I think my city states will be called Tyzantium (tie-zant-ee-um), Faodecia (fay-oh-duh-see-ah) and Jhoenicia (joe-en-i-see-ah)
I pretty much just changed some letters in Byzantium, Laodicea and Phoenicia, real-world nations.
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Kythian, Lydiah
Duke Elvahn looked down towards the new map, showing the various colonies of different nations along its coastlines.
"Well, well, well. We may yet become a power in this New World after all." turning to a messenger from the cartographer's guild, he suggested a name for the landmass. "How about, 'Vivayah' (vie-vay-ah)? It has a nice ring to it, does it not? And make sure you add a little incentive... about two thousand crescents should do it." The messenger bowed and left.
Looking back at the map, he paid special interest to the colonies of the Lance Empire. To the Thane of Kythian, who was standing nearby, he said:
"Request two of the three areas of land promised to us by the Lance Emperor. The other city-state we will form in unclaimed land, as there is more than I expected there to be. I will draw a map for you later."
Duke Elvahn looked down towards the new map, showing the various colonies of different nations along its coastlines.
"Well, well, well. We may yet become a power in this New World after all." turning to a messenger from the cartographer's guild, he suggested a name for the landmass. "How about, 'Vivayah' (vie-vay-ah)? It has a nice ring to it, does it not? And make sure you add a little incentive... about two thousand crescents should do it." The messenger bowed and left.
Looking back at the map, he paid special interest to the colonies of the Lance Empire. To the Thane of Kythian, who was standing nearby, he said:
"Request two of the three areas of land promised to us by the Lance Emperor. The other city-state we will form in unclaimed land, as there is more than I expected there to be. I will draw a map for you later."
Seven Rivers, Lydiah
Thane Iliah looked up from his book. He was standing on his balcony during the late evening, facing the sea. Before him lay a beautiful land, blossoming with fruit and flowers. It was watered by the Seven Rivers, which gave the province its name. Roughly three miles away lay the small port town of Melian, the only major settlement in the region. Even from this distance, Iliah could see the ships sailing to-and-fro across the bay and the long, narrow barges gliding through the many canals that entered the town, heading inland.
The province was flourishing. Trade was high, citizens from northern Lydiah were flocking southwards for their holidays, and Iliah had just been chosen as the governor of one of the new city states in the New World. Never before had he been tasked with such a responsibility.
A noise behind him caused him to cease his ponderings and turn, revealing a messenger.
"My lord," he began. "A message from the Duke has arrived. I bore it here as swiftly as I could." The Thane plucked the scroll from the servants hands and thanked him. He fumbled with the seal and unravelled the parchment, which was lined with the long, loopy handwriting of Elvahn.
Thane Iliah looked up from his book. He was standing on his balcony during the late evening, facing the sea. Before him lay a beautiful land, blossoming with fruit and flowers. It was watered by the Seven Rivers, which gave the province its name. Roughly three miles away lay the small port town of Melian, the only major settlement in the region. Even from this distance, Iliah could see the ships sailing to-and-fro across the bay and the long, narrow barges gliding through the many canals that entered the town, heading inland.
The province was flourishing. Trade was high, citizens from northern Lydiah were flocking southwards for their holidays, and Iliah had just been chosen as the governor of one of the new city states in the New World. Never before had he been tasked with such a responsibility.
A noise behind him caused him to cease his ponderings and turn, revealing a messenger.
"My lord," he began. "A message from the Duke has arrived. I bore it here as swiftly as I could." The Thane plucked the scroll from the servants hands and thanked him. He fumbled with the seal and unravelled the parchment, which was lined with the long, loopy handwriting of Elvahn.
I personally like SOME of UKIP's policies involving European relations, but otherwise they seem pretty xenophobic.
Is that like a post-order? You have to wait for your turn to post?
Yay :D More people!
Winston Smith said
Gowia could he have a list on the OOC page connecting players to their Nations please I'd really appreciate it!
I would like this too, if possible.
