Of Empires, and Nations: An NS Empire-Building RP (OOC)

[Ghondra]

Oh Dear and Wise Ruler! The New World beckons! Untold riches await our fair and wise nation in these new lands, think of the gold, the power, and prestige that awaits us! All it takes is to establish our Presence there. Let our people go forth! And bring glory to you, and our Empire!

OOC: You Take control of your Nation during a deciding time in history; the 16th Century, you decide whether your Nation shall become a Great Empire, or a stagnating wretch of a nation, but beware, Enemies are at every corner, whether they be the native peoples of the new world, the enemy at home, or the dangers of the old Continent, you take control of your nation, a fictional nation, taking place, in a fictional setting.

Cymrea

1. MY WORD IS LAW!
2. No Hateful Language in the OOC Context
3. No Flame-baiting, or trolling
4. Absolutely no Wanking/Godmodding
5. Nations RP Population will be 5% of your in-game population in the early game, 10% of your In-game population in the mid-game, and 15% by late-game.
6. Discussions and questions will be conducted on the OOC thread, NO EXCEPTIONS!
7. This RP will require commitment, so if you will not be committed to the RP, you will not be allowed to join
8. After 5 days of no posting, and without an excuse, a nation will be considered ejected from the thread.
9. This RP is set in the past, not the present day of your nation, so the RP tech must be era appropriate, not MT or PMT
10. Abso-fucking-lutely no One Liners
11. Participators will be required to have some experience in an RP thread, and provide a link to said thread, if no link, please provide a scenario (Fort Siege/Battle/Political Intrigue/Anything)

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SIGNUP SHEET:
[b]Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Nation Leader:[/b]
[b]Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century):[/b]
[b]RP Population (Cap of 45 Million during early-game & can only be 5% of your Nation's population at this time):[/b]
[b]Military: (Maximum of 5% of current RP population)[/b][list][b]Navy:[/b]
[b]Army:[/b][/list]
[b]Technology:[/b]
[b]Economy:[/b]
[b]Trade:[/b]
[b]Currency:[/b]
[b]Nation Description (Detail will be required):[/b]
[b]History:[/b]
[b]Capital:[/b]
[b]Important Cities:[/b]
[b]Important Figures:[/b]
[b]RP Example:[/b]

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Signups are now closed until further notice.
This RP is for Veterans, or for RPers who have demonstrated advanced skills in narratives, role-playing, and writing. Noobs please exit stage left.

Special Thanks to:

Cymrea - Co-op, Map Editor

IC Thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=302310

[Haichianga]

OOC:

9. This rp is set in the past, not the present day of your nation, so the rp tech must be WW1 era,

I'm pretty sure this is 16th century era not WW1.....
Anyway
Nation name: Qysid Caliphate
Nation Leader: Caliph Harun al-Akbar
Type of government: Caliphate
Rp population: 50,000,000
Military [list] navy: 100 ships
Army: 1,000,000
Technology: Arab/Muslim
Economy: rich
Nation description: formed in the 12th century, the Qysid caliphate was built in the name of Islam and is the greatest Muslim empire in history. Built by Muhammad al-Ali (I'm not even trying to hide jokes.) it prospered intel it gained main territories and had completely control over many nations and it created a large army. With beautiful Arab architecture and culture The Qysids are a great nation that is the envy of lesser peoples. Now on to the present under the rule of Harun al-Akbar, he plans to build up the caliphate into the greatest of all nations and destroy the neighboring infidel states once and for all.
Rp example: (goes to find link.)

the rocky areas in the east, not counting the southern one.

[The Great Algerian Empire]

OOC- thank you- okay, late 1500's early 1600's

Nation: The Great Algerian Empire
Lead By Emperor Boudjema
Gov: Empire
Pop: 28.3 million citizens
Military:
-Navy= over 1200 warships, approximately 100 ships of transport
-Army= 266,000
Economy: wonderful, because of work-ethic and only 2% of citizens unemployed
Tech: Arab and Muslim intelligence, but European Naval advancement

Description: Even though it is an empire, the people elect a senate, executive office, and all other politicians in the government, allowing a sense of freedom and hope. This gives the Emperor the power to change things needing an immediate decision and taking control of the nation during corruption. Low education is extremely frowned upon and competition for schooling is just as high as competition for the best youth soccer team, even the lowest of workers have a today's associates degree equivalent. This, in turn, causes the people to be snotty. War is also believed to be necessary for peace, but only through the navy.
OOC- I do not understand RP example

the small island in the central area of the map above the larger island in the center, and all of the smaller ones surrounding.

[Haichianga]

OOC- is this in the 1700's or 1900's? I'd prefer 1700's, but which is it?

