History of Empires (OOC, Always Open)

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:23 am

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:28 am

Lithuanian Empire wrote:
Nation Name: Baltic Federation
Capital City: None, but the dukes of various duchies in the federation gather in Kovno (Kaunas)
Government Type: Tribal Federation (loosely united duchies)
Head of State: Officially none, but the Duke of Lithuania is most powerful and holds Kovno, currently Sventaragis I
Claimed Territory: http://www.google.lt/search?safe=off&hl=lt&site=webhp&tbm=isch&source=hp&ei=9XIMU9SRO4Sn4ASXuoEg&q=baltic+tribes&oq=baltic+tribes&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.3..0i19.3314.8098.0.8956.14.10.0.4.4.0.122.974.6j4.10.0....0...1c.1.35.mobile-gws-hp..0.14.1152.foJj9U0Ufdg#biv=i%7C6%3Bd%7CEBxon0RfKK8VcM%3A
State/National Religion: Romuva (Baltic Paganism)
Dominant Religion: Romuva (Baltic Paganism)
Minority Religion(s): Slavic and Germanic Pantheons
Population: 180,000 or something (Might change soon)
Military Organization: Basically tribal levies.
Military Size: 11,000 levy
Fleet Size: None, the Balts learned shipbuilding much later.
National Flag: No flag. (Flags weren't even invented in 1500 BC)
Primary Culture: Proto-Baltic (Lithuanian, Latvian and Prussian cultured formed later)
Accepted Cultures: Proto-Slav
Primary Import(s): Metals
Primary Export(s): Amber
Trade Policy: Mostly free trade.
Civil Freedoms: High, but depends where in the country

Brief Description of your nation's History: Not much is known about the Ancient Balts, they were really isolated and peaceful. However, it is known that they traded with the South through the Amber Road.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: West is richer than East. Really autarchic, but what else would you expect?
Brief Description of your nation's government: The duchies that make up the country are semi-independant. There is no government and the most powerful duke usually controls the foreign policy.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: Most people are Balts and live in small villages.

RP Example: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=283923
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Could you link to an actual image? Linking to Google results doesn't give me any information, as the images that show up change from computer to computer, and from country to country.

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:34 am

Neo-Assyrian Empire wrote:Nation Name: The Sievean Empire of Vokietea
Capital City: Kelne
Government Type: Autocracy
Head of State: Frederick of Kelne
Claimed Territory: Here ya go!
State/National Religion: Sievietism
Dominant Religion: Sievietism
Minority Religion(s): Various polytheistic religions from the region
Population: 172,000
Military Organization: The government has a small amount of professional warriors. Each city and village, however, has a militia that is sworn to protect the Karalius of Vokietea
Military Size: 5,160 soldiers in all (2,000 actual government soldiers, the rest are from various city militias)
Fleet Size: Thirty vessels are currently in the navy
National Flag:
(Image)
Primary Culture: Latvian/Estonian
Accepted Cultures: German, Russian
Primary Import: Metals and various exotic items
Primary Export: Fabrics & dyes
Trade Policy: Free Trade
Civil Freedoms: Moderate, as women are on par with men, though all non-Vokieteans are treated poorly.
Brief Description of your nation's History: Vokietea was founded recently, after several tribes banded together around the Gulf of Riga. Since then, these tribes have been building up their navies and armies in hopes of expanding their newly formed nation and to "culture the uncultured savages" in Europe.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The economy is self-sustaining, with a majority of it made up of various traders in the major cities. However, the economy is dependent on foreign traders selling their goods to the government or the people of the Empire.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The government is a hereditary autocracy, with the Karalius being but one part of a long chain of ancestors who have descended from Siev herself. The Karalius is both the protector of the people and the commander of the military, who do not shy away from fighting Vokietea's rivals. There is a group of advisors that can also influence the Karalius, but they are mostly for guidance as opposed to actual governing.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: The people of Vokietea are a hardy and strong group of people. They do not enjoy being under the rule of other powers and will typically rebel against any invader or conqueror. Vokieteans are also very violent, often resorting to violence instead of reason. It is because of this that the Vokieteans are very warlike and will try to exert power over a weak neighbor, or even invade them from time to time.

