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Lords of the Earth
Campaign Twenty-Eight
Turn Twenty-Five
1570 C.E ~ 1572 C.E.

	THE ISLES
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	16mi, 3mc, 3ma, 3ms, 3mw	None.

The Gaelic Empire
( Aberdeen in Strathclyde )
Protestant Christian, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Erc MacAngus
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: London [+YFC] in Sussex

The Emperor continues to woo the conquered Londoners. His researchers report success in Basic Scientific Organization.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: Cornwall [N/E], Devon [N/E], Odenborg [AB] in Freisland [MN], Bremerhaven [MN] in Holstein [AB], Lebus [-UN] in Kauyavia, Lorrain [-UN], Mercia [N/E], Hull [N/E] in Northumbria [N/E], Sussex [MN], Freiburg [-UN] in Swabia [CA], Ardez [CH] in Tyrol, Wessex [N/E]

Lots of strife in the leadership of the Reformation this cycle. Bishop George is attacked by Gaelic bandits in Mercia, finally succumbing to his wounds during his work in Hull. Two more Bishops set upon by slavers in Freiburg and killed, while one final poor soul is killed in Cornwall. Then the Poles looted the Protestant site in Lebus. On the upside, London and Bristol were both expanded by the Primacy.

	NORTHERN EUROPE
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	4mc, 19mi, 4ma, 5ms, 4mw	Sweden: 3mc, 17mi, 4ms (In Livohamm)

The Danish Empire
( Newtown in Denmark )
Protestant Christian, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Lord Karl, Regent For
Emperor Harald
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

The Danes entered the fray between Sweden and Karela, attempting to rescue the Swedish King from captivity (then receive a shipment of gold from the Swedes). Karelan counteragents thwarted the effort, however. A new port city is constructed in Fjordane while Missionaries continued to work in Norway.

The Kingdom of Sweden
( Stockholm in Uppsala )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Sten Gustafson Sjoblad
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Lekskoza [PT], Livohamm [F] in Livo-Joki

Anund is declared the official Heir as the Swedish armies begin to consolidate in Lekskoza. Prince Anund is set upon by assassins as he leaves Livohamm and is wounded. Late in the cycle, locusts would damage the crop production.

The Orthodox Kingdom of Karela
Eastern Orthodox, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Holawuson
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

King Holawuson would see his Mercenary forces abandon him for Swedish gold while his agents would thwart two jailbreak attempts to free the Swedish Prisoners.

	WESTERN EUROPE
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	12mi, 5mc, 5ma, 5ms, 5mw	None.

The French Empire
( Paris in Ile De France )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Reynaud I
Colonies: None
Claims: None.

Diplomacy and Warfare: Barmouth [A] in Gwynned, Paradis Terre [NT]

Two new cities, a royal road, and to cultivation projects are completed in the mainland. Trade is initiated with one of the Phillipican Empires, while gold continues to be shipped to Pizzaro. Servants in the Palace of Versailles reported seeing a blinding white light in the royal children's bedrooms. When it vanished and the women dared venture inside they found the still form of Reynaud's daughter (his fifth child) dead at her prayer desk. No causes of injury could be found.

The Burgundian Empire
( Antwerp in Brabant )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Gabriel Henry
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Religion is on the minds of the Burundian people, the strength of their faith increasing. Missionaries are successful in converting Lorraine completely (the Protestant Cathedral being abandoned). Two new fortresses are built while the army and merchant fleets continue to be expanded. Crown Princess Jacquelyn bears a son, but then dies in a second childbirth one year later.

The Kingdom of Portugal
( Lisbon in Portugal )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
King Anselmo
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Zirid [+YFC]

The royal road between Portugal and Leon is finally completed. Missionaries continue their work in North Afrika. Anselmo marries, but his new wife dies in their first childbirth.

The Spanish Empire
( Madrid in New Castille )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Queen Cilia
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

A handful of cities and harbors are expanded across the Empire, though a massive fire in Cordoba results in three levels lost. New Castille is colonized, but soon sees the spread of the Inquisitorial heresy. Even Madrid follows the fanatical beliefs now. The Grand Temple is fully repaired and Queen Cilia begins to institute economic changes meant to break down the guild structure. Money is also shipped to Magellan for further sponsorship. Princesses Magdalena and Carminia take official positions at court, replacing two rather less effective lieutenants.

