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Lords of the Earth
Campaign Twenty-Eight
Turn Nineteen
1551 C.E ~ 1554 C.E.

	THE ISLES
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	23mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw
		Richard of Glouster ( M267 )

The Gaelic Empire
( Aberdeen in Strathclyde )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Erc MacAngus

Diplomacy and Warfare: Dyffed [T], London [+YFC] in Sussex

Once again King Angus concentrated on diplomatic gestures towards the new Gaelic Christians in Dyffed. Another branch was extended to the people of occupied London. Shortly after dispatching the delegations, Angus grew sick and perished, but not before issuing a request to Pope Innocent for help against the Gaelic heretics. Angus's son, Muireadach, would accept the crown, meeting the Papal delegation of Bishops and Inquisitors. But he too would perish at the end of the second year. Muireadach's brother, Erc, would take the throne without challenge.

When news of the Protestant break from Rome reached the Isles, the movement found many supporters among both the Gaelic Populace and among the Nobility. The entire Royal Family declares themselves Protestant, but it remains to be seen if Erc will officially recognize Protestantism as the State Religion.

The Archdiocese of Cork
( Cork in Munster )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal William Lauder

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

The Archdiocese dissolved under the weight of Protestant expansion through its lands.

The Archdiocese of London
( London in Sussex )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Hedde Norton

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Cardinal Norton merges his Archdiocese with the Protestant movement in England.

The Protestant Reformation
( London is Sussex )
Protestant Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Edward Stuart, Arthur I

Diplomacy and Warfare: Norwich [MN] in Anglia [CA], Barmouth [AB] in Gwynned [CH], Liverpool [MN] in Lancashire [CH], Bristol [CA] in Wessex, Auvergne [CH], Brittany [AB], Bayonne [CH] in Gascony, Paris [MN] in Ile De France, Limousin [CH], Lyonnais [CA], Maine [CA], Cherbourg [MN] in Normandy, Avignon [CA] in Provence [MN], Vermandois [CH], Lebus [AB] in Kauyavia, Berlin [CA] in Lausatia [CA], Kolberg [CA] in Pomerania [CA], Pomern [CA], Kassel [CH] in Westphalia [MN], Alsace [CA], Franconia [CA], Swabia [MN], Zurich [MN] in Switzerland [CA], Erfurt [CH] in Thuringia [MN], Tyrol [MN]

Arthur is at first disheartened by the results of the Synod and soon receives missives from Innocent indicating his willingness to work on a Reconciliation. Arthur does not respond, instead locking himself away in the London Cathedral for three weeks, praying over the matter. When he emerges, it is with shocking news. "The corruption from Rome knows no bounds. It terrorizes and controls the Nobles of Europe with fear and petty grasps at power. No longer does the common man respect such an institution. This day I declare the Reformation a separate branch of he church. We will support all who seek to escape from the thumb of Rome. And if Innocent declares us Heretics because of our vision, so be it. We know what is right, and so does God."

With those words the faith of Northern and Central Europe was rent asunder. Great swaths of people voiced their support of Arthur's decision, France, the Gaels, Burgundy, Holy Rome, Poland, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland all supporting the movement to varying degrees. This issue spared few lands, few households, and it is not uncommon for one brother to support Rome while the second supports London. Four Archdioceses (Paris, London, Berlin and Zurich) joined under the Reformation, while the Archdiocese of Cork simply disintegrated due to the Protestant rise in the Isles.

[Rules Note: All Roman Catholic Nations must now choose which Religion (Roman Catholic or Protestant Catholic) to be State Recognized. Keep in mind that any regions and cities of the other religion have the potential to degrade in control level. Check your maximum control by religion chart (Religious House Rules) to see. Currently Roman Catholicism and the Reformation are tolerant of each other This could change depending on actions taken by both sides in the coming turns. Regions or Cities which hold a 50/50 split in Religious Percentage will count as whichever is chosen by the player. Nations which fail to note their choice will become the Religion of the current King.]

[Rules Note: This turn only the Reformation counts as a Heretical Religion to Roman Catholic nations. This means that in addition to normal Missionary Activities, Roman Catholic nations may use the Crush Heresy Operation on a given Region or City. Success will completely eliminate any Protestant Percentage in that Region or City as well as eliminate any Protestant site therein.]