Nation: The Great Algerian Empire
Lead By Emperor Boudjema
Gov: Empire
Pop: 28.3 million citizens
Military:
-Navy= over 1200 warships, approximately 100 ships of transport
-Army= 266,000
Economy: wonderful, because of work-ethic and only 2% of citizens unemployed
Tech: Arab and Muslim intelligence, but European Naval advancement

Description: Even though it is an empire, the people elect a senate, executive office, and all other politicians in the government, allowing a sense of freedom and hope. This gives the Emperor the power to change things needing an immediate decision and taking control of the nation during corruption. Low education is extremely frowned upon and competition for schooling is just as high as competition for the best youth soccer team, even the lowest of workers have a today's associates degree equivalent. War is also believed to be necessary for peace, but only through the navy.
OOC- I do not understand RP example

the small island in the central area of the map above the larger island in the center, and all of the smaller ones surrounding.

1500's

[Ghondra]

OOC- is this in the 1700's or 1900's? I'd prefer 1700's, but which is it?

Nation: The Great Algerian Empire
Lead By Emperor Boudjema
Gov: Empire
Pop: 28.3 million citizens
Military:
-Navy= over 1200 warships, approximately 100 ships of transport
-Army= 266,000
Economy: wonderful, because of work-ethic and only 2% of citizens unemployed
Tech: Arab and Muslim intelligence, but European Naval advancement

Description: Even though it is an empire, the people elect a senate, executive office, and all other politicians in the government, allowing a sense of freedom and hope. This gives the Emperor the power to change things needing an immediate decision and taking control of the nation during corruption. Low education is extremely frowned upon and competition for schooling is just as high as competition for the best youth soccer team, even the lowest of workers have a today's associates degree equivalent. War is also believed to be necessary for peace, but only through the navy.
OOC- I do not understand RP example

the small island in the central area of the map above the larger island in the center, and all of the smaller ones surrounding.

It's even earlier than that, it's the late 1500s

[Ghondra]

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name: Empire of Ghondra
Nation Leader: HIM Emperor Francis II
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Limited Constitutional Monarchy
RP Population: 36,400,000 (36 Million, 400 Thousand)
Military:

Navy: The Ghondran Navy is the pride and joy of the Empire, having the largest numbers of personnel, ships, and officers. With nearly 40 Wargalleons, 50 Caravels, and as many as a hundred Transport ships. Most of them trade ships.
Army: The Army of the Empire of Ghondra is the 'neglected' spare of the Imperial Military, with about half of the Military being in the Army. Most of the Army are garrisons, with the bulk of forces in the Continental mainland.

Technology: Ghondra is not a very technologically advanced nation, with muskets being a new invention, with many Army units still using medieval Halberds, Longswords, and Arquebuses. Despite this, Ghondra has superior ship-building, and production technologies, but for the most part, the latest in Weapons technologies are only just being introduced.

Economy: The Ghondran Economy mainly benefits from the flow of trade from the Atlantican Sea, and the deposits of minerals controlled by the Empire, and Companies in the mainland, with the discovery of the New World to the West, many companies have already been established to lead expeditions and establish colonies. In the mainland, many people are grateful for the bountiful forest lands, not only housing big game for food, but lumber as well, to build the myriad of ships built everyday. With much of the cut-down forests being turned into farmlands for agriculture. Ghondra also benefits from a well-maintained road system. But many Ghondrans are dependent on Foreign supplies of basic survival goods, such as muskets, and fur. Muskets are a new invention in Ghondra, and only a few Army units have been supplied with Muskets.

Trade: Despite their animosity to each other, Ghondra's primary trade partner is the Kingdom of Persica, part of the reason why both countries have not gone to war for some time. Ghondra controls the trade flow from the Atlantican Sea, and into the Southern parts of Morrow, and the regions bordering the narrow sea and the Continent of Bretton. Thus, it benefits greatly from overseas trade. For overland trading, it's primary trade partner is the Kingdom of Kiribati to the south. Ghondran Merchants primarily trades in spices from the Island territories to the north, some gold from the mainland, and benefits greatly from the rich cotton plantations in the Saint Archipelago to the north.

Currency:
Crown= 5 Shillings, 25 pence
Shilling= 5 pence, 0.2 Crowns
Pence= Basic Value

Nation Description (Detail will be required):
The Empire of Ghondra is a large nation, with nearly half of the territory being Islands, or isolated by bodies of water. It has a medium-sized population, with a normal Technological level. It is a largely maritime nation. Gearing up for the Colonization of the New World.

