BBB - Titles England

[Northnovas]

I thought I would try this mod because of my involvement with the KotR PBEM. I was intrigued by the titles involved with this mod and how they can be obtained and bestowed on avatars. Other then vanilla the LTC mod is the only other one I have completed some campaigns. I am playing the English because of familiarity of the city names and characters.

I will try to keep a story more on the succession of the titles and preserving the family tree to the rightful heir. There were some good tips in the Citadel threads. This means adoptions will be few and only marriages of importance for diplomacy. I will try to keep the left side of the tree trim. The titles created will be for my story use and have no connection to what the real titles represent The character will have to physical return to the region to accept the title.
Along with the title restrictions other playing conditions:
1) Keep in good standing with the Papacy no excommunication.
2) Ship transportation one ship for 5 units excluding general and agents.
3) Accept all reasonable offers for peace and never declare war on a Catholic faction.
4) Crusades after more then 3 nations involved will join unless at war with the faction the Crusade is called against.
Those are the basic guidelines. I like to take the campaign game slow and see what develops. There is no need to rush ‘history’.

I didn't know how much work is involved starting one and I am not thinking of the game play. My hats off to all those who have contributed an AAR.
By posting I am committed so here we go.....

Reign of King William:

The year 1080 AD King William had his hold on part of the British Isle and Normandy. The new line of the English Throne was ready to expand their Empire. King William is battle-harden and a true leader who has three sons to help expand his Empire. The oldest Rufus is the heir and it was important for him to get command experience and to secure the south end of the Isles. The second son and the favourite of William was Robert. He was stationed in Normandy France and was responsible for the protection of English lands in France. The youngest son was Henry and William was not sure what the future held for this young prince.
The only daughter of William, Cecilia was a beautiful young woman and her responsibility was to secure the Throne by alliance or to bring a fine general into the family.
The King was very concerned of the religious well being of his nation and held the belief that excellent relations must be maintained with the Papacy and had a lot of faith placed in Cardinal Ashton to complete this task.
While military conquest is an important factor in empire growth. A plan would be require to building an economic base that is strong and supported by a solid infrastructure. Therefore, a military policy of conquer, build and defend. There would be economic reforms that will promote trade and be supported by seaports and a strong naval presence to protect the island.

English lands of 1080 Capital London
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/England-1.jpg

The Royal Family Tree in 1080
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/FamilyTree1.jpg[/IMG]

King William I, Holder of the Privy Seal and Earl of Wessex
These titles will belong to the head of the Royal Family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/TheKing.jpg

Princess Cecilia the only daughter of the Crown sent to Europe to establish an alliance.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Cecilia.jpg

Heir to the throne Prince Rufus
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Rufus1.jpg

Robert
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Robert1.jpg

In other matters of the characters supporting the throne Cardinal Ashton is responsible for the religious teachings of the young nation and communiaction with the Rome. A possible candidate for Pope?
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/College.jpg
The Cardinal’s work leaves the Empire with good standing with the Papacy.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Cardinal.jpg

The other agents of the Crown were established and assigned missions. The diplomatic corps was to attend to the continent and establish contact with the other Crown Heads.
Senior Diplomat
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Bidell.jpg
An economic program was implemented through mercantile resources belonging to the Crown. The merchants of Normandy began the first established trade on the continent.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Blacke.jpg
The characters are established and the history begins of the expansion of the English Empire.

[AussieGiant]

Good to see you giving it a shot Northnovas.

It will certainly show off the mod well by your progress.

[Northnovas]

Good to see you giving it a shot Northnovas.

It will certainly show off the mod well by your progress.

Hopefully, the screenshots are the challenge to edit and upload. How many are too many?

[Northnovas]

The first course of action was to secure the borders of the lands in Normandy. Robert sends a Captain Robert out to capture the settlement of Rennes from the Rebels before the French have the opportunity .
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Rennes.jpg
The Rebels quickly sallied out.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/ClearVictory1.jpg

For his tireless work and strategy the King appoints a title to his favourite son Robert known as the Duke of Normandy. This title will belong to the Royal Family and the member bestowed with this title will be responsible for the English Forces in France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/DukeofNormandy.jpg

1081
One victory under there belt and the start of many to come. The King increases the diplomatic corps and send the talented agent to Rome. Where his skills will be an asset to the Crown.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Frigge.jpg
From there the diplomatic corp is successful securing trade rights with European nations. Scotland, France, HRE, Milan, and Rome have agreed to trade and maps.
1094
This was the greatest move made by diplomat Bidell an allaince was secured with Denmark and Princess Ingrid married Prince Rufus.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Rufusmarriage1094.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/DenmarkAlliance.jpgKing William was in such a good mood with the current turn of events that he awarded The Duke of Normandy another title Duke of Brittany.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/DukeofBrittany.jpg[/B]
While the military expansion started in France the mercantile expansion did not fair as well. The bean counter Blacke lost his holdings to the Viennese. More economic reforms will have to implemented.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/lossmerchant.jpg

1100
More great news is bestowed upon the Empire. The King’s youngest son Henry comes of age and is send north to deal with the Scots and to govern the settlement of York which was recently captured by Prince Rufus.
However, Prince Rufus wasted no time to govern the settlement and headed west to Wales with a reinforced army from Nottingham to capture the Rebel settlemnet Caernarvon.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Henry.jpg

At the end of the century after 20 years the English Empire is assessed.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/1100report.jpg

[Northnovas]

Early victories mount for the English at the start of the new century. On the waters the Naval Commanders clear the pirates and Rebels from the coast.
East Coast Fleet
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Michell.jpg
West Coast Fleet
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Geiles.jpg
Prince Rufus had beseiged Caernarvon and the Rebels sallied out after months holed up in the town. Sorry forgot to take the initial screen.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Wales1.jpg
The Prince did not have much of a challenge for the settelement.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Walesvictory.jpg

1104
After a visit to the newly captured settlement of York by King William, another title was established by the Crown young Henry was now titled the Duke of York and responsible for the Northern frontier. The title will always be bestowed to a member of the Royal Family and will be responsible for the defence of the island nation.
Prince Rufus was successful in his siege and Caernarvon was captured. For his reward the Heir to the Throne was titled the Duke of Wales and will be the official title of all future heirs to the English Throne.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/DukeofYork.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/PrinceofWales.jpg

1106
The Southern half of the Island was secured and infrastructure builds up between the settlements. The Fortress of Nottingham has become the military base and King William creates the Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham and bestows it to himself. The title will be given to the most deserving general of the English Crown.
The Princess Cecilia ended her diplomatic mission with some success. No alliances but a new member of the family. The Grand Duke of Frankfurt from the Holy Roman Empire accepted her hand and took up arms for the English Crown. Dietrich von Saxony becomes the new son-in-law to King William.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/vonsaxmarriage.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/FamilyTree1106.jpg

The King issues new economic reforms and another merchant is created in London to replace the loss in France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/lossmerchant.jpg

After some time the Intelligence Agency has been very slow to develop. The King not overly concerned with such instruments has left the Agency to work in the North with very little progress. Settlements have been identified but the content of the Scottish military is relatively unknown. More information would be required before advancement to the north. It was now the time to start a new recruitment drive for special agents.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/SpyRichard1110.jpg

1110
While the King had thoughts of a northern expansion the Pope was calling to arms on all Heads of Catholic Royalty for a Crusade. Will he heed the call or think of expansion close to home?
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/Crusade1.jpg

1120
England continues to build it's infrastructure and military. Not one nation had taken up the call by Pope Gregory. Other news in the Royal Family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/William%20I/News1120.jpg

The King bestows the title Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham to his son in law Dietrich von Saxony Grand Duke of Frankfurt. Who may be contemplating to lead the English Crusade to Jerusalem.

1124
The King dies and the Crown goes to Rufus who must go to London to claim his title. The Faction Heir is now the Lord of Nottingham, Count von Saxony. His mandate is to protect Stephen the oldest son of the king till he is ready for the title Duke of Wales.
(Some how I missed those screen shots in all the excitment.)

[gibsonsg91921]

so how do titles work? do u give them yourself or does the game?

[OverKnight]

Good stuff so far NN, the use of title is interesting, I might have to check out that mod.

It seems no matter the game, Dietrich von Saxony marries well. :laugh4:

[StoneCold]

Guess it is his genes, he has the smart trait. I always tries to propagate that gene.

[Northnovas]

so how do titles work? do u give them yourself or does the game?

It's like MTW VI, when you conquor a region a title is created. This got me to thinking there should be one for Dublin. The avatar in the city gets the title but they can be passed to another avatar. There is more interesting stuff coming up.

[Northnovas]

1126
Long Live the King!, King William died peacefully in the London. The Regent King Rufus is in Ireland at the siege of Dublin. He is waiting out the Rebel army and sickness affects him due to inadequate supplies.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/RegntRufus-1.jpg

Rufus must finish the siege of Dublin and then to London for his coronation. He accepts the Privy Seal as his right to office but has not yet received the family title Earl of Wessex.

Empire standing as of 1126
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/1126report.jpg

King William:
Alliances: Denmark marriage

Trade: Scotland, France, Milan, HRE, Spain, Venice

Wars: None

Seige of Dublin 1126
The Irish rebels sallied out after several years of seige. They were led by a Captain Davy who was no match for Rufus and his army.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/BattleofDublin.jpg

The battle was short and Davy was dispatched quickly. (More battle screenshots in future)
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/BOD1.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/BOD2.jpg

The battle was short and casaulties few other then the King's health. After the settelement was occupied the King left for England.

1128

A new edition to the Royal Family Rufus as another son named John.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/FamilyTree1128.jpg

On the religious front the English failed to join the Crusade. The HRE and Poland declared war on Egypt as they marched of to the Jerusalem in the name of God.

Poland and the HRE joined in the last hour. The English now had a solid diplomat Edmund Frigge in Rome and Rufus was not concerned with the standing of the Pope that the diplomat Frigge could not grease.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Frigge.jpg

Economically the merchants were expanding and ready for Continental trading.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Fildemerchant.jpg

1130

Events were starting to were starting to develop.
Scientist in the west world were making progress.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Sciencewind.jpg

The Royal Family was expanding the marriage of the Duke of Normandy to a noble's daughter, a daughter Scholast was born to the Lord of Nottingham and the Queen Mother Matilda passed away.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/FamilyTree1132.jpg

Treachery!, in Scotland there was a build up on the Northern Border but it was Normandy where the French attacked the Fortress of Caen. The English were not in the best financial situation to wage a war at this time but the Duke of Normandy mobolized his army. The Fortress of Caen was beseiged.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/WAR1130.jpg

Peace by 1132 the French requested a ceasefire and it was accepted because of the financial state of the Empire. There was no money in the coffers for a war. The King will wait and be better prepared.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Ceasefire1132.jpg

1136

Rufus is coronated in London and becomes King William II, King of England, Normandy France, Earl of Wessex. Long Live King William II.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/KingWilliamII.jpg

Another daughter is born into the family Belle parents of King William II.

By the end of 1140 the state of Empire financially and compared to the rest of the world. The empire is 60 years young.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Report1140.jpg

[Stuperman]

Hey NN, pics in post 5 and above don't wok for me, but it looks like a promising start.

[Privateerkev]

Good luck on the AAR!

Its been a fun read and I like the title system. I wish some of this was incorporated in the vanilla version via patch. Keep up the good work.

:2thumbsup:

[gibsonsg91921]

did he get a title for conquering ireland?

[Northnovas]

Hey NN, pics in post 5 and above don't wok for me, but it looks like a promising start.

I think I fixed the issue I was cleaning up the file and broke the link. Hopefully, it is corrected just getting to know this whole pic download thing. Makes you appreciate being Chancellor in the KotR.

[Northnovas]

1142

The Fortress of Nottingham is a growing and from there comes different opinions and heresy begins to spread in the countryside with men of different views from King and Church.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Heretic1.jpg
The local priest could not do any harm.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/PriestHill.jpg
It will take Cardinal Ashton from London to return to the area and destroy the Heretic.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Ashtonpiety1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Hereticguilty.jpg

1148

On the diplomatic front things heat up when France allies with Scotland.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Scotalliance1148.jpg
There will be two borders to defend if there should be war with France again. The Duke of York begins a muster for the northern border.

The diplomatic corps and the clergy are increased and will be send to the mainland.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Russelldiplomat.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/PriestChapman1148.jpg

1152

The New Year starts out well with from the world of science.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Science1152.jpg

However, King William's concerns with France are at the top of priorities.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/WAR1152.jpg

The French were at again but would they go alone our enlist some of their allies to their cause?
The French move first with a large force and west to Rennes.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/SeigeRennes.jpg

King William II figures he has the money to wage war but is concerned with Rome. He advises the diplomat Frigge to enter discussions with Pope Gregory and try to keep the English on the same playing field as the French Crown.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Frigge1152.jpg
There is some success and they are even keel with the French.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Papalstanding1152.jpg

While the French beseige Rennes the Duke of Normandy moved out of Caen with a samll force towards the Fortress of Angers. To see how the French would react with the mobilization of the English force. In the same time frame the Lord of Nottingham Prince Dietrich had landed at the Port of Caen with a considerable force to relief the town of Rennes.

The Duke of Normandy did not get to far from Caen when he was attacked by a superior French force from Paris.

Outnumbered the Duke divided his forces up. (Forgot initial SS)
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/AngersRobert.jpg

The French were getting the upper hand of the battle.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/AngersRobert2.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/AngersRobert3.jpg

The Crown did not have the resources to meet the demands of the French and the men were lost.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Ransomno.jpg

It was Robert's first defeat and it took it's toll on his health.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Robertsick.jpg

The Lord of Nottingham was shocked by the turn of events and headed towards Angers. The seige of Rennes was lifted and the French also raced towards Angers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Angersmap.jpg

Other disturbing news to the King was his Intelligence Agency not being able to make any ground in Scotland.
Spy Richard was investigating the army around Edinburgh.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/SpyinScotland.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/RichardKIA.jpg

On the lighter side the Duke of York married a London noble's daughter.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Henrymarries.jpg

The Crusade came to end and church bells rank out as the Poles were successful in capturing the Holy City Jerusalem.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Crusadeyes1.jpg

1156

The Battle of Angers the Lord of Nottingham arrives and meets the French General Guillemot de Lyon. (Missed the starting SS in the excitment)
The two armies clash and the Captain Aleamme of the French is killed before his general Guillemot.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/vonsaxony.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/sax2.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/sax3.jpg

It was a close victory but a victory.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Closevictory.jpg

1158

Good news all around for the English there is a son Garret born to the Duke of York and the Prince Dietrich is award a new title Count of Anjou
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/CountAngers.jpg

On the diplomatic front Senior Diplomat Bidell arrived in Constantinople and secured trade rights with a possible future ally.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/BidellTurkey.jpg

There is some concern the French have formed an alliance with Milan. However, Pope Gregory has excommunicated the Milan faction.
The French were building some alliances that were starting to concern King William. His only ally Denmark had been very low key with no dispatches in some time.
He would put an edict forward to build some European alliances against the French and get that damn Intelligence Agency functioning. He was starting to feel more isolated with mainland events.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Milan.jpg

1160

The English control of the Anjou region with some mop up operations.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/robertvon.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Clearvictory.jpg
Things were picking up with trade in the region too.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/Fildemerch2.jpg
The Empire 80 years strong.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus/1160England.jpg

[Northnovas]

1160
The Family Tree of the Royal Family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1160FamilyTree.jpg

1162

The Duke of York kept his troops trained by battle with Rebels coming over from Scotland and getting the local peasantry worked up. As his forces are building up in York he would take new units out to hunt for the Rebel Armies.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1160HenryvsRebels.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1160HenryvsRebels1.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1160Henryvictory.jpg

1164

The merchant Garret Filde expanded his wares into the Spainish lands.
Where the Christians were successful in the last Crusade to Jerusalem. The Muslims were not.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1164FailedJihad.jpg

On a new concern to King William was the continued losses of his admirals at sea. There will have to be more resources spend to improve the current fleet.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1164firstnavaldefeatMichell.jpg

Ceasefire declared. The French made another request for a ceasefire. The King accepted with no conditions. They had captured Angers and started to dismantle the fortifications to build a city. They would be better of economically and should the city be captured it will not be used as a fortress against the English. The King determined that the ratio of cities to castles will be 5 to 1.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1164Truce.jpg
More on the diplomatic front. While the ceasefire agreement was being settled the representitive from Milan now an ally of the French made the following demand.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1164Milanextortion.jpg
The demand was accepted for the English had no knowledge of the Milanese. The King had decided to go along with the demand and a full build up of units in France. The next war will be finished by the English.

To support these units a merchant was created in Dublin to extort the islands wealth and another spy was added for work in France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/MiddlemoreIrish.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1164SpyRichard.jpg

1166

The year began with some disturbing and sad news.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166Denmarkgone.jpg

The Queen was very upset at the news. There was no knowledge of war and the Danes had the highest wealth in the last decade. Again the Intelligence Agency was woefully in adequate to assist. English merchants working in Denmark delivered the news back to the King.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166Arhus.jpg

It appears there may have been internal strife within the country. Could it be possible to send an English expedition force to Arhus and claim the Danish Throne for the Queen who maybe the last surviving member?

The sadness across the Catholic nations was the death of Pope Gregory.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166Popeisdead.jpg

The College of Cardinals would convene to vote on the new Pope. Ashton was the English representation and though he was a fighter of heretics he had lost some standing and was not a candidate for election.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166CollegeofCardinals.jpg

The votes where cast and the white smoke rose from the stack to let the world know a new Pope was elected.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166Papalresults.jpg

The right vote was cast. The Spainish were a possibility to be an ally. They were at odds with the French and could be a good balance. The Danes were gone and the King had no nation allied with him.
The other disturbing factor was the intellegence received from spy Richard Yeonge. The Scots have established bases on the mainland.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1166Scottishgrowth.jpg

1168

There was only diplomatic news to report. Angers was now a converted large town. A Theologians Guild was established in London and should enlighten the English clergy members.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1168TheoGuild.jpg

Diplomat Symond Russell made contact with the Spainish and to warm relations did a friendly exchange of map information.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1168Spainishcontact.jpg

There was also a request by the Council to expand diplomatic contact in the east especially with the Turkish Empire. Senior diplomat Bidell was already on route to make contact.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1168Turkcontact.jpg

1170

The Family Tree another edition. The Duke of Normandy has a son Charles.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1170FamilyTree.jpg

The Axis of evil is complete. Milan has signed an alliance with Scotland this completed the threesome with France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1170HREexcomm.jpg
England needs some allies. The HRE signed a truce with Egypt and this resulted in Pope Abbate excommunicating the Kaiser.
English religious standing with Rome.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1170Popestanding.jpg

The Portuguese King Rrui will also be quickly excommunicated by the Pope.
Newest recruit to the Intelligence Agency.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1170SpyPhillip.jpg

1172

King William II oldest daughter comes of age Edyth. she is trained to represent the Crown on diplomatic matters.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172Edyth.jpg
Along with a new diplomat.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172AlfredHarold.jpg
Also the merchant corps expands
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172Rochester.jpg

On the religous front the hertic issue raises it's ugly head in central England.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172Hereticscot.jpg
However he is quickly executed when Ashton the Heretic Hunter gets word of his existence.

