History of Man - Medieval Times (IC | Open)

[Ralnis]

Southern Empire Campaign
After so long, the Southern Empire collapsed against the horde of the Bearcalnatte and they surrendered to the Bear and Cattle Lords of Shacklefold. They agreed and absorbed the country of Mongol and Manchursik( Manchuria, the dark grey NPC that was bordering Shacklefold( purple) coloring) and had now establish themselves in Misirok( Asia or Lower Lands). This was a glorious achievement for the warriors and clansmen of Shacklefold. During this time, the use of gunpowder was still not as importanted as the old ways were still just as good then a gun, but the Women of Greger had been thinking of making something that looked like the cannons the women operate but instead make it smaller, though it will be a crude thing. The thoughts of this hand cannon ran through the minds of the Bearcalnatte and they urge the Women of Greger to work as fast as they good and let be bless by Greger herself.

[The Republic of Llamas]

Strait of Gibraltar
The noose had closed around the Rylonian armada's neck. The enemy was completely encircled, and no man would escape. Many of the Rylonian ships were captured, and the rest destroyed- their navy was crippled. It would never challenge the Canaanite navy again.

Gibraltar soon surrendered- bombarded from land and sea, with no hope of resupply, the fort was taken, along with many prisoners. A letter was sent to the Impirren of the Rylonians:

We now hold Gibraltar and have destroyed your navy. You are at our mercy. Not enough for a mainland invasion, but we could easily cut off all trade, starving your economy, and conduct marine invasions of your spread out colonies. We make these demands for peace:
1. Malta, and all islands within a 100 mile radius that are closer to Malta than Sicily (Basically all the minor surrounding islands), will be handed over to Canaan.
2. The western half of Crete shall be handed over.
3. Rylonian law shall apply within the bounds of Gibraltar. (This means de facto control for you, but de jure for me.)

[Yalos]

If there were ever a complex nation, it was Augury.

Founded by bands of displaced tribes and small farmers from both Ostyr and Ardovicia, the population of Augury quickly burgeoned, with varied peoples coming together from all over to unite and build a new kind of nation; one free of war and conflict that plagued their colossus neighbors. Their survival was maintained only by intimidating defenses, ranks full of hardened war veterans and bribes to scouting parties by both rival nations. In short, the people of Augury were perpetually trapped by the increasing power of two supergiants at their borders. Playing the two powers off each other, the Augury people had managed to bloat to over 2 million people, in a rather small and compressed plot of land, mostly relying on wheat to feed their ever growing population. Land was unattainable, however, as to expand would require war with a major power.

The internal conflicts were oftentimes bloody, but usually short and luckily lacking casualties. The people, over a series of 50 years had built an identity as a new people, a new united peoples brought together, not by religion, nor by ethnicity, but by the common purpose as remaining as the sole bastion against the power of military aggression. Maintaining an army of 100,000 warriors, they often warred against the barbarian tribes within their own borders and strove to halt foreign advances; the time would come however, when choosing sides was inevitable. And when the time came, it would have to be the side that offered best chances of victory, and the best chances of being able to one day stand alone as a nation with real influence and real might.

[Altito Asmoro]

The development of new weapon, hand cannon, is in the process. The simple mechanisms of firing and reloading are what is developed now, with what to shoot will be the later subjects. Kortana pirates became smaller due to the constant battles with them.

Universal conscription is in charge as the number of the military will rise significantly to field more soldiers, as the first of a new edict from Kagakura Minamoto, the first shogun of the Kagakura Shogunate. The Date-Sunu Coalition Force was defeated during the first battle between both of them. They still defended Hokkaido, though. Kagakura Minamoto came from the Kagakura Family, which most of the members became the political members of the Shogunate. He, however, was the first military general from them. Influential and then fielded large number of soldiers, he claimed himself to be the Divine Son and claimed the throne of Shogunate.

[Quirina]

Castile

The people gathered around the plaza and was lookng at a man, wearing an ordinary robe, along with a set of people at the stage. He reads aloud a letter in front of the public and spoke about things which the people always shouts at, that was for me, no reason at all. A man climbs up the stage, holding a crown and walks into the center of the stage. The man with the letter reads back aloud his words. Then, another man who was sitting at the center suddenly stood up. The people cheered loudly. The man with the crown hands it over to the man who stood up and placed it to his head. Then the man with the letter reads back aloud again and ended his remark.

