularity who was now worshipped and referred to as the Almighty. The Emperor considered himself God, disregarding the fact that it was the Ayutthaya that had provided him with the medicine, ships and food. The Emperor called upon the tribes neighboring Marrikuwuyanga to give up their false gods and worship Emperor Yada. The Marrikuwuyanga had declared that any tribe that peacefully united with the Marrikuwuyanga would be allowed to keep their land, women, gold, etc, but anyone who resisted would be punished severely. The tribes specifically targeted were the Jawoyn, Yalngu and the Dangbon who controlled large territories. When a forest fire resulted in the deaths of 11 men from the Dangbon tribe, Emperor Yada declared that it was proof of his wrath and divinity. The Emperor Yada Gulpilil agreed to allow Ayutthaya to preach Hinduism and Buddhism as long as they mentioned the Emperor was God himself and the Ayutthaya made sure that the new converts did not attempt to replicate the Emperor's divinity. In return, the Ayutthaya had sent 1000 regulars for Marrikuwuyangan army. Meanwhile, Marrikuwuyanga's influence continued to increase within the neighbouring tribes and the military was strengthened. Trade boosted Marrikuwuyanga's economy. A Marrikuwuyanga ship traveled across half of the world (not really) and made contact with the natives of Timor
 * Yalngu: The people of Yalngu worshipped Emperor Yada Gulpilil as their God and sacrificed a virgin in his honor every year. Many of their men joined the Marrikuwuyanga's military and extensive work on the development of Yalngu's infrastructure continued
 * Jawoyn: Having accepted the union, Marrikuwuyanga's soldiers soon had stormed into Jawoyn territory. Emperor Yada Gulpilil was declared a God and the people of Jawoyn worshipped him. They were introduced to the Ayutthaya, ships, medicines and modern weaponry and had their economy developed through trade and military through training
 * Hamburg-Mecklenburg: the populace rejoices over the victory over the victory over Scandinavia. In the streets of the City of Hamburg, chants of "Hamburg, Hamburg" soon give way to "Friedrich der Gosse, Friedrich der Grosse". Hamburg is awarded the former Scandinavian vassals of Lübeck, Bremen, and Holstein. The Bishop of Bremen personally thanks Duke Friedrich for freeing them after the Norse forced the Western Church on them. The people of Lübeck celebrate, their liberation by their old allies-in-trade, and co-founder of the Hanseatic League. Celebration in Holstein is more subdued, due to a sizable Norse minority, but most of the ethnic Germans celebrate as well, in addition to the expulsion of Scandinavian influence from the Holy Roman Empire. Immediately work begins on rebuilding from the war. The loan calls are ignored by Albion are ignored, as they were mostly paid off. Their propaganda campaign also go ignored, though and anti-Albion campaign is soon launched. Diplomats are sent to Prussia and the Netherlands, expressing interest in rebuilding relations. During the course of war, the Hamburg navy captured a couple Scandinavian naval vessels. Noticing the superiority to Hamburgs design, they heavily inspected, and schematics are drawn up. Friedrich's wife gives informs him she gave birth to a boy during the war, named Friedrich himself. As per the stipulation with Oldenburg, Prince Friedrich is removed from the line of succession for Oldenburg. Exploration continues.
 * Magdeburg: Troops return home.
 * Lübeck: Work begins on rebuilding.
 * Bremen: Work begins on rebuilding.
 * Holstein: Following the war, Duke Friedrich appoints his brother, Heinrich, as Count of Holstein. While on a ride together, Friedrich inquired as what the between from Holstein's coasts are. When told about sixty miles, he pointed out that its half the length of the Philiadelphi Canal. Ludwig Veit is asked to draw up designs for a canal crossing Holstein.
 * Alexandrian Diplomacy: We offer to assist if we can with the canal crossing Holstein.
 * Madagasikara continues to advance as a nation with constantly improving economic, cultural, and political capabilities. Trade and production of valuable spices continue at the same time that the nation continues to experience massive cultural, scientific, religious, economic, and linguistic changes. Meanwhile, the nation focuses on naval development both for the protection of trade but also to defend our nation and possibly conduct offensive endeavors. King Esteban continues to focus on developing a military that would be able to compete with the other notable Swahili armies. With a reciprocal embargo placed upon al-Swahili, their economy begins to suffer even greater than ours. The Andrés and the Tiavina continue to be used in practice drills in which they lead the Madagasikaran navy. Esteban the Pious continues to fund missionary activities throughout the Diocese, regardless of earthly domain. This gains him much favor among the people of the University and the religious clergy, but irritates merchants who blame the missionaries for the embargo with al-Swahili. Last years purchase of hundreds of firearms prompt creation of a new industry - manufacturing. Especially in the city of Antsiranana, manufacturing begins to become an integral part of the local economy, with weapons leading the push. Military organization continues to be clan-based. In Betsileo, plans for the impending integration of Christmas 1504 continue to be developed. In order to promote the successes of this movement, more and more Christian missionaries reach the backwater areas and educate the populace in Latinized Malagasy as well as Christian cultural elements which have developed in Madagasikara. Economy turn.
 * Sofala, Mtwara, Mozambika, and Pembara all continue to merge culturally with Madagasikaran culture due to the popular and proven process of sending the firstborn son to Mahajanga or any other insular city of Madagasikara. Infrastructure in these frontier regions is improved, as roads and small forts and garrisons along the frontier are built over time. This encourages settlement, and two states expand; Sofala heads north as Mozambika heads south. Plans to combine Mtwara and Pembara are in the works.
 * ​Castilian Dip: We declare the region below Mozabika to be an area of Spanish interest and we demand that Madagasikaras vassal of Mozambika go no further south than the Mozambika region (OTL Mozambique)
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement and iron increase in production. Iron weapons are now majorly used. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 60 px to the north. We continue to develop our firearms. We continue to study the printing press and make more of them. We begin building up our military and create even tougher practices. We expand our settlement at North Baikal Lake. We begin sending our soldiers next to the Baikal Jurchens. We began building cannon foundries and build another model, the 12 inch cannon. The Oirats halt the use of Chinese currency, a part of the vassalage agreement and starts using the Oirat currency, nearly alike to the Chinese currency.
 * Oirat D: We ask the Jianzhou Jurchens to form the Great Eurasian Alliance with us.
 * Oirat D: We ask Safavid and Mughal to sign a joint three way trade agreement http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Eurasian_Trade_Agreement_(Principia_Moderni_III_Map_Game)
 * Safavidian Dip: We are in and already signed.
 * Natigosteg L'nu: On the island of Natigosteg, Gespeg, a charismatic chieftain, suceeds in uniting the several disparate tribes into one alliance, led, of course, by him. He has grandiose plans to create a powerful kingdom on the model of Tsenacommacah or Cahokia to the south. Accordingly, he forces the tribes to plant corn and wild rice rather than simply hunting. As a result, the food supply stabilizes and the population remains steady rather than dropping over the winter as usual. The tribes' fishing ground son the Labrador coast expand 2000 km northeast along the coast as more and more people move there. In the meantime, one of these new arrivals adopts an injured caribou. Using it as bait, he is able to capture several more, forming a tame herd who are able to supply him with milk and fur. His neighbours copy him. Meanwhile, after hearing news of nations with huge canoes and metal weapons to the south, tribesmen are sent south along the coast, where they reach the Albionic colonies.
 * Safavid Empire: We build up our military and navy. We continue to build walls and outposts around our capital city. The building of the biggest mosk in the nation is continuing now. Port cities are being rebuilt. More ships are being made for our navy. Our own version of guns are being made. Farming is becoming one of the most important industries, besides blacksmiths, trading, and fishing. The building of the first college in the capital city is continuing. We agree to the trade agreement with the Oirat. The plans for how to make guns are given to us from the Oirats in our trade. Now guns can be mass procduced in our country. We start to make more woodblock printing presses for our libraries. Prototype cannons at 3 feet long are being made.
 * Just fyi, since you probably don't know. You have the woodblock printing press (it's on wikipedia).
 * Fusahito Theocracy: The city of Sendai begins to grow, with many members of the nobility eager to buy property in the newly constructed city. Similarly, many of the lesser nobility,craftsmen and artisans clamour to live in the modern city. Gifts are sent to the other Daimyos to improve relations, including gold and jade. The Emperor continues with a series of reforms meant to gradually phase out and then abolish slavery in Japan, cracking down on the continuation of the purchase and sale of slaves. The new religious police, modelled on the Chinese Jinyiwei begin to crack down on the slave trade, with full authority to arrest, interrogate and punish anybody suspected of opposing the Emperor's decrees - including the nobility. Imperial warships are used to patrol the coast of the Theocracy, searching for slave ships. Any ship found to be carrying slaves is taken as a prize, with the crews used as forced labour, increasing the size of the navy Military turn. The slaves that these ships are carrying are released at the next port, whilst the captain is hung from the mast of his ship. Work is completed cobbling the main roads out of the capital. The Yamana State continues to have closer ties with the Fusahito Theocracy, with the Daimyo being made welcome at the Fusahito court and plied with gifts. Year three of seven. The Emperor calls upon the Ryukyu Kingdom to join the Theocracy in the abolition of the slave trade. Mod response, please.
 * Isshiki State: The Isshiki State transfers further powers to the Theocratic government in Kyoto, completing the merge of the army with the Imperial Army. Military turn
 * Scandinavian Empire: As the war dwindles down, it is apparant that Bremen is lost. Luckily, the incredibly powerful Scandinavian navy is able to keep the Germans at bay, so to speak, in Jutland. The Treaty of Berlin is signed this year, ending the war. Scandinavia, while disappointed in its defeat, will actively work to reclaim its territory from the maurading Germans. Scandinavia responds to the war by closing the Skagerrak and Oresund to all Pskovian, Hamburg, and Novgorod ships. To follow up, the North Sea Trading Alliance is offered discounts and thanks for its assistance in damage-control. Scandinavia promises to repay the debt in full to each and every nation in the North Sea Trading Alliance when it is able. Scandinavia works on expanding its military. The Duchy of Karelia is hereby formed. The nation of Prussia is offered a military alliance. In other news, Oldenburg is thanked for requesting neutrality by the Holy Roman Empire. Scandinavia hopes to improve relations with the reasonable German state.
 * Schleswig: The military is expanded as Schleswig works to reduce the damage.
 * Karelia: The military is expanded in Karelia's first year of life.
 * Albion Diplomacy: Albion thanks Scandinavia for the discounts. The Bank of Albion offers to fund rebuilding efforts with a low interest rate. Specialists from Scotland arrive to discuss military plans.
 * Oldenburger Diplomacy: We are also keen to maintain good relations, and the count says "We are only sorry we culd not get more German states to remain neutral. If we go meddling in other country's affairs, it sets a precedent for them to go meddling in ours."
 * Oyo Empire: Oyo continues its production of the twelve-gun eranko ships, which come to replace the nlanla as the main warships of the Oyo nation. Elsewhere, Oyo continues its negotiations with Zanzibar, and continues to seek a port treaty with the island nation. Back in Oyo, the military, economy, and infrastructure are expanded, while the arts and literature are promoted by the government. Trade with Europe increases, though Oyo trade ships begin to shift their attention toward nations such as France, Venice, and Albion, seeking to diversify their trade outside of Castille. The census is held by the government, and reveals a population of 9,835,110 citizens. The military continues to sharpen its techiques, seeking to increase its training with its vast gunpowder arsenal. With a large army and little to do with it, the military begins to focus on increasing the capabilities of the individual soldier, and enhance their lethality on the field through a strong regimen of professionalism. A steady and regular payment system for the soldiers is set up, and with the nation's wealth at such a point that a steady income is possible, as well as a large harvest each and every year, Oyo is able to maintain a large professional military force all-year. The government puts a cap on the military's size, maintaining it at 125,000 warriors.
 * Mod response accepted
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. Our turn is dedicated to military in both our nation and our vassals. After years of planning, we declare war on the nation of Venice in retaliation for their previous attack on us. We stress to the world powers that this will not be a destructive war, and that we will aid the Romans in Crete to limit Venice’s military power. Raids begin on the unprepared Venetian trade ships, and dozens of ships are seized or raided. The fleet at Padua blockades a few ports, and we await further reinforcements to further attack the Venetians on sea. On land we mobilize immediately and occupy Ravenna.
 * Novgorod: We continue the production of ships, cannons, muskets, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the Kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the cities of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. We dedicate this turn to military. With the war against Scandinavia over we sign the Treaty of Berlin. The newly acquired territory of Karelia is established as a vassal of our nation, with the settlement of Petrozavodsk as its capital. Newly founded shortly before the Karelian War, the settlement is expanded to facilitate the appointed government. The city grows to become an important iron foundry for cannons and anchors used in the Baltic Fleet. Many Russians begin to immigrate to the territory again now that hostilities are over, and the population of Karelia increases. In Petrozavodsk alone, a wooden fort is constructed, several covered markets, and a wooden church, known as the church of Saints Peter and Paul. As fur traders and hunters begin to move into Karelia, the border is expanded 3000 square miles directly to the north. We propose a meeting at Petrozavodsk with the Scandinavians to discuss the border and prevent any further conflict. Known as the Treaty of Karelian Prosperity, we hope to ensure that colonial attempts do not overlap in the future.
 * Tver: We complete the construction of the private school in Tver and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Yaroslavl, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Yaroslavl, Muscovy. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Karelia: We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Rajya of Marwar: The economy continues to expand and the nation begins to influence Jaisalmer (Year five). During these events, Rao Raja Singh sends more architects from Marwar towho would design Mandirs in the Mughal Empire and also for priests (whose correct name Imp may edit in) to spread Hinduism in the Mughal Empire. The nation also supports numerous marriages between members of the Rajput clans and Mughali noble families. (eco turn)
 * Mughal Empire: The economy of the nations is continued to be developed and architects sent by Emperor-Khan Raja Singh ud-din Muhammad Bahadur develop blueprints for Mandirs all around the Mughal Empire. The capital is moved from Kabul to Lahore, and another new change is being made. Rao Raja Singh, known as Emperor Raja Singh ud-din Muhammad Bahadur in the Mughal Empire, a name he adopted because of Mughali coronation customs, continues replacing current nobility with members of Rajput clans.  (Eco turn)
 * Southern Chagatai (PSFSCK): The economy expands while the council of 42 agrees to continue adopting Mughali legislature due to it being considered of high-quality. Although there is some opposition, which states that the laws are being changed by the Indians in a negative way, a majority is for.
 * Eire (Member Nation of the UKGA): Eoghan O'Briain, intrigued by tales of a western land, goes on another voyage in a fleet of six ships sponsored by the King Tomas II, who has attained the title recently gained the title "the Enterprising" for his sponsorship of merchant-class enterprises and especially voyages of exploration. O'Briain is granted a charter by the Eiric Exploration company and gathers a group of traders, adventurers, farmers, and fortune seekers and establishes the colony Nuaphail at OTL Dalhousie (Newpale in English, after the barrier that surrounds the main town which reminds the Irish of the old barrier dividing English Ireland and Irish Ireland, only ironically, the Irish are the ones inside the Pale this time), with the main city being known as Nua Luimneach (New Limerick), as the area it is settled on is akin to the Eiric city of Limerick. Meanwhile, the military is built up, after the Scandinavian War, and bitterness rises against Hamburg and the HRE.
 * County of Oldenburg: Tne year 1500 shall go down in the chronicles as Oldenburg's annus mirabilis. Firstly, the entire nation breathes a collective sigh of relief at the end of the Northern War. Count/Chancellor Christian VI speaks of his gladness that the war has ended so quickly, and that peace has been restored to the region. He is also secretly pleased that the German rebels have been recognised and incorporated into the Empire. In other news, the country is overjoyed by the arrival of Princess Adelheid's first child, Frederich. Even though he will never be Count, many people, nobles and commoners alike, are proud that a man of Oldenburger blood will one day sit on the Hamburger throne. Christian VI hopes his daughter will quickly produce a second child to serve as the future Count of Oldenburg. In yet other news, the expedition to Borealia sets out early in the spring. Sailing with the whaling fleet as far as the Southern tip of Greenland, the two ships sail Westwards for many days until hey sight land (otl Northern coast of Labrador) They name the land Neu Norderney after the East Frisian Island, Norderney. The expedition explores the coast and before they leave, they erect a flagpole, a crucifix, and a plaque in a small bay (where Nain sits otl). The plaque reads: "In the Year of Our Lord 1500, this land, Neu Norderney was claimed as possession of His Illustriousness the Count of Oldenburg." The expedition the heads home via Dietrichdof and Neu Baltrum. Their return in Oldenburg is cause for great celebration. Another expedition is planned for a few year's time. The Captain who led the expedition is knighted.
 * Prince-Bishopric of Osnabruck: The economy improves
 * Reacting to the closing of ships to Pskov, the Knyaz of Pskov orders the Merchant navy trapped in the Baltic to be armed, and to transport troops. Pskov, having had minimal involvement in war so fart, apart from helping out in sieges and whatnot, and taking Provoo, agree to let the cities go in the Berlin treaty negociations. Pskov Signs, and the Prince of Pskov himself, now in his sixties, decides to stay behind with the Scandinavian Queen, and negociate a treaty allowing ALL Pskovian Ships to cross the Oresund Unimpeeded for X ammount of years, and Pskov agrees to pay all the damage caused by the Pskovain Army in Scandinavia(also allowing trade posts to be established in said cities of Turku and Provoo).
 * A) The war is over. B) Even then, Pskov could not HOPE to win against the Scandinavian Navy, especially in the Oresund. C) Treaty of Berlin has been signed and closed
 * Hmmm...I seem to always miss the shitstorm-ending chats...also, navy vs navy, there is the allied navy. but whatever I just wanted to get a word in since I missed the shitstorms...-Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png 01:07, May 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * in the Tartary, the population continues growth. The nation expands 5000 square kilometres eastwards into the Yamal and Siberia. The Mastorava continues growth throughout the nation, thusly influencing several surrounding nations, most notably Uzbekistan. The economy and military also grow as they are developed by the government. Several cities grow quite quickly. At court, Alexander turns sixteen, and his schooling ends; he is well-versed in the classics, theory of ruling, and several languages of his nation, amongst other things. Theodore falls ill soon afterwards.
 * Perm and Adyghea develop their economies, while Kazakhstan and Azov do their military.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite does its job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. With our merchants traveling to Ava, Kamarumpa and Arakan regularly, Islam continues to grow in their areas. Most all trade roads continues to see much-needed maintenance. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems continue to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate. Urdu, also called Hindi by some, becomes more common in the Sultanate due to the mixing of Hindu and Islamic ideals. We continue to help finance the Plutocratic State of Jaunpur, Delhi Sultanate and Bahamani Sultanate by sending gifts directly to the nobles/sultans, offering loans from powerful trade bankers, and decreasing the trade taxes over all of Bengal, allowing more of our merchant goods to travel into those states. We also raise a portion of the Sultan's personal levy and then divide it to be sent out to the states' leaders, so that they can do with them what they wish in order to maintain order in their nation. The construction of schools and universities several years ago has led to an increase in scholars and literacy in our nation. Due to the removal of trade barriers among a majority of states in the Indian League, their merchants and ours begin to travel with increased mobility and goods, thereby increasing the trade income and output in the agreeing nations. Several Bengali merchants continue to sponsor gem mines in the Mogok area of Ava, due to the high concentration of gems such as rubies, sapphires, garnets and moonstones, and the first of many mines begin to return with moresucesses.  Construction of ships based upon Castilian designs, granted to us by them, continues, in order to further our efforts to explore and trade. Several popular works of poetry, written in Urdu, are bought and stored by the Sultan within his palace in Pandua due to him favoring these particular works over poetic works written in Bengali. Inspired by the recent tale of forgiveness displayed by the Indian nations with the Mughal Empire, a Bengali poet by the name of Brā'una prabala-bāẏu begins work on an epic which details two feuding families, the Byabasāẏīrā's, and the Karmakartārā's. They reside in the mighty city of Gaur and have been at each others throats for decades over the details of the will of one of the Byabasāẏīrā's family members who divided land equally among his children, some of which were daughters who were married to Karmakartārā's men. Not wanting their lands to pass from their realms, the Byabasāẏīrā's hid the will and kept the lands for themselves. After many decades of strife, open fighting, and near total war in the streets of Gaur, the grandchildren of these two families finally gave up their struggle, not even understanding truly the cause for the strife, and have since found the will, allowing the Byabasāẏīrā's to give the rightful lands of Karmakartārā's to them, giving peace to the land.
 * ​Emirate of Andamana: Illyas-Sasaska continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km onto the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade. Continues working on economy and infrastructure.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Kapilendra Deva continues to listen to his advisers and bring about several reforms to his nation that make it more Islamic friendly, one of which is new, and calls for the creation of one mosque for each Hindu temple in the name of tolerance, when in reality, his advisers have prescribed this to bring about larger Islamic influence. The new University of Bhubanēśbara (Bhubaneswar) finishes construction and now houses several classes ranging from literature to economics.
 * Swargadeo of Kamarupa: Now vassalized by Bengal, the Swargadeo of Ahom continues to receive extensive help in creating viable farmland. They do this by continuing a process of land reclamation in the northern part of the state, which is largely marshy and thinly populated. This process of reclamation begins by using dikes, embankments and irrigation systems. The land reclamation, having been going on for decades, is extremely successful in creating viable farmland for rice, grain and other staple crops, increasing Kamarupa's population and their yearly trade output.'
 * Vorlayacor:  The Mapuche people refer to their new home as Vorlayacor so frequently that it is now the de facto name of the Mapuche nation.  Jarvan IV arrives in Vorlayacor; about 5,000 Mapuche and 2,000 other Americans have migrated to the territory to date.  Others are being brought via Spanish ships, others are making the journey by foot, and still others perish of disease, although that number is beginning to decrease.  Scouting parties are sent around the territory to ascertain locations of natural resources and assess whether the land is useful for farming.  Most families begin to form one large settlement as a port town, called Nov Xoryan (OTL Sao Paolo), while a minority chooses to settle further inland.  Jarvan, seeing an opportunity to form a cohesive capital city and create the port the Spaniards desire, carefully plans the layout of Nov Xoryan.  As most Mapuche have not yet adapted to the coastal and tropical aspects of Vorlayacor, a significant portion of the year's harvest fails, creating nationwide food problems.
 * Alexandria: Trade continues to increase as the ports are re-established. More people are converted to Coptic Christianity due to the See of Saint Mark's presence. Many Muslims reconsider their faith seeing the prosperity that Christians live in. Resources are sent to Aiguptia to maintain and protect the canal as that process continues and workers are encouraged to go seek out this opportunity. The economy continues to pick up as trade expands to SE Asia. . The land acquired from Yemen by the Red Sea continues to see a port town established for sailors and merchants to rest before going into the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, there is a medium increase in population as more people look to get into the trade business and travel from Castile and the Netherlands requires a stop for their sailors. In the province of Judea soldiers are to protect both Christian, Islamic and Jewish pilgrimages. Small amounts of conversions in Judea take place mainly converting Christians and Muslims to Coptic Christianity. Alexandria moves troops into the south as the region is to keep the region calm and free of revolt. OTL Goa and Karachi continue to become a massive destination for Alexandrian trades and relationships continued to be established. Grigorios's engineers continue plans of a reconstructed lighthouse on the cite of the citadel. Relations are continued with the nation Vijaynagar, an we continue establish more posts along the coast, especially at Goa. Kafta and Kyricos become bolder and are taught to rule. Immigration from traders and trading families increases to the trade enclaves in Alexander's Strait and the Somali enclaves. Alexandrias soldiers are sent to fight the rebels in the south and in Cairo. Asks fellow Christian nations in nubia and Eastern Europe for assistance to end the islamic revolt. Eco Turn. The Red Sea Trade Company is fomred in order to deal with states along the red sea and creating safe and constant trade in the area. It is owned by the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co and is also a royal charter from Kafta and Grigorios.
 * Aiguptia: Is intergratted into Alexandria under the offical title the Kingdoms of Alexandria and Aiguptia. Ibrahim was killed in the civil war and his son has sought a role in journeying overseas and is expected to become the president of the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co.
 * Ethiopia: Grigorios and Kafta begins creating and developing relationships with local leaders. Shortly after the treaty everyone settles back into normal lifestyles. Soldiers are sent to Alexandria. For all intesive purposes Kafta is the ruler. INF TURN.
 * Cyrencia: Is put under semi autonomy in a vassal state relationship. It is put under the leadership of Kyricos for the time being. Inf Turn.
 * Zapoteca: The name of the nation is changed to reflect protectorate status under the Spanish. A large part of the population is now sick, and death is common. However, the number of immune people in the population is growing. The Spanish aid is greatly appreciated. The Emperor continues financing Spanish settlers to come to the kingdom and marry into the population. Trade increases and continues with the Spanish. Tlaco II expands roadways connecting cities in the alliance to help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The military, which had been outdated for many years, is upgraded this year. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco II orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Trade with the Aztecs commences after years of stagnation under Tlaco I. Trade continues with the Aztec break-away states the Mayans. A delegation is sent to Itzapam to bring them into the Spanish-Zapotec sphere of influence.
 * Rumania: Mircea II, now 43, continues to work on improving the economy; Iron, Salt, and Coal mines dot the landscape. Coal begins to become a major resource produced. These mines provide the resources required by the foundries and traders on the coast. The Danube becomes a highway of commerce, hundreds of barges travel up and down its length transporting people, materials, goods, and ideas. The printing press continues to spread across Rumania. As much as 8.5% of the nation has reached basic literacy, and the Moralists promote education of commoners by priests, in order to give everyone the opportunity to read the bible. Stephen, now 25, continues to work alongside his father, he promotes more education and establishes more schools. As for the ETC, Hungary is accepted into the organization and more growth in trade is felt.
 * The Consulate of Bulgaria: The economy continues to grow. The printing press spreads south into Bulgaria just as in Rumania. Ties with Rumania are strengthened; hundreds of Romanians move into the country, seeking cheap and productive land, and inter-marriage becomes very common. Bulgarians also begin to migrating to trade towns in Romania to seek more economic opportunities. Bulgarian populations in Rumania now represent a large minority, and the same can be said about Romanians in Bulgaria. Ethnic tensions are uncommon in both nations as multi-ethnic communities existed before the large migrations.
 * Trier: We dedicate this turn to military, as do our vassals. The states around us are influenced. Trade routes are established, opening trade among Hesse, Cologne, and Austria and her vassals. To improve infrastructure we begin building several defenses, and roads to link towns across the nation. Fortifications around our capital are improved and updated. The University of Trier is expanded.
 * Austria: This turn in both our nation and in all our vassals is dedicated to military. We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. In Morocco our position in Melilla is fortified. All fortifications around the region are rebuilt and manned by stationed guards in case of an attack. To protect Melilla the construction of a fortress outside the city is considered, although postponed for now. The port of Melilla is rebuilt to begin operation as a trade port and military outpost. Construction continues on a shipyard in the Melilla port to facilitate the construction and repair of friendly ships. Melilla is granted a permanent naval garrison in the city’s port. to respond to dangers in the area, and to support the small garrison on land who mans the fortifications. Our position in Morocco is fortified by reinforcements, bringing Melilla operational against attacks. For now a small fleet is stationed in its harbor, while its garrison continues to hold the north and its supply lines, supporting our Christian brethren. With much of the Muslim population of Melilla left dead after the war against Morocco, the local government attempts to entice settlers by offering large quantities of land to Christian settlers. Many Europeans, particularly of German descent and/or from central Europe begin settling the area around Melilla. With finances from Augsburg-based banking establishments, the Trieste Company continues to launch expeditions to West Africa. Abrechtburg has grown to a decently sized settlement, supporting a population of farmers, traders, and a small garrison of soldiers. The town also houses a well furbished fort, armed with a small amount of cannons intended to defend the settlement and the harbor from any attack. Built out of necessity, the port at Abrechtburg is refurbished and expanded to support more trade ships, and allied countries are welcomed to trade and stay in the town. The second largest settlement in Westenland, Dominusburg, follows suit, finishing the construction of a port similar to Abrechtburg ‘s. Trade posts continue to be built and exploited, now numbering several dozen along the coast of Westenland and into allied territory. Our reliance on the Wolof becomes less so, but we sign a trade agreement with their nation to continue our positive relationship. Deals are made with the Wolof for slaves and other goods. Conversion of the natives begin around the settlement. Several bimereiches and caravels begin construction in Trieste, Melilla, Corfu, and other ports, to further facilitate and protect overseas trade. Trade is increased with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria and other trade partners, bringing about new avenues of trade and commerce. We disapprove of the actions the nation of Venice has undertaken against our allies, and we secretly begin planning an attack if necessary. The postal system across Austria continues to grow. Ships begin trading with our allies in Alexandria and with several states past the canal. Troops are recalled from northern Germany upon the conclusion of the war with Scandinavia, and we sign the Treaty of Berlin. After several decades of planning we declare war against Venice, alongside the Romans and the Milanese.
 * Roman Empire: The rebellion in Egypt concluded and the 10,000 now veterans are returned home, which is fortunate as they are then redeployed to help the rebels of Crete. Landing on the island, the troops, armed with extra weapons and cannons, link up with locals and force several Venetian military posts to surrender. As this continues, the Romans hear of the attacks taking place in Italy, and as such step up their efforts to unite all Greeks under the Roman banner. 20,000 Roman troops along with siege weapons begin to battle with Epirote and Venetian forces in Epirus. Troops are also sent to occupy Venetian Attica. The power of the Venetian navy, while degraded from years of disuse, it still feared, and as such the Roman navy tries to avoid it unless in overwhelming numbers. Roman ships are used to raid Venetian held islands when practical Greeks in Venetian Greece are encouraged to rise up and support their Greek brethren, and some do. In other news, the military governor of the Exarchate of Phoenicia becomes concerned that there is a new stable Muslim state just off the Exarchate's borders. To counter the potential threat of this, the Exarch raises some native Maronite levies and also encourages positive trade relations with the new Sultanate.
 * Albania: With major powers attacking Venice, Albania decides to join in based on the constant suggestion of Albanian nobles to unite all the Albanians. Albanian troops and cavalry march into Epirus after linking up with their Roman comrades. About a total armed force of 10,000 Albanians and local levies are sent for the invasion.
 * Trier: We dedicate this turn to economy, as do our vassals. The states around us are influenced, including Berg. Trade routes are established, opening trade among Hesse, Cologne, and Austria and her vassals. To improve infrastructure we begin building several defenses, and roads to link towns across the nation. Fortifications around our capital are improved and updated. The University of Trier is expanded. We begin to recover our economy from the recent war.