An embarrassing venture occurs outside of York when spy Phillip attempts to investigate the Scottish diplomats visiting the city.
[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172Phillipsdeath.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1172PhillipKIA.jpg

1174

A replacement is hired to finish the work that the late Phillip started.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1174Augustine.jpg

Diplomate Frigge continued his excellent work in Rome and came across this shocking news.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1174MoorsandPope.jpg

When in Rome do what the Romans do. Well not quite but trade relations were made with the Moors.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1174Moors.jpg

1176

King Wiilliam II oldest son Stephen comes of age. He is being groomed as the next heir to the throne and begins his studies in London.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1176FamilyTree.jpg
He was also given title by the King. Though Prince Dietrich is the faction heir.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1176POW.jpg

More diplomatic action takes place. The French signed an alliance with Portugal.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1176Francealliance.jpg
To respond to that action diplomat Russell signs a trade pact with the Portuguese.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1178traderightsPortugal.jpg

At the homefront another heretic is preaching on the northern border.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1176Hereticscot.jpg
Who will eventually will be caught and executed by the local clergy.

The King is furious at another navel loss to pirates.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1176geilesdefeat.jpg

1178

The Family Tree expands with Robert the Wrathful also now the Lord of Nottingham, Duke of Normandy, Count of Brittany has another son Francis. There will be more then enough titles to share.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1178FamilTreeFrancis.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1178NewCount.jpg

Closing out the year France is at war with Spain. Maybe now is the time to choose an ally. Prince Dietrich's health is failing and request that an alliance be made with the HRE so he may return to his lands in Frankfurt to die. King William gives carefull consideration to his son in law's request because of the loyal and valiant service he has provided to the Crown.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1178Diplonews.jpg

[Stuperman]

holy crap man, you are getting pounded, What happened to the Denmark? lost all family members? targeting Arthus might be a good idea, if only to cut off the scots.

[Stig]

Getting pounded? I personally never do that well

[OverKnight]

A good read as always NN and you're making rapid progress.

My jaw dropped when I saw the Papacy ally with the Moors, I don't think I've seen that before. Just the opposite actually as they are the Pope's favorite targets.

[Stuperman]

well, perhaps it's just different style of play, I'd never put up with that much diplomatic isolation and that few spies, add to that terrible luck against pirates, sheesh.

Also, 50 turns into the game much of the army seems to be militia still, seems unlucky to me.

[Northnovas]

A good read as always NN and you're making rapid progress.

My jaw dropped when I saw the Papacy ally with the Moors, I don't think I've seen that before. Just the opposite actually as they are the Pope's favorite targets.

Thanks, though I have actually continued playing. I am catching up to the old files and notes. The images do take some time to organize.

I think I have had that alliance show up before. It makes you wonder about the factors in the game play. In the KotR PBEM I will go ahead a few saves and the things I get from the game don't come out in the official saves. I guess that makes the game unique. You can't predict every out come.

[Northnovas]

1180

"It's WAR they want and WAR they shall get!" shouted King William on hearing the declaration from Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182diplonews.jpg

It started with a sneak attack on the English Captain Harry in the remote Anjou Region by a Milanese Force.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1180WarMilan.jpg

1182

England was once again in a state of war but with only one memer of the Evil Axis. How loing would it take before Scotland or France to join.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182Scotrelations.jpg

However, the good news that Prince Dietrich wanted to hear was the HRE agreed to an alliance with England. The King granted permission for the Count of Anjou to leave for Frankfurt after he had prepared the defenses of Anger for the Duke of Normandy's forces.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182alliance1.jpg
Princess Edyth was responsible for the negotations with the young noble Lother. Increasing her charm by +1

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182alliance.jpg

Science was making more progress.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182Science.jpg

The Diplomat Bidell continued his mission east. After trade rights were secured by the Turks he negotiated trade with the Egyptians.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182Bidell.jpg

Prince Dietrich prepares the defences of Angers the Duke of Normandy's army is still a day away from reaching the town. The Milanese besieged Angers.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182Angersbeseiged.jpg

Prince Dietrich is ready for the wait with the siege when General Cristoforo assaults the town.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184BattleAngers.jpg

The Milan assault force is prepared.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184MilanForce.jpg

The bombardment starts on the wooden walls of the town.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1182Angers4.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Angerswalls.jpg

The walls are broken opened but the artillery continues to bomb the area.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Angersgarrison.jpg

Prince Dietrich realizes his men will be blown to bits. He removes the town militia to the town centre. He does not want to easily give up the two breaches made by the bombardment. Knowing his mailed knights are best in open field he orders them to attack the catapult units of Milan. He is outnumbered but would have a fair fight with the catapults out of action. The missle units were to cover the charge and concentrate fire on the enemy's bodyguard unit.
Charge!!!!!
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184EnglishCharge.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184EnglishCharge2.jpg

It bought some time but only 2 of the 3 pieces were knocked out and the knights were used up in the battle. The missles did their job only the General was left in his unit.
General Cristoforo led the charge through the broken walls.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Milancharge.jpg

The English held their ground and the melee ensued. A small victory for the defenders.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Cristoforo.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Milangeneral.jpg

Just when luck may have been with defenders the unthinkable happened.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Deathofaprince.jpg

He delayed the attackers till the defenders could fall back on the street and regroup.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Countfalls-1.jpg

The Thin Red Line

( Okay I am a lot of ceturies before the Crimean War and I have not conquored Scotland yet. But this was my highland regiment with the pipers playing the quick 2/4 4/4 6/8 marches to keep the troops morale up as they fought the onslaught....

Both leaders were gone and the battle went to the centre of the city. The Town Milita and some of the stragglers from the gates were left to hold the last defenses.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Thinredline1.jpg

Wave after wave after wave hit the line but they did not bend.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184wave1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184wave3.jpg

The fighting was relentless but they were outnumbered. The fourth wave made a flank attack from a side street not the main fairway.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184lastwave.jpg

The line broke the town was lost. It was finally over.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184defeat.jpg

The settlement was occupied by the Milan Army. However there was no time for a victory celebration.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Angers2.jpg

The Duke of Normandy was only hours away and had forced marched his men.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Angers2victory.jpg
The English victory was hollow.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184factionann.jpg

1184 was a busy year, Angers was retaken. There was more religious unrest in England.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1186sextus.jpg
Who was quickly detained and tried by Cardinal Ashton. Execution was swift.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1186Ashton.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1186Ashton2.jpg

Other character development
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184Edyth.jpg
The new Faction Heir and officially Prince of Wales.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184PoW.jpg

The Family Tree is trimmed and will hopefully be bountiful. Possible a marriage alliance for Stephen with Spain.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1184FamilyTree.jpg

The Axis of Evil cannot grow any stronger.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%201/1186diplonews.jpg

[Didz]

Nice read, particularly enjoyed your account of the seige of Angers. Its good to see so many people contributing AAR's now. The Mod you are using looks interesting.

[StoneCold]

NN, good read. But a hideous princess with 4 charms??? I wonder who would ever marry her, and what would happen to his sanity and fertility... :P

[Northnovas]

NN, good read. But a hideous princess with 4 charms??? I wonder who would ever marry her, and what would happen to his sanity and fertility... :P

Ya, even though the charm increased the base is there. She is on her way to Rome to be a diplomat. They shouldn't be too concerned with looks in the Vatican. I have also seen the opposite in charm coming up in the next segment.

[Northnovas]

1186

Relations are improving with the Papacy and HRE in fact England is the largest faction this year.

Trade is increasing as merchants are recruited and practice there skills at home and abroad. The local merchants were successful in aquiring trade for the foreign Scottish merchants.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1186Rogermerch.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1186oxfordmerch.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1186fildemerch.jpg

The diplomat Harrold continued east with success in Poland
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1186haralddip.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1186polandtrade.jpg

Stephen returns to Wales to commission the building of a new church in Caernarvon

1190

A new alliance was developed by diplomat Russell
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1190russelldiplo.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1190alliancespainruss2.jpg
Scotland forms an alliance with Poland. Is the axis growing?

On the religious front sad news for England.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1190ashtondeath.jpg
Hungary is excommunicated and the HRE is reconciled. This pleases King William II regarding his ally however there is no College seat and no voice on future Popes.

1192

Continuing on religious matters sad news from Rome
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1192popeisdeath.jpg

The English have no vote and the country that was excommunicated is able to have their represented elected.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1188popefilipus.jpg

The current sate of the College and the standing with the Pope.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1192popestanding.jpg
All countries are reconciled with Pope Fillippus

For the Royal Family there was more exciting news.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1192factionann.jpg

Prince Stephen arrives in Ireland and accepts a new title. He is now Prince Stephen, Prince of Wales, King of Ireland and Lord of Dublin with the King's blessing.
John leaves London and will assist his uncle Robert, Duke of Normandy with the army in France.

The Itelligence newtwork is improving very slowly.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1192spyyounge.jpg

1194

Religion again dominates the news in Europe.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1192popestephanus.jpg

This happened quickly and caught everyone by surprise. The French were able to get their Cardinal elected. Seeing the predicament he could be in the King accepted the following proposal from France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1194frenchtrade.jpg
Robert was so inrigued with the French princesses he contcated the King.

The new Papal standing.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1194popestanding.jpg

A title is bestowed upon John with his arrival in France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/CountJohn.jpg

The Crown's Council has been very quiet but suggest the following.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1194mission.jpg
The Royal Family was concerned over the Danish incident and thought a possible expedition to Denmark led by the Duke of York. This would would be a good precursor.

1196

At the King's demand the naval facilities were upgraded in London allowing a new ship to be added to the fleet.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1196holk.jpg
Maybe this will improve the Fleet's chances for victory.

Our two senior members of the Diplomatic Corps continue to work for the Crown.
In Rome.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1196frigge.jpg
African Sahara
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198bidellaging.jpg
Other diplomatic news.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198diploinfo.jpg

1198

Concerns are raised in the Byzantium Empire.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198jihad.jpg

King William concern towards his brother the Duke of York.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198henrysick.jpg

Henry is ready to fight and does not want to be on guard duty in York. Rather then a trip to Denmark they compromise and decide an attack on the Rebels in Inverness the Scots have not been able to take the settlement. The North Sea Fleet was assigned to transport the Duke of York with an army to the tip of Scotland. This could provide some balance with the Scots.

Henry's ill fated expedition
The Duke disembarks on the northshore and immediately besieges Inverness.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198seigeinverness.jpg
The English spy in the area Augustine was of little use to the Duke. Henry was deathly ill and did not want to sit out in the harsh winter conditions he ordered an attack and some equipment was build.
The armies.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198invstart.jpg
Prepared and waiting for battle.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198invreday.jpg
The turning point.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198invturningpt.jpg
There was no other equipment to knock down the gates.
The Duke ordered his men over the top!
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198invnohold.jpg
No hold could be taken.
The carnage.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198invcarnage.jpg
It was classified a close defeat but the Duke of York was humilated.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198defeat.jpg
The defences were woeful under estimated and there was no chance of victory.
Stuck on top of the world.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1198stuckontop.jpg
The Irish Sea Fleet was dispatched to rescue the Duke and his men.
The century did end on a high note and the King came up with an intriguing strategy.

1200

The Royal Family expands and Pricess Belle comes of age. Her role has not been defined by the King.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200belle.jpg

So intrigued was the King on hearing of the beauty of the French princess the diplomat Harrold was dispatched and offerred the following.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200marriageproposal.jpg
The terms of agreement were met. Would this be the set back of the Axis alliance and would the Pope be happy with this union. It also set peace amongst the nations.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200alliancefrance.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200peacemilan.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200peacespain.jpg

The new priest from the Theologians Guild in London marries the Royal couple.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1202newpriest.jpg

The Papal Standing.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1202popestanding.jpg

The Duke's rescue.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200rescue.jpg

Royal Family Tree
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200familytree.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200familytree2.jpg

Year in report after 120 years.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1200report.jpg

1202

In the world of science to significant events develop at the start of the new century. The development of the wheelbarrel and the power of zero.

Merchant class grows.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1202merchantspain.jpg

However by the end of the year trouble was brewing on the Irish Coast.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1202trouble.jpg

1204

The following occurs and was not totally unexpected.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1204diplonews.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1204dublinseige.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1204dublinattacked.jpg

The Irish Sea Fleet returned from the rescue mission dropping the Duke of York off on Irish Shores. They immediately engage the Portuguese Fleet.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1204naval.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Rufus%202/1204navalvicory.jpg

The Naval training is paying off. Admiral Michell as a +2 command.

TheDuke of York is in Ireland to defend Dublin. The Prince of Wales is in Caernarvon with his force but is not sure if he or just his army should go to Ireland.

The family tree is where I want it and the charm of the French Princess should bring forth some children. Unfortunately Rufus will kick off soon and then I don't know who will get the Faction Heir designation.
Hopefully it will be an older relative. Though my generals are short. I also found that the money is tight. I am usually better off financially starting in this time frame but that is the challenge. Will see how things fair with the Portuguese.

[Northnovas]

1206

There is disturbing news of an empire from the far east.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1206newthreat.jpg

Milan request trade rights now that everyone is on peaceful terms. They were accepted.

1208

A another member to the diplomatic corp.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1208Cornwelldiplo.jpg
Though things are not going well with the merchants and trade.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1208Spyimprovement.jpg

Conflict in the Irish Sea.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1208naval.jpg
Another loss.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1208Navaldefeat.jpg

The King's Council makes another request for a blockade. It has come to the realization that the Crown cannot afford these free gifts after a successful mission. The upkeep is too expensive.

1210

Allies declare war and the King must choose a side.

[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1210Alliesdeclarewar.jpg

Though the King wishes to please his son and his new wife he remains true to his first ally the HRE

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1210Allianceintatters.jpg

Other diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1210diploinfo.jpg

In Ireland the Duke of York attacks the small Portuguese Army outside of Dublin.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1210Dublin.jpg

The Duke makes up for the past battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1210Dublinvictory.jpg

A sad note in the diplomatic corps Senior member Laurence Bidell passes away while in Africa. More merchants losses in Europe.

1212

The King sees the fruit of his labours and hopefully an improvement of the Navy.

[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1212NavalAcademy.jpg

The Portuguese offered a request for a ceasefire but the King would not except anything less then Portugal to become a vassal of England. It was firmly rejected.

Other diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1214diplonews.jpg

WAR! Milan declares war again on England. At least England as Spain to assist with the war.

1216

Milan waste no time and besieges Angers while the Count is in Rennes.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1216siegereliieveangers.jpg

The results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1216Angersvictory.jpg

Diplomatic news of the year.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1216diplonews.jpg

In Faction news Fraunce Hill the priest of York passes away and so does one of the first merchants Garret Fidle in Pamplona.

The most significant event of the year is King William II forming the Danish Expedition. Tired of sitting in the capital and his years numbered he forms an army and moves to Denmark with the North Sea Fleet. He will find out what happened to the Danish Royals and possible claim the throne for England through his late wife Ingrid daughter of King Harrald III of Denmark.

1218

There was news of their appearance earlier but now they are attacking with brutal force.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1218Mongols.jpg

Paul Chapman the priest of Caen is called out to test the witch Ketripora that was reported in the area. He was successful condeming her.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1218triatincrease.jpg

1220

From the Vatican news comes that Venice has been excommunicated and the HRE have been reconciled. Other news from Rome Senior Diplomat Frigge passes away. The Duke of York's son Garrett comes of age and is ready to take command.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1220factionann.jpg

The inadequate English Fleet were unable to prevent another landing of Portuguese troops.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1220Dublin.jpg
However, the Duke of York had reinforcemnets come from Wales. Prince Stephen decided not to make the journey and send some of his regiments over.

1222

Great sadness strikes the Royal Family. The Count of Anjou John the son of King William II is killed in battle with the Milan Duke Puccio.

[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1223Johnmilan.jpg
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The screenshots were some how corrupted.

King William II arrives in Denmark and find Arhus controlled by Rebels. Another disturbing note is the City of Hamburg is controlled by the Scots.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1222KingRufusdenmarkjpg.jpg

Ireland
The Duke of York is confronted with another Portuguese force and with the arrival of reinforcements from Wales he wastes no time and attacks.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1224Dublin2deplo.jpg

The Duke's forces.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1222Dublin2.jpg

Having so many regiments of calvary they were sent to each flank and easily engulfed the enemy forces. The dismounted knights were not even in the fight.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1222Dublin2calv.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/12243theenemy.jpg


Things were looking up for Henry.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1224Dublin2-1.jpg

1224

The last order King William II gives his men.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Arhussiege.jpg
Arhus is under siege. Long live the King!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1224Kingisdead-1.jpg

The Crown's standing at the end of William II reign.
Papacy
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1224papalstanding-1.jpg

Year End Report
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1226endreport.jpg

[Northnovas]

1224

King William II dies in Denmark. Prince Stephen returns to London.

Family Tree
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1224Famtree1.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1224famtre2.jpg

Financial Report
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1224moneypict.jpg

Overview
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1224overview.jpg

The new King is on shaky ground financially. He will have to bring in some reforms to support his kingdom. The taxes cannot go any higher.

1226

Coronation London
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226Coronationlondon.jpg

Prince Stephen becomes King Henry in honouring his charming wife's family and his roots in France.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226kinghenry.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226henry2.jpg
King Henry, Holder of the Privy Seal, Earl of Wessex, King Of England, Ireland and the French Territories.

The only fighting in the year was the naval forces and another beating.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226Navaldepl.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226Navalresu.jpg

On the diplomatic side the Byzantines are not pleased with the new King and relations get worse. The Turks and the Poles end hostilites.
News from Denmark gets worse. Captain Geoffery in charge of the expedition throws away his allegiance to the King and joins the Rebels.

End of Year Report for the new King.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226endofturn.jpg

1228

Revenge in the French Forrest.

The Duke of Normandy vows revenge for the death of his nephew John, Count of Anjou. He was killed in battle in the Anjou region by the Milanese Duke Puccio. After the last contact with the English the Duke remained in the are a supplying his forces. He was hunted and caught by Robert's forces.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengeduke.jpg

The battle was fought in the wintery forest of the Anjou region.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengestakes.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengecharge.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengebillman.jpg

Victory!!
[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengegotten.jpg

The results,
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1226revengevict.jpg

Diplomatically the King was able to form the alliance that was needed to balance France, Milan and Scotland.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1228entente.jpg

The "Entente Cordiale" was formed with the goal to stop the "Evil Axis"
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1228alliances.jpg

As a result of this pact the Pope excommunicated the King Johan of Spain.

1228
Faction announcements the old guard is passing.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1228factannou.jpg

The Duke of Normandy, Count of the Midlands, Duke of Brittany dies peacefully in Caen.

The new Faction Heir
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1228familtree.jpg

The Duke of York is also Prince Henry.

1230

A merchant is recruited to replace the ones that have passed but are badley in need of experience.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1230newmerchant.jpg

Constantinople is safe for now.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1228jihadfailed.jpg

As the decade ends the King improves the financial picture by combining and dimissing some elite units. There is a slow cashflow and can anymore money be generated?
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1230endofturn.jpg

The family tree is off a bit with the new King. No children by the King with the wife of a high charm rating; though they would not be of age. It is an older uncle who is the faction heir. It will be interesting to see if the King produces any heir before the tree is trimmed. It may move from the House of Rufus to Henry. There have been offers of adoption but they have all been refused so far. It's unfortunate the game mechanic work this way. However , the goal is trying to make it work. Some more cash would be nice.

[Northnovas]

1232

The year starts off with Portugal offering a ceasefire. It is flatly rejected by King Henry. Other interesting news France has had a falling out with the Papacy. The French Cardinal who was elected Pope has excommunicated his country.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1232excommfrance.jpg

Within the Royal Family there was more good news with another male coming of age.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1232factannouc.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1232Charles.jpg
Charles will follow in his fathers footsteps and head to France to inherit the titles belonging to his father Robert. The English are desperate for leaders and young ambitious ones will do for now.

