History of Man - The Modern Age (Open | IC)

by **Alleniana** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:08 pm

The Modern Age
Mankind has striven for thousands of years to do whatever it can. It was killed its own kind, built, toiled, died, for what it believes in, for what it thinks, for everything it stands for, no matter how deluded. These creatures, they lie, they cheat, they kill, they build, they plan, they create. They are wondrous beings, and with but a lump upon their top, the have used their power of logic, reasoning and deduction to effectively dominate the planet, creating vast structures and societies to house themselves. Now, however, we have a new age, a new chapter of humans' existence, when finally, they have earned the title of being new, innovative, creative and great. The Modern Age.

A time when machines, mechanization and decentralization to the lower or non-sentient is possible, when humans seem to be able to rise no higher, at danger only from themselves, and scarcely the great fortunes of nature and weather, they grow, they expand. New thoughts enter their minds, those of global imperialism, automation, new philosophies of living and thought, those of expansion, glory and achieving things never before imagined. Humanity burgeons, and teeters on the edge of entering a time when nothing will be impossible, when humanity will be the gods of their own existence, when the slaves and machines of toil push this mighty pyramid of homo sapiens sapiens' development ever higher, ever faster.

But too, are the downsides. The countless, hardworking masses, ever pushed lower. Capital becomes more important than labor as the fruits are picked by those who stand, while those fertilizing and growing the trees die and rot. War is easier, famines ever the greater with money ever a greater motivator. Morals destroyed, people doing things to each other never done before, as part of this "development" and "greatness." Human life is devalued, an inflated currency which few realize the worth of. Things could be said to be as bad as they are good, and we can never turn back, not individually, not as a race, as the skies and seas are polluted, and every inch of the earth infested and exploited.

Despite all this, where humanity goes, nobody knows, not even god if there truly is one. But where will humanity go now? You decide.

"Most of man's problems in the modern world arise from the constant and unavoidable exposure to the stimuli of urban and industrial civilization, the varied aspects of environmental pollution, the physiological disturbances associated with sudden changes in ways of life, the estrangement from the conditions and natural cycles under which human evolution took place, the emotional trauma and the paradoxical solitude in congested cities, the monotony, boredom and compulsory leisure."
-Ren
So Human an Animal, p. 216, 1968

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by **Altito Asmoro** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:57 am

Almost 200 years had passed after the last war with Shacklefold, and since then, the peace had been co-existed between Japan and Shacklefold. The trade with Spain continues to growing significantly, as well as with the other Asian countries. Alaska had been expanded and became a major port for Japan and a possible location for naval base in America. Aceh had been invaded too, and only just the small parts of it, but it also profitable and became a growing trade center and the base of religion.

However, the political affairs in Japan is worrying. Ikko Ikki Religious Sect, a sect that follows a different way of Buddhism, had been established in mid 1700s, and growing with most of its followers are disgruntled peasants and rebels, and now its leader became the Prime Minister of Japan, but his power is strictly limited with the control of the Shogunate and its loyal daimyos.

Muskets had completely replaced the arquebus, but bows still remain the majority of the ranged weapons as it is still useful, with longer range and able to fire faster than the muskets itself. Spear and swords still exists as melee weapons as well as sidearm if a close combat is inevitable.

by **Alleniana** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:59 am

Rally Field, Southern Ārdia (Low Countries area), Hozida
The heavy, pervasive, almost drawling tones of Modern Ārdovizian, the language that had succeeded Pure Ārdovisian, rang out across the field. Legend had it that long ago, Ostirlōnians, or as they are now called, the Medonai, had marched into these fields and burned the houses of frontier Ardovician. After excavations had uncovered many ancient pieces of armor, it was thought that such was the place where the first recorded battle fought by Ardovicians. Now, the field next door had been converted to a military base, while their neighbours unearthed ancient shields and bones, some charred, revealing the earliest known evidence of incendiary warfare.

The orders ceased abruptly, and the well-drilled soldiers, carrying on the martial tradition of their people, stopped marching too upon the last word issued. Standing in a perfect square in the field, despite its bumps, they were the image of discipline and the glorious image of war so often carried forth. The next words that issued from the man ordering them about's mouth had them form into a cavalry square, bayonets and musket barrels pointing outwards on all directions to a depth of 4 men, while others pointing them directly up were ready to take any man's place, should they fall. The Hozidan military was absurdly well drilled, and damn right it needed to be. With colonies all over the world, though settled by Hozidans, the Republic had many enemies, but hopefully, soon, one would fall.

These men were only part of a much larger plan of mobilization. Hozida had not gone to war for many many years, but these men had endured training never before contemplated in the history of man ( :twisted:

), navigating the deep forests of the east of the mainland and Dārdensian fjords and wilds, crawling through trenches, fortifying as quickly as possible, and drills that would make professional ballerinas embarrassed. Now, all over the country, with the utmost precision, speed and secrecy, barely a peep getting out due to the sheer speed, the mobilized for war, ready to enact Plan Dārdens IV. This would not be an emperor though. It would take the greatness of the emperors, and multiply it for each man. It would be glorious. It would be war.

by **Equalium** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:12 am

~ The Ukrainian Empire ~

Anthem of Ukraine
For over 200 years, Ukraine was in joint rule with Poland, and had established two colonies in Africa and in America. Ukraine had vastly became a power that would be called the Ukrainian Empire, centered in Kiev, with Prypiat growing into a bustling huge city to the North of Kiev. Bilorus' was renamed to Belarus by the current Csar, Nikolai III. Soldiers in Ukraine wee already wearing Muskets replacing the crappy arabesques they had before, and the cossacks were trained to become more elite than any horsemen in Eastern Europe. The Ukrainians had begun to enjoy tremendous prosperity as they had expanded slightly to their current borders today after Azerbaijan and Armenia willfully gave into Ukraine in the 1740s after revolts against the Iranian Monarchy. A Unified Georgia came with it, and Pontus was expanded by the Treaty of Gantigus in 1760. The Scythians had broke into two, the western half joined Ukraine while the Eastern Half became independent. Dagastan was also broken by Poland, and the Northern now landlocked half was left to Poland. It was quite upsetting to many Ukrainians that Poland had broke away from Ukraine like that, but they knew that Ukraine was a greater power than them either or. However, a drastic loss was their colony, Natalya, which became independent in 1776 through a revolution that would strike Ukraine to become more weaker as a power. Sure Ukraine looks like a power, but it was slowly changing, and deteriorating.