1501
In Rome, Pope Celestine VIII dies.In the subsequent conclave, the Aragonese Rodrigo de Borja, finally finishing his ascent in the Roman Curia, is elected Pope and takes the papal name of Alexander V. 

The George von Wettin, elector and ruler of the Electorate of Saxony, commissions the creation of the University of Wittenberg.

In Bavaria a German locksmith and clockmaker creates a portable timepiece from iron parts and coiled springs.

'''As a direct result of the war multiple nations economies show major signs of Collapse with Scandinavia losing money at a rapid pace (economy score is cut in half). As for the German states involved in the previous conflict, Trier and Hamburg have shown a notable hemorrhage in their economies (Halved Economy scores as well) this severely hampers any attempts to wage war (-15 in all offensive wars for the next 15 years for all three parties.)'''

<Southern Europe laughs in glee>


 * Portugal: Continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. By this time, the colony in Leiname starts to export wheat to Portugal. Meanwhile, some Portuguese explorers continue to explore the African coast. The Açores continue to be settled. Meanwhile, the new ships that been developed, called naus, and that are similar to the Castilian carracks, begin to be used. Naval explorations directed to the west continue, after news that new lands may have been found there. Meanwhile, Sophia of Austria gives birth to a girl, which is called Sofia. Meanwhile, Vera Cruz expands north by 200 sq km.Meanwhile, the name of the colony is changed to Santa Cruz.
 * |onte continues to have a large surplus of grain. Though adopting "western farming", the idea of "the tribe" is still very much so alive, as people always share the crops they have grown, or the animals they have hunted amongst the community. Mon's children advocate the planting of trees in small groves. Throughout the year, Mon's children go elephant hunting, though it is very dangerous, as they are hunting them with arquebuses, and the whole process requires much co-ordination. However, the results are said to be spectacular, as the tribe gains new wealth in the collected ivory, and the elephant meat is considered a rarity. The season resulted in six elephants being killed. Much of the younger generation knows how to hunt, and begin to help their parents, increasing the prosperity of the tribe. Not only do they know how to hunt, but in accordance with tribal tradition, each one of them may become a warrior if the need be, trained both in the arquebus and the bow, though the arquebus is gaining much ground against the arrow. |onte is becoming very rich with money made from elephant hunting, as they have nothing to spend the money on. Ma-n!o, the one that studied Castillian navy, commerece, the army, and how they are built, sees the completion of three large trade/exploration ships, rounds the coast of Africa, and makes it to Madagascar before the year is done, taking along with him, his younger brother Mon II, who is eager to see new cultures. Debarubo, who studied both the army, and the arts, halts his conquering spree, and begins raiding the newfound tribes to the north. Debarubo present the courts of Netherlands with a gift of Ivory.
 * The Prussians and their vassals continue to fight against the Germans and the Russians.
 * France: Military, navy and economy are built up.The war in tunisia is finally over, with the death of nearly 500.000 muslims in the entire country leaving the population at 500.000 of muslims. While this the first settler ship lands in a small town in ruins, The Colony of Nouvelle orleans expands by 250 sq km both in sableville as in Aurienne, the Aurienne king is found and begins to establish relations with (First turn of the vassalage of the Quimbaya out of 7) while this the Nation begins driving its vassals closer to the french government.France asks a non aggression pact with austria, and bavaria as well as a formal alliance with scandinavia and Hungary.
 * King Sigismund of Hungary quickly accepts the alliance offer with the powerful French, and tales of their military strength have spread far and wide.
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. Economy expands.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy are built up.
 * Sardinia: Military and economy are built up. the population reaches 300 thousand once again. most of them Sardinians (41%) followed by the French (38%) and the Carthaginians (French Tunisians)(18%) and the remaining 3% of other groups.
 * Basel: Military and economy are built up.
 * Aargau: Military and economy are built up. The French presence begins to be felt. However, the attempts to establish a pro-Germanic government in order to avoid eventual uprisings, internal vassalization begins as well to fully convince German leadership.
 * Andorra: Military and economy are built up.
 * Africa: Military and economy are built up. The war is finally over and tunisia is completely annexed.
 * Hamburg-Mecklenburg: the economic downturn surprises Friedrich. Faced with a choice, he opts to postpone a westward voyage, and redirect the money to construction on his canal through Holstein. During a break on designing the canal with Alexandrian advisors, Ludwig Veit begins fiddling with a nearby wheellock. He notices that with his design, two hands are not necessary, unlike arquebuses or matchlocks. He sees that much of the barrel and stock can be removed, creating a compact weapon, capable of being fired from one hand directly from a holster. On his order Duke Friedrich halts the anti-Albion propaganda campaign, saying of them, "They were merely aiding an ally. We would have done nothing less for Bavaria or Hesse. Despite what opinion they have of us, we must treat Albion with the respect she deserves". Attempts to restore relations with the Netherlands and Prussia continue. Duke Friedrich sends a request to Hesse, asking for the return of the lands allotted to it in the treaty of St. Patriksburg.
 * Magdeburg: economy attempts to recover.
 * Bremen: economy attempts to recover.
 * Lübeck: economy attempts to recover.
 * Holstein: economy attempts to recover.
 * Neue Lüneburg (OTL Monrovia, Liberia): with its declaration as a ducal colony, Neue Lüneburg expands 200px
 * Williamsburg: income grows thanks to the increased traffic down Africa.
 * Netherlands Dip: We offer to give a loan to Hamburg in hopes of helping restore ties with the german state however in exchange we request the right to purchase a portion of Hamburgian trading rights in the HRE in the form of a shared stock between Hamburg and the Netherlands.
 * Hesse Dip: We refuse to return the lands to Hamburg.
 * Vorlayacor: Approximately 5,000 more Mapuche and others arrive this year, spreading across the coast with a majority choosing to live in Nov Xoryan. Tropical diseases inflict a new blow on the population, though the harvest yields much more this year, allowing for a stable food supply. As such, people return to their other crafts, such as metalworking and medicine. Darius and Jarvan discuss plans to improve the War Band to match more advanced armies; they conclude that they must learn more about European societies to understand their strengths. The Grand Council reworks the original Mapuche Constitution into the Constitution of Vorlayacor and discusses numerous means to limit the spead of disease. Taxes are sent to the Spanish in Buenos Aires this year.
 * Brunei: We start to develop the technology of mining other metals. We learn from the Siam people the technology of mining metals.
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement and iron increase in production. Iron weapons are now majorly used. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 60 px to the north. A scholar developed the idea of a colony that can speed up expansion and the Khan, in great joy, gave him the position of the Minister of colonies. We construct a colony in OTL Yakutsk, named Yakutsk. We continue to develop our firearms. We continue to study the printing press and make more of them. We begin building up our military and create even tougher practices. We expand our settlement at North Baikal Lake. We begin sending our soldiers next to the Baikal Jurchens. 50,000 soldiers are sent to the north of Baikal Lake and another 10,000 is in a small naval base on Baikal lake. We began building cannon foundries and build another model, the 6 inch cannon. The Oirat slowly replaces Chinese influence and a lot of taels are given to the influencers who have been stopped
 * Oirat D: We ask the Jianzhou Jurchens to form the Great Eurasian Alliance with us. 
 * Natigosteg L'nu: With the return of an ambassador from Europe, the Natigosteg L'nu gain a great deal of knowledge about this other continent. The ambassador gives Gespeg the basic design for a European ship seen while visiting a shipyard. Two ships are soon put under construction, althought they are more similar to xebecs than large carracks. Meanwhile, an experimental iron mine is also built. Soon, a very basic iron foundry has produced a dozen rudimentary metal tools. Meanwhile, Gespeg outfits about 300 men of his 1000 man army with metal weapons (traded). This group is sent to Labrador, where it raids against the Innu, expanding L'nu territory by 4000 km along the coast. Using metal tools and weapons and other advanced goods, the Natigosteg L'nu begin to influence the Naskapi (Turn One of Six). Fishermen explore northward, reaching the Ungava Peninsula. Smallpox strikes the population, killing thousands. The low population density, however, means that it dies out before afecting more than the northern coast of Natigosteg. Tha arrival of wheat results in a population boom, as does the spread of domesticated caribou.
 * Albionic Dip: The colonists of New Cambridgeshire request access to your lands to help spread European knowlesge and the Word of Christ. The colonist arrive with many gifts from the Old World including a handmade Cambridge Clock and other tools and trinkets from Albion.
 * Marrikuwuyanga Empire:The tribes had returned to the lands they had been previously forced to abandon and quickly settled. Due to the large ships provided by the Ayutthaya, the people were able to easily travel to the Tiwi Islands and return in time. This increased Emperor Yada Gulpilil's popularity who was now worshipped and referred to as the Almighty. The Emperor considered himself God, disregarding the fact that it was the Ayutthaya that had provided him with the medicine, ships and food. The Emperor called upon the tribes neighboring Marrikuwuyanga to give up their false gods and worship Emperor Yada. The Marrikuwuyanga had declared that any tribe that peacefully united with the Marrikuwuyanga would be allowed to keep their land, women, gold, etc, but anyone who resisted would be punished severely. When a forest fire resulted in the deaths of 11 men from the Dangbon tribe, Emperor Yada declared that it was proof of his wrath and divinity. The Emperor Yada Gulpilil agreed to allow Ayutthaya to preach Hinduism and Buddhism as long as they mentioned the Emperor was God himself and the Ayutthaya made sure that the new converts did not attempt to replicate the Emperor's divinity. In return, the Ayutthaya had sent 1000 regulars for Marrikuwuyangan army. Meanwhile, Marrikuwuyanga's influence continued to increase within the neighbouring tribes and the military was strengthened. Trade boosted Marrikuwuyanga's economy. The crop yield increased annually and so did the population. The Marrikuwuyanga had already discovered the route to the island of Timor and now Marrikuwuyanga merchants monthly visited the island, trading materials they had acquired from the Ayutthaya as well as spreading information regarding Enperor Yada Gulpilil. We also expand 50px to the South, overrunning various nomad tribes
 * Yalngu: The people of Yalngu worshipped Emperor Yada Gulpilil as their God. Many of their men joined the Marrikuwuyanga's military and extensive work on the development of Yalngu's infrastructure continued. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Yalngu
 * Jawoyn: Having accepted the union, Marrikuwuyanga's soldiers soon had stormed into Jawoyn territory. Emperor Yada Gulpilil was declared a God and the people of Jawoyn worshipped him. They were introduced to the Ayutthaya, ships, medicines and modern weaponry and had their economy developed through trade and military through training. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Jawoyn
 * County of Oldenburg: Although neutrality shielded Oldenburg from the physical ravages of war, it could not save it from the economic fallout. The whale-product trade does not give the OHG very good profits this year, as the tough economic times mean fewer people are buying luxuries like whale oil, seal skins etc. The banks also post very small profits this year. The Neu Borkum colony expands 200px along the Greenlandic coast, as some fishing families set up a tiny hamlet further down the coast from the main settlements.
 * Prince-Bisopric of Osnabruck: Bishop Rudolf, wanting to raise pilgri numbers to the cathedral, begins looking about for religious relics. He is willing to pay for decent Catholic relics. Saintly bones, virginal milk, miraculous statues, Rudolf is open to all offers. He also improves the main road in and out of the Bishopric (infrastructural turn) to accomodate what he hopes will be a mass influx of pilgrims.
 * The Kingdoms of Great Albion (Scotland and England) - member nation of the UKGA: Many ships are modernized and replaced to keep the Royal Albion Navy a powerful forces on the high seas. Port Edmundburg continues to experience a growth in population. Albionic settlers continue to explore the surrounding areas. The dialect of English originally found in Scotland and the Eire grows so large that it covers most of the North of England. This new dialect is called Bythigish (portmanteau of Brython and English). English nobles begin to enjoy the Celtic myths of Eire and Scotland. The Templar Order continues to undercut the King's enemies and seeks ways to privately grow the power of the King and Albion as a whole. The Order buys up many smaller businesses and collectivizes some farms. The Order begins to expand into other areas of Europe, seeking to grow understanding as well as pushing Albionic ideals. Albion continues to explore  farther west and south. King James issues a speech this year in part to temper rhetoric toward Hamburg stating that many decisions were made post war to protect the pride of our allies. All attacks on Hamburger shipping are stopped. The calls for repayment of loans are also dropped. The King states Albion will not re-establish relations for now, waiting instead for the people to recover from the war. Economic aid is sent to our Scandinavian allies, though limited due to pressing domestic issues. A Clockmaker from Cambridge becomes popular for his accurate timepieces and the exquiste wood housing. He creates a chime for the St. Mary's Cathedral, the chimes are called the Cambridge Chimes(OTL Westminster Quarters aka Big Ben's chime). The Chimes become so popular, other clockmakers incorporate the chimes into their clocks. Diplomats travel to the Mughal lands in India in hopes of building relations and eventually trade ties with India.
 * Brittany: Brittany is officially placed under Albionic influence. The military and navy are expanded.
 * Calais: Military and navy are expanded.
 * Dublin: Dublin undergoes another remodel and expansion to the ports due to the massive influx of trade from Castile and Venice as well as an increased Eire trade.
 * Scotland: Expands navy and military. Pan Albion sentiments grow, Trade increases. Whiskey is traded down to central Albion.
 * Wales: Wales expands its military and navy. Cardiff becomes a large centre of trade for Wales. The Welsh appoint Adam Cyrdger as Royal Minister. The first sessions of parliament are held. Wales does not see as large a population boom as Albion or Scotland, but a minor one, centered around Cardiff and Swansea, does occur.
 *  Port Edmundburg expands by 1000 sq km. The African colonists begin looking toward mining and other ventures to generate profit.
 * New Cambridgeshire: New Cambridgeshire expands by 1000sq km. Colonist begin to explore around the region and begin to have a large fishing boom. The Port of New Rotham is expanded to handle excess ships from Albion and other European nations. The people of New Rotham also begin an attempt to gain knowledge of farming in Borealia from Native Peoples.
 * Mughal Empire diplomacy: After receiving information about Albionic ships arriving, the Mughali council, in the absence of the Emperor, offers a trade agreement in return for adequate ship technology and 3 ships to inspect.
 * Albionic Dip: We accept the agreement and allow the Mughal's to inspect Albionic vessels. Albion also offers to send specialists to help modernise the Mughal Navy.
 * ​Oman: Trade with the Mediterranean flourishes as the latest mace and nutmeg crops from Banda have a record yeild, and most of the pirating problems around the coasts having been eliminated. The iron mining in the Jebel Sham range has become safer since the first mines were set up a decade ago. The mines prove bountiful and a near-constant stream of the useful metal flows from the mountains to the port cities on the coast. The corals around Masirah Island are visited by the Sultan himself, and he decides to build a winter house there to go if there are no problems in the nation, because he is in awe of the diversity and beauty of the plants and animals both on and in the seas around the island.
 * Rajya of Marwar: The economy continues to expand and the nation begins to influence Jaisalmer (Year six). During these events, Rao Raja Singh sends more architects from Marwar to the Mughal who would design Mandirs in the Mughal Empire and also for priests (whose correct name Imp may edit in) to spread Hinduism in the Mughal Empire. The nation also supports numerous marriages between members of the Rajput clans and Mughali noble families. (eco turn)
 * Mughal Empire: The economy of the nations is continued to be developed and architects sent by Emperor-Khan Raja Singh ud-din Muhammad Bahadur issue the building of the already designed temples. The Mughali prosperity continues as the Eurasian trade agreement is set into motion. (Eco turn)
 * Southern Chagatai (PSFSCK): The economy expands while the council of 42 votes upon the building of Hindu temples, because of the slow rise of Hinduists in Southern Chagatai.
 * Fusahito Theocracy: The city of Sendai begins to grow, with many members of the nobility eager to buy property in the newly constructed city. Similarly, many of the lesser nobility,craftsmen and artisans clamour to live in the modern city. Gifts are sent to the other Daimyos to improve relations, including gold and jade. The Emperor continues with a series of reforms meant to gradually phase out and then abolish slavery in Japan, cracking down on the continuation of the purchase and sale of slaves. The new religious police, modelled on the Chinese Jinyiwei begin to crack down on the slave trade, with full authority to arrest, interrogate and punish anybody suspected of opposing the Emperor's decrees - including the nobility. Imperial warships are used to patrol the coast of the Theocracy, searching for slave ships. Any ship found to be carrying slaves is taken as a prize, with the crews used as forced labour, increasing the size of the navy. Military turn. The slaves that these ships are carrying are released at the next port, whilst the captain is hung from the mast of his ship. Work is completed cobbling the main roads out of the capital. The Yamana State continues to have closer ties with the Fusahito Theocracy, with the Daimyo being made welcome at the Fusahito court and plied with gifts. Year four of seven. The Emperor calls upon the Ryukyu Kingdom to join the Theocracy in the abolition of the slave trade. Mod response, please.
 * Isshiki State: The Isshiki State is fully integrated in to the Theocracy. Rather than previous integrated states, it is not declared a province, due to its small size and proximity to Kyoto, but is ruled directly from the Imperial court.
 * Netherlands: With the German-Scandinavian war over, the netherlands return to normalcy. Though lost the war was seen as a victory for Dutch diplomacy as they stood by their long time allies and managed to help to an extent. Maurice promises that the Netherlands will move to restore ties brocken with the outbreak of war and help prevent any further conflicts in  Northern europe. In a show of good faith the Netherlands offer to grant loans to Trier and Hamburg in exchange for the right to purchase a portion of their trading rights within the HRE. .He also requests to meet with the Emperor to negotiate a non-aggression pact and a trading agreement with th HRE.Supplies are sent to the dutch troops helping in the conquest of south east asia. traders continue to push their trading routes farther east and north. Dutch traders make a formal petition to Mughal and Bengal to allow Dutch merchants complete and unhindered access to the markets of the Sub-continent. The second dutch expedition to the new world is launched with the intention of further exploring the region. New Friesland and Nassau are expanding in africa nad fortified. The Bourgeoisie continue to grow in wealth and power. Miltary and naval expansion continue. The arts and sciences continue to flourish. An offer is made to Scandinavia to help them recover from the lost revenue.
 * Safavid Empire: We build up our military and navy. We continue to build walls and outposts around our capital city. The building of the biggest mosk in the nation is continuing now. Port cities are being rebuilt. More ships are being made for our navy. Our own version of guns are being made. Farming is becoming one of the most important industries, besides blacksmiths, trading, and fishing. The building of the first college in the capital city is continuing. Guns are now mass procduced in our country. We countinue to make more woodblock printing presses for our libraries. Prototype cannons at 3 feet long are continuing to be made. A trade route from our home country to Oirat is being maped out. The trade route goes through the Mughals nation to get to Oirat.
 * Eire (Member Nation of the UKGA): Eoghan O'Briain, intrigued by tales of a western land, goes on another voyage in a fleet of six ships sponsored by the King Tomas II, who has attained the title recently gained the title "the Enterprising" for his sponsorship of merchant-class enterprises and especially voyages of exploration. O'Briain is granted a charter by the Eiric Exploration company and gathers a group of traders, adventurers, farmers, and fortune seekers and establishes the colony Nuaphail at OTL Dalhousie (Newpale in English, after the barrier that surrounds the main town which reminds the Irish of the old barrier dividing English Ireland and Irish Ireland, only ironically, the Irish are the ones inside the Pale this time), with the main city being known as Nua Luimneach (New Limerick), as the area it is settled on is akin to the Eiric city of Limerick. Meanwhile, the military is built up, after the Scandinavian War, and bitterness rises against Hamburg and the HRE. The pidgin language that has been spoken in the port cities of Eire that is related to Brythenglish becomes an official language of Eire, with it being entitled "Albionic". Our explorers discover much of the land between OTL Cape Cod and Labrador, and claim it for the UKGA and all aligned native tribes. A map is drafted of these regions. Galway becomes the main center for Western trade and colonization.
 * ​Nuaphail: After the first year of the colony, the first major wave of settlers begins to arrive at the fledgling town of Nua Luimneach/Limerick. Composed of a diverse group of indentured servants, fortune-seekers, soldiers, missionaries, and free settlers, the vast majority are from Eire, specifically the port cities of Limerick, Tralee, and Galway, but a smattering are from other parts of Eire and even the kingdoms of Great Albion. We also begin to send single women, who are rewarded for their passage to the colony in money and other goods. Friendly relations are established with the Natigosteg L'nu, and other surrounding Mi'kmaq tribes though there are some raids, and we come to the L'nu with various trinkets and a picture of King Tomas II and one of the Eiric countryside. Due to the bounty of the surrounding area in natural resources, there is more than enough food, especially with the help of the L'nu, and the first batches of cod and lumber are exported. Missionaries of the Western Church are sent to all surrounding tribes, and we sail up the OTL St. Lawrence as far as OTL Quebec City, with missionaries spreading the Faith and trinkets to native people in exchange for food and loyalties. We expand 1000 pixels along both the north and south shores of Chaleur Bay.


