Birth of Civilization (Map Game)

The first civilizations are only just beginning. Nearly nothing yet has a name in any language, from the continents to the flowers growing upon them. The year is 3300 BCE, and no great empires have yet risen, no colonists have sailed across the seas from Europe to the Americas and Oceania, no-one yet knows of the soft silks of China, the glorious Roman Republic or the Greek Philosophers such as Plato or Aristotle, and now, they might never be born.

This is the premise of the Birth of Civilization Map Game; to start before any civilizations had been founded and reshape the course of Humanity's history since the beginning of our most recent several thousand years.

The Map
3000 BCE

Important Information

 * Rules & Algorithm

Staff

 * Arkius Doomer - Co-Host
 * Shadowkernoboy - Co-Host

Nations
Write down your civilization and signature below the heading of the continent upon which it is located, and preferably either send a message to me (Ark) or use the talk page to inform the staff of where it is to be placed upon the map. Or simply create a page for your civilization, cut out the portion of the map it's located in and color it's starting province yourself. Also, NPC civilizations can be claimed by anyone wishing to play, so long as they either do not already control one or are switching to the preferred civilization.

Europe

 * Kingdom of East Riveria - Reclaim
 * Visigoths -  Nicktc
 * Saxon Kingdom - Varino Dynasty
 * Frankia - Arkius II Devesedinius DoomerTalk At Me
 * Kingdom of the Britons - Deutsch
 * Neolithic Orcadians - NPC
 * Cycladic Culture - NPC
 * Cucuteni-Trypillians - NPC
 * The Picts-Bibleboyd316

Asia

 * Persian Kingdom - Viper
 * Sumer - NPC

Africa

 * First Dynasty of Egypt - NPC

South America

 * Norte Chico Civilization - NPC

Oceania

 * Tribe of Polynesia: Lord Falconis

3300 BCE
In Sumer, the cuneiform writing system begins to develop, allowing for among other results, historical records to begin to be written.

In Greece, the inhabitants of the Cyclades begin to develop civilization of their own, as the first of the Greeks to civilize.

In what would once have been Peru, the civilization of Norte Chico begins to develop, the first civilization to rise in the Americas, and perhaps the first to fall.

In the Fertile Crescent, near the Persian Kingdom, the Proto-Elamites begin their settlement and civilization, eventually beginning a form of writing of their own.

Frankia: The old King, Vulmar I Richomeres, decides that it is time to expand upon the agriculture and military of the Kingdom of the Franks, as well as planning an expansion into neighboring territory. He also sends out explorers to attempt to find nearby inhabitable lands and resources which the Franks might use to build a better Kingdom. Midway through the process of these policies, the old King dies and his son Ubo succeeds him, continuing his father's plans and beginning the planned Frankish expansion into nearby territory. Frankia expands it's farms and army and expands into the coastal provinces directly north of Paris.

Visigoths: The Visigoth Chief, Theoderic I, finally has transformed his mighty civilization into a kingdom, crowning himself chief, and planning to expand his mighty kingdom all across the land. After the relatively small war that happened within his civilization, the Visigoths start rebuilding damaged property, prominently farms and houses. '''Theoderic I moves into the two territories north of Madrid and claims them as Visigoth territory. Reconstruction and improvement of farms and houses is commenced.'''

Persia: Following the death of his father, Shah Navid I seeks to better improve his new Kingdom. He begins by paying for the construction of more houses and farmland and seeks to expand to the more fertile regions near to him. Navid I dies in 3386 BCE and his son, Adar Narimani takes power. Adar continues his father's aim of expanding territory and funding the expansion of farms. Adar dies in 3322 BCE and his son Kamakhsh becomes Shah. '''Persians move into the nearby coastal regions seeking land for more farms. Persian land is improved with more houses and farms being set up.'''

