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Sultanate of Mosul

Part 2

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Nation leader: Sultan Abdul-Hazeem

Military: (to avoid meta)

Population: 800k

Trade: open

Relation:

crusader state-hostile

Muslim nations- friendly

Christian nation - cautions

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Sultan Abdul-Hazeem stands in the war room, it's been 2 hours since he received a letter from the Caliph. “How could they have done this!? I thought they wanted to live in peace with us! The kazzabs!” commander Abu Jahlil says looking down at the map. “Nonetheless the caliph has given us a job to do… assemble the men and head straight there.” Sultan Abdul-Hazeem says noding to Abu Jahlil, the commander nods before rushing off alongside officers.

[!] Scene changes to the citys and towns alike

“Sultan Abdul-hazeem calls on you to answer the caliph call! The teutonic order has raided the muslim ummah! Caliph Adil has declared jihad! Come enlist in the army and fight for the sake of Allah!!! Always remember these two great deeds! Martyrdom or victory! Martyrdom or victory!!!!” the drummers bangs loudly before repeating again

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( couple thousand men marched off to the Ayyubids caliphate with haste for the defense of islam [MOD] )

 

(Recruitment for any man willing to become jihadist to fight for Allah in the holy war as sheiks and dervishes actively push and spread word of motivation and talk about the benefits of jihad to convince many people to go fight in the army.)

 

(Sultan Abdul-Hazeem goes to Damascus to attend the wedding)

 

(Charity for the poor and needy are raised to go around the muslim world alongside the ayyubids)

 

(Repairs are to be done on the city of Mosul and further fortified the city and prepare for a siege)

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KINGDOM OF SICILY

 


 

MCCIII

1204 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF OUR HEAVENLY LORD

THE 10TH  YEAR OF THE REIGN OF OUR KING

FREDERICK II OF SICILY

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-Dipold, Count of Acerra takes up the cross and leads a sizeable Sicilian Contingent straight into the Holy Land where they work hand in hand with their Teutonic and Crusader brothers in arms to beat back the Saracen Foe.

 

-The best Scholars and teachers in the Sicilian sphere are hired for the instruction of Frederick II. Already possessing a sizeable knowledge in many of the languages spoken commonly across his domain, he is now provided with a formal academic education.

 

-Frederick lays the first stone in the beginning of the construction of a cathedral in Malta. It is built in the classical Norman-Byzantine-Arab style which is found throughout the region. It is dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle and the interior is heavily dedicated with wonderful Icons.

 

-A second contingent of Sicilian Soldiers and Knights begin to be raised for a excursion into Tunisia. By summer next year the regent hopes to have raised roughly 10,000 soldiers, 1000 of those experienced Norman Knights.

 

 


 

 


 

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End of 1203
 

Ayyubid Caliphate of Islam

-The caravansaries would be built and running by the end of 1203.

-The warning is sent out to all Nobles, however reports of mobs killing christians have already started to flood in.

-Soldiers are trained throughout the year.

-Materials and funding is raised for the canals.

 

The Teutonic Order

-Castle Byblos is fortified, and supplies are brought in to last a siege.

-Raiding bands are sent across the border, they burn and pillage the border villages.

-onethousand more men, and fifty knights join the orders base in the Holy Roman Empire.

-The heretics within Tripoli are converted slowly any resistance is quickly put to rest.  

The Eastern Roman Empire

-The men already raised in the Themes are equipped; however, with the imperial treasure spent on paying the crusaders and the current standing army no new soldiers are able to be raised.

-The feast in honor of Alexios IV brings the people together after the tension of the last year, and leads many to begin to take a liking to the young heir.

 

Sultanate of RUM

-Around four thousand men are raised to join the Jihad. Meanwhile, the forts are are able to be manned are supplied for sieges.

-Suleiman II of Rum, who lead the nation into battle against the Kingdom of Georgia passed away as the new year started. He died of wounds suffered during the battle and is succeeded by his unpopular son Kilij Arslan III.

The Abbasid Sultanate

-17 thousand men are sent to Damascus, leaving the garrison throughout the Sultanate weekend and undermanned. Bands of raiders begin to attack villages and undefended towns,

-The feast attracts nobles from across the realm, during the event many attempt to sway over the Sultan, and favor them more. Others attempt to convince him to raise more men to deal with these raiders.

Azerbaijan

-15 thousand men march to Damascus, however a large part are untrained and under equipped.

-The Royal treasury is nearly emptied by sending gifts to the nobles and commoners. The nobles only ask for larger and larger loans, taking advantage of free Denars. This leads to most construction projects to halt and soldiers go without payment.

Kingdom of Portugal

-Men in the shipyards scratch their heads, not knowing what to build since they only were told to  “Expand the navy.”

-The funding the build whole new cities and towns is unable to be raised.

 

THE CHRONICLE OF JERUSALEM

-The pope hoping to increase devotion during this crusade, and overjoyed with the progress quickly agree to canonize Saint Baldwin the Leper.