1234

The English struggle on the mainland with merchants having their wares raided but are able to fend them off.

Charles arrives in Caen and accepts his title Duke of Normandy. He will take the command of the English Forces in France.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1234Dukeofnormandy.jpg

Two Muslim factions are at war.

[https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1234.jpg

1236

The Pope makes an offer to the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1236crusade.jpg

Here is a legitimate reason to attack the French and capture more lands. The Queen is not pleased and the King holds off to see what the other Catholic nations will do.

In the diplomacy story the senior diplomat of the relm continues east and arranges a trade agreement with the Turks.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1236tradepoles.jpg
Another diplomat recruited.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1236sparkediplo.jpg

1238

The Crusade grows the English Allies the HRE join and form an army for Toulouse.
The English loose another merchant.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1234merchantstrikes.jpg

The HRE and The Byzantines are at war.

Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1240factannounc.jpg

1240

The Crusade grows Hungary joins the HRE and declares war on France. They break their alliance with Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1240diplonews.jpg

Another member of the Royal Family comes of age.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1240ComingFrances.jpg

Young Francis will join his brother Charles in France and inherit the titles of his father Robert.
The situation in Normandy is quiet. Scotland has a large army on the border has it continues to battle the HRE units in the area.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1240mapnormandy.jpg

The 1240 report. A 160 years and the finances are starting to improve.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1240report.jpg

1242

On the Religious front the King is elated with the news from Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242Uhtedpromoted.jpg

Once again there is a voice in the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242Cardinalseat.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242cardinal-1.jpg

Diplomatically there was a lot of action amongst the nations.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242diplonews.jpg

Following the diplomatic news the spy network was slowly improving.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242spyince.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242ambroswdijon.jpg

It was a good year all withe best news coming from the north. The Duke of York corrects past humilation.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1242inverness.jpg

However, he did not take it out on the popluation. They surrendered and accepted his terms. He now occupies the castle.

1244

King Henry bestows the title of his late uncle Robert to his cousin Francis.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1244countofanjou.jpg

Other Faction news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1244factannou.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1246scotspy.jpg

With the new Count in Angers the Merchants build a guild in the city.

1246

Trouble brewing in Ireland. The North Sea Fleet went around the island into the Irish Sea looking for enemy fleets. There was activity spotted from the Brittany coast. However they were unsuccessful and headed east through the channel.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1246portinire.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1246diploeast.jpg
Harrold skills are slowly building in the east but his time is running out.

A new title is created by the King. This title is designated to the Faction Heir who is a member of the Royal Family but not a offspring of the King. The Faction Heir the Duke of York is also now known has the Baron of Inverness-Shire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1248newbaron.jpg

1248

The year starts on a sad note for the Navy.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1248admiral.jpg

A new spy recruited in the Intelligence Agency.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1248newspy.jpg

Before the year ends some strange events take place in Rome. The Pope decides to fill all the vacancies in the College of Cardinals.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1248collegfull.jpg

Of the 7 vacancies Milan takes 5 and HRE 2.

College and Papcy overview.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1248college.jpg

1250

As the decade ends the King accepts a Master Guild in London. Hopefully it will produce a future Pope.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250masterguild.jpg

In diplomacy relations with Spain are very good and with the Turks poor.
Time is running out with the Crusade. The HRE is the only nation involved since Hungary made peace with France. The Pope is aging and the Princess in Rome has been doing an excellent job representing the Crown, so the standing will not move too much. This could be a limited chance for more land.
The Count of Anjou moved his army out of Angers and south to the border near Toulouse. Reinforcements were send to Ireland by the Baron of Inverness to meet his son Garret who also went to Dublin with a small force.
However, in northern France the spy network has been tracking a large force that left the Milanese city of Dijon and is now north of Paris. It looks like the Duke of Normandy could get his first battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250milangeneral.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250milanarmy.jpg

The year end report for 1250.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250report.jpg


So far the titles created in the game.


English Titles


King of England
William the Conquor 1080-1124
William II (Rufus) 1124-1224
Henry (Stephen)

Holder of the Privy Seal (For the King of England)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
William II 1024-1224
Henry 1224-

Earl of Wessex (Held by the Head of the Throne)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
Rufus 1124-1224
Stephen 1224-

King of Ireland, Lord of Dublin (for the King or Faction Heir)
Stephen 1194-

Duke of Normandy (For the Commander of the Army of France)
Robert 1086-1228
Charles 1234-

Duke of Brittany (for loyal service to the Crown)
Robert 1096-1228

Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham (For the Highest Commander)
William the Conquor 1100-1120
Dietrich von Saxony 1120- 1178
Robert 1178-

Duke of York, Lord of York (For the Youngest Son of the Crown)
Henry 1100-

Duke of Wales (For the faction heir of the Throne)
Prince Rufus 1108-1124
Prince Stephen 1176-1224

Count of Angers(for loyal service to the Crown)
Dietrich von Saxony 1166-1184
Robert 1184 -1194
John 1194-1222
Francis 1244-

Baron of Inverness-Shire (for the Faction Heir not a child of the King)
Henry 1244-

[Northnovas]

1250

On the mainland the Count of Anjou was at the southern border of the region debating on the crusade to Toulouse. When the Milanese army stormed over the border.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250Francifights.jpg

It was a close battle with the armies even matched.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250Francifights1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250Francifights2.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250Francifights4.jpg

The Count prevailed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1250clearvictory.jpg

On the diplomatic front relations with the Turks gets worse and with ally Spain improves to very good. Portugal request a ceasefire and it was rejected by King Henry.

1252

Once again sad news from Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252PopeSteph.jpg

Just before the King could commit the Crusade was cancelled. Francis's army was depleted and had to return north to resupply.
At least there was Cardinal in the College for a vote. England stuck with her ally and came out on the short end.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252Papalvotes.jpg
Pope Renaldus of Milan was the victor. There will be a price to pay for England.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252popemeter.jpg

The new Pope grants reconcilation.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252diplonews.jpg

Relations are now terrible with the Papacy and abysmal with Portugal. However the Spainards have outstanding relations with the English.

Faction announcements

The Baron of Inverness-Shire as another son.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254factanno.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252familytree.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1252preistcaen.jpg

1254

The Milanese Pope promotes another of his brothers into the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254MilanCard.jpg

The year starts with a naval victory in the Irish Sea from The North Sea Fleet who were send in to clear out any Portuguese ships from the Irish coast. Garret was able top knock the Portuguse from Dublin without a fight.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254navalvict1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254navalvict.jpg

A guild is offered in Caen and accepted.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254guildCaen.jpg

A new merchant is added to replace the men who have been lost.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254merchant.jpg

In Scotland the Spy Augustine checks out the Scottish capital with success.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254spyscot.jpg

Though the Baron of Inverness-Shire has been attending mass faithfully.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1254inquiz.jpg
Roaming the country side outside of Inverness.

The HRE declares war on Milan.

1256

On the religous front the Pope threatens excommunication.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1256popemission.jpg

The King quickly gets a ceasefire with Milan knowing they would be next.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1258agreement.jpg

The situation near Normandy at the ceasefire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1256milansituation.jpg

However one nation is not in the Pope's favour again.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1258spainexcomm.jpg

In attempt to gain allies and men Princess Belle approached the Siclian faction in Naples. Things do not turn out so well.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1258princess.jpg

Other sad news Admiral Michell life ends of natural causes and that of the Irish merchant Middleman.

King Henry creates two new tiltles. Lord High Steward to be bestowed a loyal servant of the Crown and Lord High Chancellor to be bestowed on the individual to judicate the laws of the land.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1258kinghenry.jpg
Unfortunately there are not a lot of nobles to pass the titles around.

The relations with both allies is outstanding.

1260

Year End Report. 180 years and very slowly moving along.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1260report.jpg

[Northnovas]

1262

The year starts with a Naval battle in the channel. The English are upgrading their fleets and the Channel Fleet composed of Holks takes on a Rebel Fleet.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1262hoks.jpg

The ships prove their worth.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1262victory.jpg

The Princess continues to have a presence in Rome and slowly things are improving.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1262popemeter.jpg

Other diplomatic news of the year.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1262allian.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1264Francerel.jpg

1266

Ceasefire, the King feels the pressure from Rome and agrees on a ceasefire with Portugal in exchange for some maps. The threat of excommunication is gone.

For her work in Rome the King agrees that his sister Princess Edyth may marry and a suitor is found. The King is impressed with his loyalty and bestows the title Lord High Chancellor, he will go to Inverness and listen to judicial matters from there.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266NewhIghchan.jpg

The Family Tree.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266familtree1.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266familtree2.jpg


Other faction announcements the Prince Henry, Baron of Inverness-Shire as another son. (Once named heir the family started expanding)


https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266factannou.jpg

The diplomatic corps is growing though the senior diploamt of the corp has failed to make contact with the Mongols and time is running out.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266harrold.jpg
New to the corps.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266newdiplo.jpg

Other diplomatic news and relations.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266diplonews.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1266relationsrep.jpg

1268

The Pope is pleased with the ceasefire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1268blessing.jpg

Other diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1268diplonews.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1268princehenry.jpg
Prince Henry arrives in York where he meets his oldest son Garret who has returned from Ireland. King Henry gives his blessing and Garret is now the Duke of York. Prince Henry leaves for Nottingham to receive the new title Count of Midlands, Lord of Nottingham. He is the highest ranking general of the nobility.

1270

Diplomat Cromwell is working in Asia Minor and here's of the war that broke out between the Byzantines and the Mongols. He will be assign to contact the Mongols being the only diplomat this far east after Harrold who is near Baghdad.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1270diplonews.jpg

France has been excommunicated! Would this be the opportunity to job back in the fray and help our allies?

1272

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1272jihad.jpg

Economically the merchants in France have been taking a beating from a very nasty merchant from Scotland.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1270nastymerchant.jpg

He will have to be taken care of.

Victory again in the Channel against Rebel Fleets.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1272naval.jpg


https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1272navaladmin.jpg

Some changes in the College the Pope does not replace the vacancy with a Milan member.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1272newcard.jpg

1174

Faction news a death and a birth.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1274prince.jpg

King Henry is eleated that he has a son and future heir.

Family Tree

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1274treeoverview.jpg

Relations have improved to very goos with France, though they are still out of favour with the Pope.

The Scottish have expanded and are now in Arhus. An English merchant also reports an army in Oslo.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1274oslo.jpg

Speaking of merchants after much training at home he is sent to France to challenge the Scot in wares.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1274heavymerchant.jpg

1276

The merchants keep expanding.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1276newmerchant.jpg

Sad news from Nottingham. The Prince passes away peacefully.
The new Faction Heir is Prince Charles, Duke of Nottingham, cousin to King Henry. The King assigns him as a protector till George can come of age and bestows Lord High Steward to him. The Prince leaves Caen to make way for Inverness and London to recieve his titles.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1276newheir.jpg

1278

The spy network was based out of Rennes and had just obtained a Thieves Guild in 1276. For his hard work in the north Augustine was awarded a new honour. Unfortunately he is at the end of his career.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1278grandmaster.jpg

1280

The Empire is 200 years old and is assessed with it's progress.

Allies the Entente

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1280allies-1.jpg

The Papacy

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1280popemeter.jpg

That is all I have many screenshots did not record properly. The Finances are improving to a better state. The family tree is off with the faction heir but hopefully the age will play a factor and return to the proper family member.
I don't think I wll reach the objectives at this pace I am use to the 1 turn per year play. However, the point was to discover the titles and that has been a pleasant surprise. Well see what is next for King Henry.

[Northnovas]

1282

King Henry discusses his option with the Privy Council and Queen Meraude is also present. The course of action to be taken will be war with France. Is there a way to have them start it? The diplomatic corps is sent to work.
If war is to be initiated with France the following conditions will apply at the request of the Queen, who still has many family connections with the French Crown and the relationship between the two nations had moved to to very good.
1. No city will be exterminated, sacking may apply.
2. Paris will only be occupied, no sacking permitted.
3. No French nobility will be ransomed or executed they will be released unconditionally, non nobility discretion of the commander.
The English will go to war with France and King Henry will be the true King of France.

The Pope was approached the standing was improving could a Crusade be called on Paris?

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1280reject.jpg

No Crusade but a promotion and another seat in the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282cardprom.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282ashton.jpg

However, the new Cardinal could not denouce the witch near Caen.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282bendis.jpg

Negotiations commenced with France and outlandsish demands made but they won't bite.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282dipcont.jpg

Faction news of the year. Prince Charles affected with scurvy from his travels to Inverness.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282factanno.jpg

Other disturbing news another Royal Household gone.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1282portgone.jpg

1284

The best merchant from England.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284bestmerch.jpg
Decided not to mess with the Scottish trouble maker and moved on to Spain.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284bestmerch2.jpg

The new titles of Prince Charles.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284charles.jpg

On the diplomatic front contact with Venice amounted to very little.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284venice.jpg

Another demand on the French. Toulouse, they would give up Toulouse for..

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284offers.jpg

No dice! Though they would have had one less fortress. Angers was a costly capture for the English.

Other diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284diplonews.jpg

Spy Stephen Millord was killed on a recon of the Milanese Army outside of Dijon.

The Royal family grows when the KIng finally relents and allows the only daughter of the late von Saxony to marry. Should not affect the family tree.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284webbe.jpg
Another general for the King.

A new diplomat to the corps.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1284newdiplo.jpg

1286

Startes with new from Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1286excomm.jpg

A new spy recruited.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1286curtis.jpg
However, another spy killed while doing recon on the French in Toulouse.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1286spykia.jpg

From the world of science.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1286science.jpg

Finally it's WAR!!!
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1286war.jpg

A young Francis, Count of Anjou, Duke of Brittany with his army from Angers beseiges Paris with catapults from Caen.

1288

The diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1288diplonews.jpg

The Pope meter improves and the a look at the College. 2 seats in the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1288popemeter.jpg

Milan the relations turn to poor.

[Northnovas]

1290

Exciting news from the military.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290gun.jpg

What is in store for this new weapon?? Who will embrace it?

Another wedding for the Royals. Margaret daughter of the late Robert Duke of Normandy was married off.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290bringingham.jpg

Financial standing of the Crown, improving.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290report.jpg

Prince Charles leads his army out of Caen and heads for Rheims while brother Francis is besieging Paris.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rhiems.jpg

The Princes's force.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims2.jpg

The battle

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims3.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims4.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims5.jpg

A noble falls.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims6.jpg

The end results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1290rheims7.jpg

The relations with Scotland and Milan turn to poor. Yet Milan keeps requesting trade rights and is refused if they will not provide maps.

1292

The new count, the best general in the army.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292count.jpg

Another title for the Prince.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292newcount.jpg

A successful English Crusade commences.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292crusade.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292crusade1.jpg

Faction announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292factannounc.jpg

The family tree.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292familyb.jpg

A new commander.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292hubert.jpg

A new Guild for Dublin.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292guild.jpg

The intelligence network observes a large French force heading for Paris from Dijon area but no Nobility in charge.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292parisreleif.jpg

The Moors allies of the French and the Papacy declare war in the east.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1292war.jpg

1294

Diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294diplonews.jpg

An Inquisitor has been spending a lot of time around the countryside of York.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294inquist.jpg

The Crusade grows.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294crusadegrows.jpg
Milan has declared war against France.

Siege of Paris lifted..... TREASON!!!!!!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294traitor.jpg

The Count of Anjou cousin to the King and brother of the Prince abandons his cause and marches away from Paris.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294rebelarmy.jpg

The Duke of Normandy has taken up the cross and with his army from Caen is marching south to Toulouse. While outside of the fortress he gets wind of the traitor Francis marching west from Paris. He immediately engages with his Crusading Army. There will be no prisoners.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294PARIS.jpg

The Crusaders come across the traitors in an open field they immediately run for the forest.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294PARIS1.jpg

The battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294PARIS2.jpg

The former Count of Anjou is captured and hung from the tallest tree.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294PARIS4.jpg

The end results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294PARIS5.jpg

A spy manages to infiltrate the French Fortress.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1294TOULOUSE.jpg

It is lightly manned.

1296

Disturbing news from the regions of the HRE. While diplomats were heading east for talks with their German allies they were discovering the vastness of the French expansion in to HRE territory many settlemenst were under French control. The religous unrest in the area was high and a diplomat met a nasty end with and Inquisitor near Steffan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1296diplo.jpg

Milan quickly makes peace with it's former ally.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1296milan.jpg

King Henry is pleased with announcement of a daughter to the family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1296daughter.jpg

1298

Good news reaches the KIng on the status of the Empire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1298large.jpg

Standing with the Papacy extends to very good thanks to the work of the diplomat in Rome.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1298diplo.jpg

On the waters the Gun Holk is being commissioned for service for the fleets.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1298naval.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1298naval1.jpg

There are 4 fleets in the Empire. The Irish Sea, the North Sea, the Channel and the Northern Fleet.

1300

The century ends and a bew begins. The Empire is 220 years young.

The Mongols were finally located and contact made but nothing fruitful.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300mongols.jpg

The Crusade

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300crusade.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300war.jpg

The King's allies.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300allies.jpg

The Pope meter and College seats. (1)

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300popemeter.jpg

This Pope will outlive the King.

Faction announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300factann.jpg

King Henry
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300stephen.jpg

Prince Charles
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300charles.jpg

The Family Tree.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300treea.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300familyb.jpg

I have to work on that photoshop.

Empire map.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300map.jpg

Year End Report. Things are improving.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Stephen/1300report.jpg

A new century begins and a new weapon developed. The English are rapidly trying to use this new weapon to their advantage. The Crusaders have reached their objective and are holding it under siege.
It will be time for some pruning of the tree to keep the one family on the throne.

[StoneCold]

NN, why didn't you take up the cross with ur crusading army? It will definitely help the financial situation.

[Northnovas]

NN, why didn't you take up the cross with ur crusading army? It will definitely help the financial situation.

Yes, I thought one was enough with the Duke of Normandy but he has no artillery and is besieging Toulouse. I think I will quickly create another and get reinforcements to the Duke.

[StoneCold]

There is no limit to the number of crusading armies you can create if I remember correctly. In KoTR, the most recent crusade, at least 3 armies was create by the HRE.

[Northnovas]

1302

King Henry arrives in Normandy and forms the Second Crusading Army for Toulouse.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/13002ndArmy.jpg

Diplomatic news for the year.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1302diplonews.jpg

What is Scotland up to and has the HRE gotten weak?

A new member to the Network from Rheims.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1302newspy.jpg
We will see what use he will be put too.

On the trading in France the competition is fierce. The English do not have enough business savy to gain dominance in the area.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1302merchant.jpg
another merchant was lost and this one one could not be bought out.

1304

The relations with the Pope are outstanding and the King could not be any happier.

Diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1304DIPLONEWS.jpg

The HRE came to there senses but the Scotish - French bond is very strong.

Another merchant was taken over.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1304MERCHANT.jpg

The orders were given and an example to be made out of individuals who go aginst the Empire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1304assas.jpg

The results:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1304assas1.jpg

Mr Holland's value increases.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1306anselem.jpg

1306

The small naval expedition to explore the Portugal coast and ascertain what happened to the Portuguese. They found out who was responsible for their destruction when the got to the former capital Lisbon.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1306lisbon.jpg

Other diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1306diplonews.jpg

Milan and France cannot decide if they hate or love each other. The English relations with Poland improves to good. A diplomat is heading that way.