Kingdom of the Elbe:We upgrade our military.The Elbans take over territory (1000 pixels) to their East hoping to make it to the Vistula.The Developement of our religion,Elbanism,begins.Messangers make it to the Saxons and Frankia and request alliances (Frank and Saxon Response needed).Elbe the first is declared a god on Earth.


 * Frankish Diplomacy: King Ubo I says he will consider this proposal by the Elbe.

Britons: We begin the development of a writing system in order to begin the education of our citizens, and invest time into the creation of transportation systems within the kingdom, such as roads connecting towns and allowing for travel across the Thames River. Settlers are sent to the region of Dover to allow for fishing to begin, as well as the construction of early, experimental, boats.
 * Mod: 1000 Pixels would result in the map being a bit, shall I say, misshapen. Shall I just get you as close as I can to that number in that direction without this occurring?
 * The Elbe (OOC):Ok
 * Mod: Also, is it really possible for people in France and Germany to have already met? I'm not saying it isn't, necessarily, I'm just wondering what your reasoning is.
 * Elbe player:It isn't that much of a distance.It is also a hundred year turn.The Elbans are walking but they can make it there and back in 100 years.
 * Mod: Alright, I can accept that the distance can be traveled in that amount of time, however I find it a bit hard to believe that they would've not only been already aware of other peoples such a distance away, but also already able to communicate with them and be friendly towards them.

3200 BCE
In what would once have been Scotland, Skara Brae finishes construction, allowing it's builders to survive more easily against the harsh northern elements.

In Egypt, the First Dynasty comes to power, beginning the long reign of the Old Egyptians over their realm.

'''Mod: I apologize for the low number of events happening today, the historical records and estimates are unfortunately very limited for this century. The records for the next are much longer.'''

Frankia: The Franks begin construction of basic infrastructure connecting their settlements, in addition to beginning work on a basic system of writing in order to record their histories. King Ubo I also orders additional expansion into nearby, northern lands and the construction of more housing. Bridges are also built across the Seine so that moving resources across it becomes significantly easier. '''The Franks expand infrastructure, notably bridges, as well as expanding their borders farther north and east. King Ubo I also sends a response to the Elbe, offering to sign a pact of non-aggression rather than a full alliance before dying and being succeeded by King Clotaire I.'''

Visigoths: Theoderic II and his forces carry on carelessly expanding into the north, disregarding the wishes and needs of the people in the land. While new king Theoderic is off, people back start worrying, but continue to carry out his orders on reconstructing what was lost and improving where they can. '''Two more provinces are occupied. Infrastructure back at home is improved.'''

Britons: Aelfred II, noted for being less expansionist and warlike than his father, is crowned king of the Britons. He continues to develop upon the writing system set up in the prior century, giving it its official name, Britonic. With the use of the newly built roads and bridges, a great stone circle, consisting of several tall pillars pointing towards the sky, is constructed in our capital, ''Lðndðnæm. 'No new territory is occupied. However, the language is improved and better defined, and a Stonehenge-esque ritual structure is built. '''

Persia: The Persians begin to develop a written language and by the late 33rd Century BCE, they document a story on tablets. Meanwhile the growth of the agricultural and housing in Persia continues. By the end of the century Navid II rules as Shah of Persia. Persia continues to expand but less than it did in previous years, they develop a written language and an early concept of a story book.

Saxons: Theodebert I takes power in the Saxon Kingdom, they begin clearing the forest around them to construct a city. Saxons expand to the north taking two provinces, as well as the early hints of religion spreading across the nation.

3100 BCE
'''In Egypt, the first Egyptian Calendar begins circulating, in addition to the usage of Papyrus. These innovations will have lasting impacts on the world for centuries, at the least, as the Egyptians begin to record their histories with more advanced dating systems, and writing them upon the new, early material similar to what we would now call Paper.'''

In Romania and the Ukraine, the Cucuteni-Trypillian culture begins showing itself, proving that despite the cold of the Ukraine and the mountains of Carpathia, humans can survive and thrive wherever it is possible to find fresh food and water and good land to build on.