-War is declared, christian across the holy land rejoice at the news. Nobles raise their own levies to join in this great crusade.

 

Sultanate of Mosul

-Five thousand men are sent to Jerusalem.

-The city supplies are stock piled, and defense increased.

KINGDOM OF SICILY

--Dipold, Count of Acerra leads the men to the holy land, enjoying fair weather on the way.

-Frederick II begins to learn from the best scholars in Europe at the time.

-The cathedral in Malta begins construction, and it expect to be finished within two years.

-Half of the new force is raised before the year is over.

The Most Serene Republic of Venice

-Gold Company continues training and arming within Venice. By the end of the year these veteran men work together as a unit.

-The expansion is underway of the harbors, market and housing expected to take several years.

-Crusade stuff?

Cilicia

-Irrigation canals around Sis are started, however lack of material slows the progress. They predict it will be finished in four years or less.

-The hospitallers agree to set up a chapter in Komana, several hundred knights and members arrive to establish and recruit members.

-The fortifications in Kyrrhos and Tell-Basha are increased.

Kingdom of England

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KINGDOM OF SICILY

 


 

MCCIII

1205 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF OUR HEAVENLY LORD

THE 11TH  YEAR OF THE REIGN OF OUR KING

FREDERICK II OF SICILY

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-A call to arms resonates throughout the Kingdom as the King levies men and knights from across the Kingdom for his excursion into the coveted lands of Tunisia. By winter of the current year Frederick intends to launch his campaign in the Spring.

 

-Work on the Cathedral of Malta continues as many stone masons and skilled smiths take part in the endeavour, hailing from most of the corners of the world. It is to rival even the Cathedral of Palermo, one of the most beautiful in the land.

 

-Frederick II is becoming fond of the persistent Greek Culture present in Southern Italy. Already speaking Greek, he begins to develop a level of fondness for the Greek Population of Sicily after engaging in a long conversation with a Greek Cartographer in Messina. He lifts many of the harsh laws restricting greek culture, slowly reverting the laws established by his Norman predecessors.

 

-Ships run back and forth from Sicily to the Levant resupplying the Sicilian Crusaders fighting in the name of God against the heathens.

 

 


 

 


 

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Sultanate of RUM

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Turn

2

Current Leader

Kilij Arslan III

Capital

Konya

Total Population

1,700,000

Total Military Personnel

Unknown(to avoid meta)

Trade

Open

Trade with Nations

Mosul

Ayyubid

Azerbaijan

Abbassid

Faith

ISLAM!

And some Christians and jews

Nation Relations

Muslim Nations-Great respect and Good Friends

Christian Nations-Cautious

Everyone Else-Neutral

 

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Kilij Arslan II stood before his council, watching them with content. His father was a great man, but he will be greater, he will show all those who were questioning him wrong, with the help of Allah, they will rise to glory.

 

“We must attack!”

 

“We need to wait, what if we fail!”

 

“The new sultan, is said to be a good commander but we don't know him!”

 

“SILENCE!”

 

Arslan II looked upon the room, with fury in his eyes, watching each nobleman of each province.

“We have been attacked by crusaders...and you argue like women...We are turkmen! Generations bow before us through the power of Allah...We are facing a strong foe. Yet if you bick and becker like chickens with your heads cut off, then we will never win. We raise the levies, and prepare to march, We go to glorify Allah and establish justice!”

With this the leaders nodded in agreement, after further talks they all left to go do their parts.

 

[In each nation and town]

A pair of Soldiers enter into the grand market, they sit down, where a bunch of young men sat talking and laughing, Soldiers also dressed as citizens sat around as well, it has been planed to show their delight and enthusiasm, a man from the military begins to start it off, with his combrads joining one by one with each line, then to show people like enthusiasm, the soldiers dressed as civilians join in song

“With our jihad, we will shatter the rock

And tear apart the falsehood and the disbelievers

With great and strong determination

And a will that can not be Subdued.

We will not know the coercion

 

With our jihad, we will shatter the rock

And tear apart the falsehood and the disbelievers

With great and strong determination

And a will that can not be Subdued.

We will not know the coercion

 

And we will call to arms our passion and intellect

And With our blood we will Color the dawn

And bring it back to you, my people, a victory

Through our struggle, we alter your path

 

And we will call to arms our passion and intellect

And With our blood we will Color the dawn

And bring it back to you, my people, a victory

Through our struggle, we alter your path


 

With our jihad, we will shatter the rock

And tear apart the falsehood and the disbelievers

With great and strong determination

And a will that can not be Subdued.

We will not know the coercion


 

through our Jihad with kindled torch

The night of Falsehood And corruption will end

And we will wade through it with will and patience

And break free from the cuffs of injustice

 

through our Jihad with kindled torch

The night of Falsehood And corruption will end

And we will wade through it with will and patience

And break free from the cuffs of injustice

 

With our jihad, we will shatter the rock

And tear apart the falsehood and the disbelievers

With great and strong determination

And a will that can not be Subdued.