 * The Kingdoms of Ayutthaya continue in their campaigns of expansion. With Tulang Bawang, Selebar, and Pagaruyung all fallen under the hold of the mighty Ayutthayan Empire, King Ramesuan now quickly marries the daughter of the King of Selebar, the biggest rebellion threat, and gathers his armies, conscripts and all, for a final attack on Sunda, supported by 20,000 Selebarans fighting to prove themselves as allegiant to the Kingdoms of Ayutthaya, as well as 2,000 Dutch, 25,000 Pagaruyungi and Tulang-Bawangi conscripts, all fighting next to a core Ayutthayan army of no less than 40,000 soldiers, including the Golden Army, equipped with massive Siege Weaponry, including giant cannons, naval barrages, and ships. Siak, Aru, and the Majapahit all aid Ayutthaya, as well, bringing the total up to 97,000 soldiers fighting against a mere 20,000 Sundans, though most are conscripts, on both sides. The renovation projects continue in the cities of Ayutthaya, and now also Pagaruyung and Selebar, to win the hearts and minds of the people. Meanwhile, in the army, new medical techniques gained from trade with Rome save many soldiers who would have otherwise died, and the practices begin to spread to the civilian populace. With the Purists wiped out, religious tolerance is at an all time high, with all three major religions co-existing in peace. The Zoroastrian religions continue to spread in Malacca, where the new attitudes of relgious tolerance foster the religion to new heights, and a significant minority of the city's population converts. A summit is held in Ayutthaya, with any and all religious figures invited; among those coming are Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and even Zoroastrians. Loethai Jainukul, the King's right hand man, though a commoner, continues to consolidate the empire, passing laws that aid commerce and trade, as well as giving loans to our allies around the region, investing heavily in the Dai Viet. Ayutthayan ships land off the coast of the Marrikuwuyanga, and talks begin to set up a trading post, though with the wars and all, it is unlikely such a goal could be acheived in the next 25 years. We continue to trade with the Romans and Alexandrians, and with Madakisakara, China, and Japan. We also express support for our allies in the Dai Viet, investing gold in their economy in order to help them become a larger trading power. The Spire of Indaraja is finally completed, a statue of King Chairacha crowing it, making it the tallest man-made strutcutre on Earth, just slightly topping out the Pyramids of Giza. The Road of Gold, or "T̄hnn thxng", is completed as well, linking all of mainland Ayutthaya, in December of last year; the celebrations of both, however spread into this year too. We thank the Dutch for their valiant efforts aiding us, and the 2,000 soldiers they sent us. <3 xD
 * Alexandria: Trade continues to increase as the ports are re-established. More people are converted to Coptic Christianity due to the See of Saint Mark's presence. Many Muslims reconsider their faith seeing the prosperity that Christians live in. Resources are sent to Aiguptia to maintain and protect the canal as that process continues and workers are encouraged to go seek out this opportunity. The economy continues to pick up as trade expands to SE Asia. . The land acquired from Yemen by the Red Sea continues to see a port town established for sailors and merchants to rest before going into the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, there is a medium increase in population as more people look to get into the trade business and travel from Castile and the Netherlands requires a stop for their sailors. In the province of Judea soldiers are to protect both Christian, Islamic and Jewish pilgrimages. Small amounts of conversions in Judea take place mainly converting Christians and Muslims to Coptic Christianity. Alexandria moves troops into the south as the region is to keep the region calm and free of revolt. OTL Goa and Karachi continue to become a massive destination for Alexandrian trades and relationships continued to be established. Grigorios's engineers continue plans of a reconstructed lighthouse on the cite of the citadel. Relations are continued with the nation Vijaynagar, an we continue establish more posts along the coast, especially at Goa. Kafta and Kyricos become bolder and are taught to rule. Immigration from traders and trading families increases to the trade enclaves in Alexander's Strait and the Somali enclaves. Alexandrias soldiers are sent to fight the rebels in the south and in Cairo. Asks fellow Christian nations in nubia and Eastern Europe for assistance to end the islamic revolt. The Red Sea Trade Company is fomred in order to deal with states along the red sea and creating safe and constant trade in the area. It is owned by the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co and is also a royal charter from Kafta and Grigorios. Kyricos takes over more ruling aspects of the nation. Expansion 100px into the Sinai Pennisula. Vassalization of Makuria and Alodia begins (turn 1)
 * Aiguptia: Is fully intergratted into Alexandria under the offical title the Kingdoms of Alexandria and Aiguptia. Ibrahim was killed in the civil war and his son has sought a role in journeying overseas and is expected to become the president of the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co.
 * Ethiopia: Grigorios and Kafta begins creating and developing relationships with local leaders. Shortly after the treaty everyone settles back into normal lifestyles. Soldiers are sent to Alexandria. For all intesive purposes Kafta is the ruler. INF TURN.
 * Cyrencia: Is put under semi autonomy in a vassal state relationship. It is put under the leadership of Kyricos for the time being. Inf Turn.
 * Castile:  King Ferdinand unable to resist the opportunity of the new lands heard of immediately commissions more trading companies to cross the seas and scout out these new lands. Leaving from multiple points the fleets reach the new lands and immediately go their separate ways. One fleet, the smallest of the three composing of seven ships, sails south mapping and cataloguing go much farther south than they believed finding a huge natural harbor. This hints to these men to be the perfect place for a trade outpost as well as a city in the future.. The Colony of Buenos Aires expands by (15 px) up the coast and establishes a captaincy further south with a small colonial town of barely 80-100 people (5px). The Castilian populace reaches about 10 million and growing. The Spanish army of Castile and Aragon continues to push deep into Mayan territory taking their capital and working its way to other mayan cities. The Castilian monarchy sends an envoy to preside over the war and any treaties in Germany. The Kingdom itself begins to expand its armed forces to nearly 80,000 and sends more military ships to Monaco to protect it from any aggression. The Castilian forces begin training excorsizes. The Navy also begins to make serious advances in technology and armed attack formations along with its pushes out into the wide seas. The Colony of Buenos aires reaches a population of about 8000 and growing with the first families and women showing up. Castile Proposes once again the official Franco-Spanish Alliance culminating in years of cooperation, trade relations, and their involvement in the Aragonian succession war. This alliance is to encompass France and Castiles proper territories and vassals. Alexis of Castile officially marries Charles of Austria. Castile seeks betrothals for Ferdinand II. Charles of Castile decides against any competition for the throne and goes to the Buenos Aires colony as a representative of the royal family. Carlos in his old age Dies quietly in his sleep leaving only one newly revealed illegitimate son fathered in the last years of his life as he was wifeless and without child. This childs name is also named Charles and is adopted into the Spanish royal court. Castilian exploration ships begin exploring south to check out furthern down the coast and look for the southern edge of the continent.
 * Kingdom of Aragon:  With Castilian assistance various infrastructural areas are rebuilt and the military is expanded to a token force of 10,000. Along with this support the Aragonian economy recovers slowly with a slow but controlled influx of Castilian economic aid helping Aragon recover. The ruling magistrate over Aragon signs a landmark trade deal with Castile which allows for Aragon's usage of Castile's large amounts of trade posts down the coast of Africa. The Aragonians now in control of the Spanish South African trading company fund the creation of the expansion of the Trade outpost into a formal colony to be settled much like Morocco and Granada were by Castile. The Colony of Cape Ferdinand expands 10 px up the coast and expands the captaincy down the coast now covering the mouth of the orange river on the coast (5px). Its mostly populated by Castilians who are the main people moving to the colonies. Aragons population continues to be culturally integrated with the next generation speaking primarily spanish with Catalan being phased out by the newer generation. Aragonian troops continue to fight with castile in the mayan homeland making massive progress.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus:  Cyprus gaining large funds from being a Castilian trade hub, begins building a few ships domestically, and purchases ships from Castile, or her allies shipwrights forming a respectable Cypriot navy of almost 90 ships with expected expansion to come. This expansion has been achieved specifically thanks to huge amounts of outsourcing to private shipwrights. Cyprus begins to see an exodus of the Knights Hospitaller west to Castile and her territories and King Matthias begins a larger recruitment for the military managing to raise a force of nearly 10,000. This force is largely funded through the large trade Cyprus has gathered. The troops are styled after Castile's royal army and Cyprus embarks on an intense training program in order to bring them up to standards. The Knights, with many departing, also have many older and other knights stay due to their close ties with Cyprus. They remain to run the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus for the foreseeable future while a large number have migrated across the sea. The Kingdom of Cyprus due to the recent issues in Castile reluctantly recognizes Carlos and his Regency for Prince Ferdinand. Cyprus itself with its fleet of nearly 100 ships begins to take after the Venetian example with trade and begins to put Cypriot merchant ships into state possession for trade in order to help with the kingdom's finances and heavy trade. This show immediate results as a relative increase in funding and attention to trade between Castile and her allies begins to improve the quality of trade. The Assassins Guild sets up in Cyprus looking to prevent issues in the kingdom with corruption and serving as their base into Muslim countries. The King of Cyprus on his deathbed declares that a vote by the nobles on whether to join castile will be held and a public forum will be held on what the people think of this.
 * Kingdom of Morocco:  The country begins the construction of various canals and cultivates trees farther inland to help increase arable farmland. The Moroccan economy continue to expand with greater trade coming from Castile and the Canaries all the way down to Capo Verde increasing the relative wealth. The Kingdom with many canals having been completed has vastly expanded its farmland among other things. Morocco's total population reaches 1 million with Christianity becoming dominant in the area. Calne-Vicuna is finished and is opened as an center for Christianity in North Africa with a library said to rival old Alexandria's. The Moroccan Assassins Guild forms and spreads keeping the peace and killing the corrupt as well as making morocco much more peaceful for Castilian Rule. The Kingdom of Morocco officially enters into a personal union with Castile following the magistrates and princes deeming it unneccesary for the King to not have full control in the country. The Magistrates however are fully reinstated to continue as they were just under direction of the King of Castile.
 * Kongo:  The Kingdom begins to work toward a trade and production economy focusing on helping provide resources for Castile's burgeoning West African trade network. The King of the Kongo converting to Christianity and being baptised begins to call for the expansion of ports to the best of the Kongolese architects' abilities. With the King also adopts the name John, in favor of the king who began these exploratory operations down the coast of Africa. The King also organized a band of Christian soldiers who help keep the peace who also begin to help with conversions to Christianity as a series of missionaries and high level priests from the Western Church have come on a ship hearing of many pagans and heretics to convert. The King makes multiple successful campaigns against various of the petty kings in Kongo killing two of them and leaving the third on the run. The Christianization of multiple areas is completed and multiple others are begun. The Kingdom of the Kongo in an attempt to increase economic output and trade begins to export a moderate amount of raw materials to Castile and begins to push toward heavy exploitation methods if possible.
 * Mapuche: With the defeat by the Spanish a royal governor is appointed by the Castilians. The governor immediately goes to work to prevent his workforce from being killed by disease and to prevent revolts and by immediately marching groups of about 1000 people to the colonial capital. These people are immediately transferred onto available ships and throughout the year are sent up the coast via spanish ships to a location unknown to the Mapuche. The royal governor also makes it imperative for the territory to extend to the coast expanding 1500 sq km to the south east. The Mapuche also continue to see major issues from European contact are given orders to isolate themselves if they are sick to prevent further expansion of the disease. The governor also manages to gain a force of about 200 as garrison.  The Mapuche people begin to see the first mixed children between Spanish and Mapuche people. The Spanish institute the Ecomienda system however the Spanish governor in order to keep control of the people orders the spanish heads of the system to treat the natives fairly in order to prevent mass deaths from overworking and resentment. Spanish farming techniques have definitively prevented starvation as the Mapuche continue to expand towards the coast building a road to connect it all. The Spanish governor also using the local mapuche as scouts it able to expand much more than the buenos aires colony and uses this to his advantage to secure more land to be able to turn over to Spanish settlers.
 * Maya: With the outright collapse of the Mayan government complete the Spanish institute a royal governor who assumes command of the troops. the Mayan armed forces have been all but wiped out and the Spanish along with their native auxiliaries begin the absolute wipe out of their armed forces and securing of multiple cities and settlements. Many of the villages are left completly ransacked however an insightful priest says that destroying the cities will result in long term resentment that could never be repaired and instead they should be made Spanish-Maya hybrid. The new Royal Governor seeing wisdom in this declares that the cities will not be ransacked and a moderate tribute of Gold and Silver is demanded by the Spanish. The 2000 troops remain in the Country and begin to establish areas along the coast suitable for spanish settlement. The Military and economy of the Maya under spain is developed and roads are upgraded to spanish standards. An Expected expansion program is to be undertaken in the next few years.
 * France D: We accept the Franco-Spanish alliance offer.
 * ​Tawatinsuyu: Military is built up, reorginzing the army, with the size of the army hitting 10,000. Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Chan Chan are developed further, populations of these cities hits 175,000, 70,000, and 92,000 respectivly. Popuation across the empire hits 1,000,000. Reformation of the farming system continues as crops produce better yeilds. Research into medicine and Sciences continues, with advancments being made allowing for greater care of the sick and injured. Rebuilding and building continues across the empire. Culture merging continues. The empire is now divided into four districts, Cuzco-suyu (the area formarmly known as the Kingdom of Cuzco) Aymara-suyu (the territories conquered in the two Cuzcan-Aymaran wars) Nazca-Suyu (area perviously known as the Ica-Nazca) and Chimor-suyu (the Ica-Nazca's northern vassals). Each of these districts acts similiar to a state, with regional rulers being apointed by the Sapa-Inca. The process of culuture blending begins to show effects, as Cuzcans live across the emipire now, taking there culture with them. While Cuzcans are the largest ethnic group (~44%) they still do not make up 50% of the empire. The other ethinic groups are:Nazca (~19%), Chimu (~20%), Wankan (~10%) Aymara (~3%) and Other (5%). Cuzcan remains the fastest growing ethinc group.
 * Chiribaya We ask Tawatinsuyu make us Protectorate of theirs'. We also build up our military and infrastructure.
 * Scandinavian Empire: Scandinavia, noticing the economic slump, works to negate the effects. It accepts the funds from the assisting nation and promises to pay all loans back in time. However, despite Scandinavia's position as northern trade power, the economy begins to collapse. At this point, the game is damage control. Scandinavia works on expanding its economy (for what little good it does). The Oresund Blockade continues. The alliance with France is accepted. The Pskovian deals are accepted and the Oresund is opened back up to them.
 * Schleswig: The economy is expanded.
 * Finland: The economy is expanded as Finland works to negate economic disaster. Settlers expand the duchy by 3000 sq km.
 * You know, if you filled up the Oresund, Northern Germany and Russia would starve to death. And then collapse.
 * I think that's the point he's trying to make...
 * Hesse: We continue vassalizing Berg (2 of 5). We send our armies en masse to the borders of Hamburg and Trier. The city of Karlen along the Trier border, after much expansion, begins to build larger walls and other fortifications. The Royal Family is sent to Silberberg, where they shall remain in rule for an indefinite amount of time.
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Grand Duchess Eleanor thanks Thuringia and Saxony for the alliances. Eleanor continues in petitioning the lords of Thuringia for manpower and tribute (Turn Four out of Six). Starting in 1499, Eleanor also begins petitioning the lords of Saxony for tribute as well (Turn Three out of Six). Landshut expands its military. The population continues to rise. Grand Duchess Eleanor and her council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by 1501 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal. Continuing in 1501, Eleanor commissions six cogs to sail around western Mediterranean coasts. The market center in Landshut continues to attract Bavarian and Venetian traders. In religious news, around 76% of the country adheres to the Western Church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. In other news, Bavaria continues implementing the Alliance and Merchant Act as well as the Militia and Navy Act. Eleanor ends her predecessor's policies of advancing Sedevanticism in the government. As the new Grand Duchess, Eleanor continues to vet and interrogate most of the powerful nobles of Bavaria. To work more efficiently, she appoints Vallerio Volpe as her spymaster. By the end of the year, Eleanor hosts a more developed middle class in Trausnitz than her numerous predecessors had. This earns her the sobriquet "The Middling Queen" to flavor the already popular "Merchant Queen" title. In other news, Eleanor continues to develop her cousin's seemingly successful administrative policies. Court physicians continue to bathe in religious ceremonies, hoping to appease God. In national news, the common courts continue to be implemented around Bavaria as several of the lower class make use it of. The serf laws begin to be used as well. While not extremely active, as many as three dozen serfs earn their freedom by the end of the year. Many freed serfs find work and home in the cities, while others continue to informally live on their lords' lands. This situation becomes a status quo and is foreseen to last the century. Many skeptics of Eleanor's reforms predict they will not affect Bavaria much until 1500. In educational news, Eleanor expresses interest of opening the Queen Isabell University to more men. Eleanor further incorporates the Collegiate Writs, allowing many more lower class men to enter college, after an exchange of 100 ducats and an agreement to lodge within the college. In legal news, Eleanor continues to introduce the Bavarian Commands, which are a set of laws pertaining to the royalty and the privileges of the head. In other news, the nation is saddened by the death of Grand Duchess Eleanor, who died on April 15. She signed her last testament three weeks previously, proclaiming her son, Franz-Albert, as the successor to the Grand Duchy. Elisabeth will be named Countess of Saxony and Thuringia. Amongst other things, Eleanor mentioned the continual freeing of serfs and opening of the university. By the end of the month, Franz-Albert makes plans for his coronation as well as his mother's funeral. Elisabeth has another child, a girl, whom she names Eleanor after her late mother. In technological news, an inventor, named Charles Vaalmacht, invents a small, portable timepiece. It is awed at by many and is very popular in its first year.
 * Munchen: By 1501, the total class of Queen Isabell University amounts to about 4700 men. Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The Collegiate Writs begin to draw more men to college.
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Bamberg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Wurzburg: Troops authorized by Eleanor continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The clergy of Wurzburg find small solace as the Grand Duchess is the somewhat temperate, analytic Eleanor.
 * France D: we ask bavaria to reassure its non agression pact and an alliance with france.
 * Albionic D: We request reaffirmation about our nonaggression pact and trade relations.
 * Bavarian Dip: An envoy sent by Countess Elisabeth, on behalf of a grieving Grand Duke Franz- Albert, accepts and reaffirms the French non-agression pact and alliance. The envoy also reaffirms the Albionic the non-agression pact as well as the trade deal.
 * Grand Duchy of Moscow: The nation of Muscovy begins trading along routes routing through the nation of Novgorod and its vassals, and the nation of Pskov. Money collected through trade and taxation is saved this year in the Muscovite treasury in case of an emergency. Trade routes are established between the nations of Poland, Hungary, Rumania, and the Roman Empire, and we promote friendly relations with all these nations. We become closer to Novgorod through trade, relying on Novgorod for safe land routes into our northern territory. The nations of the Ukraine continue to be vassalized. In case of attack we expand our military, recruiting free levies from our cities to protect local regions of our nation. Pikes and crossbows become common equipment in some units after they begin to be produced locally to outfit local regiments. Bowmen continue to be an essential part of our military to provide support for melee units, with some gunpowder weaponry being used. In major cities kremlins are upgraded and outfitted with modern equipment and dedicated garrisons to combat any threat or invasion. The largest kremlin, located in Moscow, is especially upgraded, with new walls being added that are wider and can hold cannons. Italian architects are also invited to our courts to design certain aspects of the city. This turn in our nation and vassals is dedicated to military.
 * Lithuania: This turn is officially dedicated to military. Trade between Moscow, Prussia, and other nations helps to amass wealth, which is partially used to finance infrastructural projects and military fortifications.
 * Rumania: Mircea II, now 45, continues to work on improving the economy; Iron, Salt, and Coal mines dot the landscape. Coal begins to become a major resource produced. These mines provide the resources required by the foundries and traders on the coast. The Danube becomes a highway of commerce, hundreds of barges travel up and down its length transporting people, materials, goods, and ideas. The printing press continues to spread across Rumania. As much as 8.5% of the nation has reached basic literacy, and the Moralists promote education of commoners by priests, in order to give everyone the opportunity to read the bible. Stephen, now 27, continues to work alongside his father, he promotes more education and establishes more schools. Stephen has his third child, Radu, he is temperamental baby, demanding much of the servants and his mother Sophie. As for the ETC, more growth in trade is felt.
 * The Consulate of Bulgaria: The economy continues to grow. The printing press spreads south into Bulgaria just as in Rumania. Ties with Rumania are strengthened; hundreds of Romanians move into the country, seeking cheap and productive land, and inter-marriage becomes very common. Bulgarians also begin to migrating to trade towns in Romania to seek more economic opportunities. Bulgarian populations in Rumania now represent a large minority, and the same can be said about Romanians in Bulgaria. Ethnic tensions are uncommon in both nations as multi-ethnic communities existed before the large migrations.
 * Austria: This turn in both our nation and in all our vassals is dedicated to economy. We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. In Morocco our position in Melilla is fortified. All fortifications around the region are rebuilt and manned by stationed guards in case of an attack. To protect Melilla the construction of a fortress outside the city is considered, although postponed for now. The port of Melilla is rebuilt to begin operation as a trade port and military outpost. Construction continues on a shipyard in the Melilla port to facilitate the construction and repair of friendly ships. Melilla is granted a permanent naval garrison in the city’s port. to respond to dangers in the area, and to support the small garrison on land who mans the fortifications. Our position in Morocco is fortified by reinforcements, bringing Melilla operational against attacks. For now a small fleet is stationed in its harbor, while its garrison continues to hold the north and its supply lines, supporting our Christian brethren. With much of the Muslim population of Melilla left dead after the war against Morocco, the local government attempts to entice settlers by offering large quantities of land to Christian settlers. Many Europeans, particularly of German descent and/or from central Europe begin settling the area around Melilla. With finances from Augsburg-based banking establishments, the Trieste Company continues to launch expeditions to West Africa. Abrechtburg has grown to a decently sized settlement, supporting a population of farmers, traders, and a small garrison of soldiers. The town also houses a well furbished fort, armed with a small amount of cannons intended to defend the settlement and the harbor from any attack. Built out of necessity, the port at Abrechtburg is refurbished and expanded to support more trade ships, and allied countries are welcomed to trade and stay in the town. The second largest settlement in Westenland, Dominusburg, follows suit, finishing the construction of a port similar to Abrechtburg ‘s. Trade posts continue to be built and exploited, now numbering several dozen along the coast of Westenland and into allied territory. Our reliance on the Wolof becomes less so, but we sign a trade agreement with their nation to continue our positive relationship. Deals are made with the Wolof for slaves and other goods. Conversion of the natives begin around the settlement. Several bimereiches and caravels begin construction in Trieste, Melilla, Corfu, and other ports, to further facilitate and protect overseas trade. Trade is increased with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria and other trade partners, bringing about new avenues of trade and commerce. The war continues against Venice, making gains on land. We agree to the extended non aggression pact with France.
 * The Tartary offers a few forms of economic aid to Scandinavia, including low prices for food and supplies and small loans. However, much of the development is internal, with demographic growth in most cities and townships. More population movements and founding of townships occur across the nation, leading to even less territorial division of ethnic groups. Populations of Volga Finns, Turks and Goths live close together in peace. This propitiates the spread of the Mastoravic faith, which spreads across the nation and into Uzbekistan. The growing economy of the Tartary also begins to influence that of Uzbekistan. In the south, the navy is also expanded, with three new galleys, the Illion, the Hector and the Saint John, being produced. Theodore's illness grows worse; Alexander, aged seventeen, begins to be prepared for succession. Hector becomes of age. The north recieves more immigrants, which leads to an expansion of 5000 square kilometres eastwards.
 * Perm experiences major economic growth. Merchants move across the nation and into the Horde, where the rouble spreads. Komi and Karelian people in Novgorod are encouraged to move into Perm. The population thus grows.
 * Adyghea's economy also grows. Adyghean merchants become more important. Trade is worked through in the Permic rouble. Ties grow closer with Georgia and the ETC in regards to commerce.
 * Azov's government begins the construction of a major fort, Özu-Cale, on the right bank of the Dnieper, near the border with Moscow. This town also partially doubles as a major exporting area of grain. Another port also begins to be built much to the east, Kalmius, on the site of a former Tatar trail. Many people from the Jochid Ulus and Crimea are brought in to build and populate this site. Much of the Jochid trade, handled through Azov, grows in these two new ports; a small flotilla of merchant ships sails off to explore ports in Western Europe. The population grows because of an influx of migrants, and agricultural production is optimal this year.
 * Kazakhstan continues to centralise. More petty khans, especially those who remain furthest from Astana, continue to be crushed, while the centre begins to bloom economically. However, tragedy strikes the nation as the two-year old Khan catches pneumonia on winter, and dies by Christmas. The throne is inherited by Emperor Theodore of the Jochid Ulus, placing those two nations in personal union.
 * Colorado Confederation: The tension between the centralized North and the decentralized South continues as the North continues to build up military and infanstructure while the south continues to expand to the coast. Various factions start forming in the South which include Pro-Centralization, Anti-Centralization, and the Moderates. In the city of Kim two main factions form which as the Actives and the Passives. The Actives desire aggressive centralization in the south while the passives desire a gradual centralization in the South.
 * Roman Empire: The war with Venice proceeds well, with surprise being the primary motive for success. Roman armies lay siege to Epirote cities after defeating their mercenary armies in the field. Crimean levies and Roman troops defeat the Venetians in Kaffa after the straights are closed to Venetian supply. Roman troops also march forth from Corinth and Thebes and take Athens, Attica, and Euborea from the Venetians. A small fleet does what is thought to be impossible and takes Ragusa with little fight, and the city is put under Imperial occupation. The war on Crete continues to proceed well, as the locals are both determined and aid their Roman brethren well. Several islands in the Aegean are raided, but the raiders are sure to target Venetian goods only. In Athens, the Venetian potensa is forced to sign legislation turning the city under the sole authority of the Roman potensa, something that both parties find ironic. As of now, most of the important areas of Venetian dominions have fallen, while Naxos, several islands, part of Crete, part of Epirus, and the Anatolian coast remains free as of now. Venetian prisoners are relatively treated well but are still imprisoned to ensure they do not contribute to the war any longer. The war is still ongoing, but the Empire and its people are invigorated by this victory. The Emperor proposes a land transfer with the Tartar Khan.  In other fronts, Elsa and Thomas have a conversation regarding Scandinavia's financial state. While Thomas is reluctant to spend money at this time due to the war against Venice, the speed at which the war is progressing convinces him to bail out Scandinavia, although the economy cannot take much more strain if this continues for several years. In the Exarchate, the Exarch continues to pursue closer relations with the neighboring Muslims, something that he is so far able to accomplish.
 * Albania: Albanian troops and cavalry contribute to the campaign against Venice as troops lay siege to Epirote cities and forts with their Roman comrades. Such coordination and fighting makes the Albanians begin to see the Romans as brothers who are helping their kin liberate their respective homelands, just like the last war, and the Albanians largely pledge to respond in kind.
 * Tatar Dip: The Tartary approves of a land swap, and will show a proposal to the Byzantines next turn.
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. Our turn is dedicated to economy in both our nation and our vassals. The war continues against the Venetians, with the city of Ravenna falling to our forces. Duke Marco dies and is succeeded by Stephano.
 * Novgorod: We continue the production of ships, cannons, muskets, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the Kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the cities of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. We dedicate this turn to economy. As fur traders and hunters begin to move into Karelia, the border is expanded 3000 square miles directly to the north. We are pleased that peaceful terms have been met between us and Scandinavia, and we hope to improve relations in the future.
 * Tver: We complete the construction of the private school in Tver and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Yaroslavl, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Yaroslavl, Muscovy. We dedicate this turn to economy.
 * Karelia: We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite does its job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. With our merchants traveling to Ava, Kamarumpa and Arakan regularly, Islam continues to grow in their areas. Most all trade roads continues to see much-needed maintenance. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems continue to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate. Urdu, also called Hindi by some, becomes more common in the Sultanate due to the mixing of Hindu and Islamic ideals. We continue to help finance the Plutocratic State of Jaunpur, Delhi Sultanate and Bahamani Sultanate by sending gifts directly to the nobles/sultans, offering loans from powerful trade bankers, and decreasing the trade taxes over all of Bengal, allowing more of our merchant goods to travel into those states. We also raise a portion of the Sultan's personal levy and then divide it to be sent out to the states' leaders, so that they can do with them what they wish in order to maintain order in their nation. The construction of schools and universities several years ago has led to an increase in scholars and literacy in our nation. Due to the removal of trade barriers among a majority of states in the Indian League, their merchants and ours begin to travel with increased mobility and goods, thereby increasing the trade income and output in the agreeing nations. Several Bengali merchants continue to sponsor gem mines in the Mogok area of Ava, due to the high concentration of gems such as rubies, sapphires, garnets and moonstones, and the first of many mines begin to return with moresucesses.  Construction of ships based upon Castilian designs, granted to us by them, continues, in order to further our efforts to explore and trade. Several popular works of poetry, written in Urdu, are bought and stored by the Sultan within his palace in Pandua due to him favoring these particular works over poetic works written in Bengali. Inspired by the recent tale of forgiveness displayed by the Indian nations with the Mughal Empire, a Bengali poet by the name of Brā'una prabala-bāẏu continues work on his epic.
 * ​Emirate of Andamana: Illyas-Sasaska continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km onto the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade. Continues working on economy and infrastructure.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Kapilendra Deva continues to listen to his advisers and bring about several reforms to his nation that make it more Islamic friendly, one of which is new, and calls for the creation of one mosque for each Hindu temple in the name of tolerance, when in reality, his advisers have prescribed this to bring about larger Islamic influence. The new University of Bhubanēśbara (Bhubaneswar) finishes construction and now houses several classes ranging from literature to economics.
 * Swargadeo of Kamarupa: Now vassalized by Bengal, the Swargadeo of Ahom continues to receive extensive help in creating viable farmland. They do this by continuing a process of land reclamation in the northern part of the state, which is largely marshy and thinly populated. This process of reclamation begins by using dikes, embankments and irrigation systems. The land reclamation, having been going on for decades, is extremely successful in creating viable farmland for rice, grain and other staple crops, increasing Kamarupa's population and their yearly trade output.'
 * Hungary and all its vassals and puppets and states in personal union work on expanding their armed forces. There is an increase in trading between them all, along with increased trading with Moscovy and thus allows economic growth. Road construction also continues as for greater trade, better infrastructure is needed. Hungary also focuses highly on building better naval ships and upgrading old ships as well as putting many obsolete ships into retirement. Sigismund is crowned, as Sigismund the IV, King of Hungary, Croatia and Poland, High Lord of Garai, Split and Dalmatia, Ruler of Bosnia and the Protector of Bosnia and Tripoli. Many noble dignitaries from around Europe are present, including Thomas I, Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans with his wife and consort Elsa, Queen of Scandinavia as well as Mircea II of Rumania. Hungary has mobilised a large number of men whi have been trained excessively hard to fight valiantly. This has lead to a slight decrease in harvests but this is not a major problem. Seeing the invasion of Venice and the assult of the city, Sigismund uses his clout with the many prominant families of Venice to organise an evacuation of a large number of them - especially those in relation to the King himself and convinces the Doge to hand over the control of the Venetian navy to the Hungarians, while helping him get out of Venice to travel south with the fleet. A lot of the Venetian knowledge is taken with the fleeing nobles, and using their command of the Venetian fleet and backed by the Hungarian fleet, the ships soon undock from Venice and head south into Hungarian waters and away from the invading powers. However, a significant portion of the navy stay behind in Venice - more than a 1/3, hoping to defend against the invasion and win the battle or at least allow Venice to hold out. Hungary now finds itself with a huge fleet at its disposal and it quickly allocates space for all the ships. However there are still a significant number which are still floating out in sea and these are regularly resupplied to keep them operational. Sigismund quickyl begins to talk with the Doge after his arrival in Hungary and expresses his extreme anger at Austria. The men mobilised soon drill hard and more men are mobilised, this time from Poland, adding to the Hungarian force.
 * The Pskovian Prince returns from Discussions on what is now known as the Coppenhagen Agreements, allowing Pskov to once again go through the Oresund, in exchange for paying for their Armies' Damages(City of Provoo in Particular). within the renconstruction include a trade post for Pskovian trade, and pskov also looks to help Scandinavian economy, giving them loan money in a similar fassion as they did to Moscow, but this time have the intention, instead of controling the actions of the nation through dept(as they did with msocow), but rather create a non-hostile market for Pskovian goods and services in Scandinavia(not excluding Pskovian Banks). To this end, very little interest is demanded, and it is static, unlike the compound interest demanded from Moscow after the Karelian War. All profit this year. Unfortunately, Knyaz Vladimir Artemovich Zaytsev Dies this year, in his sleep, and the nations weeps for the young rabbit. After a Veche, the General Ivan Feodorovich Lavrov is Elected Knyaz due to his actions during the war, and fully intends to continue the agreements made by his predicessor, as trade is preferable to war, especialy for small nations such as Pskov. Ivan Feodorovich is officialy declared by the will of veche and People knyaz of Pskov, Confidante to the Grand Duke of Moscow, and head of their Mint.
 * Zapoteca: A large part of the population is now sick, and death is common. However, the number of immune people in the population is growing. The Spanish aid is greatly appreciated. The Emperor continues financing Spanish settlers to come to the kingdom and marry into the population. Trade increases and continues with the Spanish. Tlaco II expands roadways connecting cities in the alliance to help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The military, which had been outdated for many years, continues to be upgraded. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco II orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Pressure continues to be asserted on Itzapam to join the Zapotec-Spanish sphere.

