Origo Mundi (Map Game)

Welcome to Origo Mundi, a game about creating your own alternate nation in an unknown world.

In this game you will create your own alternate nation, starting from the dawn of its creation. Players will be able to explore to find new players and uncover the rest of the map, spread their culture and practices, and create the foundations of new empires.

The main features of the game are as follows:


 * Completely alternate nations, cultures, religions, etc., that are all player created and developed.
 * Fictional world map that is unknown to each player at the start. Each player will receive a map of only what their nation has discovered so far, and must explore the world to piece together the bigger picture.
 * Computer programs for easy war algorithms and realistic statistics tracking, which will be run by the moderators.

Moderators
Full Moderators:
 * Vandenhoek (talk)

Plausibility Moderators:
 * Nathan1123
 * ForsakenPear

Rules
Currently being expanded.

Maps

 * At the start of the game each player will receive their own personal map (PMed from the mods via Discord), which will show you where your starting location is situated. You will not be able to view the entire world map, only what you have discovered so far.
 * Each turn players may choose to explore the area around them. The mods will then send you a new map, expanding upon what you have knowledge of. Remember to be specific about where you send explorers.
 * No sharing your map with other players that you are not in contact with. If you have discovered another player you may arrange to trade maps in-game, at which point the mods will update each of your maps with details from the other person’s.

Population

 * The population of each nation will be tracked by the moderators, by tracking each individual city, rural area, and their individual classes. The exact population of your nation will be unknown to you.
 * To find out the approximate population of your nation you can conduct a census, but keep in mind that this will require an investment of time and money for your nation. Additionally, how accurate the census information is will be based on a number of factors, including the amount of money spent, technology level, your nation’s infrastructure, and overall area.
 * When you select the population of your city/nation in the nation creation section, keep in mind that you are only selecting the male population (or female if a matriarchy), so your total population will be approximately double what you select.
 * Cities and nations should have a plausible amount for each class. Noblemen represent the ruling elite and wealthiest inhabitants, citizens typically represent your middle-class or lesser property owners, and the third tier represents the majority of your inhabitants. Noblemen should be the smallest fraction of the population, with most of your nation’s inhabitants being landless poor or serfs. (A generic city might have 1,000 nobles, 2,500 citizens, 6,000 landless poor, for example.)
 * Recruiting armies will be based on the manpower you select. For example, infantry will be drawn from your landless inhabitants typically, elite cavalry will be drawn from your noblemen, and any foreign auxiliaries will be drawn from your foreigner section. Keep in mind that this limits how many of each type of unit you can recruit into your army.
 * Your population will grow as turns pass, based on a growth rate determined by the moderators. This growth rate will be set based on the actions you take in your turns to either positively or negatively affect your population, as well as your climate/biome, random chance, and other factors. Additionally each class of your society may have different growth rates depending on your actions.

Money

 * At the start of the game no currency exists, however, each player may invent their own forms of currency as the game progresses.
 * The starting wealth section of the nation creation represents how much money your nation has saved in its treasury, in either gold or whatever valuable you choose to use.
 * Your income in the form of taxes will be based on your government type, level of administration, infrastructure, classes, legislative policies, and other factors, and will be tracked by the moderators.
 * Anything undertaken ordered by the government, buildings, ships, armies, or other projects will require money to be spent, and if too many things are built at once expect it is possible to exceed your income.

Nation Creation

 * Player nations must be added to the nations page before players can enter the game.
 * Players can create their own nation by following the below rules, or signup as a nation already established in the game if it does not have a player. If you wish to do the latter, contact a moderator for more information.
 * Nations and cultures should be fictional. Although it is okay to base your nations on real life counterparts, make sure they are still alternate. No real life nation or place names should be used for nations. Real life names for people can be mixed in ("Game of Thrones style"), but it is encouraged that all people have fictional names as well.
 * Nations will be created with a point system, with points being spent on your nation’s starting attributes. Each new nation is limited to 175 points, which can be spent as follows:
 * City’s Start Location (guarantee that you will start in a certain biome):
 * Subarctic climate/tundra: 5 points
 * Desert: 5 points
 * Rain forests, Monsoons, tropical: 10 points
 * Savannas, Grasslands, Steppes: 10 points
 * Continental, Oceanic: 15 points
 * Mediterranean: 15 points
 * Location bonuses:
 * On Body of Water: 10 points
 * On Coast/Ocean: 20 points
 * On River Delta: 10 points
 * On Navigable River Delta: 15 points
 * On River: 10 points
 * On Navigable River: 15 points
 * Near mountains: 10 points
 * Major Island (e.g., Britain): 20
 * Small Island: 15
 * Starting resources (guarantee that you start with an abundance of something):
 * Rare Commodities: 30 points
 * Precious Metals: 20 points
 * Precious Gems: 15 points
 * Tin: 10 points
 * Iron: 10 points
 * Copper: 5 points
 * Religion Organization (if any):
 * Animism: 0
 * Disorganized polytheism (Germanic Paganism): 5
 * Formalized traditional (Hinduism): 10
 * Semi-monotheistic/henotheism (Atenism): 15
 * Full monotheistic (Judaism): 20
 * Starting Buildings
 * Granary: 2
 * Town Center/Forum: 5
 * Temple: 3
 * Government Center: 5
 * Harbor (requires Sailing; Coastal or on a Navigable River/Lake): 10
 * Library (requires Writing): 10
 * Walls: 5
 * Barracks: 5
 * Technology:
 * Sailing: 5
 * Ships (requires Sailing): 10
 * Calendar: 5
 * Bronze Working: 5
 * Iron Working (requires Bronze Working): 10
 * Horseback Riding: 10
 * Writing: 10
 * Basic Mathematics: 5
 * Advanced Mathematics (requires Writing and Basic Mathematics): 5
 * Advanced Astronomy (requires Writing and Calendar): 5
 * Negatives:
 * Hostile native population (e.g., Sparta): -15
 * Hostile neighboring natives: -10
 * Disease rife area: -10
 * Unpredictable flooding: -10
 * Drought prone: -10
 * Vulcanism/Seismic Instability: -5
 * Federal government:
 * Theocracy: 15
 * Empire: 15
 * Monarchy: 10
 * Feudal: 5
 * Republic: 20
 * Tribal: 5
 * Administration:
 * Unitary: 15
 * Feudal: 10
 * Republic: 20
 * Oligarchy: 10
 * City-state: 5
 * Nomadic: 0
 * Urban population:
 * Noblemen: 10 points per 1,000
 * Citizens: 5 points per 1,000
 * Landless poor: 1 point per 1,000
 * Foreigners: 0.5 points per 1,000
 * Slaves: 0.5 per 1,000
 * Rural population:
 * Citizens: 4 points per 1,000
 * Poor/serfs: 1 point per 1,000
 * Foreigners: 0.5 point per 1,000
 * Size of Empire (everyone starts with one urban and four rural, measured per px):
 * Urbanized Area: 20 points
 * Rural area: 1 point
 * Loosely-claimed: 0.5 point
 * Starting gold/currency supply: 1 point per 1,000 kg/gold, or an equivalent value

Government Examples
This chart is to give you an idea of what each government system and administration level might entail:

501-510
'In the city of Vynos there is an attempted coup against the leadership of the city, instigated by traditionalist nobles heavily opposed to the ruler’s policies, and in some cases, also opposed to his rapid acceptance of the Benyisran religion over their own customs. '

'The nation of Obtus, one of the Anglenite nations on Bangor’s Island (the yellow nation), formally converts to the Ulm religion, after its king is convinced by a local preacher. '

'The Saemonite counterattack against Mithadia proves inconclusive, with the Saemonites unable to repulse Mithadia from the cities it garrisoned. The Saemonites suffer 8,800 casualties, while the Mithadians suffer 3,000. The concurrent invasion launched by Mithadia into the south successfully pillages much of the countryside, with the Mithadians occupying some cities in the southwest. The Saemonites suffer 5,000 casualties and numerous civilian losses, while the Mithadians suffer 2,110 casualties. '

'The Saemonites encounter a Hythian-Herati army in western Herati, and achieve a decisive victory. The Saemonites suffer 3,000 casualties, the Hythians suffer 2,010, and the Herati suffer 5,700. However, due to the destruction of the Herati lands and the harassing of the Saemonite army, they suffering another 5,310 casualties during their advance. At a battle in southwest Herati the two main armies then meet, and the Saemonites successfully rout the Hythians. The Saemonites suffer a total of 8,550 casualties, the Hythians suffer 4,300, and the Herati suffer 4,600. '

'The success of the Xeran Empire near Fashnoq in repulsing the Tabornites causes a slight migration in the south. The nation of Anakadehan invades northward, sending a diplomatic mission in the process to Fashnoq to establish relations with the nation responsible for the Tabornite conflict. '

'The yearly celebration of the birth of Nelrim becomes a popular custom across the Ulmian world, with different cultures in Azoz, Edom, Syres, and beyond adding their own traditions to the celebration. '

'After a defeat in Mithadia, 10,000 men of the Saemonite slave army flees from battle and deserts, with another 4,000 men being killed in the confusion. '

The Kingdom of Otan Takat: Again this decade the King sends out explorers to map more of this land, looking in the East, North, and South for signs of other civilized people. The Kingdom continues to expand and begins building more farms and is focused on expanding the population to higher numbers instead of claiming more land. The further advancement with Bronze tools leads to increased efforts in farming, and better farming techniques being developed. The fertile ground of the delta is very fertile. The people have also began using the waters as a way to get food by fishing for it these attempts have had mixed results with some of the craft collapsing while others have come back laden with fish. In all this decade has been a success with the private militia being expanded to number close to 1,000 outfitted in weapons and army of bronze battling back any native incursions against the Kingdom.
 * Malmaça: In the mountains of the Mediterranean are birthed the great Chosen Land of Malmaça. Ruled by the wise leader, Halik Ulfrada, The Great Prophet of the Artharian People. Urfrada would begin issuing the removal of slavery, reasoning that all men are to be treated equal, and no men shall be treated as animals. He would also issue the creation of farms for the unemployed serfs to finally work to get a reasonable payment giving more value to the serf people, and giving more food for the people of Malmaça to eat. He would issue the secularization of the country, stating that he will soon unite the other tribes of the Mediterranean under his rule. The creation of new technologies like incendiary arrows and crossbows would begin as well.
 * Xeran Empire: Xarenvarus, in his last years, reached out to align with Anakedehan, offering full military support in their vengeance on their enemies, while also securing trade routes to the south and an avenue for evangelizing the faith of Ulm. Xarenvarus then died in Azoz at a ripe old age, leaving behind a legacy that upholds him as one of the greatest statesmen of that generation. His son was immediately crowned Emperor Thalut, the third of that name in Azoz, while being the first such king to rule over Edom. Thalut was primarily a visionary internationalist, and pushed to expand the Xeran empire's influence to the far reaches of the earth. Thalut worked to strengthen relations with standing allies in Mesallia, and offered to help the cities of Agira and Karissa fund the expansion of their navies. Farther east, Thalut affirmed his alliance with the Great Lakes, and continued sending missions of extending diplomacy with Belangor, Jaris, and the remaining Angelite Kingdoms. Not wanting to repeat mistakes of earlier political tragedy, Thalut commissioned the admiral Shakas to send a much larger expedition than Cyris, offering to give military protection to Obtus. Closer diplomacy is extended as well to Phorintheon, as we have been trading with them so far. Furthermore, a full military alliance is offered to Exhula, being our closest friend on the farthest part of the world. Theaters first started to appear in the Empire, mostly around Edom and Sephimora. Some of the most famous early tragedians and comic playwrites lived around this time, as the field was being developed. These plays largely revolved around the epic cycles that were first written during the Chatna Empire, but some other themes existed as well such as the heroic works of Leto and Ioximander. Ulm apostles continued to be sent in converting the nations in the western continent, particularly the Valun. As the Nativity holiday traditions first appeared at this time, it is often speculated if the mythical figure of the Apostle Saulkin is set at this time. [prepare gratuitous lore] According to the original legend, Saulkin began as the son of the Yannian governor Cluny the Scourge, and was raised from birth to believe in all the cruel lies of the Yannian doctrine, especially their demeaning propaganda against Ulm. The "Golden Rule" of Yannis supposedly was given as "Do unto others as they do unto you". Saulkin, in his heart, did not believe all these words, and tried to persuade his brothers to reconsider. In response, Saulkin's brothers tied him to a tree and threw him into the ocean. Saulkin washed up on shore in Obtus, and was taken in by a group of Ulmian monks to nurse him back to health. The monks tried to encourage Saulkin, offering him the peace and forgiveness in the Ulm faith, with the true Golden rule as "do unto others as you would have them to unto you". Saulkin did not accept this faith right away, but found it very curious and wise, and so took the words to heart as he traveled back to his father. Once Saulkin tried to explain the words of the monks to his family, Cluny had his son locked in prison to await further punishment. In prison, Saulkin fell to his knees, and asked God that he would accept the Ulmian faith if he would be released. Immediately, the spirit of Nelrim came from heaven and put the guards to sleep, freeing Saulkin. Saulkin went on to devote his life to be an Apostle to the True God, giving gifts to children of families with no money. As long last, his father Cluny came upon the city with an angry mob, demanding his son should relinquish the Ulmian scriptures he kept with him. Saulkin, having memorized the Ulm scriptures, freely gave these books back to his family, and in addition gave each and every one of them a special gift from the bottom of his heart. This sheer act of generosity completely melted the hearts of Cluny and his compatriots, and they abanonded their ways of Yannis from that moment onward. Thus is the story of how the Apostle Saulkin came to be, which to this day young children believe will give them gifts on the anniversary of Nelrim's birth. Update: the substantial military stationed in Obtus protect the nation against Yannis, and call on their natural allies of the neutral Angelite kingdoms to stop the Yannis attack. Another naval expedition led by Sucetraps removes the navy currently guarding Atsome Point and sends 6,000 troops to help Jacarus seize the thrown of Darna.
 * Hythia: Years 208-217 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Pycitus and Qyntine are replaced by replaced by another pair of military men in 209 and 216 respectively. The dual defeats of the last decade demonstrate the severity of the situation. A call to arms goes south to Hythia’s Klydesians Vassals who collectively raise a force of 10,000 men to assist their guarantor. Furthermore, 10,000 more inexperienced troops are raised from young men, older men, and a significant portion of women, as well as volunteers from the fleeing Herati. The stream of refugees from the north has turned to a flood with nearly 150,000 Herati now being resettled across the southwest, establishing a new city in the process, Hyrat. The remains of both armies are recalled to defend Hythia and join with the 40,000 Hythain troops, the Klydesians, and the volunteering Herati to form a force of 60,000. Largely comprised of archers, light spear-and-shield infantry, with significant light cavalry support and a small but highly experienced elite heavy cavalry core. The Unar first marches west to meet the Saemonite force invading northwestern Hythia. This is done simultaneously as the Mythadian Unar in the south of the Saemonite Realms marches east to meet the Hythian Unar. It is in the lightly inhabited plains of northwest Hythia that the three armies meet. The first day of battle is inconclusive between the Hythian Unar and the Saemonites. Skirmishes rage into the night, when, thanks to expert horsemanship and knowledge of the terrain, Hythian and Mythadian scouts link-up. A line of communications is opened and the Mythadian host moves to encircle the now heavily outnumbered and surrounded Saemonite Unar. At the dawn of battle on the second day the Hythian Unar practices a series of tactical withdrawal without the use of any infantry except to bait the Saemonite forces. Light cavalry is used to screen retreating Hythian forces as the Saemonites are drawn deeper and deeper into the Hythian trap. The Hythian Unar draws the Saemonite forces up and over one of the many rolling hills in the region and true engagements between infantry begin on the slopes of the second hill. At noon the Mythadian Unar, numbering some 50,000 marches quickly to seize the Saemonite baggage train, and with the Saemonite Unar drawn over a hill and beyond direct line of sight of the train it is swiftly taken. The Mythadian light cavalry then pursues the Saemonites, surrounding them in a valley where the Unar is captured in outright. The Saemonite Unar in Hythia turned back, the joint forces of both Mythadia and Hythia march east to face the Saemonite forces currently snuffing out the last of the organized resistance in Heratia. Thus, an epic battle takes place at the Forks of the Tythies, in the ruined city of Arudam which was once destroyed in totality by the Saemonites. The first day is marked by a race to take the strategically critical ruins. Hythian vanguard forces cross a ford directly upstream of the river and fight a prolonged cavalry battle with advance elements of the Saemonite Unar which had set camp on the north edge of the city. The advance Saemonite forces do escape to inform their commander who decides to trap the Hythian army against the ford and makes camp some five septons from the ford. Meanwhile, the Mythadians marched south to a known crossing of the Tythies, and having crossed this river, began marching north late into the first day. The second day of battle consisted mostly of stalling tactics by the Hythians who first ask to speak with the Saemonite leader under the preface of potentially surrendering and to discuss terms of such an arrangement. It is thanks to these tactics, which stall for much of the morning, that the Mythadian force can cross a second ford, on the Mynethos, some 60 septons from the Saemonite camp. The second day comes to an end after an indecisive battle between Hythian forces and the Saemonites. Made desperate by the river at their backs Hythian soldiers stand surprisingly firm. The third day finds the Hythian Unar readied for battle at the break of dawn. 50 Saemonite prisoners are brought out to a great pyre built by the Hytoriy during the night. These prisoners are then burned alive as the sun rises to appease Hythus and bring fear to his enemies. This gruesome scene calls the Saemonites to arms and a true battle begins. It is after an hour of fighting that the Mythadian Unar arrives from the east this time. The light cavalry once more destroys the Saemonite camp and begins launching a hail of arrows into the poorly defended Saemonite rear. The Mythadian forces are quick to connect with a strategically placed Hythian Heavy Cavalry unit in the north, forcing the routing saemonites to flee south into the ruins of Arudum. The end of the third day finds the Saemonite Unar trapped in the eroded walls of the former city under siege. Several dozen Eyscurpierons are brought to bear against the Saemonites, throwing large incendiary bolts all through the night. Siege continues for a week before the Saemonites, are forced to surrender having lost their stores of food and facing total annihilation. The domestic developments of the last decade are put on hold as all efforts are directed toward feeding and equipping the Unar. Slaves are retasked to harvesting and the sum excess of labor used in peaceful years is redirected to producing the means of war, food, weapons, and armor. A trade proposal is sent to several of the Irian city-states to the south and the Drakans looking to secure more sources of food for the nation. [Players Response] A further proposal is sent to exchange cartographic information with the Ry'Kyva of the north, as well as the Mythadians who have demonstrated their fidelity, courage, and honor in fighting for so long with Hythia. [Mod and Player Response] Trade with the Irians is conducted on the newly constructed road network as a means of supplying yet more critical food. Fortunately, most of the Hythian diet is comprised of easily stored grains, legumes, and root vegetables, allowing the easy transport of at least staple nutrients. All foreign explorers and missionaries are recalled to serve in the Unar as healers, soldiers, and, if talented, as commanders. The Mythadian host maintains its occupation of the coastal Saemonite lands.
 * Mesallian Culture: After the death of Xarenvarus the monarch “Thalut III” was crowned in Azoz, but his declaration as “King of Edom” seen as impractical, as that would require him to marry his own mother, which the Edomites did not wish to tolerate. As a result Thalut would become known as “Thalut the Wicked” for his attitude of power and consolidation over morality and piety. The Holy Patra of Edom famously would take a stand against his own king, becoming the subject of later paintings such as “Apostle Ambranun barring Thalut from Edom Basilica”, although such paintings are largely fantastic. The actual monarch of Edom, Evanematra, who is said to have been 56 years old at the time of the 75th Jafiad, or about six years younger than her brother Democrates, who died that year, had begun to come out of her isolation and manipulated lifestyle. The queen had been emboldened by the prophet Omnuna to restore Edom and its customs to the forefront of the ancient world, expelling Azoz’s advisors, which Omnuna called “the prison guards”. The Zamists were elevated to positions of power in the government, with the queen hesitating to oppress the “heretical” religion that worshipped her nearly as a goddess. Hoping to avoid conflict, the queen would pen a letter to her son, stating that if he possessed any benevolence in his heart he would not usurp his own mother, or his sister, when she succeeded her. Fearing the worst for the son “corrupted by Azozian temptations”, the queen formed a close alliance with her nephew, Democrates II, and also sought to arrange an alliance with her niece, the Queen of Emalia. Her motivation being that the balance of peace and prosperity between the four states would be disrupted if one “child of Lysimedes” undid his legacy. Furthermore, according to the queen, the “gentle nurturing of Ulm in the world” would likely be undone by continued bloodshed between the few bastions of the faith, in an effort to perhaps turn Azoz’s ministers and advisors sympathetic, even if their king would not be. Besides the machinations of the royals, the societal and religious changes being undertaken in the kingdom would continue on their own. The traditional Edomite religion had largely disappeared from the public eye, although living out its days in the countryside of the nation or in far flung provinces. Of those who remained partial to the Edomite faith, they had been overtaken by the monotheistic Zamists, which remained the most culturally Edomite-influenced religion of the rise of monotheism. Its reception by theologians was mixed, with many church figures of Ulm deeming the religion “utterly blasphemous, heretical, and pagan”, according to contemporary writer Ganzemun. But elsewhere, the religious and philosophical corners of Edom and Iskandria found a means to rectify the religion to be more palatable, by stating that Zama was simply the True God, or his manifestation, and the divinity of the Maleka was purely symbolic and metaphorical. In Sephimora the Enulmian religion remained triumphant over the influences of Edomite and Azozian Ulm. Due to the interconnectedness of the two realms over the last several decades, the religion also grew considerably across eastern and southern Edom. This is evidenced by the sudden sharp increase in the number of purification pools, centers of worship, and Enulmian libraries in plain sight rather than in hiding, and the textual evidence of the first Edomite governors in the mountains of the east embracing the religion. Despite the upheaval ongoing in Edom, the nations of Mesallas stood out as still largely polytheistic, with Democrates II notably uninterested in Ulmism. The western Melopenes remained Yannian in religion, with a mixture of Yannian and Mesallian customs and traditions taking hold. In a select few cities the Ulm religion remained a large force, particularly in more cosmopolitan cities and centers of trade. However, the Mesallian faith of Ioxemander, Ptelamus, and all the kings before them remained the dominant religion of the peninsulas and archipelagos.
 * Yannis Empire: A great curse is spoken by the despised Thot of Azoz, cursing his frail bones, his pultrad, swirly skin, his bristled unkempt hair, his yellowish, long fingernails, his ragged clothes, and his hunched over spine. That aging, grotesque monster is to be cast down by the highest powers of divinity and grace, sparing the world or more harm by casting him into fire, tearing off his limbs, destroying every slimey inch of his innards and his crawling presences. And just as it is spoken, that vile beast is killed by the holy prayer of Yannis. The news reaches the Holy City of Yagothna-vis, and the people celebrate the destruction of that false prophet, whose disease has finally come to a close. The ascension of Thotite III to their mound of lies and putrid corpses, that sits the Olmite faith, leads to plans to liberate the world from him as well. And so a festival begins, hoping to rid the world of corruption and evil through thoughtful prayer and happiness. The festival is brought to the Yannis empire by the Nianians, and soon people celebrate by burning the effigies of the cruel Azozian. It is reported to the royal authorities of his description. The natural philosophers who study the animals and beasts report that he is a short being, with a gut that hangs over his thin legs, his knees unable to support him. His arms hang like wet fish from his side, sometimes scraping the ground below. His head is unable to be raised high, and so his chin often bumps around his chest. They report that the Azozian is a bastard and a gluttonous, bewitched individual, who sought to mate with his own mother. His products are incestuous and diseased, many dying stillborn or heavily deformed. His father was one of the products of the people mines, the deep, treacherous tunnels below the Azoz mound, where they churn the fires of molten rock to pull out such creatures. He was born from no humanity, no love or piety, but by the unfeeling, unnatural stench of the tunnels, molded like a sword from the cosmic smelting of human curiosity run amok. The Azozians cut him from the primordial cesspits that run through those streets, stretched open the cavities of bubbling waste to birth his head and pull him by the neck. From an early age they spoke to him in the dark tongue, calling him “Nazgurbuûk gesh âs’olog”, or “evil ooze that festers”. All throughout his years they whispered into his ears until the ears became wretched, twisted, hoping to escape the vile plosives of Azozian speech. When he reached an age of maturity for that species, the Azozian pretender outstretched a 15-inch bony and twisted finger, ordering the cruel enslavement of the holy people of the world. His armies would do their master’s bidding, pillaging the lands of innocent peoples. Their fiery reached the Bangorians and corrupted sweet Obtus, through lies and deceit. And so the Anointed One decreed, that island was of the righteous not of the unrighteous, of the just not unjust. There would be no Olmist treachery on the island of punishment of death, this he said, and so it was done. The Yannis Empire assembled a great fleet of Holy Men to purify the lands of Obtus. The other faithful states of the island were called upon, as were the Yannian nations of the south. A great crusade would forcefully remove the growing plague, after the Olmites unlawfully occupied Obtus. It is clear that in their hearts the Thotite seeks to occupy that innocent kingdom permanently, and suck the spirits straight off the bones of every man, woman, and child. The army of Holy Men arrives, hoping to arrive in time to save some of these innocent civilians before they can be consumed as meat. They know that the Obtus people still possess a spark of hope and joy in their hearts, and so only the vile king that the Azozians corrupted, Bâruktul’aslug, will need to be cut from the earth. Peace and glory upon the holy of the world.
 * Ri'Kiva:  The fort at Sud'Kivja is expanded even more, along with the river forts. The Ri'Kivan army is mobilized, and a request is sent to Kaughn to join us against the autocratic Saemonites. Supported by a river fleet, our force of 10,000 men marches into the Saemonite river cities, occupying everything up to the river if all goes according to plan. The army is primarily composed of medium Ri'Kivan infantry and Batur skirmishing auxiliaries, along with Aurilian heavy infantry and Hürik light cavalry. The light cavalry plunders Saemonite agriculture, while most of the force proceeds to the mountains. Batur skirmishers form the screen. Using the spy network, Kal'If Uk sends word to all Saemonite slaves, saying that in Ri'Kiva, there is no slavery, and that any slaves who join the Ri'Kivan army will be freed and given a sizable plot of land.
 * Glorious Empire of Vynos: The Unification of all the Vyt lands is completed with the conquest of Nis. With this the Vyt has truly become one. However, the attempted coup against Timoi Tita I causes most concern within our most esteemed leader. Realizing that sudden change will cause unstability within our most glorious empire, he in all his wisdom, decided upon compromising the beliefs of traditional Vyt religion with Solaramism. Utilizing his unification of the Vyt lands as a basis and "ancient" documents to claim the legendary title and position of Kator within the Vytish. The Kator is the prophesized Liberator, One-true king, and savior of all the Vyt people. He will arise from the line of one murdered and one praised and shall come from a line of far away origins, and his descendants shall rule over all of Vytia from henceforth and shall not challenged by any except the truly despicable and evil. He claims direct male line descendant from Solaram the prophet of Benyisra by ancient documents stating that a son of Solaram fled the destruction wrought by Draka against the chosen people, and fled to a land far in the south and settled and married a women. His descendents eventually adopted the name Birtyzi, meaning foresight in honor of their ancestor. The promotion of these ideas eventually begins to cement loyalty in the zealous and the poor as a savior of the Vyt people. In order to subdue traditionalists, Tita I restores the institution of the Assemblies. However, they are purely ceremonial and possess little real power. With the popularity of Timoi Tita I the apprehended traitors are handed punishments by executions, the selling of their children into slavery, and the seizure of their land, and redistribution among the common folk. Having unified their lands Timoi Tita I orders a nation wide census to be conducted to find the state of his realm, and their people. He also founds a military outpost in between the cities of Vynos and Daima to keep control of their lands which eventually grows into a small city. Continued exploration of the lands surrounding Draka and Benyisra is very successful with them Discovering the nations of Qaryaat, they also explore farther Northwest of Draka into lands yet undiscovered, and west of Qaryaat. The naval expeditions exploring lands farther east continue as well.
 * Darna: It is discovered that the serpent that is the Azozian king Thot transformed himself into a ghastly spirit, possessing people across the nation. These poor souls are compelled to do the devil’s bidding, beginning the great slave revolt. The magician Jacaras channels this dark magic to control the slaves as his drones. The social hierarchy is destroyed, with Jacaras freeing the feral Ulmian beasts from their cages and mines. All across the coast, bears, lions, Ulmians, wolves, and all the other wild animals roam freely, causing a panic and many deaths. The most primitive of Ulmian captives, those were were raised their entire lives in solitary confinement with zero human interaction, are unable to understand the new world they find themselves in. With many dying in their former slave dens or being hunted and killed. The most capable of the slaves are led by Jacaras directly, as he turns them into an army, They manage to take many settlements on the coast, disrupting the janter trade and causing alarm. Elsewhere, the slaves become their own masters, and many “colonies” emerge led by former slave warlords called the olumas. The most powerful of the oluma establish their own slaves, and their own janter mining colonies, having killed or displaced the old masters. Many of these colonies would ally together and eventually force Darna to recognize them. Then among the most feral of slaves, there were many who created their own “packs”, remaining untamed and wild in the wilderness of the interior. There the former Ulmians returned to their primitive ways, becoming a part of the ecosystem for many years to come. After many years the Darnas eventually killed Jacaras, restoring order to their colonies. For this treachery, many ships were built, as the nation prepared to take the head of the great Thot as a war trophy.
 * Thïgæ: Finding an appropiate place to settle, Aropha decides to claim land for his people to claim their own. He names it Thïgæ. A city is founded on one of the many river deltas of the region, and areas to the south bordering the coast are claimed for the crown, along with most of the northern lake area. The tropical environment lets agriculture blossom, and soon enough food is produced to support a new urban area, which is established on the southern coast in the first Olahn (four years). Another settlement is added at the end of the second Olahn (eight years) at the southern tip of the northern lake. Faith in the one and only god, Rathor, starts to gain momentum, with Lianth proclaiming he had been visited by Rathor at the begining of the first Olahn, and the atheists of Thïgæ, just settling down, believed that the finding of a perfect place to settle down was the work of Rathor. The religon quickly grew until Aropha himself proclaimed that Rathor was the only god. Conversion of the mostly atheist neighboring tribes was easy, as they saw that the comming of Rathor was destined from the newly formed Thïgæ, causing other tribes around the newly converted ones to assume the same thing. Traders begin exploring areas on the southern coast, while an expedition is sent upstream, past the northern lake, to map the unknown.
 * Khin Federation: After a second great hunt, where riders of Khin ventured into the far corners of the known world, the returning sacrificial ceremony became a census, where all riders are counted and tallied to record the population of the Khin. Traders of the Khin begin establishing commercial connections with the Azoz, Valun, Isimandia, and Syres. During the great hunt, blessed by the Great Than, a rider has made the first treeless saddle for use of his own horse. The new treeless saddle is then popularized in the Khin.
 * Syres: Within the city the Ulm faith grows to become the largest religion for the first time, although still a minority overall. The Hensa attempts to promote the Syresian pantheon, and even supports the cult worship of Ioxemander, which grows steadily as well. Due to influence from Ioxemander and the Mesallians, the concept of worshipping the late kings and legendary heroes of the city becomes popular, with a cult arising around the legendary founder of the city, Erian. Aside from these two main religions, the most popular across the nation remains the polytheistic Mesallian pantheon, or offshoots of it. In the far west this is joined by the native religions of the coast, which live on in small numbers despite Azozian-led oppression and persecution to spread the Ulmian faith in its stead. A temple to Soronis and a temple to Zama were also opened in Syres at this time, due to trade from Edom and Mesallas, although these religions would remain a very small minority in the city. The captured island from Darna is christened Nelyris, with a new settlement named Atsum being founded at the spot where the Azozians first landed and encamped. Due to Azozian pressure the island becomes home to a new basilica and a planned colony from the city, with many Ulmians relocating or even being forcefully exiled to the island. There is also an increased interest in control over the straits, with the forts at either end of the straits being expanded. The navy retains a presence at Nelyris to ensure that any Darnan attack or piracy is repulsed.


 * Sillan Republic: Cabeza Qianlana increases investment into the Navy, with a total of 200 galleys. They are with numerous heavy crossbows (firing both conventional crossbow bolts and incendiary arrows) for long-ranged assault, as well as a prolonged iron-plated bow and boarding engines for close-combat. Meanwhile, in order to divert attention from the repelled Teninukal and Exhula campaigns, Cabeza Qianlana commences the invasion of the Makuku region. She cites that the Sillans and the Makuku peoples have similar languages; and therefore, could trace both their origins to a single progenitor, and as such, Sillan conquest is not intended to establish dominance or extract tribute but rather to unify two related peoples. In recognition of this equal status, ethnic Makuku will be granted citizenship (and associated rights and privileges, such as suffrage) and all Makuku nobility will retain their respective titles (and will be allowed to run for and hold political offices, though their children will be required to partake in imperial examinations to do so). In addition, she seeks to bring civilization and prosperity to the Makuku people through the adoption of Sillan culture and institutions. However, there are other motives for the conquest of the Makuku region, most prominently the acquisition of gold and other precious metals, which could be used in the production of luxury goods (particularly jewelry) as well as monetize the economy. Meanwhile, the vast expanses of idle land could be converted into plantations specializing in the production of tropical commodities, while the incorporation of the Makuku population would further augment the taxable population (thus increasing tax revenue, enabling Silla to fund more government programs and projects). A total of 60,000 troops are mobilized, with ~15,000 sent to Napukal and Chamokal each, and ~30,000 sent to Makuku. A total of three legions (each consisting of 5,000 troops – 1,000 horsemen and 4,000 infantrymen) are dispatched each to Napukal and Chamokal. The cavalry is divided into three groups. The first group launches a fake assault and upon inflicting a sufficient level of attrition, they then retreat (leading them to organized phalanx formations). The second group then encircle the enemy formations (discreetly), thus keeping them within a certain area. The third and final group will then stay with the phalanxes and fulfill skirmishing duties – thus ensuring the impenetrability of the flanks and the rear. Infantry (organized in a phalanx formation) will proceed to then kill enemy forces using pikes (while enemy forces are unable to escape due to encirclement by cavalry). Any encountered settlement & fortifications (including surrounding farmland) are razed to the ground. Upon reaching both their respective capital's, the troops then proceeding to destroy it using incendiary arrows and crossbow bolts, while the three legions (in three different directions) create multiple breaches in enemy fortifications and defenses (while using assault covers to minimize casualties) – thus dispersing the defending garrison and overwhelming enemy forces, thus facilitating entry. One-half of the ~60,000 are dispatched to Makuku, with one-third being cavalry while the remainder being infantry. The expedition is organized into three army divisions consisting of two legions each, with mounted auxiliaries conducting reconnaissance as well as relaying messages between the three army divisions. The three army divisions travel loosely to evade enemy forces, maintain flexibility, and to feign numerical inferiority – thus ensuring that the enemy mobilizes as few troops as possible. Any encountered unfortified settlements (and the surrounding farmland) are razed to the ground; while any minor fortifications are deliberately avoided (though the surrounding farmland is nevertheless razed) to maintain a rapid advance northward – inhibiting the enemy's ability to easily and effectively coordinate and plan their defense strategy or establish any solid fortifications. If any enemy forces are encountered, prior to engagement, squads of several archers are sent and in concealed locations (to minimize visibility) target and kill high-ranking military officials. Then, a legion is sent (using long-ranged bows to inflict damage upon enemy troops) and launch a fake assault, then afterward they feign retreat (only reversing this retreat upon the arrival of reinforcements). Then four legions (being more heavily-armored) are sent to attack from two directions – initially inflicting damage with their bows (focusing on killing any skirmishers or longbowmen, then focusing on inflicting attrition) then breaking enemy lines and engaging in melee warfare (utilizing a lance to inflict shock, before reverting back to the saber). The last remaining legion is tasked with preventing anyone from leaving or repelling any surprise engagements or reinforcements. Upon reaching the capital, the surrounding farmland and any satellite settlements are razed to the ground – with their inhabitants fleeing to the capital (thus expending more resources). With the defenders being forced to retreat to the confines of the capital (which is presumably fortifications, regardless of whether or not the process of completed), a strategy of encirclement is pursued to starve and weaken the defending garrison. During this same period, the capital's infrastructure is destroyed with heavy crossbows and incendiary arrows. Then, the three army divisions (in three different places) proceed to concentrate their force on three different points of the capital's fortifications, with infantrymen creating a breach using a ram (while using assault covers to minimize casualties); upon achieving this, all of the three breaches are simultaneously entered en-masse thus overwhelming the enemy forces and facilitating entry.

511-520
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'A nomadic people migrate from the northeast into a jungled highland, subjugating the native people of the region. The become known as the nation of Johdnapanan, founding the capital city of Ganhdlavira at a location along a major river. '

'The nation of Unem (which Ri’kiva had discovered 300 years ago but went unnamed at that time) launches an expedition to the south. They conquer numerous tribes, but also force many more to flee south toward the Saemonite realm. '

'A local aromatic tree resin (frankincense) becomes a highly popular and profitable commodity originating from the Qaryaat region. '

'In response to the Yannian invasion of Obtus, the Kingdom of the Isles supports the Ulmian Obtus government, while the Anglenite nation of Thetum, which practices the Yannian faith, supports the Yannis Empire. '

'The Valun-Khin War begins as two of the largest nations of the Azozian steppe come into conflict. The leader of the Valun, Odoabasid, begins the war with an invasion of the Khin.  The Mithadian-Hythian armies meet against the invading Saemonites at the Battle of Towrahnoni, and the Saemonites are defeated. The Saemonites suffer 17,540 casualties, the Hythians suffer 3,100, the Mithadians suffer 5,290, and the Kledesians suffer 2,000. The battle results in the Saemonites being decisively repulsed from southeast Herati. '

'A Saemonite noble named Amelucenes, governor of Remnon and Basim (the cities on the river near Ri’kiva), raises an army and successfully defeats the Ri’kivan invasion. The Saemonites suffer 2,100 casualties, as well as numerous civilian casualties, while the Ri’kivans suffer 4,400 casualties. Elsewhere the Kingdom of Kaughn accepts the offer from Ri’kiva and invades independently toward the south. '

'During the invasion of Napukal, Teninukal repays the Makuku for their support prior by sending an army to join Napukal. Together this force successfully repulses the Sillan attack, with Sillas suffering 3,900 casualties. Teninukal also tentatively declares the Makuku states under their protection. Meanwhile, the attack on Chamokal succeeds, burning the center of the Makuku religion. The Sillans suffer 2,400 casualties in the process. In Makuku proper the Makuku are narrowly defeated, with Sillas suffering 6,900 casualties. '

'A rival tribal leader named Lagalut founds a city named Sonaredar, located southwest of the nation of Thïgæ, on the southern part of the same river delta. '
 * Flag_of_Thïgæ_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg Thïgæ: A conversion and expansion plan commences, dubbed the "Rothr Shliefn" (Rothar Plan), with natives converted before being implemented into Thïgæ. The plan is used extensively in the north, around the lake, during the late third and all of the fourth Olahn (510 to 516), and in the southeast from the fifth Olahn (516 to 520+). ​As many go to the cities, the native population begins to integrate into the culture of Thïgæ. A permanent standing army is adopted with the sightings of a possible new aggressor or ally in the southeast, although the around 12,000 male peasants, slaves, and serfs in the entire empire make manpower an issue, and consequently, due to this, the army is only around 500 strong. Each is armed with a dagger, a stone axe, and a longbow, the latter two of which being abandoned on stealth missions. With Sonaredar (is it supposed to be a play on words for sonar radar?) being founded by Lagalut, Aropha warns them about transgressing Rathor, and sends missionaries their way in order to enlighten the new settlement. Secretly, 100 from the newfound military are sent to make sure things in Sonaredar go according to plan (Sonaredar response needed). With a new power in the area, fears of Sonaredar's expansion boosts efforts to use the Rothr Shliefn on the southern coast, especially near the southeast. Trade with the city-state is minimal, as they have nothing to bargain with and Lagalut claiming to be the "rival" of Aropha. The end of the third, fourth and fifth Olahn's celebrate a new urbanized area, two of them adding to previous settlements (the capital and the coastal city) and the last being added 9 px east and 3 px north of the other coastal city (so long as it is not to close to Sonaredar). Urbanization causes rapid specialization of the people, but also causes disease. Cess pits are normalized, and urinating in the rivers becomes illegal, reducing disease risk. The army poses as police in the cities. Confusion around where Sonaredar is causes an expedition to be sent to figure out where the city exists, as some say it is mythical and some say it is real (Map update needed). Expeditions continue up the numerous rivers of the region along with the coastline. A navy is founded, based in the seaport of the south. The cities finally receive names; the northern one is named Craquoh, the southern one Suzuuquoh, and the capital Lojuoh. The new city east of Sonaredar is named Pusonaredaroh, commonly shortened to Pusonoh. A tradition begins at the end of the third Olahn to have a festival to welcome the new Olahn and the coming of Lianth, and it soon evolves into a sporting event by the end of the fifth Olahn, or 520. A flag is adopted for each city due to the event, and a national flag is inspired by the city flags.
 * Flag_of_Lojuoh_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg City of Lojuoh: The capital grows 1 px at the beginning of the fourth Olahn (as mentioned above). As one of the first cities to start celebrating the coming of Lianth, the largest celebrations were held here. The royal family saw a new addition, Aropha Rothar, commonly called Aropha ⅠⅠ by historians.
 * Flag_of_Craquoh_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg City of Craquoh: Fishing becomes a major export from the lakeside city, causing eel, a delicacy throughout the empire, and other freshwater sea life to be fished in the lakes.
 * Flag_of_Suzuuquoh_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg City of Suzuuquoh: Salt water fishing becomes a major export from Suzuuquoh, supplying the fish that Craquoh can not. Whale hunting begins to prosper, bringing oil lamps and plentiful meals. Octopus goes for a high price in the market, and are usually sold to nobles.
 * Flag_of_Pusonoh_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg City of Pusonoh: The name Pusonaredaroh translates to "The city east of Sonaredar" due to confusion on where Sonaredar actually existed when the city was named, but the name Pusonoh, a shortened version of Pusonaredaroh, stuck around and became its official name even after Sonaredar was discovered to be on the other side of the delta, technically still east. They supply resources to the newly added eastern empire. The bay near them makes a good harbor, and it becomes a permanent harbor for the royal fleet.


 * Hythia: Years 208-217 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Vylanus and Tylan once again offer the Saemonites peace. The terms under their proposal shall include recognition of the young King Nesaranasser V as the true king of all the Saemonites, the abandonment of all Saemonite claims on the Herati, Hythians, Mythadians, Jalorans, Ry’Kyvans, and all other allied nations. Mythadia will take ownership over one-third the Saemonite Fleet to do with as it pleases, and additionally shall retain the southernmost coastal city it occupies. Ry'Kyva shall take ownership over another one-third, and a final one-sixth will be given to Hythia to be sailed to Gyomis. The Saemonites will pay Hythia an indemnity of 1,000 kg of gold and 5,000 kg of silver to be used in the reconstruction of Hythia and Heratia. A further 1,000 slaves must be provided to Hythia annually for the next 50 years, and for that period all nations shall agree to remain at peace with one another. [Mod Response](More to Come)The military remains on alert until peace negotiations are concluded. The return of peace sees Hythia enter a new era of growth. Politically the war has had an extreme impact on Hythia. The election process of the Meunarchs has essentially become a rubber stamp for hereditary succession. Furthermore, a permanent military-industrial bureaucracy has formed to manage to production of military necessities. With resources stretched thin, soldiers are granted double tracts of land in the south with the resumption of the old land-granting system used before the war. The system is used to quickly colonize the region surrounding the cities of Klynia, Lythania, and Tystia. Farther south, the region surrounding the city of Hyrat, established by Herati refugees in the previous decade, is further settled by a mix of Hythian veterans, Herati refugees, and Herati veterans. The Herati in Hythia are granted citizenship and lands rather than force them to return to their ruined homes. Heratia is integrated as a vassal, but with its royal family murdered by the Saemonites the country is placed under the care of a prominent local noble who’s house is bound to that of Meunarch Vylanus through a royal wedding. With the loyalty of Heratia secured and the north at peace Hythia rebuilds. Several small outposts on the Gomian Road, expand rapidly as soldiers settle across this area prompting the recognition of Lyanta, Syllia, and Pysa as true cities with populations of more than 1,000. Food production across the Meunarchate is diversified and luxuries such as cotton, pomegranate, leather, and many other more minor goods return to prominence. A particularly tasteful spice, Saffron, is cultivated in the more humid areas of Hythia, and its exports swiftly become a large industry employing several thousand laborers. Exports of fine beers, iron, worked leather, tools, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Qyriaati through the port of Gyomis. The captured Saemonite fleet, accounting for some 35 ships, Hythia’s first true navy, is docked in Gyomis in the Hythian Harbor, a small port on the edge of the city owned by Hythian merchants and tradesmen. Hythia dedicates 500 slaves to the expansion of this harbor and the construction of a new facility for the new Hythian Fleet. The war has also brough Jalor and Hythia closer thanks to the necessary cooperation. Meunarch Tylan, aged 32 summers, proposes to wed the daughter of the Jaloran King to further ensure close relations between the two nations. In other news, the total decimation of the Bysula and Hytoriy is completed with the last battles of the war, and both orders essentially cease to exist. Bysulan, the mountain fortress of the Bysula, retains a garrison of only 500 after the near total destruction of the Bysula.


 * Glorious Empire of the Vyt: Vytia has never known such serenity and glory as it has under Timoi Tita. The population continues its never stopping growth, and because of this the Imperial governments orders the chopping down of trees and expansion of farmland by 30 px in the temperatelands surrounding Milor. Meanwhile, roads are constructed in between the various cities and outposts of the empire in order to ensure that our troops and goods can move around the nation as quick as possible. Two new additions are made to the realm of the Vyt on the river south of Vynos a new city is founded under the overseeing of the imperial government, the city is named Tanos, and at the end of Benyisran trade routes a small trading city is established by merchants seeking a better control of the flow of goods the city comes to be known as Arne. In the year of 516, our most beloved Timoi Tita I dies of old age, and passes away to the next life. He is succeeded by his son Timoi Jor. Under Jor things remain much of the same but he introduces policies encouraging large families granting benefits to those who have more than five children while disallowing those with less than three children and are aged over 35 from inheriting, and becoming an archon, along with having to pay a mandatory "chaste tax". Unlike his successor who pursued a more direct approach to evangelizing, Timoi Jor begins to utilizes artisans, storytellers, and plays to introduce the various ideas of Solaramism into the laymen society. And in order to demonstrate his authority as Timoi he orders the construction of a grand palace in Vynos. The palace is said to contain no less than 20,000 rooms, be made out of stone that fell from the sky, contain every rich on earth, and is a connection to the heavens itself. However, these are simply self-engrandizing rumors started by the imperial government, the real palace contains over 2,000 rooms is filled with the finest art collection, and has the most beautiful throneroom made out of precious metals. The palace is meant to be designed with water flowing down its step and throughout it, along with possessing many peacocks and lemurs. Meanwhile, Timoi Jor I orders the construction of new ships and orders the exploration of the seas to the west and east of us. An expedition is sent inland, north of Daukani and farther into the lands of Iria. Merchants arriving in the Iria kingdoms arrive with grandoise displays of wealth flaunting many objects of gold and silver, displaying many tons of them, along with presenting many rare spices not found in the lands of Iria. 
 * Mesallian Culture: It appeared that the threat issued by his mother was enough to dissuade Thalut III from forcefully exerting his control over Edom during the previous decade, as coins minted in the 77th and 78th Jafiad (Year 508 and 512 respectively) continued to bear the sole image of Evanematra. After which coins began to show the two Evanematras (the Maleka and her daughter), suggesting that the queen had her daughter crowned as co-monarch within her lifetime. Sources during this time indicate that the queen was highly motivated by her love for her daughter, with the writer Lephemus, who was likely under the queen’s employment, praising her for her virtue, charity, and morality. As part of her career in public life, the queen’s daughter was wed a number of times to prominent figures. First she was wed to the royals of Erasidon, in what is believed to have been a purely honorary wedding to reaffirm an alliance, although Evanematra the Younger would eventually meet her supposed husband on many occasions. Next she was wed to Neoptolanus III of Ypelomnes, as a way to ease relations between the west and the Great Lakes in the east. Tensions had remained in the region since the Neoptolanians had aligned with the Yannis Empire against the Ioxemanderian Empire, achieving their independence. Internally the nation had been centered around Uloyiso, much to the disdain of the Tahuan tribes and numerous other peoples of the nation, but by this time the king had come to accept the Enulmian faith. This achieved acceptance from Tahua, but caused a plot to form against the king in Uloyiso. According to Edomite sources, during the newly wed princess’ first venture to Ypelomnes, there was an attempt against the lives of both monarchs. Both monarchs would survive, although Neoptolanus would be injured, leaving him distrustful and paranoid in the coming years. At the same time some of the king’s advisors would take it upon themselves to spearhead the spread of the Enulmian faith east to the nation of Exhula, and across the desert south of the nation. In Sericolis, the Deidamean dynasty ruled, after the traditional kings of Sericolis through Agenon III were deposed by Evandus in the 420s, and King Laius, appointed by Cestalus, was deposed a decade later by Lysimedes. Instead Deidamus was elevated to the kingship for his support for Lysimedes, marrying a descendant of Agenon III. Agenon’s son, also named Agenon, was killed around the same time as his father. However, Agenon the Younger also had an infant son, Gelonates, who would be smuggled from Sericolis to Setia, where he remained for most of his life. Gelonates’ son, Antigenus, would become a general in Azoz’s empire, witnessing combat in the takeover of Nelyris by Azoz. Upon returning he rose through the ranks to become the ruling official of Setia, although he would be replaced in the third year of the 77th Jafiad (Year 510) by a noble named Nemoces, who was preferred by the new satrap in Neum. Antigenus’ son Dionymus was born around the third year of the 72nd Jafiad (Year 490). As a young boy he was taken from Setia to Agira, and then to Karistos, before joining the army of his distant relative, Democrates II. The Erasidonian king became distracted by a war in the Melopenes, partially instigated over the governing situation in Yannian Nykos, and he appointed a nobleman named Persates as regent in the Gudumanes. Dionymus would usurp this title from him after Persates was suddenly killed, possibly in an assassination. Dionymus then used his small personal force of only a few hundred men to pillage lands near Sericolis, instigating a response from the current ruler there, Deidamus II. Claiming to be restoring order, Dionymus raised an Erasidonian force that toppled Deidamus II after a decisive victory near the city, and Dionymus proclaimed himself King of Sericolis. Dionymus would also expand the domain of Sericolis over the next few years, creating a strong fleet and seizing control over many of the islands in the north, up to the Syresian Acrissa Islands. In the third year of the 78th Jafiad (Year 514), Dionymus invaded Syres, citing an ancient treaty regarding a Sericolisian colony that had been established in the western coast, which Syres had infringed upon. With a large army and numerous allies from across Mesallas, Dionymus would land near Canim and begin campaigning across western Syres. Over the course of the next two years Dionymus would be declared Tyrant of Canim, having established control over all Syresian lands west of Ersgof. During this time Dionymus would earn a reputation as a brave and formidable commander, but was also considered adventurous and uncompromising, leading to him being compared to a dice player in Syresian accounts. During his life he would fight numerous wars with Syres, with many battles being increasingly costly. After one victory sometime later, Dionymus would famously state, “If we are victorious in one more battle with the Syresians, we shall be utterly ruined". Several years after he arrived (Year 518), Dionymus arranged for a peace offer with Syres, in which he would be appointed one of the consuls of the city in that year, and would recognize his rulership over the west. This peace lasted, but Dionymus would not remain in Syres for long. That same year he sailed back to Sericolis, as he had received news that Democrates II was preoccupied with another revolt, and Dionymus sought to seize the throne of Erasidon. During this time it is believed that Democrates desired nothing less than the full restoration of Ioxemander’s empire under himself, brutally crushing revolts in the Melopenes, and building a major fleet to content with the Azozians and beyond. These plans seemed to have alarmed other monarchs of the region, and the cunning Maleka of Edom sought to ensure that she would retain influence in Erasidon no matter who prevailed, ordering Evanematra the Younger to also marry Dionymus. While Democrates was separated from his son and the rest of his army, he was attacked by Dionymus and an assortment of Edomite allies and mercenaries, being decisively defeated. Democrates would flee into the wilderness, writing to his family that they should consider him a dead man, ignoring any further correspondence that claimed to be from him. Dionymus would become King of Erasidon, although his control over the kingdom would be very short-lived. Around the same time, similar developments also occurred in the east. In Sephimora the aftermath of the Water Merchant-Lementarian War had resulted in Ichabon II seizing the throne, but he would be assassinated by the Lementarians, according to legend, in support of a rival claimant. The Emalian governor in Ephenus, Haliecles, offered his support to this claimant, before turning on him and seizing the kingdom for himself. He also would convert to Enulmism, marrying a descendant of Ichabon II, to win over the support of the Sephimorans. Haliecles would go on to form an empire stretching across the Gabatrian Sea, but this empire would also prove short-lived.
 * Xeran Empire: Thalut had been working toward building up a greater alliance of Ulmain-sympathetic nations in the western hemisphere, but the current internal events in the dynasty greatly slowed down these efforts. Jacarus in Darna continues to be supported by the northern fleet of Sucetraps to assert his control over the city. The eastern fleet under Cyris supports Obtus against Yannis. The substantial fleet of warships targets any key ports used by Yannis in the region, cutting off their possibilty to land and deploying ground troops to head off any amphibious landing. His main general, Surak, led the overland campaign, effectively organizeing the Kingdom of the Isles with the Angelite military to be a single coordinated front, striking indirectly to cut off Yannian supply lines as they ever cross overland from Thetum. Surak had the people of Obtus further construct a large trench around the capital, being a completely unknown tactic in warfare up until that point. Alliance with Exhula is accepted, and their mercanries are likewise used in key battles by Surak against Yannis. The navy in Nerimos sponsored under the Satrap Governor Haliacles is greatly sponsored by the Xeran empire, and was key in disrupting Democrites' attempt to assert an Erasidonian navy, and maintain general dominence over the Gabatrian Sea. Offers continue to be made to expand the navies in Sericolis and Agira, helping to grow closer diplomacy in that region. In Edom, the Holy Patra Ramu III utilizes the growing popularity of Enulmism and Apocists in the region to assert more religious authority in the kingdom. In the first incident, he directly denounced Thalut's attempt of appointing Patras over individual Satraps, insisting that such appointments belong to the local Patra of the kingdom alone. Secondly, and far more controversally, Ramu strongly denounced polygamy and polyandry across any nobililty in the empire, citing numerous sources from the Holy Scriptures that supports monogamous relationships only. This had varying degrees of impact across the empire, with some long-standing political families in Frasnoq and Phydinia annulling their subsequent marriages, retaining only the first one. Most sigificantly, however, this annulled the marriages of Junior Queen Evanmetra the Younger, in which only her first marriage to Democrates II(?) was accepted. Not wanting to cause political scandel, Evanmetra the Elder pressured Emperor Thalut to have Ramu arrested. However, through Ramu's theological essays he had become rather popular among the Orthodox Ulmians in Azoz itself as well, putting more pressure on the Emperor to be unable to keep Ramu in custody. In frustration, Thalut exclaimed at once "will no one rid me of this turbulant priest?" Three of his personal gaurd, taking this as an order, almost had the Patra murdered at that point, but he narrowly managed to escape with help of local clerics in Edom. At this point, the popularity for Patra Ramu over the emperor was even greater, compelling him to recognize the annulled marriages between Dionyses and Neoptolanus, recognizing only her marriage to Democrates II. However, in order to preserve their international alliances, Thalut III offered other unmarried females in the Xeran dynasty as recompense, namely Evanmentra the Younger's younger sister Arenmedesa (to Neoptolanus) and their niece Lucretia (to Dionyses). Some years later, after Dionyses defeated Democretes and the latter disappeared (and presumed dead), Emperor Thalut proceeded with offering to marry the widow Evanmetra himself, albeit thoroughly incestual, in order to restore the marriage of Edom and Azoz that was enjoyed by Xarenvarus.
 * Qaryaat: King Midhet dies, and his son, Adiyyl II, ascends the throne. The "main territory" (if it can even be called as such anymore) expands inland, and Maqiri expands to the Mohejaran border. The colony of Bizafir begins to expand along the Bizafir River, reaching to the beginning of the southern bend in the river. In all three areas, settlers are sent to loosely claimed areas of the kingdom to consolidate control over said areas. Settlers are also sent to Kumiz and the surrounding areas to consolidate control over Kumiz, and a policy of cultural assimilation is carried out. In Makra, construction of a lighthouse to guide ships to safety and avoid the rocks and shoals around the coast begins, and the Temple of Elmekah (the temple built five centuries prior) undergoes a vast renovation. Qaryaati traders capitalize on the growing popularity of frankincense, trading it for various goods throughout the vast Qaryaati trade networks. A mathematician and philosopher of Benyisran descent, Zachai, observes that a cone or pyramid has one-third of the volume of a cylinder or prism with the same base and height. He also theorizes that everything is made up of miniscule and indivisible particles (called atoms in OTL). Trade proposals are made toward Mithadias and Eldebethias. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)


 * Exhulan Empire: Although not much was recorded about the decade prior to the 510s, the events of this decade would themselves be well recorded in later history, due to their great cultural and historical significance to the Exhulan Nation. Although Emperor Raccim had previously died in 507, reigning only six years, his son Lorgar succeeded him, becoming Emperor Lorgar VI (as the new Dynasty continues using the reign numbers of the Aurelian Dynasty for the purposes of increasing their legitimacy in the eyes of the nobility and the people) and beginning to make a series of reforms in the Empire. He is not as dedicated to holding Amyirth as his predecessors and thus offers to re-open trade with Sillas, and sell them Kaloma in four decades if they give us time to remove our population there (Sillas Response needed). As a result, however, he also seeks to take more territory through war so he doesn’t seem weak to the various factions in Siccarius. Thus, he sends an ultimatum to several of the Kingdoms on the island of Atnosia demanding that they join the Exhulan Empire or face an invasion and forced assimilation, but promising autonomy with vassalge if they accept and promising religious freedom, citing Irrosia as an example of us treating our vassals well and keeping our promises (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED). However, we expect war is likely and thus begin preparing 17,000 troops to invade these kingdoms, although we do not take action until we get a response, either agreeing our refusing. We also increase trade with Azoz, and in Azoz and the surrounding area Nyccia continues exploring and journeying throughout the area and recording much of what she sees and learns. This time also sees the first few recorded mentions of her final son, Arryar Aurelian, who would latter return to Exhula and become a major figure at the Imperial Court of Siccarius. He would also record a number of myths and stories that would become popular in Exhulan legend and folklore, such as The usurper King Thot Of Azoz, the bastard son of a noble named Nolrom who would attempt and fail to usurp the throne of the Xeran Empire. Relations between The Xerans and Exhula becoming increasingly friendly and eventully Emperor Lorgar agrees to the offer of a military alliance with Azoz to seal their friendship, and offers to send a token force of 1,500 to fight in their wars as mercenaries. (Xeran Response needed!) Meanwhile, colonization Of the Northern lands continues as they become huge centers of Exhulan agriculture, and as a result of the food surplus they cause we also begin to become major exporters of Grain to other nations. We also send an expedition to explore a further 60 px into the gulf to the north (Updated Map needed). The Exhulan and Irrulmian scholars and theologians in Azoz and the Ulmian and Azozian ones that come to Exhula also result in a number of new ideas and schools of thought arising in both nations. In Azoz it also results in Exhulan theater traditions flourishing and having an immense influence over the new Azozian Theatrical traditions, and a number of Exhulan plays, especially those of Rttagan II, end up popular in Azoz well Exhulan Hero’s such as General Syrax become known through said plays.
 * Phorintheon declines the offer. 
 * Silla agrees to the offer.


 * Yannis Empire: The Holy Men of Yannis march into Obtus and have the Olmite puppet king slaughtered, along with any of his Olmi followers. There is a great cleansing of the streets of Obtus, with the blood of the Olmites running through the streets. Their idol houses are burned to the ground, and new temples are constructed. There is a great proclamation from the center of the capital of Obtus, declaring that, “Thot the Wicked, bastard of Thalutus the False Prophet, she-thing of Nolromo and Randomo, monster-born of cold earth and filth, has been cleansed from Obtus, in the name of Yannis and the Anointed One. One by one the false agents of that Thot are lined in the streets and beaten to death until dead. The leader of the idolaters is tied off the side of a building by his feet, while a second rope runs from his neck to the building across the street. He is repeatedly thrown off the roof of the first building so that he swings like a pendulum, smacking face first into the side of the Obtus Palace. Then he is drawn back up by the rope around his neck so that he can be smashed again. After several swings he is certainly dead, but this continues repeatedly until every piece of him is destroyed across the side of the old palace, and his blood and flesh run thick into the streets below. This is how his corpse is left. This action serves as a lesson to the other states of the island, and as a simple declaration; the entirety of the island will accept the righteous faith of Yannis or face a similar fate. These states are told to throw off the shackles of the false prophet and deceiver, and accept justice and true faith. Meanwhile, a second army attacks the Kingdom of the Isles, to compel them to surrender. The other one-half of the army, that is not in Obtus or the Isles, remains guarding Yannis proper, preparing for a great and triumphant crusade against the accursed Thotites, and all who oppress the righteous and deceive the innocent. We declare that Phorintheon has been under our protection to protect the Yannian minority there, so we will not tolerate the wanton aggression of Exhula against them. Exhula is to immediately cease attacking them.
 * Exhulan Response: We begrudgingly agree to cease our attack, but resentment against Yannis begins to grow in Exhula.
 * Darna: In Isimandia the nations of the confederacy support beginning trading with the Khin, and they support the Khin against their war in the south. In Darna the slave ringleader of the slave revolt is finally killed, and the Janter Coast goes back to serving the Darnan nation. However, there are many changes to society, as many slaves have escaped or have become masters of their own. The feral pack of Ulmians spreads into the interior, and in the east there is a bounty placed by hunters to catch and kill as many of them as possible. The Thotite ships that attempt to come toward us are all destroyed or captured. They create a new generation in the slave pits, as more Ulmians are raised in captivity. In the far west the natives are contacted, and Darna begins selling weapons and goods to these peoples to aid them against the Thotites. Explorers continue north and south along the western coast. In the north the Darnans contact a new nation founded at the northern sea, which is named Aycouver. The nation would grow considerably with Darnan trade and cultural exchange.
 * Syres: As a result of the Dionymic Wars the city of Syres has its western territories occupied by the empire from Sericolis, with one of Dionymus’ lead generals ruling over the region from the city of Canim. The city itself would be forced to accept Dionymus as well, although indirectly as one of its joint rulers, in a fairly honorary rule. During his “consulship” the leader Dionymus was largely not at Syres of anywhere near it, and this ironically allowed his rival consul to rule over the city exclusively. This allowed for the city to continue to function and grow according to its own agenda. In the west a slight resurgence of the Mesallian religion as a majority began, as the Mesallian invaders brought with them the culture and gods of the south. After the one year term of Dionymus ended, the city returned to electing the next two consuls. The Mesallians in the west saw this as Syres breaking its peace agreement with Dionymus, but the Syresians argued that he had been promised a position of consul, which had always carried a term of one year. Another major war would break out in the west, with the Syresians protecting the island of Ersgof from any true invasion force from the west. In the meantime, Dionymus was too preoccupied with his ambitions of conquering Erasidon, and so the Syresians transitioned back toward independence freely.
 * Malmaça: The research on catapults and incendiary arrows are completed, and they are being integrated to our military system. The prophet would order a law of conscription, anyone above the age of 18 until the age of 30 must have three years of military experience. He would also issue using unused plots of land to graze herds of horses, which is in the blood of the Malmaçan people. Expansion of the nation would begin by order of the Prophet, integrating neighboring tribes into the empire, and beginning research on halberd, pikes and recurve bows. Iron would be found deep in the mountainous mines, which would be smelted to replace bronze, due to its strength and overall more common than bronze itself.

South for signs of other civilized people. The Kingdom continues to expand and begins building more farms and is focused on expanding the population to higher numbers instead of claiming more land. The further advancement with Bronze tools leads to increased efforts in farming, and better farming techniques being developed. The fertile ground of the delta is very fertile. The people have also began using the waters as a way to get food by fishing for it these attempts have had mixed results with some of the craft collapsing while others have come back laden with fish. In all this decade has been a success with the private milita being expanded to number close to 1,000 outfitted in weapons and army of bronze battling back any native incursions against the Kingdom.
 * Sillan Republic – FORMAT IS TEMPORARY (TO AID DADDY VAND)
 * With the success of the Chamokal campaign, the Makuku macroregion is effectively split into two. In order to reiterate Silla's desire to annex an ethnically and culturally similar region, the Makuku deities are added to the Grand Pantheon and all religious structures in occupied areas are left undisturbed and even receive patronage. While the Makuku campaign has been narrowingly repulsed, it has left its defenders weakened and its countryside ravaged through the razing of farmland and the sacking of settlements. With the Teninukalese intervening in the Napukal campaign, Cabeza Qianlana increases the number of mobilized troops to ~75,000; of which ~15,000 are in Napukal while the remainder being evenly split between Teninukal and Makuku. The Grand Wall lining the Sillan–Teninukal border is heavily fortified, with sporadic raids on border settlements being conducted. Meanwhile, in preparation for prolonged expeditions, military rations now consist of cheese (which could be derived also from mare's milk) and smoked or dried meats (which can be placed on boiling water to yield a broth); which are easily-stored.
 * Exploiting Teninukal's preoccupaiton with Napukal, Cabeza Qianlana herself leads an expeditionary force of ~30,000 divided into four divisions, of which one-half are horsemen while the remainder fulfilling auxiliary roles. She leaves control of state affairs to the other five Ministers, with the Imperial Court maintaining an advisory role (though they can protest or veto legislation; though the Ministers could also overrule them under a unanimous agreement). She uses her war experience as an opportunity to expand and further codify the Art of War that her distant-relative Cabeza Sanza has written, with her addition being called the "Qianlana Edition". In order to screen out any surprise engagements, maintain flexibility, while also feigning numerical inferiority (thus not provoking the enemy), the four divisions travel loosely together – with communications being maintained a system of couriers, or mounted auxiliaries (who are usually literate and carry multiple copies of orders). These couriers also conduct reconnaissance. In order to maintain a rapid advance to the capital (thus allowing for a surprise engagement, thus preventing the enemy from effectively planning and coordinating defense), multiple mounts are utilized – allowing for a maximum daily travel distance of 100 miles (160 km) under optimum conditions; though the realized speed is one-half due to inclines and periodic pauses to raze settlements and farmland. If the horse gets tired, another horse is used, and while the other horse will still travel, it will do so without carrying the weight of the rider and their armor and weaponry. Auxiliaries and supplies are transported in carriages pulled by multiple horses; thus reducing the strain on each individual and allowing the transportation of relatively massive volumes of supplies (thus reducing the need of supply lines, which are prone to enemy damage). Keeping in-line with Sillan doctrine, unfortified settlements, and surrounding farmland are razed; but to hasten the march to the Teninukalese capital and to fool the defenders (preventing them from amassing in a single location), major fortifications are deliberately avoided; though similarly, the surrounding farmland is razed and also salted to deprive them of any supplies. The relative military reorganization (influenced by Sillan doctrine) has led to a shift in Sillan tactics. Upon encountering a Teninukalese field army (if any is dispatched), three army divisions join in a front-line attack (with their bows having an effective range of 200 meters, with a maximum distance twice that), while the fourth army division screens for any hidden reinforcements (using long-ranged weapons to kill them). However, while the higher level of enemy organization deters close-combat – it leaves the enemy formations' flanks and the rear vulnerable, even with enemy auxiliaries performing skirmishing duties. In addition, this higher concentration leaves them vulnerable to mass projectile attack. As a result, the usual strategy of encirclement is not used (especially as it could have been recognized by the Teninukalese), and instead, a strategy of flanking (which is a known tactic but not heavily-used in previous wars) is used: the three army divisions – after inflicting sufficient attrition in a front-line attack – split into two groups attacking the flanks (the right and left side of the enemy formations) with the lancers (half of the cavalry force) descending into melee. This is effective, as the mass projectile attack kills many enemy soldiers and routs enemy formations, while the lancers simply mop the remnants. Upon arriving on the Teninukalese capital, all possible entrances or exits are blocked, preventing the entry of reinforcements of supplies; thus steadily depriving the city's inhabitants of even basic commodities. The first Sillan catapults firing spear-sized bolts – based off enlarged heavy crossbows, are deployed to great effect along with rams in breaking down enemy fortifications. Assault covers are used to minimize casualties. As a result, crossbows are relegated to a tactical weapon (firing conventional bolts targetting individual troops) or a strategic/psychological one (firing incendiary bolts targetting infrastructure). The four army groups all attempt to create multiple breaches, and then enter them simultaneously; thus overwhelming the enemy and amounting to victory as the defenders are forced to either capitulate to descend into melee.
 * There are 15,000 troops dispatched to Napukal placed into three army divisions, of which one-third is cavalry, while the rest are infantry. The strategy is shifted to one of attrition, with light cavalry performing both skirmishing/screening roles while heavy cavalry is tasked with encircling and rerouting the relatively-dispersed and irregular enemy forces (while also inflicting attrition) into a centralized location; where they are then subjected to a hail of arrows – both conventional and incendiary. In addition, they also receive assistance from crossbowmen. After that, the phalanxes march and proceed to kill off the remnants of the enemy army (unless they finally capitulate – under which they are disarmed and fulfill menial labor duties until the termination of the war), with enemy forces being unable to escape due to encirclement by cavalry. In addition, their inferior weapons (in terms of range) prove ineffective to pikes, especially when used in multiple layers as with the phalanx. While usually prone in the rear and flanks, the usage highly-mobile cavalry prevents enemy forces from exploiting this. The capital is then sieged using heavy crossbows and rams – with the troops concentrating on creating one breach (as there are fewer troops) and then entering it en-masse, thus being able to neutralize it from inside-out. Assault covers are used to minimize any casualties.
 * Finally, the Sillan expedition dispatched to Makuku consists of three divisions collectively numbering ~30,000; of which one-third are horsemen while the other two-thirds are infantrymen. With the countryside devastated, the resultant chaos allows for Sillan forces to reach the Makuku capital rapidly and relatively unopposed. A strategy of encirclement is employed against the relatively-disorganized and dispersed defenders, with light cavalry fulfilling skirmishing duties while the heavy cavalry participates in rerouting the enemy forces (while also inflicting attrition) and forcing them to a more centralized area – leaving them vulnerable to a mass hail of projectiles. Similarly, they receive support from crossbowmen. Upon inflicting a sufficiently high level of attrition, the phalanxes are sent to kill off any remnants (unless they surrender). While usually prone in the rear and flanks, the usage highly-mobile cavalry prevents enemy forces from exploiting this. Due to the assumption that the Makuku has not fortified their capital as extensively due to the previous campaign, the main siege engines brought are rams (with a limited number of heavy crossbows); with the army divisions establishing three separate breaches and entering them simultaneously – as with the traditional Sillan siege doctrine. However, the revolutionary usage of the assault cover nonetheless proves to be a huge advantage, minimizing casualties and necessitating that defenders come out of the fortifications, which would thus leave them vulnerable to attack.
 * The Kingdom of Otan Takat: Again this decade the King sends out explorers to map more of this land, looking in the East, North, and

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'Missionaries sent by Thïgæ to the nation of Sonaredar are accepted, with a small number of people converting to their religion. However, Thïgæ’s military detachment sent to the city raises alarm, and King Lagalut has these men killed or captured. '

'The Yannis Empire is victorious in its campaign against Obtus and the Kingdom of the Isles, although suffers an increased amount of casualties due to Azoz’s naval attacks. The Kingdom of the Isles remains defiant due to its navy and the aid from its allies. '

'The nations of Mithadia and Eldebethias accept the offer of trade from the nation of Qaryaat. The nation of Jolar accepts the royal marriage from the nation of Hythia. '

'Faced with defeat, the Saemonites are forced to halt their attacks against Hythia and others and let them act out their demands, although they refuse to hand over what remains of their navy or grant any concessions to nations such as Ri’kiva. The Jalor launch an attack against the Saemonites to liberate as far north as Tolun, but are stopped near the city, taking a small amount of land. '

'Governor Amelucenes launches an invasion of Ri’kiva, seizing the river cities after a series of swift but costly sieges. He agrees to a peace with Kaughn, and also offers peace to Ri’kiva, before marching with a second army toward the nearby city of Saosa. This officially begins a rebellion against the Saemonite king in Nabonidan, spearheaded by Amelucenes of the Yazradid tribe. '

'Darnan explorers traveling north up the coast discover the Kingdom of Otan Takat, before returning south toward Isimandia. Elsewhere, explorers from the nation of Vynos encounter the nation of Thïgæ while traveling east. '

'Teninukal informs Sillas that they are not formally at war with them, and requests a white peace. In the meantime, they mobilize a portion of their army and attempt to fight back against the Sillan invasion, suffering a defeat. Sillas suffers 2,300 casualties during this battle. The second invasion of Napukal results in a narrow Sillan defeat, with Sillas suffering 4,590 casualties and inflicting more casualties than it suffers. During the invasion of western Makuku the Sillans occupy up to the central river, suffering 2,000 casualties in the process. They are then engaged by the main Makuku army, suffering a defeat. The Sillans suffer 6,000 casualties as a result. '