As I said in my latest post, Lydiah will be granted two or three coastal locations to found city-states under the rule of the Duchy in the Lance Empire's territory, in return for trade agreements and an alliance. Could you mark them as if they were very small countries gowia?
Kythian, Duchy of Lydiah
"Your Grace, we have received several messages from different nations concerning trade negotiations."
"Eh? What's that?" asked the Duke, glancing towards the servant who had spoken. Elvahn had been deep in conversation with the Thane of Kythian.
"Two requests for trade have arrived from Azor and Numburg." explained the man patiently.
"Oh yes, splendid!" he replied. "Send messages back, ask them to send their ambassadors for further negotiation. One of the scribes will do it for you. I would like to show the Lance ambassador who will arrive shortly what our southern partners will have to offer, even if it will take them a few days to get here. Make sure the message is polite, now! We need these deals to fuel our plans for the New World."
"Um, also, your Grace," began the messenger again. "The cartographers' guild needs some donations. Your advisors suggest we keep them on-side, their skills could be invaluable when exploring new lands."
"Oh, very well." mumbled the Duke. "We do need them. Ensure a cask of fine northern wine is sent to them, perhaps from Seven Rivers. Provide some... financial incentives in addition. This is all highly important, do not fail to deliver these messages."
"Very well, your Grace." replied the servant, and he strode quickly from the room.
The Lance Ambassador stepped off the horse he had road and took it to the palace's stables. He didn't wear anything fancy, only a simple shirt and pants as the trip had been a a long one. He had shorty messy black hair and green eyes. Stepping forth into the palace where he was escorted to the Duke of Lydiah, he spoke his message.
"I come here representing his majesty Emperor Gabriel the Third, who wishes to establish more formal trade deals with Lydiah. He also would like me to mention the formation of the special economic zones, where in several port cities have been made free trade areas and business is not under government control. These areas have been opened up to foreign investment."
"Excellent news." replied the Duke. "Your emperor is wise to do so. Pray, what has your country to trade? For Lydiah is engaging also in negotiations with the more southerly nations, so we should be able to sell you any goods we import from there, without the excess bother and money spent on sending yours or their ships further away. Once we have discussed this, I have another proposal for Emperor Gabriel. But first, trading."
"Of course, we produce almost all agricultural goods known to Edorinas, on account of our vast lands. We also produce massive amounts of metals, including gold and silver."
"Silver you say... hmm, there is a very high demand for silver among the citizens of Lydiah. Our trading companies could make a good deal of money from such metals. Food, well, we'd be happy to buy any crops you have - there will be a large demand in the New World. Also, as soon as I am notified of what Azor and Numburg, with whom Lydiah is currently negotiating a trade agreement, had to offer, I will be happy to pass on the information to you. Then the Empire can pick and choose which southern goods they wish to purchase." The Duke paused to examine a rather flamboyant silver broach pinning his cloak on.
"Which brings me to the proposal. It is no secret that the navy of the Lance Empire is, to be frank, terrible. It is also widely known that few of your people desire to become sailors or wish to fight on the sea. I therefore propose a deal, the terms of which I will briefly outline now."
"I suggest that our two great nations join forces to protect both nations' interests in the New World. Your mighty army will provide the land forces, and our ships will provide a naval force. Lydiah on its own is too small and sea-based to conquer huge swathes of land on a new continent, but together we can cover both ground and water. All we ask in return is the continued friendship of the Lance Empire, and two or three coastal points in whatever land you claim in order to found city-states under the Duchy of Lydiah, and land enough nearby to garrison soldiers, plant crops and rear livestock. They will act as trading outposts for the Duchy - that is, if your Emperor accepts my offer."
"I cannon't accept the offer as I do not have authority, I will have to carry it to the Emperor, but I can assure you he will accept it." the ambassador rose to leave, shaking Elvahn's hand.
The Duke bade the ambassador goodbye, assuring that an escort, along with a variety of gifts for both the man himself and the emperor, departed with him. Raising his trident in one final salute, he turned and walked back into his chambers.
(OOC: the conversation between Elvahn and the Lance ambassador is a slight adaption of the negotiations we made through PM)
"Your Grace, we have received several messages from different nations concerning trade negotiations."