~ The Mosuoite Dynasty of China ~

For over 200 years, Mosuo had lead into great prosperity. After finally accepting Europeans into their lands, Mosuo had advanced into European technology with Muskets replacing outdated weapons, ships being improved by Japanese and Spanish technologies, and medical texts being improved as well. The Chinese had also allowed Taiwan to become independent just recently in 1800, while, letting go of Northern Vietnam in 1746 as a Matriarchal Queendom. Taiwan established themselves as a republic. Eventually the two had begun to talk about unifying into a dual monarchy, and Taiwan and Vietnam accepted to become a Dual Monarch. The Chinese had expanded borders towards the west near the lands of Uzbekistan and owned Uzbekistan for some time until it was let go. Nevertheless, China had begun to improve technology, and kept on it's Matriarchal roots, and ignored Christian law of Patriarchy.

by **Fantome** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:39 am

Temple of Ônna, Ottlossi, Kraanariik

"A Walk at Night"

A new century, the 19th century. 440 years ago King Völund I. had been coronated new King and introduced an era of the house of Kivikasvot. They led Kraanariik through four whole centuries, celebrated victories, built monumental witnesses of their reign and also helped to get over crisis-dominated times. But the family destroyed itself from the interior. In the end most houses and other factions decided to turn against them and force them to abdicate. That was the moment when the ouse of Fayden took over, an extremely rich family that once emigrated from central Europe to use their chances somewhere else. Despite all the controversy of their birthplace, the National Council decided to crown Johann Gottlob Maria Fayden King of Kraanariik.

King Johann reformed the nation rapidly. He weakened the few remaining influence of the Church and stressed that it may lead traditions of Kraanariik, but not its people anymore. Afterwards he showed his gratefulness to the National Council with making it official. Finally he reduced military numbers in order to modernize the navy and the military and to have a more efficient city guard with more tasks, a first official police. However, people disliked him for his origins. He was no Kraanarian and his reforms seemed to weaken the nation a lot. Especially inhabitants of the wealthy island and province Kivisaar were angry. In fact they were that angry, they revolted more or less efficient for all of his reign.

But since he died and his son, Frederick Franz I., took over, the situation calmed down. King Frederick Franz earned the reptuation of being a good and just King for the reforms of his father. Kraanariik was stabilized and became wealthy again after it looked dark for them in the end of the 17th century. Only the people of Kivisaar still disliked this "alien King, as they used to call him. Nonetheless the King proved to be forgiving. Although he already promoted arts and music a lot, he decided to ask the most famous Kraanarian composer to write a piano piece (called "A walk at night") for the anniversary of Völund's coronation. Reconciliation instead of dispute, that's his motto.

After the National Council listened to this magnicifent piece of music, King Frederick Franz I. spoke about the prosperity of the era of the house of King Völund and his successors, at least most of them. He stressed how important it was to liberate this proud nation of the tyrannic KIng that got to rule it last. At last he and the Council members left the Temple of Ônna, that was more like a meeting place for the National Council than a Temple due to the religios reforms anyways. Being welcomed cheerfully the King waved to the proud citizens of the nations capital until he entered his carriage and went to the city palace to prepare himself for an opera in the evening.

by **Neo-Assyrian Empire** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:18 pm

Heridos | August the First, 1800
Plumes of smoke rose over the silent city. The walls were decimated, and the flag atop the Evris' Palace was tattered and was shot by a bullet. Bodies laid on the ground as soldiers walked amongst the dead and civilians. No, this was not a take over of Ostyrlonia... this was the ending of a revolution. The city was now a pit of death, with bodies of civilians, Fascists, and Loyalists strewn across the roads and sidewalks. Victor Klynzer, clad in grey, walked across the streets of Heridos, up to the palace that his father and his loyalists hid in. He was surrounded by soldiers with black helmets on and grey uniforms to match. Their black boots thumped as they hit the ground in unison.

"Father!" cried out Victor, standing outside of the palace as guards pointed their rifles at the Fascists and the Evris' son. Although they knew that the Fascists would overpower them quickly, the guards wanted to look as if they had not lost all hope. After moments of silence, the Evris appeared from the palace. "Surrender Medoneux unto me, and allow us to live as Erhman destined us to! To dominate Errynpa and set the standard as to what Humanity may be, and crush those who fail to reach those standards!" The Evris stood there, still silent. The Evris had to think of his next move very wisely.

"I will not surrender Medoneux to my insane son," uttered the Evris.

"So be it," said Klynzer. "Kill him, kill them all!" he yelled as he unsheathed an ornate saber, with a blade made of steel and a hilt of gold. He raised it and pointed it at the Evris. Soon, a short firefight ensued, but it ended with the death of 12 guards and the Evris. Victor smiled when he saw his father hit the ground. However, he cringed when he saw the Medoneux flag, flowing in the air. "Get that flag down," said Klynzer in a demanding voice, "And raise the Fascist banner over Ostyrlonia!"

It was quickly done, and now Ostyrlonia was under the control of the Fascists, being ruled by Victor Klynzer. It was the dawn of a new era in Ostyrlonia, Errynpa, and even the World. Victor stood at the steps of the Palace, with Flag bearers at his sides and thousands of soldiers infront of him. He began to give a speech as to what Ostyrlonia will be.

Overview of Medoneux Leading Up to the Civil WarMedoneux, since 1750, had been at the forefront of technology, due to the production of rifles in Medoneux increasing and the invention of the hot air balloon in the country in 1778. And with the abundance of silver and riches in Argentia that they hid from the world, Medoneux had access to some of the richest mountains on Erde (Earth). However, even this could not prepare the country for what would happen next. In 1792, Victor Klynzer, the Evris' son, rose an army and captured Renveau. From there, they began to use their fascist and militaristic ideologies to capture other towns, sometimes with force, sometimes with diplomacy.