 * Qera: After Yller II died at the old age of 94, he passed his only son Ycas. Thus, his grandson Yller III is crowned. He is quite the opposite of the previous princes of Qera as he dispises the brutal rituals that are entrenched in the culture of Qera, as well as the religious rituals. The death penalties are now less of a torture and most of the incredibly brutal execution methods are banned. This includes skinning, face-branding and the act of so-called soul taking, which is done by poking a glowing metal rod into the victims eyes. The colony of Cyrphetzija is now slightly resettled again since there is peace with Sillas. Trade with Exhula develops forther and Beraba becomes a major partner. The army has now a standardized form for weapons called the Makuauitl, Qeran for "fighting wood". Its official length is documented between 50 and 80 centimeters, depending on the fighter. The sword-like paddles are made from iron with copper blades on the side. To injure the opponent even more, the blades are positioned always some three centimeters apart and give the typical saw-like shape. Archery is now expanded as it is combined with the cavalry. This method is copied from the Sillans, as well as some of their tactics the commanders witnessed in the battles a few decades ago. The cultivation of potatoes goes farther west with new canals being built to bring water from the southern rivers to the drier west. The country expands southwest to the mountains and borders Adjiba now immediately. An expansion of 60 px to the northwest is made, to continue the agricultural wealth of the country. Spices are harvested on a scale that only the times previous of the trade war with Exhula can topple. Yller III officially allows anatomizing the bodies of the dead to gather knowledge about the human body and improve the medicine of the Qerans.
 * Xeran Empire: Thalut III's reputation as "the Wicked" largely stems from the controversy of power he fought agianst multiple administrations of Holy Patra in Edom. However, from a modern perspective this is probably more of an overgeneralization, for the most part pushed as propoganda at the time by the anti-imperial faction of the Shanzian sect. In reality, Thalut did quite a lot of reforms to help strengthen the nation both internally and externally, in spite of occasional internal problems he had to deal with. Having married the co-queen of Edom, his own sister Evanmetra the Younger, Thalut secured de jure justification to his de facto claim as King of Edom. Thalut then worked with the Senate of Azoz and the nobility of Edom to reform both of their succession laws, so from now on he may assure that the empire will not continue to split and fracture as it had done in the days of Ptalemus III. The eldest male in the royal family, at any point in time, is automatically the ruler of all the imperial domains of Xera, including both Azoz and Edom. However, in order to compromise with the Edomite matriarchy, he added provisions for them as well: The emperor of Azoz must always be married, and his wife (regardless who she was previously related to) is given the honorary title of "Queen of Edom". The queen is allowed a personal guard of 150 Edomite soldiers, and is given legislative control over five major cities in Edom, referred to in later literature as "the Queen's cities". These laws were not given into effect in Edom until after the death of Evanmetra the Elder, as she was still greatly beloved by the people. The smaller cities in both Azoz, Usilinago and Tuartha are expanded, including the city of Xera founded on the Ashe River south of Azoz, and the city of Castellis in the far north along the border with Valun. In Erasidon, military support is sent to aid Dionyses assert his control over the kingdom against the supporters of Democrates. Syres is offered help to upgrade their military and navy, to prevent any attacks on their nation in the future. The Enulmian ruler of the Great Lakes, now connected with Thalut in marriage, is offered a formal political alliance to enter them in our sphere of influence. In the Angelite archipelago, a military alliance is offered wtih the Kingdom of the Isles, as well as similar diplomacy being sent to the Angelite confederacy and Bangelor. As Obtus were initially invaded and besiged by the Yannis empire, the Ulmian followers and apostles scattered from the kingdom to various other kingdoms on the archipelago, consequently spreading the Ulm faith with them. the eastern navy of Cyris continues to station nearby in order to support the growth of Ulm in these nearby kingdoms. Farther east, the empire condemns the actions of Exhula against Phorintheon, although we maintain our close relations with them, because of the unnecessary use of force. Phorintheon is offered a trade agreement of our own, and given a large tribute of silver as compensation of this incident. Around the time of the political crisis going on in Edom, many prominent Ulm theologians across the empire began a substantial debate on the limits of sexual behavior according to the scriptures. Although Nelrim and Levian said many things about virtue and morality in the family, there is no one single passage that lists out all forms of sexual immorality. Although no formal council was ever held, the Discourse on Abominations by Levian of Neum is generally cited for the settlement of the issue: homosexuality, beastiality, necrophilia, rape and pedophilia under 12 years old are "utter abominations". Pedophila between 12 and 18, incest with parents, and pre-marital sex are called "disgraced before God", and are subject to church discipline, but are not automatically abominations. Finally, other positions of sex, including incest between siblings are not considered sinful in the church. Also, although the Late Erasidonian Chronicle indicates Evanmetra the Younger and Thalut never actually met, we know from later history this was probably more of a hyperbolic propoganda by the regime of Dionyses, since subsequent rulers of the Xeran empire owed directly from this union. Of course, the mutual integration between Azoz and Edom proved to be a gradual one, such that neither the expectations of Xarenvarus nor Evanmetra was to be realized in the future. Meanwhile, Edomite elephants are tamed in the wild and utilized in the regular military of Azoz, serving primarily as a vehicle of seige weapons and a method of psychological warfare. Astronomers in Iskandaria work to measure the length of day as it changes across the year. Since its been known for centuries at this point that the earth is round, they determine that this information of the Sun's behavior will indicate how far north along the sphere of the earth they are located approximately (latitude). Also a census is taken across the nation to determine its capability of warfare.
 * Hythia: Years 218-227 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Vylanus is suceeded by his son Menuyarch Jynius. Meunarch Tylan continues his shared reign, and both send an envoy asking the Saemonites to respect the peace with Ry’Kyva, but without going to war over the matter it seems unlikely to have an impact. The Saemonite slaves are placed in their own class of bondage, under which they receive their freedom after two decades rather than one. These new laborers are quickly put to work constructing new roads throughout the Meunarchate. Others work to repair irrigation canals that had been in disrepair since thanks to the war. The indemnity swiftly re-fills Hythia’s coffers, with a small portion spent on improving the public spaces and services of Gyt. A contingent of 1,000 slaves is sent to the Herati to begin the enormous work of rebuilding their capital, but many other cities and towns in the north of the country are simply abandoned. With the influx of Herati and the war it is decided a census is needed, the Herati refugees will be counted separately to get a handle on the exact numbers who have fled but it is expected to be over 100,000. The colonization of land in the south continues at breakneck pace with many urban areas seeing population decline or stagnation. Land granting boosts government revenue as farmers provide double tax revenue for a decade after the grant. With these revenues and with the indemnity from the Saemonites debts to other nations are paid-off. The region either side of the Road to Gyomis develops quickly with much of the region brought fully under Hythian control up to Klynia. The immediate areas around Lyanta, Syllia, Hyrat, and Pysa are also more fully settled, largely by Herati refugees and Hythian soldiers. The settlement of the area north of Hyrat and south of Wys reveals an extensive plains marked by surface petroleum deposits including hundreds of tarpits, bitumen deposits, and petroleum seeps. The harvesting of these deposits yields valuable tar, raw oil, and bitumen. The tar and oil are adopted as an incendiary agent for the eyscurpierons, while the bitumen is valued as a construction material in the building of roads. Bitumen is also used to waterproof crop storage baskets, tythorus, and other waterworks. Food production across the Meunarchate is diversified and luxuries such as cotton, pomegranate, leather, saffron, and many other more minor goods return to prominence. Exports of fine beers, iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Qyriaati through the port of Gyomis is expanded. With the Saemonite refusal, the Meunarchate instead asks to purchase a small fleet of five light ships from the Ry’Kyva in exchange for 50 eyscurpieron, bolt-throwers, with a small contingent of engineers to help the Ry’Kyvans develop more. The young Meunarch Jynius sends a proposal to marry the eldest daughter of the High Chief of Joredesh.
 * The Glorious Empire of the Vyt: With our most glorious explorer reporting back to our capital, our knowledge of the world continues to expand. The discovery of Thïgæ stirs some curiosity within our merchants with many wondering if the land will continue further riches for them to gain. During this year Timoi Jor Birtyzi orders a military expedition to be sent subjugating the lands all the way north to the northeast border with Xinaben. He also begins the construction of various roads connecting the lands surrounding the northern river to the capital of Vynos. Settlements and small towns begin to form on the River Ril between the cities of Vynos and Daima. Prosperity and growth leads to growth of culture, and that can be seen in the cities of Nis and Vynos, within these two glassworkers have begun to expand their craft blowing vases and containers with many different images on them. Slowly but surely these become more sought after and became commonplace within our empire. Meanwhile, due to the machinations of various merchants in gaining control of the Benyisran trade routes the city of Arne expands its borders by about 15 px. The port continues to flourish as merchants trade their goods for spices, gold, and silver within the city's boundaries, with merchants exchanging cultural ideas. Within the most Glorious Empire a new city is founded on the northern most river's southern bend, and farmland is expanded by about 20 px in the easternmost city. With the religion of Solaramism, it has been firmly entrenched as the faith of the upper-class of Vyt. However, it mixes and intermingles with the faith of the Vyt. The city continues to become richer and richer as prosperity grows. During these times, our exploration continues as we send our explorers farther into the seas east and west of us hoping to find more gold and glory. And many explorers explorer the lands to our north west with them exploring the lands north and west of Iria, and the lands of Mohejedaro. Under the orders of Timoi Jor Birtyzi the navy is expanded by four new ships, and the construction of a new ring of walls surrounding Vynos due to its growth by about 2 px. However, in the year of 528, Timoi Jor Birtyzi passes away from an ailment and the crown passes to his son Davon Birtyzi. Meanwhile, a small Vyt trading post is established on the oasis south of Benyisra.
 * Thïgæ Diplomacy: Meeting Vyt, enovys are sent to the capital both to establish good relations with Vyt and figure out where Vyt is. Vyt is commonly called "Vytgæ" or "Vitgæ", meaning "land of the Vyts", and so any mention of Vytgæ or Vitgæ will be referencing Vyt. Aropha states that Thïgæ wishes to establish trading and diplomatic relations with Vitgæ, as long as Vitgæ stays out of the politics of delta region and not settle it.
 * Mesallian Culture: In Erasidon, the conqueror Dionymus ruled as king for several years, over an empire stretching from Erasidon to Sericolis to Syres, but his empire would prove to be short-lived. First the Syresian revolt led to a few years of constant war, largely fought by his lead general and regent in the north, Euthydemus. Neither leader would manage to take Syres directly, weakening Mesallian control over the west Syresian provinces as well. Emboldened by their newfound success in the south after defeating the Lementarians, the Water Merchants made strides to dominate the nation of Susanylon, establishing numerous trading posts and outposts en route to the major cities of the nation. It is recorded that during the 80th Jafiad (Year 520) a mysterious began contending to dominate the southern desert. It is often speculated that this group was Susanylon itself, or possibly an Apirun warlord, but regardless the “Desert People” are recorded as having sacked numerous strongholds in southern Edom, then important towns such as Ajayiba, before moving north toward the border of Erasidon. According to an Erasidonian writer named Nycinus, the invaders were led by a king named Satila. Under his leadership the mysterious invaders attacked towns in Erasidon and Phydinia, before moving north and attacking cities in Mesallas proper. Cities from across Mesallas would ally to repulse the invaders, leading to two important victories in the central Gudumanes. Democrates II, thought to have been killed or in exile, returned with a small force to contribute to the campaign, achieving the final decisive victory against Satila. Having become one of the leaders of the war while Dionymus was preoccupied, numerous soldiers flocked to Democrates’ side, and later that year he would march on Erasidon to retake the kingdom. At the first engagement between the two, Dionymus successfully routed Democrates’ army, although his mercenaries stayed on the battlefield longer than his Mesallians, which Dionymus would have to surround and defeat. Dionymus continued to pursue Democrates, with Democrates refusing to give battle. Dionymus began to call out the names of Democrates’ officers, causing some of them to desert and join him. Dionymus retained control over the major cities of Erasidon, although he began to lose the favor of the people, partially for his reliance on foreign mercenaries, who often looted Erasidonian monuments searching for gold. Around the same time a dispute in Karistos led to Dionymus being persuaded to invade that kingdom as well, and although Democrates was not fully defeated, he launched his new campaign. Initially successful, Dionymus began to siege Karistos itself, but slowly the Karistians and Democrates managed to send men into the region, while Dionymus was steadily losing a small number of men every day to lack of funds of desertion, so he called off the siege and began to loot the countryside. Dionymus returned to northern Erasidon, hoping to oust some of Democrates’ allies in favor of more agreeable local rulers, first attacking the town of Helanos. Stuck in the middle of their war, Helanos begged both Dionymus and Democrates to allow the town to be neutral so that they could leave the region. Dionymus learned that Democrates was in the region and sent a message calling him a coward, to which Democrates replied that he would find his own moment to fight, and that if Dionymus was weary of life, he could find his own way to die. The two kings would accept the offer of peace with Helanos, but immediately after Democrates managed to win them back to his side by promising his son as a hostage. Dionymus responded by sneaking a small force into the city to seize it, and Democrates immediately sent forces as well when he learned of this treacherous attack. Dionymus joined his small force in the city with reinforcements, but soon both sides became lost in the dark streets, and waited until the sun rose. Democrates feared he might be trapped in the city, and ordered the rest of his army outside to break the city’s walls so they could escape. His army misunderstood this instruction, however, and began to charge through the gates of the city. This created mass confusion as one-half of Democrates’ army was trying to escape, and the other one-half was trying to enter. During the confusion a number of elephants that Democrates had brought from Edom began to run out of control. One elephant had been killed, blocking entry through one of the city’s gates, while another ravaged wildly. During this chaos, according to legend, an old woman threw a tile out a window, hitting Dionymus on the head and killing him. This would be the tragic end of one of Mesallas’ best warriors, and would allow Democrates II to return to the throne of Erasidon. One of Dionymus’ sons, Ioxemander, would attempt to retake Erasidon, briefly occupying parts of the kingdom a few years later, but he too would be driven back and later ousted by Democrates II, leaving a different relative on the throne of Sericolis. Democrates II would take advantage of his newfound power to establish himself as ruler over Mesallas like no one had done before. All across the region he installed numerous tyrants loyal to him, and would campaign to ensure the Mesallian world remained loyal to him. Around the same time a crisis of authority began in the city of Edom, as the Maleka would have to contend with the growing power of the Ulmian faith, and its Holy Patra, which sought to undermine the city’s ancient non-Ulmian customs. The Holy Patra’s actions were reiterated by the Ulmians of the city, with the famous Apostle Ambranun continuing to refuse to recognize neither a marriage between Thalut III with his mother, nor Thalut III with his sister, with the latter being on the grounds of the anti-polygamy decree more so than for grounds of incest, although he personally believed incest to be a sin as well. It would later come to be realized that the emperor wrongly thought that Democrates II had been killed, but whatever the case, Ambranun called any marriage that Thalut proposed void, issuing the first ever “excommunication”. Initially an enemy of Ambranun, Evanematra the Elder supported his decision, on the grounds that it forbade her son once more from attempting to wed her. The emperor seemingly ignored this however, styling himself King of Edom and husband of Evanematra, who he would not meet in person during their supposed “marriage”. With this assumption he issued his famous decree that would change succession in Edom, attempting to force the women citizens of the nation to accept a man ruling them for the first time. The population, and more importantly the royal family, completely rejected this proposition, with the Maleka fearing that soon her son would enforce such a draconian law by force. She would remark that she was unsure if the alliances made by Azoz and Edom were anti-Yannian, or anti-each other, but under no circumstance would her kingdom, or her daughter’s kingdom, or her daughter’s daughter’s kingdom, follow these laws (OOC: Whether or not her prophecy about her daughter or beyond would come true is yet to be seen.) Evanematra the Younger left for Erasidon toward the end of the 80th Jafiad (Year 530), just as Democrates was fighting to retake the kingdom. There they would reaffirm their marriage, with Evanematra giving birth to a son late the following year. With it seemingly coming to fruition that the marriage to Neoptolanus III was annulled, the Maleka quickly sent an envoy to his court to negotiate that he marry one her relatives, rather than someone of her son’s picking - but as for who the sullen king would choose would be up to him (mod response needed). Furthermore, she remarked that since the law stated that the elder of the family was in charge of such things, her rank as mother over Thalut ought to dictate that she was in charge, not him. (Possibly more to come)
 * Qaryaat: After approximately 25 years of construction, the Lighthouse of Makra is completed. About 350 feet tall, it stands guard to the city of Makra. It has three sections: the bottommost section, which holds government offices and stables, the middle section, which holds a balcony where sightseers can sit down and enjoy the view, and the top section, which holds the flame that produces the light to guide sailors safely to the shore. The very top of the lighthouse boasts a large statue of the Qaryaati god of the seas, Bijar. Meanwhile, the continual expansion of the empire continues. The main territory continues to expand inland. Meanwhile, the colonyof Bizafir continues to expand up the Bizafir River and begins to expand north along the coast, expanding to the Khereyib River, north of the Bizafir River. In all parts of the kingdom, settlers are sent to loosely-claimed areas of the kingdom in order to consolidate control over said areas. The Kledesian bow (similar to the OTL Magyar bow) is adopted into Qaryaat's arsenal of weapons for warfare. The mathematician and philosopher Zachai pens a book compiling his knowledge and theorems of mathematics, titled On Arithmetics. He also begins to examine the natural world. Zachai earns a reputation for being a happy-go-lucky man who always sees the humor in life, earning him the nickname of "Laughing Philosopher". Meanwhile, another philosopher, Abdal, comes up with the theory that all things arise from water. Exploration is made down the southern coastline of Avsylann. A trade proposal is made concerning Hythia and its Kledesian vassals. (HYTHIAN RESPONSE)
 * Hythia and company shall agree to trade with the Qyriaati so long as Hythian merchants and envoys may have a map of the trade routes in question.
 * Yannis Empire: Around the world the holy and righteous are called upon to throw off the shackles of the Olmian heresy, denounce the devil Thot and Nolrom, and to free themselves through the faith of Yannis. In Obtus the war goes well with the last of the creatures of Thot being killed. The navy continuously assaults the Kingdom of the Isles, and in the homeland a few hundred more ships are created over time to join the war against the heathens. The largest ships known to mankind are produced, with the natural philosophers of the empire testing their theories of mathematics through the creation of artillery mounted to ships. The navy is placed under the command of the just inquisitor Venucnapedun, who deploys the navy to cut off the Thotite expedition. The island is supplied in the meantime by crossing the narrow Strait of Cival or by sea from the south, as the nations of Tik’akna, Temayal, and Tohatia join the expedition and righteous crusade. As the heathens are mostly concentrated around the Kingdom of the Isles, ships run free south of the Bangor island to reach the same places. The Yannis Empire seeks to reaffirm its alliance with the Great Lakes, seeking to marry a member of that royal family to the Anointed One’s family, and to strengthen the nation against the encroachment of the Thotites.
 * Darna: The great revenge against the Thotites is planned by the rulers of Darna. Soon the halls of Azoz will be filled to the brim with the corpses of the Olmers. Then the city of Azoz will burn to the ground, and the people of the world will rejoice in its fiery ash corpse. In the meantime, the Darnans zealously hunt down Olmers to enslave, striking a fierce vengeance for their nefarious spirit magic against the Darnans on the Janter Coast. In the north near Aycouver a great new culture emerges, influenced by Darnan settlers and traders. Many new towns are created, with coastal settlements being constructed as trading posts. Then in Isimandia many traders begin to travel north along the coast to reach the nation known as the Kingdom of Otan Takat, which was recently discovered by explorers and traders. They arrive off the coast of Otan Takat, willing to trade goods and our secrets of sailing in exchange for their goods. And we hope to convert them to the true way before they can be influenced by nefarious agents such as Azoz.
 * Dragsfurt Konigreich: The Konigreich of Dragsfurt has seen no better years until the coronation of Konig Franz. The city of Dragsfurt has grown with its expansion of fishing routes and with local technological superiority, has tamed our uncivilized brother to be less violent. The Dragsfurtian Fields have been very fruitful with bountiful amounts of grain being produced and sold domestically and with the other tribes. Konig Franz has seen it to be in our best interest to spread our knowledge onto our neighbors and to be more friendly for they are common people and share the same traditions and language as we do. The Drachen Peoples should be one. As an offering to the tribal peoples not a part of the Konigreich, they are openly invited into our nation since they share common blood. Franz's one goal is to make the lands of the Drachens to be one. Those of the Drachens who have given up their ways after seeing the friendliness of the Dragsfurtian Government have registered themselves in the outposts and have been given land as a result while we settle along the bay. Citizenship has increased by nearly 1,000 with the spreading of the Konigreich and the open borders policy taken in by the Drachens for their tribal kin. The education business grows for elder laborers teaching those with new land to grow crops and harvest timber and other jobs. In exchange, a portion of their raw goods or earnings are given to the elders. Water from Drachen's lake becomes a sustainable source due to its deep pool of water. Legend has it that Wassermacher (a mythical dragon by Drachenian folklore) will continue to produce the water until it awakens roads coming to and from the city of Dragsfurt to the lake are built. While more land is settled by strong ventures and new settlers, many begin to look toward finding new sources of water supply. This leads to many explorers going on a quest which leads to a discovery of more land and sea. Temples for worship of the elemental dragons are expanded with religious writings becoming more easily accessible to the public with the need for greater literacy rates for understanding these writings being spread out with temples having educational Bibel studies for youth. The Drachens are blessed as they rule the waves for several more years and have faith in more to come. A large stone palace begins construction while Franz resides in the one his ancestors have been given to by the Dragons themselves. After existing for hundreds of years, its days seem to be numbered if it remains in use and will be treated as a holy place in the royal family's absence.
 * Mang: After serious demands that the glorious Emperor was facing, the isolationist movement was lifted. However, the isolationist movement was increasing the size of the Mangi military and the agricultural benefits. A new weapon, basically known as the Shanz Bow (OTL recurve bows) are being built, as well as swords to fight intruders (yes, swords existed in BC). Mostly, the Emperor was a brave warrior, as he was a military man in the Mangi Military. He served a four-year term on the OTL Mayan calendar, and was chosen as emperor by the 5 Mangi Stars. His bravery excelled the nation to greatness. He was derived by his gods, who at the time was the real god of Mang. Exploration is declared, by moving more to the north, where more OTL provinces will be created. The capital is mostly derived from the ancient Mang god, who was the first settler to worship five stars that would become the 5 Mangi Stars. He was believed for creating the one thing, the stars at the night sky. He was also believed to have good luck from his fellow tribes located in the area. He would later relocate to the mountains near the Mangi coastline, and survive an unknown fate that the Mangi's believed was called "Hoanhi". Hoanhi was a national wildlife creature, that existed until the Mangi god died in 140 OTL Mayan calendar. After his death, he was believed to be the sole fate of the Mangi dream. The dream is basically the greatest luck the average Mangi civilian ever had. The Emperor was chosen, and is now facing old age, despite being the old emperor's son, and was around 46 years old. The Emperor wanted to expand the religion and agriculture, so he relocated his troops to the north and focus his expansion up there. 60 exploration troops were located to the north, and his expansion was ordered to start. The Kingdoms in Mang were all given a sort of expansion idea, as 12 of them were relocated to the east, where they proceeded to expand and find a gap of terrain. Thus the expansion went on, with major progress, despite rough climate in the mountains and the wetter, more humid climate near the coastline up north. As the Emperor was a brave explorer and warrior of his age, he demanded the expansion to continue until the end of the ten-year span. However, his army was basically unfed, and food was mostly near the coastline and in the east, so the Emperor ordered 15 farmers to feed the soldiers up north. The farmers complied, and expansion was continuing. Meanwhile, the emperor had his first marriage, with a lady called Akain. She was around 39 years of age, and was a warrior and a soldier in the Mangi military. She served two years on OTL Mayan calendar, and was one of the soldiers who expanded the Mangi regime up in the mountains. She married the Emperor, who would later have a child, which would grow up to be like his father. (foreshadowing, suck it).
 * Syres: The war against Euthydemus, lead general of Dionymus, continued for over a year, with neither side managing to take much ground initially. Instead the government in Syres managed to hold off any amphibious landing on the primary island of Ersgof, while Euthydemus struggled to retain order over the western provinces. After Dionymus was killed in Mesallas fighting against Democrates II, Euthydemus’ authority waned further. He would declare a breakaway kingdom known as the Kingdom of Canim, but this would prove to be a difficult nation to maintain without foreign backing. Finally, after three years of occasional fighting between Canim and Syres, the Syresian government recognized the Kingdom of Canim, although it would pay tribute to, and remain under the protection of, the government in Syres proper. Euthydemus I, as he would become known, would lay the foundations for a Mesallian state across the sea, reinforcing the supremacy of the polytheistic Mesallian religion, and introducing Mesallian customs further upon the native peoples of the west. It is estimated that at this time Mesallians made a small minority of the population, with most of the nation ethnically Syresian or a non-Syresian native from the western coast of Tuatha. During Euthydemus’ lifetime he would also expand the boundaries of the kingdom northward, resettling people along the central rivers and beyond.


 * Flag of Thïgæ (Origo Mundi Map Game).svg Thïgæ: The Rothr Shliefn continues in the west to seal the gap between Thïgæ and Sonaredar from 521 to 524, in the north above the lake from 523 to 526, and east along the shoreline from 526 to 530. The start of the seventh Olahn (524) sees the addition of Lianoh, named after Lianth the prophet, who sadly died in 523. The missionary force in Sonaredar continues to convert the population; however, Aropha demands that all of the captured escort force be returned to Thïgæ. Exploration continues up the river delta and along the coast. Technolgoical advances are made in several fields, such as military catapults, tamed horses, and metalworking. The history of Thïgæ begins to be documented at a new library in Lojuoh. The capital continues to grow, making new and upgrading facilities. A harbor is made on the river, and a large granary is constructed. The farmland around the capital finally gets consistently irrigated, using floodgates and dams. The lakeside city grows by 1 px.  Meeting Vyt, enovys are sent to the capital both to establish good relations with Vyt and figure out where Vyt is. Vyt is commonly called "Vytgæ" or "Vitgæ", meaning "land of the Vyt's", and so any mention of Vytgæ or Vitgæ will be referencing Vyt. Aropha states that Thïgæ wishes to establish trading and diplomatic relations with Vitgæ, as long as Vitgæ stays out of the politics of delta region and not settle it. The Epic of Yahrm is published by Rian Auas, depicting the general's unification of the delta and his great leadership over the Duzgæ kingdom of many years ago.


 * Emalia: The land plunges into chaos and confusion as Emalia has been shaped and morphed into something unrecognizable, the people feeling lost and discontent with little sense of identity or purpose. In these dark days Haliecles of Ephesus emerges in his homeland Emalia, quickly rising through the ranks, and finally ascending to throne by marrying Queen Sasnia. Hailieclus however, proves to be a divisive figure, as he attempts to supersede Queen Sasnia in power, breaking the country in two, engulfing the land into civil war, the Sasnians upholding the power of the Queen and fighting to maintain the matriarchial tradition and the Haileculuns supporting Hailieculus' ascent to power, the Messelian way of patriarchy and their polytheism. In the midst of this warfare, civilians take up arms and defend themselves using fallen weapons, forming a Citizen League. Queen Sasnia accepts the alliance with Edom, hoping to help her matriarchial sister.
 * Irian Culture: The Opal League breaks down as suddenly as it formed, and a three-way war erupts between Nolossia, Solcia and Corenia. Hecyra becomes independent again, along with its younger sister city, Edyrna. The two lake nations act as oases in the sparsely-populated plateau between Corenia and Joredesh. They prosper as a result of the trade passing through the uplands, down to the Solcian Gulf or east to the Hythian dominions. They continue to develop the religious traditions established by the priest-king Barlas, as well as being heavily influenced by the beliefs of their erstwhile overlords, the Cledesians. Another region trading with Hythia is the Kingdom of the Lomians, or Daga Lome, as it is called. A tentative exchange of goods and ideas has existed for some time in the mountains of the north, bringing Hythian ideas into Iria; ideas that have now taken hold in many areas, namely the worship of Phythos (Hythus). Conversely, Irian goods have seeped their way into Hythia. With the arrival of Hythian merchants in Ruban, the trade here has become organized, with caravans setting out at regular intervals. Lomia, unlike the neighboring lowlands, has quite poor lands for farming. Most of the population are pastoralists; the emblem of their nation is the ram’s head. During a particularly bad winter, while the Three Kingdoms are fighting each other, Seismer Lakros, a man of low origins, rises to power as King of the Lomians. Seeing that the fertile lands of the south are ripe for conquest, he descends on the valley of the Hecis and conquers most of the river kingdoms that were vassals of Corenia. He also battles with the native tribes, swiftly subjugating the Eubenes, the Ikari and Chybians. After seizing the important cities of Corascuto, Motra, and Oaxala, he consolidates his holdings, then sets his sights on the western plains, winning victories against the formidable Sigmosi, Theles and Araphestae. “Fighting single-handed for a hundred miles” according to a poem of the era, Seismer extends his empire all the way to Lake Ambra in the span of a decade. The kingdom of Seismer Lakros, known as “Thrydacia” to outsiders, is the first unite the whole Hecis River under the same banner since the days of Korascutos.


 * Khin Federation: Faced with the Valun attack, the Chanri Jangah orders the court to ride North into the vast cold northern steppes, as the Great Than shall punish the invaders. A solid tree saddle is developed in the ride north, enhancing the mobility of the riders of Khin. With support from Darna, the Chanri Jangah assembles the riders of Khin across all tribes and clans and launches an attack on the Valun in one cold winter, when the advancing armies of Valun was trapped within the barren steppes. The riders are armed with composite bows and sabres, although the arrowheads are mostly made of bone or bronze. The Khin also approaches Azoz for an alliance against Valun, as thousands of Khin, left behind in the great ride, seeks work as mercenaries in Azoz and other nations.
 * Azoz accepts the alliance with Khin against our old rival of Valun, and offers to send support whichever way we can. Apostles of the Ulm religion come to visit Khin to exchange knowledge of science and culture just as we've done in previous centuries

531-540
'Across the entirety of the known world, a period of cooling and neo-glaciation occurs, with the winters of this decade being particularly cold. Nations in the far north suffer the most as a result. '

'A nation migrating from the north settles the region between Daukani and Xinaben, founding a city known as Jadalan. They make contact with Vynos and offer to trade, stating that they were pushed south by a hostile empire to the north. '

'The craven and paranoid Neoptolanus III refuses to leave his private room, and rejects any new marriage, rejecting all three of the offers levied to him from Edom, Xeran, and Yannis. His advisors continue to claim, from pieces of the king’s instructions, that he claims to still be married to Evanematra the Younger, even if she does not acknowledge it. Additionally, because of the spiriting away of Evanematra to Erasidon, she has yet to meet her alleged other husband, Thalut III. '

'The Kingdom of the Isles finally succumbs to the Yannian “crusade”, although not before the Azozians and their allies inflict a high amount of losses at sea around the island kingdom. '

'A nation known as the Meghnites migrates from the northeast into the region between the Ten Cities and Mang. They raid the natives of the region, traveling as far west as to sack cities in eastern Benyisra and the Vynos trading posts. It is demanded that these trade routes will be pay tribute to them if they wish to travel across the region. In response to the Meghnite raids, a confederacy known as the nation of Lringar is founded southwest of the Ten cities. '

'A battle in the north of Valun takes place between the Valun and the Khin, with the Khin achieving victory. The Khin suffer 2,900 casualties as a result. The Valun sue for peace, offering a minor amount of territory, slaves, and gold. '

'A decisive battle is won by Amelucenes against the Saemonites, and as a result the Saemonite Empire collapses. The invaders seize the capital, declaring the Yazradid Empire, with Amelucenes becoming the first emperor. The empire also claims parts of western Herati, roughly corresponding to areas the Saemonites controlled during their war.'

'With Sillas rejecting its offer of peace and continuing to invade, Teninukal raises its army proper to defend itself. At a battle in central Teninukal they win a decisive victory and route the Sillans, although they suffer heavy losses in the process. Sillas suffers 8,000 casualties in the battle.'

'In Makuku the second attack near the titular city is successfully, with Sillas suffering 4,150 casualties in the process. The nation of Makuku offers peace terms, in which they cede parts of the western one-half of their nation in exchange for peace. The attack against Napukal is a decisive victory for Sillas. The nobility and military of Napukal, thatare not killed or captured in the battle, flee to Teninukal. Sillas suffers 3,100 casualties in the attack. '


 * Xeran Empire: Thalut III was greatly troubled by the actions taken by the Kingdom of Erasidon toward his wife. A personal biography of Thalut, The Miracle of Eras, recounts the following events, being a contemporary source by one of this chief ministers. Some of the details of this work may have been apologetic propaganda for the king, but generally its accuracy is well-accepted. It says that as soon as Democrates "miraculously returned from the dead", and seized control of Erasidon once again, Thalut was completely complacent with renouncing his marriage to Evanmetra the Younger. Recognizing the need of upright monogamy in the nation, the queen was allowed to depart from the imperial court and reuinite with her first husband Democrates. This is dramatized as a solemn moment, indicating how the younger Evanmetra truly loved the emperor more. However, several months later a special meeting of the emperor's council indicated pressing news on the subject: they revealed that Democrates actually did die after being defeated by Dionyses, and the "miraculous" return was actually an imposter claiming the throne illegitimately. This "False-Democrates" was actually a Darnan former slave named Heryol, and was now having the queen in adultery. Thalut at first immediately sent letters to Erasidon, informing the queen of the situation and asking her to return to the imperial court. Heryol refused to give her up, and instead locked Evanmetra in a tall tower called Castle Eras. Thalut wore his best armor and weapons, and with 30 choice warriors he personally conducted an expedition deep into the kingdom of Erasidon, besiging the tower Eras where his wife was kept. Evanmetra was ultimately rescued and returned to Edom, where she was at last reuinted with her true and legitimate husband. In the far west, our alliance with Khin is extended to help them completely destroy the Valun Empire, while pushing most of our military northward to annex territory from the south. General Beryl commands this front, pushing troops from the the western coast and Teman to push into Valun from two sides askew from the Castelian wall. In the process of doing so, Khin is offered many tomes of knowledge collected from the Library of Iskandaria, including books on philosphy, history and theology. Ulmian apostles also visit the confederacy. In the west, our vassal Heliocles is greatly supported in his campaigns in Emalia, although we are officially allied, he is given as much help as he needs securing and defending the territory of both himself and his wife. General Xenon is used for this purpose, stationing his men primarily in Gantes and Ephenus, and supporting Heliocles push sporadic campaigns further in the south. In the far east, Cyris first works to help spread Ulm to the rest of the Angelite archipelago, in spite of their allied nations there bing defeated so far. Monestaries are built in secret for both Obtus and the Isles, founded on the backs of martyrs that Yannis killed. Farther east, Cyris then sends an expedition of three ships to meet the Republic of Sillas for the first time. The first expedition to Sillas is remarked as being rather similar to Edom, but are treated as existing in this matriarchy in more isolation, to explain their differences. Shanzian scholars commented on how Sillas military still employs men primarily, even though their administraiton is largely female, and in similar matters are far more balanced in gender than the kingdoms of the empire. The Sillas are offered to trade with Xera, as we offer to sell them copper, alumite, and books of philosophy and theology, including original compies of the Holy Scriptures of Ulm. 


 * Hythia: Years 228-237 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Jynius and Tylan continue their shared reign. Envoys are sent to the Jyazradid Empire to discuss the empire’s claim to Herati lands. Rather than fight over depopulated plains the Jyazradids are offered territory in Heratia if they will honor the treaty reached between the Saemonites and Hythia, specifically pertaining to the slaves and the non-aggression pact. [Vand, I would like a map before I agree to a deal and also Mod Response]. The Saemonite slave laborers are retasked to construct fortifications around the northernmost cities of Hythia. All cities to the north of Gyt receive great embankments armed with dozens of eyscurpierons. With income secured, thanks to indemnities and new tax sources, Hythia invests greatly in the construction of buildings throughout the country. Temples to Hythus are constructed or expanded across the nation, and a great academy is constructed in Gyt. The new school teaches subjects in basic mathematics, Hythian language and literature, logic, mechanics (pseudo-engineering), and a fledgling science, Hythology (Geology). Hythology, a name granted by the father of the study, Aystolius, is the study of the land, primarily the description of minerals, ores, rocks, and earth. The colonization of land in the south continues at breakneck pace with many urban areas seeing population decline or stagnate. Land granting boosts government revenue as farmers provide double tax revenue for a decade after the grant. The region either side of the Road to Gyomis develops quickly with much of the region brought fully under Hythian control up to Pysa. The harvesting of valuable tar, raw oil, and bitumen sees a small economic boom in the region between Hyrat and Wys, and most of the region is fully integrated under complete control. Food production across the Meunarchate is diversified and luxuries such as cotton, pomegranate, leather, saffron, and many other more minor goods return to prominence. Exports of fine beers, worked iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Qyriaati through the port of Gyomis is expanded. The light ships purchased from Ry’Kyva are outfitted for exploration, armed with eyscurpierons and incendiary bolts, and sent forth on a voyage of discovery along the south coast. Contant is specifically sought with Draka, Benyisra, and the rumored Vyt [Mod Response]. Another royal marriage is held, this time with Antanem and the son of Meunarch Tylan. A new wave of missionaries travels throughout Hyratia (Heratia), Yria (Iria), and Hythia's Klydesian Vassals to spread the true faith of Hythus.
 * Mang: The military of Mang is starting to train hard, by using the equipment of axes, swords, bows, and naval ships. The Emperor is satisfied with the shift of the military, as he proposes an expansion southward. However, two expansion processes are currently ongoing, as the military men sent on a mission were to expand and build more sites. As Mang cut off all isolationist policies, the nation still would not join any foreign conflict if the military ever discovers other nations. Around a few months later, the Emperor died, and was replaced by his wife, who was Akia Emperor. She was a brave woman, who was to take on any threat that dares to enter her nation. She was also a supporter of the 5 Mangi Stars, in which she believed the last emperor was the chosen lucky nation. She demands exploration to keep going, as her main troops are training in Funayik. Meanwhile, Funayik becomes a large agriculture site, with arts and crafts and was the historical site the first god of Mang died, in which the 5 Mangi Stars shone in the sky and sent him to a good place to rest in peace. The first emperor was also born in Funayik, and was raised there as the legend of Ompai states that he was an important figure in Mangi culture. He was the supporter of the common people, and figuratively developed most of Mang. As he was the main figure of Mang agriculture, the date of OTL March 15 marks the date of the death of Ompai. The date is also an important part of the Mangi tradition, as the people gather around and mourn the loss, while also celebrating for the things he's done for Mang. Meanwhile, the Emperor hired three generals, all coming with agility and strength. Names are Yakoto Monski, Hoki Hadio, and Huyso Golonksi. All three were the main military forces, and knew a lot about the Mangi military. They swore allegiance to strategically improve the tactics and military strength of the Mangi military. Thus, they were hired for the position of general. They planned to transform military strength, by creating new weaponry and naval ships, as well as improve military tactics in case an invasion comes to pass.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: Noticing the increasingly cold climate, the Dodos develop a winter skin (like the OTL snow fox) to protect them from the cold. The tsar dies this year and his son Boris I succeeds to the throne. He does the royal pilgrimage to the Dodo shrine.
 * Dragsfurt Konigreich: Franz I finally moves into the Palace of Mutterbutch right along the shoreline. Blankets and firewood are put to good use within the palace due to the noticeably harsher winters. Fishing remains a solid market to make easy money. Settlers find it easier to establish new farms in the southern portions of our nation while we explore the southern parts of the lands inhabited by our people. As a result, these villages adopt these tools to establish more interconnected villages. New Farmers and Southern Farmers find it easier to make more money due to higher prices of grain and livestock. Vegetables are less so impacted. Exploration toward the north and northwest are hindered due to the winter but we make do with what we discover. Towns like Mattenburg thrive as wool and timber demand grows. Furs for the upper-class also become desirable luxuries. The Temples continue to serve as areas of worship while the Papst and other higher members of the church lead the teachings of the faith with him being recognized by all drachens as the religious leader. The Libraries are further expanded. Literacy rates increase with the Bibel becoming more available. Shorelines become home to new fishing villages along the bay area. A man on his farm attempts to ride a horse on its back. For some reason, the lake that has been supplying much of the regional water supply doesn't freeze over yet oddly remains warm. In an instant, the lake explodes sending methane into the air. No one is killed but it shocked many. The deep reservoir finally cools leading to the return of chilled water. Warriors of the nation continue to rule the waves and lead to further exploration. Although it is seen by tradition to use partially wooden shields, it is traded off for one made of iron. Around 1,000 new Drachians join the greater state of our people as Franz's word spreads. Klaus Von Battenburg, a scholar from the village of Battenburg to the north studies the stars with charts for different constellations being made. A stone monument of Konig Franz is put into the works with sculpting being done. It is anticipated to be completed in three years time. Roads continue to be developed which helps to make traveling from place to place much more easier. A pine is placed in the center of Dragsfurt City to commemorate the start of winter as usual. Winter Festivities are held. Honey becomes a popular item to be used by the citizens in different food items as a popular sweetener making it clear to be sought after. This leads to a rush for more and more. As a result, some creative individuals have set out a part of their properties to be only used for farming bees. The price for honey has risen though due to an unusually cooler decade. Marten, a southern town has become more home to these businesses with it being located along the shore, it has made a name for itself off of its fishing business, rapid growth, a newly built library, and lumber plus farming business. A population boom begins with although a more tough climate, the people have dealt with worse and birth rates continue to grow.
 * Mesallian Culture: The showdown at the “Castle Eras” would become a legendary event in Mesallian folklore, attracting numerous myths and misconceptions on both sides of the conflict. The description of the “castle” in Azozian sources is usually anachronistic, due in part to Azozian writers being more disconnected from the event, and the reliance on sources written far after the event. During this time most notable fortifications within Mesallas were remnants of the ancient Sterikonian civilization that disappeared some 700 years prior. The civilization is famous for its many extensive stone palaces and complexes scattered across Mesallas, many of which would later transform into fortifications, cities, or special citadels, such as in the case of the famous Svenetepen in Agira, which would be one of the most iconic structures in Ancient Mesallas. Sterikonian palaces were typically situated on monolithic outcroppings outside future cities, or on high plateaus, making them logical choices for future fortresses. Interestingly, there is no evidence that the Sterikonians ever had a presence in the future state of Erasidon, and so the most compelling theory is that the Eras site was constructed 400 years after the Sterikonians by the early Erasidonians, possibly mimicking the Mesallians, and likely to defend themselves against attacks from cities such as Usinilago. In an offhand chapter during his account of the invasion of Erasidon by Thalut II over a century prior, Palo gives a description of one such fortress, which likely would have been similar to the one in use at the time of the Eras incident. He states, “in the mountains near the Thusmos the king had garrisoned three fortresses. The largest of which was at Acromos, where the walls cut into the mountain face and wrapped around its base. Its walls were stone, four meters in length and 2.5 meters thick. It encircled an area over 1,000 meters long, with several towers at certain intervals. The inner buildings were increasingly high, carved into the mountain face, with towers circling the ascent higher.” Additionally there is a source from the time of the Dionymus takeover, which lists several “royal possessions” within the kingdom. Of not, the list includes several “small outposts”, of which Eras was likely one. The description from the Mesallian perspective is extant and highly detailed, due to Democrates II’s institution of a writer named Hanod to record his life after he returned to power. Additionally numerous sources in and around the time period would reference the events at Eras, as it became a popular piece of history and popular culture. Hanod’s chapter opens with a lengthy discussion on “Thalut the Wicked”. It begins with a description of his list of sins, which are taken from lists supposedly made by the Holy Patra of Azoz and of Edom. The exact document he references appears to have been lost to us, possibly purged by the emperor after the fact, but according to Hanod the emperor was described as devious, lustful, and sly, having been corrupted by the grandeur of his empire in Azoz, and by his “cruel destiny” to dominate Edom and the world at large at any cost. “To this end he committed the acts of adultery, polygamy, incest, and murder, all to further his conquests and greed. He influenced the Ulmian councils to allow this, and chose their doctrines carefully to justify his actions.” This line would become one of the most heavily cited by opponents of the Azozian church, as part of the highly controversial theory that the emperor chose the books of the scripture, handpicked theology, or otherwise twisted the original Ulmian religion. Overall there is little evidence for this, as it is believed that the Ulmian scripture was largely intact before the event, and there is no account anywhere from the councils at this time stating that the religious canon was altered. However, the idea that Thalut III used religion and his authority over the Holy Patra to his own end is likely true in part. As for Democrates, he had recently reconquered Erasidon after a series of campaigns against Dionymus, and his power in Mesallas had never been greater. According to Mesallian sources he had a loving marriage to Evanematra, evidenced by his two children. The two perspectives heavily clash here, with Mesallian sources depicting Evanematra as living in Erasidon happily, and Azozian sources claiming she had been kidnapped and raped. The secret of how Evanematra truly felt would unfortunately be lost to time. The Azozians would posit that Democrates was actually an imposter, although the Mesallian sources of course heavily disregard this, as clearly Democrates’ first son would have noticed someone impersonating his father. One fringe source would even take the line, “but he returned from the dead” literally, positing that Democrates was an apostle resurrected from the dead by the Ulmian god. Whatever the case, what happened next would become the subject of 1,000 Mesallian plays, legends, and myths. The most widely accepted legend is that Democrates received a clear omen from the gods, stating that he would need to serve repentance for the trickery that had unfolded during the campaign against Dionymus. As a result he first had Dionymus’ body brought to Sericolis with honors, and when that wasn’t enough he spoke to an oracle, who stated the he must lock away his own wife for one year. Whether or not Evanematra agreed to this is unknown, but for one year she became confined to a private citadel in the mountains of Erasidon. Unlike the Azozian accounts, the Mesallian accounts state the citadel was no prison. Rather, it was a palace equipped with all the amenities fit for a queen. It is said that it was at this point that Thalut III and his 30 companions entered Erasidon intending to “rescue” the queen. There is another legend, largely apocryphal, that states that when Thalut arrived he did not know the way to the citadel, and so attacked another stronghold along the way. There his party dwindled to only 31 (this legend proposes that he actually arrived with 1,000 men), as he fought to extort the information from the locals. Finally he found the way by retracing the steps that Thalut II had followed when he retreated from Erasidon so many years prior. Democrates learned of the approaching emperor and was advised to quickly raise an army. He declined, only raising his own 30 men, as “it’s what our fathers would have done”. Thanks to the account by Hanod we know the names of all 30 companions: “Levian of Setia, son of Ulpheus; Damon “Elephant’s Bane” of Helanos; Antigenus of Karistos, whose shield bore the roof tile that slayed the Sericolis king; Ramacar the Phydinian, mercenary warlord; Zebedus of Elapheros, son of Palo; Xerxus “the Gravedigger” of Thusmos; Cassander “Ironsides” of Neum; Discordus “the Messenger”, son Mecabus; Zletenucus “the Yannian” of Nykos; Aemadus and Asdan “the Blind Brothers” from Jafia; Nathon “the Apostate” of Tuatha; Nelis-ra Nimus of Syres; Alamdacanus “the Iron Hand”, who lost his arm during the war with the Lementarians; Olythimus “the Giant” from the Gudumanes; Zanates of Virados; Phoebedes, “who the gods favored”, the greatest swordsman of the world; Zamun “the Sun Worshipper” from Edom; Undelus “the Besieger” from Lamigis, a famed maker of siege weapons; Ocestor “the Healer” of Calepa; Alnuys “the Unbreakable” of Lysandria; Vecander “the Rat King” of Meshwati; Axus “Lion-skin” of Epenus; the warrior known only as “The Black Spear”; Lbyrus “the Maze Champion”, who could solve any puzzle with extreme speed; Tarcus “the Albino” from Halatia; Sabanus, son of Ptamides; Ichabon “the Witch Doctor” from southern Sephimora; Izimacus “the Bane of Ulm”, who served in the Obtus War; Eritreus, son of Thomus; Gargolon “the Mighty”, who commanded the guards of tombs.” With this group assembled they rode for the Eras Citadel, meeting the Thalutite band just outside. They saw that the Azozians were horseless, so they too dehorsed. When Democrates saw Thalut it is said his heart sank when he saw the glimmer of gold shining from his left ear. It is believed this is a reference to a tradition that stems from Azoz’s pre-Ulmian days, when warriors would hang a piece of jewelry from their left ear so that their soul could pay entry into the underworld. Since the Ulmian age the tradition had simply became a bearer of good luck. The writer Hanod supposedly watched the battle from a tower, guarded by Sabanus, son of Ptamides. Democrates began the battle by giving thanks to the gods, to which Thalut spit on the ground and swung the first strike. The battle carried on for some time, with Hanod attempting to record as much as possible. He writes, “both sides fought with incredible tenacity and zealousness, channeling the anger of 1,000 years of forefathers with every blow.” Phoebedes, known for his incredible skill at the sword, and for being blessed by the gods of Mesallas, changed with no fear. He slew three Thalutites in a row, as they came one by one, before three more ganged up on him and finally took him down. First they slashed at his legs until his knees broke backward, and he fell to the ground breaking his wrist. He fought for sometime on the ground, losing an army, then a leg, then another leg, and finally his last arm. Then, Gneskrekes of Azoz chopped off his head with such force that it ricocheted off the shield of Damon Elephant’s Bane. Damon and Nathon came to the fallen man’s aid unsuccessfully, and the Azozians zealously attacked the Apostate. He was fatally struck by an Azozian who was also named Nathon, although Damon then avenged his death by killing the other Nathon as well. Two forces turned allies, Xerxus the Gravedigger and Gargolon the Grave Protector, were both slain next, each taking with him an Azozian, while Eritreus was slain by Thalut himself. Cassander charged with such ferocity that Hanod reports that the god Ores himself appeared and took over, while at the same time the goddess Yera, who despised Discordus for seizing a woman from a temple years earlier, caused him to fall over and be killed. The battle seemed incredibly chaotic, until Democrates rallied his men by shouting “Taxis” like a phalanx commander, and the Mesallians chanted back in unison. He repeated the cry two more times, and they cried back in unison. Shocked, Thalut III supposedly fell back in awe. He caught his breath, as Democrates fought toward him, slaying Dimitry and Asheben of Azoz personally. It is said that Alamdacanus was corned, but he swung his iron prosthetic like a mace, splitting the skull of Jair the Fairhaired, before his own throat was slashed by Ramu the Kinslayer. Black Spear then did battle with the Azozian king and two others. He would be killed, never having a chance to reveal his true identity. Izimacus and Zletenucus were targeted zealously by the Ulmians, and they would both fall side-by-side, according to the Azozians by an act of the True God. Asdan fell soon after, and his brother charged into battle with tears in his eyes, taking down many before falling over his brother’s body. Finally the two kings met in the center of the battlefield. The sky became dark and cloudy, and the ground shook seemingly from an earthquake. The two are said to have fought for so long the sun began to set. Soon the others slowly backed off, leaving the two alone in the center, in a heated clash. Sources differ on what happened next. Hanod claimed that someone from the Azozian crowd dishonorably intervened by throwing something at Democrates, and one of the lesser Azozian sources says Tayam the Mage used spiritual conjurings to strike Democrates from behind. Either way, Thalut managed to disarm his opponent, knocking Democrates to his knees. There Democrates looked his cousin in the eyes, throwing his shield and helmet to the side, and offered his surrender. As was tradition Thalut had earned the right to despoil the king’s riches, but owed him the honor of sparing his life. But in that moment Thalut saw an Edomite amulet hanging from Democrates’ neck, which was a gift from Evanematra, and so filled with rage, he stabbed the king repeatedly until Thalut’s face was red with blood. Other Azozian sources differ completely, stating that nothing overly dramatic happened at all, and Democrates was killed in the heat of battle. Hanod says that at this point he fled for his life, and it is believed that every soldier of Democrates either fought until their death or fled. The Azozians were able to “kidnap” Evanematra back, fleeing back to Azoz with their prize. According to one anecdote Thalut also discovered a young girl in the castle that he assumed was Evanematra’s daughter, and beat her against a wall until she was dead. When this news reached the queen in Edom, she is said to have wept for the entire day. It is likely that Edom made preparations to immediately invade Azoz. It is said that Evanematra the Elder remarked, “My daughter, my daughter, my kingdom for my daughter.” But her plans would not come to fruition, as days later she died of natural causes at a very old age. Her last words were allegedly, “Thalut is no son of mine.” These words, would come back to bite the emperor, but for now his wife was his, and Edom was technically his as well, as his wife was now the ruler of the kingdom. Satiated by the ascension of a woman to the throne, even if Thalut sought to control the throne through her, the nobility of Edom accepted such an arrangement reluctantly. Evanematra, who was no doubt her mother’s child and passionately matriarchal and traditional, was unable to voice any discontent or warning to the people of Edom from the palace of Azoz, and so her voice was silenced. Hanod states that with Democrates died the “Age of Heroes” for good, and the world became a cold and cruel place. Such a sentiment would be alluded to centuries later by one of the most famous dramatization of the age, A Farewell to Arms. At the same time, in Emalia the cunning noble Haliecles, who had carved out his own kingdom across eastern Mesallas already, found himself King of Emalia as well, and began a civil war in a similar vein to Thalut’s conflict, hoping to see Emalia turn into a kingdom rather than a queendom.
 * Flag_of_Thïgæ_(Origo_Mundi_Map_Game).svg Thïgæ: 8.3.1.1 to 11.1.1.1: Arphora sadly dies of hypothermia on 9.2.3.30 (early 134), and his son, now in his 20's, took the throne. Aropha Loiat, who many historians call Aropha II, was a deeply religious man, believing that through the spread of Thïgæ was a key part to spreading Rotharqub, the religion of Rothar. He is, however, less tolerant of the atheists of Sonaredar. The lack of potential conversions within Thïgæ led to intense exploration and expansion under his reign. The military grows to 700. A new settlement is made 9 px west and 3 px north of the westernmost coastal settlement, named Lianoh, after the prophet Lianth, who died in the seventh Olahn. The flag is the only city flag not to include blue or green, not to have a number in the middle of the flag, and not to have a four- or five-pointed star. The black field represents mourning, the outer orange circle his influence, the purple inner circle Rothar, and the red lines in the canton being the Thïø symbol for seven, the Olahn in which the cities construction began and the death of Lianth. The wide plain of the north is named the Aforazi plain. Aropha II demands that Lagalut return all of the captured military members, of which Aropha II claims to be "escorting the missionaries", and pay in slaves as compensation for the brave men who died escorting the missionaries, three slaves per one dead man, as slaves are worth less than free men. Arphora also demands that missionaries will be able to continue converting his people. The military is put on the Sonaredar border, with an invasion of the atheist lands threatened to drive them out of the delta. (Secret: Sonaredar revolutionaries in the south are offered their own state below the southernmost river in Sonaredar if Lagalut refuses the ultimatum.) Meanwhile, diplomacy with Vytgæ is awaited, but rumors of a country named Jadalan and the nation who pushed them southward spur interests in the region. The hostile northern country is named Suzugæ. Based on rumors of the Meghnites and where they came from, cartographers figure the group must come from northwest of Sonaredar. Explorers continue up the two rivers going off into the unknown and along the coastline, especially in the west. The Rothar Shlifn continues to be used, even more extensively due to Aropha II's religiousness, in the northwest and the east.
 * Yannis Empire: The people hear the tale of how Thot the Wicked kidnapped a girl and made her his wife. The image of the grotesque being that is the Thot forcing himself upon a young girl greatly disturbs the holy and righteous people of Yannis. This becomes yet another intolerable crime perpetrated by the nefarious and depraved Thot. As such the Anointed One is moved to seek the liberation of Edom and the rest of the world in due time. It is known that the Yannis Empire would have no issue freeing Edom from the barbarity of the west, and if they only knew what was best for them, they would leave Edom. It is clear that the Azozi anarchy is incapable of governing its own people or its own mock state, and soon the Yannians will perform the pious act of purging the Thotites. In the meantime, the Yannis Empire secretly dispatches natural philosophers to garrison the capitals of the southern nation, so that diplomacy can be more easily carried out. They convey the message that the Yannis Empire stands with them, that the Yannis Empire will protect them, and that the Yannis Empire will crush the Thotite Slavedom for them. Together the civilized nations of the world will band together and oust the corrupt and reprehensible creature that is Thot the Wicked. A report arrives in the Holy City of Yagothna-vis, dispatched from one of the members of the small Yannian community in the city of Edom. They speak of the horrors that are taking place, as the emboldened Thotites have lost all shame and hesitation. The beasts rape in the streets, and devour the flesh of young children. They use broken, toppled pillars, from the courthouses and libraries they raze, as makeshift altars for their sacrificial meals. There they desecrate the great structures of Edom, destroying every piece of civilization. They return the world to savagery, they topple the natural order of society by placing their animalistic religion above that of true, intelligent life. In the east the nations of Obtus and the Isles are consolidated into one kingdom, ruled by a Yannian king, which is then broken into two governorships. The Yannians continue to promote the true faith there, and spread the just word of Yannis.
 * The Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: Troubling news has come from our colonies in the north, these horrible beasts which are known are the Menghites have come to terrorize our peaceful settlements. They are said to be the spawn of Morah, the foul one, with heads the shapes of beasts that burn all they come across and bring nothing but ruin to the lands on which they trod. Reinforcements are sent to the two colonies in the Great Chyrkos Desert and walls are built to protect the populace, but traveling caravans start to pay tribute. People fleeing from the terrible beasts that are the Menghites flee northeast to the coast between Benyisra and Kepitis founding a city on the coast to which they call Rythnos, the City of Exiles. Settlers start to re-arrive within the two settlements with the fear of the menghites passing expanding the land by 2 px. Timoi Davon begins to order the construction of libraries for containing the various maps of the area and observations of various ẗrade winds. He also begins the patronage of several art schools to teach the craft of glass blowing and pottery making. Meanwhile, within the city of Daima, a new form of steel is beginning to be made, a lone blacksmith on accident sealed some black magnetite ore in clay that contained bamboo leaves and stems, this produced a superior form of steel in comparison to the normal version, which is more stronger, and sharper. This blacksmith soon begins to provide for his very poor family, and grows in fame. However, others jealous of his success and his quality of production, spy on him when he works in secret and murder him. They slowly begin to spread this process throughout the city. Under the orders of Timoi Davon military expeditions are continually sent east expanding the lands of Vhaynos into the fertile lands of the east.  He also orders expansions and improvements of our navy introducing new designs that contain areas for archers. The expansion of our infrastructure continues with roads being built to connect various areas in our empire. A diplomat is sent to Jadalan asking that they pay tribute tribute to the Empire of Vhaynos in order to protect from the threats of the evil Menghites and nations, lest they be destroyed. Mod Response. In terms of expansion under the Glorious empire, trade posts are built in the lands in between Thïgae and its bordering nation and several of the islands west of them in order to help conduct trade between the two nations and us. Also a Hrinuth, an exploration base essentially is built on the tropical lands due west of us. Along with this explorers continue to search due north of Mohejaro, and explore north and west of the great Irian nations. Official explorations by the Kingdom of Vhaynos are continued ordered to explorer east of Thïgae and into the great seas west of us. Meanwhile, agricultural lands in the southern city is expanded by 10 px with them chopping down trees for ships.
 * Darna: The powerful nation of Darna is not intimidated by any other nation. The glorious nation of Darna is not threatened by any of the weakling nations. The amazing nation of Darna is not scared of any of the lesser nations. The other nations of the world should fear Darna. Darna is a strong nation. Darna is the greatest nation ... so goes a speech issued by the king of Darna. Such speeches were very popular as a type of speech, used to revitalize trust and commitment to the Darna state. During this time one of the king’s sons grew a great affinity for asserting Darnan dominance by having his way with an Ulmian slave boy every night. He writes that such an act is incredibly holy and cathartic, and cleanses his mind of his great Ulmian aggression. The king, meanwhile, finds the slaughter of an Olmer every night before bed a beneficial sleep aid. It becomes popular for Isimandians to travel south and raid Eskaladun in order to acquire more Olmer slaves, as the Azozi Thotites have infiltrated that land. The nation begins trading with the Valun to aid them against the Thotites, in the hopes that they will soon take Azoz and destroy it.
 * Syres: During this time the Kingdom of Canim came to be ruled by a king named Demecus, who continued the policies began by his predecessor, Euthydemus. He began by launching a campaign to subjugate the region up to the river in the west, successfully defeating the tribe there. Many Mesallian veterans of the wars in the south would be settled here, intermingling with the Syresian and native population. According to legend some of the heroes of the Battle of Eras would relocate to the kingdom and found cities in the region, although it is unknown how true this is, considering the common belief that there were no survivors of the battle from the Mesallian side. The push westward would cause conflict with the coastal cities who were under the jurisdiction of the Azozian governor in Tuatha, nearly causing numerous wars between the two nations, which were narrowly avoided. The city of Syres itself saw the introduction of numerous new ideas from around the ancient world, due to its importance as a trade hub and center of culture. Connecting the various canals of the city, many sewer systems would be constructed underneath the roads of the city, as well as new aqueducts and wells to supply water to the growing population.


 * Khin Federation: The Chanri Jangah laughs at the emissary of the Valun and gives him five days to leave the steppes before the Khin hunts him down as an enemy. After the victory against the Valun, captured arms are melted down, providing the Khin with bronze and even iron arrowheads and sabres. The elite guard of the Chanri Jangah is completely armed with iron weapons and wears armour of bones and skin of bears or wolves. The riders of Khin raids less defended areas of Valun, looting and enslaving captured tribesmen. With the rising number of slaves in the Federation and a decreasing number of freemen, who are off raiding, slaves began gaining higher status in Khin society. While slaves are still slaves, they are conscripted to fight in campaigns, able to buy their own freedom and become legal concubines of Khin freeman, granting their children equivalent status. The influx of knowledge from the Xera gave way to the compiling of the Great Book of Wisdom, where the wisdom of Than, the Khin and foreign philosophy are summarised and compiled, by Khin scholars and priests. A syncretism between Ulmisn and Thanism is developed as the "True God" is seen as a manifestation of Than, while the Drokksid is downplayed entirely. The mercenaries of Khin, now working for Xera and well-armed by Xera armor and weapons, ride north to attack Valun towns and villages.


 * Irian Culture: After losing most of its territory to breakaway states or foreign tribes such as the Cledesians and Lomians, the Kingdom of Corenia is finally destroyed when Seismer Lakros captures its capital, Corens, in 531. The Lomians annex most of the former kingdom, except for the lacustrine states of Hecyra and Edyrna, which become vassals. The Sarpedes pay tribute to the Lomians as well, but the Metobarians refuse, and are driven across the Ima River to the Plains of Diolophon. The winter of 531-532 is the coldest and most desolate winter in memory, spurring many highland tribes to migrate into richer lands where they can better support themselves. Of course, these lands are often already occupied by another tribe, and war ensues. The populations of Iria are highly mobile, and the east-west cultural divide is starting to disappear. Each harsh winter brings famine, and each famine brings disease. These problems are widespread and the situation only worsens by the year. Many coastal city-states opt to make the most of these troubling times and establish colonies on distant shores to supply food and resources to the mainland. Irian colonies appear throughout the Adseia, especially in the “southern land” and the Casphiron, sponsored by maritime states like Dardas, Lumos and Rhithera. Such trying times shape hardened explorers and pirates, who rove the southern coast and visit the newly-discovered land to the west known as Iureda.

541-550
'A Meghnite invasion devastates the Ten Cities, leading to the dissolution of the ancient, sacred alliance of the ten. A tyrant named Asiri from the city of Dhjete attempts to take over supreme control of all ten cities, sparking the formation of the Magnanimous Seven against him, led by the city of Kymmenen, although one of their cities, Tizehn, is sacked by the Meghnites. '

'The nation of Jadalan refuses to pay tribute to the Empire of Vhaynos, and considers the demand an insult to their brave nation. '

'The Yazradid Empire refuses to hand over any slaves to the nation of Hythia, nor will accept giving any ships or tribute. The empire garrisons the region it claimed from Herati with soldiers, constructing a series of small forts. They agree to recognize both the Hythian vassalage of Herati and the territorial claims made by Jalor, as well as the offer of a non-aggression pact. '

'The nation of Benyisra welcomes traders from Hythia, and while in Benyisra the Hythians learn details of the nation of Vhaynos and interact with their traders, although not making contact with the Vyt government directly. '

'On the island of Algeorgia the over abundance of wild Dodos causes a negative impact on the environment of the native island, causing havoc for its human population. This leads some to advocate for hunting on the island once more. '

'Explorers sent by the Dragsfurt Konigreich toward the south make contact with traders claiming to be from a nation named Stenem. '

'Lagalut of Sonaredar refuses to hand over any of the supposed “captives”, claiming that they killed or forced away Thïgæ’s pirates already, and anyone else still remaining are those who simply chose to remain in Sonaredar by their own accord. '

'In another major engagement the Valun manage to achieve the upper hand against the Khin, inflicting 3,000 casualties against the Khin. During this time numerous raids occur on both sides. '

'South of Vhaynos on the southern tip of its continent, the Vyt discover the native kingdoms of the region to be particularly fierce and staunchly independent. They become known as the alliance of Dvama, led by three kings of equal standing. '


 * Hythia: Years 238-247 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Tylan passes his seat to his son Dylus who shares his the throne with Jynius as tradition mandates. After negotiations with the Jyazradids, show some challenges but also promises Meunarch Dalyus proposes that Hythia and the Jyazradids place aside any historical anger and secure a new peace across the plains with a royal marriage between Dylus’ only daughter and the aging Amelucenes’ eldest son [Mod Response]. What remains of the Saemonite slave laborers continue construction of the fortifications around the northernmost cities of Hythia. All cities to the north of Gyt receive great embankment walls armed with dozens of eyscurpierons. With the economy thriving and income ensured the country invests heavily in construction. Every settlement greater with populations greater than 100 builds an administrative post. Public squares and libraries are constructed across the country, while irrigation channels are expanded. The Academy of Gyt grows in prominence and is attended by most all of Hythia’s elite. It is in the Academy of Gyt that a great epic, The Epic of Hythus, is crafted by Vylorius the Wise. He writes of the story of the Ring-War, when Dyalbor, God of True Darkness, forged the great rings of power. “There were five rings for the mountain kings, chiefs of the Eastern Wall, seven for the riverlord, fairest of all, and nine for the plains’ lords, kings of the endless grass-sea. Bound to these rings were the power to rule the world, but they were all deceived, for another ring was made. In the Land of Shadows, in the forges of Dyalbor, the Dark Lord Dyalbor forged in secret a Master Ring to control all others. And into this final ring he poured his cruelty, his malice, and his will to dominate all life: one ring to rule them all. But there were some who resisted. The True God Hythus, God of the Burning Flame and the Unyielding Earth, marched against the armies of Dyalbor. On the slopes of Mount Dyal the gods made war. Victory was near, but the power of the ring could not be undone. It was in this moment, when all hope had faded Hythus took up his flaming sword and struck down the foul god Dyalbor, clefting in twain his mountain fortress. Dyalbor, the enemy of the free peoples of the world, was defeated. The ring then passed to Hythus, but even the hearts of gods are easily corrupted. And the great ring had a will of its own. It betrayed Hythus, and doomed him to a prison under the earth, bound to the fortress he destroyed. Hythus’ own lieutenants, Tykus and Bysulus, unable to destroy their leader, imprisoned Hythus to protect the world from the ring. In their struggle, the ring was lost to Hythus, but its corruption could not be undone. Then, after 2,000 years the ancient magic binding Hythus to his tomb was finally broken, and the just god, recovered from the blight of the ring, has returned.” Much more extensive than the abridgment presented here, the actual text becomes something of a religious text and codifies the oral theology of Hythia’s past into a modern text. Copies of the book are distributed across the Meunarchate and travel with missionaries far and wide. The tax system is reformed to favor currency rather than crops or labor. This change allows the further development of a dedicated class of public servants in addition to the military bureaucracy. The centralization of power around the Meunarchs and the bureaucracy that serve them. The centralization leads to the standardization of much military equipment. The professional army, some 3,000 heavy cavalry and and equal number of light cavalry, receive new standard helmets with lamellar cheek and neck skirts. Light cavalry units have begun introducing a toe-loop stirrup to increase their stability while mounted, an important development when throwing javelins or shooting a bow. The colonization of land in the south continues at breakneck pace with northern urban areas seeing population decline or stagnation. Land granting boosts government revenue as farmers provide double tax revenue for a decade after the grant. The region either side of the Road to Gyomis develops quickly with much of the region brought fully under Hythian control up to Pysa. A new city is also constructed in the far north near the Bysulan Theocracy after the completion of a new road along the Mynethos River. The harvesting of valuable tar, raw oil, and bitumen sees a small economic boom in the region between Hyrat and Wys, and the remainder of the region falls to the hunger for the useful materials as full Hythian control extends to the Jaloran border. Food production across the Meunarchate is diversified and luxuries such as cotton, pomegranate, leather, saffron, and many other more minor goods return to prominence. Exports of fine beers, worked iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Qyriaati through the port of Gyomis is expanded. Merchants and envoys are sent to Benyisra and Vyt to learn of these new potential trade partners. Additionally the expeditions down the coast continue [Mod and Player Response]. Meanwhile, missionaries spread the word of Hythus south along trade routes, into Hythia’s vassals in the south, and east into Mythadia. The news out of the Ten Cities is of great concern to Dylus and Jynius who send an envoy to the Aydandites offering a pact of mutual aid should the Ten Cities fall to the Myghnit invasion in the south. To seal the arrangement Hythia proposes a royal marriage between the Aydandite High Chief and one of the children of the Meunarchs. Furthermore, envoys are sent to Napulo and the Magnanimous Seven to discuss the threat faced by the Myghnites. These envoys are accompanied by Hythian military advisors, well-skilled in the art of horse warfare, who will attempt to assist them in fighting the invaders. [Mod Response]. A moderately sized heard of tamed Elephants (Syrian Elephants) is purchased from the Ten Cities and a colony of the beasts established near Gyt. The animals are expected to do well in the warm region surrounding Gyt.
 * Xeran Empire: After the death of Evanmetra the Elder, Thalut the Wicked at last asserted control over the empire that was expected to take place upon the reign of his father, Xarenvarus. Through his wife Evanmetra the Younger, albeit their exact relationship has remained a mystery, nonetheless, proved close enough that he was able to push through many laws to tie the two kingdoms of Azoz and Edom together. Mosaic art and post-perspective sculptures, which had flourished in Azoz for quite some time, was now becoming a standard across Basilicas built in Edom as well. Theater also grew rapidly in popularity in Edom, depicting some of the first epic plays taking place during the Chatna Empire, possibly as a nod to the ruler's namesake. Contemporary records takes note how the king and queen would frequently visit these plays together, either in public or private, which has since become one of the most frequently-cited evidence in the debate of Evanmetra's true love. In Erasidon, after the death of Democrates the office of its monarch had become vacant. Thalut was sure to capitalize on the situation, and threw his support for a claimant that was already friendly toward Azoz relations. This would at least ensure Erasidon and its vassals on the archipelago remain within the allied sphere of the Xerans. In the west, seeing the Khin confederacy are unable to sustain a large war against Valun, the empire falls back from our campaigns in the region, and instead set up defensive fortifications commonly known as the "Xeran Wall", several miles north of the far larger Castelian wall. In the east, large amount of military support continues to be sent to Haliocles of Ephenus, extending the territory of our vassal in the region. The Garan navy moves northward, far beyond Jasmira, to see if there is a northwest passage leading to the Darnan pirates. The western territories annexes land farther north up to the river, and south toward the border with the southern nation. The Cyris fleet moves north, around the peninsula to make contact with the Kingdom of Aurelia. There we open permenant diplomacy, as well as begin trading Alumite and spreading the doctrines of Ulm. As the weather suddenly turns cooler, the agricultural capital of Teman devises plans to push the main sources of agriculture farther south, along the more arid regions of Usilinago and Edom, as well as keeping larger store of grain in the main cities of Azoz and Bangui. In both Iskandaria and Medan, a new wave of natural philosophy begins to closely study the phenomenon of weather patterns, and begins making careful predictions how to understand day-to-day changes to rain, temperature, and the length of day. As his child by Evanmetra, the Crown Prince, becomes of age, Thalut reaches out to any neighboring kingdom if they have eligible female nobles to offer in marriage to his son.
 * Qera: Though it seemed to be a simple anomaly of the weather at first, Qeran farmers notice a general cooler weather and longer wet periods. The outcome of this is an increase of devastating landslides, often burying miners and their settlements in the south of the country. Farming profits from that, since potatoes can now be harvested in larger quantities. Yller III marries in 541 a women from the Ollean nobility, her name is Seamaja. She gives birth to a daughter one year later. Minerals like iron, copper, jade and turquoise are exploited and sold off to far lands. Trade with Exhula, Sillas and the southern nations continues, with many influences from Qera to the latter. The king of the Dholbalan is also asked if his son would like to marry the daughter of Yceue of Tortla, Zatlahe (MOD RESPONSE PLEASE). This even would strengthen the alliance between the two nations and additionally give access to the wealth of the city of Tortla (at least partially). Trade of spices and also weaponry continues.
 * Qaryaat: The expansion of the kingdom of Qaryaat continues. The colony of Bizafir continues to expand upstream through the Bizafir River and to both sides of the Khereyid River, expanding to the source of the Khereyid River. It also expands to the southern part of the Alyeid Peninsula, north of both rivers. Meanwhile, the territory of Maqiri continues to expand along the border between the mediterranean lands and the vast desert. In the main territory, Maqiri, Bizafir, and Kumiz, settlers are sent to loosely-claimed areas to consolidate Qaryaat's claim on said areas. The Lighthouse of Makra acts as both a lighthouse to guide ships and a sightseeing destination, guiding ships safely to shore and attracting tourists and sightseers from all around the region. The settlement of Bizafir is improved upon, with walls, barracks, a granary, and a harbor being built. Meanwhile, in Kumiz, sanitation systems as built in other Qaryaati cities, including sewer systems, latrines, and communal baths are built. Meanwhile, a trading post is founded on the shores of Saqqatra. The vast irrigation system in the main territory is spread to the rest of the contiguous territory of Qaryaat, including Maqiri. The great thinker Zachai develops what could be considered one of the earliest anthropological theories, proposing that humankind initially was not as sophisticated as it is now and lived like animals, only developing into a civilized society due to the need to defend from wild animals. He also writes a book titled On the Natural World. Explorations are made along the Mithadian coast and through the Seru River of Mohejaro (the southern of the two rivers). After stories of the raids on Eldebethias by the rumored Meghnites reach Qaryaat, King Adiyyl II acknowledges the potential dangers to his vast trade networks. He sends a band of diplomats to the Lringar Confederacy to reach out for an alliance and trade proposal. We offer spices, dyes, incense, sesame oil, dates, and other commodities to them as part of the trade deal. We also reach out to the Magnanimous Seven in order to form an alliance against the rumored Meghnites. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)

Tsardom of Algeorgia: Seeing the havoc the Dodos are supposedly creating, the Holy Dodo walks out of his temple and stops the havoc. The day afterward everyone is back living in harmony. The tsar comes up with a genial plan to solve or alleviate the food shortage. He expands the farms to our colony and makes ships transport it back to the island while also giving enough to the colony.
 * Ri'Kiva: We accept Hythia's offer. Cal'If Uk sends an emissary to the Jyzrd kingdom, requesting a trade deal and friendly relations. Personia and Kaugn are offered diplomatic marriages.  As we promised, all the Saemonite slaves who deserted are given a tenth of a square kilometer in land. About one-third of them are give land in So'Dor, the rest are given land in Kjv'Arn. This expands their border by a lot. In the mainland, a lot of soldiers come home with enough money to buy a small farming estate in either Suh'Hyik or the peninsular territories. This results in a massive population boom as mortality rates drop. In the north, we hear reports of skirmishes between the Taraheim and Garvnkt tribes. A few Taraheim tribes, numbering about 5,000 in number, seek refuge, and are granted it, due to the ties between Ri'Kiva and the Taraheim.  Following the pattern of ruralization, the colonies also see much growth in agriculture, finally having the population to do so. Because of this newfound economic independence, the colonies gain some level of autonomy, but are still subservient to the realm of Ri'Kiva. A private enterprise expands the holdings on the peninsula by 5 px in exchange for collecting revenue from that land.
 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: Our great nation has taken offense to our generous offer to the people of Jadalan, we wanted to protect them from the horrors of the world, but they like an ungrateful child refused our offer. As such Timoi Davon orders to march of some 6,500 troops to Jadalan to conquer the city for its own good, the army is comprised of spearmen, archers, and cavalry, and is marched to the city split into two parts in secrecy to check the Jadalan by surprise, flank them and minimize the casualties MOD RESPONSE. Meanwhile, within the northern cities, fortifications are built in order to repulse any retaliation from the Jadalan, and defensive armies are moved to them. While within the city of Daima the steel becomes more and more popular being given the name Artz steel, after the Artzan plant, whos leafs are used to make the steel. The ensuing popularity of the steel within the city sees it being used more and more in the weapons of Vhaynos. Meanwhile, Timoi Davon within the cities of Nis and Vhaynos begins to encourage the establishment of academies for learning how to sail and explore, to administrate, and make arts and craft among other things. Within the city of Vahynos two new forms of ships are constructed one of these is a galley which utilizes four banks of oars, which are rowed by four oarsmen, and the other is more commonly used by merchants and explorers which utilizes Lateens to glide on the winds that blow across the seas. Within our city of exiles, growth begins to happens with them cutting down trees to expand farmlands by 10 px, similar things happen within our southernmost settlement with it expanding its farmlands by about 20 px. Most notably the city begins to reach out to the nations on the Imiteran Sea most notably Iria, Qaryaat, and Mohejaro to open up trade between them. (MOD AND PLAYER RESPONSE) Within the settlements on the great Chyrkos desert they continue to transport goods from the south to the north but some traders begin to take an alternate route bypassing Benyisra, and trading through and with the City of Exiles. This begins to bring prosperity to the city with the traders bringing wealth and population. Meanwhile, exploration continues as normal for Vhaynos, while explorers continue to search north of Irīserai exploration of the region comes mostly to a halt. But Dhows are sent to the far south of Vhaynos riding winds hoping to find a new land yet unheard of. While in the east explorers are continued to be sent out using the trade posts as resupply points to make longer trips and find more land. Libraries continue being built within the city of Vhaynos and Nis. With the lands in the east being expanded by 30 px.
 * The Irians on the coast of Alyadis and the Casphiron open trade relations with the city of Rythnos. The merchants of Laeberion in particular frequent this area, trading their Solcian wares (wine, wool, olives, stone and marble) as well as traditional Laeberion pottery.
 * Mesallian Culture: After the death of Democrates II he left behind two children. His son and his daughter would grow up as orphans, their father having been killed and their mother having been kidnapped. The son was Ioxemander, who became Ioxemander II, while the daughter was Evanematra. According to story put forth by the Mesallians, which comes from the account of Sabanus, one of the guards present to witness the Battle of Eras, he had been ordered by Evanematra II to hide her children and help them escape, while two decoy children were instead put in their place. The enraged Thalut III killed the fake daughter by bashing her against a wall until she died, hoping to end for good the independent Edom, which he sought to acquire for himself more than any other temptation. Luckily the real Evanematra escaped the halls of Eras, where as per law and per decree, she would be the true heir of Edom as the first daughter of the Maleka of Edom. But of course, she would be unable claim her birthright, both out of fear of the wrath of Thalut the Wicked, and due to her mother being censored by the confines of Azoz. Tellingly, Evanematra would never meet her own children, or leave the kingdom without being under the supervision of Thalut, who is often painted as paranoid and controlling. Both children would be taken into the care of one of Democrates II’s generals, Amynus, as by the time of the 85th Jafiad (Year 540), Ioxemander II was only nine years old, and his sister even younger. The writer Hanod later served as one the young king’s tutors, deciding to continue his task of chronicling the life of the kings, as was his original mission. According to his writings the young king was a troubled boy, who harbored great resentment and anger. Despite this, he also showed a great appreciation for the arts, as he would commission many monuments and statues, and a great appreciation for religion and piety, as he would commission a great temple where he would lay his father to rest. Historians are unsure of what his attitude toward other religions were, as it appears the Ulm religion was weakened and discriminated against, despite the king’s seemingly tolerate attitude everywhere else. In the important maritime hub of Selanica numerous religions would take hold, including vestiges of the traditional Edomite religion, the Zamist movement, the cult of Soronis, and more. The Ioxemanderian Cult, which had largely begun in nearby Edom, also spread to Erasidon, which was promoted by the kings of the state as it helped legitimize them and increase their authority. In Edom the Zamists would not relent so easily, with a priestess named Mazadra succeeding as the head of the movement. In addition to their theological beliefs, they preached against male-dominated society, the new laws, and Thalut the Wicked, using their still mostly intact network within political office and in provincial administration. Each governess prepared for the great reckoning that would occur when the king decided to finally attempt to oust them, but in the meantime, they recognized Evanematra as queen, and hoped that Zama would guide Edom away from such a horrendous fate. (More to come)
 * Yannis Empire: In the far north many Holy Men are dispatched to spread the Yannian faith, and to spread Yannian culture to native tribes of the area. As a result of Yannian interaction, a group supported by the empire begins to spring up in the region as a powerful political force. They adopt the name of Yephesem, and consolidate control over the region along the northern coast. At one of the sites in the north, a location where a Yannian natural philosopher once landed and began a trading post, the Yephesem build their capital, which they name Vescbures. The settlement is located on the coast of the northern sea, on a small inlet and a series of hills. Yannian traders occasionally trek across the northern expanse to reach the city, motivating some merchants to look for a passage by sea to the northern oceans. Ships from the eastern provinces are sent north to explore. The eastern governor also decides to claim the small islands in the channel that the explorers travel, naming the southern one Yadyamec, and the northern one Ghinsdevem. The Yannis Empire takes a vested interest in trading with the nation of Aurealia, with many Holy Men arriving in those lands to spread the righteous faith. The Ulmian-Thotite merchants are expelled, rounded up, or killed, as the angry populace is told of their crafty schemes and lies. The naval reform takes place that sees the nation invest heavily in a large and powerful navy. The navy is to be divided so that it is concentrated in a few places. The northwest fleet is stationed at Tesardya, which will be responsible for patrolling the Darnan sea and preventing the heathens from spreading past the straits. The primary, imperial navy, remains near Yagothna-vis, with branches all across the southern coast. Another fleet is stationed in the lands of Weritsz and the Isles, so that no heathens can pass into the east. This fleet extensively patrols around the island of Bangor, ensuring that none pass through without Yannian permission. Finally a small fleet is stationed in the east, responsible for exploring north and east, and for protecting the area around Aurelia. The Isles of the south see Yannian development and investment, with many great temples being built. The empire overall becomes a peaceful and tolerant place, and a bastion for science and art.
 * Thïgæ: Upon meeting Johdnapanan, Aropha II assumes that the nation is the one that the Jadalanï say are the "hostile nation to the north", and is more cautious meeting the nation. The envoys to Johdnapanan are told to tell the nation that they come in peace and ask only to explore the land around Johdnapanan and want assurance that Johdnapanan will not interfere with matters of the south. With Sonaredar's refusal to let captured escorts return to their families and their decision to not compensate to the wives and children which had their male members die, the 800 men of the army enter the uncivilized, self-proclaimed nation. Their claim that soldiers wanted to stay in their disgraceful society is laughable, as why would the soldiers decide to stay when their families are still in Thïgæ? Rumors spread that the nation is eating the soldiers and are looking for an excuse not to give back the loyal men who served. Terms are put down to end the war; Allow missionaries to continue converting Sonaredar to the true religion, have Lagalut himself convert to clense him of his sins, cede the river area and the coast of Sonaredar to Thïgæ, return all alive Thï military personnel to their families, and pay reperations to the crown and to the families who lost their fathers in battle or while escorting. Catapults are used to soften the Sonaredar defense on the southern part of the river and to distract the enemy troops, while military engineers build bridges in under cover of nightfall and catapults to help the army cross the river. This continues until a large enough bridge is built for the troops to go across. If this succeeds, the troops march along the coast and seige the city of Sonaredar. Mod Algo Needed. A military code is made by Aropha II, saying that each soldier must pay for the food that they take from the citizens of Sonaredar, and gold is provided to the men fighting, enough for each soldier to be able to pay the people who provide the food. Men are hired as soldiers from the fields of Sonaredar, and soon the army reaches 1000 men, 800 from Thïgæ and 200 poor farmers from Sonaredar who took the gold to pay for their families. Their skills with axes, as they have been working with them their whole life, makes the farmers good for fighting. Meanwhile, Thïgæ continues to prosper, with missionaries moving east along the shoreline converting natives as well as claiming lands for Thïgæ.
 * Heavily outnumbered, the invading soldiers from Thïgæ do not fair well, and soon the entirety of the invading army is killed or captured. The defenders launch a counterattack that heavily damages the Thïgæ catapults and defenses. They demand that Thïgæ pay tribute and immediately cease their invasion. 
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The establishment of the Tsimdomdu Confederation in 1MU started the Era of Prosperity, a period from 1MU-60MU that prompted the creation of better farming techniques, the taming and domestication of the oxen for agricultural usage, and the slow but eventual creation of one oral language. King Jurungah - Shaman of the Eastern Coast, and Procurator of the Northern Star, uses his reign to better project the arts and culture of the nation, which was his selected mission during his rule. With that in mind, there were many successes made in the field of art for the era. A carving of Jurungah's face was put on display in the royal palace, and was the first of many King's faces to be created and put on display. The first written epic, known as the Fanpa, is regarded for having been written around this era, and tells of a child who grew up to be Charrah, a feared warlord that terrorized villages across the great sea, with an end goal of having ultimate power over the entire region. His best friend Digbah saw what Charrah had become, and promptly killed him out of fear that he would end up dead in his friend's lust for power. Other, more minor and factual stories were produced in that regards, with those stories carrying important moral messages. Although the land had been developed in terms of connecting the five tribes, further development was made in the construction of houses, businesses, and food markets. Much of the economy during this time remained somewhat basic, consisting of barter trade, however, the movement toward something of a medium-for-exchange would occur in 100 MU. Expansion is made along the river by 10 px, as more people's move outward to expand their agricultural property along the riverside. Any attempts to navigate the river at this point fails, and thus it wouldn't be until 300MU that a proper boat could be used to navigate the river.


