The Nations Game Mk.III

[Jyratos]

The United Islands Empire is formed.

The mountains present offer rare metals, but the quantity of iron is very low in this territory.

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[YNM]

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North Part of Macara Island Has Vowed it's Obedience to The Khan of Maraus

Inkulituuk leader (Inkulituuk previously a small village in northern Macara Island, now being expanded into one of major ports) have conceded the ruling of Khan Al-Na'ira over his territory. Now bearing the title Macara Island Governor, and the village have been placed as a main city of the island, locals cheered as most hopes for a better living state. A logging company have been founded, and now it tries to identify what woods are economically worth to be cut. Also, the cutlands over time can be used for farms, which will increase the prosperity of community.
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Western Exploration Ship Announced About Contacting Another Great Nation

We are welcoming the second other nation we know, United Island Empire, as our neighbors and our partner. We offer you our best goods such as wood, coal, fruit, and metals. We hope we can establish a trade and helping each other to maintain peace and prosperity of each nations.
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O/T portion :
@ Jyratos : Welcome to the game ! Hopefully an enjoyable roleplaying as a nation while it lasts

@ Zakos : You don't want to clarify anything on this ? :

Following the shores of Mediterrania, we found that the lands to the east are actually contained by a kingdom, but we don't seem to devour any information what's the name of that kingdom (for sure it's not mediterrania). - Hint Zakos...

[siu238X]

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Principality of Zenpollen

This is a very self-contained country.

For the past few millennia three races of people -- Zeno, Pol and Allen (Each of them claimed themselves being descended from a goddess) "interacted" with each other on the two chunks of semi-tropical landmass off the Maraus coastline. It's until some 50 years ago that they finally were under a single authority. The resulting principality understandably amalgamated the three race names. Moken is chosen as the title of the ruler (but for the sake of readability "Prince" is used in external references), and by 1505 the third Moken is on his seat.

The country maybe self-contained, but that doesn't mean it's safe. In particular, pirates all over the seas not only hinder the people's ability to explore the outside world, but also threatens the availability of natural resources. Does the Moken have any idea to overcome these pests? Let's wait and see.

[Zakos]

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Expansion updates:

The Kingdom has overtaken another river with the intention of trading with our neighbors from the east. In the west, a road has been proposed to join the two kingdoms of Mediterrania and Caspia. Additionally, a military outpost has been established on the Black Isle and further travel has yielded the discovery of a small island in the tropical region of the sea.

Trade:

In order for general construction to occur, more iron and lumber would be greatly appreciated. Direct payment and bartering would yield a profitable transaction for our nation as well as whosoever decides to take us up on the offer.

Diplomatic:

News from the West! Ambassadors from the Khanate of Maraus have met with our King and his Council. (Your move, YNM)

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@APDAF- Any day now...

EDIT: Whoops, forgot the map.

[APDAF]

The Empress seems rather bemused at the Caspian proposal of the road.

Roads really now... haven't you seen the giant thing called a MOUNTAIN range between us?
Surely a water based route via the Sea of Caspia would make much more sense...

-HHRIM Empress Mathilde I

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Meanwhile the merchants guilds are rejoicing after they completely unload the first Mediterranean ship and send it back with a load of silver worth twenty times the original cargo.

[Zakos]

The Empress seems rather bemused at the Caspian proposal of the road.

Roads really now... haven't you seen the giant thing called a MOUNTAIN range between us?
Surely a water based route via the Sea of Caspia would make much more sense...

I don't really consult the topographical map...

Either way, that would work.

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No changes, just the date

[Emperor Jake]

The final bandit stronghold on Black Island has been conquered by Mediterranean horses advancing south. We have secured half the island.

More iron mines have sprung up all over the kingdom to meet the increasing demand for iron exports to Britonnia and other nations.

The road to Caspia has been completed, using a route that makes use of a gap in the hills. Trading caravans have started using the new route.

A Mediterranean artist, Leonardo da Vinci, has completed his painting the Mona Lisa.




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[Zakos]

O/T- Thanks for adding in every single discussed trade route Jake

[YNM]

Trade:

In order for general construction to occur, more iron and lumber would be greatly appreciated. Direct payment and bartering would yield a profitable transaction for our nation as well as whosoever decides to take us up on the offer.

Diplomatic:

News from the West! Ambassadors from the Khanate of Maraus have met with our King and his Council.

We are offering up our iron, for exchange with your exotic fruits seed (also, if you get it, some wheat).

The Khan already heard about some grass-like plants, which seed can be eat. We are looking for a seed of these plants (what I mean is wheat. But rice and other commodities are welcome).

It appears that the northwest expedition ship have discovered a rocky island which seems promising for mining. We are now sending more men for scouting to ensure that there's no possible conflict that could create problems.

[Zakos]

We are offering up our iron, for exchange with your exotic fruits seed (also, if you get it, some wheat).

The Khan already heard about some grass-like plants, which seed can be eat. We are looking for a seed of these plants (what I mean is wheat. But rice and other commodities are welcome).

Sounds fair. (I'm gonna say that yes, we have wheat )

[Pilot]

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The Kingdom of Londinium has been founded

The Kingdom of Londinium has been founded, with the capital in Loninium. It is led by King William I, who will attempt to bring order to the various Noble families who have been fighting between themselves, since the fall of the Ashari Empire, that once ruled the entire continent.