History:
The Empire of Ghondra, Formerly the Duchy of Ghondra-Bismarck, was originally formed in 1066, by Duke Arnold I of the House of Corcoran. The House of Corcoran went extinct in 1242, after the death of the final Corcoran Emperor of Ghondra many allies during it's short existence, with it's primary rival being the Kingdom of Persica to the south.
Capital: Victoria City
Important Cities: Luxor, Bismarck, Warwick
Important Figures: The Emperor of the Ghondrans, the Prime Minister of Ghondra, the Lord Chamberlain of Ghondra, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy, Marshall of the Empire.
RP Example: NS WWI RP

Included Above

[Ghondra]

OOC- thank you- okay, late 1500's early 1600's

Nation: The Great Algerian Empire
Lead By Emperor Boudjema
Gov: Empire
Pop: 28.3 million citizens
Military:
-Navy= over 1200 warships, approximately 100 ships of transport
-Army= 266,000
Economy: wonderful, because of work-ethic and only 2% of citizens unemployed
Tech: Arab and Muslim intelligence, but European Naval advancement

Description: Even though it is an empire, the people elect a senate, executive office, and all other politicians in the government, allowing a sense of freedom and hope. This gives the Emperor the power to change things needing an immediate decision and taking control of the nation during corruption. Low education is extremely frowned upon and competition for schooling is just as high as competition for the best youth soccer team, even the lowest of workers have a today's associates degree equivalent. This, in turn, causes the people to be snotty. War is also believed to be necessary for peace, but only through the navy.
OOC- I do not understand RP example

the small island in the central area of the map above the larger island in the center, and all of the smaller ones surrounding.

Unfortunately, I don't believe you're experienced enough with RPs to join this one. Until you gain enough experience, you are not allowed to join this thread, perhaps join an RP thread for rookies, they usually help. But until then, you're rejected.

[Kiribati-Tarawa]

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name: The Kingdom of Kiribati (Kiribati and Tarawa have not yet formed a union and are separate kingdoms)
Nation Leader: King Charles IV of Kiribati
Type-of-Government: Monarchy, with powers checked by Parliament (though no official constitution)
RP Population: 10 million
Military:

Navy: 40 ships-of-the-line make up the bulk of the fleet, as well as 10 galleons and several merchant ships. The navy, while still young, is currently being built up. Charles IV is famous for his buildup of the Royal Navy during his reign.
Army: Still fairly medieval, the army mainly consists of infantry and cavalry. The infantry consists mainly of pikemen, but is beginning to integrate muskets into the infantry and cavalry.

Technology: Kiribatian technology, at this point, is still quite medieval. However, new developments in the country are sowing the seeds for an artistic, technological, and philosophical revolution, from which many new ideas and technologies are sure to arise.
Economy: An agrarian economy, Kiribati is the world's top wool exporter. They also have a prominent mining sector, particularly of gemstones, gold, and iron.
Nation Description: Only just recovering from a violent and destructive succession crisis, the state of Kiribati is a fragile one. The new king, Charles IV, who came to power by winning his throne on the battlefield, was the first king in nearly a century to resist the pressure and intimidation of the peers (lords) of the Kingdom, who had bent numerous past kings to their will. As another civil conflict appears imminent, the King looks to secure his hold on the throne and advancement of his house, after which he plans to turn his attention to exploration of the new world.
RP Example: I think you know me well enough. If you still need a sample, I can provide it.

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[The Great Algerian Empire]

OOC- okay, sorry.

[Ghondra]

OOC- okay, sorry.

It's fine, if you really want to join, maybe you could fine a mentor with one of the veteran players, after you do, it's okay to apply again

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name: The Kingdom of Kiribati (Kiribati and Tarawa have not yet formed a union and are separate kingdoms)
Nation Leader: King Charles IV of Kiribati
Type-of-Government: Monarchy, with powers checked by Parliament (though no official constitution)
RP Population: 10 million
Military:

Navy: 40 ships-of-the-line make up the bulk of the fleet, as well as 10 galleons and several merchant ships. The navy, while still young, is currently being built up. Charles IV is famous for his buildup of the Royal Navy during his reign.
Army: Still fairly medieval, the army mainly consists of infantry and cavalry. The infantry consists mainly of pikemen, but is beginning to integrate muskets into the infantry and cavalry.

Technology: Kiribatian technology, at this point, is still quite medieval. However, new developments in the country are sowing the seeds for an artistic, technological, and philosophical revolution, from which many new ideas and technologies are sure to arise.
Economy: An agrarian economy, Kiribati is the world's top wool exporter. They also have a prominent mining sector, particularly of gemstones, gold, and iron.
Nation Description: Only just recovering from a violent and destructive succession crisis, the state of Kiribati is a fragile one. The new king, Charles IV, who came to power by winning his throne on the battlefield, was the first king in nearly a century to resist the pressure and intimidation of the peers (lords) of the Kingdom, who had bent numerous past kings to their will. As another civil conflict appears imminent, the King looks to secure his hold on the throne and advancement of his house, after which he plans to turn his attention to exploration of the new world.
RP Example: I think you know me well enough. If you still need a sample, I can provide it.

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Accepted.

[Jordslag]

C'mon Ghondra, you know me. Anyways, I'll take some of those islands in the north-east. I like having little island colonies.