	NORTHERN EUROPE
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	27mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw

The Kingdom of Denmark and Norway
( Newtown in Denmark )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Gunter

Diplomacy and Warfare: Hordaland [FA]

Newtown expands and a complete city is built in Fjordane, christened Alesund. Fort Raven is built overlooking the streets of Odenborg. Various cities and regions receive public works, while Gunter charters an expedition out of the Arctic Ocean. Denmark is another nation bubbling with Protestant support, the Danish Royalty splits in half over the issue, two brothers (including King Gunter) supporting the movement, two others declaring themselves Roman Catholic.

The Archdiocese of Stockholm
( Stockholm in Uppsala )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Cardinal Goodwin

Diplomacy and Warfare: Denmark [-UN], Fjordane [-UN], Friesland [-UN], Bremerhaven [-UN] in Holstein, Zealand [-UN], Gavle [AB] in Kopparborg, Lulea [CH] in Norbotten, Turku [MN], Livohamm [N/E] in Livo-Joki, Lorhar-Jarvi [CH], Vasterboten [CH]

Despite the loss of many Danish sites due to the Protestant movement, Goodwin continued to expand heartily through Swedish territories. Minor amounts of influence are increased in the Holy Roman Empire.

The Kingdom of Sweden
( Stockholm in Uppsala )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Sten Gustafson Sjoblad

Diplomacy and Warfare: Livo-Joki [NT], Karela [N/E]

The young King Sten first petitions the Archdiocese of Stockholm for aid in cleaning up the streets of the capital city. Cardinal Goodwin agrees to help in the next cycle. Sten then sees a direct hand in the workings of the government, and accepts his first bride, siring three daughters in the coming years. Uppsala itself sees many new colonists packing the land on one of Sten's charters. Sten's younger cousin, Gustaf, is delivered to the Roman Papacy (along with a bit of tuitionary funds) for schooling by the church. Finally, Lieutenant Johan is ordered to accompany the explorer Pizzaro on his next expedition.

	WESTERN EUROPE
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	9mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw
		Sir Robert the Black ( MB36 )

The French Empire
( Paris in Ile De France )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Reynaud I

Diplomacy and Warfare: Anjou [F], Liverpool [N/E] in Lancashire, Barmouth [NT] in Gwynned, New Oopland [HS], Capeland [HS]

The Emperor sent diplomats and colonists to the new world, the former unsuccessful. Gold is also gifted to Pizzaro for his further explorations. Various regions see public improvement, while the city of Brest expands one level. Prince Antoine is found and 'rescued' from one of the more tropical islands off the coast of North Afrika, where he had been living since the Coalition tragedy last cycle. He reluctantly returns to service in Paris. Protestantism creeps into France as well, though only one government official converts to the creed.

The Archdiocese of Paris
( Paris in Ile De France )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Darien

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Cardinal Darien merges with the Protestant movement, though the Catholic support of the French government hampers the effort quite a bit.

The Burgundian Empire
( Antwerp in Brabant )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Gabriel Henry

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Emperor Gabrial orders the construction of a postal road linking Hainaut and Champagne, and lo, it is done. Halland sees a bit of economic attention, while Basle in Burgundy is expanded and walled. A new fishing fleet is commissioned in Antwerp to round out the Empire's agro production.

The Emperor takes a bride, siring a daughter before his new wife perishes in a second childbirth. Lord Newbus retires from life at the court, Princess Delight taking his place. [Rules Note: You may only retire (reroll) lieutenants if you have an available leader in your Royal Family list to take their place as the new L leader.]

Protestantism spreads into Burgundy as well, especially in some of the more free cities of the Empire. The Royal Family is staunchly Roman Catholic, however, no government officials declaring for the heretical sect.

The Archdiocese of Basle
( Antwerp in Brabant )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal August Chevalier

Diplomacy and Warfare: Holland [-CH], Champagne [AB], Cologne [-UN] Lorraine, Aachen [MN] then [-UN] in Hainaut

Cardinal Aega dies of heart failure in year two, seriously undermining the efforts of site construction in Holland. The Archdiocese subsequently loses a few more sites due to the Protestant support from the locals. One group in Lorraine even goes so far as to lynch Bishop Didot, his body hung from a tree for three days. Money is granted to Burgundy and Pizzaro, the latter also receiving a Bishop from the Archdiocese.