1308

The attack on Toulouse begins after King Henry arrives with the second army and there is an English spy within the fortress.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308siegeoftoulouse.jpg

The gates are opened and the King does not get to use his new weapon from the Royal Artillery regiment.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308toulouse2.jpg

The fortress is lightly defended and the battle was swift with little damage to the settlement.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308victr.jpg

Queen Meraude's half brother Prince Alixandre is killed in the battle.

The Crusade ends in victory

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308crusadevic.jpg

King Henry the Chivalrous as he is known through the country.

Some unfortunate news for a member of the diplomatic corps. There were a couple Inquisitors in the Stefan Region. While enroute to Poland he was tried by these men.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308diploexecut.jpg

In other diplomatic news the man in Italy who had been key in Rome ventured south and met with the Sicilian delegates. They had some common interest in enemies and trade.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308diploitaly.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308sicily.jpg

Other news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308diploinfo.jpg

Relations with Sicily are outstanding and for some reason it is very poor with France.

The merchants keep expanding.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1308newmerch.jpg

1310

Starts with some Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1310factannou.jpg

The Duke of Normandy is bestowed with a new title the Count of Toulouse. He is responsible for all military operations in France.

The Mongols have established a home in Antioch Region.

The Pope meter is off the wall.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1310popemeter.jpg

Year end report.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1310endreprt.jpg

[Northnovas]

1312

Report from the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1312cardreport.jpg

Another seat.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1312staite.jpg

On the diplomacy front.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1312diplonews.jpg


Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1312factannou.jpg

Outside of Paris the French reinforcements rebel against the French Crown. Paris is lightly defended and panic is in the streets.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1312rebelarmy.jpg

1314

In London the King's absence has created a some rowdiness in football matches and the following law passes.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314football.jpg

Angers is building up to a commercial centre.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314masterguild.jpg

Diplomatic news.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314diplonews.jpg
Milan and France have made up and the HRE is at war with the Scotland so the balance as returned to the alliance pacts.

Also in Antioch a trade agreement was made with the Mongols. They just barely agreed. However, The King wishes to send merchants to the area to exploit the wealth.

A new spy from Rheims.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314newspy.jpg

The Inquisitors were still working the Metz Stefan region. The King ordered a hit to revenge the death of his diplomat who was a pious man.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314assa.jpg

The results:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314assa1.jpg

Mr. Holland's CV keeps improving.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1314trait.jpg

1316

The year starts with Milan and France formally announcing their alliance together. The Axis of Evil as been renewed. Relations with Hungary move up to good.

Faction Announcement a member of the family comes of age.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1316factannoun.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1316ralph.jpg
Son of the late Henry Duke of York and a first cousin to the King.

The town of York recieves a Merchants Guild.

1318

Some Rebels were mustering in the Anjou Region and were quickly cleared out.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318rebs.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318clearvcit.jpg

Some minor Faction Announcments.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318factannou.jpg

From the diplomatic front disturbing news from Germany. A repeat from 1302.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318diplnews.jpg

Diplomats are being dispatched to the HRE.

A merchant report from Oslo.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318oslo.jpg

The Council was willing to pay for the capture of Metz. Prince Charles left from Rheims with a force to capture the fortress.
Mr. Holland was send ahead to set up some sabatoge.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318sabatoge.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1318success.jpg

The year ended with the English agreeing to a trade agreement with Milan. There had been several visit from their diplomats and the King finally relented figuring he could exploit some wealth in Italy.

The English Force besieges Paris.

1320

WAR! Just after the trade agreement was signed the Milanese army besieged Rheims. The Prince was south of the city and cancelled the offensive on Metz to return and lift the siege on Rheims.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320rhiems.jpg

The artillery was on the field and was used for the first time against another army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320rhiems1.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320rhiemsstart.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320rhiems2.jpg

The siege was lifted.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320rhiems3.jpg

Paris was lightly defended and the English force from Caen wasted no time and made an attack on the city using the new artillery crews on the city walls.

The Order of Battle and deployment.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris1.jpg

Barrage open fires!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris2.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris6.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris3.jpg

Fight at the breached walls.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris7.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris4.jpg

Another member of the nobility down.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris5.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris9.jpg

Victory!!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320paris8.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320parisvict.jpg

After the fall of Paris the relations fall to very poor with France and Milan.

The year ends on a high note for the King.
Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320factann.jpg

Progress so far.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320overview.jpg

The Family Tree. King Henry as one son and three daughters.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320fami1.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320fam2.jpg

The year end report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1320report.jpg

A reorganization of troops and the continued campaign in France. Merchants and Diplomats going further east.

[myz]

Northnovas,

How are you assigning the titles? Do you create them as custom made retinues, draw these babies up and put them into game files, and then use the give retinue cheat to give them to your king, and then transfer them to your family members? Seems as though you are the only one who is doing that, or at least documenting the use of it in an AAR.

[StoneCold]

Northnovas says what he did at the start of this AAR. The titles are generated by a mod he is using for this game, not sure of the name of the mod though.

[Northnovas]

Northnovas,

How are you assigning the titles? Do you create them as custom made retinues, draw these babies up and put them into game files, and then use the give retinue cheat to give them to your king, and then transfer them to your family members? Seems as though you are the only one who is doing that, or at least documenting the use of it in an AAR.

No it's the mod as StoneCold mentioned. It's Blood Broads and Bastards. For some reason I keep calling it Booze Broads and Bastards. I can see where my priorities are. Here is the link:

http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Blood_Broads_%26_Bastards

There is a 2.1 but it is not saved compatible with 2.0, it's just like the MTW VI when you occupy a city a title is created and the avatar in that city will get the title. The titles can be transferred between avatars in the same location. I would like to take the file that creates the titles and incorporate to the LTC 3.1 mod that I haven't got to try yet. I want to finish this AAR before moving on to something new.

[Northnovas]

1322

The English merchants are starting to gain some economic control in France.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-1merchant.jpg

Hostilities ended with the Byzantines and Turks, the reason maybe the Mongols establishing themeselves near the Turkish border. Relations with Milan are very poor. The Councils mission for the capture of Metz failed.

For Herbert's efforts at Paris he is bestowed the a new title Count of Paris.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-4newcount.jpg

The King wishes to tighten the strength with his allies and his relations with Spain are very good at this point. A diplomat was send to improve relations to outstanding.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-5talbotsp.jpg

Faction Announcements for the family.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-3factann.jpg

Prince Charlie at Dijon meets the Milan Army has it sallies out of the city with reinforcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-6dijonorder.jpg

The battlefield

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-7setup-1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-8enemy.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-9ready.jpg

Tragedy!!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-10charliedown.jpg

Lacking calvary the Prince had the only horse unit. On the flank some crossbowmen were causing concern and the Prince's Bodyguard charged at them. The bowmen stood there ground and the Prince was killed, they eventually routed.

The English prevailed and a ransom was accepted for the prisoners. The city was now lightly defended.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-13clearvic.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1322-14ransom.jpg

1324

The King must assign a protectorate for the young George. He chooses his first cousin The Count of Paris, Hubert. Who will be given the official title as Baron in that role.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1324-2factannou.jpg

Hubert's family tree from the late Henry Duke of York.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1324-5famtree2.jpg

Young Ralph brother of the Prince leaves Caen to clear a small Rebel force from Angers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1324-6angersrebels.jpg

An easy victory.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1324-7angersvict.jpg

A diplomatic report of the Scottish incursion of the mainland.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1324-8scotsexpanses.jpg

1326

The year starts with lots of diplomatic information.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-1diplo.jpg

The King is pleased that the HRE broke it's ties with Scotland but is disturbed by Spain's aggression with the Papacy. More importantly the powerful Milanese Cardinals have been excomunicated.

Another Rebel force was located in the Toulouse area and was quickly disposed of.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-4rebel.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-5rebel2.jpg

Victory.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-6victo.jpg

Speaking of Rebel forces the former French contingent was still west of Paris and almost ambushed the Count of Paris on his way to England.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-3rebelarmy.jpg

A new merchant to the economic plan.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1326-7newmerch.jpg

1328

The world of science announces new technology.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-1science.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-2factann.jpg

Another noble to lead.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-3michell.jpg
The youngest sone of the late Henry Duke of York.

Another Jihad failed for Iconium.

The battle for Dijon continues with the remaining English force assaulting the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-5dijonorder.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-6dijonarea.jpg

A great victory!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-7heroicvic.jpg

The city is taken over and is sacked. The Pope does not care because the Milanese like the French have been excommunicated by the Pope.

Needed florins to the treasury and major upgardes to some cities and fortresses.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-8sackcash.jpg

An unexpected alliance. The English diplomat Haynes spoke to the Hungarian court requesting a map exchange so they could have a better understanding of the eastern lands. The Hungarian Prince counter offerred.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1328-9allaince.jpg

The King accepted the trems. The Hungarians have a mutual ally and enemy.

1330

The King arranges for the marriage of his first cousin Garret, Duke of York.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-1marriage.jpg

Other Faction Announcements, Everyone wants to be a dog owner.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-2dogowners.jpg

The Count of Paris lands a Nottingham Port and meets the High Chancellor where he is bestwoed the title Baron of Inverness-Shire. A title that was created by his family since his father Henry captured Inverness and his cousin Charles held till his untimely death.

Two heretics are wandering the country side near York.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-8allan.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-9arthur.jpg
Neither the local priest or the Cardinal could remove them and they continue with their blasphemist preaching.

The King is pleased that he has outstanding relations with his allies, HRE, Spain, Hungary and Sicily.

The English are the most advanced faction.

Overview and Year end Report.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-5overview.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-5report.jpg

The Popemeter looks good.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1330-11popemeter.jpg

[Northnovas]

1330

The new Baron of Inverness-Shire with full title.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-1newbaron.jpg

Other Nobles of the English Crown.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-2toulocount.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-3lordralph.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-4highchanc.jpg

His Royal Highness King Henry
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-5kinghenry.jpg

The King had made his way to Metz and started to besiege the fortress.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-6metz.jpg

In the Mediterannian Sea the small English Expedition Fleet met some French naval units and was outnumbered.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-8naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-9naval2.jpg

It was no match the King ordered the Count of Toulouse to build a English Fleet for the Mediterannian.

Another merchant recruited for the east.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1330-7merchant.jpg

1332

Diplomatic reports strange things happening in the far east with the Mongols established in Antioch.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-1diplo.jpg

A small Rebel force was gathering north of Toulouse and causing havec with the locals. The Count march a small army up to rid the vermin.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-2rebel.jpg

A quick victory for the man who was once the best general in the army and still holds the title Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham. His loyalty is questionable and the King does not want to remove any titles and have another desertion occur.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-3vcty.jpg

In Metz 2 French Armies came to relieve the fortress. The king broke off his siege and attacked the approaching armies several miles from Metz.

Battle of the Lorriane Valley

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-4metz.jpg

The Kings army.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-5battleset.jpg

The French Forces. The main force came from the south road and the reinforcements from the northwest.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-6frforce1.jpg

Casualty of war the third French Prince to fall in battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-7princekia.jpg

The King's BG took a heavy toll along with the rest of the army but they would not give up.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-8routers.jpg

The Royal Bombard regiments played an important part in the field battle and are starting to make a difference in the field.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-9bombards.jpg

The cost of war.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1332-10vict.jpg

The King was prepared to retreat and resupply but the French had committed all it's forces and ran off leaving the fortress wide open. Metz was under English control. The French reject the English ransom of 1,700 florins.

1334

The news from the world of science.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1334-1time.jpg

The relations report was issued by the diplomatic corps.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1334-2relations.jpg

The Scots were graded to poor and the Council was pressing for the capture of Edinburgh. The King was refusing their offers and concentrating on his relations with the Papacy being at outstanding he was going to take advantage of the excommunicated factions of France and Milan.

Other diplomatic news.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1334-3diplo.jpg

1236

More exciting news from the world of science but with an English contribution.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-1weather.jpg

Another relations report issued.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-2relations.jpg
The King will send diplomats to return them to outstanding with his allies.

Faction Announcements a new Royal on the scene.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-3factann.jpg

The King's son George comes of age and being the son of the King is bestowed the title Prince of Wales.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-4george.jpg

Religion is making news again in the York region with the Heretics preaching to the peasants and causing unrest in the local parishes.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-5heretic.jpg

Again the local priest could do nothing even with the help from Nottingham. The Cardinal stepped in and was more successful the second time.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-6trial.jpg

In Southern France there was a preaching of a different kind.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1336-7imam.jpg

1238

The year starts with the new titles from the lands conquored. The Prince of Wales receives the land from his French mother the Queen. He has a personal title of Duke of Lorriane.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-1george.jpg

King Henry renews the title Count of Champagne held by Charles.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-2henry.jpg

Prince Hubert is given command of the English Forces in France and is bestowed the title Duke of Normandy.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-3hubert.jpg

Young Michell arrives in Angers to muster troops and is bestowed the title Count of Anjou.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-4michell.jpg

In his new role the Duke of Normandy heads from Caen to Paris to rid the Rebel force of ex French Army Units that deserted at the fall of Paris.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-5rebels.jpg

Victory!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1338-6vict.jpg

Other good news received was ally Hungary reconciled with the Papacy and relations with Sicily are outstanding.

1340

A Merchant's Guild went to Caernarvon and the King was relieved to her that Spain ended it's hostilites with the Papacy and a ceasefire was in affect.

Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1340factann.jpg

The top spy of the Network was send to check the next French settlement.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1340-5topspy.jpg

Surprise it's the French Capital.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1340-6frcap.jpg

Year end report.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1340-4report.jpg

[Northnovas]

1340 the English Family Tree

Here is the standings with the family tree and the main nobles with titles so far in the game. There needs to be a correction to have George become King. It's pruning the tree at the right time. Charles went just a tad too fast.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/FamilyTree.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/kinghenry.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/george.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/princehubert.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/humphrey.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/Ralph.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/Michell.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/JamesofBirmingham.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Family%20Tree/johnofbiggleswade.jpg

Here is an updated list of the titles in the game.


English Titles


King of England
William the Conquor 1080-1124
William II (Rufus) 1124-1224
Henry (Stephen) 1224-

Holder of the Privy Seal (For the King of England)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
William II 1024-1224
Henry 1224-

Earl of Wessex (Held for the Head of the Throne)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
Rufus 1124-1224
Stephen 1224-

King of Ireland, Lord of Dublin (for the King or Faction Heir)
Stephen 1194-

Duke of Normandy (For the Commander of the Army of France)
Robert 1086-1228
Charles 1234-1322
Hubert 1338-

Duke of Brittany
Robert 1096-1228
Francis 1252-1312


Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham (For the Highest Commander)
William the Conquor 1100-1120
Dietrich von Saxony 1120- 1178
Robert 1178-1228
Stephen 11228-1292
Humphrey 1292-

Duke of York, Lord of York (For the Youngest Son of the Crown)
Henry 1100-1276
Garrett 1276-

Duke of Wales (For the faction heir of the Throne)
Prince Rufus 1108-1124
Prince Stephen 1176-1224
Prince George 1336-

Count of Angers
Dietrich von Saxony 1166-1184
Robert 1184 -1194
John 1194-1222
Francis 1244- 1312
Michell 1330-

Baron of Inverness-Shire (for the Faction Heir no child of the King)
Henry 1244-1276
Charles 1276-1322
Hubert 1322-


Lord High Chancellor (noble assigned for all legal matters in the Empire)
Biggleswade 1266-


Lord High Steward (for the noble who has shown loyalty to the Crown)
Charles 1282-1322


Count of Champagne
Charles 1292-1322
Stephen 1338-

Count of Toulouse
Humphrey 1310-

Count of Paris
Hubert 1322-

Duke of Bourgogne
Ralph 1338-



I was hoping I would be done by now. A short hiatus till 26 Aug 07, then I will resume and complete this AAR. Any comments or suggestions welcomed.

[Northnovas]

1342

After a small break I will continue with the English Empire and see what other titles are in the game.

Diplomacy the Milanese offered a ceasefire and it is flatly refused by King Henry. Spain and Sicily declare war with Spain being the aggressor. In honour of the Alliance Pact with Spain and HRE, England breaks off relations with Sicily. Relations had been outstanding. However, things are outstanding with Hungary and expectantly relations with Milan are now abysmal.
However, the biggest news from the diplomatic front:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-1Wardeclared.jpg

Scotland and England are at war and all English Forces in the North are mobilized. The Duke of York besieges Edinburgh with reinforcements from Inverness and Nottingham. The Scots besiege Paris with King Henry in the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-2Parissiege.jpg

The Duke of Normandy is within a days ride and bring’s his army in to break the siege. A battle ensues with the family royals of each nation.

The set up

Forgot deployment SS. King Henry is coming from Paris with reinforcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-3Paris.jpg

Victory!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-3victory.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-3stakes.jpg

The ransom of 1068 florins was rejected by the Scots and the nobility escaped.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1242-4Factann.jpg

1344

Prince Hubert the Protectorate of the Crown as Baron of Inverness-Shire continued his fight and followed the Scot Donald of Douglas north from Paris. He was ambushed on the way.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-1ambush.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-1victory.jpg

A quick victory for the Duke of Normandy. The Duke released the prisoners and continued on his trek for Donald of Douglas.
His unit alone took out the 181 archers. It was the second attempt to trim the tree.

Battle 1344

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-2deploy.jpg

The Scottish forces were split and the English laid in the valley by some trees. The Duke charged the left flank of the smaller force to create a diversion.


Noble death

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-2nobledeath.jpg

The Scots from the left flank avoided the English and ran across the archers to meet the right flank. Many men fell. The armies did not advance and the English withdrew with the lower casualty count.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-2closedefeat.jpg

With the Duke’s death George now is the Prince of Wales and officially heir to the English Throne. King Henry is pleased with his son.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-3Newheir.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-4tree.jpg

The Network was send south and a lot of movement by the Milanese and army was spotted by Greystoke heading north with three royal members in the army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-5milan.jpg

Prince George gets into his first battle as Prince and as the geographic advantage.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6battledeploy.jpg

Bombards at work

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6bombers.jpg

Carnage of the 1st French wave

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6carnage.jpg

The 2nd Wave

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6secondwave.jpg

Holding the gap.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6bracing.jpg

The French gain a small bridgehead but it is not enough for the repeat attacks. Cavalry charge!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6bridgehead.jpg

Another French Prince falls in battle to the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6nobledies.jpg

The results

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1244-6victroy.jpg

Again a ransom of 2536 florins was refused by the French.

Relations with Scotland are abysmal. Though they requested a ceasefire but King Henry demanded Edinburgh for the peace it was refused outright.

1346

Black Death

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-1death.jpg

Milan is reconciled with the Papacy.

Faction Announcments

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-2factannou.jpg

There is a shortage of good men and Michell is made the Duke of Normandy and responsible for the English Army in France.

Siege of Edinburgh



Duke of York’s Force at the east gate.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-3edinburgh.jpg

Siege towers fail.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-3towers.jpg

Victory and the city was occupied by the Duke.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-3victory.jpg

The only execution was done to the heretic Dawe who escaped persecution years earlier.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1246-4heretic.jpg

1348

From Rome great news for King Henry 3 English Cardinals are promoted to the college

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1248-2cardinals.jpg

However the Pope threatens excommunication if there are further hostilities with Scotland. The island is secured the King is sending diplomats to talk peace with Scotland.

Spain is at war with the Papal Sates again!

Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1248-3factanno.jpg

Some titles moved around but they are not official. For the victory in Scotland a new title is created.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1248-4newduke.jpg

The Duke of Normandy clears some Rebel forces away from Paris.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1248-5rebels.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1248-5victory.jpg

1350

Science gives further advancement to military uses.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1250science.jpg

The Black Death continues to grow and some settlements are affected more then others.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1250-2mortality.jpg

First naval battle in the Med sea with the new fleet from Toulouse.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1250-4naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1250-4naval1.jpg

Year end report.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/Henry%202/1250-3yearend.jpg

[Northnovas]

1352

The year starts with the new fleet in the Mediterranean fighting the French.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350anaval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350bdefeat.jpg

The Med Fleet is in trouble.

The small merchant militia east of Caen disappear.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350ctraitor.jpg

Seeing the army almost going leaderless The Duke of York adopts a man into the family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350dadoption.jpg

The plague contines to strike all through Britian and Europe.

Affected settlements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350hplague.jpg

Not even the King can escape the sickness.

Faction Annoucements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350ffaction.jpg

The economic fighting continues and the Byzantines are held off.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1350imerchant.jpg

1354

The Pope demands peace between England and Scotland but the city of Rheims is besieged by the Scots with a small force that is quickly chased off by the Duke of Normandy.

The special agents of the Network increase their skills by disposing of some French Assassins around Dijon and ridding the Milanese Army of a few Captains.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1352dasaas.jpg

Another defeat in the Mediterranean.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1352enavalloss.jpg

1354

The Balck Death apparently passes.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1354aplague.jpg

The Pope reconciles with the France they are no longer excommunicated and the King will have to watch what Rome demands. The English currently have Stefan and Marseille under siege.

However, the most disturbing news comes from Germany the Alliance is broken permanently.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1354dHRE.jpg

There are financial setbacks the coffers are empty by the large upkeep of the army and the Scots keep taking English Trade.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1354cmerchant.jpg

1356

Another dynasty has fallen.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1356aegypt.jpg

Other diplomatic news Spain and Sicily end hostilities.

The plague continues to affect the England.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1356cdeath.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1356dfact.jpg

1358

The Pope calls for a Crusade to Antioch and peace comes with Spain and the Papacy. The Mongols control the city and the King will weigh his options before committing any troops.

There are some bonus points made with the Pope but very few actually gained.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1358csuccess.jpg

More financial moss to Scotland.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1358dmerchant.jpg

Another battle in the Mediterranean Sea.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1358enaval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1358floss.jpg

The Fleet is destroyed with no support.

1360

The Duke of York recruits another man into the family.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1360amichell.jpg

Two factions join the Crusade.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1360cdiplo.jpg

The plague continues it's deadly toll

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1360ddeath.jpg

Long Live the King!!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/Henry/1360bnewking.jpg

George will have to leave Metz and return to London for his coronation.

[Northnovas]

1362

George is now the King of the most populated country and leaves Metz for London. The financial situation of the Crown has been bleak with negative balances the last remaining years of Henry’s reign. Some tax evaluation was done on all settlements and the trimming of forces.

The Pope has given George his blessing but things have been cool the past few years with the Papacy. There are more English Cardinals in the College then at anytime in history. However, the wars with Scotland and Milan have not helped England’s cause with Rome.
A Crusade has been called to Antioch which is controlled by the Mongols. George has no opinion on the tasks but cannot afford to send a general at this time. They are scarce. The Pope is aging and hopefully that will be to his benefit but he has sometime before there is any action.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-lcollege.jpg

The war with the Axis of Evil has been a slow. The Scots made some attempts from Belgium but have not really done much. Near Bern the Milanese Army had had a build up but has not made a move north. It is the French that puzzles George. The nobility is almost destroyed they have few cities left but they continue to fight. There have been some attempts for peace but they have been firmly rejected.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/GeorgeI-1.jpg

Marseille

The Count of Toulouse had had the city under siege for several years the French have decided to sally out.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-amars.jpg

Another French noble falls.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-cprince.jpg

Victory!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-evictory.jpg

The city is occupied but their was a temptation to sack because of the 25,000 florins sitting there. However, Hubert felt it would enhance his opportunities for another title if he treated the city fairly. There were no repairs to be made.

Staufen

King Milet sallies out of the capital to battle with Ralph Lord Seneschal, Duke of Bourgogne

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-msalleystaufen.jpg

The Duke's force.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-nstartingforce.jpg

The French attack.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-oartilleryattck.jpg

Noble falls

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-pralphfierball.jpg

Struck by a fireball.

A King Falls

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-qkingfalls.jpg

Second gate no artillery.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-ssecondgate.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1262-rnomen.jpg

Draw.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-tdraw.jpg

The ransom for the prisoners were rejected, the city occupied.

Bruges

Prince Perkins withdraws from the city after the Scots bring in reinforcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-uburges.jpg

Nature against man.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-fflood-1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-iplague-1.jpg

Faction Annoucements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-gfactann-1.jpg

Milan joins Scotland on the Crusade.

The Crowns Financial Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-jmoney-1.jpg

Family Tree

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1362-ktree-1.jpg
George is King and the Heir will be Prince Perkins adopted son of the Duke of York. He will also be given the title Baron of Inverness-Shire in that role.

1364

The year starts with another threat of excommunication from the POPE.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-cthreatexcomm.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-bpopemeter.jpg

Relations with parties involved.

Scotland Terrible
Papacy So-So

Though another Cardinal is promoted to the college

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-ecard.jpg

Other diplomatic news.

Spain and England agree to military access with each other.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-fdiplonews.jpg

Both of England's allies are not on the Pope's good side.

Faction Announcements another English Title.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-gfactannouc.jpg

What do the French have for leadership a king with no noble qualities.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1364-ifrking.jpg

1366

Faction Announcements with King George officially crowned.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1366-bfactannou.jpg

Death stalks the land.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1366-cplague.jpg

The King issues an assignment to A. Holland the Netwoks top agent to remove the French King. Maybe with him out of the way peace can be obtained.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1366-dassassin.jpg

The French King is no longer a threat and it does not bring peace.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1366-eholland.jpg
Now an even greater threat emergence that as all nations concerned. Spies will be send forth to investigate.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1366-fgreaterthreat.jpg

I think I know who has shown up. I have never got this far in a campaign time wise.

1368

Death continues in the Empire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-aplague.jpg

The Council issues a special mission which is successful and adds florin to the coffers.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-bmission.jpg

The state of the former German Empire. It appears to be Rebel Factions not under any one state as feared.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-cgermancity.jpg

A new Princess for the Crown the sister of King George.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-festrelda.jpg

King George marries a Spanish princess for a small dowry to it’s only ally.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-dmarraigecontract.jpg

Family Tree

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1368-etree.jpg

1370

The French capital is spied upon and a boy king found. The King does not want another assassination attempt but figures a campaign of sabotage may change the mind of the French.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-dfrstanding.jpg

Agent Holland is sent in.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-esabatoge.jpg

The Town Hall is disabled.

Prince Perkins is officially bestowed his title.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-fbaron.jpg

A new mission from the Papacy.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-abreakall.jpg
It seems unlikely after the allies have been together for a long time. It maybe possible to wait this Pope out.

The Black Death will not go away.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-bplague.jpg

Overview.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370-cendyear.jpg

[Northnovas]

1370

The Duke of Normandy was travelling to the Metz Fortress to pick up regiments for the Milanese threat. A temporary peace was held with Scotland. He was caught off guard and attacked. There was an eventual escape.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370abattle.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370bresults.jpg

The Lord Chancellor who has been petitioning the King for an heir brought another candidate for adoption. The King reluctantly agreed after several candidates had been put forward. (The generals are scarce, he is on the far left of the tree before the King but now that the King was married an heir should come and not complicate the succession issue. This may possible open up some more family growth across the tree.)

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370cadoption.jpg

From the Far East more disturbing news of even a greater force to be reckon with.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370etimurids.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370dtimurids.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370ftimurids.jpg

On the wishes of the POPE another ceasefire offer is made to King Railbert of Scotland.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1370gceasefire.jpg

1372

The King of Ireland
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1372ageorge.jpg

The diplomat is working hard in Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1372bgreasingthewheel.jpg

1374

The Plague still affecting a small portion of the Empire, the fleets in the channel under Admiral Rufus are quarantined.

Diplomatic news from the corps, also the Pope was pleased with the peace the English had maintained with the Scots. However, it is short lived Paris is besieged.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374cdiplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements, the King as a son.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374dfactannouc.jpg

The English try the new Milan forces outside of Bern an experienced Captain Humphrey is given command.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374ebern.jpg

The Captain fought bravely and handled 3 waves of an onslaught unfortunately lost his live in the cause.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374fbern1.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374gbern2.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374hnobles.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374idefeat.jpg

The English retreated and regrouped waiting for the Baron of Inverness-Shire to arrive and take command.

Agent Holland created more mayhem in the French capital.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374jholland.jpg

The Scottish besiegers attack. The Duke of Normandy had rushed with a force from Caen but turned the wrong route and ended north of Paris missing the Scots. (I clicked too quickly and ended the move off base to break the siege.)

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374kParis.jpg

The Scots had plenty of artillery and brought the units towards the walls.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374lattackers.jpg

The English withdrew to the town centre because the walls were being punched open. A bold move by the militia spearman charged the artillery units and disabled them. It was too little too late.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374nartillery2.jpg

The English formed some walls along the main street to the centre.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374omainst.jpg

The Scots overwhelmed the defenders. The Scottish captain was killed in the action and some of the Scottish units routed. However, there were plenty of regular Scot regiments that defeated the English militia.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374rnobledeath.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374pflood.jpg

Results

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1374qdefeat.jpg

1376

The Milan navy observed south of France but no land units aboard.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376milannavy.jpg

Reports of 1376

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376arelationsrpt.jpg

Faction Announcements: a daughter born to the King.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376bfactionreport.jpg

A new princess; sister of the King as the charm and beauty of her French mother the Queen.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376cnewprincess.jpg
(Not sure what I will do with a princess of this high charm.)

Duke of Normandy retakes Paris and occupies the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376dparis.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1376evictory.jpg

1378

News from Rome after a very long reign the Pope is dead and an election is called. The English do not have a candidate but hold the influential votes.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378apopevote.jpg

The candidates the English 2 allies have a vote each and will follow the English lead.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378bmembers.jpg

The English vote for the man who is not at war with them. Unfortunately his age will not be beneficial.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378cresults.jpg

The English standing with the Papacy and College of Cardinals.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378dpopemeter.jpg

Diplomatic news

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378ediplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378ffactannou.jpg

The Count of Paris
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378gcountofparis.jpg

The last stand for France:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378hnuremburg.jpg

There was not much of a battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378ivictory.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378jfrenchgone.jpg
The French House is no longer in power and the only link is to the English Crown and King George. He is now the King of England, Scotland, Ireland and France, Earl of Wessex, Holder of the Privy Seal.

Agent Holland at work outside of Nuremburg.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1378kholland.jpg

The Baron of Inverness-Shire, Prince Perkins gathered a force a struck at the Milan Army north of Bern where Captain Humphrey was defeated.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1278-1order.jpg

The English deployed below a crest and the Mian Armies gathered above the crest and held. A Regiment of cavalry was sent towards the Milanese Crossbowmen but not engagement occurred.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1278-2perkinsforce.jpg

The Prince withdrew his force fro another day.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1278-4defeat.jpg

The few English prisoners were executed by the Milan Count.

Relations with Scotland went to abysmal and to poor with the Byzantines.

[OverKnight]

Good write up as usual Northnovas. I'm not looking forward to the Blackdeath in KotR.

As for that super-hot princess, it would be a shame to waste her on a foreigner, marry her to one of your favorite bachelor Generals. She should add to his stats. It also keeps the good genes in the family tree.

[gibsonsg91921]

the babe? use her on a killer foreigner whos been annoying u frequently

[Northnovas]

I am debating to marry her to the adopted new guy but that could disrupt the succession because that would be the first family on the tree. Otherwise it's a small tree everyone is related and doesn't stand out.
As for an enemy general there has not been a particular one and they all die in battle. A bit of a dilemma maybe I will explore to see what is around.

[Northnovas]

1380

The English Empire is 300 years old. King George the son of King Henry (Stephen), grandson of King William II (Rufus), the great grandson of William the Conquor orders celebrations through out the lands.

Family Tree and Main Titles

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380k-tree.jpg

A look at the Empire with King George:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380g-overview.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380f-report.jpg

Diplomacy

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380h-allies.jpg

Religion

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380i-popemeter.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380j-college.jpg

Other news of 1380

Rome

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380a-pope.jpg

College of Cardinals the English held 5 votes and the balance. Scotland and Milan had candidates the third was the Hungarian ally. Spain was undecided. The vote was cast and the white smoke covered the scandal. Spain did not vote with her allies but went with Scotland. Still the Hungarian and English vote were the highest yet they did not win.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380b-candidates.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380c-winner.jpg

A Scottish Pope trouble for England’s faithful.

Right after the scandal broke with no explanation the Spanish declared war on the Pope they voted for. The Papacy and the Spain were at war and Spain was excommunicated.
Rome is besieged by the Spaniards

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380m-romesiege.jpg

The diplomat cannot get a counsel with the Pope.

Faction Announcements
The Queen Mother passes away with a broken heart to know that her family in France had been destroyed with the war against her new country.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380e-factanno.jpg

The new princess Katherine to represent the Crown, she is a sister of King George.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1380l-newprincess.jpg

Relations with Milan and Scotland are at an all time low. A small Milanese Force tried to besiege Dijon but they were quickly repelled.

1382

The Fortress of Nottingham is being converted to a city. The King feels the Island is safe and the fortresses are needed in the mainland. This brings the ratio closer to 5 to 1.
The title Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham will no longer belong to the best general in the Empire. The King will create another for his generals. Humphrey Webbe the Count of Toulouse, Count of Provence will remain Count of the Midlands.

Battle Bern Pass II

The Milan Force north of Bern strikes at Prince Perkins army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382a-milan.jpg

The forces meet head on.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382b-starts.jpg

It is mainly missile regiments and the German Knights plow through the ranks.
The Milan reinforcements arrive to the right flank of the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382c-mial.jpg

The lines are no longer established and the fighting is everywhere. A noble falls.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382d-noblefalls.jpg

Victory the prisoner ransom is refused.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382e-victory.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382f-ransom.jpg

The Milan army retreats. Perkins is gathering his force to regroup when he is attacked by another small force. He retreats to avoid a battle.
Prince Perkins falls back towards when another larger Milan Force attacks. He must fight with what he has.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382o-milanbattle.jpg

A small hill advantage the Prince contains his force and utilizes all the artillery pieces and missile regiments to stop the swarming enemy.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382p-defence.jpg

The Milan units continue forward and the German knights are send to charge the center just has the Milan cavalry charges the English center.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382q-charge.jpg

The English are battered but still fight. The Prince is alone his bodyguard unit gone and the enemy has one missile regiment and artillery left. When I fire ball comes across the field and hits the lone horseman.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382r-perkins.jpg

Both sides are almost depleted in men.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382t-lastman.jpg

The results

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1382u-defeat.jpg

The English prisoners are executed with an offer of a ransom.

1384

Scotland ends hostilities with the Mongols.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1384a-factannounce.jpg

Merchant losses to the Russians in Italy yet there has been expansion in North Africa and a failed attempt to seize Scottish wares in Sweden.

The Papal election of 1380, did I miss something or was that just a glitch. Most votes win?

[Ramses II CP]

Papal elections are broken in some cases. If you reload and run the election again you should get the proper result. It's not entirely out of character with history for there to be a bit of scandal and chicanery in the College of Cardinals. :laugh4:

[Northnovas]

Thanks for the reply. I figure it was something like that. I will go with it and live with the scandal and see where it develops.

[AussieGiant]

Good job NN.

A great read.

[Northnovas]

1386

Diplomat Ambrose of Whitby made contact with the Mogol representative Ogadi of the Unigirad. They were very appreciative to do map exchange. The King has spies and diplomat in the region and the extent of the Mongol expansion is known. From Cairo to Constantinople and has Far East to Baghdad. The Timurids have not been located.

A marriage was announced. One of the King’s sisters Estrelda marries Robin of West Derby. He is granted a title by the King Lord Seneschal.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386a-robin.jpg

Diplomatic News

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386b-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386c-factann.jpg

Princess Katherine will be wed to the Duke of Normandy.

Dijon

A Milan Force besieges Dijon the Duke of Normandy attacks the force to lift the siege.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386d-dijon.jpg

Starting force the Duke masses his missile troops to the centre for a new tactic against the Milan missile regiments.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386e-start.jpg

The new formation works. A rain of arrows and fire it the enemy centre. The Milan troops are so disorganized they can not set up to return fire. Their artillery is silenced.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386f-rainoffire.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386g-rain2.jpg

The enemy withdrawal and leave the artillery units standing. The Duke orders a cavalry charge.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386h-charge.jpg

The results 0 English casualties:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386i-victory.jpg


The English Channel

A naval encounter while the Pope’s orders for ending hostilities still stand. It has been awhile since the English Fleet has had to fight. The results show.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386j-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1386k-naval2.jpg

1388

A Merchant’s Guild is built in the new city of Nottingham.

Spain and the Papacy end hostilities.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1388a-factann.jpg

A member to the Royal Family comes of age.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1388b-webbjr.jpg
The son of Humphrey Count of Toulouse.

Goodwine Dawe is made Lord High Steward and will remain on the Island he will most likely reside in the north and retain the Lord High Chancellory title following his father before him.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1388c-gawe.jpg

The Network classified document is sent to the King TOP SECRET. The King reads the documents and evaluates the content. If this Scottish Pope becomes to much I do have an option. Unfortunately there is no one to replace him that would be an asset to the Crown.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1388e-rome.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1388fcollege.jpg

1390

The Pope is pleased with the peace but the standing does not change. However another English clergy is promoted to the College. That is 6 votes for the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1390a-cardreport.jpg

Diplomatic News

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1390b-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1390c-factann.jpg

The Duke of Normandy marries a Princess. The King is pleased with his work and Bern is the next objective for the Duke.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1390d-marriage.jpg

[Northnovas]

1392

Diplomatic Relations report shows the Mongols may have slowed their advance west.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392a-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392b-factnews.jpg

The new Lord High Chancellor
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392c-dawe.jpg

Blockade of Marseille is broken by the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392d-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392e-navvic.jpg

The Siege of Bern

The Duke of Normandy has had the fortress surrounded when the Milan force receives reinforcements and tries to break the siege.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392f-bern.jpg

The starting force of the Duke he has a hilltop advantage for the bombard units. The reinforcements are coming from the right flank and the Milan reinforcements are coming in from the rear of the English mainline.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/battlemap.jpg

The Bombard units were taking advantage of the height and relentlessly fired upon the enemy units. The Duke was utilizing the cavalry units to clear out the archers. Until the friendly fire hit the Duke’s unit.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392i-friendlyfire.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392j-friend.jpg

Both English leaders taken out by their own units.

The end result.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392k-victory.jpg

A costly battle.

A man of the hour came from such a fight but his promotion was not meant to be. The Duke of Normandy was dead and left a young wife and no heirs. The Crown is hurting for leaders.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1392l-MOH.jpg

The population of Bern was exterminated for the treatment of the English prisoners the past few battles.

In the mercantile trade the English gain and loose merchants they have a foothold in France but have expanded to the Central Europe and to North Africa.