 * Irian Culture: In the 540s, Seismer Lakros makes two campaigns against the western Irians. In the first campaign, he attacks the mountainside fortress of Synnateira with 10,000 men, in order to advance on the Ima River. The siege of Synnateira lasts nearly a month, before the Lomians discover a flaw in the design of the fort and breach the walls, capturing it. The cities of the Ima River shortly surrender to the Lomians, along with the Gamadacians after the battle of Otanum. With these new territories under his control and a reinforcing legion arriving from the east, Seismer’s army swells to nearly 20,000 men. He then marches downriver to the coast. A league of coastal polities led by Decene raise armies to fight Seismer, forcing him to withdraw initially. During this campaign, Phiomactas, one of Seismer’s generals, who was instrumental in the early conquests, starts a revolt in the province of Paetama, between Lake Mareum and the Hecis, thinking Seismer will be too distracted to intervene. But Seismer turns his army around and prepares to face the traitorous general. When Phiomactas hears of this, he flees to Asklena. Pursued at Asklena, he heads eastward, but is captured by Seismer’s son, Xenicetes, while attempting to cross the Hecis. With the rebellion subdued, Seismer returns to the coast and once again battles with the Decenian league. This time, because of the league’s disorganized armies, he is able to defeat them in three separate battles, finally bringing all the western tribes and city-states under Lomian influence. He declares himself King of Thrydacia, as Seismer I, and founds a new city on Lake Mareum called Akodopolis, which he intends to become the future capital for his heirs. He erects temples throughout the kingdom as thanks to the gods, and conducts a census of the permanent settlements and vassal dominions in the kingdom. Following these conquests, the center of Irian maritime activity moves to Ceta. For all Thrydacia's military strength on land, their navy is subpar. They make no attempt to control the seas, allowing the city-states of Ceta to expand their influence unchecked. Dardas, Lumos, Likos and Orespontos all establish colonies overseas, with Lumos founding a colony on the coast of Iureda called Lannomuntum. Laeberion also establishes two colonies near Benyisra and Kepitis: Usor and Phereton.


 * Zelonuma Emiresq: In the year of Stripped Cat (No EoGuy, it’s supposed to be stripped) it is said that the Kingdom of Darna met its end. After years of pouring its resources into the harming of Olmian slaves, and the aggressive accumulation of slaves within the nation, the kingdom finally lapsed on its important matters of state. On the islands of Darna, a great slave uprising finally transpired, which weakened the state, as the first step toward disaster. Then, a succession crisis struck the nation in the city of Darna itself. Finally, Tincalsheq, warlord of the northern mountains, from his stone palace deep in the chasms, delivered the killing blow. He had been a nomad from the southern steppe, who threw off his wandering ways at the site of the holy mountain, Yuyzya. There their people built the mountain hall, and slowly consolidated control over the northern Janter Coast. The Rebellion of the Mage several decades ago allowed for many slaves to form their own communities, which Tincalsheq slowly united. With a great powerbase established, he seized the old homeland of Darna, although many farflung colonies soon found themselves isolated and still Darnan. Tincalsheq the Conqueror traveled to Darna and had that city purged of the old leadership. His new kingdom was consolidated around the northern coast, east of Isimandia, close to the old janter mines of old. There he sent envoys to the nations of Isimandia, demanding that they paid tribute as well. So began the Isimandian-Zolunuma War, as the states of Isimandia rallied behind a strong general named Ladiman. Meanwhile, the Darnans of the coast, who still operated the trade routes, sought to capture all the Ulmian ships dispatched by King Thot, to preserve their trade empire. They also sought to capture more slaves, and to destroy the Thotite knowledge of their homeland, fearing that Thot would come to consume their children.


 * Makuku Kingdom: Great Tatina Jahili orders for any remaining Makuku troops to withdrawal to the eastern territories past the central river, where they will reorganize and plan a counterattack, maybe. Fortifications are built along the central river, as the army prepares for any Sillas attack. We send a diplomatic envoy to Qera begging for help, preferably men to help fend off the sillasians (Player response needed!). We send another diplomatic envoy to teninukal, which we established comtact with centuries ago, the ship manages to sneak pass Sillas ships and reach their capital, where they also beg for help, preferably men but will accept anything, weapons, more ships, anything (Mod response needed!). Messengers and spies are sent to sneak pass Enemy lines and make it to the settlements, the messengers spread the message that hope is not list and that the war has continued in the eastern territories and tells the people to not give up hope yet! While the spies collect military intelligence and try to organize a revolt against the Sillas occupation.
 * Drachenia: with the nation extending far beyond the city of Dragsfurt, Franz I holds the honor of declaring the state of Drachenia. Furthermore, settlements and further amounts of compatible migrants continue to develop the outwr communities. Marten rises to become a medium sized town. Grand Sailor Hanz Von Wilden leads a fleet of ships to the southwest for further exploration. Lumbering continues to be popularized. Borden Heinz becomes the first man to ride his horse while on its back. Although slightly uncomfortable, it is a much more efficient way of travel. This knowledge is isolated though for the most part in the outskirts of the country. These foreigners we encounter turn out to be somewhat friendly and the explorers would exchange whatever goods they may fins superior to that of their own. Road networks now further developed allows efficient transfer of goods. With more educated farmers to go around, enough food is made for the citizens of the country while some merchants set their eyes on claiming territory across the sea. The Winter Festivals are held with dances and round the clock parties especially in the city of Dragsfurt which holds a large pine tree at the center of the city's square. With a surplus of wood available, premium logs become affordable and better housing becomes available. Some houses take on unique designs which include stone. The Drachen Sea continues to provide fishermen a good source of income. The Temple of Krizt becomes the largest temple in the nation. The Papst settles in one of the complexes within the temple. Literacy rates rise as literature and the demand for a literate population grows.


 * Khin Federation: With the defeat to Valun, the Chanri Jangah orders the riders to avoid engagements, focusing on raiding and riding away if the raid encounters too much resistance. A focus is put on raiding the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army. The Chanri Jangah devises a plan against the Valun: as the Valun concentrates for major offensives or raids and moves north into the steppe, the Khin shall surround them and harass their supplies, wearing them down before launching a final offensive. In the tribes of the Khin, smaller tribes join each other in order to offer better resistance against Valun raids. The Khin mobility also help them in preventing a large economic impact from the raids, as in most cases the tribes can bring their lodging, tools and herds with them away from an incoming raid. With the new customs regarding slaves, the number of freemen in the federation begins to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. Through cultural exchange with the Xera, the theology of Thanism undergoes further development, as multiple debates occur between Khin priests and the Xera missionaries. The mercenaries of Khin, now working for Xera and well-armed by Xera armor and weapons, ride north to attack Valun towns and villages alongside Xera armies.

551-560
'The Yazradid Empire demands that the Ri’kivan nation agree to become its vassal immediately, just as it had agreed under the Saemonites, or face possible eradication. Elsewhere they accept the offer of a royal marriage between themselves and Hythia, as does the Aydandites. '

'Teninukal states to Makuku that they are unable to fully enter the war against the Sillan Republic, as they just made peace and a pact of non-aggression with them, but covertly sends a small amount of supplies to them. The rest of the Makuku region also sends aid to the Kingdom of Makuku, although many in the region choose to flee east. '

'After the Kingdom of Kaughn is momentarily weakened by a succession crisis, the Yazradid Empire launches an invasion to subjugate the kingdom. '

'The king of Dholbalan accepts the offer from the nation of Qera, agreeing to marry his child to Zatlahe, Yceue of Tortla. '

'The Magnanimous Seven agree to open trade with Qaryaat, and agree to an alliance. They request that Qaryaat send them men to help defend themselves. '

'The attack on Jadalan is successful, with the nation of Vhaynos suffering 2,580 casualties in an initial battle. The nation of Jadalan offers to pay tribute to Vhaynos. '

'A preacher from Azoz named Kahraman travels along with the official delegation dispatched to the nation of Sillas, and begins preaching in the streets stories of the Ulmian faith. '

'The Khin are initially very successful at their strategy of simply raiding, without fighting any pitched battles, but this leads to the Valun using these same tactics back. Both sides lose as many as 5,000 men over the course of many small skirmishes. '


 * Hythia: Years 248-257 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Jynius dies and is replaced by his son Lyator, while Dylus continues his rule. With all of the Saemonite slaves freed as is law, work on the defenses for the cities of Hythia is done by hired laborers of high quality and skill. The fortifications expand southward, until every city has at least a fortified citadel and an outer wall. The Great Arsenal of Hythia is expanded and more water-power is used to power bellows and ore-crushers. The expansion of the Arsenal leads to the achievement of higher temperatures allowing the iron to achieve a fully liquid state. Thus, cast iron becomes something of a staple in Hythia. However, the iron is too brittle for use in weapons or armor. Fortunately, Hythian smiths have long known that brittle iron can be made durable by heating it in air for several days. Thus, the Arsenal begins intentionally mass-producing producing steel for the first time. Adopting technology from captured Saemonite Torrsion Mangronels, a new bolt throwing machine is developed that uses the torrsion power of sinue ropes (OTL Torsion Balista). The Academy of Gyt grows in prominence and is attended by most all of Hythia’s elite, the college adds a new area of study: the art of war. The further education of Hythia’s elite begins to show as more literature, poetry, art, and scientific knowledge is produced. The toe-stirrup gradually evolves over the decade into a foot-sized loop of leather. With these in place, the long, couched spears of the heavy cavalry become truly lances. The effectiveness of these weapons is put to the test when the Hythian Unar marches on the tribe occupying the lands between southern Jalor and Hytia. Having swiftly subdued them, the power of the lance is noted and Hythian light cavalry is equipped with the weapons in addition to their bows. The colonization of land in the south continues at breakneck pace with northern urban areas seeing population decline or stagnation. Food production across the Meunarchate is diversified and luxuries such as cotton, pomegranate, leather, saffron, and many other more minor goods return to prominence. Exports of fine beers, worked iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Qyriaati through the port of Gyomis is expanded. The expeditions down the coast continue. Meanwhile, missionaries spread the word of Hythus south along trade routes, into Hythia’s vassals in the south, and east into Mythadia. With the death of the Regent of Heratia, the Meunarchs determine it is in the best interests of the Herati that Heratia be integrated more fully into Hythia as an autonomous province. The regent’s surviving three sons are each granted equal rule over the three territories of Heratia to serve as governors. This is done to prevent the likelihood of revolt as the two younger sons would be left without lands or titles in their brother’s court. With this done the city of Arudum is re-built to serve as the Hythian capital in the province thanks to its advantageous and centrally located position. Arudum is also to be ruled directly from Hythia, along with the surrounding lands.


 * Telachitul Republic: The reign of Kelarfre comes to an end with his peaceful death, and as such, the Three Councils (Rural citizens or Telarad, Urban Citizens or Telaslet, and Nobles or Itotelarad) meet in the capital Armeera to elect a new ruler. Armeera seems interested in continuing the polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold (Note: Is this good? I can adjust). The Republic's exploration also continues, with extensive journeys to the south starting this year. These missions prove fruitful, with natives relatively willing to trade. Armeera hopes this will set the tone for further colonization, with the republic making slow but steady progress along the cost in both the north and south. Progress in land is much slower, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. The only break Armeera makes with his predecessor is the declaration that for the first time in several decades slavery is legal, but those enslaved must be foreigners, either bought from their tribes or captured. While this leads to a small slave trade in the rural areas, it remains insignificant compared to the rest of the Telchitul economy. Iron working and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which will facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.
 * Xeran Empire: The late reign of Thalut "the Wicked" includes some of the more controversial actions of his career, subsequent to the epic but enigmatic story of the "Seige of Eras", as part of his final push to bring Edom into the sphere of the empire. Evanmetra the Younger, his wife, died at a younger age, in the process of giving birth to Thalut's yougest son. This sent the kingdom fo Edom into an uproar, and an outright revolt across several cities in the kingdom, seeing the seat of the queen of edom become virtually vacant for the first time. Emperor Thalut organized the military reprisal of this revolt personally, crushing the main forces of the rebellion at the Seige of Apydos, and further push south for a final battle at Necripolis. Even so, the constant insurrection of the nation continued, and the primarily Zamian nobility in Edom proved to be extremely uncooporative to help Thalut track down the rebellious enclaves. Thus, Thalut at last ordered for the first time a full religious purge of the nation, carried out by his military occupation over every major city. The Shanzian church was primarily used to organized this purge, known in contemporary chronicles as an "inquisition" or "investigation". Thousands of followers of the Zamian faith were arrested in this purge, and their offices quickly replaced by those of Apocists, Shanzian or Enulmians. Judicial records uncovered in Edom do not prove to be very clear what was considered a fair punishment for heretics, as sentencing appears to range wildy from a few years imprisoned to immediate execution. In the same process of this purge, the small enclave of Yannian faith in Edom were also wiped out as well, beleived to be primarily just foreign agents of Yannis. Now, contrary to popular belief, many Ulmian theologians contemporary to these events were already horrified by the attrocities. After all, the core beleifs of love and forgiveness seemed contradictory to a purge of heresy, at least from the perspective of the Holy Patra Toneth II. These acts continued until Thalut finally died, and was succeeded to the throne by his son, the crown prince Thalut IV. Thalut IV immiedatley sought to rectify the nation's reputation that was caused by his father, ending the inquisition and placing more firm limits to the power of the Shanzian church. He succeeded to the throne in the manner of the succession laws given by his father, but he was very considerate to the culture of Edom, and ensured his wife enjoyed the same autonomy as her predecessors. In Mesallia, Thalut IV reached out to make amends and apologies to the King Ioximander II of Erasidon, admitting his father's guilt for killing Ioximander's father, regardless if he was the real Democrates or not. Furthermore, after the end of the inquisition Thalut IV reached out to Mesallia to call back their philosophers and scholars, to once again debate and study in the Library of Iskandaria without fear of persecution. In general, Thalut IV fell greatly in love with Edomite culture, and this is evident mainly by the sudden turn in imperial art in Azoz. During this era, art in Azoz took a shift toward a distinctively Edomite style and imagery, clearly based in Azozan perspective but taking on features that are unmistakably Edom in orign. In the far west, the Garan fleet seizes the opportunity of Darna's collapse, offering to help the former Ulmian slaves establish autonomous control over local parts of their nation, and to spread the Ulmian faith further in the region. Military aid in the east continues to help Emalia pull itself back together. We offer the leaders of the Khin confederacy to be given the finest education in the Empire, helping to teach them the skills and technology necessary to further centralize their government. In the far east support is given for Kahraman's mission to spread the Gospel of Nelrim to the Sillans. 
 * Xeran-Yannis War: Neither the first, nor certainly the last major conflict between Yannis and Azoz, the ultimatums posed by Yannis against Syres and Erasidon were quickly redistrobuted in the empire. Traditonally, the official copy of the ultimatum was recorded in Proculus' chronicle, taken from the Erasidon version. However, in recent years an archaeolgogical excavation in Syres uncovered the Syresian version of the ultimatum, bearing remarkable similarity. The Xeran emperor Thalut IV acted decisvively, having secured the cultural unity of the empire already through his benevolance, he proceeded to call the rest of the empire to arms through collective threat of the outside invaders. Runners were sent to various parts of the empire, as well as Syres, Mesallia, and Emalia, declaring the Yannian threat as a clear and present danger to their very livlihoods, their liberties and their devotion to God. No special force is needed to combat the futility of the Yannian philosophers, as the Theology of Priapas has been long since the norm across all the sects of Ulm across these nations. The newly split religion in Mesallis is treated with the same warm respect as all the other sects of Ulm in the Library of Iskandaria, and the Emperor personally declares his protection of their new sect from the inevitable fate of attack from the Yannis intruders. In order to prevent Yannis from fulfilling their war plans, a pre-emptive strike is initiated by the Empire. The bulk of the navy is deployed against the narrow passage of water between the Yannis homeland and Mesallia, with patrols connecting back to the Nerimos and Seita Gulfs. The primary mission is to destroy the Yannian naval attacks headed in that direction before they can reach the coastline, commanded by the admiral Levian the Nine-Fingered. Even so, a good sized land military is raised from each individual constituient kingdom to defend the coastlines of Nerimos, Tuartha and Edom, further augmented by mercenaries purchesd form Khin. However, the bulk of the land forces are taken by the fleet of Cyris to the far western end of Yannis, invading against largely undefended coastlines near the recently-subjugated kingdom of Xuenoi. Xuenoi are promised their independence from Yannis, and the underground Ulmian followers there are primarily elevated as agents in the region.


 * Malmaça: Cavalry explorers discover a small body of water, which would be used for fishing and as a water source for farming and drinking. All research done in the previous turn would also be finished. The Prophet would issue the creations of the first cavalry divisions, armed with pikes and halberds. Ranged cavalry divisions are still being trained by those who have caught up to ranged cavalry fighting. Soon, all central areas of the nation's regions of the nation would transform into full fledged cities, with its own separate "mayor" being put into place, and a given system for all regions of the country,[still based on the nation's laws] to make the rule of the Malmaçan Prophet more stable.
 * Thïgæ: Sadly, Aropha II dies in 552. Seeing manpower as an issue, Aropha II's son, Yithït Aropha, sometimes called Yithït III, agrees to pay compensation for the war for ten years, as he is more tolerant of Lagalut and Sonaredar. This ends the war with Sonaredar. However, with Lagalut's exceptionally long life, around 70 years, Yithït convinces himself there is a key to long life and potentially immortality. He hires alchemists from around the known world to try to create a serum for immortality. His alchemists create many contraptions, but Yithït finds none that make him immortal. Sugarcane is found growing on some of the southwestern islands. Many farmers start to get lands on the coast to make sugarcane, and it soon becomes a profitable business, as sugar becomes part of the normal diet due to its sweetness. Art becomes more common, and the first depictions of lower gods are found. This transitioned Rathorque into a henotheistic religion, with Rathor as the main god. Many of the stars visible stars got their own god/goddess. The sun is said to be a god who was so bright that no one could look at him and he was left alone. Everyday, he chases the night sky below the world, but the night sky and all the stars avoid him during the night. Urinating in streams is enforced more strictly, with military members acting as police and religious practices condemning it. Each river is said to be the child of the lakes or mountains which they originate from and the ocean itself, which all are the children or grandchildren of Rothar, who is father earth, and the beautiful moon, and therefore, urinating in streams is urinating on a god. Cess pits become used, and the first, albeit small, aqueducts are built, bringing water from the nearby rivers down into "basements" below the government building of the city to make sure that during the summer there is enough water after the rivers have dried up. The first large company, Suga Kan, begins capitalizing on the demand for sugarcane and starts to buy out farmland on the coast to grow the substance. Most of the bought out farmers move north (replace claimed land with rural in the north) or become workers for Suga Kan (replace claimed land/add rural in the south, along the coast). Soon, it gains a royal charter to expand down the southeast coast for the crown and help pay reparations to Sonaredar while growing the cash crop along its shores (add claimed in the south, along the coast). Suga Kan expands to salt, in which they take some seawater and dry it inland. This starts a period of economic stablility, and the state seizes upon the oppurtunity to expand northward to the mountains of the west, staying north of the westernmost arm of the river that seperates Sonaredar from Thïgæ. Due to the new source of food (sugarcane) and sanitation (urinating in river banned and enforced) a baby boom occurs. Explorers continue mapping the coastline and areas of the north. Two expeditions are sent over land, one to the east and one to the west.


 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Ten years after his ascension to the great throne, Tincalsheq ordered the carving of his epic into the side of Speaking Rock. There, the great deeds were recorded as follows. It came to pass in Isimandia that neither side possessed the will the destroy the other, so Tincalsheq took his plunder and great success and returned east to create the monuments of the mountains. Around the same time the invasion of the sea people from the south began. They were called Xezozya, and they scoured the coast of Isimandia in search of the freedmen, taking some for their own pleasures, while aiding others. Chief Boros of the north, who controlled one of the four great northern rivers in the Four River Council, led the charge against the invaders. On the peninsula of Desemesc the former slaves came to be ruled by a man named Daco, who ousted the masters in a vicious campaign. There he stood only a few miles from Boros; kingdom, and this grave insult began a costly campaign to oust him. On the nearby island of Romdis was the eternal tomb of the Isimandian lords, and that holy island had been a pilgrimage site for generations. Seeking to protect the dead lords, the invasion of the peninsula was swift. Boros would be killed soon after, but his tomb on the island still remained. There it said, “they called me skullmaker.” In the name of Zexzey, the time lord, the great king Tincalsheq sailed the following year down the long river to the central lake carved by Isim the Forefather, and he arrived in the west to exert his new found influence over the states granted by the first peace treaty in the Isimandian War. Ultimately he would lose control over his territorial gains from the first war in time, but in the meantime, he traveled over land to wage war against a certain faction in the Four Cities Council, and having been victorious, ordered those cities to do his bidding in the western sea. As a result Zelonuma received great tribute and control over the western sea trade, and harnessed their navy to attack the Xezozya from the south in earnest. Three years later he returned to the east, as the eastern bank of the lake became contested by a new kingdom. The vassal kingdom of Yiyizyemyz was established, which would conquer the eastern region up to the mountains of the Zelonuma Emiresq. Then, it came to pass that one of the greater trading posts of the south, just west of the island of Nelyris, became the center of a new city-state, as many Darnans fled to that center of slavery and trade. They supported themselves through the mining operations of the island up river, and traded with the Syresians and Khin nomads, becoming known as Ayzesanu.


 * Ri'Kiva: Faced with the prospect of war, Kal'If submits to the Jyzaridids. However, a polite request is sent to the Jyzaraidids that they place subjugated Kaughn peoples under Ri'Kivan stewardship, as the Kaughn are our kin, and we wish to teach them how to be good vassals, like we have learned. In exchange, we offer to guard the northern Jyzaridid border from Garvnkt migrations and to pay twice our usual tribute, as well as offering the Kal'If's second daughter as a hostage/for marriage. Kal'If Uk also sponsors massive colonization attempts, making large inroads on Kjv'Arn, and pushing up to the Personi border on So'Dor. An alliance request is sent to Eniyan. The peninsula is also conquered in its entirety, due to fractured resistance, and the appeal of Ri'Kivan leadership bringing stability to preside over a constant flux of warfare. All of this is funded because the massive amount of money going into the fortress is now freed up, as well as a boom in the economy. Trade ties draw Ri'Kivan merchants farther along the Irian coast, and along Gahren.


 * Exhulan Empire: With his being viewed as a weakling for giving up Exhulan territory and his increasingly deteriorating health, Emperor Lorgar dies of sickness (although some suspect poison) in 551, just before the transfer of Amyirth into Sillian hands was meant to begin. His son Sassigan ascends to the throne as Emperor Sassigan V, and he proves to be a far different man than his father, especially in matters of foreign policy. Although he is still tainted by his father's abysmally bad ruling in the eyes of much of the nobility and military, he does his best to quickly disprove any notions that he is even remotely similar to his father by Cancelling the sale of Kaloma to Sillas only a few months before it was meant to be officially transferred into Sillian hands, being recorded to have said “ My father was a weak man, and a fool. He was a lovable fool and well-meaning, but his weakness was too much to bear as he bowed to any challenge rather than face it. Make no mistake, my father may have bowed before you foreign barbarians, but I won’t, and neither will my people.” Immediettly before he canceled the deal and declared war on Sillas.Although he allowed the many Sillian settlers that had already entered the land to stay and continue their lives there, he made sure that it was abundantly clear that Amyirth belonged to the Exhulan Empire, and that any support of Sillas after this would be considered treason. He then immedietlly follows his declaration Of war with a pair of two simultaneous and massive surprise attacks into Sillian territory with 16,000 men each, mostly made up of well armored and armed cavalry trained to attack in such measures, one into the northern-central area of territory on the Sillian-Exhulan border and into the area once known as Spauldia, launching it as a sudden massive lighting attack and slaughtering anyone who holds a weapon or resists the invasion. Many are killed in the fighting or intentionally slaughtered by the invaders to cow the rest into submission, but once the area submits to us this stops and the remaining people are spared and they are mostly relocated by the raiding forces and dragged back to Exhulan territory before the raid pours forth again. If this is successful the two groups of raiders attack another area right between the two areas and to the east, with all their combined remaining men in an attempt to take the land, and if they are successful they launch a number of raids and retreats into nearby areas in order to smash Sillian Defenses. (Algorithm needed!) Meanwhile, we begin secretly providing what aid we can to Makuku, and Secretly ask Teninukal if they would be willing to allow us to transport soldiers through their land to attack Sillas, although we make it clear this would be under strict Teninukalese supervision and with the army groups strictly split apart into smaller groups as they march through so there is no way we could potentially do anything (Mod Response needed) Meanwhile, although active settlement by Exhulan colonists has slowed down a lot in recent decades, the past few years have seen a lot of population growth in the region, and thus they are able to expand by another 15 px and build two new cities, which they name Erty and Cciluos.


 * Mesallian Culture: At this time, despite the Ulmian church’s popularity largely being stagnant or even declining, the Ulm church underwent a series of reforms in the Mesallas region. Traditionally the Holy Patra of Azoz was considered the “first among equals” in Ulmian hierarchy, and the unofficial leader of the church. However, several patras across the empire contested this arrangement. In the city of Edom, after the authoritative and influential reign of Apostle Ambranun, the holy see came to be under the control of Scripanus, who was noted for his harsh stance against corruption, immorality, and the Azozian church. Firstly, he was convinced to extend the excommunication of Thalut III on the basis that he had committed several sins against the church. During the massacre in Edom ordered by the emperor, Scripanus condemned the emperor greatly, even when many zealous Ulmians greatly supported the violence against the pagans. To this end, outraged by imperial disregard for religion, the supposed supremacy of the Azoz patra, and the patra’s permittance or inability to properly govern the church, he declared the eastern church to be distinct from the western church. His rebellion in the city of Edom would be short but important, as his stance against the emperor brought him the approval of radical Ulmians, native Edomites, and countless other groups. In Edom his act of resistance would result in his death, although it is unclear if this was ordered by the emperor or caused inadvertently by one of his officials. Most of Scripanus’ chief ministers fled to nearby Lysandria, outside the Edomite borders, as the empire closed in on the state to annex it. There they would establish a “church-in-exile”, which came to be the new center of the eastern church. The second eastern “High Patra” would be Levian, who quickly organized the region of Mesallas into carefully created ecclesial provinces, and sought to win over the support of the local patra of the region. No major nation in the Mesallas region had formally converted to the religion, with the native religion of Mesallas still heavily more popular. Nevertheless, the small communities of the religion were organized into five provinces, with patra being selected to rule each one. One place that would cause conflict for the eastern church would be the northwest Gudumanes near Sericolis. In Sericolis, after the empire of Dionymus and his son Ioxemander collapsed, the kingdom had been left in the hands of Dionymus’ cousin, Xeracles, who had dynastic ties to the Erasidonian royal family as well, in the hopes that this would avoid future conflict between the two kingdoms. Near the kingdom one of the oldest Ulmian cities was Setia, which traditionally claimed authority over the region around the kingdom. The Patra of the Northern Gudumanes, Gianus, likewise claimed religious authority over Setia. At the same time as this change in Ulmian leadership, many changes occurred for other religions of the region. In Edom many of the Zamists fought against the Azozian takeover in a costly civil war, but they would ultimately lose and be pushed out of their government possessions.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: Another glorious time has passed for the people of Vhaynos, with the successful conquest to protect the insolent children of Jadalan, who know not of the horrors of the world, accepting their offer of peace, we install a puppet prince within the city to keep control of the children within its walls, along with having many advisors who in fact serve as spies, and if need be, assassins for the Timoi. The city is a now a province of the Glorious Vhaynos in all but name with the Jadalanese allowed to hold onto the last meager remnants of their independence. Within the north the city of Rhythnos continues to thrive from trade from Tarīserai (Qaryaat), Irīserai, and even lands as far flung as Gythīseria. The trade routes between the three northern sisters of Vhaynos continue to flourish bringing in goods such as Wine, Olives, Frankincense, Pottery, Cloth, Grain, and Oxen, and exporting goods such as Silver, Nutmeg, Cloves, Pepper, Diamonds from Mang, and gold. Because of this flourishing of trade the two desert settlements expand their urban areas by about 2 px and their lands by about 10 px, and begin to act independent of the Glorious Empire of Vhaynos. This leads to growth in the prosperity of Vhaynos and its reputation as a land of riches abroad. Most notably we begin to open trade with the Dvama after a period of mistrust of their intentions, recognizing them as a state. Our Eastern trade posts begin to expand and become more settled by adventurers, soldiers, and merchants who have started families on them and they expand by about 10 px. Meanwhile, the discovery of a new island to our south has stirred up some excitement among the hard lining traditionalists who still resent the new and foreign religion of Vhaynos. These settlers flee to the Island south of us which they call Āklaterai, and establish a new colony independent of the Glorious Empire on the island, bringing soldiers with them to pacify the native people. The construction of the grand palace in Vhaynos is continued with sections continuing to be built. Meanwhile, in Daima, the new Hartz steel continues to be manufactured, and becomes more and more commonplace eventually becoming the primary steel of the Daima forges, Daima being the main steel producer results in this superior steel being used more and more. Meanwhile, the three northern sisters extend an offer to Qaryaats and its allies against the Menghites having grown tired of having to pay tribute to use their trade routes, it asks to join an alliance against the menghites, and form a league to rid ourselves of the pest DIP RESPONSE. Expansion of our navy continues with 20 Quadrimeres and 15 Dhows being constructed and added to our navy. Using the newfound island as a resting explorers continue the explorations southward of Vhaynos well also exploring southwestward of the island, continued exploration into the strange and chaotic lands of the east continue as well. From Jadalan explorers are sent further inland north to learn about the lands to our north. We also expand our agricultural lands by 30 px.
 * Yannis Empire: The fleet at Tesardya is dispatched to investigate the west and aid the Darnans, or the former Darnans. This is to ensure that the Thotite heresy can not take up any strength in this region, the dispatched fleet hunts down any Thotite or Olmer ships. Yannian ships take up the task that is momentarily lapsed by the chaos in Darna, to ensure that the northern area remains pure and uncorrupted by the Thotites. When it is learned that the Thotites are massacring innocent people in Edom, it is deemed the time to liberate that land. The kingdom of Edom will be saved from those creatures, who have no business masquerading as a state. Therefore, the Thotite Empire is nothing more than a lawless husk, where the cannibal Thots run freely consume young children. Since it is no legitimate state, but a wilderness of animals and creatures, there is no issue dispatching Holy Men to the south, just as one might hunt in the forest for wild animals. As the plans begin for the crusade to extinguish the Olmerites, the Yannis Empire tasks their natural philosophers with creating a righteous coalition. The natural philosophers travel to Erasidon and the states of Mesallas, stating that the Yannis Empire will grant them everything they have every desired; the creation of an independent Kingdom of Edom, the destruction of Thot the Wicked, and the ascension of Mesallas back to the front of that empire. To the city of Syres, the natural philosophers are dispatched. They tell the Syresians that if they join us they can finally have their revenge for the brutal Azozian dictatorship and occupation that had gripped their homeland. Finally the slaughtered Syresians will be avenged, and Syres will become an independent nation once more, fully liberated of the shackles of Thot. To our ally in the Great Lakes, the Anointed One tells that is finally the time to seek vengeance. Thot the cruel, insidious murderer will be brought to justice, for the rape and kidnap of the queen in the Great Lakes. There will be a great reckoning for his defilement, which will bring about the end of that plague for good. All the righteous and just of the world, we shall unite in the great hour of our civilization, and show that we will stand firm against the horde of barbaracity that seeks to eliminate all human life. The world will be returned to its natural order, in which animals are to be animals, and men are to be men. No longer will we fear of the wild animals that stack the Thotite lands, for mankind will harness the divine club to kill those monsters who harm us. It is righteous and holy, and ordained by the gods of all nations. It is simple fact that the Thot monster must be slain, if humanity is to survive, if humanity is to progress. It has crossed the line when it claimed ascension of Edom, and it crossed the line when it defiled our earth. At this very moment the wild animal of Thot breathes the air that is meant for innocent life, and deprives us of freedom to live in peace and harmony. Its presence on the ground below it stains the very earth, and seeps dangerous pus. But there is still hope, through the Anointed One and through Yannis, that we shall persevere and grow stronger. Yannis will arrive as the final torch of mankind, before our fire can be put out, and we will reignite the progress of the world. We have championed the culture of mankind, and it is unethical for us to allow the destroyer of culture to manifest. We shall deal the killing blow upon the grotesque monster. We shall remove its head and tear it piece by piece until it is picked clean like a vulture’s meal. We will strip its whale-like body layer by layer to uncover the multitude of the innocent children hidden within its gullet. We will give back these lives to the earth and to the people, which it has so greedily hoarded. Nolromo the False Prophet, speaker of lies, deceiver of innocent, will be pulled out of his tomb palace and paraded on the ends of sixteen stakes. We shall destroy the heresy, and cleanse the world. So is the word of the Anointed One. And so it is planned that in Year 561 the world will tremble as the collective free people of the world all shout out at once, that we have had enough. In Year 561 we will join hands and pool our power to liberate the world. In Year 561 the tyranny and defilement will end. Praise to Yannis, it will be done. So say the Anointed One.
 * It has come to pass that the heathens have made their greatest mistake, and have turned the entire world against them in their ridiculous attack against freedom and liberty. Thotite beasts were poured onto the continent, where they would be quickly crushed. There the desecrated land would be purged and cleansed, whipping their filth from the earth. The Anointed One raised a large army from across the empire, which would likely outnumber the detachment of Thotites, on account of our proximity to the battle, and the limitations of them having to arrive by their rickety shipps. The most elite forces of the empire were dispatched in great numbers, with a great supply train behind it, and a plethora of the most advanced Yannian weapons of war. The people of the Kingdom of Xanulem, long since converted to the ways of the Yannis Empire, are called to create an army as well, to ensure there is order and justice in their region. The states of the west, who we had supported in an ancient alliance, are called to help surround the invading horde. Together the civilized people of the world will surround the beasts and hunt them to extinction. A second army is raised that is smaller, and it remains in the Holy City of Yagothna-vis, and garrisoning the southern coastline. Finally glorious warfleet guards this coast, while ships transport soldiers to Ixima. Then, while the Thotite fleet primarily guards the area around Mesallas, we dispatch a great army of Holy Men north or Ephenus to begin the liberation. (I will privately tell Vand the size of each army.)
 * Drachenia: Franz I begins to succumbs to age. In the meantime, he educates his son on how to rule when the day comes. the Sudlanders across the sea continue to be viewed as interesting yet friendly people. They speak like us but slightly differently. Just enough of a similarity that translation is not at all difficult. The coastline is settled more toward the north while explorers venture out north along coastal settlements in order to discover anything new. Better housing becomes more widespread while workshops pop up across small settlements allowing far more easier distributions of tools and supplies. The Papst with the blessings of the Dragons, promises nine years of good fortune. Outposts are established on the islands in the Drachen Sea with us claiming full ownership of the uninhabited islands. The strip across the bay also see settlements with the help of the tribal peoples, docks are established and villages see renovations with the tribal peoples being taught how to properly grow crops and produce basic goods and services that can be used to provide income. A small settlement is planned out to be established out on the territory we had discovered across the sea in the coming years with many nobles investing into the effort and getting several dozen lesser off skilled labourers to have a chance at finding wealth by exploring what is yet to be known. An expedition to the region is also planned. As usual, the annual festivals are held with increasing popularity the population also increases. Writing slowly becomes more popular as knowledge and reading is popularized. These discoveries of new land captures the interest of the people within the nations it is seen as an opportunity to expand abroad. Franz invites the leader of the Sudlanders to the nation in hopes of furthering international influence and partnerships with our culturally compatible counterparts. Marten becomes the second largest community in the nation as it remains only behind Dragsfurt. Franzia becomes known for its bitter cold mountainous terrain but a small gold pocket is discovered and mining occurs as a result. Sweet Bread becomes quite popular with honey prices falling. With more fields available to cultivate crops in the outer areas of the empire, woodlands are cut down in lesser amounts but this has not stopped people from cutting down trees for other purposes such as clearing land for housing or simply for heat and other purposes like furniture. Bay Road has become a popular road for trading extended along the bay area with merchants using it to get goods from what part of the shore to the other and transfer goods and income to trading hubs such as Marten and Dragsfurt.
 * Sillan Republic: In response to the Exhulan invasion, Cabeza Qianlana mobilizes 60,000 men and women divided into six army divisions (and operating as two distinct army groups); of which 60% are light cavalry (mounted archers) and the remainder are mounted auxiliaries that dismount upon battle and wield thrusting spears (which could be thrusted repeatedly unlike lances). The light cavalry wear less armor, in order to maximize their speed and increase their maneuverability; thus being able to evade Exhulan cavalry. Meanwhile, the border garrisons consolidate border defenses; as despite Exhulan claims, they have yet to breach the 10-tall and equally thick rammed earth fortifications that have been built upon for decades. The two army groups travel loosely together, in order to screen for any surprise attacks. The mounted auxiliaries also serve as reconnaissance, alarming Sillan armies of Exhulan troops. Upon encountering any field army, the first army group launch a front-line assault with a hail of projectiles, especially incendiary arrows, then the three army split and attack the vulnerable flanks and the rear. While the mounted archers continue subjecting the Exhulans to a near-constant hail of arrows — thus routing them and making them suspectible to melee combat — the auxiliaries also engage in melee combat with their thrusting spears. The sheer weight of the armor and the fact that an arrow within a close range could pierce it means that Exhulan heavy cavalry are unable to match against the swifter, evasive and more long-ranged Sillan mounted archers. The second army group, meanwhile, serves as skirmishers and screeners — thus preventing any surprise engagements or reinforcements. The first army group then retreats and recuperates as well as switches roles with the second army group; and just as the Exhulan armies renounce their position, the second army group mops up the army’s remnants; killing all troops to prevent any information from leaking. The Sillans do this twice for the two armies Exhula has sent; using their maneuverability and multiple mounts to easily intercept them. Meanwhile, Cabeza Qianlana declares, “the foreign barbarian women do not know how to control their men; and thus, their men have deteriorated into the status of beasts, and as such they are not truly human and therefore are not worthy of such treatment.” As a result, in occupied territories, all Exhulan men over the age of 25 not fitting Sillan norms and expectations of masculinity are crucified or burned. In the Makuku provinces, Makuko-Sillans from the more integrated provinces of Funaya and Ragara are sent as administrators to ease assimilation. Meanwhile, Makuku people are encouraged to partake in imperial examinations to advance in status and partake in education in general. A wall is constructed on the Makuku border to prevent the outflow of people.


 * Syres: The nation carefully considers the proposal sent by the Yannis Empire to join it in crusade. There is much support for such a thing among some of the aristocracy, as people are reminded of the great siege that ravaged the Syresian lands, how the Azozians occupied their nation, and how they took over Syresian politics. This group gains traction as the nation is afraid of Yannian reprisal, but they are countered by another group, who considers the cultural ties the nation has with Azoz. Ultimately the second group wins out, but overall the nation is hesitant to fully commit to an offensive war. Instead the city is fortified to protect itself, and hopes to stay neutral if possible. The navy is expanded, which is used to protect the harbor of Syres and the important straits in the north. The nation begins to trade with the remnants of the Darnan nation, and the nations formed from its collapse, leading to renewed interest in the north.


 * Irian Culture: Among the greatest explorers to come out of Iria, and probably the most famous, was Pennesios of Lumos. Born in a fishing village in western Ceta, he had always dreamt of exploring the sea since his childhood. His father was a sailor, who often took him on trips around the shallow inlets and small islands of their home. Hearing tales of the fantastic voyages of legendary men from his uncle Ices, the young Pennesios was enthralled by the prospect of adventure. Encouraged by his mother, and with support and funding from his uncle, Pennesios was able to attend a prestigious “sailing school”, where he learned the arts of the sea in addition to the arts of the land. At the age of 18 or 19, he went to Solcia to receive a formal naval education. As part of his training, he learned the sea routes of the Adsea and went on several trips to the Casphiron, during which time he became deeply interested in foreign cultures. Owing to his keen aptitude and deep knowledge of sailing matters, Pennesios quickly rose through the ranks of the Solcian navy, becoming the youngest captain in the service. He was well-liked by his crew, and always kept his ship, the Falcon, in excellent condition. Eventually, Pennesios was called to war. He was present at the Battle of Simis, in which the Solcian fleet defeated the Sadaian fleet at Pyrgeiros, and he participated in the capture of Sadaium. Pennesios proved his bravery in battle, and was once again promoted. After the war, however, Pennesios left the Solcian navy to pursue his dream of becoming an explorer. He returned to his homeland, Lumos, and was immediately offered a position by the king himself, who was in need of skilled sailors and navigators to aid in Lumos’ colonization efforts. Pennesios accompanied the explorer Dannabos on an expedition to establish colonies in Iureda and repopulate the existing colony of Lannomuntum. The expedition was a success, and led to Pennesios being granted his own command. The king of Lumos assembled a fleet and sent Pennesios west, to discover what lands were beyond Iureda. Pennesios rounded the coast and there discovered many coves which he considered good spots for colonies. He also visited native settlements and traded with them. He kept detailed reports and even drew up maps of his discoveries, a practice that was not widespread at the time. According to the official report which was circulated upon Pennesios’ return to Lumos, the fleet was assailed by storms, monsters and barbarians, although this was likely a fabrication to conceal the exact routes taken by the explorer and prevent foreigners from exploiting the information. Pennesios had been feared missing or dead for many months before he returned to Lumos, evidence that he had sailed a very long distance. Upon his return to Lumos, he was met with exuberant celebration. Later expeditions would confirm these discoveries, and Pennesios was promoted to the equivalent of an admiral. In part due to his high status and his rising fame as an explorer, Pennesios was highly sought by the Thrydacians and other rivals of Lumos who believed that he alone held information vital to understanding the western trade routes. He also gained the attention of the High King of Ceta, Agapenor, who agreed to sponsor his next expedition. On his next voyage, Pennesios sailed up the coast of Ceta with the purpose of improving trade relations with Mithadia, and also to discover the mythical land of “Rhikeba”. Following established trade routes, Pennesios came to Mithadia and fulfilled his mission there, then sailed beyond the outermost straits to the northern realms of the Yazradid Empire and finally the islands of Rhikeba, bringing trade goods from Ceta and charting the coastline wherever he went. On the return journey, he came to a rocky island called Hyoria. This place was settled by Mithadians and home to plentiful numbers of wild oxen. Heading southward, he landed on Aloria, a mysterious island to the northwest of Ceta, inhabited by strange flightless birds. His crew were forbidden to hunt while on the island, for the birds were sacred to the natives. Pennesios also visited Leusos, a smaller island south of there, which he believed would be an excellent launching point for further expeditions, were it not for the protective natives. After stopping at Traikastro for supplies, Pennesios returned to Ceta, again with much celebration and enthusiasm about the new discoveries. Again, the exact route of his voyages was never fully revealed and have only been pieced together by historians. The voyages opened up a host of new opportunities for Irian merchants and expanded their knowledge of the world. Like Pennesios in his youth, Iria looked to the sea for its future.
 * Khin Federation: With the continued warfare, the Chanri Jangah decides to attack more settled areas in order to ensure a maximum impact on the Valun. While still ignoring major pitched battles, he encourages the riders, now trained through years of warfare and armed by captured weapons and Xeran support, to ambush and attack smaller, isolated Valun armies. However, reconnaissance is stressed as to avoid another ambush and it is also stressed that the group of riders who are undergoing such an ambush should not be too large as to harm to mobility of the Khin riders. The Chanri Jangah respectively declines the Xeran offer, citing too much centralization to be against the wishes of Than. However, he dispatches some young scholars, including one of his many sons, to study in Xera. Raiding of the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army continues in earnest. With the number of Khin riders across Valun, some Khin agents or spies are also sent into the settled cities of Valun, where they would begin work. After raiding several villages, the Khin has captured many slaves with metallurgy experience. After learning about this, the Chanri Jangah grants them freedom and tasked them to work within Khin in smelting metal and producing metal weapons, further enhancing the riders of Khin. The number of freemen in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The theology of Thanism undergoes further development, as multiple debates occur between Khin priests and the Xera missionaries. These debates results in the conversion of some Khin priests to Ulmism, but also some Xeran missionaries to Ulmist Thanism. The mercenaries of Khin, now working for Xera and well-armed by Xera armor and weapons, ride north to attack Valun towns and villages alongside Xera armies. Supported by Xeran technology and war machinery, they are able to siege and capture Valun settlements with efficiency.

561-570
'The Yazradid Empire, and with agreement from the Kaughn, view the request for Ri’kiva to govern a culturally different and largely more numerous people as nonsensical, and so they respond to the request from Ri’kiva by blinding their envoy, and they send him back to relay the message that from now on Ri’kiva will pay double the tribute anyway. '

'Almost all ships dispatched by the nation of Vhaynos to explore due south do not return, as it requires venturing into the open ocean far from any known coast or landmass. '

'A naval battle takes place in the western sea between fleets from Isimandia and Azoz, resulting in the Azozian fleet being repulsed, but inflicting many casualties. '

'The Exhulan invasions of the Sillan Republic are decisively repulsed. The invasion through the north results in 7,700 Exhulan casualties and 2,050 Sillan casualties. The invasion through Spauldia results in 5,100 Exhulan casualties and 3,500 Sillan casualties. '

'The Valun lead a number of raids against the eastern cities of the Kingdom of Azoz, sacking several important cities near the coast. They make off with a large amount of plunder, which they use in the sporadic war against the Khin. '

'The Meghnites again launch an invasion in the south, led by a rogue general seeking his own fortune. He begins by sacking the Vytian oasis town, although with considerably more resistance this time. They also destroy several towns in Benysira during this campaign, before sacking the city of Kaum in the former Ten Cities.'

'At the Battle of Hehntooi in central Xanulem the Azozian army meets an army of Yannian and Xanulemian soldiers. The result is an Azozian defeat, with Azoz suffering 17,870 casualties, Yannis suffering 5,100, and Xanulem suffering 6,900. Nonetheless, the Azozian arrival prompts a rebellion in Xanulem, with about 15,000 people joining to support the Azozian army. The Yannis invasion of Sephimora is successful, with Yannis capturing up to and including the city of Ghanis.'


 * Xeran Empire: New debates are opened in the Library of Iskandaria, mainly between the Nykosian and Shanzian divisons of Ulm. Mathematics begins to flourish at this time once again. The scholar Khorzin of Apydos was the first to implement a series of logical steps to solve any problem in a finite sequence, now named as an "Algorithm" in his honor. Khorzin was also the first scholar to start using letters of the Edomite alphabet in replacement of theoretic values of numbers in mathematical expressions. In the far west, the innocuous expeditions to the former Darnans were repusled, so instead their isolation is respected, and the Garan navy works to spread the Ulmian religion and Xeran economic system to the kingdom of Jasmira further south, hoping to encourage them to spread the religion by proxy into Darna. The war with Yannis, as described by Proculus, came at a rather opportune time for the empire, and forever defined the reign of Thalut IV as the defender of the Ulmian sphere, owing to his unofficial title "Thalut the Shepherd". The common outside threat of Yannis helped to pull together the otherwise-divided regions of Syres, Mesallia, Edom and Emalia. The Yannian war continues to be carried out on sea with the bulk of our navy at the straits led by admiral Levian. Haleiocles of Sephimora is instructed to prepare his military the best he can to prepare against any possible Yannian invasion from that direction. In our invasion, Xuneoi is secured in the military occupation of General Demur, establishing a supply line back to the coast. Siege equipment is disembarked from the ships, including the elephant core. Demur continued to invade southeast into Yannis territory, destroying as many temples and places of sacrifice as possible. However, he was stopped abruptly at the Battle of Hehntooi, and was thrown back into Xuneoi territory west of the border. With Xuenoi in full revolt, however, the losses in the military were quickly replenished, and Demur turned his attention to a defensive strategy to secure the Xuenoi's newfound independence. He scured the high ground between the two major rivers in the area, to set up a barricade of defenses spaced out between the line of encampments. The seige equpment are repurposed to help as heavy artillary in this defense. The Angelite kingdoms of the Isles are asked to take this opportunity to rebel against Yannis domination, so that their Ulmian religion of peace and love can continue to prosper. Meanwhile, Haliocolis raises up the entire military of Emalia to launch north from Ephenus to strike at Ghanis from the south. Miltiary moved in from Nerimos and Edom speedly moves up the Xeran road system to strike at Ghanis from the west as well. Finally, navy stationed in the straight north of Sephimora close in to blockade the coast near Ghanis, destroying all the Yannis trasport ships there. We present an offer of peace to Yannis, offering to relinquish the occupied territories in Xuenoi and a ten-year truce if they withdraw from the war against Xera, as well as the Angelite Islands they occupied.


 * Hythia: Years 258-267 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Lyator and Dylus serve throughout the remainder of the decade despite Dylus’ growing infirmity. The fortification process continues with the construction of barracks, military granaries, arsenals, and a network of observation posts. The further use of steel improves the eyscurpieron as the new, tougher material offers greater force when used as bow-limbs. However, the more flexible construction of the torsion eyscurpieron proves more easily transported and so the military relies more on these for mobile use. Steel military equipment becomes the norm for wealthy noblemen and heavy cavalry units, but limited supply means most armor remains iron or partially de-carbonized cast iron in construction. A second major academy is constructed in Wys to serve the burgeoning population of merchants, nobles, and wealthy landowners in the area. The development of more formal poetry and performance art demands the construction of a major amphitheater in Gyt and another begins construction late in the decade in Wys as well. Several small communal amphitheaters are built across the nation as the fashion grows. The conquest of the tribe to the south of Jalor is used as a means to test the military technologies developed over the last 40 years. Hythian Lancers, numbering some 3,000 heavy lancers and 6,000 light lancers, are deployed to swiftly overpower the small force raised by the tribe.[Map Update] The few tribes farther west are offered Hythian guarantees and gifts of iron and steel tools if they agree to becoming Hythian client states. [Mod Response] In addition missionaries are sent west to teach them of Hythus. Several minor cities are built to the east of the Tythies a day’s ride off from the river as settlement of the south slows. Emissaries and missionaries are sent to the mountain tribes east of Hythus to make contact and learn of the savages across the mountains. [Mod Response] Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich soil, and the construction of canals and tythoruses for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become more entrenched and more effective. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish more large-scale fish, mollusk, crustacean, and seaweed farms in and along the river bank. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition. Exports of fine beers, worked iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Irians, Qaryaati, Vytians, and Drakans through the port of Gomis is expanded. Exploration turns west, this time to the land known to the Ry’Kyvans east of Cyta (Ceta), but of which little is truly known. Heratia is slowly integrated into the Hythian road network, and the three brothers all receive 100 kg of gold to use as they wish in the reconstruction of their homeland. The eldest and youngest brother (Northern and Western Provinces) each employ the gift to better their country by repairing public works and building new irrigation systems. The middle brother, rightfully named “a spoilt and gutless fool” by the eldest, instead constructs a relatively lavish manor for his personal use. Although the Meunarchs take no action against this, they do privately acknowledge his lack of commitment to his people. Dylus writes to his daughter to learn about her treatment, the nature of the Jyazradid King, and the empire as a whole. [Mod Response]
 * Qera: The begging for help by the Makuku people reaches the court of Yller III with delay. Further investigation makes it clear for him, that he can't simply send aid without provoking an open conflict against Sillas. Knowing he couldn't afford this, the attention is turned to the plentiful filibusters and mercenaries who fight for whoever pays the most, in this case the vast treasuries of Qera. An army of 20 ships and 2000 men are raised to support the Makuku, or at least help them to fortify and defend them from the Sillans. They travel under no flag, to keep the attention off them. Along with ten translators the army arrives in the Makuku reigned territorry. Translations prove to be successful almost immediately. Back home, sciences and art thrive under their patron Yller III. The temple in the capital Imbalama is extended with plans to connect it with other, smaller temples around them through tunnels. digging begins around the middle of the decade. Due to contact with nomadic tribes on the west of Qera in the desert, information of civilizations to the seemingly dead west reach Qera. The Qerans call them Tlevehoâtl, the wandering peoples. A band of some adventurers, translators and soldiers join a band of well-known and trusted nomads and discover their trading routes for a time span of almost three years (EXPLORE 300 px to the west). They tell about wonders beyond imagination, cities and animals a Qeran has never witnessed before. After the adventurers return, they bring a camel as a gift to the prince. The area around the southern river is now solidified and a major city is founded on the eastern side of it. The colonies expand as well, Cyrphetzija expands 10 px to the west along the coast with many fishing villages being founded. Caligraphy becomes a thing, when it becomes in vogue to produce paintings by writing poets with the shape of landscapes or animals. A major gladiator fight is reported in Ogaholle, where one fighter reportedly for three days without resting, killing over 20 men. Trade and resource exploitation continues.
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The establishment of the Tsimdomdu Confederation in 1MU started the Era of Prosperity, a period from 1 MU-60 MU that prompted the creation of better farming techniques, the taming and domestication of the oxen for agricultural usage, and the slow but eventual creation of one oral language. King Jurungah dies in the year 21 MU, and as such, the following year was used as a proper year of mourning his death. After the election process finishes in the Urumodo Council, Mauaka in-Mulya of the extended Mulya household takes power as victor of the Council games, proving his strength and intelligence against other competitors of the throne. His mission was selected to be focusing on the expansion of the state through a means of settling, forming of cities along the river and elsewhere, and the updating of roads throughout the Confederation. He succeeds in the forming of two cities along the river and the expansion of the nation farther down the stream by 8 px, although much of the land is owned by the militia and their families. Additionally, he succeeds in updating much of the pathways between the five tribes, as well as the newly founded cities, however, he dies in 27 MU. After another Council game occurs, the Yangingoo of the extended Yamboo family succeeds in being placed as King with his tactic use of natural items to defeat and kill his competitors. His mission is stated at technology, of which case the first musical instrument is assumed to have been created around this time. The instrument, known as the Fluk (OTL Udu), is produced and becomes the instrument to be used over the following centuries during the Council games. The shamans of the Zaippuvell Cult begin their public preaching around this period.
 * Telachitul Republic: Armeera seems interested in continuing the polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold (to 5,000 kg). The Republic's exploration also continues, with extensive journeys to the south starting this year. These missions prove fruitful, with natives relatively willing to trade. The sheer amount of trade these missions start to open up force merchants to start using a rudimentary set of symbols to keep track of their inventory and transactions, inspired by more complicated systems merchants occasionally encounter. As these symbols start to proliferate, they find a second use in the hands of the priests of Icrodelpey, the religion prevalent the republic. The priests start an attempt to record the most important religious texts and prayers using these symbols, but progress starts only slowly. Armeera hopes this trade will set the tone for further colonization, with the republic making slow but steady progress along the coast in both the north and south. For the most part, locals are brought into the republic's sphere of influence via trade, but the occasional attack from the small but fledgling Telachitul navy keeps even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settler directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) begins to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Armeera seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's economic and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.

Tsardom of Algeorgia: We expand our army and navy considerably. We expand our colony.
 * Ri'Kiva: Kal'If Uk sends an emmisary to try to establish contact with the kingdom known as Vynus. The colony on So'Dor is expanded, pushing all the way south. On Kjv'Arn, the peninsula to the northeast is conquered, adding to the colony. The three islands outside the bay of Ri'Kiva are colonized. Exploration in between Northern So'Dor and Kjv'Arn commences. With increasing pressure from the Garvnkt, Kal'If Uk leads an army and pushes the imperial frontier to encompass most Taraheim land, and constructs forts along said border.  Tribute is continuing to be paid, sadly. Integration of the peninsular territories continues, with incentive-driven road construction projects. A scholar named Jayh'Ovk creates a written language for Ri'Kivan, based off the Hythian script, and the empire enthusiastically adopts it, as it improves efficiency by a lot. Ri'Kivan and Ri'Kivan-cultured peoples move into the conquered peninsular territories, and Ri'Kivan towns begin to pop up, which paves the way for the territories to have self goverment under the Ri'Kivan system. Local peoples are incentivized to assimilate by elites of their society adopting Ri'Kivan ways to gain favour, but still keep many elements of their culture.


 * Thïgæ: With the large expansion of Sonaredar, efforts to spread in the north and have a big enough standing army to defend an invasion are boosted. Yithït formally apollogies for his father's invasion of Sonaredar and asks Sonaredar if the two countries could sign a non-agression pact for 50 years and agree to an agreed border (will will show you a google drawing, Vandenhoek) (Sonaredar Response). The continuation of Lagalut's long life, with him seeing the death of two Thï monarchs aldready, makes Yithït III continues his search for the immortality serum. This brings many new foods to Thïgæ, such as wine, olives, grain, nutmeg, cloves, peper, calamondin, apples, gooseberry, jujubee, corn, and potatoes. Most grew in the region for quite some time, but none were seen as edible until now. Among them, olives, calamondin, apples, gooseberry, jujubee, corn, and potatoes become another common food in Thïgæ along with bananas, mangos, sugar, salt, and fish, and many go north to produce olives, calamondin, apples, gooseberry, and jujubee [add rural px in the north]. Malnutrition declines due to the new variety in foods that can be produced. Corn, potatoes, sugar, salt, olives, and fish become abundant enough to have a large surplus every year, and those are usually sold abroad. Papyrus also is found. The government starts to clear forest areas in the area, bringing lumber into the most exported goods of Thïgæ, and clearing land for farming. Mining begins in the northwestern mountains to find minerals, ores, or just plain stone (Mod response if anything other than stone is found in the northwestern mountains). Some corporations begin taking over small businesses, like Suga Kan expanding to sugar, salt, fish, and papyrus, and a new business, Hinlan, growing corn, and potatoes, most of which can be found inland. Irrigation improves due to the vast new amount of crops being grown. Expansion continues along the proposed border line, east along the coast, and north to the hills right above [add claimed and rural px in the north, northwest, and east]. With the strange west continuing to be unexplored, explorers continue east and west along the coast [Explore east and west coastlines]. Johdnapanan is asked to let explorers continue exploring their territory, with Yithït promising not to stray from the river or dismount from their boats (Mod response needed). If Johdnapanan agrees, explorers continue north. Two urban settlments are made, one on the northern coast of the north lake, and a mining settlement at the begining of the river comming from the northwestern mountains. Expansions to both 1 px coastal settlements are made, making all the coastal cities 2 px large. A delegation is sent to Johdnapanan to start friendly relations. More to come.
 * Drachenia: With the discovery of Yannis, explorers make contact with their civilization and land. Following this, Karl Wielder, an explorer documents his discoveries as he and his crew travel south. Another outpost is established north of Yannis on some islands. Farmers and construction workers build a dock for ships to land. Franz after seeing how exotic Yannis is culturally compared to Drachenia, he finds it a necessity to learn more. More gold is discovered near the mountains providing a greater level of income. Partens becomes the largest town across the strip where income has grown. With over a decade of knowledge of the sudlanders, we strive to further improve our relations. Marten becomes known as the most densely populated settlement in the nation. Further expansion southward is made particularly along the shoreline as well. Explorers continue searching southwestward. In the meantime, Franz I requests to meet with a Yannis official in the hopes of gathering knowledge of their culture and possible trade that can be made between the nations. Dragonism is spread to the Sudlanders across the sea with the aid of missionaries. The Land Army sees development with better swords being made for combat. 200 men are stationed along the outskirts of our settlements as a form of security. Agricultural developments persist and the usual festivities go on. A small scale flood occurred during an abnormally higher than usual king tide which inundated some homes near the shoreline. This allows more salts to build up and makes the sought after goods more available. Some farmers decide to grow horseradish as some vendors would sell the item and it has been seen as something well fitting to eat causing an uptick in demand. Sweet Bread becomes very popular as the sweet craze sweeps the nation.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: Disturbing news from the north reaches the ears of our Timoi, one of our three sisters of the north has been sacked by a rogue of those malevolent animals in human form, whose name the Menghites we must sour our tongue with. Maemon the Terrible, as he is known within our nation, is nothing more than an indolent and obstinate child who behaves more fitting of beasts who roll in the dirt than a man. His ilk is none than better, with their belligerent stances, and greedy nature they take the proper Vhaynosi riches for themselves. They clearly are nothing more than plague upon this earth, a weed to be pulled from the garden so it does not spread, and we Vhaynos and our allies are the gardeners. Vhaynos reaches out to Benyisra, Kepitis, The Magnificient Seven, and Qaryaat to ask them to help rid ourselves of this pests so we may conduct trade on a peaceful scale (OOC NOTE: We are not declaring war yet and this is secret dip) Mod Response and Player Response. Within Vhaynos we begin to gather together our resource in preparation, recruiting spear and pikemen for fighting them, War elephants, and levying cavalry from our vassal Jadalan. Within Jadalan we begin to promote Vyt culture, promoting our language, alphabet, and stories hoping to further assimilate them, we open schools to teach these to young men. Meanwhile, within Daima, the process of making Hartz steel is further refined with it becoming quicker, and easier to make this high quality steel. Within the three sisters reinforcements are sent to the oasis cities and walls are built around it with archers posted at the top to protect them from Menghites raids. Within our city of exiles similar fortifications are conducted with city walls being built in the case of raids from the terrible Menghites. Trade continues to expand within Vhaynos and its colonies with the city of exiles continuing to flourish. Our Colony on the island south of us continues to expand by about 15 px, and a new one is founded on the eastern end by traditionalists fleeing the empire as well. A base for resupply and stops for lateens is built on the southern islands with explorations following the winds. Meanwhile, several explorers take note of similar monsoon patterns in the Ocean and utilize them to sail southeastward and northward back again. Similarly, explorers utilize our easternmost island trade post as a base to explore south. Navy is also expanded this year by about 15 ships. Within Vhaynos the cultivation of a white fluffy plant that can be used to produce cloth begins with it quickly taking root as it is discovered to be very cultivable, this plant becomes known as Prathon (Cotton), the plant originally came from Mang but has since spread throughout the region, and has become used in clothing. The construction of our palace in Vhaynos is almost complete with it possessing a splendor unseen of in the world. Meanwhile, the promotion of the arts, science, and exploration continue within the cities with schools for learning these crafts being constructed along with libraries, and forums. Within the city of exiles, a school for explorers is created to follow in the proud tradition of our ancestors. Meanwhile, farmland expands by 30 px.
 * Qaryaati Dip: King Ahmid agrees to aid Vhaynos in its attempt halt the Meghnite advance west, as the Meghnite horde poses a potential threat to Qaryaat as well. (OOC: The number of troops will be specified on the turn of the war.)
 * Qaryaat: King Adiyyl II dies, and his son, Ahmid, ascends to the throne. The expansion of the kingdom continues. The colony of Bizafir begins to expand into the area around Lake Reyadil and expands to cover the entirety of the Alyeid Peninsula. Meanwhile, the main territory expands east to the border with Kepitis, and Maqiri expands along the Mohejaran border. In the territories of Kumiz, Maqiri, and Bizafir, settlers are sent into loosely-claimed areas to consolidate control on said areas. In Makra, a statue depicting the legendary first king of Qaryaat, King Muhirat, is erected in the city square. Meanwhile, in Bizafir, a town center is built. The Lighthouse of Makra becomes a major tourist attraction in Makra, livening the already bustling and booming capital city of Qaryaat. The thinker Zachai proposes a theory that in the very earliest times, the universe was composed of nothing but miniscule atoms which came together to form larger units and objects (similar to the later OTL Big Bang and Nebular Theories). He also proposes the existence of many worlds, either in a state of growth or decay. Other animals to gather manure from other than cows are figured out, including dogs and chickens. Cotton farming also makes its way down from trade with the Hythians, introducing another cash crop to Qaryaat. Exploration is conducted along the Mithadian coast and inland past Lake Reyadil. King Ahmid agrees to send some mercenaries to the Magnanimous Seven. He also sends envoys to the Lringar Confederacy with an alliance and trade proposal. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED) A census is conducted in the kingdom. (ALSO, MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Tincalsheq died and was succeeded by Delsqexze. During his reign he ordered that in order to please the gods the ancient tradition of the southern ranging would be continued. The great fleet was assembled and ordered to sail south through the Darnan Sea, attacking the fleet of the Thotites. Then the ships continued south to raid the Thotite coast, just as their ancestors had done. They destroy the Thotite cities and take many slaves back to the north, which are used to appease the Darnan population. In the west the states of Isimandia are less cooperative to the vision of Delsqexze, but he uses his western fleet to attack the region of Eskaladun, in the hopes of freeing the kingdom from Thotite ownership.
 * Yannis Empire: The foolish Thotite fools who infected the coast have been beaten back. There is great celebration as the Yannis people liberate the Kingdom of Xanulem. The infidel monsters are cast from the homes of the holy and destroyed. A clear message is sent that the Yannis Empire has stood against the side of tyranny and destruction, and has stood for the preservation of humanity and culture. The forces of civilization, and its alliance of the free peoples of the world, proudly rode to the defense of the innocent Xanulemians, in order to defend the weak from the idiotic aggressiveness of the Thotites. There, the Anointed One saw the true form of Thot, and found it more grotesque and deformed than previously described. A hundred slaves were tasked with carrying an old piece of wood over their heads, which was the “throne” of the Thotite heathenry. On top of that throne sat the pulsing, gelatinous mass that was King Thot. His folds of skin were so large that they overflowed over his body and off the side of the throne, with his docile head just barely emerging from the mass of flesh. As his slaves struggled to carry him his limp body shook like a scarecrow in the wind. His skin was pale white and covered in boils, and his eyes bulged from his balding head. As soon as the Thotite horde approached the army of the righteous, they attempted to attack - but the Yannis army managed to destroy them, and the slaves hastily carried off the Thot in an undignified retreat, leaving his army to rot and die. The Yannis army then slaughtered all Thotites, making sure that all Ulmians would be tortured until their shameful heresy was rejected. Then the army received ample reinforcements and sought to destroy the rebellion of Olmerites that had taken place in Xanulem. It was believed that this was likely Thotite sorcery to possess people and turn them to mindless drones, and so these Olmerite drones were swiftly killed. In the south the Yannis Empire supported the side of Haliecles in Emalia, hoping to turn that support into an alliance. The Yannian navy in the region joined with the navies of all the southern nations, and focused on securing the waterway. The Yannian army would march into Sephimora, preparing to liberate Edom. But then, and only if it should come to pass that Emalia joins the heathens, they will change directions, so that there can be no invasion from Ghanis east and another invasion from Ixima west occurred, to completely surround the Ema Delta. (New numbers posted)
 * Irian Culture: Hearing more stories of western lands from sailors around Aloria (Algeorgia), Pennesios explores farther up the coast of Iureda by sailing directly from Leusos (small island to the south of Aloria), which is in close proximity to Iureda. Other Cetan explorers and merchants adopt this method first demonstrated by Pennesios, allowing them to make the distance in shorter time than by the southern route. Irian traffic in the region increases as a result. Enterprising merchants are able to make a fortune by taking advantage of these routes, as Iureda is rich in certain metals and commodities that would be rare in other parts of the Adsea. Other adventurers travel to the northern islands of Mithadia and the lands of Rhikeba (Ri’kiva) and Iasradis (Yazradid), bringing home stories of the great empire and its riches. With much of Iria being united under a monarchy, the living becomes denser and more settled, with many people immigrating to the cities. The Thrydacians (or Lomians) are competing with the Hythians for control of the western plains, sparking conflict between their respective tribes. Seismer Lakros still rules the kingdom from his court at Akodopolis in Paetama province, which has grown significantly over the years, and now boasts an impressive theater, temple, and marketplace. Solcia has finalized the conquest of Sadaium that took place last decade by making it a province. Catules III of Solcia establishes military outposts in the north of Sadaium province to protect the area from raiders, and builds an armory in Sadaium. Meanwhile, bands of mercenaries make their way east overland, offering their services to the Magnanimous Seven and the Lringar Confederacy. Irian mercenaries are widely admired for their strength and skill in battle. With foreign states under threat of hostile invasion, mercenaries fill a role that native troops could not provide well enough. Many men of Ceta and the Solcian isles enlist as mercenaries, creating a class of "free warriors" that includes professional soldiers and sailors.