"Eh? What's that?" asked the Duke, glancing towards the servant who had spoken. Elvahn had been deep in conversation with the Thane of Kythian.
"Two requests for trade have arrived from Azor and Numburg." explained the man patiently.
"Oh yes, splendid!" he replied. "Send messages back, ask them to send their ambassadors for further negotiation. One of the scribes will do it for you. I would like to show the Lance ambassador who will arrive shortly what our southern partners will have to offer, even if it will take them a few days to get here. Make sure the message is polite, now! We need these deals to fuel our plans for the New World."
"Um, also, your Grace," began the messenger again. "The cartographers' guild needs some donations. Your advisors suggest we keep them on-side, their skills could be invaluable when exploring new lands."
"Oh, very well." mumbled the Duke. "We do need them. Ensure a cask of fine northern wine is sent to them, perhaps from Seven Rivers. Provide some... financial incentives in addition. This is all highly important, do not fail to deliver these messages."
"Very well, your Grace." replied the servant, and he strode quickly from the room.
The Lance Ambassador stepped off the horse he had road and took it to the palace's stables. He didn't wear anything fancy, only a simple shirt and pants as the trip had been a a long one. He had shorty messy black hair and green eyes. Stepping forth into the palace where he was escorted to the Duke of Lydiah, he spoke his message.
"I come here representing his majesty Emperor Gabriel the Third, who wishes to establish more formal trade deals with Lydiah. He also would like me to mention the formation of the special economic zones, where in several port cities have been made free trade areas and business is not under government control. These areas have been opened up to foreign investment."
"Excellent news." replied the Duke. "Your emperor is wise to do so. Pray, what has your country to trade? For Lydiah is engaging also in negotiations with the more southerly nations, so we should be able to sell you any goods we import from there, without the excess bother and money spent on sending yours or their ships further away. Once we have discussed this, I have another proposal for Emperor Gabriel. But first, trading."
"Of course, we produce almost all agricultural goods known to Edorinas, on account of our vast lands. We also produce massive amounts of metals, including gold and silver."
"Silver you say... hmm, there is a very high demand for silver among the citizens of Lydiah. Our trading companies could make a good deal of money from such metals. Food, well, we'd be happy to buy any crops you have - there will be a large demand in the New World. Also, as soon as I am notified of what Azor and Numburg, with whom Lydiah is currently negotiating a trade agreement, had to offer, I will be happy to pass on the information to you. Then the Empire can pick and choose which southern goods they wish to purchase." The Duke paused to examine a rather flamboyant silver broach pinning his cloak on.
"Which brings me to the proposal. It is no secret that the navy of the Lance Empire is, to be frank, terrible. It is also widely known that few of your people desire to become sailors or wish to fight on the sea. I therefore propose a deal, the terms of which I will briefly outline now."
"I suggest that our two great nations join forces to protect both nations' interests in the New World. Your mighty army will provide the land forces, and our ships will provide a naval force. Lydiah on its own is too small and sea-based to conquer huge swathes of land on a new continent, but together we can cover both ground and water. All we ask in return is the continued friendship of the Lance Empire, and two or three coastal points in whatever land you claim in order to found city-states under the Duchy of Lydiah, and land enough nearby to garrison soldiers, plant crops and rear livestock. They will act as trading outposts for the Duchy - that is, if your Emperor accepts my offer."
"I cannon't accept the offer as I do not have authority, I will have to carry it to the Emperor, but I can assure you he will accept it." the ambassador rose to leave, shaking Elvahn's hand.
The Duke bade the ambassador goodbye, assuring that an escort, along with a variety of gifts for both the man himself and the emperor, departed with him. Raising his trident in one final salute, he turned and walked back into his chambers.
(OOC: the conversation between Elvahn and the Lance ambassador is a slight adaption of the negotiations we made through PM)
You will all find out what land Lydiah wants to claim if Emperor Gabriel accepts Duke Elvahn's proposal *secret sneaky diplomacy*
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