1394

Diplomatic News

Hungary made some bold moves for peace and an alliance with Venice.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1394b-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

The King gives another title to his son in law Robin now also the Duke of Brittany. He still has to show himself in the battlefield and will be sent to Antwerp at the Councils request.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1394a-news.jpg

The remaining Princess Euphermia attends the settlement of Bruges and seduces the young Scottish General.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1394c-mriiage.jpg
The King promises him the title Duke of Edinburgh for his loyalty he is also given the Lord of High Steward.

Family Tree

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1394d-tree.jpg

1396

Bern is being established and will remain a fortress for security of the area. A Master Swordsman Guild is built in the fortress.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1396a-factann.jpg

The King has another son and the Count Provence, Lord of Nottingham passes away in Marseille.
His son Toby is titled the Count of Toulouse and in turn Toby adopts Rufus a general into the family to assists with his defence of Southern France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1396b-webbe.jpg

1398

Faction Announcements

The year starts with another son for the King.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1398a-factanno.jpg

The Plague returns to the city of York.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1398b-death.jpg

Goodwine Dawe Lord High Chancellery has also been made Baron of Inverness-Shire and guardian of the King’s son future Prince of Wales.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1398c-dawe.jpg

A clean up of the Bern area has a heretic spreading false words and the Cardinal from Dijon is sent to stop the heretic.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1398d-heretic.jpg

1400

The world of science brings some exciting news. The world is not flat.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400a-world.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400b-science.jpg

Faction Announcements

The Duke of York two sons come of age.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400c-ambrose.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400x-hugh.jpg
Death continues to linger in the settlement of York and the members are quarantined.

From the Diplomatic Corps in the east the Timurids and the Mongols are at war! A sighting of the Timurids army east of Edessa.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400z-timurids.jpg

Antwerp

The Duke of Brittany reaches Antwerp and attacks the city with no siege preparation. The bombards quickly do their work through the reinforced gates. The times they are changing.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400g-antwerp.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400h-victory.jpg

English merchant reaches Timbuktu.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400e-timbuktu.jpg

The best spy in the English Network. He is a graduate of the guild from Rennes.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400k-topspy.jpg

Other reports to end the century:

Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400i-overview.jpg

Papal standing and College

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400f-popemeter.jpg

Financial Report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George/1400dreport.jpg

Another centruy ends. I have personally have not gone this far in the game date wise. It will be interesting to see if the ships can be developed for ocean voyages. I think the campaign objectives may be out of reach will have to see. There are still many titles but I don't have the avatars to pick them up. Continuing onward......

[Northnovas]

1402

The Pope has requested another ceasefire with Scotland in the next 10 years. The Council has requested the removal of Lachlan of Selkirkshire to be eliminated in the Bruges area.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1402apopemission.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1402bcouncilission.jpg

Faction Announcements

The Duke of York passes away in York and the newest Royal to be Duke of Edinburgh is the designated faction heir before Nigel comes of age. This supersedes the current office holder Dawe the Baron of Inverness-Shire. Prince Ioen now holds that title.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1402cfactann.jpg

Prince Ioen
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1402dprince.jpg

Sickness still resides in York.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1402edeath.jpg

Merchant losses in Spain to Spanish merchants and Germany to Venetian merchants and threaten in Africa.

1404

Illness in York forcing Hugh out to the countryside.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404death.jpg

A new Duke of York Ambrose receives the title from his late father Garrett. Dawe is the new Duke of Edinburgh.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404bdukeyork.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404afactann.jpg

Victory in the Port of Marseille:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404cnaval.jpg

Another heretic is dispatched outside of Bern. Hugh Fitzwater traits increase and this increases will lieft his standing in the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404dheretic.jpg

Losses in Timbuktu.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1404emerchant.jpg

1406

A Swordsmith Guild is built in Bern. The sickness affected Hugh greatly and the countryside did not help to improve his health.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1406death.jpg

Dijon is besieged by a small force. The English sally out.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1406adijon.jpg

Little happened.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1406bdijon.jpg

Relations with Milan are at an all time low.


Toby Webbe petitions the King for another adoption and agrees Charles of Evesham is assigned to the Southern France. A possible offensive push into Northern Italy is gaining momentum.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408bcharles.jpg

1408

York is still affected by the Black Death.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408ayork.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408ffactanno.jpg

The English are the most advanced faction.

Trouble in the Mongolian capital.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408antioch.jpg

King George arrives in Dijon to relieve the siege.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408ddijon.jpg

A clear victory.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408evictory.jpg

Prisoner’s released.

The standing of the English clergy in the College it may be time for an English Pope.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408ccollege.jpg

Another battle in the Port of Marseille.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408-1naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408-2naval.jpg

A loss in the Baltic Sea with the English Buccaneer fleet meant to harass any ship in the sea channel.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408-3naval.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408-4naval.jpg

1410

Antioch has a new owner.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1408htims.jpg

City unrest sickness in York and rioting in Marseille with the troops pulled out.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410amarseille.jpg

Diplomatic News the Mongols appeared vulnerable with their new enemy and the Europeans are on the offence.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410bdiplo.jpg

Faction Announcements

Top master assassin Anselm Holland passes away. A new family member is added.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410cfactann.jpg

End year report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410dyearend.jpg

The Count of Toulouse is attacked in his fort at a mountain pass north of Marseille.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410ewebbe.jpg

Not much of a battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1410fwebbe.jpg

Relations with the Byzantines fall to very poor.

[Northnovas]

1412

Though they have not fought any military battles the Sicilian merchants continue to beat the English in finance.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412amerchantloss-1.jpg

Faction Announcements

A new family member and titles reclaim. The Duke of York is also the Lord of Nottingham. Adoptee Rufus Knight is titled the Count of Provence.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412d-ambrose.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412f-rufus.jpg


Robin of Derby was also given a minor title for his governance of Antwerp.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412e-robin.jpg

Death has moved from York to Rheims.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412c-rheims.jpg

A Heretic around the countryside of Marseille was removed by a local Priest the Cardinal was unable to try the Heretic.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412g-heretic.jpg

A minor defeat in the Mediterranean Sea to Milan the English have had little success.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412h-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412i-naval2.jpg

The English had set up forts along the mountain passes east of Marseille. Fort Alpha on the coast has seen no action. However, Fort Charlie has gained the attention of the Milan Army and needs reinforcements before it falls.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1412j-alpspass.jpg

The minor battles with Milan have caused relations to drop with the Byzantines. (very poor)

1414

Rioting and Death continues.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414a-riot.jpg

Faction announcements

Assassination In Marseille the Count of Provence is murdered after taking.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414b-factann.jpg

The Council terminated the request for the assignation attempt of the Scottish noble Selkirkshire. He passed away of natural causes.
The Count of Toulouse petitions another adoption and it is accepted by the King.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414d-fraunce.jpg

1416

News from Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414e-pope.jpg

Now is the time for an English Pope however the King’s man Cardinal Fitzwalter is not the English candidate. An older clergy by the name James Scope is the candidate. To ensure victory the King offers florins to Spain and Venice. Spain wasn’t a concern but Venice was an unknown. The results:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414f-votes.jpg

England has its first Pope and the standing is at an all time high. Venice voted for the candidate it was at war with??

The death continues.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416b-death.jpg

Faction Announcements

Another assassination in Marseille with the death of the new count, the title appears cursed. The Network is sending agents to see who is responsible for the evil deeds.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416cfactann.jpg

Fort Charlie reinforcements arrive.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416d-fort.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416e-battle.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416f-victory.jpg

Prince Ioen Baron of Inverness-Shire faces his former countrymen for the first time north of Paris.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416g-prince.jpg

It is an easy victory for the disciplined English troops.

There were many prisoners captured but the Prince released them The King was disappointed with the decision.

Agents in the East report the action taking place and the Mongols are taking a beating to the new enemy.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416l-actionintheeast.jpg

A spy describes the make up of the new army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1414c-timarmy.jpg

1418

The rioting continues in Marseille.

An English merchant is able to defend himself south of Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1418b-merchant.jpg

A naval victory in the Mediterranean Sea!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416m-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1416n-naval2.jpg

The Milan Army is cleared out of the mountain passes.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1418c-webbe.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1418d-victory.jpg

The English begin the Northern Italian Offensive. Operation PASTA

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/1418e-offensive.jpg

[StoneCold]

NN, I notice that alot of your avatars are very unhealthy, it is something I don't see in other AAR. Is that due to the mod? And what triggers that? Fighting/Campaigning in the north or winter weather? Also overall, not that many command stars for your generals too compare to KOTR, same case?

[Northnovas]

NN, I notice that alot of your avatars are very unhealthy, it is something I don't see in other AAR. Is that due to the mod? And what triggers that? Fighting/Campaigning in the north or winter weather? Also overall, not that many command stars for your generals too compare to KOTR, same case?

yes, I have noticed that too. Here is what the mod details mention:\

a disease system that affects gameplay without becoming tedious and depressing.

Now I just went through the Plague but I have noticed avatar diseased when sitting in cities.

I don't know about the stars. The avatars fighting seem to pick the stars slowly and I don't know why.

[Northnovas]

1418

The fighting continues in the Mediterranean Sea.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1418a-naval1.jpg

The English Southern Fleet is completely destroyed. There is no naval presence in this area.

1420

From the world of science:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420a-science.jpg

More economic losses!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1418c-merchant.jpg

The merchants cannot build their traits up quick enough.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420b-factann.jpg

The financial review of 1420

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420c-financialreport.jpg

The assassins have been located in the Marseille region. The spy Anthony Droitwich was killed trying to investigate what assassin was associated with murder of English nobles. There was a junior and senior Milan assassin. The junior member was taken out. He was not the one responsible.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420d-milnaass.jpg

Another Milanese assassin was taken out near Dijon.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1421-lewes.jpg

Contact was made with the Timurids and trade relations were established.

Family Tree 1420:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420gfamily.jpg

Pope meter:

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420h-popemeter.jpg

1422

The Byzantine merchant causing huge economic losses in Norway.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1420i-merchant.jpg

Relations are good with the Papacy and another English clergy is added to the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422a-cardrpt.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422b-factann.jpg

The first Archbishop of the Empire.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422c-archbishop.jpg

First English defeat in the Channel.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422l-channelbattle.jpg

1424

Another adoptee brought into the family for military use.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424a-morgan.jpg

The woes of the mercantile class two losses in Europe.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424b-merchant.jpg

Another Cardinal promoted to the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424c-cardrpt.jpg

A new merchant from Angers and the most experience merchant who is off to take the wares of the Venetian near Marseille has requested by the council.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424g-merchantnew.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426d-bestmerchant.jpg

1426

Diplomatic News

Another English Cardinal promoted and the Pope’s time is due. The King had thought of striking at the Scottish and face an excommunication that would not last long but decided to plan for another English Pope.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426a-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426b-factann.jpg

1428

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428a-factann.jpg

The Count of Toulouse is dead dying from wounds received in battle.

The new title and Governor of Genoa.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428b-goveperkin.jpg

The Duke of York, Lord of Nottingham, receives the title Duke of Normandy and will be responsible for the offensive push in Northern Europe.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428g-dukeofnormandy.jpg

The Council mission fails.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428c-merchant.jpg

More failure the top Agent of the Network fails in taking out the Milan Assassin resonsible for the murders in Marseille.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428d-assasin.jpg

[Northnovas]

Operation PASTA

The King went into Northern Italy in 1418 with goal of subduing the Milanese threat for good. The first contact was made west of the main road from the capital city Milan.

The Count of Toulouse encountered a small enemy force. He did not wish to commit his army that was reserved for the City of Milan. Captain Perkin was assigned the task of removing the small obstacle. The King had the second largest army and reserves were on the way down from Metz and Bern.

Milan Highway. Contact #1

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422dpasta1.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422e-pasta1vic.jpg

Captain Perkins proved his worth and was commissioned by the King to an officer role.

The road to the capital appeared opened and the Count Toulouse marched forward he was confronted with a large Milan force.

Milan Glen Contact #2

The Count of Toulouse met an equal force and could not overcome the Milanese force.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422g-pasta2.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422h-pasta2defeat.jpg

A ransom was paid for the English prisoners.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422i-ransom.jpg

Attack Fort Charlie Contact #3

A large force was besieging the fort finally made their attack. The English Captain could not withdraw quickly enough.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422j-frtcharlie.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1422k-defeatfc.jpg

1424

Genoa Contact #4

The King had to change his plan of attack. The city of Milan was not an option till the Count of Toulouse reinforced his army. Genoa was the new objective. The king assaulted the city immediately.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424d-pasta3.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424e-pasta3vic.jpg

The night attack was a swift victory. The prisoners were executed and the city was sacked to help finance the war effort.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424f-pasta3.jpg

Genoa Foothills Contact #5

General Perkin Stafford was reinforced and positioned between Milan and Genoa when he met another Milan Army. He withdrew from the larger 2 of the 3 forces and stood to fight the smaller 2 of the 3.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424h-pasta4.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424i-pasta4.jpg

Victory was obtained however another Milan Army was in the Region and attacked. The English had the ground and weather (fog) but were out numbered 3 to 1. Stafford tried to minimize his losses in the retreat.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1424j-pasta5.jpg

1426

Genoa II Contact #6

A small force tried to besiege the city but the King sallied forth and quickly dispatched the enemy force. The prisoners were executed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426c-pasta6.jpg

Siege of Milan Contact #7 and 7a

The Count of Toulouse was reinforced and attacked the capital. The artillery was in place but the Count decided to besiege the city instead of a direct attack. However, the Milan force sallied out knowing reinforcements were not far from the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426f-milan.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426g-pasta6.jpg

The Count was defeated and withdrew, unfortunately the second Milan Army attacked with fresh troops.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1426h-pasta6defeat.jpg

Toby Webbe the Count of Toulouse was dead. The first noble lost in battle in the campaign.

1428

Milan Crossroads Contact #8

The King moves out of Genoa with a large force and meets the Milan Army in the open. He sets for a night attack and splits the enemy force in two.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428e-pasta7.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428f-pasta7vic.jpg

A clear victory.

The operation has mild success, Genoa is under English rule but the capital is just beyond the King’s grasp. There will be an end to this operation till reinforcements arrive and a replacement officer for the late Count of Toulouse.

[Lt. Pinard]

NN, I love this AAR its amazing. Great writing and story telling. The pics and are prefect too. Looks like you put some time in to photoshoping some together.

Good Job. Keep it up.

[Northnovas]

Thanks Lt. I am glad your enjoying it and I didn't know what the photo editing could do till I actually start using it. I shall continue...

1428

Continues with more financial woes in France and Norway.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428amerchant.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428n-morelosses.jpg

Operation PASTA finished and the Siege of Milan is the only outstanding issues. The Lord of Genoa Perkins in command of the English force. He faces the sally force and reinforcements to save the capital of Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428b-milansiege.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428i-battle.jpg

The lines the three Milanese Forces have Lord Perkins surrounded.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428k-frontline.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428l-rearlines.jpg

A close defeat.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1428m-defeat.jpg

1430

News from Rome the inevitable has happened and an opportunity arises for King George.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430a-pope.jpg

The candidates and results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430b-election.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430c-results.jpg

News on relations from the Diplomatic Corps

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430d-relations.jpg

Faction Announcements

Sad news for the Royal family

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430e-factannounce.jpg

Financial Picture for the decade end.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430f-financial.jpg

King George orders the Robin of Derby Lord Seneschal to take Bruges while the Papacy was in the transition of new Pope. The Duke of Brittany begins the assault from a very long siege.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430g-bruges.jpg

The results were no surprise.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430h-victory.jpg

The city is occupied by the Duke and his troops and the repair and restoration begin.

A slight threat from the new Pope but no excommunication.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430i-popemission.jpg

After the fall Bruges the only Scottish Forces left they were soon bribed to disband except the militia and artillery.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430k-spy.jpg

Pope meter for the year end.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430m-popemeter.jpg

A review of forces there are no enemy military units in English controlled territory. The Milanese have pulled back after the ceasefire and the Operation PASTA was a success.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430n-noenemies.jpg

Back home near Edinburgh a Heretic was causing unrest and gaining a following the Archbishop and a local Priest could not denounce him.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430o-heretic.jpg

Regarding the Network and promising spy has been identified from Rennes and will be sent from the field.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430p-newspy.jpg
Other Network news from the Far East is the Mongols loosing ground to the Timurids. A spy reported back on the composition of some armies located around Antioch.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1430q-timsunits.jpg

1432

More demand from the new Pope he wishes to have peace between England and Scotland.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1432a-newpopemission.jpg

In exchange 2 more English clergy are promoted to the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1432b-cardreport.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1432c-factannou.jpg

The King creates another new title Count of Flanders.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1432d-flanders.jpg

1434

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434a-factannounc.jpg

The Count of Flanders petitions the King for an adoption and realizing that his daughter will not produce an Heir for the Count agrees to add a member to the Royal Family. The King bestows the Count's title Lord of Antwerp to the new member.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434b-newgovernor.jpg

The Duke of Baron Inverness-Shire has been pursuing a Scottish Army to Rheims and finally makes contact.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434c-rheims.jpg

The Scots were particularly heavy with artillery in this engagement. A flanking cavalry charge was no match.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434d-charge.jpg

The Scottish General died in battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434e-enemygeneral.jpg

Another victory for the Baron.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434f-victory.jpg

Simon Berwick the most experience and senior spy was sent on his last mission to investigate the Scottish capital of Hamburg.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1434g-scotscap.jpg

1436

Nigel the King’s oldest son comes of age and is proclaimed the Prince of Wales and Heir to the Throne.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1436a-comingofage.jpg


On the economic front the merchant Bedford arrived in Timbuktu and opened an ivory trade.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1436b-merchmantintimbuk.jpg

1438

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1438a-factannounce.jpg


The Mediterranean Fleet has been rebuilt and awaiting the completion of the dockyards in Marseille to upgrade the Fleet.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1438b-medfleet.jpg

[Northnovas]

1438

Continuing the with the navy there is a small expedition to explore the Norweigian Coast and are attcked by a very large Scottish Fleet.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1438a-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1438b-naval.jpg

The Spanish have been excommunicated and are at war with Milan. There conflicts are on the small Italian islands. The King is unsure of jumping in to another war and aid his long time ally.


1440

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440a-factann.jpg

The King's only daughter comes of age. (yeewww!!)
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440d-drueta.jpg
She will be heading straight to the nunnery in Rome and be on diplomatic call.

Financial Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440c-financial.jpg

General Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440e-overview.jpg

Pope and College Standing

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440f-popcollege.jpg

The Heretic in Scotland was finally denounced by the Archbishop.

Family Tree

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440g-family.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440h-family2.jpg

Another title created from the Bern region.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1440i-switzerland.jpg

1442

The Theologians Guild builds a Headquaters in the City of London.

The Network working in Northern Italy see minor incursion of Milan Troops on English soil. The Capital Milan is investigated.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1442b-activity.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1442c-milancapital.jpg

The Byzantines sign an alliance with Timurids.

The English try to gain some economic ground.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1442d-merchant.jpg

However, one step forward two back they loose a merchant outside of Genoa to Scotland.
However, the naval dockyards in Marseille are completed. The same facilities are being built in London. These new ships will help certainly help trade.

1444

News from the world of science.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444a-science.jpg

The new Fleet
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444b-carricks.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444c-factann.jpg

The Baron of Inverness-Shire is alone with entourage deep in Scottish territory. What is he up to? Is he changing sides again and going back home?