This was the coronation of King Alfonso X of Castila. The man who holds the crown was the Archbishop of Toledo and the man announcing loud was the Scribe of the Court. The set of people at the stage is the House of Burgundy-Spain. And the people watching were the commoners, happy of their new King.

Alfonso then called his military commanders and official to meet him at the Palacio Real. This meeting was about their involvement at the current conflicts happening in their continent. Also, secret agents were present in the meeting to consolidate the expedition Alfonso proposes to do.

[Equalium]

▓▫The Queendom of Mosuo▫▓

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The Mysterious Land of the Nice Weather (Rylon's Lands (I think))[/i]
Atlast, the merchants had reached their destination. After traveling for longs of while, they had reached the city (Constantinople that was way to the west, far from their homeland.

Suoxing
As the Island becomes Mosuoified and adopting in Taoism and Matriarchal systems, the island slowly became an adaptive community in the empire. Suoxing (Taiwan) had became officially known as Mosuo's new offsea colony and they too became a Matriarchy.

Qingxi
The Tumulus had finally became close to complete. As the mounds had slowly been planted, after the burial goods had been placed in, it was ready to house Queen Xing Loufang when her time comes, which is very soon. The Queen was getting older by day, and she even said, "Even though I was young and beautiful and strong, I aged, and learned many lessons.". Meanwhille, it was official. Men had became nearly second-class citizens over the years, with women actually taking more and more power away from the men, which caused a bit of problems with some of the local men who had always liked their freedoms.

▓▫The Kingdom of Katyusha (Odessa)▫▓

Odessa
A massive celebration was arranged after Odessa had turned from a city state into a nation state. The current Kynaz had became a newly established title, the "Korol", which is roughly the name of "King". Establishing this, he renamed Odessa, into something called Katyusha, and begun to start massive rennovations to the system. Dmytro Litovchenko, now known as Litovchenko I had said that this would be a much needed system under monarchy, since they were growing much larger. He then ordered more troops to be trained, this time, 30,000 in the next 15 years.

[Luzvimindia]

The Empire of Nakumura

Lakan Patatag and his company were warmly welcomed into the palace of Phnom-Penh, the home of the Emperor of Nakumura. He was amazed at the size of the palace and the many artifacts and art found within. He was led to his private suite in the palace and was told that the Emperor would see him after they had settled down. After that, his escort left. The Lakan felt right at home because the room very much resembled his own bedroom in Kota Selurong in Maynila. He took a quick nap then after about an hour the escort returned and told him that the Emperor will see him now.

The Lakan was led down two long corridors, trailed by his personal guard and the Datus that had come with him, into a large room where Emperor Hung was waiting with the rest of his court. As was common courtesy in Madjayi, the Lakan bowed in front of his host and was followed by the rest of his company. The Emperor then signaled for Lakan Patatag to follow him into another large room with a table in the middle. The rest of the Lakan's company and the Emperor's court followed and took their respective places at the table. Exotic food from Nakumura was served and the Lakan indulged himself into it. A few minutes later, the Emperor and the Lakan began making plans for the beginning of trade, diplomatic and military treaties between the Empire of Nakumura and the Madjayi Confederation.

(OOC: Ambibia just add in your next IC post what treaties you want, assume that I accept all of those, except of course if it would be obviously bad for my nation.)

After the meeting with the Emperor, the Lakan stayed in Nakumura for a total of 8 days, visiting the local sights and meeting with more high-ranking officials in Nakumura. In the 9th day, the whole fleet of the Lakan, set sail, arriving at Maynila a week later.

[Alleniana]

The merchant stood in the middle of the bustling marketplace, his cart loaded full. He stopped his horse, looking about from his slightly heightened viewpoint, due to the fact he was mounted, and got off. He got out a small stick covered in sulfur and ground charcoal, and placed it on his cart. He produced a flint and steel from his pocket, and struck sparks onto the stick until it lit alight, at which point he quickly picked it up to prevent it from charring his cart, now slightly warmed. He thrust it into a hole in one of the barrels, causing a slight hissing sound. The busy rabble around him did not notice though, the market was too busy for that.