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name: Kingdom of Jordslag
Nation Leader: King Jallas I
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Absolute Monarchy
RP Population: 3,000,000
Military:

Navy: 90 ships
Army:

90,000 troops
Technology: Viking
Economy: Somewhat Rich
Nation Description (Detail will be required):
Existing since the eleventh century, the Kingdom of Jordslag, for the most part, has been a very secluded and closed off place, with most unwanted visitors being executed. It is through this barbaric practice that they have been able to avoid discovery and conquest from the bigger nations. However, a new, expansionist King, King Jallas I, has revealed his Nation's existence to the world and has begun expanding his Kingdom. Despite this, they still do not allow many visitors, other then the ones the King invites.

Meanwhile, onto the military: the entire military goes from Island to Island on huge 'Icebreaker' class warships, which are big enough to carry 1000 men each. Every Military man wears light clothing, to allow for better dodging, and practices the art of Iskår, which involves hitting somebody with all your might in the stomach, and then to stab them in the head. Iskår schools are forbidden from teaching non-Jordslagians, which leads to a great deal of mystery...

Instead of ranks being based on nobility or Ability, in Jordslag, the better your knowledge of Iskår, the better treated you are by the military, even if you aren't IN the Military. People who complain about this system are few and far between, but they never complain publicly. Those who do... Tend to disappear...
RP Example: Hm, I dunno, NS WW1?

[Ghondra]

C'mon Ghondra, you know me. Anyways, I'll take some of those islands in the north-east. I like having little island colonies.

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name: Kingdom of Jordslag
Nation Leader: King Jallas I
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Absolute Monarchy
RP Population: 3,000,000
Military:

Navy: 90 ships
Army:

90,000 troops
Technology: Viking
Economy: Somewhat Rich
Nation Description (Detail will be required):
Existing since the eleventh century, the Kingdom of Jordslag, for the most part, has been a very secluded and closed off place, with most unwanted visitors being executed. It is through this barbaric practice that they have been able to avoid discovery and conquest from the bigger nations. However, a new, expansionist King, King Jallas I, has revealed his Nation's existence to the world and has begun expanding his Kingdom. Despite this, they still do not allow many visitors, other then the ones the King invites.

Meanwhile, onto the military: the entire military goes from Island to Island on huge 'Icebreaker' class warships, which are big enough to carry 1000 men each. Every Military man wears light clothing, to allow for better dodging, and practices the art of Iskår, which involves hitting somebody with all your might in the stomach, and then to stab them in the head. Iskår schools are forbidden from teaching non-Jordslagians, which leads to a great deal of mystery...

Instead of ranks being based on nobility or Ability, in Jordslag, the better your knowledge of Iskår, the better treated you are by the military, even if you aren't IN the Military. People who complain about this system are few and far between, but they never complain publicly. Those who do... Tend to disappear...
RP Example: Hm, I dunno, NS WW1?

I'm afraid you need to develop your writing first, I see some potential of course, but I advise you to keep participating in the NS WWI RP, and then send a second app. But for now, you're still a tad bit inexperienced.

[Cymrea]

Nation Name: Kingdom of Persica
Nation Leader: Queen Rhiannon II (House of Serra)
Type-of-Government: Absolute monarchy
RP Population: 41,000,000 (41 million)
Military:

Navy: The Royal Persican Navy enjoys top precedence in the queen's military, with 68 ships of First Rate and over three hundred more ships of second through fifth rate. The navy is dedicated primarily to the defence of the kingdom, but expends much effort in the exploration of potential colonies, an effort led by Lady Captain Fiona Aquila.
Army: The Persican Army is highly trained and renowned for their discipline and formation tactics. Pikemen, musketeers, and arquebusiers are arranged to defend against cavalry. Shock cavalry are lancers, dragoons, and scouts; heavy cavalry are the armoured fist used to smash enemy formations. Knights of the Dragon Order lead formations of cavalry. Levies are briefly field trained and led by professional militia serjeants and captains.

Technology: Persica's extensive and varied forests provide the world's finest lumbers, including the vaunted duskwood, a dark coloured wood prized for its unparalleled resiliency. From duskwood, the greatest warships of the world's navies are produced - but with such high value and costs, the hulls are most often reserved for flagships and the prides of fleets. Persican firearms tend to be less brutally destructive, but more accurate. Much of Persica's weapons development is focused on firearms, since superior cannons are often imported from nearby Ghondra in exchange for duskwood.
Economy: Persican lumber keeps the kingdom coffers full, as does extensive trade with neighbouring realms. Primary exports include duskwood and firearms, as well as a surprisingly advanced medicinal industry - a combination of medicae scholars from the universities and the broad array of salubrious materials cultivated in the forests. Other exports include agricultural products from the fertile lowlands - grains, fruits, vegetables, oils; livestock and fish; crafted and luxury items, highly prized Ajantan pearls in particular. Imports from all over the world include metals and foreign commodities.