 * Khin Federation: The war against the Khin continues with much of the same strategy. However, some scholars returning from Xera has brought knowledge of Xeran war machinery and metallurgy, further improving the capabilities of the riders. Raiding of the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army continues in earnest. Khin agents or spies continue to be sent into the settled cities of Valun, where they would begin work. Some spies who have found place within the Valun government begin campaigning for a final major offensive into the steppes to end the Khin menace once and for all. They also bribe some Valun officials to support their campaign. Metallurgy and material of the Khin Army further improves. The number of freemen in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The mercenaries of Khin, supported by Xeran technology and war machinery, continue to siege and capture Valun settlements with efficiency. They are further bolstered by the Valun raids in Xera, which incentivised Xeran cities and towns to hire and equip them for protection.
 * Mesallian Culture: Two of the most famous generals of the Mesallanistic Period would both have their empires quickly undone, but not before defining much of the history of their region. In the west this would be Dionymus, whose empire collapsed soon after his untimely death. In the east this would be the ambitious governor Haliecles, who unexpectedly ascended to the throne of Emalia. He would begin a civil war which sought to establish the nation of Emalia as a patriarchal kingdom, hoping to ensure his male descendants would succeed him. To this end he would succeed in having the kingdom recognize his son as heir and as co-monarch, Haliecles II, before his death in the year of the third year of the 87th Jafiad (Year 550). Despite their initial acceptance of a Mesallian king, the nation of Emalia soon saw itself in a second phase of war, as they sought to overthrow the young king in favor of a female descendant of Queen Ionia. As this war raged on the rest of Haliecles’ empire largely disbanded. In the Gabatrian Sea the nations of Taorina and Naro declared their independence once more, while in Idasimos Haliecles’ younger brother, Agetos, would be crowned as an independent ruler as well. In Sephimora the leaders of the kingdom decided upon electing a new king, especially on account of none of Haliecles’ descendants being Enulmian, and so they selected Ichabon III from Nelgistis as king. His reign would be dominated by the orders dispatched from the Xeran Empire, which saw him mobilizing an army for war to combat the Yannian invasion. (More to come)


 * Sillan Republic: Cabeza Qianlana dies – but not before implementing a few more reforms. Partially driven by accusations of corruption and power-hoarding, the Cabeza affirms the Cabeza's status as primus inter pares ("first between equals") and places several measures to ensure equality between the Six Ministers. She also divides the Imperial Court into two houses; with an upper house consisting of representatives from each provincial-level territory (voted upon by citizens) and the lower house consisting of representatives voted upon by bureaucrats and military officials – slightly reminiscent of the Chancellory/Grand Secretariat system. She also reduces the power of the Censorate and establishes a 20-member Grand Court. Assimilation of ethnic Makuku continues.

571-580
'Several of the tribes of the western peninsula launch a rebellion against Ri’kiva, after the nation of Ri’kiva conquered their lands. A confederacy of peoples is formed, including tribes outside Ri’kiva’s claimed areas, to secure their independence. '

'The Hythian invasion of the region south of Jalor is successful, with Hythia successfully conquering or vassalizing the region. '

'The expedition sent by the nation of Qera returns with word of a kingdom known as Ypelomnes, as well as stories of many more nations connected to its trade routes. '

'The nation of Sonaredar accepts the pact of non-aggression offered by the nation of Thïgæ, and it agrees to the proposed border between the two nations. '

'The leader of the Meghnites dies, and one of his generals, who was also responsible for the unsanctioned attacks in the south, Ebor, seizes control over the confederacy. Under his leadership the Eborites successfully conquer the city of Lringar, as well as parts of the Magnanimous Seven. This leads to the Magnanimous Seven, Benysira, and Kepitis accepting an alliance against them. '


 * Hythia: Years 268-277 Since the Return of Hythus. Both Meunarchs Lyator and Dylus perish in this decade and are succeeded by their sons Gytarus and Myas. These new Meunarchs both prove highly ambitious. They promptly begin work to build a new road east to the southern pass in the East Wall (the one east and slightly south of Gyt proper). The construction project takes four years to complete and stretches up into the pass. A fortress with significant granary facilities is constructed here and is completed in 274. With this infrastructure developed the two Meunarchs march through the pass with a host of 500 heavy lancers, 500 light lancers, and 1,000 Hytoriy Fanatics. The force descends into the forested and wet lands below the mountains to discover the truth about the mysterious evil that has long lurked here. [Mod Response] Meanwhile, the fortification process continues with the construction of barracks, military granaries, arsenals, and a network of observation posts. Steel military equipment becomes the norm for wealthy noblemen and heavy cavalry units, but limited supply means most armor remains iron or partially de-carbonized cast iron in construction. The few remaining tribes farther west are offered Hythian guarantees, gifts of iron and steel tools, and are sent missionaries to teach them of Hythus. They are also asked to become client states. [Mod Response] Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich soil, and the construction of canals and tythoruses for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become more entrenched and more effective. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish more large-scale fish, mollusk, crustacean, and seaweed farms in and along the river bank. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition. Exports of fine beers, worked iron, worked leather, tools, saffron, and cotton fabrics rise, and trade with the Irians, Qaryaati, Vyti, and Drakans through the port of Gomis is expanded. The Hythian government begins influencing internal affairs in the Kledesian vassals more aggressively. Hythian roads are built, money invested in public projects, and generally the authority of the local government curtailed. Royal marriages are conducted with both vassals between the sons of Gytarus and Myas and the daughters of both kings. This is done to ensure their loyalty.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: We begin the building of the Great Wall of Algeorgia, a wall that will surround all of Algeorgia to add an extra layer of defense.


 * Makuku Kingdom: We build a new settlement to act as our new temporary military headquarters and de facto capital, and is to be known as TBA. We conduct small raids on Sillan military outposts and continue to send spies to encourage open rebellion in Sillan occupied territory. Once again, we send an envoy to Qera begging for help in the fight against Sillas (YCASTO RESPONSE NEEDED!). Makuku soldiers continue being trained - now with stolen Sillan weapons. The Makuku in the eastern territories continue to live out their normal day-to-day lives, practicing their traditions and participating in the home front. We send a secret diplomat to Exhula offering an alliance (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED!). We thank any and all aid given to us by neighboring Makuku nations and give them something in return as a sign of gratitude. Great Tatina Jahilla continues work in the shadows, not wanting to be assassinated by Sillan spies. With Sillas constructing a wall on our border to prevent any Makuku people from escaping their grasp, our troops begin to damage the wall daily, and spies are ordered to help Makuku people in Sillan occupied territory escape to Makuku controlled territory. We conduct minor expansion in the east.
 * Qeran Secret Dip: The court and the mercenaries agree to send about 1,500 more men to Makuku.
 * Exhulan secret Responce (I haven’t posted as much in the last few days but I’m not an NPC Nation): We send an envoy of our own to Makuku, agreeing to secretly support them in their defense against the Sillian Invaders but telling them we can not do so openly, as we are seeking peace with Sillas and don’t want to prolong it openly more than is needed.
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The establishment of the Tsimdomdu Confederation in 1 MU started the Era of Prosperity, a period from 1-60 MU that prompted the creation of better farming techniques, the taming and domestication of the oxen for agricultural usage, and the slow but eventual creation of one oral language. This decade see's the death of two prominent and highly regarded Kings, with much of their additions to the state having been used in later incarnations of society. The former King Yangingoo, with technology as his mission, would go on to develop proper bronze-smelting, evolving the state much later on in the Era of Development in the military sector. He would also go on to develop one more technology in his later years: writing upon stone tablets, which would revolutionize the state of writing, knowledge, and start the decline of oral-memorization. He would die early in the year 35 MU after only serving for eight years, and as such, would be replaced by the short-reigned King Judju, whose mission was stated as agriculture. He would only go to lay out the foundation and blueprint for what would be later known as the proper storing of crops and food during times of famine, however, this idea wouldn't be created or implemented until Jurungah III's reign in 58 MU. King Judju would only reign for three years from 35-38 MU, and would be succeeded by King Bungarrow, whose mission was to properly expand, much similar to the former Mauaka in-Mulya's. However, King Bungarrow's option was to, instead of expanding along the mountains of the region, would be instead to expand along the southern coast and prop up coastal cities, as well as to incorporate local tribes. He would expand across the southern coast by only 2 px before the decade ended.
 * Qera: The successful expedition to the west reveals new trading routes that are just waiting to be dominated by Qeran merchants. The previously conquered territory is solidified. This is achieved through new roads between the various mining towns and new villages along the road. A contract is proposed to the various leaders of the nomadic tribes to the west, that promise to save the tribes from bandits and share the Qeran wealth of the area with the nomads, in exchange for the complete freedom to travel and live in the territorry of the tribes, giving the Qeran state de facto complete control over the region '(MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). Good relations with Exhula,' Dholbalan and Adjiba continue. Anise comes from the Ypelomnes to Qera. The attempts to cultivate the spice by themselves is proven to be difficult in Qera proper, since the subtropical climate is too humid for the plant. Better results are achieved in Uotahtzija, where the higher elevation of the region allows a more moderate climate. Cinnamon and nutmeg is sold off for high prices to the newly found civilization to the east as rare goods. Intellectuals like mathematicians and astronomers are gathered from around the empire to develop a precise calender. The estimated dates for the arrival of dry and wet seasons are already known, but days cant be determinated yet. After a long time of observing the weather and the night sky, a month is defined to be in a 60-day rhythm, while five are in the wet season and five are in the dry season. The 11th month is partially in both seasons. Yller III dies in 578 suprisingly, Zoelle replaces him as Princess Zoelle IV. An expedition is sent south along the coast, to find new trading partners (DISCOVER 200 px to the south). Many say the second great exploration period has begun under the late Rollver dynasty.
 * Mesallian Culture: 20 years after the dissolution of Haliecles’ empire in the Gabatrian Sea, the kingdom would be retroactively called “Gabatria”, after his son Agetos decided to crown himself as “King of Gabatria” in the third year of the 91st Jafiad (Year 566). Before this, he would spend two years conquering the independent nations of the Gabatrian Sea, which would prompt a war against the Kingdom of Erasidon and the nation of Meshwati, as these were the two nations most concerned with the region. Ultimately Erasidon would secure islands such as Oximilos and Ghios, while the primary kingdoms of Taorina and Naro were conquered by Agetos. Their peace treaty would entail recognizing the Kingdom of Gabatria and its claims, with Agetos promising to continue supporting Erasidon’s league by still supplying soldiers from its formerly Erasidonian-dominated cities. Ultimately this contract would not be highly enforced, and for all intents and purposes the cities of the Gabatrian Sea were lost from Erasidon’s league. In Emalia the kingdom’s monarch Haliecles II finally defeated the forces of the Emalian rebellion, with the help of a general and advisor named Myatus. As an ambitious member of Emalia’s court, this advisor would slowly dominate the court and force Haliecles to consider war against his brother, which would bring the north Ema Delta back under his control. The war coincided with the greater conflict waging around Emalia, as the Yannis Empire landed northwest of Emalia’s border to invade Sephimora. In Mesallas proper the Yannis Empire had an army raised, through its Yannian vassals, which would also contribute to the war. The Kingdom of Sericolis, led by Xeracles, would launch an invasion across the sea in order to follow in Dionymus’ footsteps, attempting to take advantage of the chaos in the Kingdom of Xanulem to establish a Mesallian colony along the coast. This would usher in a new era of Mesallian colonization along the northern coast, particular for Yanno-Mesallians, who had since become a major force in the northwest Melopenes. Xeracles would found a fort on the southern coast by the name of Xerama, which would later develop into a major center of colonization. Further northeast the city of Mesoloma would be founded by Yenoctelus, a Yanno-Mesallian mercenary who would make a name for himself in the rebellion in Xanulem. Mesallians would fight on both sides of the Azozian-Yannian War, usually on the side of Azoz however. In Sephimora Ichabon III would be the main figure for the Azozian army, while Mesallians from Tuatha and Neum would be a large percentage of the invasion force against Yannis.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: In northeast Eskaladun there was a nobleman of Valunian descent by the name of Groundmaker, according to Darnan records. During the great attack on the coast of Ekaladun he would be promoted by the Darnans as a local leader. His domain would be Grisahorun, between the coast and northern lake of Eskaladun. There the invasion of the Zelonuma Emiresq arrived, supporting the local ruler as a unifier of the cause against the Thotites. The west Valunians natives were called the Seivalians, and they inhabited the edges of Valun to the coast, south of Jasima. There the Darnans would create a puppet kingdom to unify the tribes in their efforts to overthrow the authorities of the Thotite empire. Many Darnans would lead forces in the Valun war as well, joining as mercenaries or volunteers against the Thotite expansion. The government of the Zelonuma Emiresq itself focused on Eskaladun, which they seeked to free from the grasp of the Thotite empire. Their warrior leader, Groundmaker, would cross the river with Darnan support and move on the capital, rallying the people of Eskaladun to rebel as they went. He sieged the capital to purge it of its Omerite and Thotite influences, and finally managed to seize the capital city. There he became the king of Eskaladun, and was to order the kingdom to break away from the Thotite Empire, but rather he decided to do no such thing, and simply remained leader of the kingdom. The Darnans, disgusted by his treachery, turned toward supporting Valun in the north, after Groundmaker then turned on the original allies who had placed him in power. The nation of Zelonuma Emiresq build many lavish improvements to its capital, while the former major city of Darna began to decline in population, as many moved elsewhere. Finally the Zelonuma Emiresq fleet consolidated and sought to sink the entirety of the Thotite fleet in order to secure their expansion during this weakened time for the Thotites. And from there much plunder was taken by razing the Thotite coastline.
 * Telachitul Republic: Armeera seems interested in continuing the polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 5,800 kg). The Republic's exploration also continues, with extensive journeys to the south continuing, and more to the north also starting, albeit at a slower pace. These missions prove fruitful, with natives relatively willing to trade. The sheer amount of trade these missions start to open up force merchants to start using a rudimentary set of symbols to keep track of their inventory and transactions, inspired by more complicated systems merchants occasionally encounter. As these symbols start to proliferate, they find a second use in the hands of the priests of Icrodelpey, the religion prevalent the republic. The priests start an attempt to record the most important religious texts and prayers using these symbols. Progress in this endeavor continues at a tepid pace, but it has both the benefit of making Icrodelpey a more coherent religion and expanding the system of written symbols, which has now acquired the name Eltaphu. Realizing the value in both of these developments, Armeera makes sure the endeavor has all funding necessary. Armeera hopes this trade will set the tone for further colonization, with the republic making slow but steady progress along the coast in both the north and south. For the most part, locals are brought into the republics sphere of influence via trade, but the occasional attack from the small but fledgling Telachitul navy keeps even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Armeera seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.


 * Ri'Kiva: We raise an army of 6,000 to invade the tribal confederation (Mod response, please). The colonies of Kjv'Arn and So'Dor expand as well. Exploration commenses once more, from the post at Gahren, going along the western Gahren coast.
 * Drachenia: exploration southwestardardly remains. Outside of this, Neuland, our settlement across the sea sees some expansion as we make contact with the tribal peoples and spread good fortune. More missionaries are sent to the Sudlanders and even to Yannis in attempts to spread the true faith of Dragonism. Some exploration is also made easterly in hopes of charring new territory. the Sweet Rush grows as honey becomes increasingly popular. Franz I passes away leaving his son to take the throne. This is fortunately a steady transition of power and following this, a greater focus is brought upon the navy with more sailboats for war being made. The posts on the islands receive traffic from ships bringing an opportunity to purchase any goods from passing boats. The walls around Dragsfurt are raised with construction of auch being made around Marten as they become the most prized cities.
 * Khin Federation: The war against the Khin continues with much of the same strategy. Some basic siege machinery is constructed in the Khin, although a special emphasis is placed on the mobility of such siege equipment.  Examples of siege equipment designed to fulfill these goals include lightweight folding ladders, although only settlements with lower walls and smaller populations will be targetted. Raiding of the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army continues in earnest. Khin agents or spies continue to be sent into the settled cities of Valun, where they would begin work. Some top level spies and bribed officials in the Valun start spreading rumours that the current general of the Valun, in avoiding battles and offensives against the Khin, is trying to preserve his private forces and secure his own power above the lord of Valun at the expense of the nation. Metallurgy and material of the Khin Army further improves. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The mercenaries of Khin, supported by Xeran technology and war machinery, continue to siege and capture Valun settlements with efficiency. Paid by Western Xeran cities, they begin to hand captured settlements to these Western Xeran cities for continued support. Thanist theology continues development.
 * Yannis Empire: The glorious crusade continues against the heathens of Thot and Nolromo. It is ordered that the forces in the south are to be taken to Ixima to regroup. The Anointed One asks the Kingdom of Canim to join in the rightful crusade, but in the meantime, a great fleet from the northwest takes advantage of the chaos brought on by the Darnan fleets advance to finish off the Thotite fleet and take control over the northwest straits. In the Kingdom of Xanulem the Yannian forces specifically target the Olmerite rebels who have been possessed by the evil Thotite monster. They are brutally killed with precision, and then the military is able to focus on the main army itself. An army of allies marches through Benekundon, which will completely surround the Thotites from the rear. Then, once two armies have surrounded them, they will lose their advantage and be destroyed. The army is led by the Anointed One himself, followed by many prestigious generals, including Lecnuceves and Telucnu’vumuc. Forces continue to guard the primary coasts of the Yannis Empire, aided by the navy to patrol the shore. In Mesallas a Yannian army awaits the orders to invade Edom and liberate it, and it guards its position. Raids are undertaken in areas less defended by the Thotite, makeshift fleet.
 * Xeran Empire: The Battle of Ghanis is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of the empire, certainly the most significant battle there was since the Battle of Edom generations earlier. Most of the Yannis forces had either been repulsed back to their navy or captured in battle, with relatively lighter casualties overall. This is often celebrated in the western world as the first major defeat of Yannis, failing to gain a foothold west of Emalia. Ichabon III, the main military mastermind of the campiagn, was awared a new title by the emperor, called "First Citizen", for now on given cerenomally to individuals who display exceptional honor in the service of the empire. The Yannis prisoners were treated wtih the utmost care and respect, before being relased and forcefululy assimilated in various parts of the nation. The fates of these Yannis prisoners are largely unkown, except for one soldier named Ya'anqob whose life was carefully documented by a hired biographer, Parrax of Seita. According to Parrax, this Ya'anqob went through a gradual spiritual awakening as he traveled to various parts of the empire, at first living in constant fear and paranoia due to the Yannis propoganda he had been indoctrinated with all his life. But eventually, Ya'anqob learned to accept the forgiveness and love of the faith of Ulm, and abandoned the Yannis religion completely. Seeing as Yannis has been unwilling to accept his proposal of peace, Thalut "the Shephard" decided to relax the military of the war for the time being, withdrawinig some troops from the front lines but keeping a strong defense of their protectorate Xuenoi. Xerama, the new city founded by their Mesallian allies, became the de facto capital of the new protectorate. Thalut also worked to help protect the expanding colonization of Mesallia, hopeing that the city-states on the continent would help spread the faith of Ulm to their neighbors. In the rest of the empire, most normal life resumed as before, although there was a cosntant feeling of concern over the unresolved conflict continuing with Yannis, yet embolded by their recent victories. In the rest of the western world, the associated states in Mesallia and Syres had been opened a lucritive opportunity for establishing overseas colonies, especially as the political situation in the homeland had fully stabalized with the annexation of Edom. In the far west, the Garan navy is greatly expanded to nearly a dozen ships in order to combat the new threat of Darna. A sizable military from Fotashe and Azoz were sent north in defense of our ally Eskaladun, immediately under threat from maurading raiders and pirates. The Garan navy then picks up this army from the coast of Eskaladun, and proceeds north to invade and sack as many cities of Darna as can be found, before returning home. After being victorious in Ghanis, part of the military under Ichabon III moves west to prepare for the Yannis army awaiting in Mesallia. A new army raised in Usilinago to arrive at the border with Messalia from the south. A request is made for Erasidon, whose relations we have recently been building, to grant passage of our military to come through and strike at the Yannis invasion forces.


 * Exhulan Empire: With our repulsion from Sillas and the death of the Emperor without any heirs the new regent in charge temporarily, Ryrarx Asoss, decides to offer peace with Sillas, offering large territorial concessions (obviously not all of Kaloma, but a large portion of it) and offer several trade deals highly favorable to Sillas, as well as financial compensation for the invasion, in exchange for peace and a non-aggression pact. (Sillas Response needed!) Meanwhile, with the death of the Emperor without any heirs the regent begins looking for potential replacements, with the throne now vacant for the first time since the founding of the empire. Although many candidates are considered, none are selected by the end of the turn, and many end up suspecting that Ryrarx is planning to declare himself Emperor soon. Trade relations with Qera and Xera continue to improve.
 * Thïgæ: The discovery of Daukani and their vast iron resources, Yithït III sends envoys to form good relations with the nation, and with relations with Sonaredar improving, Yithït considers marrying off his son or grandson to Lagalut's daughter/granddaughter. However, he dies in 574, and Yithït Aropha Rogar IV, also known as Yithït IV or Yithït Aropha IV, takes the throne. Before dying, hovever, Yithït III gains knowledge of advance iron working and papyrus, of which the latter becomes grown in the south for paper. Yithït IV is similar to his father, forming good ties with Sonaredar, Daukani, and Johdnapanan. He considers marrying his son to Lagalut's granddaughter in the late 580's, but does not announce it yet. Meanwhile, expeditions continue to be sent north along the river, east and west along the coast, and northwest and northeast to map the lands. Lands are claimed in the northwest along the border line, northeast to the mountains, and southeast to the tip of the peninsula. Urban areas are built at the tip of the peninsula, at the base of the northeastern mountains, and at the base of one of the other northwestern mountains. Rural areas continue to grow. Papyrus is found to be a good way to make paper, and gooseberry, salt, and water mixture (with the gooseberry making it black, the water making it sort of liquid, and the salt applied afterward to make the painting dry faster). This makes art much more common. Mining in the northern mountains continues to see if there are any precious metals. Livestock is imported from Vytgæ, and a small business of cattle is made, although it is mainly used for milk, not beef. This expands to chicken (eggs), goats (milk), and buffalo (milk, seen as for royalty). Cheese begins being made with milk. Passion fruit begins to be used for purple dye, along with the salt and water mix described before. The rainforest continues to be cut down in order to clear land for farming, and the lumber that is cut down is sold. A census is held in 574 to see a general estimate of the population after the expansion.
 * Syres: The nation begins committing its navy toward controlling the straits around the city, and blocking off access to nations hostile to the Xeran Empire. The Darnan attack is combatted as well, with ships being sent to the coast south of Syres. The Kingdom of Canim is forced to decline the offer from the Empire of Yannis, under pressure from the government in Syres. A large army is raised to defend the city of Syres, and also to begin garrisoning parts of the nation elsewhere. The city begins privately negotiating with the Yannis Empire and with the Darnan nation of Zelonuma Emiresq, hoping to end hostility against the nation of Syres. An envoy states that the nation is willing to offer a white peace between itself and the Yannis Empire, but also another envoy is dispatched the the Kingdom of Azoz/Xeran Empire in order to ensure that our peace offer is also appealing to them as well.
 * Beraba: Beraba continues trade with Makuku, Cazekorom, Teninukal, Qera, and especially with Beraba, as more and more Beraban ships travel up the coast and along the Salt Road. Expansion is completed on the Mikutek Peninsula in the southwest. The textile industry in Beraba continues to expand as more markets are opened with the other nations and more citizens of Beraba are able to afford the lavish garments.

581-590
'The Telachitul Republic discovers that the natives of the south that they have discovered are much less receptive to trade, and produce less valuable commodities, compared to the more amicable natives of the north. '

'Ri’kiva achieves a narrow victory against the tribal confederacy of the western peninsula, which shatters their unity enough for Ri’kiva to begin reasserting control over the region. The Ri’kivans suffer 1,190 casualties in the process. '

'The religious order responsible for guarding the entrances through the eastern mountains condemns the Hythian expedition into the east. When the army proceeds anyway they find themselves caught into a surprise ambush, with results in 850 casualties. '

'The nation of Mithadia launches a military expedition to conquer the tribes who inhabit the region between Mithadia and the nations of Iria. '

'The nomads of the western desert agree to the offer of Qeran protection, in exchange for a percentage of the wealth generated by Qera’s use of the trade routes. '

'The Khin Federation seizes a number of major cities across the nation of Valun, thanks in part to their new use of siege weaponry. At the same time the Valun also launch raids into northern Azoz, harming towns around the capital. With the Khin advance, however, they withdraw to the north to defend their homeland. '

'The rebellion in the Kingdom of Xanulem is crushed by the Yannis Empire, although many of the rebellion’s soldiers join with the Azozian army, occupying the western one-half of the kingdom. The nation of Benekundon accepts the offer from the Yannians, and at the Battle of Fahnluito the Yannis Empire achieves a major victory. The Azozian empire suffers 18,900 casualties, the Yannians suffer 4,500 casualties, and the Benekundon suffer 5,900. This leads to the Xerans being repulsed to the outskirts of the nation. '

'The Garan navy raiding on the western coast discovers no Darnan cities, although they attack numerous settlements out of confusion, engage several fleets (some of Darnan origin), and suffer moderate losses. The nations of Isimandia denounce the Xerans as pirates for their actions, and there is an effort to unite against them. '

'In the north of the Yannis Empire a Niani nobleman named Musamet takes advantage of the war in the south to launch a rebellion, capturing much of the former Niani Empire. '

'Traders from a nation known as Cruthem encounter the nation of Drachenia, stating that they inhabit a region elsewhere on the Drachenia continent, and wish to establish positive relations with the Drachenians. '

'The Eborites achieve a major victory against the Magnanimous Seven, which forces its union to disband. The individual cities of the former union become tributaries of the Eborite Empire.'


 * Xaren Empire: Culture and science continue to thrive in the empire. Branched off from the theology of sexual sins from earlier generations, a new form of literature appeared that dealt with the rules of courtly love. Romance novels and poetry developed at this time took a different turn from previous eras, now more refined and specific in the tropes and patterns used in the stories. Algebra and algorithms continue to be developed by a new generation of mathematicians in Iskandaria, mainly focused on developing the earlier laws of Boolean arithmetic. Levian the Hermit is believed to be active at this time, who is famous for the various visions he would experience of the higher spiritual realms related to the Xeran Empire. The war continues with Yannis, but this time the focus is far more external to gain support of other nations in the conflict. Erasidon is requested to help destroy the enclave of Yannian military based in Mesallia. Emalia is asked to use their military to invade Yannis directly, destroying the contingency of forces on their border. The invasion forces in Xuenoi are forced back even more, but reinforcements are sent by sea and are based in the major Mesallian colonies on the coast. We support the independence of Niani, especially for the protection of the Ulmian groups there, and dispatch diplomats to offer a formal alliance. A massive military is prepared near the coasts of Xera in preparation of a second attack to support both Xenulan and Niani. The Holy Patra Toneth III of Azoz at this time is quoted speaking frequently of Yannis, describing the Xerans God-given duty to rescue souls from the phyiscal and spiritual torture under the oppulant hands of Yannis, being the very paragon of Drokksid. We continue to encourage the Angelite kingdoms to rebel from Yannis' occupation, and we offer Yannis an offer of peace to end the war, if they withdraw from the Angelites and withdraw from their attacks on Xera. An expedition of the Garan fleet moves farther north to find the source of the attacks from Darna
 * Update: In reaction to the invasion of Edom by her rivals, Thalut IV decided that the best course of action to ensure permenant control of the nation is to direclty put it under federal rule. It was at this time that the "Crown of Xera" steadily became more dissolved, with a more centralized administration back to the government at Azoz. Instead of recognizing Thalut as the king of Edom, he isntituted an office of appointing a local governor to rule it as a Satrap of Edom, although they governors continued to be called "Meleka" or "King" in local inscriptions. The author and philospher Praxion is sent as an envoy to Erasidon, helping to mediate the tensions to King Ioximander II and ask to negotiate an alliance between Erasidon and Azoz officially. He informs the king that the Emperor offers to make his cousin, Evanmetra III, the first governor of Edom. With this comprimise being settled, the armies of Erasidon and Azoz combined to crush the invasion posed by Yannis. The Empire here raised armies separately from Usilinago, Edom, and Sephimora to meet in a combined force to destroy Yannis just as they cross the border into Phidonia. The people of the Empire were united more than ever after the publication of Yannis' ultimatum, seeing as all the worst fears of Yannis' intentions were made clear as day for how much they wish the holy realms destroyed. Meanwhile, additional forces are sent to be stationed in the Mesallian colonies to prepare further attack in Xenulen, and a larger force is sent to land in Niani to support their independnece.
 * Erasidonian Diplomacy: If the Xeran Empire promises to appoint Evanematra and her line as governor, then Erasidon will immediately declare war on the Yannis Empire and ensure that the Xeran Empire does not lose Edom.
 * Ri'Kiva: The first novel is written in Ri"Kiva, called The Annals of Love, which details the story of a Ci'Cykian nobleman who is caught between the affections of his partner, a woman, and his lover from his teenage years, a man. In the beginning, everything is mostly all right, until his partner catches him and his lover being intimate. She visits an old sage, who tells her, "look for unexpected opportunities and you shall have your man." When the nobleman is called to arms to defend against a Garvnkt invasion, his partner eventually falls for the nobleman's lover, and the nobleman dies in combat. Kal'If Uk dies of mesothelioma, and so his family was entitled to some financial compensation by the court wizard. Kal'If Biyk ascends to the throne, but the title Di'Cjk-z-Ci'Cyk passes to Bro'Ifh as a matter of convenience. Exploration along the coast west of Gahren continues, as does exploration past Kjv'Arn. So'Dor expands greatly, and the Jal'Thu of So'Dor asks Eniyan for an alliance, promising prosperity and wealth, and offering a large sum of silver. Kjv'Arn continues expanding, and the neighboring tribes are asked to become vassals by the Jal'Thar of Kjv'Arn, promising more advanced Ri'Kivan technology. Old Ri'Kivan poems begin to get written down, and the demand for scribes increases. More Taraheim refugees are accepted, and it is clear that Garvnkt pressure will not cease. Kal'If Biyk plans an expedition across the river.


 * Thïgæ: With the discovery of the west, trade with Vhynos and Dvama skyrocket, along with using Daukani as a trade stop. Gold and cotton begin to be imported from Dvama, although gold is seen as less useful than iron and the newly discovered wootz steel from Vhynos. Yithït IV proposes a defensive alliance between the two countries. [Mod Response Needed] The Aforazi plain is found to be a valley, and is renamed acordingly. With tales of sailors drifting away from shore and disapearing from Vytgæ, most traders and explorers from Thïgæ in the bay of Daukani decide not to go too far from shore, minimizing ships getting lost at sea, but increasing the chance of grounding their ships, almost so that they cancel each other out so that traveling the bay of Daukani is the same as traveling anywhere else. Mining continues to look for any precious metals [Mod Response Needed]. Cotton imported from Dvama begins being grown, and soon many farmers begin growing it for clothing. More of the rainforest is cut to make room for the cotton, fruit, sugar, salt, and papyrus farmers, making timber a large industry along with cotton, fruit, sugar, salt, papyrus, and fish. Exploration commenses south past Dvama and west along the coast. Additionally, explorers go on foot around Johdnapanan, careful not to enter into the country. Expansion continues into the Aforazi valley, northwest along the agreed border with Sonaredar, and eastwardly. More to come after census.
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The establishment of the Tsimdomdu Confederation in 1 MU started the Era of Prosperity, a period from 1-60 MU that prompted the creation of better farming techniques, the taming and domestication of the oxen for agricultural usage, and the slow but eventual creation of one oral language. The decade of the confederation's prosperity era sees much development under the new King Bungarrow, who takes it in his mind to not only expand the state southward along the coast by 15 px, but also to advance writing techniques, establish the original version of the Uicdikese alphabet in that same process, and further propel digging practices after an almost untimely discovery in a cave of various precious jewels and minerals. This brings about numerous technologies in this era, including a more updated shovel and mining-axe, although much of the mining at this time is remaining only to a singular cave, with knowledge of resources in the mountains not being discovered until around the time of proper naval advances in the late Era of Development. King Bungarrow would become much more influential than other rulers during this time period, primarily for his advances made within a relatively short period of time. Two new cities are propped up along the coast following the expansion (doesn't matter where, Vand). The Zaippuvell Cult leaves the Tsimdomdu in search of spiritual enlightenment in the mountains. Three new tribes are contacted in the expansion, being the Nanmin, Bantam, and Rogermulla, and they are properly placed within the confederation as compartment states, much like the way the other five tribes are.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: With the terrible news from the north, those beasts in human form the Eborites have struck again, this time bringing down our allies in the Magnanimous seven. These terrible actions can not and will not go unpunished. The Timoi calls out to his allies within Kepitis, Benyisra, and Qaryaat to finally rid ourselves of these devils so that we may once again conduct our business peacefully and in civilized fashion MOD RESPONSE NEEDED AND EMPEROR RESPONSE. He also calls out to the nations surrounding the Eborites in the magnificient Hythia, and the great Irian nations to help us restore the peace back to the Adsea and resume the flow of spices. (STEPH AND GENERAL RESPONSE NEEDED) We mobilize a force containing some 11,000 Spearmen, Pikemen, and archers from our own population along with some 8,000 of the same troops from our vassal in Jadalan, along with around 800 war elephants. The strategy designed to be employ against the Eborites is called the Rock Shield formation, The spearmen and pikemen shall form a wall with their shields while archers posted behind it will rain arrows down upon the Horsemen, and those who ride against the wall shall be impaled on their spears. While the war elephants will charge the archers causing them to break formation. The strategy shall work to provocate the eborites into attacking us at advantageous locations, and if they don't harassing them in a war of attrition to dwindle their numbers. We transport the army by using our glorious navy. Meanwhile, the construction of the walls at the city of exiles finishes along with them posting some 1,000 troops outside to protect them and ships being built to flee the city if it falls. Around 1,500 troops are posted at the newly walled oasis and desert post city to protect them from Eborites advances. And some 7,000 more troops are positioned to defend the Vhaynosi mainland. To accompany for any labor shortage that may occur some women begin to work at the farms, leading to a small increase in the amelioration of women within Vhaynos. Exploration comes to a near halt within Vhaynos with almost all the focus being on the war effort against the Eborites. However, agricultural land does expand by 50 px, and our colonies on the southern islands expand by about 25 px.
 * Qaryaat: King Ahmid agrees to send 15,000 troops to fight the Eborite hordes.
 * Mesallian Culture: During this time a Mesallian mercenary from the Kingdom of Canim named Iphridantes would be persuaded to take up the cause for the Yannis Empire against the Xeran Empire, and landed with a small army in Benekundon. While the focus was on the east, Iphridantes led his force southwest into the region of Zoramivera, capturing the Syresian city of Losdensport after a short siege. There the mercenary lord would carve out his own kingdom with the backing of Benekundon, bribing his way to receiving 10,000 native soldiers as reinforcements. Over the next few years his small army of Mesallians and Benekundon natives would raid all across the coast, capturing Syresian trade posts and towns. He would attract settlers from Benekundon to occupy the newly claimed territories, and he would use the captured wealth to purchase soldiers or bribe the Benekundon government. After the Syresians had been defeated, and the war as a whole came to a close, Iphridantes would turn on his original patron of Benekundon, using an army of now highly loyal and well-paid soldiers. After a decisive battle near the capital, Benekundon recognized the independence of the “Kingdom of Zoramivera”, although throughout its existence the state would often be forced to pay tribute to either Benekundon or Syres at various times. Around the same time another mercenary, Melsus, would capture the region directly northwest of Syres and bordering Canim, where the influential city of Trisis would be founded. Collectively the kingdoms at Zoramivera, Trisis, and Canim supported each other and intermingled, becoming known as the Mesallian states of the straits. Under pressure from the Yannis Empire, the nation of Erasidon initially rejected the offer to come to the aid of the Xeran Empire. Although the nation was culturally similar to the Azozians, the threat of having a Yannian army on the border and as an Erasidonian vassal made it hard to turn against them. Additionally, the king’s resentment after the murder of his father, paired with the belief that his sister was the true Maleka of Edom, not Thalut’s selected puppet, caused him to declare war in the year of the 95th Jafiad (Year 580). Before Erasidon could do anything, the Yannian army already stationed near the kingdom proceeded southward. Ioxemander II would follow soon after with his own army of Erasidonians and other Mesallians, with the intended goal being to overthrow the government in Edom in favor of his sister. Due to the rumors that Evanematra had already died, spread by the Azozian government, such an arrival would not be as warmly received as anticipated. However, the non-Ulmians of the nation rejoiced, seeking revenge for the massacre instigated by Thalut III the Wicked. When combined the navies of Mesallas would have outnumbered the individual fleet as Nerimos as well, allowing for the Mesallians to order a surprise naval attack against the Azozians. It was hoped that this would destroy the defender’s fleet enough to allow for easy troop movement to the continent, and at the same time, Ioxemander II sought to elevate a Mesallian to the throne of Sephimora once more. While the king may have been personally motivated, the nobility of Erasidon still convinced him to seek a peaceful solution. Once such proposed measure was that Edom would be ruled by Evanematra as an internal vassal of Azoz (not personally ruled by the Azozian king, but still annexed to the kingdom, nevertheless).
 * Makuku Kingdom: Great Tatina Jahilli orders to halt the raids on Sillan military outposts and will stop attacking the Kallahija (lit. Great Wall of Sorrow) that the Sillan soldiers have set up. Spies continue to sent to infiltrate the Sillan occupied region. We continue to expand east, claiming it as rightful Makuku territory. Supply lanes are fully established this year, giving our massive amount of troops on the silent frontline better access to food and other needs and makes them more prepared for any upcoming confrontation with the Sillan Army. Our people in the eastern territories continue to practice traditional Makuku culture.
 * Yannis Empire: A natural philosopher discusses among the allies of the great crusade the terms that will end the war: The following nations will be liberated under a free and Yannian government: the Kingdom of Edom, Tuatha/the Mesallian coast, Syres and the region south of it to the Ashe River, Eskaladun, and Usinilago.The despised King Thot will be handed over to Yannian forces, along with his family, government, generals, and supporters, so that they can stand trial. The former Thotite lands will accept righteous conversion to the Yannian faith. Under these terms surely the Yannis Empire could accept peace, however, on account of the Thotites not being a civilized nation of humanity, but an ungoverned wasteland of animals and primitive beings, such a negotiation would be impossible, and it would need to be enforced through the might of the righteous nations. The great army marches into the small corner of Benekundon and Xanulem that the heathens still occupy. The fleet is to surround the coast, so that every last Olmerite can be captured and killed. We surround the remains of the heathen horde and dedicate our Holy Men toward eradicating them from the earth. The Thot is to be brutally killed along with the rest of his host. Meanwhile, the Yannians laugh at the obnoxious propaganda of the Thotites. “What kind of name even is ‘Ya'anqob’?” remarks the high priests, as the fabricators who created this story couldn’t even be bothered to follow the Yannian naming conventions. Instead the Thotite scribbles are mocked across the world, while the true stories of the destruction of Ulm is underway. It is said that the great inquisition is successful, with all of the Ulmian people captured in Xanulem, who survive, having converted from that vile heathenry. The fall of Azoz is soon upon the world, and all the free nations of the world rejoice at the death of evil. The governors in the east agree to meet with the people from Drachenia and trade, but their religion will not be tolerated to spread.
 * Hythia: Years 278-287 Since the Return of Hythus. The failure of the expedition to the east leads to a brief period of unrest. The death of Meunarch Myas during the ambush causes a succession crisis, but his son, Tysus, is elevated to Meunarch after a vote by the council. The mountain catastrophe leads to growing acceptance of the Bysulan opinion about crossing the peaks. Thus, the southern fort is granted to the order as a second bastion along the Kus Symas. With the situation in the south deteriorating Hythia begins to rearm and prepare for potential war through the training of levies, production of arms and armor, and a census. [Mod Please] The road to Gomis is expanded and reinforced, and several supply points are built in towns along the route. Steel production increases in step with the demand for arms. At the tail end of the decade, the Hythian Unar marches south to the former territory of the Magnanimous Seven, a strong force of 6,000 heavy lancers, 6,000 light lancers, and an additional 10,000 mounted skirmishers. The Unar is led by a force of 32 heavily armored elephants from the herd which has flourished on the banks of the Tythies in the last20 years. The elephant riders are equipped with 12-foot long spears, composite recurve bows, and powerful steel-limbed crossbows. An additional 2,000 men skilled in the operation of mangonels, eyscurpierons, and other siege weapons accompany the force. The Unar is ordered to remove the Eborites from the region and liberate the cities of their dominators.
 * Telachitul Republic: Armeera's reign comes to an end, and as such, the Three Councils (Rural citizens or Telarad, Urban Citizens or Telaslet, and Nobles or Itotelarad) gather in Itochitul to pick a new ruler. The decision is easy, and Unafir, a noble with substantial experience working to expand the republic, is elected. Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 6,600 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. With extensive journeys to the south coming up increasingly dry, but the north looking more promising, Unafir adapts accordingly. In the south, he focuses the republic's strategy on pure expansion, recognizing that there's no future in trade. Settlers are moved into the most fertile areas, and these settlements grow, with the promise of Telachitul resources attracting foreigners as well as citizens. The comparatively stunted development of the natives allows missions to make easy progress south, with the economic advantage of the Republic proving difficult for natives to challenge, and the navy providing another crucial advantage if need be. In essence, Unafir hopes to bring the south into his fold by promising them development under Republic control and slowly muscling into their territory. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization—trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. With these systems in place, the Republic's borders continue to expand quickly both north and south. Even in the south, locals are predominately brought into the republics sphere of influence via trade. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the south and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake sees moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.
 * Beraba: Several new significant discoveries occur, as many new nations are encountered. In the southeast, settlements from Qaryaat are discovered around the smaller lake southeast of Lake Conylt, dubbed Lake Ganasea. Known as “Karyat” in the Beraban tongue, these new peoples are greeted with new trade and an offer to send a delegation to the Qaryaat capital, laden with luxury goods such as textiles, pearls, and dates. Also in the southeast, word of another new nation, known as “Monekarto” (Mohejaro) comes up from Beraban traders in Cazekorom and Makuku. In the north, traders and cartographers who sail east past the Cape of Gahren encounter the nations of Mithadia and Algeorgia, known as “Mitkata and Ahlgorta”. They offer to exchange their knowledge of the shape of the land with the World Atlas, and promise to send delegations from Beraba with more gifts when they return. Aggressive expansion on land continues west into the mountains in search of more precious metals with which to make goods to trade, and north along the Salt Road. For the first time in recorded Beraban history, the Princely Council is made up of a majority of women, with female Princesses representing houses Tayanita, Vingod, Rihen, Hjadra-Xun, and Eshashti. Another census is commissioned to survey the growing population of the realm (Mod Response needed for Census). More cultural exchange with Gahren occurs, with scholars noting that both Beraba and Gahren have a common ancestral heritage. The Royal Academy of Beraba is renovated and given its own citadel inside Ngaoudera with more room to house scholars and members of the wealthier trading families.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: It becomes clear that the Thotites have become desperate due to their ongoing war that they are losing, and that is why they have turned to piracy to support their nation from collapsing. Their act of senseless violence turns the nations of Isimandia on the same side as the Zelonuma Emiresq for the first time, as they have a common enemy against the Thotite realm to the south. And so the fleets of the Zelonuma Emiresq chase down the last remnants of the fleet of the Thotites, sinking all ships in a brutal battle. Every last ship of the Thotite realm is hunted down and sank, and their sailors are all hunted down and killed. The ships of the Zelonuma Emiresq search the shores with great precision, making sure to destroy the cities and towns of the Thotite realm. The Zelonuma Emiresq takes many captives as slaves, while killing many as well. In the west they continue to support the Valun in their war to conquer Azoz. Soon it is likely that the city of Azoz will burn, and the Thotite Empire will finally disband after centuries of neglectful rule. In the meantime, many great projects are undertaken by the Zelonuma Emiresq, which sees the capital expanded greatly.
 * Drachenia: As the new Konig leads the nation into an age of expansion, the population sees a massive boom. Larger families are formed as a result. Gunter Heinz becomes the educator for the Konig's son, Heidegger as he educates others on the basic concepts of ethics and founding philosophical thinkings. As a writer and notable scholar, he works on writing his papers titled Rolandian Ethics, named after his son, Roland Heinz. The first scrolls in which would become the collection of his writings are planned to be placed in the Dragsfurt Library. Konig Wolfram decides to change up the military with significant reform. “If our people are to form Greater Drachenia, it is a must that we become capable to defend our nation to the best of our ability”-Konig Wolfram. These alterations consist of the shield and helmet. These would be used as an asset with the shield rather than being of wood and metal, it shall be forged from pure metal. Helmets also are seen as a must for protection against impacts to the head. These basic tools are necessary for all men in the army. Furthermore, daggers and spears must be carried by every man in the armed forces. Blacksmiths and generals work on new tactics while things such as a formation consisting of closely tight knitted troops moving in a triangular formation. The shield Wall tactic is also worked on to prevent spears doing severe damage. Settlements across the sea continue as natives who join our state are taught our language and dragonism while the others see the might of the Drachenian Army led by Armin Wilten. Settlements continue to develop while large structures and outdoor platforms see a new and popularizing art of story telling by acting. Legends like “Wolfgang and the Wolf” are shown on display with the attraction of onlookers. These things as they popularize spread further outside the festive squares of Marten and spread to Dragsfurt and other growing communities. Settlements spread further out south and same goes for the territory across the sea. These Cruthemians we encounter are sent with a variety of goods and riches. Explorers venture out in search of this nation and ships are sent along the shoreline to look for the nation. In the meantime, further exploration is made inland and toward the west. Food vending continues to be popularized and businesses plus agriculture expands with new lands, more people, and a greater population density.
 * Syres: The nation of Syres accepts the peace proposed by the Mesallians, after years of fighting along the coast of Zoramvera. Having lost the city of Losdensport, the city launched a number of expeditions to the area around the city to preserve the nation’s dominance of the northern straits. On the west coast the primary settlement ordered a series of forts to be built south toward the border with the new Mesallian colonies. In the east multiple outposts would be constructed near Losdensport, in the hopes of eventually reintegrating the city into the nation. To this end the Syresians hoped to overpower the Mesallian immigrants, eventually leading to a coup during a time of Mesallian weakness. A new settlement would be ordered northwest of Losdensport, which would be named Ceneliam, populated by settlers from the city of Syres. The nation continued its policy of fighting against Yannian and Darnan ships, and closed the straits to hostile ships to the best of its ability.


 * Irian Culture: As the Eborites are disrupting trade in the region, the Irians hear of their destructive conquests and send out several thousand mercenaries to fight them. A lot of the Irian mercenaries are from Ceta, men who left their homes to seek their fortune in the great east. Some of these warriors are very skilled, and the tactics they develop while on campaign become the standard for the rest of Iria. Deleimon is the commander of one contingent of 10,000, who wins fame and glory fighting alongside the Hythians. In the west, exploration continues. Lumos' colony at Lannomuntum is supplemented with other trading posts up and down the coast of Iureda. The area becomes known for its lax regulations and lawlessness, which also creates profitable opportunities for the most ambitious of merchants. Some far-roving merchants stumble upon the Kingdom of Gahren, and trade with them. Small populations settle in the islands of Hyoria and Sothor in the Mithadian Sea, becoming a minority in the existing Mithadian and Rhikeban colonies. In mainland Iria, a tribal confederation called the Lossa, an offshoot of the Lomic Thrydacians, migrates north, competing with the Mithadians for territory. From the Lossa emerge two tribal subgroups: the Halenes and Sinenes. They settle on the far bank of the River Dio, and in the Akol Steppe near Hythia, respectively. The city of Kouricea rises to become a notable port in Solcia. Also, some of the frontier outposts established in central Sadaium becomes cities in their own right, most notably Curima and Stratocheion.
 * Khin Federation: The war against the Valun continues. Raiding of the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army continues in earnest. Spies and bribed officials in the Valun continue spreading rumours that the current general of the Valun, in avoiding battles and offensives against the Khin, is trying to preserve his private forces and secure his own power above the lord of Valun at the expense of the nation. With knowledge of the Valun advance North, the Chanri Jangah orders the razing of captured cities. However, in an act of mercy, he banishes the local populace out of the cities before burning most of the wooden houses and looting them. Farms and fields are also burned down and cattle herds slaughtered, whose meat is given to the local populace. The Riders then ride back North, preparing for another major attack. With the wealth captured from looting, Khin trade routes to  Isimandia, Jasima, Syres, Xera and Darna prosper as caravan routes are drawn and popularised for merchants. Weaponry and armor of the Khin Army improve further. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The mercenaries of Khin, supported by Xeran technology and war machinery, starts to defend Northern Xeran cities from the Valun. Thanist theology continues development.

591-600
'The Vytian strategy against the Eborites proves to be highly ineffective, leading to poor results at the Battle of Suren. The Vytians form their shield wall, but find that the Eborites have no intention of charging at it. Instead, the Eborite army of almost entirely horse archers uses the strategy of the “Eborian Shot”, in which they feign retreat only to fire backward at their enemy. They surround the smaller Vytian army and constantly harass it with arrows, while the less mobile Vytian army tries to react. In total the Vytians suffers 15,400 casualties, the Qaryaati suffer 8,500 casualties, while they both inflict about 2,000 casualties in return. '

'At the Battle of Mesoloma the Yannians achieve a decisive victory against the Xera Empire. The Azozians suffer 15,400 casualties, with the rest of their army fleeing, while Yannis suffers 9,900 casualties. '

'The Niani successfully establish a government, attacking up to the old border of the Yannis Empire. A Niani army also lays siege to Tesardya, and with Azozian assistance captures the city. The Azozians suffer 3,400 casualties in the assault, and another 6,000 casualties from disease and supply issues. '

'The nation of Mithadia launches an invasion of the tribes to its south. The nation successfully conquers several tribes, expanding up to the border with the nations of the Iria region. '

'The Bysula grow tremendously in power and influence after the disastrous expeditions to the east, with ambushes that they seemingly prophesied. Their numbers grow heavily as a result, with local rulers near the mountains gladly supporting their expansion of walls to block entrance through the mountains. Members of the order also appear in the royal court, protesting against the regime’s expeditions as unholy. '

'The Hythian-Irian invasion of the Seven Cities catches the Eborites off guard, leading to the capture of the western city of Eziyishum. As a result the Hythians suffer 2,800 casualties, while the Irians suffer 900 casualties. A second battle occurs after the Hythians continue, which results in a stalemate. The Hythians suffer 3,200 casualties, while the Irians suffer 1,600 casualties. '


 * Irian Culture: Once they have looted what they can from the Eborites, the company of Deleimon retreats to Solcia, sensing a lack of commitment on the part of the Hythians and satisfied with their share of the glory. It is a bloody but successful campaign for the mercenaries, and they bring home bags of plunder from the countryside. The company finds new employment in the service of King Catules IV of Solcia during their conquest of Nolossia. The other mercenaries disperse, offering their services to any king willing to hire them. Sea exploration continues around the cape of Gahren, as does immigration to the Cetan colonies on the east coast of Iureda. The Rhossoi lands of northern Ceta become more populated because of this contact with the west, and a number of states appear there. The cities of Kouricea, Curima, Stratocheion and Capezus all expand this decade. The colonies in the Casphiron multiply under the direction of Solcia, Laeberion and Pyrgeiros. Irians are now a minority in Draka, making up a percentage of their coastal population as fishermen, laborers, colonists, merchants, etc. There is an even larger Irian presence in Alyadis, centered around the colonies of Usor and Phereton. As fertile land is plentiful along the coast these city-states only claim enough land to support the crops they require, rather than making territorial claims and encroaching on the native peoples' territory. In this way, the Irian colonists are able to make the smallest imprint on the land while generating the largest profit from trade and farming. Lannomuntum, Sestamnus, and Reradh, in the far-flung outreaches of civilization, are now home to a population of exiles from Thrydacia and Ceta.
 * Kingdom of Thrydacia: Seismer Lakros dies nearing his 80th year. Unlike the empire of the Ludians that preceded him, Seismer's kingdom does not collapse heirless. He is succeeded by his grandson, Xenicetes the Younger, along with a well-grounded chain of potential heirs written down by the late king in a sort of will. For now, the Thrydacian succession is secure. After ascending the throne, Xenicetes makes some reforms to the kingdom. He starts by enacting internal policies for administration, having his officers declare the names, holdings, and population of every land-owning family within the realm. Then, he establishes a hierarchy of privileges, taxation and land allotment, and distributes this list to his agents and advisors. First on the list are the generals and other important figures who were loyal to his father and himself; they are given provinces to rule as governor. Next are the native nobility, tribal chieftains and religious men who hold rights to their land by one way or another. Below that are listed the lower-classes: the tribes, the guilds, and the lesser priests, followed by the commoners, peasants and slaves. A tax system is established along with this, in the form of "tribute" that each landowner must pay. The coastal provinces prove difficult in squeezing tribute from, but they reluctantly concede. Xenicetes also purges those from his administration who may have sided against him. He rounds up hundreds, if not thousands of his political opponents and forces them to work as slaves in the mines of Ambra, dredging up ores below the infernal mountain.
 * Kingdom of Solcia: Wishing to build an empire out of his kingdom, Catules IV carries out a successful (and unceremonious) invasion of Nolossia. The warrior women and their slaves are no match for the disciplined Solcian force sent against them, along with an experienced troop of mercenaries commanded by Deleimon. Despite suffering casualties in the marshes and woodlands and being harassed by Nolossi ambushes, the Solcian army reaches the heart of the country: the old city of Nolossae. When the Nolossi will not surrender, Catules lays siege to their dwellings, starving and later burning them out of their hiding places and ransacking the stronghold. He orders his men to destroy the great temple in the center of Nolossae. After knocking the building down, the soldiers leave some of the stone columns standing. The cracked pillars will become a symbol of the province as well as a tourist attraction in the future. After the destruction of their city, the Nolossi are scattered throughout Iria, and their ancient race slowly disappears. Nolossi becomes a synonym for "titan" or "amazon", referring to those presumed to be the descendants of their once-proud tribe.
 * Hythia: Years 288-297 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Gytarus yields the throne to his son Byan in the year 289. Meunarchs Tysus and Byan immediately send an offer of peace to the Eborites. The terms of the deal include Hythia taking on Eziyishum as a tributary and also the vassalization of the two remaining cities of the Ten: Hattu and Daśa. Although the two cities protest diplomatically, pressure from both Hythia and the Eborites quells their anger. The death of the Joredesh king with only a young son causes a power vacuum in the vassal state. The son is brought to Gyt to be raised by Meunarch Tysus. In his place, a warden is appointed to rule over the nation from among the nobility of Joredesh. This noble, Saloran, swears fealty to the Meunarchs and the region is integrated as a province. The young son unfortunately perishes of an infected wound suffered while practicing the art of the sword. Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich soil, and the construction of canals and tythoruses for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become more entrenched and more effective. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish more large-scale fish, mollusk, crustacean, and seaweed farms in and along the river bank. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: The Great Wall of Algeorgia is nearly completed. We begin researching more advanced mathematics. We expand our colony by 1 px.
 * Thïgæ: Getting the results of the 584 census, Yithït IV is happy to see his people growing by more than 125% since the founding of Thïgæ, although he soon realizes the growth rate is only around 1.008. Advanced statistical probabilities are made as Yithït slowly ages, until Yithït IV dies in 592. He only had a wife at the time, Urthït Aropha Rothar (Yithït is for a male ruler, and back then there were no names for female rulers, as there had never been one). No male relatives could be traced except an infant son of Urthït and Yithït, and so Urthït V became the fifth leader of Thïgæ; however, she had a son, and became the queen regent until he came of age in 598. Urthït was a strong, independent woman (like OTL Theodora), and advocated for women's rights, although she could not execute most of her wishes due to unpopularity among men. She let widowed wives or wives with their husbands fighting own land while they were under any of the mentioned circumstances, made forced prostitution illegal, and gave women partial legal rights over their own children, shared with fathers. She also expanded the empire toward the north and east. However, she also offered Vytgæ support in their war against the Eborites with war equipment and 1500 men for Vytian maps and the sale of the southern island to Thïgæ. (Vhynos response needed). Her son, Yithït Aropha Rothar VI, although he is known as Yithït VI, takes the throne at 16 years old in 598. He continues having good relations with Sonaredar, Daukani, Johdnapanan, Vytgæ, and Dvama. Architecture continues to improve, and construction of a large temple starts, named the "Jugr Kalapha". Construction starts off catastrophically, with the main supports collapsing. This halts construction of the temple until 598, when Yithït VI resumes building. Architects from Sonaredar, Vyt, and Johdnapanan are all hired to help build the temple, and this time, the temple is around 1/16 done by the end of 600. The building would be completed 32 years after the construction started, in the year 630. Expansion continues north, along the borderline and into the Aforazi valley, and east along the coastline. Exploration continues west along the coast and north along the Vytian coast. With Vytian ships patroling the coast, the navy is increased and Thï ships also begin patroling the sea, as the Vytian ships seem threating. However, Yithït V explicitly states that Thïgæ has no intenntion of invading Vyt or any of their colonies, and asks for a non-agression pact between the two nations. (Vhaynos response needed)
 * Vhaynosi Diplomacy: We refuse the offer from Tahīserai, on the grounds the sale of Vhaynosi land for such meager gains make no sense to us. Such a deal would require much more for the Tah to give, then what they are offering.
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The establishment of the Tsimdomdu Confederation in 1MU started the Era of Prosperity, a period from 1-60MU that prompted the creation of better farming techniques, the taming and domestication of the oxen for agricultural usage, and the slow but eventual creation of one oral language. King Bungarrow dies early in the last decade of the Era of Prosperity, and his death is mourned well after the start of the Era of Development. He is succeeded by King Jillawar, who is the son of the first King, King Jurungah. Some internal discontent begins within the confederation, primarily due to the Jillawar's family connections to the former King Jurungah and generally the Jilbonger Household having large control and influence across the nation. Much of these worries at the time were realized much later, however. King Jillawar's mission after his ascension to the throne was urbanization and modernization, of which case he is regarded for success in completion of that. Numerous housing projects, temples, and market places were built across the nation, both near the major cities and outside them. This leads to expansion by 2 px along the northern coast. King Jillawar dies in 60 MU, but not before setting successive claim of the throne to his own son Jowdah, which stirs conflict since the Council have not started the process to picking his successor. This going against the Council's wishes stirs discontent in the populace for the moment, but the Council's ultimately leniency given and allowing Jowdah gives rise to further centralization, the start of the Era of Development, and the movement toward governmental reform and the decline of tribal society within the region.
 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: With our defeat by the devilish and cowardly Eborites, we ultimately decide that to fight an offensive war is not worth it, and orders the retreat of our troops back to our desert colonies. In most areas including the city of exiles, the heavy infantry is abandoned in favor of more archers with the city of exiles and Jadalan beginning to adopt horse archers as well. In order to better defend the cities in the desert. Archers are posted on the large dunes surrounding the cities if our contacts with the natives report the eborite presence, should the riders attempt to go up they will be significantly slowed due to the steepness and loose footing of the dunes, and arrows fired at us will miss their mark due to the winds blowing deflecting most of them. While they would face constant rain from arrows. On top of this the archers on the walls will constantly fire arrows down at the invading eborites should they make it past the dunes. The Vhaynos begin to focus more on growth, expanding our farmland by about 25 px on the mainland, while on the island farmland is expanded by 15 px. We begin to introduce moe crops to be grown especially introducing grains to be grown in the more temperate areas of Vhaynos that we have received from Irīserai. Meanwhile, inside Jadalan, we begin to encourage the people to further Vytize, with the people continuing to adopt our practices. Exploration to the east of Thïgae starts up again although the explorations are very minor. However, fearing a Tah invasion, we move our navy to patrol the waters around our southern islands and protect them from invasion. After the massive losses incurred at the battle the Timoi orders that a census be conducted.
 * Thï Diplomacy (Thïgæ): With Vytian ships patroling the coast, the navy is increased and Thï ships also begin patroling the sea, as the Vytian ships seem threating. However, Yithït V explicitly states that Thïgæ has no intention of invading Vyt or any of their colonies, and asks for a non-agression pact between the two nations as long as Vyt does not settle the mainland.
 * Qera: The princess welcomes an envoy of Adjiban diplomats in Imbalama in 591. In a faux pas by the diplomats, the court is insulted deeply altogether. A diplomat and nobleman named Lahhwadjar was reportively making fun of the fact, that the current ruler of the Qeran people is a relatively young female who isnt married yet. this soured the relations deeply. Later, at a banquet the diplomats, probably due to a lack of cultural knowledge about the region, felt treated unfairly and complained about the lack of meat at the table. This, combined with bragging over Adjiban superiority leads to the diplomats getting kicked out of the city. As Zoelle III was known for her wrath and heating personality, the strict misbehaviour of the envoy angered her to such a level, that she had the men decapitated immediately and the bodies sent back home, demanding an apology and a hqâtlezueb (lit. "final pay"), an amount of money, land or grain that is paid as an apology or bribe to prevent revenge. The Adjiban king formally apologizes, just not to lose his face but he refuses to pay. Zoelle III is furious and in 595, after a short period of preperation, war is declared upon the Adjibans. The vassals and the ally of the Dholbalan tribe is called to arms (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). The colony of Uotahtzija experiences a population boom, with the average women giving birth to 6.3 children on average. Infrastructure and settlement to the west continues, and plans are drawn to build canals and aqueducts, though these plans are in far future. To make the coming war strategically and less of a logistic issue, a population count is ordered. Trade with Exhula and the Makuku increases further, minerals and spices are sold for huge profits to the markets of the world. A small market for cinnamon opens in Ypolomnes where Qerans and the western nomads have a monopoly on the cinnamon supply. Relations with the nomads are higher than ever before, since the tribes become wealthiers as spice merchants.


 * Ri'Kiva: The planned intervention in Taraheim takes place, with an army marching and capturing the largest city, then building a string of forts along the line to defend against Garvnkt raid. The Garvnkt are left to muster their forces. In other news, the formality of Kjv'Arn's subservience to Ri'Kiva ends. Jal'Truk becomes Val'Truk. To cement his reign, he requests vassalization from the nneigboring tribes, and offers an alliance to the strongest one.  A comedy is published in Suh'Hyik, called, my Hythian cousin, and it is about a Ri'Kivan who travels to Hythia to live with her family and encounters significant culture shock. It is adoped into a play. Exploration continues, and a colony is founded on the island of Sol'Ace. 
 * Mesallian Culture: After Evanematra was appointed Maleka in Edom the tense situation between Erasidon and Edom seemed to dissipate. As far as personal records attest, the King of Erasidon never liked the Xeran Emperor despite the agreement, but would tolerate him for the time being for the nation’s sake. Instead of marching south into Edom the king instead led a force north into the Melopenes Peninsula, startling the unprepared Yannian forces of the peninsula. A decisive victory would occur, as the Yanno-Mesallians were unprepared for the Erasidonians to turn on them, and were caught off guard. Likewise a small victory would occur at sea, when the fleet blockading near Edom suddenly was ordered to turn on the Yannian fleet operating in the Gabatrian Sea. On land Ioxemander II would continue north into the Yannian section on the Melopenes, which since the time of Ioxemander had been recognized as Yannian but sworn to Erasidon. Ioxemander II would oust the Yannian governor and work to defeat the forces loyal to him, appointing his own governor who was Mesallian in origin. The result would be that the deal with the Yannis Empire would be canceled, with the Kingdom of Erasidon no longer reserving a territory for Yannian authority. Regardless, the now predominantly Yannian population was left alone as it had been, with many of the people of the region indifferent to Yannian rule in Mesallas or Mesallian rule in Mesallas. After this action, Ioxemander II and his army would spend the rest of the war garrisoning this territory and defending Mesallas from potential counterattack from the Yannis Empire. Additionally, the navy would patrol the region and focus on repelling attacks. In the meantime, the king sent envoys to the Xeran Empire, proposing that making peace with the Yannis Empire would likely be the best course of action. The Kingdom of Eraisdon would abstain from dispatching men across the sea to the nations of Xanulem, Benekundon, or the Yannis Empire, preferring instead to guard the territory they already held. However, during this time numerous Mesallians joined the war effort across the sea. Mercenaries would serve on both sides of the conflict, but most Mesallians would flock to a number of kingdoms, outposts, and colonies established on the coast.
 * Yannis Empire: The nation decides to negotiate with the Erasidonian civilization, allowing them restructure their vassal in the Melopenes Peninsula, although some Yannian Holy Men decide to relocate to the Yannis Empire to join the righteous crusade against the heathen invaders. With the last of the Xerans repulsed from the shores of Xanulem the coast is heavily guarded and fortified, and the empire orders the creation of several provinces in the former kingdom to replace the crumbling government. The most prestigious generals of the campaign are to be rewarded with positions as governor. A portion of the army numbering 100,000 also marches north in several waves, prepared to restore order to the Niani region. It is decided that Niani too will be divided into many provinces, replacing the previous government in which the crown of Niani was preserved intact. In the ruins of the Thotite empire, it is determined that peace should come about. As there is no government in the Thotite lands, and nothing but wilderness and wilds of untamed beasts and heathens, a natural philosopher instead is sent to deal exclusively with the Kingdom of Erasidon. They are told that should they ensure that no more wild animals escape from the Thotite realm, there will not be any further problems. There is great celebration for the victory of war. Righteous Holy Men celebrate the fall of Azoz and the destruction of the heathens from the Xanulem region, and it is hoped that the world may never again fall to such evils and disgusting behavior. The Yannis Empire has become strengthened and stronger than ever, through the holiness of the crusade and the just sword of war.
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 7,400 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is completely, though colonization continues with the goal of fully encompassing Elcerak, the lake to the south. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading. With the rapid expansion of the republic continuing, and the population increasing through both high birth rates and foreigners joining, Unafir comissions a census of his fledgling nation, investing 1,500 kg of gold into the venture.
 * Drachenia: As Heidegger ages, he concentrates on the study of warfare at the libraries in a location reserved for that of the royals.He and his father take part in hunting in the royal forests. In the same institution, Jorge Mannheim charts down Kosmokugeln in the skies. They appear to be nearly star-like in appearance yet obviously different if another close glance were to be made. One that appears to be red is named Feurigen after the dragon in control of flame. The center of religious leadership now is renamed to Heilegesland for its now ever so growing religious importance. Marten is renamed to Martenburg with the now great defensive walls established around the now city and its Winter Castle being placed their where the royal family leaves to for that time. Unteilbar's are thought about by the noble Ludwig Von Heissen, a growing town in the southern portions of the nation. Unteilbar's are seen to be something that cannot simply be continuosly divided as Ludwig believes that their is a limit. These are called the Unteilbar's. Heinz continues to push his teachings and philosophical thoughts into the library where nobility and higher up citizens may see these scrolls for themselves as more are copied. Rolandian Ethics becomes popular amongst intellectuals. Further settlements and community establishments are made on already owned territory whilst we expand Eastward on the mainland continent of Drachenia. Trade Posts continue to work well and as a result, colonization along the shoreline of Wasser (land area across the sea) is made with the establishment of Drachenufer as the capital of the province with it becoming an area mixed with salt production, meadows for honey harvesting, pockets of iron, and a nearly endless supply of fish. Konig Wolfram continues the military reform by adding in necessary bodily armor for the torso and arms to ensure our armies are as well defended as they may ever be. With that addition, well-elongated spears are made. In practice, with what had already been done to reform the military, this was a well made boost. The navy also sees the addition of better transport ships and designs added for them to be made for ramming against each other and to suffer less with premium lumber and some metal reinforcement added to the bow and sides of the ships. Furthermore, soldiers are also given other tools rather than just daggers but also axes. Gold continues to come down from the mountain towns which leads to a growth in popularity for jewelry. The Wagner family as merchants who operate the business soon grow to hold a heavy hand over the distribution and production of said jewelry. Heidegger is by the consent of his father, allowed to serve in the military full time and rises with him showing off skill and his cunning attributes that had lead him to victory against tribal peoples who refuse to assimilate accept our welcoming arms to the rising Drachenian civilization. Resistance after resistance, no one can stop Heidegger who had gained the nickname the Prince of War. As he becomes close with the generals, the opportunity lies open for Heidegger to become general. Exploration across the shore of Drachenia continues while we also explore slightly more west and south finding new discoveries and opportunities to trade for more and better resources and goods. More Dragonist Missionaries are sent to arrive in the Sudlander tribes preaching the words of the dragons while the same is done west of the Wasser territories. Migration to the land across the sea continues as their success grows attracting the less fortunate to give it a shot at a new life across the sea.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: The ruler of the Zelonuma Emiresq dies and is succeeded by Ghebzleg as the third ruler over the Zelonuma Emiresq. It is during this time that the first written records on paper were created by the Zelonuma Emiresq, which contain a vast description of the new king and his life. It is said that during this time the women of the empire wore distinct dresses, while the men did not. However, the king begins dressing in dyed dresses, and wears a wig of long hair upon his head. He meticulously removes every hair on his body, and uses paint to coat his skin. The records then say he revived the tradition of creating a harem of Olmerite slaves, but he chose all child, male slaves. One such boy he made his consort, and they would mate in front of the king’s family, as he forced them to watch. Supposedly the king would kidnap all young children of his family, and force them to join his harem. The girls he despised and treated horribly, being badly abused and beaten. The boys he forced himself upon, and if they resisted he would bind them and break their bones. He decided to line the walls of his private room by strapping dozens of children to the walls as decoration, which slaves would have to feed each day without removing them. As his private room became disgusting and filthy, he locked the doors and became very isolated. He ordered the nation’s builders to create a small mine shaft that ran from the roof of the palace to a hole in his private room, and he ordered that every day several children, food, and other supplies would be dropped through this hole, with nothing ever returning back out. The king then wrote his own memoirs while in his room, stating that while in his room he “played” with the children, every day acting out a primitive fantasy. He would dress in rags and act like a caring gorilla, rescuing the children from the wilds. The children would feed his chained slaves, and sometimes be killed or used as food as well. This continued for many years, with little interaction from the king. Instead his regent, Betha, oversaw this entire project and ruled the kingdom in his absence. Betha claimed to be in communication with the king the entire time, and simply acting out his orders, but instead he ruled the kingdom solely. Under his reign he ordered the nation to continue to expand its navy and attack the Azozian fleet. He had his child forcefully married to one of the king’s illegitimate offspring, and he reformed the government in the capital.
 * Xeran Empire: The army of Usilinago and part of that of Edom aided Erasidon in their invasion of the Yannis vassals, laying the last crushing blow to the foreign invasion. Thalut IV personally thanked Ioximander II for his aid in this conflict, and sent a large donation of prescious metals and perfumse to the kingdom. The Battle of Melopenes was far less heroic as the Battle of Ghanis was earlier, but certainly was more decisive in the political rhamifications. Support continued to be given to Xera's ally of Niani, particularly in elevating the power of Ulmian generals in their military. Most of the army here was sent directly from Azoz through Neum, but also augmented by a large amount of Mesallian and Khin mercenaries, organized by the General Myatus. In Sephimora, the armies of Edom and Ichabon III regrouped in defense to prepare for any Yannis counterattack. Generally speaking, the Xeran empire continued to take on Ioximander's advice and start pulling back from the war, hoping to extend the peaceful solution to Yannis to end the war: pulling out their pressence from the Angelites in exchange for restoring the occupied territories. At this time, Levian the Hermit held some theologic debates with the emperor Thalut, particularly on the morality of his war against Yannis. Even though it was commonly known that Yannis sacked and burned all the cities of their enemies, visciously tortures moral men and sells moral women in slavery, they still are the same human race blessed by the True God, and not some alternate creation of Drokksid. They are merely souls trapped in the decietful lies of the Evil One, and should require no coersion or trickery to show them the true light of mercy. Although Yannis as a nation wishes to completely dismantle the empire and murder both Thalut and his innocent children, it is not any man's right to stoop to such level, but instead only act in accordance to the virtues Nerlim set before us. This dialogue between Levian and the emperor probably played a significant role in the "Civility Laws" made a generation later. Furthermore, this victory in land and sea against Yannis helped to open up considerable opportunity for sea trade, especially as the restrictions of Yannis vassalization were ended. The Azoz navy worked in conjuction to the Mesallian navy to blockade the Yannis warships from the coast, preventing risk of any further invasion. Thalut also worked to start developing a centralized system of mining across the empire, creating several new mines in upper Meran, Frasnoq and Fotashe to extract their resources of gold, silver, alumite, coper and tin. In the far west, the Garan navy completely rounds the peninsula, and founds a new colony of the empire on the far northern part of the peninsula, called the city of Faut-Xeran. In the Near West, we continue to support Khin's war against Valun, and send as much military and technological aid as possible, while also continuing to send missionaries in the region. 


 * Khin Federation: The war against the Valun continues. Raiding of the supplies and logistics of the Valun Army continues in earnest. With improved siege weaponry, the Khin continues occupying ungarrisoned or settlements with weak defense, slowly overrunning and wearing down the Valun. Weaponry and armor of the Khin Army improve further. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The mercenaries of Khin, supported by Xeran technology and war machinery, continues to defend Northern Xeran cities from the Valun. Thanist theology continues development.

601-610
'The Eborites capture the Vytian colonies near them, but leave them autonomous so long as they send tribute consistently. They agree to the peace offered by the Hythians, and then begin an invasion of Benysira and Draka, quickly capturing the former.' The invasion of Niani by the Yannis Empire is successful, with Yannis suffering 14,500 casualties, the Niani suffering 21,500 casualties, and the Azozians suffering 10,000 casualties, along with numerous Niani civilian deaths.

'The invasion of Adjiba by Qera becomes a stalemate, as the mountain range blocking Qeran entrance into the state proves a difficult barrier to cross. Qera suffers 3,560 casualties during this time.'

'The Valun suffer numerous defeats, leading to most of their territory being overrun by the Khin Federation. Settlements in the southwest remain independent, but most of the Valun territory submits to the Khin.'

'A nobleman named Xeragarus, claiming to be distantly related to the Xeran emperor, launches a rebellion against the emperor. He successfully captures the westernmost provinces up to the Fasnoq region.'

'Benekundon makes peace with the Xerans and distances itself from the Yannis Empire, instead supporting the remnants of the rebellion in western Xanulem. '


 * Zelonuma Emiresq: By this time the regent Betha became the sole ruler of the kingdom, and a system developed where the head administrator, or “Sanon”, is the de facto ruler of the nation, despite the king being the de jure ruler (such as OTL Japan). A great war prize is given to the king; the young captured son of the Thotite emperor. The young boy is shaved completely hairless by the king’s trusty razor. Then the king weds the boy as his new royal consort. He orders a dog to be sent down the tunnel, and marries himself to his dog as well. Then he has the dog have his way with the Thotite queen. The king then writes extensively for his vision of three-people marriages, with an open attitude toward attraction to all beings. It is decided that the king will live the rest of his life in his self-imposed solitary confinement, raising generation after generation of people in his small world. Because he is barricaded within his small room, the king orders his children to begin digging below through the floorboards, and over the course of generations would create a vast hole of many stories through old floors of the palace and the ground below. The many stories of the king’s domain would remain staffed by his children and slaves, each getting a turn at the top floor with the king and his consorts. (More to come)
 * Xeran Empire: Thalut IV was told of Yannis' final defeat and expulsion from the west, and so finally gave is final breath and died. With his death brought the end to the Xeran-Yannis war, at least for the time being. The immediate result of his death was a dispute of succession, as both his son Vanden and cousin Xeragarus had a claim to the throne. Xeragarus' "Western Xeran Empire" lasted for only two years, during which time he mustered a force of roughly 60,000 troops, most of which came as mercenaries loaned from Eskaladun and other regions. Vanden quickly traveled to Azoz and was recognized by the Senate as rightful Emperor. Xeragarus attempted to seized control first of Frasnoq, seeing it as a viable source of manpower in his approach to the capital. At the Battle of Skulls he was driven back however, decimating much of his army. Vanden then sent his own offensive into the west, decisively defeating Xeragarus at the Battle of Ishbak, and finally capturing him at the Seige of Fotashe. Xeragarus had managed to take control of two ships in the western navy, which led to a minor sea battle at Ioximander-Farthest. Once that civil war was finished wtih, Emperor Vanden worked to complete the goals of his father, priamrily in the full centralization of the imperial government. The "Crown of Xera" was functionally dissolved, so that the Emperor in Azoz no longer held the titles simultaenously as king of Tuartha, king of Usilinago, etc. Instead, the empire would function as a single state unit, with all authority directly being delegated and commanded from Azoz itself. Instead of viceroys, the de facto ruler of every kingdom was now an appointed Governor, as the next highest office above the satraps. Although these offices were appointed autocratically, in effect they would always end up being given to their heretical successor anyway, out of tradition. In the Near West, the military of Azoz moves in quickly to pass over the Castelian wall, and annex all the remaining territory of Valun not conquered by the Khin. The high lord of Khin is personally invited to come visit the city of Azoz, and enjoy a celebration of their victory to a number of distractions. Emperor Vanden proposed the creation of an imperial tributary system, and offered their ally of Khin to be the first such nation to become a tributary. After settling the first Azoz migrants to the colony of Faut-Xera, the Garan navy pushes further north yet agian, seeking to identify the location of Darna along the coast. The request from Darna about the emperor's son is never taken seriously by anyone at court, but instead a copy of the Ulmian scriptures are sent in his place. Vanden is also known for experimenting wtih the creation of a public school system, although it was entirely organized and paid for by local members of the ecclesiastical organization. This school system was meant originally as a form of charity, giving basic education for children whose families were too poor or impious to teach on their own. All materials and system of learning for this school system was modeled directly from the Library of Iskandaria. The oriental Fleet is sent in further exploration of the coast south of Exhula, and seeks to open trade relations with the kingdom of Qera. We offer to sell large amounts of gold, alumite, and corn.  After establishing the tributary system with Khin, the same offer is given to the nations of [purple] and Susalyon. We ask the nations of Khin, Erasidon, Syres, and Susaylon if they would like to partake in our school system in their own nations. Finally, in the most audacious move of all, Vanden wished to seek cloesr relations with the Yannis Empire. All the members of the senate begged the emperor to reconsider, but he was insistent on giving Yannis of the benefit of the doubt. It is commonly known that Yannis and Xera holds contradictory opinions of each other, and this lack of communication causes false reports on both sides. Therefore, the historian and philsopher Praxion of Neum is sent with a peaceful envoy to the Yannis empire, offering to interview the Annoited One and listen to their side of the story, and at the same time present to the Yannis the truth about the people of Azoz.