He peered inside, satisfied at the sparks coming off the sides linearly, and abandoned his cart, unhitching his horse ever so slightly hurriedly, then riding fairly quickly away from his cart. He pushed aside many, causing annoyance, but it mattered little. His horse was clam, but he was slightly skitterish. FInally, he reached a house, turning the corner and galloping throughout the streets.

[Gold state]

Western Arabia

The Armies under the command of the 3 viziers. Marched Into large provinces with little in wealth but brimming with citizens, the central Western Arabian government had collapsed more then 50 years earlier. A lot had been achieved as the flag of the Mouhdian republic was placed in every province.

Western Arabia had been captured.

[Quirina]

The King Alfonso delegate Juan Carlo de Fama as the commander of an expedition yet to be named. He was ordered to draft a 20,000-strong army capable of 'protecting' the Crown of Castila from its enemies and the Kingdom itself. de Fama tagged along four lesser generals with him.

Fernando Arfana, was in charge of the infantrymen, pikemen, crossbowmen, spearmen, musketeers, arquebusiers and all sorts of foot soldiers, men-at-arms, foot knights and the Tercios. Francisco Hermosa was in charge of all cavalry, from mounted sergeants, mounted javelineers, mounted archers, mounted crossbowmen and the heavily armored Caballeros and the Guardia Real de Castila. Rafael Vasco de Hermina was assigned to man the artillery, of ballistas, catapults, bombards, mortars and large cannons. Antonio Rio de Vaesa was assigned to make the siege weapons, though he may not be needed but was reserved and was along with de Hermina.

The King then sent letters to all his neighbors to announce his succession to the throne of the Kingdom.

The New King of our Castillian peoples, Alfonso X, blessed by both his people and his faith, hereby respects all the sovereignties and nations of your domains. May we all live peacefully in this world.

[Empire of Symphonia]

Alarmed reports from the merchants connecting the colony of Kerismina to the homeland told of the same foreign ships practically everywhere in the Myrkeska Sea, forcing the Emperor and the Assembly to consider a treaty with the dominant power in that area. Reports point to a previously undiscovered nation of Raektel (Raktol), a powerful maritime nation stretching from the southern portion of Myslanka and into the islands of the Myrkeska Sea.

Out of expediency, the imperial government dispatched a delegation to the nearest supposed Raektel settlement, on the nearby island of Kuhkana (Cuba). The purpose was to allow free movement of Genevir vessels as well as an opening in trade relations.

Captain Linoro met the incoming people's with a large group of trained men, one full battalion of new recruits. He misunderstood most of the language, but it seemed to share some aspects. He thought he had the gist of the conversation. They seemed to want the boats to be able to cross. The captain ordered the ceremonious greeting duel to commence to his ranks. He attempted to explain what would happen through his langauge as well as sign language. Just in case, the archers kept their crossbows and longbows aimed at the arrivals. The elite lightning warriors, five people, kept their weapons (blunderbusses, and one musket like thing) at the seeming leader.

Kuhkana

The Genevir ambassador was perplexed by the native warrior's gestures and speech, even though the merchant he hired as an interpreter was clearly saying that they were being challenged to a ceremonial duel. In Genevir, this was only done between members of the aristocracy as a way of settling disputes honorably. With a native foreigner, he had close to no clue as to what extent they intended for the duel to commence.

The ambassador turned to the interpreter, telling to rely the message that he would accept his duel. The ambassador then proceeded to pull out his sword, a light steel weapon that allowed for speed and strength.

[Vaxon]

Korvaxan Eastern Limits on the Mainland, Africa...

The soldiers and people march eastward to continue conquest, as these lands have already been settled in.
The Empire of Korvax is beginning to form, ever-so-slowly. The Korvaxan Government now has an official map of all lands.

http://i.imgur.com/tjyFF5W.jpg

[Altito Asmoro]

20,000 soldiers alongside 25 siege weapons and 40 ships for coastal attacks are deployed to launched an attack to the north of Kortana. The military organizations also ensured a safety route alongside safe logistics and maximum reinforcements should the main force failed to conquer them. There is, however, the empire and its lands, called as Manchuria. So they invaded Manchuria.