The Evris and the Loyalists did their best to destroy the Fascists, though their influence continued to grow. Then, that was when the army was called in. The Loyalists and Fascists clashed in many battles and then, after 8 years of fighting, the Fascists captured the Capital, and now had all of Ostyrlonia in the palm of their hands. This civil war also costed Medoneux greatly, with 650,000 civilians and soldiers perished on both sides, leaving Ostyrlonia a shell of its former self. It was weak, as a new government was still trying to gain power. Even though it was one of Klynzer's goals to have a strong and powerful military, though now it was very weak and the country could be invaded by a stronger state during this time...

by **Gold state** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:18 pm

New inventions had bought prosperity to the people of the Republic, no longer did they feel isolated from the increasingly modern Republic. The whole class system had been thrown out in a violent revolution in 1673 and people lived in an equal society, where competence was valued and not your birth. The first sewers had been completed in 1659, this invention spread like wildfire across the Republic and soon many diseases weren't around anymore.

From the Mouhdian Base in Egypt, soldiers wearing light brown uniforms with blue piping down the sleeves and carrying long wooden muskets were preparing to invade the "wild lands" of Africa which were untamed.

by **The Akasha Colony** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:22 pm

POLYNESIA

Many things had changed over the course of two centuries. When merchants plying the seas had first called upon the Pacific islands, they were met with offerings of decorative woods, exotic goods, fruits, meats, and seafood for their voyages, forming the basis of a mercantile economy. In exchange they left guns, iron, steel, and the seeds of plants from across the globe. The curious combination of these two led to sweeping changes to the previously static lifestyle. Not all of the chiefs took to these new inventions, but those who did not found themselves swept aside by the might of those who did. Whereas the Polynesian islands had once been divided into hundreds of fiefs, now only a handful remained, ruled by collection of monarchs in command of musket-wielding armies and cannon-armed war fleets.

The influences had been many. Lacking the necessary wood to construct large seafaring vessels themselves, saplings had been imported and planted in vast royal estates. Existing woods were traded for their aesthetic qualities in exchange for guns and foreign-built ships, even as sailing canoes remained the primary method of inter-island travel. The concentration of the population had changed as businesses sprang up around the deepwater ports, formerly unimportant for the shallow-draft canoe fleets. The old ways were changed, some forgotten and some replaced, others retained. The peoples of the Pacific began settling into their changed circumstances, adapting to their new future.

But toward the latter half of the 18th century, even this began to change. The saplings had come of age, allowing for the domestic construction of ships. With a century spent importing and operating foreign ships, designs were finally created for domestic vessels, a navy the Polynesians could call their own. And concomitant with this development came the arrival of a new industry: whaling.

Lucrative on its own, whaling also spurred the development of new sectors. To the already strong maritime economy was added agriculture and ranching, to furnish the foods with which to supply the whaling fleet. The flood of new sailors led to the rapid expansion of port cities, particularly Honolulu, barely a village a century earlier. With the influx of wealth, a more modern appearance had developed, although many commented how much seedier the ports had become, now rife with lonely sailors looking for a night's companionship before their return to the high seas. Street lamps could only partially illuminate the alleys and side streets that had become so common.

by **Reatra** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:00 pm

The Rylonian Empire was big. But not over extended, no. The Impirren made sure that all of his territories could be in his administration. But Rylonia was also one of the most advanced nations on Earth. With such advancements came wealth. Though it was a fine line between advanced and about-to-be-crushed-by-neighbors. Though, recently, in past decades, textiles and steelmaking have been large industries. But now Rylonian civilization has relearned the art of the steam engine. Still, not in the numbers their ancestors would use it. This steam engine was, in the past, ran by fire. It still is, but now coal has become a much more viable option than wood or charcoal. These industries were now taking over the economy. Not terribly fast, but there was a definite trend towards factories. Railway cars were being used more often on iron rails! These experimental railroads were starting to connect the country, especially in the colonies, which by now were a core part of the Impirrenship. Italia was experiencing a population boom thanks to a specific invention, the quintuple-bladed scythe. This made wheat and other grains able to be harvested at nearly four times the normal rate. Now almost thirty million people lived in Italia, while forty-one million more lived in India and Africa. Rylonian influence had grown in the last two centuries, and they were one of the Great Powers on Earth.

by **The Orson Empire** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:04 pm

Bakarus
1800 AD

The Bakarus Empire had increased in size, military power, and technological advancements. In the military, muskets were now standard issue. Ancient weapons such as bows and arrows had fell out of use, but swords were still used by the calvary. Muskets could now be cheaply produced thanks to the factory. The factory had been discovered by the Empire in the late 1700s. It had facilitated the birth of industry in Bakarus. Factories were being built at record rates throughout Bakarus, virtually all of them on rivers, due to the factories were powered by water wheels. Now, the average citizen could produce textiles and other goods at incredible rates that had never been seen before. Grains could be milled many times faster then they could before. Slaughterhouses could now grind up meats and sell them in bulk so that they could be cooked. In addition, the steam engine and the train had been discovered, but scientists were still experimenting with the technologies, and thus they were not in use yet. It had also been discovered that coal could produce massive amounts of energy, and it was likely that it would be used to power trains and steam engines.

Ever since the production of food and other materials skyrocketed in Bakarus, the population also skyrocketed to 60 million people. People had begun to start living in cities, which were developing at alarming rates.

A practice known as indentured servitude appeared in Bakarus, mainly among the poor. In this practice, people would rent themselves out to an employer such as a factory or a farm. They would sign a contract, saying that they would work for a certain number of years, and at the end of those years, they would receive a payment, which would be enough for them to get themselves back on their feet. Many people became indentured servants. However, indentured servants were seen as a good source of cheap labor, and were thus mistreated by their employers.

by **The Polarian Empire** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:48 pm

The Polar- Britannian Empire were pushed north by the Europeans but its was all fine.
The Capital New Sol-Dragon City was a striving economic center.
Tourism, Gambling, Vital resourses, we have it.

The Emperor is on his boat traveling to Ostyrlonia to discuss further relations and improve naval technology.
They were in the works of an alliance and Emperor Solum wants to see the results of this.

Back at home, New Sol- Dragon was growing. It became an economic center filled with goods from all over the world.
As the mighty emperor says " Now we step into the Industrial Age"

by **Quirina** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:49 pm

Madrid, Spain

Spain is the most powerful nation in the world and still, forever will be. There are too many reasons why so. Since 1280, the Spanish realm was so powerful, it may require a god to manage the large possessions of the Empire. For a Spanish, nothing has changed aside from the continuous succession of rulers, political disputes and the rising though of Republicanism, thanks to the classical studies of the Renaissance and other freethinkers that had entered the social classes of the Spanish society. The King-Emperor Charles II had already his hands in re-arranging the government's overall structure, the military had been deployed almost in every part of the world, prior to the Rylonian Empire's expanded realm, and the economy was triggered to boom every year because of the ever-prosperous trade with the Southern League. The reasons now start here.