1502
'''The Swiss Guard arrives at the Vatican, to serve as permanent ceremonial and palace guards for the current pope. In the Vatican the first stones in the fouandation of the new St. Peter's Basilica are also laid, which is planned to replace the Old St. Peter's Basilica.'''

'''Having consolidated his rule over Palestine, Sultan Muhammad bin Qait Bay allows his son Al-Adil Sayf ad-Din Tuman bay to lead an army into the rest of the former Aleppo Sultanate, successfully combating several warlords in the area. '''

'''A freak storm causes several ships to collide in the canal, blocking it off. To further complicate things, large amounts of sand is dumped into the canal by the winds trapping many more ships. This incident closes off the canal with repairs expected to take at least a decade. It also calls into question the feasibility of the canal itself as yearly dredging costs seem to be higher than the benefit to the Alexandrians.'''
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'''The nation of Colorado collapses in civil war, with each nation desiring independent rule. The Apache, Hopi, and several other tribes, declare their secession, causing the Colorado to lose all their vassal power. Settlements created in the last few years are raided and several in the outskirts of Colorado territory are killed. '''
 * Portugal: Continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. By this time, the colony in Leiname starts to export wheat to Portugal. Meanwhile, some Portuguese explorers continue to explore the African coast. The Açores continue to be settled. Meanwhile, the new ships that been developed, called naus, and that are similar to the Castilian carracks, begin to be used. Naval explorations directed to the west continue, after news that new lands may have been found there. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz expands north by 200 sq km.Meanwhile, pau-brasil (brazilwood) starts to be extracted in the colony.
 * The Prussians and their vassals continue to fight against the Germans and the Russians.
 * France: Military, navy and economy are built up.The war in tunisia is finally over, with the death of nearly 500.000 muslims in the entire country leaving the population at 500.000 of muslims.After much consideration and thought France declares war on trier In order to expand the sphere of influence in germany (recognizing the strength of austria and the rather favorable view it has been taken towards them by the spanish and the alliance with bavaria) 200.000 soldiers from northern france and a few of them being experienced warriors from the tunisian war, among these are the Purgers Special soldiers trained for fast and direct assassinations during the tunisians wars, the troops soon enter through the border with trier and begin causing chaos in the villages, While this Austria and bavaria are expected to stand by their alliance and their NAP in order to avoid an escalation of the war into a full scale war with the HRE. the colony continues expanding with a small population of 2.500 among both of the settlements and growing by 250 sq km. while this explorers begin scouting the region reaching OTL Gulph of Uraba. Vassalization of the auriennes (turn 2 of 7/8) continues.
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. following france declaration the Burgundians follow and invade the war leading several armies to cross the border with trier.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up. following france declaration, Lorraine follows and invade the war leading several armies to cross the border with trier.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy are built up.
 * Sardinia: Military and economy are built up. the population reaches 300 thousand once again. most of them Sardinians (41%) followed by the French (38%) and the Carthaginians (French Tunisians)(18%) and the remaining 3% of other groups.
 * Basel: Military and economy are built up.
 * Aargau: Military and economy are built up. The French presence begins to be felt. However, the attempts to establish a pro-Germanic government in order to avoid eventual uprisings, internal vassalization begins as well to fully convince German leadership.
 * Andorra: Military and economy are built up.
 * Africa: Military and economy are built up.
 * The Kingdoms of Great Albion (Scotland and England) - member nation of the UKGA: Many ships are modernized and replaced to keep the Royal Albion Navy a powerful forces on the high seas. Port Edmundburg continues to experience a growth in population. Albionic settlers continue to explore the surrounding areas. The dialect of English originally found in Scotland and the Eire grows so large that it covers most of the North of England. This new dialect is called Bythigish (portmanteau of Brython and English). English nobles begin to enjoy the Celtic myths of Eire and Scotland. The Templar Order continues to undercut the King's enemies and seeks ways to privately grow the power of the King and Albion as a whole. The Order buys up many smaller businesses and collectivizes some farms. The Order begins to expand into other areas of Europe, seeking to grow understanding as well as pushing Albionic ideals. Albion continues to explore  farther west and south Economic aid is sent to our Scandinavian allies, though limited due to pressing domestic issues. A Clockmaker from Cambridge becomes popular for his accurate timepieces and the exquiste wood housing. He creates a chime for the St. Mary's Cathedral, the chimes are called the Cambridge Chimes(OTL Westminster Quarters aka Big Ben's chime). The Chimes become so popular, other clockmakers incorporate the chimes into their clocks. After much consideration, and spurred on by the simmering bitterness and anger toward Hamburg, Albion declares war and immediently moves its Navy in to blockade. Troops pour into the area. Albion is hoping that the NAP and alliances in the HRE will remain neutral. A new division from Scotland called the Highlanders land and make a terrifying force.
 * Brittany: Brittany is officially placed under Albionic influence. The military and navy are expanded.
 * Calais: Military and navy are expanded.
 * Dublin: Dublin undergoes another remodel and expansion to the ports due to the massive influx of trade from Castile and Venice as well as an increased Eire trade.
 * Scotland: Expands navy and military. Pan Albion sentiments grow, Trade increases. Whiskey is traded down to central Albion.
 * Wales: Wales expands its military and navy. Cardiff becomes a large centre of trade for Wales. The Welsh appoint Adam Cyrdger as Royal Minister. The first sessions of parliament are held. Wales does not see as large a population boom as Albion or Scotland, but a minor one, centered around Cardiff and Swansea, does occur.
 *  Port Edmundburg expands by 1000 sq km. The African colonists begin looking toward mining and other ventures to generate profit.
 * New Cambridgeshire: New Cambridgeshire expands by 1000sq km. Colonist begin to explore around the region and begin to have a large fishing boom. The Port of New Rotham is expanded to handle excess ships from Albion and other European nations. The people of New Rotham also begin an attempt to gain knowledge of farming in Borealia from Native Peoples.
 * Hamburg-Mecklenburg: the military is mobilized in response to the declaration of war by Albion. Duke Friedrich remarks, "I was wrong, the Albion deserves no respect. To return to war so hastily warrants none. They are merely doing the bidding of Scandinavia, of who Albion is a crony." The mutual defense pact with Hesse is invoked, citing Hamburgs readiness to defend it in two revolts and the aggression by Prussia. Hamburg requests support from its allies, Friedrichs wife leaves for Oldenburg, also asking for assistance from her home. Heinrich Von Brunswick, chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire, asks for assistance from the Emperor to help against a foreign aggressor. He then resigns the Chancellors position to lead his troops again into battle, as he did two short years before.
 * All Vassals: every vassal declares war on Albion.
 * Scandinavian Empire: The military goes through massive reforms. The past war with Hamburg illustrated the danger of focusing mostly on naval expansion when the true enemies are mostly landlocked. The navy is reformed into eight fleets. The Scandinavian First Fleet is the assault fleet in the North Sea. Made of the most hardened sailors and advanced ships, the First Fleet will become the spearhead for naval operations undertaken by the North Sea Trade Alliance. The Second Fleet, another offensive fleet, will join the First Fleet, though it will also be used during peace time as defense. The Third Fleet and Fourth Fleets will be used to perform operations undertaken by Scandinavia alone. During peace time, they are the defense grid in the Baltics. The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth fleets are the defensive fleets in the North Sea, Oresund, East and West parts of the Baltic Sea respectively. The armies are also reformed. The changes are too numerous to be listed here. Scandinavia praises Albion in its decision to invade Hamburg. Scandinavia sends military assistance to Albion, donating many ships from the Scandinavian Second Fleet to the war effort.  I am not declaring war on Hamburg .
 * Schleswig: Schleswig bolsters the Scandinavian Sixth fleet with ships of their own. Schleswig sends supplies to Albion. The military is expanded.
 * Finland: The Finnish Northmen Army is drafted to protect Finnish interests. Finland expands by 3000 sq km into northern territory.
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Grand Duke Franz-Albert thanks Thuringia and Saxony for the alliances. Franz-Albert continues in petitioning the lords of Thuringia for manpower and tribute (Turn Five out of Six). Starting in 1499, Eleanor also begins petitioning the lords of Saxony for tribute as well (Turn Four out of Six). Bavaria expands its military. The population continues to rise. Grand Duke Franz-Albert and his council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by 1502 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal. Continuing in 1502, Franz-Albert commissions six cogs to sail around western Mediterranean coasts. The market center in Landshut continues to attract Bavarian and Venetian traders. In religious news, around 76% of the country adheres to the Western Church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. In other news, Bavaria continues implementing the Alliance and Merchant Act as well as the Militia and Navy Act. As new Grand Duke, Franz-Albert continues hosting a largely Venetian court, however many Bavarian families have intermingled with the Venetians, creating a distinct social class and identity. In national news, the common courts continue to be implemented around Bavaria as several of the lower class make use it of. The serf laws begin to be used as well. Skeptics who theorized that the serf laws would mark no profound change in society begin to be proven wrong. In 1502, as many as one hundred and twenty serfs sue for their freedom. The wild unpopularity of these laws begin to wear off as well. Franz-Albert further incorporates the Collegiate Writs, allowing many more lower class men to enter college. In legal news, Franz-Alber continues implementing the Bavarian Commands, and names his ten year old son, Heinrich, as crown prince to the Bavarian throne. His five year old son, Charles, and four year old daughter, Margaret, are named as Prince and Princess of the realm. Franz-Albert sends letters around Europe, pertaining to a royal marriage for both Charles (5) and Margaret (4). In diplomatic news, Franz-Albert is outraged by the madness that has gripped the continent, as Albion declares war on Hamburg, and France invades Trier. Due to peace making efforts and quite a precarious situation, Franz-Albert does not declare war on either nation. However, apart from declaring war, Franz-Albert sends supplies and military aid to Hamburg. A number of 5,000 volunteers are sent to Hamburg as well, to act as field nurses and soldiers. These volunteers will not wear any Bavarian standard or flag, but since they are volunteers they will adopt the Hamburger standards and colors on the field.  Franz-Albert wants to assure France and Albion that war is not being declared, however the Grand Duke will not stand idly by and watch his dear ally be crushed. Support and supplies will be the maximum involvement Bavaria wishes to have in this war.