We will not know the coercion”

With this, youths and people will begin rushing off to join the jihad against the crusaders. Inspiring the nation.

 

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ACTIONS

 

-The new conscripts Their training would continue, attempts to lower death rate is made by, making sure water and food and doctors are on stand by. Their training made solely on combat, discipline, is to be made. Every month two Mock battles happen to speed up their understanding of fighting, in these mock battles, medics are put on standby for any injuries. The private speech to the conscripts would happen to try to encourage them to learn more and work harder. The mentors would be increased to TWO Seasoned soldiers will train ONE conscript, this is to push to make them ready for battle and war.[MOD](janissary corp peps)

 

-Raising of ALL the levies will take place, the minimum goal would be 29,000, with raising the more and most experienced men from the many other wars are raised first as a priority, equipping them first as well, Hopes because of the call of jihad more than just the minimum are raised which the highest goal would be 40,000 men, A VERY DETAILED REPORT IS TO BE MADE ON THE ARMY THAT IS RAISED, including, numbers, skills, EVERYTHING![MOD]

 

-All around the nation, there will be soldiers moving into cities to increase chances to get more men, singing the nasheed on the top of the post, in the streets together to show brotherhood[MOD]

 

-FOOD AND SUPPLIES ARE GATHERED FOR THE ARMY[MOD]
 

-A letter is sent to the Kayi tribe

“Assalamualaikum Suleyman Shah, father of the brave hero Ertuğrul, May your tent be strong and your sons braves, and your women caring. We request your help against the Infidel crusaders, we know that the Braves of the Kayi tribe are strong muslim warriors, we know of your current situation of searching for land for the drought, so, we offer you safe lands, for your herds, near our capital, so you may trade well in our major trade hub, The turkmen tribes many forgotten our tradition, but the tribe of Kayi remain strong, may Allah, make you strong, Inshallah, if you could send word of your response, and if you accept, please send braves for our campaign against the kaffir who wish to steal the holy lands and oppress our faith and people...they have already began to force the muslims to convert by the sword...we know that this, in the turkman's law and traditions, demands war, aid us!”[MOD]

 

-people are sent to locations in pms[MOD]

 

-Mass recruitment for volunteers would begin the hope is of around 10 thousand.[MOD]

 

-patrols are still happening.[MOD]

 

-and the secret actions are still in place and being built and worked on.[MOD]


-Festivals and celebrates is to be made around the sultanate for The return of the Caliphate of Allah, uniting the major Muslim world[MOD]

-Research for a new form of weaponry that will outmatch recent tech, it must have a upper edge to the new technolegy and better and can win against current (2/20)[MOD](cannons and muskets? If not im happy with anything badass that's new)

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THE CHRONICLE OF JERUSALEM

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A.D MCCIV.

 

IN this year hence, King Amalric sealed the alliance with the King of Cilicia by marrying his daughter, Helvis, to him. The betrothal, sealed in the previous year, could be made good in the next due to Helvis reaching the age of XIV. 

 

The King of the Armenians accepted his new bride with loving devotion – and gracious friendship with her father. The Bishop of Ramla is dispatched with the bride to act as the King’s representative in the Armenian realm, where plenteous store abounded and he was given to much feasting among our King’s new allies.

 

During this time, Queen Isabella governed the realm while her husband was fighting in the Crusade.

 

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The Queen sends ambassadors to the West with great haste and energy. These exhort French, English, Welsh, German, Polish, Scottish, Italian and other knights, in the name of Saint Baldwin, to join the fight in the Holy Land. Commoners in these countries are alike courted. They point out the victories of Ascalon and Ibelin, and the persecution and expulsion of Christians that ‘should leave the Franks with no choice but to fight.’ Isabella knows that she will vex John, King of the English and Phillip, the King of the Franks. If men take up the Cross, their evil wars with brother Christians will be much weakened. 

 

ACTIONS

 

-Leo of Armenia and Helvis of Jerusalem marry.

-The Queen appoints the BIshop of Ramla as her husband’s permanent ambassador in Armenia.

-Appeal to western knights and commoners to take up the cross.

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Turn 3

Current Nation Leader: Ashlim Kharlaben

Heir: Abbas Kharlaben

Capitol City: Baku

Total Population: 1,500,000

Total Military Personnel: (Not today metagame)

Trade: Open

Trading Nations:

Ayyubid

Abbasid

Mosul

Rum

Georgia

Khawarsim

Faith: ISLAM! and a some Jews

Nation Relations: Muslims are to be respected and treated with kindness. Christian nations are to be treated with caution

Everyone else is neutral

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Sultan Ashlim Kharlaben would smile as a letter returned from the fellow muslims “Alhamdulillah, now we have to solve another problem.” he says before moving to the Court.