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444d-baron.jpg

More economic woes outside of Angers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444e-merchant.jpg

The nations are at war but the Pope is pleased that there has been no fighting for the past several years.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444f-popemiss.jpg

For honouring the peace the English are given another seat in the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1444g-cardreport.jpg

1446

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446a-factann.jpg

The Fortress of Caen has been upgraded along with Toulouse. A new guild for Caen.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446b-guild.jpg

Diplomatic news from the Baltics.

Poland only has the Fortress of Thorn in it's possession.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446c-diplonews.jpg

The English North Sea Fleet policing the English coast.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446d-rebel.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446e-victory.jpg

Another naval confrontation near the Port of Marseille. The Spanish requested aid from a Milan attack. The request was denied and The English withdrew.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1446f-naval.jpg

1450

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1450a-factanno.jpg

The Lord of Genoa was murdered by Milanese assassins. There was a large team spotted around the city. This is changing the King's opinion of the peace with Milan and it maybe time to go back in and finish the job he started.

Financial Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1450b-financial.jpg

The 1440's was a very quiet decade there were no land battles involving the English. Ever battle observed between the Mongols and Timurids was a Mongol loss.

The new ships built are being send to England to be resupplied with troops and equipment to head west for new lands rumoured to be out there. To Be Continued.......:sweatdrop:

Next post will not be till the 22 Sep.

[Northnovas]

1450 continued

Prince Eoin was outside Frankfurt for reasons still unknown and was attacked by a local Scottish noble.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1450b-prince.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1450c-prince.jpg

He was vastly out numbered but managed to escape and retreated to Nuremburg where King George was stationed.

1452

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1452a-factanno.jpg

The Prince was attacked again but this time be a Rebel army just outside Nuremburg.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1452b-prince.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1452bb.jpg

The Baron of Inverness-Shire is dead.

Another loss in Africa reinforcements are on the way.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1452d-merchant.jpg

There has been an uneasy peace with Milan. The Network reports a large Milan Force moving through English territory.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1452c-milan.jpg

1454

A new machine is invented

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454a-printingpress.jpg

It's WAR!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454b-war.jpg

The large force observed attacked Dijon. The King has ordered no prisoners or peace with Milan. The English attack the Milanese capital with the English forces that were on stand by.

The King's oldest son becomes the Heir to the English Throne.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454c-nigel.jpg

The Count of Flanders comes to the aid to the besieged settlement of Dijon.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454d-dijon.jpg

Another member of the Milanese Family falls,

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454e-dijon.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454f-dijon.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454g-victry.jpg

The prisoners were ransomed but the ransome was not paid.

The was a large group of Milanese assassins in Marseille there was an effort to remove a few.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454h-assassin.jpg

The Capital of Milan

The forces sally out to fight the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454i-milan.jpg

General Morgan heard of the succes the Timurids were having with the Mongols over this new weapon. The General hired a mercenery crew.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454k-milan.jpg

The results were conclusive.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454l-milan.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454m-milan.jpg

The city had fallen to the English and the popluace was terminated.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1454n-milan.jpg

Diplomatic contact was made with Venice, Sicily, Poland and Spain and florins were gifted to each faction.

1456

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456a-factanno.jpg

A first, were number one, for now.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456b-numberone.jpg

Finally some economic strength against Scotland.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456c-merchant.jpg

The Pope meter, though the standing is good a threat has been made if any hostile action is taken against Milan excommunication will follow.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456d-popemeter.jpg

The Prince of Wales clears out a enemy force in the Genoa region.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456e-genoa.jpg

It was a heavy forested area but a clearing allowed for a cavalry exploit.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456f-genoa.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456g-genoa.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456h-victory.jpg

An assasination attempt was made on the Prince. An agent was close enough to foil the plot and remove the enemy agent. The agent joined the Prince's army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456i-asaa.jpg

The Duke of Normandy was deep in Scottish lands outside of Frankfurt. The Scots had made some attempts to to battle the Duke's army. The Duke was successful in a couple withdrawls and split the Scottish forces.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456j-scots.jpg

Another battle in heavy woods but the Duke prevailed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456k-scots.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1456l-victory.jpg

1458

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458a-factann.jpg

King George travelled through the Alps with a plan attack on Innsbruck but the Pope had made his decree. The King continued south to Northern Itlay. The report on the fortress.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458b-innsbruck.jpg

There was still a large Milan Army north of Genoa and the Prince moved to clear them from English lands.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458c-genoa.jpg

The Prince was only reinforcement for the battle and Captain Michell was the Man of the Hour.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458e-genoa.jpg

A naval loss at the blockade of Oslo.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458f-oslo.jpg


Frankfurt and the Duke of Normandy was attacked again. It was a deep loss for the Scots.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458g-scots.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1458h-scots.jpg

A report from the from the fleet off of Portugal report that Lisbon is under Rebel control. A diplomat is being dispatched to investigate.

1460

Update form the Diplomatic Corps on news and relations.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460a-relations.jpg

An economic invasion on the coast of Africa.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460d-merchants.jpg

Two of the four merchants involved who staked claim early.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460e-merchants.jpg

On the religious front the standing with the Pope and College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460f-pope.jpg

The Financial Report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460c-finreport.jpg

The Royal Family

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460g-familytree.jpg

The King's two sons become of age. One will head for mainland Europe the other will venture West on the special fleet build for the expedition along with a special force of agents being recruited.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460b-newmemebr.jpg

Another new tile created. The new Lord of Milan.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1460h-newtitle.jpg

A new decade begins with Spain the staunch ally from the early years and old enemies Scotland and Milan. The Mongols have not one a battle against the Timurids. The King is sending some agents East. The Pope still has an oustanding call for a Crusade to Antioch that no one has taken up. It is unknown if Jerusalem can still be a possible goal for the English.

[Northnovas]

1462

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1462a-factann.jpg

England is the most advance faction.

1464

The King’s daughter Drueta is married off instead of remaining Rome with the diplomatic corps.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464a-davy.jpg

On the economic front success in the toe of Italy

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464c-merchant.jpg

The Lord of Genoa removes a Milan force covering the bridge to Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464d-milanbridge.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464e-victory.jpg

Though they have been staunch political allies they see things differently when it comes to finances.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464f-merchant.jpg

Captain Edmonds patrolling the northern border of Nuremburg runs into a small Scottish Force led by Prince Aed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464g-scots.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1464h-scot.jpg

The prisoners were released and fled to Frankfurt.

The victory brings a commission from the King.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1466e-manohour.jpg

1466
Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1466a-factannon.jpg

The King’s second son lands on the mainland and is given command of a Lowland Army. He is also tilted the Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham by the King.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1466b-newduke.jpg

The city of Antwerp is becoming a den for Scottish assassins.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1466c-assassinden.jpg

In a very bold political move the King arranged the marriage of his son the Prince of Wales to a Venetian Princess. A financial arrangement of 5000 florins was part of the incentive though she was no raving beauty. However, the family succession must continue. The political fallout was not expected.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1466d-marriage.jpg

The Venetians were now allies and their alliance with Scotland stopped the war between Scotland and England. There was a relative peace since the actions with Milan slowed with the threat of excommunication hanging.

1468

Another family member comes of age a nephew of King George.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1468a-family.jpg

The King’s youngest son Tostig is titled the Duke of York, bringing the title to it’s position back to the King’s youngest son. Just like William I to his son Henry.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1468b-dukeofyork-1.jpg

The Duke of York will also be the family member to venture west into the open seas for new lands to be rumoured out there. His fleet and men are assembled in the channel and are ready to leave knowing they may never return.

1470

The King receives a blessing from the Pope for ceasing hostilities to Milan. The Pope promotes another clergy from England to the College.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1468c-popecardinal.jpg

On the diplomatic front the alliance between Scotland and Venice is broken off. The King had been offering financial aid to the Venetians to improve relations. It is also possible that the Scots may not sit long in peace.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1468d-diploinfo.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470a-factann.jpg

Another decade complete with the financial summary.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470b-report.jpg

The English Pope meter and seats in the College

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470c-popecollege.jpg

The Alliance overview of England

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470d-allies.jpg

England and Spain have maintained a strong bond. Hungary is under the influence of the Venetians who have come on board with the English. The King would like some alliance with Sicily but their long standing feud with Spain is an issue.

Faction Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470e-overview.jpg

The Great English Expedition leaves the English Channel sailing westerly.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470f-fleet.jpg

[Northnovas]

1470

Again the Spanish are hitting the English pocket book.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1470a-merchant.jpg

1472

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472a-factann.jpg

New general for the army another nephew of King George
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472b-tostig.jpg

The English Expedition Fleet, EFF spotted pirates off the west coast and the newly formed Channel Fleet was dispatched. The EEF is under strict orders not to engage in combat.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472c-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472d-victory.jpg

The King has ordered decommissioning of older vessels and all fleets will be upgraded with the newest ships.

The Network reports that the agent arrived in the East with a merchant and will report back with the movements of the Timurids and Mongols.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472e-agentse.jpg

The Council is disappointed the King did not take their recommendation to blockade Oslo.

Another large Milanese force moved in towards Genoa and was encountered by the Prince.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472f-genoa.jpg

The battle ensued with a volley of Milan Crossbows vs the English Artillery.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472g-genoa.jpg

A cavalry exploit was used by the English has they swung around the enemy line.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472h-behindthelines.jpg

The exploit did not last long and the Milan units quickly recovered but the English cavalry did not and made one feeble attempt at another attack.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472i-regroup.jpg

The English artillery finally made it’s mark.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472j-enemyfall.jpg

Unfortunately the Prince could not see this because his unit routed on the first volley of arrows from the enemy. The troops did not falter and when the artillery supplies were depleted the heavy infantry units assembled in mass and proceeded towards the enemy lines.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472k-attack.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472l-combat.jpg

The day was one and the Prince was not present. Will the King find out??

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472n-victory.jpg

A victory of a different sort the Spanish merchant near Angers was put out of business finally.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472o-merchant.jpg

The Network reports that the diplomat has been unsuccessful in bribing the Rebels in Lisbon. They also report back the Spanish Force besieging the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1472p-lisbon.jpg

Speaking of bribing the relations with the Papacy are very good.
The Explorers Guild see Hamburg the Scottish capital has a viable city for growth under the King’s control.

1474

Fear and panic in Caen has the sickness returns.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1474a-caen.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1474b-factann.jpg

The Prince takes the title Lord of Genoa for himself to collect in the wealth of the region.

The merchants on the Mysterious Continent are just getting established when competition strikes.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1474c-merchant.jpg

1476

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476b-factannou.jpg

The newest member coming of age
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476a-nigel.jpg

The sickness continues in Caen 746 civilians 19 soldiers.

The upgraded North Sea Fleet removes some Rebels from the east coast of the Island.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476c-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476d-victory.jpg

The English remove a small enemy force from Milan

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476f-milan.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476g-milan.jpg

The ransom was not payed.

The Prince of Wales also removes a small enemy force from Genoa.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476h-genoa.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476i-genoa.jpg

Again an offer florins for prisoners was rejected.

The Lord of Milan faces the enemy force sallying out of Bologne.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476j-bologna.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476k-victory.jpg

The city is sacked and much needed florins are added to the coffers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1476l-sack.jpg

1478

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1478a-factann.jpg

The Network reported a large Timurid force leaving Adana and heading west. The army was located near Caesarea a Mongol settlement.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1478b-spyreport.jpg

Open for business in Timbuktu
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1478c-merchant.jpg

The EEF where no man has gone before. The long voyage west continues.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/George%20II/1478-atlantic.jpg

[Northnovas]

1478

Venice
The English General Beauchamp was ordered to take the city. There were some small Milanese Forces outside in the area and the bridge had to be taken to have access to the city. The city would be his if captures quickly enough and bestowed a title that he desperately wanted.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1478-VENICE.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1478-victory.jpg

It was an easy victory the Milan Forces retreated to the city. The general was in fine spirits and the prisoners were released.

1480

The Pope places another English Clergy into the College replacing the Scottish Cardinal who passed away.

Some new titles created by the King.
Lord of Bologna
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1480c-lordofbologna.jpg
Lord of Nuremburg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1480d-lordofNuremburg.jpg

A traitor was reported near Toulouse. The Captain Josiaswas responsible for troop’s deployment for Eastern France.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1480b-traitor.jpg

The Network reports Mongol Fleets in the Adriatic Sea off of Venice.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1480e-mongolsintheadriatic.jpg

The Empire’s financial report.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1480a-finacial.jpg

1482

General Beauchamp continued on his objective to be Lord of Venice. The Milanese makes the last defence of the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482a-venice.jpg

The bridge was the last defence of the city both sides were standing off with the Milanese finally charging across.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482b-bridge.jpg


The English placed their ribault crew on the bridge taking down one Milan commander.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482c-captian.jpg

The Milan Army charged across the bridge has the English bottle neck the end.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482d-theycross.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482e-blocking.jpg

Seeing a faltering in the Milan morale Beauchamp charges after the fleeing enemy in the process makes a fatal mistake.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482f-englishcharge.jpg

Both sides were quickly depleted of troops only missile regiments are left on each side.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482g-misslesunits.jpg

The Yeomen Archers are out of ammo and make a final charge!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482h-archers.jpg

English victory and all of the commanders killed. The road to Venice was open.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482i-victory.jpg

Florence

The English Agent John of London was killed trying to infiltrate the city. The Prince felt the garrison was small and attacked.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482j-florence.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482k-victory.jpg

The city was sacked and the ransom for the prisoners was rejected.

The Network also reports that the Rebel force in Lisbon will not be enticed by the English offer. An agent was sent in to see what was defending the city. The Spanish have made several unsuccessful attempts.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482l-spy.jpg

The Duke of Normandy at a small Rebel force around Caen and was removed by the local garrison.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482m-ambrosevictory.jpg

The trade in Timbuktu continues to expand.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1482n-merchant.jpg


1484

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1484a-factanno.jpg

Relations with Venice are very good at the moment.

A new title for the Prince, Lord of Florence.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1484b-florencetitle.jpg

The Heretic Bassett is in the Genoa countryside and continues to preach a storm and the local clergy have not been able to quiet his ranting.

1486

News of the practice to improve the techniques of the clergy to quiet heretic talk.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486a-heresy.jpg

The Heretic Bassett is removed from further ‘teachings’.

Relations with the Papal Sates are good with a cathedral built in Nuremburg.

Innsbruck

The Count of Paris arrived at the Milan Fortress of Innsbruck with a new weapon. The foundry in Dijon has been producing cannons. This will be the first time in use by the army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486b-innsbruck.jpg

The Fortress is taken but a loss for the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486c-nobledeth.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486d-victory.jpg

The Network reports news from the east and the composition of the Timurid garrison in Adana.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486e-spy.jpg

King George gives the title Prince of Switzerland to his nephew Tostig to help replace the lost commanders in Italy. He will be responsible for the Alpine Border.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486f-princesitz.jpg

Venice

The Lord of Milan and Bologna moves in for the final attack of the city. The 2 Milanese Armies sally out to push the English back.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486g-venice.jpg

The bridge to the city is again the centre of the battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486h-sambridge.jpg

A heroic victory for the English and both enemy generals are killed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486i-twofronts.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1486j-heroic.jpg

1488

Sad news from Rome.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1488a-pope.jpg

There was no doubt that the next Pope would be from England. The Spanish are back into the Pope’s good graces and the English relations are outstanding.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1488c-winner.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1488e-factann.jpg

Toulouse
The traitor in the Toulouse region was captured and quickly disposed of

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1488f-traitor.jpg

Tension is building between Scotland and England is building over trade relations.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1488d-merchant.jpg

1490

Again more incidents occur and a protest is made. The king assembles his Council to discuss options in dealing with the Scottish trade issues.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490amerchant.jpg

The sickness returns to Angers. 1801 citizens die and 38 soldiers.

An old fleet of Gun Holks clear the east coast from Pirates.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490f-naval.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490g-venice.jpg

Another English clergy is promoted to the College

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490b-cardinal.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490c-factann.jpg

Financial Report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490d-financial.jpg

Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490h-overview.jpg

Pope meter and College seats

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490i-popemeter.jpg

The EEF

LAND HO!!!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490e-newworld.jpg

The mysterious land mass in the western waters has been located after years of travel. The Expedition will look for a suitable landing and explore.

The King confers with the Council and decided a new military operation will be required to clear the Scots from Northern Europe. Operation HAGGIS is a go.

[gibsonsg91921]

excellent AAR, NN. i love the titles.

[Northnovas]

1490

The tension is building on the commerce trade with England and Scotland. No resolution is in sight and florins are being lost.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1490a-merchant.jpg

1492

It’s 1492 and Columbus sailed the ocean blue. No word from the Duke of York and the EEF.

From the world of science and the King could possible have a new weapon for the English military.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1492a-science.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1492b-factann.jpg

The sickness continues in Angers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1492c-sickness.jpg

A Heretic is preaching the countryside of Nuremburg and the local Cardinal cannot stop him.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1492d-heretic.jpg

From the Network a diplomat out in the east spots a Sicilian Crusading Army going east. The Crusade for Antioch has been up for a calling but no one had made their intentions known to join.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1492e-crusaders.jpg

1494

The Explorers Guild is disappointed that Hamburg is not under the Crown’s control.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1494a-factann.jpg

The toll mounts from the sickness that plagues Angers 1532 citizens 48 soldiers.

The North Sea Fleets clears some Rebels from a Scottish Port. A goodwill gesture perhaps??

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1494b-naval.jpg

The Prince of Wales landed on the Milanese Island to capture the Fortress Ajaccio.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1494c-ajaccio.jpg

An easy victory!
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1494d-victory.jpg

The Fortress was occupied only and troops quickly supplied. The settlement would be quickly converted to a city to take advantage of the trade routes in the area.

1496

The King marries off a niece and gets another general for his army.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496a-marriage.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496b-factann.jpg

A large Rebel force blocks the eastern route from Venice. Troops are send to dispatch the force whose leader has a price on his head.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496c-venicenorth.jpg

It was a quick victory and the leader was no longer a concern to the Council.

King George grants a title to his new nephew in law. The Lord of Metz.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496d-lordofmetz.jpg
He will be responsible for the interior lands of the Crown.

The Prince of Wales completes his mission on the island before returning to the mainland. The Count is of no concern.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496e-ajaccio.jpg

The Adriatic Fleet is send on it first tasks with successful results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496f-adriatic.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496g-diplo.jpg
Some diplomatic negotiations with Venice and relations are outstanding. Spies were located detained from Scotland, Milan and Sicily

In Paris there was some heretic preaching that was quickly put to an end.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496h-heretic.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496i-merchant.jpg
A new merchant from Marseille to counter the current losses.

The small English fleet that was scouting the Byzantine coast was caught by the Milan Navy and sunk.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1498d-naval.jpg

1498

Rioting in Antwerp, the Governor was out for a brief trip and enemy agents had incited the citizens.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1498a-antwerp.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1498c-factann.jpg

The trade and commerce woes with Scots continue, upsetting the Council.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1498b-merchant.jpg

A Merchants Guild is built in Ajaccio.

The Spanish and Sicilians are still at war and a naval incident of the Italian boot almost dragged the English into the conflict. However, a quick withdrawal avoided any combat.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1496j-naval.jpg

1500

A new century begins, no word form the EEF. The military build continues around the Scottish Borders.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500c-factannounce.jpg

From the religious news reported to the King

Cardinal Report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500b-cardrprt.jpg

Crusade report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500a-failedcrusade.jpg

The new Lord of Florence bestowed by the King to Symond Cooke
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500e-newlordofflo.jpg

The richest faction and the year end report.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500d-report.jpg

A new century begins, will the Duke of York be heard from or did he fall off the edge of the earth? The Duke of Normandy prepares the English Army for Operation HAGGIS.