The Kingdom of Portugal
( Lisbon in Portugal )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
King Hugo I

Diplomacy and Warfare: Fez [Revolts] then [P] in Zirid [-YFC], Morocco [+YFC]

King Hugo, satisfied with the diplomatic resolution in the Mediterranean issues a statement...

With that he orders the losses to the Great Storm be rebuilt for the royal fleet and for diplomatic activity to continue in the North Afrikan regions then sets about taking an overt hand in the Government of the Kingdom. Princess Maria joins with Alexander, taking on the re-additions to the navy, and vigilantly patrols Portuguese waters. Missionaries see continued success in North Afrika. The people of Fez, after discovering the Portuguese garrison was far too light, revolt, and slay the 400 odd men in the city. Lord Jorge marches down and quickly repacifies the lot of them, this time leaving a sufficient garrison in place.

The Archdiocese of Lisbon
( Lisbon in Portugal )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Esteban Farnilla

Diplomacy and Warfare: Leon City [CA] in Leon, Evoro [MN] in Estramadura [MN], Mitombo [N/E] in Marampa, Dourada [CH] in Akan [AB], Sao Paulo [CH] in Joias Do Mar

Missionaries sent to North and West Afrika, seeing some success in the Songhay cities on the coast. Gold is gifted to Magellan's Band for help in exploration. A much better showing this cycle for Site Construction.

The Spanish Empire
( Madrid in New Castille )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Phillip

Diplomacy and Warfare: None

Slept, though the Grand Temple of the Inquisition was completed.

The Archdiocese of Madrid
( Madrid in New Castille )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Eduardo

Diplomacy and Warfare: Valencia City [AB] in Valencia, Barcelona [N/E] in Catalonia, New Castille [CA]

Cardinal Eduardo concentrates on slow expansion through Spanish lands, though a successful jailbreak rescues a missing bishop from a group of brigands.

	CENTRAL EUROPE
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	9mi, 25mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw
		Kurt Hanspeter ( MB7A )

The Holy Roman Empire
( Kolberg in Pomerania )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Casimir I

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Casimir orders a round of construction, six royal road links snaking between the various duchies. In addition, Kauyavia is cultivated, and enough funds put aside for Westphalia to be cleared as well. Four cities are expanded, and new internal trading fleets are added to national ports. Many nobles declare themselves Protestant along with the majority of the population, Casimir joining their ranks. His grandson and heir, Casimir III, chooses to retain his Roman Catholic heritage.

The Archdiocese of Berlin
( Berlin in Lausatia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Cardinal Hilger Remko

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Becomes part of the Protestant movement.

The Swiss Confederation
( Zurich in Switzerland )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Over-Speaker Ulrich

Diplomacy and Warfare: Nottingham [FA] in Mercia, Norwich [+YFC] in Anglia [+YFC]

Ulrich handily wins elections to become the new Over-Speaker. Diplomacy is a success on all three fronts. Northumbria is developed, public works and a new port fortress being constructed. Swiss investments pour into Austrian Infantry and Siege training. The Swiss people overwhelmingly support the Protestant movement, only Switzerland itself retaining a Roman Catholic majority.

The Archdiocese of Zurich
( Zurich in Switzerland )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Jeremiah Thierry

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Folded into the Protestant Reformation.

The Austrian Empire
( Vienna in Austria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Otto I

Diplomacy and Warfare: Bohemia [A], Saarbrucken [NT] in Alsace [T], Carinthia [A],

Trade is reestablished with many other nations using the port of Trieste while the diplomacy front nets large gains for the Austrian crown. Otto immediately declares himself Protestant when he hears word of Aurther's plan, though has yet to move the State that direction. He does continue the upkeep of societal and economic changes through the kingdom, however. A census is also taken, but its effects nullified by a minor famine

The Archdiocese of Vienna
( Vienna in Austria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Cardinal Dario

Diplomacy and Warfare: Brno [AB] in Moravia, Meissan [MN]

Cardinal Dario hunkers down under the Protestant spread, slowly opening a few more Catholic sites.