Rylonia is still part of the Spanish Empire, only not controlled directly by the King-Emperor, electing or appointing their own leader with his own government and many others. There are still kings and viceroys ruling in the name of the King & Emperor, which was an effective organization not until 1782 when the King-Emperor Philip V issued a decree to hold all the titles and authority all by himself. The result was devastating. After his death, the Royal Audencia and Cortes issued a decree during the interim period of withdrawing all Philip's decrees that make him the sole direct ruler of all the Spanish realms.

The military was specialized in the Armada, that remained loyal to the Spanish Empire. There were now a plenty of ships and formations being devised by Spanish navigators and naval war experts by time. As peace went through and through, so as the effort to increase security.Muskets, cannons, and sabers were the newest weapons to be in use by the ground forces. Formations of armies and regiments started to come to use, with ranks and designations conceptualized for every deserving soldier.

The Spanish Market Guild was the busiest and the most undisturbed sector in the Spanish government. Managing the trade in all countries to all parts of the world, improving their capability to protect themselves from indigenous pirates and purge illegal commercial activities and their struggle to control the black market with the open business for gunpowder weapons were all part of their growing enterprise. The Spanish East Indies was the best place for Asian goods sold to European countries colonizing the Americas, and because of their abundance to resources and wealth, it was the most guarded place in the Guild's protection sphere.

by **Ralnis** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:14 pm

It has been 200 years after the victory against Japan, Shacklefold had been thrown in a succession war as the many warlords have finally had the ambition to break the treaty and after a five year war an empire was forged. The Bearcalnatte was brought down and ushered in the Winter Empire of Shacklefold. With the new Emperor, the mighty Tribes where recognized but also under one united rule and ushered in an era of peace and advancement. With Japan sharing their technology from the Urgulf known as Spain, Shacklefold was able to become modern in Asia, they also had many key industries that the Women of Greger had prophesized that will come during this century that will make the mighty nation into a world power. Over time, with guns and melee weapons being mixed into their armies, Shacklefold's horde was cut down significantly to match more quality soldiers and fighting styles that the Japanese have done so over the centuries, thus they had started focusing inward by producing culture like folksongs, gospels based around the Adjackrus and many famous people of their nation where born during this time. They also had become more equal and express more freedom of religion and other means by finally allowing the religions of Shinto and Buddhism into Shacklefold and also had started making good use from their expansion of Afuskus( Alaska) and had made most of their land and started mass using of fishing in order to keep a status quo and their ships had become famous to be able to carry large amounts of cargo and became trading vessles that are able to reach all over their trade maps of Asia as trade routes are being made to Barakus but not many.

Today, the current leader of the Empire is Empress Urlg Ur Marchu, the first Empress that is a Women of Greger and is known as a very peaceful one. Because of her rule, the goddess Greger, goddess of technology, archutecther, and progress, is now lifted up as the Prime Goddess of Ignea and now ushered in the " Age of Greger" which is the era that technology, ideas, and progression is considered the focus for Shacklefold at this time while it maintains its peace while trying to make good with the wildlife and its neighbors, both east and west.

by **Aurixa** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:03 pm

Ifium 1800

Ifium remains an absolute monarchy with the capital Azati, ruled by Emperor Akuchi III. Ifiums main ideology is imperialism. There is no official religion, as most of our people are either non-religious or mixed religions. The population of Ifium grew to about 3.6 million and so did our military, which now contains 38000 soldiers, 60000 of them are navy soldiers. Also we started using upgraded muskets, riffles, and casting cannons, but the biggest improvements were made in the navy. Our ship numbers increased from 30 to 160, and they were greatly improved. Though ships were built not only for war - Ifian merchants built many ships for trade purposes and the increasing trade brought much profit. Three colonies have been established - in northern India, island of South Georgia and Kiribati islands. Our main export products are olive oil, dates, textile, iron products and building materials. In a big desert city Riania a big tower was built, and a port in Rhadames was enlarged, making it the biggest port of Ifium.

History of Ifium 1600-1800

1610-1649 Rule of Tarek II
1614 The first formal set of laws - The Ifium Codex - is written and accepted
1620 Ifian merchants reach America
1640 The Theather of Azati is built
1649-1688 Rule of Tarek III
1655 Ifian merchants reach Asia
1668 The port of Rhadames is improved, a marketplace and lighthouse are built
1679 Establishment of the merchant coalition
1688-1721 Rule of Tarek IV
1699 Ifian explorers discover whiteland
1700-1712 Settlment in whiteland
1712-1713 The grand tower of Riania is built
1715 Ifian explorers sail into Oceania
1717-1720 Fadil Darzis expedition to Asia, India.
1720-1740 Settlement in the New Ifian Isles
1721 Coronation of empror Tarek V
1722 Tarek V dies under strange circumstances. His cousin starts ruling as Akuchi I
1733 Settlement in Fadilia, our Indian colony
1734-1756 Expantion of Fadilia
1744 Population reaches 4 million
1757-1791 Rule of Akuchi II
1765 The entrenchment of The Ifium Codex in Ifian colonies
1791-1825 Rule of Akuchi III

by **Fortunagen** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:18 pm

The United States of Equalibria
Factbook
Use this for reference.

August 17, 1800

"Events of the most stupendous magnitude and measure in which the lives and liberties of millions yet unborn are intimately invested, lay now before us. While war is complete, we are in the very midst of an upheaval of the most incomplete, unexpected and remarkable of any in the history of nations, that is, the inception of the United States."

These words were now forever inscribed in the immortality of rock in the city of Marshington[1]. The crowd roared as the Marshington Monument stood completed before them, a monument that symbolized the completion of the capital, and with it the General Wesley G. Marshington[2] could be buried before it. The Potentate himself was in attendance, surrounded by guards dressed in pristine uniforms that rivalled the elegance in the Old World itself. This was in sharp contrast to the fairly radical state of the beliefs of the populace. This was a people accustomed to hardship, but capable of evolving past it. They had been under the thumb of another power for too long, and using what little they could muster, they would build a nation using ideals never before seen on this Earth, ideals of liberty and equality, cooperation and competition, establishing a balance with one another, none overpowering the other. That's why the soldiers carrying themselves with such authority and swagger wouldn't make much sense to a naked eye; but there was a reason for it.