Tsardom of Algeorgia: In the coastal town of Algeorgiaville a structure known as a lighthouse is constructed to help guide the ships at night in the right direction. We begin researching more advanced military tech like something called catapults. We create our first military research school. The school is headed by famous military leader Rasputin Vladimirovich. We begin studying the idea of having something like a rock thrown through the air with the help of a wooden plank.
 * Tsimdomdu Confederation: The Era of Development, going from 61 MU - 121 MU, as King Jowdah gives rise to further centralization, the movement toward governmental reform, and the decline of tribal society within the region. In this decade, much of the Jilbonger Household is seen making numerous political marriages and dynastic intertwining, so as to further gain political and tribal power in the region. Urbanization begins once more as the Council falls into disrepair primarily from its leniency during the last Council selection process and after its lack of care after King Jowdah choses his successor to be his son Jeuji. The Zaippuvell Cult return after a decade in the mountains for spiritual enlightenment, and begin recording their discoveries, lessons, and code of ethics into what would be the precursor to the Erapishi religion, and as such, the Book of Yzione is produced during this period.
 * Qera: The newly arrived traders from the north are welcomed with open arms. The large quantities in gold and corn, a plant unknown to Qera, are taken with excitement. The name for these strangers by the Qerans is Qseren. The sailors come home with fine spices, jewelery and minerals like turquoise and jade. The war to the south sees a stalemate, thus the Dholbalan are called immediately to help their ally, granting them to take land if the war is successful (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). A closer study of the maps makes clear where the next attack will be launched. An army of some 10,000 men from the vassal states to the south is raised, most of them professional Ualjak soldiers. 1,000 are stationed to the front in the mountains to hinder the Adjiban troops to break through, the others are sent south in order to meet with the troop at the border north of the Tallafoq River and invade there immediately, cathing the troops there offguard. The goal is it to secure the territorry bordering the mountains to the north and the Tallafoq and then seek a way to cross the river safely. Archery is now widely used in the mountain front, used to harrass small bands of fighters in the mountains.Large battles are mostly avoided. One large battle occurs in a small town in a valley called Jahhatr, where the Qeran forces manage to win, but undergo heavy losses. The former oases to the west are full-fledged cities now. The largest is situated at the northern osasis, called Crehjma, where the majority of the population is made up by Tlevehoâtl tribes not Qerans. The armed cavalry, equipped with short bows and long daggers sees its first time in combat in 606. Though strong, the generals have to figure out yet how to use the new force effectively against the enemy. SECRET A new form of the ancient Jaw-tactics is revived. The tactic is made to be useful in  forests, where the enemy is trapped in the forest and archery permanently harasses them first from all sides, so the enemy can't get into formation. Shortly after the infantry will launch an attack on the barely-prepared enemy with the heavy infantry on the right flank and the center and lighter troups on the left. The light infantry then stops the advance of the enemy, while the center keeps them on fighting and the right flank slowly squeezes them into small bits, that can be fought off easily in short time SECRET END Trade with Exhula, Makuku, Ypelomnes and Xera flourishes, with spices being the main export, followed by minerals and timber being sold to the tribes in the west.


 * Thïgæ: The war industry becomes larger in Thïgæ, due to the war in the west. Equipment, such as ballistas, chariots, and catapults, are sold to Vytï merchants for wootz steel, glass, and gold. The steel soon gets repurposed into chariots, making better goods to trade for more. The government soon gets in on the industry, trading chariots, useless in the forests, for gold- catapults and ballistas are integrated into the army. The first currency is made with gold being melted into small pellets using the lost-wax method. Due to gold's relative uselessness in building, it made it the perfect candidate for currency, as it did not expend any precious metals (iron) which could have been used to make other goods. Also, its rarity in Thïgæ makes inflation easy to control by the government. This currency spreads to Vyt, Daukani, Sonaredar, Dvama, and to some extent, Johdnapanan and Xinaben. The currency is named the Thï Upan. Knowledge in math (statistics, algebra, calculus, etc.), science (astrology, physics, chemistry, etc.), and literature (books documenting the reign of certain emperors, scribes, etc.) advances greatly. Expansion continues north into the Aforazi valley and east. The Jugr Kalapha continues to be built. Around one-half of the grand temple is completed by this point. A city is built on the southernmost point of the Thïgæ, and another one is built at the base of the northeastern river. Exploration continues north past Xinaben, east along the coast, and northwest from the unclaimed area between Daukani and Vyt. More to come.
 * Foreign Relations:
 * Sonaredar is requested to honor the proposed borderline and withdraw their claims south of the borderline, of which they are in violation of currently for crossing over the northern river delta. (Mod Response)
 * Vyt is requested to guarantee that they will not expand onto the mainland east of Daukani. In exchange, Thïgæ will not settle on the mainland west of Daukani, and a non-aggression pact will be signed. (Vytï Response)
 * Vhaynosi Diplomacy: The demands of the Tah stir up confusion within the Capital. Many debate whether their ruler has lost his mind, along with his sanity. To demand such a thing, when we possess little control over where our people settle is ridiculous, not only that but to accept a demand from a nation inferior to our own would be the height of embarrassment. Let it be known that the our Glorious Timoi does not answer to inferior children such as Tahīserai.
 * Mesallian Culture: During this time the region of southern Mesallas and beyond experienced the growth of the Ulm religion, due in part to the Xeran Empire’s enforcement of the religion across its realm. Despite the restructuring of the Umhlaba Confederacy under Xeran rule, the confederacy managed to return to its original purpose after the Umhlaba War and the Water Merchant-Lementarian War, with Ulmist copying stations and places of worship growing heavily during this time. In Edom and Emalia the Shanzian sect of the Ulm religion was particularly popular initially, but as these regions underwent a complete cultural shift, from their matriarchal, traditional background, to their Mesallian and Xeran influenced later periods, traditional Ulm doctrine, which was patriarchal, began to take shape. In Emalia the shift from traditional Emalian culture to that of Mesallian culture was a centuries long process. From the nation’s founding, Emalia’s sphere of influence clashed with the societies of the Mesallian world, with the Ema Delta being a meeting place of culture and conflict. With Mesallians eventually making up a large portion of the northern population, and with a Mesallian government taking over for extended periods of time, the nation shifted toward a patriarchal society based on the traditional ideals of Mesallas. The civil war against the ruler Haliecles would confirm this shift, with his make descendants ruling over Emalia solely as king for the first time. After the death of Agetos, the Kingdom of Gabatria became a constituent kingdom of the Kingdom of Emalia, incorporating a large portion of Mesallas into Emalia. This proved untenable for the Kingdom of Erasidon, as the territory had previously been de jure a part of its alliance, and so the kingdom launched a war to preserve the independence of Gabatria in the year of the 100th Jafiad (Year 600). The war effort was led by Ioxemander II, who by this time was a veteran battle commander of several other conflicts. It is recorded that there was great fear in the kingdom that any difficulty in the war could trigger the secession of other Mesallian states from the Erasidonian-led alliance, and to mitigate this risk, the king had the two major naval powers interested in the war, Agira and Meshwati, motivated to support him by promising each differing parts of the Gabatrian Sea. Meshwati, however, became increasingly against the Erasidonian hegemony, and declared itself owner over Milenis and Taorina despite Erasidonian objections. A year into the war, the Kingdom of Emalia began to support the secession of the states of the Melopenes, if it could diminish the chances of the Gabatrian kingdom being released. Around the same time Ioxemander II died of natural causes, further limiting the Erasidonian cause. His son would succeed him as Democrates III, leading the war effort by launching an invasion of the Melopenes. He discovered that several states had decided to rebel, including Agira, which blocked his path up the peninsula. In Sephimora the king Ichabon III died as well, leaving a vacant throne that both sides of the war sought to influence. As King of Emalia, Haliecles II desired to annex the kingdom to Emalia from the Xeran Empire, with his first step being the appointment of a puppet to its government. Both sides of the Mesallian conflict also sought to influence the kingdom, as the cities of the coast would make important allies in the war at sea in the Gabatria region, with the governor also likely wielding the power of the Xeran fleet stationed there. The kingdom’s election became divided between the Enulmian south and the Mesallian north, with less local support for an Emalian. In Dascelos there was Adranates, who was a descendant of King Adranates IV, and he aligned with the independence faction on account of his city’s strong trade ties to the cities of the Melopenes. In the west a candidate named Erisander was appointed, who was a nobleman of one of the Erasidonian colonies on the coast. The Enulmians elected Vedun, a missionary and mercenary of the Enulmian exploits in Alsoba. The Emalians selected Leto Agenandes, an Enulmian convert and Mesallian nobleman as their king of choice. The war began with a scramble to take the capital at Nerimos, with Vedun the first to succeed in doing so. Although symbolically important, this also left “Vedun VI” surrounded on two sides by Adranates and Erisander. He sent envoys to the Xeran Empire informing him that he had been rightfully elected as governor so that they were aware, before dispatching the imperial garrison in the city, which had been placed as part of the war against Yannis, to now act against the rival claimants. This proved unpopular by segments of the military, as some aligned with other candidates, but over all the largely foreign army from the west did as the governor ordered. First an army marched on Democratos, where Erisander was garrisoned, while the imperial fleet was sent north to cut off the cities in the north from reinforcements. The navy was also to alert the other imperial garrison in Ghanis, which was overseeing the rebuilding of the city after the sacking by the Yannis Empire, and order them to seize Dascelos by land. Before this fleet could arrive, an Emalian army under the command of Tiramus, Lord of Ephenus, who was a relative of the king, marched into the city and managed to seize it with trickery. Not expecting an attack the garrison allowed him entry, believing the Emalians to be reinforcements against Yannis. Once inside he used the combined Xeran and Emalian fleet to turn back the Nerimosian Fleet, after a brief engagement. At the same time Mesallian reinforcements arrived in Democratos, allowing the city to hold on against the Nerimosian siege. Unknowingly, Democrates III had dispatched another nobleman secretly scheming to create his own kingdom; Sarnon of Lysandria. Later evidence would suggest that Sarnon was also a Lementarian, who with the backing of the cult desired to conquer the region for himself. Whether or not this was true, he arrived in Democratos and took over the defense of the city. After defeating the besiegers, Erisander launched an attack on Nerimos, leaving Sarnon behind in command of Democratos. Tiramus decided to make a secret alliance with Adranates, promising that he would support him as King of Sephimora once the other claimants were dealt with. To show his commitment to this scheme, Tiramus marched south from Ghanis and arrived in the region north of Nelgistis, and managed to capture the region most loyal to Vedun VI, rather than simply attacking Dascelos. Vedun VI would flee from the city of Nerimos as it fell to the forces of Erisander, fleeing to the stronghold of Leviea. Convinced that no one would challenge the legendary stronghold, he continued to style himself king in Leviea, even as the rest of the kingdom around him fell from his grasp. Erisander was named Erisander II, and marched on Dascelos to oust Adranates. Instead Tiramus honored his alliance and intercepted Erisander, defeating him in a decisive battle. Erisander would be killed soon after, leaving Leto Agenandes crowned king in Nelgistis under Emalian occupation, Adranates being crowned as king in the north with Tiramus’ aid, and Sarnon declaring himself ruler over Democratos. The Emalian government became dissatisfied with Tiramus strategy, and ordered him to relieve his command. He refused and decided to instead declare himself independent, ambushing a royal army sent from Emalia. The Kingdom of Ephenus stretched from the edge of Emalia to Ephenus and Ghanis, then south in the interior toward Nelgistis. Leto Agenandes acted as Tiramus’ puppet, surprising the forces of Emalia at a battle west of the capital. Having suffered an embarrassing defeat against the Kingdom of Gabatria as well, Emalia abandoned Gabatria and focused its attention elsewhere. In the fourth year of the 101st Jafiad (Year 607), a renewed campaign broke out between Adranates V and Sarnon, with the latter attracting heavy support from the Kingdom of Edom. The following year Adranates V became increasingly involved in supporting the Kingdom of Ephenus, which managed to narrowly defeat a royal army on two occasions near Ephenus itself. The Kingdom of Erasidon had accepted defeat against Meshwati and others, but this alliance against Erasidon soon broke down into war against each other, as cities such as Meshwati and Agira disagreed on who should fill the void left in the Gabatrian Sea by the Erasidonian withdraw. After Dascelos supported the Meshwati at a crucial battle in the north, Agira dispatched a force to sack the city and depose Adranates, successfully doing so later that year. After a large bribe of both money and territorial concessions, the Kingdom of Ephenus accepted a Meshwati alliance and assumed control over the remnants of Adranates’ army, annexing Dascelos for itself. Sarnon would seize Nerimos for himself, but would be despised by the population for his religious practices. This allowed Vedun VI to return from Leviea and rally the people of the city to revolt against Sarnon, who fled in the second year of the 102nd Jafiad (Year 609) back to Democratos. A stalemate began as neither side gained the upperhand. In the meantime, Sarnon focused on improving the city, with Lysandrian monuments and temples being constructed in the city. The city became a haven for Lementarians in particular, but also Edomites, Zamists, and other oppressed groups from the city of Edom, fleeing from the Xeran religious crackdown. Later that year the governor of Alanaza would die, and sensing an opportunity, the Lysandrian empire grew into northwest Edom. But this was finally the straw that bribes, corruption, and assassinations could not cover up, and the Edomite government dispatched an army to oust the Lysandrians completely from the coast. The war escalated to a naval confrontation in the Bay of Edom, as well as conflict across the Edomite Delta, but ultimately the city of Democratos could not sustain itself in a long term war against Edom. Sarnon would flee the city back to Lysandria, where he would lead a successful war at sea and through covert action, before his assassination the following year. His successor would largely act as an Edomite puppet, leading to a brief period of Edomite control that was highly unpopular. On the mainland the various claimants to the throne of Sephimora also denounced Edom after it began to surpass its original borders, as that constituted a land grab and a war between two provinces. Hoping to gain favor among the people of the kingdom, several claimants would contribute to the Battle of Shara, which changed Edom’s mind in favor of status quo in the northeast. By the end of the decade the situation left Vedun VI as king in Nerimos, Leviea, and Democratos, Leto Agenandes as king in Nelgistis and the south, and Tiramus as King of Ephenus, which included northeast Sephimora. Expecting retaliation from the imperial government once the civil war in the far west ended, Tiramus began planning ways to preemptively avoid Xeran backlash, promising to accept Xeran overlordship if the empire recognized the kingdom’s territorial claims, essentially as a new province, and also Tiramus asked for a royal marriage with someone of the imperial family. Despite his best efforts, Tiramus’ kingdom would prove to be short-lived, but an important kingdom in the developing culture of the northeast coast.


 * Khin Federation: With the conquest of the Valun, the riders are slowly sent back to their tribes. Several larger cities in north Valun are annexed, while other major cities are razed, their inhabitants enslaved and sent back to the Khin. Weaponry and armor of the Khin Army improve further. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. Thanist theology continues development. We enter the tributary system with Xera, although the Chanri Jangah treats it more as a platform of gift exchange and trade.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: With more time Vhaynos only grows more prosperous. The insulting preposition from Tahīserai only serves to cause more distrust from these beligerent children, we increase our naval presence in the areas in order to better protect our colonies. With the fall of Benyisra to the Eborites, the city of exiles becomes more and more worried that they are next. In order to prepare for this, they create an effective system of communication and information utilizing horses to always know where the eborites are in their territory, this will allow them to attack them from tactically advantage point using their archers, which they combine with horses to some extent though it remains minor. They also would harass them in a war of attrition to wear down their numbers and strength. Meanwhile, trade brings prosperity to Vhaynos with the population increasing and our wealth increasing. We continue to expand our colonies in case the Tah attempt to attack us. Wootz steel having becoming more and more refined begins to become commonplace within the army, however, the secrets to making it become a jealously guarded secret with the punishment for sharing it being death. A new city is founded to our northeast of our empire. We continue to expand our farmland by about 50 px, along with farmland on the island of Dakal being expanded by about 30 px. However, settlers begin to spread from the eastern city to the lands east of Daukani establishing settlements there. We begin explore the lands east of Thïgae again, and the southeastern seas. We also ask the state of Sonraedar if they would establish an alliance between our two great nations. Mod Response. In the lands of Jadalan, more and more people become vytized with it approaching about 25% of the population, also more schools are built designed to indoctrinate children into loyalty to Vhaynos, and offerring greater opportunities to these children.


 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 7,400 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is completely, though colonization continues with the goal of fully encompassing Elcerak, the lake to the south. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading. With the rapid expansion of the republic continuing, and the population increasing through both high birth rates and foreigners joining,


 * Irian Culture: Cetan sailors establish a trading post on Leusos as a stopover point on their journey to Iureda and the Cape of Gahren.
 * Yannis Empire: There is great celebration across the Yannis Empire, as the great crusade was an amazing success. The forces of the Thotite realm were destroyed in a spectacular act of justice and holiness, with the monster that is King Thot being completely humiliated. Great strides have been made to liberate the lands that have become decrepit by the Thotite wilderness entering. Soon the forces of Edom will rise up and destroy the beasts that lurk their streets, and there will be divine retribution for the unholy acts the Thotites have perpetrated. It has become clear that the Thotite wilderness cannot sustain itself for a proper war. Their cities have become sucked dry of talent of ability, and their farms have become barren. Thus it is determined that the entirety of the Thotite regime will soon collapse, having been proven highly unsustainable. The festering mound that is the place Azoz will sink into the earth and be destroyed in the fiery tunnels they have carved underneath. The machines for producing sacreligious beings and monsters will be be destroyed. Their weak attempt at an army was completely crushed, with many more gladly accepting liberation through the Yannian faith. In the Holy City of Yagothna-vis there is a technological boom, as hundreds flee the oppressive regime of the Thotite realm. The wisest minds of that land, that have not been tained by the Azozian scourge, flee in great numbers, including the best of the Zamists, Edomites, and other groups that the Thotites have senselessly murdered just to feed their bloodlust. In the city the libraries grow greatly, and there are philosophical discussions, scientific experiments, and new inventions. Thousands of books are copied, many taken by those fleeing the “library of Iskandria”. As the Thotites have no ability to read, they likely viewed such books as simple kindling for the fire, on account of their “library” having been destroyed on many occasions. Instead the Yannians become the center of the arts, culture, and science. Determined to settle the wasteland and save those who seek enlightenment under the Yannian faith, many Holy Men decided to travel to the Thotite region and establish peaceful temples. They convert many to the righteous faith, while convincing people to be skeptical of the nonsensical and heathen Olermite faith. When Praxion of Neum arrives in the Yannis Empire he writes an enormous letter to the Thotite beast, detailing that he is finally free and able to conduct real science and art, now that he is liberated of the Thotite menace. He writes that the Yannis Empire is luxurious beyond compare, and dwarfs the Thotites in every way imaginable. He witnesses true civilization and power, and no longer fears the monsters of Ulm to hunt him down and harm him. And so he remains in the Forbidden City, while his works criticizing the Thotites are published around the world.
 * Drachenia: As the Prince of War becomes general of the Konigreich, his son, Hideggre is born. Roads of the nation have become a newly found complex network of roads known as the Sea Network. Merchants could now travel from the capital to the far distant lands of the Drachenian Frontier. As missionaries further their movements into the Sudland territories, Wasser seas the establishment of multiple temples. The Wasserian territory continues expansion while the provincial center seas further development. Expansion farther to the east is made. Clay enforced structures see a growth in popularity as the structure are seen as more appealing especially in densely populated settlements or the rich mountainside villages. Clay vases with artistic designs are made. Further documentation of these orbs in the skies are made. Wolfram nears the end of his life but before this, he orders the massive increase in land army numbers and ramming ships. Exploration of the Drachenian continent are further expanded while we search east for new nations to trade with.

611-620
'The Xeran governor of Neum (controlling the eastern coast), Vemrenus, takes advantage of his position to grow rich off the Valun war, from supplying weapons, to looting Valun settlements, to seizing property across the province. One of his envoys to the Khin Federation, meant to oversee the paying of tribute, causes a scandal among the Khin, leading to many among the Khin nobility becoming outraged at the Xerans and their demands of payment. '

'The nation of Anakadeham falls under the leadership of a new dynasty, known as the Nexii. Under the leadership of Mtao Nexius the state conquers the kingdom to the east, and also expands to the border with the Xeran Empire. '

'A succession crisis occurs in the nation of Mithadia, leading to the Yazradid Empire launching an invasion of the nation. The Yazradids successfully capture much of the Mithadian coast by the year 610, with the Mithadians on the retreat. '

'A general known as Asamaratha succeeds to the throne of the Eborite nation, and oversees the settlement and consolidation of their empire. He launches an invasion due east, which sees the Eborites conquer the region north of Mang and beyond. Later in life Asamaratha begins to repent for the bloodthirsty conquests of the empire. He builds a new capital in the east known as Mhama and adopts a local religion based on peace and understanding. His empire would become known as the Paotualma Empire, after his dynasty of the same name. '

'During the expedition over the Castelian Wall the Valun manage to win a surprising victory against the Azozians in the mountains, using contracted Darnan or Khin mercenaries and volunteers to supplement their forces. '

'The Qeran invasion of Adjiba, with help from Dholbalan, is successful, with the Qerans successfully capturing the capital of the nation. Despite this, high resistance remains, with the Qerans finding it difficult to send reinforcements or supplies to such a distant place. Overall the Qerans suffer another 6,100 casualties during this phase of the war. '

'The nation of Sonaredar accepts the offer of an alliance with the Vytians. Sonaredar also rejects to cede any land to Thïgæ, stating that those areas became Sonaredarian by their own accord. '


 * Malmaça: After many years of rule, The Prophet would pass away from blood cancer. The population would watch in sadness as his coffin would be escorted up the highest mountain in the Malmaçan Mountains, into a secluded temple for people to begin pilgrimage. His son would take the leader's position, but he would lead the country very poorly. He would begin a set of strict rules, similar to modern socialism. He would impose tax on all things that are being created by workers and begin rising tax on the Noblemen to reduce the amount of rising serf population, and to equalize the riches of the people. A small nobleman revolution would be met with a swift ending, as their private army of 500 would be quickly destroyed in the Battle of Çaflar Ridge, Where their army would be defeated by 50 cavalrymen, 250 soldiers and 100 archers. They would be forced into a hillside ridge, as ambush tactics by the combined forces of the cavalry and infantry would force them to retreat to the ridge, where the nobleman's captain, Afshar Canté would command his army for an anti-cavalry position. Archers by the lower ridge would begin firing unto the position, breaking cavalry positions in the noblemen's army. The Cavalry would then charge into the broken defenses, storming their support light infantry to make way for the nation's infantry. To break down what remained of the nobleman revolution. Canté would be captured and be executed the morning after victory had been announced, by way of guillotine-by-axe - AKA his head being chopped off. The first breakermen hussars, who would soon be the army's pride and glory would be established, with heavy armor to protect them from any archer's arrow, and a steed especially trained to wear lightweight armor and to hold crusader-like men in battle. They would be armed with swords with a carved tip for the purposes of giving the most pain to a soldier, or pikes with venom laced at its spear edge, to be striked at a horses' neck to render their cavalry horse useless. Some breakermen would be armed with tridagger knives to destroy light infantry. A new revolution would be planned by the Prophet's nephew, Carif the Bloodlusted. Who is currently setting up a massive force to prepare for an upcoming "civil war" to remove his cousin from power.
 * Ri'Kiva: Merchants from our nation begin to compete with merchants on the Jyzaradid coast, hoping to make a profit. Military expansion across the river continues.
 * Kjv'Arn: The ruler hires 500 Hythian mercenary lancers, and deploys them against the neighboring tribes hoping to gain more land, and makes alliances with other powerful tribes. He requests submission from the northern Riolkv peoples.
 * Sillan Republic: While the integration of the Makuku provinces continues, many prominent Makuko–Sillan noble families (often arising from already-established aristocratic families) dealing in the cultivation and export of tobacco, marijuana, and hemp, emerge – partially as a way to deal with heavy taxation and the difficulty of switching to Sillan staples. As a result, Cabeza Dōgana becomes increasingly preoccupied with regulating the trade of such commodities and decides to implement a ~5% tax on such goods to deter excess importation in Silla proper. Meanwhile, the Imperial Court begins to exert greater control over domestic affairs with the Six Ministries – a feat partially achieved due to the Cabeza's relative inexperience, perceived mediocrity (especially after a sling of all extremely popular and successful reigns), and desire to withdraw from politics and uphold the policy of "first among equals". However, Dōgana nevertheless, becomes known for her intellectual pursuits and her patronization of the arts and of religion. She also patronizes the art of glassmaking and the production of luxury glassware, so much so that many glasswares bear her name in honor of her. She also oversees the addition of the Makuku deities to the Grand Pantheon. In addition, after receiving complaints from orthodox Ulmists, she rescinds official recognition of Irrulmianism and recognizes them as a folk sect of Ulmism. She also oversees the establishment of a centralized Ulmist clergy, though the popular perception of the religion basically being a cult centered on a talking bovine (as evident by its colloquial name, the "Cult of the Talking Cow") remains; deterring missionary efforts. However, due to natural growth, it still attains a sizeable following, with an estimated 15,000 adherents. With the establishment of stability and prosperity, the population begins a period of rapid growth, reeling in from the demographic losses of the past two centuries.
 * Thïgæ: "The backstabbing snakes that are Sonaredarians have refused to stand to their own promises. Trust is not easily gained, but lost quickly. Sonaredar has shown they are not capable of our trust. I would not be suprised if they turned on the Vytï as quickly as they turned on us, as soon as they think it is profitable for them. However, how they think of 'profitable' is very different from us; profiting is only good if you don't go back on your word. Any agreements signed with the snakes of the west will henceforth be void under their current king. I know that the son of a disgrace does not have to be a disgrace as well; my great-grandfather [Yithït III] did not follow his father in thinking the best way to convert Sonaredar was to invade them. He signed a pact with the people of the west, but their current leader has betrayed that." With that speech, Yithït VI started 611. Around 2,000 troops were readied to face any potential invasion from the egotistical Vytgæ, which cycles between the "Glorious Empire" and the "Most Serene Empire", both conceded names, and the backstabing snakes of Sonaredar. Realizing that an invasion from Vytgæ of the mainland would not a direct threat to their mainland and make the war seem "profitable" to them, Daukani (a main trading center with Thïgæ), Dvama, and the newly met Xinaben are offered to form a defensive alliance with Thïgæ, protecting trade and sovergnity of the states included from Vytgæ. Many of the states are close to Vytgæ, and where do you think that the Vytï is going to set their sights on after Thïgæ? The states surrounding them. (Mod response needed, only if Vyt does not agree to non-aggression pact.) Meanwhile, settlers are told to ignore any agreed borderline and settle wherever they please. Settlers going west are escorted by the soldiers to prevent any attacks from the savages of Sonaredar. In art, Sonaredarian's are depicted as snakes, and Vytï as stuck up snobs. In other industries, produce is sold throughout the country, although exports stop going to Vytgæ and start flowing into Daukani, where iron flows in. The secret to wootz steel is found from previously imported Vytï goods, and steel is made from the iron from Daukani . Without Vytï gold, silver is used to mint the Upan, with gold coins being deflated due to their rarity. Silver upans, at the time of first minting them, cost about one-half of a gold upan, but that fraction became lower and lower due to the price in gold coins skyrocketing. Silver upans stay around the same price over the decade. Potatoes become a popular way to find the buying power of upans (like the big mac index). It stays relatively the same for silver, but gold prices skyrocket. To keep theives from stealing gold, Yithït VI enforces laws against stealing, making the thieves repay three times as much as they stole. The Jugr Kalapha is four-fifths finished by the end of the decade, making 630 a target finish time for the temple. Expansion continues northwest, ignoring the previous border agreement, east, and north into the Aforazi Valley. More to come.
 * Tsimdomdu Kingdom: The Era of Development, going from 61 MU - 121 MU, as King Jowdah gives rise to further centralization, the movement toward governmental reform, and the decline of tribal society within the region. Due to the collapse of the Council by contested reasons and the movement toward a heredity government system. The Tsimdomdu Kingdom is founded around this time. However, its existence would be shortened by the soon-to-be popular religion: Erapishi. The Zaippuvell Cult returned after a decade in the mountains for spiritual enlightenment, and begin recording their discoveries, lessons, and code of ethics into various books which would ultimately be pressed into the first testament of Erapishi, the Testament of Creation. The first four prophets are known to be alive within this decade and deliver preaching sentiments across the nation as well as create the first church. The Book of Ocyreuz is written around this time.
 * Xeran Empire: Philosophy and science continues to flourish in Edom, mostly centered at the library of Iskandaria, but at this point many similar libraries are beginning to grow in competition. Most of these new libraries appear on the coastal metropolises, profiting from cultural exchange between foreign traders, in such cities as Neum, Seita, Nerimos and Edom. However, the largest new library called the "House of Wisdom" is contructed in Medan, forming an ambitiously-massive architecture utilizing domes and arches. Glass chandliers are hung from the top of the celing all the way down to a mere 18' off the ground. The urban centers of every major city greatly increase in density, and new cities are created such as Thalutia in far western Azoz. As the population of the empire continues to increase, many settlers help join the Mesallians in colonizing parts of the more destabilized coastlines of Yannis. The new public school system has greatly incraesed in international popularity, and we offer to install similar public school systems in the nations of Emalia, Great Lakes, and Exhula. Even Yannis, most surprising of all, became interested in adopting Xera's knowledge of science and philosophy, and many scholars were sent routinely to Yannis to offer installing public schools in their cities. This was seen as a great opportunity, as all science and philosophy in Xera is entirely revolved around their core faith and theology, and thus teaching Yannis such science will inevitebly shed light on our religion. However, concerned about the divulging of too much information, Emperor Vanden imposed a ban on copying any books related to military technology, history or tactics, as well as a list of specific domestic technologies related to agriculture, sanitation or engineering. At least, this is the impression we get from the biography of Praxion, whose works were published after he returned to Neum. Praxion was forever famous for his impartiality as a historian, and although his description of Yannis was certianly provided by a biased source, he, nonetheless, made no attempt to correct it. Due to Anakadeham as our mutual enemy on behalf of the Tabornites, the empire reaches out to ask the Nexii to form an alliance, and enjoy the economic benefits of the tributary system currently used by the Khin. In the Near West, a renewed military campaign by General Myatus the Younger worked closely with the Khin confederacy, as well as many other local tribes in the area, in a coordinated attack to finally crush the last of the Valun in the region, and negotiate a final border between the two nations. The greed and malice of Vemrenus has become something of an archtype for vile behavior in the western world, becoming the subject of another biography of Praxion from his home city. Ultimately, Vemrenus met his fate when preparing for the campaign against the Valun, allegedly stabbing himself in the liver accidentally while mountig his horse. In the Far West, the Garan navy is greatly expanded, creating enough warships and minor ships to secure the trade routes between Gara and Faut-Xera. The navy experiments with the addition of Trebuchets on ships. As our colony is now being settled just south of the border with Otan, we seek to create a closer diplomacy with that nation, offering more lucrative and humane trade than those they have seen from Darna. The Garan navy explores directly south from the peninsula into the open ocean, seeing how many islands of the peninsula can be claimed for the Empire. Meanwhile, the eastern navy is sent north to explore the coastline beyond Atsome Point, hoping once again to find the location of Darna. Both land and sea military was sent by the emperor to support Vedun VI as the rightful governor at Nerimos, but for the most part Vanden was purely interested in keeping order restored to the region, and focusing miltiary for his campaigns against the western barbarians. With the freedom of spreading philosophy and learning within the realms of Yannis, further trade and diplomacy is extended in the Angelite Islands, helping to convert more of the populous of the Isles and Obtus to the Ulm faith.
 * Hythia: Years 298-307 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Tysus perishes of the wet cough with only two viable heirs, his daughter, Queen Aymfrodasti of Mythadia, and his only surviving son, Cystrof. His sudden death pulls Hythia into Mythadia’s succession crisis as Aymfrodasti flees the country to her home and her brother assumes the Meunarchship. Aymfrodasti then quickly marries the eldest son of Meunarch Byan, binding the two dynasties together. The news of the Jyazradid invasion of northern Mythadia emboldens the family into action. With many of the cousins who now rule sections of Mythadia distracted in the north, Queen Aymfrodasti reaches out to the dozens of regional governors and local nobles across the south of the country offering protection from the Jyazradids and stability under her respected and moderate hand. These efforts secure the loyalty of many in this region, allowing the Hythian Unar to march into Mythadia and capture most of the territory south of the river Tythies In total the army comprises some 6,000 Heavy Lancers, 8,000 Light Lancers, and 10,000 light cavalry employing Eborite Shot tactics. As a highly mobile force fighting armies comprised largely of peasent infantry the small, manuverable, and well disciplined veterans of the Unar manage to crush the few local nobles and governors who resist Queen Aymfrodasti’s efforts. The Jyazradids are also sent emissaries in the hopes that war might be avoided and a sound peace established [Mod Response].
 * Drachenia: The Prince of War is recognized to be now the Konig. With his passing of his father Wolfram The Glorybringer, Heidegger's first plan is to increase the amount of ramming galleys. Heidegger plans out a strategy to conquer all of Drachenia and its neighbors. The “Triforce” is put into practice and strategized out further to ensure the formation is as full proof as it could ever be. The hall of statues is put into development with the sculptings of the Altenhofen Royal Family and generals being put into it in order to dedicate their contributions to the national legacy. 4,500 men are raised in total to serve in the army in total. The militarization of the Konigreich brings upon an era of greater military development as culturally, it is seen as honorable to serve your nation as a warrior. The Sudlanders are sent a message in which it states if they do not plan to join us, they will face annihilation. “It is in your nation's best interest to join our Drachenian state. As we are already close linguistically and culturally, it is seen as a must for unification and a supportive and positive union of our states shall be forged. If you and your ranks do not comply, look forward to your demise”. A war is declared on the tribes of Drachenia who refuse to join our nation. “We cannot allow dissidance to exist in our nation as we push to unify the greater continent of Drachenia. Ties with the northern leaderships of the nearby nation are cut off as the Konigreich enters a greater period of expansion. The art of acting and storytelling grows in the squares if the country. Mostly in Marten, Dragsfurt, Jonnes, the largest of the mining cities, and Felisburg, the largest Eastern Settlement. The army focuses on knocking out any source of expansionist resistance in the frontier primarily by the removal of tribal leaders. Those who join the state are treated with high respect and are given land to settle. Those in the cities are offered land in the looser settlements to expand and form greater communities elsewhere. Heidegger sees it that the capital should be moved sometime in the future to that of a new city. Jonnes, seens as the best spot for this new capital sees heavy investments and more people move there and are born there. Outside of military investments, infrastructure expands with a tighter nit road network, city walls and defenses, larger temples to sustain the nation's growing population, and more houses are built with better suited designs. Missionaries further expand and travel deeper into the lands of an expanding wasser. The leader of the Drachenian Fleet ensures to see the expansion of the naval ships. The galleys are used as quick transport while other ships are used to carry things like extra supplies. Some galleys have also been designed to carry things like horses for the cavalry. Artistic works are made across the nation as it picks up to become a growing trend. Bakeries continue to see steady incomes due to the demand for bread.
 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: The aggressive posturing of the Tah brings up more worry even more so when news reach them that they are trying to turn our neighbors and friends against us. Having realized that Thigae is attempting to make our neighbors hate us, we immediately send diplomats to the lands surrounding us appealing to their sense of brotherhood and our longtime friendship between our states. A speech is given to them "These Tah are attempting to turn you against us and painting themselves as the victims when they were the ones making demands of us that we cannot fulfill, and know they want you to turn against us? We have no intentions of invading you or them, our alliance with their neighbor is purely defensive and was formed from their aggressive posturing. We apply to you from years and years of friendship between our great nations to not let these devils turn you against us. And we promise you we will never harm you." In order to emphasize the point the Timoi himself visits these states and bows before the leaders of the various states. They also emphasize the fact that as Vhaynos is byfar the largest trade power such an agreement would only disrupte trade as we are the major naval power who protect the trade from ruffians. We also offer a royal marriage of four of the Timoi's daughters to the three kings of Dvama and the King of Xinaben (MOD RESPONSE). We also entice Xinaben and Dvama further with offers of exclusive trade agreements and secretly send them shipments of gold as "Gifts. Secretly agents begin to promise secret rebel factions who may be dissastified with the Daukani government support should it accept the offer. Mod Response if it accepts. Meanwhile, growth continues as promised within the nations with the population continuing to grow, the construction of our palace finally is completed with becoming a palace of splendour. In fear of retailation from our neighbors we begin to fortify our cities. Meanwhile, within the cites, more and more dramas especially ones making thigae look like fools who do not understand how modern governments works. The new play is the The gay fallacy. We continue to expand our farmland by about 50 px, and the Dakal farmland is expanded by about 30 px. Meanwhile, in the north, the city of exile's school of explorers have begun to turn out many successful explorers with them launching new explorations into the lands west of Algeorgia and Mithadia. There city continues to prosper under the new protected trade routes of the Palmygras. Meanwhile, in our desert sisters, they continue to grow and prosper with them gaining new Eborite setttlers. Within Vhaynos due to decreasing influence from the Benyisran a new religion begins to spread rapidly, this religion is called Saamani, and takes influences from the native Vhaynosi religion, and the Solaaramistic religion to create an entirely new faith. It starts to spread throughout southern Vhaynos and into Dvama. Meanwhile, the explorers from the Island of Dakal attempt once again to explore the Lands southeast riding the monsoon winds southeast and northwest again, and utilizing their dhows.
 * Thï Diplomacy: Yithït VI states that if it is purely a defense pact, Yithït would surely cancel any alliance offer that Thïgæ has offered to any other nation; if Vytgæ can prove it. He offers a non-aggression pact between Vyt, Sonaredar, and Thïgæ to make Vytgæ prove that they have no intentions of attacking Thïgæ. However, since Sonaredar just broke multiple agreements with Thïgæ, if one country is to break the pact, the other two countries would declare war on them. To make it more fair to Thïgæ, as Vyt and Sonaredar could both break the pact at the same time, Daukani is to enter as an ally of Thïgæ if they want - if not, an adequate replacement will be found by Thïgæ. (Mod and Vytï Response) If you agree, sign here; else, state it specifically. If it is a defensive pact, then Yithït VI sends his apologies to the nation of Vyt, and hopes for better relations in the future.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: We switch our currency of Dodo feathers to the Dodoise silver coin. This is to ensure foreign traders can trade with us. We begin trading with Irikia (I don't remember your name). The representatives from Irikia are totally shocked when they enter the capital of Algeorgia. In the centre lies the royal palace which is surrounded by the Great Wall of Algeorgiaville. Behind the royal palace lies the royal temple and the Dodo graveyard. The Dodo graveyard contains the mausoleum of the first Holy Dodo. The representatives from Irikia are also shown the royal army and the temple guards. The temple guards are the most elite forces of Algeorgia, wearing armor engraved with gold markings and diamonds. Some even carry obsidian swords.
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 7,400 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is completely, though colonization continues with the goal of fully encompassing Elcerak, the lake to the south. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition, several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading with the rapid expansion of the republic continuing, and the population increasing through both high birth rates and foreigners joining.
 * Mesallian Culture: After his long string of failures, including but not limited to the failure to capture the rebellious territories of Ephenus and Gabatria, Haliecles II was eventually assassinated by his own guards. He would be succeeded by his son Igneous I, who resumed war against Gabatria first in the beginning of the fourth year of the 102nd Jafiad (Year 611). After the Emalian army was initially successful, and fearing that his kingdom would be next, Tiramus launched an invasion of Emalia. His campaign led to the capture of land nearly up to the Ema River, causing a great panic in the city. The city of Meshwati pledged its support Emalia, hoping to extend its influence in the Gabatrian Sea, and sent numerous small armies to the coast of Ephenus to harass Tiramus’ army. Tiramus was forced to withdraw from his march toward Emalia, while soon after, in the north the city of Idasimos was captured, seemingly ending the Gabatrian kingdom. Tiramus occupied Gabatria’s other territories, but soon this occupation turned to an annexation, as the deposed King of Gabatria was soon killed by Emalian forces. Tiramus’ fortunes further deteriorated with the news that Leto Agenandes had died in Nelgistis, with the local Enulmians electing Ichabon IV. Both Sephimoran kingdoms, although both claimants for the throne of the entire kingdom, turned against Tiramus, with Vedun VI laying siege to Dascelos while Ichabon IV marched through the interior toward Ephenus. The city of Agira also joined the war once more, supporting Ephenus in an effort to harm Meshwati’s growing empire. At the same time the Kingdom of Ypelomnes (Great Lakes), also became interwined in the Emalian conflict. Neoptolanus III (who had died in Year 562), famously refused to entertain the idea of ever marrying another wife, as he remained loyal to Evanematra II of Edom, who had been kidnapped to Azoz by Thalut the Wicked. As a result when the king died he was succeeded by his nephew as Neoptolanus IV Ciniscus. His reign would be short-lived, being deposed by his cousin, Neoptolanus V Alanius. During his reign the Kingdom of Ypelomnes launched an invasion of Emalia, and due to the chaos in the north, he was able to annex much of southern Emalia for himself. This conquest would be short lived, as in the third year of the 104th Jafiad (Year 618), Neoptolanus V Alanius would die unexpectedly, and his empire would break up immensely. In the chaos a nobleman of native and Mesallian descent named Iomzimbus would capture Uloyiso, declaring the Neo-Uloyisian Empire. In the west the Tahuans supported one of their own as king, leading to an independent Tahuan kingdom. In the far north, one of the late king’s descendants would be crowned Neoptolanus VI Gephanus, ruling over the remnants of the former kingdom, which was increasingly influenced by the Yannian nations all around it. The Emalians likewise recaptured their territory, and also nearly brought the Tahuans to the brink of the defeat, before being beaten back themselves into the interior of the region. In the meantime, Tiramus would die in the third year of the 103rd Jafiad (Year 614), being succeeded by a son named Pyrander. The new king proved less capable at matters of war than his father, and within the next several years Meshwati had captured the remnants of Gabatira, and most of the kingdom was lost to the Sephimorans. In matters of diplomacy he attempted turn the two Sephimorans against each other, to some success. Vedun VI would die the following year, however, leading to the end of this possibility, as Ichabon IV managed to capture Nerimos before a rival claimant could be established. Pyrander would launch a successful war in the year of the 104th Jafiad (Year 616), which saw Ephenus reestablish control over Dascelos until a truce was signed with Ichabon IV. Pyrander would spend the rest of the year and the start of the next attempting unsuccessfully to defeat Meshwati. Ichabon IV would contend with a series of Agiran attacks, and with Ichabon’s death the following year the Agirans forced through the election of a puppet named Levian III. The Maleka of Edom, Evanematra IV, who had ascended to the throne in the fourth year of the 100th Jafiad (Year 603), intervened in Sephimora, believing the election to be fraudulent, and desiring to expand the province into Sephimora. The brief Edomite-Sephimoran War (617-618) would begin with an attack on Dascelos, with the city narrowly holding off with the aid of a number of Agiran soldiers. Over the course of the next year, both sides fought extensively in the eastern mountains of Edom. The Sephimorans led a popular movement of Enulmians in the south, succeeding in raiding as far west as the Meran River, while Ephenus managed to attack numerous Edomite towns in the northeast. The Edomites would regroup early in the following year and oust the invaders, agreeing to a return to the status quo. The war had weakened Ephenus heavily, and also led to the end of Agiran interest in the province, and so at the end of the fourth year of the 104th Jafiad (Year 619), a new claimant was elected, named Vedun VII, with no loyalty to the Ephenus kingdom in the northeast.
 * Yannis Empire: New governors are dispatched to oversee the transition of the Xanulem region into proper Yannian provinces, as the Yannian authorities did in the Niani region. The Yannian faith grows immensely, as many in the new region convert to the religion, and thousands more flock to the utopia of the Yannis Empire. The scientific revolution occurring in the Holy City of Yagothna-vis is staggering, completely eclipsing the broken system of the Thotites further. In the city the first animal-driven rotary mills are established, using a new technology known as gears. Weaponry begins to incorporate quench-hardened steel, using wrought iron and cast iron. Thousands of books are written, with the Anointed One sponsoring the creation of many more libraries across the empire. The top mines of the world flee the Thotite wilderness and join the Yannis Empire, with the houses of wisdom in the capital city being great places of discussion. The western Yannian fleet dispatches to lead an expedition of Holy Men to the opposing continent. They found a settlement known as Zemuctenec on the river west of the island of Nelyris. Natural philosophers are also sent to the court of the Kingdom of Canim, to improve relations with the kingdom. The Yannis Empire declares its support of the colonies and kingdoms of the Mesallians on the continent, and works to ensure that the Yannian faith remains present while the Thotite heresy is destroyed. A small tribe known as the Anaban, inhabiting the region between the Khin Federation and the Kingdom of Canim, is also supported. Holy Men spread the Yannian faith to this region, and trade weapons and other goods to the natives. After the Thotite realm is humiliated and weakened, the Kingdom of the Isles decides to launch its own campaign to further expand on the Bangor Island, capturing one small kingdom in the east. A great road is build connecting the ends of the river in Niani with the river of Tesardya, allowing for fast transport and communication from one river to the other. Numerous other roads are constructed across the new territories and provinces.
 * Beraba: Expansion continues, especially north along the Salt Road to Gahren, and east over the mountains toward the newly discovered coast. Contact is made in Iria in the east (known in Beraba as “Iria” as well), and a delegation is sent with gifts, including a copy of the “Great Atlas of the Known World”. Atnosia is also encountered in the west, and diplomats are sent to individual city-states. Religious pressure from other cultures forces the Beraban religion to formalize its beliefs, the core tenets of which are recorded on five stone tablets and stored in the Holy City within Ngaoudera. Ten additional texts contain doctrines of the faith. The faith is known in Beraba as “the Fivefold Faith” for the five principal deities. The highest governing body of the Faith is known as the “Pentate” made up of five priests and priestesses, each representing one of the deities (and of the same sex as that deity). More settlements are sponsored in the eastern mountains to mine silver and gold. Trade increases, especially with goods relating to textile production. Cotton is imported from the south, domestic production of flax is increased to make linen. Dye is also imported from neighboring nations to create luxury textiles and garments.


 * Qaryaat: King Ahmid dies, and his son, Husam, ascends the throne. The kingdom of Qaryaat continues its expansion. The colony of Bizafir expands to cover the whole area surrounding Lake Reyadil and continues to expand north along the coast. Meanwhile, the territory of Maqiri expands southward inland. In all territories and colonies of Qaryaat (except for the main territory), settlers are sent to loosely-claimed territory to consolidate control over said territory. In the outskirts of Makra, a Solaramist temple is built for the Benyisrans inhabiting the realm of Qaryaat. Meanwhile, in Bizafir, a library is built. In Makra, trees are planted in public spaces to beautify the areas. The maritime fort of Hisni-Mawan is expanded and renovated. Light cavalry is used extensively in the army. Wootz steel from the lands of Vayun (Vhaynos) becomes more commonly used, especially in armor and weapons. A sort of Pehra-Solaramist syncretism begins to form and spread, though it remains a relatively minor religion. Vhaynosi architectural and cultural influences begin to make their way into Qaryaat. The religion originating from Paotualma, also known as Rohanism, spreads to Qaryaat. Exploration is made up inland west of Lake Reyadil, along the former Mithadian coast, and east along the coast south of Avsylann. A census is conducted. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)


 * Khin Federation: Weaponry and armor of the Khin Army improve further. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. Some cities in Central Valun are set up as vassal city-state, while the rest of the Valun are surrounded and defeated in conjuction with Xera. Thanist theology continues development. In the northern lakes, as a result of population growth and territorial expansion in recent years, a large camp is constructed as the residence of the Chanri Jangah, and a library is also constructed in the camp with material and books from the Khin, Valun and Xera. The discourteous conduct of the Xeran diplomat had led to the Chanri Jangah expelling him from Khin and sending an envoy to the Xera, declaring that there will be no direct Xeran collection of tribute. Instead, Khin shall send its own diplomatic envoys escorting the tribute to Xera. 
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Having spent almost 30 years within his room, the king has produced hundreds of children. It is estimated that several hundred women, usually young girls, were impregnated over this period of multiple decades, and then daughters born from these women were also impregnated by the king. A social hierarchy emerged, with the mating partners of the king typically inhabiting higher levels of their tunnels, with subsequent generations of offspring living farther below. The elite of the king’s society continued to speak Darnan, while hundreds of neglected generations in the tunnels below spoke their own primitive language, with a large percentage of offspring dying before reaching adulthood. The king, now almost fifty years old, walked with physical deformities and signs of old age. Each passing day the king’s slaves were used to digger deeper tunnels in the ground below, with carvings placed at each level typically being used to date the progress of the tunnel construction. It is believed that above ground the people of the nation slowly had the king’s palace encased with dirt, creating a giant mound to cover up the strange society. All that remained was the series of chutes to transport goods to the king directly. Because of the perceived divinity of the Darnan king, the Sanon was obligated to send whatever goods were asked by the king, as part of a divine covenant to allow the Sanon to rule in the king’s place. In particular the king demanded a steady supply of grain and water. Over time a temple was built on the top of the ancient mound, with high priests annually depositing the holy amounts of grain and water down the hole, in order to please the gods, having forgotten about the society living beneath the temple. The king had a large variety of animals sent to him, which would breed generations of animals confined within small pens underground. The annual grain tribute would be used to feed these animals, and the animals in turn would then be used to sustain the underground population. In matters of religion the king’s society developed its own unique set of beliefs. Many of the Ulmian faith constituted the original offerings to the king, and these “Olmerites” were considered the lowest caste in society. Although some Ulmian slaves attempted to teach the traditions of the religion to their children, facing the harshest treatment from the king and his other slaves, the religion is believed to have completely died out between year 15 and 30 (years since the beginning of the king’s isolation). Although higher levels include discrete Ulmian says carved into small places, these carvings sharply disappeared, with the newest such carving discovered declaring that Nelrim had abandoned them. Officially all these inhabitants were to worship the king as a living god, and pray to him to control the flow of grain and supplies. Facing his own mortality, the aging king decreed that there must always be one male king at the center of the kingdom, appointed by the previous king. This king would be the only one allowed in the top most level, where the king’s instructions and the chute to the surface would be located. The first king also established vast cisterns for housing water, tapping into underground aquifers. He stockpiled shipments of wood and other valuables, or harvested wood from the old structure of the original palace. A small number of young boys were selected as his personal consorts and made into a soldier-class, living just out of reach of the high levels and responsible for keeping the lower levels in line. The lower levels would also be controlled as the king controlled the food supply, which was almost impossible to reach from below. By the end of Year 30 the king’s third generation was born.

621-630
'In the southern deserts, an Apirun veteran of the strife in Edom, named Algebesauri, leads a band of warriors south into the “Valley of the Comet”, conquering the native tribes between the mountains. The Apirun soldiers form a new social elite, following a strict code of honor and furacity. Algebesauri and his officers found a number of small forts which serve as the centers of growing towns, with different aristocrats hiring and training another generation of warriors, who become known as the Zedumari. They collectively become known as the Ondon, from the ancient Water Merchants idiom: “In the Lands of Or and Ond”, referring to the edge of the world. '

'During the Makuku exodus to the east during the aftermath of the Sillan takeover, a religious leader named Pelikunaholo leads a small group farther north into the mountains east of Beraba. They found a number of monasteries in the lakes region, where they prophesize the fall of Sillas in the end times and the resurrection of the Makuku. '

'A Mesallian mercenary leader named Nesemten, who was hired by the Xeran governor of Usinilago, is not paid on time for his services, and declares himself in rebellion to the governor. He seeks to carve out his own province within the empire, taking over the border region between Neum and Usinilago. The governor who failed to pay him, named Phestion, attempts to conceal the rebellion from the imperial government, after already being threatened once with termination for incompetence. '

'After Asamaratha the Great’s death, the Paotualma Empire enters a slow state of decline. His son, named Brihmdratha, creates a number of semi-autonomous provinces within the empire, including governorships of Pashrema (“The West”), Benysira, and Kymmenen. He dies soon after in a costly war against in the southeast of the empire and is succeeded by Chamgrevonda. '

'Sonaredar informs the “Thegayians” that they have been following their treaty, but the course of the river changed over time, so they follow the new course of the rivers. Settlers who enter Sonaredar are often killed as a result. They also refuse to sign any “non-aggression pact”, while reaffirming their alliance with Vhaynos. The Dvama accept the royal marriage from Vhaynos. The nations of Xinaben and Daukani both decide to not form alliances or pacts with anyone, except with each other. '

'The lands formerly owned by Valun, which were initially occupied by the Khin, that have then been handed over to governors of the Xeran Empire, a Khin leader named Dangahrun protests the concession to the Xerans, and launches a rebellion. He leads a group of traditionalists upset by the Khin friendship with the Xerans, who want to see the entirety of the Valun lands ceded, not just the inferior mountain regions. '

'The Yazradids, having made their peace with Mithadia, state to the nation of Hythia that if they acknowledge what the Yazradids have annexed so far, they will acknowledge the rest of Mithadia being left alone or annexed by Hythia. '

'In response to the rapid expansion of Drachenia, the nation of Cruthem forms alliances with several tribes around it. Among the southern tribes that Drachenia has displaced, many of them also ally. The most notable of which is the confederacy of Umanegen, formed in the mountains to the east. The southerners across the sea likewise refuse to join Drachenia. '

'Most of the ships dispatched by the nation of Thïgæ to the east do not return, owing to dangerous waters and great distance. This leads to many being unwilling or weary to sail in this direction. '

'The nation of Gahren launches a number of expedition to the north, founding several colonies along the northern shore. '


 * Drachenia: With the Cruthemians and the displaced tribes allying against the might of the Drachenian Order, Heidegger raise the navy to block any ships from leaving or entering Cruthem while Sudland ships are targeted. Furthermore, the cavalry and armed forces march through the Drachenian continent slaughtering any defectors who refuse to live under the rule of Heidegger. “Do you want Total War?” he says to the tribes who have ignored our opened arms of embracing them as members of our society. “For now you have rejected us, it is either we ourselves face annihilation or it is you, the plague on our righteous continent, our fatherland in which we were born from. For you have rejected the chosen people to rule this land, you yourselves will face the rejection from the dragons themselves”. All who are against us face death or are taken into the konigreich as prisoners. No mercy will be given to anyone who do not surrender. It is for the greater good. As Total War remains in state, things in the heart of the konigreich and away from the frontier, all is well. It is encouraged for men to take up arms to join the ranks of the military and be paid in a large sum of precious metals and granted land for their services. With that being said, farming and agricultural development continues. Those who have joined our nation are treated well with them being taught different skills as usual of course for a portion of payment to their tutors as this business had been present for over a century. This provides a steady income as they find better lives in the expanded territory. The villages of Harlek and Durdrum are recognized as the most rapid growing settlements. Jonnes sees further development with a fort being constructed around the now city. As it remains, expansion east continues while the Sudlanders receive relentless harassment. Being an artist of strategy, the triforce and long spear formations see great success in practice. Cavalry charges also continue to work well as a swift way to cut down at the enemy. Army numbers total to around 9,000 with the majority taking part in the “Total War” with dignity and honor. Heidegger derives a messaging system where horses placed nationwide by government paid farmers can be used to deliver messages as swiftly as possible. This method of transport makes news come much more sooner and reaction times just as swift. Nonetheless even with the Konigreich at war, the surge in population growth expands. The Library of Dragsfurt becomes to be recognized more as an institution than just a place for scholarly studies as classes begin being given. Heidegger encourages this with the expansion of the Dragsfurt Library and Marten libraries being made. Scholars from all over the country go to study as well at the newly completed library of Jonnes. The confederation faces cavalry assaults while the infantrymen in triforce formation push into the confederation by going around the mountain sparing the men time from going up and over.
 * Xeran Empire: Art and science continue to be developed at both the House of Wisdom and Iskandaria, especially as the philosopher "Borad the Great" flourished during this time. Borad was most famous for developing the Boradine Screw, a mechanism to move water uphill for irigation and indoor plumbing. In the most famous anecdote of Borad, he received word that the Yannis Empire's greatest scholars had recently developed gears. Hearing this news, Borad burst out laughing. For many centuries, the exact meaning of this laughter would remain a mystery, until recent archaeologists uncovered a lost shipwreck near the tiny island of Keithera, off the coast of Serita. The "Keitheran Device" found on the ship, as it was later dubbed, was apparently a highly advanced clockwork mechanism, no doubt used by sailors to calculate the exact positions of the stars at any time in the recent past. Although the ship's wreck was dated to a few centuries later, it nevertheless indicates a very rapid growth of mechanical technology that could also have been the norm in Borad's day. However, for the most part sailors at this time relied on the magnetic compass, which was possibly developed very recently. It is also around this time that the semi-legendary hero Aren the Hermit lived. Aren was orphaned as a child, and was raised in the southern desert by Ondon people, eventually working his way to Zedumari. When he was a full adult, Aren traveled north into Usilinago, looking for any evidence of his father. Meanwhile, governor Phestion was in a terrible bind over the rebellious mercenary Nesemten. Nesemten requested the Imperial Execetur to recognize his province, which would have surely revealed Phestion's incompetnace, but there was no way Phestion could stop the Execetur's arrival without arrousing suspicion. So when Aren arrived in Usilinago, Phestion told him the Execetur's company was holding his father hostage, and so sent him to raid and detur their progress. Aren took the bait and wrecked havoc on the Execetur, but only discovered too late he had beene completely fooled by Phestion. After the Exectur complained back to Vanden's palace in Azoz, the Emperor sent his son Nathon to personally investigate the situation in Usilinago. Phestion was completely flustered by the prince's arrival, doing all he could to hide evidence of his court's corruption. Meanwhile, Aren began making his own journey back to Usilinago, hoping to take revenge on Phestion for tricking him this way. Along the way, he liberated several slave caravans used by Nesemten, including one woman named Osanath who became his life-long love interest. As for Nesemten, when the Execetur never arrived he became convinced the Emperor was not going to recognize his province, so his only recourse was to seize the opportunity to kidnape the Emperor's son. Thus Nesemten raided Usilinago, capturing both Prince Nathon and Governor Phestion. Aso soon as Aren arrived, he raised a militia of the people of the city, and crushed Neseemten in battle, freeing all of the prisoners. It was at this point that all of Phestion's faults became clear to Nathon, but they were all pardoned after Aren heroically saved both their lives. It was from this point forward, that the Zedumari of Ondon became hired regularly as elite bodygaurds for the Xeran royal family. In the far north, the eastern navy under Myatus the Younger sends its full force of warships and mercenaries to sack and pillage the recently-discovered island of Darna, freeing all the Ulmian prisoners that happen to be there. On the way back home from this raid, they likewise sack major cities on the coast of the Emirisq, believing that such devastation should permenantly keep the Darnans away from Xera from now on. Trade and diplmoacy continues to help facilitate relations on the western coast through Jasmira and Otan, eventually hoping to ease relations with Isimadia since they have a common enemy of ours against Darna. Missions in the far east continue to help spread public school systems and Ulmian philosophy to various nations such as Exhula, Qera, and Sillas, eventually starting to build the first monestaries in Phorintheon. More imperial military becomes stationed in the west in reaction to the civil war at the beginning of Vanden's reign, especially within Eskaladun.
 * Sillan Republic: Meanwhile, the Ulmist sects begin to see rapid growth due to their incorporation of Sillan ancestral veneration rites, intermarriage with non-adherents, and the formation of a centralized clergy; with 2% of the population registering as an Ulmist by the census of 630, double that of the previous census. Partially due to pressure from orthodox Ulmists, the Irrulmian sect – which previously monopolized on Ulmian affairs and proselytization – dies out and becomes absorbed. Cabeza Dōgana orders the reinforcement of the Sillan Wall; especially of the segment lining the Sillo–Teninukalese border. In addition, a total of five cohorts of horsemen (or 5,000 troops) are stationed along the border with the Makuku rump state, in order to stifle any movement of civilians and potentially-valuable goods eastward. Meanwhile, the cultivation of tobacco and cannabis (for medical marijuana, and hemp fiber) continues to boom within the Makuku region – owing to heightened demand and the popularity of such products within the youth. While prominent aristocratic families own and preside over large plantations producing such commodities en-masse, many subsistence-level Makuku farmers begin to supplement their income by growing these crops on excess land unsuitable for staples. In order to facilitate the transition from Makuku crops to the more labor-extensive Sillan staples of wet-paddy rice and plantains, agricultural colleges are founded within major settlements by scholar-officials providing instruction and teaching proper agricultural techniques. In addition to the spread of a plantation economy, mining becomes a lucrative business within Makuku, and copper, silver, and gold bullion replace iron coinage as the official currency; with an abundance of such metals in Makuku underpinning the economy. The Ministry of Rites begins to patronize ballet, with the first pointe-shoes being made and pointework being incorporated into ballet canon. Literature flourishes, with many poets venturing into more obscure topics and motifs – such as romance, aristocratic life, and philosophy; rather than the traditional motifs of motherhood or virtue. Similarly, tragicomedy emerges as the dominant form of dramatic literature, and such pieces become showcased in theatres – which become increasingly large and elaborate to accommodate a rising number of attendants. In order to further promote and spur economic development, settlement of the frontier regions – with its abundance of land and untapped resources – are heavily encouraged and patronized by the national government. Since children are an economic asset, many families – especially the lower-classes – begin to marry as soon as they enter the socially-acceptable marriageable age (in the late teens to the early 20s, especially for their sons) and bear more children; though abortion and prolonged breastfeeding remains ways for family to maintain their desired number of children. Government-owned frontier land is sold off at very low rates to landlords and tenant farmers alike, though for the former, the landlords can be revoked of their title to the land should they not develop it intensively or if they report disappointing yields. All city walls (consisting of rammed earth cores and brick exteriors) are annually maintained and reinforced, while an intricate system of canals and flattened dirt-roads are constructed to facilitate transport. As part of a public health and sanitation campaign, extensive sewer and plumbing systems, latrines, and public baths (accompanied by evaporative coolers) are built in all major settlements – with water being supplied by a comprehensive system of aqueducts and minor water channels. Meanwhile, irrigation channels and groundwater-wells are built in agricultural lands to provide an ample supply of water and fertilizer (as mulch or bovine manure) to crops; thus resulting in high agricultural productivity. Excess produce is either sold to the market or is stored within town granaries to ensure food security. With heightened demand for consumer goods (both for domestic consumption and for export), many bloomeries and workshops are built – manufacturing textiles (both sourced from silk and cotton), ceramics (mainly porcelaneous wares), luxury goods, farm tools, and military arms (reflex bows, swords, polearms, and arrows). The principal crops are wet-paddy rice and plantains, with maize serving as secondary crop used primarily to feed livestock. In addition, a wide variety of root crops, leafy vegetables, legumes, gourds, squashes, and exotic fruits are cultivated and consumed; providing Sillans a rich and varied diet. Regional economic specialization continues. Within Silla proper, tea, sugar beets, piña, ramie, and abaca are grown as cash crops. Asides from being the location of the majority of Sillan industry, other major industries include sericulture and beekeeping (to acquire honey and wax). Within the Makuku region, the farming of ratites (mainly rheas) and the hunting of wild reptile species are done for the purpose of acquiring leather. In addition, cocoa, sugarcane, cocoa, tobacco, and cannabis are grown both for culinary and medical purposes. The Olmac region specializes in the large-scale cultivation of cotton and maize (as a fodder crop), as well as the production of dyes, pigments, glassware and silverware. Within marshes or near bodies of water, artificial islands are constructed and planted with maize, squash, and beans – intercropped together to maximize agricultural yield. While each plot of land is small (less than a tenth of the hectare), it is capable of yielding seven harvests annually – enough to support a single household (assuming they allocate most produce for human consumption). In lower depths of water, however, deep-water rice varieties are cultivated. Finally, the areas of the lowest depths are reserved for farms raising fresh-water fish, mollusks (snails, clams), and crustaceans (shrimp, prawns, and crabs).
 * Qera: After a period of siege on adjib territory, the partition of the kingdom is finally partitionned. dholbalan gains some of the territory east of the Tallafoq river, while Qera takes the northern one-half of the territory in order to secure the mines in the mountain range to the east. the smaller part that is left at the borders of the nation of Genda is reformed to build a county, named Odzebaha. A minor count from the Uotqajua house is installed as leader through marriage with a princess from Adjiba. Spreading of the qeran language is done by changing religious text from the native Adjiban language to Qeran. The pressure on the city folks is way higher than that on the peasentry, since qeran merchants flood now the markets themselves and make Qeran the quasi-official language of trade. Meanwhile, major cultivations of potatoes lead to new sorts of the plant, which can now be harvested three times a year. Spices like anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper and chili are harvested and sold off to all over the world. Especially the Qseren (Xera) markets are incredibely profitable. The Ulmists are accepted to Ogaholle and are allowed to settle there, yet missionising is strictly banned there. The count of Tortla is way more liberal on the topic as he allows to missionize in the county and nowhere else. The followers of the traditional Rhatixemy faith are still sceptical to the monotheistic religion. Due to the newly conquered wealths of Adjiba, the Qeran army can now be fully self-sufficient, not dependant on mercenary armies and their equipment. The land to the west along the southern mountains and 100 px up is now heavily settled and heavily fortified. Princess Zoelle gives birth to her fourth child in 619. Despite the good conditions the boy lived in, he died in the first months of his life. The expnasion of the Cyrphetzija continues with many more new settlements in the region (EXPAND 15 px INLAND) Major discoveries are made in medicine, as the first for of plastic surgeory is theorized by a prominent priest and doctor called Ycver the red. He theorized and experimented with people who lost parts of or their complete nose. To reproduce the nose, a part of the skin on the forehad (which has to be still attached to it) is cut in the shape of the nose, then the already healed part of the nose is rubbed raw with a knife and the peace of meat is bandaged over it. Chili is used to clear the wound and the regular consume of cannabis and the juice of the aloe vera plant to the would shall be applied until the face is completely healed. A sound shift happens around this time as well, as the sound "ɮ" officially enters the qeran vowel inventory. The sound is transcribed as dl, compared to its voiceless counterpart ll. 


 * Hythia: Years 308-317 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Cystrof and Byan continue their support for Queen Aymfrodasti of Mythadia. Hythian forces sortie south and subdue the tribal regions recently conquered by Mythadia, putting down a small rebellion that had fermented there. With the southern frontier with the Irian states secured by levies raised by the queen’s loyalists, the Hythian Unar marches north and west to conquer the mouth of the Tythies and push up the coast to the Mythadian-Jyazarid frontier. The Queen continues her efforts to convince lords to join her, and the successes of the Hythian forces in the field of battle do much to convince them of her power and divine favor. With the Mythadian pretenders’ generally out-matched by Hythian military doctrine, experience, and armament the war goes rather smoothly. Meunarchs Cystrof and Byan agree to respect the Jyazadid demands. Queen Aymfrodasti is intentionally not included in these negotiations as her reputation for ferocity might worsen talks.
 * Ri'Kiva: Kal'If sends an envoy to the Mythadian isles, asking to marry Kal'If's daughter to the ruler's son. He also ends ten ships with aid and food, to help Mythadia recover. The expansion northward continues, against significant Garvnkt pressure. He also sends an envoy to Kjv'Arn, requesting submission [KJV'ARN RESPONSE NEEDED].


 * Kjv'Arn: The envoy from Ri'Kiva is beheaded, as such a demand is outrageous. With Hythian mercenary lancers to augment the normal army, expansion continues against the neighboring tribes, particularly to the south.
 * Tsimdomdu Kingdom: The Era of Development, going from 61 MU - 121 MU, gives rise to further centralization, the movement toward governmental reform, and the decline of tribal society within the region. In the era of the next two prophets, the Book of Borachu is written and produced, as the scope of followers increases from 10% to 34% of the population.


 * Thïgæ: With Sonaredar claiming they followed the treaty, confusion stirs among the populace, the court, and even the king himself. Clearly marked on all maps is the Sonaredarian claims north of the river, contested by Thïgæ. North of the river is supposed to be, according to the agreement, Thï land. In whatever case, the king claims that it was a misunderstanding and surviving settlers south of the river are to return immediately, or else they are not liable to protection by Thïgæ, and any land claimed for Thïgæ south of the river will not be recognized by the government. Yithït VI sincerely apologizes to Sonaredar and Vytgæ for such an aggressive attitude toward their nations due to a cartographic mistake on the borders of Sonaredar, but still asks Vyt to sign a non-aggression pact independent of Sonaredar to guarantee that Thïgæ will not be invaded. Cartographers are redispatched to the north to map all of the region's rivers again, just in case. Most of the straight rivers are seen to be running almost the exact same course, plus or minus a few meters, but the meandering rivers seem to have moved immensely since they were last mapped (miles), and this causes erosion to be studied more carefully by scientists. Normal life continues with the thought of a second conflict with Sonaredar subsiding. Vytï colonization toward the east worries politicians; however, nothing is said to Vytgæ. Tales of explorers seeing seadragons in the far east makes many not go explore that region, and so expeditions east are halted. Expeditions west seem much more profitable, but Mangï tales of a hostile nation north of them halt it. For now, expeditions are sent into the jungles of the northwest and northeast. With Thï and Johdnapï (Johdnapananites) influences slowly starting to approach one another, the nation that seemed to be too far north to interact with grows closer with each and everyday. Sharing the same main river, Thï envoys are sent to form friendly ties with them and arrange for the trade of tropical fruits from the southern, tropical Thïgæ, and moderate climate fruits from the northern, Mediterranean foods. Grapes, olives, and wheat from Johdnapï make their way down to Thïgæ, of which only the former was previously undiscovered. Grapes turn into a delicacy, sometimes cooked with eel. The seemingly isolated state of Johdnapanan gets its first contact with iron from Daukani. More to come!
 * Yannis Empire: The Yannis Empire speaks out greatly against the “indoctrination centers” that the Thotite monster is attempting to spread across the world. Their policy of breeding more violent extremists will not be tolerated, and so the nation declares that all nations must remove the Thotite “schools” or the Yannis Empire will remove the schools for them. Any attempted school in the Yannis Empire created by the Thotites is easily destroyed, as the Yannian population prefers the Yannian schools, which teaches more advanced forms of all subjects and topics. The empire sends Holy Men to each city-state of Atnosia, which the Thotites call “Phorintheon” after the one city they must have barely discovered. These armed forces forcefully close down each and every school, at threat of death. A larger army is dispatched to Tohatia to join the independent Holy Men of that colony as well, as the Yannis Empire will now begin a liberation of the Exhulan region. The Yannis Empire marches south into the condemned territories, to destroy all Thotite training camps and “schools”, destroy their false prophets and liars, and to enact a noble crusade to restore the Yannian faith. A large number of Holy Men, and an impressive fleet, is also stationed at the Strait of Cival and in the Kingdom of the Isles, so that no Thotite heathens can attempt to travel to Exhula, should they foolishly send their forces on a suicide mission the thousands and thousands of miles through hostile water. The rest of the fleet continues to station in the homeland, with a large fleet and army guarding the Holy City and its coast. Praxion of Neum and all other scientists remains in our custody, and there will be no attempt by the Thotites to attack these brave men, just because their illogical, intolerant religion condemns men of science and learning. More and more people flee to the Yannis Empire from their oppressive wasteland. It is said that “Borad the Great” laughed when he learned of the Yannian inventions, because he finally say how much of a joke the Thotites were, and realized just how behind the Thotite realm was. Of course soon he likely fled to the Yannis Empire for proper science and research. The colony on the western coast continues to grow, and expands north toward the Darnan city-state. They are offered alliance within the Yannis Empire. In addition to the elite, heavy cavalry of the empire, the nation also invests in the sponsorship of horse archers. These new archers undergo heavy training and use in the nation. There is great celebration across the nation, as soon the nation of the Thotites will finally be purged from the earth.
 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: During this year we continue to make leaps and bounds as the great people continue to expand their reach over the land. The continual expansion of our land continues to bring many great innovations into the population, one of these such is the creation of the study of the stars. Under this the various stars that appear at certain times and in certain locations are recorded and named, most importantly the study creates a series of images for various explorers to follow while they are searching for new lands. Timoi Nichemel II also declares the opening of a brand new palace of maps within the royal palace complex in order to maintain a collection of all the maps they have ever collected. A new story called the Lament of the Dervatis, details a sailor who is lost at sea from his pregnant wife for 13 years and must take an heralding journey back avoiding monsters and all kinds of evil and treachery. Similarly the Vhanyosi building style continues to change, with it noticeably becoming more distinct and advanced. On the Island of Dakal a new kingdom is founded on the islands oldest colony, it is called the Kingdom of Arjazi, and is ruled by a Rej who reigns supreme over the Vhaynosi and the chiefs. The discovery of a new area to our south ignites a flame of curiosity and bravery in many, some do not make the journey to the land. However, some reach it. One such being the great explorer Izimel who launches an expedition down its coast to the west exploring it and returning home despite many of his crew dying from an odd sickness. Another is Lejerah an explorer of Mixed Benyisran and Vhaynosi descent. His exploration consists of two crews, he heads down the river but due to bad conditions is forced to take one of the crews back, another is sent down farther south. However, their fate is still yet unknown. Meanwhile, in the North, in the city of Rythnos another entreprising explorer/merchant rises unlike the others who were motivated by a thirst for knowledge, his is for a general desire for gold and glory. He comes on a great journey going from rythnos to Draka, to Irīserai, then traveling through the Mystical lands of mithadia where men live on marble cliffs, and Yizradids where half-men and half-horse people dwell, all the way to the mysterious land of Riserai where the land freezes all except its natives and the people have fire woven into their hair by some magic yet unknown to us to keep themselves warm, all the way into lands yet unknown. Meanwhile, the city of Rythnos continues to thrive off the spice trade growing fat and rich along with the school of explorers gaining more prestige, along with its cartographers. Within the main land the Saamani continues to spread along the south even infiltrating some of Dvama. The cultural integration of Jadalan continues with positions being offered to those who assimilate integrating them into society along with intermarriage rising, the percentage of those who identify more as Vhaynosi than Jadalani has risen to 31%.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: In Year 40 it is estimated that the fourth generation of the king was born in isolation. At this time the king also decreed that high ranking members of his society would create harems as well, leading to the first ever generation of children born not of the king. The king continued to grow old, deformed, and deranged, but focused on establishing his legacy first and foremost. Many books would be written in the king’s private quarters, passed on secretly to subsequent kings. When the king finally died he was succeeded by his son as king. King II continued his father’s practices of fathering as many children has humanly possible, preaching the worship of royalty and the giver of grain, and steadily building their underground kingdom deeper below ground. In the outside world the underground society became completely lost to human recollection, especially as the new government of the Zelonuma Emiresq sought to erase knowledge of the disgraced king. The religion created as a result of the king spreads across the nation. Dozens of giant mounds of earth are created, with temples located on top of each hill, becoming centers of worship. The religion slowly spreads to Darna as well and beyond, and soon the exact location of the original temple is lost. In the capital and other major cities people gather at the temple and offer sacrifices, with high priests casting food down each temple’s central hole.
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 7,400 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is completely, though colonization continues with the goal of fully encompassing Elcerak, the lake to the south. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.


 * Khin Federation: Weaponry and armor of the Khin Army improve further. The number of freemen and slaves in the federation continues to grow, resulting in expansion into the northern lakes. The rest of the Valun, other than the few city-states set up as vassals for trade, the few settlements in northern Valun as trading hubs and settlements given or occupied by the Xera, is razed, its treasures plundered and the rest of the population enslaved and brought north.. Thanist theology continues development. The Court denounces Dangahran, questioning his motives of desiring Valun land, when the riders of Khin has extracted all values from the land. The Chanri Jangah also points to the prosperous trade that has been conducted with the Xera. A Great Hunt is organized to celebrate the victory against the Valun and also for the Chanri Jangah to secure his standing. 
 * Mesallian Culture: In the year of the 105th Jafiad (Year 620), a historian named Gresus would write a detailed account of the state of the Syresian Strait, providing insight on the lives of the Mesallians living in the region. The settlement of a Syresian city in the northeast corner of the western continent largely dominated the coastline, growing quickly in comparison to other settlements along the coast. In addition to the existing settlements, a city was also founded near a small inlet, which would be known as Esgaros, which at the time of Gresus’ journey was the smallest of three independent city-states located along the coast. In addition to the city of Syres, the largest city by far in that region, the Kingdom of Canim largely dominated the south. Canim would also launch an expedition under King Euthydemus III into the north of the north, which successfully expanded the kingdom’s borders along the mountains. Wedged between the Mesallian kingdoms and the Yannian colony was the tribe of Bascula, which found itself increasingly under siege by foreign powers in all directions. Forced to adapt, the kingdom would adopt a fusion of Yannian, Mesallian, and Syresian ideas, in the hopes of remaining on friendly terms with all powers of the region. In the town of Trunum the Basculans would build their a series of temples to the main faiths. First the high chief welcomed a Mesallian priest to the kingdom, adopting the Mesallian name Zesoronus, which would become his most common name to historians. Then he constructed a Yannian temple, where the high chief of the kingdom was christened Zesbenuctel in the Yannian faith. Lastly, an Ulmian preacher came to Trunum, and the king adopted the name Zares in the Ulmian faith.The high chief’s toleration and odd curiosity with foreign religions would not last long, as after his death his many children, all of which of varying faiths, often quarreled with one another. Across the narrow strait in the Yannian continent, many of the Mesallian settlers were already Yanno-Mesallian or recent Yannian converts, but a new minority also formed blending the two religions. A few years later Gresus is believed to have written another chapter, this time traveling along the edges of the Yannis Empire. Here he recorded many of the folklore legends of the locals, including customs and traditions of a religion born from the two prior ones. He observes that many Mesallians have adopted the Yannian concept of the divisible divinity, i.e., that certain beings in the pantheon have been split into smaller parts, and he observes myths of the Mesallian religion being placed into Yannian history.
 * Beraba: As the Beraban knowledge of the world expands, so does the desire for trade and expansion. The expansion north finally creates a land border with Gahren through which goods flow freely up and down the Salt Road. Expansion east envelops Lake Conylt, with a large settlement established on the east side of the lake to serve as a trade hub between Beraba and Karyat (Qaryaat). Beraban magistrates also negotiate with Gahren for preferential access to Gahrenese ports in exchange for a percentage of the trade that would be coming through those ports on Beraban merchant ships. Beraba begins to become a trading hub where goods from as far west as Kera (Qera) and Exhula are exchanged for goods from as far east as Iria. The most lucrative trade is in spices and precious metals, especially Beraban silver, which is shipped down river from the mines in the mountains.

631-640
'In the central valley of Ngauyipalo Desert, one of the highest ranking generals of the Watergarchy of Salasgramada deserts and leads a liberation of slaves north, heading toward the holy and monolithic Pillars of Pemacagunda, where slaves are traditionally freed at. According to legend, a nomadic Longwalker by the name of Nepakoori Mahcks topples the ancient dictatorship, by allying with the slaves, and he kills Watergarch Demsnecaga the Immortal as he leads his army against the escaping slaves. A great social upheaval occurs in the remainder of his kingdom, with Demsnecaga’s private river being given to the nomads and impoverished laborers of the valley, and Nepakoori disappearing into the mountains. '

'The nation of Drachenia is pushed back in defeat during its war in the east, finding it especially difficult to combat so many nations at once. In total the Drachenians suffer 3,100 casualties, between attacks in the east, northeast, and south. '

'The surprise attack from the Xeran Empire successfully sacks many settlements, slaughtering numerous civilians, and causing havoc for survivors. The city of Darna is damaged, killing thousands of people. During the attack on the coast, however, the Xerans are beaten back, in total suffering the loss of 18 ships. '

'The Yannian-Tohatian invasion of Exhula’s colony is successful, with the Yannians capturing the upper region of the colony. In total the Yannians suffer 1,400 casualties, the Tohatians suffer 1,900 casualties, and the Exhulans suffer 3,000 casualties and numerous civilian losses. Likewise the Yannian raid against Atnosia is successful in eliminating the majority of foreign influences in the major cities. '

'During the Hythian invasion of Mithadia, much of the region around the central river surrenders to the rule of Queen Aymfrodasti. The last rival claimant on the mainland, Shasumtura IV, successfully beats back a Hythian assault, to continue control over the far south of the kingdom. The Mithadian navy also successfully repulses any attempt by Hythia or its allies to expand beyond the mainland, although afterward one of the Mithadian admirals, Arcrama, turns on the Mithadian government to seize control over Mithadia’s western most colonies, known collectively by their capital city, Cirsyemit. '

'The Khin nobleman Dangahrun manages to evade Khin or Xeran capture, with his army becoming known as the “Zuen Federation”. He successfully defeats the governor of Neum in battle to exert control over northeast Xera/southeast Khin. '
 * Drachenia: Seeing so many of our nation's men dead, Heidegger decides to offer the Sudlanders a 50-year period of peace since the battles at sea have not been necessarily beneficial to either parties and it is distracting the main armies from the main battle plus although at war, there is greater respect to be maintained between those of ancestral brotherhood than the savagery and unholiness of those on our very own island. The navy of the Drachenian nation are left to just patrol the southern coast seeing nothing of worth blocking ships at sea but rather just using the navy for defense. The Drachenians raising more men to make up for their losses see them being sent off to battle troops are left to patrol the northern border for any attacks brought upon by the alliance. Tribesman are paid to report any actions by the alliance when it comes to their moves and preparations. The main focus of the army go for the confederacy. Defenses such as barriers are stacked up along the northern border to further secure Drachenian territory. The Cavalry are sent into assault the Confederate Army with bows and arrows in use while the triangle formation remains in usage allowing the potential for penetration in the lines of the enemy as the men spearhead through with the backing of cavalry. Settlement continues to be encouraged eastward while once tribal lands begin to be cultivated by the people who took part in change. This has paved a way for fields of wheat and grain while others for produce. Roads are extended to keep up with expansion. The Konigreich continues to see a year of economic expansion domestically while it seeks trade with other nations as the likes of Yannis and toward the south. Partine and Compeya become the two towns recognized as the breadbasket of the nation. Many Pray to the Dragons asking for aid in our time of need, to bring the people and their families honor and victory. Ships patrol the Eastern Shore as well and only assaults ships recognized as those of the navy within the confederacy. With expansion east, higher levels of protection are given to the settlers for they may feel more safe and secure while battles occur north. Land areas are deforested to make for fields to grow and develop agriculturally. In combat, weapons from sharpened daggers and axes to Longspears and shields see their fair share of being used.
 * The Drachenian attack is repulsed, owing in part to their enemies' use of the mountainous terrain to ambush the invaders. The Drachenians suffer 3,450 casualties. The Sudlanders accept a 50-year peace. 
 * Nura Gakan: Following the death of Chin Tan, his son Chaga Tan is picked as the new Gakakan over the Gakan. Chaga Tan's first order of business is work on uniting the many disorganized polytheism monks and religious folks by ordering many important monks to join him in the capital (Ulrom) where he tried to form a new organized polytheisic religion. When not spending his Mondays and Tuesdays trying to form a new religion. He spends his Wednesdays working with military-minded folks who mostly try to convince him to adapt a new weapon or tactics, causing Chaga to work on uniting horseback and Infantry movement into one tactical thing. Gakani farmers begin to set up farms and things of that sort by the Two-River Region. Chaga Tan's first foreign policy move would be to spend traders toward the two rivers (Fleavate River and Decent River), most of Chaga's trade ships are sent toward the Fleavate River, both river traders are told to report what they find and trade if possible. His second foreign policy move would be to expand westward to take over the remaining coastline, by sending settlers and in some cases troops to help protect them. 
 * Xeran Empire: At long last, after countless generations of careful study and research, many hardships and tons of spent silver, the Monks of Jiff finally broke through with the most revolutionary invention of Xeran history: the Taco(c). Being the perfect blend of every edible crop indigenous to the empire, the taco(c) is dubbed by all the western world as "the perfect sandwich". Emperor Vanden died and was succeeded by Nathon II, a very soft-spoken monarch who was fond of being liked and appreciated by all he knew. Nathon finalized the earlier reforms to the economy, fully standardizing the mining and agricultural systems across the empire from Sephimora to Fotashe. The far western districts were focused on mining the mountains for precious minerals, mainly silver, gold, copper, tin and alumite. The more eastern regions of Edom and Sephimora were far more agricultura, primarily growing wheat, corn, tomatos, cabbages, and raising cows as livestock. The central regions, with the most urbanization around Azoz and Teman, did a variety of both as they had done since ancient times. Many local banks begin to form for public stores of money, mostly in the coastal cities of Neum, Serita, and and Nerimos, which likewise begin charging interest. Emperor Nathon also repurposed the eastern fleet toward establishing a continuous trade network across the eastern sea as far as Sillas. A variety of beans, vegetables, and spices are purchased in bulk from Sillas and Qera and shipped back to Xera, or alternatively sold at ports in between to Emalia or Bangor to be sold in their own markets at a marked up price. In return, prescious minerals, agricultural products and tacos(c) are sold along these same routes, and exported through them to even farther lands in the east as yet unexploed. A smaller trade route is also set up in the west, selling minerals through Isimadia and Otan, hoping to use this trade to ease tensionsn and establish an alliance with the common enemy of Darna. In Iskandaria, Borad the Great is accredited for making the Edomine Planetarium, being a very large and crude mechanism with countless weights and pulleys for being a three-dimensional representation of the Solar System. Based on the mathematical ratios of music developed in Syres many years ago, a number of different instruments began to be developed in Sephimora. These instruments were some earlier ancestors of the modern drums, xylophone, and guitar mainly, forming the official Temple Band of Nerimos. Among the military of Xera, the crossbow was first developed and used to augment the archers. Immediately upon hearing the defeat of Neum to the Zeun, Nathon rallied a large military force to push back the apparent nomadic invasion, reclaiming the territorial borders set up by his father. Seeing Yannis react so violently against the peaceful, harmless missions in Phorinthon, a new expedition from Xera explores over the whole of the island, extending trade and diplomacy with all the indigenous tribes there and sympathize with their oppression of the Yannian invaders. Lawrenx the Bold, leader of this expedition, spent several years mingling with the cultues of Atnosia, working to learn their exact ways of life while offering them help stand together as a unified confederacy against all outside oppression. In the far north, Ulmian monks are sent to help establish an organized school system among the recently-established culture north of Syres. Trade and diplomacy are extended with the king, and any assistance is granted to maintain their unique culture and way of life. Nathon offers the leader of the Great Lakes a large dowry to have his daughter's hand in marriage. Seeing Yannis' war directly threaten our ally Exhula, a large contingent of ships in the eastern navy are sent to drive at the Straits of Yannis. The naval commander, Myatus the Younger, focuses primarily on sinking any and all transport ships he can find, and fleeing away from the Yannis warships, and in such a war of attrition whittle down the forces Yannis is capable of sending to Exhula. Myatus was shrewd as well, however, and made sure to organize an orderly retreat as soon as he had dealt all the damage that he could. 


 * Sillan Republic: Cabeza Dōgana dies in year 635, with her death resulting in minor civil strife due to the issue of succession, as she has not nominated a successor. After three month period in which executive power was temporarily exercised by the other five Ministers, a 28-year old legion officer by the name Banzena is sworn into office. Her ascension marks the end of the informal "Qi dynasty", in which the members of the Qi clan (commencing with Sanza and concluding with Dōgana) repeatedly won the office of the Cabeza. Partially due to a larger population, but also due to the increasing distinction and stratification between the nobility and commoner-class, conscription becomes rarer. With the ascension of a laxer ruler, several sweeping reforms are instituted. All religions are legalized and worship of different religions no longer requires a government license. However, the government (particularly the Ministry of Rites) still registers and collects data on different religions. Ulmism, due to its status as Silla's sole organized religion, continues to increase due to both natural causes and conversion efforts – with 4% of the total population adhering to it. Its growth coincides with increased evangelization. The new Cabeza patronizes high culture, particular literature, and philosophy. Two rival ideologies emerge: Bandenism (founded by a philosopher named Banden), which is rationalist and secular, and rests upon the assumption that humans are fundamentally flawed; and Natanism (founded by a philosopher named Natana), which is inherently humanist and centers on the promotion of virtue and arts to celebrate the positive aspects of human nature. Meanwhile, inheritance laws are revised. All inheritable land must be at least two hectares in size, in order to prevent the formation of increasingly smaller and dispersed estates. As a result, many smaller plots of land are consolidated under a single owner. The population recovers, due to higher births and earlier marriages due to increased agrarianism and the economic value of children. The settlement of Silla proper and the frontier continues, primarily by landless Sillans but also including landlords (who are granted more land in exchange for developing them) and non-ethnic Sillan provincials who seek work in large-scale agricultural estates and plantations under a contract. All idle land is exploited, and terracing is used to increase the amount of cultivated land. Furthermore, improvements in grain storage, irrigation, tools, organic fertilizers; and the introduction of root crops in marginal lands such as hill slopes and dry soils (where they do not compete with traditional staples); further augment agricultural output. Due to the rise of absentee landlordism, many landlords begin to use intermediaries to supervise and report the status of their estates, while still residing within the Silas metropolitan area. Several new cities, established mainly from pre-existing settlements or fortified towns, are established; including five such colonies in the Makuku provinces (to further facilitate the process of Sillanization). All city walls (consisting of rammed earth cores and brick exteriors) are annually maintained and reinforced, while an intricate system of canals and flattened dirt-roads are constructed to facilitate transport. As part of a public health and sanitation campaign, extensive sewer and plumbing systems, latrines, and public baths (accompanied by evaporative coolers) are built in all major settlements – with water being supplied by a comprehensive system of aqueducts and minor water channels. Meanwhile, irrigation channels and groundwater-wells are built in agricultural lands to provide an ample supply of water and fertilizer (as mulch or bovine manure) to crops; thus resulting in high agricultural productivity. Excess produce is either sold to the market or is stored within town granaries to ensure food security. With heightened demand for consumer goods (both for domestic consumption and for export), many bloomeries and workshops are built – manufacturing textiles (both sourced from silk and cotton), ceramics (mainly porcelaneous wares), luxury goods, farm tools, and military arms (reflex bows, swords, polearms, and arrows). The principal crops are wet-paddy rice and plantains, with maize serving as secondary crop used primarily to feed livestock. In addition, a wide variety of root crops, leafy vegetables, legumes, gourds, squashes, and exotic fruits are cultivated and consumed; providing Sillans a rich and varied diet. Regional economic specialization continues. Within Silla proper, tea, sugar beets, piña, ramie, and abaca are grown as cash crops. Asides from being the location of the majority of Sillan industry, other major industries include sericulture and beekeeping (to acquire honey and wax). Within the Makuku region, the farming of rarities (mainly rheas) and the hunting of wild reptile species are done for the purpose of acquiring leather. In addition, cocoa, sugarcane, cocoa, tobacco, and cannabis are grown both for culinary and medical purposes. The Olmac region specializes in the large-scale cultivation of cotton and maize (as a fodder crop), as well as the production of dyes, pigments, glassware and silverware. Within marshes or near bodies of water, artificial islands are constructed and planted with maize, squash, and beans – intercropped together to maximize agricultural yield. While each plot of land is small (less than a tenth of the hectare), it is capable of yielding seven harvests annually – enough to support a single household (assuming they allocate most produce for human consumption). In lower depths of water, however, deep-water rice varieties are cultivated. Finally, the areas of the lowest depths are reserved for farms raising fresh-water fish, mollusks (snails, clams), and crustaceans (shrimp, prawns, and crabs).
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: The tsar passes away this year at the old age of 93. He is succeeded by his son who takes the name of Konstantin I. As is customary for the new monarch, he makes the holy pilgrimage to the Holy Dodo and receives its blessing. The coronation of the tsar begins with the tsar reciting the ancestral oath. After this, he or she is presented with the crown jewels, the golden apple, scepter and the Golden Dodo statue. After this he begins holding court from the throne room. The royal throne is made of gold and diamonds and engraved with pictures of the Dodo.


 * Irian Culture: Following a collapse of Mithadian rule in the north, the Halene tribes occupy the region north of the Dio River, while the Sinenes settle further east. The chieftains of the two groups form a greater union known as the Lossa Confederation. In Thrydacia, popular opposition to Xenicetes' rule leads to revolt. The government crushes the insurrection ruthlessly and carries out a series of executions in the capital to punish the rebels and discourage further revolt. Meanwhile, the cult of Phythos spreads rapidly outward from Ambra. Membership includes some high-ranking officials and nobility. Xenicetes tries to curtail the power of the Phythian cult by ceasing to sponsor religious institutions and promoting the worship of the traditional Irian fire god, Velvog. The city of Akodopolis grows significantly after much immigration from the countryside. Central Thrydacia becomes more populated as well, and a city called Ledalum appears between the Ima River and Mount Cambor.
 * Solcia: The reign of the latest king, Neboleptes Camus Andus, commonly known as "Nebo the Tyrant", has been burdensome for the people of Solcia. Thus far, the king has gained the reputation of being utterly arbitrary in matters of serious judgement, easily giving into lustful tendencies, and being ineffectual in managing the politics of the realm. At times his foolish decisionmaking coupled with greed have caused needless violence and death. As a king, he is often compared to his father, who is remembered and respected for his true courage, his loyalty to the people, and his prowess on the battlefield. Now, in an effort to improve his image and live up to that of his father, Neboleptes decides to undertake a military campaign for the glory of Solcia. He marches north into the hilly land of Hecyra, and forces the king to submit to tributary status at swordpoint. He founds the city of Palaca on the Cebrion River near the border of the Kingdom of Hecyra and the province of Nolossia. Yet, still not satisfied, he goes farther into Joredesh, intending to pillage and conquer the land.


 * Qaryaat: King Husam declares war on the kingdom of Mawan-Jaho (Mohejaro). 20,000 land troops, mostly camel cavalry and heavy infantry, are sent to march to meet the Mohejaran army in the desert regions, where the Qaryaati troops are most accostumed to and the Mohejaran troops are the least effective. The Qaryaati army plans to march to the Mohejaran capital after defeating the Mohejaran army. (ALGO NEEDED) King Husam reaches out to Solcia (IRIA RESPONSE NEEDED), Avsylann, and Kepitis to send troops (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED), and to Paotualma, Algeorgia, and Mithadias to send mercenaries. (MOD AND ALGEORGIA RESPONSE NEEDED) The colony of Bizafir is expanded both north and south along the coast, with the southern edge going down to the Mohejaran border. Meanwhile, the colony of Maqiri expands southward inland. In all territories and colonies, settlers are sent to loosely-claimed areas of the kingdom to consolidate control over said areas. A Rohanist temple is built in Gomis. Meanwhile, more granaries are built in Maqiri, Gomis, and Bizafir. The trading outpost on Saqqatra develops into a town, also known as Saqqatra. Literature becomes increasingly popular, with theatrical drama among the most popular genres. Most plays revolve around either stories from Pehraist lore or from the history of Qaryaat. King Husam sends envoys to Algeorgia with an alliance and trade deal. With the trade deal, we offer spices, dyes, tree resin, iron, livestock, fish, fruit, oil, and sugar for Algeorgia's famed diamonds. (ALGEORGIA RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * Solcian Diplomacy: The Solcian diplomat replies that, as King Neboleptes is on an important military campaign at the moment, he cannot attend the war in Alyadis.


 * Exhulan Empire: Not much of the history in this decade has been well recorded in the modern day, but what we do know is dominated by reports on the Yannian-Exhulan war begun in the last years of the previous decade by Yannis in an unprovoked war of expansion. It is not known how many soldiers exactly were raised, but it is estimated that there were around 60,000 gathered and sent to fight the Yannians in Exhulas lands bordering Yannis. They quickly attack Yannian forces in the parts of Exhulan territory which they had managed to claim in the last years before Yannis can fortify them, with the support of the local populace against the Yannias (WHo massacered many of them and attempted to suppress the Hcctaal religion) and the damage to the fortifications existing in the region from the Yannian invasion contributing greatly to the Exhulan counterattack in 634. The Large Exhulan navy is also mobalized in response to the Yannian invasion, with Exhulan Ships blocking all Yannian attempts to push into Exhulan Waters and the Exhulan navy Launching a major attack in the area north of Atnosia in 636). Meanwhile, we Call on our alliance with Qera for military aid, stating that if we fall they are the likley next target and that we are military allies and they are thus obligated to support us (QERA RESPONSE NEEDED). We also attempt to reach out to our other allies, and thus Request millitary assistance from our ally Xera in the form of an attack on Yannis from there side to spli there forces, pointing out that Yannis is their traditional enemy and that Yannis is likley to enslave or murder any Ulmians in our territory if they conquer us, as well as the fact theyd lose a trade partner and ally if Yannis succeds (XERAN RESPONCE NEEDED). Meanwhile, the Ocyror Dynasty established by the previous regents son continues to rule under Emperor Baruth I, who is a relatively capable ruler.
 * Mesalliam Culture: The king of Ephenus, Pyrander, would die soon after his successful defense of the the kingdom against the Kingdom of Emalia. He would be succeeded by his son Haliecles III. During his reign the kingdom’s independence within the Xeran Empire would begin to be eroded, as for the first time since the Sephimoran civil war the conflicts in the region had settled down, and Xeran administrators arrived in the region officially. To this end, historians consider the reign of Haliecles III as the beginning of Xera’s de facto control over Ephenus, despite being de jure part of the empire for some time. This period would also mark the beginning of a great promotion of the Ulm religion, despite the king himself, and much of the kingdom’s nobility, being followers of the Mesallian faith, with remnants of the Emalian faith also being popular, from the capital’s time under Emalian control. This process began with Haliacles III ordering the construction of a new basilica in the capital, in an effort to incur favor with the Xeran government and its Ulmian supporters. The king would also be wed to a woman named Idomea, who was a relative of the holy patra. Ironically, the expensive temple construction led to increased taxes, as well as discontent from the Enulmian population and other non-Ulmians. In the year of the 107th Jafiad (Year 628) a brief conflict erupted between Sephimora and Ephenus, owing to the Sephimorans claiming the lucrative trade cities near the border. With Emalia no longer threatening Ephenus, due to the increased Xeran presence, Sephimora would be defeated. However, pressured by their overlord, Haliecles III would seek to create a more lasting peace applicable to both sides. The result was an agreement that would take effect on his death, later known as “Haliecles’ Will”. This agreement stipulated which towns would support who, and also created a buffer zone of “free cities”, which would be direct properties of the empire, rather than nested within the provincial hierarchy. Haliecles III was also married to the daughter of Vedun VII, and a later stipulation in the king’s will would arrange for how the kingdom would be divided internally upon his death. Haliacles’ eldest daughter, Pyra, would be appointed Ethnarch of the Emalian Hexarchy, which consisted of the six largest cities of Emalian descent, located primarily in the region south of Ephenus and near the Emalian border. The son Pyrander would be appointed head of the interior province of Talgara, and during his lifetime he would cave in to local pressure to convert to the Enulmian faith. Another son named Agetos would be granted the Princedom of Dacelos, which would form the smallest province in area but one of the largest in population. A third son named Xerangedirus would rule the Princedom of Ghanis, while the eldest son, Ptelamus, would rule as the overarching province. In practice this succession changed greatly after the death of Haliecles III, which occurred in the fourth year of the 109th Jafiad (Year 639). Notably the death of Agetos only a few years into his reign led to a brief conflict over the city of Dacelos. Instead the city became a free city as well, becoming an influential city in the free city system. During this time the rivers sprouting from the Ema Delta would see increased settlement and growth, owing to their fertile soil along the river. For the first time the population of the interior began to catch up to the population of the coast. The displacement of the Emalian religion in the north, due to the increasing influence of the Mesallian culture, led to the Emalian religion taking refuge in the south. Overall, the dominant religion remained the Enulmian faith, followed by the Mesallian religion and Ulmism. In Sephimora the king Vedun VII would be succeeded by Levian IV, who likewise created subdivisions within the kingdom to better manage affairs.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: During this time the reign of the second king in isolation began, with his second generation being born. Many children would be born heavily deformed or unhealthy, and these children were often considered cursed and sent to the bottom of the pits. When a child died his flesh was consumed by others, so that no food went to waste. The growing of fungi became very popular, with bioluminescent fungus being used to illuminate the underground kingdom. King II would die near Year 45 and be replaced by King III. Unlike his predecessors he had a soft side for decorative work, and ordered that the walls near the top levels be crafted and shaped. A number of great carvings would be created by the king, emphasizing religion and worship of the monarch. Soon all knowledge of any other world died away, and the underground kingdom in isolation became their only world. In the Zelonuma Emiresq the nation expanded south into the lower plains, and north along the coast, centered around a northern inlet. The Darnan city-state near the Yannian colony would cave to its demands.
 * Thïgæ: Yithït VI dies in 631, a few years before the unveiling of his greatest temple, the Jugr Kalapha. Completed in 634, the temple still stands as a landmark of one of the architectual masterpices of the time from the era and region. The general confusion along the borderline with Sonaredar is cut down when Yithït Aropha Vithi Rothar VII, the successor of Yithït VI claims the southwestern Aforazi valley, taking most of the vauable land in the east, leaving less land to contest with Sonaredar. With claimed areas along the rivers being rapidly ruralized, many farmers turn to the less costly lands along the coast. The eastern coast is claimed, and the coast becomes ruralized along with areas along the remaining free rivers. The east continues to go unexplored; however, areas north of Mang are. The main river of the Aforazi Valley is named the Aforazi River. Scientists and religious followers for once have similar theories on the creation of the valley; it was a lake once. This turns into a religious belief that the world was all and ocean before the lord and savior Rothar created the world and had children with the sun, which became the minor gods. Then, he planted the first humans and the first animals.
 * Hythia: Years 318-327 Since the Return of Hythus. Both Meunarchs Cystrof and Byan die of age and are suceeded by their sons, Ayrestisis and Jyantus. Queen Aymfrodasti, mother of Jyantus, continues her struggle for control of Mythadia. Hythian forces, now augmented by the forces of loyal lords along the river, secure all of mainland Mythadia except for the realm of Shasumtura IV. The Hythian Unar, numbering some 30,000 Hythians, and 20,000 loyal Mythadian troops lay siege to Shasumtura’s capital in the south. Great bolt-throwers of all types, mangonels, and rams are employed to destroy the defenses of the city. Because the southern region of Mythadia remains largely tribal and lightly populated the defenders remain outnumbered and unable to raise more troops from their dwindling resources. The Solician invasion in Joredesh is condemned. Hythia’s vassals are called to arms and a force of some 35,000 is raised. Comprised of 4,000 Hythian lancers, 6,000 Hythian mounted skirmishers, and 25,000 infantry, cavalry, and archers from Hythia’s vassals, the army marches to meet the Solician threat.
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to 7,400 kg). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is complete. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.
 * Yannis Empire: The foolish Thotite ships fall right into our trap, and soon every Thotite trade ship is captured, thoroughly searched, and all Ulmist extremists and heathens slaughtered. We make a great fortune destroying the Thotite fleet, which has ventured too far from home and too far into our clutches. The network of lies they have attempted to create, by sending these ships to Sillas and others, has been completely broken. This is part of our firm policy to ensure that no Olmerite lies can be falsely spread around the world. The straits continue to be heavily guarded, with more and more ships being created. By this time our navy has grown immensely (exact numbers privately sent), with new ships being created. New vessels are produced with artillery mounted to its decks, large siege towers, and room for the most elite units. The navy guards the western straits, the southern coast, and the eastern straits, ensuring that the Thotites cannot escape their sea. The Holy Men loyal to the Yannian faith pour into the Exhulan land. They enact their vengeance by killing all Ulmists they can discover, and ensure that the Yannians are protected. We make it clear that this isn’t a “war of expansion”, like the uninformed Exhulan propagandists claim. This is a righteous crusade, to liberate the lands that Exhula falsely corrupted, after we trusted them time and again to adopt the true faith. Instead they spit on our kind efforts to guide them toward salvation, enslaved their own people, and massacred the hol. Now the enlightened and civilized nations of the world, which barbaric states have sought to assault, stand in a grand alliance. This righteous and just alliance enacts their holy duty upon the Exhulans for their incorrect behavior. We have no choice but to discipline their ignorant people, for the betterment of themselves and all mankind. The first Yannian army of great magnitude is dispatched across the straits to join the army of mostly Tohatians. Having captured a small portion of Exhulan land, it is ordered that the river be fortified and defended, as a wave of creatures pours out from the wilds to attack us. A second Yannian army lands in Tohatia itself to protect that nation from attack. All Yannian allies are to raise their forces in crusade, and defend their homeland.
 * Beraba: Expansion continues east as prospectors search the far side of Lake Conylt for gold, silver, and gems. A small fleet of Beraban ships round the Cape of Gahren and land on the east coast of the peninsula to establish a Beraban trading port. Hantaywee of House Hjadra-Xun, sister to the Crown Princess Aleshanee, is accused of offenses against the gods of the Fivefold Faith. As punishment, she is stripped naked and paraded through the streets of Cohibos. This is seen as the first time that the members of the Great Houses are susceptible to punishment by the Faith. Beraban explorers discover lands as far north as Mithadia and as far east as Draka, and one voyage is financed to explore north and west of Exhula. As trade flows through the Beraban port cities, the magistrates commission the construction of official “Trade Houses” that can contain a large part of the city’s international trade and use a standard system of trade and customs.

641-650
'The military campaign of Nebo the Tyrant against the nation of Joredesh results in a number of towns being successfully pillaged. The Hythian counterattack results in a decisive victory, with he Solcians being repulsed from the nation. '

'The Exhulan counterattack against the invading Yannian-Tohatian army results in an Exhulan defeat. The Exhulans suffer 14,340 casualties, the Tohatians suffer 2,400 casualties, and the Yannians suffer 4,000 casualties. Yannis’ subsequent offensive results in a Yannian victory, capturing the majority of the Exhulan colony. Yannis suffers 4,560 casualties, Tohatia suffers 3,020 casualties, and Exhula suffers 10,400 casualties,'

'Traders from the Telachitul Republic seeking Telabarbur slaves from the north discover a temporary shortage, receiving word that a nation to the north, which the Telabarbur and other tribes call the Agunda, was responsible for a recent major war that devastated the local population. '

'The Hythian war against Shasumtura IV results in a Hythian victory. Shasumtura IV is killed in battle during the fall of his capital, while the Hythians suffer 5,100 casualties, and their Mithadian allies suffer 6,000 casualties. '

'The naval confrontation between the Yannians and the Xerans at the Battle of Cival results in a Yannian victory. The Xerans suffer the loss of 66 ships and approximately 14,000 men, while the Yannians suffer the loss of 20 ships and 4,000 men. Numerous trade ships are also captured or sunk by the Yannians during this time. '

'The Qaryaati invasion of Mohejaro results inconclusively, with the Qaryaati suffering 3,700 casualties, and the defenders suffering a similar number as well. At the same time Mohejaro sends a small force to raze the Qaryaati colonies to the north, and they successfully pillage much this region. The government of Mohejaro extends an offer of peace, offering to give up a great amount of tribute and slaves. Meanwhile, Kepitis and Avsylann offer 2,000 mercenaries each in Qaryaat is willing to pay them. '

Emalia: Emalia is fractured into two, the Messelian North and the Emalian South, still retaining ancient Emalian tradition and religion, ruled by women as the north,where Emalia was founded, falls to the male dominated Messelian culture, effectively forming two states under one. Generations upon generations of Emalians descended frkm the Holy Emalian Explorers, now the HOLY Emalian Guard have settled in and propgrated in Alsoba, and have came to dominate the land, effectively making it a part of greater Emalia with Emalian rules and customs, even coming under the rule of an Emalian Queen, Sheba, becoming a much needed bastion of Emalian tradition and religion. Under the rule of Queen Peophetess Sheba, Alsoba and Southern Emalia unite to form the Holy State of Ema, declaring to be both a part of and separate from Emalia. Northern Emalia pays little heed to this unification as they are occupied with the war in the Yannian East
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: The Thotite attack on the city of Darna would be a turning point in history. On one gentle morning the barbarian fleet sailed into harbor. The city was unsuspecting, as they had remained peaceful traders for some time since the Kingdom of Darna had fallen. But then the enemy ships arrived and the soldiers proceeded to slaughter every person they could discover. They greedily laughed as they tore apart man, woman, and child. In the chaotic violence, no one could tell an Ulmian from a Darnan, and the Thotites massacred thousands of Ulmians as well. They pleaded for their life, but the Thotites did not listen, preferring to slaughter each and every innocent person. In the basilica the Ulmians fled and tried to bar the doors. Here they prayed that they would be spared. One cruel Thotite would say the place was housing Darnan soldiers, and the basilica itself was very plain and concealed, and so they burned the Ulmians alive. They scratched on the walls, screaming, “why has Nelrim forsaken us?” The massacre left the world shocked. How could the Thotites senselessly attack an innocent city, which had nothing to do with its hardships. To many this confirmed the legends that all Thotites were bloodthirsty cannibals and bloodsuckers, craving the destruction of innocent lives for their own gain. The Ulmian faith, which had been allowed to prosper for the first time before this, shrank dramatically, as most Ulmians had been killed or decided to reject their religion after this event. Even the office of Holy Patra could not be filled, as no one would come forth to claim the office. The Zelonuma Emiresq looked on in disgust and also surprise, wondering why the Thotites had so cruelly targeted that city at random. The Thotites were henceforth known as religious extremists and terrorists, for their repeated and systematic history of slaughtering innocent people based on religion. The world looked on and prayed, with even some Ulmians joining in, praying that the Thotite empire would collapse, that its corrupted emperors killed, so that a new, benevolent and holy nation might take its place. The nation of the Zelonuma Emiresq decided, due to the attack against Darna, that they should mobilize and fight back. They called upon all the nations of the world to fight back against the Thotites so that they might answer for their crimes. Each nation, from the Zelonuma Emiresq, to the Darna cities, to Isimandia, to the nations of the east, to the Yannis Empire, was asked to contribute ships to a giant fleet, which would sail south and make way for the city of Azoz. There they sought to destroy the Thotite realm, for the good fo the world and even for their own good.
 * Xeran Empire: Due to the disruption of trade in the east, focus on trade and exports focus on the west instead, steadily growing a vast network between Otan, Isimadia and Jasmira. New banks are founded on the western coast in Sarita, Uriel and Gara, pulling their assets away from the focus of conflict. Water mills became fully standard across the empire as well, being utilized in many major river valleys such as in Edom and Tuartha. Emperor Nathon II focuses instead on some of the most sweeping reforms to the military since the Chatna empire. Several key cities in the interior of Tuartha, Usilinago and Edom are designated as main manucaturers of military hardware, churning out a steady supply of armor, mail, spears and weapons at a moment's notice. This is primarily funded by the elite banking guilds, most notably the "Sons of Sutho" primarily located in Seita, the name Sutho being derrived from the Mesallian pagan god of money. The Sutho's banking guild would for a long time hold a love-hate relationship with the Water Merchants that continued to hold prominence outside of Usilinago at this point. Next, Nathon issued an edict that required every household in the empire to provide at least one male for military service. Of course, the earliest verion of this new military beuracracy was rife with exemptions financiala corruption, but the seed was at least planted for a far stronger army than ever previously seen. The Erasidonian units had long since lost meaning to be called "elite", as now their tactics were standard issue among all standard military. Each phalanx is trained three primary offensive formations, the most common being the "wedge formation", and the second most common being the feigned weak center. The Sons of Suttho also helped to supply two massive shipyards on the empire's coast, one located in Neum and the other in Nerimos. Some centuries later, these shipyards would eventually become the basis of the "Mouri Arsenal" of ships long after Xera's existence. Meanwhile, the Water Merchants would be pushed by the competition much further inland south of Edom, eventually finding a fast market in the caravan trade across the southern deserts to Nexii and other nations further south. Although basic crossbows were already developed at this time, they were very slow to being adopted in the military, due to the long-standing tradition of the Azoz elite longbowmen, as well as the relative superiority of the longbow to the crossbow in their early stages. For example, the apocryphal legend of Aren the Hermit shooting a melon of his son's head highlights the relative points of the debate. At this time also, the apostle Formisdas flourished primarily determined to spread the Gospel of Nelrim to the Susalyon and surrounding nomadic peoples. The anonymous apocryphal hagiography, the "Apir Gospel of Infancy", was probably authored by Formisdas himself. Seeing Yannis distracted with their attack against Exhula, Xera declares war on Yannis once again. A large army of troops assembled from Edom and Ephenus cross over to attack the Yannis colonies along the coast. These forces include the elite camel lancers of Edomite nomads, as well as the elite desert guard hired from south Usilinago, and a few balistas and elephants. Organized under General Archaeon, the invasion force primarily utilizes a tactic of multiple channels for splitting the enemy forces as they are confronted. The cavalry of both types are used as skirmishers to surrounded the enemy units, and coerce them into a position vulnerable to a two-pronged assault. Once enough territory is taken in the immediate coast, military engineers are employed to rapidly construct towers and barricades further inland, which combined with the coast line aids to cover both flanks of the invading force in preparation for counter-attack. After these barricades are complete and the invading force pushes further into Yannis territory, their tactics are changed up. The cavalry of both kinds strikes at specifically one side of the enemy force, corresponding to where the Xeran phalanxes are strongest, and then pushes forward to roll up the enemy line and surrouned the weaker side. The coast in question is in the south along the Great Lake, and once that region is secured the army pushes north to ford the river south of the colonial capital on the Gabtrian coastline, seizing the city from the unexpected direction of land. Overall, the army is split into two smaller groups, one striking against the lowlands and the other to the highlands. All the navy was sent to aid our ally Syres, who we call to arms in support of their territory, in position to stop the Darnan fleets from being able to pass through the straits the Syresians control, pushing north far enough to strike the Darnan ships before Yannis could get involved. The bulk of the land military is stationed on the coastal cities to intercept any enemy ships. A system of cranes and nets are designed by Borad the Great to disrupt and break apart enemy ships at one such major city. In the process of upgrading the military, a census is taken. A call of arms is sent to our ally, Emalia, to provide all the military they can to support the war against Yannis. 
 * Emalia: We answer the call to arms by our Messelian brothers, the Thalulities, raising our banners and amassing a force of 50,000 strong, eager to reconquer the East, the massive assault beginning in earnest.
 * Nura Gakan: Chaga Tan begins to enact taxes among the rich and nobles in hopes of maintaining the nation's current amount of money (or gold?). This leads parts of the rich population to view Chaga as a dick. This would anger some people causing the Council of Fire to raise concern over the new taxes, which could be summed up as "We debate for four hours... and nothing changed, it was deadlock..." Within Ulrom organized polytheisic religion begins to take shape with the establishment of new gods and the mixing of others, This leads to the formation of three Main gods (Vangar: The god of strength/Dun: God of peace/Ogkut: God of the intelligent). The state begins to support the idea of people having children left and right, mostly under the idea of "Saxy Times" (which tries to push the idea of younger adults to marry and have childern. When not spending his Mondays and Tuesdays trying to form a new religion.Chaga Tan begins to expand upon the captial of Ulrom with plans of expanding the population and religious centers in hopes of expanding the population of Ulrom.The farming centers of the Two-River region begins to take shape as a new city (Olama) begins to form on the Two-River region mostly used as a de facto trade center of the state, placed at the head of the river delta. Due to this, a fort is built between Ulrom and Olama named Ft. Thots. Mines begin to take shape in the mountain regions, The mines are mostly used to find new gems (which are used by the rich and noblemen to flex on poor people) and iron (for the formation of new weapons.) The military begins mixing horseback riding and bows, this practice is worked upon by training men in the partice on the new frontier. Experiments over Iron armor, leads to debates within army which boils down to "Should we have heavy or light armor?". Gakani farmers begin to set up farms and things of that sort by the Two-River Region. Chaga Tan's begins to expand toward the two rivers (Fleavate River and Decent River), mostly toward the Fleavate River by aggressively sending settlers and troops, this at times would lead to troops raiding tribes across the Flevate river, which at times were led by Chaga Tan, and also where he would find his love with a comrad at arms and become the father of three children (two sons and one daughter). We send our great traveler "Haba Na" to go down the Decent River with the plan of finding new tribes and new rivers.
 * Hythia: Years 328-337 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarchs Ayrestisis and Jyantus rule over Hythia, but the death of Queen Aymfrodasti in 332 sees Jyantus assume both the crown of Mythadia and a Meunachship in Hythia. This pulls Mythadia from a dynastic union into a personal union, but also creates a great imbalance in the power of the Meunarchs. Ayrestisis attempts to counter this by allying himself with several of the more powerful houses of the Council of Partechs. However, this ploy does not provide the personal and political power needed to counter Mythadia. Jyantus for his part, orders a census of his holdings in Mythadia and a general survey of the population, and also works to repair the damages suffered by the decades of internal strife. Jalor is asked to permit a great road to connect Hythia and Mythadia along the river.[Mod Response] Mythadia’s economy is swiftly integrated into Hythia’s production system, but it could just as well be said as opposite owing to Mythadia’s large population, robust trade networks, and expansive lands. The Mythadian Colonies in the islands are not pursued by King Jyantus as their naval strength remains too great to counter. Hythia and its vassals generally return to peacetime strength, except for a contingent of 20,000 Hythian and Joredeshi troops stationed to prevent any further incursions by Solicia.
 * Yannis Empire: The empire emphasizes that Yannians respect women. Whereas the horrid Thotites oppress women, and have had 1,000 wars against the people of Edom for the sole purpose of disenfranchising women. With the aid of the Yannians the Edomite people were able to fight back against the Thotites and fight for women to be respected. The Thotites must be destroyed for oppressing women. “RESPECT WOMEN,” says the Yannian envoy to the Edomites. “WE RESPECT WOMEN,” reads a great stone obelisk donated to the Emalians. Thus the world cries in response that they yearn for the death of the Azozi monster. The Anointed One holds his ear to the calls of the planet, and hears the people call for freedom and civility. The world thirsts for blood to punish the Thotites, but the Anointed One’s wisdom and dedication to peace leads him to seek a civilized solution. But when the Thotites threaten innocent people and attack us, the Yannians are forced to put a stop to them. It will henceforth be known that, on account of the Thotites being not a nation but an animalistic wilderness, the Yannis Empire claims that entire empty area so that we can begin to colonize it and bring civilization to it. Meanwhile, the war to liberate the lands held by Exhula continues, with Yannian forces marching south. An ultimatum is sent to Exhula offering a very fair and simple peace offer. We demand that the northwest colony in its entirety be ceded to a Yannian government, and we demand that Exhula follow the universal laws of humanity. These laws stipulate that no state can outlaw the Yannian faith, or harm it or discriminate against it, as that would rob innocent people from righteous salvation. Additionally the Exhulans must outlaw the Ulm faith, cease alliance or correspondence with the Thotites, and outlaw Thotite public schools or other extremist institutions. After this is faithfully undertaken, there will be no conflict with the Exhulans. The navy has triumphed, and sees great expansion. After harming the Thotites thoroughly, the Yannian navy of the west sails to meet with the Darnan alliance, so that the Thotites can be destroyed. In the west we continue our defense of the homeland and in controlling the eastern straits. The Thotite lands have been annexed by the empire, and we will begin to make that so by crushing the Thotite rebellion. When the infidels foolishly attack what they think are “colonies” they will find that the forces of justice have been preemptively risen, and due to our control over the straits a great army from the Yannis Empire will reinforce them.
 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: A time of great peace has passed once again with the growth of our lands and riches continuing. We continue our exploration of the southern landmass to the south exploring the Western and eastern shores of it. Meanwhile, sailors follow the Monsoons wind patterns into the Southwest of Dakal. Meanwhile, the other colony on the island also becomes independent under a Rej now. The explorations of Lands west of Ri'Kiva continues as well with the explorers coming from Rhythnos. Meanwhile, land is expanded under for agricultural uses. Jadalan continues it assimilation and integration into the Vhaynosi society with about 43% of it being Vhaynosi now. A royal marriage is conducted between the Timoi Son and the Jadalani Kings daughter in order to further tie them to us. The Royal Cartographic society continues to be successful in its creation of a map for us to use. We continue our expansion of our navy with more Dhows being created and such. Some eager explorers do launch an expedition into the forbidden western waters hoping to find a path to cross the dangerous seas. We recontinue our exploration of eastern seas but also sponsor inland expedition north into the Lands of Svergar and beyond them into the demon grasslands. The desert cities continue to thrive off of trade.
 * Thïgæ: The peaceful and prosperous decades put the nation of Thïgæ in a good position. Yithït VII asks for forgivness for his fathers actions against Sonaredar and tries to form better ties with Sonaredar. Rivers continue to be a good transportation system; however, for the west and north of the empire, this is a problem, as roads are primitive in Thïgæ due to its reliance on water travel. Therefore, the government starts to build roads to rural regions in the east. The claimed island southeast of Thïgæ has a settlement built on it, made of almost completely of limestone bricks. Some men begin to venture east again, although not as far as the archipelago in the farnortheast. Instead, they explore the area south of the three islands near the eastern edge of the known world, which looks to be part of a larger archipelago. The far northeast continues to be unexplored, although lands noth of the Eborites are. Sugarcane (and sugar by extension), salt, papyrus (which is made into paper), fruits, lime, cotton, fish, grain, oil, potatoes, and timber continue to be the main exports of Thïgæ, while land is cleared to make enough room for growing produce. The coasts and areas around rivers continue to be rapidly ruralized. Expansion continues east and north, where all land up to the westernmost mountain is claimed. The stars start to be graphed, with constilations being made to help guide sailors. There is a horse in the sky, along with a palace (where the gods are fabled to be) and others. The first university is made for sons of nobility to study in. Rotharque continues to expand in Thïgæ.
 * Drachenia: loss after loss, the Kingdom fails to claim sweet victory driving Heidegger mad. He orders the sending of spies to the confederacy to see what they do that have allowed them to outsmart the Drachenian Army. Scouts are deployed around the mountains on every single position. Settlements continue to the southeast and northwest. Scouting bases are posted on the mountains with horse messengers being used to monitor movements from across the mountain and send any intel to the armies to avoid the mistake from last time. Defenses are put up with further fortifications used. With new recruits, a new strategy is thought out. This will determine the fate of the latest events. The armed forces well equipped and with extra cavalry support go east of the mountains to avoid assault from the mountains. Archers near the alpine regions are left in trees to further support the defense. This time with recruits arriving from all over the Konigreich all the way from Wasser, a total army nearing ten thousand strong push into the flatter region where our troops can have the higher ground by movement. Using camp sights on the top of the mountains, with as many supplies as the heartland of Drachenia can offer, the nation's men are sent down the mountains to fight the men below by coming down the mountains giving them the higher ground. With troops being distracted at both ends, the goal is to drive the confederacy's armies to positions they cannot prepare for and at the end, have both armies of the Drachenians converge and push into the confederacy. These troops consist of recently taken in Tribal Drachenian Loyalists with advanced training given during the last decade and other men wanting to give their heart out in the war numbering 6,000 in total for the “mountaineers”. The navy continues to focus on patrols. As the citizens learn to cope with the war and at least be happy that they've been blessed to not be conquered by the enemies and that their husbands, fathers, and sons may rest in peace, joy, and happiness in their afterlife. Life goes on as usual with the youth continuing to look into scholarly works. The nation's harvest end up concluding with great results. To ensure corrections are further made from last time, a fallback line equipped with defenses and prestationed supplies is developed and stations have been put along the face of the mountains to ensure troops can go on the defensive with attacking troops below from an angle giving our armies more of an advantage.
 * Mesallian Culture: During this time foreign affairs was dominated by the many fruitless wars against the Yannis Empire occurring around the Mesallian world. In the Syresian Straits the many Mesallian colonies of the region primarily decided to support the coalition of nations against the Xeran Empire, on account of witnessing the Xeran raid in the region, or having bought into the Darnan legends of it at the time. Completely surrounded by states who were allied to the Zelonuma Emiresq, many of the Mesallian cities lent parts of their small navies toward this coalition. Most cities, however, would remain neutral during this conflict. Across the channel in the Yannian continent, a number of new settlements are believed to have been formed during this time, including a town on the northern coast known as Istranos, and on the western coast a city named Ismon. The former would eventually combine with the smaller Syresian trading post across the river, becoming a strong kingdom of Mesallian and Syresian influences. In the east the province of Ephenus would play a role in the war against the Yannis Empire, as Xeran soldiers passed through the region to reach cities such as Ixima or Tik’akna. In the Great Lakes the Yannians heavily impact the culture of the region, particularly in the north and other places bordering Yannian states. After the death of Neoptolanus VI Gephanus, the smaller Mesallian state in the region came to be ruled by Neoptolanus VII Teclanus, who would wed the daughter of the Tohatian king. During his reign the Yannian religion is believed to have become well established in his kingdom, with a number of noblemen adopting the religion as their own. Overall the Mesallian religion remained the dominant religion among the royalty and administrators, but the lower-classes became a mixture of Yannian, Tahuan Enulmism, Uloyisan, and in small numbers Emalian.
 * Xeran Dip: We call on our alliances with the nations of the Mesallian archipelago, having the strongest navies in the region due to our previous support, to aid the empire to repel the attacks of the Darnan fleets
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton lmai). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is complete. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading. Hearing reports of a potentially hostile force in the north, Unafir tries to contact llocal tribes to gather more information. Worried about conflcit, he also works to make sure the republic has a powerful enough standing military, and tries to incentivize tribes to join his side in any conflivt.
 * Syres: In response to the war breaking out between the Yannis Empire and the Xeran Empire, the nation of Syres decides to support the Xerans. Although the nation has no intention of following through with an invasion of Yannis directly, or any other state in the far north, the nation decides it will limit access through the straits and engage at sea. Although the more anti-Azozian and anti-Ulmian of Syres argue in favor of letting the fleet pass through to destroy the Xerans, especially after legends of the Xeran attack reach Syres, it is considered in the city’s best interests to repulse the fleet from entering the straits. The city of Syres has little interest in fighting a full scale war at sea, and it is hoped that the show of force will compel the assembled enemy fleet to not engage, as to not worsen relations further with Syresian trade partners. On land the city decides to pursue a policy of ensuring that the Mesallian city-states of the region are subservient to Syres, beginning with a military campaign across the channel to enforce a loose confederacy over the various city-states of the region. This force quickly turns to protecting said states against incursions by Yannian allies, such as the nation of Benekundon.


 * Sillan Republic: Cabeza Banzena views the Ulmist faith with much interest and after much contemplation, personally adopts it. As a public display of her faith, a priest anoints her with oil, with an audience numbering in the hundreds of thousands consisting primarily of aristocrats. While she seeks to maintain the separation of state and church doctrine, and the secular character of the central government, she nevertheless sponsors the establishment of a new city on the site of where the first Ulmists (Irrulmians from Exhulans) were believed to have first landed. This city is named Banzenopolī, after herself, and will be centered around a massive Ulmist temple. The 650 Census places the percentage of Ulmists as a percentage of the total population at 8%, due to strong natural growth as well as a rise in conversions due to the highly-publicized conversion of the Cabeza of the faith. Despite this, the Cabeza continues to conduct ancestral veneration rites and patronize the Sillan folk religion, as part of her policy of religious toleration. Meanwhile, the problem of tobacco and recreational marijuana eventually reaches the Imperial Court, with the Cabeza – a well-known user of both – ruling in favor of its legality. However, the popularity of the two products becomes massively inflated in the Makuku provinces, and a bubble burst leaves many small-scale producers bankrupt. Many of these farmers begin to cultivate a wider variety of cash crops in order to pay off their debts as soon as possible. Others sell off their properties (as the soil quality has been damaged by the attempts to establish these monocultures) to Sillan or Sillo–Makuku landlords, and instead, choose to become plantation workers in Silla proper (thus being placed under limited legal protections as laborers, and attaining a stable source of income). The consolidation of extremely-small estates is completed. Meanwhile, the usage of clay tablets to record each household and its constituents is enforced, in order to conduct more accurate population counts and crack down on tax evasion (especially as people settle the frontier). Meanwhile, to promote connectivity of the frontier to Silla proper, the roads are enlarged and canals are built. Similarly, many smaller settlements (such as hamlets and villages) are consolidated into towns – thus making them more accessible as well as improving access to necessary social services. The promotion of pro-natalist policies and programs to further augment population growth continues. All idle land is exploited, and terracing is used to increase the amount of cultivated land. Furthermore, improvements in grain storage, irrigation, tools, organic fertilizers; and the introduction of root crops in marginal lands such as hill-slopes and dry soils (where they do not compete with traditional staples); further augment agricultural output.
 * Beraba: Wahanassattee, brother of Hantaywee and Crown Princess Aleshanee, expels all priests and priestesses from Cohibos in retaliation for the punishment of his sister. However, he allows a self-proclaimed prophet to remain in the city. This prophet, known as Taheton, preaches that the five gods are only aspects of one supreme being. Taheton’s interpretation of the Fivefold Faith is also not as harsh as the orthodox practice, and thus absolves Hantaywee of all her alleged crimes against the faith. One prominent member of the Tangakwunu, Tsiyi, is able to successfully predict a solar eclipse. Some see it as a sign from the gods, but the other members of the Tangakwunu consider it a massive leap forward in astronomy. The growing population, which is predicted to eclipse one million in the coming decades, requires more food and farmland. As a result, many settlers spill into the fertile lands east of Lake Conylt. Some of the most popular crops are winter cereals such as wheat, barley, and rye, as well as fruits such as dates and mangoes, and legumes such as peanuts, soybeans, and peas. Trade continues with traditional trading partners such as Qera, Makuku, and Gahren, with Beraban traders seeking out new markets in the lands to the east.

651-660
'If you have not posted in the previous turn yet, feel free to do so.  The Yannian invasion reaches as far as the Ettyian Coast, with the northwest colony being under Yannian de facto jurisdiction. Hundreds of Ulmians are killed or captured, or flee from the colony to neighboring parts of Exhula, while an Exhulan resistance to Yannian rule persists. The Yannians suffer 2,000 casualties during this time attempting to restore order, while the Exhulans suffer numerous civilian casualties. '

'The Emalian-Xeran attack of the Yannian allies in the north culminates in the Siege of Ixima, which results in a Yannian defeat. The Emalians suffer 6,100 casualties, the Xerans suffer 8,300 casualties, while the Temayalians suffer 16,100 casualties. The attack in the south culminates in the Battle of Temayal, which results in a Yannian defeat. The Xerans suffer 8,500 casualties, while the Temayalians suffer 14,000 casualties. However, due to disease and a lack of supplies, in the north the Emalians suffer an additional 5,000 casualties and the Xerans suffer 10,000 casualties. In the south the Xerans suffer an additional 21,000 casualties. Eastern Emalia and western Temayala likewise remains on the edge of a famine. '

'The leader of the Jalor permits the construction of roads linking the nation to Hythia in the east and Mithadia in the west. '

'The nation of Drachenia achieves a victory over the southern tribes and Umanegen. Drachenia suffers another 2,500 casualties over the course of its prolonged campaign, with Umanegen offering peace to Drachenia in exchange for offering tribute and slaves. '

'In Emalia a major revolt occurs, as supporters of Queen Sheba and the traditional Emalian culture attempt to oust the King of (Northern) Emalia, Igneous II. At the same time the nation of Alsoba also launches a rebellion in order to achieve its independence once more, killing many Emalian settlers in the south. '

'During the reign of Brihmdratha II in the Paotualma Empire a revolt occurs in Benysira, with the Benysirans asking nearby nations such as Solcia and Qaryaat for aid. In the east of the empire a rival claimant to the throne also gains a foothold in the far east, forming the Kingdom of Koshaveda. '


 * Yannis Empire: We now own the Thotite region, the region formerly owned by the Thotites. It is a part of our nation as a territory. It has been conquered by us, and all those who refuse to recognize that are in open rebellion. The Thotite animals are to be tamed and hunted into extinction, so that the area we annexed can be settled. We spring our trap against them and invade in several parts. First the army stationed in Tik’akna marches into Ixima, while the army of the north lands at Idasimos to surround the Emalians completely. The third detachment lands near Marlios to threaten the capital. The army of southern Tik’akna invades southern Temayal, concurrent to the invasion from the eastern provinces. Tohatia and the east focus their efforts on marching west now that Exhula has been pacified, with the army in the colony remaining to restore order. The fleet of the Great Lakes is used to land another portion in eastern Emalia. In total six armies are dispatched, with reinforcements routinely being raised and transported across the straits into the allied and righteous nations of the south. Now that the Thotites have launched their rebellion, the number of soldiers in the Yannis homeland guarding the coast increases, and the entirety of the western fleet will now regroup with the many allies of the west to destroy all resistance. Holy Men land in the western colony and march south toward Canim. They are told that they must allow us entry or face utter destruction. The navy will surround Syres and offer it the chance to survival if it allows us passage. If not the nation and its allies are prepared to level the city of Syres. In the meantime the invasion will proceed south and reach the city of Neum by land. The Yannians will then march on Azoz and have that city razed. We ask the Kingdom of Erasidon to join our righteous crusade against the Thotites.
 * Emalia: The sudden arrival of Yannian forces in Eastern Emalia via the Great Lakes plunges the already vulnerable region into widespread and full scale famine, depopulating Eastern Emalia for generations, with survivors moving westward to fertile ground, where the Ema River flows. This famine plagues all who are in Eastern Emalia, including the Yannian invasion force, who are cut off from retreat via the small garrison of Emalian troops stationed there, ports of entry and exit burnt down, supply lines cut in hit and run tactics, all the Yannians can do is starve in a foreign land, with the forces of the Great Lakes who joined the Yannians meeting a similar fate. News of the Yannian arrival and the subsequent famine in the east sweeps the nation, both prompting fear in the hearts of many, realizing that Yannis and her allies, nature, and even Emalians are against Emalia, threatening our existence. The time for civil war must end, lest Emalia and the Emalian people are destroyed by ourselves and by the world. In the interest of preserving Emalia's existence, a peace is brokered between the North and the South, with King Igneous II and Queen Sheba marrying, their union producing the child Aphide. Igneous II, threatened by both Sheba and other Messelian pretenders, makes his way to Iximia, the sight of the greatest Emalian military victory since the Battle of Western Edom during the time of Igneous. In Iximia, Igneous II takes his Loyalist forces of 20,000 strong, intercepting the besieging force from Tik’akna sent to besiege Iximia, proving vital in the Defense of Iximia before entering the city. In Iximia, Igneous II proclaims himself as the "Emperor of the East" and heavy defense fortifications are put into place, with soldiers stationed both inside and outside the outskirts of the city, with pronged attacks and defensive walls of men being prominent in Emalian tactics, entrapping Yannians to fight an endless war sending multitudes of men to Iximia to die. In Emalia itself, the entire nation fortifies, the era being known as "Fortress Emalia." Queen Sheba holds title as both Queen of Emalia and Queen of Asobla. However, Alsoba is made into a separate political entity once again so their rebellion may cease, with powers dictated to a Council as Queen Sheba spends the majority of her reign in Ema.


 * Xeran Empire: The prestige and historical significance of the Battle of Ghanis had paled in comparison to that of the Siege of Ixima. The former being a defensive victory against the Yannis invasion, and now the latter acheived a major offensive victory against the Yannis Empire, causing their first such defeat in their 800-year history. Nathon II personally conducted much of the military campaign, moving his headquarters to the city of Ephenus closer to the border, while General Archaleon commanded in the field. Nathon issued a proclamation across the entire empire, which was also distributed to many other parts of the Letsian continent. This victory marks a turning point toward the liberation of religious freedom, the end of Yannian domination over Letsia, and a shatterling blow against the dark forces of Drokksid in heaven. Messallis and Syres are reached out to, asking to utlize their navies in the war. Now that Yannis has cut off the strait and severed connection to the invaluable spice trade in the far east, the opportunity is ripe to break open that trade once again, now that Yannis is weakened. The Great Lakes, long since in close communication with Azoz, is asked to likewise join in the conflict to expand their territory northward, seeing it as the best solution to the current power vacuum. Most leaders in the empire hope the nations of Exhula, Qera and Sillas likewise aids the conflict to push Yannis off the continent, knowing the recent defeats Exhula suffered to the ruthless conquerors, and their mutual sympathy for the realms of Nelrim. Niani and Xenuelen are also sent secret messages through the Mesallian colonies, proclaiming that their salvation is at hand, and their individual religions held for many centuries will be freely practiced once more with the ever-weakening power of Yannis. These nations are not given any actual support, but are nonetheless stirred up in rebellion to cause further confusion and disruption within the sphere of Yannis. In Phorintheon, Lawrenx the Bold continues to organize the tribal confederacies of the Atnosians in mutual contempt for Yannis rule, although he has been forced recently to operate in exhile with the recent disruption of communicaton. In Temayal, General Archaleon helps to organize a Satrapy-like administration over the region, while at the same time preparing the military for Yannis' reprisal. Law and order become the first priority, which was not always an easy feat as quite a few citizens in the region would senselessly scream that the local authorities were "wild animals". Careful rationing of local resources was implemented, caring primarily to the children, women and elderly in Temayal indiscriminently, as in the order perscribed by Nerlim's virtues. The Apostle Formosos was tasked with spreading religion of Ulm in the region, as has always existed to some extent since the days of Ioximander the Great. He proclaimed at the Acropolis of Temayal that the human sacrifices of Yannis will be practiced no more, and mutual human decency, respect and honor will be a standard of all people. In the Great Mausoleum of Ixima, all the corpses in the tomb are removed and desecrated, being the forefathers of this brutish civilization, and thus high officers of Drokksid in the afterlife. All the precsious metals and jewels in the Mausoleum are looted, but the impressive architecture of the building itself was left intact, now repurposed as a Monestary. However, simultaenous to these actions it was necessary to prepare immediately for the counterattack. A sizable amount of troops are raised on the eastern coast and Neum, and along with the bulk of the navy are sent to Syres immediatley, helping shore up every defense of the city in preparation of Yannis' arrival. Earthened mounds are added to the walls of Syres all the way up to the coast, with numerous smaller forts and barricades at key locations surrounding the city. In such a way, it becomes physically impossible to besige the city directly after their ports have been closed, without any land to stand on. With the resources of Temayel being very limited, the majority of the military cannot remain in the region very long, especially as food is rationed to the civilians, and thus are scattered out in a renewed attack. With reinforcements sent from Sephimora, the occupation forces in Temayel are split in two. The first army seized control of the central highlands of the colony, and utilized the high ground as a strong defense against Yannis' attacks. Rows of hoplites are stationed at specific narrow mountain passes, covering all flanks to the military position. The archers use gravity of the high ground and the incredible range of the Azoz longbow to reign death down on the approaching forces. After softening the enemy with their failed assaults against the high ground, the lancer cavalry makes their charge downhill, supported by hoplites in a weakened center formation. It is felt crucial to utilize the rough terrain to our advantage, as such mountainous climates is what proves Yannis' mounted archers the most useless. The second army is sent along the coast of the Great Lake, striking quickly against the Yannian shipyards and destroying the navy in harbor. Crossbows are utilized for the first time offensively in this army, including a cache of fire arrows dowsed in olive oil and wool. These fire arrows are used primarily against the enemy ships in harbor, setting fire to as much as possible. The second army is also tasked with dealing wtih the Yannian army moving west from Exhula, stopping them before arriving at Teyamal. First, a series of quick barricades and makeshift forts are made by the military engineers, blocking off the north flank and supporting the other flank by the Lake. In this battle, the army breaks up the Yannis' attacks with a series of quick skirmishes by the cavalry, both lancers and Edomite, and the crossbow archers. After the military is finished with that battle, they rush back in the direction of Temayal to close in on the Yannis forces from behind, catching them in being surrounded. then the remainder are taken out with each individual phalanx following a folding line formation. In the north, Yannis' additional military has fallen into our "trap" as well. As soon as the invasion of Yannis proceeds southward away from the coastline, a third army of Xera lands near the coast as well to pursue them, led by General Noosents. The third army is tasked to seize control of the coastline behind the Yannis military, cutting off their supply line and forcing them into being surrounded between the Xeran and Emalian armies. This military follows fairly standard formations, with multiple lines to disrupt the initial enemy attacks, and then close in with a wedge formation flanked by lancers and longbowmen. All three of these armies are backed heavily by reinforcements coming through Emalia from Azoz, with a tentative fourth army of purely new conscripts stationed in Temayal to support the supply lines to armies one and two. Even after all these armies are placed in position, a large reserve force remains in Neum awaiting to be shipped out to either front on transports. Meanwhile, upgrades to the military continue to be made back in Azoz, wtih a completley new armor design prepared by the engineer Klanton. Klantonian armor consists of interlocking shingles for maximum dexterity, as well as a sloped half-helmet to deflect blows of enemy weapons, even a khopesh. In the far west, the Garan navy is greatly expanded on the orders of private merchants, hoping to offset the lack of trade coming from the east as a result of the war with Yannis. The navy begins charting farther south along the coast beyond Nexii.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: We agree to become Hythia's tributary in exchange for their protection and an alliance. Tsar Konstatantin I orders the construction of balistas on the Great Wall of Algeorgiaville. The tsar creates the elite Royal Guard which is trained by the great military leader: Grigory Zhokovich. We expand our army and begin building dirt roads in most of the mayor cities. In the town of Dodoiseville a citizen authors the book: The Three Stars of the Lake. The book becomes so popular that it is read by the tsar himself.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: The Zelonuma Emiresq proceeds with its invasion of Azoz, amassing the largest navy it can muster. It joins with the ships of the western states, the Darnan cities, the Mesallians, and the Yannians, to destroy the Thotites for their reprehensible targeting of civilians and innocent people. We seek to eliminate the government that facilitates this, and help the Yannis Empire restore order in its new provinces of Azoz. Luckily, the entirety of the world has now allied against the Thotites to deliver a very clear message; we all hate the Thotites, please stop. If Syres does not open the straits we will force our way through. At the same time land forces also arrive in the north. Darnan ships ferry soldiers to the colonies north of Syres, until a great army is amassed in the north. As they have considered the Thotites nothing more than pirates, for their senseless attacks against them, the states of Isimandia join in and dispatch a great fleet to the south. They find that the Xeran fleet is solely distracted elsewhere, and so they invade Eskaladun and prepare to liberate that nation. Thousands of people eager to help destroy the Thotites arrive and set up a free government.
 * Qera: As the Qeran throne passed from the Princess Zoelle III to her son Ycas V seven years ago the country has now a more-or-less hotblooded and more sane person in charge. The good relations with Exhula cause Qera to enter the war against Yannis. The entrance is delayed, since the military had to be kept in the Odzeba (former Adjiba) county to put down smaller rebellions and a riot from miners there. Secret Now the larger navy and 6,000 men are mobilized to defend the coastal parts of Exhula against Yannis, fearing to be their next victim. The best tacticians and generals are gathered from all parts of the realm to prepare for battle. Secret end To coordinate the attacks more efficiently, the generals travel to the Exhulan capital to discuss strategies and secure the supply lines (EXHULA RESPONSE, PLEASE). The archery is now fully equipped with obsidian headed arrows that will replace the former flintstone and catapults are built in large scale. The sawlike weapons are still used as the standard weapon, but they are now less of a club with decreasing the size of the wide wooden paddle on which the smaller blades are attached to. The construction is stabilized with additional smaller metal strings. The army prepares to fight in rough terrain rather than open plains, to make their jungle fight tactics more effective. In winter of 658 the first army under General Yshdlama "the darkhearted" of Qerixexeha crosses the Hbeccver River and officially joins the war. They meet up with smaller units and take their march to the frontline in the north. Prince Ycas V personally permits to start war atrocities, torture and sacrifice if necessary. Meanwhile, the murdering of civilians is punishable by death, pillaging or rape is to be punished as the commander sees fit. Medicine takes further advances as well when a clothbook was found, that details various recipes for medicaments, a small encyclopedia of healing herbs and instructions for an eye-surgery. It also gives instructions on how to amputate limbs from a conscious person. To achive this, the wounded/infected limb is put in boiling coconut oil and then cut off. Before the procedure the patient has to drink at least one bottle of hard liquor. Trade with Beraba, Makuku, Exhula and Xera continues in smaller scale due to the war going on. The mines in the south prove to be very worthy as they can produce the iron that takes usually three years in just one. Minerals and steel are sold in large amounts, the same with spices. A small expansion southward is made, claiming land south of the smaller Hqâver River to the south and an expansion to the west, where more oases are conquered in the desert (30 px to the southwest).
 * Holy Empire of Hythus: Years 338-347 Since the Return of Hythus. Meunarch Jyantus and his rival Meunarch Ayrestisis engage in a series of political maneuvers attempting to outflank each other. Meunarch Jyantus appeals to the religious powers of Hythia, forging strong ties to the Cult of Hythus, Cult of Bysulus, and Cult of Tykus, the three largest and most influential religious organizations in the nation. Meunarch Ayrestisis appeals to the higher nobility of Hythia. His efforts see increasing autonomy among the outer regions of Hythia with the nobles gaining increased influence. By the end of the decade Meunarch Ayrestisis’ and Jyantus’ rivalry devolves into informal warfare. Jyantus and his forces destroy Ayrestisis’ smaller army at a battle near Gyt. With the support of Hythia’s major religious factions, and several of Mythadia’s correspondent religious groups, Jyantus is crowned Myrnech of the Holy Empire of Hythus. He quickly extends an offer of vassalage to Jalor, offering to take the kings’ first daughter as a wife. [Mod response] Work continues on the repair of the Mythadian economy, and many veterans are settled across the newly captured south of both Mythadia and Hythia. Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich soil, and the construction of canals and tythoruses for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become more entrenched and more effective. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish more large-scale fish, mollusk, crustacean, and seaweed farms in and along the river banks and coasts of both nations. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition.
 * Tsimdomdu Kingdom "Weorekrura culture": This decade is one of the most compelling of classical-era Autinira, primarily due to it being cited as the death of an older nation and the beginning of a new one. Numerous historical things that would shape the contemporary nation would ensure: the rapid decline of tribalism, centralization of religion and written language, the development of advanced war technologies, the end of the short hereditary-rulership within the Tsimdomdu Kingdom, the first religious schism of Erapishi, and most of all, the start of the Great War period of the Weorekrura. The culture itself, as debated among contemporary scholars, died nearly seven centuries prior, but in terms of tribal warlord structure, nothing had changed; The culture remained relatively the same, but had itself only become further advanced by new ideas and themes created within a relatively short time. Coinage is developed around this time. After the king decides to declare religious persecution against the Erapishi followers due to their rise in local politics, a declaration of independence is made by the State of Ibiyari due to religious genocide, and war is declared and overseen by the prophet Okomi. With a ragtag militia supporting roughly 1,500 soldiers, many of the citizens in the region believe for the war to be lost for the religion. Before any major surrenders are given, the prophet Okomi delivers his Speech of Khord, which would later be transcribed into the Book of Okomi in the Testament of Integrity. His speech declares that the god Khasar "The Terrible" lives inside Tsimdomdu; That his acts of immorality, lack of forgiveness, and general lack of acceptance has resulted in what he believes to be the prelude to the apocalypse. He tells the citizens of Ibiyari that, if they wish to give into Tsimdomdu, that they are no different than the beasts that are described in the depths of the underworld; that they are no different than the monsters that Khasar uses to kill those that bring light and justice; that they are no different than the reasons for why the religious genocide occurs in the first place. His speech is accepted with honor and pride, and citizens soon see the State of Ibiyari as a physical representation of what Sukh "The Fair" and Eldegai "The Wonderful" wish for a society; what they wished for at the beginning of time in the Book of Yzione: "A state where life is preserved, where life prospers, and most of all, is against the moral corruption that comes with Khasar and his evil doings." The army itself becomes more and more populated, holding a newfound 4,000 peoples, with 500 being that of women supporters. In 100 MU the first campaign along the river is made as 1400 soldiers equipped with close-hand daggers, extensive spears, and war shields begin movement into territory owned by the Tsimdomdu where there existed a large foundation of the Erapishi population. Persecuted by a mere 500 Tsimdomdu loyalists, the campaign was successful in pushing back their defenses and resulting in the first Ibiyari victory, although it felt like it was more or less as expected, and that the war was only going to get worse from that point. Gaining an additional 20,000 citizens, propelling the population to 35,000, a militia is founded in the region known as the Mulyan "Minute" Men, primarily due to the original clan Mulya having the strength of responding to war in an efficient response system back during the period of the Five Tribes. The second campaign takes place in the following weeks as the Battle of Kosa (the farthest city along the river) begins. It lasts very long, with brutality and fierce combat shown. However, the battle is soon a victorious feat listed for the State of Ibiyari, ending the decade out with a prideful new state and a declining old country.
 * Irian Culture: After the disastrous campaign of 636, Nebo the Tyrant was deposed by a revolt of the nobility that had no confidence in his rule. The revolt was the first of several which would plague Solcia in the coming years, and shatter the very foundations of its society. By the 650s, the country is in the deep turmoil of a third civil war. Finally, a strong claimant comes along: a member of Nebo's dynasty named Tarus Vacus Ludum. He manages to wrestle the opposing factions into submission and seize the throne, albeit only by the ill means of kinslaying, deception and bribery. Like his cousin Nebo, Tarus is a bad king. Basing his style of governance on the way of the Thrydacians, he quickly gathers a host of enemies that wish to see him out of power. Some enlightened folk, noticing a trend, would be happier to do away with kings entirely. Tarus' reign, beginning in 652, would come to be known as the "Last Tyranny". Three years into the reign, Varos Greos assembles a coalition of like-minded aristocrats and soldiers, and, with the support of the people, overthrows the king of Solcia for the last time, declaring a republic. This act, marking the end of the Solcian monarchy, coincides with similar changes that are sweeping across the Irian world. Many city-states have adopted more democratic systems of government that are less reliant on intensely powerful individuals to maintain them. Written constitutions replace older, unwritten laws, and the leaders in charge of a nation are increasingly seen as representatives of the people, and expected to act as such.
 * Exhulan Empire: Although our recent defeats have caused many casualties and been major problems for us, the arrogant Yannians have found that in the colony they occupy they have no base to work on, and are forced to put down constant rebellions by the people there. Although they attempt to cover it up and rant about how they are "rescuing the people we have corrupted in our land," this largely falls flat due to the fact that Yannis never owned that land to begin with, and all of its tens of thousands of inhabitants are Exhulans, not Yannians. even the followers of the Yannian religion that exsisted in the area turn against Yannis, and greatly aid in our counterattack into the region in 656. we gather up our remaining men (with the additional recruitment of more) and launch a counterattack against Yannis. we do this by playing to our strengths, setting up a major defensive formation in the area between the ciast province of the Ettyian Coast and the Yannian attackers pushing down that successfully fends them off, leading them to try to consolidate their gains in our colony. We then gather and attack, using our navy to transport huge numbers of troops in assaults all along the coast to capture coastal cities from the invaders (playing to our strengths in the area) before finally at the end, we launch a major offensive into the southernmost river in the region, sailing our navy up the rivers and attacking the cities from their ports and landing thousands of soldiers to secure them, attempting to cut off the Yannian forces occupying the area below from reinforcements while at the same time launching a counterattack into the region from the south, hoping to divide and destroy Yannian forces with about one-half of our forces dedicated to each, although the river attack has slightly less men. (Algorithm needed) The assistance of Qera with their aid of many thousands of troops is also greatly beneficial in this. The major distraction of Yannis with our ally the Xeran Empire and their arrogant assumption they will be able to pacify the tens of thousands of Exhulan inhabitants of the region well moving many of their troops away to fight Xera proves their undoing in this, as we are able to successfully outnumber them on many occasions due to this. When we counter-invade our territory that Yannis has stolen, a massive revolt occurs among the populace of the region against Yannian Authorities, as Yannian mass prosocutions of many of the citizens for their religions (Murdering the Ulmians and Irrulmians and greatly discriminating against and persecuting Hcctaal followers (who are the majority of the population - despite what Yannis insists) in the region and butchering thousands of civilians in the invasion).  Meanwhile, while Yannis arrogantly assumes their navy has crushed ours completely after winning a few battles, they are quickly proven incorrect in this assumption when we send hundreds more of our ships against them, successfully winning several naval engagments and allowing us to dominate the waters around Atnosia. This is also largely due to the shifted attentions of the Irrosian Kingdom, our vassal, who previously had not participated in these naval engagments but now dedicate their massive fleet to it, allowing us to succeed. The raising of 8,000 men from throughout the empire (as two decades have now passed since the initial muster) results in minor food issues in many parts of the empire which threaten to get worse, but luckily we are able to import large amounts of food from neighboring nations to stave off food shortages, in addition to the rationing that begins to be put in place. Trade with Beraba, Gahren, Qera, Sillas, and Teninukal continues flourishing during this turn. Finally, we agree to Qeras' offer to coordinate our armies and tactics). (More to come)


 * Taivaie Kingdom: In the lands of the Taiiel Delta, a civilization prospers. The Taivas thrive, and the three cities expand their influence, all under the watchful eye of king Gilean. Young men, seeking their fortune, clear out areas of the jungle and found farming villages. In Metsval, citizen watches remain vigilant, not wanting to let a Tiifling raiding party slip through and cause damage. The lands of Taivaie are extremely productive agriculturally, with about 6.5 rice crops possible in a year. This supports a population of 960k, making Taivae one of the most densely populated countries in the world. This has proved useful in the past, depending on your definition of useful. Any inquisitive person might discover that the nation's long-established irrigation system has quite a few mass graves nearby. These are the unfortunate casualties of Taivaie's grand undertakings roughly two centuries beforehand. Not everyone was lucky enough to end up in a mass grave, however, and many skeletons can be found under the ground by a bit, in tucked-away places where they perished, likely due to starvation and overworking. Currently, the most eminent threat to the nation is the Tiiflings. They have darts coated with poison, that, if left untreated, can kill a man in 45 minutes. Taivaie thus ends the year, isolated, but with prosperity to spare.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: We have grown in many ways since the beginning of our time. The Empire has prospered under the watchful eyes of the Timoi and we have seen many glorious times. During this beautiful time of peace and prosperity we continue to improve the lives of our subjects most notably constructing Aqueducts in order to transport water to our cities and allow our citizens an easier life. The Palace of Maps continue to grow its wealth of maps with them containing some of the most expressive knowledge the world has ever seen. The glory of our cities continue to grow ever more. During the south a new city is formed on the western kingdom of ours. We also ask the Kings of Dvama for an alliance to bring our nations even closer together now and forever more (MOD RESPONSE). The kingdom continue to expand its agricultural capacities and grow even larger as a nation. Meanwhile, our navy continues to expand by even more ships, and horse archers are even further employed in the east. The library of knowledge continues its expansion. Meanwhile, in the north, the city of Rhythnos grows even richer off the trade from the spice routes. In the city a new eager explorer rises up by the name of Ilor Giro who is sponsored by a rich merchant prince in the city to explore even farther west of the mysterious and distant lands of Gahren into the mystical and rarely seen lands of Beraba and beyond. While in the south two great expeditions are launched further exploring the large landmass western and eastern coasts southward bringing back more knowledge of the land. The Timoi also orders a census to be conducted.
 * Kingdom of Tybus: The family of the Cassars, with its constituency at its side, has reached its new beginnings along an atoll of the unknown sea. Being at the most advantageous position at the dawn of a new chapter, the House of Cassar establishes itself as the rightful sovereign entity to the newborn city of Tybus. The new constitution respects the right of the individual as a term of a social contract in exchange for continued protection and order under the House of Cassar. This founding document is known as The "Balenciago", meaning social balance (of authority/order and freedom). Patriarch to the House of Cassar - Alba - is proclaimed king of the lands with all power in hand. He orders the creation of infrastructure, pastures, and defensive measures. He orders a patrol to explore to the south and west of the atoll. To take advantage of the high seas, he arranges the construction of a new port hoping to attract the eyes and wallets of the world. To protect these assets, archers, warriors, and sailors are to be trained and deployed. With expansion of the populous' facilities, the House of Cassar places its palace at center of city. From the palace King Alba orders the creation of the Tybusi Guard - a force dedicated to ensuring the stability and protection of the House of Cassar. The House would also like an exploration team to chart the islands of the atoll, in search of natural resources and trade goods. With a new era spawned, the House of Cassar has begun its trek to global dominion.
 * Mesallian Culture: It was during this time that the Great Lakes formally joined the Yannis Empire in fighting its war against the Xeran Empire. Neoptolanus VII Teclanus owed the existence of his kingdom and his continued survival heavily on the Yannis Empire, and by this time two of his sons had converted to the Yannian religion. At least one-third of the population is believed to have been Yannian as well, owing to the area’s original rule by Yannians and Temayal, and the continued cultural exchange after being surrounded by Yannian states. The next phase of conflict in Emalia had begun, instigated by the prolonged war with the Yannis Empire, and Emalia’s role on the forefront of the war. After a generation of conflict it had been ordained that a patriarchal, Mesallian-style kingdom would rule over Emalia, but unlike the urbanized and well established north the south of the kingdom was more traditional. With the kingdom’s army distracted in the Yannian kingdoms, this separation between north and south boiled over into war, as the south rallied behind a noblewoman named Queen Sheba, instead of the established king in the north, Igneous II. This civil war would cause havoc for the Emalian region and the nations around it, with the kingdom being a causeway for a half dozen armies to march through in every direction. In Ephenus the current king, Ptelamus, son of Haliecles III, saw an opportunity to claim the Emalian kingdom as well. The Mesallians of northern Emalia were largely loyal to the Emalian king Ignaeous II, although many would shift toward supporting other male claimants to the throne. When the Yannians attempted to seize northeast Emalia the Mesallian noblemen of the recently conquered Kingdom of Gabatria petitioned in favor of Yannis allowing them independence, rather than being annexed to a nation such as Temayal, if it should come to that. An opportunistic nobleman named Cestalus of Naro attempted to posture himself in a position to rule such a kingdom, marrying into the House of Haliecles, and becoming a mercenary leader of the Yannis Empire. In the northwest the nation of Bascula allows military access to the Yannis Empire, due to their policy of appeasement toward both sides of the war. Many Basculans would join the Yannian side as well, led by one of the king’s sons, Tezeculilus. But at the same time many Basculans would also be contracted by the Syresians or Xerans against the Yannians. The Kingdom of Canim would initially fight against the Yannian invasion, but in the initial months before Xeran reinforcements arrived, the kingdom was overwhelmed, with King Dionymus falling in battle near the capital. His successor, Euthydemus IV, surrendered to the Yannian army, before the entire kingdom faced complete destruction.
 * Thïgæ: Seeing that the southern islands were not anything special, exploration continues in the west, south of the Eborites. Ruralization during the decade continues, although not as much as the next few decades, when the babies born in last decade start to buy their own land at around age 20. Seeing Johandpanan grow, relations become more and more important with them, and Yithït VII proposes an alliance with them. To mend ties with Sonaredar, Yithït VII asks to marry one of his daughters (not Yithït IX, who has the claim on the throne), Urthït II, to either the firstborn or secondborn child of the current leader of Sonaredar. This would not result in a personal union, as one (Urithït II) or both (Urthït II and the secondborn son of the Sonaredarian leader) would not have a claim to one or both of the thrones to the countries; however, it would make ties between the two countries better. This would result in Urthït II living in Sonaredar. Naval warships begin to be used more. As statistics grow more advanced, royal mathmatitions put population at 92,311 people, using data from both the exact amount of first settlers and the census in 84 P.L. They put the growth rate at around 1.01, and use that to calculate the growth since then. The army grows to 4000 men accordingly. Large industries continue to grow, and expansion continues east and north. Rural areas grow to encompass the rivers and coasts claimed aldready. Agriculture continues to develop, with irigation and farming tecniques continue to improve. For the first time, aqueducts are used to store water underground. These are built using lime bricks and arches, both relitavley new thing in engeneering. A large road network is built around this time, connecting the east and north. A new wagon is developed, which can float but is on wheels. This is carried by horses. Then, when farmers reach the river, they can sail down the river after taking off the wheels and leaving horses by the river. To prevent theft of horses, small "stable" ports are made, so that farmers can "sell" their horses only to "buy" them back after returning. Selling costs a little less than buying, but makes sure that the horses don't get stolen. This is the first reported instance of some sort of insurance, although primitave, effective. These institutions sperad to become banks of sorts, and soon the government gets in on the industry. The horse ports, also known as "stable ports", act like banks, and the government soon runs a few on every river in the country. The word for banks in Thï actually originates from the word for a horse stable, "Ihja", and the word for port, "Tyas", making the word for bank "Ihjtyas". Government owned Ihjtyas continue to operate, and soon spread to the busy cities, building along river areas. They are also built along major roads, making a large road along the eastern coast much more profitable and famous, the "Luasyt", or the "Coast Road".
 * Drachenia: As peace is offered, Heidegger, ready for peace, signs an agreement in which the Drachenians gain slaves and tribute. Furthermore, they decide when the slaves arrive to let them go. They are given access to plots of lands in the less so settled areas for those with experience in minor amounts of agriculture while the others are given housing in cities to start their new lives. The army gains new recruits to make up for their losses. Furthermore, a campaign against the southern unmarked tribes continue on while general settlement is made northward with less hostile actions and more peaceful ways of expansion by incentivizing them to join us. Only those who are hostile to them receive any negative treatment. Jonnes becomes a land of scholars and the rich.
 * Telachitul Republic: Mostly focused on expansion, Unafir seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton lmai). The set of symbols now being called Eltaphu continues its development under the priests of Icrodel. Slow progress continues to be made, with a basic alphabet starting to take shape, But outside of the temples, standards remain wildly inconsistent, with average traders using a haphazard mix of proper Eltaphu, foreign characters, and even drawings. However, the system is advanced enough for a priest called Mexotautl compiling the first book of Icrodel myths and prayers, called Eveiel. Seeing the value in this development, Unafir continues Armeera's policy of funding both the scholars who hope to advance Eltaphu, as well as the Icrodel religion itself, working to maintain temples. The Republic's exploration also continues. In the south, much of the planned expansion is complete. In the north, the Republic hopes for a more peaceful mode of colonization. Trade continues to bring the region deeper in the Republic's sphere of influence. The ultimate goal is to expand northward and incorporate the less organized communities peacefully into the Republic. Without the south taking as much effort, the republic is able to expand north more rapidly, especially along the eastern coast. In addition, the reign of Unafir sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements begin to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. With operations on the coast going smoothly, Unafir seeks to make further progress inland. Obviously, this leads to more resistance as the republic's trade and naval advantages are largely moot, but the vast superiority of Telchitul weaponry means moderate expansion is possible, and any foreigners likely can't pose a credible threat to the republic. In addition, the expansion inland gives the republic a convenient source of slaves, particularly from a resistant group the republic calls the Telabarbur. As a result, slavery begins to proliferate, mostly across the rural regions of the republic, serving as a moderate boon to the agrarian sectors of the economy. However, the constant threat of attack leads Unafir to start investing in a more organized militia system, which he hopes to formalize over the next decade. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading. With the northern foe still sitting, Unafir makes sure the Republic's military is well equipped, but still continues expansion at a breakneck pace. The Republic continues to seek alliances with local tribes, through trade, hoping to use them as allies against any potential conflict as well as absorb them into the Republic over time. Hoping the Republic is in a more powerful position than the northerners, Unafir sends an envoy to ask what's up with them.


 * Glorious Empire: During these years a new Timoi has risen to the throne. Timoi Tita VI is noted for being exceptionally expansionist and militarily minded and wishes to see Vhaynos rise to its rightous place in the world. Feeling the time is right, Timoi Tita VI launches a double secret and sudden invasion into both Daukani and Xinaben who are allied to eachother hoping to catch them by surprise and score an quick and easy victory over both of them. He also increases the Naval presence near our island colonies in case of a Tah surprise attack seeing an easy target. The army invading Daukani mostly consists of Horse Archer and other Cavalry from Jadalan and some Vhaynosi territories, and is utilizing many tactics learned from the Eborites in order to quickly eliminate the Daukani army. The army invading Xinaben is much less cavalry and consists of Archers, Spearmen, Horse Archer, and to a minor extent war elephants hoping to cut off the Xinabeni army from grouping with the Daukani one. Similarily the navy is also moved into position to block the flow of goods into Daukani to put pressure on them to surrender. While in the North the continued growth under various merchants princes occurs. However, in order to combat the growing power of a few merchants, many band together in order to form guilds to further empower themselves in their struggle for Supremacy. Meanwhile, explorers continue to be sent farther past the great lands of Gahren to find the source of the many mysterious goods which show up in our marketplaces from time to time. While exploration of the southern landmass also continues. Some trepidious explorers fearing the war and their enlistment explore the east to avoid enlistment and some fearing that even that may not save flee to the near-ensured death in the most dangerous Southwestern waters

661-670
'The Exhulan attempt to repulse the Yannians results in an Exhulan defeat. The Exhulans suffer 9,100 casualties, the Yannians suffer 1,900 casualties, and the Tohatians suffer 2,000 casualties. '

'The nation of Sonaredar remains cautious toward the nation of Thïgæ, but the king of Sonaredar accepts the offer to wed Urthït II to his second son, Devamedatha. '

'The Kingdom of Otan Takat raids the Xeran outpost near its territory, capturing the small fort for themselves. '

'The Second Battle of Temayal results in a decisive Yannian victory, with the Xeran army being repulsed from the kingdom. The Yannians suffer 9,400 casualties, Temayal suffers 5,100 casualties, and the Xerans suffer 32,570 casualties, from combat and other causes. The Xeran army of the mountains remains unopposed but undersupplied, suffering 18,000 casualties due to being cut off by Yannis, while the Yannians near Temayal similarly suffer 8,000 casualties, feeling the effects of the Emalian-region famine to a lesser extent. '

'Completely surrounded by the Hythians, the nation of Jalor accepts the offer of vassalage. This decision is resisted by a segment of the Jalor nobility, who in conjunction with the remnants of the Mithadian resistance, launch a rebellion against the Hythians along the southern extent of their primary river. '

'The Battle of Idasimos results in a Yannian victory, successfully capturing northeast Emalia. Yannis suffers 10,050 casualties, the Yannian allies suffer 8,100 casualties, while the Xerans suffer 24,370 casualties. The city of Ixima is retaken, with Emalia suffering 15,400 casualties, Yannis suffering 5,650 casualties, and the Yannian allies suffering 5,000 casualties. During this campaign Igneous II of Emalia is killed in battle. The Yannians successfully capture eastern Emalia during the invasion of Lyania. '

'The Battle of the Syresian Straits, in which the combined navies of the Zelonuma Emiresq, the Darnan city-states, Yannis via its Tesardyan fleet, and the western allies attack Syres and Xera, results in a narrow Yannian defeat. The Zelonuma Emiresq suffers the loss of 34 ships and 5,300 men, the various Yannian allies collectively suffer the loss of 20 ships and 3,500 men, the Yannians suffer the loss of ten ships and 2,000 men, the Syresians suffer the loss of 16 ships and 3,300 men, and the Xerans suffer the loss of 15 ships and 3,000 men. '

'A tribe known as the Yali raids the Yannian outposts on the north of its territory, and destroys several trade routes constructed by the Yannians on the northern sea. '

'During the First Battle of Canim, between the Yannian-Darnan invaders and the Xerans, the Yannians manage to surprise the unsuspecting Xerans, resulting in a Yannian victory. The Yannians suffer 6,100 casualties, the Darnans suffer 3,900 casualties, and the Xerans suffer 15,450 casualties. In the Second Battle of Canim, in which Xera’s numbers are doubled by the arrival of Syres, Xera achieves victory. The Yannians suffer 9,070 casualties, the Darnans suffer 5,600 casualties, the Xerans suffer 3,400 casualties, and the Syresians suffer 2,000 casualties. As a result the Yannians are pushed back roughly to the southernmost river. '

'Several tribes in the north accept an alliance with the Telachitul Republic, although several other tribes, who were victims of the Telachitul slave practices, ally against them instead, causing difficulty in securing the territory north of the republic. When envoys reach the nation of Agunda directly, the Telachitul are told that Agunda means them no harm and will open trade with them, if they abandon the northern tribes and accept that they are within Agunda’s sphere. '


 * Yannis Empire: The Anointed One proclaims, “I AM ONE WITH THE COSMOS”, on a stone pillar erected at this time. A chorus of a million faithful Holy Men sing out the glory of the Yannis Empire, and the destruction of the Thotite realm. The ground of Temayal runs red with the blood of the Thotite destruction. The faithful ally of Temayal never lost hope, and so they drew the Thotites into a snare to be trapped and killed. The presence of the Thotites came as a purely unholy act, but this sacrifice was made so that they could be killed so easily, with the blood being used to purify the lands that they desecrated. The world is sourly disappointed with the weak display of the Thotites, as on account of being unable to win, they turned to their necrophilic desecration of dead bodies, their looting of mausoleums, and their destruction of as much culture and art as possible. The evidence is clear of that fact, that the Ulm religion practices the most disturbing of the dark acts, while the Yannis Empire seeks to end their utter savagery. No human on this earth would observe what the Thotites had done and call it moral or justifiable, rather any civilized person would squarely agree that the Thotites are disgusting and reprehensible. It is for this reason that the rebellion must be stopped, and the entirety of that region must be annexed by the Yannis Empire, so that they can restore order and liberate its people. Emalia must rise up and be liberated from the slavery of the Thotites, and through Yannis, it will be done. Edom must rise up and be liberated, and so it will be done. It has come to pass that the Thotites have escaped from their zoo, and as animals they now terrorize the good people of the world. Their packs have marched through and Emalia and devastated that land, killing off thousands of Emalians in the name of gorging themselves, and in the name of striking against us. The fat Thotites greedily consumed the flesh of the children of Emalia, and held no regard for its people, throwing that entire country into the chaos of barbarity. They look upon the world with only one primitive goal that their animal minds can understand, and that is to harm the innocent people of the world. To this end they have destroyed Emalia and Edom, and looted those places of anything of value. They massacred the innocents of Edom in the name of razing their places of culture, all to install the monolithic, unthinking trickery of Ulmerism. The coalition of the free peoples of the world urges the Emalians, Edomians, Syresians, and all others to break free of Thotite slavery. In the west the Yannians ask that the Zuen Federation take this opportunity to rightfully destroy Azoz. The Zuen are offered the ability to conquer the Thotite territories that have rebelled from us, and join us in crusade. They are shown the riches of that land when we gift them our spoils, and they are reminded of how the Thotites attacked them many years ago. A great army arrives at the rivers of Canim, fortifying the cities of the entire kingdom against attack. Because the Exhulans rejected our fair and just peace offer, we will make the peace offer more demanding until they accept. The Yannians of the east take their islands near Atnosia, conquering Irrosia, and threaten to take the rest of Exhula if they do not cooperate. If they continue to delay a fair peace then we will give them a peace that requires their extermination. There is no other alternative than for the Exhulans to heed our commands, or they will be destroyed. And on top of that, we speak to the nations of Qera and Sillas, stating that they ought to claim the remnants of Exhula as well. The Exhulans randomly invaded Qera and annexed their lands, and now Qera may annex Exhula’s coast. The Exhulans randomly invaded Sillas to harm their nation, and their provinces remain on the Sillan border waiting. We say no longer, and call on these nations to push back through the boundaries that Exhula has made round them, so that all three nations may highly prosper. Sillas might annex Kaloma, and all the islands of the east, while Qera would claim all of the Exhulan west. This will be down to teach the Exhulans for their continuous treachery against all three of us, and to right the natural order of the world. We inform the Syresians that if they declare war on the Xeran Empire they will be granted the Kingdom of Canim and the lands of Xera along the coast. The armies in Temayal fortify their locations and do not invade Emalia, but the forces in Lyania are increased, with the focus of marching into the city of Emalia. Supplies are shipped to the front, with all land that has been pillaged going toward supporting the army.
 * Nura Gakan: Chaga Tan passes away, following his death Ulum Tan is picked as the new Gak by the council of fire. He, too, begins to enact taxes among the rich and nobles in hopes of maintaining the nation's current amount of money (or gold?). Within Ulrom organized polytheisic religion begins to take shape with the establishment of new gods and the mixing of others, This leads to the formation of three Main gods (Vangar: The god of strength/Dun: God of peace/Ogkut: God of the intelligent). The Nura Gakan religion begins to adopt a holy order mostly expanded by Oral tradition. Ulrom is expanded with plans of expanding the town toward the coastline of the state. The farming centers of the Two-River region begins to take shape as a new city (Olama) begins to form on the two-river region mostly used as a de facto trade center of the state, placed at the head of the river delta.Ft. Thots is expanded with construction of walls around the fort. Mines begin taking shape in the mountain regions. Naval raiding begins to become a more acceptable form of warfare within the Gakani people, this is mostly support and backed up by the Naval expansion across the Two Rivers. The mines are mostly used to find new gems (which are used by the rich and noblemen to flex on poor people) and iron (for the formation of new weapons.) Gakani farmers begin setting up farms and things of that sort by the Two-River Region. Ulum Tan begins to send more settlers toward newly expanded land upon the hope of expanding the Gurkani people and loyalty to the Gak. 
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: The Holy Dodo passes away this year and the search for its successor immediately starts. After seven months in the small fishing village of Dodograd, the next Holy Dodo is found. Tsar Konstantin I makes the annual pilgrimage to the new Holy Dodo and receives its blessing. When the Holy Dodo dies it marks the beginning of a new era.


 * Sillan Republic: Cabeza Banzena orders the expansion of Banzenopolis, commisioning the construction of several more Ulmist temples within it and its vicinity – cementing the newly-established city as the center of the Ulmist faith within Silla. At this point, approximately 12% of the population identifies as Ulmist; its rapid rise a testament to its unique place as the sole organized religion within Silla. Despite this, it still is considered a foreign religion and its growth start to stabilize partly due to the Ulmist faith being unable to penetrate smaller, rural settlements. While earlier clerics have issued a crackdown on heterodox practices – especially in reference to the Irrulmian sect – they persist and continue to compete with "Western Ulmism" due to the desire to distance oneself from any secular Azozian influence. One important difference between Western Ulmism and Eastern Ulmism is the latter's emphasis on the proper observance of religious rites (orthopraxy), the prohibition of all meats and limiting alcohol consumption to feast-days, and the principle of achieving salvation solely through faith (though regardless, good conduct is seen as a sign of one's faith); in addition to radically-different and more varied interpretations of the Ulmist canon. Meanwhile, Cabeza Banzena ends her habit of smoking tobacco and recreational marijuana under the advice of royal physicians and fellow Ulmist officials. While she maintains its legality to avoid provoking the powerful aristocratic landlords of the Makuku provinces, she implements legislation prohibiting smoking in certain areas (specifically those with high densities of people, such as a town center or a market-place). In response to outside attempts to involve Silla in their petty conflicts, the Ministry of War commissions the construction of more ships; raising the total number of warships to ~250 (of which, the majority are triremes or quadriremes, with only a few quinqueremes serving as flagships of the navy). These ships protect key trading routes and the coast from any raids. Similarly, military engineers invent a true catapult from heavy crossbows; though this discovery is ignored when another team invents a traction trebuchet which is superior in firepower and its better capabilities in indirect fire. Many traction trebuchets are manufactured in-preparation of future sieges, rather than defensive roles. Upon learning of intrusive foreign diplomatic expeditions to the Sillan capital and their pleas for Sillan intervention, Cabeza Banzena – mistaking them to be mere petty merchants – famously rebuffs them, stating: "our Grand Republic possesses all things in prolific abundance, and consequently lacks no product within its borders. There is, therefore, no necessity for this blessed land to import the manufactures of outside barbarians in exchange for our own produce." Despite this, feeling pity for the Exhulans, all Exhulans are granted special rights and limited citizenship should they land in any Sillan territories and the border presence is limited to a skeleton force. The promotion of pro-natalist policies and programs to further augment the population continues; aided by improvements in land-usage and agricultural technology. All city walls are maintained, and an intricate system of canals and paved roads are constructed to promote connectivity. As part of a public health and sanitation campaign, extensive sewer and plumbing systems, latrines, and public baths (with both heaters and evaporative coolers) are built in all major settlements – with water being supplied by a comprehensive system of aqueducts and minor channels. Meanwhile, irrigation channels and groundwater-wells are built to provide water to crops; boosting productivity. The excess is stored for food security, or sold to the market – thus stimulating commercialization. Workshops and bloomeries are constructed; and the production of textiles, ceramics, luxury goods, tools and machinery, and arms proliferate. Other major industries include sericulture, beekeeping, and the production of leather (from ratites and reptiles), glassware, and silverware. Cash crops include tea, maize, sugarcane, cocoa; cotton, piña, abaca, natural dyes; tobacco and cannabis. Within marshes or near bodies of water, highly-productive artificial islands are constructed – planted with maize, squash, and beans intercropped together. Similarly, farms raising seafood are built.


 * Xeran Empire: Emperor Nathon II took up arms to personally lead his armies in battle against the Yannis invasion, and the generals aiding our allies of Syres and Canim successfully repulsed the attacks. The leaders of Syres and Canim were made First Citizens by the Senate, and henceforth, the chronicles refer to the emperor as "Nathon II the Unshakable". Closer diplomacy and cultural exchange is offered to Canim in the aftermath of this battle, with a small expedition of military helping to rebuild the region after Yannis' attack. The military previously stationed in reserve forces are moved up as a fourth army into Emalia, under the command of General Noosents who organizes both armies 3 and 4. The Yannis military successfully landed in two parts of Emalia, contradicting their earlier commitment of helping the empire, and in the opinion of the historian Xerafon succeeded in drawing Emalia closer to Xera's alliance. Nonetheless, Yannis' invasions had also succeeded in putting themselves in a very bad tactical position, at least in the minds of both generals. Noosents pulled all of his military from the Yannis territory, and pushed north along the coast to cut between the Yannis military and the sea. This tactic mainly employed the typical wedge and manipal channel formations, using the archers, elephants and cavalry as rapid skirmishers. Barricades are quickly made by the miltiary engineers to cover the flank away from the sea. Meanwhile, the Emalian military and the fourth army close in on the large fluvial island (whatever it's called) that Yannis had landed in, destroying most of the bridges there except a few which are heavily fortified. Then, the Emalian military swings north to push on two sides of the Yannis forces on the coast with help of the third army. With that force of Yannis cut off near the coast, the remaining forces of Emalia and the third army swing back against the fluvial island, pressing on the other Yannis military there with help from the fourth army. The bulk of the navy is sent from their recent victory in Syres to secure the coast of Emalia, crushing Yannis navy there and cutting off supplies of the landing forces. Meanwhile, General Archaleon dissolves the Satrapy of Temayal, and pulls back all the forces occupying the Yannis territory to defend Emalia. However, both Archaleon and Noosents knew that they needed to stall, or perhaps completely stop, the remaining three armies of Yannis in the region. Therefore, much to the pain of Archaleon's heart, a scortched-earth tactic was employed. All military fortifications made by Yannis in the occupied regions were destroyed, and all the forests and arable farmlands were set on fire. The "Great Pyrium", as coined by Xeraphon, completely laid to waste what little crops remained as a result of the famine, causing a virtual wall of wasteland territory between the Yannis forces and the Emalian border. Civilian homes and urban centers remained unharmed, but a crew of several hundred elite soldiers were left behind to harass and delay the Yannis forces still further along their progress, being the first example of guerrilla warfare in recorded history. The Apostle Formosos, according to one letter to the Emperor, was completely opposed to these policies, but in response it seems he was eventually transferred toward preaching Ulm to the people of Canim instead. At any rate, the two armies of Archaleon move in to crush the Yannis invasion of east Emalia on two sides. The first army, being the least affected in the war so far, leads the main attack to utilize a folding line formation while sending two types of cavalry to cover their flanks, sending archers and balistas from the vantage point of nearby foothills. The second army continues to fight along the coast as it strikes against the Yannis forces from the north, using their flaming crossbow tactics again to destroy the transport ships and cut off any supply lines from the Great Lake. They continue to use the standard wedge and manipal channel formation when they encounter Yannis military head on. After all three Yannis forces are destroyed in Emalia, all five army groups (including the Emalians) are moved up immediately to space out evenly along the Emalian border to engage the three remaining Yannis armies as they eventually cross the wall of wasteland. These Yannis armies are to be stopped in their advance and not allowed to cross the border, keeping them bottled in the wasteland with no supplies. A new set of reserve forces are already gathered in Sephimora, in preparation for further assistance in Emalia. The military in Canim pushes further north, and not stopping until Yannis is repulsed from the kingdom. Lawrenx the Bold, seeing Yannis attempting to station their military in Phorintheon toward their expansion south, calls to arms all the Atnosian tribes against this clear military occupation, and a clear threat against the tribes' simple way of life. In the far west, trade networks from Gara continue to spread across the nations of Ismadia, Jasmira and Otan. A small expedition is sent to recover the colony of Faut-Xera, to which we are surprised about Otan caring about attacking it in the first place, and we are willing to sell the fort to them if they so wished to do proper diplomacy. The navy also continues to build up in the west to compensate for lack of trade in the east. With the entire eastern trade cut off by the war with Yannis, almost all merchant guilds begin to pull out support for investing in Messalia, seeing their trade network effectively choked out of any usefullness by Yannis. The Klantonian armor starts to become standard issue among the more professional, elite hoplites, although the traditional Erasidonian-type military remains skeptical. Among the myriads of soldiers involved in the conflict against Yannis is Dionide of Ephenus, who would later become world famous after the war. Had Dionide alone been added to the long list of casualties in the conflict, his invaluable contribution to western civlization would have been forever lost.
 * Qera: When Prince Ycas V receives the offer from Yannis to become a traitor to one of Qera's oldest allies, he first starts bursting out laughing at this ridiculous offer (since the last war between Qera and Exhula was centuries ago and there is no need for revenge) and then erupts into unimaginable fury according to court records. As friendship and alliances are sacred in Qeran culture, the prince is deeply insulted by this. He sends back a letter, that, if read by a fluent Qeran speaker, can be interpreted as both a friendly decline with the promise to stay neutral and come to help later or as a friendly decline. (MOD RESPONSE ON THE SUCCESS). Additionally, a letter to the Xeran king is sent with the offer to officially join the alliance of Qera, Exhula and the Dholbalan tribes (XERA RESPONSE NEEDED). This alliance would include less tariffs on Xeran merchants trading in Qeran ports, better military organization and mutual military aid. Qeran "war-counts", former mercenary generals and also official generals notice that their horses have trouble to go on full charge on the sandy landscape of the northern Ettyan coast. To still use the cavalry that is essential for the tactics. Many camels are purchased from the Tlevehoâtl, though there are not as many of them as horses (exact numbers per DM on discord). Another 4,000 men are sent north to support the other Qerans at the front, while the generals of the princely court teach the Exhulan strategists how to reduce the casualties in battle and how to slaughter the attacking forces. secret A new method to weaken the enemy is tested for the first time. The cavalry is sent out deep at night to harass the enemy camp by shooting arrows or burning it down and then vanishing into the hills. This is made to keep the camps at constant alarm and not allowing the soldiers to rest, thus coming exhausted to battle. To execute these plans, many locals are asked to help defending their land secret end. The Ulmists in the county of Tortla grow in number, now having even their own district in the city of Tortla. A census is ordered, first, to know the exact pool of manpower available, second, the bureaucrats wonder about the capacity of the colonies and last, a religious census is ordered in areas with large minorities like Odzeba, Tortla and Ollea. Trade with Sillas, Exhula, Makuku, Ypelomnes and Genda flourishes, iron and copper production reaches another high point. Blacksmiths, artists and other workers manufacture tools, weapons and armor around the clock to keep the war effort and trade up. Another 20 armored "turtle ships" are built to secure Exhulan waters against the invaders and secure the trade routes. Around this decade the oldest examples of cursing swords (Mauekganytl in Qeran) is found. These artifacts are the average battle sword but on the handle or blade there are curses scratched in the old Qeran script.
 * Holy Empire of Hythus: Years 348-357 Since the Return of Hythus. Myrnech Jyantus, with the support of the Jaloran King launches a campaign to quell the rebellion. However, the persistence and growing power of the nobility hampers the emperor’s efforts. Without the complete support of his nobles, Myrnech Jyantus is defeated at a major battle in southern Jalor. Following the battle, and facing growing popular revolt, the emperor is forced to sign away much of his power over local affairs. His position is made electoral, and the vast empire he and his mother forged devolves into a system of loosely vassalized states. Myrnech Jyantus retains direct control over both an area around Gyt and a region around the Mythadian capital, as well as much of the frontier which is lightly settled and has less influence from the noble houses. The nobles proceed in establishing what are essentially independent states, de jure under the authority of the empire, but with wide ranging powers over taxation, military forces, and law. Despite this, the emperor retains some authority to raise levies, call the houses to arms, and the duty to defend the territorial boundaries of the empire.
 * The Yusur Civilization: Yusur was an ancient society that developed around the Uphra Delta. The civilization is estimated by historians to have originated some 4,000 years ago (1,000 years before the start of the game), with the first permanent, year-round urban centers originating after the invention of agricultural practices, using the river delta for irrigation. Seated at the crossroads of neighboring cultures, the early settlements became the envy of the neighboring world, with clashes against migrating groups and against each other beginning. The earliest cities would have numbered less than a few thousand people, with stone walls, mudbrick temple complexes, and a concentration of farmland around each respective settlement. It is believed that each principal city of the region developed their own principal deity, with the monarch of each city serving as a high priest in matters of religion, or in some cases assisted by a council of elders. It is estimated that during this early period the Yusur civilization also developed a writing system, using clay tablets to carve stories and messages. According to one of the most important archeological discoveries dated to this period, the Yusur King List, the Yusur traced the lineage of their priest-kings over the course of thousands of years. The tablet implies that during various periods of time one city might assert loose influence over the others, but no city retained overall direct control over the entire region at any point during this period. The tablet also delineates the current world from a prehistoric, mystic world, which reportedly ended with a cataclysmic natural disaster. This event would form an important part of Yusur records and religion, with the current date being post-disaster, and the heroes of legend and myth primarily being of the old world. Several versions of the list would also be uncovered in various ancient sites, with the lineage of later kings seemingly altered to fit that particular city’s claim to divinity or hegemony. The first verifiably historic rulers of the King List would be the First Dynasty of Uruccala, who is said to have dominated the delta at the start of the 9th Dumuc (9,000 years in the Yusur calendar). The first king of the dynasty, Enkislamara, is said to have been the first monarch of any state to succeed the great disaster, and united the city of Uruccala. His reign is also referenced by an inscription discovered which confirms several details of his reign. Notably, it is said that he directed the Yusur in conquering the city of Edon, and that he build the Temple of Uleis in the city of Nucar. The Edonites are believed to have been a rival culture that had migrated into the Uphra Delta region from the far east, settling along the banks of Lake Gidis and the northern river of Muri. After the death of Enkislamara the Edonites would quickly reestablish independence from any Yusur city, while one of their colonies, Tesh, would come to dominate the Muri under the warlord Amhbific. It is believed that Amhbific’s dynasty would conquer both Uruccala, located on the eastern edge of the Uphra Delta, and the city of Lescu, located near the mouth of the Muri. The primary cities of the Yusur came under the influence of the city of Usucach, led by a leader named Mesur-nanesh, who ruled roughly 100 years after the death of Enkislamara. He would be the first ruler to declare himself “Lord of Yusur”, having subjugated most of the cities of the delta over the course of years of campaigning. One of his contemporaries, Jusheraba, came to rule the city of Barcur, on the western edge of the delta, and successfully resisted Usucach in numerous wars, profiting off the control of the river Iconda. After his death the Nunemites would come to dominate the fertile plain between the two rivers further downstream, and would successfully dismantle the empire of both kings after their deaths. The Nunemites settled the city of Umgupal, at the center of the river, while the mouth of the Iconda split between the two cities of Barcur and Tunud. Despite being adjacent on opposite sides of the river’s mouth, neither city managed to subjugate the other, with Barcur instead focusing east, while Tunud focused west. The rest of the river was ruled by the Nunemites, who periodically raided north into the delta and subjugated several cities. Archeological evidence dates the First Dynasty of Uruccala to approximately Year 1, the empires of Mesur-nanesh and Jusheraba to the early Second Century, and the Three Cities of the Iconda up to the end of the Third Century. After which, the Yusur were again united, this time by Eanuhshib and the Third Dynasty of Mizqa. Under his leadership the Yusur people pushed the Edonites north from the outskirts of the delta, raiding north of the Muri River to the Temtu River. In the west the Kings of Mizqa ended the independence of Barcur, and helped pave the way for the collapse of the First Dynasty of Umgupal. Around the same time a people known as the Akinites migrated to the River Agaesh in the west. Considered completely barbaric in nature, the Yusur constructed a long wall between the Iconda and the Agaesh, but the Akinites managed to circle around the wall and conquer cities such as Tunud. After numerous wars with Mizqa, the Akinites settled their capital at Esin on the River Agaesh. The weakened Mizqa rulers are said to have been toppled by a peasant turned king named Narama, who conquered the Yusur cities from his capital of Rimush. Narama and his descendants are estimated to have ruled during the end of the Fifth Century and during most of the Sixth Century, before the empire collapsed under the pressure of increasing attacks from the Akinites and other migrating peoples. The cities of the Agaesh would successfully sack Narama’s capital of Rimush, whose ruins remain unknown to this day. In its place the Third Dynasty of Ukes dominated the delta, ruling over a loose network of cities not unlike the state of affairs centuries prior. Ukes was toppled by the Third Dynasty of Usucach several decades later, and soon after by the brief Second Dynasty of Eshuun. In Year 661 the city of Eshuun came to be ruled by Ingishkames, who became remembered for many important innovations. By the end of his rule the Yusur operated a system of mail delivery, with the king promoting the use of a sole, Yusurian script and language for communication. His reign would also see exploration and settlement farther south along the Uphra River. This is evidenced by several stone pillars discovered hundreds of miles down river, which told of Ingishkames’ rule over the land and his many accomplishments.
 * Mesallian Culture: In Emalia the civil war between north and south had been essentially postponed by the temporary alliance of Sheba and Igneous II, which allowed Igneous II to proclaim himself Emperor of the East. When Igneous was killed in battle, his eldest son from his first marriage was declared Haliecles IV, resuming tension with Queen Sheba. A solution arose when Ptelamus launched his invasion of Emalia from Ephenus, laying siege to the city of Emalia. Sheba managed to sneak into his camp, and soon it was arranged that he would marry Sheba in order to be proclaimed King of Emalia. This prevented bloodshed for the time being. During this time Evanematra V would ascend to the throne of Edom as governor and Maleka, amidst the conflict taking place in the east. Despite a long history of her family feuding with the branch at power in Azoz, Evanematra would be a more firm supporter of the Azozians, personally leading the effort to repulse the Yannians. She would write a commentary of her experiences, leading an army from Edom to join the army already assembled in the east. She would note she found the infighting in Emalia displeasing, and also distrusted Ptelamus. This was on account of the Edomite tradition that the kingdom claimed Sephimora as a vassal, even if in practice they were both provinces within the Xeran Empire on equal footing. Ephenus’ rise to power had led to Ptelamus’ family conquering part of Sephimora, and now he seemed to be calling himself King of Emalia, leading to that captured territory seceding from the Xeran Empire from a legal perspective. This was disregarded for the time being on account of the war being fought in the east, but Evanematra would attempt to mend this schism soon after through careful marriages or intrigue. Initially the Edomites were able to convince their relatives on the throne in Erasidon to support the Xeran Empire against the Yannis Empire, but this changed in the third year of the 115th Jafiad (Year 662), as the last Ptelamaic king in Erasidon died without a clear male heir. Instead his son-in-law, Deidamus, who was a brother of the King of Canim, was elevated to the throne, after a brief power struggle in the capital. This ascension would distract the Erasidonians as they attempted to secure hegemony over the remainder of Mesallas that the kingdom still held influence over. The king’s brother, Euthydemus IV of Canim, had become a prisoner to the Yannis Empire in the northwest, with his kingdom overrun by Syresians, Xerans, and Yannians. After the campaign near the capital led to the Yannians being pushed back north over the river, a temporary capital at Niephnaron was declared for the Yannian puppet kingdom that persisted. Soon after an election of two new Syresian consuls led to the city shifting its strategy completely. The city would take up the offer from the Yannis Empire and secede from the Xerans. In exchange the Yannians were to have Euthydemus IV executed, and to hand over the remainder of Canim to the Syresians, while both parties launched an attack against the Xerans in the south. After his brother was threatened, Deidamus would declare war on Syres, but his campaign would have to contest with conflict arising at home. Fearing that the Yannis Empire would reconquer their territories if they supported the Erasidonian king, the remainder of the Melopenes declared independence from Erasidon. In the east the Great Lakes dispatched its army to the Lyania region, joining the Yannian army already placed there.
 * Xera Dip: Syres turning against the Xeran empire is taken with great surprise, considering how long over the centuries Xera has always supported Syres, and expanded their territory and power and economy far greater than it ever had before. Furhtermore, it is only just recently that we saved Syres from sure destruction by Yannis and Darna, losing the gains we helped them to get. We agree to mediate Syres' current dispute with Canim, although not at all infringing on the disputes of other parties, and also to cede territory of the Xeran empire itself if that is better to compensate for all those involved.
 * Xera Dip: We thank Erasidon for their loyalty in aiding this conflict, and we ask if they can spare any miltary in their current civil conflict, they should devote it against the majority of Yannis' miltiary fighting in Emalia. We reiterate our intention to help mediate the dispute over Canim.
 * Xera Dip: Seeing the occupation of their territory by Yannis, no doubt in preparation of full anexation, we ask the Great Lakes to consider switching sides in the conflict, so the risk of losing their soveriegnty against Yannis is not met (OCC: I just think it's worth a try to ask since Syres I guess switched sides.)
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: The nation dispatches all ships in a great armada, and all its men in a great army. The nation of the Zelonuma Emiresq calls upon every household to raise an army, and calls upon every ally of the Zelonuma Emiresq to raise an army. The greatest army ever assembled by the Zelonuma Emiresq is dispatched, to punish the armies of the Thotite nation. An elite army numbering in the millions is arranged in the region of Canim, to strike down upon the Thotites and help liberate the rest of the kingdom. Once Canim has been saved from the Azozian nation, the Xeran Empire border will be crossed itself. The leader of the Zelonuma Emiresq becomes known as Xyzvezem, and he leads the armies of the alliance into battle. The nation also directs its allies to land as many troops s possible as well. Meanwhile, the navy passes through the Straits of Syres freely now that the city has changed its allegiance. The ships of Darna and of the Zelonuma Emiresq sail through and destroy the coast, to land an army that will surround the Xeran Thotite army. The leader of the Zelonuma Emiresq declares that he is Xyzvezem, and that the Thotites must collapse. Collapse, he says, motioning toward them. He has told them to collapse. So they must collapse, as he has ordered. The Thotites will collapse, they are on the brink of it. Please, begs the world, stop existing, they tell the Thotites. They sing the rain song in unison in the capital, praying that the world will rain down on the Thotites. They will surely collapse due to their instability, it is clearly unstable. The Thotites have become bound to collapse any day now. The Zelonuma Emiresq wishes that the Thotites would collapse, writes one writer from this time. And also, the people too seemed to agree that the Thotites should collapse. The warriors were sent to invade and ensure that it collapsed, and they did battle with the Thotites as their nation crumbled around them. They seemed on the verge finally being defeated, when the Zelonuma Emiresq arrived. The Thotites could not hold out much longer. In the meantime the people of the nation of the Zelonuma Emiresq began to wonder.
 * Thïgæ: The nation of Sonaredar's acceptance of the marriage of Devamedatha and Urthït II comes with great celebration. Sonaredarian language seems much closer to Thï than most expect, and soon scholars begin calling Sonaredarians "Darï". Yithït VII states that this is the turning point in Darï-Thï relations, and trade becomes more common between the countries. Ihjtyas continue to prosper, with Upans making their way into Sonaredar. A large company under the name of Ihjthï expands into the Darï lands, but with the lack of major rivers in the region, they resort to only banking in Sonaredar. Ihjthï takes it one step further in insurance and starts using premiums in the sense that they will buy the house at a decided price if something happens to it. They become wealthy enough to start long haul trading routes, going over land or sea to Daukani for iron, then from there to Vytgæ for gold and other goods. Johdnapanan, also called the Pananï people, are offered an alliance to bond the two nations together and assure no fighting for the northern Aforazi valley. Expansion continues into the northern valley and the east. Expedtions are sent to the far west to explore the coast and south past the southern most island group (not the Vytï Island). Rural areas grow rapidly as the babies from the baby boom two decades ago claim land. More to come if more time.
 * Telachitul Republic: Unafir's reign comes to an end with his peaceful, and as such, the Three Councils (Rural citizens or Telarad, Urban Citizens or Telaslet, and Nobles or Itotelarad) convene in Itochitul to pick a new ruler. With expansion and the northerners posing an increasing threat, the militaristic En'hoek is easily elected. With some experience with the more violent southern tribes, the new leader hopes to continue expansion in light of the new northern threat. However, to make matters simple En'hoek public-ally Agrees to the northerners' proposal, and opens trade with them. However, for much of the republic's elite, the nation is still seen as an existential threat. As such, En'hoek uses some of the traders as spies, trying to suss out their weaknesses. In addition, the new leader builds on the military progress his predecessor, trying to further organize the military. The cord of the military is obviously made up of Telachitul citizens, but foreign allies, especially in the north, swell its ranks to an actual substantial fighting force. For now, this force is mostly used to pacify the few tribes that haven't allied with the Republic, but for now care is taken to avoid the northern's sphere of influence. Mostly focused on expansion and war, En'hoek seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton lmao). After the patronage of Armeera, Eltaphu is now a reasonably complete, and is reasonably serviceable. In addition, En'hoek continues to fund the development of Icrodel. He continues to promote the book Eveiel, and continues to build various temples, especially in Itochitul and other major cities. En'hoek hopes to use the development of Icrodel as a way to spread Telachitul culture, and bring especially the southern regions closer to the Republic's sphere of influence. With the army working to pacify the north, En'hoek works to expand north along the coastline to continue expansion but avoid the northerner's sphere of influence. In addition, the reign of En'hoek sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements continue to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.
 * State of Ibiyari: With successful campaigns up and down the state and now holding a 79% religious majority over the population, the Tsimdomdu Kingdom collapses as the State of Ibiyari succeeds it. With this new state, the Testament of Creation is finally finished and soon the governmental structure of the nation is built from the text that birthed the religion itself. Re-construction begins, as well as the expansion of the state to new heights as the Era of Development flourishes post-war. The first major sanctuaries and chapels are built.
 * Drachenia: After the long fought war, men return to there families and an increase of birth rates remain present. Furthermore, Heidegger, a now old man maintains his promise of continuing the golden age of the civilization. Expansion northward and eastward remain in place while we lay claim on the islands toward the south of us in the open sea to be used as locations for trade at sea as posts. Wasser sees some expansion as well territorially while in the southern seas, exploration is made more toward the west. Explorers set their eyes on a new settlement in the Sudlands. Further celebrations occur and infrastructure development continues. Heideggre and his father pass leaving the heir to the throne, Alfons becoming the new Konig. Although the back-to-back deaths come as a slight shock, Alfons with most of his time studying in the libraries understands the value of knowledge, exploration, and discovery. General Alois is placed in charge of controlling military strategy once the new leader seized the throne. He marries his tutor's daughter, Alida and both are married at the temple of Krizt.


 * Kingdom of Taivaie: Expansion continues as enterprising young men clear-cut areas to establish their own farming villages. This is further accentuated by the slaughter of nearly 5,000 Tiiflings over the span of the ten years, provoked by a rather large raid that occurred at the start. Entire Tiifling villages are massacred, no one left alive. Then, a response. A horde of Tiiflings descended upon the Taivaie army, their shock blunted by Quingiya fire. It was chaotic and bloody, mosquitos buzzing around the melee. The Tiiflings broke against the eytai of the noble warriors, as the younger warriors flanked the enemy and slashed at them with their eceti. Many Tiiflings were killed in the 70-degree heat of the late afternoon, sweat mingling with blood and running so thick that it ran like a river. Gilean celebrates this astounding victory by building a large temple at Taival. This facilitates expansion upriver by 7 px.
 * Emalia: The loss of the East and its Emperor, Igneous II to Yannian forces is massively devastating, the loss striking fear and awe in the hearts of many Emalians throughout the land, for the end of days is coming as the Yannians march to the Holy City of Ema. With this march, Queen Sheba proclaims "We must cease fighting each other! I call upon every Emalian to unite as one and defend the Holy City of Ema, lest we be destroyed by the world. I call on every man and every woman to defend our beloved capital for the sake of our people!" and united the Emalians fight, before perishing to the sword. In this newfound unity forged by our bond as Emalians, seeking to continue the existence of Emalia, 50,000 soldiers emerge, men and women alike, to defend the city of Ema, with barricades and forts constructed throughout the city, the most promiment blacksmiths and craftsmen employed, catapults constructed as well. Now with union formed with Ephenus, the navy becomes a promiment power again, and ships fill the delta, blocking any Yannian advancement and sending vital supplies and soldiers. These ships are made with a new weapon, Emalian fire, intended to burn any invader who dares cross the Ema River. The remaining 50,000 are already out in the field, supporting the Thaluite counteroffensives in Eastern Emalia to drive out the Yannian Invaders. Both forces, however, are plagued by famine at every turn, furthering the depopulation of the region. A small contigent of Alsobian forces also join the defense of Ema out of loyalty to our shared Queen, Sheba.
 * Beraba: Visitors from Vhaynos are entertained in Ngaoudera and toured around the city, particularly the “Great Shiplight” in the harbor and through the “Street of Traders” where many exotic goods can be purchased. Maintenance on aqueducts is coupled with the construction of roads to areas of the empire that do not have access by water. A more complex system of irrigation is put into place in rice fields all over the nation, with canals and reservoirs giving farmers the ability to produce more rice. A new cultural ideology points out the similarities between the cultures of Beraba, Gahren, and Cazekorom and asserts that they all have a common ancestor. This ideology is strategically spread via traders to Gahren and Cazekorom. Members of the Princely Council of Beraba travel north to visit Gahren and propose a union between the two states, citing the need for unity in a time when so many cultures are being discovered and wars being fought (Mod Response Needed).
 * The nation of Gahren accepts, as long as the King of Gahren is granted a position on the Princely Council.
 * Beraban Response: The Princely Council accepts the arrangements, and the two nations are unified in a great ceremony accompanied by a week of feasting and celebration. Gifts are exchanged and marriages are arranged to tie the newly unified nation together.

671-680
'The Benysira Rebellion ends in defeat for the Benysirans, with the Paotualma Empire brutally cracking down against the state. A number of the nation’s people are deported east to the other side of the empire. '

'The Yannis Empire successfully captures the Upper Ema River (southern Emalia) via Lyania. During this campaign the Yannians suffer 6,500 casualties in battle and 10,400 casualties from disease and lack of supplies, while the Xerans suffer 12,100 casualties in battle and 8,400 casualties from disease and lack of supplies. '

'Boats from a city-state known as Misesham make contact with the Kingdom of Taivaie, having arrived from the east. They offer to trade with the locals and establish diplomatic ties. '

'The Vhaynosi invasion of Xinaben is decisively defeated, with the nation of Vhaynos suffering 1,800 casualties, the nation of Jadalan suffering 1,000 casualties, and the nation of Xinaben suffering 1,000 casualties. During the invasion of Daukani the invaders achieve a victory near the border, pushing the Daukani army to its capital. During this battle the nation of Vhaynos suffers 1,240 casualties, the nation of Jadalan suffers 800 casualties, and the nation of Daukani suffers 3,800 casualties. '

'The Xeran army stationed in Temayal’s mountains suffers immensely after being surrounded by the Yannians, and also harmed by their own nation’s scorched earth tactics. After some time harassing Yannian forces, in which they inflict 8,000 casualties, the remainder of the army is captured or deserts. Numbering 103,000 men when this army first arrived in Emalia, the army crosses the Ema River numbering 58,000. '

'The Siege of Ema takes place between the Yannis Empire and the nation of Emalia, as well as an attempted relief force from the Xeran Empire. The Yannians are unable to breach the city when they arrive, owing in part to the Emalian control over the river to resupply the city. During this period the Yannians suffer 6,200 casualties, while the Emalians suffer 8,000 casualties. At the Battle of Escala near the mouth of the river, the Yannians manage to defeat the Emalian-Xeran navy to establish control over the delta, with the Yannians suffering the loss of 22 ships and 4,500 men, and the Xerans suffering the loss of 36 ships and 7,500 men. Finally the city falls to the Yannians, with the Yannians having suffered an additional 10,400 casualties, the Emalians having suffered 14,400 casualties (as well as part of their army captured), and the Xerans having suffered 9,100 casualties, as well as numerous civilian casualties. '

'The Yannian-Darnan invasion of the Xeran Near East results in a Xeran defeat. The Yannians suffer 5,400 casualties from combat, and 4,000 casualties from disease and other causes, the Darnans suffer 4,000 total casualties, the Yannian allies suffer 1,500 casualties, and the Xerans suffer 19,400 casualties. '

It is uncovered, before such a plan could begin, that a section of the nobility of the Xeran Empire has begun plotting an assassination attempt against Emperor Nathon II.


 * Emalia: "I see the great capital city of Ema fall to the Yannians burning before my eyes, the flame engulfing building and human alike, it is indiscriminate as I feel the heat so so close. Though Ema dies I am still living, she lives within me as I flee from the city from with my daughter Aphide, escaping with my most ardent followers, the most devout of the Emalians that I could find and could find me. In Southern Emalia I am greeted warmly and I assure them of their safety. However, I must depart and at my message of departure more come to join me, finally making my way down to Alsoba, smuggled via the Alsobans to avoid the Yannian forces. I, too, however, must leave my homeland of Alsoba, fearing Yannian reprisal, and before gathering my final escape party I proclaim my niece Odessa to be Queen of Alsoba and give her permission to conquer Southern Emalia on the basis of shared culture and tradition. With this, I, Queen Sheba, with my daughter, Princess Aphdite, and my thousands of loyal followers begin our exodus, crossing the desert south of Alsoba, at the edge of the known world, carrying the fallen land of Emalia and its fallen city Ema with us, in hopes to found a new city, a new civilization, away from the forces that seek to destroy us, so that Ema may be reborn." Remnants of the Emalian Royal Army, as well as the land of Alsoba, help faciliate this Exodus, both logistically and militarily. With the capital of Ema fallen and the subsequent flight of Queen Sheba, Emalia loses its dual seats of power and falls into chaos, Emalia collapsing with the fall of Ema. With its dying breath, however, the survivors of the Siege of Ema sign the Treaty of Ema with the Yannian and Thalulite forces. Irn its last gasp of life it will be forever rembered, even if destroyed. During her Exodus across the desert, Queen Sheba renames herself Queen Shema, symbolizing that Ema is within her throughout her desert wanderings

Tsardom of Algeorgia: After a heavy thunderstorm,the tsar has received a vision from the Holy Dodo: to find the mystical bull that is said to be somewhere we haven't been before. In addition, a five-pointed star will show the way to the bull. The tsar immediately orders a 25-ship strong exploration fleet to begin exploring north of us. A great moat is begun around the Great Wall of the capital as an added defensive measure. Meanwhile, at the military academy the all-female battalion is formed called the "Night Witches". We begin producing obsidian arrows.
 * Xeran Empire: In spite of the initial victories against Yannis in the war, ultimately the war turned to disaster, effectively ending this era of the Xeran dynasty. The historian Xeraphon vividly describes a horrific scene in the front lines of Emalia where he was a soldier at. As the troops in the city of Ema were closed in all sides by the viscious Yannis conquerors, many soldiers decided to rather take their own lives than to be sacrificed to the Yannis religion. So Xeraphon's regiment sat in a circle, to take each other's lives by executing the soldier immediately to his right, and close the circle in until only one remained, who would commit suicide. After offering a private prayer to Nelrim, Xeraphon miraculously ended up being the last soldier remaining, who decided to surrender himself rather than take his own life. When Nathon II offered to send a message of unconditional surrender to the Yannis empire, most of the nobles and administration in Xera were completely outraged, especially considering none of the empire itself had ever faced direct threat. In retrospect, however, most historians consider Nathon's action might have been the wisest maneuver. Had he not offered surrender, surely far more of the empire would have been harmed. Still, the immediate affect of this war completely disrupted the entire internal political structure of the empire, and forever severed the dynasty's ability to project anywhere within the Gabatrian Sea or beyond. Nathon signed the treaty of Ema by proxy, as it is a known fact the emperors of Yannis and Azoz never actually met each other until the late Mouri period. Several months after this event, however, the nobility of the de jure Xeran empire grew extremely restless. Most of them had felt that Nathon utterly betrayed both his people and the faith of Ulm. Some of the nobles, particularly those in Sephimora, Edom and the Near East, greatly enjoyed the new-found independence, and immediately began sponsoring their own independent militaries based on the same logistics and equipment as Xera was. This was also considered to be a great necessity, with the former "Peace of Azoz" severed since the days of the Chatna Empire, long-standing disputes and rivalries were once again coming into play. Seven nobles came together to found a conspiracy against the king of Azoz, hence known as the "Mouri Conferternity": Queen Evanmetra V of Edom, Levian IV of Sephimora, Nicomedie III of Tuartha, Philopater I of Near East, Verinos II of Usilinago, General Lawrenx the Bold, and General Daran the Swift. Nathon himself ultimately met his fate in the Palace of Perea, where he was picked up by mercenaries and thrown out the window. This is the famous "Defenstration of Perea" that is known in a variety of Renaissance art. As Nathon was still alive after that fall, more assassins came in and stabbed him brutally to death. After the assassination, however, the Confernternity fell dispute over how the new government of the empire should be structured, with some favoring a stronger central authority as enjoyed under the Xeran dynasty, while others such as Edom and Sephimora preferring the de facto independence of their administration dictated by the Treaty of Ema. By automatic succession laws, Nathon's two-year-old grandson Xeracles was next in line for the throne, currently residing in Edom under the care of Erisoh, the son-in-law of the Queen. The Confernternity decided by proxy to nominate General Daran as the guardian of the young prince, until it could be decided how much his claim to the crown of Xera should be enforced. However, this was disrupted in an event commonly known as the "Second Pallan Massacre". As Nathon II was being inturned in funeral procession, the people were attacked by a band of Zedumari warriors, slaughtering both Laurenx the Bold and Verinos II in cold blood. General Daran, who posessed the largest military of his retainenrs, moved in quickly to assert peacekeepers after this incident, and take on de facto control of Azoz and all the western territories. After this point, he began moving his military toward Edom to claim the guardianship. These events quickly alarmed the remaining members of the Confraternity, who became convinced that Daran was now seeking to kill Xeracles and seize control over the empire under a new dynasty. Thus the Battle of Isono between Daran and Nicomedie launched the whole empire into civil war. Daran was initally very successful, with victories in battles at Isono, Usilinago, Neum, and ultimately Seita, although he was unable to assert control over the port cities. At his height, Daran had control over all of Usilinago and Tuartha, before the tide began turning against him. Daran's first attempt to invade Edom was repulsed at the Battle of Dashen, although inflicting severe casualities against the Edomites by attrition. Miraculously, Erisoh managed to score a heroic victory against Daran in an ambitious attack from the southern desert, where a few hundred Zedumari warriors wrecked havoc against an army five times their size. At last, the Queen of Edom sought a close alliance with the Water Merchants, offering to finally assert their economic dominence over the territory of Usilinago. Their financial backing and connections between secret socieites was instrumental for the next set of military victories, eventually taking back control of Usilinago completely. The Seige of Teman proved to be one of the final phases of the war, ultimatley capturing Daran alive. Several generals among his supporters, with agents hired by the Sons of Sutho, led an assault against the fortress of Teman to break Daran free, but they ultimately they all were picked off by a barage of crossbow fire. Xeracles was subsequently crowned emperor in Azoz, with the "First Citizen" Erisoh as his guardian and lord protector of the realm. However, at this point the title of Emperor had little to no effective meaning, as the result of the civil war proved the complete de facto independence of Edom, Sephimora, and the Near East, and to a lesser extent independence of lower nobility in Azozan city-states and all the territories westward. The only lands with effective rule by the Crown of Xera at this point was the city-states of Azoz and Medan, along with scattaered territories in the center as well, not including the lands owned as the Demesne of the First Citizen. As for de jure control, the newly-independent rulers of Near East, Edom and Sephimora seemed to continue recognizing the claim of the crown given to Yannis in the treaty of Ema, as evident by coins minted at the time. However, about half of the lower nobility in all three regions would gradually shift their recognition toward Emperor Xeracles. The archaeological curiousity known as the "double-faced coin" was very prominent at this point, which included faces of both Xeracles and the Annointed on together. This seemed to be an attempt by some lower nobles to rectify the dispute by recognizing both claiments at once. Thus, historians generally no longer refer to this era as the "Xeran Dynasty" but have marked a shift of government into the Mouri Empire, or "Holy Empire" in the native language. Indeed, the religion of Ulm remaind the only consistent administration that still existed in every indepenent kingdom, so the shift of emphasis from the emipre of the Xeran dynasty to the name "Holy" is appropriate. The Ulm religion remained largely unaffected by these events, and continued to grow in popularity in every region and kingdom that split off from the empire. Although the Ema treaty forbade the empire from sponsoring Ulm missionaries in Yannis or any eastern territories, the Apostle Formosos wrote extensively on the doctrine of "Every man is an Apostle", thus giving an individual obligation to every citizen to spread the faith of Ulm entirely on their own, without government sponsorship. Even so, the subsequent chaos in the empire caused quite a large exodus out of the nation eastward, as Emalia showed great opportunity for repopulation economic growth. The reconstruction of the cities of Emalia and Ema were for the most part staffed by Edomite and other Xeran migrant workers. Evanmetra V, Queen of Edom, was officially wed to the Annointed One by the Treaty of Ema. This was an awkward situation, as Evanmetra was already married to her king-consort Myatus the Short, who sired her three daughters. However, since Yannis did not have the same prohibition against polygamy as the Xerans, the marriage was agreed upon anyway. Even so, although Evanmetra would write frequently to her betrothed husband across the sea, she never once would set foot on the continent in her life. We know this confirmed by servant records recovered from the palace at Edom at this time, which describes the Queen had an annual picnic with her daughters every year. Evanmetra claimed in her letters this was due to her fragile health in her old age, not able to withstand the more northern climats of Yannis, but the actual reasons behind this have long since been debated. The invasion of Yannis through the Near East was taken as great surprise, if not alarm by all the kingdoms of the former Xera realm. Seeing that Yannis' wake of destruction across the empire was already devastating enough, a full invasion through the crown territories itself was seen as a possible breach of the peace. As such, all the member nobility of the Confernternity called their military to arms, hoping to pool resources of a joint defense. But Evanmetra led the council to a cooler, more passive approach to settle the dispute peacefully. Erisoh, the guardian of Xeracles, was welcome to meet the Yannis expedition on the banks of the Ashe River. He explained that Xeracles, after the tragic death of his father and the subsequent civil war with Daran, has been crowned the new ruler of Azoz, and is soverign over the Kingdom that extends from Tuartha in the east to Fotashe in the west. The title of Xeran Emperor, passed on from his father out of tradition, designates Xeracles as the leader of his family, and in no way affects the title of the crown held by Yannis, nor any other part of the Treaty of Ema.
 * Yusur Civilization: During the final years of Ingishkames’ reign in Eshuun a strong king named Urscnahish emerged in Mizqa that challenged the supremacy of Ingishkames. Little is known about Urscnahish’s reign, which leads some to speculate that his attempted takeover was likely unsuccessful, but one important discovery from this time would be the Code of Urscnahish, which would become the earliest known code of law among the Yusur yet discovered by archaeologists. These laws began with a series of societal distinctions; at the top of every city was the “great man”, who served as a high priest and monarch. It is believed that Urscnahish’s laws paint a snapshot of a certain trend that had been developing in Yusur culture for sometime. Evidence points to every early city being based around a temple, known as an Acuzimut, which had developed into giant, stone structures and the centerpiece of every city. For their ability to speak directly to the gods, which would be a much needed skill for the vulnerable Yusur people, in a religion that believed in the temperment and destructive power of a multitude of gods, the high priests of the Acuzimut were considered the highest caste of society, and the sole power in any city. During the upheaval of the region’s politics during the great disaster, and the ensuing wars to unify the region, there appears to have been a shift toward a non-religious entity, which can be described as a “great man” or king. Likely all secular government officials were derived from the military, and through their conquests they would develop the first palaces that rivaled the Acuzimut. By the time of Urscnahish many cities had developed a priest-king role for its highest official. This role wed the two offices together, sometimes quite literally through the wedding of a high priestess to a king. Urscnahish specifically calls himself the high priest of Ru and the King of Mizqa. Later developments seem to indicate that during the conquests of migrating peoples among the Yusur, such as the Akinites, this distinction finally officially splintered, as for the first time a foreign king was ruling over one or more distinct religious groups, and began an attempt toward hereditary monarchy that was less entwined with religion. Regardless, the Code of Urscnahish next stipulates the existence of two classes: freedmen and slaves. A complex system had developed, where freed farmers keep their own private property, but were required to pay a percentage of their crops to the central government. Crops grown by slaves, who would not need to be paid, were to be equally split between the landowner and his city’s public supply, which non-farmers would take from freely in exchange for their non-agricultural enterprises. Possibly weakened during the process of subduing said Urscnahish, the king Ingishkames would be killed soon after when a group known as the Basimites invaded the Upper Uphra River. They are said to have divided the Yusur domain in half, while also expanding west from the river toward the southern borders of the Nunemite cities, located near Mount Siunuma.


 * Thïgæ: Yithït VII dies, leaving Yithït VIII to the throne. With the Vytï (Vhaynos) attacking the Kanï (Daukani), Yithït VIII is confused on which side to take; the side of the Vytï or the Kanï; the side of gold or iron; the side of riches or strength; the side of invader or defender. In the end, he decided to side with the strong, defending, iron-rich Kanï. Although not officially joining the war during the decade, he experiments with the idea of officially intervening on the side of the Kanï; however, the Kanï were only given supplies at this point. The gold supply from Vyt helped Ihjthï prosper, but Kanï iron also is a profitable source of income. Secret: A mercenary force of 1,000 are sent to help the Kanï, but their true origin from Thïgæ stays a closely guarded secret. Trebuches, ballistas, and chariots are also sent. The mercenaries' and war equipment payment are sent directly to the capital in iron, and the mercenaries themselves get paid in gold Upans, ironically made from Vytï gold from trips in the past. Yithït asks Sonaredar if they would support Thïgæ if the Thï people were to hypothetically intervene. A "Iron Road" is built from Daukani to Thïgæ, not going into the country but slightly east of it to avoid enegeneers going into zones of war and being accidently killed by Vytï or Kanï military members. The puropse of the road is to supposedly to prevent the grounding or loss of goods in the dangorus Bay of Daukani, but in reality, men and supplies are smuggled in, for which iron is given from Daukani. End Secret. All Thï merchants going to Vytï lands are advised to be on high alert, as if the Vytï government finds out about the involvment in Vytï-Kanï war, they are likely to arrest or detain any Thï people in Vyt at the time. Fire begins to be used for military purposes, with oil being used to light on fire. While contained during experimentation, Alchemists find out that if you smother it in dirt, it dies out. Even more intrestingly, water makes the fire even worse (as it is either a Class-B or Class-K fire). Soon, pottery is made which breaks on impact, usually filled with ignited olive oil, therfore speading the fire. This is mainly used in the navy, as the wooden ships burned much easier than the dirt of the ground. Trade continues with the Darï (Sonaredar), and goods are imported. The Darï (Sonaredar) government is offered an alliance with Thïgæ. The offer is also extended to the Pananï (Johdnapanan) governement. Yithït VIII invites the leaders of the nations to Thauoh (a city in Thïgæ) to formalize the pact if they want to ally with the Thï people (Mod Response). Expansion continues east and north, while rural areas grow massivley due to the babies from the baby boom of three decades ago become 20 and 30 year olds, buying their own lands. Exploration continues southward using the island groups and in the far west around the peninsula. The gold Upan prices start to come back to affordable levels, around four times the cost of a silver Upan, although the target price when it was first minted was two times the price of a silver Upan.
 * Taivaie: We accept the offer of the Miskharm city-state, or whatever it's called, establishing trade ties, and sending a delegation to the city. Small bands of Taivas warriors raid Tiifling encampments, as, obviously, no Tiifling settlement is peaceful because all Tiifling are violent barbarians. An elite-class of archer emerges, noted for immense skill with the bow and sword. By the reconing of the warbands, around 5,000 Tiiflings have been slain this decade. Gilean builds another temple to commemorate this. The hearts of Tiifling children are burned in braziers and wood from their village is fashioned into houses. Any women who survive are dumped into the river with waterlogged branches tied to their arms, so that they exert a lot of effort trying not to drown, until they can't swim anymore due to fatigue. The men who survive are tied up and bound far into the jungle, laid horizontally with bamboo planted underneath their chest. If the wild cats don't kill them, the bamboo through their heart will. Taivayth is pleased with this slaughter, and rewards his children with a bountiful crop of rice, contributing to the rise in population, and consquential expansion 5 px upriver. Taivas literature continues its development, with romantic comedies being especially popular among the upper-class. All in all, life is good.
 * Mesallian Culture: During this era, the rapid expansion of the Mesallians had led to the establishment of their kingdoms across the ancient world. They would largely be affected by the Xeran-Yannian Wars, reacting in a number of ways:
 * Edom and Sephimora: In Edom the most outspoken supporter of the crown and the monarchy remained Evanematra V, who returned to the city having served reportedly as Xera’s first woman commander. Generally the fall of the Xeran Empire led to their unpopular laws being eroded as well, as the nobility and royalty who were not of the Ulmian faith often secretly clamored for the return of traditional Edomite polygamy. Later that year Evanematra wed her third husband in secret, Lyvus, who had been her lover. Reportedly Myatus the Short protested both matches intensely, but he would die the following year, either from poor health or murdered by Lyvus, depending on the source. Because of her fierce loyalty to Xera, the queen would raise troops to support the infant Xeracles, when it seemed apparent that General Daran was attempting to seize control, and because of Edomite involvement the attempts by Daran were repulsed. The queen would again take up the sword, leading an army during the Usinilago campaign. During this time she received word that her eldest daughter, Evanematra, had been kidnapped in a palace coup instigated by an Ulmian extremist leader named Epiphenus, who sought to ensure that the queen would be punished for polygamy and that the kingdom would be a theocracy. Before the queen could bring her army back to the capital, she would be killed by an arrow through the neck, according to legend shot by a Lementarian. Ephiphenus would instigate a dictatorship in the city backed by the military power of his Ulmian faction, known as the Ephiphenites. Although the city of Edom had grown to be majority Ulmian by the time of the coup, the Ephiphenites quickly became universally unpopular. They organized brutal crackdowns against the city’s non-Ulmian populations, as well as dissenting Ulmians. The Cult of Lementer was finally closed from the public eye completely, with their extensive library and center of the sciences being burnt to the ground. At the same time as the coup in the capital, word reached the late queen’s other two daughters, Medesa and Thalia. With the majority of the kingdom keen to reject the government in the capital, both claimants found themselves being used to take over the kingdom, beginning the so-called War of the Three Hostages. Medesa had been wed to Levian V, who succeeded Levian IV as King of Sephimora, while Thalia had been wed to Dehumetus of Lysandria. In the case of Sephimora, the king feared the destruction of the kingdom at the hands of either the Edomite kingdom or the Yannians, and so sought to strengthen his position by capturing the Edomite throne via his wife. Dehumetus likewise sought to influence the city to restore the pre-Ulmian religions, and he too claimed the throne. The war began with a number of small battles on land and at sea between the Edomites and Lysandrians, with Dehumetus seizing briefly a number of cities on the coast. At the Battle of Orama, northeast of Alanaza, Dehumetus would be forced back to Lysandria by the forces of Levian V, but he would be defeated in the Battle of Iskandria soon after by an Ulmian army. The remainder of the kingdom’s army, led by Evanematra’s original husband, Erisoh, arrived back in the kingdom, but found the city unable to be penetrated initially. Instead he fortified nearby Ascana, where his son Amedantes was being held. Within the city of Edom, an Ulmian military officer named Aphistrus would convert to Zamism in order to take over a position against the Ephiphenites. He would become known as Aphistrus the Apostate, and would rise to the head of an anti-government conspiracy. Later that year his faction would storm the imperial palace and finally have Ephiphenus assassinated. Officially Evanematra was discovered already dead as well, but it was speculated that she had been killed in the battle or even ordered to be killed by Aphistrus, who became one of the acting rulers of the city in the meantime. He would be wed to the High Priest of Zama, Semuna, who administered the city officially. During the short reign of the couple the city officially adopted the Zamist religion once more, although Aphistrus carefully tried to balance the power of the other religions as well, refusing to purge the Ulmians or to strictly enforce any one faith. Meanwhile, the war effort in Sephimora broke down once the Yannians elected to enforce their terms of the Ema Peace, and sent a delegation to Nerimos to oversee a new election. The deposing of Levian V did not go as planned, but due to his armies being split between the east and west, he would be killed in battle. The Yannian contingent, which was almost entirely Yanno-Mesallians from the Melopenes, was led by Yeseculecus, the governor in Nykos, who appointed himself King of Sephimora, and married Medesa himself. This was disputed by the entirety of Sephimora, from Leviea to Nelgistis, and Yeseculecus would spent most of the year struggling to assert control. In the second year of the 118th Jafiad (Year 673) Medesa would give birth to a son named Catulaes, although dying in childbirth. Later that same year Thalia would also die in Lysandria, supposedly assassinated at the orders of the government in Edom. However, the war would not come to an end until the following year, when Amedantes’ wife, Shazema of Shamadal, managed to defeat the Edomite couple in battle. The Ptelamaic dynasty of Edom had come to an end officially, as the throne passed to a Ptelamaic daughter-in-law, Shazema II, via her marriage to Evanematra V’s son.
 * Emalia: As these developments were occuring, the state of Emalia had largely collapsed after the conclusion of the war with Yannis. The capital of Ema had been destroyed, which was a prophetic sign for the Emalian faithful to abandon the north entirely. Southern Emalia came to be ruled by Queen Odessa, while the north effectively became the Kingdom of Ephenus under Ptelamus, after he formally occupied the remainder of the state. Ephenus had reached its largest extent, now spanning the region from Dascelos and the Sephimoran desert in the west, to the Great Lakes in the east. The so called “Crown of Emalia” would remain defunct, with Emalian lands split legally between Alsoba and Ephenus. Immediately the two monarchs came into conflict as to where their border lay, beginning a brief conflict around the 118th Jafiad (Year 672). With the war having devastated the region, the two instead formed a diplomatic solution, in which they wed and ruled as joint monarchs. Later, after several contested Yannian and anti-Yannian Sephimoran kings, Ptelamus would launch an invasion of Sephimora in the second year of the 119th Jafiad (Year 677), with partial Yannian backing. This would lead to an Edomite-Emalian War, as the Kingdom of Edom still exercised its ancient tradition of claiming hegemony over the Kingdom of Sephimora. Ptelamus would conquer the majority of Sephimora, and successfully repulse Edomite invasion, although the stronghold of Leviea refused to recognize either claim. Two years later a peace would be agreed upon, which formally led to the annexation of Sephimora to the Empire of Emalia, as a constituent kingdom, although Alsoba would directly claim parts of its south.
 * Kingdom of Erasidon: In Erasidon the king was greatly upset by the inability of the Mesallians to retake the Kingdom of Canim. The Erasidonian kings would continue to claim the Kingdom of Canim for themselves, instead of as part of the Syresian Republic, leading to future conflict between the two states. Deidamus would face further rebellion from the Mesallian states. Initially, with Sephimora under his control, the governor Yeseculecus would spearhead this rebellion, managing to liberate the entirety of the Melopenes Peninsula from the influence of the Kingdom of Erasidon. Instead the Meshwati empire in the Gabatrian Sea expanded greatly, the south was largely dominated by cities such as Agira and Lysandria, and the north and west came to be ruled by a series of strong, Yannian kings.
 * Syresian Republic: The nation of Syres quickly reasserted control over the Kingdom of Canim, splitting the kingdom into a number of provinces, which would each be administered by a Hensa-approved governor. Many of the changes brought upon by the independent kingdom would remain, such as the prevalence of the Mesallian religion and Sericolian-style art and architecture, although Syresians would quickly be promoted to the head of society in the kingdom’s former lands. The Syresian Republic did not rest there however, as south of their border an independent kingdom taken from the Xeran Empire emerged. The kingdom was dominated by its three main cities, which had been independent city-states centuries prior; Nesarafen, Besheva, and Jubaya. Philopater I of “Near East” would be replaced within the first year of the great Xeran civil war, dying soon after. His replacement was appointed by the Yannians, a Yannian nobleman of Bascula who had taken the name Oaximayalus. During his reign he would fortify the kingdom in the face of civil war erupting all around, He would found the city of Laneba, which would serve as the new capital of the kingdom, and christen the new union as Aexontia, from the Mesallian term “Aexont”, that had been used to describe the western lands for centuries. After a brief war over disputed territory between the two Syres forced Oaximayalus to accept “Syresian protection”, which marked the beginning of the kingdom’s influence under Syres.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: The leader of the Zelonuma Emiresq demanded that the Thotite realm collapse, and luckily it did so. The Zelonuma Emiresq is pleased with the fall of Azoz, and agrees to the treaty arranged by the benevolent Yannis Empire. The captured ships granted to the nation and its allies by the peace are taken, and these ships are granted to the people who had their lives destroyed by the Thotite invasion. The city of Darna grows once more and is rebuilt, with ships and seized tribute being used to finance its rebuilding. The navy of Darna and of the Zelonuma Emiresq is to be slowly rebuilt. Rich from the spoils, and in contention over the future of the state, the nobles of the Zelonuma Emiresq squabbled over the kingdom’s politics. The nation becomes divided and infighting breaks out several years after the war ends. The nation of the Zelonuma Emiresq would be split in two with its western, mountainous half remaining under the control of a ruler named Zaxim, while the east came under the control of a Darnan named Topha.
 * Yannis Empire: The great victory has come, the Thotites have been destroyed. The evil mound of Azoz has crumbled further, and the peaceful and righteous people of the world have been freed. An immense celebration occurs in the Holy City of Yagothna-vis, with the Anointed One leading the festivities. The weak Thotites have been humiliated beyond repair. King Thot himself was slain, so that their rebellion ended completely. Instead it was affirmed that the entirety of that world now belongs to the Yannis Empire. The Ulmite heresy was purged from the lands, and the Thotites slain. With a great coalition of the world’s allies, they were completely crushed and obliterated. In the territory seized from Exhula every heathen of that land is killed, and a new government is established, so that an independent Yannian state may form. 50,000 Yannian veteran, Holy Men, plus their families, will be settled in the lands initially, with many more Yannians over time brought into the land. They spread the true faith, and assimilate the Exhulans, and these Exhulans flock to the banner of Yannis. This is without a doubt due to the humiliation the Exhula Tribe suffered, having been corrupted by an incapable leader, who sought to lead humanity astray. Now the process of purifying Exhula has begun, and Holy Men flock to their lands to settle and preach the true faith. Yannians also heavily settle the lands of Emalia, helping to rebuild those lands. The city of Ema is constructed in a Yannian fashion, i.e. with modern amenities such as sewers, aqueducts, forums, theatres, and well made streets. Similarly Temayal is aided and rebuilt. Governors are dispatched to Sephimora, Edom, and Aexontia, leading Yannian settlements among the native population. Their arrival is a signal to the weak creatures of Thot, that they are not welcome there. The people are strengthened so that never again will Thot rise up to enslave innocent people. All of Azoz is now owned by the Anointed One, and he sees fit to administer those ruins with many thousands of Holy Men. It is informed that it is impossible for there to be two emperors, and if another rebellion is instigated we will be forced to raze Azoz further. An army is dispatched to march into the Thotite region via the Near East in order to continue the process of restoring order. Those filthy beings who were not killed have immediately broken the good word of Emalia, and so must be destroyed. We march toward the remains of that place, in order to stop their rebellion.
 * Telachitul Republic: With some experience with the more violent southern tribes, En'hoek hopes to continue expansion in light of the new northern threat. However, to make matters simple En'hoek publicly Agrees to the northerners' proposal, and opens trade with them. However, for much of the republic's elite, the nation is still seen as an existential threat. With any opposition clear up to the Northerners' sphere of influence, En'hoek continues to make the sure the military is ready for combat, stationing some elements on the border with the northerners. Even in light of this however, trade to the north continues. THis is used as a way to get spies into the kingdom to suss out its weaknesses. Mostly focused on expansion and war, En'hoek seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton, LMAO). After the patronage of Armeera, Eltaphu is now a reasonably complete, and is reasonably serviceable. In addition, En'hoek continues to fund the development of Icrodel. He continues to promote the book Eveiel, and continues to build various temples, especially in Itochitul and other major cities. En'hoek hopes to use the development of Icrodel as a way to spread Telachitul culture, and bring especially the southern regions closer to the Republic's sphere of influence. With the army working to pacify the north, En'hoek works to expand north along the coastline to continue expansion but avoid the northerner's sphere of influence. In addition, the reign of En'hoek sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements continue to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake see moderate growth. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitate relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading. We take a census and invest like a bunch into it.
 * Drachenia: The first Sudland Settlements are made along the shoreline. Konig Alfons pushes the expansion of territory on the Drachenian Continent even more with the support of more settlers to tame the new lands. Roads and settlements already established see expansion. Exploration in the south focus more westward. Wasser sees more settlers move into the territory. More libraries and areas of study are made. Philosophical Studies are expanded about even more while missionaries continue to spread the faith. Some leaders of the faith propose sending missionaries to minor nations to spread the religion easier.


 * Glorious Empire: The invasion of Daukani continues to prove successful with the troops advancing on the capital hoping to take them by surprise from all sides and score a victory. However, even if this fails, the unchallenged Vhaynosi fleet still controls all shipping lanes to Daukani and blocks any ships from entering the country or leaving it slowly starving them. Meanwhile, in the north, the primary tactic shifts toward delaying the advancement of the Xinabeni army into Daukani lands and stopping them from grouping with them constantly harassing them and cutting off supply lines and killing any foragers. However, at a confrontation between the two armies, we find a Tah mercenary serving them, this leads to immediate suspicion within the capital as the Tah have shown once again that they are devils who will lie and cheat. In order to punish them any Tah merchant attempting to trade in the region is charged very steep tolls of 85% of their product in order to trade with any nation, dvama, Sonraedar, or more. And secretly, they hire raiders under the name of privateers to raid the lands of Thigae as punishment for their insolence, but are not identifiable under any known measures. The city of exiles continues to expand its borders farther and grow rich off trade. Reenforcements of about 5,000 troops of horse archers and heavy cavalrymen are sent to Daukani.
 * Thïgæ Diplomacy: (OOC: I feel like you are metagaming as you looked at the section explicitly marked SECRET, but I will let it slide.) Thïgæ denies all affiliation, and continues trading with Sonaredar, stating that the Darï are not a Vytï vassal state, and will not be treated as one.


 * Sillan Republic: Banzenopolis is expanded further, with the Banzene Basilica being heavily-renovated. Influenced by the rapid growth of Ulmism and an increasingly conservative social climate, as well as Banzena's own conversion to Ulmism, several morality laws are implemented. There is a crackdown on street prostitution, with all prostitutes required to be a part of registered and licensed brothels. Stricter regulations are also imposed on abortion, with abortion being limited to unmarried women. As a result, the only form of family limitation for married couples includes abstinence, prolonged breastfeeding, and rudimentary methods of contraception such as coitus interruptus or fertility awareness. There are also stricter laws in regards to divorce (in order to enforce monogamy); thus leading to men effectively losing the ability to acquire a divorce except in very specific circumstances. Similarly, adolescent sexuality becomes increasingly shunned upon (primarily by lower-classes; while a double standard exists for upper-classes). Male sexuality especially becomes increasingly restricted and viewed as "barbarous". While the news of the "Western Wars" ending brings relief, it also brings the stagnant state of the military to light. To address this, the limited production of steel (even with improved methods of metallurgy) is funneled into the production of weaponry, military arsenals and stockpiles are built in cities, and a professional working climate (with exemplified by standardized, monthly drills and regulations on conduct) is instilled. Due to their potential as weapons of war, the production of siege engines (traction trebuchets, projectile-launchers, rams, and assault covers) is raised. Similarly, the foreign occupation of Exhulan territory and the disruption of trade with the nations of the West has led to more importance being placed on the navy – leading to the promotion of the Bureau of the Navy to its own separate, albeit small, Ministry (thus raising the total number of elected Ministers to seven). The navy now numbers at 300 vessels consisting of 100 biremes (used for coastal defense, reconnaissance, and armed with limited ramming capabilities), 75 triremes (used for close-range assault and boarding), and 50 and 25 quadriremes and quinqueremes respectively (used for long-ranged assault and as squadron leaders, being armed with numerous projectile-launchers). There is rapid territorial expansion to the East, primarily for the purposes of claiming more arable land.

681-690
'The nation of Chrystalia launches a number of expeditions to its nearby coast, creating several colonies. The westernmost colony makes contact with the nation of Sillas, located northwest of the colony, and asks to initiate trade. '

'During the reign of Shundramda, the Paotualma Empire undergoes a period of turmoil and decline. The nation of Mang wages a successful war of defense that heavily weakens the Paotualma military. In the east a number of Paotualman kingdoms break off in the region north of Daukani. A general named Dasavodama manages to seize the province of Kymmenen and much of the western empire, waging a war against Shundramda. '

'The Gahrenese colonies in the far north attract settlement from many people discontented with the Beraban seizure of Gahren. This prompts a leader named Marthik to declare the cities independent, naming their alliance the state of Anlunema.'

'A Xinaben invasion of the nation of Vhaynos commences, with the Xinaben laying siege to and subsequently capturing the cities along the northern river, with the Vytians suffering 3,100 casualties during their defense of the region. The nation of Daukani, emboldened by the aid of foreign nations, likewise launches a counterattack, inciting the northeast tribe in Vhaynos, which was only recently conquered, to rise in rebellion. The Vytians manage to defeat this counterattack and seize the Daukani capital, with the nation of Vhaynos suffering 3,000 casualties and Jadalan suffering 1,400 casualties. '

The nations of Sonaredar and Johndapanan both decline an alliance with the nation of Thïgæ.


 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Zaxim pays a great price, so that when the funeral procession of Nathon II is interrupted, the stolen body is seized and purchased. The body of the emperor is shipped to his court. There he sees the rotting remains of Nathon and sodomizes the corpse. He rips off his head and sodomizes his skull, screaming, “Darna” as he climaxes. This is the legacy of Nathon, with all the world witnessing. He has been made the sexual slave of the Zelonuma Emiresq, just as all Thotites should be. Slaves from Azoz directly reach the Zelonuma Emiresq, and these slaves become used by the Darnans to show their prowess over them. The Olm faith is utterly crumbling and nothing more than an object for sex in the eyes of the north. The city of Darna has been rebuilt, and its ships sail to capture more Thotite slaves, and the north prospers once more.
 * Bitch, hold up.
 * Holy Empire of Hythus: Years 368-377 Since the Return of Hythus. Myrnech Jyantus’ son, Tyrelius, takes his father’s throne after his death. As emperor he reorganizes the Imperial Army, his personal forces, under a system of 1,000 men strong units of lancers. Although only numbering 8,000 the force is considered the single most powerful unar in the empire, if dwarfed by the combined forces of all the other lords, except for the Jaloran King, Zaloras. Fortunately, Zaloras and the Emperor share ties of kinship, and the two prove to be fast friends, as well as brothers by law. The political decentralization of the empire has many effects, historically smaller regional cities grow into significant economic and administrative centers thanks to local investment, technological competition between rival lords drives improving economic advancement, and the spread of vanity projects in the form of libraries, temples, bath-houses, and even primitive sewers prompts an explosion of urban culture. In the east, relative stability in the last century sees beneficial peace and roaring economies as trade restrictions from the past have fallen away. However, in the west, the recent wars have left some nobles vulnerable and a series of small internal wars are fought between House Talis and House Karethis. This fighting is condemned by the emperor, and both houses agree to arbitration after five years of sporadic combat. The 24 major houses are solidified by imperial edict, and the Court of the Houses is established to settle disputes and prevent in-fighting. Although the emperor is not legally entitled to powers to judge and try the Great Houses, the court he established proves effective in passing fair judgments, and Emperor Tyrelius is widely held as Tyrelius the Just. Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich soil, and the construction of canals and tythoruses for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become more entrenched and more effective. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish more large-scale fish, mollusk, crustacean, and seaweed farms in and along the river banks and coasts of both nations. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: The assault on Daukani is ultimately successful with the Daukani being completely routed and every major part of their kingdom being occupied. We offer to the Daukani terms of peace where they shall become an autonomous province within Vhaynos but still maintain control over most of their affairs and are able to select their own governor/satrap, along with not having to pay fees for the protection of Vhaynosi ships while trading. MOD RESPONSE The news of Xinaben attacking our northern cities stirs much anger within the country, in order to counter this we move forces into the area to constantly harass and attack them taking out their lines of supply but never actually engaging them in battle using our superior knowledge of terrain and our superior mobility to avoid any true battles taking place. While in the south we start to mobilize the one-half of our army which has not yet been touched, holding superiority in the fact that the Xinabeni army is mostly exhausted from a constant march and battles. But do not engage them staying at the pivotal site of our military fortification near the Xinabeni controlled lands. An expedition is sent to the Northeastern where they are crushed under heel and 90% of their population is carried off into slavery for their dastardly defiance of our glorious empire. The rest are routinely murdered and impaled to show our subjects the price of defying us. Meanwhile, the city directly south of the Xinabeni-controlled river, is highly fortified and garrisoned with troops to protect it from any assault the Xinabeni carry out. Utilizing the forces sent into the Xinabeni lands we begin to inspire resistance against the Xinabeni by the native Vhaynosi, causing many similar units to rise and utilize the hit and run tactics utilized by us.
 * Mouri Empire: Emperor Nathon II's body was entombed in the Imperial Mausoleom in Azoz, the traditional resting place for all rulers of Azoz except for Zohhak the Cruel, Nathon I, Thalut II, Iskandar, and Thalut IV. As soon as Xeracles became 14 years of age, the First Citizen persuaded the Senate of Medan to officially retire the young emperor, and sent him to remain in the Garden of Pleasures. Lev, a three-year-old nephew of the late General Daran, was crowned in Azoz as his successor. Erisoh wished to avoid the same mistakes as when Ptelamus III "the Mad" ruled. Thus, from this point forward the emperors would always remain as young children, routinely changed out each decade or so. This would forever prevent them from exerting any real authority over the rest of the empire, just as the members of the Mouri Confraternity desired. It is around this time that Dionide of Ephenus, veteran of the Xeran-Yannis war, first migrated to Edom and began his ministry of pedagogy, becoming one of the most famous philosophers since the Mesallanistic Era. Dionide was considered somewhat of an outcast or unorthodox among the philosophers in Iskandaria, as he would always shy away from any formal debate or any official public appearence. Instead, he would frequent various public clubs or taverns, keeping a large group of close friends around him who would be informally known as his disciples. Instead of debating, Dionide would simply pose various philosophical questions to his friends, and take long discussions on the various pros and cons of their arguments. Most of these dialogues, recorded by his biographer Palto, revolve around the nature of justice, truth, and love. Dionide directly challenged the Ulm establishment, questioning if the current system was truly effective at protecting both truth and justice, however they are defined. His examples were always filled with parables and allegory, often being a veiled criticism of the current leaders in Edom, Ephenus, and Azoz. Talmai of Usilinago, being a puppet ruler of the Sons of Sutho, mounted a campaign to oust the influence of the Water Merchants from Tuartha, their arch rivals. After being beaten back after several key battles in spite of having numerical superiority, Talmai instigated a series of military reforms for rebuilding the nation's strength. Rather than the complex system of cuisine enjoyed in the Xeran dynasty, a new diet is devised that is rationing of cheeses, boiled potatoes and cured fish, which are much easier to compact and keep on long military campaigns. Furthermore, Talmai created a system of outposts and depots along the road systems of Usilinago and Teman, helping to convey logistics needed for military far faster and easier. Klantonian armor was also adopted as standard issue in the kingdom, but also for the Zedumari warriors who were employed as mercenaries the most frequently. These reforms to logistisc and rationing were mostly completed by the time of Shamenza's death, at which point new conflict arose between the Edomites and Emalia.  The continued chaos in these regions forced many more migrants eastward to settle in Emalia, but also more migrants this time moved north as well into the regions of Canim and Syres, all carrying the theology of Formosos with them. The Yannis Holy Men attempted their proselytization in Xera for the first time in many centuries. In Edom, the philosophers welcomed the Holy Men to debate their religion with facts and logic at the Library of Iskandaria, up against the various alternate faiths of Lemantarians, Shanzians, and Orthodox Ulm. The general consensus from contemporary historians was that the Holy Men were completely unable to provide satisfactory arguments to their position, and resorted with calling all the opponant philosophers in the room "wild animals". In Neum, a sermon given by a Yannian Holy Man in a majority-Ulm community resulted in a violent tumult, with a mob attempting to kill all the Yannian missions and their servants. Cassius V of Tuartha immediately intervened and managed to rescue the Holy Men unharmed, save only for two servants that were severly injured. In Azoz, the First Citizen Erisoh worked to implement a policy of westward expansion, seeing the de facto independence of the north and eastern kingdoms as effectively blocking off any connection in that direction. So with the military left over from the Xeran-Yannis war largely left intact, a force of 50,000 soldiers split into two armies were sent northwest to finally annex the vassalized kingdom of Eskaladun, launching their expedition from the military outposts that already exist near the capital. These used the same tactical formations of folding lines used in the previous war, in addition to lancer skirmishers and longbowmen. Once that expedition was complete, the same armies regrouped and pushed farther north along the western coast, conquering the Darnan colony bordering Khin.
 * Yusur Civilization: Archaeological evidence from this period notes a heavy shift in the linguistics of the Yusur people, with extensive borrowing occurring between the Yusur, Akinites, and others, leading to historians to propose the idea that most cities were probably bilingual, and there existed a sprachbund in the region. Interestingly, a later copy of the Code of Urscnahish, dated only a few generations later, is written entirely in the Akinite language, despite being discovered in the far north. According to the Gàłsughęmas, a collection of texts written around around this pertaining to the Yusur religion primarily, the Second Dynasty of Eshuun was toppled by an invasion from the south, which saw Eshuun and Mizqa both razed. The descendants of Urscnahish were taken prisoner to a land known as Ulə̀m, and the Yusur kingdoms fell to a series of Akinites from the west. Historians believe that the Akinite migration into the river delta was probably a long process over generations, with the Akinites only beginning to reach a powerful position by the time of the Gàłsughęmas. The land if Ulə̀m is typically identified as the region 300 miles south of Uphra, where the people would have been ethnically similar to the Akinites. The new arrivals would have adopted many Yusur customs, while introducing their language into the population. The Akinites have been linked to cultures from across the continent, owing to the similarities in language and religion as much as 2,000 miles away. One of their chief deities would have been the earth being Idọti, who is linked to the proto-continental deity known as Eidọthim, from which the deity Itanim, worshiped on the other side of the continent, and the deity Esomid in the south, are also derived. From the Ja-Gàłsughęm, the first of the four Gàłsic texts, these non-Yusur influences are most clear, where as in the latest text, the Usuma-Gàłsughęm, references are made to specific ritual practices known to have originated from the Yusur. These religious texts give rise to the name “Gàłsic Period”, to describe their introduction into Yusur society. The earliest known Gàłsic king was an Akinite named Noįmeshúmes, who seemed to have had a hand in the sacking of Mizqa. His capital would become the city of Usqema, located upriver from Yusur settlement. The king would become famed for his defeat of the Umgupal Civilization, which seemingly saved the Yusur states elsewhere on the river from their constant harassment, owning Usqema respect from their neighbors. Around the same time a legendary confrontation would take place in the north which saw the fall of the Edonite city-states. The most powerful was the city of Tesh, which had dominated the Muri River sporadically over the centuries. But Tesh would be destroyed after a ten year war, pushing the Edonites far into the north and beyond. This would cause a chain reaction of migration, as well as an interest at sea for the Edonites. The Muri cities would the first to master long distance sailing, establish the outpost of Obeneshocul on the small island north of the Yusur. This long distance trade would lead to increased interest from farther-away tribes, for better or for worse for the Yusur nations.
 * Nura Gakan: Chaga Tan passes away, following his death Ulum Tan is picked as the new Gak by the council of fire. He, too, begins to enact taxes among the rich and nobles in hopes of maintaining the nation's current amount of money (or gold?). Within Ulrom organized polytheisic religion begins to take shape with the establishment of new gods and the mixing of others, This leads to the formation of three Main gods (Vangar: The god of strength/Dun: God of peace/Ogkut: God of the intelligent). The Nura Gakan religion begins to adopt a holy order mostly expanded by Oral tradition. Ulrom is expanded with plans of expanding the town toward the coastline of the state. Olama begins to form on the two-river region mostly used as a de facto trade center of the state, placed at the head of the river delta.Ft. Thots is expanded with construction of walls around the fort. Mines begin taking shape in the mountain regions. Naval raiding begins to become a more acceptable form of warfare within the Gakani people, this is mostly support and backed up by the Naval expansion across the Two Rivers. The mines are mostly used to find new gems (which are used by the rich and noblemen to flex on poor people) and iron (for the formation of new weapons.) Gakani farmers begin setting up farms and things of that sort by the Two-River Region. Trade becomes more and more important causing Ulum to form a navy to protect trade ships up and down the river. Ulum Tan begins to send more settlers toward newly expanded land upon the hope of expanding the Gurkani people and loyalty to the Gak.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: The Expedition continues exploring as far as it can before returning for supplies. The expedition becomes known as the six-pointed bull expedition. The Tsar institutes Algeorgia's first noble title which is reserved for people that have served the Algeorgian nation with great distinction. The first to achieve this title is Baroness Anastasia Tchernecko, General of the Royal Algeorgian army. In the village of Androvopolivia an inventor by the name of Boris Vladimirovich discovers a circular thing that he names the wheel. The wheel starts to be used as a transportation means with the help of the horses.
 * Mesallian Culture: In Edom the reigning Maleka Shameza II oversaw a number of changes within Edomite society. In matters of religion, it had become impossible to ignore or destroy the spread of the Ulm faith, with the capital itself being majority Ulmian. The largest sect remained the Shanzian faith, which the royalty tolerated for its Edomite-leaning, matriarchal tenets, which did not so heavily conflict with the politics of the royal court. Traditional Ulmism, known elsewhere as simply Ulm, or in Edom as Azozian Ulmism, was a smaller percentage. Traditional Ulmism had experienced a large burst in popularity during the Xeran annexation, especially after Thalut III ordered the massacring of rival religions. However, aside from Shanzianism, other sects of the Ulm faith not favored by the Azozians remained more popular than the “official” church itself. This was due to the state’s long history as a connection for various faiths and ideas, and the trade routes of the south that largely facilitated the spread of these unorthodox tenets. Less than one-third of the nation’s population adhered to a form of paganism, with this number seeing a brief resurgence during the Edomite civil war and immediately after. Traditional Edomite deities had been largely replaced in the capital, but outside the city it remained relatively strong, especially in the far south. Additionally the Mesallian religion remained a healthy percentage at the time of Shameza II’s ascension to the throne, however, with little ties to the Mesallian nations personally, the new Maleka no longer favored promoting the religion, leading to its stagnation in popularity. Additionally the Zamists had returned to power in some capacity during the brief series of coups the previous decade. In an effort to ease tensions, Shameza II issued an edict declaring toleration of any “approved religion”, as well as a guarantee that both Ulmians and non-Ulmians would feature in government. In order to limit the power of any particular governor, the provinces running along the Meran River were divided into extremely narrow districts, with the faiths of each governor alternating, so that no region had a cluster of like-minded governors religiously. A number of new settlements would be founded, with many becoming the seat of government for these new provinces. South of Evanematria the city of Erisoha would be founded, named for one of the heroes of Edom and Azoz. The nation would launch expeditions to explore south, claiming the oases near the Emalia border, which had become of great importance after the Emalian exodus. In Sephimora the king remained a constituent of the “Emalian Crown”, although the meaning of that would continually change. After the death of Ptelamus the instability within the Emalian region became increasingly evident. He would be succeeded by one of his sons as Haliecles IV in the Kingdom of Ephenus, while in the nation of Alsoba his cousin Odessa remained queen. A brief conflict would break out between the two that ended inconclusively, with the result being that Haliecles IV could style himself “Emperor of Emalia”, but it soon became clear that each part of Emalia had effectively become an independent kingdom only loosely under the sway of such an emperor. Over time this would evolve to a configuration in which five kingdoms were recognized; the Kingdom of Ephenus led by Haliecles IV, Alsoba ruled by Odessa, the Kingdom of Sephimora, the Kingdom of Gabatria, and the Kingdom of Lyania. In the year of the 121st Jafiad (Year 684) this distinction would become permanent, when a war broke out between several of these constituent kingdoms. Having difficulty assimilating her vastly Alsobian population with the less connected north, Queen Odessa faced rebellion, leading to Queen Eshema of Lyania launching an invasion. Lyania would double in size, increasing from its southern boundary at its river to farther up the Ema. Although initially ruled by a woman governor turned queen, Lyania would be unique in its blend of north and south succession, in which women and men tended to be picked for succession equally, rather than an all-women succession in the south and an all-men succession in the north. After Ptelamus’ death Sephimora chose to elect a new king, selecting Xares IV, although this angered Haliecles IV, who sought to confirm that the kingdom remain subservient to Ephenus. What ensued would be a conflict lasting nearly one-half decade, as surrounding powers all involved themselves, the detriment of the Sephimorans. The invasion by Ephenus began along the Sephimorans’ northern river, capturing up to the city of Nelgistis. They would be narrowly repulsed at the key city, allowing Xares IV to prepare an army in the north. Shameza II of Edom kept to her word and did not invade formally, but did send increasing amounts of soldiers and aid to Sephimora, which would later lead to a full war with Edom. Alsoba’s invasion in the third year of the 121st Jafiad (Year 686) helped them to recover after their defeat by Lyania, and they seized farther north into the mountains of Sephimora. The Kingdom of Sephimora would finally be defeated by the second year of the 122nd Jafiad (Year 689), having been subjugated by Ephenus, but this arrangement would not last. Later, when Shameza II died, an Edomite invasion would finally commence, which would end the Emalian arrangement in the region.
 * Irian Culture: "The Akodopolites knew nothing but wealth and splendor, in which they gladly indulged. Their love of pleasure and money was so great that they became blind to all else, but their errant ways did not go unpunished..." So reads the scolding moral text written by Maelan two centuries after the events I am about to describe. In the late 7th century, the shining city of Akodopolis stands proudly beside the shores of Lake Mareum. Having flourished under the Lakrosid dynasty, the city is the jewel of Thrydacia. On the far side of the lake rises the great sloping mountain, Cambor. Considered to be the home of the fire god Velvog, or alternatively of Phythos, it has occasionally spouted fire throughout history. Cambor's most recent eruption was a relatively minor one about 40 years ago. Today, the fertile volcanic soils at the base of the mount are populated with vineyards and small dwellings. The Ambra Mines are located to the south of here, where Thrydacia's ores are mined, and where vents eject noxious gases from the rocky earth. Lately, volcanic activity has been increasing. Intense tremors have been felt throughout the region, but the warning isn't heeded. Finally, in the autumn of 690, Mount Cambor erupts suddenly and violently, ejecting vast quantities of hot ash across the lake. Thousands perish, and the city of Akodopolis is quickly abandoned. The royal family of Thrydacia barely manages to escape with their lives. Lake Mareum is turned into a cauldron of fire, while the capital of Thrydacia is reduced to rubble. For Iria, it is the most catastrophic eruption in memory. Apart from the deaths in Akodopolis, the immediate effects are disastrous. Crop failures and famine are widespread. With the loss of their capital, the Kingdom of Thrydacia's coastal power begins to erode as some Cetan polities re-establish influence on the mainland. Following the eruption, King Mulun moves the Thrydacian capital to Ruban.
 * Telachitul Republic: With some experience with the more violent southern tribes, En'hoek hopes to continue expansion in light of the new northern threat. However, to make matters simple En'hoek publicly Agrees to the northerners' proposal, and opens trade with them. However, for much of the republic's elite, the nation is still seen as an existential threat. With any opposition clear up to the Northerners' sphere of influence, En'hoek continues to make the sure the military is ready for combat, stationing some elements on the border with the northerners. Even in light of this, however, trade to the north continues. This is used as a way to get spies into the kingdom to suss out its weaknesses. Mostly focused on expansion and war, En'hoek seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton, LMAO). After the patronage of Armeera, Eltaphu is now a reasonably complete, and is reasonably serviceable. In addition, En'hoek continues to fund the development of Icrodel. He continues to promote the book Eveiel, and continues to build various temples, especially in Itochitul and other major cities. En'hoek hopes to use the development of Icrodel as a way to spread Telachitul culture, and bring especially the southern regions closer to the Republic's sphere of influence. With the army working to pacify the north, En'hoek works to expand north along the coastline to continue expansion but avoid the northerner's sphere of influence. In addition, the reign of En'hoek sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements continue to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition, several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake sees moderate growth. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitates relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.


 * Thïgæ: (OOC: From now on, secrets will be written in the area on which maps are posted due to other nations looking at them.) Rumors of the aggressive, arrogant Vytï only grow when Benï (Xinabenï) and Vytï refugees alike from the war-torn west come all the way to the stable east to escape persecution. They tell tales of the Vytï slaughtering their own people, around 15% of their own in the northeast (although many historians believe it was around 10%) and enslaving the rest. They tell tales of burned lands for miles in the affected area, enslaving or killing all of the populace living there before. They tell tales of men, women, and children alike brought into slave camps or killed. They tell tales of inhumane tactics like slowly starving men to death and depriving them of water. This becomes known as the Ohefï genocide. Many begin to call the Vytï "Ehcrumeï", the word for barbarian. All merchants of Thï origin leave Ehcrumeï soil due to high tensions and their high tariffs. The pirates are dealt with easily, as the unorganized pirates are nothing compared to the organized royal navy. The pirates that are captured are asked who hired them, with a nice, quiet, farming life promised to them if they tell. If they don't respond, torture is put into place. At least 20 pirates confess to being sent by the Ehcrumeï, although two tell that the Darï sent them. However, the 20 pirates who do confess to be sent by the Ehcrumeï are believed, and are given an option; either take the offer offered to them (a nice farming life), continue raiding but only on Ehcrumeï lands, join the army, or be enslaved. All other captured pirates are given the same choice. The high tariffs that the Ehcrumeï promised on the Thï from the Darï don't come, as most Darï traders just come over the river border to trade, even going as far as to create "floating markets" on the river, floating on rafts so that tariffs cannot really be enforced as the river is not really owned by either country. The exodus of Benï and Vytï ethnic groups (refugees from Ehcrumeï are still considered civilized, not barbarians, and so are still called Vytï) caused their ethnicity to continue in Thïgæ and can still be seen today. However, war is still avoided due to being able to call only 6,220 men to battle if needed. Anti-Ehcrumeï retoric still continues, but due to sheer distance from Xinaben, Thï supplies cannot make it there. The Thï government continues improving relations with Sonaredar and Johnadpanan. All islands south of Thïgæ are claimed, and all natives are given a choice; assimilate or face slavery. Most assimilate, although on a few small islands the natives rebel. Slavers are sent in to enslave the population of the island, setting an example for rebellious islanders. Women and children are saved from the enslavment. The islands in the south grow to become large producers of agriculture, showing that assimilation into Thïgæ will help the islanders. 124,421+ people are estimated to live in Thïgæ, but a census is ordered to see about the accuracy of the data. Expansion continues in the islands and on the mainland. Exploration west and south also continue. More to come if more time.
 * Yannis Empire: The Yannis Empire allows thousands of Holy Men and their families to settle in newly independent lands, and in Yannian allies. Thousands of Yannians arrive in Emalia, Edom, the Near East, and the nations of the south, spreading the Yannian faith. The fabricated story that a Yannian philosopher would ever be tongue-tied in a debate is laughed at, and the Anointed One allows many of the empire’s best theologists to travel to Edom, if that will allow the people there better understanding of the religion. Many people independently become “headhunters”, who specialize in hunting in the savannas of the Ashe River region, in order to capture and hunt Thotite game, while others specialize in slaving, for sale in the north and beyond. As people flee the collapse of the Thotites, the Yannis Empire welcomes all their scientists, engineers, philosophers, and writers, and so a great golden age of technology and innovation begins. In the nation the first message by hydraulic telegraph is sent between two parts of the Holy City of Yagothna-vis. Elsewhere, a machine for transferring water is built for irrigation purposes (Archimedes’ Screw) becomes popular in the canals around the city. The tribes of the north are punished for harming the Yannian traders of the region, with a great invasion from Niani into the region.
 * Drachenia: Konig Alfons continues to expansionary process toward northern Drachenia and Southeastern Drachenia. Furthermore, expansion continues in the sudlands while we spread our faith of Dragonism. As the areas of study expand, schools begin to pop up in cities like Dragsfurt and Jonnes, now the capital of development and discovery. Expansion of the navy continues while a stable number of troops remain in the military serving as protection. Wasser gains its own force of 4,000 men while Drachenian Sudlands have 2,000 with troops on standby for sailing just in case more protection is needed. In the sudlands, the environment seems more fruitful for growing crops such gooseberries and other crops like potatoes and even grapes which become very popular. These are usually consumed though as dried fruits due to their short shelf life although exposure to the northern portion of Drachenia and its colder environment allows for just long enough time for transport of fresh fruits to be worthwhile. Exploration continues into the region of Yannis as we encounter more nations to trade with. Alfons ponders the idea of conquest for profit by claiming land to the south that would be more wealthier than ours bringing more power and better lives for the people. This is addressed to his advisors as the military gains strength and the birth rates rise quite significantly due to more goods and money available. Houses continue to be established in the frontier with new road and villages gaining more people. The far out territories continue to become less loosely connected. Exploration to the east is made in hopes of discovering new and uncharted lands.

691-700
'The tribe between Daukani and Vhaynos in rebellion, known as Ghatnura, decisively defeats the Vhaynos garrison, with the help of the remainder of the Daukani. The Vytians and their allies suffer 2,500 casualties, the Daukani suffer 1,810 casualties, and Ghatnura suffers 1,300 casualties. As a result the Vytians are narrowly repulsed from the Daukani capital. In the west the Xinaben are pushed back toward the border, with the Vytians suffering 2,000 casualties, and the Xinaben suffering 3,650. This leads both nations to propose peace, in which they offer tribute and slaves to Vhaynos, and vow to end their support for rebellious tribes in and around Vhaynos’ borders. '

'The Azozian invasion of Eskaladun results in an Azozian victory, with the kingdom being annexed. The Azozians suffer 10,400 casualties during the conquest, with the Eskaladunians seeking aid from Darnan and Valun traders and mercenaries. '

'The eruption that occurs at Mount Cambor causes destruction and the deaths of thousands of people. A number of Irians displaced by the eruption or effected by famine begin raiding the southern region of the Holy Empire of Hythus.'

'A descendant of Lawrenx the Bold, Taranoch, leads a war across the island of Atnosia. His forces use equipment from the Yannian-Xeran War and terrorize several city-states, forcing upon them a series of religious beliefs compiled from the Ulmian teachers and from local beliefs. '

'The Yazradid Empire launches an invasion north against the nation of Unem. The campaign is successful in subduing the north, forcing the nation of Unem to become a vassal of the empire, in a similar arrangement to Ri’kiva. '


 * Mouri Empire: After the annexation of Eskaladun, Erisoh sponsored in the greatest expansion of the western fleet since its founding. All the main economy of Azoz and its associated states had turned westward at this point, both exporting and importing goods from as far away as Otan, Isimadia and Jasmira. Since the humiliating defeat Tuartha and the Lemantarians suffered as a result of Usilinago's military reforms, the same reforms were quickly adopted by Cassius V for his own military, and before long the ideas diffused across the Xeran road system as far away as Fotashe, Jabaya, and Sephimora. Erisoh particularly focused on the establishment of several military depots and outposts in northern Fotashe, right on the frontier borders in lieu of further expansion of the peninsula. Klantonian armor also became standard issue for the military, even as far as Eskaladun. It was around this time that the longbowmen of Azoz had slowly evolved into a long-standing venerated tradition, with every father passing on the complex art and mindset to his sons. It is usually dated around this time by the anonymous Life of the Bow, a manuscript on the philosophical mindset of archery found in the Great Library of Azoz. By this point, the Histories of Palo had become universally well-known across the empire, and was the main cornerstone for most discussion in terms of geography, history, and natural science. As a result, the court in Azoz became convinced by the story of Iskandar's expedition around the southern continent, as evidence that it is possible to reach the spice trade of the east by sailing southwest. Thus, the Garan navy under the command of Admiral Horatian was tasked to explore very deep along the western coastline, going as far as 1,500 miles. Across the Ashe river delta along Azoz and Tuartha, the acts of Yannis explorers kidnapping and murdering local citizens came as a complete shock to all common people in the region, even among the non-Ulmian population. Many rural towns across the cities of Teman, Neum and Umhala would frequently culminate in retalitory mobs, either attacking or robbing any Yannians in the area. Out of fear of these mobs, many local city governments began outright forbidding Yannian travelers to enter, hoping to avoid the issue in the first place. The royal governments of both regions eventually responded, completely outlawing manhunting and any similar acts, while also cracking down on the inexcusable vigiliantism. Even so, a vast organization begin spreading across lower rungs of society, known as the "Holy League of Nelrim", or alternatively the "Holy League" or "Nelirites". Various contradictory stories have circulated exactly who founded the Nelirites or why, but their ultimate goal was clearly to surgically strike against any Yannian influence across the Ashe delta and Edom, while also avoiding detection by local governments who considered their acts violations of the current-standing law. In Edom, Dionide made some of his most memorable philosophical analogies of his generation, at least according to the chronology present by Palto. Palto's Dialogues puts forward some of the earliest descriptions of government responsibilies, what Dionide referred to as the "Social Contract". The government is responsible to serve the people and protect them, not the other way around. This was no doubt inspired by the success of the republican governments in Syres and Agira, but this was the first time any philosopher of Edom would speak out against the monarchy. Some of Dionide's analogies also seem to be the first suggestion of an infinite Universe, where he describes every star as having its own set of planets, and every planet having Emperors and Patras just like Earth.


 * Holy Empire of Hythus: Years 378-387 Since the Return of Hythus. The fallout from the Eruption of Mount Cambor sees a moderate ash-cloud to fall across much of the Empire’s northwestern reaches damaging much of the harvest in old-Mythadia. Fortunately, historic policies of strategic grain reserves prevent all-out starvation and by the year after the eruption the situation returns to almost normal. The Irian refugees from the south are met by the Imperial Unar bolstered by a partial call to arms, in total a force of some 16,000 lancers. Rather than immediately fight the desperate Irians, Emperor Tyrelius offers them a home in his imperial lands as well as grain to help them survive the winter. Those that accept the agreement shall be settled in the imperial lands between Jalor and old-Hythia. [Refugee (Mod) Response] With the immediate crisis resolved, the Emperor launches an effort to distribute food to aid those most affected by the eruption, he employs the Imperial Unar as grain counters and although his efforts deplete resources from the imperial treasury the famine is largely contained. In other news, the growth of regional cities continues as Gyt falls from influence. Mythas, the former Mythadian capital quickly becomes an even more important trade center as the unimpeded flow of goods down the Tythies boosts its commercial port. Without a large fleet, the Empire struggles to prevent piracy in the region, although local nobles do combat the plague as best they can. Thus, the Emperor determines it wise to establish an imperial navy and a military harbor from which the houses may launch their fleets and the imperial fleet may be serviced. To develop this plans are drawn up for the expansion of the commercial port and the creation of a large military port able to support 100 ships of as many as eight meters in width in a semi-circular hold. The lack of funds owing to the expenses of the eruption prevent any real progress on the construction, but the Emperor hopes to construct such a harbor in the coming decades. Tyrelius the Just also establishes the Tyrellian Law Code, a legal text of some 12 parts that outlines the rights, duties, freedoms, and liberties of each class: slave, landless peasant, landed peasant, renter, minor noble, high noble, and urban dwellers. The Great Houses are excluded from the legal document as the Court of the Houses is their only legal institution. Despite the economic hardship early in the decade owing to the eruption, the following years are prosperous and peaceful across the empire. Competition for prestige and power sees nobles develop their holdings extensively, arguably more efficiently than under a unified government. Urbanization of smaller cities leads to a proliferation of arts and sciences, and mythology becomes a favorite science of the aristocracy. Astronomy also grows in prominence despite the displeasure of the religious elements of society who declare it worship of Dyalbor. Faith is Hythus spreads rapidly in Mythadia following the eruption to the south, which is seen as a sign of Hythus’ anger with the Irians for corrupting his truth. The cults of Bysulus and Tykus also grow and merge with the local Cult of Talas. Talas, a Mythadian god of the sea, is added to the Hythian pantheon as one of Hythus’ lieutenants and according to some, his spouse. Despite the economic pain of the first years of the decade and the eruption, the later years see exceptional growth and high crop-yields across the west. Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich the already fertile volcanic soil. More canals and tythoruses are constructed for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become firmly entrenched and are effectively universal. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition. The Jyazradids are offered another royal marriage, to solidify the peace between our two empires. The Emperor's son and heir Kylus will marry the daughter of the Jyazradid Emperor, Lisia. Emperor Tyrelius hopes this union will bring both nations together in just peace. [Mod Response]
 * Many Irians immigrate peacefully to Hythia, settling in the areas offered by the Hythians.
 * Qera: The economy starts to grow when new irrigation canals are built to the west, where new fields for cattle and farming can be built. Mining in the south is still very profitable with a seemingly endless supply of iron and small supplies of silver can be sold off to the markets of the world. Already manufactured weapons are also sold quickly, especially to the Makuku and other waring nations. Main agricultural products that are cultivated are rice, potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper and spices in huge quantities. Cannabis and tobacco are cultivated for medicinal purposes. Siege weapons are developed, the result are huge wagons with a roof on it for protection. Inside is a large trunk to break through the gates of the besieged cities. Camels are now officially integrated as the desert cavalry since horses are less reliable on the harsh desert terrain, since camels need far less water and food compared to a horse. Politically, Qera continues to be very stable at this period with caligraphy and poetry flourishing. The first reported Qeran play that survived to this day completely is written around this time, though the name of the author is lost. The play is about two poor sailors who wait at a port for a friend to return from fishing, sitting there for a long time until they realized their friend died on the sea. They recieve signs of their friend still being alive, yet they have no real evidence. The first sailor becomes insane, while the second falls into a deep depression and eventually "goes to the desert" to die there. The story ends with the reveal that this all happened in the span of just two days and the fisher returns well and alive home. The reign of prince Ycas V continues and he is very popular among both the peasentry and the nobles. One reform he pushes for is the "communal one-twelth", which means that one-twelth of every farmers harvest is taken as an additional tax to combat famines or famines. This does only apply for rice and other grains since vegetables or fruit cant be stored long enough. The borders to the north and south are massively fortified and the roads are exanded as well. A new temple is constructed in Tdlogkera (the southern city at the river) with many reliefs, mozaics andpaintings produced with colors from silla and gems from Ollea and Ualjakia. The mercenaries that were hired in the last war are now all bought, which gives Qera an active army of 30,000 men. These are stationed along the border to Odzeba (former Adjiba), even though it is a de facto puppet of Qera and cant rely on itself without Qeran aid. To prevent any possible uprising, 5,500 men are sent to the immediate border and war is officially declared. The proposed reason is the alledged harrassment and mistreatment of Qeran merchants in the reason. War is declared on them in 699 and a full scale invasion is started. The capital is taken almost immediately and the land is incorporated into Qera proper. Trade flourishes with Exhula, Makuku, Genda, the Sayalen, the Dholbalan and Beraba and Sillas.
 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: A huge new discovery is made, after Natasha Romanov discovers glassblowing annd creates Algeorgia's first glass. (Nate said this was okay) With this new discovery Algeorgia begins producing food cutlery out of glass like jars and bowls . The Six-Pointed Golden Bull Expedition continues as planned. We begin the work of building the Lightouse of Algeogiaville. In addition, plans are drawn up to reconstruct the Holy Temple into a much bigger temple with a gigantic statue of the First Holy Dodo in it.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Due to the instability in the Thotite lands, hunters make a great living in the south, hunting and capturing many Thotites. Thotite slaves for sexual purposes are nicknamed “Nathons”, after the failed Thotite king. The leaders of the Zelonuma Emiresq employ hundreds of Nathons for their pleasure, brutally abusing the Nathons in many ways. A young boy claimed to be the son of the Thotite emperor becomes a personal favorite of the Zelonuma Emiresq’s ruler, and he has the Nathon castrated, dressed as a woman, and turned into the head of his harem. From the royalty flows the nectar that the people drink, and the aura that feeds them. Their bellies are filled with celebration and morality, and their families are the ideal families. The people are satiated and full, but the Thoties add a special feeling to their contentedness, through their role in servitude. Everyday the sun rises, and later the sun sets. Birds make noises that are joyous to the Darnans of the world. Saws cut down trees. Water is used to nourish plants. The ruler of the Zelonuma Emiresq announces that through his wisdom he has impregnanted a woman in order to give birth to a children (EoGuy, don’t touch it). This is what he desired, to have a children, and the woman gives birth to a new child. I am overtaken by joy, having become a father. I have realized the miracle of life. But the ruler’s lust overtakes him, and he acts like an Ulmian on his child. As penance he cuts off his arms. A magic creature did it! The Thotites have POSSESSED ME. The bees swarm me. They crawl upon my skin and touch my body. HELP - houses are built with wood and stone. Farms are created for growing crops.
 * Telachitul Republic: With some experience with the more violent southern tribes, En'hoek hopes to continue expansion in light of the new northern threat. However, to make matters simple En'hoek publicly Agrees to the northerners' proposal, and opens trade with them. However, for much of the republic's elite, the nation is still seen as an existential threat. With any opposition clear up to the Northerners' sphere of influence, En'hoek continues to make the sure the military is ready for combat, stationing some elements on the border with the northerners. Even in light of this, however, trade to the north continues. This is used as a way to get spies into the kingdom to suss out its weaknesses. Mostly focused on expansion and war, En'hoek seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton, LMAO). After the patronage of Armeera, Eltaphu is now a reasonably complete, and is reasonably serviceable. In addition, En'hoek continues to fund the development of Icrodel. He continues to promote the book Eveiel, and continues to build various temples, especially in Itochitul and other major cities. En'hoek hopes to use the development of Icrodel as a way to spread Telachitul culture, and bring especially the southern regions closer to the Republic's sphere of influence. With the army working to pacify the north, En'hoek works to expand north along the coastline to continue expansion but avoid the northerner's sphere of influence. In addition, the reign of En'hoek sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements continue to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition, several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake sees moderate growth. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitates relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.


 * Glorious Empire of Vhaynos: Having accomplished his goal of subjugating the Xinabeni and Daukani Tita VI now old and wisened accepts the peace offer from the two nations placing them as Tributaries under the control of Vhaynos. With the last support of the Ghatnura withdrawn, the Vhaynosi army sends in an expedition of about 7,000 troops under the control of our most experienced military officials and commanders, along with our highly disciplined troops to restore order to the land surrounding them on all sides offering them no chance of retreat or escape. Should the Ghatnura not confront us we will destroy all supply lines and foragers we come across and starve them to death. Due to the disorganized nature of the Ghatnura and their now being surrounded on all sides by enemies and hostile forces. We offer them terms of surrender were if they submit to the full authority of Vhaynos, all leaders involved, and all forces shall be pardoned, in exchange for 500 hostage Ghatnurese children be sent to Vhaynos immediately where they will be well taken care, and provided for as insurance in the case of rebellion. MOD RESPONSE Should they refuse know that no force will stop us from crushing them underheel. Let it not be told that Vhaynos was not generous. With the hostilities now coming to a close trade begins to begin again as Vhaynos grows strong once again, with the main trade routes under our control and the production we have secured our influence over the region. We resume exploration West again through the desert and trading empires expanding the reach of our influence. While the exploration of the southern landmass is continued. In the city of exiles the schools of explorers continues to proves it weight in gold as it sends men to explore farther west past Gahren into the great unknown sea. Tita VI also orders a census to be held to survey his new lands, as well as the lands of Vhaynos and Jadalan. The Tah have proven their petulance once again and again, truly they are worthy of the Name Tah which in Vhaynosi translates to brat. They have shown nothing but disobedience to their superiors and believe themselves to know the secrets of the world when they are so blind. Vhaynos has cities four times more magnificient than their pitiful capital city made of mud and straw. Truly it is a wonder how they survived this long when they can't even farm.
 * Yusur Civilization: During this time the Umpha Delta experienced a series of attacks by the sea, supposedly consisting of a mysterious confederation of seafaring people. According to an inscription discovered near the River Muri, the invaders were a confederation of “Geshle, Turuc, Monosh, Surha, and Beshbes”, although the exact origin of most of these peoples is unknown. The Surha are said to have been the first people of the later confederation to target the Umpha Delta, creating a growing navy for plunder and transport. The Yusur cities were completely unprepared for this initial attack by sea, but they were eventually defeated for the first time by the city of Lescu, who later incorporated these raiders into their army and as royal bodyguards. Although it is unknown where the Surha originated, they have been closely linked with the island of Sahyrod, in part due to their linguistic similarity, but also due to ancient artifacts on the island often displaying horned helmets, and other distinctive pieces of clothing, which seem to appear in Yusur inscriptions about them. Additionally, if the Surha are associated with Sahyrod, it's unknown if they later settled the island after their events in Yusur, or if they originated from there before attacking Yusur. It is known that the Turuc referred to the people north of the Temtu, who inhabited the peninsula in the far north. The Turuc had been a series of small kingdoms, which had sporadically been the vassals or targets of the River Muri cities. The Beshbes have been theorized to be the same people as the city of Tesh, having been displaced from that city when it was sacked decades earlier, or as a group displaced or affected by Tesh’s fall in some way. The Monosh are generally accepted to be from the kingdoms of the large islands north of Yusur, which had limited contact with the south before this event. On the largest island, which the Yusur called Enuscerod, the kingdoms appear to have been in the early stages of an internal collapse, with an increased number of Enuscerodian pottery and other artifacts making its way to more distant parts of the region, such as Obeneshocul. The Turuc frequently raided Obeneshocul before this period, and it is likely that the first alliance was formed between the Turuc and Monosh. The first organized effort by this coalition is known to have struck at the Uphra Delta, which caused havoc along the coast. They are said to have been defeated by Noįmeshúmes, and he used their invasion to solidify his control over the north. When a second invasion came nearly a decade later, this coalition likely settled west of the Yusur, either seizing land or being forced there by the Yusurians.
 * Thïgæ: The [d] sound turns into a [ð]. Yithït VIII dies, and Yithït IX inherits the throne. Relations with the Darï and Pananï (Sonaredar and Johnadpanan) continue to grow. A major error in calculations took place in population, mathematicians realize that a minor mishap (rounding 1.008 to 1.01) in something taken to an exponent makes it wildly inaccurate. The war of Ehcrumeï aggression ending, the unforgiveness of the Ehcrumeï still resonates in stories, and trade with the west almost stops. Due to the Ehcrumeï's aggressive and barbaric attitude toward natives of the lands, the archipelago just north of the large landmass is claimed to ensure that the Ehcrumeï don't reach it first and slaughter the native population. The same techniques are employed as the previous island group, although this time at a larger scale. Also, the tip of the southern continent also grows into a Thï outpost, and the mainland. Tropical fruits continue to be grown, and land is cleared for farming purposes. Hydraulic lime continues to be used as construction material. Irrigation canals are dug, and a large new palace is constructed, painted beautifully by many painters using eggyolk-based paint. Technology continues to advance. Exploration of the landmass in the south commences, along with in the far west. Improved navigation makes exploration attempted in the east.


 * Irian Culture: Thrydacia declines significantly in this decade, believed by historians to be a direct result of the eruption of Mount Cambor in 689 (see previous turn). The island of Ceta, however, is largely unaffected. The Cetan city-states gain more influence on the Thrydacian coast as the core of the kingdom shrinks back to the upper Hecis. A number of West Irian cities appear from the Hecis to the Mithadian border; all remain tied to Thrydacia by certain vassal agreements. The Irian colonies in Iureda, Alyadis, and the Casphiron all expand, with the republics of Lumos and Solcia investing the most resources into colony-building. Trade with Gahren picks up, and the first Irian merchants arrive in Beraba proper. The poet and historian Hithe pens the Mululakrum, an epic chronicle of the kings of Thrydacia since Seismer I.
 * Beraba: A special envoy is sent to Anlunema to meet with the Gahrenese living there. The envoy states that while they respect the decision of those Gahrenese citizens who choose to migrate there, they feel that Anlunema is undefended and might benefit from some protection from pirates and encroaching nations (Mod Response Needed). Meanwhile, on the Beraban peninsula, the nation expands rapidly eastward toward the promising new farmlands and the eastern shore. Taxes levied from ships passing through Beraba and Gahren are used to fund public works projects and improve the infrastructure of the nation, particularly the roads. More great markets are set up in port cities so traders from far off lands can come and sell their goods.
 * Yannis Empire: It is decided that the savagery brought on by the Thotites on the island of Atnosia must be stopped, so a Yannian army is dispatched to restore Atnosian rule and order. The Yannian fleet splits into many groups, which assault each city along the coast in turn. Then, once the main population centers have been secured, Holy Men march into the interior, beginning a long process toward pacifying the island. A Yannian governor is appointed on the island, which will effectively make the island a Yannian protectorate, similar to its other colonies. Independently, the Yannian allies decide to launch an invasion of Bangor, which by this time has become increasingly Yannian as well. Its southern city-state colony is to be annexed, while Bangor proper simply has a Yannian government installed in it. Finally the entirety of the island is to be pacified, and a long series of campaigns begin. The lead commander of the war is Iuxceteluc, and he oversees the spread of the Yannian religion there. The entire island is conquered, and to pacify the island completely changes are made. The Anglenites are given an expanded state at the expense of Bangor, which helps to ease their tensions. All settlers of the land are respected, with thousands of Yannians being brought to the islands as well. The Yannian faith becomes the dominant religion, while any traces of Thotite corruption, should it exist, is purged. The Golden Age of Yannis continues. After a successful period of hunting, the sad Thotites are slowly destroyed from the earth. Many venture to those lands, where any and all carnal pleasures against those beasts is legal.
 * Mesallian Culture: Although Shameza II had tried to avoid conflict, her successor Hesamena would not continue this, and war would formally break out between the states of Edom and Ephenus in the year of the 123rd Jafiad (Year 693). The conflict would be one of the largest conflicts after the Yannian Wars, encompassing several states from the Mesallas region and in the former lands of Emalia. Hesamena begin the war with a daring invasion across the southern desert to attack Nerimos from the south, while an army marched the traditional route toward Democratos. After a prolonged war the result would be the disbanding of the Kingdom of Sephimora, with its last king dying soon after in a war against Ephenus. Instead the kingdom was split, with the south, centered around Nelgistis, being annexed to Ephenus, while the north was annexed by Edom. The Enulmians and Sephimorans of the region would be discontent with this arrangement, and continue to act autonomously well after the initial partitioning. In both Nelgistis and Nerimos local rulers would often be elected much as the way the King of Sephimora once was, with almost every local leader elected being Enulmian.

701-710
'A large number of Irians accept the offer from Emperor Tyrelius, choosing to settle in Hythian lands rather than fight the Hythian government. The Yazradid Empire also accepts the royal marriage proposed to it by the Hythians. '

'The Qeran invasion of Odzeba is successful, with the Qerans successfully capturing the nation’s capital after a siege. The Qerans suffer 8,300 casualties in total, owing in part to the difficult terrain and the natives’ hit and run tactics. '

'Attacks by Nelirites become frequent in the city of Edom, with the population equating them with the Epiphenite dictatorship that briefly ruled over the city, leading to condemnation. '

'Ghatnura are defeated in a pivotal campaign in their territory, in which the nation of Vhaynos suffers 2,400 casualties. As a result the confederacy accepts Vytian rule once more, with Vhaynos capturing (or recapturing) a moderate amount of plunder. '

'The nation of Thïgæ discovers that the natives of the southern land, known as the Lheceshites, are highly hostile to their settlement. They successfully raze Thïgæ’s colony, killing or capturing its inhabitants. They also possess a small number of weapons and goods from their brief interactions with traders from Vhaynos, which aids them in their raid.'

'Fiercely independent, the nation of Anlunema, declines the offer from Beraba. Gahrenese settlers intermix with the natives of the island, with a number of tribes becoming allied to the Anlunema. '

'An empire known as Sapinakasa forms, after a ruler named Serad successfully conquers the tribes of his region. His armies turn toward the north, uncovering new tribes as they proceed. '

The explorers dispatched by the Azozians to the south make contact with a kingdom along the coast in the far south, known as the Leukani.


 * Tsardom of Algeorgia: After the anouncement of the Lighthouse of Algeorgiaville, the people wonder why it is built. So in response, the tsar holds a question-and-answer speech. People are allowed to ask the tsar directly questions and he responds. The lighthouse which was completed in 709 is used for helping ships at night not run into cliffs. The Tsar also announces the renovation of the Holy Temple, and as it is announced the people cheer and hooray the tsar's decision. The statue of the First Holy Dodo is to be made in gold and ivory and is estimated to be 20 meters high. In regards to military development the General of the Army says that the tsar has approved of the chariot plan. The chariot plan will establish a branch known as cavalry to the army.


 * Holy Empire of Hythus: Years 388-397 Since the Return of Hythus. The Irian refugees are settled around a new city in the north. The city quickly develops a unique culture as Irian cultural artifacts blend with traditional Hythian foods, language, and mannerisms. The new city, Yra, is quickly connected to the nation’s network of roads and becomes a valuable producer of cattle, grain, and dry-land crops such as beans and legumes. The end of the crisis relating to the eruption of Mount Cambor sees revenues and the imperial treasury swell. Regional cities continue their rise and there are now many centers of regional power in the nation. The port planned at the end of the last decade begins its construction, first an artificial inlet is cut into the Tythies estuary, then the semi-circular harbor constructed. This military port also features a large shipyard equipped with rudimentary cranes and a launchyard. The first ships built by the port are three small exploration craft (Sambuks), which are promptly sent to the northwest to learn more about the lands across the sea. Work begins on constructing several larger galleys armed with rams and eyscurpieron. These catapults shoot either bolts with incendiary charges or small pots willed with a mixture of petroleum, resin, sulfur, and quicklime and have fuses of tar-soaked rags. These pots not only ignite when broken in water, but also spread sticky and waterproof flames across any surface. The first of these galleys is launched in 397. The commercial port also proves a valuable addition as exports abroad continue to drive the trade economy. Goods from across the empire flow through this port while spices, luxuries, and metals such as copper and tin flow in. Faith is Hythus spreads rapidly in Mythadia thanks to the Emperor’s faith. The cults of Bysulus and Tykus also grow and merge with the local Cult of Talas. Worship of Talas, as well as other Mythadian gods enter the Hythian pantheon. Agricultural production increases due to the expansion of farmlands, the use of human, bovine, and equestrian excrement to enrich the already fertile volcanic soil. More canals and tythoruses are constructed for irrigation. Crop-rotation strategies become firmly entrenched and are effectively universal. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition.


 * Mouri Empire: The expeditions of Horatian were instrumental to establishing the western trade network for Azoz. After returning to the north on a diplomatic mission to Otan in the early 680s AR, he returned to the south to open up close trade relations with the Leukani, sending many Apostles of Ulm to preach the words of Nelrim there. From there, his final expedition was commissioned to travel an additional 1,000 miles farther along the coast, either charting the peninsula or pressing straight southward. Across this western trade, Ulmian apostles continue to send missions to Otan, Isimadia, Jasmira and now Leukani. The tragic end of Dionide's career cuts off abruptly in the historical records, as Palto never actually describes his final fate. Contemporary chronicles indicate that he was murdered by the upper echelon of philosophers by being assaulted with rocks, but it is not clear what the context of this event was. No laws in either Azoz or Edom permitted death by stoning, and in fact some early anecdotes imply this was the end result of a heated debate. The most detailed description comes from the Martyrdom of Dionide, a fancifully-exaggerated biography written many centuries after the event. According to the Martyrdom, Dionide at long last was challenged by the chief philosophers of Iskandaria to a formal debate, where he staunchly defended his position of the Social Contract, limited government and universal justice. When the philosophers were unable to make a sound reply, they took up stones and beat him to death. Nonetheless, through the published works of Palto, Dionide's school of philosophy persisted on for many generations afterward. The Yannian attempts at head-hunting in Azoz steadily died out over time, as more and more villages were closed off from Yannis or simply avoided them at all costs. This generational shift was the true beginning of Azoz's complete isolation from the eastern world, as well as the other nominally-independent kingdoms nearby. This was largely the cause of the Nelirites lack of support in Edom during this time, seeing their extremist actions as overcompensating for a lesser issue. The double-faced coins are more commonly associated with this period as well. As one of his last acts before passing the office to his successor, First Citizen Erisoh ordered the construction of a larger canal system across the Ashe River delta, helping to greatly irrigate the dryer lands south of Teman and expand agriculture there. Due to the renewed competition between rival kingdoms and nobility, a new sprint of technological progress was made. The cam mechanism is attributed to the Library of Azoz, as its oldest appearance archaeologically are found in water mills around the upper Ashe River. Among the military manufacture arsenal in Usilinago, the archaeology reveals a rapid experimental progression between different types of metallurgy, which ultimately culminated in the development of the blast furnace. General Noosents the Younger, working for Cassius V of Neum, organizes a new expedition to once again exert control over the region of Zeun up to the borders agreed upon with the Khin. Utilizing the military logistial reforms developed in recent years, as well as a larger refinment of arms manufacturing, Noosents mounted a large force of 58,000 soldiers, well-supplied enough to prevent issues of attrition or unnecessary casualties as in previous conflicts. In addition, up to 8,000 soldiers were added from among the Khin mercenaries to help in this war. Upon completing this campaign, Noosents was next employed by the new governor of Eskaladun, to deploy 13,000 soldiers north along the coast to subjugate the Darnan colony there. Eskaladun is sent a large number of immigrants from Azoz to settle in the new imperial lands, and several monestaries are built there along with the basilicas that had existed since ancient times. The mass production of Ulmian material by the Darnans is a surprsing benefit to the Ulmian church, who otherwise doesn't currently have such dedicated government sponsorship. Although their intentions were evil, the result succeeded to propogate recognition for Ulm in many places that would never had heard the Gospel otherwise. The Apostle Benetrix particularly capitalized this during his ministries across Jasmira, Zeun, and Syres, using the proliferation of Darna as a baseline to then build up the actual truth of Ulm. In one shocking instance, Benetrix himself purchased a large number of pamphlets from the Emiresq, and used them to minister to a number of brothels and slave markets across the kingdoms of Zeun and Jasmira.
 * Zelonuma Emiresq: Having destroyed the Ulmerite faith of the Thotites so completely, the Darnans set about destroying it worldwide. Seeing the great difficulty it is to destroy their many pamphlets spreading religious doctrine, the Darnans of the Zelonuma Emiresq set about mass producing books of completely incorrect scripture and ritual. These fake Ulm books will be distributed across the lands, confusing many, and turning people away from the illogical Ulmerite religion. The second book that becomes popular is on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment in life, including the correct techniques for the Zelonuma Emiresq religion. It is dictated that a faithful and pious person should seek to use a Nathon at least once a week. The pious man should grab Nathon with a hand on either side of his head, then force his sexual organ into Nathon’s mouth until fulfillment is reached. All the while the pious man should recite a careful prayer and hymn with each motion of the ritual.
 * Qera: After long and successful reign that lasted for over 50 years, Ycas V dies in Imbalama at the beginning of the century. He is followed by his niece Zatlahe IV who is just 13 by his death and has to wait for two years. She has now the Qeran realm on her hands at its peak of territory and wealth. Due to her young age she is the playball of the intrigues of the court. One of her most trusted advisors is Vórler of Ollea who leads most of the courts businesses. Settlers are sent to the newly annexed area of odzeba immediately, making it a densly populated region (THE SOUTH BECOMES RURAL). (more to be added)
 * Mesallian Culture: The arrival of the Neirites in the city of Edom brought a momentary end to peace within the city. During the lifetime of Shameza II the careful delineation between Ulmians, Zamists, traditionalists, and Enulmians prevented violence and kept a balance of power, but the rise of the Ulmian extremists marked the end of this period. Instability began when several high ranking Zamists were suddenly assassinated, with an Azozian bull painted in blood as a calling card. Later, a temple was suddenly pillaged and looted, with Ulmian propaganda painted over artwork and destroyed statues. Authorities were unable to track down those responsible for the violence, but in retaliation a Zamist mob burned down one of the city’s basilicas. The Nelirites became regarded as a criminal band, similar to the Epiphenites, harming the reputation of even the peaceful Ulmians of the kingdom. Under pressure from the city’s population, Maleka Hesamena issued a law outlawing the Nelirites, with the religion as a whole under intense scrutiny. Around the same time the Nelirites launched their boldest attack to date, sending armed zealots into the libraries and philosophy circles of Iskandria. Known as the Library Massacre, in one day the city’s philosophers and scientists were completely slaughtered. The Nelirites claimed the attack was because of the scientists’ sacrilegious studies. And their tolerance and discussion with Yannians and other non-Ulmians. The attack would be a dark stain on the city, with one of the world’s largest centers of learning and debate destroyed. Numerous attacks of retaliation against Ulmians ensued, leading to the Edomite government dispatching soldiers to the city to restore order. Across Umhlaba the trade networks of the state became a useful tool for the Nelirites. Their doctrine reappropriated many of the copying stations of the south, with small basilicas becoming meeting places and training camps. Because of this there was consideration that the Edomite government might be forced to invade the remnants of the Xeran Empire, at the encouragement of the non-Ulmian population, but nothing came of this plan initially. In the west the Kingdom of Aexontia became the crossroads of Mesallian, Azozian, Syresian, and Yannian culture, with all four nations taking an interest in colonizing the region. The Syresian Republic sought to prevent the other powers of the region from taking over another state surrounding it, especially after the Yannian-Xeran War saw the region being used to attack Canim and Syres. First the Syresians invested heavily in a highway system across Canim. The nation’s road system already impressively crossed all settlements across Ersgof, but sensing a future need to cross the nation further, the road system would be doubled across Canim. While Syres was distracted, the Kingdom of Erasidon took interest in Aexontia, under the guidance of their newly ascended king, Deidamus II. The Erasidonians had begun to create an empire of trade and influence in the west, having mostly lost control over the Gabatrian Sea. In the chaos of the Xeran breakup, the kingdom looked to dominate nearby Mesallian cities, such as Setia, as well as newly formed settlements and colonies in Xeran territory. To accomplish this the Erasidonians invested in a proper fleet, and combatted Darnnan pirates and other intruders in the region. Erasidon went as far as to threaten to take over several city-states of the Syresian Straits, succeeding in doing so to some. This pushed several to ally with Syres for protection instead. When Syres threatened Erasidon with war if they did not cease attacks against their allies, Erasidon ignored them, owing in part to Syres’ military history of failure against Erasidon and others. This would lead to war in the fourth year of the 125th Jafiad (Year 703), which began with a war at sea in the straits. Despite initial difficulty the Syresian fleet eventually gained the upper hand in the war, and Erasidon was forced to withdraw from the straits a year later. This peace would prove to be temporary, as four years later, in the year of the 127th Jafiad (Year 127), a much larger war broke out. The war was spurred on by a succession in Aexontia, which saw a pro-Erasidonian monarch take the throne. The result was a prolonged land war along the coast, with both sides using Khin mercenaries and Yannian or Azozian volunteers. By this time the city of Syres used a unique system for its army, partially based on the Mesallian system. Despite an early reliance upon mercenaries, Syres began to employ a professional army, with soldiers made a year salary, and the length of a soldier’s service growing. The initial Syresian military was based on class, as soldiers had to pay for their own equipment. As a result only noblemen or the ultra-rich served as native cavalry. The nation’s infantry was divided into three lines, the first being lower-class citizens with basic equipment, the second line possessing advanced equipment. And the third line consisting of veterans with the best equipment, while the lowest-classes comprised the nation’s early ranged units. The war with Erasidon marched a major shift, as the dependency on class was eliminated. Instead, if needed, the state would provide equipment to lower-classes if needed, with these poor individuals finding an opportunity for advancement. That said, initially the army retained the three line system, with each unit within the line acting independently, for the highest degree of flexibility. Although ranged units such as slingers continued to be recruited from the city’s poor, although the city began to employ Azozian archers frequently, before appropriating their archer tradition to some degree as well. At the Battle of Besheva the Syresians achieved a major victory over the Erasidonians, in which the King of Aexontia was killed. The two nations agreed to peace a few years later, which would pave the way for Aexontia to become a Syresian client state.
 * Thïgæ: The settlement of all major rivers on the mainland lead to three main expansion programs; coastal, archipelagic, and colonial. While minor expansion continues in the north into the Azorazi (alternate spelling for Aforazi) Valley to claim the rest of the northern river, agricultural land continues to become more and more expensive. A company, Zuhlhyeceaih, translating to the "South Lhyece Company" (Lhyece is the name of the south continent), gains a royal charter and starts to colonize the island chain west and the two islands north of the already claimed islands in the south. Population estimates for 710 range from 120,000 to 125,000 people, although the best estimate is 121,017. Coastal expansion continues, with papyrus being used to desalinate water. This seems to be the first record instance of desalination other than boiling. This is used to take off dependence of freshwater from streams or lakes, and coastal farmers use it for drinking and watering. Rain takes care of most watering on the coast, and during the cold but dry winters (assuming the temperature is like India - tropical), desalinated water is used for plants. Raincatchers also begin being used in the monsoon months to conserve water. Exploration is attempted east again, along with continuing south and west. Rural areas grow along the coast, the northern river, and the islands of the south. Peaceful contact is sought out with the Lhyeceshï (Thï word for the Lheceshites). More to come if more time.
 * Yannis Empire: The Anointed One finds it ridiculous that some of his citizens are claiming he allowed “headhunting”, but he did not. His subjects in the west should not claim that had happened from the government, when clearly in that unsafe land the wild animals brought that upon themselves. But nonetheless, the Yannis Empire legally owns the Thotite lands, and the Thotites must be killed from it. It is legally for them to die. If they illegally attempt to prevent Yannians from inhabiting those lands, then the Yannis Empire will send Holy Men to those lands to enforce the law. There will be a great ranging and hunting against the wild animals, so that they cannot harm society any more. If the wild animals are overpowering humans, then clearly they have overpopulated and corrupted the lands, and the Thotites will need to be contained through hunting practices. The Yannis Empire will enforce justice and law, and will strike down the Thotites for violating innocent people. The dens of Azoz, Modom, Teron, Noom, Fasnut, and all the rest, will be destroyed. Those nests of Thotites will be purged. 1,000 righteous and Holy Men must be called upon in crusade. The liberation of Edom was only the beginning. Now the people of the world will reclaim the wilderness, tend to the earth, and rid all of the parasites. The entirety of the Ashe River must be purged, for that river flows with corruption and pollution. Even from the ruins that was Azoz, the filth of their machines, crafting unholy and unnatural creatures, leaks into the waters and destroys the entire world. It is time for the great work of a new generation, for it is every generation’s purpose and calling.


 * Telachitul Republic: With some experience with the more violent southern tribes, En'hoek hopes to continue expansion in light of the new northern threat. However, to make matters simple En'hoek publicly Agrees to the northerners' proposal, and opens trade with them. However, for much of the republic's elite, the nation is still seen as an existential threat. With any opposition clear up to the Northerners' sphere of influence, En'hoek continues to make the sure the military is ready for combat, stationing some elements on the border with the northerners. Even in light of this, however, trade to the north continues. This is used as a way to get spies into the kingdom to suss out its weaknesses. Mostly focused on expansion and war, En'hoek seems interested in continuing most of the domestic polices of his predecessor. As such, annual taxes again swell the nation's treasury by 500 kg of gold over the decade. In addition, the glut of trade provides Armerra with another source of revenue to tax, taking in 300 kg of gold over the decade (to like a shit ton, LMAO). After the patronage of Armeera, Eltaphu is now a reasonably complete, and is reasonably serviceable. In addition, En'hoek continues to fund the development of Icrodel. He continues to promote the book Eveiel, and continues to build various temples, especially in Itochitul and other major cities. En'hoek hopes to use the development of Icrodel as a way to spread Telachitul culture, and bring especially the southern regions closer to the Republic's sphere of influence. With the army working to pacify the north, En'hoek works to expand north along the coastline to continue expansion but avoid the northerner's sphere of influence. In addition, the reign of En'hoek sees the continued growth on the Telachitul navy, keeping even the most unwilling natives in line. With the republic thoroughly dominating the coast both militarily and economically, a few settlements continue to grow, attracting both republican citizens and foreigners. In particular, a significant settlement directly across the bay from Itochitul (the capital) continues to experience significant growth, mostly because of its convenience as a docking location for both merchants and naval ships. The colony's location makes it a useful place to manage both colonization and trade along the coast. In addition, several coastal settlements in the north and a settlement at the northern tip of the southern lake sees moderate growth. Iron working, trade, and ship building continue to thrive as the main industries of Itochitul, the capital city. Ship building is particularly important, as it allows for large scale transport of goods along the coast, which in turn facilitates relatively quick colonization, as well as further trading.
 * Nura Gakan: Ni Gao is picked as the new leader of the Gakan. Ni Gao was picked due to his history of fighting and leading armies up and down the Two-River region. Ulrom becomes the organized polytheisic religious center of the Gakan. This leads to the formation of three idols for the three main gods (Vangar: The god of strength/Dun: God of peace/Ogkut: God of the intelligent). The Nura Gakan religion begins to adopt a holy order mostly expanded by Oral tradition, but this begins to phase out as attempts to study the religion is expanded to the Holy Men of the Gakan. Olama begins to form on the two-river region mostly used as a de facto trade center of the state, placed at the head of the river delta.Ft. Thots is expanded with construction of walls around the fort. Mines begin taking shape in the mountain regions. Naval raiding begins to become a more acceptable form of warfare within the Gakani people, this is mostly support and backed up by the Naval expansion across the Two Rivers. The mines begin to take a new form as the demand for iron is picked up (which is used by the army to flex/kill foes and the formation of new weapons.) Gakani farmers begin setting up farms and things of that sort by the Two-River Region. Trade becomes more and more important causing Ulum to form a navy to protect trade ships up and down the river. We' '''begin to send more settlers toward newly expanded land upon the hope of expanding the Gurkani people and loyalty to the Gak. We begin a military push towards the many rivers below our nation in the hope of expanding the farmlands of the Nura Gakan.
 * Beraba: The Cult of Taheton has grown in Cohibos, and the followers of the Cult almost outnumber those followers of the Fivefold Faith. Religious scholars across the nation debate the legitimacy of the ideology espoused by the cult, that the Five are actually five embodiments of one being. More expeditions continue north and west, fueled by the desire for more trade. Expansion continues east toward the coast of the Beraban Peninsula. Specific breeding of horses has become common practice in the nation. Some draft horses grow to enormous sizes and can pull plows and carts. Other horses are bred for speed to travel back and forth on the roads between cities to deliver messages. Fashion in Beraba begins to take a distinctive turn. It becomes common to see members of the upper-classes wearing multiple layers of colorful textiles, each made from a different type of fabric. The Princely Council has started developing traditional ceremonial dress to reflect each of the regions that they represent, including the regional culture and resources produced there.