	ITALY
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	13mi, 7mc, 7ma, 6ms, 7mw

The Milanese Empire
( Milan in Savoy )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Godofredo Fiorello, Regent For
Emperor Augustus Sforza II

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Duchess Natalia remarries, but dies in a messy childbirth year four of the cycle. Captain Godofredo Fiorello, in command of a sizable army immediately marches upon the capital, declaring himself regent for the young Sforza. No one opposes him. He confirms the shipment of gold and food to Florence, then settles in for a particularly harsh winter.

The Republic of Genoa
( Genoa in Liguria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Doge Tiberio

Diplomacy and Warfare: Cyprus [PT], Tunisia [-YFC]

Gold is sent to Florence, while a mercenary army is sent to Cyprus, quickly forcing tribute from the island. Diplomatic overtures in Tunisia are scorned by the local Muslims.

The Republic of Florence
( Florence in Tuscany )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Doge Angelo

Diplomacy and Warfare: Cheliff [AW] then [PT]

Lieutenant Caeser is found and rescued after being lost to the Great Storm. A diplomat is sent to Cheliff, but negotiations turn sour, the locals attacking the delegation. The Florentine honor guard of 400 heavy elite cavalry mop the field with the 2,000 odd mixed infantry. Reparations are sent to the Mamelukes.

The Republic of Venice
( Venice in Verona )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Doge Hannibal

Diplomacy and Warfare: Dongola [F]

The Doge concentrates mainly on getting the agro production of his Republic back in order. Fishing fleets are added to the ports while public works are added to a few of the Venetian islands. Dongola in Afrika is colonized (The lands populace having been enslaved by the Mamelukes years earlier) and the port city of Bianca built along the Nile. Illyria and Dongola are then cleared for crop use, though it will take a few years for the projects to bear fruit.

The Archdiocese of Venice
( Venice in Verona )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Cambuzzo

Diplomacy and Warfare: Toronto [-UN] in Apulia, Lyssa [-UN] in Calabria, Knossos [-UN] in Crete [-AB], Cyprus [-CH], Butrinto [-MN] in Epirus, Latium [-UN], Malta [-MN], Cagliari [-CH] in Sardinia, Milan [-MN] in Savoy

Cardinal Antonello perishes in year one of the cycle. Bishop Cambuzzo is duly elected to ascend to the red. He is unpopular among the clergy, however, and only one other Bishop supports him. Three other Bishops declare themselves Cardinal, but two are murdered in the nights following, Bishop Buono emerging the 'victor' and only threat to Cambuzzo. Luckily, the latter learns of Buono's hiding place, and is pleased when the church is subsequently burned to the ground. Many sites degrade in the turmoil.

The Archdiocese of Naples
( Naples in Campania )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Lambretto

Diplomacy and Warfare: Calabria [MN], Sicily [MN]

Quiet expansion.

The Roman Catholic Papacy
( Rome in Latium )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Pope Innocent IX

Diplomacy and Warfare: Berlin [-UN] in Lausatia [-UN], Kauyavia [-UN], Pomerania [-UN] in Kolberg [-UN], Buda [-UN] in Alfod [-UN]

Rome continues its policy of economic support to key nations. France, Spain, Genoa and Hungary receiving support this time. Innocent dispatches the Inquisition and two bishops to England, aiming them at the Gaelic Religious uprising. They are ruthlessly efficient, stomping out the Gaelic sect in both Sussex and Wessex. Late in the cycle the Inquisition reports they have captured the Gaelic holyman causing all the ruckus. As if there's not enough bad news for Rome from the Protestants, word reaches Innocent that the Archdiocese of Buda has become a schismatic faction, the Cathedrals in Alfold and Buda being lost.

	EASTERN EUROPE
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	5mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw

The Teutonic Kingdom of Latvia
( Riga in Latvia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
King Augustin Brecht

Diplomacy and Warfare: None

Slept.

The Archdiocese of Riga
( Riga in Latvia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Cardinal Vladismir Ramons

Diplomacy and Warfare: Kur [CH], Livonia [CH]

Expansion through Latvia.

The Empire of Poland and Lithuania
( Riga in Latvia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Krzysztoff II

Diplomacy and Warfare: Masuria [EA], Polotsk [A], Goryn [N/E], Galich [C]

Courland sees colonization this time around, as well as economic investment. Payment is made to begin the dredging of the Vistula river. Vilna doubles its walls while Odessa expands once again. A few trade routes are shuffled to a new base in Ochakov and the more important regions to the empire see defensive forts constructed. Money continues to be sent to Latvia for the Northern land swap. Due to Krzystoff's vigilance in rooting out the Protestants in previous years, the effects of the movement are extremely subdued in Poland.

