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[Of the Quendi]

Italian Coalition to stop Cordoba when

When the various Italian polities somehow put aside their differences to get shit done.

The Pisans and Genoese did it in RL so stranger things has happened. But with Genoa my de facto ally and Pisa an NPC I suppose a coalition with the prerequisite sea power is difficult to envision.

[Adab]

I think I’m most interested in Normandy

You should ask the French player, then. He seemed to have some plans for Normandy.

Feel free to do Normandy if you want to. Honestly I'd love to have people RPing my vassals, any of them. Makes the game much more fun.

As for Normandy, Duke Richard will be traveling to Paris soon for marriage negotiations with France and Provence. For now I'll be RPing the Duke too, but if you put out an app for Normandy and it's accepted I'll gladly hand over control to you.

[Stahlrahm]

NationStates Name: Stahlrahm
Nation Name: Empire of Transcaucasia
Capital: Tibilisi
Government Type: Imperial
Head of Government: Emperor
Dynasty/Family Name: Bolkvadze
Population: 1.6 million
Eligible Military Population: 80,000
Territorial Claims: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Northern Caucasus & Pontic Steppe
State Religion: Orthodox Christianity
Dominant Religion: Orthodoxy Christianity
Minority religions: Shi'ia Islam, Paganism
Religious Information: The Empire is majority Orthodox, although there includes a sizeable minority of Islamic sectors. The Empire has made it a custom to be welcoming of various religious identities & inclusive of their needs within the State apparatus.
Economy Information: The economy is largely based on trade through the Caucasus, with her neighbors the Byzantines & Iranian dynasties. Being closer to the silk road means that the Empire over it's history has had closer relations and ties with merchant and trade lines throughout the region.
Military Information: With a smaller military, the Empire has seen it paramount to keep it up to date and modern. Specialized greatly for mountainous warfare, especially within the mountains. The military of the Transcaucasian Empire is centered around speed and mobility, rather than heavy troops who would have far more trouble within the mountainous lands of the Caucasus.
History: The Transcaucasian Empire, first establishment was as a Kingdom centered around the modern day region of Georgia. After decades of war & royal marriages. The Georgian Kingdom would eventually unite the Armenian and Azerbaijani states into a Imperial Union during the Byzantine-Sassanian wars. Over this period the Union would centralize, extending relations to their Orthodox and Islamic neighbors in friendly gestures. Aiming to establish trade ties and a neutral policy regarding their Southern borders.

Rather than expanding South, the Emperor’s longstanding lineage, would view the north as a better alternative. Slowly settling the Northern Caucasus with goals of eventually expanding into the Pontic Steppe. Viewing the lands above as being more fertile and potentially rich in resources, than the South. Looking to mainly use the Southern lands as a economic source through trade than conquest.


Ruler's Name: Giorgi Bolkvadze
Ruler's: Age: 29
Ruler's Personality: Friendly, wise, quiet & cautious
Physical Appearance: Giorgi Bolkvadze, stands around 5'8”, with dark brown hair, a fair complexion, brown eyes with the usual Caucasian ruggedness one would come to expect from the region. Albeit, some could say his facial structure is closer to that of a Indo-Iranian than that of a Steppe person's or Levantines. That said, he's been known to be average in looks, while his paintings usually depict him slightly above.
Ruler's Family Information: The Bolkvadze, family has existed as a ruling family within the Caucasus since their power grab and establishment of the Georgian Kingdom. Cementing themselves as the dominant titular body of power after the Union of the other Caucasus Kingdoms, cementing their rule within the area.
Ruler's History: Giorgi, is responsible for many of the recent military reforms. Having invited multitudes of engineers from surrounding states, he's been heavily influenced by both the Christian and Islamic world. Seen as a bridge between the two, many nobles within his court view him as the most accepting and tolerant of the Empires rulers in known history up to this point. He retains the same ambitions of his ancestors, to begin settling the Pontic Steppe and ensuring the survival of his Empire in the long term.