RP Example: r u 4 srs, m8?
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I just wanna point you out some things.
1. The Population is too big for this little territory. The Baltics were very sparsely populated in this era.
2. Latvian and Estonian cultures didn't exist at this point, only Proto-Baltic aand Proto-Finnish.
3. Balts didn't know anything about shipbuilding for the next 2000 years. This includes Norse too.
4. Balts didn't have kings. (Karalius is king in Lithuanian)

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:38 am

Lithuanian Empire wrote:I just wanna point you out some things.
1. The Population is too big for this little territory. The Baltics were very sparsely populated in this era.
2. Latvian and Estonian cultures didn't exist at this point, only Proto-Baltic aand Proto-Finnish.
3. Balts didn't know anything about shipbuilding for the next 2000 years. This includes Norse too.
4. Balts didn't have kings. (Karalius is king in Lithuanian)

The RP isn't historical. If he wants those cultures and situations to be there, that's fine.

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:40 am

HorusLand wrote:
Lithuanian Empire wrote:
Nation Name: Baltic Federation
Capital City: None, but the dukes of various duchies in the federation gather in Kovno (Kaunas)
Government Type: Tribal Federation (loosely united duchies)
Head of State: Officially none, but the Duke of Lithuania is most powerful and holds Kovno, currently Sventaragis I
Claimed Territory: http://www.google.lt/search?safe=off&hl=lt&site=webhp&tbm=isch&source=hp&ei=9XIMU9SRO4Sn4ASXuoEg&q=baltic+tribes&oq=baltic+tribes&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.3..0i19.3314.8098.0.8956.14.10.0.4.4.0.122.974.6j4.10.0....0...1c.1.35.mobile-gws-hp..0.14.1152.foJj9U0Ufdg#biv=i%7C6%3Bd%7CEBxon0RfKK8VcM%3A
State/National Religion: Romuva (Baltic Paganism)
Dominant Religion: Romuva (Baltic Paganism)
Minority Religion(s): Slavic and Germanic Pantheons
Population: 180,000 or something (Might change soon)
Military Organization: Basically tribal levies.
Military Size: 11,000 levy
Fleet Size: None, the Balts learned shipbuilding much later.
National Flag: No flag. (Flags weren't even invented in 1500 BC)
Primary Culture: Proto-Baltic (Lithuanian, Latvian and Prussian cultured formed later)
Accepted Cultures: Proto-Slav
Primary Import(s): Metals
Primary Export(s): Amber
Trade Policy: Mostly free trade.
Civil Freedoms: High, but depends where in the country

Brief Description of your nation's History: Not much is known about the Ancient Balts, they were really isolated and peaceful. However, it is known that they traded with the South through the Amber Road.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: West is richer than East. Really autarchic, but what else would you expect?
Brief Description of your nation's government: The duchies that make up the country are semi-independant. There is no government and the most powerful duke usually controls the foreign policy.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: Most people are Balts and live in small villages.

RP Example: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=283923
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Could you link to an actual image? Linking to Google results doesn't give me any information, as the images that show up change from computer to computer, and from country to country.

http://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baltic_Tribes_c_1200_es.svg

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:41 am

Lithuanian Empire wrote:
HorusLand wrote:Could you link to an actual image? Linking to Google results doesn't give me any information, as the images that show up change from computer to computer, and from country to country.

http://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baltic_Tribes_c_1200_es.svg

That area is claimed, sorry.

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:44 am

HorusLand wrote:
Lithuanian Empire wrote:http://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baltic_Tribes_c_1200_es.svg

That area is claimed, sorry.

Not all of it.
I don't own Vokietija's territory, but I have a claim on it.

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:49 am

Lithuanian Empire wrote:
HorusLand wrote:That area is claimed, sorry.

Not all of it.
I don't own Vokietija's territory, but I have a claim on it.

Ah, yes, you're right. You are accepted, then.

by **True Happines** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:14 am

I will probably make an app in the near future.

I have just one question, does Alecto claim Finland too? As Finland is not a part of Scandinavia.

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:30 am

True Happines wrote:I will probably make an app in the near future.

I have just one question, does Alecto claim Finland too? As Finland is not a part of Scandinavia.