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[depiction of what it looks like in court in Baku]

“Brave nobles! I understand your need for denars, and you shall get them… but not by me.. By war! I just received assurances that if you join in the jihad, not only will we be promise jannah but we will also get war booty, Anyone here who take up the banner of Allah and go join the Jihad with his men, are true muslims! Those who wish to stay here and continue to cuddle up in their palaces like we done in the time when Salahudin did. Go ahead! But you will not receive a single denar from me! Oh brothers of islam! Join the ummah! Not only will you gain honor and glory, you will gain wealth and prosperity to bring back to your homelands! Rally your levies, to jannah or victory!” hours would pass as the Sultan attempt to convince the nobles to join the jihad to gain their wealth assuring them that there is much bigger gain of wealth.

 

Sultan would sit quietly in his room before a knock is heard by his door. “Come in.” he spoke tiredly before seeing his son walk through the door, “What is it oh my son?” he spoke softly “The construction are ordered to halt and recruitment for more Jundullah are underway father..” Abbas says before dipping his head “I will be leaving tomorrow at sunrise as you commanded father is there anything you wish me to ask of him before I go?” Abbas says looking at his father face to get a glimpse of a reaction, Ashlim would smile “Na’am… tell Caliph Adil, to remember our prophet muhammad Sunallahhu allahiwasalim, and our sunnah… verily islam will guide the way. Tell him this, he will understand my son.” he spoke before gesturing him away so he could sleep.

[!] a month would pass before a caravan would arrive at the palace.

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“As the caliph and the muslim ummah said, ‘Together we struggle, together we fight, and together we die.’ until this war is over everyone has agreed to pitch in in funding the jihad.” the Man smiles before embracing the sultan “Shokran, May Allah bless this ummah!” the Sultan would grin as jihad wages would finally arrived to support the economy and its people.

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[Depiction on how the preacher would try convincing the muslims to fight in jihad]

Sheiks, imam and dervishes would constantly call on the people to join the army to fight in jihad, reminding them that it's a muslim duty to defend its faith and lands!  and that fighting for Allah will ensure them that jannah awaits for them either they die on the battlefield or bring victory upon it. They would attempt to convince around 15-20k men to join the army. With recent news of the christian betrayal in Ayyubid lands this prompt outrage among many muslims causing them to join the second army to march to jihad.

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Sultan would convince the noble in fighting in jihad to not only gain jannah, honor, respect but also the wealth they desire.

Sultan would send his son to Damascus to meet with the caliph and ensure better diplomatic ties

Agreement is reach with Mosul, Abbasid, and Ayyubid to all pitch in to help fund the jihad to lessen the strain of finances and flow of manpower.

Sheiks, imams, and dervish call on the people to fight in jihad they would attempt to recruit 10-20k men into the army. Once the men join the army they would be place in ranks and be equipped accordingly and not carry around pitchfork but rather standard army equipment. As soon as they are ready they would march nd link up with the another army forming in Ayyubid Caliphate.

Cities around the northern and eastern border are to better prepare for sieges and improve fortification.

Received some finance support from Abbasid, mosul, and Ayyubid, to fund the army's and the holy war of Jihad.

Supplies are sent to Ayyubid caliphate to help better the now thin lines.

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Turn Number 3

The Abbasid Sultanate

 

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LeaderShip

Al-Nasir Ibn Uthman

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Heir

Al-Zahir Ibn Uthman

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Population

2 Mil

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Military Personnel

(avoid meta)

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Trade Open

With

Ayyubid Caliphate of Islam

Mosul Sultanate

Azerbaijan Sultanate

Sultanate of Rum

Khawarsim Sultnate

Georgian kingdom

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Al-Nasir would look at his nobles nodding as he listens

“My Sultan, you must raise more men not just for the jihad against the kuffar, but also to defend our lands here!”
Ashrim would plee

“My Sultan, raiding parts are attacking undefended towns! We barely have enough men to man the forts here.” nobleman Ural says looking at Gharib to speak “My Sultan, perhaps you should withd-” Gharib would cut short as Sultan Al-Nasir raise his hand, “You would have us abandon our brothers in shams and abandon our chance for Jannah!?” Sultan would spoke in a harsh tone “N-no Sultan…..” They nobles would begin to step back a bit “I understand our issue, you have my permission to raise levies. No… I order you to raise the levies and recruit the men of our nation! I want 25 thousand men raised! 10 thousand of them would help man our remaining forts and city and help fend off these raiders, the rest is to prepare to join forces with the rest of our brothers in shams.” The Sultan stands up from his throne looking at the nobles “SHOKRAN YA SULTAN! Shokran, i'll send word for us to immediately begin mustering up men!” Ashrim would say smiling, The Sultan would raise his hand to quiet down the cheers in the courtroom “I have decided that we are to agree with the caliph and our other brothers, we will work with our brothers not only through soldiers, but financially and through aid, Gharib you are in charge of preparing the caravan to go aid the Azerbaijan with their situation, Ural you are to prepare the supplies for the Ayyubid, and Ashrim is to muster the men.” with this being said the court ended with the support of the nobles and orders to be done and fulfilled.