 * Munchen: By 1502, the total class of Queen Isabell University amounts to about 4610 men. Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The Collegiate Writs begin to draw more men to college.
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Bamberg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Wurzburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albertcontinue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. A religious change begins occurring in Wurzburg upon the ascension of Franz-Albert, where many more Western Christians begin inhabiting the bishopric. At first, the clergy is unmoved, however as the year progresses they begin to feel threatened.
 * Albionic Dip: The King understands the position of Bavaria and assures them that no ill will is held, we would and have done the same for our own allies.
 * Hesse: Princess-Regent Eva, basically says "Fuck you, you stupid twats." to Hamburg, and invades them, after making numerous ultimatums which they have refused. She is also angry how the Hamburgers claimed Hesse's port towns without consent from Hesse. The armies near Trier are recalled for the war against Hamburg. The vassalization of Berg continues. (Turn 3 of 5). Alliances are sent to Albion and France.
 * ​Albionic Dip: Albion accepts
 * France D:The alliance is accepted, graciously noting the siding ally.
 * Hamburgian Dip: diplomats in Ludwigsburg assure Hesse that their port towns are not claimed, and remain in hessian control after the war. The diplomats point out that Hesse has no justifiable reason to join against Hamburg, and continue to point out the two nations' long history of alliance and partnership, from the First Norse-German War, to the German Union, to Hamburgs assistance in Hesses two revolts, and Hamburgs faith to Hesse when the Hamburg ally of Prussia invaded.
 * Hessian Dip: We ask Hamburg then for a vereinigung, where the two royal families will rule a single,unified Hesse-Hamburg.
 * Marrikuwuyanga Empire: The tribes had returned to the lands they had been previously forced to abandon and quickly settled. Due to the large ships provided by the Ayutthaya, the people were able to easily travel to the Tiwi Islands and return in time. This increased Emperor Yada Gulpilil's popularity who was now worshipped and referred to as the Almighty. The Emperor considered himself God, disregarding the fact that it was the Ayutthaya that had provided him with the medicine, ships and food. The Emperor called upon the tribes neighboring Marrikuwuyanga to give up their false gods and worship Emperor Yada. The Marrikuwuyanga had declared that any tribe that peacefully united with the Marrikuwuyanga would be allowed to keep their land, women, gold, etc, but anyone who resisted would be punished severely. When a forest fire resulted in the deaths of 11 men from the Dangbon tribe, Emperor Yada declared that it was proof of his wrath and divinity. The Emperor Yada Gulpilil agreed to allow Ayutthaya to preach Hinduism and Buddhism as long as they mentioned the Emperor was God himself and the Ayutthaya made sure that the new converts did not attempt to replicate the Emperor's divinity. In return, the Ayutthaya had sent 1000 regulars for Marrikuwuyangan army. Meanwhile, Marrikuwuyanga's influence continued to increase within the neighbouring tribes and the military was strengthened as the military gained access to the muskets via Ayutthaya. Trade boosted Marrikuwuyanga's economy. The crop yield increased annually and so did the population. The Marrikuwuyanga had already discovered the route to the island of Timor and now Marrikuwuyanga merchants monthly visited the island, trading materials they had acquired from the Ayutthaya as well as spreading information regarding Enperor Yada Gulpilil. We also expand 100px to the South, overrunning various nomad tribes
 * Yalngu:The people of Yalngu worshipped Emperor Yada Gulpilil as their God. Many of their men joined the Marrikuwuyanga's military and extensive work on the development of Yalngu's infrastructure continued. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Yalngu
 * Jawoyn: Having accepted the union, Marrikuwuyanga's soldiers soon had stormed into Jawoyn territory. Emperor Yada Gulpilil was declared a God and the people of Jawoyn worshipped him. They were introduced to the Ayutthaya, ships, medicines and modern weaponry and had their economy developed through trade and military through training. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Jawoyn
 * |onte continues to have a large surplus of grain. Though adopting "western farming", the idea of "the tribe" is still very much so alive, as people always share the crops they have grown, or the animals they have hunted amongst the community. Mon's children advocate the planting of trees in small groves. Throughout the year, Mon's children go elephant hunting, though it is very dangerous, as they are hunting them with arquebuses, and the whole process requires much co-ordination. However, the results are said to be spectacular, as the tribe gains new wealth in the collected ivory, and the elephant meat is considered a rarity. The season resulted in six elephants being killed. Much of the younger generation knows how to hunt, and begin to help their parents, increasing the prosperity of the tribe. Not only do they know how to hunt, but in accordance with tribal tradition, each one of them may become a warrior if the need be, trained both in the arquebus and the bow, though the arquebus is gaining much ground against the arrow. |onte is becoming very rich with money made from elephant hunting, as they have nothing to spend the money on. Ma-n!o, and Mon continue tp travel east with their three ships, and almost die of hunger before reaching Car Nikobar. One ships is ordered by Ma-n!o to stay on the island, while the others continue on, making it to southern China. Mon II, intrigued by the concept of Chinese Culture, Buddhism, and writing, stays behind in a Buddhist monestary while the other ships go back to Car Nicobar. Debarubo, who studied both the army, and the arts, halts his conquering spree, and begins raiding the new found tribes to the north. Debarubo present the courts of Netherlands with a gift of Ivory.
 * County of Oldenburg: Christian VI is in a tough situation. He feels torn, unable to fight his close trading partner Albion, but at the same time unable to let his daughter's husband's country be crushed by the invaders. As a compromise, he sends support to Hamburg in the form of arms and gold. No soldiers are sent, and war is  not  declared on Albion. The support is more a sign of solidarity with his son-in-law than an indication of Oldenburg's political stance. Princess Adelheid is welcomed back to her native land, and during her 8 month stay, she gives birth to a son, Dietrich. Dietrich is removed from the line of succession to Hamburg, as per the marriage agreement. Dietrich will one day become Count as Dietrich II. In other news, the military is built up.
 * Prince-Bishopric of Osnabruck: Rudolf continues his search for holy relics. The military is built up due to the spate of wars.
 * Albionic Dip: The Bishop of Scotland would like to travel to Oldenburg with a few of Scotland's fabled relics of St. Andrew the Apostle.
 * Otago Maori: We continue to expand in New Zealand. We also invade a few nearby tribes and have expanded our military and population.
 * Natigosteg L'nu: Continue to modernize using copied European technology. A pair of experimental ships are completed, although they are significantly smaller than carracks or naus, being more like xebecs. One of Gespeg's sons, Yaldan, takes them on an exploratory voyage to the nnorth. After being blown of course during the night, he finds himself in a huge bay. After discovering this bay to be rich in furs, he leaves 20 men in a fort at OTL Moose Factory and promises to return next year. These men trade for furs with the nieghbouring tribes. Meanwhile, Gespeg becomes concerned with spiritual matters. After reading the first translation of the Bible into Mik'maq hieroglyphs, he begins to question his preexisting religious beliefs. However, he also finds Christianity difficult to understand. He soon goes into seclusion in what he calls "an attempt to make the unvirese forever comprehensible". Labrador expands by 4000 km northeast along the coast. The military, now largely outfitted with metal and even with some reindeer cavalry, raids the Innu, demonstrating their new power. An ultimatum is sent to the Naskapi, threatening them with military destruction in three years if they do not submit to the L'nu. (Mod Response Needed).
 * The Nation of the Oirats: Cement and iron increase in production. Iron weapons are now majorly used. As we increase in population, we slowly target our expansion northward. We expand 60 px to the north. A scholar developed the idea of a colony that can speed up expansion and the Khan, in great joy, gave him the position of the Minister of colonies. We construct a colony in OTL Yakutsk, named Yakutsk. We continue to develop our firearms. We continue to study the printing press and make more of them. We begin building up our military and create even tougher practices. We expand our settlement at North Baikal Lake. We begin sending our soldiers next to the Baikal Jurchens. 50,000 soldiers are sent to the north of Baikal Lake and another 10,000 is in a small naval base on Baikal lake. We began building cannon foundries and build another model, the 6 inch cannon. We slowly decrease influence of China in Oirat but we give China many goods and taels in return.
 * Yakutsk: We expand by 200 px.
 * Oirat D: We ask the Jianzhou Jurchens to form the Great Eurasian Alliance with us.
 * ​Safavid Empire: We build up our military and navy. We continue to build walls and outposts around our capital city. The building of the biggest mosk in the nation is continuing now. Port cities are being rebuilt. More ships are being made for our navy. Our own version of guns are being made. Farming is becoming one of the most important industries, besides blacksmiths, trading, and fishing. The building of the first college in the capital city is continuing. Guns are now mass procduced in our country. We countinue to make more woodblock printing presses for our libraries. Prototype cannons at 3 feet long are continuing to be made. A trade route from our home country to Oirat is continueing to be maped out. Foreign exchange banks are becoming popular in our country due to the ETA. (Eurasian Trade Agreement) Trade has increased due to the ETA. A new art form is being drawn. It is a mix of Safavid, Oirat, and Mughal art. Our art is becoming popular with all of the nation around us.
 * Fusahito Theocracy: The city of Sendai begins to grow, with many members of the nobility eager to buy property in the newly constructed city. Similarly, many of the lesser nobility,craftsmen and artisans clamour to live in the modern city. Gifts are sent to the other Daimyos to improve relations, including gold and jade. The Emperor continues with a series of reforms meant to gradually phase out and then abolish slavery in Japan, cracking down on the continuation of the purchase and sale of slaves. The new religious police, modelled on the Chinese Jinyiwei begin to crack down on the slave trade, with full authority to arrest, interrogate and punish anybody suspected of opposing the Emperor's decrees - including the nobility. Imperial warships are used to patrol the coast of the Theocracy, searching for slave ships. Any ship found to be carrying slaves is taken as a prize, with the crews used as forced labour, increasing the size of the navy. Military turn. The slaves that these ships are carrying are released at the next port, whilst the captain is hung from the mast of his ship. Work is completed cobbling the main roads out of the capital. The Yamana State continues to have closer ties with the Fusahito Theocracy, with the Daimyo being made welcome at the Fusahito court and plied with gifts. Year five of seven. The Emperor decrees that the failure to hear a response from the Ryukyu Kingdom shall be met with swift action. Warships are sent in the the waters of the kingdom and troops are landed on numerous islands to begin the forcible suppression of the slave trade. These troops are equipped with seige weaponry, including seige towers and catapaults.
 * Rajya of Marwar: The economy continues to expand and the nation begins to influence Jaisalmer (Year seven). During these events, Rao Raja Singh sends more architects from Marwar to the Mughal who would design Mandirs in the Mughal Empire and also for priests (whose correct name Imp may edit in) to spread Hinduism in the Mughal Empire. The nation also supports numerous marriages between members of the Rajput clans and Mughali noble families. With the Mughal Empire prospering due to the Eurasian trade agreement, the Rajya applies.(eco turn)
 * Mughal Empire: The economy of the nations is continued to be developed and architects sent by Emperor-Khan Raja Singh ud-din Muhammad Bahadur issue the building of the already designed temples. The Mughali prosperity continues as the Eurasian trade agreement is set into motion. (Eco turn)
 * Southern Chagatai (PSFSCK): With increased trade, the nation requests to join the Eurasian trade agreement.
 * Eire (Member Nation of the UKGA): Eoghan O'Briain, intrigued by tales of a western land, goes on another voyage in a fleet of six ships sponsored by the King Tomas II, who has attained the title recently gained the title "the Enterprising" for his sponsorship of merchant-class enterprises and especially voyages of exploration. O'Briain is granted a charter by the Eiric Exploration company and gathers a group of traders, adventurers, farmers, and fortune seekers and establishes the colony Nuaphail at OTL Dalhousie (Newpale in English, after the barrier that surrounds the main town which reminds the Irish of the old barrier dividing English Ireland and Irish Ireland, only ironically, the Irish are the ones inside the Pale this time), with the main city being known as Nua Luimneach (New Limerick), as the area it is settled on is akin to the Eiric city of Limerick. Meanwhile, the military is built up, after the Scandinavian War, and bitterness rises against Hamburg and the HRE. The pidgin language that has been spoken in the port cities of Eire that is related to Brythenglish becomes an official language of Eire, with it being entitled "Albionic". Our explorers discover much of the land between OTL Cape Cod and Labrador, and claim it for the UKGA and all aligned native tribes. A map is drafted of these regions. Galway becomes the main center for Western trade and colonization.
 * ​Nuaphail: After the first year of the colony, the first major wave of settlers begins to arrive at the fledgling town of Nua Luimneach/Limerick. Composed of a diverse group of indentured servants, fortune-seekers, soldiers, missionaries, and free settlers, the vast majority are from Eire, specifically the port cities of Limerick, Tralee, and Galway, but a smattering are from other parts of Eire and even the kingdoms of Great Albion. We also begin to send single women, who are rewarded for their passage to the colony in money and other goods. Friendly relations are established with the Natigosteg L'nu, and other surrounding Mi'kmaq tribes though there are some raids, and we come to the L'nu with various trinkets and a picture of King Tomas II and one of the Eiric countryside. Due to the bounty of the surrounding area in natural resources, there is more than enough food, especially with the help of the L'nu, and the first batches of cod and lumber are exported. Missionaries of the Western Church are sent to all surrounding tribes, and we sail up the OTL St. Lawrence as far as OTL Quebec City, with missionaries spreading the Faith and trinkets to native people in exchange for food and loyalties. We expand 1000 pixels along both the north and south shores of Chaleur Bay.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite does its job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. With our merchants traveling to Ava, Kamarumpa and Arakan regularly, Islam continues to grow in their areas. Most all trade roads continues to see much-needed maintenance. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems continue to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate. Urdu, also called Hindi by some, becomes more common in the Sultanate due to the mixing of Hindu and Islamic ideals. We continue to help finance the Plutocratic State of Jaunpur, Delhi Sultanate and Bahamani Sultanate by sending gifts directly to the nobles/sultans, offering loans from powerful trade bankers, and decreasing the trade taxes over all of Bengal, allowing more of our merchant goods to travel into those states. We also raise a portion of the Sultan's personal levy and then divide it to be sent out to the states' leaders, so that they can do with them what they wish in order to maintain order in their nation. The construction of schools and universities several years ago has led to an increase in scholars and literacy in our nation. Due to the removal of trade barriers among a majority of states in the Indian League, their merchants and ours begin to travel with increased mobility and goods, thereby increasing the trade income and output in the agreeing nations. Several Bengali merchants continue to sponsor gem mines in the Mogok area of Ava, due to the high concentration of gems such as rubies, sapphires, garnets and moonstones, and the first of many mines begin to return with more sucesses.  Construction of ships based upon Castilian designs, granted to us by them, continues, in order to further our efforts to explore and trade. Several popular works of poetry, written in Urdu, are bought and stored by the Sultan within his palace in Pandua due to him favoring these particular works over poetic works written in Bengali. Inspired by the recent tale of forgiveness displayed by the Indian nations with the Mughal Empire, a Bengali poet by the name of Brā'una prabala-bāẏu continues work on his epic, and nears completion. A new deposit of Iron ore is discovered in western Bengal, leading to an increased supply of Iron.
 * ​Emirate of Andamana: Illyas-Sasaska continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km onto the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade. Continues working on economy and infrastructure.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Kapilendra Deva continues to listen to his advisers and bring about several reforms to his nation that make it more Islamic friendly, one of which is new, and calls for the creation of one mosque for each Hindu temple in the name of tolerance, when in reality, his advisers have prescribed this to bring about larger Islamic influence. The new University of Bhubanēśbara (Bhubaneswar) finishes construction and now houses several classes ranging from literature to economics.
 * Swargadeo of Kamarupa: Now vassalized by Bengal, the Swargadeo of Ahom continues to receive extensive help in creating viable farmland. They do this by continuing a process of land reclamation in the northern part of the state, which is largely marshy and thinly populated. This process of reclamation begins by using dikes, embankments and irrigation systems. The land reclamation, having been going on for decades, is extremely successful in creating viable farmland for rice, grain and other staple crops, increasing Kamarupa's population and their yearly trade output.'
 * Alexandria: Trade continues to increase as the ports are re-established. More people are converted to Coptic Christianity due to the See of Saint Mark's presence. Many Muslims reconsider their faith seeing the prosperity that Christians live in. Resources are sent to Aiguptia to maintain and protect the canal as that process continues and workers are encouraged to go seek out this opportunity. The economy continues to pick up as trade expands to SE Asia. . The land acquired from Yemen by the Red Sea continues to see a port town established for sailors and merchants to rest before going into the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, there is a medium increase in population as more people look to get into the trade business and travel from Castile and the Netherlands requires a stop for their sailors. In the province of Judea soldiers are to protect both Christian, Islamic and Jewish pilgrimages. Small amounts of conversions in Judea take place mainly converting Christians and Muslims to Coptic Christianity. Alexandria moves troops into the south as the region is to keep the region calm and free of revolt. OTL Goa and Karachi continue to become a massive destination for Alexandrian trades and relationships continued to be established. Grigorios's engineers continue plans of a reconstructed lighthouse on the cite of the citadel. Relations are continued with the nation Vijaynagar, an we continue establish more posts along the coast, especially at Goa. Kafta and Kyricos become bolder and are taught to rule. Immigration from traders and trading families increases to the trade enclaves in Alexander's Strait and the Somali enclaves. Alexandrias soldiers are sent to fight the rebels in the south and in Cairo. Asks fellow Christian nations in nubia and Eastern Europe for assistance to end the islamic revolt. The Red Sea Trade Company is fomred in order to deal with states along the red sea and creating safe and constant trade in the area. It is owned by the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co and is also a royal charter from Kafta and Grigorios. Kyricos takes over more ruling aspects of the nation. Inf Turn.. Vassalization of Makuria and Alodia begins (turn 2) The Canal begins to be dredgeed and the ships extracted (not sure how a storm would cause the ships to sink due to colloding since these are wide man made lakes where mulitiple ships might be but ill play along cause I just dont understand). Overland routes brought back in order to continue to facilitate trade while heavy dreding takes place. 
 * Ethiopia: Grigorios and Kafta begins creating and developing relationships with local leaders. Shortly after the treaty everyone settles back into normal lifestyles. Soldiers are sent to Alexandria. For all intesive purposes Kafta is the ruler. INF TURN.
 * Cyrencia: Is put under semi autonomy in a vassal state relationship. It is put under the leadership of Kyricos for the time being. Inf Turn.
 * Rumania: Mircea II, the Great Prince of Rumania, Lord Protector of the Danube, and High lord of all Vlachs dies in his sleep. His son Stephen, now 27, continues to work on improving the economy; Iron, Salt, and Coal mines dot the landscape. Coal begins to become a major resource produced. These mines provide the resources required by the foundries and traders on the coast. The Danube becomes a highway of commerce, hundreds of barges travel up and down its length transporting people, materials, goods, and ideas. As much as 9% of the nation has reached basic literacy, and the Moralists promote education of commoners by priests, in order to give everyone the opportunity to read the bible. Education among the elite is becoming much more common.
 * The Consulate of Bulgaria: The economy continues to grow. The printing press spreads south into Bulgaria just as in Rumania. Ties with Rumania are strengthened; hundreds of Romanians move into the country, seeking cheap and productive land, and inter-marriage becomes very common. Bulgarians also begin to migrating to trade towns in Romania to seek more economic opportunities. Bulgarian populations in Rumania now represent a large minority, and the same can be said about Romanians in Bulgaria. Ethnic tensions are uncommon in both nations as multi-ethnic communities existed before the large migrations.
 * In Ayutthaya, King Ramesuan I, High Lord of the Kingdoms of Empire returns in glory to a giant crowd of thousands that greet him as ships arrive back in Ayutthaya. As he and his army of 90,000 march with pride to the city of Ayutthaya, led by the King himself at the head of the Golden Army, decked out in full dress regalia, gold filigree and all. He reaches the city of Ayutthaya to be greeted by a huge crowd, and his chief advisor, Loethai Jainukul, who gives him the scepter of the King. Thus do the conquests of King Ramesuan end. With his arrival, he announces the building of a new palace to commerorate the conquests. The Road of God, almost complete, runs through almost all of Ayutthaya's conquests. As per our treaty, the Dutch are granted the city of Jakarta. The religion of Zoroastrianism, introduced in Malacca by a few Persian traders, now begins to spread through the rest of the nation, with many thousands of followers. The co-religious summit at Ayutthaya continues, with the message of peace and prosperity- under Ayutthaya, of course- being spread through the nation. All vassals- the Majapahit, Aru, and Siak- expand their economies. With the collapse of the Philidelphi, seen as an act either of God or of *ahem* ALIEN SPACE BATS *cough cough*, interest begins to rise in taking a route around the Cape of Good Hope to trade, though we aren't that desperate yet. With new roads and walls being built throughout the nation, and infrastructure improving no end, the populace is extremely happy. The "treasure ship" is improved upon, slightly lengthened, and three more are built. Ayutthaya remains one of the richest nations on the planet as it's population- vassals included- tops 23 million (this is based off population stats for the entire region, plus the population boom brought about by the massive amount of gold and suchlike). The result of the conquests and trade is a giant food surplus of almost 10,000 acres. This is used to invest heavily further in the Dai Viet economy. We continue to invest and bolster the economies of neighboring nations. The King, to better seal his relations with his underkings, marries the daughter of the conquered king of Tulang Bawang. Mining operations begin in the Northern region, where deposits of many metals are found. The North, meanwhile, has already recovered from the Rape of the North, in which some one in hundred Northerners were killed by the King's men to punish- and wipe out- the Purists, a job duly done; nary a Purist lives from border to border in Ayutthaya, now one of the richest seabased navies on Earth. Finally, we request the ability to set up a trade post near Marrikuwuyangan territory. 
 * Tawatinsuyu: Economy is improved, with the development of cties creating trade hubs. The size of the army hits 17,000. Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Chan Chan are developed further, populations of these cities hits 189,000, 80,000, and 100,000 respectively. Population across the empire hits 1,055,000. Reformation of the farming system continues as crops produce better yields. Research into medicine and Sciences continues, with advancements being made allowing for greater care of the sick and injured. Rebuilding and building continues across the empire. Culture merging continues. The empire is now divided into four districts, Cuzco-suyu (the area formarmly known as the Kingdom of Cuzco) Aymara-suyu (the territories conquered in the two Cuzcan-Aymaran wars) Nazca-Suyu (area perviously known as the Ica-Nazca) and Chimor-suyu (the Ica-Nazca's northern vassals). Each of these districts acts similar to a state, with regional rulers being appointed by the Sapa-Inca. The process of cultureblending begins to show effects, as Cuzcans live across the emipire now, taking there culture with them. While Cuzcans are the largest ethnic group (~46%) they still do not make up 50% of the empire. The other ethnic groups are:Nazca (~18%), Chimu (~20%), Wankan (~9%) Aymara (~3%) and Other (5%). Cuzcan remains the fastest growing ethnic group. The enslavment of the Aymara people begins once again, thought the ethnic purging is left out of the old formula. We will consider Chiribaya's request carefully in the following years. 
 * Yemen: We have domesticated 26 camels throughout the year, giving seven of the of them to the king of Alexandria to improve our relations. Our king, announces to plan to improve the current mosques in the country, as well as build new ones. We expand 20px to the north into the isolated, Arabian Peninsula.
 * Burjid Sultanate: With Sultan Qait Bay consildating Palestine and his son Tuman bay conquering the former Allepo Sultanate, the Burjid Sultanate is split into two entinities- Adminstration and Army. The leader of the Adminstration is Sultan Qait Bay and his son Tuman bay is the leader of the Army.  While Tuman bay is conquering the former Aleppo Sultanate, Sultan Qait Bay tries to centralize the newly established nation. In an attempt to centralize Burjid, the Sultan decides to use the money recently aquired from raids to build up mosques across the Sultanate in order to unify the nation in Islam. The mosques are to be a place for worship, prayer,information, and education. Because of the important functions the mosques have of each town, it shall be the center of town with markets and homes built around it. The Sultan's domestic policy is commonly known as the Mosque Modele and construction of mosques across the Sultanate begin as well as infanstructure build up.
 * Netherlands: With the new war in the hre exploding the Netherlands fear that one of the German states might start to gain hegemony. The Netherlands approach the emperor in hopes figuring out how to prevent a destabalization of central Europe. Maurice requests that his allies show restraint when dealing with the HRE. With the port city of Jakarta now in the hands of the East indias Company a garrison of 500 troops are stationed there while recruits from the local population are requested. The city is renamed Batavia. expansion of the military and the navy continue. Wheel locks start to be produced in small numbers in Wallonia. Trade with Asia continues thanks to the Dutch routes along the African coast. Troops on the way back from the Thai campaigns of conquest are ordered to establish an outpost on the Maldives leading to the establishment of a small enclave in the north of the islands. Trade with the Indian subcontinent and with South East Asia continue to grow, and with the temporary closure of the canal and the fall of Venice the Dutch get an oppurtunity to start expanding their own trade shares in both europe and asia thanks to the need for eastern goods in europe and the interest in western goods in the orient. The expedition to the New world continues mapping out the coastline and serious talks about starting up a settlement begin largely in the areas previously explored by the first expedition, for now though the expedition decideds to cut some of the wood and bring it back to europe to see if it can fetch a good price. New Friesland and Nassau are expanded and fortified. The Bourgoisie continue to grow in power and wealth. The arts and sciences continue to flourish. A Dutch noble makes a comment during a meeting of the Flag_of_Nk's_Netherlands_2.svgs-Generals which brings great interest to the rest as he speaks of the Start of the Dutch Golden Age. After over 40 years of having used the flags of each of the provinces during diplomatic meetings and matters of the state Maurice reveals the new flag of the Netherlands, with a Lion bearing a crown and sword to show the nuited crown of the lowlands on an Orange, White and Blue background. The Orange and blue to represent the colours of his own house Nassau-Orleans, and the white to represent the endless oppurtunities ahead of the Netherlands. His eldst son William begins military training as the rest of his children begin their formal educations. The University of Amsterdam and the University of Brussels continue to grow in importance as more and more academics and scholars come out of them.

Castile:  King Ferdinand unable to resist the opportunity of the new lands heard of immediately commissions more trading companies to cross the seas and scout out these new lands. Leaving from multiple points the fleets reach the new lands and immediately go their separate ways. One fleet, the smallest of the three composing of seven ships, sails south mapping and cataloguing go much farther south than they believed finding a huge natural harbor. This hints to these men to be the perfect place for a trade outpost as well as a city in the future.. The Colony of Buenos Aires expands by (15 px) up the coast and establishes a captaincy further south with a small colonial town of barely 80-100 people (5px). The Castilian populace reaches about 10 million and growing. The Spanish army of Castile and Aragon continues to push deep into Mayan territory taking their capital and working its way to other mayan cities. The Castilian monarchy sends an envoy to preside over the war and any treaties in Germany. The Kingdom itself begins to expand its armed forces to nearly 80,000 and sends more military ships to Monaco to protect it from any aggression. The Castilian forces begin training excorsizes. The Navy also begins to make serious advances in technology and armed attack formations along with its pushes out into the wide seas. The Colony of Buenos aires reaches a population of about 8000 and growing with the first families and women showing up. Castilian exploration ships begin exploring south to check out furthern down the coast and look for the southern edge of the continent.
 * Kingdom of Aragon:  With Castilian assistance various infrastructural areas are rebuilt and the military is expanded to a token force of 10,000. Along with this support the Aragonian economy recovers slowly with a slow but controlled influx of Castilian economic aid helping Aragon recover. The ruling magistrate over Aragon signs a landmark trade deal with Castile which allows for Aragon's usage of Castile's large amounts of trade posts down the coast of Africa. The Aragonians now in control of the Spanish South African trading company fund the creation of the expansion of the Trade outpost into a formal colony to be settled much like Morocco and Granada were by Castile. The Colony of Cape Ferdinand expands 10 px up the coast and expands the captaincy down the coast now covering the mouth of the orange river on the coast (5px). Its mostly populated by Castilians who are the main people moving to the colonies. Aragons population continues to be culturally integrated with the next generation speaking primarily spanish with Catalan being phased out by the newer generation. Aragonian troops continue to fight with castile in the mayan homeland making massive progress.
 * Kingdom of Cyprus:  Cyprus gaining large funds from being a Castilian trade hub, begins building a few ships domestically, and purchases ships from Castile, or her allies shipwrights forming a respectable Cypriot navy of almost 90 ships with expected expansion to come. This expansion has been achieved specifically thanks to huge amounts of outsourcing to private shipwrights. Cyprus begins to see an exodus of the Knights Hospitaller west to Castile and her territories and King Matthias begins a larger recruitment for the military managing to raise a force of nearly 10,000. This force is largely funded through the large trade Cyprus has gathered. The troops are styled after Castile's royal army and Cyprus embarks on an intense training program in order to bring them up to standards. The Knights, with many departing, also have many older and other knights stay due to their close ties with Cyprus. They remain to run the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus for the foreseeable future while a large number have migrated across the sea. The Kingdom of Cyprus due to the recent issues in Castile reluctantly recognizes Carlos and his Regency for Prince Ferdinand. Cyprus itself with its fleet of nearly 100 ships begins to take after the Venetian example with trade and begins to put Cypriot merchant ships into state possession for trade in order to help with the kingdom's finances and heavy trade. This show immediate results as a relative increase in funding and attention to trade between Castile and her allies begins to improve the quality of trade. The Assassins Guild sets up in Cyprus looking to prevent issues in the kingdom with corruption and serving as their base into Muslim countries. The King of Cyprus on his deathbed declares that a vote by the nobles on whether to join castile will be held and a public forum will be held on what the people think of this.
 * Kingdom of Morocco:  The country begins the construction of various canals and cultivates trees farther inland to help increase arable farmland. The Moroccan economy continue to expand with greater trade coming from Castile and the Canaries all the way down to Capo Verde increasing the relative wealth. The Kingdom with many canals having been completed has vastly expanded its farmland among other things. Morocco's total population reaches 1 million with Christianity becoming dominant in the area. Calne-Vicuna is finished and is opened as an center for Christianity in North Africa with a library said to rival old Alexandria's. The Moroccan Assassins Guild forms and spreads keeping the peace and killing the corrupt as well as making morocco much more peaceful for Castilian Rule. The Kingdom of Morocco officially enters into a personal union with Castile following the magistrates and princes deeming it unneccesary for the King to not have full control in the country. The Magistrates however are fully reinstated to continue as they were just under direction of the King of Castile.
 * Kongo:  The Kingdom begins to work toward a trade and production economy focusing on helping provide resources for Castile's burgeoning West African trade network. The King of the Kongo converting to Christianity and being baptised begins to call for the expansion of ports to the best of the Kongolese architects' abilities. With the King also adopts the name John, in favor of the king who began these exploratory operations down the coast of Africa. The King also organized a band of Christian soldiers who help keep the peace who also begin to help with conversions to Christianity as a series of missionaries and high level priests from the Western Church have come on a ship hearing of many pagans and heretics to convert. The King makes multiple successful campaigns against various of the petty kings in Kongo killing two of them and leaving the third on the run. The Christianization of multiple areas is completed and multiple others are begun. The Kingdom of the Kongo in an attempt to increase economic output and trade begins to export a moderate amount of raw materials to Castile and begins to push toward heavy exploitation methods if possible.
 * Mapuche: With the defeat by the Spanish a royal governor is appointed by the Castilians. The governor immediately goes to work to prevent his workforce from being killed by disease and to prevent revolts and by immediately marching groups of about 1000 people to the colonial capital. These people are immediately transferred onto available ships and throughout the year are sent up the coast via spanish ships to a location unknown to the Mapuche. The royal governor also makes it imperative for the territory to extend to the coast expanding 1500 sq km to the south east. The Mapuche also continue to see major issues from European contact are given orders to isolate themselves if they are sick to prevent further expansion of the disease. The governor also manages to gain a force of about 200 as garrison.  The Mapuche people begin to see the first mixed children between Spanish and Mapuche people. The Spanish institute the Ecomienda system however the Spanish governor in order to keep control of the people orders the spanish heads of the system to treat the natives fairly in order to prevent mass deaths from overworking and resentment. Spanish farming techniques have definitively prevented starvation as the Mapuche continue to expand towards the coast building a road to connect it all. The Spanish governor also using the local mapuche as scouts it able to expand much more than the buenos aires colony and uses this to his advantage to secure more land to be able to turn over to Spanish settlers.
 * Maya: With the outright collapse of the Mayan government complete the Spanish institute a royal governor who assumes command of the troops. the Mayan armed forces have been all but wiped out and the Spanish along with their native auxiliaries begin the absolute wipe out of their armed forces and securing of multiple cities and settlements. Many of the villages are left completly ransacked however an insightful priest says that destroying the cities will result in long term resentment that could never be repaired and instead they should be made Spanish-Maya hybrid. The new Royal Governor seeing wisdom in this declares that the cities will not be ransacked and a moderate tribute of Gold and Silver is demanded by the Spanish. The 2000 troops remain in the Country and begin to establish areas along the coast suitable for spanish settlement. The Military and economy of the Maya under spain is developed and roads are upgraded to spanish standards. An Expected expansion program is to be undertaken in the next few years.
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. Our turn is dedicated to military in both our nation and our vassals.
 * Novgorod: We continue the production of ships, cannons, muskets, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the Kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the cities of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. We dedicate this turn to military. As fur traders and hunters begin to move into Karelia, the border is expanded 3000 square miles directly to the north. We are pleased that peaceful terms have been met between us and Scandinavia, and we hope to improve relations in the future.
 * Tver: We complete the construction of the private school in Tver and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Yaroslavl, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Yaroslavl, Muscovy. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Karelia: We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to military.
 * Madagasikara continues to prepare for any potential future military endeavors, notably with regards to al-Swahili, where relations have turned extremely sour. King Esteban attempts to ease conflicts, which are causing intense problems for the Christian minority, who actually comprise about 40% of the nation's population. With the embargo in place, Esteban now authorizes letters of marquee to allow pirateering against al-Swahili and Malindi ships. Meanwhile, trade with Alexandria, Ayutthaya, and especially Spain develops the Madagasikaran economy. Trade and production of valuable spices continue at the same time that the nation continues to experience massive cultural, scientific, religious, economic, and linguistic changes. The Andrés and the Tiavina continue to be used in practice drills in which they lead the Madagasikaran navy. Work on creating more advanced ports in cities other than Mahajanga begins, and plans for two more caravels are made. Esteban the Pious continues to fund missionary activities throughout the Diocese, regardless of earthly domain. This gains him much favor among the people of the University and the religious clergy, but irritates merchants who blame the missionaries for the embargo with al-Swahili. Firearms manufacturing in Antsiranana continues to increase. In Betsileo, plans for the impending integration of Christmas 1504 continue to be developed. In order to promote the successes of this movement, more and more Christian missionaries reach the backwater areas and educate the populace in Latinized Malagasy as well as Christian cultural elements which have developed in Madagasikara. Military turn.
 * Sofala, Mtwara, Mozambika, and Pembara all continue to merge culturally with Madagasikaran culture due to the popular and proven process of sending the firstborn son to Mahajanga or any other insular city of Madagasikara. Infrastructure in these frontier regions is improved, as roads and small forts and garrisons along the frontier are built over time. This encourages settlement, and two states expand; Sofala heads north as Mozambika heads south. Plans to combine Mtwara and Pembara are approaching fruition.
 * Vorlayacor:  More Mapuche and other Americans arrive these year.  The food supply is growing more stable, but increasing numbers of people are being ravaged by both European and tropical diseases.  The Grand Council initiates a quarantine program in an attempt to mitigate the effects of the sickness.  Nov Xoryan grows in size and stature, with members of the coastal tribes launching their first fishing boats and trawlers this year.  Jarvan and Darius contract some Mapuche teachers to fabricate the gunpowder that seems essential to Spanish firearms; this project will take a while.
 * Trier: We dedicate this turn to military, as do our vassals. The states around us are influenced, including Berg. Trade routes are established, opening trade among Hesse, Cologne, and Austria and her vassals. To improve infrastructure we begin building several defenses, and roads to link towns across the nation. Fortifications around our capital are improved and updated. The University of Trier is expanded. We begin to recover our economy from the recent war. We combat the French invasion.
 * Austria: This turn in both our nation and in all our vassals is dedicated to military. We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. In Morocco our position in Melilla is fortified. All fortifications around the region are rebuilt and manned by stationed guards in case of an attack. To protect Melilla the construction of a fortress outside the city is considered, although postponed for now. The port of Melilla is rebuilt to begin operation as a trade port and military outpost. Construction continues on a shipyard in the Melilla port to facilitate the construction and repair of friendly ships. Melilla is granted a permanent naval garrison in the city’s port. to respond to dangers in the area, and to support the small garrison on land who mans the fortifications. Our position in Morocco is fortified by reinforcements, bringing Melilla operational against attacks. For now a small fleet is stationed in its harbor, while its garrison continues to hold the north and its supply lines, supporting our Christian brethren.  With much of the Muslim population of Melilla left dead after the war against Morocco, the local government attempts to entice settlers by offering large quantities of land to Christian settlers. Many Europeans, particularly of German descent and/or from central Europe begin settling the area around Melilla. With finances from Augsburg-based banking establishments, the Trieste Company continues to launch expeditions to West Africa. Abrechtburg has grown to a decently sized settlement, supporting a population of farmers, traders, and a small garrison of soldiers. The town also houses a well furbished fort, armed with a small amount of cannons intended to defend the settlement and the harbor from any attack. Built out of necessity, the port at Abrechtburg is refurbished and expanded to support more trade ships, and allied countries are welcomed to trade and stay in the town. The second largest settlement in Westenland, Dominusburg, follows suit, finishing the construction of a port similar to Abrechtburg ‘s. Trade posts continue to be built and exploited, now numbering several dozen along the coast of Westenland and into allied territory. Our reliance on the Wolof becomes less so, but we sign a trade agreement with their nation to continue our positive relationship.  Deals are made with the Wolof for slaves and other goods. Conversion of the natives begin around the settlement. Several bimereiches and caravels begin construction in Trieste, Melilla, Corfu, and other ports,  to further facilitate and protect overseas trade. Trade is increased with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria and other trade partners, bringing about new avenues of trade and commerce.
 * Hamburg Dip: diplomats continue to ask the emperor for Austrian intervention against the Albionic aggression.
 * Roman Empire: At the conclusion of the war, most of Venice has fallen save for some holdouts in Epirus and Naxos. The final battle comes between the Romans and the Venetians in Naxos, one of the last Venetian strongholds. As the larger Venetian fleet waits to ambush the Romans, the Roman fleet deploys its troops on Naxos and takes the island quickly. Local Greeks warn the Romans of the Venetian fleet's location, and using this information the Roman fleet is able to flank the Venetians and crush them in a pincer movement. The battle of Naxos ends the war conclusively in the Aegean and Greece. The nation and the Emperor celebrate the victory gained over the Venetians and the ensured unification of Greece. While there is some political independence enjoyed by the remaining Venetian legacies of Epirus and Naxos, the Empire is confident that such independence shall not last long. The economy of the Empire suffers substantially from the closing of the canal, the war three-year long war with Venice, and the bailing out of Elsa's realm of Scandinavia. To help compensate for this loss, trade networks are expanded, especially amongst former Venetian lands, where they have been falling to waste in recent years. Venetian wine, considered a delicacy, is shipped out across Europe. Olive oil and marble are also shipped from the newly recaptured islands to help repair the damaged economy. The fall of the canal forces Roman trade to the west, although the capture of Kaffa will also support the Roman economy. The Venetian territories are integrated into the Empire in a despotate-like fashion as would be expected. In Venice proper, a 500 man force is sent to help the occupation of the city. At first enraged by their victory over their foe, they become rowdy and try to sack the city before their commander orders them to stand down after being convinced not to by the Austrian commander. Research into new boat designs continues, and work progresses faster now that Venetian designs are in Roman hands. As they occupy the lands of the Venetians, the Romans are appalled by the horrible treatment of slaves and the drowning of convicts and those of religious difference. Denouncing the Venetians as barbarians, enough nobles complain to the Emperor about these unsettling practices. Thomas I eventually officially outlaws slavery in the Empire, although the practice survives in the Empire's vassals and in some remote areas like Phoenicia. The practice of drowning is also outlawed, and criminals will be executed by hanging, as is traditional.
 * Albania: Albania celebrates the victory against Venice, and after consulting the Roman Empire, Albanian Venice is integrated to the kingdom. With this comes a coastline, and the Albanians construct a small fleet of five galleys to protect this small coast from pirates or attack.
 * Epirus: The nation is devastated from the defeat of the Venetians and the attack of the Romans. Most Italians and Venetians flee the region as the native Greeks celebrate. Epirus begins the long process of rebuilding its fortifications and preparing to unify with the Empire once more.
 * Naxos: The nation is also hurt by the war, but not as much as some other lands have been. Despite this, the prime concern of the Duke is securing his rule over his islands, although the hostility of the Romans towards legacies of the Latin Roman Empire and his lack of foreign support makes this an almost impossible task. While he waits, he supports his new masters, hoping to buy enough time while he tries to gain enough influence to survive.
 * Ragusa: The republic, while at first distasteful of the new Roman overlords, eventually celebrates the defeat of the wretched Venetians, their rivals and oppressors. Trade expands to replace that of Venice, and much of this trade involves Roman goods from the east. A small military is drafted to help the Romans protect the republic.
 * Zapoteca: A large part of the population is now sick, and death is common. However, the number of immune people in the population is growing. The Spanish aid is greatly appreciated. The Emperor continues financing Spanish settlers to come to the kingdom and marry into the population. Trade increases and continues with the Spanish. Tlaco II expands roadways connecting cities in the alliance to help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The military, which had been outdated for many years, continues to be upgraded. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco II orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Pressure continues to be asserted on Itzapam to join the Zapotec-Spanish sphere.

