After the defeat of the Timurids there was a peace in the Outremer. Diplomat Elberhard Hummel arranged for the Constantinople Council inviting his Holiness Pope Alexander VI, Grandmaster Goodwine, Councillor Edmund, Jonas de Payns and Governor of Constantinople Peter d’Alvarez. All the family members of the Order were represented.
The Templar Knights met with the Papal officials to discuss the Orthodox question in the Outremer. The Byzantines were the strongest faction known and their influence was growing destroying several Catholic factions. The Knights had saved the Western and Eastern factions from the Hordes of the East. Now it was time to solidify the faith and bring the Templar power to its fullest potential.
The second longest alliance held amongst nations was to be severed and the armies prepared to move into position to capture and link the city of Constantinople with the rest of the empire. The Pope and Grandmaster agree to the terms and initiate the steps to implement war with the Byzantines. Should there be any crusades called the Knights will not commit men to the call till the Byzantines are defeated. This mission was too important and time was of the essence.
Though the enemy was defeated there was a campaign to remove Rebels factions from remnants of defeated armies. The young generals went into the countryside and removed them.
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The Grandmaster was in a joyous mood and permitted the marriage of one of his nieces to potential recruits of nobility who wanted to join the Order.
There was a new generation coming of age Peter the Chivalrous sons were ready to take command and prepared to govern the great city of Constantinople.
Through the diplomatic circles the Knights maintain relations with one old ally before they break with another
Relations with the Byzantines drop to amiable the Scottish dynasty is in trouble with the passing of their ruler.
A very influential Rebel with unknown origins is removed from the Adana Region
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Faction Announcements the King of Jerusalem’s son comes of age and a young noble is titled for his work against the Timurids.
A new Duke of Mosul is appointed by the Grandmaster
A Byzantine settlements are infiltrated
Diplomat Hans de Colton attends the Byzantine capital and demands the Caesarea Region be given to the Knights he is outright refused. Agent Peter von Saint Omer is killed trying to infiltrate Iconium.
The Ruler of Russia has passed away and a regent is appointed other diplomatic news
A new seal is created in the Order given the position of Grandmaster greater authority and recognition.
The diplomatic talks in Nicaea have become more intense has the Order demands a tribute from the Byzantines. The Order’s armies are mobilizing to the Byzantine Borders.
Another marriage into the family
The blockade of the Venetian Port was successful and the Council funds 3 Knights Hospitaller for the capital city.
Now the Council would like a trade agreement with the Moors.
Relations with the Byzantines is now rated at so-so has more demands for tribute are read to the Court.
Edessa 1468
The Duke of Edessa mobilises a force from the city to remove the last threat from the Outremer. Baybars Bursali of Seljuk Sultanate decent has been in the Edessa-Mosulregions for years and was suspected of supplying the Timurids in the last stages of the war.
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The Duke masses his force and immediately goes on the offensive. He will not let the olf fox escape.
The Knights utilize their missile regiments to soften up the rebel centre.
The first contact is with the Frankish Knights.
The generals meet on the field the “old fox” is a worthy opponent.
Victory
The Region is at peace.
Cardinal report of 1470 the Pope picks members from other factions
Another young noble comes of age in Constantinople
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