[Graknopia]

Antananarivo, Madagascar


The Bab Islands have been in peace for a long, long time. The income that they recieved from ships going past Madagascar from Asia was lucrative in all possible ways, making the Islands a very great place to live. Jo-Bin-Bab had two heirs. The oldest, who was a boy was named Jo-Bin, after his father of course. The younger one was named Juna Bab. With Jo-Bin Bab nearing the age of about 50, his 20 year old son would need to learn how to be a King! Jo-Bin sent his son to be governor of the Islands just south of India, and by the following week, Jo-Bin Bab's son would be on his way to India.

[Neo-Assyrian Empire]

Heridos | Markets
A loud boom echoed throughout the city. Thirteen people dead with many more wounded, and the cart that was just left was decimated. "Stop that man!" cried a soldier, patroling the streets. Soon, three calvarymen ran through the streets, looking to catch the man who perpitrated the attack.

Meanwhile, a large plume of black smoke rose over the city. The explosion had caused the stalls that weren't destroyed to catch fire. Buckets of water were poured on the flames to keep the fire from spreading, and soon enough, the fire was out.

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South-Eastern Borders
Soldiers, farmers, and many traders expanded to the south-east, due to the two trading nations being near that region. They hoped that by claiming land between Voldovin and Rylonia, Ostyrlonia would become another trading power in Eastern Errynpa.

[Equalium]

▓▫The Queendom of Mosuo▫▓

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Suoxing (Taiwan)
Suoxing had gone through some numerous of changes over the last 10 years. First off, the natives of the island begun to follow Daoism and several teachings of the famous teacher, Manutaius whom came from the northern part of the Lubou Highlands (Beijing @ Tianjin). Second, the island had adopted the way of making new silk dresses, especially the new invention of a more lighter dress, the Qipiao (which they call by their native tounge). This dress was more for ceremonies, but they were much lighter and usually also were used in dances and celebrations.

In addition, a new word was invented, "Poipoipoi", which meant... something... it was some odd word that was introduced by Japanese-Mosuoians to the Suoxingese people. No one really knows what it means, but it can be said it meant "Wash All Of Your Worries Away", so it was used as a cheerful word, but it's still shrouded in mystery.

Third, they had begun to utilize the art of making gunpowder, and soon, the island begun to develop their own fire lances. They had also seem to had made a new type of weapon, known as the "Gunpowder Crossbow", which as it says, fires gunpowder upon launching. This weapon was extremely crude, and was still in testing. They said that it was supposed to "launch and explode when reaching the target.", but they knew that wood wouldn't be the best option. This weapon is still in experimentation.

And lastly, the people had begun to build new housings and used the natural resources to make a strong, firm hold on the island. The natives slowly begun to adapt and join the Mosuoites as they build on the island. Matriarchy had begun to take over the once patriarchal lines of families as it passed here, but it's more liberal than it is on the mainland, which is slowly corrupting freedoms.
Qingxi
Queen Xing Loufang had prepared her final preparations to have her daughter, Xing Xiaoxin to take over the throne after she dies. With no time to actually take care of the dwingling equal liberties being taken away from men, nor to deal with Suoxing or any forms of conquest, she entrusted Xing Xiaoxin with all duties, and retired as Empress. Xing Loufang was impressively still alive, at 62 years of age. Was it a blessing from the Gods? Or was it just pure luck that she is still here, breathing on this very Earth? No one knew, but even then, she worries about her son, Prince Ye, and how he was doing over there with his new wife in Japan. She hopes that the two had children, and lived a peaceful life.

Resting upon duties to Xing Xiaoxin, whom she had when she was 46, and is now about 26 years old, she trusted that Xing would continue a healthy, happy Mosuo. Unfortunally, Xing Xiaoxin seems to have different plans in her mind. Xing Xiaoxin was a hardcore matriarch, whom did not agreed with civil liberties, which would prove extremely bad for Mosuo. Now with her as empress of Mosuo, it would become a deadly blizzard. Over the last 3 years since Xing Loufang's retirement, Xiaoxin had issued that "Men only belong on the fields, the industrial area, and in business of building. No where else.". With the exception of the Upper class whom were excepted from this new policy, middle and lower class men were beginning to become second-class citizens, and alot of them were not appeased. Some rumors had been going around that former generals might issue a revolt in the Kingdom.