When the revolution began, a group of wealthy patriots called on their contacts in Europe to send mercenaries from the nation of Bakarus. When these mercenaries arrived, they found that the revolution was already over. Having been paid in advance, they awaited orders from their employers, who had now assumed an influential role in the Congress of the nation. Under the act establishing a military for the young nation, a provision was inserted to allow said mercenaries the authority to train the army into a fighting force. An academy was built outside of the city of Tremius.[3] Named the Academy of North Point[4], the mercenaries from Bakarus trained and equipped the new army into an efficient, modern fighting force. Many of the mercenaries remained in the nation, taking roles as officers in the new force. Using methods of discipline and order to maintain strength, and the very best of these men were chosen to serve as Honour Guards for the Executive Office of the Potentate of the United States, and they were marvellous indeed.

In the city of Silbern[5], an order was issued for the procurement of a naval fleet to consist of . Resources would be purchased from the lumberjacks further inland who were bust at work clearing land and cutting trees, and the nation's only shipyards would be used to the fullest. Sailors would enlist from the Naval Academy at the University of Wale[6], which was one of the nation's most prominent universities. This fleet would be used to enforce order on the waters surrounding the territories of the nation, and it was believed the construction could be completed in a few mere months due to the large workforce and ample resources.

The nation was also in desperate need for formal relations with other nations. Up to this point, sailors and merchants bearing the flag of the Republic could be seized without much diplomatic consequence. It was high time for that to change, and with the passage of the Finch Act, the Potentate was granted to power to grant ambassadors to represent the nation to the other nations of the World, and a large sum was awarded to the construction of embassies in different nations. Letters of Contact were sent to various leaders of the World, and hopefully soon the representatives could begin the messy work of diplomacy.(See below)

The first order of diplomacy did not necessarily require a diplomat, but it was an order that was in desperate need of ratification. It involved the territories on the North Coast of the nation that officially belonged to the nation of Polaris, but had been settled illegally by the colonists for years. Wishing no diplomatic pressure, Congress made an offer to basically pay the Polarians off. In return for almost no shipping tariffs, free passage for citizens to go back to Polaris, and a stake in silver mining operations in the former Incan Empire[7], which the Ardovicians[8] had conquered decades previous. A letter was sent immediately.

Official Diplomatic Communiqué

To: The Emperor of Polaris
From: Potentate Jonathan A. Mason
Method of Transport: The U.S.E. Gloriae, en route to New Soleanna City

Greetings, fair Emperor, and it is the will of the people of Equilibria that I make an offer to purchase the territories of which you currently posses near the Northern Shore of my nation. The specifics of the offer are enclosed with this letter, and a prompt response will be appreciated. Thank you, and may both of our nations shape the future of the World for the greater good of mankind.

-(Signed)
From the Office of:
Potentate Jonathan Anthony Mason
3rd Potentate of the United States of Equilibria

Official Diplomatic Communiqué

To: Leaders of the Civilized Word
From: Potentate Jonathan A. Mason
Method of Transport: All Merchant Vessels bearing the Flag of the Republic.

Greetings,
The United States of Equilibria, my home, is missing a critical component of any nation, and it is with good faith I trust that you fair leaders will answer my call. The United States wishes to establish diplomatic and economic relations with all nations interested in progress both themselves and mankind as a whole. As a result, I'm authorizing an official notice of recognition to any state that grants the same to me. Thank you, and may the path you take your nation down be not only for yourselves, but for the good of all mankind.

-(Signed)
From the Office of:
Potentate Jonathan Anthony Mason
3rd Potentate of the United States of Equilibria

Footnotes:
[1] The city of Marshington is the equivalent of Washington to my nation, but on the site of RL Cuzco.
[2] General Wesley G. Marshington was the leading political and military figure in the Revolution, George Washington analog.
[3] Tremius is an inland city built on the site of RL Bogata, Columbia.
[4] North Point is the analog of West Point.
[5] Silbern is a major port city and an analog of Boston built on the site of Caracas, Venezuela.
[6] University of Wale is the University of Yale analog. (Ask me how I came up with that name.)
[7] The Incan Empire was a native nation in South America that was conquered in the mid 1600s by Ardovicians conquerors.
[8] Ardovicia was the former mother country of the land that makes up Equilibria.
More information at the Factbook, which is linked at the top of the post.

by **Alleniana** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:39 pm

Medonnais-Hozidan Border
The men marched forth, moving with a speed and purpose that any aristocrat would've envied. Arms shouldered and in essentially perfect formation, the men going ahead were the cream of the Hozidan troops, the very very best out of an army that already appeared to dominate Europe. Light cavalrymen flooded the countryside, preventing however they could news of their arrival going on ahead of them. These columns of soldiers moved quickly, seizing unguarded and often damaged or depopulated towns with ease. Before long, the men had surrounded many of the major cities, their walls now ineffective against cannon, and the city growing beyond the medieval fortifications anyway.

A messenger was issued forth from the masses of men;

Treaty of Heridos, Edition 1:
The Nation of Medoneux will surrender to the Republic of Hozida upon the following terms;
1. No lands or people of Medoneux shall be discriminated against unlawfully according to the laws of Hozida, thereby safeguarding against pillage, rape, looting and destruction
2. All the lands of Medoneux shall be subject to the taxes and dues of Hozidan land, with a small extra tax to be levied for their own upkeep
3. All the people of Medoneux shall be eligible for compulsory conscription into the newly formed Medonnais Hozidan Army
4. No other requirements shall be levied upon the people of Medoneux without national consent

It was hoped that the unbelievably rapid advance and capture of the torn land would force them to surrender, but they were unsure; the leader seemed to be a bit illogical, and they expected that they might have to seize the major cities by force. If they did, however, then so be it. The hundreds of thousands of Hozidan troops moving all over the country would surely be enough to take over the country overwhelmingly, and from there on take over Europe, for in Amavadak, an ambitious man ruled; President Amil Etu, already with a stranglehold over the government, and soon, much of Europe.