Nation Description
The House of Serra began as a family of humble transporters of crops, moving their loads along the southern coast. Over the years, the number of rafts grew as did their size and carried loads. The rafts became barges, then boats. Cargoes moved further along the waterways and became more exotic. The House of Serra grew wealthier and more powerful with each successive generation building on the achievments of the last. Soon, the trade was plied on the Ajantic Ocean in stately carracks. When the carracks fell victim to pirates, House Serra purchased warships to escort them. As wealth and influence grew, Serra purchased land, bought the farms and mills that produced the very cargoes the house carried; and then the shipyards that constructed their hulls. With such wealth and influence, the people of the region elected scions to protect them. The generations have passed, and now House Serra rules over Persica.

For much of House Serra's history, there had been rivalry and competition with Ghondra, a large and powerful city-state to the north that flourished into its own empire. Many times the navies of Ghondra and Persica have traded flaming arrows, greatly costing both sides in hulls and profit. Half a century ago, the two great Houses forged the Excelsior Treaty that pledged an end to hostilities and an effort to cooperate for the benefit of both sides. The Treaty has held thus far, but even that venerated document is only as strong as those who uphold it.

House Serra and Persica at large worships the Old Gods. Towns and cities have groves of sacred trees and Persica is home to the Circle of Druids. The druids are divided into nine orders, each of which have a specialised area of expertise and wear belt of a colour that signify their Order. For example, Order of the Oak druids wear green belts, the Order of the Hazel wears brown, Order of the Rowan wears purple.

Currency: Located in Vanovar, the Serran Mint produces coins for the realm, unrivaled in their quality. The current king or queen is depicted in profile on one side of each coin regardless of value.
-Gold Dragons, depict the Serran dragon.
-Silver Crowns, depict the Pearl Crown.
-Silver Thrones, a smaller coin depicting the Dragon Throne.
-Copper Marks, depict a galleas.
-Copper Pennies, a smaller coin depicting a river barge.

Capital: Vanovar
History: Once the site of a small fishing village in which the Serra family began transporting crops, Vanovar is now a bustling city of trade. The site of the original village is preserved in a park at the water's edge - a rare honour, as much of the waterfront is taken up by the massive port. Shipyards, dockyards, and warehouses dominate a Port District that is busy around the clock. Inland, on a low rise that overlooks much of the area is the Green Castle, home to House Serra and so named for the tapestries of ivy that drape the high curtain walls.
Trade: Port Vanovar boasts extensive trade facilities and possesses a sophisticated customs infrastructure.
Important Figures: Circle of Archons, the privy council composed of selected Persican dukes and earls; Lady General Dexa Ardross, commander of the Persican Army; Ser Taris Sonderra, commander of the Vanovar Guards.

Major City: Califaxis
History: Initially a waypoint and nexus of trade to the west, Califaxis was once a rival to Vanovar. The local lords of House Toria ruled all of Evora before being defeated and annexed by Persica. Now the scions of Toria are dukes and duchesses presiding over the Duchy of Evora from their seat in Califaxis. The city itself is moderately prosperous. The unofficial home of the Persican Navy, it is the location of Shipwrights Guild and the extensive SeaDragon Shipyards in which most of the Persican Navy is produced and maintained. SeaDragon also produces civilian hulls for private merchants and foreign realms.
Trade: Exports completed merchant vessels, imports lumber and metal.
Important Figures: Lord Korran Toria, ninth duke of Evora; Lord Admiral Gage Tarquiss, commander of the Persican Navy; Dame Auria Ven, commander of the Califaxis Guards.

[Ghondra]

Nation Name: Kingdom of Persica
Nation Leader: Queen Rhiannon II (House of Serra)
Type-of-Government: Absolute monarchy
RP Population: 41,000,000 (41 million)
Military:

Navy: The Royal Persican Navy enjoys top precedence in the queen's military, with 28 ships of First Rate and over a hundred more ships of second through fifth rate. The navy is dedicated primarily to the defence of the kingdom, but expends much effort in the exploration of potential colonies, an effort led by Lady Captain Fiona Aquila.
Army: The Persican Army is highly trained and renowned for their discipline and formation tactics. Pikemen, musketeers, and arquebusiers are arranged to defend against cavalry. Shock cavalry are lancers, dragoons, and scouts; heavy cavalry are the armoured fist used to smash enemy formations. Knights of the Dragon Order lead formations of cavalry. Levies are briefly field trained and led by professional militia serjeants and captains.

Technology: Persica's extensive and varied forests provide the world's finest lumbers, including the vaunted duskwood, a dark coloured wood prized for its unparalleled resiliency. From duskwood, the greatest warships of the world's navies are produced - but with such high value and costs, the hulls are most often reserved for flagships and the prides of fleets. Persican firearms tend to be less brutally destructive, but more accurate. Much of Persica's weapons development is focused on firearms, since superior cannons are often imported from nearby Ghondra in exchange for duskwood.
Economy: Persican lumber keeps the kingdom coffers full, as does extensive trade with neighbouring realms. Primary exports include duskwood and firearms, as well as a surprisingly advanced medicinal industry - a combination of medicae scholars from the universities and the broad array of salubrious materials cultivated in the forests. Other exports include agricultural products from the fertile lowlands - grains, fruits, vegetables, oils; livestock and fish; crafted and luxury items, highly prized Ajantan pearls in particular. Imports from all over the world include metals and foreign commodities.