The Dark Ages of the Mosuo are coming if she continues this extremely sexist policy... Or will this bolster a Golden Age? We'll have to see, ten years later.

▓▫The Kingdom of Katyusha (Odessa)▫▓

Odessa
Meanwhille, Litovchenko I already died, and it fell to the hands of Litovchenko II, which had begun a new age for all Katyushans. With half of nearly all the troops recruited with only 5 years remaining, he pulled some of them to equip them to become Pikemen, Crossbowmen, and with addition of some local people whom ride horses which they call the "Cossacks", introduced these new horsemen with long spears into this new Katyushan Royal Army. Waving the flag of their country, they begun to set out for some more conquest of the Southern Ukrainian Highland, to unite the people around there under the banner of theirs. With new cities founded, The King was ready to command and guide his troops out to gain more land, by splitting his forces into two. One force will go south into the area they call "Crimea", the second will expand to the north into the Northern Ukrainian Highlands along a river which explorers call the "P'rypiat" (Pripyat River) and establish a new capital around there (Which will be called Kiev later.). They already have a idea how they wish to expand, and knew this would take many years, but eventually, they knew that they would do it. With this, they had begun to trickle around with the Gunpowder which they had imported, and begun to create extremely crude arquebuses, which were pretty crappy... the first one was totally destroyed when fired, the second did a bit better, but broke after it fired, injuring a soldier accidentally, which now they call "Friendly Fire", and the last test caused it to hit the user in the face, causing a misfire to the sky, and the gun broke on impact of the floor.

[Gold state]

Mouhdian blacksmiths had began extensive trials of a new weapon, known as the "Musil" it is a gunpowder weapon. The weapon has a long barrel, which has a small iron ball pressed into it. It can then fire the ball which has shown 90% mortality on the un armoured criminals which it is tested on.

The weapon however is expensive and will melt in hot temperatures that is why iron is being tested to see if it prevents the weaponry from melting.

[Ralnis]

20,000 soldiers alongside 25 siege weapons and 40 ships for coastal attacks are deployed to launched an attack to the north of Kortana. The military organizations also ensured a safety route alongside safe logistics and maximum reinforcements should the main force failed to conquer them. There is, however, the empire and its lands, called as Manchuria. So they invaded Manchuria.

The Bearcalnatte of Shacklefold
The hand cannon was developed by the Women of Greger, but this time it had a stock for it to be shot from. It was the first gun Shacklefold had ever developed. During this time, the Ubshugard had started placing cannons to Yuotib ships but only very few of them have the honor of having one while the rest had catapults and baristas. The population boomed into 3.8 million because of the successful invasion of the Southern Empire of Manchurit( Manchuria) and the annexation of Mongol and some of the other provinces including the capital have broken the Southern Empire of Manchrit and dissolved the country into city-states that were left to defend themselves. They had an army of 135,000 and it seems their horde just keeps on growing with each passing victory and they still can fight but their was a problem, the city-states in the south were being invaded by Japan. Japan was a mighty force indeed, both Shacklefold and Japan were evenly matched in both naval and land and to fight them will be a major war in the East in of itself but Shacklefold will conquer the rest of the states and hope to not anger their allies of the East.

The horde of 50,000 were sent with their 30 siege engines( cannons, catapults, bastlias) and 30 of the Yuotib( 5 armed with cannons) were sent to the south of Manchurit to crush them and annex them fully before the Japanese do.

[Voldoviana]

Kingdom of Voldovin, 1280-1290

The Voldovian military, fresh off the heel of their victory, began to march east at the behest of the King. The military marched to the east, expanding the border of Voldovin into the east. Voldovian troops, well-trained from the fighting in the north, and well-equipped from passing through the iron-manufacturing centers of the nation, were able to take over the territory of a few minor lords easily, although the conquest took four years.

Meanwhile, iron-manufacturing continued to grow as an industry, as did mining, marble production, and timber under the king. Trade greatly increased the growth of these industries. Trade also grows, with the Baltic port to the north having completed a fleet of trading ships. Trade extends north into several Scandinavian nations.