Anything I should know about you player wise?: I have lots of experience as a Nation player, I'm not new to character RP either but medieval era of RP will be new to me. So I'm always looking to learn and I'm open to any help and information available. I also read many things to get an idea of how various things work. I look forward to rpng with everyone

[Imperialisium]

NationStates Name: Stahlrahm
Nation Name: Empire of Transcaucasia
Capital: Tibilisi
Government Type: Imperial
Head of Government: Emperor
Dynasty/Family Name: Bolkvadze
Population: 1.6 million
Eligible Military Population: 80,000
Territorial Claims: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Northern Caucasus & Pontic Steppe
State Religion: Orthodox Christianity
Dominant Religion: Orthodoxy Christianity
Minority religions: Shi'ia Islam, Paganism
Religious Information: The Empire is majority Orthodox, although there includes a sizeable minority of Islamic sectors. The Empire has made it a custom to be welcoming of various religious identities & inclusive of their needs within the State apparatus.
Economy Information: The economy is largely based on trade through the Caucasus, with her neighbors the Byzantines & Iranian dynasties. Being closer to the silk road means that the Empire over it's history has had closer relations and ties with merchant and trade lines throughout the region.
Military Information: With a smaller military, the Empire has seen it paramount to keep it up to date and modern. Specialized greatly for mountainous warfare, especially within the mountains. The military of the Transcaucasian Empire is centered around speed and mobility, rather than heavy troops who would have far more trouble within the mountainous lands of the Caucasus.
History: The Transcaucasian Empire, first establishment was as a Kingdom centered around the modern day region of Georgia. After decades of war & royal marriages. The Georgian Kingdom would eventually unite the Armenian and Azerbaijani states into a Imperial Union during the Byzantine-Sassanian wars. Over this period the Union would centralize, extending relations to their Orthodox and Islamic neighbors in friendly gestures. Aiming to establish trade ties and a neutral policy regarding their Southern borders.

Rather than expanding South, the Emperor’s longstanding lineage, would view the north as a better alternative. Slowly settling the Northern Caucasus with goals of eventually expanding into the Pontic Steppe. Viewing the lands above as being more fertile and potentially rich in resources, than the South. Looking to mainly use the Southern lands as a economic source through trade than conquest.


Ruler's Name: Giorgi Bolkvadze
Ruler's: Age: 29
Ruler's Personality: Friendly, wise, quiet & cautious
Physical Appearance: Giorgi Bolkvadze, stands around 5'8”, with dark brown hair, a fair complexion, brown eyes with the usual Caucasian ruggedness one would come to expect from the region. Albeit, some could say his facial structure is closer to that of a Indo-Iranian than that of a Steppe person's or Levantines. That said, he's been known to be average in looks, while his paintings usually depict him slightly above.
Ruler's Family Information: The Bolkvadze, family has existed as a ruling family within the Caucasus since their power grab and establishment of the Georgian Kingdom. Cementing themselves as the dominant titular body of power after the Union of the other Caucasus Kingdoms, cementing their rule within the area.
Ruler's History: Giorgi, is responsible for many of the recent military reforms. Having invited multitudes of engineers from surrounding states, he's been heavily influenced by both the Christian and Islamic world. Seen as a bridge between the two, many nobles within his court view him as the most accepting and tolerant of the Empires rulers in known history up to this point. He retains the same ambitions of his ancestors, to begin settling the Pontic Steppe and ensuring the survival of his Empire in the long term.


Anything I should know about you player wise?: I have lots of experience as a Nation player, I'm not new to character RP either but medieval era of RP will be new to me. So I'm always looking to learn and I'm open to any help and information available. I also read many things to get an idea of how various things work. I look forward to rpng with everyone

Point of divergence is 1000AD.

[Pasong Tirad]

Hey Rusk the pirate isn't a few miles off Malta, it's closer to Mainland Italy now. They were sailing north/northeast for nearly two weeks.

[Imperialisium]

Hey Rusk the pirate isn't a few miles off Malta, it's closer to Mainland Italy now. They were sailing north/northeast for nearly two weeks.

