(V&V) Das Reichgeschichte (History of the Empire)

[Cecil XIX]

This thread will follow the format of Overknight's History threads: the Historique du Royaume de France, the History of the Basileia Rhōmaiōn and the History of the Holy Roman Empire. It will serve as a chronological summary and a link to the various KotF threads.

Please do not post in this thread. If you want something included that I missed, send me a PM with a description and a link to the relevant post.

Part I: The Great Saxon Rebellion & It's Aftermath, 1080 - 1093

   1080

The Story of the Duke of Burgundy.

Kaiser Heinrich makes an unanswered plea for peace.

Magnus von Saxony attacks Prince Charles of Denmark, starting a war between the two realms.

Report on the Events of 1080.

   1081

Report on the Events of 1081

   1083

Owing to indecision, Ortwinus Raspe is captured by Prinz Henry.

Andreas Hummel addresses the garrison at Hamburg.

A brief history of Holland.

Prince Leopold hatches a plan to acquire funds for the construction of a silver mine... And executes it.

Report on the Events of 1083.

   1084

Paying a blood price.

The King of Poland lays out his plan for the Reich.

Prince Leopold plans his response to the Poles' campaign.

Report on the Events of 1084.

   1086

The Kaiser calls for an emergency session of the Diet to work out peace terms.

Lord der Bartige expresses discontent at his treatment, prompting a discussion with the Kaiser.

The Reich votes on Kaiser Heinrich's legislation to reorganize the Empire in the aftermath of the Rebellion.

A Great Calamity sweeps across the Reich, killing many electors including Prinz Henry.

The Duchy of Holland.

Prince Leopold reacts to news of the calamity.

Prince Leopold does battle with the King of Poland in Silesia.

   1087

Report on the Events of 1087.

   1089

Report on the Events of 1089.

   1090

Report on the Events of 1090.

   1092

Report on the Events of 1092.

   1093

Theodericus der Bartige returns to the public scene.

Report on the Events of 1093.

Part II: The Time of Troubles, 1095-1108

   1105

Negotiations between the Prinz and the Danes.

Report Showing the Status of the Reich at the End of The Time of Troubles.

Part III: The Term of the Third Diet, 1110 - Present

   1110

The Time of Troubles ends with a new Diet session.

Not everyone is happy to see the Kaiser's return.

Kaiser Heinrich has a disturbing vision.

Helmut Becker introduces himself to the Diet. His relief at getting through the Diet without any trouble proves premature.

The Duchy of Austria.

The Duchy of Bavaria.

As the first Spymaster, Duke Becker reports on the resources at his disposal.

Sir Jens Herden introduces himself to the court, and is *ahem* welcomed by the Kaiser.

Duke Hummel starts a lively debate by stating his offense at not receiving Princess Agnes' hand in marriage.

Shortly afterward, Duke Hummel perishes sallying out of Antwerp. The reaction is somewhat mixed.

Report on the Events of 1110.

   1111

A Plan for Civic Improvement.

Report on the Events of 1111.

   1113

A polish army has laid siege to Frankfurt, prompting a debate on how to handle the defense.

Duke Vaclav is convinced to fight the Poles.

Report on the Events of 1113.

   1114

Duke Becker dies attempting to relieve Innsbruck.

Kaiser Heinrich off-put at the death of Helmut Becker and the Pope's threat of excommunication.