	CENTRAL EUROPE
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	4mi, 11mc, 3ma, 3ms, 3mw	None.

The Holy Roman Empire
( Kolberg in Pomerania )
Protestant Christian, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Casimir III
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Erfurt [P] then [+YFC] in Thuringia

Three Dukes march an army to Erfurt, crushing the uprising there, then settle in for the task of dealing with the city leaders. A royal road is completed between Lausatia and Meissan while in the capital Basic Crop Improvement is researched.

The Swiss Confederation
( Zurich in Switzerland )
Protestant Christian, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Over-Speaker Keane
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Norwich [-UN] in Anglia, Hafas-Ulrich [-UN] in Arguin, Edinburg [-UN] in Lothian [-UN], Nottingham [-UN] in Mercia, Hull [-UN] in Northumbria, Switzerland [-UN], Ardez [-UN] in Tyrol [-UN]

City Planning is researched, the Arctic Ocean explored and four cities expanded before Ulrich perishes, causing the Confederation to once again descend into political turmoil. Lieutenant Keane organizes a rebellion against the new Over-Speaker, William. The rebels are successful in killing William, and Keane marches into Zurich, usurping the title for himself. Many regions and cities refuse to recognize his claim.

The Austrian Empire
( Vienna in Austria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Otto I
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Carinthia and Slovenia cultivated. Exploration in Afrika continues.

	ITALY
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	19mi, 9mc, 9ma, 9ms, 14mw	Venice: 17mi, 8mc, 8ma, 8ms, 12mw (In Venice)

The Milanese Empire
( Milan in Savoy )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Emperor Augustus Sforza II
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: San Domingo [-UN] in Benin [-UN], Spoleto [F]

Transfers Benin and San Domingo fully to Florence, while closer to home Basic Scientific Organization is researched and new trade routes to Northern Europe established. A black sailed fleet is encountered on the way to Hell's Island, but it does not engage the Milanese warships, and speeds away. Hell's Island itself is colonized, increasing it's value, but a leader goes missing investigating the strange volcanic ruins.

The Republic of Genoa
( Genoa in Liguria )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Doge Rufino
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Toronto [F] in Apulia

Genoan researchers are busy, Basic Crop Improvement, Basic Scientific Organization, and City Planning are all researched. Puerto-Nuovo city built with Venice in Togo while a religious trade Center is discovered in Cyprus when the tomb of Saint Barnabus is uncovered.

The Republic of Florence
( Florence in Tuscany )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Doge Angelo
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Benin [PT] then [+YFC], Calabria [A], San Pietro [-UN] in Santa Rosa

City Planning researched. A city is constructed in the new world: San Pietro, but lacks the necessary conduits back to Europe, and so becomes uncontrolled at the end of the cycle. Lord Alessandro reaches Milven, missing a few ships, and spreads word of being attacked by Atlanteans out at sea. These Atlanteans have a slight blue-tinge to their skin, and were sailing ships with completely black sails.

The Republic of Venice
( Venice in Verona )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 010 - Renaissance
Doge Guido
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Dalmatia [N/E], Julo [MF] in Kongo, Rome [N/E] in Latium

Joint city built in Togo with Genoa. Otherwise, Cities, Harbors and Merchant Fleets all see generous expansion.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Money is shipped off to the Austrian and Polish crowns. Innocent then undertakes to reform the doctrine of the Church. He implements Baptism even higher in ceremony, undercutting many of the Baptismal schism complaints. A risky move, but Innocent is successful. Later, his agents are forced to counter an attempt on his life by Baptist assassins. Missionaries are sent to Lebus and Algeria.

	EASTERN EUROPE
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	6mc, 6mi, 6ms, 6ma, 6mw	None.

The Teutonic Empire of Latvia
( Riga in Latvia )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
King Augustin Brecht
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Gotland [-UN]

Relinquishes control of Gotland to Sweden then builds a large amount of transports.

The Empire of Poland and Lithuania
( Vilna in Lithuania )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Emperor Krzysztoff III
Colonies: None
Claims: 01C: Bubi; 05B: Isla Diablo, Niski Narod, Nowa Wyspa

Diplomacy and Warfare: Bialoweza [T], Goryn [N/E], Kauyavia [N/E], Kur [F], Volhynia [N/E]

Kirivitch and Silesia are cultivated and colonized. Rybnik city is built on Bubi island out in Afrika. Finally, a Protestant site is looted in Lebus.