[Bujahla]

History of Noquet, 1280-1300 AD

1280 AD - Many artists are learning the style of Val'k. The main focus in their art work our the gods as well as the aristocratic elite.
1282 AD - The hand cannon has been redesigned to be more effective. After seeing similar designs, they are now made to look like the style of Noquet.
1283 AD - Kief Fokro Gonto hands off the throne to his son Zudo Shisk, adopted thus the name change. The CoC agree to this due to Zudo being the first Kief to believe in the Zuhalism, a religion mostly believed in by the average tribesmen.
1284 AD - Kief Zudo Shisk adopts Zuhalism as the religion of Noquet, despite some political uproar among the aristocratic.
1285 AD - Zudo begins construction of Zahl-Sha-Qua, a giant temple in the holy city of Rela-Qua (tip of my land, near the Mississippi River).
1287 AD - Kief Zudo declares that it is the moral duty of Noquet to discover the world and collect "all that her breasts may bare to us" in the infamous document known as "The Search for the knowledge of the gods." (Khado ri a Zhal-Royi).
1289 AD - Under the orders of Zudo, enlargement of the navy and the types of boats use are in progress. The design that Zudo chose (with the advise of the Chief of Water [new Chief on the Kief's Council]) was one which looks similar to this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... 1217_5.png . They are designed to be able to sail down and up rivers as well as along the shore and across the seas. A few larger ships are designed to be in use as well, though these are for mostly use in the Gulf of Tredo (Gulf of Mexico). Zudo hopes to be able to use them to cross the Tredo quicker.
1290 AD - First pair of glasses are designed for Kief Zudo. They look like like a circular, glass lens set on a wooden notch to be held up by the nose though they can be attached to a headress via a small loop at the top.
1291 AD - The first 5 new Zudish boats are made. They are to be sent out down the Mississippi River and out into Treco to trade with all the civilizations of the gulf to bring back new weapons, foods, and any animals (livestock or wild).
1292 AD - A wide variety of animals are brought back to Cheo-Qua and the new, quasi-official capital of Rela-Qua. The zoo in Cheo-Qua is expanded and a zoo is now made in Rela-Qua.
1293 AD - Kief Zudo calls for the next step in his plan to "modernize" Noquet after many dark years. He wants the restructuring of the army's basic units to include more up to date armor, weapons, and other such things, but to keep the use of style of Noquet.
1294 AD - An informal trade route known as the Maize Road has formed between the Incahs (Incan) and Noquet. It travels from the Incahs capital through the vast system of roads, up to the city-states of the area, along to the Mayako (Mayan) Empire, to Gal and up to the Yokoko, and along the river to Rela-Qua. The "Road" is made up a merchants who travel back and forth between cities and towns which eventually move goods up Rela-Qua. From Rela-Qua it travels to a wide variety of cities as Rela-Qua is a major trading hub.
1296 AD - The population of Cheo-Qua is now at 200,000 and the population of Rela-Qua is roughly 50,000. The total population of Noquet is now 3.6 million, a huge jump in population brought forth by a variety of factors including: land gains, already increasing population, development of port cities like Rela-Qua, and trade.
1297 AD - Under the advise of Kief Zudo Shisk, the "Zhalis" is written. It contains all of the ancient oral stories of Zhalism, with slight changes. It mandates that all believes should visit the city of Rela-Qua, a holy city for Zhalism.
1299 AD - Kief Zudo Shisk passes away and hands the throne off to Tukas Shisk.

Zhalism

Zhalism is the first official religion of Noquet and it's belief's arose from that of many tribal groups coming together. It places a huge emphasis on shamans despite being polytheistic.