What I want to know is how the Venetians know to build up their fleet to deal with the Byzantines.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Hey Rusk the pirate isn't a few miles off Malta, it's closer to Mainland Italy now. They were sailing north/northeast for nearly two weeks.

What I want to know is how the Venetians know to build up their fleet to deal with the Byzantines.

He knows that he’s being an asshole and the Republic is treading on dangerous waters, a bit more and you guys might start to say “Okay enough”.

[Imperialisium]

What I want to know is how the Venetians know to build up their fleet to deal with the Byzantines.

He knows that he’s being an asshole and the Republic is treading on dangerous waters, a bit more and you guys might start to say “Okay enough”.

okay....(still doesn't explain him knowing to explicitly do this)

[Ruskland-Preuben]

He knows that he’s being an asshole and the Republic is treading on dangerous waters, a bit more and you guys might start to say “Okay enough”.

okay....(still doesn't explain him knowing to explicitly do this)

Hey, for all we knew he’s got Tzeentch on his shoulder.

[Of the Quendi]

It has begun; ALLAHU AKBAR! ALLAHU AKBAR!

[The Vekta-Helghast Empire]

Considering applying for Austria. What countries do you guys are most in need of filling?

[Imperialisium]

Considering applying for Austria. What countries do you guys are most in need of filling?

Austria would be a good choice. Really the Duchies in the HRE and the regional powers in France would be a priority (regional powers being Aquitaine or Anjou etc).

[Zelent]

Is Normandy taken?

[Imperialisium]

Is Normandy taken?

No. But ask the French player (Adab) about Normandy since he’s been puppeting them for a story line.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Dead already?

[Imperialisium]

Dead already?

No? Why would it be?

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Dead already?

No? Why would it be?

Oh, okay.

[Pasong Tirad]

No? Why would it be?

Oh, okay.

Venice will be soon, but I guess that's not what you were asking.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Oh, okay.

Venice will be soon, but I guess that's not what you were asking.

Will the byzzies even side with a bunch of Normans against an ally that was and still sucking them off?

[Imperialisium]

Venice will be soon, but I guess that's not what you were asking.

Will the byzzies even side with a bunch of Normans against an ally that was and still sucking them off?

Eh Venice's relations with the Byzantine Empire at the time was good. But I a between Venice and Sicily is definitely one I would carefully watch with concern.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Will the byzzies even side with a bunch of Normans against an ally that was and still sucking them off?

Eh Venice's relations with the Byzantine Empire at the time was good. But I a between Venice and Sicily is definitely one I would carefully watch with concern.

We can just dump more money on you, money gained from the profits post-war.

[Imperialisium]

Eh Venice's relations with the Byzantine Empire at the time was good. But I a between Venice and Sicily is definitely one I would carefully watch with concern.

We can just dump more money on you, money gained from the profits post-war.

See the thing is that is a promise you may very well not be able to fulfill. Basil and rulers like him don't hold much value in empty promises.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

We can just dump more money on you, money gained from the profits post-war.

See the thing is that is a promise you may very well not be able to fulfill. Basil and rulers like him don't hold much value in empty promises.

And the same can be applied to the Normans, you're better off fucking the Muslims over than bog yourself here in the Adriatic.

[Imperialisium]

See the thing is that is a promise you may very well not be able to fulfill. Basil and rulers like him don't hold much value in empty promises.

And the same can be applied to the Normans, you're better off fucking the Muslims over than bog yourself here in the Adriatic.

On the contrary a war in the Adriatic would be easier than fighting the Muslims.

[Pasong Tirad]

See the thing is that is a promise you may very well not be able to fulfill. Basil and rulers like him don't hold much value in empty promises.

And the same can be applied to the Normans, you're better off fucking the Muslims over than bog yourself here in the Adriatic.

A bit of a lopsided comparison there. Our brewing war over Malta has a clear objective: the capture of Malta - or, if we're going to escalate, the invasion and possible destruction of Sicily and Venice. The war with the Muslims is pretty huge and without a clear and proper set of objectives to strive for. A Roman intervention would be quick and decisive for either side.