[!] scene changes at Damascus

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“Do you take Al-Zahir Ibn Uthman to be your husband?” the Mufi would ask Nur “I do.” nur replies “You do?” the mufti would respond “I do.”nur replies “You do?” the mufti would respond “I do.” she replies again for the last time “May Allah reward your marriage and bless it with many children, may Allah keep you strong in islam!” the mufti says grins, soon after the Caliph and Al-Nasir would clasp their hands together “May Allah allows us a day to hold our grandchildren my brother.” Nasir would tell the Adil “And may Allah allow them jannah inshallah!” Adil would say, before long a wedding feast was help as the companions together celebrate the newlyweds.

 

 

 

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-Al-Nasir sent a letter back to the Ayyubid Caliphate agreeing to the joint policy.

 

-25 thousand men are to be raised by levies and recruitment.

 

-Supply lines would go to mosul before heading out to the ayyubid armies.

 

-Al-Zahir would marry in Spring with Ayyubid Daughter Nur Ayyub.

 

-A Caravan would sent Azerbaijan to help them get back on their feet {though not to even get close to bankrupting themselves in the process}

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Turn 3

Ayyubid Caliphate of Islam

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{legit its flag)

Current Leader

Al-Adil I

Capital

Damascus

Total Population

7.5M

Total Military Personnel

[hiddin to avoid meta]

Trade

Open

Trade with Nations
Seljuk of Rum

Kingdom of Makuria & Alodia

Kingdom of Acre

Kingdom of Cilicia

Sultanate of Abbasid

Sultanate of Mosul

Sultanate of Azerbaijan

Sultanate of Tunis

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Caliph Al-Adil I look among his generals with a firm nod, preparations have been made. Reports of a Crusader army amassing in Jaffa, teutonic raids upon the Ayyubids Caliphate lands were now being spoken by everyone in cities and towns alike. Muslims around the nations were angered by this attack during the time of peace. Before long everyone would know that Caliph Adil I swore an oath when he has heard the reports coming in,

BY ALLAH! This is Outrageous! I swear by ALLAH! I will send these crusaders retreating back to Rome or DEAD on the battlefield!!”

Before long a report came in that crusaders attacked Ibelin and Ascalon. Sheiks dervishes, imams, soldiers would actively call on the people to fight in jihad. Heart moving stories, speeches, khutbahs and nasheeds spread throughout the muslim world attempting to persuade and recruit many men to fight in the war. word was sent throughout muslim world, Muslims nations assembled their armies and finally joined forces at Damascus, side by side the Caliph Adil I and his commanders move to their front of the army. Caliph Adil I would begin to speak

“We have sent messengers to the Teutonic Order asking them to keep the peace  between the kingdom of Acre and us, after sending the messengers back... the kuffar have began raiding our lands, killing our children and raping our women. The next day we received reports of a crusader army was amassing at Jaffa, They then taken Iblin and Ascalon! THEY called themselves christians, that they fight for GOD, but in reality they fight for their own greed, they fight to cause fitna, they fight us because they are afraid that once the word of Allah reach Europe, once the word of TRUTH is heard! that they can no longer contain their wealth that they gain by preying on the poor and weak! Today is the day for justice.. TODAY IS THE DAY FOR THEIR RECKONING! We march now in JIHAD, to end this injustice these people have done, their murdering, their force coercion, their brutality upon their own citizens. Remember oh Soldiers of ALLAH! There is NO GREATER DEED then to fight for the sake of ALLAH! Allah promises rewards to those who become martyrs on the battlefields and those who bring victory upon it! Remember to never turn your back on the enemy, for if you flee the battlefield then you will be punished on the day of judgement when ALLAH THE ALMIGHTY! Ask YOU! ‘Why did you flee on the field when I have offer you Jannah if you had fallen! And I have offered you Jannah if you brought victory on the battlefield! So why did you flee!’ YA MUSLIMS YA SOLDIERS OF ALLAH! Do not flee the field even if I fallen even if your commanders fallen! Instead fight to secure your place in jannah! Ya Muslims remember Battle of Badr!  Remember the Battle of Yarmouk! Remember the battle of Hattin! Remember the battle of Yamama! Remember the battle of Firaz! Remember Sa’d ibn abi Waqqas! Remember Khalid ibn Walid, and Salahuddin! Remember US HERE RIGHT NOW standing in defiance against the tyrants who oppress your muslim brothers! Your neighbors! your family! So march in the sake of Allah! They will know what happens when you break the peace with the true believers.

SOLDIERS OF ALLAH! MARCH WITH DETERMINATION FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH! FOR MARTYRDOM OR VICTORY!!!”