History according to Zhalism
-First there was nothing. Complete darkness.
-Eventually the darkness awoke. When it opened it's eyes the light filled the world and to every corners for it was bright. When the darkness opened it's mouth it spoke the first words. With this it turned into the Megod (mega-god) of Duthra ( http://www.wizards.com/mtg/images/daily ... erebos.jpg )
-Duthra was angered because he was floating, thus he created the ground on which he could walk on. It spread all across the universe touching every corner. The darkness was angered by this and eventually attacked Duthra. Surprisingly, Duthra won and defeated the darkness, but in the process, the ground beneath him broke into many rocks. These rocks floated all around the universe.
-Duthra was again angered for he could not stand, thus he broke himself up into a hosts of gods, each one coming from a different part of him. These god's could stand on the rocks and eventually found one that was perfect. They then began to improve it. One created the sun, another the moon, and so on and so forth. Eventually they had created what appeared to be modern earth, but without humans.
-The gods walked among the earth and were very tall. They lived in peace until one gave birth to Hadu. Hadu was angered by his father for leaving him when he was young. He eventually found his father when he was older and killed him. When he cut him up he made many men. He called them humans. The humans loved him and praised him for killing his father. He wondered if he could kill more gods to make more humans. He eventually killed all the gods that walked among the earth until he was the last one left.
- Soon after the humans became angry. They didn't praise him anymore because he wasn't making new humans, thus they discovered their own way to create more humans. Hadu was angry at them for this and started to attack the humans. When the humans died, nothing broke down from them and Hadu thought something was wrong. He decided he could fix it by killing more humans, and so he did. Eventually the humans attacked back and killed him. When they did, they saw his spirit rise up and into the clouds. They were astonished.
- They then discovered that when a god died, they would break apart into humans and their soul would fly away to the afterlife. Despite this, the god's could still communicate with the people, but only once the people learned how to. They eventually discovered that communication with the gods was possible through shamanism. When they did they learned many secrets of the gods and many stories of this afterlife. They discovered that when they died, they would return to the land of the god's and walk among them.

Important info about Zhalism

There are 4 pillars of Zhalism:
1. One must pray to his patron god (implying one must chose a god to follow when of age, 14) daily in order to retain his access to the afterlife.
2. One must learn the ways of the shamans (implying one must visit the temple in Rela-Qua).
3. One must respect the beliefs of others and must be kind to others but still spread the beliefs of his patron.
4. One must donate some (outlined as 5%) of his money to help those less fortunate.

There are many gods in Zhalism. Many cities, towns, and villages all have their own gods for a wide variety of things. Despite this, there are a few main gods:
- Huroko, the Goddess of Light (Sun, Fire, lightning, etc.)
- Chulis, the Goddess of Water
- Rutalk, the God of the Ground
- Hadu, the God of Blood (War, death, etc.)
- Sofu, the Goddess of Bliss (alcoholic drinks, music, art, good relations, anything happiness related)
- Fluk, the God of Knowledge

The temple at Rela-Qua with the statue of Hadu, one of the 5 statues within the temple: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/ ... 3htv5q.jpg

[The Orson Empire]

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[Quirina]

The King's levied army had already reached 5,000 men, still in progress of number growth. de Fama knew that the King has expansionist views, which may drive him to success along with his lesser generals. The generals conduct their meetings with the King after having a meeting with the ministers of the Kingdom.

Castila was certain that she will have the graces of the faith they hold dear. Banners of principalities, duchies and other lesser aristocracies were raised at the palaces and mansions, the markets are astoundingly busy and full of people. All was a peaceful tide for the Kingdom.

[Graknopia]

