BBB - Titles England 1080-1530
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
The Royal Family Tree in 1080
King William I, Holder of the Privy Seal and Earl of Wessex
These titles will belong to the head of the Royal Family.
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Princess Cecilia the only daughter of the Crown sent to Europe to establish an alliance.
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Heir to the throne Prince Rufus
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Robert
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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?
The Cardinal’s work leaves the Empire with good standing with the Papacy.
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
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An economic program was implemented through mercantile resources belonging to the Crown. The merchants of Normandy began the first established trade on the continent.
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The characters are established and the history begins of the expansion of the English Empire.