1503
'''In polite European society the use of the pocket handkerchief begins to come into common use. '''

'''Spanish traders traveling to India, acting independent of the government authority, sack the city-state of Kilwa in East Africa, killing the king for failing to pay them a sum of money. '''

'''In Ming Dynasty China, a tax in silver is established to pay for the costs of the courier system, replacing the imposed labor previously used to pay for the system. '''


 * Portugal: Continues a notable buildup in military strength and allows for a vigorous training program on the existing military forces attempting to train them up heavily. Meanwhile, the administration continues to be reformed, and agriculture and commerce are encouraged. Meanwhile, Portugal continues to develop its navy. Meanwhile, Portuguese traders continue visiting the Castilian settlements in the Canaries. Meanwhile, wheat continues to be cultivated in Leiname. By this time, the colony in Leiname starts to export wheat to Portugal. Meanwhile, some Portuguese explorers continue to explore the African coast. The Açores continue to be settled. Meanwhile, the new ships that been developed, called naus, and that are similar to the Castilian carracks, begin to be used. Naval explorations directed to the west continue, after news that new lands may have been found there. Meanwhile, Sophia of Austria gives birth to a girl, which is called Catarina. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz expands north by 1000 sq km.Meanwhile, pau-brasil (brazilwood) starts to be extracted in the colony.
 * In Ayutthaya, economic surplus continues. With his arrival, he announces the building of a new palace to commerorate the conquests. The Road of God, almost complete, runs through almost all of Ayutthaya's conquests. As per our treaty, the Dutch are granted the city of Jakarta, as well as the environs, but no more. The religion of Zoroastrianism, introduced in Malacca by a few Persian traders, now begins to spread through the rest of the nation, with many thousands of followers. The co-religious summit at Ayutthaya continues, with the message of peace and prosperity- under Ayutthaya, of course- being spread through the nation. All vassals- the Majapahit, Aru, and Siak- expand their militaries. With the collapse of the Philidelphi, seen as an act either of God or of *ahem* ALIEN SPACE BATS *cough cough*, interest begins to rise in taking a route around the Cape of Good Hope to trade, though we aren't that desperate yet. With new roads and walls being built throughout the nation, and infrastructure improving no end, the populace is extremely happy. The "treasure ship" is improved upon, slightly lengthened, and three more are built. Ayutthaya remains one of the richest nations on the planet as it's population- vassals included- tops 23 million. The result of the conquests and trade is a giant food surplus of almost 10,000 acres. This is used to invest heavily further in the Dai Viet economy. We continue to invest and bolster the economies of neighboring nations. The King, to better seal his relations with his underkings, marries the daughter of the conquered king of Tulang Bawang. Mining operations begin in the Northern region, where deposits of many metals are found. The North, meanwhile, has already recovered from the Rape of the North, in which some one in hundred Northerners were killed by the King's men to punish- and wipe out- the Purists, a job duly done; nary a Purist lives from border to border in Ayutthaya, now one of the richest seabased navies on Earth. Finally, we request the ability to set up a trade post near Marrikuwuyangan territory. At the same time, an Ayutthayan trading post is established in OTL Singkawang (In the Western, tribal, edge of Borneo.) The Golden Army is outfitted with a new, stronger sword, made out of a special steel used by the Japanese, and gained via trade with the Fusahito Theocracy. The result is expontentially stronger swords, far better than most others through the world, except in Arabia and Japan. We take advantage of the silver tax in China to ship silver in bulk south and then store it in Ayutthaya, circumventing the silver tax; as a result, Ayutthaya's banking industry quadruples, with a net worth in the tens thousands of tonnes of gold and silver, or more. We trade further with Oman and the Mughals, and request a proper trade treaty with the latter (Over here, Sky).
 * Marrikuwuyanga Diplomacy: After a long discussion with the Elders, it is agreed upon allowing Ayutthaya to be granted a small strip of territory on the Tiwi islands. This territory would be enough for the Ayutthaya to construct a trading post. In return, the Emperor wants the Ayutthaya to provide Marrikuwuyanga with the latest weaponry and the know how to develop them.
 * The Mughali Emperor, after a short discussion with his council, decides to discuss the proper terms of the treaty with the nation of Ayutthaya (either lay them down here or make a proper treaty page)
 * Fusahito Dip: The Emperor asks for an alliance with the Ayutthaya nation, as the two developed nations in the region other than China. Due to the Ayutthaya interest in Japanese weaponry, the Emperor sends a number of swordsmiths to train the King's men to forge stronger steel.
 * Ayutthaya Diplomacy:
 * ​@Marrikuwuyanga: I'll send you another 1000 soldiers. I literally own your economy; be happy.
 * @Mughal: Free trade between our nations, not much more for the time being- I'm just working up to the IOTU- see my talkpage if you don't know what I mean.
 * @Fusahito: We gladly agree, and thank your Emperor.
 * The Kingdoms of Great Albion (Scotland and England) - member nation of the UKGA: Many ships are modernized and replaced to keep the Royal Albion Navy a powerful forces on the high seas. Port Edmundburg continues to experience a growth in population. Albionic settlers continue to explore the surrounding areas. The dialect of English originally found in Scotland and the Eire grows so large that it covers most of the North of England. This new dialect is called Bythigish (portmanteau of Brython and English). English nobles begin to enjoy the Celtic myths of Eire and Scotland. The Templar Order continues to undercut the King's enemies and seeks ways to privately grow the power of the King and Albion as a whole. The Order buys up many smaller businesses and collectivizes some farms. The Order begins to expand into other areas of Europe, seeking to grow understanding as well as pushing Albionic ideals. Albion continues to explore  farther west and south Economic aid is sent to our Scandinavian allies, though limited due to pressing domestic issues. A Clockmaker from Cambridge becomes popular for his accurate timepieces and the exquiste wood housing. He creates a chime for the St. Mary's Cathedral, the chimes are called the Cambridge Chimes(OTL Westminster Quarters aka Big Ben's chime). The Chimes become so popular, other clockmakers incorporate the chimes into their clocks. The war continues. Meanwhile Albion reaffirms to all allies their commitment. Albion strongly asks Austria to remember the alliance and to maintain neutrality in this conflict. Albion is willing afterword to sign any agreement to prevent Albionic intervention in the HRE if it helps ease the Austrian concerns.
 * Calais: Military and navy are expanded.
 * Dublin: Dublin undergoes another remodel and expansion to the ports due to the massive influx of trade from Castile and Venice as well as an increased Eire trade.
 * Scotland: Expands navy and military. Pan Albion sentiments grow, Trade increases. Whiskey is traded down to central Albion.
 * Wales: Wales expands its military and navy. Cardiff becomes a large centre of trade for Wales. The Welsh appoint Adam Cyrdger as Royal Minister. The first sessions of parliament are held. Wales does not see as large a population boom as Albion or Scotland, but a minor one, centered around Cardiff and Swansea, does occur.
 *  Port Edmundburg expands by 1000 sq km. The African colonists begin looking toward mining and other ventures to generate profit.
 * New Cambridgeshire: New Cambridgeshire expands by 1000sq km. Colonist begin to explore around the region and begin to have a large fishing boom. The Port of New Rotham is expanded to handle excess ships from Albion and other European nations. The people of New Rotham also begin an attempt to gain knowledge of farming in Borealia from Native Peoples.
 * |onte continues to have a large surplus of grain. Though adopting "western farming", the idea of "the tribe" is still very much so alive, as people always share the crops they have grown, or the animals they have hunted amongst the community. Mon's children advocate the planting of trees in small groves. Throughout the year, Mon's children go elephant hunting, though it is very dangerous, as they are hunting them with arquebuses, and the whole process requires much co-ordination. However, the results are said to be spectacular, as the tribe gains new wealth in the collected ivory, and the elephant meat is considered a rarity. The season resulted in six elephants being killed. Much of the younger generation knows how to hunt, and begin to help their parents, increasing the prosperity of the tribe. Not only do they know how to hunt, but in accordance with tribal tradition, each one of them may become a warrior if the need be, trained both in the arquebus and the bow, though the arquebus is gaining much ground against the arrow. |onte is becoming very rich with money made from elephant hunting, as they have nothing to spend the money on. Ma-n!o travels back to Conte, and offers merchants from the Netherlands a slightly larger than average sum, in addition to slaves, to line his three ships with cannons. Mon II, intrigued by the concept of Chinese Culture, Buddhism, and writing, stays behind in a Buddhist monestary, learning to read, write and speak Chinese, and the tennents of Buddhism. While there, he learns of Confucianism, by talking to the people on the street. Debarubo, who studied both the army, and the arts, takes young tribes men north and expands 250 km2 (5 pixels) along the coast, doing the tribes traditional policy of taking the women, and killing the men. Debarubo plays with the concept of claiming his family as the "Rikisis" of |onte.
 * Hyrcanian Kingdom: It has been 47 years since the great Bavand Bavandid took Hyrcania and fought back the Safavids and made the lands south and southwest of the Caspian Sea his. Bavand and his son have both ruled and died as Kings of Hyrcania and now his grandson Farbod Bavandid rules. King Farbod is still young at the age of 20, but he is ambitious and has great dreams for his nation. Zoroastrianism has grown larger in the last 2 decade in and around the area of Hyrcania, and Farbod grows interested in the faith. King Farbod implements policies allowing Zoroastrians and people of other religions and cultures to join in many government offices. The King also implements policies dealing with agriculture, as Mazandaran is a fertile land, and he hopes to increase the efficiency of agriculture in the nation. A trade pact is sent to the Safavid Empire and a trade pact and alliance are sent across the Caspian Sea to the Tartar Empire.
 * ​Tatar Diplomacy: Alexander Khan, intrigued and interested by the Zoroastrians, a faith which interested him since his childhood, heartily accepts.
 * Marrikuwuyanga Empire: The tribes had returned to the lands they had been previously forced to abandon and quickly settled. Due to the large ships provided by the Ayutthaya, the people were able to easily travel to the Tiwi Islands and return in time. This increased Emperor Yada Gulpilil's popularity who was now worshipped and referred to as the Almighty. The Emperor considered himself God, disregarding the fact that it was the Ayutthaya that had provided him with the medicine, ships and food. The Emperor called upon the tribes neighboring Marrikuwuyanga to give up their false gods and worship Emperor Yada. The Marrikuwuyanga had declared that any tribe that peacefully united with the Marrikuwuyanga would be allowed to keep their land, women, gold, etc, but anyone who resisted would be punished severely. When a forest fire resulted in the deaths of 11 men from the Dangbon tribe, Emperor Yada declared that it was proof of his wrath and divinity. The Emperor Yada Gulpilil agreed to allow Ayutthaya to preach Hinduism and Buddhism as long as they mentioned the Emperor was God himself and the Ayutthaya made sure that the new converts did not attempt to replicate the Emperor's divinity. In return, the Ayutthaya had sent 1000 regulars for Marrikuwuyangan army. Meanwhile, Marrikuwuyanga's influence continued to increase within the neighbouring tribes and the military was strengthened as the military gained access to the muskets via Ayutthaya. Trade boosted Marrikuwuyanga's economy. The crop yield increased annually and so did the population. The Marrikuwuyanga had already discovered the route to the island of Timor and now Marrikuwuyanga merchants monthly visited the island, trading materials they had acquired from the Ayutthaya as well as spreading information regarding Enperor Yada Gulpilil and finally invaded them under the support of the Marrikuwuyanga military. The government is toppled by the end of the year and the Marrikuwuyanga secure the island for themselves. The reason for the aggression is unknown although the people consider almost every action by the Emperor as 'Good'.
 * Yalngu: The people of Yalngu worshipped Emperor Yada Gulpilil as their God. Many of their men joined the Marrikuwuyanga's military and extensive work on the development of Yalngu's infrastructure continued. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Yalngu
 * Jawoyn: Having accepted the union, Marrikuwuyanga's soldiers soon had stormed into Jawoyn territory. Emperor Yada Gulpilil was declared a God and the people of Jawoyn worshipped him. They were introduced to the Ayutthaya, ships, medicines and modern weaponry and had their economy developed through trade and military through training. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Jawoyn
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Franz-Albert completes petitioning the lords of Thuringia for manpower and tribute (Turn Six out of Six). Franz-Albert continues petitioning the lords of Saxony for tribute as well (Turn Five out of Six). Bavaria expands its military. The population continues to rise. Grand Duke Franz-Albert and his council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by 1503 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal. Continuing in 1503, Franz-Albert commissions six cogs to sail around western Mediterranean coasts. The market center in Landshut continues to attract Bavarian and Venetian traders. In religious news, around 76% of the country adheres to the Western Church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. In other news, Bavaria continues implementing the Alliance and Merchant Act as well as the Militia and Navy Act. As new Grand Duke, Franz-Albert continues hosting a largely Venetian court, however many Bavarian families have intermingled with the Venetians, creating a distinct social class and identity. In national news, the common courts continue to be implemented around Bavaria as several of the lower class make use it of. The serf laws begin to be used as well. Skeptics who theorized that the serf laws would mark no profound change in society begin to be proven wrong. In 1503, as many as one hundred and twenty serfs sue for their freedom. The wild unpopularity of these laws begin to wear off as well. Franz-Albert further incorporates the Collegiate Writs, allowing many more lower class men to enter college. In legal news, Franz-Alber continues implementing the Bavarian Commands. His five year old, second son, Charles, and four year old daughter, Margaret, are named as Prince and Princess of the realm. Franz-Albert sends letters around Europe, pertaining to a royal marriage for both Charles (6) and Margaret (5). In diplomatic news, Franz-Albert continues to be wary of the recent war against Trier and Hamburg. In personal news, Grand Duchess Beatrice, now 33 years old, gives birth to a daughter, whom she names Mary.
 * Munchen: By 1503, the total class of Queen Isabell University amounts to about 4610 men. Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The Collegiate Writs begin to draw more men to college.
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Bamberg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Wurzburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. A religious change begins occurring in Wurzburg upon the ascension of Franz-Albert, where many more Western Christians begin inhabiting the bishopric. At first, the clergy is unmoved, however as the year progresses they begin to feel threatened.
 * Tragedy hits the Tartary as, in January, Theodore's illness complicates. He passes away on Christmas Day (New Calendar January Seven), and a funeral is arranged. Several European leaders are invited to the funeral and the adjacent, including Queen Elsa and Emperor Thomas, King Sigismund IV of Hungary, Prince Stephen of Romania, Dmitri the Impaler of Muscovy, the King of the Caucasian Confederation. Once this is already done, however, business continues mostly as usual. The economy hits an upturn, with the best agricultural output since the Time of Troubles. The Mastorava continues to spread, with groves and temples popping up in most towns, and influencing the Khanate of Bukhara (10 turns left). The population also grows quite quickly. Although in official mourning still, Alexander easily takes over the reigns of command, commanding settlement of the wild East, where the border grows by 5500 square kilometres, and founding several new cities, including one, Fëdor-Šәhәr (or, in Mordvin, Ine-Fëdor’-oš, or, in Russian, Sankt-Fyodor-gorod), to the south, in the mouth of the Don River. This city grows quite quickly, as several forts, harbours and administrative buildings begin being built. However, urban growth is not limited to the founding of new cities. Old cities, such as the Sarays, Bolghar and Qazan continue growing at very fast rates, whilst new cities, like Atemar-osh to the east of Obran-Osh, also begin to grow and bloom. Throughout the nation, after the end of the period of mourning, prosperity and wealth grows. Scandinavia continues to be aided.
 * The Hungarian King Sigismund IV arrives with his wife to attend the funeral of Theodore.
 * In Azov, Özu-Cale continues construction and expansion. A fort is built in the right bank of the mouth of the Dnieper. Architects from Rome are asked to come to the fort, in order to make the fort as strong as possible. The expedition reaches its first stop at Varna, establishing trade relations outside those of the ETC with Romania. Kalmius also grows. Ukrainians begin to be marginalised in all but a few regions, with Tatars, Volga Finns and Crimean Goths now making a substantial part of the Azovite population. Donet'sk remains mostly Ukrainian, but most of the cities in the south and large parts of the countryside are no longer majority-Slavic. The population, however, grows quickly, as does the economy.
 * In Adyghea, trade continues to be strengthened. The Bible is first translated to Adyghe and (North) Ossetic in this year, but it makes little inroads in the nation. Instead, the Mastorava reigns supreme. However, the Christian rulership continues strengthening trade power, with importance in the deal of the rouble, introduced into Rome and Georgia.
 * In Perm, the population grows. The economy and military also do, being developed heavily. The Permic government continues offering Karelians and Komi the opportunity to move to their nation, hoping for a large population boost. The Mastorava also develops in strength amongst those who do immigrate, much like what happened with the Meschschera and the Mordvins when Obran-Osh was annexed.
 * Kazakhstan continues its centralisation, with all but small and mostly irrelevant duchies now having been eradicated. The strong central state is ruled by a Governor-General located in Astana, ruling in name of Alexander Khan, as he is known in the region.
 * Hamburg-Mecklenburg: with the larger Ablionic, and traitorous Hessian army continues making advances into Hamburgs territory. Duke Friedrich, meanwhile is glad to know his wife and son made it to Oldenburg, and is even more so when he learns his second son is born, and now both lines of succession are secured. He orders the main armies to fall back to the main cities, with the city of Hamburg taking priority. Hamburg continues calling on allies, and the Holy Roman Emperor, to intervene against the Albionic aggressors.
 * County of Oldenburg: Aid in the form of money and weapons continue to be sent to Hamburg. The military is expanded again, just in case. Both of Duchess Adelheid's sons continue to grow up into strong little toddlers. In other news, the Government and the OHG begins planning and preparing for a second expedition to Neu Norderney (otl Northern Labrador) next year. Half of the whaling fleet will follow the expedition's ships in order to test out the virgin whaling grounds. The expedition's ships will then explore further. The expedition leader will be the same man who led the last expedition.
 * Prince-Bishopric of Osnabruck: Bishop Rudolf very happily accepts the Bishop of Scotland's request, and he is invited to visit Osnabruck for as long as he wishes. The city is tarted up especially for him (infrastructure turn).
 * Natigosteg L'nu: Continue to modernize using copied European technology. Five more experimental ships are completed, although they are significantly smaller than carracks or naus, being more like xebecs. Yaldan returns to his colony in Ungava with three ships and 40 more men and women. He helps them expand their fort and build a few farms, expanding the colony by 10 px.  Gespeg unveils a text he has written over the past year, detailing a new religion. The combination of Christian and shamanic elements makes it attractive to the population, may of whom convert. Labrador expands by 5000 km northeast along the coast. The military, now largely outfitted with metal and even with some reindeer cavalry, raids the Innu, demonstrating their new power. We also send 500 warriors to help Albion against Hamburg. Peaceful influence on the Goose Bay Montagnais continues (Turn Two of Three). An ultimatum is sent to the Naskapi, threatening them with military destruction in two years if they do not submit to the L'nu. (Mod Response Needed).
 * France: Military, navy and economy are built up.The war in tunisia is finally over, with the death of nearly 500.000 muslims in the entire country leaving the population at 500.000 of muslims.After much consideration and thought France declares war on trier In order to expand the sphere of influence in germany (recognizing the strength of austria and the rather favorable view it has been taken towards them by the spanish and the alliance with bavaria) 200.000 soldiers from northern france and a few of them being experienced warriors from the tunisian war, among these are the Purgers Special soldiers trained for fast and direct assassinations during the tunisians wars, the troops soon enter through the border with trier and begin causing chaos in the villages, While this Austria and bavaria are expected to stand by their alliance and their NAP in order to avoid an escalation of the war into a full scale war with the HRE. the colony continues expanding with a small population of 2.500 among both of the settlements and growing by 250 sq km. while this explorers begin scouting the region reaching OTL Gulph of Uraba. Vassalization of the auriennes (turn 3 of 7/8) continues.
 * Burgundy: Military and navy are built up. following france declaration the Burgundians follow and invade the war leading several armies to cross the border with trier.
 * Bourbon: Military and economy are built up.
 * Lorraine: Military and economy are built up. following france declaration, Lorraine follows and invade the war leading several armies to cross the border with trier.
 * Verdun: Military and economy are built up.
 * Saluzzo: Military and economy are built up.
 * Sardinia: Military and economy are built up. the population reaches 300 thousand once again. most of them Sardinians (41%) followed by the French (38%) and the Carthaginians (French Tunisians)(18%) and the remaining 3% of other groups.
 * Basel: Military and economy are built up.
 * Aargau: Military and economy are built up. The French presence begins to be felt. However, the attempts to establish a pro-Germanic government in order to avoid eventual uprisings, internal vassalization begins as well to fully convince German leadership.
 * Andorra: Military and economy are built up.
 * Africa: Military and economy are built up.
 * Scandinavian Empire: Scandinavia expands its economy, attempting to recover from the war. The aid sent from other nations is very much appreciated as it has saved Scandinavia from total economic collapse. Scandinavia, however, realises that they simply do not have the funds to declare an offensive war. The Scandinavian Second Fleet, however, continues to serve Albion in their quest to defeat Hamburg and her vassals. The coast of Labrador is explored by Scandinavia. The landmass is officially dubbed 'Vinland'. Scandinavia considers settling Vinland, but also believes that the land to the south is even more promising.
 * Finland: The economy is expanded.
 * Iceland: The economy is expanded.
 * Scheswig: The economy is expanded.
 * Oyo Empire: After hearing of the Spanish atrocity in Kilwa, Oyo offers to rebuild the city for the survivors, as well as place them under their protecction from the port of Zanzibar where Oyo merchants are located and can provide relief support. Four ships and 270 soldiers are sent by Oyo to Kilwa, to guard it against further enemy reprisals and protect the people. Oyo's leader Olorun sends a strongly word letter to the king of Spain, condemning the barbaric act, and demanding they apologize to the victims. Elsewhere, Oyo continues to produce ships of the eranko class, and continues the development of the navy into a major military force. Oyo also seeks a port treaty with Venad, seeking access to the port of Kochi (mods needed). Trade with Europe increases, with Oyo bringing goods from the east back to Oyo for processing, and later being sent off to Europe for sell. Exotic fruits, weapons, and slaves are trade with the Europeans, and Oyo continues to search the world for additional markets to buy from. The military, economy, and infrastructure are expanded.
 * Mod Response: Venad accepts the proposal to use the port of Kochi.
 * Safavid Empire: We build up our military and navy. We continue to build walls and outposts around our capital city. The building of the biggest mosk in the nation is continuing now. Port cities are being rebuilt. More ships are being made for our navy. Our own version of guns are being made. Farming is becoming one of the most important industries, besides blacksmiths, trading, and fishing. The building of the first college in the capital city is continuing. Guns are now mass procduced in our country. We countinue to make more woodblock printing presses for our libraries. Prototype cannons at 3 feet long are continuing to be made. A trade route from our home country to Oirat is continueing to be maped out. Foreign exchange banks are becoming popular in our country due to the ETA. (Eurasian Trade Agreement) Trade has increased due to the ETA. A new art form is continuing to be drawn. It is a mix of Safavid, Oirat, and Mughal art. Our art is continuing to be popular with all of the nation around us.
 * Oyo Diplo: Oyo would like access to your ports, in return we offer you many trade goods from Europe and slaves and ivory as well.
 * Pskov sends more ecconomic aid to Scandinavia, helping it pay its bills. The Surplus gained this year is almost nonexistant, but it is all in the name of long-term goals, having opened up a (somewhat) friendly market in the large natoin of Scandinavia, especialy in Privoo and Turku, having reconstructed the cities with their own engineers and architects, graduates of the Pskov Universtiy. This in turn gains more students for the Unvierstiy, as it is slowly and surely growing in Prestige, and has already established itself as the premier univesity in Russia. The Mathematics School expands the Archtecture department, and the Universtiy starts lobbying the veche to give it complete Independance in function(however this does not discount government-funded reaserch, it just makes it that the governement cannot forbid a certain type of reaserch, within reason). the University gets it at a price, 1% of all tuition payments are to go to the state Treasury, and the State shall use it to fund expeditions, projects, and Laboratories within the unviersity, although it cannot discriminate against people that do its bidding. the law is passed, also within the law is that the University shall not be censored from now untill the end of time, So the universtiy is given a choice, work in de facto independance, as it is now, and not pay the 1%, but have no guarantees that the governement will censor the Universtiy, or pay up and be guaranteed freedom from censorship for as good as forever. the universtiy bites down....and raises tuition but not enough for people to actualy notice, claiming Inflation and higher quality facilities as their reason. With the China Fund almost filled, Pskov looks to hire explorers to sail the new world. Many traders start arming their trade ships as a matter of default, as the veche passes a law esentially making it legal to recruit the ships belonging to merchants in time of war as mercenary navy. This goes generaly unoticed as Merchants continue to build their ships unimpeded. The pskovian Shipyards in Nizhnigorodsk-Na-Narve acontinues production of various ships, and produces the first new model "bluewater Koch", which was developed with the help of novgorod, being able to travel deep seas(the oceans), with three masts and reinforced hulls. three of these ships join the Pskovian Navy this year, and it is reorgonized into two Fleets, the First fleet, the war fleet, and the Second reserve fleet, made of vessels the traders volunteered to be called upon first to transprot troops. Meanwhile, the third trip to china is fruitless in gaining treasure ship designs, and heads back with many riches and more silver they started out with, with exotic goods to sell in Pskov and Europe. They expect to be back in 1505, when the China fund was originaly planned to End. Some Private merchants start to look into people they could hire to lead an expedition. A young captiain by the Name of Dimitri Boyasin takes their attention, with him having led an entire flotilla to victory outnumbered and outgunned. This strategist would be ideal to find a route to China and India. However, as tales of the new world reach Pskov, the mere rumor of a landmass in between them and china is upgraded from mythic rumour to fact, and some in the veche think it would be wiser to send two expeditinos, each with 5 ships, one to the north, the other to the south, in the case one runs into the landmass(remember, nobody knows or even mapped the new world yet). However, due to the moratorium on talks about china, nobody brings up the situation to a vote. Being the only russian state able to travel the Oresund, Pskov gets an innumerable trade advantage against the other nations, becoming a larger hub of western goods, and having a monopoly on Russian goods flowing out of the Oresund(sold by Russians). Many Novgorodian Merchants being paying pskov to use theri ships for trade, or to rebase their ships in Pskov, causing a flow of rich people from Novgorod to Pskov, increasing Pskov's GDP and due to a cleaver "ship reflagging tax" instituted by the veche this year, the treasury is set to get many short-term gains as Novgorodian merchants flock to the city state and re-flag their ships and put a Naval enseign or simply the State flag itself, and long term gains by having more merchants present for taxing. a win-win.  (econ turn)(sorry if this turn is a bit confusing, if explanations are needed, do not hesitate to ask)
 * ​Northern nations are limited to northern exploration. Your not even a major explorer/colonizer -Feud
 * my intention was for one to land in Cuba/Carribean and the other in the st Lawrence river, to name a part of Montreal china( as what happened in OTL when Lasalle landed in Montreal and thought he was in china. A bourpugh is still called LaChine(China) because of it)
 * There's a difference though. That happened in 1669, it was a French explorer and I really don't expect you can sucessfully colonize before ATLEAST 1600. ~Sky
 * He is correct, the major and minor colonizers get their turns first then the others. Also as mods previously said, if your in the northern reaches, you are limited to the north and central areas of Eastern North America. Your also in a much less opportune part of Europe compared to france. -Feud
 * Milan: Work continues on the Certosa di Pavia, the Castle Visconteo, and on the extensive Milan Cathedral. We continue training a proper standing army, utilizing Swiss mercenaries and local recruits. With border disputes now settled between the nations of Austria and Switzerland, we continue opening friendly relations with both nations in hopes of repairing our diplomatic relations and protecting our northern border. We continue constructing cogs and galleys to strengthen our navy and protect our interests on the seas. Our turn is dedicated to economy in both our nation and our vassals. We begin vassalizing Wallis. The Treaty of Athens is signed, officially ending the Venetian War. Now that our nation has attained this amount of territory and prestige, Stephano “the Great” declares his nation to be the Kingdom of Lombardy, with Ravenna and Padua being annexed.
 * Novgorod: We continue the production of ships, cannons, muskets, advanced crossbows, swords, and composite bows, increasing our military capabilities in case of war. The nation’s training and advancement of military continues. The recent classes of Koch ships are being manufactured in Novgorod. The town of St Patriksburg’s population grows a bit more that last year. As the construction of the town improves, the Kremlin finishes, trade becoming more in demand, the town gains slightly. Because of the trade road built with Tver our economy increases. After seeing a great success with the private schools in the cities of Novgorod, St Patriksburg, Staraya Russa, and Nizhny Novgorod. We start building another private school in Rostov and Yaroslavl. We complete building private schools in Torzhok and a private school in Staraya Ladoga. We dedicate this turn to economy. As fur traders and hunters begin to move into Karelia, the border is expanded 3000 square miles directly to the north. We are pleased that peaceful terms have been met between us and Scandinavia, and we hope to improve relations in the future. We sign the Treaty of Moscow, and plan to recognize the Tsar in Moscow as our ruler.
 * Tver: We complete the construction of the private school in Tver and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Yaroslavl, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy.We sign the Treaty of Moscow, and plan to recognize the Tsar in Moscow as our ruler.
 * Yaroslavl: We complete the construction of the private school in Yaroslavl and we start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy. We sign the Treaty of Moscow, and plan to recognize the Tsar in Moscow as our ruler.
 * Rostov: We completed the construction of the private school in Rostov and start the new one. We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Yaroslavl, Muscovy. We dedicate this turn to economy. We sign the Treaty of Moscow, and plan to recognize the Tsar in Moscow as our ruler.
 * Karelia: We expand our economy because of the trade established between Tver, Rostov, Muscovy and Novgorod. We dedicate this turn to economy. We sign the Treaty of Moscow, and plan to recognize the Tsar in Moscow as our ruler.
 * Yemen: We continue to domesticate camels for travelers. The king continues to improve the mosques around the country, taking an intrest in Mecca. We ask for an alliance with Oman, and wish to form a middle eastern trade organization in the neat future.
 * Oman Dip: We agree to the alliance, and the Sultan is willing to enter talks on a Middle East trade organization and decide upon terms. (just message me)
 * Oman: The tragedy at Philadelphi hits hard on the trade fleet, as not only were a few Omani ships involved in the collisions while traversing the canal, several ships are trapped in the Mediterranean, with no way out but the long way round Africa. Most ships stay in the Med, but some risk the long journey round the cape. These ships are not heard from after setting out. The Sultan asks Hungary and Alexandria if they could harbour a few trade ships and traders for few years while the canal is cleared. Sailors involved in the accident return, clearly traumatized by their experiences, harking stories of a huge swarm of bats streaming from the heavens and striking the ships upon one another. Because of the number of ships put out of action, the ship building yards of Sohar are busy once again, churning out a small fleet of traders, designed so this type of disaster is less likely, with stronger hulls and better steering control.
 * Rajya of Marwar: The military begins to expand and the nation begins to influence Jaisalmer (Year eight). During these events, Rao Raja Singh sends more architects from Marwar to the Mughal who would design Mandirs in the Mughal Empire and also for priests (whose correct name Imp may edit in) to spread Hinduism in the Mughal Empire. The nation also supports numerous marriages between members of the Rajput clans and Mughali noble families. With the Mughal Empire prospering due to the Eurasian trade agreement, the Rajya applies.(mil turn)
 * Mughal Empire: The mlitary of the nations is expanded and architects sent by Emperor-Khan Raja Singh ud-din Muhammad Bahadur issue the building of the already designed temples. The Mughali prosperity continues as the Eurasian trade agreement is set into motion. (mil turn) Former Emperor Mirza, traveling with Ladislaus, reaches Castile and wishes to visit the royal court (Feud response), the former emperor has began studying their language, in hope to be able to speak with them once he arrives on the court.
 * Southern Chagatai (PSFSCK): The military is expanded
 * Prussia: The Prussians begin to develop their military. The Prussians continue to build their navy. King Karl II dies, with his son taking the throne as King Karl III of Prussia.
 * Courland: The Curonians also continue developing their military.
 * Estland: Ossel-Wiek also continues developing their military. Duke Franz continues to reshape the face of Arensburg.
 * Fusahito Theocracy: The city of Sendai begins to grow, with many members of the nobility eager to buy property in the newly constructed city. Similarly, many of the lesser nobility,craftsmen and artisans clamour to live in the modern city. Gifts are sent to the other Daimyos to improve relations, including gold and jade. The Emperor continues with a series of reforms meant to gradually phase out and then abolish slavery in Japan, cracking down on the continuation of the purchase and sale of slaves. The new religious police, modelled on the Chinese Jinyiwei continue to crack down on the slave trade, with full authority to arrest, interrogate and punish anybody suspected of opposing the Emperor's decrees - including the nobility. Imperial warships are used to patrol the coast of the Theocracy, searching for slave ships. Any ship found to be carrying slaves is taken as a prize, with the crews used as forced labour, increasing the size of the navy. The slaves that these ships are carrying are released at the next port, whilst the captain is hung from the mast of his ship. Work is completed cobbling the main roads out of the capital. The Yamana State continues to have closer ties with the Fusahito Theocracy, with the Daimyo being made welcome at the Fusahito court and plied with gifts. Year six of seven. The war continues against the Ryukyu Kingdom, with troops from the Theocracy seeing action on numerous islands. Fierce resistance is met throughout the archipelago, particularly on the island of Amami Oshima, where many soldiers are cut down whilst landing on the beaches. The Emperor declares that a shrine will be built in Kyoto to commemorate the dead, glorifying them at a divine level after their deaths in service to the Emperor, and god. However, the Imperial Army does appear to be making headway, with a few of the smaller islands already subdued. The Emperor does not intend to collapse the Kingdom, but merely remind the King of the dangers of ignoring the wishes of the Theocracy and to enforce his will with regards to the slave trade.
 * Alexandriaand Aiguptia: Trade continues to increase as the ports are re-established. More people are converted to Coptic Christianity due to the See of Saint Mark's presence. Many Muslims reconsider their faith seeing the prosperity that Christians live in. Resources are sent to Aiguptia to maintain and protect the canal as that process continues and workers are encouraged to go seek out this opportunity. The economy continues to pick up as trade expands to SE Asia. . The land acquired from Yemen by the Red Sea continues to see a port town established for sailors and merchants to rest before going into the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, there is a medium increase in population as more people look to get into the trade business and travel from Castile and the Netherlands requires a stop for their sailors. In the province of Judea soldiers are to protect both Christian, Islamic and Jewish pilgrimages. Small amounts of conversions in Judea take place mainly converting Christians and Muslims to Coptic Christianity. Alexandria moves troops into the south as the region is to keep the region calm and free of revolt. OTL Goa and Karachi continue to become a massive destination for Alexandrian trades and relationships continued to be established. Grigorios's engineers continue plans of a reconstructed lighthouse on the cite of the citadel. Relations are continued with the nation Vijaynagar, an we continue establish more posts along the coast, especially at Goa. Immigration from traders and trading families increases to the trade enclaves in Alexander's Strait and the Somali enclaves. Alexandrias soldiers are sent to fight the rebels in the south and in Cairo. Asks fellow Christian nations in nubia and Eastern Europe for assistance to end the islamic revolt. The Red Sea Trade Company is fomred in order to deal with states along the red sea and creating safe and constant trade in the area. It is owned by the Great Eastern Sea Trade Co and is also a royal charter from Kafta and Grigorios. Expansion occurs into Sinai 100px. Vassalization of Makuria and Alodia begins (turn 3) It is revealed that Kyricos actually died in the Islamic Aiguptian War. GIrgoriois steps down as king and Kafta takes control of the nation as he had been before as well as marrying Kyricos's widow Anistasia. Girgorios will serve as an advisor  to Kafta.
 * Ethiopia: Grigorios and Kafta begins creating and developing relationships with local leaders. Shortly after the treaty everyone settles back into normal lifestyles. Soldiers are sent to Alexandria. Kafta becomes the ruler. INF TURN.
 * Cyrencia: Is put under semi autonomy in a vassal state relationship. Naval ports are built. Conversions occur.  Inf Turn.
 * Castile:   King Ferdinand unable to resist the opportunity of the new lands heard of immediately commissions more trading companies to cross the seas and scout out these new lands. Leaving from multiple points the fleets reach the new lands and immediately go their separate ways. One fleet, the smallest of the three composing of seven ships, sails south mapping and cataloguing go much farther south than they believed finding a huge natural harbor. This hints to these men to be the perfect place for a trade outpost as well as a city in the future.. The Colony of Buenos Aires expands by (15 px) up the coast and establishes a captaincy further south with a small colonial town of barely 80-100 people (5px). The Castilian populace reaches about 10 million and growing. The Spanish army of Castile and Aragon continues to push deep into Mayan territory taking their capital and working its way to other mayan cities. The Castilian monarchy sends an envoy to preside over the war and any treaties in Germany. The Kingdom itself begins to expand its armed forces to nearly 80,000 and sends more military ships to Monaco to protect it from any aggression. The Castilian forces begin training excorsizes. The Navy also begins to make serious advances in technology and armed attack formations along with its pushes out into the wide seas. The Colony of Buenos aires reaches a population of about 8000 and growing with the first families and women showing up.  Castilian exploration ships begin exploring south to check out furthern down the coast and look for the southern edge of the continent. Alexis of Castile has twins, Named Ferdinand, and Phillip. In this however King Ferdinand is killed in a hunting accident and with his brother overseas with no interest in the throne this leaves Alexis to Take the throne. Many Protest due to her gender but when she personally kills and assassin and ruthlessly hunts down the conspirators more respect is garnered. Charles of Austria is her King Consort


