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1149 I, King Boleslaw the third, have come to power in the middle of my years. I am worried that I will not be able to complete the task my father left before me. He worked tirelessly to build a strong economic base for our kingdom. He built farms, trade ships, and trade houses, but on his deathbed he told me “It is now time for you to build an army and an empire”
*King Boleslaw has the V&V Killer Instinct and Secret adultery*
*Here is the overview of the beginning of Boleslaw's reign.*
I am worried about fulfilling my fathers dreams. We have strong neighbors whose forces far out number our own. We are beset on all sides with possible enemies whose greedy eyes could fall upon our beloved land. Worse yet because I have been off on the front I have yet to marry and I have developed a… taste for unreputable women.
Even if I build an empire I may have no one to pass it on too. No one legitimate that is. May this not be the end our line
Our God please grant me the strength to forage my fathers vision into reality and spread your glory across the world
1150 I have chosen a lady of the Court that I find pleasing to be my wife. I hope she never learns of my other “attendants”.
1151 I have been blessed with a son, God truly has bestowed his favor on my kingdom.
Damn my misfortune A passing HRE crusade has caused Persia to rise up in rebellion. Though I had not yet claimed this province I was hoping to make it my first conquest. However the rebels are to well organized and armed for an action at this time.
1154 I have made my first conquest in Sweden. The locals fled in steed of fighting my forces.
1155 A Blessing from the Holy Father. My Brother Prince Kazimiez comes of age unharmed I now have faith that I shall not be the last King of Poland.
1159-1160 Massive wars have broken out across the continent. I have had to choose my allies carefully. I have been fortunate enough to keep my allegiances with both the HRE and Bizyantium. Hopefully I can continue to build my military fortifications with out them growing leery.
1161 After massing significant military might on the eastern front I invade Novgorod. God was with us as we crushed the northern barbarians. I feared that this attack may cause troubles with some of my allies, but to my pleasant surprise the Pope Spanish English and HRE all chose to stand with me instead of with the Cossack mongrels.
1167 Married an English princess to my Brother. Now he shall be ready to rule when I pass on. Hopefully this marriage will help to keep the blood in our line fresh.
I made an allegiance with the Sicilians and Invaded Smolensk. The Novgorod’s army keeps being crushed by the training and will of my men.
1168 My son comes of age. Now With two heirs no random act of evil can cut down our kingdom.
1169 I married another English princess to my first born son. I have forged an alliance that I hope will last many years. I hear of an invention called the compass rose and its promise to change shipping. I continue my eastern campaign and sack Chernigov.
1173 After continued economic and military building I decide to attack Denmark and the Danes. The Danes had recently invaded the HRE. I hoped that my attack would not only help me solidify the Scandinavian lands under Polish rule, but would also grant us favor with the HRE. The Pope did not look kindly on my actions and broke our alliance. He also threatened me with Excommunication, but with Denmark firmly under Polish rule I knew this would not happen. The Spanish and English saw it fit to stand with us against the Danes.
1176 I sent my two daughters off to marry the HRE’s and Bizantium’s Emperors. I hope the strengthening of our alliance will allow me to focus on solidifying our position in the East and Scandinavia with out fear of invasion.
1177 With the increased income from the spoils of war and increased economic infrastructure I have decided to commence building of a castle in Lithuania.
1178 Unfortunately my proposals of Marriage are respectfully declined. Perhaps they recognize my growing hunger.
1180 My armies have invaded Norway. Though the pagan Vikings put a tremendous fight my forces were victorious. The HRE defeated and killed the Danish king. The Danes no longer stain Europe.
1181 I have commenced building of another castle in Poland. I hope this fortification will strengthen the heart of my empire.
1182 I am in the twilight of my years and the past few months I have been stricken with several illnesses. Believing I shall not last the week I summoned for my brother and spoke with him. I commanded him to rise an empire worthy of his God and his ancestors. An Empire that will shake the very foundations of Europe
*The state of the Polish Empire during 1182 *
* King Boleslaw died with 6 influence 2 Piety 5 Dread and 2 Acumen. He had the V&V Killer Instinct and Secret Adultery magnificent Builder and Steward*
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