He probably will not, as he needs to severely downsize his claims. We will see, though. Try not to apply in the area until he responds.

by **Altito Asmoro** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:34 am

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:35 am

Altito Asmoro wrote:
Nation Name: The Javanese Kingdom
Capital City: Javaraya (IRL Surabaya)
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: King Javaraya III
Claimed Territory: East Java
State/National Religion: Buddhi Chi (combination of Indian and Chinese Buddhism)
Dominant Religion: Buddhi Chi
Minority Religion(s): Muslim
Population: 1,000,000
Military Organization: A normal standing army is existed, and no conscription.
Military Size: 50,000 active, 25,000 reserve
Fleet Size: 50 merchant ships and lightly armed as well as 25 military ships, heavily armed.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.) N/A as of now, until the certain age.
Primary Culture: Javanese
Accepted Cultures: Java culture
Primary Import(s): Specific metals
Primary Export(s): Tea, rice, sugar, pottery, fish
Trade Policy: Free Trade
Civil Freedoms: High due to the civil rights enacted by the King.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Javanese Kingdom was found years ago as a small empire in East Java. Belonged to a group of nobles and handfuls of followers, it expanding slowly and slowly until became a great maritime empire with huge, albeit weak navy as well as strong army. Its nobles, however, have been defeated by a local lord named Javaraya who took the throne and established the Javaraya Dynasty to preserve his descendants. His religion spread out by his monks and with the addition of great resources, it will be able to expand, albeit slower. Its kingdom now is controlled decentralized with elected governors each controlling the smaller cities.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The agriculture and trading with other empires. Agriculture usually produce a surplus by each year of harvest, and so the surplus are either distributed or sold to the other empires, with barter systems existed in rural towns and coinage of gold in bigger cities. Trading with other empires are quite good, although only as far as to the island of Maluku.
Brief Description of your nation's government: Absolute Monarchy, existed with the help of the Dynasty itself as well as the strong successors.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: Mostly are the Javanese people with the addition of some Balinese who spread their religion.

RP Example: It's me, people.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Religion denied, real life religions do not and will not exist.

by **Altito Asmoro** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:40 am

HorusLand wrote:
Altito Asmoro wrote:
Nation Name: The Javanese Kingdom
Capital City: Javaraya (IRL Surabaya)
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: King Javaraya III
Claimed Territory: East Java
State/National Religion: Buddhi Chi (combination of Indian and Chinese Buddhism)
Dominant Religion: Buddhi Chi
Minority Religion(s): Muslim
Population: 1,000,000
Military Organization: A normal standing army is existed, and no conscription.
Military Size: 50,000 active, 25,000 reserve
Fleet Size: 50 merchant ships and lightly armed as well as 25 military ships, heavily armed.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.) N/A as of now, until the certain age.
Primary Culture: Javanese
Accepted Cultures: Java culture
Primary Import(s): Specific metals
Primary Export(s): Tea, rice, sugar, pottery, fish
Trade Policy: Free Trade
Civil Freedoms: High due to the civil rights enacted by the King.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Javanese Kingdom was found years ago as a small empire in East Java. Belonged to a group of nobles and handfuls of followers, it expanding slowly and slowly until became a great maritime empire with huge, albeit weak navy as well as strong army. Its nobles, however, have been defeated by a local lord named Javaraya who took the throne and established the Javaraya Dynasty to preserve his descendants. His religion spread out by his monks and with the addition of great resources, it will be able to expand, albeit slower. Its kingdom now is controlled decentralized with elected governors each controlling the smaller cities.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The agriculture and trading with other empires. Agriculture usually produce a surplus by each year of harvest, and so the surplus are either distributed or sold to the other empires, with barter systems existed in rural towns and coinage of gold in bigger cities. Trading with other empires are quite good, although only as far as to the island of Maluku.
Brief Description of your nation's government: Absolute Monarchy, existed with the help of the Dynasty itself as well as the strong successors.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: Mostly are the Javanese people with the addition of some Balinese who spread their religion.

RP Example: It's me, people.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Religion denied, real life religions do not and will not exist.

It's not. It's just....okay I will edit it.