The Archdiocese of Vilna
( Vilna in Lithuania )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Cardinal Marek

Diplomacy and Warfare: Kielce [AB] in Little Poland, Staszow [N/E] in Smolensk [N/E], Courland [N/E], Masuria [N/E], Pechneg [MN], Ochakov [MN] in Atelzuko [AB]

Marek oversees the traditional round of Polish expansion, though grants the Empire the funds to expand Warsaw a level. He also undertakes to construct a fortress in the city of Vilna. Missionaries are sent to Chernigov and Atelzuko.

The Russian Empire
( Moscow in Muscovy )
Russian Orthodox, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Tsar Ivan IV, The Terrible

Diplomacy and Warfare: Patzinak [N/E], Cuman [+YFC], Levedia [-YFC], Polovotsy [-YFC], Kostrama [-NT]

Ivan oversees a shuffling of the Russian troops while diplomatic aims bear lackluster results. Kostrama is mostly released from control. Colonists are settled in Suzdal, raising its production and funds are issued to Kalinin to pay for cultivation.

The Russian Orthodox Primacy
( Moscow in Muscovy )
Russian Orthodox, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Metropolitan Hemdel

Diplomacy and Warfare: Muscovy [CA], Ilmen [N/E] in Novgorod [N/E], Levedia [CH]

Continued expansion. The tithe on Russia is lowed slightly.

	THE BALKANS
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	5mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw
	Islamic:	18mi, 14mc, 7ma, 7ms

The Hungarian Empire
( Buda in Alfold )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Stephen Corvinus

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slovakia is cleared for cultivation, with investment made into the Colonization of Malta and Croatia. Jonathon Aquintas, fallen in love with Noemi Corvinus, daughter of the Emperor, petitions Stephen for her hand. Stephen is impressed with Jonathon's piety and character, additionally, the marriage is a way to further unite the blood lines, knitting the empire closer together. A grand marriage is held in the Chapel of the Baptist, in Buda, after which Jonathon is raised to Royal Prince status in the court.

The Baptist Church (Was Archdiocese of Buda)
( Buda in Alfold )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Brother Domos Matheus

Diplomacy and Warfare: Trieste [AB] in Slovenia, Lyssa [N/E] in Calabria, Toronto [CH] in Apulia [CH], Spoleto [CH], Naples [CH] in Campania [CH], Palermo [CH] in Sicily [CH], Biaggia [N/E] in Romagna [N/E], Bergamo [N/E] in Lombardy [CH]

Cardinal Domos was alarmed at the strife in the Church. A pious man, he felt the troubles were the result of great pride on both sides of the schism. Feeling a call from a higher power, he makes the tough decision to break from the College of Cardinals and form his own church based around the teaching of Saint John the Baptist. On a minor note, Iron Mines are opened by the church in Illyria.

[Rules Note: The Baptists are a Roman Catholic schismatic faction. See the Religious Rules.]

	MIDDLE EAST
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	8mi, 8mc, 6ma, 6mw
	Islamic:	5mi, 6mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw

The Ottoman Empire
( Bursa in Phrygia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Kemel Bey, Regent For
Sultan Dominus I

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slept.

The Persian Sultanate
( Tehran in Persia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Sultan Oxathres I

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

The Sultan concentrated on two major projects this cycle. The first was trade, a deal with the Mamelukes gaining access to European rudders and a conduit city built in Thessaly. The second was an undertaking to give Sunni Islam more of a structured Hierarchy. This effort paves the way for the Sunni's to eventually form their own Primacy.