Meanwhile, spies were issued all over Europe to try and pressure its leaders into joining the movement under the same terms as Medoneux, or perhaps a bit softer. It was thought that the rise of such a militant power's aggression would be able to collapse the divided continent like a pack of cards into joining. If not, then Hozidan military superiority would have to be demonstrated, gloriously, to the continent of prey for the proud nation. Hozida was rising.

by **Neo-Assyrian Empire** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:40 pm

Alleniana wrote:A messenger was issued forth from the masses of men;
Treaty of Heridos, Edition 1:
The Nation of Medoneux will surrender to the Republic of Hozida upon the following terms;
1. No lands or people of Medoneux shall be discriminated against unlawfully according to the laws of Hozida, thereby safeguarding against pillage, rape, looting and destruction
2. All the lands of Medoneux shall be subject to the taxes and dues of Hozidan land, with a small extra tax to be levied for their own upkeep
3. All the people of Medoneux shall be eligible for compulsory conscription into the newly formed Medonnais Hozidan Army
4. No other requirements shall be levied upon the people of Medoneux without national consent

A messenger entered the Kaiser's court, appearing to have come from Hozida. "Sir," said the weary messenger, "A message from the Republic of Hozida" The Kaiser looked at the man questioningly, snatching the paper from his hands. He read it over as he rubbed his mustache. Once he finished reading it, Klynzer was clearly furious. However, he said nothing.

"You can tell your leader," said Klynzer in a calm voice, "The following: Medoneux is no more, Fascist Ostyrlonia is all that remains. Ostyrlonia, though a powerful and proud nation, is in no condition to fight a war right now. After years of much death and sorrow, our military has been tired from years of conflict and can not fight against a foreign power such as yourself, especially since the government is being reinstated in Ostyrlonia. We accept all of these terms, as long as they are abided by Hozida."

Fortunagen wrote:
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Official Diplomatic Communiqué

To: Leaders of the Civilized Word
From: Potentate Jonathan A. Mason
Method of Transport: All Merchant Vessels bearing the Flag of the Republic.

Greetings,
The United States of Equilibria, my home, is missing a critical component of any nation, and it is with good faith I trust that you fair leaders will answer my call. The United States wishes to establish diplomatic and economic relations with all nations interested in progress both themselves and mankind as a whole. As a result, I'm authorizing an official notice of recognition to any state that grants the same to me. Thank you, and may the path you take your nation down be not only for yourselves, but for the good of all mankind.

-(Signed)
From the Office of:
Potentate Jonathan Anthony Mason
3rd Potentate of the United States of Equilibria

Offizielle Mitteilung des Faschistischen Ostyrlonia
To Potentate Jonathan A. Mason,

Guten Tag, and Greetings from the Empire of Fascist Ostyrlonia,
We have received your message and would like to have relations between Ostyrlonia and the Unites States of Equilibria be built upon and remain positive throughout time. We will give some resources to your aspiring country soon after an alliance between our two nations are established.

I wish your nation good luck, and may Erhman bless your soul and your nation
From Victor Klynzer, Kaiser of Ostyrlonia

by **Alleniana** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:01 pm

Outside Heridos, (what title? Fascist Republic, what?) of Ostyrlonia
"The Treaty of Heridos is signed, ratified, approved! We have won, we have won!"
Messengers ran to the great cities of the realm with the news, informing all the thousands of troops marching forth. Ostyrlonia, as it was once again known, had fallen. Yet the troops continued forwards, marching relentlessly, seeming all the world like an unstoppable, magnificent army, which, in many ways, they were.

Quickly, formerly fascist Ostyrlonian lands were seized, and much of their best military equipment seized as well. Sveden was the hardest part to overrun, but it fell fairly soon as well; across Ostyrlonia, the musket volleys of Hozidan troops boomed against those who dared disobey the Treaty. In the colonies, too, with ships blockading their ports, they soon got the message too and fell surprisingly quickly. This vast empire had just been enveloped by the Hozidan military machine, but no, it would not stop there. Not at all.

The fittest Ostyrlonian men were all conscripted; the most skilled were taken to Hozida to work on "war industries", designing and building weapons and researching tactics, surrounded by luxury but effectively prisoners, while all the others were put in uniform, armed and scattered into groups, always with Hozidan officers, loyal-seeming underlings and whatnot, and Ostyrlonian soldiers from all over the country put into a single unit o be trained and outfitted for battle, as to prevent nationalism from arising and causing trouble. Meanwhile, the already raised Hozidan men, taking few casualties, marched on towards Media, their next target. This would be a glorious expansion.

To the Leaders of Kraanariik,
Greetings, Ardovizian cultural brethren. We write to you of a matter of great importance. Ostyrlonia has agreed to join Hozida, and we would like to offer you the same opportunity; the terms will be that the Kraanariik government is merged into the Hozidan one, that its people will be liable to conscription, and that Hozidan laws will effectively be in effect in Kraanariik. However, it will let your people join a great and glorious nation, and a great deal of autonomy will be granted, though the nation will be geared heavily towards war. What do you say?
From President Emil Atu of Hozida

Amil Etu

by **Reatra** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:00 pm

For a long time, almost three hundred years, Rylonia had held colonies in Afrik. The only way they had done so was by not obliterating the native culture. The conquered Malinese still held their culture, and had limited self-rule by a native governor. They were simply encouraged to convert religion and culture, and some of the old colonies on the coast had natives that were Rylonian. While recently the Impirren had stopped actively expanding the colonies through force, now he relied on the peaceful assimilation of natives instead. Now that the natives were quite used to the Rylonian presence, and enjoyed the many technological comforts that came with it, colonists were able to get the once ferocious natives to join their cities. But it only worked in areas where the tribes weren't nomadic. In the jungles and savvanah of Central Afrik the people weren't used to civilization like the Malinese were, and they resisted most attempts to assimilate them. That is why no one has yet reached the heart of Afrik. The colonies in India were very profitable. Some grew ginger, others simply taxed ships travelling along the busy trade routes. These colonies also held many people. India was one of the most fertile places on Earth, and gave many citizens up in case of war. Rylonia, though lagging in military technology, was the most economically and, perhaps culturally, advanced nation on the planet. Already large coal-fired steam engines burned away in the big cities, producing steel and textiles. Lumber was also a big trade, as Europa was nearly out of the stuff. Millenia of hard logging had made the land barren and devoid of it's big woodlands. If co hadn't come around for Rylonia, who know what Italia would look like today. These industrial complexes allowed the growth of Rylonian influence. It also gave her a chance to bounce back in military strength while ahead, so that her rivals couldn't threaten her. There was a moral grudge against the ones who had taken Rylonian lands in Italia. They had forced us to retreat from our ancient domain, and they were hated. But she could do nothing now, as she wasn't as strong as she could be. Though with time and effort taken away from colonizing, Rylonia would rise as the world power again!