 * Kingdom of Aragon:  With Castilian assistance various infrastructural areas are rebuilt and the military is expanded to a token force of 10,000. Along with this support the Aragonian economy recovers slowly with a slow but controlled influx of Castilian economic aid helping Aragon recover. The ruling magistrate over Aragon signs a landmark trade deal with Castile which allows for Aragon's usage of Castile's large amounts of trade posts down the coast of Africa. The Aragonians now in control of the Spanish South African trading company fund the creation of the expansion of the Trade outpost into a formal colony to be settled much like Morocco and Granada were by Castile. The Colony of Cape Ferdinand expands 10 px up the coast and expands the captaincy down the coast now covering the mouth of the orange river on the coast (5px). Its mostly populated by Castilians who are the main people moving to the colonies. Aragons population continues to be culturally integrated with the next generation speaking primarily spanish with Catalan being phased out by the newer generation. Aragon recognizes Alexis of Castile as their Queen
 * Kingdom of Cyprus:  Cyprus gaining large funds from being a Castilian trade hub, begins building a few ships domestically, and purchases ships from Castile, or her allies shipwrights forming a respectable Cypriot navy of almost 90 ships with expected expansion to come. This expansion has been achieved specifically thanks to huge amounts of outsourcing to private shipwrights. Cyprus begins to see an exodus of the Knights Hospitaller west to Castile and her territories and King Matthias begins a larger recruitment for the military managing to raise a force of nearly 10,000. This force is largely funded through the large trade Cyprus has gathered. The troops are styled after Castile's royal army and Cyprus embarks on an intense training program in order to bring them up to standards. The Knights, with many departing, also have many older and other knights stay due to their close ties with Cyprus. They remain to run the Knights Hospitaller in Cyprus for the foreseeable future while a large number have migrated across the sea. The Kingdom of Cyprus due to the recent issues in Castile reluctantly recognizes Carlos and his Regency for Prince Ferdinand. Cyprus itself with its fleet of nearly 100 ships begins to take after the Venetian example with trade and begins to put Cypriot merchant ships into state possession for trade in order to help with the kingdom's finances and heavy trade. This show immediate results as a relative increase in funding and attention to trade between Castile and her allies begins to improve the quality of trade. The Assassins Guild sets up in Cyprus looking to prevent issues in the kingdom with corruption and serving as their base into Muslim countries. The King of Cyprus on his deathbed declares that a vote by the nobles on whether to join castile will be held and a public forum will be held on what the people think of this.
 * Kingdom of Morocco:  The country begins the construction of various canals and cultivates trees farther inland to help increase arable farmland. The Moroccan economy continue to expand with greater trade coming from Castile and the Canaries all the way down to Capo Verde increasing the relative wealth. The Kingdom with many canals having been completed has vastly expanded its farmland among other things. Morocco's total population reaches 1 million with Christianity becoming dominant in the area. Calne-Vicuna is finished and is opened as an center for Christianity in North Africa with a library said to rival old Alexandria's. The Moroccan Assassins Guild forms and spreads keeping the peace and killing the corrupt as well as making morocco much more peaceful for Castilian Rule. The Kingdom of Morocco officially enters into a personal union with Castile following the magistrates and princes deeming it unneccesary for the King to not have full control in the country. The Magistrates however are fully reinstated to continue as they were just under direction of the King of Castile.
 * Kongo:  The Kingdom begins to work toward a trade and production economy focusing on helping provide resources for Castile's burgeoning West African trade network. The King of the Kongo converting to Christianity and being baptised begins to call for the expansion of ports to the best of the Kongolese architects' abilities. With the King also adopts the name John, in favor of the king who began these exploratory operations down the coast of Africa. The King also organized a band of Christian soldiers who help keep the peace who also begin to help with conversions to Christianity as a series of missionaries and high level priests from the Western Church have come on a ship hearing of many pagans and heretics to convert. The King makes multiple successful campaigns against various of the petty kings in Kongo killing two of them and leaving the third on the run. The Christianization of multiple areas is completed and multiple others are begun. The Kingdom of the Kongo in an attempt to increase economic output and trade begins to export a moderate amount of raw materials to Castile and begins to push toward heavy exploitation methods if possible.
 * Mapuche: With the defeat by the Spanish a royal governor is appointed by the Castilians. The governor immediately goes to work to prevent his workforce from being killed by disease and to prevent revolts and by immediately marching groups of about 1000 people to the colonial capital. These people are immediately transferred onto available ships and throughout the year are sent up the coast via spanish ships to a location unknown to the Mapuche. The royal governor also makes it imperative for the territory to extend to the coast expanding 1500 sq km to the south east. The Mapuche also continue to see major issues from European contact are given orders to isolate themselves if they are sick to prevent further expansion of the disease. The governor also manages to gain a force of about 200 as garrison.  The Mapuche people begin to see the first mixed children between Spanish and Mapuche people. The Spanish institute the Ecomienda system however the Spanish governor in order to keep control of the people orders the spanish heads of the system to treat the natives fairly in order to prevent mass deaths from overworking and resentment. Spanish farming techniques have definitively prevented starvation as the Mapuche continue to expand towards the coast building a road to connect it all. The Spanish governor also using the local mapuche as scouts it able to expand much more than the buenos aires colony and uses this to his advantage to secure more land to be able to turn over to Spanish settlers.
 * Maya: With the outright collapse of the Mayan government complete the Spanish institute a royal governor who assumes command of the troops. the Mayan armed forces have been all but wiped out and the Spanish along with their native auxiliaries begin the absolute wipe out of their armed forces and securing of multiple cities and settlements. Many of the villages are left completly ransacked however an insightful priest says that destroying the cities will result in long term resentment that could never be repaired and instead they should be made Spanish-Maya hybrid. The new Royal Governor seeing wisdom in this declares that the cities will not be ransacked and a moderate tribute of Gold and Silver is demanded by the Spanish. The 2000 troops remain in the Country and begin to establish areas along the coast suitable for spanish settlement. The Military and economy of the Maya under spain is developed and roads are upgraded to spanish standards. An Expected expansion program is to be undertaken in the next few years.
 * Netherlands: With the new war in the hre exploding the Netherlands fear that one of the German states might start to gain hegemony. The Netherlands approach the emperor in hopes figuring out how to prevent a destabalization of central Europe. Maurice requests that his allies show restraint when dealing with the HRE. With the port city of Jakarta now in the hands of the East indias Company a garrison of 500 troops are stationed there while recruits from the local population are requested. The city is renamed Batavia. expansion of the military and the navy continue. Wheel locks start to be produced in small numbers in Wallonia. Trade with Asia continues thanks to the Dutch routes along the African coast. Troops on the way back from the Thai campaigns of conquest are ordered to establish an outpost on the Maldives leading to the establishment of a small enclave in the north of the islands. Trade with the Indian subcontinent and with South East Asia continue to grow, and with the temporary closure of the canal and the fall of Venice the Dutch get an oppurtunity to start expanding their own trade shares in both europe and asia thanks to the need for eastern goods in europe and the interest in western goods in the orient. The expedition to the New world continues mapping out the coastline and serious talks about starting up a settlement begin largely in the areas previously explored by the first expedition, for now though the expedition decideds to cut some of the wood and bring it back to europe to see if it can fetch a good price. New Friesland and Nassau are expanded and fortified. The Bourgoisie continue to grow in power and wealth. The arts and sciences continue to flourish. A Dutch noble makes a comment during a meeting of the States-Generals which brings great interest to the rest as he speaks of the Start of the Dutch Golden Age.
 * Rumania: Stephen, now 28, continues to work on improving the economy; Iron, Salt, and Coal mines dot the landscape. Coal begins to become a major resource produced. These mines provide the resources required by the foundries and traders on the coast. The Danube becomes a highway of commerce, hundreds of barges travel up and down its length transporting people, materials, goods, and ideas. As much as 9% of the nation has reached basic literacy, and the Moralists promote education of commoners by priests, in order to give everyone the opportunity to read the bible. Education among the elite is becoming much more common.
 * The Consulate of Bulgaria: The economy continues to grow. The printing press spreads south into Bulgaria just as in Rumania. Ties with Rumania are strengthened; hundreds of Romanians move into the country, seeking cheap and productive land, and inter-marriage becomes very common. Bulgarians also begin to migrating to trade towns in Romania to seek more economic opportunities. Bulgarian populations in Rumania now represent a large minority, and the same can be said about Romanians in Bulgaria. Ethnic tensions are uncommon in both nations as multi-ethnic communities existed before the large migrations.
 * Bengal Sultanate: The decrease in taxes on the landed elite does its job in most areas of the Sultanate, decreasing the tax load on the peasantry and earning him their support. The tax cuts on the merchant class allow for more trade to be conducted, and a recent lax on some of the quota laws allows for more goods to be shipped from Bengal, greatly increasing trade income. Cash crops continue to be grown in large amounts. With our merchants traveling to Ava, Kamarumpa and Arakan regularly, Islam continues to grow in their areas. Most all trade roads continues to see much-needed maintenance. Due to Bengal having control over lands of multiple ethnicities and religions, literary works in the form of poems continue to take influence from all three religions of the Sultanate. Urdu, also called Hindi by some, becomes more common in the Sultanate due to the mixing of Hindu and Islamic ideals. We continue to help finance the Plutocratic State of Jaunpur, Delhi Sultanate and Bahamani Sultanate by sending gifts directly to the nobles/sultans, offering loans from powerful trade bankers, and decreasing the trade taxes over all of Bengal, allowing more of our merchant goods to travel into those states. We also raise a portion of the Sultan's personal levy and then divide it to be sent out to the states' leaders, so that they can do with them what they wish in order to maintain order in their nation. The construction of schools and universities several years ago has led to an increase in scholars and literacy in our nation. Due to the removal of trade barriers among a majority of states in the Indian League, their merchants and ours begin to travel with increased mobility and goods, thereby increasing the trade income and output in the agreeing nations. Several Bengali merchants continue to sponsor gem mines in the Mogok area of Ava, due to the high concentration of gems such as rubies, sapphires, garnets and moonstones, and the first of many mines begin to return with more sucesses.  Construction of ships based upon Castilian designs, granted to us by them, continues, in order to further our efforts to explore and trade. Several popular works of poetry, written in Urdu, are bought and stored by the Sultan within his palace in Pandua due to him favoring these particular works over poetic works written in Bengali. Inspired by the recent tale of forgiveness displayed by the Indian nations with the Mughal Empire, a Bengali poet by the name of Brā'una prabala-bāẏu completes the work of his epic and it quickly begins to be reproduced by various scholars. A new deposit of Iron ore is discovered in western Bengal, leading to an increased supply of Iron.
 * ​Emirate of Andamana: Illyas-Sasaska continues to reclaim land on the island to make room for farms, and to have timber for building both boats and houses. The Emirate expands another 500 km onto the island. The ships built by the timber from the island help contribute to Bengali trade. Continues working on economy and infrastructure.
 * Rajya of Orissa: Kapilendra Deva continues to listen to his advisers and bring about several reforms to his nation that make it more Islamic friendly, one of which is new, and calls for the creation of one mosque for each Hindu temple in the name of tolerance, when in reality, his advisers have prescribed this to bring about larger Islamic influence. The new University of Bhubanēśbara (Bhubaneswar) finishes construction and now houses several classes ranging from literature to economics.
 * Swargadeo of Kamarupa: Now vassalized by Bengal, the Swargadeo of Ahom continues to receive extensive help in creating viable farmland. They do this by continuing a process of land reclamation in the northern part of the state, which is largely marshy and thinly populated. This process of reclamation begins by using dikes, embankments and irrigation systems. The land reclamation, having been going on for decades, is extremely successful in creating viable farmland for rice, grain and other staple crops, increasing Kamarupa's population and their yearly trade output.'
 * Grand Duchy of Moscow: The nation of Muscovy begins trading along routes routing through the nation of Novgorod and its vassals, and the nation of Pskov. Money collected through trade and taxation is saved this year in the Muscovite treasury in case of an emergency. Trade routes are established between the nations of Poland, Hungary, Rumania, and the Roman Empire, and we promote friendly relations with all these nations. We become closer to Novgorod through trade, relying on Novgorod for safe land routes into our northern territory. The nations of the Ukraine continue to be vassalized. In case of attack we expand our military, recruiting free levies from our cities to protect local regions of our nation. Pikes and crossbows become common equipment in some units after they begin to be produced locally to outfit local regiments. Bowmen continue to be an essential part of our military to provide support for melee units, with some gunpowder weaponry being used. In major cities kremlins are upgraded and outfitted with modern equipment and dedicated garrisons to combat any threat or invasion. The largest kremlin, located in Moscow, is especially upgraded, with new walls being added that are wider and can hold cannons. Italian architects are also invited to our courts to design certain aspects of the city. This turn in our nation and vassals is dedicated to economy.
 * Lithuania: This turn is officially dedicated to economy. Trade between Moscow, Prussia, and other nations helps to amass wealth, which is partially used to finance infrastructural projects and military fortifications.
 * Austria: This turn in both our nation and in all our vassals is dedicated to economy. We train and expand our military using new experience from recent wars, and grow our nation economically. In Morocco our position in Melilla is fortified. All fortifications around the region are rebuilt and manned by stationed guards in case of an attack. To protect Melilla the construction of a fortress outside the city is considered, although postponed for now. The port of Melilla is rebuilt to begin operation as a trade port and military outpost. Construction continues on a shipyard in the Melilla port to facilitate the construction and repair of friendly ships. Melilla is granted a permanent naval garrison in the city’s port. to respond to dangers in the area, and to support the small garrison on land who mans the fortifications. Our position in Morocco is fortified by reinforcements, bringing Melilla operational against attacks. For now a small fleet is stationed in its harbor, while its garrison continues to hold the north and its supply lines, supporting our Christian brethren. With much of the Muslim population of Melilla left dead after the war against Morocco, the local government attempts to entice settlers by offering large quantities of land to Christian settlers. Many Europeans, particularly of German descent and/or from central Europe begin settling the area around Melilla. With finances from Augsburg-based banking establishments, the Trieste Company continues to launch expeditions to West Africa. Abrechtburg has grown to a decently sized settlement, supporting a population of farmers, traders, and a small garrison of soldiers. The town also houses a well furbished fort, armed with a small amount of cannons intended to defend the settlement and the harbor from any attack. Built out of necessity, the port at Abrechtburg is refurbished and expanded to support more trade ships, and allied countries are welcomed to trade and stay in the town. The second largest settlement in Westenland, Dominusburg, follows suit, finishing the construction of a port similar to Abrechtburg ‘s. Trade posts continue to be built and exploited, now numbering several dozen along the coast of Westenland and into allied territory. Our reliance on the Wolof becomes less so, but we sign a trade agreement with their nation to continue our positive relationship. Deals are made with the Wolof for slaves and other goods. Conversion of the natives begin around the settlement. Several bimereiches and caravels begin construction in Trieste, Melilla, Corfu, and other ports, to further facilitate and protect overseas trade. Trade is increased with the Grand Duchy of Bavaria and other trade partners, bringing about new avenues of trade and commerce.
 * Roman Empire: The Empire continues to expand trade west to compensate for the trade lost from the canal and the war with Venice. Most of the new lands' economies began to function as they did before and export many raw materials and luxury goods to the west, increasing the income of the Empire. Trade expands in the north thanks to the patronage of Scandinavia, and some merchants begin to consider the new world as a possible market for new trade goods. Plans to explore the new world are made but none are acted upon at this moment. The infrastructure of the new lands is also improved, repairing the roads and fortifications in them. Most of the lands have become fully integrated within the Roman Empire save for its vassals gained from the war. Research into better naval ships continues, and the first of a new breed of ships begins construction at Constantinople. Thomas I travels to the Tartary to attend the funeral of Theodore.
 * Albania: The new lands are further integrated within the kingdom, and Albanians in the new lands continue to celebrate the unification of their lands to that of an independent Albanian state.
 * Epirus: In Epirus, the republican structure of government is disbanded by the occupying Roman army and replaced by a Roman council to help faciliate governing. The fortifications of the region continue to be rebuilt.
 * Naxos: The Duke continues to export many trade goods for the wealth of the Empire while still seeking to gain enough influence to survive the impending annexation of the Duchy.
 * Ragusa: With the war now conclusively over, trade blooms as silver, wax, wine, and other trade goods are exported throughout the west. Although the state is a protectorate of the Romans, the government of the republic seeks to make Ragusa a great trade power as Venice and Genoa once were.
 * Hungary and all its vassals and puppets and states in personal union work on expanding their armed forces. There is an increase in trading between them all, along with increased trading with Moscovy and thus allows economic growth. Road construction also continues as for greater trade, better infrastructure is needed. Hungary also focuses highly on building better naval ships and upgrading old ships as well as putting many obsolete ships into retirement. Hungary demobilised many men after training them in a bid to make sure evrything remains stable along with provide the men to work the field and harvest the grain once it has grown. This allows harvest levels to reach new highs as better practices have lead to increased yields. With the new knowledge which has travelled with the Venetian nobles, it is quickly sent to the Grand University of Budapest to be archived and taught. With the large number of ships now available to Hungary, Hungary needs more ports for the ships to reside in. Sigismund quickly begins to look for options. Meanwhile, he travels to the Tartary to attend the funeral of Theodore and meets many important leaders from the Eastern Mediterranian. While returning, he sends out a diplomat to Rome, with whom Humgary is slightly annoyed with due to their invasion of Venice, and asks them for permission to use Roman ports for the Hungarian fleet.
 * Roman Diplomacy: In the interest of preserving positive relations, the Romans accept.
 * Dai Viet: This turn is officially dedicated to economic expansion. The nation of Dai Viet begins expanding its military to protect the nation against any foreign attack. The government begins an active role in equipping some units, using its funds to ensure that the entirety of the militia is equipped with pikes and swords. Crossbows also begin to be used in select units, who are trained to be most effective during cavalry charges and to provide support for our infantry. Government forces are called and put to the test securing our southern border, garrisoning in recently acquired territory. Alongside expanding ground forces, the government also sees to need to expand naval forces, a process that began several decades ago. Small ships capable of longer journeys are constructed in major port cities, and cities in the south along the coast are expanded to facilitate naval activity on par with our northern cities. Trade ships are attracted to our major ports from nearby nations. Facilities are upgraded to better facilitate trade. With several dozen small trade ships and warships under the command of the government vassals, and several ships under its personal command, the government orders a series of operations in the east waters of the nation, hoping to root out pirates and protect trade routes. As a test of our navy, our largest warships, equipped with cannons and other weapons, make several expeditions around the Biển Đông (South China Sea). Several more trade posts are established in the Philippines. We also make several expeditions to the Riau Islands, where we come into contact with the Orang laut people.
 * Hesse: Our armies win many initial battles, heading toward the big cities, already taking most of the country-side. Princess-Regent Eva brings her detained mother, Sophia of Hamburg to the palace at Silberberg. The nearly 70-year old woman is then paraded through the town of Silberberg, and Ludwigsburg, people calling her a 'traitor', a 'rat', and a 'spy'. When they get to the castle at Ludwigsburg, they behead her in front of a large crowd.
 * Madagasikara begins to change the policy towards al-Swahili as a minor coup takes place in that nation replacing the Emir with a pro-Christian leader who encourages reconciliation. King Esteban welcomes the new leader by restoring trade and ending the embargo. The military is substantially cut, but work on the navy continues. Pirateering is now limited to attacking non-chartered pirates.Trade with Alexandria, Ayutthaya, and especially Spain develops the Madagasikaran economy. Trade and production of valuable spices continue at the same time that the nation continues to experience massive cultural, scientific, religious, economic, and linguistic changes. The Andrés and the Tiavina continue to be used in practice drills in which they lead the Madagasikaran navy. Work on creating more advanced ports in cities other than Mahajanga begins, and two more caravels are now under construction, one in Mahajanga and one in Morondava, which is the second largest city in the nation. Esteban the Pious continues to fund missionary activities throughout the Diocese, regardless of earthly domain. Firearms manufacturing in Antsiranana continues to increase. In Betsileo, last minute plans for integration are fulfilled and integration is anticipated for next Christmas. Many Malagasy leaders rejoice in the unification of their people under Esteban the Pious, and Christianity is the majority religion on the islands by far. Economic turn.
 * Sofala, Mtwara, Mozambika, and Pembara all continue to merge culturally with Madagasikaran culture due to the popular and proven process of sending the firstborn son to Mahajanga or any other insular city of Madagasikara. Infrastructure in these frontier regions is improved, as roads and small forts and garrisons along the frontier are built over time. This encourages settlement, and two states expand; Sofala heads north as Mozambika heads south. Plans to integrate Mtwara and Pembara are approaching fruition.
 * Tawatinsuyu: Military is improved and reorginized. The size of the army hits 19,000. Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Chan Chan are developed further, populations of these cities hits 202,000, 92,000, and 117,000 respectively. Population across the empire hits 1,155,000. Reformation of the farming system continues as crops produce better yields. Research into medicine and Sciences continues, with advancements being made allowing for greater care of the sick and injured. Rebuilding and building continues across the empire. Culture merging continues. The empire is now divided into four districts, Cuzco-suyu (the area formarmly known as the Kingdom of Cuzco) Aymara-suyu (the territories conquered in the two Cuzcan-Aymaran wars) Nazca-Suyu (area perviously known as the Ica-Nazca) and Chimu-suyu (the Ica-Nazca's northern vassals). Each of these districts acts similar to a state, with regional rulers being appointed by the Sapa-Inca. The process of cultureblending begins to show effects, as Cuzcans live across the emipire now, taking there culture with them. While Cuzcans are the largest ethnic group (~47%) they still do not make up 50% of the empire. The other ethnic groups are:Nazca (~18%), Chimu (~20%), Wankan (~9%) Aymara (~3%) and Other (4%). Cuzcan remains the fastest growing ethnic group. The enslavment of the Aymara people begins once again, though the ethnic purging is left out of the old formula. The population of Cuzco-suyu is 600,000, Aymara-suyu is 130,000, Nazca-suyu is 140,000, and Chimu-suyu is 280,000.
 * Zapoteca: A large part of the population is now sick, and death is common. However, the number of immune people in the population is growing. The Spanish aid is greatly appreciated. The Emperor continues financing Spanish settlers to come to the kingdom and marry into the population. Trade increases and continues with the Spanish. Tlaco II expands roadways connecting cities in the alliance to help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The military, which had been outdated for many years, continues to be upgraded. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco II orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Pressure continues to be asserted on Itzapam to join the Zapotec-Spanish sphere.