'''In Persia, the Jiroft culture begins developing near the borders of the Persian Kingdom. While not a full civilization yet, they might prove troublesome if not quickly dealt with.'''

Frankia: The Franks continue developing infrastructure and housing, as well as exploring farther in every direction they can go without boats. King Clotaire I is succeeded by his son, now-King Maudoberes I, whom orders further north-eastern expansion of the realm and continued development of the Frankish system of writing. Further, King Maudoberes orders that the military be increased in size and that defensive structures be built across the Frankish holdings. Frankia builds more infrastructure and housing and begins construction of defenses, in addition to expanding upon the alphabet-of-sorts and language as well as taking the three small regions north-east of their existing territory.

Visigoths: A third civil war is eventually averted by the rise of a new king, Amaderic I. The new king, rather than conquering territory himself, installs a leader for the forces up north, which go on conquering the provinces north of them, taking two provinces once again to not fully exhaust resources. Amaderic is an open-minded individual, and considers the potential of other civilisations existing. As such, he starts to have people trained as diplomats and merchants, so that they can engage in diplomacy and trade with other nations. In addition, he personally comes up with ideas to cross the water they discovered in the occupation of the two provinces. Under Amaderic I, the Visigoth kingdom sees more advancements than it has seen in the past two-hundred years. Eventually, Amaderic's son, Amaderic II is crowned king. '''The Visigoths occupy two provinces in the north. In addition they start training individuals to undergo trade and diplomacy. Amaderic starts thinking of ways to cross the water, and designs eventually pass on to his son, which is crowned king near the end of the century.'''

Persia: After the death of his father, Shah Danesh I, eventually known as Danesh The Great, began his reign. Danesh not only continued the development of agriculture and language but also began to organise and train an army. Danesh began a campaign in Persia in which he forced neighbouring kingdoms to surrender their land and titles or be defeated. This campaign gained the Persian Kingdom much land but stretched the resources of the Kingdom to breaking point. However as Danesh's army moved it also sacked Kingdoms allowing for pay to be given out from loot. When Danesh returned to Persepolis he used his wealth to fund the training and creation of new equipment for what he called the Arabian Conquest. Danesh however died before being able to lead this conquest and his son, Reza I took power. '''The Persian Kingdom expands its territory more than before but stretches its resources thin. Little progress is made elsewhere but large amounts of wealth are gathered through conquest.'''

The Elbe:Elbe II is crowned king.He continues the deification of his grandfather,Elbe I.He expands and annexes all land to the Vistula.More diplomats are sent to the Franks but some go off course and find the Saxons. Explorers go west of the Franks hoping to find more civilizations. We request alliances with Francia and the Saxons (player responses needed).The Kingdom of the Elbe begins to experience internal turmoil but the king is strong and defeats it.However in 3050,Elbe II dies.His successor is Frederick I.Frederick dies only 4 years into his reign.His brother,Elbe III succeeds.He rules justly for 26 years until he dies in 3020 BC.His succession is disputed between his 4 sons.His eldest son,Frederick II succeeds.He however dies only 2 years into his reign.His next eldest brother,Frederick III succeeds and rules justly for 8 years before dying.The third son succeeds as Elbe IV.He reigns for 1 year before stepping down.The youngest brother succeeds as Vistula I.Vistula I rules as King of the Elbe until 3007 when the Vistula Rebellion is defeated.Vistula I then issued the Magna Pax or Great Peace.This reform abolishes the Kingdom of the Elbe and replaces it with the Kingdom of East Riveria.A Map of the lands we know is created.This map gives the area between the Oder,the Rhine,the Danube,and the Vistula "Riveria".


 * Frankish Diplomacy: King Maudoberes I makes a counter-offer of a pact of non-aggression, due to the fact that there have not been any major conflicts or threats to Frankia as of yet to justify an alliance.
 * Saxon Diplomacy: Kuning Theodebert II says that due to the relative peace and quiet that they leave this be and he declines for now.