“ALLAHU AKBAR!!! ALLAHU AKBAR!!! ALLAHU AKBAR!!!”

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[!] Caliph Al Adil I would ride out of Damascus along side tens of thousands of Soldiers as they begin marching off
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[The Jihad has been called, The Muslim Army would march out {MOD}]

 

[All christians were expelled from cities bordering the crusader states to prevent traitorous actions]

 

[The wedding between the Ayyubid Daughter Nur Ibn Ayyub and Abbasid Son Sultana Emir Al-Zahir would begin. invitations are sent out and celebrations would be held]

 

[Courtship between Azerbaijan son and Ayyibid daughter to determine if marriage is truly what they want… ]

 

[( PROJECT FOR MAKING SHAMS DESERT FARMLAND IS HALTED UNTIL WAR IS OVER AND IS Expected to open up more manpower, and lessen strain on finances) ]

 

[Ayyubids are to raise their levie and also attempt to recruit around 20-40 thousand men hopefully 10-20k is veterans/elites who fought under Salahuddin]

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Afbeeldingsresultaat voor eastern roman empire flag

 

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The Eastern Roman Empire


 

When the news reached the Varangians and Alexios IV about the massive successes in the holy land their morale would boost up. 

 

Back at home Alexios III would send out word to all men of the empire that are part of the Theme system to rise up ((pm which ones))

After their mobilisation heavy training sessions began, they were rallied in their Theme capital, 4.6k men.

 

Alexios III rode out to meet with one of them, giving an inspirational speech.

 

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[Actions]

 

Mobilising of troops (PM)

The drilling of said mobilised troops

The encouregement of traders

The Varangians just following the Battle Plan 

Supply lines will be set up (pm)

Defensive constructions are worked upon (pm)

Covert ops (pm)

I read i can do cool new research so i want to do that (mod tell me turn how much)

 

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Turn 3

Sultanate of Mosul

 

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Nation leader: Sultan Abdul-Hazeem

Military: (to avoid meta)

Population: 800k

Trade: open

Relation:

crusader state-hostile

Muslim nations- Allies

Christian nation - cautions

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[depiction of the city bursting with trade]

Sultan Abdul-Hazeem stands up at the musjid in Mosul looking upon the people before speaking,

“Oh my brothers in islam! Oh Mumineen! Hear what I have to say! The muslim world is in dire need of heros like Salahuddin! But he is gone now but he has left us a responsibility he hold dear to his heart! Defending the nation of ISLAM! Right now our brothers are facing the Kuffar on the frontline while we sit here! I call on you my fellow muslims to take up arms and join me! Be the heroes we are in need today! Oh my people! Fighting for the sake of Allah is much better for you! Fight with me oh my brothers!” Sultan adil-hazeem would shout before the mass before hearing chants of ‘Allahu Akbar!’ storms through the citys.

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Caravans of supplies are prepared to go and aid the Ayyubid.

[!] scene changes in the courtroom

“We must gather more men, with the christians deciding to side with the crusaders, and the truce breakers attack our brothers in shams, we must rally our men. Raise the levies! I want to see fifteen to twenty-five thousand men ready to move out.” Sultan Abdul says looking at his commanders, “Yes Sultan we will immediately begin rallying them up.” Commander kariim says dipping his head before marching off. Sultan Abdul would look at Haruf before speaking, “As soon as possible have the men ready to move out to defend the supply lines, we cannot allow the mobs disrupt it.” he says gesturing him away, “Fariz! Tell our brothers that we agree to the method the caliph suggested regarding the armies and will begin preparation to aid it policy..” Abdul-hazeem says sighing in exhaustion. “There is so much work that is needed to be done…” Fariz would begin to speak, “My Sultan, Remember that Allah will aid us, for surely indeed he will punish the aggressors in this life or the next.” The Sultan would smile “well spoken Akhi, well spoken!”

[!] With supplies sent to the Ayyubid the caravan marches off avoiding any mob of Christian that wish to harm the line. They would be supported by guard from Ayyubids main army

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15-25k men/levies are to be raised and be prep to march out by next turn

 

Sheiks, imams and dervishes would call on the people to take up arms and join the army to defend the lands of Islam.

 

A Caravan full of supplies are prep to go and aid the Ayyubid supply line.

 

Agreement made with Ayyubid, Azerbaijan, and Abbasid to help aid together in jihad financially and by manpower.

 

Training of the current army is to increase to better prepare them for battle against enemies of Islam.

 

Propaganda is spread throughout the muslim world claiming that the crusaders had made an oath to destroy the muslim world, claiming of heinous act of brutality that has been done by crusaders. Convince the muslims around the islamic world to rise up and fight in jihad.