by **The Akasha Colony** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:26 am

To: Potentate Johnathan Anthony Mason
From: Iokopa, Ali'i of Hanalei

Honorable salutations,

It is the will of the people and His Royal Highness King Kahekili III that we send our greetings to the government and people of Equilibria. We have heard much of your struggle for the sovereign rights of all states and wish peace to exist between our nations. We therefore extend our diplomatic recognition to the Equilibrian nation, and furthermore propose the development of favorable trade relations, so that the wealth and prosperity of both our peoples may be enhanced. We thank thee for the initiation of friendly dialogue, and wish for many beneficial and enlightening exchanges in the future.

Most Sincerely,
Iokopa
Ali'i of Hanalei
Chief Foreign Minister

by **Alleniana** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:02 am

Fortunagen wrote:
(Image)
Official Diplomatic Communiqué

To: Leaders of the Civilized Word
From: Potentate Jonathan A. Mason
Method of Transport: All Merchant Vessels bearing the Flag of the Republic.

Greetings,
The United States of Equilibria, my home, is missing a critical component of any nation, and it is with good faith I trust that you fair leaders will answer my call. The United States wishes to establish diplomatic and economic relations with all nations interested in progress both themselves and mankind as a whole. As a result, I'm authorizing an official notice of recognition to any state that grants the same to me. Thank you, and may the path you take your nation down be not only for yourselves, but for the good of all mankind.

-(Signed)
From the Office of:
Potentate Jonathan Anthony Mason
3rd Potentate of the United States of Equilibria

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To Potentate Anthony Mason of the USE,
Greetings, old friends. Since the overthrow of the oppressive Empire of Ardovicia, we have been good friends, and with your letter, we would like to reaffirm the Treaty of Marshington D.I., from the 1700s, that we still abide by it and recognise our brethren in the struggle for democracy and fairness' independence and distinction. Apart from this, however, we feel that we must ask of you in other ways. The old continent is undergoing rejuvenation, and new ideas spread, ones that we endeavor to spread to the old monarchies and despotisms, by force if necessary, for freedom must be brought to all. It is therefore that we ask you will aid us in military campaigns and whatnot during our period of conquest, possibly sending troops if you are able. Such would be much appreciated, and we would be very glad, especially with the New World aiding the Old one to grow better and stronger, and to shed its old, worn skin. Will you help? We look forward to your reply.
From President Amil Etu of Hozida

Even as the letter went out about freedom and equality, however, Amil Etu consolidated his power. He conducted a rigged vote, asking if he should become ruler for life, as was the will of the people, and though scarcely 30% answered yes, he put the vote saying it had passed with over 60%, and the legislative bodies, overcome by his political machinations, were but a rubber stamp. Furthermore, he continued his overarching, massive war plans; he began drafting a letter for a particular Asian nation, hoping to gain allies across the world to aid him in dominating Europe.

All the meanwhile, Ostyrlonians continued to be conscripted, resistance continued to be stamped out and the armies kept marching. The borders of Media had been reached, and the small, unprepared state looked ripe to fall quickly. Meanwhile, the borders of Ostyrlonia were also garrisoned, as the might armies on the pretext of securing the land looked outwards, in imperialism, towards the other nations of Europe. The Hozidan Wars had begun, and by golly it would go down in history.

by **The Akasha Colony** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:53 am

HONOLULU
Aliʻiōlani Hale

The gathering of kings, chiefs, and chiefesses sat assembled according to rank and prestige in the main convocation chamber of the low stone building. Like many in the sprawling town of Honolulu, it was relatively new, built to house the assembled body of representatives. Removed from the sprawl and squalor of the harbor, the government district with its well-managed landscape and combination of stone and coral block buildings projected an air of modernity, as expected, and far removed from the old thatched roof meeting halls in which business had once been conducted.

Normally, none of the reigning monarchs would be in attendance, leaving the business of representation to their ministers, councilors, and other functionaries, but matters of import had been brought to the attention of the council that required higher authority. Kahekili III and Arenui I, mo'i of Hawaii and Tahiti, respectively, were both in attendance, although Ietoro IV, third of their number had elected not to attend. Rumors abounded of poor health, but there was little time for such considerations.

One of the higher-ranking chiefs, Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku of the island of Maui, was addressing the council. Though technically subordinate to Kahekili as an ali'i nui, his domain still controlled more wealth than many of the smaller nominally independent kingdoms. Indeed, Hawai'i had profited immensely from the whaling trade, and this had been one of the primary factors contributing to the increasing centralization of the confederation under the triumvirate of the most powerful kingdoms. Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku had a reputation for shrewdness; although O'ahu had profited more than any other island due to its possession of two natural harbors, Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku had still managed to parlay a good deal of attention and profit to his own domain, increasing its wealth far more than would have been expected.

Rawhitiroa, he extolled, was ripe for the taking. The reasons he expounded were myriad. To reunite with their Pacific cousins. To expand the confederation's economic power and international standing. To secure crucial access to resources. To protect the land from exploitation by the foreign powers. Some reasons went quietly unsaid. To test the power of the confederation's military. And perchance, even the possibility of further strengthening the centralization of the confederation, something Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku hoped to play to his favor.

And so, one after another, the chiefs voted in favor of his proposal. The form of the expedition had yet to be decided, as well as who would be appointed to command. There would be time for that to come, but most important was the overwhelming support for the proposal, and the decision to go to war.

by **Gold state** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:37 am

Muddran

Many workers walked through the cobbled streets of Muddran, a shipbuilding settlement in Lebanon. It had a population of 600,000 and almost 90% of the men here were employed in the shipbuilding industry. These men would be kept busy, with a new order; that the navy had to have at least, 20 Ships of the line and over 60 frigates. This would allow the Mouhdian Republic to expand into Africa.