Bab Dynasty, years 1280-1300
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1280: Jo-Bin Bab turns 40 years old, and his heir turned 20. His daughter is 15.
1281: Years of peace extend, with trade ships docking at Madagascar racking in much profit.
1282: Continued years of peace, and Jo-Bin Bab looks for more trade avenues. The best choice at this time is Somalia.
1283: Jo-Bin Bab's cousin dies at 52 from old age, continued peace.
1284: Jo-Bin Bab begins preparing for war with Somalia, and he begins to rally troops and local support. The launch date is set for two years.
1285: Preparations have neared complete, and the army and navy were both ready for departure. Jo-Bin Bab and his son are to take part in the war.
1286: Jo-Bin Bab's wife dies at 45 years old, he has declared he will not re-marry. The fleet launches for Somalia later in the year.
1287: Early in the year, the fleet lands at the northernmost point in Somalia. They manage to secure the harbor with minimal casualties. The following year is constant battle, attempting to secure more land inland. Jo-Bin leads the first army inland while his son goes south and claims the remaining ports in the area.
1288: The southern army is taking heavy casualties due to Jo-Bin's lack of experience, although he is slowly getting more competent in battle.
1290: The armies have now reached far enough where they can maintain a stable area and manage to keep getting income for the empire. The majority of the conquered land did not worship the 7 Gods Of Arthwald unless they were in the port areas, conversion has begun.
1291: With stability continuing, Jo-Bin Bab and his son return to Madagascar, triumphant. Troops are once again being recruited to strengthen the garrison in Somalia.
1292: Jo-Bin Bab's son returns to the Islands off India to govern them, and his daughter requests a marriage. Jo-Bin denies the request.
1293: Jo-Bin Bab dies of old age at age 53. The priests declare 53 days of mourning until Jo-Bin Bab II can come to power.
1294: Jo-Bin Bab II has been sworn in 9 months ago, and things have been going smoothly. Jo-Bin Bab II's sister has requested a marriage, and Jo-bin promises to fulfill her request.. He sends a letter to Korvax. (See below)
1295-1300: Peace continues for the majority of this time, minus a small group of pretenders arising is southern Madagascar and Somalia who were put down swiftly. Most of eastern Somalia has converted forcefully to the Seven Gods, any who refuses are forced to face heavy fines and much discrimination.

To the Great and Honorable Leadership of Korvax
I am Jo-Bin II of the Bab dynasty, and I would like to cement a treaty between our two great families! My sister is 27 years of age and she is willing to marry. If possible and with your blessing, I request you suggest someone notable within your house who she can marry, so we may both benefit.
Signed,
Jo-Bin Bab II
Let the Gods be on your side.

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((Look in Somalia for what I conquered))

[Altito Asmoro]

20,000 soldiers alongside 25 siege weapons and 40 ships for coastal attacks are deployed to launched an attack to the north of Kortana. The military organizations also ensured a safety route alongside safe logistics and maximum reinforcements should the main force failed to conquer them. There is, however, the empire and its lands, called as Manchuria. So they invaded Manchuria.

History of Shogunate, New Entry

1281 : Kagakura Minamoto marched with his army to usurped Date-Sunu Coalition in Hokkaido. Success.
1282: The Kagakura Shogunate was established, while the Date-Sunu continued to cornered in Hokkaido.
1283: The extension of diplomatic station in Mosuo was began to ensured a better communication, while agents of information were sent there to obtained intelligence.
1286: Invasion of Manchuria began, with 20,000 army and another 20,000 soldiers as reinforcements.
1299: The Invasion of the half of Manchuria was beginning to be conquered, as the Shackleford continued their expansion. Strengthening the alliance with Mosuo, and now the Shogunate will send tea and silk as trading goods too.

[The Orson Empire]

The Bakarus Republic was now in the year 1300. At the dawn of the new century, the Republic had made many advances. The matchlock musket was now starting to be produced in larger numbers, and weapons such as crossbows and swords were expected to be faded out of the Republican military in this century. Meanwhile, the Republic would continue it's military expansion, establishing new cities and spreading out from the Moscow area. The nearby tribes were no longer a problem, as they had been dealt with by the former Bakarus Empire. However, during the civil war, the territory near the Baltic Sea had been virtually lost by the Empire, and so, the Republic would have to begin expansion all over again.

Tales of religions from other nations in Europe flooded the Republic, however the public largely continued to remain atheist. Also, the Republic would begin working to establish trade and relations with other European nations that were nearby.
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Outside Shacklefold Borders

The Republic's ally, Clan Shacklefold, had already been contacted by the Senate on the request of a trade deal. They would give the clan the blueprints for the matchlock musket, and in return, the clan would give them food, textiles, and gunpowder. The deal was agreed upon. A small force of about 50 soldiers, 10 of them armed with matchlock muskets, would make their way to the Shacklefold borders in order to demonstrate to them how the musket worked. The leader of the force was a senator called Aristos, who was also a member of the Republic's war department. As they marched through the thick forests, he had his musket strapped to his back, and he looked out for anything suspicious.

Current extent of Republic expansion (near the Moscow area. Territory that has been conquered is in the maroon, reddish color. Territory that was already owned is yellow)
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