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Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem
The Teutonic Order

“Helfen, Wehren, Heilen”

Turn: 3
Current Grandmaster: Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim
Population (Members): 14.250
Allegiance: The Holy See/The Holy Roman Empire
Headquarters: Byblos (Kingdom of Acre)

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(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUtXo1sTPDg)

The patrol would be on it’s morning routine, 200 German soldiers and 20 knights of the Empire scouted the lands surrounding Ascalon in the coolness of the morning, singing a happy song they’d thought up. “Wir kommen aus das Reich, und leben in Byblos! ‘Aber gibt es dort kein Muslime?’ Nein dort ist ja nichts los! Ibelin und Aschkalon nimmen wir ohne sorgen! Und der Hauptpreis Jerusalem? Ah, dort gehen wir morgen!”
(We come from the empire, and live in Byblos! ‘But aren’t there muslims there?’ No there there’s nothing wrong. Ibelin and Ascalon we took without worries! And the main prize Jerusalem? We’re going there tomorrow!)

With papal decree, the pagan lands in the northern baltics were given to a branch of the Order, the Livonian Brotherhood of the sword, who were to aid the Bishop of Riga in converting the region. The German warrior monks in Riga started setting up a headquarters in the city and recruiting christian men into their ranks, beginning to organize their control in the region.

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Actions:
-The Crusade carries on!
-Army’s quality is refined through extensive training
-Raiding bands of Teutonic Knights are sent across the Ayyubid border.
-Recruiting more Germans for the order from chapters all over central and western Europe, aided by the news of the crusaders’ conquests.
-Securing county of Tripoli (Byblos area)

-Livonians start getting organized in Riga
-Rigans are recruited into the ranks of the Livonian Brotherhood
-Missives are sent out into the Livonian Brotherhood’s territory, making it known that any pagans are invited to the Brotherhood’s church sessions in Riga and other Christian settlements in the Baltics, where they can learn about the True Faith and be baptised if they so wish.

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Christ ist erstanden von den Toten,

im Tode bezwang er den Tod,

und schenkte den Entschlafenen das Leben

 


 

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La Republicca di Genova, “La Superba”

Respublica superiorem non recognoscens

Military

The Silver Company

     An organization meant to lease soldiers to those in need has just been formed! War can be a dangerous thing and as such the Silver Company is here to make it safe. We take all contracts with the intention of winning you the war and all we ask for in return is a few marks to pay for our services.

  Two thousand men are transferred to this branch.

  Ten transports and five galleys are also allocated to the branch

Dry dock

Twenty ships are contracted for construction

  Seven of which are galleys

  The rest are transports

Militia

     To suppress pirates that are determined to make a profit from the ongoing crusade, Genoa sends five ships to the possible supply routes to survey them and possibly deal with such disgusting war profiteers. Another five galleys are sent to the French coastline and checking on how the ports fair.

  A quota of five thousand enlisted is set

  Contracts for crossbows, halberds, armor, and other weaponry is made

 

Treasurer’s Report

     This past year has brought in a great amount of income, as we received a good portion of money from contracts made by the crusaders for transport ships. As well as this, though, our usual taxing of imports and exports has proved well as many find it a good option to use Genoa as a port instead of our sister city-state.

 

     Trade with France, however, has Genoa in a worry due to their ongoing war possibly inhibiting such. We worry that France will run out of funds completely and forcefully close any contracts our merchants have with the state.

 

     The proper funds are allocated towards the military as well as the improvement of Genoa as a whole. We are excited to receive profits from the newly formed Silver Company once one decides to make use of it. Though some worry that the company will be misused, and as such to quell such worries contracts will be settled directly through the consul.

 

Consul

     Though these worries are not the most that the current consuls have to worry about. As the annual election for the positions will be beginning soon and people prepare for the upcoming popular assembly.

 

        Other than this, it seems Grimaldi has the majority of power in the consulate compared to the other merchant families though most definitely they do not have the complete majority. Fiaechi, Diora, and Spinola all seem to be almost even, however. So the upcoming elections will be interesting and are to be watched by all.

 

Actions

-    20 ships in construction

     o   Seven of which galleys, 13 are transports

-   5,000 men are to be recruited throughout the year

-   Contracts for military equipment made

-   5 galleys sent to scout the Crusade’s supply routes

-   5 more sent to scout out the ports of France

-   Annual election of consuls begins

-  “Silver Company” formed

    o   2,000 men, ten transports, and five galleys transferred to branch

 

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King John sends a letter to the Kingdom of Scotland, where he expresses his hopes for peaceful coexistence with their peoples.    (mod)


 

The Flemish nobles are invited to join the campaign, they are promised independence from France. They are requested to conduct a siege on the recently lost castle in Normandy


 

A secret letter is sent to Genova (mod)

 

The fiefdom of Normandy is granted to a prominent English noble, the title is usurped from the previous French lord.

 

A letter is sent to Pope Urban II, in which King John expresses his disappointment in the failure of the crusade. He promises to help fund the next crusade if His Holiness were to show support for the cause against France.

 

John suggests a trade agreement with Portugal.