The Russian Empire
( Moscow in Muscovy )
Russian Orthodox, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Czar Yuri I
Colonies: Russian Orthodox Primacy (Inclusive)
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Cuman [-YFC], Levedia [+YFC], Murom [T], Polovotsy [-T], Seversk [N/E], Veposkava [N/E]

Earthquake in Kalinin destroys part of Torzhak. Gold and Agro shipped to Mamelukes. Haphazard diplomacy results in an overall loss for the Empire.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: Crimea [AB], Novgorod [CA], Polovotsy [AB], Veposkava [CA]

Zorba continues to oversee the quiet expansion of his primacy. Missionaries are sent to Kefe.

	THE BALKANS
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	10mi, 3mc, 3ma, 3ms, 7mw	None.
	Islamic:	23mi, 16mc, 11ma, 9ms, 4mw	Bosnia: 14mi, 9mc, 4ma, 4ms ( In Belgrade)

The Hungarian Empire
( Buda in Alfold )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Jonathon Aquintas, Regent For:
Emperor Mathias Corvinus III
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Internal Loan taken out. Prince Anon wounded by Assassins.

[See: The War of the Boy Kings]

The Prophetic Kingdom of Bosnia
( Belgrade in Bosnia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Prophet Abaza
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Bosnia [A], Thessaly [NT]

Hungarian Assassin attempt on Abaza thwarted, Hungarian caused Mutiny put down. Loans from Internal Bank and Poland.

The War of the Boy Kings

Once Abaza quashes the ripples of mutiny in his army he sets out to attack Alfold directly. He brings 19,000 Cavalry, 4,200 Infantry, 92 companies of Engineers and 74 batteries of Artillery. Regent Jonathon and Prince Anon lead the defenders with 14,000 Cavalry, 28,000 Infantry, 90 batteries of Artillery and 62 Field Fortifications. Hungary has the stronger force and better position, but with the wounding of Prince Anon, Abaza has far superior leadership, evening up the odds significantly Still, he is reckless, trusting in Allah to guide his army and the Hungarians make him pay for it. 3,200 Cavalry, 3,400 Infantry, 18 companies of Engineers and 36 Artillery batteries are left dead in Alfold. Abaza did manage to break 28 of the forts before his forces routed.

Deciding to wait another cycle for refunding and the Mercenary contracts to come through, Abaza regroups in Banat. Meanwhile, the Hungarian Regent takes a gamble and leads a company of Cavalry out to liberate Slovakia. Abaza is able to react to the invasion and faces Jonathon's 14,000 horsemen. This time he is more careful, and forces Jonathon out of the region at the cost of 4,000 of his troops. Abaza only looses 600 Cavalry, 600 Infantry and 4 Artillery batteries and Engineer companies.

The Baptist Church
( Buda in Alfold )
Roman Catholic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Patriarch Dean Wily Neagu

Diplomacy and Warfare: Danzig [CH], Vilna [CH] in Lithuania, Warsaw [CH] in Poland [CH], Prussia [N/E]

Concentrated on site expansion throughout Poland while helping Hungary to resist the invaders. 10 field forts are constructed in Alfold while gold and bishopric support is given to the Empire.

	MIDDLE EAST
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	8mi, 6mc, 4ma, 3mw	None.
	Islamic:	3mc, 3ma, 3ms	None.

The Ottoman Empire
( Bursa in Phrygia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Sultan Masud
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare:

Consolidated forces in the capital.

The Persian Sultanate
( Tehran in Persia )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Sultan Oxathres I
Colonies: None
Claims: 02B: Bithnia, Lydia, Trebizond (Pontus); 02C: Mahabo (Masiwa)

Diplomacy and Warfare: Bithnia [HS], Lydia [N/E], Masiwa [N/E] in Mahabo [HS], Pontus [HS]

Missionaries sent to Alan an Madagascar while Money is shipped to Q'raj, Sunni Primacy, and Bosnia. Heir claims some of the old Ottoman regions, but is wounded during his stay in Bithnia by violent loyalists. A second leader killed attempting the same in Pontus. Afrikan attempts at diplomacy don't fare much better. Large troop gathering in Colchis while the fleet heads to Tarsus, neither are engaged.