The Kingdom itself is a very backward kingdom when compared to the only other nation known to us, the United Islands. The Kingdom itself is still a relic of the old Ashari empire, so any help from the outside world would indeed be welcomed by the Kingdom. Most of the food in the Kingdom is provided through Farming, with a sizeable Fishing interest (sorry for not adding these, very little spare time currently).

There is a part of the Kingdom that is much more advanced than the rest, the Island of Sicilia, to the North and East of the Mainland, and the technological advances that are present on this Island will be used to progress the whole of the Kingdom.

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OT/ I have very little Spare time atm, and even less time at a working Computer. I'll try to keep my country as up to date as possible, though I imagine most of what I will be doing on here will be via my mobile phone.

[Emperor Jake]

OT: Welcome (back) to the game A321Pilot, siu238x, Jyratos and everybody else

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After travelling eastwards across open ocean for a very long time, a Mediterranean exploration fleet has discovered a strange new people, that of the Kingdom of Londinium.

The weary travellers request supplies and rest in exchange for geographical information we have found so far. Several have already succumbed to the mysterious seafaring disease known as "scurvy" which can only be cured by staying on land for a while.

Meanwhile, the westwards exploration fleet has discovered the United Islands.

News from the Kingdom! A major earthquake has hit the northern fishing town of San Cobal! Many houses were destroyed and authorities estimate the death toll to be 3000. The aging Nicolaus Copernicus blames the phenomenon on "cracks in the earth which form rifts between the shifting continents" and that the city was built right on top of one of these "cracks". The Chiesa Zekila believes that the world is static and unchanging as the angels made it, and that the town of San Cobal was struck down by vengeful angels appalled at the townsfolk's gluttonous lifestyle.

The King tends to believe the word of the philosophers rather than the clerics, and has ordered the city to be rebuilt with sturdier buildings and thicker walls.

[siu238X]

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The People of the Three Goddesses have been on a bright way led by their Moken. A navy has been set up in a few years, and the thugs pestering the people have been quickly defeated. The new lands to the west were quickly seized. Now they are trying to root up the thugs' base once and for all.


In other news...

The Moken is allowed to practice polygamy. Specifically, the Moken has to marry one spouse from each of the Zeno, Pol and Allen tribes. The first-born child inherits the realm.

Guess what happens if the heir is not a very bright person. Seems that our Moken is going to face this problem. Of course the great Moken isn't stupid, so the heir has been sent to the front-line and learn the way of leadership.

(Okay you might have discovered that I've used "child", not "son". Matrilineality still bears some influence on this realm, y'know...)

[Pilot]

OT: Welcome (back) to the game A321Pilot, siu238x, Jyratos and everybody else

I'm glad to be back I was unsure about rejoining, but I did, so here I am! Hope you didn't miss me in that time All we need is V1 and the old gang is back

[Jyratos]

OT: Welcome (back) to the game A321Pilot, siu238x, Jyratos and everybody else

Thanks !

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The United Islands Empire has decided to expand on new islands in the Queens Bay. The Emperor has decided to build caravelles to explore those islands.

The south of the country is suffering from tropical storms. The farmers have a lot of difficulties to keep their farms in production.

[trainman1432]

INVOTINA FOUNDED

Population- 10,000
Resoruces are fairly plentiful
Invotina will do a lot of researching, inventing, and make discoveries in all fields of science!

E: sorry for not using an updated map. someone please move my country, for it has used the 1505 map.
sorry once again.

[YNM]

Gonna fix that...

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@trainman1432 : Welcome (back ?) to the game ! Your original country color are too similar with Jyratos' United Island. I changed it to orange, maybe if you want to change it later. Also, your country lacks any cities...
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Khanate of Maraus Have Established An Outpost in North Ice Island

We have explored the island just observed at the north. We found it to be mostly barren on the far side, without any meaningful living thing apart from a patch of forest, moss and grass field, also some white bears. The city of Byrr have been founded, along with a port, a logging camp, and a fishing port. A mining pit is expected, but the outpost awaits for more men to come.

Other News :

• We have created a trade line with United Island. The western exploration ship have yet reached another coast, by following the road from United Islands' capital city. They are exploring further west.
• As a nation with a wealth of forest, some locals started to identify the animals living in them. They also started to think how does these creatures truly works, are they similar with us or not (because human-animal interaction is too common in here).

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Last but not least, the map (including date update) :

[Emperor Jake]

The year is 1535. It has been 7 days since we started counting the date on 16 Feb.

Also, welcome to the game, trainman1432!

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A philosopher and lensmaker from Cittàgazze named Galileo Galilei has invented the Telescope. This device enables clear close up viewing of the stars and other heavenly bodies. Galileo has dedicated his life to figuring out the intricacies of the solar system we live in.



News from the Kingdom! King Severio Pizzorno XI has been assassinated at the age of 73! It is still a mystery who or what organisation was responsible, as the chef who poisoned his food stabbed himself before he could be caught and questioned.

A new King, Pius Myopi, has been crowned. He has pledged his allegiance to his people and to his faith in the Chiesa Zekila religion. As his first act as King, he has proclaimed Chiesa Zekila as the official church of the Kingdom of Meditterania.

The Kingdom has colonised the Isla Longa, the narrow island to the west of the mainland. A fort and harbour is being constructed there.

[Zakos]

Sorry about the hiatus guys, had a busy weekend.

How many people per capita should be in the army around this time? Everyone?

[Jyratos]

After years of colonisation, the islands in the Queens Bay are now part of the United Islands nation.

The country has started militarization and built military installations all across the territory.

PS: I forgotten to change the date. It's 1550.