1504
'A German cartographer publishes his Cosmographiae Introductio ''("Introduction to Universal Cosmography"). The book includes an accompanying wall map, being the first to show the New World as a separate continent. He names them Hesperia in honor of the famous Spanish explorer accredited for discovering the continent, and his publication spreads to use of that particular name. '''

'''Pirates block the Strait of Malacca and any access between the Asian mainland and Sumatra. As soon as supplies for the Thai soldiers shrivel up, the recently oppressed populations of four different kingdoms conquered within ten years by Ayutthaya launch an open rebellion. Even Aceh rebels against the Thais. The six rebellious kingdoms have near universal support and are essentially in a state of total war. (+10 in the algo) (Undoubled scores: 10, 10, 10)'''

'''Ok, this is some GIANT Bullshit. Firstly, Ayutthaya has one of the largest fleets in the world. Pirates would be smashed to pieces in a week. Next, Aceh? They've been rules by Ayutthaya for nearly 50 years, and they weren't oppressed; we vassalized them by MARRIAGE. Tualng Bawang and Selebar both have many of their nobles in Ayutthaya, and all the noble's children, AND are tied by marriage to Ayutthaya. Who's leading this rebellion? Next, there is no reason for the peasants to rebel- nationalism doesn't exist yet, and frankly speaking, we're of the same culture and general religion. Aru and Siak have basically been rebuilt by Ayutthaya. Their economies revolve around AYutthaya. Furthermore, they too have their children in Ayutthaya. Basically, only Pagaruyung and SUnda can plausibly rebel, and NEITHER would have access blocked off by this ASB "closure" of the Straits. '''

'''You waged 4 wars of massive expansion in less than 20 years are you serious right now? how do you not see how revolts are plausible. These pirates could also be infinitely better with tactics, you have no idea. Stop being butthurt about a problem you caused -Feud'''

'''It's like you legit didn't read ANYTHING I just posted. This is on the talkpage. Post about it there. '''

Fijian prince Ratu Udre "the Devourer" expands his domain in Western Fiji, taking over several tribes in the west.
 * The Kingdoms of Great Albion (Scotland and England) - member nation of the UKGA: Many ships are modernized and replaced to keep the Royal Albion Navy a powerful forces on the high seas. Port Edmundburg continues to experience a growth in population. Albionic settlers continue to explore the surrounding areas. The dialect of English originally found in Scotland and the Eire grows so large that it covers most of the North of England. This new dialect is called Bythigish (portmanteau of Brython and English). English nobles begin to enjoy the Celtic myths of Eire and Scotland. The Templar Order continues to undercut the King's enemies and seeks ways to privately grow the power of the King and Albion as a whole. The Order buys up many smaller businesses and collectivizes some farms. The Order begins to expand into other areas of Europe, seeking to grow understanding as well as pushing Albionic ideals. Albion continues to explore  farther west and south Economic aid is sent to our Scandinavian allies, though limited due to pressing domestic issues. A Clockmaker from Cambridge becomes popular for his accurate timepieces and the exquiste wood housing. He creates a chime for the St. Mary's Cathedral, the chimes are called the Cambridge Chimes(OTL Westminster Quarters aka Big Ben's chime). The Chimes become so popular, other clockmakers incorporate the chimes into their clocks. After two years of war, Hamburg falls to Albionic forces. The war is over. The King travels to tour the city of Hamburg and issues a speach praising the bravery of both sides and states he is committed to rebuilding what is destroyed. His speach also outlines to other HRE nations that Albion plans to abstain from future conflict in the region. Albion siezes the city of Hamburg and the provence of Holstien. (Devisions are being discussed). After the war, Albion sees a population boom as soldiers return from war. Albion also begins to experience an isolationist attitude toward war and conflict. Trade is renewed. Trade ships finally reach Bengal and begin to start trading. The areas of Hamburg not given to Hesse are reorganized as the Grand Duchy of Hamburg. Trade offers as well as NAP are submitted to other members of the HRE including, Bavaria, Oldenburg, Austria and Hesse. Albionic politicians and diplomats stay to set things in order and a new House of Commons is established.
 * Calais: Military and navy are expanded.
 * Dublin: Dublin undergoes another remodel and expansion to the ports due to the massive influx of trade from Castile and Venice as well as an increased Eire trade.
 * Scotland: Expands navy and military. Pan Albion sentiments grow, Trade increases. Whiskey is traded down to central Albion.
 * Wales: Wales expands its military and navy. Cardiff becomes a large centre of trade for Wales. The Welsh appoint Adam Cyrdger as Royal Minister. The first sessions of parliament are held. Wales does not see as large a population boom as Albion or Scotland, but a minor one, centered around Cardiff and Swansea, does occur.
 *  Port Edmundburg expands by 1000 sq km. The African colonists begin looking toward mining and other ventures to generate profit.
 * New Cambridgeshire: New Cambridgeshire expands by 1000sq km. Colonist begin to explore around the region and begin to have a large fishing boom. The Port of New Rotham is expanded to handle excess ships from Albion and other European nations. The people of New Rotham also begin an attempt to gain knowledge of farming in Borealia from Native Peoples.
 * |onte continues to have a large surplus of grain. Though adopting "western farming", the idea of "the tribe" is still very much so alive, as people always share the crops they have grown, or the animals they have hunted amongst the community. Mon's children advocate the planting of trees in small groves. Throughout the year, Mon's children go elephant hunting, though it is very dangerous, as they are hunting them with arquebuses, and the whole process requires much co-ordination. However, the results are said to be spectacular, as the tribe gains new wealth in the collected ivory, and the elephant meat is considered a rarity. The season resulted in six elephants being killed. Much of the younger generation knows how to hunt, and begin to help their parents, increasing the prosperity of the tribe. Not only do they know how to hunt, but in accordance with tribal tradition, each one of them may become a warrior if the need be, trained both in the arquebus and the bow, though the arquebus is gaining much ground against the arrow. |onte is becoming very rich with money made from elephant hunting, as they have nothing to spend the money on. Ma-n!o travels back to Conte, and offers merchants from the Netherlands a slightly larger than average sum, in addition to slaves, for trade ships, and a help with the construction of an elephant pen. Mon II, intrigued by the concept of Chinese Culture, Buddhism, and writing, stays behind in a Buddhist monestary, learning to read, write and speak Chinese, and the tennents of Buddhism. While there, he learns of Confucianism, by talking to the people on the street. Debarubo, who studied both the army, and the arts, takes young tribes men north and expands 250 km2 (5 pixels) adjacent to his expansions along the coast, doing the tribes traditional policy of taking the women, and killing the men. Debarubo plays with the concept of claiming his family as the "Rikisis" of |onte.
 * Prussia: The Prussians begin to develop their military. The Prussians continue to build their navy.
 * Courland: The Curonians also continue developing their military.
 * Estland: Ossel-Wiek also continues developing their military. Duke Franz continues to reshape the face of Arensburg.
 * Zapoteca: A large part of the population is now sick, and death is common. However, the number of immune people in the population is growing. The Spanish aid is greatly appreciated. The Emperor continues financing Spanish settlers to come to the kingdom and marry into the population. Trade increases and continues with the Spanish. Tlaco II expands roadways connecting cities in the alliance to help merchants and soldiers move more freely between them. The military, which had been outdated for many years, continues to be upgraded. The economy booms with trade as a result of the roads. In the coastal regions under Danibaan's influence, more boats are created. Tlaco II orders more to be manufactured to bring in goods from the sea. Pressure continues to be asserted on Itzapam to join the Zapotec-Spanish sphere.
 * Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Franz-Albert completes petitioning the lords of Saxony for tribute as well (Turn Six out of Six). Bavaria expands its military. The population continues to rise. Grand Duke Franz-Albert and his council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by 1504 a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal. Continuing in 1504, Franz-Albert commissions six cogs to sail around western Mediterranean coasts. The market center in Landshut continues to attract Bavarian and Venetian traders. In religious news, around 76% of the country adheres to the Western Church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. In other news, Bavaria continues implementing the Alliance and Merchant Act as well as the Militia and Navy Act. As Grand Duke, Franz-Albert continues hosting a largely Venetian court, however many Bavarian families have intermingled with the Venetians, creating a distinct social class and identity. In national news, the common courts continue to be implemented around Bavaria as several of the lower class make use it of. The serf laws begin to be used as well. Skeptics who theorized that the serf laws would mark no profound change in society begin to be proven wrong. In 1504, as many as one hundred and sixty serfs sue for their freedom. Franz-Albert begins to ponder a law that would fully abolish slavery, seeing how it has more or less deteriorated in Bavaria. The wild unpopularity of these laws begin to wear off as well. Franz-Albert further incorporates the Collegiate Writs, allowing many more lower class men to enter college. In legal news, Franz-Albert continues implementing the Bavarian Commands. Franz-Albert sends letters around Europe, pertaining to a royal marriage for both Charles (7) and Margaret (6). In diplomatic news, Franz-Albert continues to be wary of the recent war against Trier and Hamburg. Franz-Albert issues an order for a national census to be recorded, detailing the number of people and serfs in the country. In Saxony, Elisabeth moves to Dresden to preside as Countess of Saxony and Thuringia, and works on securing her position. To avoid causing patriotic uproars, Elisabeth leaves the political state of both realms intact and does not yet implement the Bavarian Commands. Taxes are normalized from their previously erratic state and Elisabeth makes note to visit various villages more often. The Countess also makes it her plan to consolidate both counties.
 * Munchen: By 1504, the total class of Queen Isabell University amounts to about 4610 men. Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. The Collegiate Writs begin to draw more men to college.
 * Straubing: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Ingolstadt: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burgau: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Nurnburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Burggrafschaft: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Bamberg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders.
 * Wurzburg: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. A religious change begins occurring in Wurzburg upon the ascension of Franz-Albert, where many more Western Christians begin inhabiting the bishopric. The clergy begins being alarmed and they fear displacement. An envoy dispatched by Franz-Albert attempts to quell their fears.
 * Thuringia: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert and Countess Elisabeth continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. Countess Elisabeth normalizes taxes in an effort to subset any rebellion.
 * Saxony: Troops authorized by Franz-Albert and Countess Elisabeth continue training. Several markets are constructed as well as trade houses for European traders. Countess Elisabeth normalizes taxes in an effort to subset any rebellion.
 * Marrikuwuyanga Empire: The tribes had returned to the lands they had been previously forced to abandon and quickly settled. Due to the large ships provided by the Ayutthaya, the people were able to easily travel to the Tiwi Islands and return in time. This increased Emperor Yada Gulpilil's popularity who was now worshipped and referred to as the Almighty. The Emperor considered himself God, disregarding the fact that it was the Ayutthaya that had provided him with the medicine, ships and food. The Emperor called upon the tribes neighboring Marrikuwuyanga to give up their false gods and worship Emperor Yada. The Marrikuwuyanga had declared that any tribe that peacefully united with the Marrikuwuyanga would be allowed to keep their land, women, gold, etc, but anyone who resisted would be punished severely. When a forest fire resulted in the deaths of 11 men from the Dangbon tribe, Emperor Yada declared that it was proof of his wrath and divinity. The Emperor Yada Gulpilil agreed to allow Ayutthaya to preach Hinduism and Buddhism as long as they mentioned the Emperor was God himself and the Ayutthaya made sure that the new converts did not attempt to replicate the Emperor's divinity. In return, the Ayutthaya had sent 1000 regulars for Marrikuwuyangan army. Meanwhile, Marrikuwuyanga's influence continued to increase within the neighbouring tribes and the military was strengthened as the military gained access to the muskets via Ayutthaya. Trade boosted Marrikuwuyanga's economy. The crop yield increased annually and so did the population. We expand 250km along the western coast. Having conquered the island of Timor, the Marrikuwuyanga celebrate as they believe they would win every single war that ever takes place. The Emperor informed the Ayutthaya merchants that he wished to meet with their King
 * Jawoyn: Having accepted the union, Marrikuwuyanga's soldiers soon had stormed into Jawoyn territory. Emperor Yada Gulpilil was declared a God and the people of Jawoyn worshipped him. They were introduced to the Ayutthaya, ships, medicines and modern weaponry and had their economy developed through trade and military through training. The Marrikuwuyanga slowly and gradually start to annex Jawoyn
 * Timor: Having established dominance over the island, the Emperor was keen on making sure there was no rebellion by the natives and soon after marching as conquerors, the tribal leaders were bombarded with gifts by the Marrikuwuyangan Emperor who assured them that they would be allowed to keep their power as tribal leaders as long as they recognized Emperor Yada Gulpilil as their God. Meanwhile military was expanded and infrastructure was developed.
 * Vorlayacor:  The nationwide quarantine drastically lowered the prevalence of disease in the past two years and is lifted;  a general sense of joy permeates the populace, as this is really the first big piece of good news since the Spanish conquered the old territory.  As disease and food are no longer critical issues, most of the population now begins to focus on rebuilding their lives and their nation.  Many buildings in Nov Xoryan are completed this year, and the city begins to look like a worthy successor to Xoryan;  villages and towns across the territory are seeing significant progress as well.  There are about 35,000 Mapuche and 15,000 other Hesperian ethnic groups in the territory for a total population of 50,000, 10,000 of which live in or around Nov Xoryan.  Jarvan gives a grand speech of how the people must not forget what was lost and why it was lost, and how the nation must strive forth.  He makes public his promise to dedicate his life to improving Vorlayacor to the point where it can match or surpass any European nation.  The teachers are still experimenting with various recipes for creating gunpowder.  The Vorlayacan economy begins to develop in earnest this year, with ironworking regaining the prominence it had in the old land and fishing becoming a popular trade.
 * Kingdom of Hyrcania: King Farbod Bavandid sends an envoy to the Kingdom of Georgia asking for a trade pact. The King starts implementing policies within the government reforming the civil service system, hoping to increase efficiency of running the government. He also starts to apply these policies to the military structure as well, hoping to increase the efficiency of the army's command structure. The King hopes that within the next few decades, with the help of reforms such as these, he will be able to centralize the realm. The King expands the capital of Rast by building new buildings, many builidings being government structures, though some housing is built in hopes of increase in population in the capital in order to have people to fill the jobs created by the building of government structures. The King's interest in Zoroastrianism continues to grow. He looks into some of scriptures and stuff of the sort of the religion, hoping to learn more of the religion.
 * Grand Duchy of Hamburg: Friedrich I reluctantly signs the peace. Shortly after, his health takes a turn for the worst. His family, recently returned from Oldenburg, gathers around his bed to say goodbye. During his final breaths, he notices a servant weeping. He tells her, "Do not weep for me: I could not protect my home, I couldn't even protect my sister. I deserve no tears." He dies shortly after. At his funeral, many still weep for Friedrich "the Great". His brother, Heinrich, who was Count of Holstein before its integration, speaks of him, "My brother thought of himself a failure. Rarely are great men never beaten. His courage, his dedication, his spirit, allows the justification of his title. He will not be able to see us rebuild, but we will, we must, rebuild in his name.". Friedrich's son, also named Friedrich, is crowned Grand Duke of Hamburg. As he is still a young child, Grand Duchess Adelheid and Count Heinrich will rule in a regency. Their first order of business, beside rebuilding, is the status canal from the Baltic to the North Sea. They decide to postpone construction for at least five years.