Nation Description
The House of Serra began as a family of humble transporters of crops, moving their loads along the southern coast. Over the years, the number of rafts grew as did their size and carried loads. The rafts became barges, then boats. Cargoes moved further along the waterways and became more exotic. The House of Serra grew wealthier and more powerful with each successive generation building on the achievments of the last. Soon, the trade was plied on the Ajantic Ocean in stately carracks. When the carracks fell victim to pirates, House Serra purchased warships to escort them. As wealth and influence grew, Serra purchased land, bought the farms and mills that produced the very cargoes the house carried; and then the shipyards that constructed their hulls. With such wealth and influence, the people of the region elected scions to protect them. The generations have passed, and now House Serra rules over Persica.

For much of House Serra's history, there had been rivalry and competition with Ghondra, a large and powerful city-state to the north that flourished into its own empire. Many times the navies of Ghondra and Persica have traded flaming arrows, greatly costing both sides in hulls and profit. Half a century ago, the two great Houses forged the Excelsior Treaty that pledged an end to hostilities and an effort to cooperate for the benefit of both sides. The Treaty has held thus far, but even that venerated document is only as strong as those who uphold it.

House Serra and Persica at large worships the Old Gods. Towns and cities have groves of sacred trees and Persica is home to the Circle of Druids. The druids are divided into nine orders, each of which have a specialised area of expertise and wear belt of a colour that signify their Order. For example, Order of the Oak druids wear green belts, the Order of the Hazel wears brown, Order of the Rowan wears purple.

Currency: Located in Vanovar, the Serran Mint produces coins for the realm, unrivaled in their quality. The current king or queen is depicted in profile on one side of each coin regardless of value.
-Gold Dragons, depict the Serran dragon.
-Silver Crowns, depict the Pearl Crown.
-Silver Thrones, a smaller coin depicting the Dragon Throne.
-Copper Marks, depict a galleas.
-Copper Pennies, a smaller coin depicting a river barge.

Capital: Vanovar
History: Once the site of a small fishing village in which the Serra family began transporting crops, Vanovar is now a bustling city of trade. The site of the original village is preserved in a park at the water's edge - a rare honour, as much of the waterfront is taken up by the massive port. Shipyards, dockyards, and warehouses dominate a Port District that is busy around the clock. Inland, on a low rise that overlooks much of the area is the Green Castle, home to House Serra and so named for the tapestries of ivy that drape the high curtain walls.
Trade: Port Vanovar boasts extensive trade facilities and possesses a sophisticated customs infrastructure.
Important Figures: Circle of Archons, the privy council composed of selected Persican dukes and earls; Lady General Dexa Ardross, commander of the Persican Army; Ser Taris Sonderra, commander of the Vanovar Guards.

Major City: Califaxis
History: Initially a waypoint and nexus of trade to the west, Califaxis was once a rival to Vanovar. The local lords of House Toria ruled all of Evora before being defeated and annexed by Persica. Now the scions of Toria are dukes and duchesses presiding over the Duchy of Evora from their seat in Califaxis. The city itself is moderately prosperous. The unofficial home of the Persican Navy, it is the location of Shipwrights Guild and the extensive SeaDragon Shipyards in which most of the Persican Navy is produced and maintained. SeaDragon also produces civilian hulls for private merchants and foreign realms.
Trade: Exports completed merchant vessels, imports lumber and metal.
Important Figures: Lord Korran Toria, ninth duke of Evora; Lord Admiral Gage Tarquiss, commander of the Persican Navy; Dame Auria Ven, commander of the Califaxis Guards.

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Accepted Welcome!

P.S. Do you want to be Co-Op again, or just a regular player?

[Cymrea]

P.S. Do you want to be Co-Op again, or just a regular player?

I will accept a Co-OP position.

[Ghondra]

P.S. Do you want to be Co-Op again, or just a regular player?

I will accept a Co-OP position.

GREAT! So do you know any other RPers that could join the RP. Veterans and Golden Oldies though, not rookies, anyone who you have previously RPed with.

[Hayabusa]

Swiggity swag, here is my tag.
App will be up tonight.

[Ghondra]

Swiggity swag, here is my tag.
App will be up tonight.

YAY!

[Haichianga]

Swiggity swag, here is my tag.
App will be up tonight.

Hayabusa I haven't seen you in a while.

[Jordslag]

Hey Hayabusa! Long time no see since break up of the OEN, right?