The Britons: Aelfred II is succeeded by Aelric I, and his reign is marked by a series of Wars with the surrounding Celtic tribes. Aelric himself is rumored to have brought bronze-working to the kingdom from a conquered people, and training for blacksmiths becomes popular as bronze spears and early "proto-swords" begin to slowly replace stone tools. Aelric expands farther northwards into southern Britain, the kingdom's largest expansion since Aelfred I. Aelric dies and is replaced by his son, Aelric II, who focuses on maintaining the lands his father took, building a series of irrigation systems outside of Londonium. '''The Britons expand two provinces northwards. Bronze-working begins in its early stages and simple irrigation networks are made to ensure a more steady supply of food.'''

Saxons: Theodebert I is suceeded by Theodebert II, and the reign is marked with the finishing of the now city of Marklo. The Saxons also start heading westwardly and he adopts the Ælfréd Ælfsiden Seaxan which are officially proclaimed the official religion of the kingdom and it is named after the capital and is proclaimed Markloic. Communal farms appear with the city's construction and as such the hunting way of life becomes less prevalent. '''The Saxons expand westward two provinces. A religious system is set up in the Saxon Kingdom, as well as community farms.'''

3000 BCE
Mod: In order to compensate for the lack of historical events happening in this century and also in order to allow for more relevant events to occur, the start-of-turn events will now also include things relating to players' actions.

In Iberia, the Visigoths, which have been attempting to build craft with which to cross the water, finally succeed in their endeavors with the construction of a small craft, similar to a raft or dinghy.

In Britain, the Britons have set up irrigation networks which allows for them to have a steadier supply of food than many in the world, whom have yet to advance that far agriculturally.

In Persia, the many newly conquered subjects of the Shah are experiencing a period of unrest which, while not to the point of open rebellion, is enough that they and their near descendants will almost certainly retain a deep hatred for the Persians, perhaps eventually resulting in a full uprising.

Frankia: In Frankia, King Maudoberes is near the end of his life when he decrees that the Franks should build craft to cross the water, in order to make contact with the people across what we in the modern day know as the English Channel, in addition to beginning a period of technological advancement not seen in the past several Kings of the Franks, beginning with basic implementation of bronze as the material used in the construction of tools and weapons. Further, the Frankish explorers sent out prior have come back, reporting that they found mountains in the South which were nigh impassable, and which they dared not attempt to cross. Soon after this, King Maudoberes dies and is succeeded by King Richomeres II whom rules for the majority of the century before dying himself and being succeeded by King Ubo II, whom orders additional expansion, heading South, and construction of more fortifications and housing as well as farms and irrigation. Frankia begins developing watercraft and bronze tools and weapons, expands into four provinces South of it's existing holdings and continues construction of fortifications and housing as well as beginning large-scale construction of farms and irrigation.

The Picts; we being mate goats for food we expands south into four provinces and begins developing watercraft and bronze tools and weapons

East Riveria:We upgrade our military.We accept the Counter-Offer by the Franks for a non-aggression pact.In 3000,the Millenium Plan is formed.It is a plan for what we will do this Millenium.It states that East Riveria will annex Northland (OTL Sweden and Finland) in the 2900s,then they will annex all land to the Dnieper beginning in 2900 and ended in 2700.The rest of the time will be spent pacifying the New Territories.We expand to annex Northland and OTL Poland and the Baltics as part of the Millenium Plan.Vistula I reigns until 2980 BC when Vistula II assumes the crown.However,he dies in 2970 BC and his sister,Victoria,assumes the crown.She proclaims herself Goddess of Truth,completing the East Riverian Pantheon.(I will add this later.) Victoria reigns until 2901 BC when she swims in the Elbe River and is never seen again.This makes the Elbe River be called the Meeting Place of the Gods.Otto I assumes the crown and proclaims himself King-Messanger.This makes him king and Messanger to the Gods.
 * Visigoths: (OOC) You know there's rules against mass expansion, right?