	THE STEPPES
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Islamic:	15mi, 25mc, 4ma, 4ms, 3mw	None.
	Islamic Leader:	Rahif (M6A6)	None.

The Baber Empire
( Samarkhand in Kara-Khitai )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 007 - Civilized
King Baber I
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare:

Turkmen is Colonized. Survey into the mountains fails, the leader wounded by locals in the attempt. Allies investigate the deserts regions for cults.

	EAST AFRIKA
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	7mi, 7mc, 3mw	None.
	Islamic:	14mi, 9mc	None.

The Mameluke Sultanate
( Q'arum in Mansura )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 009 - Renaissance
Sultan Hafas
Colonies: Ethiopia (Allied)
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: Tamaralipti [MF] in Palas

Major Meteor Impact demolishes the region of Adulis, killing the population and destroying the city of Harash. This has a devastating effect on the Mameluke trading network, slamming shut all the routes going out of the Red Sea. Gold is shipped to Bosnia in support of the conflict. Two joint cities are planned, one with Switzerland built in Ad'Diffah but the one with Persia in Douola is aborted when Persian resources failed to arrive.

The Mameluke fleet was stationed in the Mare Negri alert for Warships trying to take advantage of a weakened Ottoman empire. Without provocation several ships flying the flag of Hungary emerged from the Lower Danube and opened fire. Sultan Hafas had no choice but to return fire. After sinking the Hungarian ships, the Sultan had no recourse but to head up the Danube to remove any future threat from the Hungarian Navy by blockading Buda for the remainder of the cycle.

The Sunni Islamic Church
( Jerusalem in Levant )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 008 - Renaissance
Imam Farookh

Diplomacy and Warfare: Aleppo [CH], Urfa [N/E] in Carhae [N/E], Alexandria [N/E] in Egypt [CH], Tyre [N/E] in Lebanon, Mansura [MN]

Farookh continues to see to the expansion of his Primacy.

The Kingdom of Ethiopia
( Soba in Funj )
Coptic Christian, Tech Level 006 - Civilized
King Makennan
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Officially becomes a Mameluke Vassal. A 4% Tithe is granted to their Egyptian overlords.

The Adalese Sultanate
( Afarsa in Djibuti )
Sunni Islamic, Tech Level 007 - Civilized
Grand Sultan Gulzar
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Pemba port city is built in Mombassa. Almost goes to war with Ethiopia looking for the captive lieutenant lost in the previous conflict, but the leader shows up in Adowa, having been handed over to the Mamelukes in the previous cycle. Money is shipped off to Mamelukes.

	WEST AFRIKA
		Available Mercenaries for Turn 027	Hired Contracts for Turn 026
	Christian:	14mi, 4mc	None.
	Islamic:	44mi, 17mc, 4ma, 4ms, 4mw	None.
	Islamic Leader:	Salah Murad [M99A]	None.
	Dongolan:	11mi, 4mc	None.
	Pagan:	35i	None.

The Songhay Empire
( Timbuctu in Songhai )
Dongolan, Tech Level 008 - Civilized
Emperor Sundaka
Colonies: None
Claims: None

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

The worship of Dongo reaches the pinnacle of strength while the regions of Garou, Galam, Khalem, Senegal and Takrur are all colonized.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slept.

	Explorers and Adventurers

Magellan's Band
( Lisbon in Portugal )
Sponsors - Spain, Portugal, Florence
Amerigo Vespucci

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Spain, Portugal and Florence continued to reap the benefits of the Megellanic exploration. The Band also continued to try and negotiate the release of Amerigo from the New Spain natives. Exploration continues in New Spain, around Hell's Island and in the Kongo.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slept.

The Colombus Expedition
( Odessa in Pechneg )
Sponsors - Poland
Christopher Colombus

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Slept.

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

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Khuldun splits his Armada into three separate expeditions. Two are successful in contacting new Kingdoms, Khuldun himself visiting the fabled Kingdom of Shu.

The Q'raj
( Charax in Fars )
Sponsors - Persia
Ibrahim al-Mahdi

Diplomacy and Warfare: None.

Continues to explore the seas around Afrika.