[Deutschreich]

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name:: Kaiserreich of Deutschreich
Nation Leader:: Kaiser Georg I
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Federal Monarchy (Similar to feudalism, but Monarch retains absolute power)
RP Population: 75,000,000
Military:

Navy: 120 ships-of-the-line armed with Ghondran cannons, 30 light transport vessels.
Army:

500'000. The army is known as the Kaiserliche Armee, and is among the best in the world, due to brutal training similar to the methods of Prussia or Sparta. With ingenuity in the field of weaponry, the army is one of the best equipped in the world, and with its ability to work as a unit, the Army is devastating on the battlefield.
Technology: German ingeniuty and industrial excellence and efficiency, leading to advanced capabilities in weapons and transport engineering technology. The Kaiserreich is known to produce weapons known as muskets, but they are in their early stages and it will be years until they can be effective weapons in the military.
Economy: Relying mostly on export, the Deutschreich economy is a powerhouse in its region. Due to having 3 rivers running across it, and a long northern coastline, Deutschreich's economy is based on sea-borne trade, but it also thrives due to its central position in its region, with thousands passing through every day.
Trade: The Deutschreich Trade system relies on its abundance of water, with three rivers running through and a large ocean in the North. Merchants from abroad come into the country every day, opening businesses all around its sea lanes. The trade capital of Metzrich survives only because it is the financial capital of the Kaiserreich, hosting over 1000 ships in its docks daily.
Currency: Goldmark
Nation Description (Detail will be required): Deutschreich lies on a continent known as Jurgenia. Its borders resemble those of the old German Empire (1871-1918) and is the official successor state to the defunct Holy Roman Empire. It is a federal monarchy, meaning its individual regions have their own leader but are under the overall command of the Kaiser. Succession is hereditary. Deutschreich is advanced in its own right, but lacks experience in the naval field, even though the Kaiser is determined to establish his own 'Glorious Empire'.
History: In 200 A.D, the first Nickelanian and Wildt tribes formed in an area now known as Jurgenia, and met each other, but not by coincidence, but in battle. These tribes fought a bitter conflict for 20 years, before forming an alliance to fight their common enemy: the Invading Danis Empire. The Danisians launched a major invasion of Jurgenia, coming from Ricardon. The Wildt and Nickelanians fought off the Danis invaders, and their leaders met to discuss a permanent union. The first Wildt-Nickelanian Empire was formed, under the name of the Kaiserreich of Deutschreich. This territory engulfed Jurgenia, and the defeated Danis Empire in Ricardon, as well as the minor states in the region. The first superpower of the Jurgenian continent was born. Over time, the Kaiserreich expanded, eventually covering every bit of land in Jurgenia. Soon, however, the Deutschreich Kaiserreich's realm was threatened by the growing might of the Lebeau Dominion, so the pioneering members of Deutschreich society took to the seas. They discovered a new continent, and made claim to it before others could, and established an overseas empire, in a continent that they named Servretia.
Capital: Wildtstadt
Important Cities: Kaisersburg, Polenberg, Metzrich
Important Figures: The Kaiser (no matter who he is at the time), Ludwig Wildt (founder of the Dynasty Wildt), Kaiser Frederick 'the Great' (greatest Kaiser of Deutschreich)
RP Example: With my second nation, Wildtland, World at War (I think thats what its called)

Doesn't matter, as long as the borders described above fit on the map.

[Ghondra]

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name:: Kaiserreich of Deutschreich
Nation Leader:: Kaiser Georg I
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Federal Monarchy (Similar to feudalism, but Monarch retains absolute power)
RP Population: 75,000,000
Military:

Navy: 120 ships-of-the-line armed with Ghondran cannons, 30 light transport vessels.
Army:

500'000 (upon mobilization, 5,000,000)
Technology: German ingeniuty and industrial excellence and efficiency, leading to advanced capabilities in weapons and transport engineering technology. The Kaiserreich is known to produce the world's greatest infantry firearms, pioneering in musket technology, leading to devastating effect on the battlefield.
Economy: Powerhouse, due to a long northern coast and a central position along the (mythical) continent of Jurgenia.
Trade: Thriving along the coast and Northern regions, exporting mostly weapons and grain-based goods.
Currency: Goldmark
Nation Description (Detail will be required): Deutschreich lies on a continent known as Jurgenia. Its borders resemble those of the old German Empire (1871-1918) and is the official successor state to the defunct Holy Roman Empire. It is a federal monarchy, meaning its individual regions have their own leader but are under the overall command of the Kaiser. Succession is hereditary. Deutschreich is advanced in its own right, but lacks experience in the naval field, even though the Kaiser is determined to establish his own 'Glorious Empire'.
History: In 200 A.D, the first Nickelanian and Wildt tribes formed in an area now known as Jurgenia, and met each other, but not by coincidence, but in battle. These tribes fought a bitter conflict for 20 years, before forming an alliance to fight their common enemy: the Invading Danis Empire. The Danisians launched a major invasion of Jurgenia, coming from Ricardon. The Wildt and Nickelanians fought off the Danis invaders, and their leaders met to discuss a permanent union. The first Wildt-Nickelanian Empire was formed, under the name of the Kaiserreich of Deutschreich. This territory engulfed Jurgenia, and the defeated Danis Empire in Ricardon, as well as the minor states in the region. The first superpower of the Jurgenian continent was born. Over time, the Kaiserreich expanded, eventually covering every bit of land in Jurgenia. Soon, however, the Deutschreich Kaiserreich's realm was threatened by the growing might of the Lebeau Dominion, so the pioneering members of Deutschreich society took to the seas. They discovered a new continent, and made claim to it before others could, and established an overseas empire, in a continent that they named Servretia.
Capital: Wildtstadt
Important Cities: Kaisersburg, Polenberg, Metzrich
Important Figures: The Kaiser (no matter who he is at the time), Ludwig Wildt (founder of the Dynasty Wildt), Kaiser Frederick 'the Great' (greatest Kaiser of Deutschreich)
RP Example: With my second nation, Wildtland, World at War (I think thats what its called)

All the land running along the Western side of the map, as well as some small aquisitions in the South.

Your second nation? How many nations do you previously have?

[Ghondra]

And please add more detail for things like Economy and Military. Look to Cymrea for inspiration. And you do know the RP is set in the late 16th Century right?

[Deutschreich]

SIGNUP SHEET:
Nation Name:: Kaiserreich of Deutschreich
Nation Leader:: Kaiser Georg I
Type-of-Government (Fascist or Communist Governments will not be allowed, as these ideologies have not been developed in the 16th Century): Federal Monarchy (Similar to feudalism, but Monarch retains absolute power)
RP Population: 75,000,000
Military:

Navy: 120 ships-of-the-line armed with Ghondran cannons, 30 light transport vessels.
Army:

500'000 (upon mobilization, 5,000,000)
Technology: German ingeniuty and industrial excellence and efficiency, leading to advanced capabilities in weapons and transport engineering technology. The Kaiserreich is known to produce the world's greatest infantry firearms, pioneering in musket technology, leading to devastating effect on the battlefield.
Economy: Powerhouse, due to a long northern coast and a central position along the (mythical) continent of Jurgenia.
Trade: Thriving along the coast and Northern regions, exporting mostly weapons and grain-based goods.
Currency: Goldmark
Nation Description (Detail will be required): Deutschreich lies on a continent known as Jurgenia. Its borders resemble those of the old German Empire (1871-1918) and is the official successor state to the defunct Holy Roman Empire. It is a federal monarchy, meaning its individual regions have their own leader but are under the overall command of the Kaiser. Succession is hereditary. Deutschreich is advanced in its own right, but lacks experience in the naval field, even though the Kaiser is determined to establish his own 'Glorious Empire'.
History: In 200 A.D, the first Nickelanian and Wildt tribes formed in an area now known as Jurgenia, and met each other, but not by coincidence, but in battle. These tribes fought a bitter conflict for 20 years, before forming an alliance to fight their common enemy: the Invading Danis Empire. The Danisians launched a major invasion of Jurgenia, coming from Ricardon. The Wildt and Nickelanians fought off the Danis invaders, and their leaders met to discuss a permanent union. The first Wildt-Nickelanian Empire was formed, under the name of the Kaiserreich of Deutschreich. This territory engulfed Jurgenia, and the defeated Danis Empire in Ricardon, as well as the minor states in the region. The first superpower of the Jurgenian continent was born. Over time, the Kaiserreich expanded, eventually covering every bit of land in Jurgenia. Soon, however, the Deutschreich Kaiserreich's realm was threatened by the growing might of the Lebeau Dominion, so the pioneering members of Deutschreich society took to the seas. They discovered a new continent, and made claim to it before others could, and established an overseas empire, in a continent that they named Servretia.
Capital: Wildtstadt
Important Cities: Kaisersburg, Polenberg, Metzrich
Important Figures: The Kaiser (no matter who he is at the time), Ludwig Wildt (founder of the Dynasty Wildt), Kaiser Frederick 'the Great' (greatest Kaiser of Deutschreich)
RP Example: With my second nation, Wildtland, World at War (I think thats what its called)

All the land running along the Western side of the map, as well as some small aquisitions in the South.

Your second nation? How many nations do you previously have?

Only previously Wildtland. I'll add to the app accordingly.

[Haichianga]

Also...
Capital: Shariz (gets burned down later in the game right before Qysid's collapse and it's split.
Important cities: Yichido, Caraf, Amherrad, Mecca.
Important figures: the Caliph (no matter who), The prophet Muhammad (obvious) and Caliph Muhammad al-Ali (found of the Qysid caliphate, I think you know the joke in the name....)