[Northnovas]

1500

The year continues with announcement of a new Governor of Bologna
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1500b-newlord.jpg

Hostilities between Milan and Venice end.

1502

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1502a-factannoun.jpg

WAR DECLARED!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1502d-haggis2.jpg

An English Naval Expedition in the Baltic is caught by the Scottish Navy the older vessels did not have a chance. They were hunted down a destroyed.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1502g-naval.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1502h-naval.jpg

1504

A statement came from Rome advising the King that any further action against the Scots will result in poor relations and the Pope would like to see hostilities end.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1504a-mission.jpg

Diplomatic Corps updates the King on relations with some of the other factions.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1504b-relations.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1504c-factann.jpg

King George’s nephew becomes the newest commander in the army.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1504d-newmember.jpg

England is the richest faction and florins have been diverted to Rome to improve relations which now stand at Very Good with the Papacy

1506

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1506b-factannounce.jpg

The English have taken some settlements from the Scots. The Pope is disappointed that the fighting has continued.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1506c-mission.jpg

A new title has been given to the Duke of York for his work in the new lands.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1506d-newtitle.jpg
Some in the new world are naming the new settlement after the Duke; New York.

In the mercantile world trouble in Timbuktu
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1506q-merchant.jpg

Milan has been excommunicated Duke Bindalo.

1508

Rome has stepped up the pressure on the King that if hostilities do not cease with the Scots he will have to choice but to excommunicate the King. All besieged settlements will continue however no further offensive manoeuvres for the present.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1508a-mission.jpg

A new title created by the King and bestowed on Robin, Lord Seneschal, Duke of Brittany, Count of Flanders and now Lord of Brandeburg.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1508c-newtitle.jpg

Back on the Island the young Paul of Derby removes some Rebels from the Nottingham countryside.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1508d-rebelvictory.jpg

More bad news from Timbuktu all economic enterprises have seized to operate.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1508e-merchant.jpg

1510

A novelty from the world of science the King insisted on the English[B] city of [B]Nuremberg sent a dozen eggs to London.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1510ascience.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1510b-factannounce.jpg

The title returns to the English Crown from the days of Otto von Kassel.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1510c-renewedtitle.jpg
Who has been assigned the Army of the South.

King George assesses another decade he is getting up in age and his son Nigel Prince of Wales is the future King. New Lands have been discovered and operations against the Scots have been going very well till there was interference from the Pope.

More to follow on the EEF and Operation HAGGIS

[Northnovas]

English Expeditionary Force

1502

After the initial land mass was spotted there was some coastal patrols of the Fleet and a settlement was spotted on an island.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1502c-EEF2.jpg

Editor’s note: not having been here before the ships followed the current and prevailing winds diagonally from England rather then straight across. Who knew the West Indies were on the same latitude as the British Isles. I would have been there a couple turns earlier.

Supply ships had been dispatched for the homeland with equipment and food but no troops. They had run into severe storm weather crossing the pond.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1502b-EEF.jpg

The King has ordered a second EEF they are currently mustering in Rennes with troop supplied from Caen and Toulouse.

1504

Part of the EEF scouted open waters south of the main fleet and found another settlement. However, they were no equipped to make contact of investigate the settlement.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504e-EEF3.jpg

The newly found island settlement was investigated. It was garrisoned. A diplomat was sent to make contact and try to avoid any conflict with the habitants. They declined any friendly contact with the English.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504f-EEF4.jpg

The EEF landed it’s full force. The weather was unpleasantly hot and the terrain was nothing like they had seen before. There were thick leaves and ground cover. The men defending the settlement wore no armour.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504g-eefbattle1.jpg

The bombard crews opened up on the village but it did not faze the defenders. They retaliated with their archers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504h-eefbatt2.jpg


The heavy infantry regiments were send in to the village. The defenders did not give up easily and the Duke of York committed more troops then he wanted too.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504i-eefbattle.jpg

The Duke finally sent in the cavalry which had the desired results. The leader of the village garrison was dead.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504j-eefbatt4.jpg

Victory was achieved but with more casualties then the Duke had anticipated.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504k-victory.jpg

A first English settlement in the new world has been established. The troops refer to has New York after the Duke of York.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1504l-eefsettle.jpg

1506

The Duke of York only occupied the settlement rather then sack or exterminate. The loss of their leader was enough and was trying to establish peace. The locals were not happy with the new conquers.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506a-eefrioting.jpg

The rioting would eventually end and the defences of the settlement started. Once the situation has settled the fleets began exploring the area.

1510

Another settlement located on the mainland north of the island. The English merchant was send to the mainland to look for goods to trade. There were none on the island.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1510e-eef13.jpg

This will be the next objective for the EEF

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1510d-EEF12.jpg

[Northnovas]

Operation HAGGIS

Campaign Map of 1502

There were 4 armies assigned to the Operation.
The HQ is the responsibility of the Duke of Normandy and will be logistics and reserve.
Army of the North commanded by the Symond Count of the Midlands
Army of the East commanded by Robin Lord Seneschal, Count of Flanders, Duke of Brittany
Army of the South commanded by Tostig Frankline, Prince of Switzerland

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1500a-Haggis1.jpg

1st Contact

Fortress of Magdeburg

The English made a quick strike on the fortress.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1502e-haggis3.jpg

The battle was swift.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1502f-haggis4.jpg

The Papacy sent a terse statement to the King. Actions were delayed temporarily till the assault on Frankfurt.

1506

2nd Contact

The siege on Frankfurt by Tostig turned to an assault of the city once the cannons arrived.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506e-haggis5.jpg

Tostig force was at the east gates and the small reinforcements were at the west gate.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506f-haggis6start.jpg

The English captain was quickly cut down when he got into the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506g-haggis7.jpg

Like all city assaults the battle is for control of the city centre. The carnage of men and horse covered the streets. The Scottish Prince Aed fell in the square but the troops did not falter.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506i-haggis8.jpg

The battle rage for many hours finally committing the English Commander.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506j-haggis8.jpg

Prince of Switzerland unit was committed to fighting in the streets with deadly results.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506k-haggis9.jpg

The last remaining defenders were pelted by missile fire. Again the archer regiments are the remaining units to finish off the battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506l-haggis10.jpg

The butcher’s bill a great loss to both sides.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506m-hagvict.jpg

The city was under English control. The threat of excommunication came down from the Pope. The King ordered no new offensive but to maintain the sieges of Hamburg and Arhus. Once relations with the Pope are high the Operation will continue.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/eefhaggis/1506p-haggis14.jpg

[Lt. Pinard]

Wow this AAR is an awesome read.

Looks like you put alot of work into this and just wanted to let you know that it shows.


Keep up the great work.

[Northnovas]

1510

The Mongols have made their way into France.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1510a-merchant.jpg

1512

More news of the Mongol strength.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512a-factdestry.jpg

The Timurid’s were observed winning the field battles but they not very good administrators and their settlements rebelled.

Relations report and diplomatic news

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512b-relationsreport.jpg

Faction announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512c-factannounce.jpg

The Lord of Bologna is marching down the east coast of the Adriatic Sea to possible the last settlement held by Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512d-milan.jpg https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512e-victory.jpg

Off the coast of Denmark the Scottish Navy attacked some English transports and pursued the English vessels till they were destroyed in the North Sea

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1512f-naval.jpg

1514

A Russian merchant has been creating havoc with trade in the Lowlands.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514a-merchant.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514b-factann.jpg

The Prince of Switzerland was assassinated in Frankfurt. It is believed the Scots were behind the deed.

After the news of the assassination had reached the other nobles security was tighten and assessed in settlements. There was concern of activity in Antwerp by foreign agents and heretics.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514c-antwerp.jpg

The agents were rounded up and the heretic tried.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514d-heretic.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514e-assasination.jpg

Also heretics in Genoa were rounded up.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514f-hereticgenoa.jpg

The small fleets transporting agents to the East was intercepted.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1514g-naval.jpg

1516

Sad news from the capital London.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516a-georgedies.jpg

King George is dead and his unpopular son Nigel takes the throne. He will have to return to London for the coronation.

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516b-factanno.jpg

Nigel will be known has King Edward

Another new member to the military his sponsor the Lord of Bologna
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516d-adoption.jpg

From Florence more heretics rounded up.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516e-heretic.jpg

The Merchant of Venice strikes out to establish ground followed by more merchants from the city heading east into Austrian lands.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516f-merchant.jpg

The remaining transport fleet dropped the eastern agents off near Smyrna

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1516g-agents.jpg

1518

The Russian merchant is getting to be a very big nuisance.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518a-merchant.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518b-factann.jpg

The Regent King receives the seal of his office and continues towards London.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518c-king.jpg

The EEF continues on it exploration of the new world. The Duke of York moves on to the next settlement. On his was way he hired some local mercenaries who were enemies of the local tribe.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518f-mercs.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518e-mcco.jpg

The mercenaries will be utilized in the frontal assault.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518g-mercreg.jpg

The settlement was attacked by three points.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518h-3pronge.jpg

The archer support and bombard.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518j-arrows.jpg

The enemy leader is lost in battle.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518k-enemyfalls.jpg

Victory
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518l-victory.jpg


The Adriatic Fleet strikes out and finds the enemy fleet.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518m-naval.jpg

In Antwerp more foreign agents were removed from the city.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1518o-assassin.jpg

1520

The first title created under Edward I is granted to his brother the Duke of York
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520c-newtitle.jpg

The Scottish capital surrenders to the Count of the Midlands. The Duke of Normandy takes advantage of the situation and attacks the old Danish capital of Arhus

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520f-arhus.jpg

The bombard crew knocked down the reinforced gates there was a feeble attempt to stop the invading forces. The cavalry charges down the main street.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520g-mainstcharge.jpg

The centre square is captured and victory.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520h-enemycapt.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520i-victory.jpg

Operation HAGGIS is a success and concludes English military operations in the area.

The English Fleets chase the Scottish vessels out of the Channel and running them out to the North Sea

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520j-naval.jpg

Another report from the Network on the Mongol activity in the east where only a battle marker remains of the Timurid presence.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520k-mongolland.jpg

Investiture Crises of 1520

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520a-excomm.jpg

The fall of Hamburg brought down the wrath of the Papacy the English are excommunicated for the hostilities on the Papacy’s allies the Scots. The Count of the Midlands had eased up his siege and was allowing humanitarian aid to the city. The garrison of the city deserted and the city surrendered.
However, the rift is much deeper then the hostilities. The King is not popular with his people or his troops. There is great admiration for the Duke of Normandy by the court or even his brother Symond, Count of the Midlands. The King favours Edmund, Lord of Nuremburg has a possible heir. He only has two daughters from and no sons from his marriage.
While posted for many years in Italy the King was developing different ideas that he should have a say in church officials. He did not make time to attend Rome to have an audience with the Pope. At the death of Edward’s father King George he began to make changes the first was naming the new Archbishop of the Realm Laurence Mortimer from Genoa replacing the Pope’s choice Archbishop of the Realm Howard Hewlinge from London. The English clergy in the College of Cardinals are split over the whole issue. The King is in control of vast lands and the New World that has just been recently discovered. The diplomatic corps is working hard to repair relations with the Papacy. They stand now at Very Good. Can the excommunication be lifted?
Who will perform the coronation of the King?

Other matters financial report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520d-finacial.jpg

Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1520l-overview.jpg

[Northnovas]

1522

The unrest continues and Captain Morris no longer pledges allegiance to King Edward.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522a-traitor.jpg

Civil unrest continues in some cities

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522b-disorder.jpg

Heretics are preaching in the cities in large numbers. The clergy reacts quickly.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522k-heretic.jpg

Financial Crash of 1522 caused by foreign merchants wipes out the trading commerce on the Continent. English acquisitions even backfire.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522c-economiccrash1522.jpg

Faction Announcements bring some new titles

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522d-factionanno.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522e-symond.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522f-ambrose.jpg
The Danish and the English are reunited.

The Lord of Milan attacks the last known settlement belonging to Milan.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522g-ragusa.jpg

Victory and destruction

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522h-victoryrelease.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522j-milanfaction.jpg

Scotland stands with only the Papacy for an ally.

The North Sea Fleet gets the upper hand on the high seas. The Lisbon expedition is also successful.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522l-naval.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1522m-naval.jpg

1524

Northern Italy is the hotspot for civil disorder.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1524ariots.jpg

Faction Announcements and another new title

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1524b-factanno.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1524c-newtitle.jpg

A Heretic is conversion.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1524e-heretic.jpg

An agreement has been reached with the Pope and the King.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1524d-recon.jpg

The King’s appointed man will move to the New World where he can appoint his official of the church. Archbishop Mortimer will remain head of the English church in the Old World.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526e-mortimer.jpg

1526

The Lord of Milan adopts a worthy man to the family and appoints him Duke of Ragusa
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526a-adoption.jpg

Diplomatic news with stunning information coming from ally Hungary.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526b-diplonews.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526c-factannouc.jpg

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526d-kingedward.jpg
King Edward is crowned in the English capital city of London

What the Spaniards could not do in Lisbon the English have done.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1526f-lisbon.jpg

1528

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528a-factanno.jpg

The Lord of Nuremburg was riding to meet the Symond Count of the Midlands when he came across a large enemy force outside of Hamburg.
( I tried to dispose of the pretend prince and he almost single handily won the battle.)

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528b-hamburg.jpg

The prisoners were released.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528c-victory.jpg

From the EEF more land was discovered but inhabited by an advance society. Their city rivals that is size to most European cities.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528d-newworld.jpg

The traitor Captain Morris was hunted down and tried for treason.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528e-rebel.jpg

A slow economic recovery is being made with new routes be built in the New World and the East.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528f-merchant.jpghttps://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528g-merchant.jpg

The heresy trials continue in Rennes with the execution of the former priest Hungerford and in Genoa.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528h-heretic.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1528i-heretic.jpg

1530

The Pope request that hostilities cease with Scotland and another clergy is brought into the College as a goodwill gesture. The King is pleased that the potential of future English Popes is secure and he will consider the Pope’s request for a truce.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530a-pope.jpg

Faction Announcements

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530b-factann.jpg

The new civilization discovered are called Aztecs and diplomatic relations start.

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530e-capital.jpg

After 450 years the financial report

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530cfinancial.jpg

Standing with the Pope and College

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530f-collegepope.jpg

Final Overview

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/1530g-overview.jpg

The result!

https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/End%20of%20Game/endofgame.jpg

The game victory conditions were not met. I just ran out of turns. However, that was not the true objective. I did have some house rules that I tried my best to follow but the objective was to find the titles in the mod. It added a nice flavour to the game.
I have never gone this far in the game or seen the New World. I was inclined to continue but I thought it best to end at this point and move on to something new.
It has been very interesting and enjoyable. A game victory condition would have been the icing on the cake.
I hope it was an good read and appreciated the comments. I learned a lot on how to create an AAR and will have to do another in the future.

[Northnovas]

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Titles


English Titles


King of England
William the Conquor 1080-1124
William II (Rufus) 1124-1224
Henry (Stephen) 1224-1360
George 1360-1516
Edward (Nigel) 1524-

Holder of the Privy Seal (For the King of England)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
William II 1024-1224
Henry 1224-1360
George 1360-1516
Edward 1516-

Earl of Wessex (Held for the Head of the Throne)
William the Conquor 1082-1124
Rufus 1124-1224
Stephen 1224-1360
George 1360-1516
Edward 1524-

King of Ireland, Lord of Dublin (for the King or Faction Heir)
Stephen 1194-1360
George 1364-1516

Duke of Normandy (For the Commander of the Army of France)
Robert 1086-1228
Charles 1234-1322
Humphrey 1322-1384
Michell 1384-1394
Ambrose 1428-

Duke of Brittany
Robert 1096-1228
Robin 1392-

Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham (For the Highest Commander)
William the Conquor 1100-1120
Dietrich von Saxony 1120-1178
Robert 1178-1228
Stephen 1250-1292
Humphrey 1292-1396
Ambrose 1412-1466
Symond 1466-

Duke of York, Lord of York (For the Youngest Son of the Crown)
Henry 1100-1276
Garrett 1276-1402
Ambrose 1402-1466
Tostig 1466-

Duke of Wales (For the faction heir of the Throne)
Prince Rufus 1108-1124
Prince Stephen 1176-1224
Prince George 1354-1360
Prince Nigel 1436-

Lord of Seneschal
Ralph 1320-1362
Robin 1390-

Count of Angers
Dietrich von Saxony 1166-1184
Robert 1184 -1194
John 1194-1222
Francis 1244- 1312

Baron of Inverness-Shire (for the Faction Heir no child of the King)
Henry 1244-1276
Charles 1276-1322
Hubert 1324-1344
Perkins 1370-1384
Goodwine 1390-1402
Eion 1402-1452

Lord High Chancellor (noble assigned for all legal matters in the Empire)
Biggleswade 1266-1324
Goodwine 1388-

Lord High Steward (for the noble who has shown loyalty to the Crown)
Charles 1282-1322
Goodwine 1390-
Eoin 1394-1452

Count of Champagne
Stephen 1238-1292
Charles 1292-1322
George 1370-1516

Count of Toulouse
Humphrey 1310-1396
Toby 1396-1428

Duke of Edinburgh
Garrett 1348-1402
Goodwine 1402-

Count of Provence
Humphrey 1362-1396
Rufus 1412-1414

Count of Paris
Hubert 1322-1344
Michell of Leeds 1378-1394

Duke of Bourgogne
Ralph 1338-1362

Duke of Lorraine Lord of Metz
George 1238-1496
Aston Eynsham 1496-

Lord of Genoa
Perkin 1428-1450
Nigel 1474-

Prince of Switzerland
George 1440-1488
Tostig Frankline 1488-

Lord of Antwerp
Robin 1412-1434
Ralph Awood 1434-

Count of Flanders
Robin 1432-

Lord of Milan
Aelfgar Morgan 1460-

Lord of Bologna
Aelfgar 1480-1500
Nigel Langdon 1500-


Senatori of Venice
Aelfgar 1490-

Lord of Nuremburg
Edmond 1480-

Duke of Ajaccio
Nigel 1496-

Lord of Florence
Nigel 1484-1500
Symond Cooke 1500-

Lord of Brandeburg
Robin 1508-

Grand Duke of Frankfurt
Otto von Kassel
Aston of Eynsham 1510

Lord of the Caribbean
Tostig 1506-

Lord of Miccosukee
Tostig 1520-

Lord of Hamburg
Symond 1522-

Duke of Arhus
Ambrose 1522-

Lord of Ragusa
Nigel Langdon 1524-1526
Charles Selwin 1526-1530

[OverKnight]

Congratulations Northnovas. I've seen very few AARs that make it all the way to the end. Good Job!

I now feel compelled to keep hammering away at my own.

[AussieGiant]

Amazing Northnovas!!

A great read all the way through.

You've inspired me to continue my French campaign to the end.

[Northnovas]

Thanks guys! It is was a bit of work to finish and on the small scale of things it felt good to complete it. Hopefully we will see some more of the AAR in the thread finished they are good reads. Keep plugging away OK I am waiting for the next installment.:pleased:

[Privateerkev]

Congrats on the AAR NN!

The English are by far my favorite faction to play SP. It's been fun to watch you go through the game and get cool titles.

:2thumbsup:

[Ashfire]

Hey I've been trying to install this mod but I'm finding it very difficult! :wall: