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<blockquote>'''"'''Even if a snowstorm stands in the way of the appointment, even if rain hinders the meeting, we [should] not be late.'''"''' ''The Secret History of the Mongols''</blockquote>''For enhanced user experience please play the soundtrack provided by the OTMT channel, thank you for coming to read Knightfall today. '''[[Knightfall#Soundtrack|Click here]]'''''
 
   
 
Ogedei Khan, On December 11th, 1241, He who rules the World sleeps soundly. He has drunk with Abd-ur-Rahman, and gained his trust. Thousands of miles away, the mighty Juggernaut of his armies advance, and the knights of Europe are too preoccupied with their own squabbles to notice. Night is to soon fall over Western Civilization; It shall not rise again.
 
Ogedei Khan, On December 11th, 1241, He who rules the World sleeps soundly. He has drunk with Abd-ur-Rahman, and gained his trust. Thousands of miles away, the mighty Juggernaut of his armies advance, and the knights of Europe are too preoccupied with their own squabbles to notice. Night is to soon fall over Western Civilization; It shall not rise again.
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In Knightfall, thanks to the divided and decentralized nature of Europe, the Mongol hordes [[Mongol Invasion of Europe (Knightfall)|rampage]] throughout the continent, sacking cities in Germany, Italy, France, and Eastern Europe. After a few years, the horde pulls back to Eastern Europe, but not after attacking the weakened Latin Empire, successor to the Byzantines. This leaves those nations in tatters, with their populations utterly destroyed- millions of people are killed in the fighting and the subsequent famines.
 
In Knightfall, thanks to the divided and decentralized nature of Europe, the Mongol hordes [[Mongol Invasion of Europe (Knightfall)|rampage]] throughout the continent, sacking cities in Germany, Italy, France, and Eastern Europe. After a few years, the horde pulls back to Eastern Europe, but not after attacking the weakened Latin Empire, successor to the Byzantines. This leaves those nations in tatters, with their populations utterly destroyed- millions of people are killed in the fighting and the subsequent famines.
   
 
Meanwhile, the horde brings another menace with it- that of the Black Plague. The invasion and plague combine to kill over three quarters the population of Mainland Europe. Only the British Isles and the Scandinavian nations survive relatively intact. In Iberia centuries of reconquest is reversed as Muslim Spain takes advantage of a broken Europe.
Finding their way into Europe expands the Mongol World not just in size but in their perception of the world around them. Finding their way to the western seas encourages Mongols to explore farther into the unknown. Never before the destruction of the Mongols were so many borders open. But how long will this brutal reign of Pax Mongolia last?
 
   
 
Finding their way into Europe expands the Mongol World not just in size but in their perception of the world around them. Reaching the western seas as the historical Batu Khan dreamed encourages Mongols to explore farther into the unknown. Never before the destruction of the Mongols were so many borders open. For those who survived the Mongol opened a whole new world of open trade and communication. Europeans, Asians and Africans alike had the world presented at their doorstep.
Meanwhile, the horde brings another menace with it- that of the Black Plague. The invasion and plague combine to kill over three quarters the population of Mainland Europe. Only the British Isles and the Scandanavian nations survive relatively intact, while a damaged Spain is quickly annexed by various Muslim nations.
 
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How long will the brutal reign of ''Pax Mongolia'' last? Will there be light on the other side for Europe? Who in the world will rise from ashes? Can the nomadic antagonists hold on to their new found hegemony? What of a world transformed forever by the collective decisions of man, and of the world he lives in?
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Lets answer these questions together in ''Knightfall.''
   
 
== Want to Contribute? ==
 
== Want to Contribute? ==
Knightfall'' ''Is open to all Althistory wiki users to join and contribute, follow these steps.
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Knightfall'' ''Is open to '''''all''''' Althistory wiki users to join and contribute, follow these steps.
 
# Please read the following QSS and QAA and the Editorial Guidelines.
 
# Please read the following QSS and QAA and the Editorial Guidelines.
 
# Please introduce yourself on the talk page of the ATL.
 
# Please introduce yourself on the talk page of the ATL.
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[[Editorial Guidelines (Knightfall)|Editorial Guidelines]]
 
[[Editorial Guidelines (Knightfall)|Editorial Guidelines]]
   
Credits go to Bfoxius for creating this timeline and his initial team of collaborative contributors for initiating the project. This timeline has now been adopted by Stepintime.
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Credits go to Bfoxius for creating this timeline and his team of collaborative contributors for initiating the project. This timeline has now been adopted by Stepintime.
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== Additional Sources on the Mongols ==
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Here are some links to learn more, or to be entertained on the Mongols.
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'''FREE FILMS:'''
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''Warning, movies are graphic, viewer discretion is advised. Bear in mind that these films do not pertain to perfect historical accuracy. ''
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''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_4acbAni6Q&list=PLGbsE4-cpWoVCgrrP7YU9srPxfvwNunFi&index=2 Genghis Khan]''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_4acbAni6Q&list=PLGbsE4-cpWoVCgrrP7YU9srPxfvwNunFi&index=2 (2004)]
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A television series produced in Chinese Inner Mongolia, praised for its historical accuracy. Mostly in Chinese with English Subtitles
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''[https://youtu.be/NxoBfbhoEmo Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan]''
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Released in 2007 directed by Russian Sergei Bodrov. Nominated for Oscars, about the early life of Temujin. Script is in Mongolian and Chinese languages. Has English Subtitles.
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''[https://youtu.be/7q8C34jD-x8 The Horde] ''
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Released in 2012, directed by Russian Andrei Proshkin, about the Golden Horde in 14th century Russia. Script is in Kazakh and Russian languages. Has English Subtitles.
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'''LITERATURE AND PRIMARY SOURCES: '''
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''[http://www.shanyoma.org/yoma/the_secret_history_of_the_mongols_the_life_and_times_of_chinggis_khan1.pdf The Secret History of the Mongols - The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan]- ''Primary Source on Genghis Khan's life written after his death. Work is considered as a heroic epic similar to the tradition of Icelandic Sagas. Translated to English by Urgeung Onon, published by Curzon.
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''[https://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/rubruck.html#palace William of Ruburck's Account of the Mongols]- ''Primary Source from the monk William of Ruburck who was sent by the King of France to meet with Mangu Khan. This is first European account of the Mongols which observes them scientifically. From Silk Road Seattle Website
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''[https://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/changchun.html Ch'ang Ch'un's Travels] - ''Primary Source written by an unnamed disciple of an elderly Taoist Monk who visited Genghis Khan in 1226. Translated by E. Bretschneider, from the Silk Road Seattle Website.
   
 
== Disclaimer ==
 
== Disclaimer ==
''Knightfall'' is a collaborative work of fiction licensed with the creative commons on par with Alt History Wiki's and Wika's rules. The goal being to conceptualize an alternate world using historical sources, theory and relevant speculation. This Timeline by doing this does not seek to evaluate whether this fictional world is better or worse than the present and any bias thereof is purely accidental and coincidental. This timeline for the sake of the subject matter covers a wide range of controversial subjects including but not limited to- religion, gender, ethnicity, race, political ideology and social problems. The Alt History Wiki's [[Alternative History:No Cross, No Crown|No Cross No Crown]] rule applies when users discuss politics, religious and other topics for the sake of the timeline. By covering the subjects the timeline does not seek to traumatize or offend individuals, nor does this timeline promote or condone prejudice of any kind. If there are any concerns on this subject please send a message to the [[User:Stepintime]].
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''Knightfall'' is a collaborative work of fiction licensed with the creative commons on par with Alt History Wiki's and Wika's rules. The goal being to conceptualize an alternate world using historical sources, theory and relevant speculation. This Timeline by doing this does not seek to evaluate whether this fictional world is better or worse than the present and any bias thereof is purely accidental and coincidental. This timeline for the sake of the subject matter covers a wide range of controversial subjects including but not limited to- religion, gender, ethnicity, race, political ideology and social problems. The Alt History Wiki's [[Alternative History:No Cross, No Crown|No Cross No Crown]] rule applies when users discuss politics, religious and other topics for the sake of the timeline. By covering controversial subjects the timeline does not seek to traumatize or offend individuals, nor does this timeline promote or condone prejudice, hate or worse actions of any kind. If there are any concerns on this subject please send a message to the [[User:Stepintime]].
   
 
Here at Alt History Wiki we create hypothetical worlds but we know the best way forward for the people of ''this'' world is to live together in happiness and peace
 
Here at Alt History Wiki we create hypothetical worlds but we know the best way forward for the people of ''this'' world is to live together in happiness and peace
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== Soundtrack ==
 
== Soundtrack ==
[[File:Mongolian music “We Love Our Long Songs” by B. Unurjargal HD|thumb|330x330px]]'''Instructions: '''Right Click the video and select '''Open in new tab.'''{{Knightfall}}
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[[File:Mongolian music “We Love Our Long Songs” by B. Unurjargal HD|thumb|330x330px]]'''Instructions: '''Right Click the video and select '''Open in new tab.'''
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Revision as of 18:11, 8 April 2018

Knightfall Prototype
Even if a snowstorm stands in the way of the appointment, even if rain hinders the meeting, we [should] not be late.

–The Secret History of the Mongols

For enhanced user experience please play the soundtrack provided by the OTMT channel, thank you for coming to read Knightfall today. Click here

Ogedei Khan, On December 11th, 1241, He who rules the World sleeps soundly. He has drunk with Abd-ur-Rahman, and gained his trust. Thousands of miles away, the mighty Juggernaut of his armies advance, and the knights of Europe are too preoccupied with their own squabbles to notice. Night is to soon fall over Western Civilization; It shall not rise again. Welcome to Knightfall, a timeline where Europe is devastated by the Mongols and never fully recovers, similar to the Middle East after the Mongol conquest.

In Knightfall, thanks to the divided and decentralized nature of Europe, the Mongol hordes rampage throughout the continent, sacking cities in Germany, Italy, France, and Eastern Europe. After a few years, the horde pulls back to Eastern Europe, but not after attacking the weakened Latin Empire, successor to the Byzantines. This leaves those nations in tatters, with their populations utterly destroyed- millions of people are killed in the fighting and the subsequent famines.

Meanwhile, the horde brings another menace with it- that of the Black Plague. The invasion and plague combine to kill over three quarters the population of Mainland Europe. Only the British Isles and the Scandinavian nations survive relatively intact. In Iberia centuries of reconquest is reversed as Muslim Spain takes advantage of a broken Europe.

Finding their way into Europe expands the Mongol World not just in size but in their perception of the world around them. Reaching the western seas as the historical Batu Khan dreamed encourages Mongols to explore farther into the unknown. Never before the destruction of the Mongols were so many borders open. For those who survived the Mongol opened a whole new world of open trade and communication. Europeans, Asians and Africans alike had the world presented at their doorstep.

How long will the brutal reign of Pax Mongolia last? Will there be light on the other side for Europe? Who in the world will rise from ashes? Can the nomadic antagonists hold on to their new found hegemony? What of a world transformed forever by the collective decisions of man, and of the world he lives in?

Lets answer these questions together in Knightfall.

Want to Contribute?

Knightfall Is open to all Althistory wiki users to join and contribute, follow these steps.

  1. Please read the following QSS and QAA and the Editorial Guidelines.
  2. Please introduce yourself on the talk page of the ATL.
    1. Please detail your ideas as well.
  3. Understand Conventions in use in this wiki before creating a new page.
  4. Place your signature on the contributors page.
  5. Play nice, be respectful to everyone.

Editorial Guidelines

Credits go to Bfoxius for creating this timeline and his team of collaborative contributors for initiating the project. This timeline has now been adopted by Stepintime.

Additional Sources on the Mongols

Here are some links to learn more, or to be entertained on the Mongols.

FREE FILMS:

Warning, movies are graphic, viewer discretion is advised. Bear in mind that these films do not pertain to perfect historical accuracy.

Genghis Khan(2004)

A television series produced in Chinese Inner Mongolia, praised for its historical accuracy. Mostly in Chinese with English Subtitles

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan

Released in 2007 directed by Russian Sergei Bodrov. Nominated for Oscars, about the early life of Temujin. Script is in Mongolian and Chinese languages. Has English Subtitles.

The Horde

Released in 2012, directed by Russian Andrei Proshkin, about the Golden Horde in 14th century Russia. Script is in Kazakh and Russian languages. Has English Subtitles.

LITERATURE AND PRIMARY SOURCES:

The Secret History of the Mongols - The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan- Primary Source on Genghis Khan's life written after his death. Work is considered as a heroic epic similar to the tradition of Icelandic Sagas. Translated to English by Urgeung Onon, published by Curzon.

William of Ruburck's Account of the Mongols- Primary Source from the monk William of Ruburck who was sent by the King of France to meet with Mangu Khan. This is first European account of the Mongols which observes them scientifically. From Silk Road Seattle Website

Ch'ang Ch'un's Travels - Primary Source written by an unnamed disciple of an elderly Taoist Monk who visited Genghis Khan in 1226. Translated by E. Bretschneider, from the Silk Road Seattle Website.

Disclaimer

Knightfall is a collaborative work of fiction licensed with the creative commons on par with Alt History Wiki's and Wika's rules. The goal being to conceptualize an alternate world using historical sources, theory and relevant speculation. This Timeline by doing this does not seek to evaluate whether this fictional world is better or worse than the present and any bias thereof is purely accidental and coincidental. This timeline for the sake of the subject matter covers a wide range of controversial subjects including but not limited to- religion, gender, ethnicity, race, political ideology and social problems. The Alt History Wiki's No Cross No Crown rule applies when users discuss politics, religious and other topics for the sake of the timeline. By covering controversial subjects the timeline does not seek to traumatize or offend individuals, nor does this timeline promote or condone prejudice, hate or worse actions of any kind. If there are any concerns on this subject please send a message to the User:Stepintime.

Here at Alt History Wiki we create hypothetical worlds but we know the best way forward for the people of this world is to live together in happiness and peace

NOTE: Knightfall was created on the alt history Wiki prior to the History Channel series with the same name and was not inspired from thereof.

Thank you for your understanding, and please enjoy the Knightfall project

*Unless otherwise noted all opening quotations come from a historical source.

Soundtrack

Mongolian_music_“We_Love_Our_Long_Songs”_by_B._Unurjargal_HD

Mongolian music “We Love Our Long Songs” by B. Unurjargal HD

Instructions: Right Click the video and select Open in new tab.