	THE STEPPES
		Mercenary Pools:
	Islamic:	5mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw

The Baber Empire
( Samarkhand in Kara-Khitai )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 007 - Civilized
King Baber I

Diplomacy and Warfare: Khwarzim [-A], Bojnurd [-A] in Bactra [-A], Uzebek [EA], Und [HS], Punjab [N/E]

The heresy in the central regions finally forms into a completely separate religious sect: Alawis Islamic. A few holdings degrade in status. [Rules Note: Alawis Islamic is currently Tolerant to Sunni. Actions in the next few turns could change that.] Other bad luck comes in the form of a city fire in Khiva city, half the buildings succumbing to the blaze. The Heir takes a bride from the people of Uzebek, and a promise of economic tribute from the region. Negotiations with the Shi'a followers in Und and Punjab go rather less well. Missionaries begin slowly converting the people of Kush to Allah. Survey expeditions into the steppe meet with complete failure, one leader wounded by locals in Balkash before making it back to the Empire.

	EAST AFRIKA
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	7mi, 5mc, 5mw
	Islamic:	7mi, 8mc, 5mw

The Mameluke Sultanate
( Q'arum in Mansura )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Sultan Hafas

Diplomacy and Warfare: Kollam [N/E] in Pandya

The Mamelukes support the effort to add more Hierarchy to the Sunni religion. European rudders are sent to Persia, while Indian ones are sent to the Ottomans. Further exploration nets additional maps to parts of Southeast Asia. Late in the cycle, a plague of locusts strikes, decimating many of the crops.

The Kingdom of Ethiopia
( Soba in Funj )
Coptic Christian, Tech Level 006 - Civilized
King Makennan

Diplomacy and Warfare: Kassala [A]

Funds are spent on clearing Lalibela while diplomacy continues in Kassala, gaining the Kingdom a new ally. King Makennan marries a local noblewoman, siring a son.

The Adalese Sultanate
( Afarsa in Djibuti )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 006 - Civilized
Emir Ali Muhawiya

Diplomacy and Warfare: Berbera [-EA]

The Berberan Emir, Abd Al Qadir Pacha, is killed in Hadya while preaching to the Coptics there. The city elders are quick to find the criminals responsible, barely avoiding a general rampage from Junedi Sado, chief of the Sidamo who was accompanying the late Emir, and sentence them to exile into Pacha's old lands. They quickly meet a death by hanging inflicted by the Emir's family. After the execution and funeral, Berbera withdraws somewhat from Adalese control. Gulzar, heir to the Sultanate travels to Jerusalem to Haj and participate in the councils meant to Hierarchize Sunni Islam.

	WEST AFRIKA
		Mercenary Pools:
	Christian:	24mi, 5mc, 6mw
	Islamic:	18mi, 28mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw
	Dongolan:	18mi, 5mc

The Songhay Empire
( Timbuctu in Songhai )
Dongolan, Tech Level 007 - Civilized
King Muhammed Ture

Diplomacy and Warfare: Bir-El-Khizaim [NT]

King Ture is plagued by nightmares. Consulting his priests, they suggest Dongo is punishing the King for encouraging the people to turn away from his faith. Muhammed flies into a fury and exiles the priests, but as the months go on, and his nightmares fail to end, he falls into desperation. Diverting funds earmarked for public works in Timbuctu, he orders craftsman to begin work on a magnificent temple dedicated to Dongo in Segu. The structure will take some years to complete. He also adds many new units of troops under his personal command, just in case. One leader disappears off the Verdes islands, attempting to map the seas.

The Empire of Kanem-Bornu
( Ngazargumu in Kanem-Bornu )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 006 - Civilized
Emperor Ali Gaji

Diplomacy and Warfare: Sokoro [F], Kreda [C]

A new city is built in Hausa, while diplomacy continues apace. Late in the cycle, King Kat'rack perishes, his son Ali taking up the mantle of the new Empire.

The Asante Tribes
Afrikan Pagan, Tech Level 003 - Barbarian
Zad Asante

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Continued to wander.

	Explorers and Adventurers

Magellan's Band
( Lisbon in Portugal )
Sponsors - Spain, Portugal, Archdiocese of Lisbon
Sir Martin Frobisher

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slept.

Pizzaro's Lost Legion
( Antwerp in Brabant )
Sponsors - Burgundy, France, Archdiocese of Basle, Sweden
Francisco Pizzaro

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Pizzaro recruits another adventurer, then sets out for the Azores once again, establishing an outpost on the islands. Continuing on, he returns the next year with new maps.

Khuldun's Cartographic Armada
( Basra in Abadan )
Sponsors - Mamelukes
Ibn Khuldun

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

The Muslim explorer leads a sole expedition into Southeast Asia.