by **Altito Asmoro** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:41 am

Altito Asmoro wrote:
Nation Name: The Javanese Kingdom
Capital City: Javaraya (IRL Surabaya)
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: King Javaraya III
Claimed Territory: East Java
State/National Religion: Buddhi Chi ( a religion that worship King Javaraya I as the hero who freed the people from evil wealthy men)
Dominant Religion: Buddhi Chi
Minority Religion(s): None
Population: 1,000,000
Military Organization: A normal standing army is existed, and no conscription.
Military Size: 50,000 active, 25,000 reserve
Fleet Size: 50 merchant ships and lightly armed as well as 25 military ships, heavily armed.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.) N/A as of now, until the certain age.
Primary Culture: Javanese
Accepted Cultures: Java culture
Primary Import(s): Specific metals
Primary Export(s): Tea, rice, sugar, pottery, fish
Trade Policy: Free Trade
Civil Freedoms: High due to the civil rights enacted by the King.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Javanese Kingdom was found years ago as a small empire in East Java. Belonged to a group of nobles and handfuls of followers, it expanding slowly and slowly until became a great maritime empire with huge, albeit weak navy as well as strong army. Its nobles, however, have been defeated by a local lord named Javaraya who took the throne and established the Javaraya Dynasty to preserve his descendants. His religion spread out by his monks and with the addition of great resources, it will be able to expand, albeit slower. Its kingdom now is controlled decentralized with elected governors each controlling the smaller cities.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The agriculture and trading with other empires. Agriculture usually produce a surplus by each year of harvest, and so the surplus are either distributed or sold to the other empires, with barter systems existed in rural towns and coinage of gold in bigger cities. Trading with other empires are quite good, although only as far as to the island of Maluku.
Brief Description of your nation's government: Absolute Monarchy, existed with the help of the Dynasty itself as well as the strong successors.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: Mostly are the Javanese people with the addition of some Balinese who spread their religion.

RP Example: It's me, people.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Edited.

by **Horusland** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:43 am

Accepted.

by **Alecto** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:25 am

HorusLand wrote:All accepted minus Akasha and Alecto. Alecto, your land needs to be much, much smaller. Think of the Benelux as a max. area. Akasha, I'll kindly ask you to provide some proof that your area would have such a population at that time.

Checked. Anything else?

by **Alecto** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:27 am

True Happines wrote:I will probably make an app in the near future.

I have just one question, does Alecto claim Finland too? As Finland is not a part of Scandinavia.

Not anymore. Feel free to start your faction in Finland.

by **The Nazza-Duhni** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:45 am

O_O All of these apps are so detailed. I feel that may be I can not compare. :oops:

But I will try. I have classes for most of today, so is it ok if I post my app later?

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:46 am

Alecto wrote:
True Happines wrote:I will probably make an app in the near future.

I have just one question, does Alecto claim Finland too? As Finland is not a part of Scandinavia.

Not anymore. Feel free to start your faction in Finland.

Dang, Baltics are getting cramped up.

by **La Republica De Filipinas** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:04 am

by **Connori Pilgrims** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:40 am

La Republica De Filipinas wrote:
Nation Name: Kingdom of Ravium
Capital City: Raviuna
Government Type: Feudal Monarchy
Head of State: Qet (King) Ynesso II
Claimed Territory: Luzon, Philippines
State/National Religion: A Certain Polytheistic Belief; To be referred as Raviumic religion as of the moment
Dominant Religion: Raviumic religion
Minority Religion(s): Certain polytheistic beliefs
Population: 945,000
Military Organization: Ravium has a navy and an army. Their soldiers are known for their discipline and loyalty.
Military Size: 10,000
Fleet Size:20 merchant ships, 40 galleys
National Flag: None at the moment
Primary Culture: Raviumic
Accepted Cultures: Anything living in the Philippine islands
Primary Import(s): None at the moment
Primary Export(s): Food, Various natural resources
Trade Policy: Free Trade
Civil Freedoms:

Brief Description of your nation's History:
Brief Description of your nation's economy:
Brief Description of your nation's government:
Brief Description of your nation's populace:

RP Example: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=230748&p=13644757#p13644757 (Anything posted by United Southeast Asian Republic)
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Sorry, I already claimed Luzon before you. Most of Visayas and Mindanao is still free though...

by **Lithuanian Empire** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:55 am

Neo-Assyrian Empire wrote:
Equalium wrote:Anyone wanna be a trade partner if they encounter me?

Sure, as long as you don't try to conquer me

Believe me, he isn't a threat compared to our neighbourhood.

by **Aurixa** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:00 am

So when do we start the IC? And an I accepted?

by **Alecto** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:15 am

Lithuanian Empire wrote:
Alecto wrote:
Not anymore. Feel free to start your faction in Finland.

Dang, Baltics are getting cramped up.

Aye. Don't intrude into my Scandinavia and we'll get along just dandy.

by **Caltarania** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:06 am

HorusLand wrote:All accepted minus Akasha and Alecto. Alecto, your land needs to be much, much smaller. Think of the Benelux as a max. area. Akasha, I'll kindly ask you to provide some proof that your area would have such a population at that time.

Caltarania wrote:Whelp, I'm gonna get Rofl stomped in a matter of minutes... >.>

'Twas yer decision.

Was it my decision to RP on Gibraltar? Yes.

Was it my decision to have to RP alongside Akasha? No.

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