 

 

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Kingdom of Portugal

 

Turn Three

Current Monarch:

Sancho I

Heir:

Afonso II

Capitol City:

Lisbon
Population: 900,000

Military Size:

Over 75,000 (that is known)

Trade:

Open

Trade Allies:
None

Military Allies:

None

Religion:
Roman-Catholic

Relations with Nations:

Moors – Enemies

Kingdom of Leon – Neutral

Pope – Neutral

Others: Neutral


Sancho rushes into the Treasury Council room with his fists clenched and with a furious expression on his face. He turns to the Small Council table and see’s that nobody has been seated yet. Just as everyone was about to bow and take their seats, Sancho slammed his fists into the table, causing a loud bang to occur. “What is the meaning of this!” , yelled Sancho.  “The Navy hasn’t expanded and the funds for construction have failed! You all had ONE job!”. The room stayed silent as they waited for the King to be seated, or they were all too terrified to even speak. Finally, the King calmed his nerves and sat down in his Chair. In a monotone voice, the King asks “Well, who can explain these events for me.” One councilman stands and says “The Naval Commander was confused on what to do your Majesty. He did not know whether to build ships or to recruit more men”. Sancho replies “Tell him to recruit 1,000 new sailors and to train them in the ways of Naval War. Also tell him to build an armada of 400 ships and to make sure that they are fully functional before he places men in them. The National Treasury will pay for the expenses. Oh, and if he acts like this again, tell him that his first punishment will be 10 lashings, is that understood?” The councilman bows and says “Yes your majesty, but one question. How will we get more funds? We already saw constructions funds fail, what will we do to increase funds?”. Sancho sighs and says .“I have thought of that too. So I have reached to the conclusion to increase taxes by 10%. It should be enough to fund us. If the Governors and Tax Collectors are too corrupt and they use some of these taxes for themselves, send over some men to teach them a lesson. The first punishment is 10 lashings. The second punishment is 10 lashings and a supervisor to inspect their doings. The third and final straw is when I myself go to them and strip their titles and positions. Is this understood?”. The councilmen nod as they take notes. “Good, now my only issue is how we will pay for construction of the new cities”. Just as the King says this, a messenger boy rushes into the room and bows before the King. One of the councilmen stands and says “What is the meaning of this! This is a Royal Meeting, get this boy out of here! Guards!”. Just as the Guards walk up to the boy, the King raises his hand and says “Let the boy speak”. “Th-thank you your majesty. I bring news from the Ambassador in England. He says that the English accepts and a trade agreement between our two Kingdoms has been made”. The King grins and says “Good, tell the Ambassador to accept this offer. Guards, take this boy to the baths, he needs to look presentable when he returns. Also, give him a bodyguard so that he is unharmed”. The guards nod their heads and opens the door. Before the boy leaves, the King says “Oh and boy, do not say a word about this to anyone you meet on the road. You will tell this to the Ambassador only. Is that understood?”. The boy nods and says “Yes, your majesty”. Sancho sits down and chuckles. “Well that should settle things. Once trade opens, we shall put a small tax on those who wish to trade here. And those who export goods out of Portugal shall be fined as well. Now gentlemen, I shall return to my chambers. I hope that you all took great notes as I expect things to turn out better this year. Dismissed”. The King left the Council Room and returned to his chambers. He goes to his desk and takes out parchment and a quill.

The letter reads:

 

”Good citizens of Portugal,

I am aware of your hard work. I know that every single man, woman and child works hard to keep this Kingdom prosperous, and I thank you all. But now, the Kingdom asks you for more help. Day by day, our Nation grows larger and stronger and we begin to need more land so that every man, woman and child can live under a roof. So I, King Sancho I, ask you, the humble and loyal subjects of Portugal, to work even harder for the Kingdom. I encourage every man to do what it takes to defend their homes and I encourage every woman to defend and educate their children. And last but not least, I encourage the children of this new Kingdom to work hard for the good of the Kingdom as they are the future of this Kingdom itself. The Kingdom needs your help good citizens. Will you do your part?”

 

Sancho stands and calls for a guard to send this to his scribe. “Send this to my scribe and tell him that I want 1,000 copies of this letter made. I want it distributed throughout the Kingdom in front of every Town Hall, Church and barracks”. The guard nods and rushes over to the scribes room.


Actions:

  • Send a messenger boy to the Ambassador in England to accept King John’s trading agreement
  • Place a small tax of 10% to traders that come to Portugal and a small tax of 10% to Portuguese traders that export items outside of the Kingdom
  • Raise taxes by 10%
  • Send the copies of the handwritten letter to every Church, Barracks and Town Halls
  • Order the conscription of 1,000 sailors and the construction of 400 new ships
  • Make sure that every Governor and Tax Collector is aware of the punishments against corruption
  • Continue the training of soldiers between the Moors and Portuguese border
  • Halt construction of towns and cities until the Royal Treasury has enough coin to fund these projects

 

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