Sinai

250,000 workers, stood with iron tools in the scorching heat. They were to build a canal, which would allow quicker access to Asia. The workers would live in a tent settlement and would work for 12 hours a day. Eventually, upon the orders of the leader; the men got to work digging out of the sand and soil.

by **The Akasha Colony** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:19 pm

PAGO PAGO

It had taken some time, after rounds of politicking, provisioning, and mustering, but finally the expeditionary force had been assembled. From Hawaii came six capital ships, half again as many frigates, plus a few dozen chartered merchantmen carrying 4,000 infantry. From Tahiti and local Samoa each came another four capital ships, four frigates, and 3,000 infantry. The various smaller fiefs had collectively provided another two frigates and 4,000 infantry in various companies. In total, the force numbered 14 capital ships of the Orohena-class, 17 frigates of mixed classes, several dozen merchantmen carrying over 14,000 men, and a few small miscellaneous sloops and brigs, all assembled in the harbor at Pago Pago. Cavalry had been omitted owing to its extreme cost of transportation, but artillery was in relative abundance between the ships and land contingent.

Rawhitiroa was a large prize, and the initial target of the campaign had been the subject of much discussion. Pago Pago was a strategic launching point to attack either the mainland continent, Papua Niugini, or even Aotearoa itself. Eventually, it had finally been decided to strike directly at Aotearoa with the main force, while a second, partially diversionary fleet would be launched against Papua Niugini. For this purpose, a second, smaller fleet had been assembled, of 8 capital ships and a half-dozen frigates escorting 4,000 infantry, to skirmish with and if practicable, seize whatever territory could be gained.

And so both fleets had set off. The larger fleet, under the command of Kalani Paiʻea, sailed directly for the Rawhitiroan capital of Donodos. A formal declaration of war had already been issued, and the Rawhitiroan fleet assembled in the Hauraki Gulf, but the relatively incomplete modernization of the defending force hampered efficiency. Nonetheless, with the advantage in numbers, the forces were not as terribly mismatched as it would seem. The hard-fought battle resulted in a few Polynesian vessels even being boarded, although none were ultimately lost. Weight of firepower and disciplined maneuver had decided the day, despite a few stragglers having fallen out of the Polynesian line at times. A full third of the Rawhitiroan fleet had been sunk or captured, the rest retreated into the harbor which presented its own problem, namely that of the coastal defenses.

Leaving his fleet to blockade and bombard the fortifications, Kalani Pai'ea landed his troops north of the city near Whangaparaoa, with the intent to march south and attack the coastal forts from the land side. A siege had ensued, but within two weeks, the city had finally surrendered. Cut off from outside sources of wood, there was little to repair the remainder of the fleet with, and with that, little chance of challenging the blockade by sea, while reinforcement from Papua Niugini seemed unlikely. After pausing to recover from the action, Pai'ea found little resistance in the small towns and villages that filled the center of the island before he reached Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui, at the southern end of the island. There, a defending army finally marched out to meet him on the field, but was defeated at the Battle of Porirua and another blockade laid on the city. Within another three weeks, the city had fallen, leaving the north island in Polynesian hands within the span of a year.

Actions in Papua Niugini had likewise been generally successful, with raids against the local capital Pot Mosbi sufficient to prevent the dispatch of troops to aid the capital. But with only 4,000 infantrymen, the fleet had been unable to seize any significant amount of territory in the face of superior defenses. A few small towns had been held then abandoned in the face of superior enemy counterattacks but nine months later, based on the success of the campaign in Aotearoa, reinforcements had arrived that finally made a conquest of several strongpoints possible, and within another year, most of the island had fallen.

by **Caltarania** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:21 pm

Loidis, Elmet

The Gods march once more.

Thousands lined the crowded streets of the now heavily industrialized Loidis, which had become known as 'Leeds' colloquially, to witness the official Coronation of High Queen Elizabeth. The ancient horse-drawn carriage, which had been used since the coronation of High King Edwyn over 300 years ago, rolled down the streets. Everyone was present; Metal workers, miners, farmers, businessmen and even members of the ever-declining nobility. This was an exciting event in an ever depressing world. Ostrylonia had been recently conquered by Ardovicia, and many Elmetians feared that they were next. On top of such things, many Elmetians felt as if they owed something to the Ostyrr; and this feeling was not isolated.

The new High Queen, after the carriage arrived at the palace, stepped out, accepted the crown and gave a speech. She had a face of courage and a heart of iron. Before she even spoke, the crowds silenced themselves. She had both a commanding presence and an accepting heart. She was a true leader, and the speech reflected that.

"Kinsmen, today will be a day which goes down in the history books. Not because it is a coronation, but because we will be making a stand. Our allies in Yer'ope, the Ostyrr, have been recently conquered. Conquered by none other than Ardovicia! This nation of warmongers, without mercy, has brutally murdered thousands of innocents in their endless quest for global domination! Their navy of steel cuts through their enemies blockades; their armies of iron obliterating their enemies cities. But no more! No more shall this go on! For Elmet will stand against these barbarous foes. Our navy shall be the shield to halt the steel, and our armies shall be the spear to pierce the iron! We will prevail! We will free the Ostyrr, and should they try to stop us, I hear you ask? Then we will bring them down."

Elizabeth then gave a short nod and an avalanche of applause and roar of cheers followed. The people chanted "Te a' nowt b'aht aliez, allus!" ; which is Elmetian for "You are not without allies, ever!", which is not only the Elmetian motto but also a sign that the High Queen had the people on her side. She immediately ordered for arms production to be quadrupled.

Of course, the High Queen was aware of the vile ideology which the Ostyrr had adopted, however this was, for her, a far better alternative to a power-house Ardovicia. The prospect of freeing Ostyrlonia also allowed for the opportunity that Ostyrlonia followed in the footsteps of Elmet and embraced democracy. While this was unlikely, it was far more likely than trying to convince Ardovicia to halt it's expanse into Yer'ope.

Elmet stood at a crossroad. Either it could fight, and almost indefinitely loose, or it can not, and become but a puppet of Ardovicia. Elizabeth had made her choice, and hoped that other nations realized that Ardovicia was growing out of control.

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